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“Educational reform is important because school should be a place where students are really excited to come,” said Acting Principal Linda Holdipp, who spoke to us as part of a video series, launched last week by The Ministry of Education.
Entitled ‘Stakeholder Stories’ – the video series features short two to three-minute interviews with parents, teachers, principals, past students and members of the public, on the importance of education reform in Bermuda.
| For the last year, certified yoga teacher Lisa Wingood has been teaching yoga classes at the National Museum of Bermuda [NMB] on Saturday mornings. Classes started as a free offering during NMB’s “Free for February” promotion in 2020, and while postponed during lockdown, they began again in July and have continued since. This Saturday, February […]
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| In collaboration with Bermuda Scholarships, the Ministry of Education and the Department of Workforce Development will hold a virtual guidance session on Thursday [Feb 25] from 4.00pm to 5.30pm. A Government spokesperson said, “In collaboration with Bermuda Scholarships, the Ministry of Education and the Department of Workforce Development will hold a virtual guidance session on […]
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| Bermuda High School has “announced to staff and parents that ceiling tiles that have been in place for many decades in ten rooms in the Primary Department have been identified as containing 5-12% asbestos.” A spokesperson said, “The discovery was made when preparing work for an air-conditioning upgrade. Work was immediately suspended and Dr. Kent Simmons, […]
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| [Updated] The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [February 23] with the list indicating that there are three bus runs cancelled so far today. Update 4.10pm: The Ministry has released the list of bus cancellations for this afternoon. There were 3 runs cancelled this morning, 25 cancelled this afternoon, for a […]
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| “Educational reform is important because school should be a place where students are really excited to come to,” said Acting Principal, Linda Holdipp, who spoke during part of a video series launched last week by the Ministry of Education. Entitled ‘Stakeholder Stories’ – the series features short two to three-minute video interviews with parents, teachers, […]
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| The Bermuda Business Development Agency [BDA] will host a virtual panel discussion as part of NetDiligence’s three-part webinar series about cyber-related issues on March 4, 2021. “Titled “Bermuda Cyber Market: A Jurisdiction Built on Stability and Innovation,” the panel will discuss how the growing trend toward digital transformation has led to an increase in cyber […]
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| Since the lifting of the curfew and extension of opening hours for bars and restaurants, the police have issued two 24-hour closure orders to liquor licensed establishments for “failing to adhere to Covid-19 regulations.” A police spokesperson said, “Since the lifting of the curfew and extension of opening hours for bars and restaurants, the Bermuda […]
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| The ‘Shopping Village’ on Court Street and the surrounding area in Hamilton is offering two days of sales on Friday [Feb 26] and Saturday [Feb 27], with products and services offered including beauty supplies, clothing stores, salons, barbershops, restaurants, clubs, food, party planning items and rentals, engraving, liquor stores, and more. A spokesperson said, “Welcome […]
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| The Halifax Black Film Festival [HBFF] is getting set to screen Compassionate Release – The Ravages Of Time, a short film by Bermudian Wendy Tannock, in the festival’s Series 1 Short Film category. A spokesperson said, “The Halifax Black Film Festival has chosen the short film, Compassionate Release – The Ravages of Time, by award-winning […]
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| “The UK Government has procured Covid-19 vaccines on behalf of the Crown Dependencies and Overseas Territories and is committed to continue to providing a proportionate supply in line with roll out of the vaccine in the UK,” the Minister of State, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon said. Speaking during yesterday’s [Feb […]
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| Jonathan Dunlop was recently awarded the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners [STEP] Bermuda Founder’s Award. A spokesperson said, “Jonathan Dunlop, former chair Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners [STEP] Bermuda, of Butterfield Trust in Bermuda was recently awarded the STEP Founder’s Award. Well done “JD”! “We look forward to formally presenting the award and celebrating […]
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| Bermuda’s Kane Crichlow scored as his Watford Under 23 teammates defeated Millwall’s Under 23 team by a score of 4 – 2. The club’s match report said, “Head Coach Xisco Muñoz and two of his staff were at Clarence Park in the rain to watch the first half, running the rule over Isaac Success, who […]
