BEDC To Host Viewing Of ‘The Social Dilemma’

The Bermuda Economic Development Corporation [BEDC] will be hosting a viewing of the documentary film The Social Dilemma, followed by a panel discussion, on Monday [Nov 23]. The free event will see the film screening take place from 4.00pm to 5.30pm, with the panel discussion following from 5.30pm to 6.30pm. The panel will be moderated […]

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Video: Airplane Docking Trial At New Terminal

Bermuda Skyport in collaboration with British Airways and partners recently completed a ‘test run’ at Bermuda’s new airport passenger terminal building, with the trial serving to train staff on aircraft docking protocols, positioning ground vehicles and more in advance of the scheduled opening on December 9th, 2020. Bermuda Skyport President Aaron Adderley previously said, “Achieving […]

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Column: “Did Note Vote Won By A Landslide”

[Opinion column written by Shadow Legal Affairs Minister Scott Pearman] So, did you vote in the Election last month? Really? Well you’re not alone, but the voter numbers may surprise you. Over 20,000 registered Bermudian voters did not vote. Yes, over 20,000. That means nearly half of our 46,311 registered voters shunned the Polls. This […]

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Sompo Launch New Brand Campaign & Tagline

Sompo International Holdings, a Bermuda-based specialty provider of property and casualty insurance and reinsurance, launched a new brand campaign and tagline, “Promise. Trust. Protect. At the center of everything we do.” The company said this “reaffirms Sompo International’s increasing relevance in the international commercial P&C marketplace and visually emphasizes the ever-present platinum ring logo – […]

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School Gardens Programme At Govt House

Governor John Rankin thanked everyone who participated in the School Gardens Programme at Government House, saying it helps “young students to develop their skills and confidence.” Government House posted the photos below on social media, saying: “In early November. the Governor was pleased to welcome members of the Garden Club of Bermuda and the Dellwood […]

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Flora Duffy Gets Bermuda-Inspired Race Suits

Flora Duffy – who ends the season tied for #1 in the world – has received race suits from Roka Sports, with the Bermudian triathlete saying that the Bermuda-inspired race suits were the “prettiest of all race suits”. Flora Duffy tweeted the photos below, saying: “Thanks @rokasports for the prettiest of all race suits! Inspired by the […]

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Official Govt & Legal Notices For Nov 20 2020

The official Government and Legal notices for today [Nov 20] include appointments, large group exemption, notice of winding up, and notice of dissolution. Professional Registration, Psychologist: Townley Peters Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Registration of Psychological Practitioners Notice ID: GN1062/2020 Public Authorities / Department: Registry General Publication date: 20 November 2020 The Psychological […]

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Christmas Parade To Travel From Shelly Bay

MarketPlace announced details of their modified Christmas Parade, which will take place on Sunday November 29th, with the parade set to start at Shelly Bay MarketPlace, travel through the City of Hamilton and end at Heron Bay MarketPlace. In order to adhere to Covid regulations, the parade will include vehicle only participants, and spectators are […]

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Ex-Artillerymen’s Association Donate To Coalition

The Ex-Artillerymen’s Association recently celebrated its annual anniversary week by raising $840 in donations for the Coalition for the Protection of Children. A spokesperson said, “From October 18 to October 24, the Ex-Artillerymen’s Association celebrated its annual anniversary week. Denae Burchall; Gerald Swan, Secretary; Neilson DeGraff, President; Erskine Brangman, Vice President; Kizzy Spence, Treasurer: “This […]

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Drive By Party For Louise Franks 107th Birthday

Louise Franks will celebrate her 107th birthday on Monday [Nov 23] and people are invited to help mark this momentous occasion by attending a “drive-by birthday event” which will take place from 1pm-2pm at the hospital. A BHB spokesperson said, “Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] Long Term Care Unit resident Louise Franks will celebrate her 107th […]

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Police To Step Up Covid Compliance Checks

“From tonight the BPS will be stepping up Covid compliance checks at licenced premises,” Assistant Commissioner of Police Martin Weekes said. The Assistant Commissioner said that the news today from Ministry of Health — which confirmed the latest case in the island is a ”symptomatic resident with no history of travel and remains under investigation” — […]

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Minister of Legal Affairs: AML-ATF Advisory 2/2020

 

AML-ATF Ministerial Advisory 2/2020: Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing controls in higher risk jurisdictions

 

Requirement to apply Enhanced Due Diligence for higher risk jurisdictions

 

The Minister of Legal Affairs, the Hon. Kathy Lynn Simmons, JP, MP today issued AML-ATF Advisory 2/2020 about the risks in a number of jurisdictions arising from inadequate systems and controls to combat money laundering and terrorist financing.

