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| The SeaDream Yacht Club vessel SeaDream I has cut short its first Caribbean cruise since the beginning of the pandemic due to a passenger aboard testing positive for Covid-19. A USA Today story said, “SeaDream Yacht Club is heading back to Barbados after a passenger tested positive for COVID-19. “The ship, SeaDream I, was on […]
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| November 12 saw 1,400 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $26,180.00 BD. 1,400 shares were traded by BF&M Ltd, closing at an even $18.70 per share. The BSX finished at 1,895.72, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 61 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is […]
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| The redundancy loan payments to Fairmont Southampton workers cost a total of $11 million for 714 positions the Ministry of Finance confirmed, with $8.4 million going to Bermudians, spouses of Bermudians and PRC holders; while over $2 million goes to work permit holders. The Government previously confirmed that they will step in to assist Fairmont […]
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| Melanie Eddy has been featured in an article by British Vogue entitled “5 Black UK-Based Designers Reshaping The World Of Haute Jewellery.” The article said, “Multifaceted’ neatly describes both Melanie Eddy’s career and her jewellery aesthetic. Rarely have you seen a CV so packed – from handcrafting her architecture-inspired jewels to teaching at Central Saint Martins […]
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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 House of Assembly will be in session on Friday [Nov 13], and statements scheduled to be delivered include the Annual Report of the Registry General 2019, the Half Year Fiscal Performance and Revised Budget for the Financial Year 2020/21, Release of the 2020 Survey on Pregnant Women, the Investigation and Prosecution Training Seminar for […]
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| The police will have a “heightened presence on the roads” as the holiday season approaches, with Assistant Commissioner of Police Martin Weekes saying “if you choose to flout the island’s traffic regulations, you will find yourself appearing before the courts.” Assistant Commisioner Weekes said, “I would like to echo the comments of the Chairman of […]
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Good Afternoon Bermuda
This afternoon, I will provide an overview of the Ministry of Education’s Throne Speech priorities and areas of focus.
This year’s Throne Speech’s theme: Rebuilding Bermuda with Bermudians at Heart communicates the basis and foundation of all of the Government’s legislative priorities for this session of the House of Assembly. At the heart of rebuilding Bermuda is public education. The Government acknowledges that:
Bermuda’s young people must feel the investment of their homeland in their success.
There were 1230 test results received by the Ministry of Health 10-11 November 2020, and five were positive for COVID-19.
Four of these recent cases are classified as imported and one as local transmission with known contact, with details as follows:
| Skyport has released the latest episode of ‘Taking Off’, a video series with host Mikaela Pearman that highlights the airport redevelopment project, with this episode highlighting the new e-gates in arrivals. Speaking in the episode, Mikaela Pearman said, “As we get closer to the opening of the new passenger terminal building, I’ll be sharing what […]
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| The Bermuda National Athletics Association [BNAA] has rebranded the traditional Front Street Mile as The Mile Reloaded 2021, with trials to be held on December 11 and the finals to be held on January 16. A BNAA spokesperson said, “As a consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic, the year 2020 has been filled with disruption for […]
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| The official Government and Legal notices for today [Nov 12] include appointments. Reappointment To The Public Service Commission Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Appointments Notice ID: GN1019/2020 Public Authorities / Department: Government House Publication Date: 12 November 2020 The Constitution Of Bermuda [Section 81] Reappointment To The Public Service Commission In exercise of […]
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| Friday, November 13 is expected to see a mix of sun and cloud, with the high to be near 26°C/78°F and the low to be near 23°C/73°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be south. The relative humidity is expected to be near 73%. Sunrise will be at 6.47am and sunset […]
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| A “firearm and several rounds of ammunition were recovered” and two suspects were “arrested in connection with the recovery of these items,” the police have confirmed. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service is able to report that a firearm and several rounds of ammunition were recovered during an operation this past weekend. “The […]
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| As far as shopping for non-essential items going forward, 37% of locals expect to do more shopping online than they do in-person, two in ten residents plan on reverting to doing more of their shopping in-person, and 41% expect to shop about equal amounts in-person and online. This is according to a recent survey by […]
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| [Updated] Minister of Education Diallo Rabain and Minister for the Cabinet Office Wayne Furbert are holding a joint press conference this afternoon [Nov 12], and we will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Update: The live broadcast has concluded and the 17-minute replay is below Update 1.50pm: […]
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| There were 1,230 test results received and five were positive for Covid-19, with four of the cases “classified as imported and one as local transmission with known contact.” A Government spokesperson said, “There were 1230 test results received by the Ministry of Health 10-11 November 2020, and five were positive for COVID-19. “Four of these […]
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| Minister of Transport Lawrence Scott is joining Bernews this morning [Nov 12] for the latest episode in the Bernews News & Views series. Related Stories Video: Minister Roban On Renewable Energy Video: Sex Offender Sentencing Discussion Video: BNV With FDM’s Packwood & Minors Video: BNV With Minister Walter Roban Video: BNV With OBA’s Cannonier & […]
