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Minister of Education the Hon Diallo Rabain JP, MP to Announce Decision on Parish Primary Schools on Thursday, July 22nd
The Minister of Education the Hon. Diallo Rabain, JP, MP, will address the Bermuda public on Thursday, July 22nd at 8pm, sharing the final decision for parish primary schools, it was announced today.
Nursery Closure
The Little Blessings Nursery in Hamilton Parish has been closed temporarily pending the completion of investigations related to an incident that occurred earlier this week, and the implementation of additional measures to prevent such incidents from occurring in the future.
Officers of Department of Child and Family Services and the Child Care Regulation Programme commenced investigations yesterday. The length of closure is dependent upon the implementation of the additional safety measures.
The Department of Libraries and Archives Phone System Temporarily Unavailable
The Department of Libraries and Archives would like to advise the public that their phone system will be temporarily unavailable on Thursday, July 22nd, 2021.
The Department will still be operational and can be reached via email.
Please see below the email addresses for the respective sections:
·Adult Library: library@gov.bm
·Youth Library: youthlib@gov.bm
·Archives: archvies@gov.bm
Weather Forecast For Thursday July 22
| Thursday, July 22 is expected to see sunny periods with a few showers, with the high to be near 29°C/84°F and the low to be near 24°C/76°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 78%. Sunrise will be at 6.27am and sunset […]
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Govt Decision On Primary Schools On Thursday
| Minister of Education Diallo Rabain will address the public via the Government media channels on Thursday [July 22] at 8.00pm, when he will be “sharing the final decision for parish primary schools.” The Government had previously announced, via social media, that they would be making this announcement on Thursday evening, and in a statement today, […]
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Ministry Confirm Sudden Death At Westgate
| The Ministry of National Security has confirmed the sudden death of a person incarcerated at Westgate. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of National Security can confirm that sadly there has been a sudden death of an inmate at the Westgate Correctional Facility. “The incident is currently under investigation. At this stage it would be […]
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ABIR Welcomes Kace Wales As Intern
| Bermuda College student Kace Wales has joined the Association of Bermuda Insurers and Reinsurers [ABIR] as an intern. A spokesperson said, “The 17-year-old from Sandys is studying on the Associate of Arts [Business Administration] programme at Bermuda College and aspires to a career in the insurance industry. He studied for his International Baccalaureate at the […]
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Police To Hold Community Clinic In Cedar Park
| Constable James Eli, the Police Parish Constable for Devonshire, will be hosting a community clinic in Cedar Park on Saturday [July 24] from 12 noon until 2.30pm. A police spokesperson said, “Constable James Eli, Parish Constable for Devonshire, will be hosting a community clinic at Cedar Park from 12 noon until 2:30pm Saturday, 24th July […]
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Downed Poles On Middle Road, Traffic Delays
| BELCO crews are on scene working to repair damaged utility poles on Middle Road, Paget near Bostock Hill after a “tractor trailer became entangled in telecommunications cables” and ”two poles sustained damages with one falling into a residential property.” A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Electric Light Company Limited [BELCO] today advised that work is currently taking place […]
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Repairs to downed poles to cause traffic delays
Repairs to electric poles that were damaged during a traffic accident will cause delays on a main road for the rest of the day.
A Belco spokesman said that a tractor trailer travelling long Middle Roa…
A Belco spokesman said that a tractor trailer travelling long Middle Roa…
Deloitte Welcomes Interns & Set To Hold Event
| Deloitte Bermuda — which recently welcomed 13 interns — will be hosting a student networking event on Monday [July 26] at the Royal Bermuda Yacht Club, with the event designed for students “to connect with financial services professionals, socialize, and benefit from the opportunity to learn more about the profession and ask questions.” A spokesperson said, […]
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Stationery Store Launches Expansion Project
| The Stationery Store has launched its latest expansion project entitled ‘Stationery Store Plus,’ saying they have ”made significant efforts to improve our in-store customer experience” and have added “three additional Bermudians to our staff.” A spokesperson said, “After much anticipation and demand from customers, the Stationery Store has launched its latest expansion project: Stationery Store Plus. […]
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Mirrors 5th Student Art & Digital Competition
| Mirrors’ fifth annual Student Art & Digital exhibit has opened at Masterworks, with the public invited to visit the exhibit and cast their votes for the People’s Choice award. A Government spokesperson said, “Attorney-General and Minister of Legal Affairs and Constitutional Reform Kathy Lynn Simmons invites the public to visit the Mirrors fifth annual Student […]
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Harbour Nights: Road Closures & Restrictions
| The City of Hamilton advised of the Front Street road closures and parking restrictions that will be in place on Wednesdays due to Harbour Nights. A spokesperson said, “The City of Hamilton wishes to advise motorists, businesses and the general public of the following Front Street road closures and parking restrictions supporting Wednesdays’ Harbour Nights: “The […]
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Library & Archives Phone System Unavailable
| The Department of Libraries and Archives advised that their phone system will be temporarily unavailable tomorrow [July 22]. A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Libraries and Archives would like to advise the public that their phone system will be temporarily unavailable on Thursday, July 22nd, 2021. “The Department will still be operational and can […]
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Adam Hall & Aberdeen Play Hudson Valley
| Adam Hall and his Aberdeen IronBirds teammates had a night to forget as they went down 19 – 1 to the Hudson Valley Batters. Hall and his teammates were down 15 – 0 after five innings, before they got on the board in the bottom half of the inning. Hall went 0 for 3 from […]
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Investigation launched into death of Westgate inmate
An investigation has been launched at the Westgate Correctional Facility after the sudden death of an inmate.
