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| September 20 saw 0 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange. The BSX finished at 2,559.88, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 62 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available here [PDF]. Related Stories Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Sept 17 2021 Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Sept 16 […]
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The Ministry of Transport has advised that bus and ferry service will be interrupted tomorrow, 21 September 2021.
This evening, the Department of Marine and Ports Services BIU staff sent notice that they will be withdrawing their labour tomorrow due to health and safety concerns at work.
Last week, the BIU Bus Division raised concerns regarding health and safety standards in the workplace. Discussions were held over the weekend and again today; however, there is no agreement between BIU and the Department of Public Transportation (DPT).
“Sadly, I am reporting another COVID related death,” said Minister of Health, Kim Wilson, JP, MP. “I am so sorry to hear of another loss of life, and I extend heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of the deceased during this difficult time.”
The Ministry of Health received 5368 test results since the last update, and 155 were positive for the coronavirus, giving a test positivity rate of 2.9%.
These results are from testing done on:
▪ Friday: 124 positive out of 3572 results (3.5% positivity)
| Bus and ferry service “will be interrupted” tomorrow [Sept 21], the Ministry has confirmed, with the ferry service the latest to be impacted, with the bus service having been suspended since Friday. A spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Transport has advised that bus and ferry service will be interrupted tomorrow, 21 September 2021. “This evening, […]
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| Bermuda’s cyclists started competing today [Sept 20] in Belgium with Kaden Hopkins and Conor White contesting the 30.3 kilometer individual time trial in the Under 23 category. A spokesperson said, “Starting in Knokke-Heit and finishing in Brugge along a completely flat course, both Bermuda riders turned in impressive efforts, averaging over 48 kilometers per hour […]
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| Following the recent change in policy allowing their importation, People’s Pharmacy has confirmed they “will have Covid-19 Rapid Antigen Self-Test Kits in store by next week.” The Government recently announced that “Antigen tests can now be imported for personal use” as “the policy was reviewed and adjusted by the Ministry of Health.” “It is hoped […]
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| The Ministry received 5368 test results — spanning two days — and 155 were positive, so there are now 1513 active cases. 54 people are in hospital, with 12 in ICU, and sadly the Ministry has confirmed another death. “Sadly, I am reporting another Covid related death,” said Minister of Health, Kim Wilson. “I am […]
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| The United States CDC has today [Sept 20] upgraded Bermuda to “Level 4: Very High Level of Covid-19 in Bermuda” — the highest level — saying that people should “avoid travel to Bermuda.” It further notes that “if you must travel to Bermuda, make sure you are fully vaccinated before travel” and “because of the […]
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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 police “thanked the public for its support in adhering to the new curfew regulations” saying there was “only one person found in breach of the current curfew regulations over the weekend.” The 12.30am – 5am curfew took effect on Friday, September 17th, with the curfew reinstated due to a major surge in Covid cases. […]
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| “Due to staffing shortages, garbage collection will be impacted over the next few weeks,” the Ministry has advised. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Public Works advise that due to staffing shortages garbage collection will be impacted over the next few weeks. “The public is reminded that they may deliver household garbage to the […]
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| The 7th annual Dive In 2021 kicks off tomorrow [Sept 21], and runs until Thursday [Sept 23]. A spokesperson said, “Dive In is the insurance industry’s longstanding Festival promoting diversity and inclusion. This year’s Festival will take place virtually again as a result of the Pandemic. “Bermuda will host five events over the three day […]
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The Ministry of Public Works advise that due to staffing shortages garbage collection will be impacted over the next few weeks.
The public is reminded that they may deliver household garbage to the Tynes Bay Waste to Energy Facility, which is open daily from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm daily.
The Ministry of Public Works wishes to thank the public for their patience and apologizes in advance for any inconvenience.
Yesterday afternoon the Acting Minister of Public Works, the Hon. Wayne Furbert, JP, MP, attended the formal ribbon cutting ceremony for the Casa dos Acores Community Centre.
