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West Jet Flight For Students In Canada
The Bermuda Government — through negotiations with the Canadian Consulate and West Jet — have arranged for Bermudian students still in Canada to be flown home, and a West Jet flight will depart from Toronto on Sunday. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Tourism and Transport advises that the Bermuda Government, through... Read more of this article
Canada Bans Cruises With Over 500 People
As a response to Covid-19, the Canadian Government said they will “defer the start of the cruise ship season” in Canada, effectively banning all cruise ships with more than 500 passengers and crew. The Canadian Government’s website said, “As a response to COVID-19, the Government of Canada will defer the start of the cruise ship... Read more of this article
Biometric Collection For Canadian Visas
The Ministry of National Security is advising the public that there will be an upcoming Biometric collection session for Bermudians seeking Canadian visas, which is set to take place on January 29th and 30th. Minister Wayne Caines said, “The public will be aware that specific identification criteria is now mandatory for some individuals applying... Read more of this article
70 Athletes From Canada Visit, Train In Bermuda
Nearly 70 athletes from Canada’s University of Western Ontario Mustangs track & field team have spent the past week soaking up sunshine and island life, while getting valuable outdoor winter training in Bermuda. It’s the Mustangs’ second visit after spending a week on the island in December 2017. “We made a decision to go to a warm-weather... Read more of this article
Canadian Colleges & Universities Visiting Island
Eight Atlantic Canadian college and university representatives from New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island will visit Bermuda next week, with the visit to include student advising appointments, senior school visits, and an educational fair on September 30. A spokesperson said, “Students, parents, and community members are invited... Read more of this article
Canada To Offer Biometrics Collection On Island
From July 9 – 11, the Consulate General of Canada will have a team in Bermuda providing biometrics collection so Bermuda residents who have already applied either online or by mail for a visa, work or study permit, or permanent residence, can have their biometrics collected in Bermuda and avoid travelling overseas, Minister of National Security... Read more of this article
Photo Set II: Canada Day Celebration At Beach
In celebration of Canada Day, a BBQ Beach Party was held at Warwick Long Bay this past weekend, with crowds of people spending the day socializing and having fun at the event, which was organised by the Association of Canadians in Bermuda [ACIB]. You can view our first set of photos of the Beach Party by clicking here, and all our coverage of past Canada... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: Annual Canada Day Celebration
In celebration of Canada Day, the Association of Canadians in Bermuda [ACIB] hosted their Canada Day BBQ Beach Party on Saturday [June 29] at Warwick Long Bay, with crowds of people spending the afternoon socializing and having fun on the beach. For further information about the association email canadiansinbermuda@gmail.com. Annual Canada Day BBQ Beach... Read more of this article
Canada Day BBQ Beach Party On June 29
The Association of Canadians in Bermuda [ACIB] will host its annual Canada Day BBQ Beach Party on Saturday, June 29 from 12.00pm to 7.00pm at Warwick Long Bay. A spokesperson said, “The annual Canada Day beach BBQ is happening on Saturday June 29, 2019 from 12-7pm. Come support the ACIB! For only $25 you can purchase a lunch combo on the beach.... Read more of this article
Video: Delegation Opens Toronto Stock Exchange
Bermuda Finance Minister Curtis Dickinson did the honours at a market-opening ceremony held at the Toronto Stock Exchange [TSX], accompanied by a delegation from the island. The group is in Toronto for a multi-industry forum, hosted today at The Ritz-Carlton by the Bermuda Business Development Agency [BDA], along with related meetings with Canadian... Read more of this article
Yaffe & Gallardo To Speak At Industry Forum
Canadian Consul General Phyllis Yaffe and fintech entrepreneur Lucia Gallardo will be keynote guest speakers at a one-day, multi-industry forum in Toronto next month showcasing Bermuda’s business links and mutually beneficial relationship with Canada. The Bermuda Business Development Agency said, ”Yaffe, Canada’s Consul General for Bermuda based... Read more of this article
Delegation Attends Tech Conference In Toronto
Bermuda Premier David Burt turned the spotlight on the island’s innovation community for a sold-out audience of global entrepreneurs in Toronto this week at North America’s fastest-growing tech conference, the Bermuda Business Development Agency said. “Collision, which brought 25,000 delegates, including investors and start-ups, to the city’s... Read more of this article
Zeeko Johnstone: ‘Once In A Lifetime Experience’
[Written by Zeeko Johnstone] I am a Mechanical Engineer Trainee with The Ministry of Public Works. After graduating from CedarBridge Academy in 2011, I began my long but fulfilling journey to becoming an engineer. During that time, I won multiple scholarships and summer employment opportunities with the Bermuda Electric Light Company where I had the... Read more of this article
Government In Talks With Canadian Consulate
Minister for the Cabinet Office Walton Brown today [April 4] provided an update regarding the Biometric Identification Process for Canadian Visa Applicants saying “the Bermuda Government has stepped in and is currently in discussions with the Canadian Consulate in Bermuda”. A spokesperson said, “The public will be aware that specific identification... Read more of this article
Jamar Dill: “Has Been An Amazing Experience”
[Written by Jamar Dill] My name is Jamar Dill and I am an Electrical Engineer for the Ministry of Public Works. My background includes 19 years of experience which began in 2000 after graduating from CedarBridge Academy. To date I have worked as an electrician, electrical fitter, and an engineer-in-training. I have also completed a Bachelor of Engineering... Read more of this article
Extra Air Canada Seats For Large Conference
One of the largest conference groups in the Bermuda Tourism Authority’s five-year history begins arriving on the island today and Air Canada is flying in hundreds of seats of added capacity to meet the demand. “The Canadian Construction Association [CCA] expects about 700 guests for its annual conference, consisting of delegates, delegates’... Read more of this article
