The Lifeguard Service “continues to face significant challenges in maintaining adequate beach coverage due to staffing shortages,” Minister of Public Works Lt/Col David Burch said, with the Minister explaining they increased the budget for lifeguards, are advertising for staff and will increase the number of water safety signs. Speaking in the House of Assembly today [May […]
17th, May 2024, 11:21pm
“Paid leave entitlement for persons who receive gratuities and service charges as a part of the minimum hourly wage rate is to be set at $16.40,” Minister of Economy and Labour Jason Hayward said Speaking in the House of Assembly today [May 17] the Minister said, “The Ministry intends to amend the Employment Act 2000 […]
17th, May 2024, 11:06pm
Real Central NJ Soccer has announced the addition of Andrew Kempe to their USL2 squad pending league and federation approval. Real Central NJ Soccer said, “Guarding the Posts! Bermudian U23 Men’s National Team Goalkeeper Andrew Kempe joins our USL2 squad pending league and federation approval, deeping an already top-notch cadre of shot-stoppers. The Temple Univ […]
17th, May 2024, 10:59pm
[Opinion column written by Martha Harris Myron] It is tough enough to manage money on a personal basis, let alone wading through the 110-pages multitude of complicated financial information issued by Bermuda Government March 2023 financial report. Yet, the four vital financial planning principles are the same for all: individuals, businesses, institutions, and governments. So, […]
17th, May 2024, 10:53pm
On June 24th “we are introducing phase one of the new digital fare media for public buses and ferries, marking a pivotal moment in our journey towards modernization and efficiency,” Minister of Transport Wayne Furbert said. Speaking in the House of Assembly today [May 17] the Minister said, “With the digital fare media, commuters can effortlessly […]
17th, May 2024, 10:43pm
Minister of Health Kim Wilson provided an update on the Department of Health’s Child Care Regulation Programme in the House of Assembly today [May 17]. The Minister’s full statement follows below: Mr. Speaker, I rise today to provide this House and the public with an update on the Department of Health’s Child Care Regulation Programme. The first […]
17th, May 2024, 10:36pm
“I can confirm that only one objection to the Draft Plan was received as part of the consultation exercise,” Minister of the Cabinet Office Vance Campbell said. Speaking in the House of Assembly today [May 17] the Minister said, ”I would like to take the opportunity to update the house on progress with the preparation of […]
17th, May 2024, 10:33pm
The Commissioner of Education, Mrs. Kalmar Richards, provided an update regarding Dalton E. Tucker Primary School, which was unable to open “due to an unexpectedly high number of staff absences.” Commissioner of Education, Mrs Kalmar Richards said, “The Department of Education regrets to inform the community that Dalton E. Tucker Primary School was unable to […]
17th, May 2024, 10:33pm
“S&P has reaffirmed Bermuda’s A+ long-term sovereign credit and senior unsecured debt ratings, A-1 short-term rating, and AA+ transfer and convertibility assessment, with the outlook assessed as Stable,” Premier and Minister of Finance David Burt said in the House of Assembly today [May 17]. The Premier’s full statement follows below: Mr. Speaker, I rise this […]
17th, May 2024, 10:20pm
The 2024 Bermuda Piano Festival will take place at the Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art in June, featuring three free public concerts and a masterclass with private lessons. A spokesperson said, “The seventh annual Bermuda Piano Festival is set to take place at the Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art from June 18th – 22nd, 2024. […]
17th, May 2024, 10:18pm