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Video: Merry Christmas From Victor Scott School
| Victor Scott Primary School is spreading Christmas cheer with a well produced video offering the sounds of Jerusalema by songstress Nomcebo Zicode, with the video featuring student Filiakai Camara. The video was created by Shacolbi Basden, the Educational Therapist at Victor Scott School, and its’ description says, “Come and share the joy as we celebrate […]
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Deloitte Donates $40K Of Items To Families
| 14 families in need will receive an all-encompassing holiday cheer experience with the help of a $40,000 donation from Deloitte Bermuda, that was used to purchase items such as vouchers for electricity, gas and groceries, gifts for the children, a holiday meal for each family and more. “The donation was used to purchase vouchers for […]
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Tomorrow’s Voices Virtual Christmas Event
| Tomorrow’s Voices will be hosting the ’Twas The Night Before Christmas Virtual Extravaganza on Thursday [Dec 24]. A spokesperson said, “Get festive with the kids and prepare for Santa’s arrival all while raising much needed funds for Bermuda’s autism early intervention centre with the ’Twas the Night Before Christmas Virtual Extravaganza. Tomorrow’s Voices have planned […]
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Sandcastle Team: ‘Happy Holidays Bermuda’
| The talented team behind the Bermuda Sandcastle Competition is wishing the public a happy Christmas holiday, posting images of a unique Bermuda style sandcastle helping to ring in the season. The Bermuda Sandcastle Competition posted the photos below on social media saying, “Christmas is almost here! Sandy is on his best behavior now that Santa […]
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MSA Donates To Foster Children & STAR
| Mount Saint Agnes Academy recently made donations to two charities, with the MSA Rotary Interact Club purchasing gifts to foster children in the community, while STAR received over 35 boxes of food items, toiletries, and cleaning supplies. A spokesperson said, “During the month of December, MSA students and their families generously provided for two very […]
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Tennis: MTM Masters Invitational 2020 Final
| The Manders Tennis Management Masters Invitational recently came to an end at the Fairmont Southampton tennis courts, with Tariq Simons and Trey Mallory taking to the court. The pair began a tension-filled match, with Simons calling for an umpire to oversee the match after a disputed call. Simons went on to win the first set […]
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Results: Bermudian Footballers In Europe
| Teams that include Bermudian footballers Kole Hall, Aaliyah Nolan, Keunna Dill, K’Shaela Burch-Waldron, Kenni Thompson, and Ne-Jai Tucker were in all action in England and Europe recently. Kole Hall Kole Hall came off the bench as his Radcliffe team lost 4 – 1 to Northern Premier League leaders Mickleover Football Club in their battle. Aaliyah […]
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Column: Hamilton Docks, Essential Service
| [Opinion column written by MP Michael Dunkley] On Friday December 11th during a busy session in Parliament one of the Bills debated was the Trade Union and Labor Relations [Consolidation] Act 2020. The Bill consolidated the Trade Union Act 1965, the Labor Relations Act 1975 and the Labor Disputes Act 1992. It also established an […]
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“Boxing Day Throw Down” Event This Saturday
| Longevity Athletics Bermuda will be hosting a free virtual “Boxing Day Throw Down” fitness event on December 26th, with the 45-minute complimentary event, inclusive of shadow boxing and strength training, set to be hosted live on Facebook at 10am. Lornelle Amory, owner and founder of Longevity Athletics Bermuda states, “Boxing Day is definitely hitting hard this […]
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Bermuda Archers Conclude Indoor World Series
| Bermudian archers concluded taking part in the second stage of the Indoor World Series, with the archers competing at the Gold Point Archery outdoor facility. The second group of archers saw William Pickering shoot the day’s best score in the Men’s Recurve 18 meters Division with a score of 523 out of 600, while Trina Roberts […]
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Hamilton waterfront legal row rumbles on
The developer behind the failed redevelopment of Hamilton’s waterfront has launched a fresh legal action in a bid to get compensation from the Government. Michael MacLean claimed in his latest civil s…
Union decertification law goes to Senate today
Controversial trade union legislation that sparked a firestorm of opposition from unions will face its final debate in the Senate today. But Jason Hayward, the labour minister, signalled that unions h…
Professionals react to schools revamp plan
The number of teachers in Bermuda’s public primary schools cannot be cut if school rolls remained the same, a senior teachers’ union official warned yesterday. Mike Charles, the general secretary of t…
Families thank fundraisers and a charity for help
Struggling families have written letters of thanks after they got help with living expenses from a fund launched after the Covid-19 pandemic hit. A single father said that the people involved in the d…
Nine primary schools face axe in major education revamp
