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| The vaccination centre at the Bermuda College has now closed, however the KEMH Vaccination Centre remains open. The Government posted the graphic below online, saying, “The vaccination centre at the Bermuda College has been closed. However, the KEMH Vaccination Centre will remain open Monday to Friday from 4 pm until 8 pm, and Saturday and […]
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| The West End Primary School recently held its graduation, with the Bermuda Government congratulating the graduates, and wishing them all the best in their transition into Middle School. The Bermuda Government posted the photos below online, saying: “Congratulations to our 2021 West End Primary School Graduates. Wishing you all the best as you transition into […]
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| At the White Hill Field in the First Round of the Western County Cup competition this weekend, Warwick Workmen’s Club held onto the trophy following their 125 run victory over the Somerset Bridge. Warwick won the toss and elected to bat, they scored 3119 in their allotted 50 overs, guest player Alje Richardson was the […]
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| News that BILTIR awarded a $30,000 scholarship to Cyana Burgess, the Bermuda football team won 8-1 with Nahki Wells setting a new record, Penny & Drum released a new candle scent to honour Bermudian autism advocate Ahmani Peets, and Treasure Tannock has been chosen as the 2021 Duperreault Fellow were all some of the positive […]
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| [Opinion column written by OBA Shadow Minister for Legal Affairs and Transport Scott Pearman] As morning commutes go, my trip into town the other day gave me a reason to pause and think. Heading along Front Street, towards the flagpole, the billowing flag was at half-mast, and flying upside down. I pulled over to snap […]
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| Bermuda’s Nahki Wells – who captained Bermuda’s team in their 8-1 victory over Barbados – has the top ‘market value’ of the players in the teams taking part in the Gold Cup preliminaries. This is according to Inside Caribbean Football — which does a great job providing statistics and data related to football in the region — […]
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| 45 years ago — on July 3rd, 1976 — the Queen visited Bermuda, marking her third visit to the island. Government House posted the photo below online, saying, “On 3 July 1976, Her Majesty The Queen visited Bermuda accompanied by the Late Duke of Edinburgh. “This trip was the third visit to Bermuda by Her […]
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| The second round of the Bermuda Stroke Play Championships took place today [July 3] at Port Royal Golf Course. A spokesperson said, “The 2nd round of the Bermuda Stroke Play Championships was played today at Port Royal Golf Course under strong SSW winds. “In the Men’s Championship Division, Damian Palanyandi moved up into 1st place […]
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| The Bermuda Cricket Board [BCB] matches, scheduled for Sunday [July 4] at Southampton Rangers Sports Club, have been postponed due to a funeral, the BCB has advised. Related Stories Four Umpires To Officiate Internationally Emmerson Carrington To Officiate In Toronto ‘Safekey In Effect For League & County Cricket’ UK Cricket: Bermuda Players Team Results Cricket: […]
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| Sunday, July 4 is expected to see sunny breaks, a few showers, mainly overnight, with the high to be near 29°C/84°F and the low to be near 25°C/77°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SSW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 82%. Sunrise will be at 6.16am and […]
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| “I think it is safe to say that no other graduating year group has been through as much as the Class of 2021. Two academic years interrupted with pandemic and the pandemic related changes is without question stressful,” Minister of Education Diallo Rabain said in the House of Assembly. “Yet, we were able to see […]
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| The Department of Culture hosted the Bermuda National Heroes Tribute Concert on Saturday [June 19] at Victoria Park, with the concert honouring Bermuda’s eight National Heroes. A Government spokesperson previously said, “In honour of our Heroes, the Minister of Youth, Culture and Sport Dr. the Hon. Ernest Peets hosted a special National Heroes Musical Tribute […]
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| Bermuda sailors Jack Adderley, PJ Rodrigues, Kipling Rossouw, Ethan Thompson, and Jordan Vieira started competing in the Optimist World Championship 2021 on the waters of the Riva del Garda in Italy. Rodrigues is leading the Bermuda Fleet in 89th place with 51 points after finishes of 22nd, and 29th in the two races sailed on […]
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| The National Museum of Bermuda [NMB] will hold a virtual opening for their newest exhibit, Traces and Pastimes — a contemporary art installation by Bermudian artist Gherdai Hassell — on Wednesday, July 14 at 5.30pm. A spokesperson said, “On Wednesday, July 14 at 5:30pm AT, the National Museum of Bermuda [NMB] will hold a virtual opening […]
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| After Bermuda’s impressive showing against Barbados – which saw the team claim an 8-1 win and score the fastest goal in Gold Cup history — Bermuda will now advance to face Haiti in the Second Round of the Prelims on Tuesday. The Concacaf match report said, “Bermuda rolled into the Second Round of the 2021 […]
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| Bermuda played a 2 – 1 loss to Costa Rica in the Davis Cup by Rakuten Americas Group III promotion play-offs. The doubles match decided the encounter between Costa Rica and Bermuda in Pool A. Jessee Flores and Pablo Nunez paired up to take on debutant James Finnigan and Gavin Manders and it was the […]
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| Over $5.4 million has been raised by the Travel Authorization Form fees, and the company providing the website services has been paid over $500,000, the Government has confirmed. This was stated following a Parliamentary Question in the House of Assembly, with Opposition MP Michael Dunkley asking Minister of Health Kim Wilson for details about the Travel […]
