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Tomorrow Bermuda will commemorate World Elder Abuse Day. World Elder Abuse Day is held on June 15th annually to bring awareness of elder abuse and negligence through cultural, social and economic processes.
Our elders should always get their share of respect, care, and concern. Elder abuse can be of many types, financial abuse, sexual abuse, physical abuse, psychological abuse, and neglect.
The Department of Education has opened registration for a virtual STEAM Academy offering for this summer with the theme: ‘Pandemic Vibes – Making the Shift’.
This year’s STEAM Academy will provide an amazing outlet for students who have been extremely resilient through this COVID-19 experience.
The annual programme, operated by the Gifted and Talented Education (GATE) Programme, will be delivered remotely from July 5th to 28th at a cost of $65 per week.
Using online tools, students will be engaged in remote learning classes from 10 a.m. until 2:15 p.m.
| Tuesday, June 15 is expected to see sunny periods with the chance of a shower, with the high to be near 28°C/82°F and the low to be near 25°C/77°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 6.11am […]
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| Government House said they are “pleased to announce that the UK will deliver 4,680 more Pfizer vaccines to Bermuda on the British Airways flight on the 24th June, to assist Bermuda in its goal to vaccinate it’s adult population.” As of the latest vaccination statistics, Bermuda has done 73,000 total vaccinations, with 53.8% of the […]
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| [Updated] The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [June 14] with the list indicating that there are nine bus runs cancelled so far today. Update 4.05pm: The Ministry has released the list of bus cancellations for this afternoon. There were 9 runs cancelled this morning, 52 cancelled this afternoon, for a […]
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| The Department of Education has opened registration for a virtual STEAM Academy offering for this summer with the theme: ‘Pandemic Vibes – Making the Shift’. A Government spokesperson said, “This year’s STEAM Academy will provide an amazing outlet for students who have been extremely resilient through this Covid-19 experience. “The annual programme, operated by the […]
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| Dasfete — which participated in the recent Revolve raft up – said that they have “met and cooperated with the authorities,” about the event, which they said was “under the auspices, permission and knowledge of the BTA and other relevant government departments with the view to promoting and marketing Bermuda.” Background This follows after the […]
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| The SGY 1 students of Saltus will be holding their annual Work Experience Week initiative starting tomorrow [June 15]. A spokesperson said, “The annual work experience week initiative for Saltus SGY 1 students’ kicks off on Tuesday, 15th June with a webinar hosted by Pauline Dawson, Manager of Career Education at Brock University in Canada. […]
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| Tropical Depression Two has formed in the Atlantic and the “system remains no threat to Bermuda,” the Bermuda Weather Service said. BWS posted the photos below online, saying: “The BWS have been monitoring an area of low pressure to the very distant west-northwest which has become Tropical Depression Two at 12:00pm ADT. “This system remains […]
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The Ministry of Transport would like to advise the public that as a result of the current Work to Rule by the Bermuda Industrial Union, it is anticipated that the regular bus and ferry schedule will experience some interruptions over the next week while this work to rule and overtime ban is ongoing.
The Ministry of Transport will make every effort to keep the public informed.
More information on changes to the published bus and ferry schedule can be found at:
| BDA Pilates, a new local business, has been launched in Hamilton by Pauletta Francis and Vehia Walker, with a variety of classes being offered. A spokesperson said, “BDA Pilates, a new local business, has been launched by entrepreneurial duo Pauletta Francis and Vehia Walker to offer a variety of classes including Mat, Tower, and Reformer. […]
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| A SATA Azores Airlines flight landed in Bermuda yesterday [June 13], marking the first of a series of SATA charter flights that will visit Bermuda until September 2021. Speaking in the House of Assembly today earlier this month, Minister of Transport Lawrence Scott said, “This direct route will increase opportunities for inbound tourism and for Bermuda […]
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| Justin Cann has been named Raleigh Bermuda’s Volunteer Of The Year. A spokesperson said, “Raleigh Bermuda is proud to recognize young Bermudian Justin Cann as Raleigh’s Volunteer of the Year. “Justin Cann has been involved with Raleigh Bermuda since 2012 as a Venturer and subsequently assumed the position of Project Manager in 2013. “His involvement […]
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| Patrick Tannock and Cherie Dill have offered their thoughts on how the Association of Bermuda International Companies [ABIC] Education Awards helped them to established their careers. A spokesperson said, “The Association of Bermuda International Companies celebrates its 50th birthday this year. In addition to acting as the voice of the international business sector, a large […]
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| The Bermuda Captive Conference has launched its 17th annual conference – taking place today and tomorrow. A spokesperson said, “The event, which remains virtual this year, is focused on exploring a theme of Resilience, reflective of the turbulence we have faced both individually and collectively over the last year. “With attendees tuning in from over […]
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| “It is anticipated that the regular bus and ferry schedule will experience some interruptions” due to the current Work to Rule by the BIU, the Ministry said today. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Transport would like to advise the public that as a result of the current Work to Rule by the Bermuda […]