A total of nine primary schools face closure in one of the biggest shake-ups in the history of the public education system. The shock news came in a consultation document from the education ministry o…
Rugby: Phased Approach To Restart Once Able
| The rugby season, like many other local sports, has been impacted due an increase in Covid-19 cases on the island. “As you will be aware, we have a well-thought-out ‘Return to Rugby’ Covid plan that was developed in conjunction with World Rugby, with input from RAN and Rugby Canada,” explained Sean Field-Lament, president of the […]
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Collie Buddz Music: 67 Million Spotify Streams
| Music by Bermudian reggae artist Collie Buddz has attained some 67 million streams, 3.5 million listening hours, and 7.7 million listeners in 92 countries on the popular music streaming service Spotify this year. This is according to a ‘Spotify For Artists’ graphic the entertainer posted on Instagram, with Collie Buddz saying: “Blessed with the best […]
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Public Schools to Open Remotely in January
The Minister of Education, the Hon. Diallo Rabain, JP, MP met with the Education Emergency Measures Committee (EEMC) to review plans for reopening public schools in the New Year.
Following the meeting, the EEMC agreed to commence term two remotely.
Police appeal on missing teenager
Police last night appealed for help to trace a missing teenager. Jayvyn Iris was last seen around 5pm yesterday. He was said to be 5ft 8in tall of slim build with brown skin. He has black curly hair w…
Police Appeal: Locate 17-Year-Old Jayvyn Iris
| The police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating 17-year-old Jayvyn Iris. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in locating 17-year-old Jayvyn Iris. Mr. Iris was reported missing around 5:00 p.m. today, Sunday 20th December. “He is described as 5’ 8” tall, slim built and brown skinned with black […]
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Schools to start the new term remotely
Public schools will reopen at the start of the new term next year on a remote basis, it was revealed tonight. Diallo Rabain, the education minister, said the regime would run from January 5 to January…
Public Schools Will ‘Open Remotely’ In January
| “Public schools will open remotely January 5th through January 12th,” the Ministry confirmed this evening, adding that they “will meet again the first week of January to determine if any additional adjustments will need to be made to the in-class start date of January 13th for all schools.” A spokesperson said, “The Minister of Education, […]
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New Book From The Bermuda National Trust
| The Bermuda National Trust published a new book — ‘Waterville, The Story of a House, Its People & Its Contents’ — which features their headquarters at the Foot of the Lane in Paget, to mark their 50th anniversary. A spokesperson said, “The Trust, an environmental and cultural organisation, was formed in 1970 at Waterville and has […]
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Yacht Skipper Grateful To Be Back In Bermuda
| A 31 foot sloop left Bermuda bound for St Kitts with one person onboard, however during the journey he was “unable to start the engine or sail in the prevailing light winds, and he made the decision to abandon the yacht.” The LNG tanker Torben Spirit diverted to assist him, and the ship’s captain brought […]
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MSA Investigation Into Historical Abuse Claims
| Mount Saint Agnes Academy [MSA] is retaining the professional services of T&M Protection Resources, a global investigation firm with particular expertise in the area of historical abuse claims in schools, to conduct an investigation on its behalf. “The decision is the result of ongoing conversations with former student who came forward to school officials in 2018 […]
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Flatt’s Bridge Remains Off-Limits To The Public
| The Department of Parks reminds the public that “access to the new Railway Trail Bridge over Flatt’s Inlet remains off-limits to the general public as the area is a construction site and installation of the bridge is not complete.” “The Friends of the Bermuda Railway Trail have erected scaffolding to access the bridge and install […]
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Locals Urged To Consider Solar Solutions
| Sunny Side Solar is working with home-owners who would like to install a DIY solar system under their supervision and is urging locals to consider the option. A spokesperson said, “The benefit of power alternatives and self-reliance was starkly demonstrated on Friday after a day-long utility outage. Bermuda is moving to a more distributed source […]
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Senate: Order Of Business For December 21st
| The Senate is scheduled to be in session on Monday [Dec 21] and statements listed on the Order Paper include the Parole Board Report 2017-2020 and the Treatment of Offenders Board Reports 2018 and 2019. The Order of Business follows below [PDF here]: Related Stories Burgess Replaces Commissiong On Board Three Independent Senators Appointed OBA: […]
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Flatt’s Inlet Bridge Remains Off-Limits to the Public
The Department of Parks reminds the public that access to the new Railway Trail Bridge over Flatt’s Inlet remains off-limits to the general public as the area is a construction site and installation of the bridge is not complete.
