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| [Written by Stephen Wright] Errin Cann is at the “front of the pack” of Bermuda’s wushu athletes hoping to qualify for the Youth Olympics in Dakar, Senegal, in 2026. Garon Wilkinson, the Bermuda Sanshou [Wushu] Association president, said it would be a significant achievement for a Bermudian to compete at the Youth Olympics in wushu, […]
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| [Updated] The police are responding to an incident in the Mount Hill area in Pembroke this evening [Dec 29], with multiple police vehicles and officers on scene, and crime scene tape visible. Unofficial reports suggest that what sounded like gunshots were heard in the area. Confirmed details are limited at this time, however we will […]
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| The police are “seeking the public’s assistance with their investigation into a road traffic incident” which occurred on Monday in Pembroke, in which a 51-year-old male “involved in the incident was found in an unresponsive state at the scene.” A police spokesperson said, “Officers from the Roads Policing Unit of the Bermuda Police Service are […]
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The Ministry of Education would like to remind parents and students to register for pre-return COVID testing, with negative results required to be submitted to allow for in-class learning on January 5th, 2022.
The Minister of Education, the Hon. Diallo Rabain JP MP stated this morning, “The response from teachers and students who have already registered for their return to school tests is positive. Thus far, we have 362 educators and 2080 students registered for testing.
| The Ministry said that it has been notified of four Covid-19 related deaths – one September, one in November, and two during the week of December 20th — which brings the total of confirmed Covid-19 related deaths since last year to 110. A Government spokesperson said, “Sadly, the Ministry of Health can confirm that it […]
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| The City of Hamilton is thanking its team, “who worked tirelessly throughout 2021 to ensure that Hamilton remains spotless, vibrant, and efficiently run.” A spokesperson said, “The management of the City of Hamilton wishes to publicly thank our team of just over 100 staff members who worked tirelessly throughout 2021 to ensure that Hamilton – […]
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| The official Government and Legal notices for today [Dec 29] include notification of planning applications registered, contracts valued $50,000 or more, assent, acting appointments and appointments. List of Proposed Plan Applications Advertised on December 29, 2021 Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Notification of Planning Applications Registered Notice ID: GN1441/2021 Public Authorities / Department: Planning Publication […]
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| Thursday, December 30 is expected to see sunny periods; chance of a passing shower, mainly at night, with the high to be near 23°C/74°F and the low to be near 21°C/69°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be west. The relative humidity is expected to be near 85%. Sunrise will be […]
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| The Ombudsman has delivered the report on ‘Bus Service Communications’ to the Speaker’s Chambers of the House of Assembly today [Dec 29] and said the “Report will be available to the public when Parliament returns and it is tabled in the House of Assembly.” A spokesperson said, “The Ombudsman for Bermuda, Victoria Pearman, has delivered […]
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| About 1.00am this morning [Dec 29] a male was stopped by police on Middle Road in Warwick as he made his way to the hospital “with a gunshot wound to his leg,” the police confirmed, adding that he “reported being shot whilst riding his motorcycle” in Sandys. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service […]
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| The Ministry of Education is reminding “parents and students to register for pre-return Covid testing, with negative results required to be submitted to allow for in-class learning on January 5th, 2022.” Minister of Education Diallo Rabain said, “The response from teachers and students who have already registered for their return to school tests is positive. […]
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| Information Commissioner Gitanjali Gutierrez has issued two decisions regarding the Ministry of Education Headquarters and the Cabinet Office. A spokesperson said, “On 21 December 2021, Information Commissioner Gitanjali Gutierrez issued Decision 17/2021, Ministry of Education Headquarters [Ministry] and Decision 18/2021, Cabinet Office. “In Decision 17/2021, the Information Commissioner considered the Ministry’s decision to transfer a […]
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| Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] has highlighted the work done toward launching its Electronic Medical Record programme, “which aims to replace an old, outdated clinical system.” A spokesperson said, “BHB today updates the community on its Electronic Medical Record programme, which aims to replace an old, outdated clinical system that is no longer supported by the […]
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| The MarketPlace has provided information about their opening hours during the New Year’s holiday. Friday, December 31 – All stores open 7am – 7pm Saturday, January 1 – New Year’s Day – Closed Sunday, January 2 – All stores open 9am – 7pm Monday, January 3 – Open regular store hours Related Stories Stevedoring Office […]