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COVID-19 Update – 20 November

Yesterday, there were 593 test results received by the Ministry of Health, and one was positive for COVID-19.

The Ministry of Health can confirm that the most recent case is in a symptomatic resident with no history of travel and remains under investigation by the Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit.

Case isolation and contact tracing is already underway and it has been determined that the newly identified positive case has a close contact that is associated with a school, who has now become symptomatic.

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Temporary Interruption to Public Bus Service Friday for Staff Meeting

The Department of Public Transportation (DPT) would like to advise the travelling public of an interruption in the public bus service from 10:00am to 1:00pm today, Friday 20th November 2020.

This is to facilitate a Department meeting on COVID-19 guidance for public transportation and the proposed electric buses for Bermuda.

DPT will restore service as promptly as possible following the meeting and thanks the public for their patience.

 

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“Requested That They Stay Home For 14 Days”

Noting that they have been “advised by the Department of Health that there is a possible Covid case in Bermuda connected with a student who attends our Lower Primary school,” Saltus said they have “contacted affected families and requested that they stay home for 14 days while the Health authorities conduct contract tracing and testing.” […]

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Covid-19: One New Positive, Under Investigation

There were 593 test results received yesterday and one was positive for Covid-19, which was a “symptomatic resident with no history of travel and remains under investigation.” A Government spokesperson said, “Yesterday, there were 593 test results received by the Ministry of Health, and one was positive for COVID-19. “The Ministry of Health can confirm […]

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Waterfront Purchases Vineyard Vines Store

The Waterfront Group of Companies purchased the Vineyard Vines Bermuda partner store, with the store to officially re-open on Monday [Nov 23]. A spokesperson said, “The Waterfront Group of Companies has announced it has purchased the Vineyard Vines Bermuda partner store formerly operated by AS Cooper & Son Ltd. Vineyard Vines, the lifestyle brand best […]

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10am – 1pm Today | Interruption To Bus Service

There will be an interruption in the bus service from 10:00am to 1:00pm today [Nov 20] to “facilitate a Department meeting on COVID-19 guidance for public transportation and the proposed electric buses for Bermuda.” A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Public Transportation [DPT] would like to advise the travelling public of an interruption in […]

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Berkeley Students Appointed As Head Prefects

Six students were recently selected as Head Prefects at the Berkeley Institute; Andreaz Glasgow [Head Boy], Daria Symonds [Head Girl], Seth Hardtman [Deputy Head Boy], Gabrielle Romaine [Deputy Head Girl], Zayne Sinclair [Deputy Head Boy], and Raina deFontes [Deputy Head Girl]. “Through a rigorous application process, these six students demonstrated the most potential and best […]

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Bull’s Head Car Wash Reopens For Business

The Bull’s Head Car Wash has re-opened for business, and it also remains on the market for sale. A spokesperson said, “On November 7th Bull’s Head Car Wash re-opened for business. In February 2020, the Riviere Family closed Bull’s Head Car Wash pending a sale. Unfortunately, the sale fell through due to Covid-19, and the business […]

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Column: ‘Government Felt Responsibility To Act’

[Opinion column written by PLP MP Jache Adams] Unprecedented times often call for unprecedented measures. The recent announcement by the Minister of Finance regarding the Government providing loans to former Fairmont Southampton employees once again demonstrates this Government’s ability to be adaptable, innovative and progressive during these challenging economic times. It is disappointing that Gencom, […]

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Column: ‘Little Guy Takes The Largest Hits’

[Opinion column written by former OBA Senator Dwayne Robinson] The worldwide pandemic has put additional strain on our already struggling economy. We are witnessing the beginning of the tough times to come, and now we must question whether our hospital is being properly supported, as it is crucial during this global pandemic. We have seen pay […]

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BCB Elects Arnold Manders As President

The Bermuda Cricket Board held their Annual General Meeting at the Hamilton Princess, where Arnold Manders was elected as the new President defeating Lloyd Smith 8 – 5. Manders who has served as the Vice President, Development Chairman, Under 19 Head Coach, and High-Performance Chairman, Director of Cricket Development, has now taken over the head […]

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