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| A “non-teaching worker employed at Clearwater Middle School tested positive for the coronavirus over the weekend” and the “initial assessments by the Department of Health are that the school is safe to open” on Monday [Nov 30] so “all teachers, students and staff should report to campus tomorrow.” The Minister of Education Diallo Rabain stated, […]
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| The annual MarketPlace Christmas Parade took place his evening [Nov 29], with the vehicle parade making its way from Shelly Bay Bay, through the City of Hamilton and then traveling to Heron Bay, with the long route designed to allow people to practice social distancing while watching the parade. “We saw so many happy faces, […]
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| Vanessa James and her partner Akim Aliu finished fourth in the ‘Battle of the Blades’ event in Canada, earning $25,000 for The Time To Dream Foundation, which aims to make youth sports, including the game of hockey, more diverse, inclusive, affordable and accessible to all. A statement from CBC said, “In the nail-biting Season 6 […]
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| The Overseas Territories Joint Ministerial Council was held virtually November, and included “wide ranging discussions on a number of topics, including economic issues, Covid-19 response and recovery, protecting vulnerable groups and protecting the environment” and more. A Government spokesperson said, “The Joint Ministerial Council, held virtually 23-26 November, has been a chance to celebrate the special partnership […]
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| Monday, November 30 is expected to be partly cloudy, with the high to be near 23°C/73°F and the low to be near 20°C/68°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be ESE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 65%. Sunrise will be at 7:02am and sunset will be at 5:13pm. […]
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| “The Chief Medical Officer has instructed that the students, families, teachers, and staff of St. George’s Prep Primary may be released from quarantine and resume normal activities,” the Ministry said this evening. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Education provided the following update regarding St. George’s Prep Primary School and its quarantine status. “Following […]
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| [Updated] The annual MarketPlace Christmas Parade is taking place his evening [Nov 29] — traveling from Shelly Bay to Heron Bay — with the long route designed to allow people to practice social distancing while watching the parade, with the company previously urging people not to gather in large groups to watch. In describing the […]
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| Jillian Terceira continued competing at the Sentower Park – CSI2*/CSI1*/CSIYH1 International Indoor Horse Jumping Event in Belgium as part of the Christmas Tour. During the third day, the Bermudian equestrian competed in only one class, which was the 1.35m CSI2* in Table A Against the Clock Class. Terceira and Mia Volo Vd Molendreef finished 46th […]
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| Quinton Sherlock concluded completed in the seventh edition of the Gold Fields Professional Golfers Association [PGA] tournament at the Damang Golf Club at Tarkwa, Ghana. Lucky Ayisah emerged from a keen contest to win the 2020 Gold Fields Professional Golfers Association [PGA] of Ghana Championship after a four-under-par 68 final round on Saturday. Sherlock shot […]
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| Artwork depicting angelfish was created out of ocean plastics that were collected from a beach clean-up earlier in the year/ Government House posted the photos below on social media, saying: “Following a beach clean-up earlier in the year, the team at Government House came together to make artwork out of ocean plastics which will be […]
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| The Devonshire Cougars have advanced to the quarter-finals of the Friendship Trophy following their 2 – 1 victory over the Dandy Town Hornets. The Devonshire Cougars took the lead in the 37th minute when Calin Maybury scored, and three minutes later it was 2 – 0 as Jayori Fox scored. The Dandy Town Hornets pulled […]
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| Minister of Public Works Lt/Col David Burch delivered a statement on the House of Assembly about the new operators of the Horseshoe Bay Beach Concession, explaining some of the background behind the selection process. The Minister — who had previously announced the team selected at a press conference, told Parliament, ”I’d like to give some background on […]
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| The Southside testing facility is booked to capacity for today [Nov 29] and unable to accommodate walk-ins, however people are invited to book other testing spots available in the coming days. In an online post this morning, the Government said, “Southside testing facility is booked to capacity for today and therefore unable to accommodate walk-ins. […]
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| Bermuda’s Nahki Wells scored for Bristol City as they played to a 3-1 loss against Reading at the Madejski Stadium. The club’s match report said, “Bristol City slipped to a 3-1 defeat in a lively second half at the Madejski Stadium. “After a lacklustre opening period, Ovie Ejaria put the Berkshire outfit ahead ten minutes […]
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| Local rugby officials cancelled this weekend’s events, citing the increase in Covid-19 cases and noting that “with the robust contact nature of rugby there is no viable adherence to social distancing.” Their message stated, “Everyone will be aware of the recent news reports about the spikes in cases of Covid-19 on the island. In an […]
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| Bermuda women’s rugby have been featured front and centre as part of World Rugby’s ‘Unstoppable’ campaign. The campaign, launched in 2019, centres around bringing attention to the women’s contact game. Unions around the world are creating their own campaigns, featuring unstoppable women. Rugby Americas North [RAN], Bermuda’s regional governing body have been hard at work promoting […]
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| The annual MarketPlace Christmas Parade is set to take place this evening [Nov 29] — traveling from Shelly Bay, through Hamilton, then to Heron Bay — and everyone is urged to enjoy the parade while practicing social distancing. The MarketPlace posted the graphic below online, which states: “We look forward to seeing you along the […]
