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| The Bermuda Olympic Association held a press conference this afternoon [July 2] to announce the Bermuda athletes for the Olympics, with triathlete Flora Duffy and rower Dara Alizadeh set to represent Bermuda at the Tokyo Olympics. The team will be one of the smallest teams the island has fielded at the Summer Olympics Games and there […]
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| “This summer, like many teachers around the world, our teachers and educators in the Bermuda Public School System will take time during their summer vacation, to participate in a variety of professional learning activities of their choosing, in an effort to deepen their learning, and expand their skills,” Minister of Education Diallo Rabain said in […]
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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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| Approximately 2,500 people received benefits in excess of the amount they were eligible for in the Unemployment Benefit programme which amounted to approximately $3.5 million, Minister of Finance Curtis Dickinson said, adding that to date, 300 people have refunded the government approximately $500,000. While answering questions in the House of Assembly today, Minister Dickinson said, “Approximately 2,500 […]
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| The official Government and Legal notices for today [July 2] include acting appointments, grant of Bermudian status, and large group exemptions. Acting Appointment: Permanent Secretary, Ministry Of Education Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Acting Appointments Notice ID: GN0578/2021 Public Authorities / Department: Cabinet Headquarters Publication Date: 02 July 2021 Ms. Rozy Azhar, Permanent […]
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| Saturday, July 3 is expected to see long sunny periods, chance of a few passing showers, with the high to be near 29°C/85°F and the low to be near 26°C/78°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SSW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 81%. Sunrise will be at […]
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| Victoria Pearman, Ombudsman for Bermuda, has issued her annual report for the calendar year 2020. A spokesperson said, “Victoria Pearman, Ombudsman for Bermuda, has submitted her annual report for 2020 to the Speaker of the House of Assembly in accordance with her statutory duty under the Ombudsman Act 2004. The report was tabled in the […]
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| A Bermuda team will be competing in the 2021 Optimist World Championship which is taking place in Riva del Garda, Italy. A spokesperson said, “Team Bermuda flew their countries flag high and proud as we marched through the streets of Riva del Garda, during the opening ceremony of the 2021 Optimist World Championship, which Officially […]
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| “The island is currently in a dry spell” and residents should be “conscious of their water usage this summer,” Minister of Public Works Lt/Col David Burch said in the House of Assembly today [July 2]. “The Bermuda Weather Service indicates that rainfall in Bermuda for the last couple of months is below usual levels,” the Minister […]
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| Elsa – the 5th named storm of the 2021 Atlantic hurricane season — has strengthened to become the first hurricane of the year. The latest forecast from the U.S. National Hurricane Center said, “At 1100 AM AST [1500 UTC], the center of Hurricane Elsa was located near latitude 13.4 North, longitude 61.2 West. Elsa is […]
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| “Can we have clarity on whether the decisions are being taken in the best interest of health, or for some other reason because the conflicting messages are confusing,” Opposition Spokesman in the Senate for Youth, Sports & Community Affairs Ben Smith said. Senator Smith said, “I was surprised to see that cricket events can be held […]
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| A Student Leadership Camp will be held from July 12 to July 14 in Bermuda, with workshops aiming to “educate students on the 10 signs of healthy and unhealthy relationship behaviors to prevent abusive relationships from forming.” A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Governor Rena Lalgie and Deputy Governor Alison Crocket will be VIP guest speakers at […]
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Mr. Speaker, I wish to inform this Honourable House of the Government’s plans for immigration reform which seeks to modernize the Country’s Immigration laws and supporting policies, and create operational efficiencies through process improvement.
Immigration reform initiatives consist of the following strategic priorities:
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to advise Honourable Members of the tabling today of the Public Treasury (Administration and Payments) Amendment and Validation Act 2021 (the Act). The amendments provide the Government with the legislative mechanism to set-off funds owed arising from benefit payments against future payments to be made to individuals. The Act will also validate certain matters related to unemployment benefit payments effected during the COVID-19 global pandemic.
Mr. Speaker, if we were ever in any doubt as to the importance of tourism to this economy, the pandemic has shown just how critical tourism jobs are and the importance of economic activity created by tourism to Bermuda.
In the National Economic Report tabled in this Honourable House as part of this year’s debate on the Estimates of Revenue and Expenditure, the Honourable Member, the Minister of Finance, set out a stark review of 2020’s economy generally and of the tourism economy in particular.
Mr. Speaker, later today, I will table the Bill entitled: the “Development and Planning Amendment Act 2021” [the Amendment Act], which seeks to amend the Development and Planning Act 1974 to (1) increase the protections to the environment while (2)streamlining the planning process.
Mr. Speaker, I must reiterate the Government’s commitment to introduce sustainable planning legislation which will protect our delicate environment while streamlining measures tostimulate our economy, particularly our construction industry.
Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity to provide an update on the state of Government water supply and distribution as we enter a period of high demand this summer.
