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| The Department of Health confirmed that “on behalf of Abbott Nutrition, the Bermuda General Agency [BGA] Ltd. is initiating a proactive product recall of Similac Pro-Sensitive and Pro-Advance plastic container options manufactured in Sturgis, Michigan, one of the company’s manufacturing facilities.” A Government spokesperson said, “This recall is after four consumers launched complaints in the […]
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| Two football matches have been postponed, the BFA have advised. A Bermuda Football Association spokesperson said, “The following matches have been postponed: “The First Division match between HPWC and Ireland Rangers scheduled for 12:30pm at W’Oval. “The Premier Division match between PHC and X-Roads WFC scheduled for 3:00pm at PHC Field. “The Competitions Committee will […]
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| The official Government and Legal notices for today [Feb 18] include large group exemption, notification of planning applications registered, Bermudian status and road sobriety checkpoint. Large Group Exemption Skyport Magic Mile Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Public Notification Notice ID: GN0252/2022 Public Authorities / Department: Ministry Level Publication date: 18 February 2022 Public Health [Covid-19 […]
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| Saturday, February 19 is expected to see cloud increasing, showers/rain develop from the evening, with the high to be near 23°C/74°F and the low to be near 17°C/63°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 84%. Sunrise will be at 6.58am and […]
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| The Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service [BFRS] extinguished a fire at a residence in Devonshire today [Feb 18], with the BFRS confirming when they arrived they “found a mattress on fire.” A spokesperson said, “At 4:01pm on February 18th, BFRS Dispatch received a report of smoke issuing from a two story structure at Cedar Park […]
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| The “Blue Shield team, in conjunction with our local agencies, is now developing a three-year action plan” to help protect our Marine Exclusive Economic Zone, Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban said in the House of Assembly today [Feb 18]. Minister Roban noted that “Bermuda is privileged to have a very large Exclusive Economic Zone [EEZ]” […]
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| Both units at Tynes Bay have “now returned to service” and the ”facility is now at the stage of beginning the plant stabilization works mentioned last year,” Acting Minister of Public Works Wayne Furbert said in the House of Assembly on Friday [Feb 18]. The Minister said, “You will recall back in December of 2021, the island […]
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| Minister of National Security Renee Ming recognized International Customs Day in the House of Assembly today [Feb 18], saying “this year on Customs Day we honored 28 officers with Long Service Awards representing 15 years, 25 years, 30 years, 35 years and 40 years with a presentation of certificates and commemorative gifts.” Minister Ming said, […]
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| The lower cost of the new electric buses “supports faster replenishment of the public bus fleet,” Minister of Transport Lawrence Scott said in the House of Assembly today [Feb 18], adding that while we have “not reached the point where we can eliminate cancellations” they “do not anticipate mass cancellations, as we have seen over the […]
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| Bermuda Skyport’s Magic Mile event will take place on March 5 at the Flora Duffy Sports Centre after a two-year hiatus. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Skyport is pleased to announce the date for this year’s Skyport Magic Mile, after a two-year hiatus. “The event, in its 25th year, will be held on March 5 at […]
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| Minister of Social Development and Seniors Tinee Furbert spoke about Teen Dating Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month in the House of Assembly today [Feb 18], saying “by working together there is an opportunity for the country to make a difference now through what is required to mitigate domestic violence among teens.” Minister Furbert said, “I […]
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| The Ministry for the Cabinet Office released the Bermuda Digest of Statistics 2021 from the Department of Statistics. A Government spokesperson said, “Data has been provided for the period 2011 to 2020 where possible. The Digest is structured into ten [10] sections and contains brief analyses, quick facts and charts for each section. “It’s important […]
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| As part of the Department of Immigration’s Automation Project they plan to stop issuing hard copy paper certificates, letters, and work permit documents, and “moving forward, all documentation will be sent electronically.” This was from Minister of Labour Jason Hayward as he provided an update on the House of Assembly today [Feb 18], saying they […]
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| The Government has issued a public notice that convicted sex offender TeWolde Mathin Selassie will be released from prison on February 21st. A Government spokesperson said, “The Minister of Legal Affairs and Constitutional Reform, the Hon. Kathy Lynn Simmons, JP, MP, today issued a public notice of the impending release, of sex offender TeWolde Mathin […]
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| The House of Assembly is in session today — you can read the full schedule here — and the question and answer session is now underway, and you can tune into the live audio below. Related Stories Minister Of Transport Parliamentary Questions Senate: Audio & Order Of Business Senate: Audio & Order Of Business Intercountry Adoptions Approved […]
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| BELCO held their second Valentine’s Day Food Drive this past Sunday [Feb 13] with the employee-led initiative offering over 1,000 bags of food and supplies to assist families across the island. A spokesperson said, “At the beginning of 2021, BELCO employees started donating non-perishable food items for those in need in the community, which pushed the company to […]
