Firefighters mark a decade on front line
A group of firefighters have notched up a decade on the front line of public safety. Sergeant Steven Caisey said: “A career in emergency services requires compassion and self-sacrifice. “It can be ext…
Farmer wants brakes put on bikers using park as a racetrack
A farmer has called for a crackdown on motorcyclists who race scrambler bikes in a national park. Roland Hill, the owner of J&J Produce, warned the bikers were not just a danger to walkers in the…
Barrister says banks do not want to repossess homes
A barrister has dismissed claims that banks negotiated mortgages in the knowledge that borrowers would default and allow the lender to seize properties at bargain prices. Christopher Swan, a property …
Covid-19: vaccine could be available from GPs soon
The Covid-19 jab may soon be available at general practitioners’ surgeries in a bid to speed up the vaccination process, the Government has revealed. A health ministry spokeswoman said last night that…
Bank Of Butterfield Offices Reopening Today
| The Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son Limited offices will be reopening today [Jan 25]. A spokesperson said, “The Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son Limited announced that, effective Monday, 25 January 2021, its corporate offices in Bermuda will once again be open for in-person lending, corporate banking, private banking, trust and investment services from […]
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Bermuda Karting Club Season Back Underway
| Back on the track after a suspension of racing due to the pandemic, the Bermuda Karting Club race season continued at the Southside Motor Sports Park with some restrictions in place. Five classes competed on the day, with Scott Barnes winning all three races in the Tag Senior Class. The L206 Senior Class saw Rian […]
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Cody Rego Concludes Competing In Florida
| Cody Rego concluded competed in the CSI3* Restylane Wellington Regional WEF Series in Wellington, Florida. Taking to Ring 9, Rego and Classic Derby finished 42nd in the Dover Saddlery/USEF Hunter Seat Medal – Sec. A Class. Competing again in Ring 9, Rego and Classic Derby finished the ASPCA Maclay – Sec. A Class in 42nd […]
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Daren Herbert & Bermuda Flag On TV Show
| Bermudian actor Daren A. Herbert recently starred in an episode of Canadian sitcom Kim’s Convenience, playing the role of Kwami and giving his native Bermuda a nod on screen. The actor’s role places him in an office at times, where a Bermuda flag is featured prominently in the background, making for a unique island link […]
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Consultation Meetings On Parish Primary Schools
| The Government is encouraging the public to register for upcoming consultation meetings to discuss the proposal for Parish Primary Schools. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Education is expecting a broad cross section of Bermuda’s public will come out to participate in a series of consultation meetings, beginning this week, to discuss the Proposal […]
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$151,700 In Grants To Six Local Organisations
| Premier David Burt presented grants – totalling $151,700 – to six local community clubs and organisations, the Government announced this evening. A Government spokesperson said, “Premier the Hon. David Burt, JP, MP, presented grants to six local community clubs and organisations, totalling $151,700, which will support youth programs and assist with capital upgrades. The initiative is in […]
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Community clubs get $150,000 windfall
Grants worth more than $150,000 were given out to six community clubs and organisations, it was announced today. Among the recipients were the Pembroke Hamilton Club, Jiketsu Martial Arts, PayAKid, th…
Grants presented to local community clubs and organisations
Premier the Hon. David Burt, JP, MP, presented grants to six (6) local community clubs and organisations, totalling $151,700, which will support youth programs and assist with capital upgrades. The initiative is in keeping with the Government’s commitment to supporting the community efforts of local organisations.
Joining Premier Burt for the cheque presentations were, the Minister of Youth, Culture and Sports, Dr. the Hon. Ernest Peets, JP, Lovitta Foggo, JP, MP, Neville Tyrrell, JP, MP, and Kim Swan, JP, MP.
Cheques were presented to the following organisations:
Government Encourages Public to Register for Upcoming Consultation Meetings, to Discuss the Proposal for the Introduction of Parish Primary Schools
The Ministry of Education is expecting a broad cross section of Bermuda’s public will come out to participate in a series of consultation meetings, beginning this week, to discuss the Proposal for the Introduction of Parish Primary Schools.