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| Aaron Cannonier is competing in the Motocross Mini O’s at Gatorback. On the first race day, Cannonier went to the gate in one class, where – competing in the Veteran 30+ Division 2 – he finished 25th. Related Stories Motocross Racing Results Video: Motocross Racing On-Bike Camera View Video: Bermuda Motocross Season Kicks Off Video/Results: […]
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| While this week overall has not been the greatest — with a significant increase in Covid-19 cases — there is still plenty of good news to celebrate, including Walkers Bermuda welcoming Malacia Madden, the Bermuda Boys’ and Church Girls’ Brigades donating $3,000 to The Family Centre, Jonathan Marc Boden and Kayley Gibbons winning the Holiday […]
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| The remote learning programme for Dellwood Middle School will begin on Wednesday, December 2nd, the Ministry said this evening. This follows after the Ministry of Education made the decision to temporarily stop in-person classes at Dellwood after two members of Dellwood staff tested positive for Covid-19. A Government spokesperson said, “Following the decision yesterday to […]
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| “The One Bermuda Alliance believes the Public should be entitled to know the Committee’s recommendations,” Shadow Minister of Labour Jarion Richardson said, adding that “the legislation should be subjected to scrutiny, so Bermudians have full knowledge of what the Committee recommends.” Mr Richardson said “Legislation which will impact every worker and household in Bermuda will […]
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| The Ministry of Public Works said that the embankment repair works on Harbour Road in the vicinity of Burnt House Hill and Tamarind Vale requires a temporary road closure and the Coney Island Bridge will be also closed for bridge replacement works. A spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Public Works is informing the public that […]
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| Sunday, November 29 is expected to see early cloud and showers clear to sunny spells by afternoon, with the high to be near 22°C/71°F and the low to be near 18°C/65°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be north. The relative humidity is expected to be near 61%. Sunrise will be […]
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| There have been four more positive Covid-19 cases — two are classified as local transmission with known contact and two under investigation — and there are now 29 active cases, with one person hospitalized. A Government spokesperson said, “There were 640 test results received by the Ministry of Health yesterday [27 November 2020], and four […]
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| The City of Hamilton held their Rockin’ Around the City Tree event last night [Nov 27], inviting the public to stop by City Hall to “join Santa for some free festive and socially distanced photo ops.” The event also saw musical performances, the lighting of the Christmas tree, and the City make a $5,000 donation […]
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| “The purchase of the Old St. George’s Club is a good thing for Bermuda”, according to MP Craig Cannonier. MP Craig Cannonier said, “It’s clear the relationships forged under the One Bermuda Alliance Government yet again continue to reward Bermudians years later. “Hotel Co., who are presently building the St. Regis Hotel in St. George’s […]
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| Due to an increase in positive cases and demand for testing the Covid-19 testing schedule has been extended, the Ministry of Health said. A Government spokesperson said, “Testing was previously to take place on Saturday at the Shelly Bay Market Place from 12pm until 4pm; it will now be extended by three hours to 10am […]
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| Citing the recent Covid-19 cases, the Bermuda Netball Association said they will be suspending the start of the Winter League Netball Season. A spokesperson said, “In light of the new information released from the Ministry of Health as it relates to Dellwood Middle School and faculty, we regret to inform you that the BNA will […]
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| Jillian Terceira began competing at the Sentower Park – CSI2*/CSI1*/CSIYH1 International Indoor Horse Jumping Event in Belgium as part of the Christmas Tour. On the second day of competition, Terceira competed in only one class, which was the 1.35m CSI2* in Two Phases Special Class. Terceira and Mia Volo Vd Molendreef finished 57th out of […]
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| The Bermuda Amateur Swimming Association’s Winter Age Group Championships continued, with several swimmers achieving personal best times on the second day of the meet. Bella Howes captured the 13-14 Girls 200 SC Meter Freestyle Gold Medal when she touched the wall in a personal best time of 2:13.06, Imojen Judd was second also in a […]
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| The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday November 28th. On Tuesday the Oleander container ship is expected, on Thursday the Bermuda Islander container ship will arrive, and on Friday the Bergamot Ace vehicles carrier is scheduled to arrive. The weekly shipping schedule, which […]
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| The Bermuda Snooker League season recently resumed, with four matches played. Sandys Boat Club One 5 Sandys Boat Club Two 0 In this battle inside the west end club, the Sandys Boat Club One team defeated the Sandys Boat Club Two team 5 – 0. Paul Fedden gave Sandys Boat Club One an early 2-0 […]
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| November 27 saw 34,208 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $238,119.25 BD. 26,400 shares were traded by Argus Group Holdings Ltd, closing up 2.9% at $3.92 per share, while another 7,308 shares were traded by BF&M Ltd, closing down 2.8% at $19.00 per share. 500 shares were traded by Bermuda Aviation Services […]
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| The Ministry of Education confirmed that two members of Dellwood Middle School staff have tested positive for Covid-19, and they have “made the decision to temporarily stop in-person classes” at Dellwood. In a new statement issued just after 10pm this evening, the Government said, “Earlier today, the Ministry of Education confirmed that a member of […]
