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| The Government is working to improve “capability to address illegal fishing and the resultant offenses against our most threatened protected marine species and habitats,” Senator Lindsay Simmons said today [Dec 9] in the Senate. Senator Simmons said, “Investigating incidents of illegal killing, injury and/or damage to our most threatened wildlife can be very challenging as […]
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| Citing the “increasing numbers of Covid-19 cases in the community,” the Bermuda Hospitals Board said that it is “returning to restricted visitation from Thursday 10 December 2020 in its acute care units.” This follows after the Government announced another 10 confirmed cases today, making a total of 340 total confirmed positive cases to date, with 103 […]
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| The official Government and Legal notices for today [Dec 9] include contracts valued $50,000 or more and list of proposed planning applications. PATI [Information Statement-Contracts Valued At $50,000 Or More] – JUD Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: PATI Contracts Valued $50,000 Or More Notice ID: GN1139/2020 Public Authorities / Department: The Judiciary Publication […]
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| Earlier today [Dec 9] the City of Hamilton made a $10,000 donation to the Anglican Cathedral’s Feeding Programme. Bishop Nicholas Dill was on hand at City Hall to receive the donation from Mayor Charles Gosling, whilst programme volunteers looked on. Mayor Gosling said, “This has been a very tough year for so many in Bermuda. […]
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| Thursday, December 10 is expected to see sunny periods with a chance of early showers, with the high to be near 21°C/70°F and the low to be near 18°C/64°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be west. The relative humidity is expected to be near 64%. Sunrise will be at 7.10am […]
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| Ashley Bento has been called to the Bermuda Bar, with a ceremony taking place on Friday [Dec 4]. A spokesperson said, “Appleby is delighted to announce that Ashley Bento has been called to the Bermuda Bar. The ceremony took place on Friday, December 4 before Puisne Judge Nicole Stoneham. “Ashley graduated from the Berkeley Institute […]
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| The Ministry has released the list of bus cancellations for this afternoon [Dec 9], with the list indicating that there are thirty-eight bus runs cancelled today. Related Stories Ministry: 28 Bus Runs Cancelled On Tuesday Ministry: 26 Bus Runs Cancelled On Monday Ministry: 32 Bus Runs Cancelled On Friday Ministry: 28 Bus Runs Cancelled On […]
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| [Updated with photos] A ribbon cutting ceremony was held today [Dec 9] to mark the official opening of Bermuda’s new passenger terminal building at the LF Wade International Airport. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda’s new, state-of-the-art passenger terminal building at the LF Wade International Airport is officially open. “A press conference was held earlier today with […]
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| Eva Frazzoni — who has represented Bermuda internationally and currently plays football in Sweden — is joining host Earl Basden this afternoon [Dec 9] for the latest episode in the Bernews News & Views sports series. Related Stories Video: BNV Sports With Robinson & Bascome Video: BNV Sports With Dante Leverock Video: BNV Discussion With […]
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| To support the Government’s plans as it relates to Covid-19, the Royal Bermuda Regiment will provide 20 soldiers, with 12 of the soldiers to ”assist with quarantine monitoring” and 8 to assist at testing stations. This comes as the island has experienced an increase in Covid-19, with 80 positive cases confirmed already this month, and the island’s […]
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| The Island Games — which were originally scheduled to be held in July 2021 — will be held in the summer of 2023, the organisers announced. The Games are for smaller islands and Bermuda takes part and normally does very well, winning multiple medals. The IIGA said, “Following the announcement in September that the Guernsey […]
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| Boulevard Café served up its last meals yesterday [Dec 8] as the restaurant, which was previously located at the airport, closed after almost 20 years of service. A spokesperson said, “Boulevard Café at the ‘old’ LF Wade airport served up its last meals yesterday, December 8th, after almost 20 years of service faithfully taking care […]
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Madame President, I would like to, today, update Honourable members on the efforts to improve the Government’s capability to address illegal fishing and the resultant offenses against our most threatened protected marine species and habitats. These species, help make Bermuda the unique gem, that we know and every effort must be made to protect them from illegal activities such as poaching and willful damage and destruction.
Good Day Members of the Media,
There were 762 test results received by the Ministry of Health yesterday (8 December 2020), and 10 were positive for COVID-19.
