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| Giada Dudley-Pun, Sam Williamson, and Finn Moseley were back in action competing in the South West Short Course Winter Championships in the UK. On the second day, Dudley-Pun finished 29th competing in the women’s 9 & over 100 SC meter butterfly preliminaries touching the wall in a time of 1:07.26. Competing in the Men’s 9 […]
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| Friday, November 19 is expected to see early sunny spells; showers develop towards evening, 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 SE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 65%. Sunrise will be at 6.51am and […]
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| Bermuda was drawn in Group F for the Concacaf Women’s U17 Championship 2022, along with Canada, Jamaica, and the Dominican Republic A spokesperson said, “Concacaf held the official Women’s U17 Championship 2022 draw today, live on their YouTube Channel. “The Draw for the 2022 Concacaf Women’s Under-17 Championship [CWU17] was conducted in Miami, revealing the groups […]
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| Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban released the ‘Bermuda Difference in Climate Change and the UN Conference Of Parties, Glasgow’ document originally shared at the recent COP 26 event in Scotland. Minister Roban explained, “This document demonstrates Bermuda’s commitment to increase the protection of our fragile ecosystem, reducing our carbon footprint, and mitigating the impact […]
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| Stowe Hill, Paget will be closed with access permitted for residents only, the Ministry of Public Works has advised. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Public Works wishes to advise motorists that as a refinement of the traffic controls for Harbour Road and to assist with morning flow, Stowe Hill, Paget, will be closed with […]
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| The Ministry and Department of Education said they are “aware of a complaint that has been made on social media by a parent of a Whitney Institute Middle School student.” A Government spokesperson said, “The Whitney Institute is an Aided School that is governed by its Board of Governors. Therefore, the School Board is addressing […]
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| The LF Wade International Airport held an emergency exercise today [Nov 18] with multiple on island agencies participating. A spokesperson previously said, “The exercise is designed to test the airport’s emergency plans, with various governmental and non-governmental agencies on hand to participate. The event will be a simulation of an aircraft accident in the waters […]
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| [Updated] The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [November 18] with the list indicating that there are sixteen bus runs cancelled so far today. Update 4.10pm: The Ministry has released the list of bus cancellations for this afternoon. There were 16 runs cancelled this morning, 10 cancelled this afternoon, for a […]
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| Lexus Brites, Talliyah Butterfield, Sara Costa, Mya Peets, Amanda Richardson, Destani Warner and Zarreko Wilson have earned Athene Scholarships. A spokesperson said, “Athene Holding Ltd. [Athene] and its subsidiary Athene Life Re Ltd. [ALRe] held a reception event on November 15 to honor and recognize the seven 2021 recipients of the Athene Scholarship. Founded in 2019, […]
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| “Road safety must be a reliable and safe means to navigate our island and Government has a role to play in the solution,” Shadow Transport Minister Susan Jackson said. Ms Jackson said, “It’s time for the motoring community to be brutally honest. We have to re-examine our responsibility on the roads. Do we have to […]
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| Sixteen more goals were scored in the latest round of Bermuda Ball Hockey action at the PCC Hockey Rink. Alexandra Mosher 5 Positive Image Dental 0 In the opener Alexandra Mosher shutout Positive Image Dental 5 – 0, JM Tremblay and Darren Maksymetz scored goals in the first period to give Alexandra Mosher a 2 […]
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| Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban and Minister of Transport Lawrence Scott will be holding a joint post Throne Speech press conference this afternoon [Nov 18] and we will stream it live, so the video below should start at around 12.00pm. Update: The live broadcast has concluded and the 52-minute replay is below Related Stories […]
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| Tammy Richardson-Augustus recently collaborated with One Love Foundation to host the One Love Student Leadership Summit at Government House, and she noted that “if everyone who is paying attention to the headlines now decide to take strong and decisive action, we could lessen the prevalence of relationship abuse in our country.” A spokesperson said, “Over […]
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| BELCO has donated 187 laptops to several middle schools, with the donation made on behalf of the entire team at BELCO, and delivered to students at Dellwood Middle School, Whitney Institute, Sandys Middle School and Clearwater Middle School last week. A spokesperson said “This donation is in keeping with BELCO’s commitment to sustainability. Supporting education is a […]
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| The Green family have made two $25,000 donations to home, a new local programme that aims to end homelessness in Bermuda. “The donations mark a significant funding boost for the organisation, which launched in October, and will enable the charity to make strides in its ambitious mission to ensure that all homeless people are in […]
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| Lloyd’s of London CEO John Neal met regulatory and insurance leaders during a visit to the Bermuda market this week coordinated by Mosaic Insurance. “A big thank-you to Mosaic for facilitating the meetings and arranging a great schedule—it’s been a very valuable trip,” said Neal, who flew on to New York yesterday to continue engaging […]
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| Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban and Minister of Transport Lawrence Scott will be holding a joint post Throne Speech press conference this afternoon [Nov 18] and we will stream it live, so the video below should start at around 12.00pm.
