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Minister: ‘This Is An Art Show Not To Be Missed’

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Published On :: Fri, 28 Feb 2020 21:55:53 +0000

The Primary School art show at the Bermuda Society of Arts Gallery is “not to be missed,” Minister of Education Diallo Rabain said, adding that “the artwork on display is inspirational and reflective of the talent we have within our public and private primary schools.” Speaking in the House of Assembly today [Feb 28], the […]

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TABS Partners With Alshante Foggo For Mural

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Published On :: Tue, 03 Mar 2020 19:42:12 +0000

TABS has collaborated with local artist Alshanté Foggo to create an island-inspired mural at their flagship store on Reid Street. The mural doubles as a “selfie wall” where customers can take a memento photo of themselves against the brightly coloured backdrop. Rebecca Singleton, the owner and designer of TABS says: “We want to give our […]

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Dejavon Paynter Paints Clearwater Beach

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Published On :: Thu, 05 Mar 2020 13:03:31 +0000

Local artist Dejavon Paynter has painted a portrayal of the Clearwater Beach race festivities that are scheduled for Labour Day weekend. A spokesperson said, “Local artist Dejavon Paynter has put brush to canvas to create the first portrayal of Clearwater Beach race festivities scheduled for Labour Day weekend. “Paynter was engaged by organisers of the […]

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Bermuda Biennial Opens At National Gallery

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Published On :: Wed, 11 Mar 2020 10:40:50 +0000

The 2020 Bermuda Biennial opened to the public on Saturday [March 7], with the exhibition to run until September. A spokesperson said, “The 2020 Bermuda Biennial opened to the public on Saturday, March 7. The exhibition, sponsored by Bacardi Limited, is a key platform for the contemporary art scene in Bermuda. Started in 1994 by […]

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BNG Postpones ARTReach For Education Gala

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Published On :: Mon, 16 Mar 2020 13:15:13 +0000

The Bermuda National Gallery has postponed the ARTReach for Education Gala, which was scheduled for March 21. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda National Gallery’s ARTReach for Education Gala, sponsored by Randall & Quilter, which was scheduled for March 21, has been postponed in line with government recommendations amid growing concerns surrounding the spread of novel […]

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‘Art Of You’ Women’s Event Postponed

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Published On :: Mon, 16 Mar 2020 14:57:47 +0000

Due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the organisers of The Art of You Women’s Transformation Series are postponing the three-day event, which was scheduled to take place from March 20 to March 22 at the Elbow Beach Resort & Hotel. A spokesperson said, “Organisers of The Art of You Women’s Transformation Series have announced that, […]

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Virtual Opening Of ‘Coast Lines’ On April 6

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Published On :: Thu, 02 Apr 2020 15:11:34 +0000

Due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, the Bermuda Arts Centre’s ‘Coast Lines’ exhibit will have a virtual opening on Monday, April 6 at 5.00pm. A spokesperson said, “With everything thrown at us, as with the rest of the island, the going has been tough. But either you lay down and call it quits or you […]

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Black Pony Gallery Highlights Artist From Azores

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Published On :: Thu, 09 Apr 2020 14:45:22 +0000

Black Pony Gallery is getting set to open an online exhibition tomorrow [April 10] showcasing works by artist Leonor Almeida Pereira, a mixed media artist currently living in São Miguel Island, the Azores. Curator Lisa Howie said, “Black Pony Gallery aims to represent talented contemporary artists from the Atlantic World, starting with Bermuda and extending […]

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NMB Launches “United Together” Project

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Published On :: Thu, 16 Apr 2020 19:22:29 +0000

The National Museum of Bermuda [NMB] is launching ‘United Together: Sharing Bermuda’s Covid-19 Pandemic Stories’, a project collecting electronic mementoes of people’s experiences during the Covid-19 pandemic. A spokesperson said, “To capture this unprecedented time, the National Museum of Bermuda [NMB] is launching United Together: Sharing Bermuda’s Covid-19 Pandemic Stories, a project collecting electronic mementoes […]

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Black Pony Gallery Features Richard E Sutton

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Published On :: Sun, 03 May 2020 12:13:50 +0000

Black Pony Gallery has announced the inclusion of local artist Richard Edson Sutton, an artist and art educator based in Bermuda. Curator Lisa Howie said, “As a child he resided in several Caribbean Islands before moving to New York City where he experienced a culture shock. “In the US, he was struck by the systems […]

