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| Today [March 18] marks two years since the first Covid-19 cases were confirmed in Bermuda. The cases were confirmed at the time as two residents who recently traveled home from the United Kingdom and United States. Since then, Bermuda has seen a total of 11,989 cases, tragically resulting in 125 deaths. For a full look […]
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| The official Government and Legal notices for today [March 18] include amendment of large group exemptions. Amendment Of Large Group Exemptions Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Public Notification Notice ID: GN0335/2022 Public Authorities / Department: Ministry Level Publication date: 18 March 2022 Public Health [Covid-19 Emergency Powers] [Phased Re-Opening] Regulations 2021 Amendment Of Large Group […]
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| The police are appealing for the public’s assistance in locating 59-year-old Amtina Tweed. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service is appealing for the public’s assistance in locating 59-year-old Amtina Tweed. “Ms. Tweed, apparently also known as Tina, is described as dark complexioned, 5 feet 6 inches tall, weighing around 140 pounds and was […]
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| [Updated] The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [March 18] with the list indicating that there are thirty-three bus runs cancelled so far today. Update 4.00pm: The Ministry has released the list of bus cancellations for this afternoon. There were 33 runs cancelled this morning, 28 cancelled this afternoon, for a […]
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| Jah-Nhai Perinchief has finished 5th in the World Athletics Championships in Belgrade. Perinchief leaped a season best 16.95m, with the top four all leaping over 17 meters. We will update with further information as able. Related Stories Perinchief Qualifies For NCAA Championships Perinchief Wins Invitational Men’s Triple Jump Jah-Nhai Perinchief Qualifies: Indoor Nationals Jah-Nhai Perinchief […]
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| The police have confirmed the sad news that an 89-year-old man has died after a fire in Devonshire apartment building. A police spokesperson said, “Sadly, the Bermuda Police Service [BPS] can confirm that the 89-year-old man seriously injured in a fire at a Devonshire apartment building Thursday, 17th March 2022 was subsequently pronounced dead at […]
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| Cabinet has agreed to make adjustments to public health regulations surrounding Covid-19, including extending the island’s public health emergency and changes to masking requirements. In yesterday’s press conference, Minister of Health Kim Wilson said, “Cabinet has agreed to make the following adjustments to public health regulations: “The current Covid Regulations, which were set to expire […]
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| The second event of the inaugural Moon Gate Tour season has once again attracted many of the island’s top professional and amateur golfers and will be contested at the Ocean View Golf Course starting this morning at 11.30am. Amateur Damian Palanyandi and Nick Jones were the first Moongate Tour winners after both carded a round […]
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| [Written by Stephen Wright] Muay Thai fighter Tyler Kerr is determined to cause an upset after being handed a surprise title shot at the prestigious Warriors Cup in Queens, New York, next month. The Bermudian will be the underdog when he challenges Marco Matias for the lightweight championship title in the A Division at the […]
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| As of March 12th, Bermuda has administered a total of 126,461 vaccinations and 72.5% of the population has received two doses and 72.0% of those eligible for a booster have received it. In releasing the latest test results, a Government spokesperson said, “Since January 11, 2021, Bermuda residents have received a total of 126,461 vaccinations. […]
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| Daniel Phillips had a mixed day on his fourth day of competing in the ITF J4 Bayamón Puerto Rico Bowl where he took the court for a singles and doubles match on the day. In his singles match, sixth seed Phillips would take on Lucca Pignaton from Brazil, Phillips won the first set 6-3, then won […]
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| The Nonprofit Alliance of Bermuda has launched a survey of nonprofit employment practices in Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “The survey will capture much needed data in the areas of workforce demographics and compensation packages. The survey is open until Monday March 28th at 12pm. Any nonprofit with salaried or paid staff is encouraged to complete […]
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| The Regulatory Authority of Bermuda is “inviting the public and other interested parties to comment on the Preliminary Report for the proposed Change of Control in the Electronic Communications sector of World on Wireless [WOW] to TeleBermuda International Limited [TBi].” “WOW and TBi each hold an Integrated Communications Operating Licence [ICOL],” a spokesperson said. “To comment […]