7 of the new cases are classified as local transmission with known contact/source with details as follows:
| A ribbon cutting ceremony was held today [Dec 9] to mark the official opening of Bermuda’s new passenger terminal building at the LF Wade International Airport. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda’s new, state-of-the-art passenger terminal building at the LF Wade International Airport is officially open. First flight arrives this morning “A press conference was held earlier […]
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| “Staffing shortages have resulted in delays to waste collection services,” the Government has advised. A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Works and Engineering’s Waste Management Sections advises the public that staffing shortages have resulted in delays to waste collection services. “Waste collection is ongoing, however, if your garbage is not collected at the normal […]
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| BELCO today [Dec 9] announced the “decommissioning of several old engines and exhaust stacks at its Serpentine Road plant.” A spokesperson said, “A total of eight engines and five exhaust stacks were formally retired from service on November 30th. “Work to dismantle the engines and associated machinery is anticipated to begin next year, and they […]
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| There have been 10 more positive Covid-19 cases, so Bermuda now has 340 total confirmed positive cases to date, with 103 currently active cases. A Government spokesperson said, “There were 762 test results received by the Ministry of Health yesterday [8 December 2020], and 10 were positive for COVID-19. “7 of the new cases are […]
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| YouthVision Promotions has teamed up with the Buna Art Gallery to present the Digital And Creative Arts Camp from Thursday, December 17 to Wednesday, December 23. A spokesperson said, “This camp will offer photography, collage-making, gift-wrapping, decorating, arts and crafts, designing, and outings and excursions. This camp will be held at the Buna Art Gallery, […]
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| A ribbon cutting ceremony was held this morning [Dec 9] as the new airport terminal officially opened for operations, with the first flight being greeted by a water cannon salute as it touched down. A spokesperson previously said, “”The 288,000 square foot facility will provide for improved passenger processing; increased passenger capacity; greater resilience to […]
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| “Persons who have been put out of work in bars/clubs will be eligible for up to $1,000 which will be paid electronically,” Premier David Burt said, adding they they will also provide support for businesses who have been ordered to close. This follows after the Government directed that all indoor bars and clubs close effective Tuesday, […]
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| [Column written by MP Michael Dunkley] Bermuda, initially when Covid hit the island in mid- March of this year the Government took extreme measures to curb the spread of this deadly virus; the island sheltered in place for weeks. The Government and Opposition worked together and the vast majority did our best to follow the […]
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| The Bermuda Entertainment Union has postponed its AGM until further notice “due to the recent increase in positive cases of Covid-19.” A spokesperson said, “On Monday, December 7, 2020, the BEU Executive and Trustees unanimously voted to postpone their AGM until further notice due to the recent increase in positive cases of Covid-19. “Individuals are […]
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| In a filing with the Bermuda Stock Exchange, One Communications Ltd., advised that pursuant to BSX Regulation Section IIA 6.14[2][i], on 4 December 2020, 45 shares were repurchased at an average price of $4.05 for immediate cancellation. Related Stories One Communications Share Repurchases One Communications Share Repurchases One Communications Share Repurchases One Communications Share Repurchase […]
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| In a filing with the Bermuda Stock Exchange, Bermuda Aviation Services Limited reported six-month earnings. The filing stated, “Bermuda Aviation Services Limited [the Company] and its subsidiaries [the Group] reported net income from continuing operations of $0.5 million for the six months ended September 30, 2020 compared to $0.3 million over the comparative period to […]
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| December 8 saw 3,000 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $44,996.00 BD. 3,000 shares were traded by Somers Limited, closing up 9.0% at $15.00 per share. The BSX finished at 2,155.67, up 0.42% on the day. There was 1 advance, 0 declines, and 61 remained unchanged. The full report for the day […]
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Earlier tonight, we received a letter from the Chief Medical Officer who has directed that all students, teachers and staff of CedarBridge Academy School be quarantined for 14 days. This means that they must stay home from all activities, for 14 days from 4th December 2020 until and including 18th December 2020 in response to potential exposure to COVID-19.
Good Afternoon,
There were 929 test results received by the Ministry of Health yesterday (7 December 2020), and 24 were positive for COVID-19.
One of the new cases is classified as imported with details as follows:
16 of the new cases are classified as local transmission with known contact/source with details as follows:
| The Chief Medical Officer “has directed that all students, teachers and staff of CedarBridge Academy school be quarantined for 14 days,” the Government confirmed this evening. This quarantine directive follows after the Ministry of Health said, on December 6th, that they “confirmed a positive case of the Covid-19 virus at CedarBridge Academy” and said “all […]
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| U.S. Customs and Border Protection [CBP] announced a new Preclearance Terminal will open at Bermuda’s airport, saying “this new state of the art facility truly reflects the best Bermuda has to offer, and it exemplifies the strength of the partnership between CBP Preclearance and the people of the island.” The new airport terminal is scheduled […]
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| The HSBC Bermuda Church Street branch will be closed starting Monday [Dec 14] and it is “expected to remain closed for the rest of this year,” with the bank citing the recent rise in Covid-19 cases and explaining they are closing the branch as a “precautionary measure.” Animation showing the cases announced per day this […]
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| The Government will “suspend in-class learning and transition to remote learning in all of Bermuda’s Public Schools – pre-school, primary, middle and senior schools.” They said that the schools will transition from “Wednesday, December 9th to Wednesday, December 16th, end of term.” This comes as the Government confirmed 24 new cases today, and an animation […]
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| CPA Bermuda organised a food drive, with the organisation’s members asked to donate food items to benefit the Eliza DoLittle Society. A spokesperson said, “The items were collected in November and presented to the Eliza DoLittle Society on December 4th. The goods collected amounted to a full truckload, which was an unprecedented amount in comparison […]
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| Bermuda College confirmed that a “student has tested positive for the coronavirus” and said that while classes concluded for the semester last week it “was decided, out of an abundance of caution, to close the campus.” This comes as the Government confirmed 24 new cases today, and the island how having a new record high […]
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| The official Government and Legal notices for today [Dec 8] include acting appointments and a notice of intention to construct a controlled plant. Permanent Secretary Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Acting Appointments Notice ID: GN1137/2020 Public Authorities / Department: Ministry Level Publication Date: 08 December 2020 Acting Appointment – Permanent Secretary Randy Rochester […]
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