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| The Senate is scheduled to be in session on Wednesday [May 26] and Bills due for their first reading include the Fire Safety Amendment Act 2021, the Public Service Superannuation Temporary Amendment Act 2021, and the Contributory Pensions Temporary Amendment Act 2021. The Order of Business follows below [PDF here]: Related Stories Parliament: Audio & […]
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| Skyport released the flight schedule for June 2021, noting the following changes: AA – Miami starts 5th June [Saturdays only] AA – Philadelphia starts 5th June [Saturdays only] AA – LaGuardia starts 26th June [Saturdays only] AA – Charlotte daily from 3rd June JetBlue – New York daily from 1st June JetBlue – Boston daily 9th June […]
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| Amendments to the regulations “enable indoor dining to be opened for licensed restaurants if the licensed restaurant verifies that all patrons have a SafeKey,” the Government announced today. A Government spokesperson said. “On Monday evening, May 24th, Her Excellency the Governor Rena Lalgie signed the amendments to the Public Health [COVID-19 Emergency Powers] [Phased Re-Opening] […]
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| Wall repairs will commence on Harbour Road in Paget near the vicinity of Lover’s Lane, and this will result in a lane closure from June 7th through to August 6th. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Public Works wishes to inform the public that wall repairs will commence on Harbour Road in Paget near the […]
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| Registration is now open for essential workers and a guest to attend the Bermuda Day Showcase, which will be held from 2.00pm to 4.00pm this Friday [May 28] at the National Sports Centre. The Government posted the graphic below online, saying, “Registration is now open for Essential Workers and a guest to attend the Bermuda […]
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| To celebrate World Oceans Day on June 8th, the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] will host a virtual career fair for middle, senior and college students from 3pm-7pm. Inspired by the World Oceans Day 2021 theme of ‘Life & Livelihoods’, BUEI invites students to discover the numerous possibilities of a career related to the Ocean. […]
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| Hamilton Princess & Beach Club donated $3,500 to the Women’s Resource Centre following the hotel’s fundraising initiatives during Women’s Month. The hotel raised $1,750 with events such as a colleagues’ casual dress day and Women’s Month Brunches each Sunday in March – the menu for which was masterminded by Dr Teneika Eve of Bermuda College. […]
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| This year’s Bermuda Half Marathon Derby — which takes place this Friday [May 28] starting in St George’s — will be using a wave start, with the first wave to start at 8:30am, with one minute between each wave. The Bermuda Half Marathon Derby posted the photo below online, saying: “We’ve been getting questions about […]
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| “We hope to inspire and contribute to the local hospitality landscape and help elevate luxury in this iconic leisure destination,” the St. Regis Hotels & Resorts said following the recent opening of their new hotel in St George’s. In announcing the new hotel, the company said, “St. Regis Hotels & Resorts today announced the opening […]
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| [Written by Carla Seely] Over the course of my twenty-year career in the international financial services industry, I have met many investors—and based on our conversations, I can confidently say that roughly half know what their money is invested in. What’s even more alarming is how limited many are in their understanding of the risks […]
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| Approximately $1.3 million has been spent on Stimulus Projects to date, the Government said, adding that they believe “these Stimulus Projects will not only help to stimulate economic and job growth, but will also create and enhance its valuable assets.” In an online post, the Bermuda Government said, “A total of approximately $1.3 million has been […]
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| A bulk carrier — that was traveling from Houston to Egypt — diverted to Bermuda to disembark a sick crewmember. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre spokesperson said, “Thursday 20th May, 8:25 am – Meyer’s Agency called RCC Bermuda reporting the U.S. Flagged ship Liberty Glory, would divert to Bermuda to land a sick crewmember. “The […]
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| [Opinion column written by Vic Ball] US President Joe Biden recently attacked Bermuda in his first speech at the joint session of Congress on April 28, 2021. He is now added to the long list of US Presidents who have criticized our island for sheltering US corporations from paying their fair share of federal taxes […]
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| The inaugural Tulsa Ironman was held in Tulsa, Oklahoma, with a star studded field taking part Germany’s Patrick Lange, a two-time world champ, won the event in a time of 7:45:22, and Bermuda’s Tyler Butterfield was also in action. Butterfield covered the 2.4 mile swim, 112 miles of bike course, and the full marathon in […]
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| Bermudian cricketers Kieron Richardson and Cameron Jeffers were in action for their respective teams in the UK. Kieron Richardson Kieron Richardson and his Warminster Cricket Club 3rd XI teammates went down by 24 runs against Devizes Cricket Club 3rd XI. Warminster won the toss and elected to send Devizes to bat, they bowled them out […]
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| Patrick Nisbett competed in the Azelhof International Horse Jumping event in Belgium. During the 1.25m in 2 phases class, Nisbett and Night Star VD finished 61st after the pair recorded 4 penalty fault points in the first phase and clocked a clear round second phase time of 40.21. Nisbett and Jaccamacca d’Ysenbeeck Z finished 51st […]