A spokeswoman for the Ministry of National Security confirmed the death early this afterno…
A spokeswoman for the Ministry of National Security confirmed the death early this afterno…
Sophia Cannonier and husband in court charged with more quarantine breaches
Sophia Cannonier and her husband Michael Watson reappeared in Magistrates’ Court today and denied additional charges of breaching the Government’s Covid-19 quarantine regulations.
Ms Cannonier, 53, an…
Ms Cannonier, 53, an…
Mirrors students connect to their ‘inner artist’
The Mirrors Programme has put a spotlight on student art as part of its annual Student Art and Digital exhibit at Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art.
This year’s event tasked Bermuda’s young people wit…
This year’s event tasked Bermuda’s young people wit…
Bermuda Monetary Authority Hosts Sixteenth Meeting of Financial Policy Council
HAMILTON, BERMUDA – The Financial Policy Council (FPC) will be holding its seventeenth meeting on July 23, 2021 via teleconference. Consistent with its mandate to provide advice on current and potential economic and financial developments and threats, items on the agenda will include discussions on international tax developments and a review of the key risks to Bermuda’s financial stability.
Library phone system out of service tomorrow
The Department of Libraries and Archives’ phone system will be temporarily unavailable tomorrow.
A Government spokeswoman said the department will still be operational and can be reached via email.
Pl…
A Government spokeswoman said the department will still be operational and can be reached via email.
Pl…
Sale Of Bermuda Commercial Bank Completed
| Somers Limited has “completed the sale” of Bermuda Commercial Bank [BCB] to Provident Holdings Ltd for a “total consideration of $72.8 million,” the company has confirmed. A spokesperson said, “Somers Limited, a BSX listed financial services investment holding company, announces that further to the Company’s announcement on November 19, 2020, all conditions relating to the […]
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‘Worldwide Freedom Rally’ To Be Held On July 24
| There is another rally scheduled involving the Bermuda Freedom Alliance group, this one billed as the “Worldwide Freedom Rally,” and scheduled to be held on Saturday [July 24] from 5.00pm to 8:00pm at Botanical Gardens. The event poster says, “Worldwide Freedom Rally Bermuda. One day – everyone together. The Main Garden Ring at Botanical Gardens […]
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Flora Duffy & Dara Alizadeh Competition Times
| Bermudian athletes Flora Duffy and Dara Alizadeh will be representing Bermuda at the Tokyo Olympics, which is set to get underway this week. According to a flyer provided by the sporting officials, rower Dara Alizadeh will compete in the Men’s Single Sculls tomorrow [July 22] at 8:30pm, while triathlete Flora Duffy will compete in the […]
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Financial Policy Council To Hold 17th Meeting
| The Financial Policy Council [FPC] will be holding its seventeenth meeting on Friday, July 23rd, via teleconference. A Government spokesperson said, “Consistent with its mandate to provide advice on current and potential economic and financial developments and threats, items on the agenda will include discussions on international tax developments and a review of the key […]
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Frontline Foundation Gives To BPS & BFRS
| The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] and Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service [BFRS] received gift cards from the Frontline Foundation yesterday [July 20] “as a thank you for their ongoing efforts.” A spokesperson said, “This afternoon the Bermuda Police Service and Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service were humbled to receive gift cards from the Frontline Foundation […]
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BMRA Circuit Racing Results & Standings
| The Bermuda Motorcycle Racing Association hosted another round of their Circuit Racing Championship on Sunday [July 18] at the RUBiS Southside Motorsports Raceway. Heat 1: Scooter 70 1. Jeneko Place 2. Micah Albuoy Heat 1: Scooter Mart KTM 125 1. Daente Fox 2. Aiden Lopes Heat 1: Metrakit 70 1. Bruce DeGrilla Jr. 2. Nevaeh […]
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Police to bring further charges for alleged quarantine breach
Police have reported a quarantine breach at the Cannonier-Watson residence, which a spokesman said would result in another court appearance for the family.
