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| The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday October 9th. On Sunday the Crystal Symphony cruise ship is expected, on Monday the Oleander container ship will arrive, and on Tuesday The World cruise ship is scheduled to arrive. On Wednesday the Norwegian Breakaway cruise […]
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| The Bermuda Business Development Agency [BDA] released the final agenda for its 2021 Bermuda Tech Summit, with the event to take place virtually from October 13-15. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Business Development Agency [BDA] is pleased to release the final agenda for its 2021 Bermuda Virtual Tech Summit. “With 79 thought-leaders speaking across 23 […]
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| Global Atlantic Financial Group has appointed Alberto Autmezguine as Managing Director, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Actuary of its Bermuda companies business. Mr. Autmezguine will be responsible for all financial and actuarial strategy for the business. He will report to Manu Sareen, President of Global Atlantic’s Institutional Markets business.” “I’m thrilled to have Alberto supporting […]
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| October 8 saw 700 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $5,495.00 BD. 200 shares were traded by BF&M Ltd, closing at an even $23.00 per share, while the other 500 shares were traded by Bermuda Aviation Services Ltd, closing down 0.6% at $1.79 per share. The BSX finished at 2,571.66, even on […]
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| People eligible for the Covid vaccine booster shot will be able book one online starting on Monday, October 11th. In releasing tonight’s test results, Minister of Health Kim Wilson said, “Bermuda received 11,700 Covid-19 vaccine doses from the UK last night. These doses will be used to support the third dose/booster programme which starts on […]
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| The Bermuda Health Council has published a directory of approved Covid-19 testing facilities in Bermuda, with five listed: C & S West Medical Services, King Edward VII Memorial Hospital, Northshore Medical Laboratory, HMC Burnaby Urgent Care & Medical Imaging, and Helix Genetic And Scientific Solutions. The statement from the Bermuda Health Council website said, “The […]
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“Bermuda has recorded two more coronavirus related deaths. I extend my sincere condolences to the family and friends who have lost their loved one, said the Minister of Health, the Hon. Kim Wilson, JP, MP.
Since the last update, the Ministry of Health received 3438 test results, and 46 were positive for the coronavirus, giving a test positivity rate of 1.3%.
These results are from testing done on:
Good Day and Welcome,
As I did last Friday, I wish to update the public on the plans to transition our public schools from remote learning to in-person instruction. Since the previous update, there have been 7 Pre-Schools, 12 Primary schools, 1 middle school and 1 alternative school that have reached over 80% Parent consent. These schools have either completed or are being scheduled for the Pre-Return testing.
Good day,
Thank you so much for joining us this morning.
For the last 18 months, all of Bermuda, like the rest of the world, has had to readjust how we conduct our lives, how we interact with one another, and how we provide services to the people of this country.
I am pleased to say that while we were in the throes of a global pandemic, the men and women of the Bermuda Post Office rose to the challenge and continued delivering mail, thus providing Bermuda with the stellar customer service for which it is known.
To begin, the Bermuda Road Safety Council (BRSC) extends its sincere condolences to the family and friends of Mr. Allen Trott, who recently succumbed to injuries suffered during a road traffic collision. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
The BRSC’s October Road Safety slogan – Pedestrian Safety (Stop/Look/Listen). The month of October is recognised around the world as Pedestrian Safety Month. This initiative’s goal is to increase awareness about pedestrian safety and remind drivers to always be watchful for pedestrians.
