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| Nia Christopher – who attends Towson University – has been named the CAA Offensive Player Of The Week, marking the third time in recent weeks the Bermudian footballer has won an award. In announcing the award, the Colonial Athletic Association [CAA] said, “Christopher broke a scoreless tie by netting two goals in three minutes to lead […]
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| The Bermuda Chamber of Commerce will host a two-day Lunch & Learn series entitled “Regulating Single Use Plastics – The Way Forward” on Wednesday, October 6th and Thursday, October 7th. A spokesperson said, “On Wednesday, October 6th and Thursday October 7th the Bermuda Chamber of Commerce will host a two-day Lunch & Learn series entitled […]
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| The Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences [BIOS] is one of thirteen academic and research institutions participating in a newly-announced National Science Foundation Science and Technology Center “intended to develop a deeper understanding of the role that marine microbes play in changing ocean conditions and the global carbon cycle.” A spokesperson said, “Over the next five years, […]
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| Daily general admission tickets for the Butterfield Bermuda Championship – which will be held from October 28 to 31 at the Port Royal Golf Course — are available online for $35. A spokesperson said, “The Butterfield Bermuda Championship has been granted a Letter of no objection by the Ministry of Youth, Culture and Sport to host […]
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| The Phoenix Stores now have Healgen Rapid Covid-19 Antigen Self-Tests available for $7.95. The poster states that the test is an “easy-to-use nasal swab test” which provides “easy-to-read results within 15 minutes” and is “approved for use by the Government of Bermuda Health Ministry.” Last month the Government announced that “Antigen tests can now be […]
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| James Finnigan has been named to the St. Mary’s University Men’s and Women’ Tennis staff as a Graduate Assistant. “Finnigan spent the 2020-2021 season playing for St. Mary’s helping the team to an NCAA Regional Final. During his time with St. Mary’s Tennis, Finnigan played #1 Doubles and #4 in Singles,” the Texas-based University said. […]
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| The Registrar of Companies will be closed for walk-in services today [Oct 5]. Last night, Government spokesperson said, “The office of the Registrar of Companies will be closed for walk-in services tomorrow and will re-open on Wednesday, October 6th. The Registrar staff will be working remotely, and all queries can be sent to mboodram@gov.bm.” Related […]
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| In their first meet of the 2021-22 season, Vanessa Esposito and her University of Maryland, Baltimore County [UMBC] women’s swimming and diving teammates competed against Delaware and Johns Hopkins at the UMBC Aquatics Complex. UMBC defeated Johns Hopkins, 157.5-122.5, but fell to Delaware, 171-129. Esposito finished 4th in the women’s 1000 yard freestyle touching the […]
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| Brijette Basden and her Shaw University Women’s Cross Country teammates competed at the 2021 Great American XC Festival Walker HBCU Challenge – Women’s 5k. At the WakeMed Soccer Park in Cary, North Carolina, Basden crossed the line in 41st place stopping the clock at 29:51. Shaw University finished 4th with 123 points. Related Stories Basden […]
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| Branwen Smith-King was honored by Springfield College over the weekend, receiving the Distinguished Alumni Award for 2021 during the Springfield College Homecoming this weekend. After 18 years as the Head Women’s Track and Field coach and 15 years as Assistant Director of Athletics at Tufts University, Smith-King moved back to Bermuda to work for the Bermuda […]
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| Specialty underwriter Liam Jones has joined Mosaic Insurance to focus on the startup’s global product innovation and insurtech strategy. A spokesperson said, “Based in London, Jones is SVP, Head of Business Development, reporting to Mosaic Co-Founder & Co-CEO Mark Wheeler and serving as a member of the Leadership Team. “The role covers a broad remit […]
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| October 4 saw 1,198 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $43,128.00 BD. 1,198 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing down 1.4% at $36.00 per share. The BSX finished at 2,529.58, down 1.05% on the day. There were 0 advances, 1 decline, and 61 remained unchanged. The full report […]
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“Sadly, today I report that since our last update, Bermuda experienced seven more coronavirus-related deaths,” said Minister of Health, Kim Wilson, JP, MP. “I extend sincere condolences to the families and friends who lost a loved one over this weekend.”
