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| The Government has confirmed the extremely sad news that there have been seven more Covid related deaths, bringing the overall death toll to 52. “I am extremely sorry to report today seven Covid related deaths,” said Minister of Health, Kim Wilson. “This is very sad news, and I extend heartfelt condolences to the family and […]
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| Take Five Limited [Buzz] has donated $2000 to the Mirrors Alumni and Friends Association [MAFA] for the development of youth programmes by creating and selling a summer lemonade drink. The mango lemonade was sold for the entire month of August and a donation was provided for every drink purchased. General Manager, Scott Taylor said, “It […]
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| The Global Privacy Assembly [GPA] has selected Bermuda as the site to host its 2023 summit, with the event to “provide an opportunity for regulators and policy-makers to meet in person and set the agenda for global technology and data issues.” A spokesperson said, “The Global Privacy Assembly has selected Bermuda as the site to […]
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| Saturday, September 25 is expected to see variable cloud with the chance of early showers, with the high to be near 28°C/82°F and the low to be near 24°C/76°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be west. The relative humidity is expected to be near 71%. Sunrise will be at 7.09am […]
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Mr Speaker, Honourable Members,
As this Honourable House will recall, a 14 day quarantine in a government approved facility for unvaccinated travellers came into effect on 20 June, with an end date of 30 September 2021.
The purpose of the 14 day quarantine is to curtail the movement of unvaccinated, recently arrived travellers to the island. The incubation period for COVID-19 is between two and 14 days, and that sets the quarantine period.
| The Bermuda Weather Service [BWS] said that “although the outlook is too far out to indicate the likelihood of impacts to Bermuda, BWS is watching Hurricane Sam in the distant eastern tropical Atlantic, just over 2,000 miles to our southeast. The BWS said, “Closer to home, an interaction between some of the remnants of TD Peter […]
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| “Prospective applicants will now be able to proceed with their intercountry adoption applications in Jamaica and Trinidad & Tobago,” Minister of Social Development and Seniors Tinee Furbert said in the House of Assembly today [Sept 24]. The Minister said, “I rise today to address an issue related to intercountry adoptions that will approve two jurisdictions […]
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| “During the week of 30th August 2021, a number of Bermuda agencies received training in Disaster Victim identification,” Minister of National Security Renee Ming said in the House of Assembly today [Sept 24]. The Minister said, “As a direct result of the Air Crash Incident Training conducted in January 2019, a gap was realized that […]
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| Part of the Post Office’s future vision is a ‘Drop-and-Deliver’ service which “will enable local e-commerce vendors that do not have a delivery network the option of dropping off their mail items to the Bermuda Post Office for delivery locally,” with a $5 fee per delivery item. This was stated by Minister for the Cabinet […]
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| “The 14 day quarantine requirement for unvaccinated travellers will remain in place but they will be expected to quarantine at home after 30 September,” Minister of Health Kim Wilson said, adding that they “will be fitted with an electronic monitoring device.” This appears to refer to residents only, as the Minister also stated that “all unvaccinated visitors […]
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| SiriusPoint Ltd. has announced that Justin Brenden has been appointed to the role of Chief Actuary, subject to approval by the Bermuda Department of Immigration. A spokesperson said, “As Chief Actuary, Mr. Brenden will lead SiriusPoint’s actuarial organization, with responsibility for global reserving and aligning pricing to drive to the Company’s objective of improving underwriting […]
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| Warwick Academy recently held an online presentation for staff and students with Christo Brand, a prison guard and friend to Nelson Mandela. A spokesperson said, “Warwick Academy was thrilled to have an online presentation for all their staff and students with Mr Christo Brand, who was Nelson Mandela’s prison guard and became his great friend. […]
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| Citing the recent changes to local guidelines, the sharp increase in Covid cases and the CDC moving Bermuda to Level 4, ILS Bermuda announced that the 2021 Convergence networking event “will not go ahead as planned.” A spokesperson said, “In light of recent changes to local guidelines issued by the Government of Bermuda, as well […]
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| House of Assembly in session today, new Covid test results expected today, Phoenix expects antigen tests to cost $15 – $20, 2,340 more vaccines arrived from UK, doctors appeal to the public to get vaccinated, BILTIR Board appoint Natasha Scotland Courcy & Andrew Sooboodoo, ‘Waterfront Man’ store opening on Front Street, Zeiko Lewis leads USL Championship […]
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| Inside Caribbean Football has listed what they consider the best female player of each Caribbean country, with Bermuda’s Kenni Thompson included. Thompson now plays for the London City Lionesses. The Bermuda-born 21-year-old joined from Spanish Women’s First Division side, CD Santa Teresa. Thompson spent most of her professional playing career in Spain, showcasing her talent […]
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| U.S. President Joe Biden has pledged 500 million doses of the Covid vaccine for developing nations, prompting local groups to continue urging the United Kingdom to join the initiative. A spokesperson said, “To beat this pandemic here, we have to beat it everywhere.’ – This is a quote from a speech made by President Joe […]
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| Marcus Manley won the first event on the APGA Tour’s new Farmers Insurance Fall Series, which also saw Bermudian golfer Daniel Augustus take part. Augustus finished 6th, after a two-round score of 3-over par. He shot a first round 3-over par 74, he then shot a second round even par 71. In his second round, […]
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| The Waterfront Group of Companies is opening a new men’s store named ‘Waterfront Man’ on Front Street, with the newly renovated 3000 square ft shop featuring a selection of men’s footwear, accessories, books, gifts and more. A spokesperson said, “The Waterfront Group of Companies has announced it has recently opened a new men’s store named Waterfront […]
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| Registration opens today [Sept 24] for the Marketing Masterplan Workshop, run by local business Rise Marketing. A spokesperson said, “As of today, registration opens for the Marketing Masterplan Workshop run by local business Rise Marketing. The workshop is designed to help small to medium local businesses develop their Marketing Strategy, Marketing plan and a Marketing […]
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The Ministry and Department of Education is providing an update on the Saliva Screening Programme and reminds parents and guardians that all public schools are continuing with remote learning until further notice.
