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| The Bermuda Amateur Swimming Association’s season got underway with the Sharks Sprint Meet 2021 taking place at the BASA Pool. Arabella Newport won the 11-12 Girls 100 SC Meter Freestyle touching the wall in a Personal Best time of 1 1:09.53, Katherine Wheddon also had a Personal best time of 1:11.42 finishing in second, and […]
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| Teams that include Bermudian footballers Kane Crichlow, Amir Dill, Kuame Clarke-Hinds, Adio Tankard-Deshields, Eijaz Shakir, Ne-Jai Tucker, Nahki Wells, Jonte Smith, Dale Eve, Justin Donawa, Kole Hall, Roger Lee, Jahquil Hill, Reggie Lambe, Willie Clemons, Keziah Martin, D’Andre Wainwright, Amar Lewis, Nahje Smith, Joshua Joseph, Zenawi Bowen, Shane Robinson, Stefan Simmons, and Leilanni Nesbeth were […]
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| Kaden Hopkins began competing in the Tour of Guadeloupe, as a guest rider for Dominican team Inteja. Hopkins had a great start finishing 3rd overall in stage 1, and he is the leader of the Under 23 Category. The Bermudian cyclist clocked a time of 5:29 over the 4.7 km Time Trial Distance, and he […]
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| The Washington Lane area by La Trattoria is getting a face lift so the Italian restaurant will have to close for lunch on Monday, October 25th and Tuesday, October 26th to allow for installation in front of the restaurant. A spokesperson said, “The Washington Lane, home of the iconic Italian restaurant La Trattoria, is getting […]
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| Dr Spencer Brown has been featured in a new book entitled Bravely Being Me, a book which highlights a diverse range of individuals who were adopted. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda resident and physical performance coach Spencer Brown has been featured in a new book, designed to celebrate the achievements of a diverse range of individuals […]
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| The Bermuda Taxi Owners Association [BTOA] will hold their AGM on Tuesday, October 26th. A spokesperson said, “Resumption of the BTOA AGM which was aborted on 6 August, 2021. Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at *7.30pm – 9pm “Membership must be paid to nominate and/or vote. Nomination forms are available and must be submitted by October 16, […]
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| Premier David Burt and Minister of Education Diallo Rabain congratulated Dean Foggo for winning the Bermuda Education Network’s 2021 Outstanding Teacher Award. Premier Burt tweeted the photo below, saying: “Congratulations to former PLP MP Dean Foggo for winning the Bermuda Education Network’s 2021 Outstanding Teacher Award. Thank you to all of Bermuda’s educators who play […]
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| In a filing with the Bermuda Stock Exchange, Somers Limited announced share repurchases. The filing stated: “Somers Limited, a financial services investment holding company, announces that pursuant to BSX Regulation Section IIA 6.14[2][i], on September 27, 2021, Somers purchased 54,800 shares for cancellation at a price of $23.00.” Somers Limited also announced share repurchases and […]
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| The World Triathlon Cup event was held in South Korea this weekend, with Bermuda’s Erica Hawley finishing in 13th place. Hawley came out of the water following the 750m swim with a time of 9:38, clocked a time of 29:25 over the 20km bike course, before closing out with a 5K run time of 17:27. […]
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| The Bermuda Bowlers concluded competing in the 2021 PANAM Bowling Elite Championships Men’s Quintuples in Columbia. The Bermuda team of David Maycock, Lamar Richardson, Damien Matthews, Carl Reid, Dennis Joell, Dayvon Tucker, and Steven Riley are looking to qualify for next year’s World Cup and World Games. The Bermuda Quintuples team of Maycock, Richardson, Joell, […]
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| Bermuda’s first Olympic gold medalist Flora Duffy recently met with U.S. Consulate General Karen Grissette, and the U.S. Consulate team. The U.S. Consulate General Hamilton tweeted the photo below, saying: “Flora Duffy, Bermuda’s first Olympic gold medalist, met with U.S. Consul General Karen Grissette and the U.S. Consulate team! Thank you, Flora Duffy, for inspiring […]
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| The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday October 23rd. On Sunday the Crystal Symphony cruise ship is expected, on Monday the Oleander container ship will arrive, and on Tuesday the Somers Isles container ship is scheduled to arrive. On Wednesday the Norwegian Breakaway […]
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| October 22 saw 1,000 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $23,000.00 BD. 1,000 shares were traded by BF&M Ltd, closing at an even $23.00 per share. The BSX finished at 2,705.02, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 62 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is […]
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“Bermuda has recorded one more coronavirus related death this week. I extend my sincere condolences to the family and friends who are mourning this loss,” said the Minister of Health, the Hon. Kim Wilson, JP, MP.
Since the last update, the Ministry of Health received5419 test results, and 19 were positive for the coronavirus, giving a test positivity rate of 0.4%.
