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Farewell, Governor Lalgie

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Farewell, Governor Lalgie

Rena Lalgie, Bermuda’s first female and first black Governor, left the island today

Photo courtesy of the Government of Bermuda

Bermuda said farewell to Governor Rena Lalgie today.

A small group of dignitaries, including Premier David Burt and OBA Leader Jarion Richardson, gathered outside the airport departure area to say goodbye to Ms. Lalgie and her husband Jacob Hawkins.

Rena Lalgie has been Bermuda’s first female and first black Governor.

The Premier said she has left an enduring legacy, and her departure marks the end of a significant chapter in the island’s history.

He said: “On behalf of the Government and the people of Bermuda, we express our heartfelt gratitude and wish her continued success and fulfilment in her future endeavours.”

Bermuda’s next Governor, Andrew Murdoch, is expected to arrive this month.


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BELCO names its newest apprentices

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BELCO names its newest apprentices

Ten newcomers join four-year scheme

“Highly skilled team will help transform the energy landscape of Bermuda,” says BELCO President Wayne Caines.        Photo: BELCO

BELCO today announced the ten successful inductees for its 2025 Apprenticeship Programme.
The four-year programme offers successful applicants the opportunity to earn while they learn while training towards a career blending technical training and academic study.
The apprentices officially welcomed to BELCO’s 2025 cohort include: Etreu Addonai, Andre Landy, Jomeko Mallory, Enzi Pitt-Adams, Jalani Richardson, Mikhail Saltus, Josiah Smith, Jai-Zel Smith DeShields, Marcus Wade and Cornell Young.
Apprentices fill various roles within the company including Electrical Fitters, Mechanical Fitters, Line Workers and Electrical Jointers.
BELCO President Wayne Caines said: “We strongly believe in investing in our future and providing hands-on training with apprentices earning while they learn … I’m thrilled to welcome our ten new apprentices and look forward to them being part of a highly skilled team that helps transform the energy landscape of Bermuda.”

Police confirm sudden death at Gibbs Hill Lighthouse

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Police confirm sudden death at Gibbs Hill Lighthouse

A 36-year-old man died Tuesday afternoon, according to the Bermuda Police Service.

Photo credit: Bermuda Police Service/Facebook

Police confirming the sudden death of a 36 year old man after officers responded to an incident at the Gibb’s Hill Lighthouse this afternoon.
A spokesperson said, quote: “Around 12:15pm, police officers responded to a reported incident at Gibbs Hill Lighthouse in Southampton. Inquiries are ongoing regarding the circumstances of this sudden death.,” end quote.
Any witnesses or members of the public with relevant information are encouraged to contact Constable John Outerbridge by calling 211 at the earliest opportunity.

New route 8 bus detour in effect

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New route 8 bus detour in effect

The route change has been in effect from Tuesday to facilitate road paving.

The Department of Public Transport said there’s been a temporary change to the regular 8 bus route due to road closures and paving in Warwick.
A spokesperson said all westbound route 8 buses will detour left at the Paget stoplights onto South Road and merge with the normal route at Barnes Corner and the reverse for the eastbound trip.
A shuttle bus will be taking passengers to provide continuous service to Middle Road and Cedar Hill taking around 15 minutes to do one journey.
The detour, which started today, will be in effect until Middle Road near Burnt House Hill reopens in the evenings once crews complete their work.

They added, ” Eastern Shuttle Loop: Operates from the bus stop east of White Sands Road in Paget via Middle Road, then right on Longford Road, right on St. Mary’s Road, Cedar Hill, and right on Middle Road, Warwick, turning around at the old TN Tatem Middle School before reversing the route.

Western Shuttle Loop: Operates from Barnes Corner via Middle Road, turning around just east of Burnt House Hill to reverse the loop.”

The DPT thanked members of the public for their understanding and cooperation.

Taxis call for end to ridesharing program

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Taxis call for end to ridesharing program

Randy Broadbelt, public relations officer of the BTOA claims their concerns have been left largely unheard.

Taxi owners urging politicians to end the ridesharing pilot program as part of their election hopes citing major safety concerns posed by the system.
An uber-style ridesharing program was introduced by the Ministry of Transport to offer residents and visitors the option, however, they say its a disadvantage to taxi operators.
The Bermuda Taxi Owners and Operators Association listed a raft of concerns in an interview ranging from no new transport policy updates apart from payroll tax reduction, meter rate discrepancies and an outdated Motor Car Act.
Randy Broadbelt, public relations officer of the BTOA claims their concerns have been left largely unheard.