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| “2020 saw the continual growth of Bermuda’s reputation as a place for runoff excellence,” PwC’s James Ferris said, as they released their annual Global Insurance Run-off Survey. A spokesperson said, “According to PwC’s latest Global Insurance Run-off Survey analysis, the growth in legacy activity predicted in the last edition of this Survey has materialised, boosted […]
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| The Bermudian Bahá’í community will be observing the Ayyam-i-Ha beginning at sundown of February 24th and then the 19 day Baha’i Fast, beginning at sundown of February 28th. A spokesperson said, “The dawn of every religion brings a new calendar, a new way to mark time, and with it new holy days, new festivals to […]
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| Kaden Hopkins recently began competing in the National Independence Cyclistic Vuelta 2021 in the Dominican Republic. Hopkins, who is part of the Bermuda-Puerto Rico team, finished ninth with a time of 3:27.26, leading the second pack across the line. Geovanny Garcia from the Dominican Republic was first across the line in a time of 3:23.47. […]
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| Kenny Leseur concluded competing at the Bishops Gate Golf and Lakeside Community Golf Course, taking part in the IJGT Elite Series #2 Tournament. Leseur finished 2nd, after his three round score of 4-over par 220. He shot a total of 1 eagle, 8 birdies, 35 pars, 7 bogeys, 2 double bogeys, and 1 triple bogey. During […]
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| Logan Watson-Brown and her Baylor Swimming teammates began competing in the 2021 SE Southeastern Senior SC Championships in Alabama. Watson-Brown finished 4th competing in the Girls 50 Yard Freestyle A Final, recording a time of 23.59. She then finished 3rd in the Girls 100 Yard Freestyle A Final clocking a time of 50.50, and led off […]
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| Daniel Augustus was back in action, this time competing on the Florida Elite Golf Tour. Taking to the Orange County National Golf Club Course in Florida, Augustus came off the course T10th after shooting a first round even par. Daniel Augustus The Cat Cup First Round Scorecard 1 – 5 – Par 2 – 4 […]
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| [Written by Carla Seely] In every family, one of the most important discussions is to appoint someone to take charge of the family finances. Whether it is yourself or your partner doesn’t really matter – whoever takes on the role recognizes that the financial stress will be a constant challenge and they have to take […]
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| Apex Group Ltd., a global financial services provider, announced that it has been appointed by Elysian Capital LLP, an independent Private Equity Fund investing in the UK and Ireland lower mid-market, to provide full ESG Ratings & Advisory services. A spokesperson said, “Elysian Capital seeks to adhere to the highest professional and ethical standards and […]
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| Premia Holdings Ltd. announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Armour Re Ltd., a Bermuda-based P&C legacy reinsurer and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Armour Group Ltd., an Aquiline Capital Partners LLC portfolio company, in an all-share transaction. “In conjunction with the acquisition, an Aquiline-led investor group is making a growth equity investment […]
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| Third Point Reinsurance Ltd. announced further executive and senior underwriting roles at SiriusPoint Ltd., ahead of the company’s anticipated merger transaction with Sirius International Insurance Group Ltd. The company said, “The leadership team announcements are: Dan Malloy, President, Global Distribution and Head of Runoff. Mr. Malloy will be responsible for distribution and business development, and […]
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| The final draft development plan for the North East Hamilton Economic Empowerment Zone ”will be presented to the public soon” and “will outline proposals to rejuvenate this EEZ.” This is according to a tweet from Premier David Burt which said, “The Dept of Planning & BEDC presented the draft development plan for North East Hamilton Economic […]
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| February 22 saw 1,075 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $26,015.50 BD. 300 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing even at $33.00 per share, while another 775 shares were traded by BF&M Ltd, closing up 3.7% at $21.00 per share. The BSX finished at 2,297.39, up 0.29% on […]
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Good afternoon:
I wish to provide an overview of the ongoing work being done in the Ministry of National Security.
More specifically, I wish to highlight the work of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Mitigation (DRRM) Unit and the Gang Violence Reduction Team (GVRT).
First the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Mitigation (DRRM) Team.
