Department of Planning Services Upgrade Online Submission System Upgrade planned for 15 January
The Department of Planning is pleased to announce the next phase of our file management system ‘Energov’. The Department successfully went live with the first phase of this paperless system in August 2019.
Director of Planning, Victoria Pereira said, “Energov has provided the Department with a platform to streamline many of our services and provide user-friendly options for customers.
2021 Butterfield & Vallis 5K To Be Held Virtually
| The Butterfield & Vallis 5K road race will be held virtually on Sunday, January 24th, with participants encouraged to run or/walk either 5K or 2K in their neighbourhood. A spokesperson said, “The first event on the race calendar for 2021 is the Virtual Butterfield & Vallis 5K on January 24th. “This event is usually one […]
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Planning System Upgrade Set For January 15
| The Department of Planning announced the next phase of their “file management system ‘Energov,” saying they “successfully went live with the first phase of this paperless system in August 2019.” Director of Planning, Victoria Pereira said, “Energov has provided the Department with a platform to streamline many of our services and provide user-friendly options for […]
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Hamilton Insurance Appoints Elaine Scully
| Hamilton Insurance Group announced the appointment of Elaine Scully as Senior Vice President, Head of Casualty Insurance in its Bermuda company, Hamilton Re, Ltd. Ms Scully will report to Tim Duffin, Chief Underwriting Officer, Hamilton Re, Ltd. She will be based in Bermuda and is due to join in mid-February, subject to Immigration approval. “We’re committed […]
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Horseshoe Appointed As Insurance Manager
| Horseshoe has been appointed as insurance manager for London Bridge Risk PCC; a newly established UK domiciled Multi Insurance Special Purpose Vehicle. A spokesperson said, “This independently owned company is sponsored by Lloyd’s. “This new facility will provide investors with an alternative mean by which to access Lloyd’s capacity and makes use of the UK […]
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Planning website to be unavailable during upgrade
The Department of Planning’s Customer Self-Service website will be unavailable tomorrow while the department carries out an upgrade of its online management system. The upgrade is part of a plan to e…
Public Schools Reopen
Public Schools Reopen (Photograph by Akil Simmons)
RenaissanceRe Expect ‘Net Negative Impact’
| RenaissanceRe announced it estimates that losses from weather-related catastrophe events and certain losses related to the COVID-19 pandemic will have a “net negative impact on the Company’s fourth quarter 2020 results of operations.” “For the fourth quarter of 2020, the Company expects to report net income available to common shareholders; however, it expects to report […]
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Thirty bus routes cancelled
Thirty scheduled bus routes were cancelled this morning because the buses were needed for school runs. The cancellations occurred because the Department of Public Transportation and Bermuda’s minibus…
Mountain Bike Race Series Season Revised
| The Bermuda Fat Tire Massive 2020/2021 Mountain Bike Race Series season has been adjusted, with an aim to complete the seven-race series. The rescheduling will make for a busy February and March but contemplates keeping all seven events and locations in the race season. Revised Mountain Bike Race Series Dates & Venues January 31st, 2021 […]
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St. John’s Promotes Borges To Commissioner
| St. John Ambulance Bermuda announced the promotion of Deputy Commissioner Jeffrey M. Borges to Commissioner. “Mr. Borges, a born Bermudian, graduated from Acadia University with a degree in Business Administration. He has also completed the following courses: First Aid and CPR, Emergency Medical Responder, Emergency Medical Technician and Mass Casualty Incident Command. Mr. Borges looks […]
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Commission Of Inquiry Hearings To Resume
| The Commission of Inquiry into Historic Losses of Land in Bermuda will reconvene its hearings in the Dining Hall at the Warwick Camp on Thursday [Jan 14] at 9:30am. A spokesperson said, “Based on the evidence it will hear, the Commission will make recommendations to the Government of Bermuda that may remedy the systemic causes […]
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Ministry: 28 Bus Runs Cancelled On Thursday
| The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [January 14] with the list indicating that there are twenty-eight 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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O’Dean Phillips: ‘He lived each day to the fullest’
