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| The Public Health [Covid-19] Emergency Order 2021 has been extended for 60 days, and will now last until November 29th. The Bill said, “The Public Health [Covid-19] Emergency Order 2021 is extended for 60 days. Accordingly, in paragraph 3[2] of that Order, delete “30 September 2021” and substitute “29 November 2021”. This comes as the […]
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| The police are appealing for witnesses to a three vehicle collision in Sandys parish on Friday. A police spokesperson said, “At last check, the 21-year-old female rider [said to be a Sandys parish resident] hurt in a three vehicle collision at the junction of Somerset Road and Scaur Lane, Sandys parish around 5:30pm Friday, 24th […]
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| The Government has confirmed the sad news that there have been ten more coronavirus-related deaths, taking the overall death toll up to 72. Minister of Health Kim Wilson said, “I am sad to report today that Bermuda has experienced ten more coronavirus-related deaths. I extend heartfelt condolences to the families and friends who recently lost […]
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| The Ministry received 3721 test results — spanning two days — and 99 were positive, so there are now 1453 active cases of which 61 people are in hospital, with 11 in ICU, and sadly the Ministry confirmed ten more deaths. “I am sad to report today that Bermuda has experienced ten more coronavirus-related deaths,” […]
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| The official Government and Legal notices for today [Sept 29] include acting appointments. Acting Appointment: Director, Department Of Libraries And Archives Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Acting Appointments Notice ID: GN0943/2021 Public Authorities / Department: Cabinet Headquarters Publication Date: 29 September 2021 Patrice A. Carvell, Collection Management Librarian, Department of Libraries and Archives […]
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| [Updated] The Ministry of Transport confirmed that “ferry service has resumed operation on a regular schedule” and said they “will provide an update later today on when the bus service will resume.” The ferry service had been suspended since September 21, and the bus service has been suspended since September 17. A Government spokesperson said, […]
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| The Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] will be holding a free virtual panel by the Turning Point Substance Abuse Programme tomorrow [Sept 30] on the subject of recovery from substance abuse. A spokesperson said, “BHB announces a free virtual panel being offered to the community as part of Recovery Month by the Turning Point Substance Abuse […]
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| Thursday, September 30 is expected to see a mix of sun and cloud, chance of early showers, with the high to be near 28°C/82°F and the low to be near 23°C/73°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be light and variable. The relative humidity is expected to be near 71%. Sunrise […]
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| American football player Devwah Whaley leads the German Football League semifinals in rushing yards with 139 yards, and 3 TDs on 18 carries. The American Football International website said, “The German Football League semifinals were clearly dominated on offense by one team as the Dresden Monarchs led all three categories. “The leaders in Passing, Rushing and […]
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| Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] today “highlighted the need for people to work together when someone dies to help manage the large numbers of deceased, following a rise in deaths related directly to the Covid-19 pandemic.” Unfortunately, there have been almost 30 Covid-related deaths in the past few weeks, with the Government announcing 19 deaths over […]
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| On September 27th, the MV Crystal Symphony “had a few guests test positive with Covid-19 en route to Bermuda” and “on arrival in Bermuda and following Ministry of Health guidance and protocol, the ship was quarantined while the crew and guests were tested again” and “the Ministry of Health gave the Ship the all-clear at […]
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| Information Commissioner Gitanjali Gutierrez has issued Decision 09/2021 in regards to the Human Rights Commission [HRC]. A spokesperson said, “Information Commissioner Gitanjali Gutierrez issued Decision 09/2021, in which she reviewed an internal review decision by the Human Rights Commission [HRC] on a Public Access to Information [PATI] request. “The PATI request asked for the meeting […]