Since the last update, the Ministry of Health received 5798 test results, and 83 were positive for the coronavirus, giving a test positivity rate of 1.4%.
These results are from testing done on:
● Thursday: 42 positive out of 2366 results (1.8% positivity)
The public will recall that the Government passed fixed penalty legislation in March, and this month (October) the new fixed penalty ticketing system officially comes online.
The new ticketing system will be jointly overseen by the Bermuda Police Service (BPS) and the Ministry of Health.
The public should note that a Police Officer or a Public Health Compliance Officer can enforce the COVID-19 regulations by exacting fixed penalty tickets to any individual, business or organisation in contravention guidelines.
| [Written by Don Burgess] A Hamilton gym was closed tonight for breaching Covid-19 health regulations. At around 7.00pm the Bermuda Police Service closed down Magnum Powerforce Gym & Diet Centre for 14 days with the Closure Order stating there was a breach of the Public Health [Covid-19 Emergency Power] regulations. File photo: The gym was […]
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| The fixed penalty ticketing system will start this month, with the Government saying it is “an efficient way to enforce critical public health compliance.” A spokesperson said, “The public will recall that the Government passed fixed penalty legislation in March, and this month [October] the new fixed penalty ticketing system officially comes online. “The new […]
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| The police have confirmed that Barbi Bishop — the police officer who posted the “all lives splatter, no one cares about your protest” meme on social media in 2020 — has “tendered her resignation.” This evening, a police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service can confirm that following the outcome of the Constitutional matter involving […]
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| The Government has confirmed the sad news there has been seven more coronavirus-related deaths, taking the overall death toll to 82. Minister Wilson said, “Sadly, today I report that since our last update, Bermuda experienced seven more coronavirus-related deaths. I extend sincere condolences to the families and friends who lost a loved one over this […]
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| The list of local golf players who have registered to play in the Butterfield Bermuda Championship Qualifier at Port Royal Golf Course on Tuesday, October 12th and Wednesday, October 13th has been released. A spokesperson previously said, “The Bermuda Golf Association [BGA], Bermuda Professional Golfers’ Association [BPGA], and tournament officials are pleased to announce the […]
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| The official Government and Legal notices for today [Oct 4] include an acting appointment. Acting Appointment: Director, Department Of Parks Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Acting Appointments Notice ID: GN0956/2021 Public Authorities / Department: Cabinet Headquarters Publication Date: 04 October 2021 Mr. Nathan Trott, Lifeguard Superintendent, Department of Parks has been appointed to […]
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| TikTok and YouTube are being added to the new Digicel Prime Plus Bundles, the company announced today. A spokesperson said, “Say hello to TikTok and YouTube! Digicel customers are in for a Primetime treat with the news that Digicel Prime Bundles are getting a supercharged upgrade. “With Digicel Prime Bundles already packed with excitement courtesy of […]
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| The Ministry of Public Works said that underground trench work will occur on Harbour Road west of Keith Hall Road junction. A Government spokesperson said, “The lane closure will commence Monday October 11th, 2021 through to Wednesday October 13th, 2021. Working hours will be from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm daily. “The public is advised […]
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The Customs Department has implemented the following process regarding the importation of goods that are intended to be used in relation to COVID-19 (i.e., SAR-CoV-2 – severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2), such as testing kits and testing supplies.
