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| The Bermuda Match Play Championships will be played at Port Royal Golf Course from Friday [April 8] to Sunday [April 10]. A spokesperson said, “The Men’s Championship Flight has a quality field and the reigning champion, Will Haddrell will be attempting to defend his title against some serious competition. “The Ladies Championship Flight will also […]
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| The Uptown Merchants announced the return of the Court Street Market, which will take place this Sunday [April 10] from 1.00pm to 7.00pm. A spokesperson said, “The Uptown Merchants are excited to announce the return of the Court Street Market. The first market will take place this Sunday, April 10th from 1 pm to 7 […]
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The Ministry of Economy and Labour released the January 2022 Consumer Price Index from the Department of Statistics.
Consumers paid 2.5 per cent more in January 2022 than they did a year ago for the basket of goods and services included in the Consumer Price Index [CPI].
In summary, during January 2022, consumers paid 2.5 per cent more than they did in January 2021 for the basket of goods and services.
I am sad to report that Bermuda has had another coronavirus related death,” said Minister of Health, Kim Wilson, JP, MP. “I extend my condolences to the family and friends of the deceased.”
Since the last update, the Ministry of Health received 7112 test results, and 147 were positive for the coronavirus, giving a test positivity rate of 2.06%.
These results are from testing done on:
· Wednesday: 31 positive out of 1957 results (1.6% positivity)
· Thursday: 25 positive out of 1622 results (1.5% positivity)
| David Patrick has been named the 15th head coach of Sacramento State men’s basketball team. The Hornet Sports website said, “David Patrick, a veteran collegiate and international coach with 17 years of coaching experience, has been named the 15th head coach of Sacramento State men’s basketball, Director of Athletics Mark Orr announced on Tuesday.” “We […]
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| Former Premier of Bermuda Dr. Ewart Brown will be holding a book signing event on Friday [April 8] from 12.00pm to 2.00pm at The Bookmart. A spokesperson said, “Following the successful debut of his long-awaited autobiography “Whom Shall I Fear? Pushing the Politics of Change” former Premier of Bermuda, Dr. the Hon. Ewart Brown is […]
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| The Bermuda Educators Council is inviting the public “to engage in the opportunity to provide feedback on the proposed changes to the licensure requirements due to come into effect on 1st September 2023″ via an online survey. A spokesperson said, “In November 2021, the Bermuda Educators Council [BEC] elected a new Council and is currently […]
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| Strictly Fun Rentals is hosting an event dubbed the ‘Just Bounce Inflatable Pop Up Park,’ which got underway yesterday [April 6] and will run through Saturday [April 9] from 10.00am to 6.00pm at Dalton E. Tucker Primary School, across from the Southampton Fire Station. The cost is $20 per child and adults accompanying children are […]
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| As of March 30th, Bermuda has administered a total of 129,795 vaccinations, 73.8% of the population has received two doses and 72.9% of those eligible for a booster have received it while 6% of those with a booster have received a second booster dose. In releasing the latest test results, a Government spokesperson said, “Since […]
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| The Bermuda and Fire Rescue Service extinguished a vehicle fire in Pembroke early this morning [April 7]. A spokesperson said, “On Thursday April 7th, 2022 at 4:17am, BFRS received a report of a vehicle on fire on Parsons Road, Pembroke. One appliance from Hamilton Station responded with a total of four firefighters. “On arrival, fire crews […]
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| [Written by Stephen Wright] Dage Minors believes the star-studded line-up at the USATF Bermuda Games is the “greatest field of athletes” ever assembled on the island. Minors, along with top local names Jah-Nhai Perinchief and Lamont Marshall, will be among some of the most decorated figures in athletics when they compete at the Flora Duffy Stadium […]
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Wolves came from behind to pull off one of the season’s biggest upsets and in the process secure their spot in the First Division Shield final.
Shayne Hollis’s first-ha…
| The Bermuda Motocross Club’s season recently continued at the Southside Motor Sports Park, with the 3D pop up graphics below helping to highlight some of the event’s action. Jacob Raynor won the Pee Wee Division, A’Jahni Foggo won the 50cc Class. Aiden Simmons won the 65cc Class, Jazuri Easton-Thompson raced to victory in the 85cc […]
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| [Part 4 of a series of Public Health workers for 2022 Public Health Week] Caroline Roque, Pediatric Physiotherapist Caroline Roque is a Pediatric Physiotherapist working for the Department of Health . She works within the Early Intervention team providing specialist services to children aged 0-4 years. “I have worked in this position here in Bermuda […]
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| Mr. Ian Stein — the Pan American Health Organization [PAHO]/World Health Organization [WHO] Representative to Bermuda, Jamaica, and the Cayman Islands — has issued a warning about “the impact of climate change on health.” A spokesperson said, “Climate change is devastating to our environment and causes adverse health effects. Heatwaves, droughts, heavy storms, and rising […]
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| The Bermuda Chamber of Commerce announced the upcoming Webinar Wednesday session on Leading Hybrid Teams. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the upcoming Webinar Wednesday session on Leading Hybrid Teams. This educational opportunity is open to Chamber of Commerce members and non-members and will be held online via Zoom […]
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| [Column written by Minister of Education Diallo Rabain] During my time as Minister of Education, I have noticed that there is rarely a discussion or debate on daily media and social media feeds about the big ideas, the vision that the Government’s team has for learning and schooling and what this means for the future […]
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| Bermuda Red Cross announced that “through the many fantastic efforts of individuals, companies, foundations and schools we now have $372,234 raised for the Ukraine Crisis Appeal, of which is $100,000 from The Peter Cundhill Foundation.” A spokesperson said, “We sent $190,000 to British Red Cross on 16 March as we felt it was important to […]
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| The 2022 USATF Bermuda Games are set for Saturday, April 9 at the Flora Duffy Stadium in Devonshire, with numerous top international athletes set to take part. The USATF website said, “Eight Olympic medalists from last summer’s Tokyo Games highlight the field for the 2022 USATF Bermuda Games. Set for April 9 at Flora Duffy […]
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| BUEI’s second event in celebration of Bermuda’s Dive Month is a special screening of the film, ‘Men of Honor’ this Friday [April 8] at 7.00pm. A spokesperson said, “The ‘Men of Honor’ film, directed by George Tillman Jr., is based on the life of Carl Brashear, the first African American Master Diver in the US […]
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| The Cannabis legislation “appears to be a smoke screen for the PLP Government’s real agenda, which is to build a case for independence,” Opposition Leader Cole Simons said, with Mr Simons asking if the PLP Government is “intentionally orchestrating a real case for their own political endgame for Independence.” Mr Simons said, “From the OBA’ […]
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| Consumers paid 2.5% more in January 2022 than they did a year ago for the basket of goods and services included in the Consumer Price Index [CPI] A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Economy and Labour released the January 2022 Consumer Price Index from the Department of Statistics. Consumers paid 2.5% more in January 2022 than they […]
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| Devonshire Colts Community Club recently held their AGM, in which the election of seven new Board Members and two Executive Committee members was confirmed. A spokesperson said, “Presenting a new direction for the club, Zuri Darrell takes his seat as the President. Rounding out the executive board is Eurique’ Wilkin – Vice President & Technical […]
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| The Bermuda Chamber of Commerce announced this year’s Annual General Meeting panel keynote speaker will be Kristine Remedios, Head of Global Inclusion and Diversity for KPMG. A spokesperson said, “The topic of discussion will be Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, a critical part of the growing focus on ESG. “Kristine Remedios is responsible for leading the […]
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