The island is mourning a popular barber whose life was lost in a single vehicle collision early on Monday. O’Dean Phillips, 35, was an up-and-coming stylist at Features Hair & Beauty on North Sho…
Saltus teachers receive long service awards
Saltus Grammar School has awarded long service awards to 15 of its staff members. The employees, who collectively celebrated 240 years of service, are: Joy Oatley (30 years of service); Mario Foote (3…
Man gets suspended prison sentence for hitting daughter
A man who admitted hitting his 14-year-old daughter avoided jail time after he promised to change his behaviour. Senior magistrate Juan Wolffe sentenced the 33-year-old man, who cannot be identified f…
Senate amends employment law
Senators yesterday passed the Employment Amendment Act in the biggest expansion of employees’ rights in 20 years. The Act seeks to provide protections for workers against extended probationary period…
Act cautiously around unfamiliar dogs, vet warns
Bermuda’s chief veterinary officer has urged members of the public to “act cautiously” when encountering unfamiliar dogs. Jonathan Nisbett was speaking after a visitor to the island was savagely attac…
Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Jan 13 2021
| January 13 saw 300 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $818.00 BD. 100 shares were traded by Argus Group Holdings Ltd, closing up 26.3% at $4.18 per share, while the other 200 shares were traded by Bermuda Aviation Services Ltd, closing down 4.8% at $2.00 per share. The BSX finished at 2,212.57, […]
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Royal Bermuda Regiment 2021 Recruit Camp
Today, the Minister of National Security, the Hon. Renee Ming is reminding the community that the Royal Bermuda Regiment (RBR) is currently accepting applications for its upcoming recruit camp.
COVID-19 Vaccination Centre IS NOT accepting walk-ins
The Ministry of Health has been informed that there are social media posts currently circulating with misinformation about the Vaccination Centre accepting walk-ins for the COVID-19 vaccine.
A ministry spokesperson stated, “This is absolutely not true. Vaccinations are being given in accordance with the ministry’s Vaccine Allocation Strategy which has been shared with the media, and posted online.”
“Vaccinations are only given to residents who have a confirmed appointment and the Vaccination Centre is NOT OPEN to walk-in traffic.”
Covid-19: 966 Test Results Received, 3 Positive
| There were 966 test results received by the Ministry of Health since the last update, and three were positive for Covid-19 — all imported — so the island has recorded 664 total confirmed cases to date, with 86 currently active. A Government spokesperson said, “There were 966 test results received by the Ministry of Health […]
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Senate passes new trade union act over Opposition objections
A bid by Opposition senators to make Hamilton docks an essential service was defeated in the Upper House this afternoon. A vote on the question was taking during debate on the Trade Union and Labour…
911 temporarily out of service
The 911 emergency telephone number is temporarily out of service. For immediate police assistance, call 211 or 295-0011 until further notice. Other alternative numbers are: 292-5590 295-0012 292-1707 …
30 Minute Video: Jan 13 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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Regiment Currently Accepting Applications
| The Royal Bermuda Regiment [RBR] is currently accepting applications for its upcoming recruit camp. A Government spokesperson said, “Today, the Minister of National Security, the Hon. Renee Ming is reminding the community that the Royal Bermuda Regiment [RBR] is currently accepting applications for its upcoming recruit camp. “Recruit training camp takes place 14 – 27 […]
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Police: 911 Number Now Back In Service
| [Updated] “The 911 emergency telephone number is temporarily out of service,” the police said this evening [Jan 13]. A spokesperson said, “Residents in need of immediate police assistance are advised to call 211 or 295-0011 until further notice. An update will be provided as soon as normal operation of the 911 emergency telephone number is […]
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LARGE GROUP EXEMPTION COMMISSION OF INQUIRY- HISTORIC LAND LOSS
PUBLIC HEALTH (COVID-19 EMERGENCY POWERS)
Official Govt & Legal Notices For Jan 13 2021
| The official Government and Legal notices for today [Jan 13] include list of proposed planning applications, contracts valued $50,000 or more, registrar of companies annual fees and returns, appointments, and notice of intended marriage. Large Group Exemption Commission Of Inquiry- Historic Land Loss Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Public Notification Notice ID: GN0037/2021 […]
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Weather Forecast For Thursday January 14