Due to COVID-19, these meetings will be held virtually via the ZOOM video-conferencing app on the following dates and times:
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Tuesday January 26th, 2021 |
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Police seize imitation assault rifle on street
A replica rifle was seized today and two men arrested, police have revealed. Commissioner of Police Stephen Corbishley warned the two risked being shot. He added: “Not only did these individuals behav…
Two Men Arrested And Replica Firearm Seized
| Two men – aged 49 and 45 — were arrested this afternoon [Jan 24] and a replica firearm was seized. A police spokesperson said, “A replica firearm was seized and two males, aged forty-nine and forty-five years old arrested, after police received reports of two males wearing dark clothing and masks on a motorcycle near […]
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Goal To Vaccinate 19,000 Residents By March
| “Our goal in Bermuda is to have 19,000 residents administered two doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine by the end of March,” Premier David Burt said. The Government posted the graphic below online, which cites Premier Burt as saying, “Our goal in Bermuda is to have 19,000 residents administered two doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine by […]
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Video: BFA Academy Referees Receive SAVI Gear
| The Bermuda Football Association Referee Academy participants received their SAVI gear this morning. Bermuda Football Association Head of Refereeing Crenstant Williams said, “We are here today to present the Academy Referees with their SAVI gear.” This follows after the Confederation of North, Central American, and Caribbean Association Football [CONCACAF] recently announced a multi-year agreement naming […]
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Weather Forecast For Monday January 25
| Monday, January 25 is expected to be mostly cloud, with the high to be near 18°C/64°F and the low to be near 15°C/59°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be NW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 71%. Sunrise will be at 7:17am and sunset will be at 5:45pm. […]
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School closures meetings to start this week
A series of virtual meetings to discuss proposals to slash the number of public primary schools is to start next week. An education ministry spokeswoman said it was hoped a “broad cross section of Ber…
Virtual Cahow Lunch & Learn On January 28
| In celebration of the 70th anniversary of the rediscovery of the Cahow, a virtual lunch and learn event will be held on Thursday [Jan 28], with guest speakers Dr. David Wingate, Miguel Mejias, and Jeremy Maderios taking part. A spokesperson said, “In celebration of the iconic 70th anniversary of the rediscovery of the Cahow, a […]
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Nathan Trott Makes Debut For West Ham United
| Bermudian goalkeeper Nathan Trott made his first team debut for West Ham United, as the team booked their spot in the Emirates FA Cup fifth round with a 4-0 victory over Doncaster Rovers. The club’s match report said, “Two goals in each half eased the Hammers past their high-flying League One opponents and set up […]
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Minors & Rego Compete In WEF Series In Florida
| Ki-Juan Minors and Cody Rego competed in the CSI3* Restylane Wellington Regional WEF Series in Wellington, Florida. In the USET and WIHS Jumper Phase, Rego and mount Classic Derby finished 32nd with 66 points, and they then had a strong finish in the WIHS Hunter Phase, finishing 5th in Section B with a score of […]
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Glass Panel At Airport Cracks, Being Replaced
| One of the tempered glass panels located on the western front of the LF Wade International Airport passenger terminal cracked earlier this month, and as a further precaution, Skyport and the construction team are “carrying out an assessment of each of the remaining glass panels.” A spokesperson told Bernews, “One of the tempered glass panels […]
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Nathan Simons Competes In Northwest Open
| Nathan Simons and his Indian Hills Men’s Track and Field teammates competed in the Northwest Open inside the Hughes Fieldhouse on the campus of the Northwest Missouri State University. Simons took to the track for Heat 7 of the Men’s 400m, crossing the line 5th clocking a time of 49.43, which resulted in him finishing […]
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Column: Business With No Fixed Address
| [Written by Carla Seely] For a lot of people, gone are the days of being chained to a desk in a nine-to-five job, punching a time card in Monday through to Friday and dreading backed up traffic on Harbour Road. Over the last ten years there has been a lot of talk about “flexible hours”, […]
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Video: Sunday Jan 24th ‘Good News’ Spotlight
| News that KPMG in Bermuda congratulated Ranisha Simmons, Ciara Rego, and Jahlae Outerbridge on the successful completion of their accounting designations, Dr. Cindy Trimm was featured on Good Morning America, Reverend Silvester Beaman delivered the benediction at the inauguration of U.S. President Joe Biden, and Bermuda’s Covid-19 status was changed to ‘Sporadic Cases’ were all […]
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Video: Covid Vaccine Awareness Conversation
| The Government media held another vaccine awareness conversation this evening [Jan 23] with panelists Dr. Shammah Williams and Dr. Michelle Spencer answering questions about the Covid-19 vaccine, and you can watch the video replay below. As the island and world deals with the Covid-19 pandemic, we are doing our best to provide timely and accurate […]
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Weather Forecast For Sunday January 24
| Sunday, January 24 is expected to see sunny periods with a couple of blustery showers, with the high to be near 17°C/62°F and the low to be near 13°C/55°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be NW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 61%. Sunrise will be at 7.18am […]
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Fiscal Responsibility Panel Annual Assessment
| Over the next two to three years there should be an introduction of a tax on dividend and interest receipts, an annual rental tax on owners of large properties and multiple units [thus exempting all but high earners], an increase in taxes on sugar and other unhealthy products, and a carbon tax. This were some […]
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Firefighters Recognized For 10 Years Of Service
| The Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service [BFRS] is honouring six firefighters for their 10 years of service. A BFRS spokesperson said, “A career in emergency services requires compassion and self-sacrifice. It can be extremely demanding, which is why we have to honor those who have reached significant milestones. “It’s incredibly valuable to have long-serving staff […]