These results are from testing done on:
• Monday: 1 positive out of 1615 results (0.1% positivity)
• Tuesday: 8 positive out of 1759 results (0.5% positivity)
| The Lido Complex confirms that they remain open, with the “Lido and Sea Breeze currently open Tuesday to Sunday for lunch, dinner and takeout, and live entertainment is available Friday and Saturday.” A spokesperson said, “In light of the recent article regarding Elbow Beach Hotel, the management of the Lido Complex would like to confirm […]
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| King’s Square in St George’s will be closed to vehicular traffic on Sunday [Oct 24] to allow for trenching works. A spokesperson said, “The Corporation of St. George [CSG] would like to inform the public that the entrance to King’s Square will be closed to vehicular traffic on Sunday, October 24, 2021 to allow for […]
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| The Ministry received 5419 test results — spanning three days — and 19 were positive, so there are now 171 active cases, of which 26 people are in hospital, with 7 in ICU and sadly, the Ministry has confirmed one more coronavirus related death. “Bermuda has recorded one more coronavirus related death this week. I extend my […]
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| The official Government and Legal notices for today [Oct 22] include large group exemptions, a list of proposed planning applications, assent, acting appointments and more. Embodiment Of The Bermuda Reserve Police Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Public Notification Notice ID: GN1055/2021 Public Authorities / Department: Bermuda Police Service Publication date: 22 October 2021 […]
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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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| Saturday, October 23 is expected to see cloudy, rain or showers turn heavy at times, risk of thunder, with the high to be near 26°C/78°F and the low to be near 22°C/72°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be south. The relative humidity is expected to be near 82%. Sunrise will […]
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Good Day and Welcome,
This morning I wish to update the public regarding students returning to school. We are pleased to announce that as of today, all pre-schools, primary and 3 of 4 Middle Schools have returned to in-class learning, successfully having met the required clearance.
| Bermuda Hospitals Board today [Oct 22] confirmed it has reduced its alert level from 4 to 3, in “response to the reduction in Covid-19 patients needing critical, emergency and acute care services.” A spokesperson said, “This is a cautionary move, as there are still people in hospital with Covid-19, and one overflow ICU is still […]
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| [Updated] The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [October 22] with the list indicating that there are seventeen bus runs cancelled so far today. Update 4.05pm: The Ministry has released the list of bus cancellations for this afternoon. There were 17 runs cancelled this morning, 55 cancelled this afternoon, for a […]
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| Vision Bermuda, formerly the Bermuda Society for the Blind, held their roof wetting ceremony at Beacon House, where major renovations are currently underway. Theresa Hall, Executive Director said, “We are very excited to be at this stage in our renovation project and celebrating by holding our roof wetting ceremony. Naturally we are disappointed that Covid […]
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| “As of today, all pre-schools, primary and 3 of 4 Middle Schools have returned to in-class learning, successfully having met the required clearance,” Minister of Education Diallo Rabain said, adding that “Clearwater Middle School, CedarBridge and Berkeley will return to in-class learning after the break to complete the transition from remote education back to in-class […]
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| Bacardi Limited has announced that it has donated $10,000 to The Flora Fund to “help aspiring Bermudian athletes achieve excellence in sport.” A spokesperson said, “Bacardi Limited, the largest privately held spirits company in the world, today announces it has donated $10,000 to The Flora Fund to help aspiring Bermudian athletes achieve excellence in sport. […]
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| Information Commissioner Gitanjali Gutierrez has issued Decision 11/2021 in regards to the Office of the Tax Commissioner [OTC]. A spokesperson said, “On 7 October 2021, Information Commissioner Gitanjali Gutierrez issued Decision 11/2021, Office of the Tax Commissioner [OTC]. The Information Commissioner found the OTC did not respond to the Applicant’s request for an internal review […]
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| 25-year-old Ali Harbi Ali has been charged in an English court with the murder of British MP David Amess – who served as the Chair of the Britain-Bermuda All-Party Parliamentary Group – according to the UK media. The Guardian’s report said, “Prosecutors have charged a man with the murder of Conservative MP Sir David Amess and the […]
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| Stowmarket Town has announced that Bermudian footballer Willie Clemons has been granted international clearance, which marks their second Bermudian team member, as Reggie Lambe already plays for the UK-based team. Earlier today, Stowmarket Town tweeted the photo below, saying, “Willie is now officially at Stowmarket Town FC International clearance has been granted! Willie will be […]
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| History was made as the journey to the 2022 FIFA Women’s Under-17 World Cup from the Concacaf region got underway, with Natasha Trott becoming the first Bermudian female referee to officiate in a Concacaf Tournament. Ms. Trott was a Referee Assistant during the match between Curacao and Belize in the Women’s Under-17 Championship Qualifying Tournament […]
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| Francis Patton Primary School students have returned to school for in-person learning, with Principal Todd Foxx encouraging students to “embrace hope for all of the great things which lie ahead.” Principal Fox said, “We wish all of the staff and students at Francis Patton Primary School a happy first day of school for in-person learning. […]
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| “In the spirit of celebrating the achievements of our Bermudian athletes, I would like to highlight our Bermuda National Rugby Team’s performance at the RAN Sevens Tournament,” Premier David Burt said. Premier Burt tweeted the photo below, saying: “In the spirit of celebrating the achievements of our Bermudian athletes, I would like to highlight our […]
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| Members of the public are invited to visit Quality Kitchen on Brunswick Street for a codfish take out breakfast and the chance to meet Olympic bronze medalist Clarence Hill on Sunday [Oct 24]. Mr. Hill’s medal winning performance in 1976 gave the island the distinction of being the smallest nation in the world to win […]
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| Daniel Phillips was once again back on the court competing in the Casely Clay Court Open Championships in Florida. Playing in the quarter-finals, Phillips took to the court to face Stefano Liokossis from Canada where he lost in a three-set battle. Phillips won the first set 7-5, fell in the second set 6-0, and in […]
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