Customs will secure any shipments containing COVID-19 related goods until such time as the importer of the goods (or their Agent) completes the declaration making process and provides to Customs the necessary approvals from the Department of Health.
| Tuesday, October 5 is expected to see cloud cover thickens, chance of a couple light showers, with the high to be near 26°C/78°F and the low to be near 23°C/73°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be ESE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 67%. Sunrise will be at […]
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| Stephanie Correia, Dean Foggo, Andrea Isaac, Troy King, Kendra Lightbourne, Vernon Lambe III, Patricia Nesbitt, Makeba Stowe, Winsome Wilson Place, and Florence Brown are the finalists for the 2021 Outstanding Teacher Award. A spokesperson said, “To celebrate World Teacher’s Day Bermuda Education Network [BEN] is recognizing the accomplishments of ten finalists for our 2021 Outstanding […]
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| BELCO today [Oct 4] announced the launch of the next era of its Apprenticeship Programme, with the four-year programme blending “technical training and academic study with work-based learning.” A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Electric Light Company Limited [BELCO] today announced the launch of the next era of its Apprenticeship Programme. The programme has been re-designed to give […]
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| CG Insurance has secured Covid-19 Rapid Antigen Test kits and they will be made available at no cost to CG Group Clients to test their employees and their families, CG employees. and CG will also be donating some to frontline workers and local charities. A spokesperson said, “CG Insurance has secured Covid-19 Rapid Antigen Test […]
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| Tournament officials announced today [Oct 4] that Mastercard has joined the Butterfield Bermuda Championship as a Founding Partner, with the new collaboration to bring exclusive opportunities to Butterfield Mastercard cardholders. A spokesperson said, “Tournament officials are delighted to announce today that Mastercard has joined the Butterfield Bermuda Championship as a Founding Partner. The new collaboration […]
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| [Opinion column written by OBA’s Dwayne Robinson] Bermuda is currently in an economic and health crisis. In the battle to stay afloat financially and protect themselves from Covid-19, Bermudians need competent elected officials to craft legislation that improves the state of the island. The One Bermuda Alliance frequently hears, “Where is the Opposition?” or “They […]
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| More than 40,000 runners hit the streets in the 40th Virgin Money London Marathon, with six of those runners hailing from Bermuda, including Seamus Fearon, Steve Pegg, Anna Laura Hocking, Mark Harris, Peter Tobin, and Laura Graham. The 26.2-mile race returned to the capital’s streets for the first full-scale staging of the race in more […]
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| Luke Attride-Stirling and his Adelphi University Men’s Tennis teammates recently picked up their first win in the 2021-22 season. In their first fall match as a team, they dismantled NCAA Division III Farmingdale State College by a score of 8 – 1. Playing in the number three doubles spot, Andrew Ray and Attride-Stirling prevailed 8-0 […]
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| The Bermuda Economic Development Corporation is gearing up for the 2021 Global Entrepreneurship Week celebrations, which will be taking place during November. A spokesperson said, “Launched in 2008, GEW is celebrated worldwide from November 8th to November 14th. It has grown to include over 170 host countries, 50,000 partner organizations with millions of activities planned […]
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| The Hamilton Princess & Beach Club has selected Tah-Mi Williams as a Trainee Manager in the hotel’s leadership programme. A spokesperson said, “The comprehensive 18 month programme will see Mr Williams spend time with each team that contribute to the success of the hotel’s Food & Beverage programme, learning the ropes of every aspect of management. […]
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| Bermuda Hospitals Board and its Mid-Atlantic Wellness Institute invite the public to join them this week in celebrating Mental Health Awareness Week. The theme this year is Nature – It’s Part of Your Everyday Life. “Mental health is important to each and every one of us, not just those of us who have a mental […]
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| Former Police Commissioner Stephen Corbishley has offered a message of thanks following his resignation earlier this month. Mr Corbishley previously served with Kent Police in the UK, was appointed as Bermuda’s Police Commissioner in May 2018, and at that time, it was said he was appointed for a 5 year term. On October 1st, Governor […]
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| Warwick Academy launched the pilot programme of their lateral flow testing initiative yesterday [Oct 3], with the programme to run until the end of the term and each student being tested twice a week. A spokesperson said, “Warwick Academy took delivery of their lateral flow tests for all their students and staff last week. They […]
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