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| The Youth Entrepreneurship Initiative [YEI] in conjunction with the Economic Development Department will offer a mini-BizCamp from February 14 to 19. A spokesperson said, “It will be a combination of person workshops held mornings at Impact Academy and online video lectures participants will do on their own time. “This blended learning model will feature the […]
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| A trip in July 2021 by Premier David Burt to Mexico for the Satoshi Roundtable cost $2,870 and a trip in December 2021 for the Future of Finance Summit event in the USA cost $23, according to recent listings on the Government’s travel webpage. Future of Finance Summit In Chicago: $23 The trip duration was […]
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| The police confirmed that a “number of persons attended KEMH having overdosed” on “heroin that was laced with fentanyl” and “one man is suspected to have died as a result.” The police noted that they executed several drug warrants, and “acting on information received that controlled drugs were being stored at specific locations, warrants were […]
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| RiverStone International announced that David Rocke has joined the company effective 1 February 2022 as managing director of their Bermuda division. A spokesperson said, “Rocke has more than 25 years of experience in insurance and reinsurance legacy M&A, with a specific focus on transactions in Bermuda, the UK and the US. Prior to joining RiverStone, […]
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| Trey Mallory and his UNC Wilmington men’s tennis teammates captured the early doubles point and tacked on five singles victories for a 6 – 1 decision over visiting Wofford in the home opener at the UNCW Courts. The defending Colonial Athletic Association champions improved to 1-2 with the win over Wofford from the Southern Conference. […]
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| “Skyport has decided that now is the best time to implement a 6.2% increase in regulated airport fees,” Minister of Transport Lawrence Scott said, adding that Government believes this “contributed to airlines relegating Bermuda to a seasonal destination.” Speaking in Parliament on Friday, Minister of Transport Lawrence Scott said, “Our Air Service Development Strategy positions […]
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| Jah-Nhai Perinchief finished second in the men’s triple jump at the New Balance Indoor Grand Prix at the Ocean Breeze Track in Staten Island, New York. Competing in an elite field of jumpers, Perinchief had a top leap of 16.55m, finishing behind the United States Olympic trials runner up in 2021 Donald Scott who leaped […]
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| The Bermuda Hotel Association [BHA] “welcomed the relaxation and changes to the testing requirements,” while the Chamber said “our members in the restaurant sector see the removal of SafeKey as a lifeline to an ailing industry” and “the retail and tourism sectors are also breathing a sigh of relief.” This follows after the Government announced […]
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As a follow up from Friday’s House of Assembly announcements, Premier David Burt will host a virtual Town Hall meeting tomorrow (Feb. 8), to further discuss the changes to the Public Health Emergency regulations.
The Premier will be joined by the Minister of Health, Kim Wilson and the Minister of Youth, Culture and Sport, Dr. Ernest Peets.
“Sadly, Bermuda has recorded another coronavirus related death,” said Minister of Health, Kim Wilson, JP, MP. “I extend sincere condolences to the family, friends and loved ones of the deceased.”
Since the last update, the Ministry of Health received 5142 test results, and 137 were positive for the coronavirus, giving a test positivity rate of 2.7%.
