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| The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [March 11] with the list indicating that there are twelve bus runs cancelled so far today. Related Stories Ministry: 47 Bus Runs Cancelled On Wednesday Ministry: 26 Bus Runs Cancelled On Tuesday Ministry: 33 Bus Runs Cancelled On Monday Continued Diversions For Bus Routes […]
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| March 10 saw 0 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange. The BSX finished at 2,587.29, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 58 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available here [PDF]. Related Stories ‘Active And Significant Year For The BSX’ MIH Acquires 100% Ownership Of The […]
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| A community action group in St George’s Parish has issued a comprehensive response to the Parish Primary School Proposals, and has gathered signatures from almost 400 supporters so far. The group of parents, teachers and community stakeholders are appealing for more people to add their names to the document, which can be found here. The […]
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| The Bermuda College Covid-19 vaccination centre has started accepting walk-in clients aged 65 and over, and “close to 100 people walked in to get vaccinated” today. In releasing today’s test results, a Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Health reminds the public about the walk-in vaccination service that started today [10 March]. “The Bermuda College […]
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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 Ministry received 652 test results and seven were positive for Covid-19 — four imported, one local transmission with a known contact and two under investigation – so the island currently has 29 active cases. A Government spokesperson said, “”The Ministry of Health received 652 test results since the last update, and seven [7] were […]
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| The official Government and Legal notices for today [March 10] include temporary fundraising licences, notice of intention to construct a controlled plant, and appointments. Temporary Fundraising Licence – We BLead Bermuda Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Public Notification Notice ID: GN0227/2021 Public Authorities / Department: Registry General Publication Date: 10 March 2021 The […]
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| There are new prizes on offer for the Bank of Butterfield promotional campaign, including a four-night stay at The Hamilton Princess & Beach Club and at the new The St. Regis Bermuda Resort, which is scheduled to open next month. A spokesperson said, “On 11th February, the Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son Limited announced that it launched […]
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| Troy University — a public university located in Troy, Alabama — will host a virtual information session for Bermudians in cooperation with the U.S. Department of State, EducationUSA and the U.S. Consulate General Hamilton. The event, led by Troy University’s International Admissions Office, is scheduled for Thursday, March 25, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. and online […]
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| The Island currently has a one-size-fits-all model of education that isn’t serving all of Bermuda’s children. O’Brien Osborne, Principal at Somerset Primary School, believes a personalised approach to learning will better meet the individual needs of our young people. The long-time educator, who has been teaching for over 30 years, is currently serving as the […]
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| Thursday, March 11 is expected to see early cloud dissipating to give long sunny periods, with the high to be near 18°C/65°F and the low to be near 14°C/58°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be NE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 61%. Sunrise will be at 6.34am […]
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| [Updated] The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [March 10] with the list indicating that there are eleven bus runs cancelled so far today. Update 4.10pm: The Ministry has released the list of bus cancellations for this afternoon. There were 11 runs cancelled this morning, 36 cancelled this afternoon, for a […]
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Mr Speaker,
Today I rise to share with my honourable colleagues and the community at large the efforts that are being undertaken to develop the workforce for Bermuda’s schools and the professional development that will be provided throughout education reform and thereafter.
Mr Speaker,
| The annual CARIBE WAVE 2021 regional tsunami training exercise will be held tomorrow [March 11]. A Government spokesperson said, “As has been an annual occurrence, Bermuda will join other localities in the Caribbean as a participant in a tsunami response training exercise. “This year, the training exercise will take place at the executive level and […]
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| “Professional development will play a key role in preparing teachers to implement a powerful vision for learning that we expect to take place in Bermuda’s classrooms every day,” Minister of Education Diallo Rabain said in the House of Assembly today [March 10]. The Minister said, “Commencing in January 2021, and to date, the Ministry of […]
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| MP Zane DeSilva was charged in Magistrates Court this morning [March 10] in connection with matters surrounding the dinner party at Blu last year. Mr DeSilva, who previously served as a Cabinet Minister, was charged along with his daughter Zarah Harper and Angela Caldwell of the MEF restaurant group. The first charge alleged that in […]
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| “2020 saw a substantial increase in the number of luxury market sales, increase in average prices, higher commercial rental demand and short- term rental supply challenges,” according to Rego Sotheby’s International Realty. “Luxury residential home sales with an ARV greater than $126,000 saw a remarkable recovery with an increase of almost 150% over 2019 sales […]
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| Masterworks is getting set to open a new solo art exhibition titled ‘The Infinity Collection’ showcasing works by Michaela Antoinette, with the grand opening to take place on April 8. A spokesperson said, “What a journey it has been for Bermudian mystic visionary artist and former Barrister and Attorney Michaela Antoinette. Michaela’s journey with pain […]
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| The police and TCD “will conduct traffic operations in the eastern and western parishes on” Thursday and Friday. A police spokesperson said, “Please be advised Bermuda Police Service along with the Transport Control Department, will conduct traffic operations in the eastern and western parishes on Thursday 11th March, as well as on Friday 12th March, […]
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| Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] nurses and nursing aides on the Ace Barber ward recently received gift boxes from local students Alaiyah Hayward and Jezhari Talbot. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] nurses and nursing aides on the Ace Barber ward received gift boxes from two local students this month. “Alaiyah Hayward from Bermuda College […]
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| Appleby Global Services [AGS], Appleby’s specialist corporate and trust services provider, recently celebrated its second year anniversary. A spokesperson said, “AGS which provides a range of administration, reporting and fiduciary services to multi-national corporate organisations and high net worth individuals, tripled its business and increased the number of employees by 40% over the last 12 […]
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| Trust and fiduciary service provider Meritus Trust Company Limited has recruited Gina Pereira, the founder and CEO of Dana Philanthropy, as its new Philanthropic Fiduciary Director effective March 1st, 2021. A spokesperson said, “Gina Pereira brings to Meritus and Bermuda 20 years of experience in providing legal and advisory support in international trusts and estate […]
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| The City of Hamilton is “appealing to offending members of the public to please remove their abandoned vehicles from within the City limits.” A spokesperson said, “The City wishes to remind vehicle owners that, under Municipalities Ordinance 1986, if a vehicle is left in a fee car park for the period of three consecutive fee-parking […]
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| Teams that include Bermudian footballers Djair Parfitt-Williams, Justin Donawa, and Jonte Smith were in all action this weekend in England and Europe. Djair Parfitt-Williams Djair Parfitt-Williams and his Fylkir Reykjavík team fell 1 – 0 to Leiknir Reykjavík in their Iceland League Cup match. Justin Donawa Justin Donawa was not in the Solihull team that […]
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