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| The Bermuda Environmental Sustainability Taskforce [BEST] has launched a campaign highlighting personal protective equipment [PPE] pollution, urging the community to use reusable/washable masks when possible and properly dispose of single use masks. The campaign poster says, “Fish, turtles, and other marine life don’t need PPE plastic pollution. Yet disposable masks are finding their way into our […]
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| Bittrex Global [Bermuda] Ltd announced the appointment of Jeff Baron, who is a former Senator and National Security Minister, to the role of Chief Compliance Officer A spokesperson said, “Bittrex Global [Bermuda] Ltd. has announced the appointment of Jeffrey Baron to the role of Chief Compliance Officer [CCO] in December, alongside Ashton Easton who has […]
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| Greenrock and the Bermuda Advocates for Safe Technology [BAST] group expressed concern over the advisory panel selected to make recommendations on 5G technology to the Regulatory Authority [RA], saying there is a “lack of representation from several key areas, including health and environment.” A spokesperson said, “We have reviewed the Advisory Panel bios published on the […]
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| The Harness Pony Racing Remembrance Day action at the National Equestrian Center on Vesey Street saw one of the closest races ever finished at the track, as in a four-horse race heat three, three horses recorded the exact same time, with a nose separating placements. Rockeyed Optimist with Dylan DeSilva in the bike, Double Time […]
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| “Everyone is very respectful, they wear masks, make you sanitize your hands before entering a public space” and it’s “non-politicized protection,” a New Yorker who is currently living on the island as part of the One Year Residential Certificate programme said. This is according to an article from Travel + Leisure about digital nomads, which […]
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| The City of Hamilton continues their “Business Spotlight” video series, which serves to highlight some of the businesses that offer innovative services or products, with this episode spotlighting Gina Flood and All Things Sassy. The video’s description says, “The City is proud to have set the tone for shining a spotlight on our incredible businesses […]
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| Sail Away Soca recently hosted a fundraising event onboard the Fantasea Diving & Watersports’ Sundeck, with the event raising over $2,000 for P.A.L.S. and The Centre Against Abuse. Hafid James, one of the co-founders, said, “Soca has always meant positivity, unity and love. You can party with strangers like they are your family and release […]
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| Bermudian swimmer Madelyn Moore and her Northern Colorado Swim and Dive teammates kicked off their season with a 145-117 win over Colorado Mesa. Northern Colorado got off to a hot start, taking the 200-yard medley relay in a time of 1:45.46, behind the team of Moore, Emina Pasukan, Katelyn Bergin, and Saana Liikonen. Moore assisted […]
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| Wreaths laid at Bermuda War Memorial, Remembrance Day ceremony held, Bermudian model Aliana King featured in Vogue Mexico, ‘green initiatives’ for City’s wastewater, and Minister says that Government will revise residential certificate policy are some of the stories in this morning’s [Nov 12] Bernews Newsflash. The Bernews Morning Newsflash includes an overview of the latest Bermuda news, the […]
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| Bermudian model Aliana King continues to build her impressive portfolio, this time being featured in Vogue Mexico, with the publication and photographer Adam Franzino posting the photos below on Instagram. Ms. King has previously appeared in a number of campaigns for well known international brands including for L’Oréal, Aveda, Garnier, Maybelline, and Allure, and her modeling career has also […]
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| Carey Olsen Bermuda ‘stands out above its competitors’, according to the 2021 edition of Legal 500 Caribbean. A spokesperson said, “The firm, which was only launched at the end of 2017, is now ranked across six practice areas with six of its lawyers also gaining individual recognition. “A leading directory for the legal industry, Legal […]
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| An American billionaire accused of allegedly “using a Bermuda-based family charitable trust and other offshore entities to hide assets from the Internal Revenue Service while failing to pay taxes” has had more than $1B in assets frozen by Swiss prosecutors. A Bloomberg Quint story said, “Swiss prosecutors froze more than $1 billion held in bank […]
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| The United Nations Special Political and Decolonization Committee held a meeting earlier this month, where they passed a number of draft resolutions. The United Nations maintains a list of what they deem to be “Non-Self-Governing Territories”, and Bermuda is included, having been listed since 1946; with all the other British Overseas Territories are listed as […]
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| The New Raz Adventures — a Bermudian animated series — has released their latest installment entitle “The Key”. A spokesperson said, “The New Raz Adventures has released its latest installment – ‘The Key’. In this new episode, Raz and his friends search for more information on the mysterious Golden Key. “They travel to find their […]
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| The PHC Zebras won the Charles Marshall Under 17 Knock-Out Cup at the National Sports Center with their 4 – 2 win over the Warwick Archers Arrows. The PHC Zebras scored four times in the first 18 minutes; Kynde Mallory scored in the 3rd and 6th minute to give the PHC Zebras a 2 – […]
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| The traditional Remembrance Day service at the Cenotaph went ahead today [Nov 11] and while the commemoration was scaled down as a precaution against the coronavirus, the Royal Bermuda Regiment’s modern soldiers were still on parade to honour the memory of their predecessors. The RBR supplied a catafalque party – a four-strong guard around the Cenotaph […]
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