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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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| Clarien Bank is launching their annual Holiday GiveBack Campaign today [Nov 27], encouraging clients, employees and the entire community to make donations this holiday season that will benefit Meals On Wheels, with the bank set to match donations. A spokesperson said, “At a time when many families on the Island have been hard hit by the […]
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| “The business model must change to provide more effective and different services than those of a traditional post office in keeping with global postal industry changes,” Minister for the Cabinet Office Wayne Furbert said in the House of Assembly today [Nov 27]. The Minister noted that the post office’s annual estimate expenditure is $10.5 million […]
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| Young Bermudian singer Terron Webb has been named as one of the winners of The 25 Most Remarkable Teens Award 2020 in St. Kitts and Nevis, where he currently resides. The teen’s award profile says, “A ball of bright and bubbly energy is what you get when presented with the young and talented Terron Webb. […]
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| A new take-out restaurant has opened in the Washington Mall offering everything from breakfast specials to custom made sandwiches, avocado toasties, a buffet and plenty of healthy options. Owners Antonello Fadda and Ilario Pepi used to run Eateries Food Court in the Mall, but decided not to renew the lease and instead set up the […]
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| The Bermuda Amateur Swimming Association’s Winter Age Group Championships got underway at the BASA Pool. A total of 7 swimmers took to the pool on the opening night competing at three different distances. During the Girls 10 & Under 400 SC Meter Freestyle, Gaby Cechini from the Harbour Amateur Swim Club clocked a winning time […]
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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 first day, the Bermudian equestrian competed in only one class, which was the 1.30m CSI2* in two phases special class. Terceira and Mia Volo Vd Molendreef finished 58th, they had […]
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| Nearly 3000 archers from around 80 countries registered for the Virtual Indoor Archery World Series, including archers from Bermuda, marking the first time Bermuda archers have taken part in a World Series Event. The weather was not the best for Jaydon Roberts and Trina Roberts who shot the tournament outside, and were challenged with wind […]
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| Quinton Sherlock continued competing in the seventh edition of the Gold Fields Professional Golfers Association [PGA] tournament at the Damang Golf Club at Tarkwa. Francis Torgah sits atop the leaderboard after carding a three-under-par 69 on the second day, the best round of the day was a 7-under 65 by Vincent Torgah, who moved from […]
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| With an aim to expand the way they deliver their news to the community, the Bermuda Broadcasting Company is continuing to live stream their evening news programme online for viewers both on the island and abroad. The live video will begin at 7.00pm, and play to 7.30pm, and then the replay will be available: Related […]
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| [Opinion column written by Ryan Robinson Perinchief] A grocery store which repeatedly sells expired foods has never been penalised. A power company pollutes a neighbouring community with harmful soot but doesn’t fall foul of environmental regulations. An association blocks a newcomer’s license to prevent competitors from entering the market. An internet service provider receives regular […]
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| The House of Assembly will be in session on Friday [Nov 27] and statements scheduled to be delivered include an update on Government Reform 2020, Bermuda Post Office Business Plan 2020, annual Parole Board Report 2017-2020, Horseshoe Bay Café Concession, Employment and Labour Legislative Amendments, Remote Learning Readiness, the Bermuda Civil Aviation Authority’s annual report […]
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| Saltus had its ’15 minutes of fame’ when Triventure Films used the school field to film part of their upcoming movie, Deadly Doula directed by Ryan Dewar. A spokesperson said, “They worked with local company, Burnt House Productions, that is co-owned by Saltus Alum, Andrew Kirkpatrick ‘03 and Nhuri Bashir. Some of the Saltus Year […]
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| The Olde Towne Carolers will perform a-capella at City Hall’s Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony on Friday [Nov 27], starting 6.45pm. A spokesperson said, “Planning Factory Bermuda is pleased to announce the Bermudian Entertainment Group, The Olde Towne Carolers, will perform a-capella at City Hall’s Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony on Friday, November 27, starting 6:45 p.m. […]
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| The island’s first woman Royal Bermuda Regiment officer in three decades is one of two soldiers to complete the training course at the British Military Academy Sandhurst. Former Corporal LeeAnn Tucker, 29, and ex-Colour Sergeant Sheldon Fox returned to the island on Tuesday after eight gruelling weeks on the mix of classroom and field exercises […]
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| The Public Health [COVID-19] Emergency [No. 3] Order 2020 has been extended for 60 days. The document states, “The Public Health [COVID-19] Emergency [No. 3] Order 2020 is extended for 60 days. Accordingly, in paragraph 3[2] of that Order, delete “26 November 2020” and substitute “25 January 2021”. The full Public Health [COVID-19] Emergency [No. […]
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| Friday, November 27 is expected to start sunny, clouding over as a few showers develop, with the high to be near 23°C/74°F and the low to be near 20°C/68°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be NNE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 82%. Sunrise will be at 6.59am […]
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