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| Local solar company BE Solar and Aeolus Capital Management partnered to deploy a clean energy solution to WindReach’s Activity Centre building at the facility in Warwick, with the installation of solar panels recently completed with financial support provided by both Aeolus and BE Solar. “BE Solar designed the solar system to allow for future expansion, […]
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| “We are getting more and more reports about people being non-compliant with public health guidance,” Minister of Health Kim Wilson said, adding that everyone needs to “be more responsible” as “we are still in a pandemic. ” In releasing the test results last night [Nov 8], Minister Wilson said, “I must stress the need for everyone […]
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| Social Justice Bermuda [SJB] said that the police officer who shared the CCTV footage showing the fatal collision “is no longer qualified to be a police officer and should be relieved of their position.” A spokesperson said, “Social Justice Bermuda is enraged, dismayed and disgusted to learn that a police officer violated their professional and […]
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| Minister of Health Kim Wilson and Minister of Education Diallo Rabain will be holding a joint post Throne Speech press conference this afternoon [Nov 9] and we will stream it live, so the video below should start at around 12.30pm. Related Stories Video: Premier Burt Holds Press Conference Live Video & Updates: 2021 Throne Speech […]
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| The Bermuda Under 20 Football Team is currently on top of the standings in Group C of the Concacaf U20 Championship after recording two consecutive wins, with the team defeating Barbados 3 – 2 on Saturday [Nov 6], and also defeating St. Vincent and the Grenadines 3 – 0 last night [Nov 8]. Related Stories […]
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| The World Rugby Classic got underway at the National Sports Center with a double-header that produced 47 points on a night that saw Bermuda put on a commanding display to defeat Canada, much to the delight of the home crowd. Bermuda 20 – Classic Canada 5 With a strong wind at their back, Bermuda did […]
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| Casey Truran and his SCAD Savannah Athletics Equestrian teammates were named champion for the second straight Intercollegiate Horse Shows Association [IHSA] Regular Season Event. Truran led SCAD to victory, he was named the High Point Rider. Truran also finished 1st in the Open Over Fences Division, and he also finished 1st in the Open Flat […]
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| Vishan Patton guided the Alicante Football Academy International Club in Spain to a 5 – 0 win over FC Atletico Benidorm C. Patton found the back of the net three times in the match, all with the first 27 minutes as he scored in the 3rd, 8th, and 27th minutes, while Meriese Tulloch added the […]
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| The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [November 9] with the list indicating that there are thirteen bus runs cancelled so far today. Related Stories Ministry: 33 Bus Runs Cancelled On Monday Ministry: 32 Bus Runs Cancelled On Friday Ministry: 42 Bus Runs Cancelled On Thursday Ministry: 47 Bus Runs Cancelled […]
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| Convex Group announced a multi-million-dollar partnership with the Blue Marine Foundation [BLUE], a charity dedicated to restoring the ocean to health, and the University of Exeter and its foremost researchers, with the launch of the Convex Blue Carbon Seascape Survey. A spokesperson said, “Bringing together a multidisciplinary team made up of world-class ocean and blue […]
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Since the last update, the Ministry of Health received 5196 test results, and 12 were positive for the coronavirus, giving a test positivity rate of 0.2%.
These results are from testing done on:
• Thursday: 2 positive out of 1778 results (0.1% positivity)
• Friday: 6 positive out of 2005 results (0.3% positivity)
• Saturday: 3 positive out of 1413 results (0.2% positivity)
One of the new cases is classified as imported with a history of travel in the previous 14 days.
| [Written by Stephen Wright] It has been more than 53 years since Dr John Carlos raised his fist in the Black power salute on the podium at the 1968 Olympic Games in Mexico City. The iconic image of Dr Carlos and his United States teammate Tommie Smith heads bowed as they punched their gloved fists […]
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| In celebration of their second anniversary, ER Fisheries & Foods held the grand opening of its physical location on Marginal Wharf in St. David’s this past weekend. Premier David Burt tweeted the photos below, saying “Despite the weather it was great to see Bermudians showing their support at the grand opening & 2nd year anniversary […]
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| The Bermuda Under 20 football team is playing against St. Vincent and the Grenadines this evening [Nov 8] as part of the Concacaf U20 Championship, and you can watch the video here on YouTube or here on Facebook. This is the team’s second match following after their 3 – 2 victory over Barbados on Saturday […]
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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 Ministry of Health received 5196 test results – spanning three days — and 12 were positive, so there are 62 active cases, of which 6 people are in hospital, with one person in ICU. A Government spokesperson said, “Since the last update, the Ministry of Health received 5196 test results, and 12 were positive […]
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| The official Government and Legal notices for today [Nov 8] include large group exemptions & acting appointments. Large Group Exemption Bermuda Volleyball Association Winter League Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Public Notification Notice ID: GN1152/2021 Public Authorities / Department: Ministry Level Publication Date: 08 November 2021 Public Health [Covid-19 Emergency Powers] [Phased Re-Opening] […]
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The Deputy Premier and Minister for Home Affairs, the Hon. Walter Roban, JP, MP, represented Bermuda in the Opening of the Constituency Garden of Remembrance at the Palace Westminster hosted by The Speaker of the House of Commons, the Rt Hon Sir Lindsay Hoyle MP. While in the UK to participate at COP26, the Deputy Premier had the opportunity to deliver closing remarks at the event on behalf of Bermuda and the UK Overseas Territories and plant the Remembrance Stake on behalf of those Bermudians who served in military duty.