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Black Pony Features Teresa Kirby Smith

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Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 23:00:58 +0000

Black Pony Gallery is getting set to open a new exhibition showcasing works by Teresa Kirby Smith, a photographer who received an MA in Photography & Fine Arts Administration from New York University. Curator Lisa Howie said, “Black Pony Gallery is committed to the narrative of contemporary visual art makers in the Atlantic world. Currently, […]

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Waldron Wins Twice In Quebec Horse Racing

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Published On :: Mon, 15 Jul 2019 22:00:55 +0000

Kiwon Waldron competed in the Quebec Regional Fair Circuit races at the Hippodrome 3R in Canada, making an excellent showing in the international event. In the third race he was able to lead from start to finish in 2:05.4 with the pacer Shemaksmefelunreal, who is sired by Sunshine Beach from the No Pan Intended mare, […]

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Kiwon Waldron Breaks Track Record In Canada

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Published On :: Tue, 13 Aug 2019 23:00:17 +0000

Kiwon Waldron was recently back in action, taking the St Aime Des Lacs Track in Canada by storm as he notched two wins and broke a track record. Waldron was in action on three occasions during the day’s racing, picking up two wins and a second place finish to go along with setting the new […]

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Kiwon Waldron Wins Two Races In Canada

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Published On :: Wed, 11 Sep 2019 11:00:44 +0000

Kiwon Waldron was back in action, this time at the Saint Esprit Track in Canada. Waldron continues taking the tracks in Canada by storm this summer, he picked up two wins, a second and a fourth place finish. Waldron took the checkered flag in Class One clocking 2:00.4. In Class 7, Waldron finished 4th, and […]

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Harness Racer Waldron Impressing In Canada

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Published On :: Tue, 01 Oct 2019 09:30:41 +0000

Bermudian harness racer Kiwon Waldron has been making an impressive name for himself tearing up the track in Canada in recent months. Invited to participate on the Quebec Regional Fair Circuit by Team Allard, one of the leading North America harness racing outfits in terms both of wins and earnings, the 19-year old Bermudian racked […]

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Bermuda Harness Pony Racing Results

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Published On :: Sun, 06 Oct 2019 23:00:15 +0000

The Bermuda Equestrian Federation’s Harness Pony Racing Season got underway at the National Equestrian Center on Vesey Street. In the opening race of the 2019-20 Season, Philip Correia in the bike of Reel Patrol took the line honors clocking a time of 1:06&3 competing in the 1:03&4 & Faster Time Bar Class, Dylan DeSilva and […]

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Results: Harness Pony Racing Week 2

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Published On :: Sat, 12 Oct 2019 12:22:19 +0000

The Harness Pony Racing Season moved into their second week of racing at the National Equestrian Center on Vesey Street. Race One in the 1:03&4 & Faster Time Bar Class, Double Time with Dylan DeSilva in the bike clocked a winning time of 1:05&2, Google Me and Candyce Martins was second clocking 1:05&3 and Kayla […]

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Bermuda Harness Pony Racing Results

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Published On :: Mon, 28 Oct 2019 09:45:47 +0000

Harness Pony racing returned to the track for another round of action at the National Equestrian Center on Vesey Street. In the opening race of the evening, Christian Truran was in the bike of Gold N Glory as they won the 1:03&4 & Faster Time Bar Class race with a time of 1:03&3, War Machine […]

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Bermuda Harness Pony Racing Weekend Results

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Published On :: Mon, 04 Nov 2019 12:55:05 +0000

The Harness Pony Racing season continued at the National Equestrian Center on Vesey Street. Race One in the 1:03&3 and Faster Time Bar Class saw Andrea Westerfield in the bike of Custard the Dragon clock a winning time of 1:04 flat, while War Machine with Kayla Cardwell in the bike finished second with a time […]

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Bermuda Harness Pony Racing Results

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Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2019 11:14:08 +0000

The Harness Pony Racing Season resumed at the National Equestrian Center on Vesey Street. In Heat One the 1:03&3 & Faster Time Bar Class, Kiwon Waldron in the bike of Pocket de Gold clocked a winning time of 1:05&4, Christian Truran in the bike of Gold-N-Glory finished second in 1:06 flat and the third place […]

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Results: Bermuda Harness Pony Racing

