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| The police are appealing for witnesses to a three vehicle collision in Sandys parish on Friday. A police spokesperson said, “At last check, the 21-year-old female rider [said to be a Sandys parish resident] hurt in a three vehicle collision at the junction of Somerset Road and Scaur Lane, Sandys parish around 5:30pm Friday, 24th […]
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| The Government has confirmed the sad news that there have been ten more coronavirus-related deaths, taking the overall death toll up to 72. Minister of Health Kim Wilson said, “I am sad to report today that Bermuda has experienced ten more coronavirus-related deaths. I extend heartfelt condolences to the families and friends who recently lost […]
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| The Ministry received 3721 test results — spanning two days — and 99 were positive, so there are now 1453 active cases of which 61 people are in hospital, with 11 in ICU, and sadly the Ministry confirmed ten more deaths. “I am sad to report today that Bermuda has experienced ten more coronavirus-related deaths,” […]
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| The official Government and Legal notices for today [Sept 29] include acting appointments. Acting Appointment: Director, Department Of Libraries And Archives Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Acting Appointments Notice ID: GN0943/2021 Public Authorities / Department: Cabinet Headquarters Publication Date: 29 September 2021 Patrice A. Carvell, Collection Management Librarian, Department of Libraries and Archives […]
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| [Updated] The Ministry of Transport confirmed that “ferry service has resumed operation on a regular schedule” and said they “will provide an update later today on when the bus service will resume.” The ferry service had been suspended since September 21, and the bus service has been suspended since September 17. A Government spokesperson said, […]
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| The Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] will be holding a free virtual panel by the Turning Point Substance Abuse Programme tomorrow [Sept 30] on the subject of recovery from substance abuse. A spokesperson said, “BHB announces a free virtual panel being offered to the community as part of Recovery Month by the Turning Point Substance Abuse […]
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| Thursday, September 30 is expected to see a mix of sun and cloud, chance of early showers, with the high to be near 28°C/82°F and the low to be near 23°C/73°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be light and variable. The relative humidity is expected to be near 71%. Sunrise […]
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On 27 September 2021, the MV Crystal Symphony had a few guests test positive with COVID-19 en route to Bermuda. During the crossing from New York City to Bermuda, PCR nasopharyngeal tests are administered onboard Crystal Symphony.
On arrival in Bermuda and following Ministry of Health guidance and protocol, the Ship was quarantined while the crew and guests were tested again. The Ministry of Health gave the Ship the all-clear at 2 p.m. The guests resumed scheduled tours and on-island activities.
| American football player Devwah Whaley leads the German Football League semifinals in rushing yards with 139 yards, and 3 TDs on 18 carries. The American Football International website said, “The German Football League semifinals were clearly dominated on offense by one team as the Dresden Monarchs led all three categories. “The leaders in Passing, Rushing and […]
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| Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] today “highlighted the need for people to work together when someone dies to help manage the large numbers of deceased, following a rise in deaths related directly to the Covid-19 pandemic.” Unfortunately, there have been almost 30 Covid-related deaths in the past few weeks, with the Government announcing 19 deaths over […]
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| On September 27th, the MV Crystal Symphony “had a few guests test positive with Covid-19 en route to Bermuda” and “on arrival in Bermuda and following Ministry of Health guidance and protocol, the ship was quarantined while the crew and guests were tested again” and “the Ministry of Health gave the Ship the all-clear at […]
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The Ministry of Transport has confirmed that the ferry service has resumed operation on a regular schedule. The Ministry will provide an update later today on when the bus service will resume. Minibuses continue to service the core routes bus routes # 1, 3, 7, 8, 10 and 11 on the hour from 7 am to 7 pm. All minibuses will operate according to the Ministry of Health’s Guidance for Public Transportation.
The Ministry appreciates the public’s patience and apologises for the inconvenience. We will provide an update later today.
