Archive for September, 2022
Zero Import Duty For 21 Essential Categories
The Customs Tariff Amendment [No.3] Act 2022 ”reduces the rate of import duty to zero for 21 categories of essential goods,” the Government said today, with the goods including items such as certain foods, laundry detergent, dish detergent, diapers, and feminine supplies. A Government spokesperson said, “As first promised in July,... Read more of this article
Minister On Youth Employment Initiatives
“In the next quarter, the Department of Workforce Development will be engaging with stakeholders to implement initiatives as outlined in the National Youth Employment Strategy,” Minister of Economy and Labour Jason Hayward said in the House of Assembly today [Sept 30]. The Minister’s full statement follows below: Good morning, Mr. Speaker, I... Read more of this article
Submit To Serve On Gender Affairs Council
“I encourage individuals in our community who wish to serve on the Gender Affairs Council and be part of the progressive change to submit an Expression of Interest form by October 7, 2022,” Minister of Social Development and Seniors Tinee Furbert said in the House of Assembly today. The Minister’s full statement follows below: Mr. Speaker,... Read more of this article
Royal Navy Helicopter To Fly Over Island
The RFA Tideforce is visiting in Bermuda for a brief stopover, and a Royal Navy helicopter “will conduct familiarisation flights over across the island.” A spokesperson said, “Government House today announced that RFA Tideforce, a ship of the Royal Fleet Auxiliary, is visiting Bermuda’s waters for a brief stopover. The purpose of... Read more of this article
Chef Burrell Speaks To College Culinary Students
Food Network celebrity chef Anne Burrell is in Bermuda this week for the City of Hamilton’s Taste of Bermuda event, taking part in the tastebud-awakening weekend as the event’s official celebrity guest chef. A spokesperson said, “Earlier today Ms. Burrell spoke to a room of culinary arts students at Bermuda College where she discussed her illustrious... Read more of this article
David Northcott Wins 2022 ICO Award
David Northcott, Information Officer for the Ministry of Home Affairs Headquarters, has won the 2022 Information Commissioner’s Award for Information Officers. A spokesperson said, “Information Commissioner Gitanjali Gutierrez formally announced the recipient of the 2022 Information Commissioner’s Award for Information Officers. This is the... Read more of this article
Column: Human Rights & Clothing Connection
[Column written by Bermuda Is Love] Bermuda Is Love has launched a campaign titled #NoNewClothes where we are challenging the public to purchase #NoNewClothes for the month of September [30 days]. As part of the campaign, we will be publishing weekly articles highlighting the problem of fast fashion and what we as consumers can do about it. Please read... Read more of this article
Students Invited To Blockchain Conference
The Ministry of Economy and Labour’s Economic Development Department [EDD] is advising that as part of Tech Education Day, students across Bermuda are invited to join the virtual Blockchain on the Beach to be held on October 7-9, 2022, for free. A Government spokesperson said, “This Barbados-based educational gathering highlights financial... Read more of this article
Ministry Releases Report On Drug & Alcohol Use
The annual Bermuda Drug Information Network [BerDIN] Report, which provides data on the extent and pattern of drug use in Bermuda, is available online for the public to review. A Government spokesperson said, “The report, produced by the Department of National Drug Control and BerDIN contains information essential for policy-making, allocation of... Read more of this article
Football: BFA Holds Annual Congress Meeting
The Bermuda Football Association [BFA] held its Annual Congress Meeting on September 29 at the Bermuda Society of Arts in City Hall. A spokesperson said, “The meeting commenced with welcome remarks from the BFA President, Mark Wade, followed by the Financial Report by BFA Treasurer, Kim Richards. Once again, the BFA received a clean audit report and... Read more of this article
AXA XL Reinsurance Appoints Mark Twite
AXA XL Reinsurance has appointed Mark Twite as Chief Executive Officer [CEO], Bermuda, effective 3 October 3rd. In his new role, Mr. Twite will be responsible for the “strategic growth of the business in Bermuda, ensuring capital is effectively deployed in order to drive a stable and sustainable portfolio as part of AXA XL reinsurance division.” Commenting... Read more of this article
Dudley Eve Trophy Quarter Final Draw Held
The Bermuda Football Association [BFA] Competitions Committee held the Dudley Eve Trophy Quarter Final Draw at the Clyde Best Centre of Excellence. A spokesperson said, “The two pools that the teams were drawn from, was determined by the winners and runners-up of the group stage. The pools were as follows: Pot 1: [WSSC] Dandy Town, Pembroke Hamilton... Read more of this article