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| “The Ministry of Public Works informed motorists that there will be lane closures on Pitt’s Bay Road, Pembroke Parish for the Highland Sanitation Services to carry out repair works on a Septic Pit. A Government spokesperson said, “The closures will take place at property situated on 20 Pitt’s Bay Road, Pembroke. The nearest junction to […]
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| ‘Freedom Square’ was officially unveiled at City Hall, serving to commemorate the 1959 Theatre Boycott and serve as “a central location where the public can come to reflect on and celebrate the freedoms that have been fought for, freedoms that have been realized and those still to come.” Speaking at the unveiling, Mayor Charles Gosling […]
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| The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday July 3rd. On Saturday the Viking Orion cruise ship is expected, on Sunday the Derg oil products tanker will arrive, on Monday the Oleander container ship is scheduled to arrive, and on Tuesday the Somers Isles […]
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| The Ministry of Youth, Culture and Sport issued a statement saying that “SafeKey remains in effect for League and County cricket games, however under revised parameters.” A spokesperson said, “Late this week, Minister Ernest Peets attended a meeting concerning local cricket. The Minister listened to the concerns and feedback shared regarding the resumption of League […]
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| The Bermuda Sloop Foundation hosted its award ceremony for the recently concluded experiential learning programmes on board the Spirit of Bermuda, with local students receiving awards, and the Adam Goodwin Mariner/Mentor Scholarship for 2021 awarded to Adam Zuill. A spokesperson previously said, “Students from Clearwater, Dellwood and Sandys Secondary Middle Schools, as well as Mount […]
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| The International Cricket Council [ICC] confirmed that the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2021 will be staged in the UAE and Oman due to the ongoing Covid-19 situation in India. A spokesperson said, “The International Cricket Council [ICC] confirmed that the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2021 will be staged in the UAE and Oman […]
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| Carey Olsen has been named among the finalists in three categories at the 2021/22 STEP Private Client Awards. A spokesperson said, “Carey Olsen is a finalist in three categories at the 2021/22 STEP Private Client Awards – International Legal Team of the Year; Contentious Trusts and Estates Team of the Year; and Private Client Legal […]
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| July 2 saw 16 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $84.80 BD. 16 shares were traded by Argus Group Holdings Ltd, closing at an even $5.03 per share. The BSX finished at 2,559.66, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 61 remained unchanged. The full report for the […]
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| The Ministry received 5967 test results spanning three days of testing and two were positive — both classified as imported by residents who arrived on British Airways — so there are now 12 active cases. In a statement released late this evening, a spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Health received 5967 test results since the […]
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| [Updating] The Bermuda football will be playing against Barbados this evening [July 2] in Florida, with the match set to start at 8.30pm [due to a rain delay] Bermuda time. Update 11.01pm: The Bermuda football team completely dominated Barbados to claim an 8-1 win tonight and advance to play Haiti on Tuesday. Nahki Wells scored […]
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| Bermuda has now earned the notable distinction of scoring the fastest goal in Gold Cup history, courtesy of Nahki Wells who scored only 17 seconds into tonight’s match against Barbados. Wells history making goal is part of an overall excellent showing by our entire team, with his goal followed by three more Bermuda goals in […]
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| The Government confirmed that “several travellers who recently returned home to Bermuda and received a waiver from payment for hotel quarantine were sent home to quarantine in error.” “These travellers do not fall within an exempted category (unaccompanied minors or medically vulnerable & their caregivers) and therefore should not have been quarantined at home,” a […]
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| [Updating] The Bermuda football will be playing against Barbados this evening [July 2] in Florida, with the match set to start at 8.30pm [due to a rain delay] Bermuda time. The best way to follow the match is to watch on television, however we will provide some update as able. Your screen will automatically refresh […]
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| The 1st round of the Bermuda Stroke Play Championships took place at the Port Royal Golf Course today [July 2]. A spokesperson said, “Conditions proved to be challenging for the 1st Round of the Bermuda Stroke Play Championships at Port Royal Golf Course today, but despite the conditions Scott Barnett managed to shoot an even […]
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| The Bermuda Olympic Association held a press conference this afternoon [July 2] to announce the Bermuda athletes for the Olympics, with triathlete Flora Duffy and rower Dara Alizadeh set to represent Bermuda at the Tokyo Olympics. The team will be one of the smallest teams the island has fielded at the Summer Olympics Games and there […]
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| “This summer, like many teachers around the world, our teachers and educators in the Bermuda Public School System will take time during their summer vacation, to participate in a variety of professional learning activities of their choosing, in an effort to deepen their learning, and expand their skills,” Minister of Education Diallo Rabain said in […]
