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| Jah-Nhai Perinchief has finished 5th in the World Athletics Championships in Belgrade. Perinchief leaped a season best 16.95m, with the top four all leaping over 17 meters. We will update with further information as able. Related Stories Perinchief Qualifies For NCAA Championships Perinchief Wins Invitational Men’s Triple Jump Jah-Nhai Perinchief Qualifies: Indoor Nationals Jah-Nhai Perinchief […]
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| The police have confirmed the sad news that an 89-year-old man has died after a fire in Devonshire apartment building. A police spokesperson said, “Sadly, the Bermuda Police Service [BPS] can confirm that the 89-year-old man seriously injured in a fire at a Devonshire apartment building Thursday, 17th March 2022 was subsequently pronounced dead at […]
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Brangman, by Meredith Andrews, was selected for Portrait of Humanity…
| Cabinet has agreed to make adjustments to public health regulations surrounding Covid-19, including extending the island’s public health emergency and changes to masking requirements. In yesterday’s press conference, Minister of Health Kim Wilson said, “Cabinet has agreed to make the following adjustments to public health regulations: “The current Covid Regulations, which were set to expire […]
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| The second event of the inaugural Moon Gate Tour season has once again attracted many of the island’s top professional and amateur golfers and will be contested at the Ocean View Golf Course starting this morning at 11.30am. Amateur Damian Palanyandi and Nick Jones were the first Moongate Tour winners after both carded a round […]
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| [Written by Stephen Wright] Muay Thai fighter Tyler Kerr is determined to cause an upset after being handed a surprise title shot at the prestigious Warriors Cup in Queens, New York, next month. The Bermudian will be the underdog when he challenges Marco Matias for the lightweight championship title in the A Division at the […]
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| As of March 12th, Bermuda has administered a total of 126,461 vaccinations and 72.5% of the population has received two doses and 72.0% of those eligible for a booster have received it. In releasing the latest test results, a Government spokesperson said, “Since January 11, 2021, Bermuda residents have received a total of 126,461 vaccinations. […]
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| Daniel Phillips had a mixed day on his fourth day of competing in the ITF J4 Bayamón Puerto Rico Bowl where he took the court for a singles and doubles match on the day. In his singles match, sixth seed Phillips would take on Lucca Pignaton from Brazil, Phillips won the first set 6-3, then won […]
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| The Nonprofit Alliance of Bermuda has launched a survey of nonprofit employment practices in Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “The survey will capture much needed data in the areas of workforce demographics and compensation packages. The survey is open until Monday March 28th at 12pm. Any nonprofit with salaried or paid staff is encouraged to complete […]
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| The Regulatory Authority of Bermuda is “inviting the public and other interested parties to comment on the Preliminary Report for the proposed Change of Control in the Electronic Communications sector of World on Wireless [WOW] to TeleBermuda International Limited [TBi].” “WOW and TBi each hold an Integrated Communications Operating Licence [ICOL],” a spokesperson said. “To comment […]
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| The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [March 18] with the list indicating that there are thirty-three bus runs cancelled so far today. Related Stories Ombudsman On Bus Service Communications Buses To Operate On Sunday Schedule Minister: Minibuses To Provide Transportation Ministry: Bus Cancellations For Friday Ministry: Bus Cancellations For Thursday […]
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| March 17 saw 25,000 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $160,000.00 BD. 25,000 shares were traded by Argus Group Holdings Ltd, closing even at $6.40 per share. The BSX finished at 2,495.00, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 63 remained unchanged. The full report for the day […]
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“Sadly, Bermuda has had another COVID-19 related death,” said Minister of Health, Kim Wilson, JP, MP. “I extend sincere condolences to the family and friends who recently lost a loved one in the circumstances related to this coronavirus. You are in our thoughts and prayers.”
Since the last update, the Ministry of Health received 3264 test results, and 105 were positive for the coronavirus, giving a test positivity rate of 3.2%.
These results are from testing done on:
§ Sunday: 14 positive out of 460 results (3.0% positivity)
Good afternoon.
Sadly, I begin my remarks today by reporting that since our update on Monday, Bermuda has had another COVID-19 related death.
I extend sincere condolences to the family and friends who recently lost a loved one in the circumstances related to this coronavirus. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
As I have said repeatedly, the pandemic is not over, and the omicron variant continues to circulate throughout our community. Our positive cases are increasing, and it is important to note that new cases are outpacing our recoveries.
| Police received “reports of gunshots in the Deepdale, Pembroke area” this evening [March 17]. A police spokesperson said, “Around 7:30 p.m. on Thursday 17th March, 2022, police received reports of gunshots in the Deepdale, Pembroke area. “Callers to the 911 emergency number indicated two males on a dark coloured cycle rode in a southerly direction […]
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| The Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service responded to a fire on Devon Spring Lane in Devonshire today, with firefighters removing an elderly man from the apartment, who was then transported to hospital. A spokesperson said, “On Thursday March 17th 2022 at 5:30pm, BFRS Dispatch received a report of a structural fire with one person reported […]
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| Somerset Cricket Club [SCC] will be hosting the annual Cup Match Classic on July 28 and 29, and are inviting potential vendors to submit an application form and also inviting plotholders to a meeting. A spokesperson said, “The Somerset Cricket Club [SCC] is excited to host the 120th Anniversary of the Annual Cup Match Classic […]
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| The House of Assembly will be in session on Friday [March 18] and statements listed on the Order Paper include Premier David Burt on “More Relief for the People – March 2022 Fuel Prices”, Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban on “Regulating single-use plastics in Bermuda: Results from the public consultation and the next steps,” […]
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| The Ministry received 3264 test results — spanning 3 days — and 105 were positive, so there are now 271 active cases, of which 6 people are in hospital, and the Ministry confirmed that the island has recorded another coronavirus related death, marking the 126th since the pandemic began. “Sadly, Bermuda has had another Covid-19 related death,” said Minister […]
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| A portrait taken by Bermudian photographer Meredith Andrews has been selected as one of thirty winning single images for Portrait of Humanity 2022. The winning image is of Mr. Brangman, a well-respected former educator, taken outside his Somerset home. Mr. Brangman’s exceptional garden and self-expression in the form of signs affixed to the walls of […]
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| The official Government and Legal notices for today [March 17] include traffic notice, appointments and cancellation of registration. RTN – Parital Road closure Vesey Street at Barker’s Hill – 2022 March 21 Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Traffic Notice Notice ID: GN0333/2022 Public Authorities / Department: Public Works Headquarters Publication date: 17 March 2022 Ministry […]
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