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| Information Commissioner Gitanjali Gutierrez has issued Decision 13/2021 in regards to the Department of Public Prosecutions [DPP]. A spokesperson said, “On 10 November 2021, Information Commissioner Gitanjali Gutierrez issued Decision 13/2021, Department of Public Prosecutions [DPP], which considered the failure of the DPP to issue an internal review decision within the 6-week timeline set out […]
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| MP Scott Pearman, MP Susan Jackson, and Senator Ben Smith will be joining Bernews at 8.00pm this evening [Nov 18] for the latest episode in the Bernews News & Views series, with the OBA trio set to discuss the 2021 Throne Speech. The video will be live streamed below, as well as on Bernews YouTube, […]
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| Minister of Youth, Culture and Sport Dr. Ernest Peets will be holding a press conference this morning [Nov 18] to discuss the National Youth Policy — which you can read below in full — and we will stream it live, so the video below should start at around 9.30am. The full National Youth Policy follows […]
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| [Opinion column written by PLP Deputy Leader Walter Roban] The OBA’s reply to the Throne Speech was little more than a series of hollow attacks that trivialized the serious economic and social situation our island is facing. This pandemic has wreaked havoc on Bermudians economically and socially. Many of our people have lost jobs, income […]
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| The Ministry of Public Works is informing motorists about lane closures in the Mullet Bay, St George’s area. For more information on the Mullet Bay Road from Pennos Wharf to Rose Hill to St George’s Club RO Plant lane closures, click here. For more information Mullet Bay Road from Tiger Bay pumpstation to Rocky Hill […]
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| Canadian student Akshi Chadha won a Global Undergraduate Awards for her research paper on Bermudian national hero Mary Prince, with the student noting the text is Ms Prince’s book was “able to transcend the enslavers’ society to create an empowering socio-political space that was being denied to the enslaved.” The Western University website said, “Akshi Chadha, […]
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| Essent Group announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Essent Guaranty, Inc., has obtained $439.4 million of fully collateralized excess of loss reinsurance coverage on mortgage insurance policies written in April 2021 through September 2021 from Radnor Re 2021-2 Ltd., a newly formed Bermuda special purpose insurer. “Radnor Re 2021-2 Ltd. is not a subsidiary or an […]
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| November 17 saw 4,753 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $178,915.20 BD. 4,753 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing down 2.8% at $38.40 per share. The BSX finished at 2,666.40, down 2.16% on the day. There were 0 advances, 1 decline, and 61 remained unchanged. The full report […]
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Since the last update, the Ministry of Health received 3195 test results, and 1 was positive for the coronavirus, giving a test positivity rate of 0.1%.
These results are from testing done on:
·Sunday: 0 positive out of 1577 results (0.0% positivity)
·Monday: 1 positive out of 1618 results (0.1% positivity)
The 1 new case is classified as local transmission.
Additionally, since the last update, there have been 12 recoveries and 0 deaths.
There are 38 active cases, of which:
·36 are under public health monitoring and
The first line of defence: Blue Shield maritime domain awareness programme established for UK Overseas Territories
| [Updated with photos] Safe Space Bermuda held a Candlelight Vigil this evening [Nov 17] at Victoria Park “honouring Morissa Moniz and standing in support with those impacted by domestic violence.” The live video replay is below and we will update with a photo gallery later on. Update 8.03pm: Photos added below Related Stories Candlelight Vigil To […]
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| Five Bermudian Footballers will be in the New England Preparatory School Athletic Council [NEPSAC] Championships this week in the U.S. Boys Class A Lazai Outerbridge, Ben Osset, and their Taft School Men’s Soccer teammates are the #1 seed after going through the season undefeated at 17 & 0. Boys Class B Adrian Trott, Armand Foy, […]
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| The Ministry received 3195 test results – spanning two days — and only 1 was positive, so active cases have now declined to 38, of which two people are in hospital, with 1 in ICU. A Government spokesperson said, “Since the last update, the Ministry of Health received 3195 test results, and 1 was positive for the coronavirus, […]
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| One Communications announced today [Nov 17] that it has expanded the benefits of their Carry-On Roaming mobile product, with “unlimited data in the United States each day.” A spokesperson said, “One Communications announced today that it has expanded the benefits of its popular Carry-On Roaming mobile product. When customers travel to the United States, they […]
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| The Bermuda Society of Arts [BSoA] is inviting the public to attend the opening exhibitions of six local artists on November 26. A spokesperson said, “The opening exhibitions of six local artists in six individual showcases and one great show. “Gallery Director Nzingha Ming is excited to invite the public to visit BSoA, which is […]
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| There will be a partial road closure next month on Coot Pond Road for the installation of a speed hump. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Public Works wishes to inform the public that there will be a partial road closure taking place on Coot Pond Road for the installation of a speed hump. […]
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| The Biannual Septage Waste Disposal Operations “may result in unpleasant odours being experienced in the residential areas surrounding the Marsh Folly Composting Facility,” the Ministry has advised. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Public Works advises that during the week of 22 November 2021, it will conduct its Biannual Septage Waste Disposal Operations. “These […]
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| A total of 13 goals were scored in the latest round of Bermuda Ball Hockey action at the PCC Hockey Rink. Spine and Sport 1 Alexandra Mosher 4 Alexandra Mosher jumped out to a 3 – 1 lead at the end of the first period on their way to defeating Spine and Sport 4 – […]
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