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Official Govt & Legal Notices For Nov 2 2021

The official Government and Legal notices for today [Nov 2] include a number of large group exemptions, cancellation of registration, and a marriage notice. Large Group Exemption BUEI Youth Climate Summit Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Public Notification Notice ID: GN1112/2021 Public Authorities / Department: Ministry Level Publication... Read more of this article

Bank of Butterfield Promotes Shawnette Griffin

The Bank of Butterfield announced that Shawnette Griffin has been promoted to the new role of Senior Vice President, Head of Retail Banking and Operations, Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “Shawnette has worked with Butterfield for over 30 years. She started her career as a trust administrator and transitioned to loans before working her way up... Read more of this article

Unfair Contractual Terms, Employment Contracts

Noting that the Ministry has received several reports “about unfair contractual terms and employment contracts that seem to take advantage of the current economic climate,” Minister of Labour Jason Hayward advised employers “against the use of precarious independent contractor work contracts.” Minister Hayward said, “I take... Read more of this article

Photos & Video: Deep Diving Submersible ‘Alvin’

Alvin — a human-occupied vehicle [HOV] deep diving submersible — was launched today [Nov 2] at Penno’s Wharf in St George’s as part of its sea trials. A U.S. Consulate spokesperson said, “Alvin is owned by the U.S. Navy and operated by the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution [WHOI] on behalf of the oceanographic research... Read more of this article

BHB To Allow Limited Visitation Starting Tomorrow

Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] announced that King Edward VII Memorial Hospital [KEMH] and Mid-Atlantic Wellness Institute [MWI] will “allow limited visitation” beginning tomorrow [Nov 3]. A spokesperson said, “This follows a period of highly restricted access to the hospitals due to the recent Covid-19 delta surge. “In tandem... Read more of this article

“Biodiversity Imperative In Financial Services”

EY Bermuda recently released a report on biodiversity, highlighting the “highlights the depletion of natural resources at a pace that has outstripped the Earth’s rate of regeneration,” A spokesperson said, “Insurers, investment funds and banks are well positioned to help restore nature’s health through their outsize influence on... Read more of this article

UWC Seeks Applicants For IB Scholarships

The Bermuda National Committee for the United World Colleges [UWC] is seeking applicants for the 2022-2024 intake, with the deadline on Friday, February 4th, 2022. A spokesperson said, “If you are a student entering your last two years of high school, you can get a life-changing opportunity by winning a 2-year UWC scholarship or bursary. “Visit... Read more of this article

Third Most Active Hurricane Season On Record

Noting that the formation of Subtropical Storm Wanda “makes 2021 currently the 3rd most active season on record,” the Bermuda Weather Service advised that the 2021 list of names have now all been used, so any additional storms will be named from an overflow list of names. The Bermuda Weather Service posted the graphic below on social media,... Read more of this article

Column: The Clarence Hill Sports Arena

[Written by Dale Butler] The Bermuda public was given a brief insight on Friday, October 29th into The Clarence Hill Sports Arena, creatively designed by Atlantic Publishing House [A.P.H.] and built by Michael Dillas. Present were Miles “Trane” Manders, who did the signage, Gail Palacio, artist of a six-foot portrait, and Rodney Smith, consultant... Read more of this article

‘Infinity Collection’ Art Exhibit On November 26

Michaela Antoinette will be holding an art exhibition entitled ‘Infinity Collection’ [Part 1] at The Bermuda Society of Arts, with the grand opening to take place on Friday, November 26th, running until December 15th. A spokesperson said, “What a journey it has been for Bermudian mystic visionary artist and former Barrister and Attorney,... Read more of this article

2021 Throne Speech To Be Held On Friday

The Throne Speech — which outlines the Government’s Legislative Agenda for the year ahead — will be read this Friday, November 5th. Yesterday’s [Nov 1] Official Notice said, “Now Therefore I, the Governor, acting in accordance with the advice which I have received from the Premier, do appoint that, at the next session of the... Read more of this article

Minors Wins Two Classes In ESP Fall In Florida

Ki-Juan Minors was in action in the Winter Equestrian Festival’s 2021 ESP Fall III International Horse Jumping event in Florida. Minors, riding Clintano, won the Performance Hunter 3 Feet 3 Inches Class. During the Add Back Hunter Class, Minors and Clintano also picked up the Blue Ribbon. Related Stories Video: Philip Correia On Winning FEI Silver... Read more of this article