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Good afternoon and thank you for joining us.
Today, I will cover two areas in my remarks; the Pre-Budget Report and the Fiscal Responsibility Panel 2020 Annual Assessment.
This past year has been challenging, to say the least. The COVID-19 pandemic brought an unprecedented level of economic hardship for Bermuda and its people and caused a significant decline in Government revenues.
The Pre-Budget Report
Good afternoon.
There were 657 test results received by the Ministry of Health since the last update and 1 was positive for COVID-19.
The new case is classified as imported with details as follows:
There have also been 5 recoveries.
Bermuda now has 684 total confirmed positive cases. Their status is as follows.
There are 69 active cases, of which
§ 63 are under public health monitoring and
| 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 Government will be holding a press conference at approximately 6.00pm this evening [Jan 19] to update the public on Covid-19. We will have additional coverage following the press conference, our continuous live updates on Covid-19 are here, and the live video below should start showing the press conference at around 6.00pm. Related Stories Unemployment […]
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| The official Government and Legal notices for today [Jan 19] include contracts valued $50,000 or more, cancellation of registration, list of proposed planning applications, acting appointments, Hilary 2021 Term of the Court of Appeal for Bermuda and notice of intended marriage. PATI Bermuda Civil Aviation Authority Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: PATI Contracts […]
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| The police are reminding the public that “any sexual images of individuals who are under the age of consent, are classified as child abusive images or what is commonly known as, child pornography.” A police spokesperson said, “Anyone in possession of such videos or images or who forwards them on in any format, is committing […]
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| The Social Justice Bermuda group has called for OBA Senator Marcus Jones “to be removed from the Senate” as he has “proven himself unfit to represent Bermuda in the Upper House.” Senator Posts Pro-Trump Message On Facebook This follows after Senator Jones posted a message on Facebook expressing support for President Trump, saying that “Since he […]
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| Wednesday, January 20 is expected to see increasing cloud with showers developing toward the evening, with the high to be near 20°C/68°F and the low to be near 14°C/57°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be WSW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 62%. Sunrise will be at 7.19am […]
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| [Updated] The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [January 19] with the list indicating that there are fourteen bus runs cancelled so far today. Update 4.00pm: The Ministry has released the list of bus cancellations for this afternoon. There were 14 runs cancelled this morning, 29 cancelled this afternoon, for a […]
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| Minister of Finance Curtis Dickinson is holding a press conference this afternoon [Jan 19], and we will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Update: The live broadcast has concluded and the 19-minute replay is below Related Stories Video: Finance Minister, Labour Minister, BEDC Video: Road/Water Safety Press […]
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| Bermudian footballer Milan Butterfield has returned to Chesterfield FC following the conclusion of his one month loan deal. A statement from Guiseley AFC said, “We can confirm Milan Butterfield has returned to Chesterfield following the conclusion of his one month loan deal. “The midfielder signed on loan from the Vanarama National League side in the […]
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| The Bermuda Mental Health Act Code of Practice is now available, with officials saying it ”will provide clarity to all mental health professionals in Bermuda about how they should carry out their roles and responsibilities.” A spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Health and Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] today announce that the Bermuda Mental Health Act Code […]
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| The first weekend of the Parish Pride Project in Devonshire was “highly successful” MP Chris Famous said, with approximately twenty volunteers participating in the event. Mr Famous, the MP Constituency 11 Devonshire East, said, “Parish Pride Project’s first weekend of activity to begin scraping the old paint and removing loose masonry was highly successful. “Approximately […]
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| The Corporation of St. George will be collecting Christmas Trees in the town of St. George on Monday [Jan 25]. A spokesperson said, “The Corporation of St. George [CSG] will be collecting Christmas trees in the Town of St. George on Monday, January 25th, 2021. “Christmas Trees will be collected from the same locations designated […]
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| Both Sargasso Sea and Five Star Delivery are offering delivery services during Bermuda Restaurant Weeks this year, so that “diners can access the benefits of the promotion.” The BTA said, “Eating out is not the only way to enjoy Bermuda Restaurant Weeks this year. It’s also possible to eat in. Two local companies are geared up to […]
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| The Government of Bermuda is holding another hearing today [Jan 19] on the “commission to review the question of historic losses of land in Bermuda,” and you can tune in and watch live below. Update: The live broadcast has concluded and the 37-minute replay is below Related Stories Videos: Historic Land Losses Commission Videos: Historic […]
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| Benn Smith recently qualified for the Men’s Laser World’s Championship at the conclusion of the Lauderdale Olympic Classes Regatta [LOCR] in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Smith and Campbell Patton were battling for the Bermuda spot in the Championship during the event. A total of three races were sailed on the final day of racing, with Smith […]
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| The OBA has moved to distance itself from comments made by one of their own Senators in support of U.S. President Donald Trump, with the OBA saying that while “each one of us is entitled to their own personal opinion, their opinions may not necessarily reflect the sentiment of the Party, which is the case […]
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| Erin Smith has started competing in The World Equestrian Center Winter Spectacular in Ocala, Florida. Smith riding Just Bekoz finished 6th in .90-.95m Novice Adult Jumper Power and Speed Class. Related Stories Equestrian Patrick Nisbett Competes in France Terceira, Nisbett Continue Competing In Belgium Equestrian: Terceira, Nisbett Continue in Belgium Video: Inwood Hunter Jumper Equestrian […]
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| The Bermuda Tourism Authority recently hosted a free webinar to help Bermuda residents learn about the requirements for Covid-19 testing while they travel. The BTA said, “Bermuda residents’ access to Covid-19 testing before they return home from the United States is the subject of a webinar now available online. The Covid-19 Webinar for Safe & […]
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| In the second of a series featuring ‘BTA Harvest Heroes’ for the 2021 Restaurant Weeks, the Bermuda Tourism Authority highlighted Manuel DeSilva. The BTA said, “Farming is in Manuel DeSilva’s blood. Three generations of the DeSilva family work on the farm, growing and harvesting fresh produce for our island. Celebrate our island’s farmers during Restaurant […]
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| In a filing with the Bermuda Stock Exchange [BSX], Somers Limited announced share repurchases and total shares in issue. The filing stated: “Somers Limited [Somers], a financial services investment holding company, announces that during the month of December 2020, Somers had no repurchases of its own common shares. “The number of common shares in issue […]
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| Bermudian Dr. Cindy Trimm was recently featured on American talk show Good Morning America, where she spoke about “how to maintain hope after loss.” Dr. Trimm also recently released a video to mark the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr holiday in the United States, noting the impact and legacy of the legendary civil rights leader […]
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| January 18 saw 0 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange. The BSX finished at 2,233.34, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 62 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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| The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [January 19] with the list indicating that there are fourteen bus runs cancelled so far today. Related Stories Ministry: Bus Cancellations For Friday Ministry: Bus Cancellations For Thursday Ministry: Bus Cancellations For Tuesday Ministry: Bus Cancellations For Wednesday Ministry: Bus Cancellations For Thursday Ministry: […]
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