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| The Bermuda Flag Football League season resumed at the TN Tatem school field, with 164 points put on the board. In the opener, the Beer-muda Misfits went down 56 – 12 to the Punishers. The Player of the Game for Beer-muda Misfits was Matt McPhail with 2 passing touchdowns. The Player of the game for […]
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| Edouard Von Herberstein and Eileen Mullowney were crowned the 2020 Round the Sound 10k Male and Female Champions. Von Herberstein clocked a winning time of 2:23:23, with Mullowney finishing third overall crossing the line in a time of 2:26:47. Joe Rhyne and Kristin Gary are the 6K Swim Male and Female Champions, Rhyne was clocked […]
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| The AgraLiving Institute will be hosting the ‘Sustainable Farming Workshop 101′ on October 17 and October 24, with topics including “growing soil fertility, composting, and raising seedlings successfully, as well as how to create your own garden plan using seasonal local crops to get the most out of your space.” A spokesperson said, “Have you […]
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| CrossTower announced that the Bermuda Monetary Authority has granted it a license under the Digital Asset Business Act [DABA]. A spokesperson said, “CrossTower, a new exchange operator founded by capital markets veterans on a mission to mainstream digital asset investing and trading, today announced that the Bermuda Monetary Authority has granted it a license under […]
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| The 2020 Bermuda National Athletics Association’s Belated Track Series continued at the National Sports Center. Ellie Richmond won the Under 17 Girls Javelin Throw with a top toss of 35.92m or 117 feet 10 inches, while Kesay Bell was second throwing 29.62m or 97 feet 2 inches. Dage Minors won the 800 Meter Run Open […]
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| The Royal Bermuda Regiment’s newest soldiers today [Oct 11] began their military careers with the start of Recruit Camp. A total of 36 rookies arrived at Warwick Camp to start two weeks of training designed to prepare them for life as a soldier. Private Tre Jones-Francis, 20, from Smith’s, said: “I joined for a new […]
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| Citizens Uprooting Racism in Bermuda [CURB] has released an online publication — Black History in Bermuda: Timeline Spanning 5 Centuries — which provides a comprehensive overview that aims to “provide people with a greater understanding and perspective.” A spokesperson said, “Citizens Uprooting Racism in Bermuda [CURB] is excited to announce the online publication of Black History […]
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| Monday, October 12 is expected to see cloudy skies, with the high to be near 27°C/80°F and the low to be near 23°C/73°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be ESE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 70%. Sunrise will be at 7:21am and sunset will be at 6:49pm. […]
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| The Bermuda National Athletics Association’s 2020 Cross Country season continued with the second race of the season. Following the event two weeks ago at the Arboretum, the race day moved to a challenging course around Astwood Park. The Men’s Open Division 3 Mile race was won by Frederick Slemeck who crossed the line in a […]
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| [Written by Don Burgess] Fans and friends of Da’Khari Love helped him celebrate the release of his debut album Renaissance on Friday night [October 9] at the Trudeau Ballroom at the Hamilton Princess. The event was emceed by Ada with JoJo as the DJ for the night. Mr Love, also known as N’Kosi Hollis, said […]
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| Arch Capital Group and Watford Holdings have entered into a definitive agreement under which Arch will acquire all the common shares of Watford in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $622 million. A spokesperson said, “Following closing, which is expected to occur in the first quarter of 2021, Watford will continue to operate as a […]
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| The Bermuda Police Service is continuing to appeal for information to help locate Chavelle Dillon-Burgess. The police have previously said that the disappearance of Ms. Dillon Burgess — a mother of one who has been missing since April 2020 — “is being treated as a suspected case of murder.” The BPS said, “It’s been just about […]
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| Archers took to the line for the latest round of the Bermuda Gold Point Archery League season in 75-degree temperatures with winds from the east northeast at 9 mph. Achieving a personal best was Robin Selley with a score of 504 at 30 meters, Jaydon Roberts scored a 600 at 60 meters, while Alleyne Weeks […]
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| News that Jeremy Cox, Dr. Carika Weldon, Clarence “Tootsie” Bean and Cathy Bassett have all been recognized in the annual Queen’s Birthday Honours List, Flora Duffy won the Arzachena World Cup in Italy and AXA XL won Bermuda Insurer of the Year were all some of the positive news stories from the past week. In […]
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| Sompo International Holdings Ltd. announced a new Directors and Officers Liability [D&O] insurance policy form for publicly traded companies. A spokesperson said, “Sompo International Holdings Ltd., a Bermuda-based specialty provider of property and casualty insurance and reinsurance, announced a new Directors and Officers Liability [D&O] insurance policy form for publicly traded companies. Supported by a […]
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Today there were 731 test results received by the Ministry of Health, and none were positive for COVID-19.
Bermuda has had 184 total confirmed positive cases. Their status is as follows:
The average age of all of our confirmed positive cases is 56 and the age range of all of our positive cases is from 9 to 101 years.
The following statement is from Premier, the Hon. David Burt, JP, MP.
On Thursday I presented a team that would be responsible for delivering on the unprecedented mandate of trust received from the people of Bermuda on October 1st. One of the appointments made on that day has generated some significant concern, concerns which I must equally now share.
| [Updating] The Premier has confirmed that he advised “the Governor to revoke the appointment of Rolfe Commissiong as a Senator and have accepted his resignation as a Minister. ” He was initially appointed as the Government Senate Leader and Minister of Community and Sports on October 8th, and his appointment has been widely criticized. It […]
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| Sunday, October 11 is expected to see rather cloudy start with some sunshine developing later, with the high to be near 26°C/79°F and the low to be near 23°C/73°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be ENE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 68%. Sunrise will be at 7.20am […]
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| There were 731 test results received today and none were positive for COVID-19, so the total of confirmed cases to date remains at 184, with 5 cases being active. A Government spokesperson said, “Today there were 731 test results received by the Ministry of Health, and none were positive for COVID-19. “Bermuda has had 184 […]
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| Outback scored a goal in each period to secure a 3 – 2 win over Appleby. Outback took a 1 – 0 lead in the first period with a goal off the stick of Jon Talbot. In the second period, Appleby equalized when Ross Rufiange scored, but Outback restored their lead when Kelly Foley scored, […]
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| The Taste of Bermuda drive-through culinary experience got underway last night [Oct 9] with the social distancing style event hosted by the City of Hamilton featuring food and film screenings. The City previously said, “The event will feature three nights of food, drink, activations and films to take place in the Par-la-Ville Car Park. The […]
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