The Friends of the Bermuda Railway Trail have erected scaffolding to access the bridge and install the bridge deck planks. This access is restricted to the site volunteers and workers ONLY.
Local artists honoured for their body of work
Three of Bermuda’s pioneering artists will be recognized for their body of work when they will be presented with the Bermuda Arts Council Awards 2020 this weekend.
The Awards will be broadcast on CITV (One ch. 2 / WOW ch. 102) this evening, Sunday, December 20 at 6.00 p.m.
Local Musicians Help Share Holiday Cheer
Last week, (December 15), the Department of Community and Cultural Affairs hosted the 2020 Holiday Heartbeats Concert, which took place on the steps of City Hall.
The event featured musical performances by local performing artists and brought the cheer of holiday music to the City of Hamilton. Recognising the Covid-19 pandemic and necessary restrictions, all public health protocols were maintained to ensure a safe, yet joyous occasion could take place and fill the air with seasonal music during the lunch hour.
Bridge out of bounds until work finished, parks department warns
A new Railway Trail bridge over an inlet is still out of bounds, the parks department warned today. A spokesman said the part-completed footbridge over Flatts Inlet was still a construction site and t…
Three stars win Arts Council awards
Three top artists will be honoured in the Bermuda Arts Council Awards 2020 tonight. Peter Nash, a singer, will get a Lifetime Achievement Award. Sharon Muhammad, formerly Wilson, an artist, and Wende…
BAC Awards For Nash, Muhammad & Hayward
| The Bermuda Arts Council Awards 2020 will be held this evening [Dec 20] serving to recognize three of Bermuda’s talented artists, including Peter Nash, Sharon Muhammad and Wendell “Shine” Hayward. A Government spokesperson said, “Three of Bermuda’s pioneering artists will be recognized for their body of work when they will be presented with the Bermuda […]
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Musicians Perform At Holiday Heartbeats Concert
| The 2020 Holiday Heartbeats Concert at the City Hall featured musical performances by local artists including Joy T. Barnum, Wendell “Shine” Hayward, Quinn Outerbridge, Toni Robinson, Paul Smith of De Onion Patch Crew, and Leslie Tucker Jr. A Government spokesperson said, “Last week, [December 15], the Department of Community and Cultural Affairs hosted the 2020 […]
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Reggie Lambe Scores In Stowmarket Victory
| Marking his second goal for the team since signing with them recently, Reggie Lambe scored to help his Stowmarket Town progress in the Buildbase FA Vase, with the football team claiming a 2 – 0 win over Norwich CBS FC this weekend in England. The Bermudian footballer scored in the 9th minute of the match […]
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Two People Abandon Vessel In Rough Weather
| A 40ft vessel bound for Bermuda suffered “engine problems and ripped sails” earlier this month, so the two people onboard abandoned the vessel, and were picked up by a bulk carrier ship. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre spokesperson said, “The U.S. Coast Guard, RCC Norfolk, called RCC Bermuda to advise that the 40 ft S/V […]
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Bermuda Archers Compete In World Series
| Bermuda archers began taking part in the Second Stage of the Indoor World Series. Due to the restrictions, the archers compete at the Gold Point Archery outdoor facility in Bermuda. Jordan Slaton scored 581 out of 600 in the Men’s Compound Division, while Bernard Wade III had a score of 527 out of 600 in […]
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Consul Wants To ‘Constructively Review Stop List’
| U.S. Consul General Lee Rizzuto said he hopes to work with American officials on “how to constructively review what is locally deemed as the ‘Stop List,” saying “the world has evolved and it’s our job to suggest revisiting the language and eligibility criteria.” The ‘Stop List’, as we call it in Bermuda, refers to an […]
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ADR Publishes Article By CURB’s Lynne Winfield