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| Hurricane Sam is a “potential threat to Bermuda”, the Bermuda Weather Service said this morning, with its closest point of approach to Bermuda within 72 hours forecast to be 191 nm to the ESE at 3.00am on Saturday [Oct 2], with the BWS noting that “this system may move closer to Bermuda after this time […]
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| Today [Sept 29] marks the one-year anniversary of the murder of Ms. Garrina Cann, and the police are appealing for anyone with information to please come forward. A police spokesperson said, “Today, Wednesday September 29th, 2021 marks the one-year anniversary of the brutal murder of Ms. Garrina Cann. “Members of the public will recall that […]
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| Daniel Augustus picked up the win at the Eagle Dunes Golf Club in Sorrento, Florida, with Anthony Phipps also taking part. Augustus shot a round of 6-under par 67 to win by one stroke, while Phipps shot a 2-over par 74 to finish T10th. Related Stories Match Play Championships Quarter Finals Bermuda Match Play Championships […]
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| Jillian Terceira continued competing in the Roeser, Luxembourg – CSI3*, CSI1* International Horse Jumping event in the Netherlands. On the second day, Terceira competed in one Class on two horses. Taking to the ring for the 1.30m CSI1* in Two Phases Class, Terceira and Mia Volo Vd Molendreef finished 20th. The pair had a first […]
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| “To be free is very sweet,” Mary Prince wrote in her groundbreaking book, with the quote from the Bermudian National Hero featured on the latest design in Bernews weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series, with the text set against a view of the Mary Prince Emancipation Park in Devonshire. Ms Prince – who was born almost 233 […]
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| Bermuda’s Flora Duffy claimed yet another victory on Saturday [Sept 25], winning the Super League Triathlon Malibu race in California, and the video below offers highlights from the race. Ms Duffy — who has a string of victories across a variety of triathlon events — was handed a Wildcard for the event, and it marked the […]
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| September 28 saw 61,400 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $677,275.00 BD. 43,300 shares were traded by Argus Group Holdings Ltd, closing down 4.1% at $6.08 per share, while 18,100 shares were traded by BF&M Ltd, closing up 1.1% at $23.00 per share. The BSX finished at 2,553.59, down 0.15% on the […]
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| More than one hundred local physicians have now signed an open letter urging the public to get vaccinated. “The open letter, sent last week, now has 102 signatures with the aim of showing unity amongst the island’s medical community and galvanizing Bermuda’s residents to take an active role in fighting Covid-19 after active cases reached […]
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| BELCO’s ongoing trench work on Middle Road from George’s Bay Road is continuing towards Evans Bay Road in Southampton. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Public Works wishes to inform the public that BELCO’s ongoing trench work on Middle Road from George’s Bay Road is continuing towards Evans Bay Road in Southampton. “The one […]
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| The official Government and Legal notices for today [Sept 28] include acting appointments, notice of intended marriagse & grant of Bermudian status. Acting Appointment Deputy Governor Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Acting Appointments Notice ID: GN0940/2021 Public Authorities / Department: Government House Publication Date: 28 September 2021 Government Notice No. Constitution Of Bermuda […]
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| There will be a road closure on Harrington Sound Road from Town Hill Road to Lolly’s Well Road starting Monday October 11th, 2021 to Monday October 18th. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Public Works wishes to inform motorists that the ongoing BELCO trenching project on Harrington Sound Road will be reaching the Manor […]
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| Wednesday, September 29 is expected to see sunny periods, a few showers likely, easing towards evening, with the high to be near 28°C/82°F and the low to be near 23°C/74°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be ESE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 76%. Sunrise will be at […]
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| The Senate is scheduled to be in session on Wednesday [Sept 29] and Bills due for their first reading include the Health Insurance Amendment Act 2021, the Incorporated Segregated Accounts Companies Amendment Act 2021, the Segregated Accounts Companies Amendment Act 2021, the Invasive Alien Species Act 2021, the Motor Car [Liveries] Amendment Act 2021, the […]