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Published On :: Mon, 18 Nov 2019 11:26:36 +0000

The Harness Pony Racing Season resumed at the National Equestrian Center on Vesey Street. In the 1:03&3 & Faster Time Bar Class Heat 10 saw Christian Truran and Gold-N-Glory clock a winning time of 1:02&1, while Dylan DeSilva in the bike of Simsfield Hardtime clock the second fastest time of 1:02&4 and finishing third was […]

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Bermuda Harness Pony Racing Results

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Published On :: Mon, 16 Dec 2019 10:27:24 +0000

The Driving Horse & Pony Club of Bermuda [DHPC] Harness Racing season continued on Saturday [Dec 14] at the National Equestrian Center on Vesey Street in Devonshire. The full results follow below [PDF here]: Related Stories Bermuda Harness Pony Racing Results Bermuda Harness Pony Racing Results Bermuda Harness Pony Racing Results Results: Bermuda Harness Pony […]

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Bermuda Harness Pony Racing Results

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Published On :: Sun, 22 Dec 2019 22:52:31 +0000

The Driving Horse & Pony Club of Bermuda [DHPC] Harness Racing season continued this weekend at the National Equestrian Center on Vesey Street in Devonshire, and the results follow below. The full results follow below [PDF here]: Related Stories Bermuda Harness Pony Racing Results Bermuda Harness Pony Racing Results New Years Day Harness Pony Racing Results Bermuda Harness […]

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Photos, Video & Results: Harness Pony Racing

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Published On :: Fri, 27 Dec 2019 13:17:06 +0000

The Driving Horse & Pony Club [DHPC] held a day of harness pony racing yesterday [Dec 26] at the National Equestrian Center on Vesey Street. The first heat was the 1:03&3 & Faster Time Bar Class, with Kiwon Waldron in the bike of Special Gold clocking a winning time of 1:02&1 and Kayla Caldwell in […]

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New Years Day Harness Pony Racing Results

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Published On :: Thu, 02 Jan 2020 11:58:48 +0000

New Years Day traditionally includes Harness Pony Racing at the National Equestrian Center on Vesey Street, with racers taking to the track to start the new year. Heat Two on the day was the 1:05&2 – 1:06&3 Time Bar Class, that saw three ponies cross the line with the exact same time of 1:08&4. Kiwon Waldron […]

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Bermuda Harness Pony Racing Results

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Published On :: Mon, 13 Jan 2020 11:59:57 +0000

The Bermuda Harness Pony Racing Season resumed at the National Equestrian Center on Vesey Street this weekend, with a full slate of races. During the 1:02&4 & Faster Time Bar Class, Dylan DeSilva in the bike of Simsfield Hardtimes clocked winning time of 1:02&2, Special Gold with Darico Clarke in the bike finished second in […]

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Photos: Waldron Breaks Bermuda Bred Record

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Published On :: Mon, 20 Jan 2020 15:00:46 +0000

[Updated with photos] The Bermuda Harness Pony Racing Season resumed at the National Equestrian Center on Vesey Street and what an afternoon they had. Kiwon Waldron — who dominated tracks in Canada over the summer — was in the bike of ThisBabyRocks and the pair broke the Bermuda Bred Record. In Heat 2 Waldron and […]

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Photos, Video & Results: Harness Pony Racing

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Published On :: Mon, 10 Feb 2020 11:19:31 +0000

[Updated with video, PDF & photos] The Harness Pony Racing Season continued at the National Equestrian Center on Vesey Street. In Heat One, Pocket De Gold with Kiwon Waldron in the bike clocked a winning time of 1:05 flat in the 1:02&3 & Faster Time Bar Class, Christian Truran in the bike of Gold-N-Glory finished […]

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Video & Results: Bermuda Harness Pony Racing

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Published On :: Mon, 24 Feb 2020 12:34:50 +0000

[Updated with PDF] The opening race of the day in Bermuda Harness Pony Racing at Vesey Street set the tone for the day. Kiwon Waldron in the bike of Special Gold battles Kayla Caldwell in the bike of War Machine in the 1:02&3 & Faster Time Bar Class, with Waldron and Special Gold edging Caldwell […]

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Bermuda Harness Pony Racing Results

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Published On :: Mon, 02 Mar 2020 11:08:19 +0000