| Tuesday, November 9 is expected to see cloudy periods; a few showers developing from late morning, with the high to be near 26°C/78°F and the low to be near 21°C/69°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be NW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 80%. Sunrise will be at […]
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| [Updated] The Bermuda cricket team is starting to take part in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Americas Regional Qualifiers in Antigua, with the team currently playing the United States. The match is being streamed online here on the ICC website, you have to register to watch, however it only takes one minute to register […]
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| The Bermuda cricket team is starting to take part in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Americas Regional Qualifiers in Antigua, with the team currently playing the United States. The match is being streamed online here on the ICC website, you have to register to watch, however it only takes one minute to register and […]
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| Deputy Premier Walter Roban represented Bermuda in the Opening of the Constituency Garden of Remembrance at the Palace Westminster in England hosted by the Speaker of the House of Commons Sir Lindsay Hoyle. A Government spokesperson said, “While in the UK to participate at COP26, the Deputy Premier had the opportunity to deliver closing remarks at […]
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| The Ravens defeated the Falcons 2 – 0 at the National Sports Center as the Bermuda Field Hockey Federation 2021/2022 season continued. The two goals came in the final four minutes, as Tihana Booth gave the Ravens the lead in the 56th minute scoring a field goal, and then two minutes later Rebecca Gibbons scored […]
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| Footballers in both the Premier Division and First Division were in action this past weekend, with the North Village Rams, PHC Zebras, Hamilton Parish, and Boulevard Blazers all earning wins, while two other matches ended in draws. Premier Division North Village Rams 3 – X-Road’s 0 At the Bernard Park, the Premier Division defending champions […]
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| Consumers paid 2.2% more in July 2021 than they did a year ago for the basket of goods and services included in the Consumer Price Index [CPI] and this level of inflation rose 1.0 percentage point from the June 2021 annual inflation rate of 1.2%. A Government spokesperson said, “Today, the Ministry for the Cabinet […]
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| Relay For Life of Bermuda announced that Nigel Richardson has been appointed a Relay For Life 2022 Global Hero of Hope. A spokesperson said, “This marks the first time in the history of Bermuda Relay that a man has been given the prestigious title. “Around the world, each one of the newly selected Global heroes […]
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| Hub Culture interviewed Deputy Premier & Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban who recently attended the UN Climate Change Conference in Glasgow, Scotland, with Minister Roban discussing how Bermuda “is one of the most bio-diverse on the planet and what is being done to protect that status.” The video description says, “What is it like […]
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| The Bermuda Football Association announced that match scheduled for Sunday, February 6, 2022 has been rescheduled to Saturday, February 5th at SCC. A spokesperson said, “As the Premier Division Match between [WSSC] Dandy Town and Somerset CC has been rescheduled to Sunday, November 14th, at the Goose Gosling Field. “The reverse fixture scheduled for Sunday […]
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| According to the Global Carbon Report, “fossil carbon emissions dropped by 5.4% in 2020 amid Covid lockdowns, but the new report projects an increase of 4.9% this year [4.1% to 5.7%] to 36.4 billion tonnes.” A spokesperson said, “Global carbon emissions in 2021 are set to rebound close to pre-Covid levels, according to the Global […]
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| International General Insurance Holdings Ltd. [IGI] today announced that AM Best has affirmed its financial strength ratings at A [Excellent] with a Stable outlook. A spokesperson said, “The ratings apply to IGI’s three subsidiaries International General Insurance Co. Ltd. [Bermuda], International General Insurance Company [UK] Ltd. and International General Insurance Company [Europe] SE. “The key […]
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| Premier David Burt and Attorney-General and Minister of Legal Affairs & Constitutional Reform Kathy Lynn Simmons will be holding a joint post Throne Speech press conference this morning [Nov 8], and the live video should start at around 10.00am. Related Stories Live Video & Updates: 2021 Throne Speech Press Conferences On 2021 Throne Speech No […]
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| Cody Rego recently competed in the 2021 ASPC Maclay Championship finals at the Kentucky Horse Park, with the 16-year-old Bermudian equestrian placing 9th out of 178 riders. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Equestrian Federation is delighted to advise of Cody Rego’s very commendable performance at the 2021 ASPC Maclay Championship finals held during the National […]
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| The Court of Appeal has dismissed an appeal from Katrina Burgess and Cleveland Rogers, who were convicted of the 2006 murder of Marcus Gibbings. The court ruling noted that Katrina Burgess and Cleveland Rogers were convicted of the premeditated murder of Marcus Gibbings and “sentenced to life imprisonment, with a recommendation that they each serve […]
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