| An article entitled ‘Changing How We Talk About Racial Divide’ by CURB President Lynne Winfield has been published in the American Diversity Report [ADR], an internationally recognized multi-media platform. The article on the ADR website said, “218 years of enslavement and 137 years of segregation have left Bermudians struggling with the legacies of intergenerational trauma […]
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150+ Turkeys Given Away In Drive Through
| More than 150 turkeys were given away at Bermuda Healthcare Service’s 10th annual event on Saturday, December 19. “Dr. Mahesh Reddy, Medical Director and Practice Manager Terre Smith led the BHCS team in a unique anti-Covid distribution. Turkeys were placed in the trunks of cars which drove past a distribution point at the front of the […]
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Video: Sunday Dec 20th ‘Good News’ Spotlight
| News that Bacardi donated to bartenders in Bermuda, Monica Kelly was called to the Bermuda Bar, Conyers donated $52,000 to food programmes, and trailblazing Bermudian reporter Ernest Tucker was inducted into the CBC Hall of Fame were all some of the positive news stories from the past week. In additional good news, Soledad O’Brien highlighted Ki-Juan […]
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Ares, Aspida Confirm Closing Of F&G Acquisition
| Ares Management Corporation and Aspida Holdings confirmed the completion of Aspida’s previously announced acquisition of F&G Reinsurance from FGL Holdings. A spokesperson said, “Ares Management Corporation [Ares] and its indirect subsidiary Aspida Holdings Ltd. [Aspida] jointly announced today the completion of Aspida’s previously announced acquisition of F&G Reinsurance Ltd from FGL Holdings [F&G], a subsidiary […]
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Continue To Outperform Segment Counterparts
| The operating results of captive insurance companies AM Best rates in Bermuda, Cayman Islands and Barbados “continue to outperform the segment’s counterparts in the commercial casualty insurance sector, and in 2019, pretax operating income for this group reached the highest level ever recorded.” A statement from the ratings agency said, “A new Best’s Market Segment […]
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Speight Re-Elected As ICC Associate Director
| Imran Khwaja and Mahinda Vallipuram have been re-elected as ICC Associate Member Directors and will be joined on the ICC Board by Neil Speight following an election process. In line with the Associate Members’ Meeting Terms of Reference, the voting was conducted electronically by way of a weighted secret ballot in which all voters [namely […]
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COVID-19 Update Daily Release 19 December 2020
Good evening,
There were 1374 test results received by the Ministry of Health since the last update and 11 were positive for COVID-19.
Three of the new cases are classified as imported. This includes one resident and two non-residents who arrived on BA 2233 from London on the 13 December 2020 and tested positive on their day 4 test
Three of the new cases are classified as local transmission with known contact/source as associated with a known cases/clusters.
Covid-19: eleven new cases include three from BA flight
A total of 11 new cases of the coronavirus were identified today, the health ministry announced. The cases were among 1,374 results that came back to health officials. Three cases came in from overse…
Covid-19: 11 More Positives, Now 242 Active
| There were 1374 test results received and 11 were positive for Covid-19, so Bermuda now has 527 total confirmed positive cases to date, with 242 active cases. A Government spokesperson said, “There were 1374 test results received by the Ministry of Health since the last update and 11 were positive for Covid-19. “Three of the […]
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BPS: Not A Police Exercise But A ‘Staged Event’
| Following an image being circulated on social media “depicting what appears to be an exercise involving armed police officers” outside City Hall, the police advised that it was “not a police exercise,” inquiries indicate the “image was captured during the filming of a staged event,” and the police are ”now urgently seeking to make contact” with the […]
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