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| The second day for Bermuda’s 2021 ITF/COTECC Under 12 team of Jaden Jones, Tristan Pettit, and Dexter Snaith, saw them match up against tournament favourites the Dominican Republic One Team, and being defeated by a score of 3 – 0. Pettit fell in the opening match in straight sets 6-3, 6-1 against Gabriel Fernandez. Bermuda […]
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| The Bermuda Business Development Agency announced the speakers for the Bermuda Virtual Tech Summit 2021. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Business Development Agency [BDA] will kick off the Bermuda Virtual Tech Summit 2021, with a one-on-one conversation between Bermuda’s Premier, the Hon. David Burt, JP, MP and Michael del Castillo, an Associate Editor at Forbes […]
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| The police have confirmed that “two 18-year-old males have been arrested in connection with the investigation into the murder of 57-year-old Duane Gibbons.” “You may remember Mr. Gibbons was found with a stab wound to his back, lying in the roadway just east of the Swizzle Inn on the North Shore Road, Hamilton Parish, around […]
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| Tomorrow’s Voices will host a virtual sip and paint event on Sunday [Oct 3], aiming to raise funds for “Tomorrow’s Voices’ much-needed Centre and services, as well as to broaden awareness of the autism spectrum and other developmental challenges that affect families in Bermuda.” A spokesperson said, “No need to leave the house to have […]
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| The Mirrors Programme recently hosted a virtual prize-giving ceremony for their fifth annual Art & Digital Competition, with schools receiving $6,450 in prizes, while students received $7,690 in prizes. A Government spokesperson said, “Kathy Lynn Simmons, Attorney-General and Minister of Legal Affairs and Constitutional Reform, is pleased to announce the Mirrors annual Art & Digital […]
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| The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] will present a television screening of ‘Youth Unstoppable’ documentary on Saturday, October 2nd on CITV for one time only. A spokesperson said, “BUEI is honoured to join the global release of ‘Youth Unstoppable’ – the only documentary covering the rise of the Youth Climate Movement from the youth perspective. […]
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| “The OBA encourages both government and union leaders to show Bermuda that they serve the interests of everyone,” OBA MP Scott Pearman said, adding that “we need buses and ferries back in operation now.” Mr Pearman– the Shadow Minister for Legal Affairs and Transport – said, “We urgently need to resolve the transport work stoppage. Today is […]
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| Hurricane Sam is a “potential threat to Bermuda”, the Bermuda Weather Service said in their latest update, with its closest point of approach to Bermuda within 72 hours forecast to be 350 nm to the SE at 12.00pm on Friday [Oct 1], with the BWS noting that “this system may move closer to Bermuda after […]
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| Breast Cancer Awareness Month will get a boost from OnTrack, in association with Triangle Sports, as it is partnering with the Bermuda Cancer & Health Centre [BCHC] to sell Breast Cancer athletic jerseys and socks, with 30% of the proceeds to be donated to BCHC. A spokesperson said, “OnTrack in association with Triangle Sports are […]
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| Carys Caisey has written a prayer poem entitled ‘A Prayer For Our Nation,’ with an associated video uploaded to the YouTube channel of St. Mark’s Church. The poem says, “Our island home is burdened, Lord. With grief more than we can afford. Each day we hear of many more who’ve suffered so, now at your door. “We […]
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| The Hamilton Princess & Beach Club has appointed Oliver Godwell to the role of Director of Technical Events, as part of their aim to become the “pre-eminent provider of polished virtual, hybrid and socially distanced events by investing in top-of-the-line video conferencing technology.” A spokesperson said, “The Hamilton Princess & Beach Club has appointed Oliver Godwell […]
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| Finn Moseley and Sam Williamson are both on the British Swimming Series 2 – Age Groups Open and Masters leaderboard rankings. Moseley, representing Plymouth Leander, is on two lists, while Williamson appears on six of the top ten list in the Male 17 Years Old Division. In the 50m Freestyle Division, Moseley is ranked ninth […]
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| Bermuda’s 2021 ITF/COTECC Under 12 Tennis Team of Jaden Jones, Tristan Pettit, and Dexter Snaith claimed a 3 – 0 victory over Jamaica on their opening day of the tournament. Pettit won his opening match in straight sets 6-0, 6-0 against Dylan Marks to give Bermuda the lead. Bermuda went ahead 2 – 0 when […]
