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On Thursday, August 25th, 2022, the Lorraine Rest Home celebrated its 60th anniversary and was officially renamed Lorraine Nursing Home.
The Minister of Social Development and Seniors, the Hon. Tinee Furbert, JP, MP, shared, “In 2018, The Government granted licensure to Lorraine Rest Home to provide nursing care services.”
“It is only right that we take the time to formally acknowledge Lorraine Rest Home as a Nursing Home formally.”
| Carey Olsen Services Bermuda announced that Susie Tindall has been promoted to managing director, with Michael Frith moving to the position of chairman. A spokesperson said, “Both have been with the corporate services provider, a member of the Carey Olsen Bermuda Limited group of companies, since its launch in August 2020. “Susie, formerly Carey Olsen […] |
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| The Registrar for the Courts of Bermuda has released a Court Circular, dated August 31st, which states that “whilst the Courts have utilized Zoom to conduct remote hearings to address the difficulties with attending the Courts in person as a result of the Covid-19 Pandemic, all parties are now expected to attend all Court hearings […] |
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| A trip in April 2022 by Premier David Burt to Barbados for the Caribbean Financial Access Roundtable cost $5,371.52 and a trip in June 2022 to the United Kingdom for meetings cost $12,631.72, according to recent listings on the Government’s travel webpage. United Kingdom Meetings: $12,631.72 The trip duration was listed as from June 8, […] |
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| Lorraine Rest Home recently celebrated its 60th anniversary and was officially renamed Lorraine Nursing Home. Minister of Social Development and Seniors Tinee Furbert shared, “In 2018, The Government granted licensure to Lorraine Rest Home to provide nursing care services.” “It is only right that we take the time to formally acknowledge Lorraine Rest Home as […] |
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| The Hamilton Princess & Beach Club has been named by Historic Hotels Worldwide as having one of 2022′s top 25 “most magnificent art collections.” A spokesperson said, “Many of the hotels highlighted here exhibit the most magnificent art collections found at historic hotels, and many are committed to supporting art movements and diversity in art. […] |
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| The ‘Bermudian’ ferry — which was built in 1988 — departed the island earlier this week for Boston, where it will undergo a “scheduled refit” with an estimated cost of $4.5 million and a completion timeframe of 11 months. A Ministry of Transport spokesperson said, “The Bermudian ferry and tender departed Bermuda earlier this week for […] |
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| Roger Lightbourne and Gary Smith have been charged with attempted murder in England, according to reports from the UK media and police. A statement from the Leicestershire Police said, “Two people have been charged with attempted murder after a man was found with stab wound injuries in Upperton Road, Leicester, last month. “Roger Lightbourne, 31, of […] |
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| Jarryd Dillas, Damian Palanyandi, and William Haddrell are representing Bermuda at the 32nd World Amateur Golf Championship. A spokesperson said, “A 2024 Olympic Games preview of sorts is being staged at Le Golf National and Golf de Saint-Nom-LaB-Bretéche, as the 32nd World Amateur Golf Championship opens today with 71 teams from around the globe playing […] |
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| Police confirm death of Malcolm Stovell Jr, Nasir Rudolph & Maya Leighton earn scholarships, students attend DREAM SPARK Summer Camp, Bermuda U17 football team defeat BVI 4 – 0, array of entertainment for Harbour Nights finale, reminder that marine turtles are a protected species and Wallpaper Wednesday features Bermuda’s shoreline are some of the stories in this morning’s [Aug […] |
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| The latest design in Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series features an image showing Bermuda’s shoreline and our always beautiful waters. The design is available in two sizes; a Facebook profile cover image and also in a vertical format, ideally sized for use as a mobile phone wallpaper, WhatsApp status image or Instagram story. You can download both […] |
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| Teachers can learn more about Singapore mathematics techniques at a three-day workshop at the CedarBridge Academy Cafeteria in October. The Ministry of Education, the Singapore Strategies Math Institute and Deloitte have partnered to deliver the workshop, which runs from October 26 to 28. The daily sessions, running from 10 am to 4 pm, will be […] |
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| AM Best has released a new report — ‘ ‘U.S.-Bermudian Reinsurers Benefit as Market Conditions Improve’ — as part of their look at the global reinsurance industry. A statement from the company said, “Despite elevated catastrophe activity, AM Best’s composite of U.S. and Bermudian reinsurers posted an improved underwriting margin in 2021, with a minimal […] |
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| The Bermuda Football Association’s Referee Committee will hold a week-long assessor course next month. English referee assessor Colin Hills will attend the course, which runs from September 22 to 28 at the Clyde Best Centre of Excellence. For more details, call the BFA at 295-2199 or e-mail bfa@bermudafootball.com. Related Stories Results: Twelve Bermudian Footballers Overseas […] |
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| Kiwon Waldron was back in action competing at the Hippodrome 3R Track in Canada in Standardbred Racing. In Heat 3, Waldron and Shemaksmefelunreal finished 6th stopping the clock in a time of 1:59&3. Waldron and Take A Sip finished 5th in Heat 6 clocking a time of 2:09&4. Related Stories Kiwon Waldron Continues Racing In […] |
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“Watching our students engage in sports education and STEM projects with such joy was heartwarming to see,” said the Minister of Education, the Hon. Diallo Rabain, JP, MP.