| Information Commissioner Gitanjali Gutierrez has issued Decision 09/2021 in regards to the Human Rights Commission [HRC]. A spokesperson said, “Information Commissioner Gitanjali Gutierrez issued Decision 09/2021, in which she reviewed an internal review decision by the Human Rights Commission [HRC] on a Public Access to Information [PATI] request. “The PATI request asked for the meeting […]
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| Hurricane Sam is a “potential threat to Bermuda”, the Bermuda Weather Service said this morning, with its closest point of approach to Bermuda within 72 hours forecast to be 191 nm to the ESE at 3.00am on Saturday [Oct 2], with the BWS noting that “this system may move closer to Bermuda after this time […]
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| Today [Sept 29] marks the one-year anniversary of the murder of Ms. Garrina Cann, and the police are appealing for anyone with information to please come forward. A police spokesperson said, “Today, Wednesday September 29th, 2021 marks the one-year anniversary of the brutal murder of Ms. Garrina Cann. “Members of the public will recall that […]
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| Daniel Augustus picked up the win at the Eagle Dunes Golf Club in Sorrento, Florida, with Anthony Phipps also taking part. Augustus shot a round of 6-under par 67 to win by one stroke, while Phipps shot a 2-over par 74 to finish T10th. Related Stories Match Play Championships Quarter Finals Bermuda Match Play Championships […]
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| Jillian Terceira continued competing in the Roeser, Luxembourg – CSI3*, CSI1* International Horse Jumping event in the Netherlands. On the second day, Terceira competed in one Class on two horses. Taking to the ring for the 1.30m CSI1* in Two Phases Class, Terceira and Mia Volo Vd Molendreef finished 20th. The pair had a first […]
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| “To be free is very sweet,” Mary Prince wrote in her groundbreaking book, with the quote from the Bermudian National Hero featured on the latest design in Bernews weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series, with the text set against a view of the Mary Prince Emancipation Park in Devonshire. Ms Prince – who was born almost 233 […]
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| Bermuda’s Flora Duffy claimed yet another victory on Saturday [Sept 25], winning the Super League Triathlon Malibu race in California, and the video below offers highlights from the race. Ms Duffy — who has a string of victories across a variety of triathlon events — was handed a Wildcard for the event, and it marked the […]
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| September 28 saw 61,400 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $677,275.00 BD. 43,300 shares were traded by Argus Group Holdings Ltd, closing down 4.1% at $6.08 per share, while 18,100 shares were traded by BF&M Ltd, closing up 1.1% at $23.00 per share. The BSX finished at 2,553.59, down 0.15% on the […]
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| More than one hundred local physicians have now signed an open letter urging the public to get vaccinated. “The open letter, sent last week, now has 102 signatures with the aim of showing unity amongst the island’s medical community and galvanizing Bermuda’s residents to take an active role in fighting Covid-19 after active cases reached […]
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| BELCO’s ongoing trench work on Middle Road from George’s Bay Road is continuing towards Evans Bay Road in Southampton. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Public Works wishes to inform the public that BELCO’s ongoing trench work on Middle Road from George’s Bay Road is continuing towards Evans Bay Road in Southampton. “The one […]
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| The official Government and Legal notices for today [Sept 28] include acting appointments, notice of intended marriagse & grant of Bermudian status. Acting Appointment Deputy Governor Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Acting Appointments Notice ID: GN0940/2021 Public Authorities / Department: Government House Publication Date: 28 September 2021 Government Notice No. Constitution Of Bermuda […]
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| There will be a road closure on Harrington Sound Road from Town Hill Road to Lolly’s Well Road starting Monday October 11th, 2021 to Monday October 18th. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Public Works wishes to inform motorists that the ongoing BELCO trenching project on Harrington Sound Road will be reaching the Manor […]
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The Hon. Kathy Lynn Simmons, JP, MP, Attorney-General, and Minister of Legal Affairs and Constitutional Reform, is pleased to announce the Mirrors Annual Art & Digital Competition winners. At a virtual ceremony, she shared these welcoming remarks, “Thank you for joining us here today to celebrate the talent and creativity of those who participated in the competition, hosted in partnership with the Mirrors Alumni and Friends Association.”
| Wednesday, September 29 is expected to see sunny periods, a few showers likely, easing towards evening, with the high to be near 28°C/82°F and the low to be near 23°C/74°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be ESE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 76%. Sunrise will be at […]
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| The Senate is scheduled to be in session on Wednesday [Sept 29] and Bills due for their first reading include the Health Insurance Amendment Act 2021, the Incorporated Segregated Accounts Companies Amendment Act 2021, the Segregated Accounts Companies Amendment Act 2021, the Invasive Alien Species Act 2021, the Motor Car [Liveries] Amendment Act 2021, the […]
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| The second day for Bermuda’s 2021 ITF/COTECC Under 12 team of Jaden Jones, Tristan Pettit, and Dexter Snaith, saw them match up against tournament favourites the Dominican Republic One Team, and being defeated by a score of 3 – 0. Pettit fell in the opening match in straight sets 6-3, 6-1 against Gabriel Fernandez. Bermuda […]
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| The Bermuda Business Development Agency announced the speakers for the Bermuda Virtual Tech Summit 2021. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Business Development Agency [BDA] will kick off the Bermuda Virtual Tech Summit 2021, with a one-on-one conversation between Bermuda’s Premier, the Hon. David Burt, JP, MP and Michael del Castillo, an Associate Editor at Forbes […]
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| The police have confirmed that “two 18-year-old males have been arrested in connection with the investigation into the murder of 57-year-old Duane Gibbons.” “You may remember Mr. Gibbons was found with a stab wound to his back, lying in the roadway just east of the Swizzle Inn on the North Shore Road, Hamilton Parish, around […]
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| Tomorrow’s Voices will host a virtual sip and paint event on Sunday [Oct 3], aiming to raise funds for “Tomorrow’s Voices’ much-needed Centre and services, as well as to broaden awareness of the autism spectrum and other developmental challenges that affect families in Bermuda.” A spokesperson said, “No need to leave the house to have […]
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| The Mirrors Programme recently hosted a virtual prize-giving ceremony for their fifth annual Art & Digital Competition, with schools receiving $6,450 in prizes, while students received $7,690 in prizes. A Government spokesperson said, “Kathy Lynn Simmons, Attorney-General and Minister of Legal Affairs and Constitutional Reform, is pleased to announce the Mirrors annual Art & Digital […]
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| The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] will present a television screening of ‘Youth Unstoppable’ documentary on Saturday, October 2nd on CITV for one time only. A spokesperson said, “BUEI is honoured to join the global release of ‘Youth Unstoppable’ – the only documentary covering the rise of the Youth Climate Movement from the youth perspective. […]
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