Sophia Cannonier and her husband Michael Wat…
Sophia Cannonier and her husband Michael Wat…
Diabetes cases jump as a result of pandemic
The caseload of the Bermuda Diabetes Association surged after the island endured more than one year of pandemic conditions, Hamilton Rotary Club heard yesterday.
The charity tackling one of Bermuda’s …
The charity tackling one of Bermuda’s …
Appeal to to end shark fishing
A call for vulnerable sharks to be spared from fishing came from an environmentalist after pictures circulated via social media showed two dead tiger sharks aboard an unidentified boat.
Tiger sharks a…
Tiger sharks a…
Rabain: No decision yet on primary school closures
The Government has still to decide which primary schools to close as part of its education shake up, the Minister of Education has said.
Diallo Rabain was participating in a Zoom meeting on Monday abo…
Diallo Rabain was participating in a Zoom meeting on Monday abo…
Branden and Pantar enjoy a special bond
A blind feral kitten has found his “forever home”, with a young man who is visually impaired.
Branden Fox, 20, the son in the adopting family, says that a special bond was quickly formed between hims…
Branden Fox, 20, the son in the adopting family, says that a special bond was quickly formed between hims…
Alizadeh To Compete In Single Sculls Heat 4
| The Olympic Rowing Regatta begins on Thursday, July 22 — Bermuda time – in Tokyo, Japan, where the island will be represented by Dara Alizadeh. Alizadeh, who is making his Olympic debut, will compete in the Men’s Single Sculls Heat 4 along with four other rowers. The Men’s Single Sculls Heat 4 start list follows […]
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Changes To Traveller Covid Testing Regime
| Changes to the traveller testing regime will take effect as of Friday [July 23], with the change moving the day 8 test to day 10 and dropping the day 14 test for “immunised travellers.” During last night’s [July 20] releasing of results, Health Minister Kim Wilson said, “The Government is also announcing changes to the […]
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Tyler Smith Competes in Europe Triathlon Cup
| Tyler Smith competed in the 2021 Europe Triathlon Cup Tiszaujvaros in Hungary. The format for the Europe Triathlon Cup saw a men’s elite semi-final on day one and then the men’s elite final on day two for those who qualified. Smith competed in the elite men’s semifinal 1 finishing 3rd, and advancing to the final. […]
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Andre Lambe To Fight In Florida On Saturday
| Andre Lambe will be fighting on July 24th at the Caribe Royale on the Undisputed Promotions Fight Card in Florida. The Bermudian boxer will be matching up against Dominique Williams in the Super Lightweight Division. Andre Lambe said, “Training has been great, I have been sparring some top level guys. 90% of them being undefeated.” […]
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BNA Council Holds Annual General Meeting
| The Bermuda Netball Association Council held their 2021 AGM which saw an election of Executive and Council Members. Kimale Evans was re-elected as the President, with Nicole Smith returning as 1st Vice President, and Danielle Raynor re-elected as the 2nd Vice President. Executive Board President – Kimale Evans 1st Vice President – Nicole Smith 2nd […]
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Wallpaper Wednesday: Bermuda’s Olympians
| The latest designs in Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series allows you to show your support for triathlete Flora Duffy and rower Dara Alizadeh who will be representing Bermuda in the Summer Olympics Games, which is set to get underway this week. To access more phone wallpapers with Bermudian themes, as well as social media cover graphics, […]
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Public Urged To Take Part In Solar Energy Survey
| The Department of Energy is inviting the public to complete online survey about solar energy. The Government posted the graphic below online, saying, “The Department of Energy invites you to complete a short 5 – 10 minute online survey. As we work to find ways to increase the public’s access to energy independence, your survey responses […]
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Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: July 20 2021
| July 20 saw 9,000 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $52,650.00 BD. 9,000 shares were traded by Argus Group Holdings Ltd, closing down 7.3% at $5.85 per share. The BSX finished at 2,511.63, up 0.38% on the day. There was 1 advance, 0 declines, and 60 remained unchanged. The full report for […]
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