“This is the third year the Ministry of Education has sponsored 20 public school students to attend the DREAM SPARK Summer Camp.”
Between August 1-5, 2022, 42 students between the ages of 5 and 16 participated in:
● Innovative and intense basketball drills
● Engaging STEM projects
● Designing, building, and testing STEM projects
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) wishes to remind the public that marine turtles are among many species afforded protection under the Protected Species Act 2003. Under the act, it is an offence to “disturb or harass” any protected species. Any person found to have done so commits an offence and may be liable on summary conviction to a fine of $25,000 or two years imprisonment.
Remarks by the Minister of Economy and Labour, the Hon. Jason Hayward, JP, MP, at the recent Bermuda Economic Development Corporation’s Annual Summer Student Entrepreneur Programme Graduation:
Good evening,
Thank you, Chairman for the introduction.
It is a pleasure to be here.
As the Minister responsible for the Bermuda Economic Development Corporation, I am pleased to be here with you to celebrate the successful completion of the 5th cohort of the Summer Student Entrepreneurship Programme.
The public will recall the efforts of the Department of Energy that led to the Government’s adoption of Bermuda’s National Fuels Policy in 2018. Since then, further findings have provided valuable insight into the island’s fuel sector. With this information, the Ministry of Home Affairs, through the Department of Energy, is pleased to introduce the Draft Consultation Fuels Bill (Draft Fuels Bill).
“The Disaster Risk Reduction and Mitigation (DRRM) Team are carefully watching the weather systems that are currently in the Atlantic region. The Emergency Measures Organisation (EMO) and the Government are prepared for a disaster, should one occur,” said Minister of National Security, the Hon. Michael Weeks, JP, MP.
Minister Weeks is today encouraging residents to maintain a level of preparedness in the face of increased tropical activity in the Atlantic basin.
| Following a video circulating showing a person hanging on to a turtle, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources [DENR] reminded the public that marine turtles are afforded protection under the Protected Species Act 2003. A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Environment and Natural Resources [DENR] wishes to remind the public that marine turtles […] |
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| A Special Olympics Bermuda Tennis Program Delegation is getting set to attend the Special Olympics North America [SONA] Tennis Championships in Hilton Head, South Carolina, with the island to be represented by Bridget Marshall and Micah Lambert and a fundraising event will be held in advance of the competition. A spokesperson said, “Preparations and fundraising […] |
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| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Bermuda will present its fifth “How much would you pay to see me?” fundraiser at this week’s Harbour Nights. A spokesperson said, “Big Brothers Big Sisters of Bermuda presents its fifth “How much would you pay to see me…?” fundraiser. Local celebrities and community members have volunteered to raise funds […] |
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| The Bermuda under 17 football team started competing in the 2022 Concacaf Men’s Under-17 Qualifiers today [Aug 30], making an excellent start by defeating the British Virgin Islands by a score of 4-0. The Concacaf match report said, “The first matches of the 2022 Concacaf Men’s Under-17 Championship Qualifiers took place earlier on Tuesday at the IMG […] |
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| The final Harbour Nights of 2022 will take place this Wednesday [Aug 31] and will include the Town Crier, Evolution Gombeys, Big Brothers Big Sisters “How Much Would You Pay To See Me” fundraiser, live musical entertainment by Lyaness, Will B, Pier, and Cush Evans and more. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Chamber of Commerce […] |
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| [Updated] The Bermuda Police Service is advising the public to expect delays at the Swing Bridge in St. George’s and, if possible, to avoid using it until further notice. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service is advising the public – motorists in particular – to expect delays at the Swing Bridge in St. […] |
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