Harness Pony Racing at the National Equestrian Center on Vesey Street saw the opening day of Champions of Champions racing. War Machine with Kiwon Waldron in the bike won the 1:02&3 and faster time bar class race clocking a time of 1:02&1, while Custard the Dragon and Andrea Westerfield won the 1:02&4 – 1:04 time […]

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OBA: ‘Few Solutions To Resuscitate Economy’

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Published On :: Fri, 21 Feb 2020 20:23:20 +0000

“Government missed its revenue targets, it overspent, failed in its promise to produce a budget surplus and is now projecting a budget deficit,” the OBA said today. “They boasted loudly about a projected $7m surplus but somehow oversaw a $14m deficit,” said Shadow Finance Minister Pat Gordon-Pamplin, who just took over the Shadow Ministry after […]

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Chamber Of Commerce Response To Budget

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Published On :: Fri, 21 Feb 2020 20:27:47 +0000

The Chamber of Commerce says that it is “pleased with the direction the Minister is going in” following today’s [Feb 21] budget. A spokesperson said, “The Chamber thanks the Minister for his willingness to consult and for the pre-budget document. The Chamber has taken advantage of this opportunity to discuss and provide information to the […]

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Budget: Bill To Change 60/40 Ownership Rule

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Published On :: Fri, 21 Feb 2020 23:59:04 +0000

“We will introduce a bill that will reduce the required ownership of a local company from 60% Bermudian to 40% Bermudian, “Minister of Finance Curtis Dickinson said as he delivered the 2020 Budget in the House of Assembly today. The Budget report said, “We have also made progress in reducing regulations and red tape to […]

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Budget: ‘Pending Restructuring Of The BTA’

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Published On :: Sat, 22 Feb 2020 16:25:56 +0000

“The 2020/21 grant to the BTA of $22.5 million has been maintained at the same level as 2019/20,” however the “pending restructuring of the BTA may cause some of this grant to be redirected as a result of the restructuring,” Minister of Finance Curtis Dickinson said as he delivered the 2020 Budget. Tourism Comments In […]

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Budget: Transitional Living Facility To Be Created

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Published On :: Sun, 23 Feb 2020 15:17:55 +0000

A transitional living regime for children who are too old for the care of Child and Family Services will be established which will ensure housing stability, while providing support and guidance, the Government has announced. This was included in the 2020 Budget, with the relevant portion of the Budget Speech stating, “Safeguarding of children is […]

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Budget: App To Compare Prices Of Goods

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Published On :: Mon, 24 Feb 2020 15:49:13 +0000

The Government will require grocers to report prices to the Government, with the information to “be made available to the public via mobile application so that consumers can compare the difference in prices of staple goods.” This was contained in the 2020 Budget, which was delivered by Minister of Finance Curtis Dickinson in Parliament on Friday. The […]

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Budget: Cruise Tax Increase To Raise $4.4 Million

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Published On :: Tue, 25 Feb 2020 12:00:57 +0000

The tax rate will be increased from $22 to $25 per cruise ship passenger over the age of two, and this increase is expected to raise an additional $4.4 million. This is according to the 2020 Budget Report delivered by Minister Curtis Dickinson on Friday [Feb 21] which said, “Following last year’s notification to all cruise lines, […]

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Debt Service Costs Projected At $121.4 Million

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Published On :: Tue, 25 Feb 2020 14:05:07 +0000

“Debt service costs for 2020/21 are projected at $121.4 million,” Minister of Finance Curtis Dickinson said as he delivered the 2020 Budget, with gross public debt estimated to stand at $2.717 billion as of March 31, 2021. The debt service costs will equate to approximately $2.3 million per week, or around $332,000 per day. The Budget […]

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OBA’s Scott: ‘Kevin Has Done A Wonderful Job’

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Published On :: Wed, 26 Feb 2020 22:39:37 +0000

“I am saddened and extremely disappointed to hear of the resignation of Kevin Dallas from the BTA,” Shadow Minister for Tourism, Transport and Regulatory Affairs Leah Scott said, adding that “Kevin has done a wonderful job firmly affixing Bermuda as a premier tourist destination.” This follows after it was announced earlier today that Kevin Dallas is stepping down […]

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Jarion Richardson’s Maiden Senate Speech

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Published On :: Wed, 26 Feb 2020 23:09:50 +0000