He further claims the Government isn’t properly collaborating with the private transport industry to find solutions. He underscores the importance of a thriving private transport service to strengthen Bermuda’s tourism economy.

Commissiong to run as independent in C17

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Commissiong to run as independent in C17

The former Progressive Labour Party MP announced his intention to stand in Pembroke Central

The countdown is on to nomination day and more faces of contenders, both, fresh and familiar, are rising to the challenge.

Rolfe Commissiong is the latest independent candidate to be unveiled.

No stranger to politics, the former Progressive Labour Party MP announced his intention to run in Constituency 17, Pembroke Central, in front of BELCO’s facilities on Cemetery Road. The backdrop serving as one factor that influenced his pick to represent C17.

On the current political environment, Mr Commissiong maintained that the status quo is not serving the interests of all Bermudians, citing rapid inflation and high costs of living.

Police confirm incident at Gibbs Hill Lighthouse

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Police confirm incident at Gibbs Hill Lighthouse

The scene has been cordoned off while the scene is processed, according to the Bermuda Police Service.

There was a police presence at the Gibb’s Hill Lighthouse this afternoon with officers responding to a reported incident.

A spokesperson said, “Around 12:15pm Tuesday, 14th January 2025, police officers responded to a reported incident at Gibbs Hill Lighthouse in Southampton.”

“The scene has been cordoned off, while inquiries are underway.”

No further details were given.

The BPS said an update will be provided in due course.

Bermuda Tonight – 13 January 2025

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Bermuda Tonight – 13 January 2025

OBA calls PLP’s track record on women’s empowerment “empty sloganeering”

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OBA calls PLP’s track record on women’s empowerment “empty sloganeering”

The OBA responded with its own take on what ‘progress’ the PLP Government has made for women.

The Opposition One Bermuda Alliance cited “empty sloganeering” and said it is dumfounded that the PLP has the audacity to imply that they have made anything fairer for anyone, much less women.
The OBA issued a list of factors to underscore the struggles of women, ranging from education, homelessness and financial struggles to the grim reality of having to bury their children because of increasing gun and gang violence.

They posed the questions,” Is it fair that women are burying their children because of increasing guns and gangs? Is it fair that women have to decide between paying for groceries and buying their children a new pair of shoes or their prescription medication? Is it fair that 72-year-old women are going back to work just to make ends meet?”

PLP ‘more supportive and protective of women’

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PLP ‘more supportive and protective of women’

Female PLP politicians say their Government has made Bermuda fairer for women

Women are more supported and protected under the PLP than the OBA, according to female PLP politicians. They told media today that the PLP Government of the last 7 years has made Bermuda fairer for women.

Crystal Ceasar, Minister for the Cabinet Office, cited BEDC programmes to promote economic empowerment, expanded access to job training, and how the PLP has enabled women to work.

Tinee Furbert, Minister of Youth, Social Development and Seniors, highlighted increases in benefits, and Senator Lindsay Simmons put the focus on what has been done to keep women safe.

When asked for the statistics to show how the PLP policies have positively impacted women, they did not have them at hand.

As shown at the end of the report above and in the charts below, Employment Survey statistics show that the female share of overall jobs has dropped by half a percent over the last decade.

However, Median Gross Annual Income for women has increased by about 4-and-a-half percent.

We have reached out to the police and women’s support groups for a better picture of what impact PLPs policies have had on women’s safety.

Read the OBA response HERE.

PLP claims OBA resorts to personal attacks and fear-mongering

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PLP claims OBA resorts to personal attacks and fear-mongering

The PLP said Bermudians deserve thoughtful & realistic plans to address our challenges—not vague promises, empty slogans and recycled rhetoric in response to today’s OBA election news conference.

The Progressive Labour Party took a swipe at the opposition One Bermuda Alliance following their news conference today claiming the Opposition has resorted to personal attacks and fear-mongering to deflect from their previous time in government.
A party spokesperson said under OBA leadership, the country saw cuts to education, slashes to social programs and policies that left Bermudians struggling… including denied pension increases to seniors, high taxes for workers and other austerity measures.
On OBA leader Jarion Richardson’s concerns about the danger of voting for the FDM or independents …the PLP said the real danger is putting the OBA back in power.
“Bermudians deserve thoughtful & realistic plans to address our challenges—not vague promises, empty slogans and recycled rhetoric,” the PLP said.

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