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| Two more coronavirus related deaths, 58 people in hospital with 14 in ICU, 86,676 total vaccinations given so far, over 1800 cases announced so far this month, more Covid-19 vaccines arriving today, MarketPlace extends discount until end of year, Lieutenant Ci’re Bean trains with Royal Navy, Flora Duffy ‘devastated’ that triathlon is cancelled, and new addition to […]
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| Bermudian footballer Zeiko Lewis is leading the entire USL Championship League in assists, recording a total of nine so far this season. Lewis tallied his latest assist and won the Man of the Match award from his Charleston Battery team following their recent 1-1 draw against Miami FC. The USL Championship is a professional men’s […]
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| The Department of Youth, Sport and Recreation is offering a ‘Remote Learning Support Service’ for ”frontline workers who are in need of remote learning support services for their child.” The Government posted the graphic online below, and said, “Front line workers we are here to support you and your family! The Department of Youth, Sport and Recreation […]
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| England has advised that “the rules for international travel to England will change from the red, amber, green traffic light system to a single red list of countries and simplified travel measures for arrivals from the rest of the world.” The section from their official website said: From 4am Monday 4 October 2021, the rules […]
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| Anthony Phipps competed on the Moonlit Golf Tour at the Black Bear Golf Club in Mount Dora, Florida. Playing at the P. B. Dye designed Championship 18 hole links style par 72 golf course, Phipps finished T8th after shooting an even par round of 72. Related Stories Match Play Championships Quarter Finals Bermuda Match Play […]
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| Brown and Company Ltd. recently completed the installation of a new sensory/relaxation garden in the courtyard area of The Department of Child and Adolescent Services at the Mid Atlantic Wellness Institute. A spokesperson said, “Brown and Company Ltd. is proud to have recently completed the installation of a new sensory/relaxation garden in the courtyard area […]
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| In a filing with the Bermuda Stock Exchange [BSX], Somers Limited announced share repurchases and total shares in issue. The filing stated: “Somers Limited, a financial services investment holding company, announces that during the month of August 2021, Somers purchased 1,138 of its own common shares at an average cost of $17.00 per share. The […]
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| Sompo International has reached agreement to purchase an Italian agriculture insurance company, with the transaction expected to close within the first quarter of 2022. A spokesperson said, “Sompo International Holdings Ltd., a Bermuda-based specialty provider of property and casualty insurance and reinsurance, announced today that reached an agreement to purchase ARA 1857 S.p.A.- Assicurazioni Rischi Agricoli […]
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| Three young Bermuda footballers — Matthew Moreno, Sancho Jackson, and Vishan Patton — are all now members of the Alicante Football Academy International Club in Spain. Jackson is a member of the Under 23 team playing as a center back, Moreno has been named Vice-Captain of the Under 19 team, and Patton is also a […]
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| September 22 saw 100 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $3,625.00 BD. 100 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing even at $36.25 per share. The BSX finished at 2,546.38, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 62 remained unchanged. The full report for the […]
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Good Afternoon Bermuda, I would firstly like to extend my condolences and deepest sympathies to the families and loved ones of those members of our community whom we have lost during this outbreak.
All of those who have been so tragically affected by the coronavirus, including those persons in the hospital and at home, remain in my thoughts and prayers.
“Sadly, Bermuda has suffered two more coronavirus related deaths,” said Minister of Health, Kim Wilson, JP, MP. “I extend my sincere condolences to the family and friends of those who recently lost a loved one to circumstances related to the coronavirus.”
Since the last update, the Ministry of Health received 4074 test results, and 168 were positive for the coronavirus, giving a test positivity rate of 4.1%.
These results are from testing done on:
§ Sunday: 75 positive out of 1658 results (4.5% positivity)
Good afternoon.
I begin my remarks today by offering sincere condolences to the family and friends who recently lost a loved one to circumstances related to the coronavirus. This month we have seen quite a few deaths, and I realise that this is causing unbearable pain for so many families.