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| Roosevelt Road Re Ltd. has appointed Duncan King and Joe Bonanno to lead their underwriting division. A spokesperson said, “Roosevelt Road Re, Ltd. a Bermuda headquartered reinsurance company providing reinsurance for captives, insurance and reinsurance companies, managing general agencies, risk retention groups, run-off companies and other insurance-related companies has appointed Duncan King and Joe Bonanno […]
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| Teams that include Bermudian footballers Vishan Patton, Matthew Moreno, Ne-Jai Tucker, Jaden Masters, and Jervay Laws were in action. Vishan Patton & Matthew Moreno Vishan Patton and Matthew Moreno represented Alicante Football Academy International Club in the Under 19 team they defeated Atletico San Blas 3 – 0. Ne-Jai Tucker Ne-Jai Tucker and his Burnley […]
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| The Emergency Measures Organisation [EMO] has “been keeping a close watch on Hurricane Sam, which is currently a category 4 storm located some 1,082nm south-east of Bermuda,” the Government said. Minister of National Security Renee Ming confirmed that the EMO will meet Wednesday [Sept. 29] morning to get the latest updates from partner agencies regarding […]
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| The Bermuda Football Association Referees Committee announced that Natasha Trott has passed the Female Assistant Referee fitness test recently. Trott was the lone female representative from Bermuda at the recent CFU Under 14 Championship held in the Dominican Republic. By passing the test, she is now eligible to be nominated to the FIFA list as […]
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| Bermuda was drawn in Pool C for next month’s Fireminds Rugby Americas North Sevens, and will play alongside Guyana, Curaçao, and Belize. The Rugby Americas North website said, “Tournament organizers announced pools for next month’s Fireminds Rugby Americas North Sevens in Turks and Caicos. “Held at the picturesque Meridian Rugby Fields in Providenciales, the event […]
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| Jillian Terceira began competing in the Roeser, Luxembourg – CSI3*, CSI1* International Horse Jumping event in the Netherlands. On the first day, the Bermudian equestrian competed in one Class. In the 1.30m CSI1* Table A Class, Terceira and Mia Volo Vd Molendreef finished 27th clocking a time of 64.96 with 4 penalty fault points. Related […]
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| Shelby Madeiros and her Siena Women’s Tennis teammates opened up their 2021-22 season in style, as they took part in the first day of the Siena Invite at Central Park in Schenectady. The doubles pair of Anastasia Konaiev and Madeiros won their doubles matchup 6-2. Madeiros also took advantage of her singles performance, taking an […]
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| September 27 saw 0 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange. The BSX finished at 2,557.51, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 62 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available here [PDF]. Related Stories Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Sept 24 2021 Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Sept 23 […]
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| The Government has confirmed the extremely sad news that there were 10 more coronavirus-related deaths over the weekend. Minister of Health Kim Wilson today stated, “It is with extreme sadness that I report that over the weekend, Bermuda has experienced ten more coronavirus-related deaths. My heartfelt condolences and prayers are extended to the families and […]
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| The Ministry received 6460 test results — spanning three days — and 163 were positive, so there are now 1470 active cases, of which 66 people are in hospital, with 10 in ICU, and sadly the Ministry confirmed there were 10 more deaths over the weekend. Minister of Health Kim Wilson today stated, “It is […]
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| Keeping a building as large as the hospital clean is very hard work at the best of times, and even more so in a pandemic when you have to go above and beyond to implement extra sanitization measures. As one of our Essential Services that has always been unable to work from home, the Bermuda […]
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| The Ministry and Department of Education announced that “all primary schools distributed Chromebooks to P3, P4, P5, and P6 students the week of September 13th.” The Minister of Education Diallo Rabain said, “The provision of Chromebooks was made possible by a very generous donation from the Hasso Plattner Foundation. This international foundation aims to accelerate […]
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