| This afternoon the Governor signed the Proclamation declaring Monday, October 18th a public holiday in honour of Flora Duffy, Bermuda’s first Olympic gold medalist. Governor Rena Lalgie said, “It was such an honour to sign the Proclamation that declares Monday, 18 October 2021 a public holiday. I’m looking forward to welcoming Ms Duffy home on […]
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| The Ministry received 3438 test results — spanning two days — and 46 were positive, so there are now 812 active cases, of which 43 people are in hospital, with 8 in ICU, and sadly the Minister confirmed there have been two more deaths. “Bermuda has recorded two more coronavirus related deaths. I extend my […]
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| The Bermuda Cricket Board today [Oct 8] announced the squad that will be preparing for the ICC 2021 Men’s T20 World Cup Americas Qualifiers. Bermuda National Training Squad: Okera Bascome Onias Bascome Zeko Burgess Jabari Darrell Allan Douglas II Christopher Douglas Kyle Hodsoll Malachi Jones Kamau Leverock Tre Manders Greg Maybury Delray Rawlins Dominic Sabir […]
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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 Spirit of Bermuda — which recently took part in a flotilla to celebrate the Bermuda Sloop Foundation’s 15 anniversary — was in Hamilton Harbour this morning [Oct 8] and a bird’s eye view of it is below. “Bermuda Sloop Foundation created Spirit of Bermuda as a purpose-built sail training vessel which evokes the seagoing […]
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| The official Government and Legal notices for today [Oct 8] include large group exemptions & financials of the Regulatory Authority. Large Group Exemption Flora Duffy Cabinet Presentation Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Public Notification Notice ID: GN0979/2021 Public Authorities / Department: Ministry Level Publication Date: 08 October 2021 Public Health [Covid-19 Emergency Powers] […]
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| Saturday, October 9 is expected to see a mix of sun & cloud, chance for an early and late shower, with the high to be near 27°C/81°F and the low to be near 23°C/73°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be east. The relative humidity is expected to be near 73%. […]
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| Minister of Education Diallo Rabain will be holding a press conference at 4.00pm this afternoon [Oct 8] to provide a ‘return to in-school learning update’ We will stream the press conference, which should begin at approximately 4.00pm. Related Stories Video: Education Ministry Panel Discussion Video: Education Ministry Press Conference Video: Signature Schools Press Conference Video: […]
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| Flora Duffy — a 10-time world champion and the first triathlete in history to be crowned both the World and Olympic Champion in the same year – has received custom gold shoes from Asics, which also feature the Bermuda flag. Flora Duffy posted the photos below on social media, saying: “Wow custom gold kicks! Thank […]
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| Shaun Goater has returned to Manchester City — where he had a stand out career as a player — with the Bermudian football legend set to join the Academy coaching team as part of a “programme aimed at increasing the number of Black, Asian and mixed heritage coaches.” The Manchester City website said, “Shaun Goater […]
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| With the Fireminds Rugby Americas North Sevens in Turks and Caicos, fast approaching, Bermuda has announced their squad. Bermuda was drawn in Pool C, and will battle Guyana, Curacao and Belize. Coach Jamie Barnwell has announced the 13-man squad who will represent Bermuda. Bermuda’s Fireminds RAN’s 7′s Team Jamie Baum Alex Brown Dan Cole Tashon […]
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| “To date the UK Government has procured and transported nearly 95,000 vaccines at no cost to the Government of Bermuda,” the Governor said. In an online post, Government House said, “The UK Government has supplied all of the UK Overseas Territories with testing supplies, PPE, medical equipment and vaccines free of charge. “Deliveries of booster shots […]
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| The Queen’s Baton will arrive in Bermuda on May 22, 2022, as part of the Queen’s Baton Relay leading up to the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games. The statement from the Birmingham 2022 website said, “The international route spans an impressive 269 days, spending between two and four days in each nation or territory, covering approximately […]
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| Several children took a “punt from the beach to go fishing and started calling for help when the punt started taking on water” and the “vessel was found and towed to safety by the Coast Guard,” officials have confirmed. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre spokesperson said, “Friday 24th September, 3:33 pm – A member of […]