The Minister of Education, the Hon. Diallo Rabain, JP, MP, shared, “As we have repeatedly expressed, our goal is to return to in-person learning as quickly as possible and we will return to in-person learning once it is safe to do so and the data supports it.”
| The Ministry and Department of Education provided an update on the Saliva Screening Programme and reminded “parents and guardians that all public schools are continuing with remote learning until further notice.” The Minister of Education Diallo Rabain said, “As we have repeatedly expressed, our goal is to return to in-person learning as quickly as possible […]
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| Bermudian goalkeeper Quinaceo Hunt has joined the Thornaby Football Club in England, with the club saying “he has huge potential.” Thornaby Football Club are a football club based in Thornaby, Stockton-On-Tees, England that plays in the Northern League Division One. In announcing his signing, the club said, “Quinaceo or Q is a Bermuda international goalkeeper […]
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| A number of local doctors — Dr. Benjamin Lau, Dr. Laura Murphy, Dr. Stephen Kenny, Dr. Annie Pinto, Dr. Sylvanus Nawab, Dr. Sophie Mathew and Dr. Hannah Murray — are appealing to the public to “please get vaccinated.” In an open letter, the doctors said, “Dear Bermuda, We are your healthcare workers. We are your physicians, […]
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| The Bermuda Post Office, an update on Border Controls Quarantine [Covid-19] [No. 3] Order 2020, Disaster Victim Identification Training, an update on the Public Bus Service and the Intercountry Adoptions Approved Jurisdictions are the statements set to be delivered in the House of Assembly on Friday [Sept 24]. The Bills listed under Orders of the […]
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| 2,340 doses of the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine will arrive from the United Kingdom on this evening’s [Sept 23] British Airways flight, Government House has confirmed. Governor Rena Lalgie said, “The UK Government continues to work hard with Bermuda’s Ministry of Health to ensure that vaccines and other medical supplies are available to the people of […]
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| The Bermuda Cabinet approved the appointment of three international experts to the Sargasso Sea Commission on Tuesday [Sept 21], including Mark Spalding, Professor Stephen de Mora, and Dr Ana Colaço. A Government spokesperson said, “On September 21, 2021, the Bermuda Cabinet approved the appointment of three international experts to the Sargasso Sea Commission, established by […]
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| The official Government and Legal notices for today [Sept 23] include public notification and notice of intended marriages. Large Group Exemption Simpson Keaveny Wedding Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Public Notification Notice ID: GN0926/2021 Public Authorities / Department: Ministry Level Publication date: 23 September 2021 Public Health [Covid-19 Emergency Powers] [Phased Re-Opening] Regulations […]
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On September 21, 2021, the Bermuda Cabinet approved the appointment of three International Experts to the Sargasso Sea Commission, established by the Hamilton Declaration on Collaboration for the Conservation of the Sargasso Sea, signed in Bermuda on March 11, 2014.
The three incoming Commissioners are the President of The Ocean Foundation, Mr Mark Spalding, former Chief Executive of the Plymouth Marine Laboratory,Professor Stephen de Mora (both re-appointed for a third term), and Dr Ana Colaço, a distinguished deep-sea ecologist at the University of Azores.
| Friday, September 24 is expected to see a mix of sun and cloud, chance of 1 or 2 morning showers, with the high to be near 28°C/83°F and the low to be near 24°C/75°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be NE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 75%. […]
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| “There is a distinct lack of leadership from top to bottom in the PLP Cabinet and Government right now,” the OBA’s Douglas De Couto said. Mr. De Couto, who the OBA said is the C25 candidate, said, “Some people think that leadership is ‘being in charge’ — being the boss, giving orders, handing out the prizes. But thoughtful […]
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| If you are interested in topics including sharks, marine life and ocean conservation you will want to tune in at 6.00pm this evening [Sept 23] as Choy Aming — one of the island’s foremost experts in the field — is joining Bernews for the latest episode in the Bernews News & Views series. The live […]
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| Tropical Storm Sam — the 18th named storm of the 2021 Atlantic Hurricane Season – has formed in the Atlantic ocean. Tropical Storm Sam is “not a threat to Bermuda at this time”, Bermuda Weather Service said, with its closest point of approach to Bermuda within 72 hours forecast to be 1378 nm to the […]
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| The Phoenix Stores has provided an update on antigen tests, saying they expect to receive a supply by the end of next week and “customers can expect to purchase the individual units from any of our dispensaries, ranging in price from approximately $15-$20.” Government: “Antigen Tests Can Now Be Imported For Personal Use” This follows after […]
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| Bermuda International Long Term Insurers and Reinsurers [BILTIR] announced that Board member Natasha Scotland Courcy is their new Vice-Chair, and that Andrew Sooboodoo has joined the Board. The Board appointments were confirmed at BILTIR’s annual 2021 Bermuda International Life and Annuity Conference, which was held as a virtual event on September 23rd. Natasha Scotland Courcy […]
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| Mosaic Insurance has expanded its cybersecurity business line internationally, with the addition of new team members to its UK-based unit. A spokesperson said, “The specialty insurer began underwriting global cyber coverage from Chicago April 1, just two months after launching with headquarters in Bermuda, a new Lloyd’s syndicate, 1609, and a network of underwriting hubs […]
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