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| Resolution Re has donated $10,000 to the Lady Cubbit Compassionate Association [LCCA] to provide additional funding to their General Assistance Program. The funds will be used to provide food vouchers during this Christmas period. Veronica Harvey, Executive Director at LLC said “Covid-19 has depressed all of us! We are experiencing unparalleled requests from families who […]
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| In a filing with the Bermuda Stock Exchange [BSX], Somers Limited reported their latest financial results, saying that “despite the far-reaching consequences of Covid-19,” they are “delighted to be able to report that the year ended September 30, 2020 was an excellent year for Somers. ” The filing stated: Somers Limited [Somers], a financial services […]
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| Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] confirmed that the “guidelines for designated support people attending births and visiting mothers in Maternity are not currently changing.” A spokesperson said, “However, in order to minimize the number of people from the community in the maternity department, BHB is returning to the guidance earlier this year relating to doulas not attending […]
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| Governor John Rankin recently released a farewell speech as he makes way for the appointment of Rene Lalgie, saying he has been “privileged to serve as Governor of this beautiful island.” The appointment of Ms Lalgie will mark the first time in Bermuda’s history that we will have a female Governor, and also the first […]
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| Minister of Labour Jason Hayward congratulated the participants of the Cleaning Technician Course, saying he was “pleased to see the commitment to gain knowledge and experience.” Minister Hayward posted the photos below on Instagram and said, “I had the pleasure of congratulating the 12 participants of the Cleaning Technician Course which was facilitated by the […]
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| “The annual rate of inflation remained unchanged from the previous month,” according to the newly released Consumer Price Index [CPI] from the Department of Statistics. A Government spokesperson said, “Minister for the Cabinet Office the Hon. Wayne L. Furbert, JP, MP, released the September 2020 Consumer Price Index [CPI] publication from the Department of Statistics.” […]
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| The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday December 12th. On Wednesday the Somers Isles container ship is expected, on Thursday the Bermuda Islander container ship will arrive, and the Oleander container ship is scheduled to arrive. The weekly shipping schedule, which is subject to change, follows […]
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| Aspen Insurance Holdings Limited announced that Richard Lightowler has been appointed to its Board as a Non Executive Director effective December 10, 2020. A spokesperson said, “Mr. Lightowler is currently a Non-Executive Director of Oakley Capital Investments Limited and Hansa Investment Company Limited. Richard has over 25 years in public accounting and was notably Partner […]
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| Concacaf announced the structure of a new senior women’s national teams football calendar which will begin in 2021 and include major centralized summer tournaments in 2022 and 2024. The organisation said, “The Concacaf Council approved this structure of new competitions with the aim of transforming women’s national team football across the entire confederation. “The new […]
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| December 11 saw 48,334 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $195,922.40 BD. 10,000 shares were traded by Argus Group Holdings Ltd, closing down 2.8% at $3.85 per share, while the other 38,334 shares were traded by One Communications Ltd, closing even at $4.10 per share. The BSX finished at 1,886.60, down 0.13% […]
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Good Afternoon,
There were 1157 test results received by the Ministry of Health yesterday (10 December), and 27 were positive for COVID-19.
13 of the new cases are classified as local transmission with known contact/source as they are associated with known cases and clusters.
The remaining 14 new cases are classified as under investigation. These cases are among residents with no history of travel or any currently identified links to other known cases or clusters.
Bermuda now has 391 total confirmed positive cases. Their status is as follows:
The Minister of Finance, the Hon Curtis L. Dickinson, this week authorised unemployment benefit payments to individuals whose ability to earn an income has been directly impacted by the recent measures the government has taken to reduce the spread of COVID-19. These benefit payments pertain to verified full-time employees of bars and nightclubs who have had to close due to current COVID-19 restrictions. The total benefit for these persons will be $1,000 for the two week period that these restrictions are in place.
The Bermuda Aquarium, Museum and Zoo [BAMZ] will be closing to the general public from Saturday, December 12th 2020 until January 1st 2021 to limit potential exposure to animals that are susceptible to coronaviruses and to ensure that the needed provision of care can be provided to its animals and fish.
Mr. Speaker, let me firstly thank you and this Honourable House for the opportunity to make this important statement at this stage in today’s proceedings.
It was nine months ago today that the World Health Organisation declared a global pandemic and since that time we have witnessed a number of countries near and far wage war on the invisible but impactful virus that causes the disease we know all too well – COVID-19.