Senator Jarion Richardson — who was recently appointed to the Senate by the OBA following the resignation of Nick Kempe — made his maiden speech in the Senate today. Senator Richardson said, “Bermuda sits in the eye of change. We can be assured that the Bermuda of our today will not look like the Bermuda […]

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Swan Wins St. George’s Councillor Election

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Published On :: Fri, 28 Feb 2020 11:42:36 +0000

Zindziswa Swan has been declared the winner for the seat of Municipal Residents’ Councillor for the Corporation of St. George’s, winning 170 votes [57.05%] to Colin Campbell’s 128 [42.95%]. A Government spokesperson said, “An extraordinary municipal election was held at Penno’s Wharf Cruise Ship Terminal in St. George’s, to return the seat of Municipal Residents Councillor, […]

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Parliament: Audio & Order Of Business

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Published On :: Fri, 28 Feb 2020 13:58:22 +0000

[Updated with audio] The House of Assembly will be in session on Friday [Feb 28] and statements scheduled to be delivered include the Bermuda 1st – An Update, Banana Supply, Preparedness Awareness of the Coronavirus, the 55th Annual Primary School Art Exhibition, the 2019-2020 Financial Support for Bermuda College Students, a new Government Public Safety […]

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Minister: Preparing For COVID-19 Coronavirus

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Published On :: Fri, 28 Feb 2020 16:36:37 +0000

While there have been no cases of COVID-19 identified in Bermuda, the spread of it “across the globe highlights that it is highly infectious and therefore it will remain a threat to Bermuda in the foreseeable future,” Minister of Health Kim Wilson said. Speaking in the House of Assembly today [Feb 28] Minister Wilson said, […]

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Full Text: Opposition Reply To 2020/21 Budget

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Published On :: Fri, 28 Feb 2020 21:00:00 +0000

A One Bermuda Alliance Government would “explore the feasibility of decreasing payroll for employers by increasing the cost of work permits.” The OBA believes the move would be revenue neutral and could encourage the hiring of Bermudians, Shadow Finance Minister Pat Gordon-Pamplin said in today’s Budget Reply. In addition, the OBA said they “would lay […]

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Premier Updates On Bermuda First Initiatives

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Published On :: Fri, 28 Feb 2020 21:40:24 +0000

Speaking in the House of Assembly today [Feb 28], Premier David Burt provided an update on progress being made on the implementation of the recommendations from Bermuda First. The Premier said, “One of the pledges in our election platform was to re-establish the Bermuda First advisory group consisting of local and international business and community leaders to […]

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Minister: Transport Control Department Update

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Published On :: Fri, 28 Feb 2020 22:07:00 +0000

“As of April 01, 2020, legislation will reflect that the only legal licence plates for motor cars will be a white background with black characters,” Minister of Tourism & Transport Zane Desilva said. Speaking in the House of Assembly today [Feb 28] the Minister said, “I rise today to make a short statement to clear […]

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Minister: New Public Safety Radio System

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Published On :: Sat, 29 Feb 2020 12:38:06 +0000

“This new radio platform will enable public safety agencies to coordinate more efficiently than in past days,” Minister of National Security Wayne Caines said, explaining that “for the 1st time in Bermuda, every radio on the system across the various departments will be able to speak to each other. ” Speaking in the House of […]

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PLP Respond To OBA Budget Reply Statement

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Published On :: Sat, 29 Feb 2020 13:01:02 +0000

The OBA used their Budget reply to “attempt to obscure or belittle the progress being made by the PLP Government,” the PLP said, adding that it is “laughable” that the “big suggestion offered” is to raise work permit fees, an idea which “was rolled out by the Finance Minister last week and will become a […]

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PLP Pay Tribute To Vera Commissiong

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Published On :: Mon, 02 Mar 2020 16:09:45 +0000

The PLP have paid tribute to the late Vera Commissiong, a trailblazer who is best known for her work with the Progressive Group, which helped to end official segregation in Bermuda PLP Leader, Premier David Burt said, “The PLP was saddened to learn of the passing of our life member, Vera [Legull] Commissiong, mother to […]

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Column: We Need An Education Authority

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Published On :: Thu, 05 Mar 2020 20:00:48 +0000

[Column written by Shadow Education Minister Cole Simons] For too long politics has played too big a role in education, a situation that must change if our youth are to achieve their potential and reach the educational heights needed in today’s world. With that in mind, it is now clear that we desperately need an […]

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