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| Friday, May 28 is expected to see bright and sunny, with the high to be near 26°C/79°F and the low to be near 22°C/71°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be light and variable. The relative humidity is expected to be near 76%. Sunrise will be at 6.14am and sunset will […]
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| [Updated] The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [May 27] with the list indicating that there are fourteen bus runs cancelled so far today. Update 4.05pm: The Ministry has released the list of bus cancellations for this afternoon. There were 14 runs cancelled this morning, 47 cancelled this afternoon, for a […]
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| 106 people visited the Hospital’s Emergency Department or Urgent Care Centre in March due to road traffic accidents, according to the latest statistics from the Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB]. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] road traffic accident statistics for the period 1 January 2021 – 31 March 2021 show 96 cases were seen in February […]
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| The Bermuda Football Association [BFA] announced their 23-player squad for the upcoming Concacaf World Cup Qualifiers. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Football Association is proud to announce their 23-player squad for the upcoming Concacaf World Cup Qualifiers. The SMNT will be looking to continue their form after their previous Qualifier, which was a 5-0 win […]
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| [Bermuda Day message from Opposition Leader & Shadow Finance Minister Cole Simons] As the Leader of the Opposition, on behalf of the One Bermuda Alliance, I would like to offer my warmest greetings to the people of Bermuda as we celebrate Bermuda Day. During this unprecedented time of the pandemic, we can all cast our […]
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| More than 50 entries were submitted for the Heritage Month Mini-Float Challenge, and you can view them online or visit the Botanical Gardens where they will be on display at the Slat House tomorrow through Monday, May 31. A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Culture is pleased to announce that more than 50 entries […]
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| In celebration of Bermuda Day, students at Somersfield Academy created floats, with each class creating a float based on what they feel is important to them and Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “Our Children’s House students created these beautiful Bermuda Day floats in honor of the holiday celebrations. The parents were able to view these today […]
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| Due to trench work on Middle Road in Southampton there will be a one lane closure — that will mainly affect the eastbound lane — from May 31st, 2021 through to October 1st, 2021. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Public Works wishes to inform the motoring public that BELCO will be undergoing trench work […]
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| The Middle Road and Longford Road junction in Warwick will be closed on Saturday [May 29] through Sunday [May 30] due to trench work. A spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Public Works wishes to inform the motoring public that BELCO’s trench work has reached the Middle Road and Longford Road junction and in order to […]
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| The Viking Orion — which is the first cruise ship to visit the island in over a year – is berthing at Heritage Wharf today and will move to Hamilton on Thursday. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Transport advises that there has been a change with Viking Orion. The ship was due to […]
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| Hamilton Insurance Group, Ltd. today [May 27] announced the appointment of Kevin Price as Head of Allied Medical for its US excess and surplus [E&S] business. A spokesperson said, “Reporting to Clay Rhoades, President, US E&S, Price joins this week from RCM&D. In this newly created role, Price has responsibility for building out the US-based […]
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| The Ministry of Public Works is advising of the following road restrictions that will be in place on Friday, May 28th for the 2021 Bermuda Day events. The Road Traffic [Sinclair Packwood Memorial Bicycle Road Race Variation of Speed Limits] Order 2021 A Government spokesperson said, “In exercise of the power conferred upon the Minister […]
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| CG Insurance, in association with Benedict Associates, will present a series of free webinars to support parents through the Covid-19 pandemic. A spokesperson said, “The pandemic is considered to be a ‘mental health crisis’ by many observers and statistics have shown increased pressures on everyone, particularly parents and their school-aged children. “In response to the […]
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| In celebration of Bermuda Day, the Garden Club of Bermuda has created a mini-float, which can be viewed at the Church Street entrance to Washington Mall today [May 27]. A spokesperson said, “The Garden Club of Bermuda has created a mini-float for the Department of Culture and Kaleidoscope Arts and Mini-float competition that the public […]
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| More than half of US mortgage reinsurance is backed by Bermuda’s reinsurance market, according to new analysis by the Association of Bermuda Insurers & Reinsurers [ABIR]. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda-based global carriers are providing innovative mortgage solutions that are helping more and more Americans become homeowners. Reinsurance companies on the island provided increased capacity to […]