| [Updating] With Covid-19 cases escalating — the island has gone from 39 active cases to 149 active cases so far this month — and frequent developments, such as the suspension of bus service, an 11pm – 5am curfew being announced, the closures of all indoor bars/clubs, the directive all businesses close at 10pm and much […]
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| The Minister of Finance Curtis Dickinson has “authorised unemployment benefit payments to individuals whose ability to earn an income has been directly impacted by the recent measures the government has taken to reduce the spread of COVID-19.” A spokesperson said, “These benefit payments pertain to verified full-time employees of bars and nightclubs who have had […]
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| There were 27 new positive Covid-19 results — 13 classified as local transmission with known contact/source as they are associated with known cases and clusters and 14 under investigation — Bermuda now has 391 total confirmed positive cases to date, with 149 active. “The average age of all active cases is 35 years [median: 31 years] and the age range is 0 to […]
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| The Bermuda Aquarium, Museum and Zoo [BAMZ] will be closing to the general public from Saturday, December 12th 2020 until January 1st 2021 to “limit potential exposure .” A Government spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Aquarium, Museum and Zoo [BAMZ] will be closing to the general public from Saturday, December 12th 2020 until January 1st 2021 […]
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| With an aim to expand the way they deliver their news to the community, the Bermuda Broadcasting Company is continuing to live stream their evening news programme online for viewers both on the island and abroad. The live video will begin at 7.00pm, and play to 7.30pm, and then the replay will be available: Related […]
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| The Government will be holding a press conference at approximately 5.45pm this evening [Dec 11] to update the public on Covid-19 — which follows after an earlier announcement that a curfew will take effect from 6am tomorrow. We will have additional coverage following the press conference, and the live video below will start at around […]
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| The official Government and Legal notices for today [Dec 11] include PATI notice and acting appointments. PATI [Information Statement] Ministry Of Youth, Culture & Sports HQ Notice 2020 Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: PATI Notice Notice ID: GN1147/2020 Public Authorities / Department: Youth, Sport And Recreation Publication Date: 11 December 2020 GN/2020 The […]
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| Saturday, December 12 is expected to see decreasing cloud cover, with a chance of showers after dark, with the high to be near 22°C/72°F and the low to be near 19°C/67°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be ESE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 66%. Sunrise will be […]
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Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to table the Bill entitled “Cannabis Licensing Act 2020” in this Honourable House today. This comprehensive Bill establishes the Cannabis Licensing Authority to advise and assist the Minister responsible for drug prevention in the regulation of a cannabis industry in Bermuda.
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to update this Honourable House on the Bermuda Ocean Prosperity Programme or BOPP.
Mr. Speaker, Honourable members may be aware that in June 2019 the Government committed to developing an integrated Marine Spatial Plan for the entirety of the two hundred (200) nautical miles of Bermuda’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). This includes the inshore and offshore areas. The completion date for this project is set for the end of March 2022.
Mr. Speaker
This morning I rise to provide my Honourable colleagues with an update on the Government’s commitment to reform the Bermuda Public School System.
Mr. Speaker,
Mr Speaker
I rise today to inform this Honourable House of the preliminary plan for COVID-19 vaccination in Bermuda.
Preparations are well underway to bring COVID-19 vaccine to Bermuda and I will outline what we intend to achieve in the first rollout of the vaccine and how we will include the entire health system in our efforts to offer the vaccine to immunize Bermuda’s population against COVID-19.
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Mr. Speaker,
This morning I rise to lay the 2018 – 2020 Annual Report of the Department of Financial Assistance (DFA) as prescribed by the Financial Assistance Act 2001, Section 3(4) which states: “the Director shall as soon as practicable after the end of the Government’s financial year make to the Minister and publish in such manner as he thinks appropriate a report of his activities under this Act for that year.”
Mr. Speaker,
| Flatts Inlet will be restricted to marine traffic on Monday [Dec 14] from 7.30am to 3.00pm in order for the center span of the pedestrian bridges be installed, with boaters asked to avoid the area during that time. A spokesperson said, “It is advised that the center span of the pedestrian bridges across Flatts Inlet […]
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| Effective 6am tomorrow [Dec 12] a curfew will be in effect from 11pm until 6am daily, all businesses will be required to close at 10pm, and the maximum permitted number of people in any group will be reduced further to ten. This was announced by Premier David Burt the House of Assembly today [Dec 11], […]
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| The Bank of Butterfield announced that “effective Monday, 14 December 2020, its corporate offices in Bermuda will operate under a work-from-home model.” A spokesperson said, “All three Butterfield Banking Centres [Reid Street, St. George, and Somerset] will remain open from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday for in-person transactions. “Clients are encouraged to complete […]
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| [Updating] Premier David Burt will be delivering what he said was a “special statement in the House of Assembly” at approximately 3pm today [Dec 11] to “update the Island on Bermuda’s current Covid outbreak.” This is one of three statements/press conferences today, as one was already held at 12.30pm to launch the WeHealth Bermuda app, […]
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| The City of Hamilton has partnered with the Bermuda National Gallery for the Peaceful Art Protest, a mural project conceptualized by Rachel Swinburne in response to the Black Lives Matter [BLM] movement. A spokesperson said, “The City of Hamilton and the Bermuda National Gallery are pleased to announce their partnership on the Peaceful Art Protest […]
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| Premier David Burt will be delivering what he said was a “special statement in the House of Assembly” at approximately 3pm today [Dec 11] to “update the Island on Bermuda’s current Covid outbreak.” This is one of three statements/press conferences today, as one was already held at 12.30pm to launch the WeHealth Bermuda app, and […]
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| Premier David Burt is holding a press conference today [Dec 11] for the official launch of the WeHealth Bermuda App. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. As a note, there are also statements/press conferences scheduled for 3pm today and 5.45pm today, and we will have […]
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