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| Bermuda karting drivers Scott Barnes, Marc Tucker, Brian Bulhoes, and Brian Hall recently began competing in the World Karting Association [WKA] Daytona Kart Week. Barnes is the unofficial pole sitter in the 206 Master Class; during day one of qualifying, Barnes clocked the fastest lap time of 47.901, which was his fourth lap. During the […]
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| The Bermuda National Athletics Association have sanctioned the first event of the year 2022, as Hamilton Princess and Goslings present the Rum to the Beach Road Race on January 9th. The 7.3 mile race will start at Hamilton Princess Hotel on Pitts Bay Road, head along Front Street then along East Broadway, The Lane, Harbour […]
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| The Bermuda Motocross Club’s season continued at the Southside Motor Sports Park. Tinho Tucker-Wall won the Pee Wee Division on the day, A’Jahni Foggo won the 50cc Class. Aiden Simmons won the 65cc Class, Jazuri Thompson-Easton won the 85cc Class, Zano Tucker won the Novice Class, while Duprey Joell won the Over 30 Class and Jonah […]
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| Bermuda sailors continued competing in the 2021 Orange Bowl Regatta off the Coral Reef Yacht Club in Florida, with the competitors taking part in four races on the second day. Sophia Dias, Sam Redburn, Noah Amaradasa, Dylan Menzies, Oliver Soares, Jack Adderley, Evan Davis, and Nina Gotfredsen began competing in the optimist fleet that was […]
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| Jillian Terceira began competing in the CSI2* Christmas Tour Week Two 2021 Indoors in Belgium. On the opening day, she competed in the 1.40m Table A against the clock class riding Mia Volo VD Molendreef, where they finished 83rd with a time of 70.68 with 8 penalty fault points. During the 1.40m Table A in […]
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| The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [December 29] with the list indicating that there are forty-four bus runs cancelled so far today. Related Stories Buses To Operate On Sunday Schedule Minister: Minibuses To Provide Transportation Ministry: Bus Cancellations For Friday Ministry: Bus Cancellations For Thursday Ministry: Bus Cancellations For Tuesday […]
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| The latest design in Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series — which marks the last one of the year — is a New Year theme, featuring the Bermuda flag in a butterfly design, set in a golden circle. The design is also available below in two versions as Facebook profile cover images, and you can check back on […]
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| Following reports of gunshots, police attended the Deepdale Road area in Pembroke this evening [Dec 28] and have confirmed that a “number of live rounds as well as spent shells were recovered.” A spokesperson said, “Police attended Deepdale Road, Pembroke shortly after 10:00 o’clock this evening, Tuesday 28th December 2021, having received a number of […]
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| Wednesday, December 29 is expected to see a mix of sun and cloud with the chance of a shower or two, with the high to be near 23°C/74°F and the low to be near 20°C/68°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be west. The relative humidity is expected to be near […]
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| Acting Premier Diallo Rabain today [Dec 28] paid tribute to the late Archbishop Desmond Tutu, calling him “a fearless visionary.” Acting Premier Rabain said, “A fearless visionary. The international outpouring of love and admiration is simply incredible as the world remembers this humble man who led a movement founded in his Christian faith. “He never […]
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| Teams that include Bermudian footballers Kole Hall, Reggie Lambe, and Willie Clemons were recently in action. Kole Hall Kole Hall and his Radcliffe teammates left Skuna Stadium empty handed as Atherton’s first half goal by Gaz Peet was enough to claim all three points despite a spirited second half Radcliffe performance. Reggie Lambe & Willie […]
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| Bermudian Daren A. Herbert will see the second season of his series ‘Pretty Hard Cases’ hit television screens next month, and the Toronto Star has highlighted the actor’s experience on set in the lead up to the release. The story said, “One of the first things Daren A. Herbert did when he met Adrienne C. […]
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“A fearless visionary.” said Acting Premier Diallo Rabain today in paying tribute to the legacy of the late Archbishop Desmond Tutu.
“The international outpouring of love and admiration is simply incredible as the world remembers this humble man who led a movement founded in his Christian faith. He never failed to speak truth to power and his moral compass never wavered, irrespective of who wielded that power. Archbishop Tutu’s life is a powerful example of the strength and conviction needed to effect change and achieve justice.”
“A fearless visionary.” said Acting Premier Diallo Rabain today in paying tribute to the legacy of the late Archbishop Desmond Tutu.
“The international outpouring of love and admiration is simply incredible as the world remembers this humble man who led a movement founded in his Christian faith. He never failed to speak truth to power and his moral compass never wavered, irrespective of who wielded that power. Archbishop Tutu’s life is a powerful example of the strength and conviction needed to effect change and achieve justice.”
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