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| Bermuda’s Leilanni Nesbeth recorded two assists for Florida State as they played to a 5-0 victory against Syracuse. The school’s match report said, “The top-ranked Seminole Soccer team [12-0] wins their 15th straight ACC game, 12th straight home game and 22nd straight regular-season game with a 5-0 win over Syracuse [4-7-1]. “The Garnet and Gold […]
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| Johndell Cumberbatch competed in the Alexander / Asics Invitational hosted by the Queens University of Charlotte. In a field of 238 competitors in the men 8k run, Cumberbatch finished 155th stopping the clock in a time of 29:09. Morehouse finished 19th in the team competition, with a combined time of 2:29:49. Related Stories Basden Represents […]
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| The Pompano Couples Golf Tournament continued, with two Flights competing; the Dark n Stormy Flight and the Rum Swizzle Flight. After play in the third round at the Belmont Hills Golf Club, Walsh/Walsh are the leaders in the Rum Swizzle Flight with a three day total of 227, while the Dark n’ Stormy Flight is […]
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| Specialized antennas track birds in Bermuda, Regiment blank firing exercise this weekend, Antigen tests now available at MarketPlace, new Covid results expected today, support development of Blue Economy Strategy, fake Covid-19 validation email circulating, BPSU celebrates ‘World Day for Decent Work’, BNV with Dr Annabel Fountain & Dr Joseph Froncioni and 77 cases announced so […]
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| In a filing with the Bermuda Stock Exchange, The Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son Limited advised that during the month of September 2021, the Bank repurchased for cancellation 36,000 Common Shares at an average price of $32.63 per share. Related Stories Butterfield Share Repurchases For November Butterfield Announces Registered Offering Butterfield Completes Acquisition Of […]
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| Family Centre is launching a mental health awareness campaign for children and teens. A spokesperson said, “Family Centre, in partnership with RBK Advertising + Design and One Communications has launched a public awareness campaign to bring attention to mental health issues with Bermuda’s children and teens. The campaign launched this week during “Mental Health Week,” with […]
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| October 7 saw 6,546 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $212,962.50 BD. 5,646 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing up 0.7% at $36.75 per share, while another 900 shares were traded by Argus Group Holdings Ltd, closing up 1.3% at $6.08 per share. The BSX finished at 2,571.71, […]
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The Ministry of Youth, Culture and Sport shared further details of the recognition events planned on October 11th for Flora Duffy, who returns to Bermuda following a championship triathlon season overseas.
The public will be aware that Ms. Duffy is Bermuda’s first Olympic Gold Medalist, and October 18th has been designated a public holiday in recognition of her historic achievement at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and World Triathlon.
| The Ministry of Youth, Culture and Sport shared further details of the recognition events planned on October 11th for Flora Duffy, who returns to Bermuda following a championship triathlon season overseas. A spokesperson said, “The public will be aware that Ms. Duffy is Bermuda’s first Olympic Gold Medalist, and October 18th has been designated a […]
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The environmental advisory firm Finance Earth is partnering with the Bermuda Ocean Prosperity Programme (BOPP) to support the development of Bermuda’s Blue Economy Strategy.
A Government spokesperson stated, “The Government is aware of a false message that is being shared by email and on social media. The email, which asks the reader to validate their COVID-19 status looks as though it has been sent by the Ministry of Health. This is not a Government of Bermuda message. The link in the message should not be clicked on and the email should not be forwarded. If a member of the public receives the email, they should delete it.”
| The Bermuda Ocean Prosperity Programme [BOPP] has partnered with the environmental advisory firm Finance Earth “to support the development of Bermuda’s Blue Economy Strategy.” A spokesperson said, “Finance Earth will provide strategic thinking for the development of a Blue Investment Facility in Bermuda to capitalize and support blue economy projects and ocean conservation, ultimately supporting […]
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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 official Government and Legal notices for today [Oct 7] include large group exemption & acting appointments. Large Group Exemption AXA End-To-End Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Public Notification Notice ID: GN0975/2021 Public Authorities / Department: Ministry Level Publication Date: 07 October 2021 Public Health [Covid-19 Emergency Powers] [Phased Re-Opening] Regulations 2021 Large […]
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