These results are from testing done on:
§ Wednesday: 38 positive out of 1221 results (3.1% positivity)
§ Thursday: 45 positive out of 1425 results (3.2% positivity)
| Kaden Hopkins concluded competing in the Vuelta Al Guadalentin, Spain. The third and final stage saw riders complete a 136 kilometers course in Puerto Lumbreras, after three laps of the circuit through the Alto de la Cañada de Alba, they headed to the Cabezo de la Jara Observatory. A, 10 kilometers, 4000 plus feet of […]
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| The Hamilton Princess & Beach Club announced that Martha Dismont and Gary Phillips will be their two honourees for the 2022 Black History Month celebrations. A spokesperson said, “The Black History Month celebration has become a beloved annual tradition at the Hamilton Princess, which strives to honour the importance of Black Bermudian culture, community and history to the […]
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| Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Sigma Xi Omega Chapter in partnership with the Bermuda Health Foundation and other community partners, will host a free virtual Heart Health event on Wednesday [Feb 9]. A spokesperson said, “This event promises to be captivating and informative for all ages. We invite participants to learn about your heart health, […]
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| Athene Life Re has donated $252,702 to Bermuda charities in 2021 as part of the company’s “ongoing commitment to giving back to the community where employees live and work.” “Athene is honored to be able to support so many incredible organizations that make a positive difference in the Bermuda community,” said Natasha Scotland Courcy, SVP […]
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| The UK confirmed that they will be providing Bermuda with “2000 pediatric doses” of the Covid-19 vaccine for children aged 5-11, the Government announced tonight. In releasing the latest test results, a Government spokesperson said, “With respect to our vaccination programme, in recent weeks, we have fielded many questions from parent’s keen to have their […]
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| The Bermuda Road Safety Council [BRSC] is “reminding the motoring public of the need to give their full focus while driving or riding.” A spokesperson said, “Distracted driving is as dangerous as speeding or driving while intoxicated, because in a moment anything can happen, and the driver is not able to react sufficiently. “While driving, […]
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| The Inter Agency Committee for Children, Families and the Community [IAC] has opened registration for a two-part training series on starting a registered charity nonprofit. A spokesperson said, “The Inter Agency Committee for Children, Families and the Community [IAC] – a nonprofit that unifies and strengthens social sector agencies to serve children, families and the […]
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| The Ministry received 5142 test results – spanning 4 days — and 137 were positive, so there are now 311 active cases, of which 11 people are in hospital, with 1 in ICU and the Ministry confirmed the sad news that the island has recorded another coronavirus related death. “Sadly, Bermuda has recorded another coronavirus […]
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| The Bermuda Netball Association’s Senior, Under 17, and Under 14 league standings following the latest round of action are below, with the standings effective as of February 5th. Senior League Standings Team P W D L Win % GF GA GD Game Points Bonus Points Total Points Phoenix Heat 5 5 0 0 100% 267 […]
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| Tuesday, February 8 is expected to see developing sunshine after an early shower or two, with the high to be near 23°C/73°F and the low to be near 18°C/65°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SSW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 81%. Sunrise will be at 7.08am […]
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| [Updated] The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [February 7] with the list indicating that there is one bus run cancelled so far today. Update 4.20pm: The Ministry has released the list of bus cancellations for this afternoon. There was 1 run cancelled this morning, 23 cancelled this afternoon, for a […]
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| Adriana Penruddocke and Benn Smith concluded competing in the 2022 US Open OCR Sailing Series in Clearwater, Florida. Penruddocke, competing in the 80 competitors ILCA6 Class, finished the regatta in 25th place with 94 net points. Penruddocke finished the first race of the day in 36th place, which was followed by a 34th place finish in […]
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| Caitlyn Bobb, Za’Kayza Parsons, and their University of Maryland, Baltimore County [UMBC] Women’s Track and Field teammates continued to tune-up for the America East Championships at the Liberty Open in Virginia. Bobb won the women’s 200m dash with a time of 24.55 and also finished fourth in the women’s 60m clocking a time of 7.83, […]
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| Warrants were executed at four properties and six suspects were arrested after “drugs believed to be heroin and fentanyl” were seized, the police confirmed, noting they received information that a “number of persons” attended KEMH having overdosed on “heroin that was laced with fentanyl” and “one man is suspected to have died as a result.” […]
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| Information Commissioner Gitanjali Gutierrez issued decisions regarding the Ministry of Health Headquarters and Cabinet Office – marking the 100th decision since the PATI Act came into effect in 2015. A spokesperson said, “On 28 January 2022, Information Commissioner Gitanjali Gutierrez issued Decision 03/2022, her 100th formal decision since the Public Access to Information Act 2010 […]
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| Police and Fire personnel responded to two vehicle fires on Saturday [Feb 5], with one on Curving Avenue in Pembroke and on Scott’s Lane North in Warwick. Motorcycle Fire In Pembroke A police spokesperson said, “Police and Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service [BFRS] were called out to a vehicle fire around on Curving Avenue, Pembroke, […]
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