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| Dr. Kyjuan Brown of Northshore Medical Center recently spoke with students at St. George’s Preparatory as part of their Black History Month theme, with Dr Brown speaking about health and wellness. He was invited by social studies teacher Tamara Sukdeo and Principal Gail Smith to take part on the online Zoom session held earlier this […]
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| As of February 12th, Bermuda has administered a total of 123,728 vaccinations and 73.2% of the population has received one dose, 71.9% have had two doses, and 70.4% 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 […]
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| Daniel Phillips continued competing in the ITF J4 Guatemala Main Draw where he claimed back-to-back victories to advance the quarter-finals. Phillips was on the court to face the tournament’s number three seed Hoyoung Roh from Korea, who he defeated in straight sets 6-2, 6-3. The Bermudian tennis player then took on the USA’s Humza Noor […]
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| BIU members of the Department of Public Transportation [DPT] noted that they have filed two ‘Votes of No Confidence’ in the DPT Director, and said that while “Government is celebrating the arrival of the new buses,” they “have never seen the morale so low” and “would even go further by saying that DPT is in […]
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| A 35-year-old man is in the ICU after being stabbed, and in a separate incident a 59-year-old woman was “struck in the face by a male suspect who was also reported to have thrown a brick through a front door glass at the residence” and her husband was subsequently attacked the following day. Man In […]
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| The City has completed the renovation of the Victoria Street public bathrooms and the bathrooms — which have been closed since spring of last year — are now officially open to the public. Hamilton Mayor Charles Gosling said, “Today the City of Hamilton is pleased to announce that it has completed its extensive renovation of the Victoria […]
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| The 2022 Concacaf W Qualifiers are getting underway and the Bermuda Senior National Women’s team is taking on Jamaica this evening [Feb 17]. We cannot add the video on our website, however for anyone who wants to watch you can view here on YouTube or here on Bernews Facebook page. The graphic below, courtesy of […]
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| The Government is advising that an “additional 17 abandoned and derelict boats – owners unknown – will shortly be removed from the water and disposed of. ” A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Transport, Department of Environment and Natural Resources [DENR] and the Department of Marine and Ports Services are advising the public that […]
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| The Ministry received 3465 test results — spanning three days — and 70 were positive, so there are 211 active cases, of which 9 people are in the hospital, and the Ministry confirmed that the island has recorded another coronavirus related death, marking the 122nd since the pandemic began. “Bermuda has recorded another coronavirus death,” […]
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| The Bermuda Festival has announced its line up of shows for the 2022 iteration of the event. Executive Director, Cindy Campbell, said, “Organising a Festival during a pandemic was a huge challenge, there were many, many unknowns and we are thrilled that we are able to present a diversified Festival that mixes both overseas and […]
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| The House of Assembly will be in session on Friday [Feb 18] and statements scheduled to be delivered include on the Blue Shield: Improving the Effective Marine Enforcement of our Exclusive Economic Zone, Update on the Tynes Bay Waste to Energy Facility, Department of Immigration Automation Update, the Bermuda Health Strategy 2022-2027, School Related Covid […]
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| 24 Exchange announced that its new affiliate, 24 Exchange Broker Limited, has received a license from the Bermuda Monetary Authority [BMA] to begin operating as a digital asset service vendor. A spokesperson said, “This license further cements the 24 Exchange platform at the forefront of seamless exchange trading across a broad range of FX and […]
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| Minister of Health Kim Wilson will be holding a press conference this afternoon [Feb 17] to on the “launch of the Bermuda Health Strategy 2022-2027.” We will stream it live, so the video below should start at around 12.30pm. Related Stories Video: Minister Kim Wilson Press Conference Video: Minister Kim Wilson Press Conference Video: Premier […]
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| Bermuda College and the Bermuda Environmental Sustainability Taskforce [BEST] have announced the return of their Eco Lunch & Learn series on Thursday, February 24. A spokesperson said, “The series begins its winter schedule with an illustrated presentation, ‘The Rise and Fall of Bermuda’s Sea Turtle.’ “Presenting will be Bermudian Jennifer Gray, Director of the Bermuda […]
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| A Bermuda Ball Hockey Winter league double-header recently took place at the PCC Hockey Rink with 17 goals scored between the two matches. Frontier 7 – Appleby 0 In the opener, Frontier defeated Appleby 7 – 0. Matthew Benson scored the lone goal in the first period to give Frontier a 1 – 0 lead. […]
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| Daniel Phillips recently took to the court for the ITF J4 Guatemala Qualifiers. In his first match, the Bermudian tennis player defeated Jigme Balselro from Guatemala in straight sets 6-1, 6-4. Phillips next took on the fourth seed in the qualifiers Cowen Lau from Indonesia, defeating him in straight sets 6-0, 7-5. In his final […]
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| Jayson Jackson, the newly appointed Golf Superintendent for Bermuda Government Golf Courses, recently delivered a lecture to students enrolled in the Turfgrass Management Program at the University of Guelph. The lecture took place via Zoom on February 15th 2022. The university had invited Mr. Jackson to deliver a lecture on the topic surrounding international work […]
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| The Bermuda National Athletics Association hosted a mini track meet at the Flora Duffy National Sports Center South Field. A total of five track events took place and one field event. Tiara Derosa won the women discus throw with a top toss of 43.20m, while Jaeda Grant won the women 800 meter run clocking a […]
