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| Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban is holding a press conference this afternoon [Aug 26] on single-use plastics in Bermuda. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Update: The live broadcast has concluded and the 14-minute replay is below Related Stories Video: Minister Walter Roban On […]
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| The Southampton Parish Council is offering academic scholarships for 2021/22. A spokesperson said, “The Southampton Parish Council is pleased to announce that it will offer scholarships for the academic year 2021/22. “Scholarships will be awarded to qualified applicants who are undertaking tertiary education or pursuing an undergraduate degree; Bermuda College students are invited to apply. […]
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| Eastern County Cup challengers Bailey’s Bay have selected their team that will face off against cup holder St. David’s Cricket Club at the Sea Breeze Oval on Saturday, August 28th. The challengers have selected 3 colts and 3 guest players, the 3 colts include Sancho Jackson, Cameron Jeffers, and Detroy Smith who is also a […]
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| The volume of retail sales increased 23.3% in April 2021 when compared to April 2020 the Retail Sales Index said, with the report attributing the growth to “increased spending on-island by residents compared to restricted sales activity in April 2020 during the Coronavirus disease.” As many will recall, back in April 2020, there were all sorts of […]
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| Deloitte Bermuda announced the promotion of James ‘Jimmy’ Caplice to Partner in Audit & Assurance Services. Mr Caplice first joined Deloitte in the U.K. in 2004 and has since gained experience working in both the Dublin and Bermuda offices, moving to Bermuda in 2009. He has over 17 years of audit experience, working with financial […]
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| Conyers announced that the recruitment for its ‘Gap Year’ internship programme is currently underway. A spokesperson said, “Conyers is building on the success of its inaugural ‘Gap Year’ internship with recruitment currently underway for a new set of student placements this fall. “The firm launched the programme in 2020 to support students who had put […]
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| Planning is in the works for the World Rugby Classic – an event that was cancelled last year but is generally held annually and features international teams — as it has been granted a Large Group Exemption, “permitting a gathering of 1,925 persons to assemble” for the event, with a listed date of November 2021. The official […]
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| Five weeks after launching EduCoach, Dr. Gina Tucker is opening the platform to teachers, parents, schools, and school districts globally, with Keisha Allen-Smith to be the service’s first featured coach. A spokesperson said, “Five weeks after launching EduCoach: The Personal Trainer for Teachers, Dr. Gina Tucker, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of EduCoach Ltd., is […]
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| The Crystal Symphony cruise ship arrived in Bermuda this morning [Aug 26] sailing into Dockyard, marking one of the first ‘non homeporting’ cruises the island has welcomed since the pandemic began. The Government previously said, “The Crystal Symphony will make 13 calls commencing August 25 [arriving Bermuda] from Boston for four calls and New York […]
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| The last Harbour Nights of the season was held yesterday evening [Aug 25] on Front Street with over 30 vendors, family activities, games, free giveaways and more. This year’s Harbour Nights — which started on July 21st — was sponsored by the Bank of Butterfield, and Michael Neff, Butterfield’s Managing Director of Bermuda, said, “It […]
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| A cat named Sweet Pea was “successfully rescued” from a BELCO pole and returned home safely. Last night BELCO tweeted the video below saying, “Sometimes you find yourself in the strangest situations! It’s safe to say that Sweet Pea had one of those days today. But we’re happy to report that she was successfully rescued this […]
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| A crude oil tanker — traveling from the USA to India — diverted to Bermuda as a Turkish crew member required medical assistance. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre spokesperson said, “Sunday 15th August, 1:43pm – Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre was notified by Meyers Ship Agents, that the Maltese Registered 81,466grt Crude Oil Tanker Zeynep was […]
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| The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [August 26] with the list indicating that there are thirteen bus runs cancelled so far today. Related Stories Ministry: Bus Cancellations For Friday Ministry: Bus Cancellations For Thursday Ministry: Bus Cancellations For Tuesday Ministry: Bus Cancellations For Wednesday Ministry: Bus Cancellations For Thursday Ministry: […]
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| Bermuda’s Men’s National Bowling Team continued competing in the Central American and Caribbean Bowling Confederation Championships, which is the Qualification event for the next CAC Games in El Salvador. The competition moved into the men’s triples with only Carl Reid, Lamar Richardson, and Rickai Binns competing, the other Bermuda bowlers will compete tomorrow. The trio […]
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| In a filing with the Bermuda Stock Exchange, Somers Limited announced share repurchases and total shares in issue. The filing stated: “Somers Limited, a financial services investment holding company, announces that during the month of July 2021, Somers purchased 200 of its own common shares at an average cost of $17.00 per share. The Shares […]
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| The Ministry of Health’s Epidemiology & Surveillance Unit has reminded the public to “make a guest list for all events and gatherings, including yard and house parties,” noting that the “information is necessary in order to facilitate contact tracing in the event of a connected case of Covid-19.” The Bermuda Government posted the graphic below […]
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| August 25 saw 45,500 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $308,750.00 BD. 500 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing up 1.4% at $37.00 per share, while another 45,000 shares were traded by Argus Group Holdings Ltd, closing up 0.8% at $6.45 per share. The BSX finished at 2,596.69, […]
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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 official Government and Legal notices for today [August 25] include a list of proposed planning applications, large group exemptions, appointment of a marriage officer, appointments, and a traffic notice. Financials of the Regulatory Authority 2017-2018 Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Public Notification Notice ID: GN0825/2021 Publication date: 25 August 2021 Annual Report […]
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| Thursday, August 26 is expected to see sunny periods becoming cloudy overnight with a few showers, with the high to be near 30°C/86°F and the low to be near 26°C/78°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be ENE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 76%. Sunrise will be at […]
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I take this opportunity to reiterate the Government of Bermuda’s position regarding the decertification procedure according to the Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 2021 (“the Act”).
The Act has brought about significant changes to the administration of labour and union-related matters within Bermuda, the majority of which specifically benefit the Unions and their membership.
| The International Cricket Council [ICC] has confirmed that the Americas, Asia and EAP Qualifiers to the ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup have been cancelled due to Covid-19. A spokesperson said, “Based on guidelines approved by the ICC Development Committee and the ICC Board, the three events cannot be staged. Therefore, Canada, the United Arab […]
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| The Government “continues to operate through the principles of reasonableness and fairness, taking into account the interest of all workers” and “has no intention to amend the legislation,” Minister of Labour Jason Hayward said today. The legislation has been criticized by the BIU, with BIU President Chris Furbert sending the Government a letter saying that […]
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| Noting “the possibility of industrial action looming next week and the difficulty in scheduling Covid tests,” Bermuda College said they have “decided to hold its first week of classes – starting August 30 – via remote learning.” “Vice President of Academic & Student Affairs, Dr. Phyllis Curtis-Tweed said that the current impasse between Government and […]
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| The Future Leaders Programme held its closing ceremony on August 20, with 13 students being officially inducted as this year’s ‘Future Leaders.’ A spokesperson said, “The Future Leaders Programme is an empowerment programme for students from around the island. “Through hands-on education, students are challenged academically and socially as they explore topics such as crime, […]
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| Kiwon Waldron was back in action yet again, this time competing in the International Trotting & Pacing Association Midwestern Classic Goshen HMT Races in Ohio. Waldron and GV Amy Memorial finished second competing in heat one of the 1:00&1 to 1:02 Senior Free for All Time Bar Class, with a time of 1:01&2. During the […]
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