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| The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [March 18] with the list indicating that there are thirty-three bus runs cancelled so far today. Related Stories Ombudsman On Bus Service Communications Buses To Operate On Sunday Schedule Minister: Minibuses To Provide Transportation Ministry: Bus Cancellations For Friday Ministry: Bus Cancellations For Thursday […]
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| March 17 saw 25,000 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $160,000.00 BD. 25,000 shares were traded by Argus Group Holdings Ltd, closing even at $6.40 per share. The BSX finished at 2,495.00, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 63 remained unchanged. The full report for the day […]
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| Police received “reports of gunshots in the Deepdale, Pembroke area” this evening [March 17]. A police spokesperson said, “Around 7:30 p.m. on Thursday 17th March, 2022, police received reports of gunshots in the Deepdale, Pembroke area. “Callers to the 911 emergency number indicated two males on a dark coloured cycle rode in a southerly direction […]
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| The Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service responded to a fire on Devon Spring Lane in Devonshire today, with firefighters removing an elderly man from the apartment, who was then transported to hospital. A spokesperson said, “On Thursday March 17th 2022 at 5:30pm, BFRS Dispatch received a report of a structural fire with one person reported […]
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| Somerset Cricket Club [SCC] will be hosting the annual Cup Match Classic on July 28 and 29, and are inviting potential vendors to submit an application form and also inviting plotholders to a meeting. A spokesperson said, “The Somerset Cricket Club [SCC] is excited to host the 120th Anniversary of the Annual Cup Match Classic […]
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| The House of Assembly will be in session on Friday [March 18] and statements listed on the Order Paper include Premier David Burt on “More Relief for the People – March 2022 Fuel Prices”, Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban on “Regulating single-use plastics in Bermuda: Results from the public consultation and the next steps,” […]
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| The Ministry received 3264 test results — spanning 3 days — and 105 were positive, so there are now 271 active cases, of which 6 people are in hospital, and the Ministry confirmed that the island has recorded another coronavirus related death, marking the 126th since the pandemic began. “Sadly, Bermuda has had another Covid-19 related death,” said Minister […]
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| A portrait taken by Bermudian photographer Meredith Andrews has been selected as one of thirty winning single images for Portrait of Humanity 2022. The winning image is of Mr. Brangman, a well-respected former educator, taken outside his Somerset home. Mr. Brangman’s exceptional garden and self-expression in the form of signs affixed to the walls of […]
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| The official Government and Legal notices for today [March 17] include traffic notice, appointments and cancellation of registration. RTN – Parital Road closure Vesey Street at Barker’s Hill – 2022 March 21 Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Traffic Notice Notice ID: GN0333/2022 Public Authorities / Department: Public Works Headquarters Publication date: 17 March 2022 Ministry […]
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| The Ministry of Youth, Culture and Sport advised today that the Flora Duffy mural is “close to complete.” A Ministry spokesperson said, “The vibrant artwork, which highlights all the various stages of Ms. Duffy’s Olympic gold medal achievement, is located on the Church Street side of the General Post Office [GPO] building in Hamilton. “Entitled […]
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| WeSpeak Bermuda will next month host its first in-person boot-camp event since the start of the pandemic. A spokesperson said, “WeSpeak Bermuda, the non-profit company created by local women to coach and build female public-speaking skills and opportunities, will next month host its first in-person boot-camp event since the start of the pandemic. “The full-day […]
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| The Swan’s Running Club will be hosting the “Ray Swan 8k Race” on Sunday, March 27 starting from West Pembroke School and ending at Shelly Bay Parking lot. A spokesperson said, “This race is the second race of the Legends Race series. Each race of the series can be run independently but if you want […]