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| In its first outing since the beginning of the pandemic, Jason Carroll’s MOD70 trimaran Argo recently broke the record for the passage between Bermuda and Plymouth, UK. A spokesperson said, “The previous record for this 2,870 mile course eastbound across the North Atlantic was set in May 2016 by American Lloyd Thornburg’s sister ship Phaedo […]
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| The Triathlon Grand Prix French Championship for First Division clubs recently brought together the best French women’s and men’s clubs over five stages. Each club engaged five athletes per stage. The first three to cross the line classify the team result. A day after finishing fifth in the 2021 Europe Triathlon Cup Coimbra in Portugal, […]
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| The Ministry of Health and Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] announced that Freisenbruch Meyer won the 2021 Corporate Blood Drive Competition, marking their second consecutive win. A spokesperson said, “The Corporate Blood Drive Competition this year was between eleven companies, who collectively raised 235 blood and 16 apheresis donations in the year running from June 2020 to […]
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| Titan Express and the African Bermuda Dispersion Cultural Tours will be offering Mary Prince Legacy and Friendly Society Tours over the summer. A spokesperson said, “In recognition of Emancipation, Titan Express & The African Bermuda Dispersion Cultural Tours is offering in July, “The Mary Prince Legacy Tour” and in August, “The Friendly Society Tours”. This […]
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| Bermudian Jah-Nhai Perinchief leaped to a second place finish in the triple jump at the 2021 NCAA Outdoor Track & Field Championships, breaking a 36 year old school record in the processs. Perinchief competes for the University of Tennessee, and their report said, “Graduate student Perinchief claimed Tennessee’s second Outdoor National runner-up finish in the Triple Jump with […]
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| The Bermuda Flag Football Summer League season got underway at the TN Tatem Middle School Field, with 94 points put on the board. In the season opener, the Killa Squad defeated the Black Shark$ 37 – 13, Stevey Brown-Darrell was the Player of the Game for Killa Squad with 2 sacks, 2 interceptions, and a […]
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| The Bermuda Triathlon Association hosted the 2021 National Sprint Championships, with Nicholas Pilgrim and Maddie Durkin racing to victory. Pilgrim clocked a winning time of 1:04:39, Tommy Marshall was second in a time of 1:05:21, and Philip Mace crossed the line third overall clocking 1:06:43. Durkin finished in a time of 1:08:30, Ashley Couper was […]
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| 15-year-old Matteo Cervino continued competing in the O’pen Skiff Under 17 class in the second of a series of Italian Nationals. A spokesperson said, “In the second of a series of Italian Nationals for the Open Skiff class, with the backdrop of beautiful Lake Garda, 15 year old Matteo Cervino [11238] competed this weekend against […]
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| A Bermuda Coast Guard crew attended a raft up and “the event was shut down and the vessels involved dispersed” and “the identities of individuals involved were recorded,” the police have confirmed. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service (BPS) is aware of a video clip circulating on social media showing a raft up with […]
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| Monday, June 14 is expected to be sunny, with the high to be near 28°C/83°F and the low to be near 25°C/77°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 84%. Sunrise will be at 6:11am and sunset will be at 8:27pm. High […]
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The amended Quarantine Order for travellers to Bermuda will not come into effect today, June 13, as previously announced. The Government of Bermuda apologises for the moving dates and the uncertainty this has caused.
| The amended Quarantine Order for travellers to Bermuda “will not come into effect today [June 13] as previously announced,” the Government said. The order was initially announced as starting on June 6th, then later announced as starting on June 13th. A spokesperson said, “The amended Quarantine Order for travellers to Bermuda will not come into […]
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| The Bermuda Volleyball Association announced the recipients of this year’s Junior Development Awards, with Arima Turner, Ayshalay Simons, Imojen Judd, and Raphael Rudolf earning the honour. “The bursary funds will be used towards sending the awardees to overseas training camps where they can develop their skills under some of the highest standards in coaching and […]
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| Tyler Smith competed in the 2021 Europe Triathlon Cup Coimbra in Portugal, with the Bermudian triathlete making a strong showing to finish 5th in a time of 51:19. He finished 35 seconds behind the winner Vasco Vilaca from Portugal who clocked 50:44. Smith and Vilaca came out of the water in the lead in a time […]
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| The MTM Summer Bowl 2021 continued at the Fairmont Southampton Tennis Courts. James Finnigan picked up his second title of the tournament when he teamed up with Gavin Manders to win the Open Doubles Final in straight sets 6-4, 6-1 over Tariq Simons and Scott Redmond. The Elite B Doubles Final needed three sets to […]
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| The Criminal Code Amendment Non-Consensual Sharing Of Intimate Images Act 2021 – the ‘revenge porn’ bill — will come into operation on Wednesday, June 15th, according to an official notice posted on the Government website Attorney-General Kathy Lynn Simmons previously said that the Bill “introduces criminal offences, and penalties relating to the non-consensual sharing, or threat […]
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The Ministry of Health today addressed rumours circulating in the community about bacteria in the water at Clearwater Beach.
| News that Nisha Smith was awarded the 2021 Deloitte Scholarship, Christopher Joell-Deshields is serving as Executive Director of Pride in London, Richard and Rebecca Wilson donated $2,500 to nurses to express thanks, and the National Dance Company Wales appointed Bermudian Krystal Lowe to their board were all some of the positive news stories from the […]
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