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| 250 volunteers took part in the annual Great Big Cleanup event hosted by Keep Bermuda Beautiful over the past weekend. A spokesperson said, “Over the past weekend 250 volunteers joined Keep Bermuda Beautiful at 56 locations islandwide for their annual Great Big Cleanup event. Tonnes of litter were removed from the Island’s roadsides, parks, beaches […]
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| Nicholas Lopes recently made a very impressive start to the Fieldstone Spring Festival 1 Horse Jumping event in Boston. Lopes and Supreme Z were crowned the Low Junior/AO Jumper Class Reserve Champion. They finished second in the Low Junior/AO Jumper 1.20m Class, won the 1.20m Jumper Class, and won the 1.20m – 1.25m Grand Prix […]
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| The race course for this year’s Bermuda Day Half Marathon Derby – which takes place this Friday [May 28] – will see runners leave St. George’s ad make their way to Bernard Park starting at 8.30am. The event website said, “The race starts at the junction of Duke of York Street and Old Maid’s Lane, […]
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| Aspen Insurance Holdings Limited announced that William [Bill] Miller has been appointed as the new Group Chief Actuarial Officer, effective July 1 2021, subject to immigration approval. A spokesperson said, “Bill joins from KPMG in Bermuda where he is Managing Director, Actuarial, responsible for advising some of the leading international [re]insurers. Prior to joining KPMG […]
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| PartnerRe Ltd. today [May 27] announced that António Horta – Osório has been appointed as an Independent Director to its Board of Directors, effective May 27, 2021 Mr. Horta – Osório joins PartnerRe’s Board and will be Chairman of the Investment Committee and a member of the Underwriting and Risk Committee. He is currently the […]
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| The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [May 27] with the list indicating that there are fourteen bus runs cancelled so far today. Related Stories Advisory: Bus Detours On Bermuda Day Ministry: 35 Bus Runs Cancelled On Wednesday Ministry: 38 Bus Runs Cancelled On Tuesday Ministry: 33 Bus Runs Cancelled On […]
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| Bermudian cricketers Jermel Proctor and Dennico Hollis were in action for their respective teams in the UK. Jermel Proctor Jermel Proctor and his Shrewsbury School 1st XI went down by 25 runs to Myerscough College 1st XI. Myerscough College won the toss and elected to bat, they scored 114/6 in their 20 overs, Luke Young […]
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| The Bermuda Mental Health Foundation [BMHF] expressed their condolences to the family of Stanley Chetkowski. A spokesperson said, “The members, directors and officers of The Bermuda Mental Health Foundation are saddened to hear of the passing of Stanley F. Chetkowski. “Stan was a driving force in the formation of the Foundation and was an officer […]
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| May 26 saw 1,404 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $11,499.00 BD. 204 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing down 4.5% at $37.25 per share, while another 1,200 shares were traded by Devonshire Industries Ltd, closing up 30.0% at $3.25 per share. The BSX finished at 2,557.29, down […]
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| To help you celebrate the upcoming Bermuda Day holiday virtually, Bernews created a series of 3D popup images of past Bermuda Day holiday moments, helping to showcase the fun and festivities in a virtual manner. In addition to these 3D virtual popup images, Bernews has just launched BDADay.com, an entire website dedicated to the holiday, […]
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The Ministry of Health received 1712 test results since the last update, and one (1) was positive for coronavirus. This gives a test positivity rate of 0.1%. The new case is classified as imported by a resident who arrived on Jet Blue B61731 from New York on 20 May 2021 and tested positive on their day four test.
Additionally, since the last update, there were seven recoveries and no deaths.
There are currently 36 active cases, of which;
• 34 are under public health monitoring and;
• Two (2) are in the hospital, with one (1) in intensive care.
The Department of Culture is pleased to advise that following the initial allocation to essential workers, the Bermuda Day Showcase registration is now open to the wider community and general public.
For a free ticket to the Bermuda Day Showcase, members of the public can visit Ptix.bm: https://www.ptix.bm/Event/7097/Bermuda-Day-Showcase-2021
Good Afternoon,
To “Promote and develop community gardens that can assist in meeting the needs of the less fortunate in our community.”
This is an excerpt from the 2017 Progressive Labour Party Election Platform regarding community gardens.
I am joined today by Ms. Jameka Smith (Acting Park Planner), Mr. Stephen Furbert (Senior Superintendent) and the Volunteer Community Garden Manager for this newest community garden, Southlands Park Community Garden, Ms. Belinda Cameron.
The Minister of Education, the Hon. Diallo Rabain, JP, MP, has released a further significant step forward in Education Reform in Bermuda.
Minister Rabain said, “I am pleased to announce the determination of Signature Learning Programmes for our first two signature schools.”
The Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 2021 (the “Act”) is undoubtedly a significant advancement for the rights of workers and significantly strengthens the rights of Unions in the workplace. The Act also adds several new provisions which will optimise and improve labour relations.