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| The Bermuda Government is currently accepting applications for the 2022 Public Service Bursary Award Scheme, with the deadline for applications on April 29. A Government spokesperson said, “The Public Service Bursary Award Scheme provides funding to Bermudians pursuing post-secondary academic qualifications in a discipline identified to meet future needs of Government Departments. This ensures a […]
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| The second instalment of the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute’s [BUEI] Island SOS [Sustainable Ocean Strategies] series will take place on Saturday, March 26 at 4.00pm. A spokesperson said, “The second instalment of the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute’s eight-part Island SOS series is slated to take place at BUEI on March 26th at 4:00pm. This month’s […]
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| Bermuda’s Paralympian Jessica Lewis will join Bermuda cyclists this weekend as the annual Pedal for Paralympics will take place on Sunday, March 20th. Pedal for Paralympics is an opportunity for avid cyclists to support the Bermuda Paralympic Association to raise funds enabling Bermuda’s elite para-athletes to compete abroad at World Championships, Parapan Am Games and […]
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| Conyers announced the two prize recipients for the firm’s second annual Black History Month Essay Competition with Amaris Munya [Warwick Academy, Year 8] winning the first place award, while Jordan Smith [Mount Saint Agnes Academy, Year 9] earned second place honours. Amaris Munya [First Place] and Chiara Nannini, Conyers Director “Students were asked to discuss the […]
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| The Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA], in partnership with the APGA Tour and PGA Magazine, will hold an APGA Tournament to kick off the inaugural Bermuda Black Golfers Week in October. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Tourism Authority, in partnership with the APGA Tour and PGA Magazine, marked the culmination of Black History Month with the […]
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| On the second day of the World Archery World Ranking Puerto Rico Archery Cup / CAC Qualifier in Puerto Rico, Bermuda secured a recurve men’s position to compete in the 2023 Central American and Caribbean Games. Bermuda’s trio of Camerin Pickering, Bernard Wade II, and Jaydon Roberts took on the host country Puerto Rico. The […]
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| [Opinion column written by Senator Arianna Hodgson] The National Youth Policy [NYP] sets out the Government of Bermuda’s plan to support, empower and engage Bermuda’s young people through 2026 while providing a unified approach to tackle issues facing the youth and providing them with the support to have positive and productive futures. The Policy aims […]
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| Abigail Brewer and her Queen’s University Women’s Squash teammates won their seventh straight title at the OUA Championship at Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario. Having to play four matches in one day, Brewer and her teammates ran through the tournament with a record of 27-1. Brewer was undefeated in her four matches not losing a game recording a […]
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| “Social Justice Bermuda looks forward to the day that all LGBTQIA+ people of Bermuda can legally celebrate and protect their unions in marriage; equally to any other citizen,” Social Justice Bermuda said. This comment follows after the UK Privy Council — the island’s highest court of appeal — ruled in favour of the Government in […]
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| According to today’s Official Notices, the Bermuda Police Service will be conducting road sobriety checkpoints starting on Friday, March 25th, with the checkpoints set to take place in Hamilton parish, Smiths, Devonshire, Pembroke, Paget, Warwick and Southampton. Road Sobriety Checkpoint Notice 2022 [PDF here] Related Stories Road Sobriety Checkpoints Over Christmas Road Sobriety Checkpoints Over Christmas Road […]
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| Catalina’s Environmental, Social and Governance [ESG] Committee donated to the Transformational Living Centre, supplying hampers filled with a host of items that support families that live within the Centre. Catalina’s ESG Committee Chair and Treasury Manager, Tina Rego said, “In recognition of International Women’s Day 2022, and in recognizing the positive impact the Transformational Living […]
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| The Bank of N.T. Butterfield announced it will not increase interest rates in response to today’s 25 basis point increase in the US Federal Funds Rate. “The base rate for Bermuda dollar residential mortgages, consumer loans, corporate loans and USD loans all remain unchanged,” the bank said. Related Stories Butterfield Share Repurchases For November Butterfield […]