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| Claire Grenfell, Chelsea Jacobs, Collette Simmons, Keri Pacheco, Mychel Jones, Karen Simmons, Fiona Holmes, Leslie Grant, Julia Clarke, Hannah Collins, and Margot Shane all graduated from the Nonprofit Leadership Development Programme. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda’s nonprofit sector got a boost this week as 11 individuals graduated from the Nonprofit Leadership Development Programme. The course is sourced […]
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| The One Bermuda Alliance’s community clean up that was scheduled to take place tomorrow [Nov 28] is postponed due to increase in Covid-19 cases. OBA Party Chairperson Catherine Kempe said, “The One Bermuda Alliance is postponing the community clean up that was scheduled to take place on November 28th at 8am in Constituency 19 and 20, with […]
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| Saturday, November 28 is expected to see cloud clearing to sunshine with showers at night, with the high to be near 23°C/74°F and the low to be near 19°C/67°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be WNW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 73%. Sunrise will be at 7.00am […]
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| Minister of Labour Jason Hayward tabled the Employment Amendment Act 2020 and the Trade Union and Labour Relations [Consolidation] Act 2020 in the House of Assembly today [Nov 27]. “Today I will table in the House, the Employment Amendment Act 2020,” the Minister tweeted. “The Bill seeks to strengthen the rights of employees in Bermuda. Changes […]
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| The Bermuda Football Association [BFA] is reminding fans attending football matches about the regulations in place due to the Covid-19 pandemic. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Football Association wishes to remind fans attending football matches that all clubs have been issued with game day regulations and other guidelines pertaining to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic which they […]
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| During the reporting years, the Board granted parole to 37 persons and 7 parolees were recalled and the Board met with 129 post released parolees for update reviews and 12 were deemed to have re-offended seriously enough to be recalled. This was from Minister of National Security Renee Ming in the House of Assembly today […]
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| [Updated] The Bermuda Bistro at the Beach has decided to temporarily close until early December after one of their staff members tested positive, and the company is urging everyone to please get tested. In an online post, the Bermuda Bistro at the Beach, which is located on Front Street in Hamilton, said, “We have had […]
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| The Ministry has released the list of bus cancellations for this afternoon [Nov 27], with the list indicating that there are fifteen bus runs cancelled today. Related Stories Ministry: Bus Cancellations For Friday Ministry: Bus Cancellations For Thursday Ministry: Bus Cancellations For Tuesday Ministry: Bus Cancellations For Wednesday Ministry: Bus Cancellations For Thursday Ministry: Bus […]
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| “As a result of the uptick in the incidence of positive cases, the Government is revisiting our Covid-19 directions with a view to making modifications,” Minister of Health Kim Wilson said in the House of Assembly today [Nov 27]. The Minister said, “Today I can report that Bermuda has five new confirmed positive cases of Covid-19. This […]
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| “We support the Government’s indication that it would not rule out pursuing collection through the courts,” OBA Leader Cole Simons said, adding they they also “take the view that a lien could be considered against the hotel owners’ assets until the $11 million payment is recovered.” This follows after the Government previously confirmed that they will step […]
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| There have been five more positive Covid-19 test results, two are classified as imported and three are under investigation, with the Ministry saying they are “symptomatic residents” and “appear unrelated with no links to travel or the current known clusters.” A Government spokesperson said, “There were 1034 test results received by the Ministry of […]
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| Bermuda College’s annual Transfer Pathways Fair will be held virtually on Tuesday, December 1st. A spokesperson said, “The College will connect its partner institutions with students, parents, and guardians to offer BC students a seamless transition from associates degree programmes at the College, to the baccalaureate degree with more than 50 diverse career disciplines, represented […]
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| Attorney General & Minister of Legal Affairs Kathy Simmons provided an update on the Government Reform initiative in the House of Assembly today [Nov 27]. “I am pleased to advise that significant steps have been taken to strengthen our public officers through enhanced training efforts as well as to improve and upgrade the Government’s information technology infrastructure,” […]
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| Minister of Transport Lawrence Scott provided the e Bermuda Civil Aviation Authority’s Annual Report 2017/18 ‘Building on Our Foundation’ in the House of Assembly today [Nov 27]. The Minister’s full statement follows below: Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to lay before this Honourable House, the Bermuda Civil Aviation Authority’s Annual Report 2017/18 ‘Building on Our […]
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| Minister of Transport Lawrence Scott provided the the Bermuda Airport Authority’s Annual Report 2019/20, ‘Navigating Challenges, Focused on the Future’ and audited accounts in the House of Assembly today [Nov 27]. The Minister explained that “the Airport Authority is the owner of the L.F. Wade International Airport and in addition to overseeing the management, operations […]
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| The Ministry plan to issue Hatch iPads to preschool students and Chromebooks to students at other levels, Minister of Education Diallo Rabain said in the House of Assembly today [Nov 27]. This was included in a statement from the Minister on “how the Department of Education is progressing with the distribution of laptops to our students […]
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