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| The Devonshire Cougars closed the gap on the PHC Zebras for second place to 4 points after they defeated X-Roads 2 – 1 at the Devonshire Recreation Club. After a scoreless first half, Chris Caisey gave the Devonshire Cougars the lead in the 51st minute, Che’kai Caisey doubled the Devonshire Cougars lead, before Marcus Johnson […]
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| The Garden Club of Bermuda has made a donation of $10,000 to Friends of Hospice for Agape House. A spokesperson said, “Agape House first opened its doors in March 1991 as Bermuda’s only hospice facility. The Garden Club of Bermuda contributed labour, plant material and money for the landscaping and the work continued in 1992 […]
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| [Written by Stephen Wright] Chuck Morgan is on a mission to grow the sport of Muay Thai on the island after being named chairman of the World Boxing Council Muaythai Bermuda. The newly created position within the WBC – one of the most prominent kick-boxing organisations worldwide – reflects Morgan’s hard work over the past eight […]
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| Entries are now open for the first Bermuda Lorient – Pure Ocean Challenge, which will set off in May 2022. A spokesperson said, “Entries are now open for the first Bermuda Lorient – Pure Ocean Challenge, which will set off from the western Atlantic island on 8th May. “Organised by the Pure Ocean Foundation, Absolute […]
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| There were “80 container loads of materials recycled in 2019″ and “eight container loads of special waste items were processed and exported for the United States recycling market.” This is according to the recently released 2021 Environmental Statistics Compendium, which noted that “In 2019, the amount of waste totaled 86,400 mT. This represents a decrease […]
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| Argo Group announced the completion of the sale of Argo Seguros Brasil S.A. to Spice Private Equity Ltd. “The closing of this transaction is another definitive step as Argo evolves as a specialty insurer focused on US-based insurance risks,” said Andy Borst, Interim President of International Operations. “I wish the team in Brazil the best of […]
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| Premier, and now Minister of Finance, David Burt noted that the 2022 Budget – which will be delivered on February 25th — “will be an extremely difficult budget as we strike the balance required to stabilize public finances, promote economic growth, deliver on our election promises, and provide relief and services for the people of […]
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| The Alexander von Humboldt tall ship is visiting the island, with vessel seen in Hamilton. According to their website, “Today’s barque “Alexander von Humboldt” was built in 1906 at the Bremer Werft AG “Weser” initially as a lightship under the name “Reserve. Sonderburg” was built. “The name referred to her function as a reserve lightship, which was based […]
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| The Ministry of Health announced that “Bermuda will soon begin administering the pediatric doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine for children aged 5-11,” and said that parents can register their child via the Government website. “I encourage parents that have children in this age group and have not registered them to be vaccinated to do […]
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| The official Government and Legal notices today [Feb 16] include large group exemption, notification of planning applications registered, contracts valued $50,000 or more and notice of intended marriage. Large Group Exemption Amendment Trusted Establishment Renewals Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Public Notification Notice ID: GN0242/2022 Public Authorities / Department: Ministry Level Publication date: 16 February […]
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| “Several rounds of live ammunition,” a “quantity of suspected controlled drugs” and cash has been seized, and a 31-year-old man has been arrested. A police spokesperson said, “Officers from the Eastern Community Policing Division were conducting enquiries in relation to another matter, when they discovered a quantity of suspected controlled drugs and drug paraphernalia at a Smiths […]
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| Brand new electric buses have arrived in Bermuda, with the Government saying the buses — which are scheduled to enter into service between March and April 2022 — will “significantly reduce costs” and “improve air quality.” Premier David Burt’s remarks: Premier Burt said, “Good Morning Minister, Director of the Department of Transportation, Officers from the […]
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| Minister of Education Diallo Rabain is holding a press conference at 4.15pm this afternoon [Feb 16] to update the public on Return to School Testing. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video should start at around 4.15pm. You can find more information on the links below from our […]
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| [Updated] The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [February 16] with the list indicating that there are four bus runs cancelled so far today. Update 4.05pm: The Ministry has released the list of bus cancellations for this afternoon. There were 4 runs cancelled this morning, 24 cancelled this afternoon, for a […]
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| Shelby Madeiros and her Siena Women’s Tennis teammates got back into the win column, as they defeated the Colgate Raiders by a final score of 5-2. The Bermudian tennis player teamed up with senior Anastasia Koniaev to win at #3 Doubles spot 6 – 4 over Emily Untermeyer, and Katerina Atallah. Related Stories Madeiros & […]
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| The Bermuda Trade Union Congress [BTUC] recently elected a new Executive, with Nishanthi Bailey elected President, Timothy Seon and Nakia Pearson elected First and Second Vice President, respectively, Kevin Grant elected General Secretary, Renee Jones elected Treasurer, and Dante Cooper elected Assistant General Secretary/Assistant Treasurer. A spokesperson said, “In accordance with Article 10 of the […]
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