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Bermuda Re/insurers Raised $7.7B Of Capital
| “Fitch-monitored Bermuda companies raised approximately $7.7 billion of capital in 2020/2021, including common and preferred equity, various debt securities and drawdowns on credit facilities,” Fitch Ratings said. A statement from Fitch said, “The U.S. property/casualty [P/C] insurance and global reinsurance markets, including Bermuda [re]insurers, are positioned to benefit from recovering market conditions in 2021, with […]
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Walkers & TLC To Host PIPA Webinar On Jan 26
| Walkers Bermuda is encouraging medical professionals to attend their PIPA webinar on Tuesday [Jan 26], with the focus of the webinar to be on health and medicine. A spokesperson said, “Walkers Bermuda will host its eighth webinar on the topic of the jurisdiction’s Personal Information Protection Act 2016 [PIPA] on Tuesday 26 January at 12.30 […]
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RFA hurricane relief ship captain dies
The Royal Fleet Auxiliary captain of a disaster relief ship that delivered life-saving hurricane aid to the Caribbean has died. Rob Anders was 49. Captain Anders, who skippered RFA Mounts Bay over a t…
New hope for democracy
Much of the world watched the changing of the guard in Washington, with the departure of a man who in four years left America so deeply divided that the atmosphere was charged with bitter hatred simil…
Man denies indecent exposure charge
A 39-year-old man yesterday denied an allegation that he exposed himself to a teenage girl. The man, from St George’s, who cannot be identified for legal reasons, pleaded not guilty to a charge of int…
BAMZ to reopen to the public
The Bermuda Aquarium, Museum and Zoo will reopen its doors next Monday after a month-long closure caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. The Flatts area attraction shut its doors on December 12 after an inc…
It don’t mean a thing if ain’t got that swing
A damaged baby swing at a playground has been replaced after a worried father contacted The Royal Gazette with safety concerns. The Shelly Bay, Hamilton Parish swing, designed for infants, was missin…
Shipping Schedule: Week Starting January 23
| The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday January 32rd. On Monday the Oleander container ship is expected, on Tuesday the Somers Isles container ship will arrive, on Thursday the Bermuda Islander container ship and the Sider Tayrona general cargo ship are scheduled to […]
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Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Jan 22 2021
| January 22 saw 225,549 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $863,808.15 BD. 132 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing down 5.0% at $33.00 per share, while another 40,000 shares were traded by LOM Financial Limited, closing up 14.3% at $3.20 per share. 185,417 shares were traded by One […]
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BERMUDA EDUCATORS COUNCIL – EXEMPTION COMMITTEE
The Minister of Education is pleased to make the following appointments with effect from 1st January 2021, under the applicable Legislation unless otherwise indicated.
COVID-19 Daily Release 22 January 2021
Good day.
There were 601 test results received by the Ministry of Health since the last update, and none were positive for COVID-19.
Additionally, since the last update, five cases have recovered.
There are currently 49 active cases, of which;
· 44 are under public health monitoring and
· Five are in hospital with none in critical care;
Since March 2020, Bermuda has recorded 686 total confirmed cases of COVID-19; out of those, 625 persons have recovered, and 12 persons have sadly succumbed to COVID-19.
Police issue warning on crash hold-up
Drivers were tonight to avoid the area of Barker’s Hill on North Shore in Devonshire, where the roads are blocked after a crash. A police spokesman said at about 7pm there had been a single vehicle co…
30 Minute Video: Jan 22 ZBM Evening News
| 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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Covid: 601 Test Results, No New Positive Cases
| There were 601 test results received and none were positive for Covid-19, and the island currently has 49 active cases. A Government spokesperson said, “There were 601 test results received by the Ministry of Health since the last update, and none were positive for COVID-19. “Additionally, since the last update, five cases have recovered. “There […]
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Private Client Advisers Contribute To New Book
| Three private client advisers in Bermuda are contributors to a new book, Private Trust Companies: A Handbook for Advisers, putting the spotlight on Bermuda’s offering as a world-leading jurisdiction for the establishment of private trust companies. Published by Globe Law and Business, the book acts as a comprehensive resource for lawyers, accountants, family office executives, […]
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Carifta Games In Bermuda Scheduled For July
| The Carifta Games have been rescheduled to take place between July 2 and July 4 in Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “The 2021 Carifta Games will not be staged on the traditional Easter weekend. Instead, the regional junior track and field championships will take place between July 2 and 4 in Bermuda. “The North American, Central […]
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Official Govt & Legal Notices For Jan 22 2021
| The official Government and Legal notices for today [Jan 22] include list of proposed planning applications advertised. List Of Proposed Planning Applications Advertised On January 22, 2021 Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Notification Of Planning Applications Registered Notice ID: GN0079/2021 Public Authorities / Department: Planning Publication Date: 22 January 2021 Government Of Bermuda […]
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Weather Forecast For Saturday January 23
| Saturday, January 23 is expected to see some sunny periods with a few brisk showers, with more overnight, with the high to be near 19°C/67°F and the low to be near 13°C/56°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be WNW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 63%. Sunrise will […]
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Ministry: 53 Bus Runs Cancelled On Friday
| [Updated] The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [January 22] with the list indicating that there are thirteen bus runs cancelled so far today. Update 4.00pm: The Ministry has released the list of bus cancellations for this afternoon. There were 13 runs cancelled this morning, 40 cancelled this afternoon, for a […]
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