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| The Family Centre is launching their “Pot O’ Gold” fundraising initiative to benefit vulnerable children, teens and their families. A spokesperson said, “St. Patrick’s Day, March 17th is just around the corner. The Family Centre Special Events Committee are once again launching their “Pot O’ Gold” fundraising initiative to benefit vulnerable children, teens and their families […]
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| [Updated] The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [March 16] with the list indicating that there are twenty bus runs cancelled so far today. Update 4.10pm: The Ministry has released the list of bus cancellations for this afternoon. There were 20 runs cancelled this morning, 34 cancelled this afternoon, for a […]
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| Three Bermuda athletes appear on the NACAC Indoor Ranking list for 2022, including Caitlyn Bobb, Sakari Famous, and Jah-Nhai Perinchief. Caitlyn Bobb is 19th overall on the women’s 200m list with a time of 24.04. She is also the fastest Under 20 runner, ahead of Taejha Badal from Trinidad; her time broke Debbie Jones-Hunter’s longstanding […]
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| The Bermuda Netball Association [BNA] season has come to an end, with the Phoenix Heat and the Storm being crowned champions of the Senior and Under 17 Divisions, respectively. The Phoenix Heat went undefeated in the Senior Division to be crowned the champions with 24 points, while the Storm finished second with 16 points; the […]
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| “The Supplemental Unemployment Benefit [SUB] programme due to expire 31st March, 2022 will be extended to expire on 31st August, 2022,” Minister of Economy and Labour Jason Hayward said. Speaking the House of Assembly today [March 16] the Minister said, “From its inception in September 2020 until February 2022, direct payment of the SUB was […]
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| The Corporation of St. George [CSG] will be hosting its annual UNESCO World Poetry Day on Monday, March 21st. Town Manager and Secretary Candy-Lee Foggo said, “ The event will take place in King’s Square, beginning at 12 p.m. “World Poetry Day has been held annually on 21st March since 1999, when it was adopted […]
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| Darrin Simons has been appointed as the Commissioner of Police, Government House has confirmed. A Government House spokesperson said, “Her Excellency the Governor, Ms Rena Lalgie, has appointed Mr Darrin Simons as Commissioner of Police of Bermuda. This appointment was made following an open recruitment process in line with international best practice for selecting Chief Officers. […]
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| Minister of Public Works Lt/Col David Burch will be holding a press conference at 12.30pm this afternoon [March 16] regarding the 2022/23 Budget. Will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video should start at around 12.30pm. Related Stories Video: OBA Deliver Budget Reply Video: Premier Hosts Press Conference OBA: “This […]
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| “Large-scale vertical farming will not revitalize growth, the economy or labour on the island because the set-up and operating costs of vertical farms for leafy greens are prohibitive in Bermuda,” the Bermuda Farmer’s Association [BFA] said. The BFA asserted that they were not fully consulted before the Government announced that funds have been earmarked “to […]
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| A last call is being sounded for members of the public to sign up for this weekend’s Walk to ‘Defeet’ Diabetes which returns in its virtual format. A spokesperson said, “The annual fundraiser, a collaboration between Lindo’s Group of Companies and the Bermuda Diabetes Association, aims to raise funds for the local organisation in their […]
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| Oliver Betschart notched a second place finish at the STPGA Prestige Tour Spring Break Classic at Lakecliff Country Club in Spicewood, Texas. A spokesperson said, “Oliver competed in the STPGA Prestige Tour Spring Break Classic at Lakecliff Country Club in Spicewood, Texas. “Over the two day tournament on the 14th and 15th of March, Oliver […]
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| Teams that include Bermudian footballers Mia Fishel, Nahki Wells, Jonte Smith, Dale Eve, Keziah Martin, Reggie Lambe, Willie Clemons, Milan Butterfield, and Amar Lewis were recently in action. Mia Fishel Mia Fishel and her CF Tigres UANL Women’s Football teammates came from behind twice to draw with Deportivo Toluca FC Women on the road in […]
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| The World Archery World Ranking Puerto Rico Archery Cup / CAC Qualifier got underway in Puerto Rico with three Bermudian archers competing. Camerin Pickering, Bernard Wade II, and Jaydon Roberts competed in the Olympic Recurve Men’s Division as 28 archers represented by 8 different countries competed in the Division. The Bermuda trio and the other […]
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