I ask everyone to please keep these families in their prayers. As well, keep in our prayers those currently in hospital with COVID-19 related illnesses.
| Hospitalisations from January 11 to September 18 — including repeat admissions — totalled 183, of which 169 [92.3%] were not fully vaccinated, while 14 [7.7%] were fully vaccinated, the Government said this evening. The Governnment also noted that during the same time period, there were 30 deaths, of which 26 [86.7%] were not fully vaccinated, […]
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| As of September 18th, Bermuda has administered a total of 86,676 vaccinations — an increase of 482 since the previous week — and 66.2% of the population has received two doses thus far. A Government spokesperson said, “We have completed week 36 of vaccinations. Since January 11, Bermuda has administered a total of 86,676 vaccinations. […]
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| The Ministry received 4074 test results – spanning two days — and 168 were positive, so there are now 1547 active cases, of which 58 people are in hospital, with 14 in ICU, and sadly the Ministry has confirmed two more deaths. “Sadly, Bermuda has suffered two more coronavirus related deaths,” said Minister of Health, […]
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| The Government has confirmed the sad news that there have been two more coronavirus related deaths. Minister of Health Kim Wilson said, “Sadly, Bermuda has suffered two more coronavirus related deaths. I extend my sincere condolences to the family and friends of those who recently lost a loved one to circumstances related to the coronavirus.” […]
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| Thursday, September 23 is expected to see some sunny periods with a few showers, easing overnight, 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 72%. Sunrise will be at […]
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| [Opinion column written by OBA Shadow Minister for Legal Affairs and Transport Scott Pearman] In politics, what goes unsaid often reveals the true narrative. It’s been observed before: silence speaks volumes. When Parliament returned from the short August break, the House of Assembly was demonstrably silent. The PLP has 30 elected MPs. Yet last Friday […]
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| The Bermuda Industrial Union [BIU] Bus Division and Marine & Ports Division are holding a press conference this afternoon [Sept 22], and we will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. The island’s public transportation service is currently suspended, with the ferry service having been suspended since yesterday [Sept 21] […]
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| Recent graduates from Saltus Grammar School are celebrating their success on the Advanced Placement [AP] examinations that were completed in May and June of this year. A spokesperson said, “Despite the impact that Covid-19 has had on educational institutions around the world, the recent graduates from Saltus are celebrating their success on the Advanced Placement […]
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| [Opinion column written by Opposition Senate leader of the OBA/Shadow Minister of Education Ben Smith] The Minister of Education the Honourable Diallo Rabain has continued to promote the role that testing can play in getting our local schools to return in-person learning. He stated, “The saliva screening programme is an additional safety measure to keep […]
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Good morning members of the media,
In these trying times, not having transportation adds additional stress, anxiety and burden to those who rely on the public bus service. As Minister, I feel compelled to report exactly why the commuting public has been without public buses for the last five days.
| Lili Bermuda will be hosting a webinar tomorrow [Sept 23] to discuss the story of the 150-year-old Piesse & Lubin fragrance recovered from the shipwreck Mary Celestia. The event poster says, “Join us virtually in Bermuda as we discuss the fascinating story of the Piesse & Lubin fragrance recovered intact from the shipwreck Mary Celestia. […]
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Question: The health minister said: “This outbreak conti…
| Minister of Transport Lawrence Scott will be holding a press conference at around 10.30am this morning [Sept 22], and we will be live streaming it below. The topic of the press conference was not stated, however it comes as the island’s public transportation service is suspended, with the ferry service having been suspended since yesterday [Sept 21] […]
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| Teams that include Bermudian footballers Nathan Trott, Dale Eve, Reggie Lambe, Triston Hall, Sincere Hall, Zenawi Bowen, Stefan Simmons, Detre Bell, and Arnezha Astwood were in action. Nathan Trott Nathan Trott and his AS Nancy Lorraine teammates went down 4 – 1 to Grenoble Foot 38 in their French Ligue 2 Division match. Dale Eve […]
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| The Bermuda Equestrian Federation are congratulating Julia Slade and her horse Sur La Mur on successfully qualifying for three annual Championship Finals. A spokesperson said, “This last year has placed several challenges on grade 9 student Julia Slade and she has handled each one in perfect stride. “The original plan was for her horse, Sur […]
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| Port Royal Pros Steve Lambert and Andrew Trott Francis finally won the Greg Maybury Cup at the sixth attempt breaking the dominance of the Ocean View Pros. The Greg Maybury Professional Cup is a tournament between Ocean View Golf Course Professionals and Port Royal Golf Course Professionals. Playing at the Ocean View Golf Course, Brian […]
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| New Covid results expected today, ‘Covid exposure’ at K Margaret Carter Centre, no bus and ferry service again today, devices to help people who are visually impaired ripped off over 20 crossings in City, only passengers will be allowed in the airport, Wallpaper Wednesday features emoji, BWS does not deem storm a threat, and Wilton Re […]
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