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| Daniel Augustus began competing on the Advocates Professional Golf Association [APGA] Tour Louisville at Vahalla at the Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville, Kentucky. Augustus shot an opening-round 7-over par 79 to end the first round T21st, and his scorecard included 2 birdies, 9 pars, 5 bogeys, 1 double bogey, and 1 triple bogey. Daniel Augustus’ […]
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| Arch Capital Group Ltd. announced that Christine Todd will join the company as Chief Investment Officer [CIO], effective June 7, 2021, subject to regulatory approval. A spokesperson said, “In this role, Todd will report to Marc Grandisson, CEO of ACGL, and will have responsibility for setting the firm’s investment strategy and managing the day-to-day operations […]
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| Mosaic Insurance announced that Stavan Desai has been appointed as SVP, M&A Team Leader while Katherine Spenner has been appointed as SVP, Chief Legal Officer, M&A. A spokesperson said, “Mergers and acquisitions specialists Stavan Desai and Katherine Spenner are joining Mosaic as the new insurer builds out its transactional liability team in the United States. […]
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| May 24 saw 3,012 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $70,410.80 BD. 3,012 shares were traded by BF&M Ltd, closing up 6.3% at $23.40 per share. The BSX finished at 2,623.97, up 0.49% on the day. There was 1 advance, 0 declines, and 60 remained unchanged. The full report for the day […]
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“We must help where we can,” said Premier David Burt, JP, MP, today confirming that 9,000 doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine were dispatched to the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago today.
The Ministry of Health received 3665 test results since the last update, and two (2) were positive for COVID-19, giving a test positivity rate of 0.05%. These results are from testing done on Thursday (1 positive out of 1392 results (0.1% positivity)), Friday (1 positive out of 1224 results (0.1% positivity)) and Saturday (0 positive out of 1048 results (0.0% positivity)).
Good afternoon.
For more than a year now we have been in an intense battle with the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result of this destructive virus, countries including Bermuda, have faced unprecedented health and economic challenges.
The Minister of Labour, the Hon Jason Hayward, JP, MP, said, “I am pleased to report that after discussion with representatives with the Bermuda Public Services Union (BPSU) held today, the parties have reached a mutual understanding, with the BPSU indicating to the Government that they support the Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 2021 (“the Act”), and are no longer pursuing amendments to the legislation related to the decertification process.
| Earlier today [May 24] the Government shipped “9,000 doses of the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine to Trinidad and Tobago on a private jet,” the Minister has confirmed. As Bernews previously reported, Bermuda is donating Covid-19 vaccines to Trinidad and Tobago as “we have an overabundance of vaccines.” In releasing the test results tonight, Health Minister Kim […]
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| The Ministry received 3665 test results — from tests done on Thursday, Friday and Saturday — and two were positive, so there are now 57 active cases, of which 2 people are in hospital, with one person in ICU. This is a substantial improvement from the peak last month, where we had over 900 active […]
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| [Updated] Minister of Finance Curtis Dickinson is holding a press conference this afternoon [May 24] to provide a Ministry update. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Update 4.45pm: We will update with the full remarks as as able, but as a super quick summary in […]
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| The Government and the BPSU have “reached a mutual understanding, with the BPSU indicating to the Government that they support” the recent Labour Act, and “are no longer pursuing amendments to the legislation related to the decertification process.” Minister of Labour Jason Hayward said, “I am pleased to report that after discussion with representatives with […]
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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 [May 24] include grant of Bermudian status & temporary fundraising licence. Bermudian Status – Section 19A Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Bermudian Status – Section 19A Notice ID: GN0421/2021 Public Authorities / Department: Immigration Publication Date: 24 May 2021 Notice is hereby given that application […]
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Mr. Speaker, I rise this morning to remind this Honourable House that we are about to enter Hurricane Season which runs from June 1st until November 30th.
| Tuesday, May 25 is expected to see sunny breaks, a few slow moving showers around, with the high to be near 24°C/75°F and the low to be near 21°C/69°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be north. The relative humidity is expected to be near 82%. Sunrise will be at 6.15am […]
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| Minister of Finance Curtis Dickinson is holding a press conference this afternoon [May 24] to provide a Ministry update. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Update 4.45pm: We will update with the full remarks as as able, but as a super quick summary in the […]
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| The 2021 Ag Show has been held, attracting more than 1,500 entries in this year’s ‘socially distanced’ version of the popular annual event. A spokesperson said, “The 2021 Ag Show is now in the history book. With more than 1,500 entries to this year’s Ag Show, exhibitors spent the better part of last week delivering […]
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| Minister of National Security Renee Ming noted that Hurricane Season runs from June 1st until November 30th, and urged all residents to be prepared. Speaking in the House of Assembly on Friday [May 21] the Minister said, “Yhe early predictions for the 2021 are that the season will be even more active than the new higher […]
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