| Thursday, January 14 is expected to see more cloud than sun, with rain showers developing after midday, with the high to be near 21°C/69°F and the low to be near 18°C/64°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be south. The relative humidity is expected to be near 80%. Sunrise will be […]
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Live Video: BNV Interview With Dr Carika Weldon
| Dr. Carika Weldon is joining Bernews this afternoon [Jan 13] for the latest episode in the Bernews News & Views series, with Dr Weldon set to discuss the scientific aspects of Covid-19 testing, the vaccine and more. Related Stories Video: Dr Weldon On Bermuda’s Covid-19 Testing Bermuda Principles Impact Conference Held Premier Burt Congratulates Dr. […]
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Ministry: 40 Bus Runs Cancelled On Wednesday
| The Ministry has released the list of bus cancellations for this afternoon [Jan 13], with the list indicating that there are forty bus runs cancelled 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: Bus […]
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‘Pawsitively Purrfect’ Campaign Donate To SPCA
| JM Smucker and Butterfield & Vallis donated $1,245.96 to Bermuda Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals [SPCA]. A spokesperson said, “JM Smucker and Butterfield & Vallis recently completed the first quarter of their “Pawsitively Purrfect” campaign. “For a limited time, with the purchase of any JM Smucker pet food and pet snack product […]
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BEDC: Register For $13M Construction Stimulus
| Registration is opening to “help pre-qualify small and medium sized construction industry companies interested in being considered for a portion of the Government’s $13.4 million stimulus programme.” A spokesperson said, “In support of the Ministry of Public Work’s Stimulus Programme, the Bermuda Economic Development Corporation [BEDC] opens registration to help pre-qualify small and medium sized […]
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Govt: No Walk-Ins At Covid Vaccination Centre
| There are social media posts circulating erroneously claiming the Vaccination Centre is accepting walk-ins for the COVID-19 vaccine, and the Ministry has clarified that this is not the case. A ministry spokesperson stated, “The Ministry of Health has been informed that there are social media posts currently circulating with misinformation about the Vaccination Centre accepting […]
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Students return to classes as remote learning comes to end
Schoolchildren returned to their classrooms today as in-class learning resumed at public schools across the island. Public schools had transitioned to remote learning in early December after a surge …
Vaccine centre is not accepting walk-ins, says health ministry
Claims that the Covid-19 Vaccination Centre is accepting walk-ins are “absolutely not true”, a Ministry of Health spokeswoman said today. The spokeswoman said that the health ministry was aware of soc…
US Consul General to end tenure when Biden is inaugurated
The US Consul General will leave his post in Bermuda after just six months, he said today. Lee Rizzuto’s appointment will end when the new Democratic administration in the United States is sworn in ne…
US to require negative Covid-19 test for inbound travellers
Travellers who plan to fly to the United States will soon need to have a negative Covid-19 test before they are allowed to depart. The US Centres for Disease Control and Prevention said yesterday it w…
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GOVERNMENT BOARDS AND COMMITTEES 2021
US Consul: ‘My Service Will Come To An End’
| “As the new administration is sworn in next week, my service in Bermuda will come to an end,” U.S. Consul General Lee Rizzuto said, adding that “serving as the U.S. Consul General to Bermuda has been a privilege and a great honor.” Mr Rizzuto said, “The United States Congress has certified the election and on […]
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Jan 19: CURB To Host Racial Healing Webinar
| In recognition of the 5th Annual National Day of Racial Healing, Citizens Uprooting Racism In Bermuda [CURB] will be holding a free community webinar entitled “Healing Through Reparation: Bermuda’s Way Forward” on Tuesday [Jan 19]. A spokesperson said, “The webinar will feature a 30-minute condensed version of the presentation CURB gave to the Institute for […]
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Mystery surrounds closure of finance ministry offices
Staff at the Ministry of Finance are working from home after the department closed its offices on Parliament Street. But the Government is refusing to give a reason for the closure or say when the shu…
More phone lines to tackle ‛abundance’ of vaccination calls
Double the number of phone lines are now running for the Covid-19 vaccination registration hotline after delays when it launched on Monday. A government spokeswoman said there was “an abundance of cal…