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| The Ministry received 992 test results and two were positive, so there are 309 active cases — a major decrease from the more than 900 active cases last month — and there are 12 people in hospital with two in ICU. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Health received 992 test results since the […]
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| The Department of Planning statistics “demonstrate that, despite the pandemic, investment and interest in development is taking off,” Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban said. Speaking in the House of Assembly today [May 7], Minister Roban said, “I am pleased to take this opportunity today to inform this Honourable House of the Department of Planning […]
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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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| Citizens Uprooting Racism In Bermuda [CURB] will be holding a virtual community forum and panel discussion entitled ‘The 1981 General Strike: Memories of a Fight for Justice’ on Wednesday, May 12th A spokesperson said, “CURB invites the public to join us for our next virtual community forum and panel discussion entitled The 1981 General Strike: […]
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| As Bermuda enters Phase 2 of the re-opening plan, the island’s major banks – Clarien Bank, HSBC Bermuda and Bank of Butterfield – have all issued advisories to provide an update on their operations. Clarien Bank Statement A spokesperson said, “As Bermuda enters Phase 2 of Covid-19 regulations, please be advised of the following operations update, effective […]
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| The Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] announced that “given the return to a lower prevalence of Covid-19 in Bermuda, that it will once more allow limited visitation from Sunday [May 9] for acute care and long term care patients.” A spokesperson said, “Key changes include two visitors allowed at any one time for acute care patients […]
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| Saturday, May 8 is expected to see cloudy and showery start, becoming drier & brighter later on, with the high to be near 24°C/76°F and the low to be near 18°C/64°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be WSW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 78%. Sunrise will be […]
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| The month of May is celebrated as Foster Care Month, and Minister of Social Development and Seniors Tinee Furbert is thanking everyone who “have opened their homes and have given selflessly of themselves to make a difference in the lives of children. Speaking in the House of Assembly today [May 7] the Minister said, “Bermuda has […]
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Mr. Speaker, much has been said in the media recently about the payments being made to Skyport under the Minimum Revenue Guarantee obligations as set out in the Project Agreement. Mr. Speaker, this Government takes all of its contractual obligations very seriously and I would like to take this opportunity to set the record straight and to provide all of the facts relating to these contractual payments.
Good Morning Mr. Speaker, I am pleased this morning to provide this Honourable House with an update on efforts to meet the Government Reform initiative – Wellness Objective.
Mr. Speaker, as a reminder, in November of last year, I informed this Honourable House that the responsibility for Government Reform now falls under the remit of the Minister of Legal Affairs and Constitutional Reform.
Good Morning, Mr. Speaker.
I am pleased to provide a further update on the Short Term Stimulus Programme that was launched on December 17th, 2020 to a maximum value of BMD $13,385,000 where small to medium sized contractors were invited to participate.
Mr. Speaker, I rise this morning to inform this Honourable House on the positive results of the recent sovereign ratings review by Standard & Poor’s (S&P).
Mr. Speaker, on Monday, March 29th, 2021, S&P conducted its annual ratings review of the country of Bermuda. The purpose of the review was to assess the country’s creditworthiness and to determine the level of risk associated with lending to Bermuda.
Mr. Speaker, in accordance with Section 2 AA (3) of the Government Loans Act 1978, I rise to inform this Honourable House of the issuance of a new Government guarantee.