The Bermuda Weather Service indicates that rainfall in Bermuda for the last couple of months is below usual levels. The combined precipitation for May 2021 and June 2021 was 6.66 inches, with 3.76 inches falling in one day. Based on the normal average rainfall per month of 5 inches, the total for the last two months is 34% below average. Simply put, the island is currently in a dry spell.
| The U.S. Department of State has appointed Karen Grissette to serve as the next, full-time, U.S. Consul General to Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “The U.S. Department of State has appointed Karen Grissette to serve as the next, full-time, U.S. Consul General to Bermuda. A career Foreign Service Officer of over 20 years, Ms. Grissette recently […]
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| The Harrington Sound Road trench work is to continue – extending beyond Paynter’s Road to the BELCO substation in Hamilton Parish – with the lane closure to continue through to October 31. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Public Works wishes to inform motorists that Harrington Sound Road trench work is to continue extending […]
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| Over 850 Covid vaccines have been discarded this year for various reasons including the vials being cracked, expired, stopper denigrated in them, particles seen in them and more. This was included in a reply to a Parliamentary Question in the House of Assembly today [July 2], with Minister of Health Kim Wilson providing the information […]
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Bermuda registers concerns, particularly in relation to the financial services sector and timeline for effective implementation
Today the Ministry of Youth, Culture and Sport advised that the National Sports Centre (NSC) has entered into a partnership with a local company to create and install an energy savings micro-grid system at the facility.
The Ministry confirmed that following an exhaustive, transparent and comprehensive tender process that commenced in January 2018, which included Expressions of Interest submissions and Request For Proposals (RFP), Atlantic Energy Solutions Group (AESG) was the successful bidder for the project.
| “In order to combat the realities of a declining and ageing population we must achieve positive net immigration,” Minister of Labour Jason Hayward said, adding that “this Ministry is steadfast in ensuring that the goal of immigration reform is one that all of Bermuda benefits.” Speaking in the House of Assembly today [July 2], the […]
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| “The Ministry of Public Works said that the “Stokes Point Road and Mullet Bay Road to Echo Lane junction in St. George’s trench work remains ongoing and will continue to require a one-lane closure.” A Government spokesperson said, “”All residents will continue to be granted access to Stokes Point Road whilst the paving works has […]
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| The Bermuda Economic Development Corporation will be observing the International Day of Cooperatives tomorrow [July 3], and this year’s theme is ‘Rebuild Better Together’. A spokesperson said, “July 3rd is the International Day of Cooperatives, and this year’s theme is ‘Rebuild Better Together’! Cooperatives have responded to the Covid-19 crisis by drawing on the strength […]
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| Commencement Inspections, which give an indication of new projects starting, have increased by 72%, Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban said in the House of Assembly today [July 2] The Minister explained that later today he will table the ‘Development and Planning Amendment Act 2021′ which he said “seeks to amend the Development and Planning Act […]
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| “For the first five months of this year hotel occupancy is up almost 20% from 2020 levels,” Premier David Burt said, adding that “superyacht calls have increased by 62% year-over-year with a commensurate increase in economic impact.” Speaking in the House of Assembly today [July 2], the Premier said. “If we were ever in any […]
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| “We have to give everything that we can,” Coach Kyle Lightbourne said, as the Bermuda national football coach spoke to the media ahead of their match against Barbados, which will take place tonight [July 2] in South Florida. The BFA previously said the squad for the Gold Cup Preliminary Round includes Keishon Bean, Jomei Bean-Lindo, Detre Bell, […]
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| The Government of Bermuda has joined the statement on a new framework for international taxation arising from the OECD meeting of July 1, 2021. Government Statement A Government spokesperson said, “As a country committed to transparency, cooperation and high levels of compliance with international standards, the Government of Bermuda joined the Statement on a new […]
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| Bermuda recorded a total of 20 Covid-19 cases in June 2021, which continued the trend of declining new confirmed cases. Last month also saw three of the island’s international classifications upgraded, with the WHO improving our country status to ‘Sporadic Cases,’ the U.S. CDC upgrading Bermuda to ‘Level 2’ and England moving Bermuda to the […]
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| A new WWII thriller by author Bob Richards — the former Finance Minister — entitled Triangle of Treason, is set to be released on Tuesday, July 6. A spokesperson said, “Bob Richards’ compelling new World War II thriller, Triangle of Treason takes us on a high stakes adventure in the lives of three characters in […]
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| Fight City Muay Thai and Fitness recently represented Bermuda in the TBA Classic Muay Thai World Expo in Des Moines, Iowa claiming an impressive total of eight wins, while Chuck Morgan claimed a championship belt. A spokesperson said, “Every year in Des Moines, Iowa, an event happens that draws over 1,000 Muay Thai fighters. It is […]
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| Bermuda returned to the courts to face Trinidad and Tobago for their second match in the International Tennis Federation Davis Cup America Zone Group III match in Panama, and they came away with a 3 – 0 win. Trey Mallory got Bermuda off to a good start as he defeated Ebolum Pastor Nwokolo in straight […]
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| The Ministry of Youth, Culture and Sport advised that the National Sports Centre [NSC] has “entered into a partnership with a local company to create and install an energy savings micro-grid system at the facility.” “The Ministry confirmed that following an exhaustive, transparent and comprehensive tender process that commenced in January 2018, which included Expressions […]
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