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| A soldier left fighting for his life after he was hit by a car while on Covid-19 checkpoint duty is to return home today [Sept 19] after months of surgery and treatment in a US hospital. Private Ndavyah Williams, 26, who was injured three months ago, said he was looking forward to coming home – […]
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| A congressional investigation blames a “culture of concealment” at plane-maker Boeing and a “fundamentally flawed” regulatory system for two crashes involving Boeing’s 737 Max aircraft, including one that took the life of the family of Bermuda resident Paul Njoroge. In the Ethiopian Airlines crash on March 10, 2019, Mr. Njoroge lost his his wife Caroline […]
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| The Bermuda College will be holding a faculty recruitment campaign to “extend its legacy of quality instruction in tertiary education”. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda College is undertaking a faculty recruitment campaign to extend its legacy of quality instruction in tertiary education. It is seeking to recruit faculty that not only have credentials and expertise, but […]
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| There were 864 test results received today and two were positive for Covid-19 — one having returned on the British Airways flight on 16 September 2020 and one having returned on the Delta flight from Atlanta on 17 September 2020 — so Bermuda now has a total of 180 cases, with 7 remaining active. A […]
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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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| The official Government and Legal notices for today [Sept 18] include list of proposed planning applications, permanent resident’s certificate, and acting appointments. Large Group Exemption Bermuda Football Association Football Matches Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Public Notification Notice ID: GN0843/2020 Public Authorities / Department: Ministry Level Publication date: 18 September 2020 Public Health […]
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Bermuda, it was only last week that we began putting in place our emergency systems and protocols for Hurricane Paulette. And here we are again – a mere seven days later preparing to navigate through another hurricane. Bermuda, I know that the thought of having to deal with back to back storms against the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic can cause extreme anxiety for some, but thankfully our emergency protocols are well-rehearsed.
| Minister of National Security Renee Ming is holding a press conference this afternoon [Sept 18] to discuss Hurricane Teddy. We will have more information later on, however the best way to stay informed is via our ongoing live updates on Hurricane Teddy and Hurricane Paulette here. Related Stories Keeping Watch On Hurricane Teddy Govt: EMO […]
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| Bermudians Colin Brown, Melissa Woods, and Anthony DeShields have recently launched Broadview Architecture & Interior Design, a new architecture & interior design firm. A spokesperson said, “As Bermuda adapts and forges ahead due to the global pandemic, new working models have given way to new opportunities. “Broadview is led by Colin Brown, Registered Chartered Architect, […]
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| As Bermuda readies for another hurricane, the City of Hamilton is reminding City businesses to “prepare early and secure their properties to minimize any damage.” A spokesperson said, “As Bermuda readies for another hurricane, the City of Hamilton reminds City businesses to prepare early and secure their properties to minimize any damage. Anything that can […]
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| The Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service responded to a report of aircraft indicating smoke in the cabin, however after “investigation it was determined that the smoke indicator in the cockpit was faulty.” A spokesperson said, “At 1:34pm today the Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service Dispatch received a report of aircraft indicating smoke in the cabin […]
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| The Bermuda Cricket Board [BCB] announced that the BCB T20 Premier Division Champions of 2020 is Southampton Rangers Sports Club, while the First Division Championship will be shared between Warwick Workman’s Club and Flatts Victoria Recreation Club due to the KO match [play-off] not taking place. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Cricket Board via the […]
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Several shipwreck related documentaries produced by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, in conjunction with Dr. Philippe Rouja and his team, have been featured on well-known international media channels and programmes.
Dr. Rouja – who is the Principal Scientist for Marine Heritage and Ocean Human Health as well as Bermuda’s Custodian of Historic Wrecks – is delighted with the positive media exposure.
Bermuda is pleased to join the rest of the world in celebrating the first International Equal Pay Day, where we strive for change in the workplace by highlighting unjust practices and take the necessary steps to ensure equal pay for equal work.
| Bermuda is joining the rest of the world in celebrating the first International Equal Pay Day. A Government spokesperson said, “Bermuda is pleased to join the rest of the world in celebrating the first International Equal Pay Day, where we strive for change in the workplace by highlighting unjust practices and take the necessary steps […]
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| With the Covid-19 pandemic continuing to affect countries around the globe, the number of confirmed cases worldwide has now surpassed 30 million, with over 946,000 deaths worldwide, and the United States having the most confirmed cases and deaths in the world. A BBC story said, “The number of confirmed coronavirus cases across the globe has […]
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| All Butterfield Banking Centres and offices will be closed on Monday due to Hurricane Teddy. “The Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son Limited advises the public that, due to the approach and potential impact of Hurricane Teddy [which is forecast to pass near Bermuda as a Category 2 hurricane on the morning of Monday, 21 […]
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| BF&M Limited announced that its offices will be closed on Monday [Sept 21] due to Hurricane Teddy. A spokesperson said, “BF&M wishes to inform customers that its offices will be closed on Monday, 21 September due to Hurricane Teddy. Please take all necessary precautions to prepare at this time. Updates about our reopening will be issued in […]
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The Minister of National Security, the Hon. Renee Ming will chair an Emergency Measures Organisation (EMO) today (Sept. 18) to get the latest update on hurricane Teddy.
Hurricane Teddy is currently a threat to the island, and the Bermuda Weather Service (BWS) indicates that Teddy is expected to make a close approach early Monday morning.
| [Updating] Hurricane Paulette has now passed Bermuda and as the island continues its recovery, everyone is also keeping an eye on Hurricane Teddy which the Bermuda Weather Service said is a “threat to Bermuda.” We will continue to provide updates of the Paulette recovery and potential impact of Hurricane Teddy as able below. Your screen […]
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| The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission announced charges against Unikrn Inc “for conducting an unregistered initial coin offering [ICO] of digital asset securities” and said that Unikrn “agreed to settle the charges by paying a $6.1 million penalty.” A statement from the SEC said, “The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced charges against Unikrn Inc., […]
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Today there were 626 test results received by the Ministry of Health, and none were positive for COVID-19.
Bermuda has had 178 total confirmed positive cases. Their status is as follows:
The average age of all of our confirmed positive cases is 57 and the age range of all of our positive cases is from 10 to 101 years.