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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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| Approximately 2,500 people received benefits in excess of the amount they were eligible for in the Unemployment Benefit programme which amounted to approximately $3.5 million, Minister of Finance Curtis Dickinson said, adding that to date, 300 people have refunded the government approximately $500,000. While answering questions in the House of Assembly today, Minister Dickinson said, “Approximately 2,500 […]
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| The official Government and Legal notices for today [July 2] include acting appointments, grant of Bermudian status, and large group exemptions. Acting Appointment: Permanent Secretary, Ministry Of Education Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Acting Appointments Notice ID: GN0578/2021 Public Authorities / Department: Cabinet Headquarters Publication Date: 02 July 2021 Ms. Rozy Azhar, Permanent […]
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| Saturday, July 3 is expected to see long sunny periods, chance of a few passing showers, with the high to be near 29°C/85°F and the low to be near 26°C/78°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SSW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 81%. Sunrise will be at […]
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| Victoria Pearman, Ombudsman for Bermuda, has issued her annual report for the calendar year 2020. A spokesperson said, “Victoria Pearman, Ombudsman for Bermuda, has submitted her annual report for 2020 to the Speaker of the House of Assembly in accordance with her statutory duty under the Ombudsman Act 2004. The report was tabled in the […]
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| A Bermuda team will be competing in the 2021 Optimist World Championship which is taking place in Riva del Garda, Italy. A spokesperson said, “Team Bermuda flew their countries flag high and proud as we marched through the streets of Riva del Garda, during the opening ceremony of the 2021 Optimist World Championship, which Officially […]
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| “The island is currently in a dry spell” and residents should be “conscious of their water usage this summer,” Minister of Public Works Lt/Col David Burch said in the House of Assembly today [July 2]. “The Bermuda Weather Service indicates that rainfall in Bermuda for the last couple of months is below usual levels,” the Minister […]
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| Elsa – the 5th named storm of the 2021 Atlantic hurricane season — has strengthened to become the first hurricane of the year. The latest forecast from the U.S. National Hurricane Center said, “At 1100 AM AST [1500 UTC], the center of Hurricane Elsa was located near latitude 13.4 North, longitude 61.2 West. Elsa is […]
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| “Can we have clarity on whether the decisions are being taken in the best interest of health, or for some other reason because the conflicting messages are confusing,” Opposition Spokesman in the Senate for Youth, Sports & Community Affairs Ben Smith said. Senator Smith said, “I was surprised to see that cricket events can be held […]
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| A Student Leadership Camp will be held from July 12 to July 14 in Bermuda, with workshops aiming to “educate students on the 10 signs of healthy and unhealthy relationship behaviors to prevent abusive relationships from forming.” A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Governor Rena Lalgie and Deputy Governor Alison Crocket will be VIP guest speakers at […]
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| The U.S. Department of State has appointed Karen Grissette to serve as the next, full-time, U.S. Consul General to Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “The U.S. Department of State has appointed Karen Grissette to serve as the next, full-time, U.S. Consul General to Bermuda. A career Foreign Service Officer of over 20 years, Ms. Grissette recently […]
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| The Harrington Sound Road trench work is to continue – extending beyond Paynter’s Road to the BELCO substation in Hamilton Parish – with the lane closure to continue through to October 31. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Public Works wishes to inform motorists that Harrington Sound Road trench work is to continue extending […]
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| Over 850 Covid vaccines have been discarded this year for various reasons including the vials being cracked, expired, stopper denigrated in them, particles seen in them and more. This was included in a reply to a Parliamentary Question in the House of Assembly today [July 2], with Minister of Health Kim Wilson providing the information […]
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| “In order to combat the realities of a declining and ageing population we must achieve positive net immigration,” Minister of Labour Jason Hayward said, adding that “this Ministry is steadfast in ensuring that the goal of immigration reform is one that all of Bermuda benefits.” Speaking in the House of Assembly today [July 2], the […]
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| “The Ministry of Public Works said that the “Stokes Point Road and Mullet Bay Road to Echo Lane junction in St. George’s trench work remains ongoing and will continue to require a one-lane closure.” A Government spokesperson said, “”All residents will continue to be granted access to Stokes Point Road whilst the paving works has […]
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| The Bermuda Economic Development Corporation will be observing the International Day of Cooperatives tomorrow [July 3], and this year’s theme is ‘Rebuild Better Together’. A spokesperson said, “July 3rd is the International Day of Cooperatives, and this year’s theme is ‘Rebuild Better Together’! Cooperatives have responded to the Covid-19 crisis by drawing on the strength […]
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| Commencement Inspections, which give an indication of new projects starting, have increased by 72%, Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban said in the House of Assembly today [July 2] The Minister explained that later today he will table the ‘Development and Planning Amendment Act 2021′ which he said “seeks to amend the Development and Planning Act […]
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