Mr. Speaker, when determining whether the Government should consider providing a guarantee, various factors are taken into consideration before making a final decision. These factors include:
| “With unwavering dedication, Bermuda’s nurses play a vital role in keeping our community healthy,” BPSU General Secretary-designate Kevin Grant said, adding that, “your Union is in awe at the courage, care, and commitment that our nurses show to their patients and colleagues every day.” Mr Grant said, “On behalf of the Bermuda Public Services Union’s […]
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| “There have been no overpayments by the Bermuda Airport Authority because the Airport Authority’s officers undertake extensive due diligence prior to advising me when an Minimum Revenue Guarantee payment is due,” Minister of Transport Lawrence Scott said. Speaking in the House of Assembly today [May 7], Minister Scott said, “Much has been said in the media recently about […]
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| “This Government remains steadfast in its commitment to employee wellness and achieving our wellness objectives in the best interest of all public officers,” Attorney-General Kathy Lynn Simmons said. Speaking in the House of Assembly today [May 7] the Attorney General said, “I am pleased this morning to provide this Honourable House with an update on […]
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| “The Government has guaranteed a $30 million loan on behalf of Bermuda Land Development Corporation [BLDC], for the installation of a sewer main, a drinking water main, a reclaimed water main and a spare main in St. George’s,” Minister of Finance Curtis Dickinson said. “The guarantee will facilitate the revitalization of essential water and waste […]
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| While the Standard & Poor’s “report was very positive and endorsed all of the hard work the Government has done to date, it is also important to note that we must continue to be vigilant and maintain our prudent approach to management of the country’s finances, “Minister of Finance Curtis Dickinson said. Speaking in the […]
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| Mr. Tom Edwardsen will assume Acting Consul General responsibilities on May 7, succeeding Mr. Alan Purcell who departed the island this week. A spokesperson said, “Mr. Tom Edwardsen will assume Acting Consul General responsibilities on May 7, succeeding Mr. Alan Purcell who departed the island this week. Mr. Edwardsen will remain in the position until […]
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Good evening Bermuda.
Thank you for joining us tonight as we outline our country’s next steps for Moving Beyond the Pandemic.
First let me begin by extending my condolences to the families of Mr. Marvin Lambe, and Mr. Eugene Thomas who sadly lost their lives after separate serious road traffic accidents on Tuesday. Our thoughts and prayers are with their families, and friends, as well as all other persons involved in the accidents as they recover from their injuries. I ask everyone to please drive with care and caution on our roads at all times.
| BF&M Limited has announced that it will be accepting walk-in customers starting on Monday [May 10], with strict Covid-19 safety protocols in place. A spokesperson said, “BF&M is opening for walk-in customers on Monday, May 10th, from 8.00am to 5.00pm, with strict safety protocols in place. BF&M continues to encourage customers to reach representatives online […]
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| In an effort to mark Nurses Month and thank nurses for the valuable work that they do, Demco florist donated 300 roses to nurses at King Edward VII Memorial Hospital. “We felt there was no one more deserving than nurses on the frontline of treating patients in Bermuda, to get a rose thanking them for […]
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| Tobacco Bay Beach is set to launch its season opener on Sunday [May 9], representing “the much anticipated return of Bermuda’s beach economy, and the start to a hopefully strong tourism season.” A spokesperson said, “Bermuda’s award winning full service beach, Tobacco Bay, is launching its season opener on Sunday, May 9th with rentals, bar, […]
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| Monument Assurance Belgium [MAB] and Intégrale have “reached an agreement under which MAB will acquire the entire portfolio and all the staff of the insurance company Intégrale.” A spokesperson said, “This agreement follows a firm offer from MAB, which was considered by the provisional administrators appointed by the National Bank of Belgium [NBB] to be […]
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| The Ministry of Social Development and Seniors has launched a pilot programme with the Disability Center of Bermuda [DCOB] and Investing in Care Safety and Security [ICSS] to provide GPS life safety devices at a reduced cost for seniors with Dementia, Alzheimer’s and persons with disabilities. Minister of Social Development and Seniors Tinee Furbert stated, […]
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| The police continue to investigate the two separate fatal collisions and are renewing an appeal for specific witnesses and information. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] continues to investigate Tuesday evening’s two separate fatal collisions – as well as the serious injury collision that left two motorcyclists hospitalised – and would like to […]
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| The House of Assembly will be in session today [May 7] and statements scheduled to be delivered include an Update on the Department of Planning Statistics as an Indicator of the State of the Construction Industry, Issuance of New Government Guarantees, Standard & Poor’s Ratings Review, Update on Government Reform – Meeting the Wellness Objective, […]
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| Sixty Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] nurses will receive a hand-crafted gift bag in memory of Bermudian missionary Freida Nusum who died of Covid-19 in Panama last April and to mark the official start of Nurses’ Month. Ms Nusum and her husband Sheridan were living in Panama as missionaries when the pandemic started last year. Unfortunately, […]
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