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“On Sunday evening following receipt of an email notifying me that someone with whom I was in contact last week had tested positive for the coronavirus, I took an at-home test where I tested positive for coronavirus.
“I immediately isolated and informed all persons with whom I had in-person engagements this week that they would need to be remote. I have also been in contact with the contact tracing teams from the Ministry of Health and persons with whom I may have been in close contact over the last few days.
| The Bermuda Civil Aviation Authority [BCAA] — which operates the airline registry which does include some commercial Russian air operators — said they “will ensure that the Authority and the relevant entities which it regulates, are in full compliance with any applicable sanctions.” A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Civil Aviation Authority [BCAA] is responsible for […]
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| During February 2022, Bernews posted over 150 videos on our website, various social networks and on our dedicated video website Bernews.TV, and the most viewed videos for the month included police statements, swearing-in ceremony, BIU press conference, the new electric buses, 2022 Budget, audio of former Senator Jones comments and more. Senators exchanged words after […]
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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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| Premier David Burt confirmed that Minister of Public Works Lt/Col David Burch has returned to work. Premier David Burt: “I am pleased that Minister Burch is back at his desk and I look forward to working with him as we deliver on our Throne Speech and Platform promises. The Ministry of Public Works plays a […]
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| Skyport released the airline flight schedule for March 2022, with American Airlines, British Airways, JetBlue Airways, Delta Airlines, and WestJet Airlines all scheduled to serve Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “Here are a few highlights: JetBlue brings back BOS flight [March 27th] British Airways has various time changes to be mindful of AA, WestJet And Delta […]
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| Digicel is partnering with the Sargasso Group and their Pronto venture to “promote innovation and technological development.” A spokesperson said, “Digicel is proud to announce a new technology partnership with the Sargasso Group and their newest venture Pronto. “As a means of continuing to support Bermudian community initiatives as well as local businesses, Digicel has […]
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| Aiming to provide the community with a look at Bermuda’s natural beauty each morning, Bernews features a “Photo of the Day” in our email newsletters and on social media seven days a week. Judging by the number of reader’s “likes”, the month’s most popular photos included the Flatt’s Inlet, Horseshoe Bay, Hamilton Princess’ Beach Club, Bailey’s Bay […]
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| A 19-year-old male in possession of a knife was arrested on Saturday, and later that day two people were arrested following a disturbance at the National Sports Center. 19 Year Old Arrested A police spokesperson said, “Around 3:00 a.m. on Saturday, 26th February, 2022, police stopped a nineteen-year-old male for traffic related offences. Subsequent inquires […]
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| Bermuda’s Under 14 Boys’ team of Zach McGuire, Tobiah Goodchild and Johnny Bart finished 9th at the ITF World Junior Championships Pre Qualifier in El Salvador. The team picked up their first win of the tournament when they defeated Puerto Rico the day before took on Barbados in the 9th – 10th place match and […]
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| Bermuda’s Kaden Hopkins competed in the Copa de Espana Elite Spanish Cup Road Race in Spain that covered 171.4 kms. Hopkins finished 17th with a time of 3:56:59, which was the same time as riders 4 – 59. Hopkins was the top Essax rider, and 8th in the Under 23 Division, with three of his […]
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| Bermudian cyclists Conor White, Liam Flannery, Zander Miller, Nicholas Narraway and Dominque Mayho continued racing the XLIII Vuelta Ciclística Independencia Nacional in the Dominican Republic. The seventh and final stage saw the competitors compete on the triumphal circuit on Health Avenue [South Mirador] with nine accumulative laps at 90 kilometers. Cyclists 1 – 67 all […]
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| A 28-year-old woman is in hospital “recovering from a knife wound sustained during a fracas” in Sandys. A police spokesperson said, “A twenty-eight-year-old woman is currently warded at King Edward Hospital, recovering from a knife wound sustained during a fracas in the early hours of Sunday 27th February 2022. “Police were called out to the […]
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| Detective Chief Inspector Sherwin Joseph and Detective Chief Inspector Peter Stableford completed a two-week Senior Investigation Officers course held in the British Virgin Islands. A police spokesperson said, “Detective Chief Inspector, Sherwin Joseph, who is in charge of the Specialists Investigations Department and Detective Chief Inspector Peter Stableford who heads up the Serious Crime Department, […]
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The Ministry of Education advises that all school students and staff were COVID tested last week, with verified antigen tests, permitting all negative students to return to in-school learning this upcoming week.
Middle and Senior school students will resume twice-weekly antigen testing.
– Testing on Sunday and Wednesday evenings.
– Results may be logged at: https://bermudaschools.family/antigen
| [Written by Vejay Steede] Saturday night was amazing. Simply put, if you were not at the Griot Bookstore and culture hub on Saturday night, you missed one of the very best live shows the City of Hamilton has ever had the privilege of hosting. No, there were no international superstars involved; there were no platinum […]
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| Liberty Group announced the appointment of Azeem Khan as Managing Director of AG Holdings Limited as of March 1, 2022. A spokesperson said, “Mr. Khan is an operational executive with over 20 years of experience in operations, business strategy and technology implementation in the Bermuda IT and telecoms industries. Mr. Khan was most recently Director […]
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| “Russia’s invasion of Ukraine likely will impact the global insurance industry substantially in the near to midterm, particularly given the significant fallout in the capital markets and potential for widespread cyber attacks,” AM Best said.. In its Best’s Commentary, “Significant Implications of Ukraine Invasion on Global Insurance Industry,” AM Best notes that “invasion has had […]
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| Oliver Betschart recently competed at the Hill Country Open at Horseshoe Bay in Texas, finishing in fifth place. In very cold temperatures, he competed in a two-day tournament at the Hill Country Open at Horseshoe Bay, Texas, where he shot 79, 76 for a two day total of 155 on the 6354 yard, par 72 course. […]
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| The Progressive Labour Party [PLP] held their awards ceremony yesterday [Feb 27], with Founder’s Day and Drum Major awardees being honoured. The Founder’s Day awardees included Roderick Burchall, Valerie Dill, Sandi Gilbert, Gregory Jacobs, Lynn Wade, and Ann Webb, while the Drum Major awardees included Ianthia Butler, Rose Douglas, Michelle Khaldun, Betty Smith, and Glenn Woods. MP […]
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| The Bermuda Equestrian Federation [BEF] held its Annual General Meeting on February 23rd where they elected their directors. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Equestrian Federation held its Annual General Meeting, via Zoom, on Wednesday 23rd February 2022 and is pleased to announce that the following members were elected as directors: McKeisha Smith – President Cole […]
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| Members of the Bermuda National Athletics Association [BNAA] took to the track in Miramar, Florida to compete on the second day of the Capital Speed Invitational, making a strong showing to win another seven medals to take their total to 11 medals. Massassi Maxwell-Smith won the 17 – 18 women’s long jump with a top leap […]
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