The Centre will serve as a base for the non-profit organisation and registered charities purpose of promoting and preserving the Azorean heritage and culture in Bermuda and preserving the historical significance and contribution that Azoreans and Azorean descendants have made to Bermuda since the mid 1800s.
| Tuesday, September 21 is expected to see becoming brighter with the chance of an early shower or 2, 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 ENE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 67%. Sunrise will […]
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| KPMG in Bermuda congratulated Matthew Viney and Christopher Alexander on the successful completion of their accounting designations. A spokesperson said, “The Managing Directors and staff of KPMG in Bermuda congratulate Matthew Viney [Chartered Professional Accountant – CPA Canada] and Christopher Alexander [Associate Chartered Accountant – ACA UK] on the successful completion of their accounting designations. […]
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| The Bermuda Mental Health Foundation [BMHF] will be hosting a virtual conference entitled ‘Mental Health: It’s About All of Us’ on October 28. A spokesperson said, “After months of planning and preparations, the Bermuda Mental Health Foundation has officially opened registration for its first-ever virtual conference event. “‘Mental Health: It’s About All of Us’ is […]
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| The BPSU has thanked all the frontline workers, and asked the community to “rally around our healthcare workers and offer support wherever they can.” BPSU General Secretary Kevin Grant said, “It was recently announced that the KEMH has moved to “Disaster Alert Level 4” due to the high number of Covid-19 patients. “This is the […]
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| The police have advised residents there is a hoax message circulating which claims that masks that “contain some form of anaesthetic property which renders individuals incapacitated” are being distributed. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] is aware of a message purportedly issued by the organisation and now being circulated on social media, warning […]
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| Bermuda was represented by five other competitors in the 2021 Intermountain Healthcare IRONMAN 70.3 World Championships presented by Utah Sports Commission. Ashley Couper, Maddie Durkin, Ricard Quinn, Daniel Samilski, and Dirk Hasselkuss all flew the Bermuda Flag competing in their respective age group divisions over a 1.2 mile swim, followed by a 56 mile bike […]
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| As of the most recent statistics, the Island has a record high 1427 active cases, with 51 people in the hospital with 12 in ICU, and unfortunately, the island has recorded 42 Covid related deaths since the start of the pandemic in 2020, with seven of them since last week Monday. According to data provided […]
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| Port Royal Driving Range will be closed tomorrow [Sept 21] from 12.00pm for maintenance, with reopening scheduled for Wednesday [Sept 22]. A spokesperson said, “Please be advised that Port Royal Driving Range will be closed Tuesday, September 21, from 12.00pm for cutting and maintenance. “We apologize for the inconvenience. The range will reopen Wednesday, September […]
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| Ignite Bermuda is accepting applications for its next cohort from October 4 to October 15. A spokesperson said, “Ignite Bermuda is looking for applicants to join their community of 250+ entrepreneurs and community leaders who are eager to accelerate their business, organization or idea to the next level. “The application portal will be open online […]
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| Community testing will be “scaled back” to focus testing resources to end this outbreak, there is an effort underway to “source relief staff from other jurisdictions to ease the demands on our nursing staff” as “our principal concern is the healthcare system and especially the hospital” as “the scale of this outbreak has stretched their resources,” […]
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| While this month has proven difficult for the island with the continuing surge of Covid-19, Bermuda’s footballers have been making us proud as they have been excelling overseas in international matches, as well as professional and university-level games. So far this month, they have scored at least 25 combined goals, won multiple awards, recorded two […]
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| “The loss of the World Triathlon Championship event in the last quarter of 2021 is certainly a blow to the sector,” BTA CEO Charles Jeffers II said, adding that “while we share in the disappointment, we know that safeguarding Bermuda’s reputation, and health and safety is key.” This follows after officials confirmed that the 2021 World Triathlon […]
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| Bermuda’s Leilanni Nesbeth recorded two assists for Florida State as they played to a 4-1 victory against Boston College. The school’s match report said, “The number one ranked Seminole Soccer team [8-0] started ACC play at home with a 4-1 win over Boston College [6-2-1]. “By the eighth game of the season, all of the […]
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| Victor Scott School recently released a back to school video entitled “Level Up! Game on!” set over the song ‘Level Up’ by Ciara. Educational Therapist Shacolbi Basden said, “At our school, we take pride in our commitment, communication, consistency and cooperation. We’re hoping our parents, guardians and students have as much fun watching as we […]
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| Nia Christopher scored twice for the Towson University women’s soccer team, marking her 8th and 9th goals of the season, with the Bermudian footballer currently the leading scorer in the CAA, which consists of a number of U.S East Coast Universities. The school’s match report said, “The Towson University women’s soccer team earned its highest […]
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| Adam Hall and his Aberdeen IronBirds teammates were recently edged by the Greenville Drive 3 – 2. Aberdeen took the lead with a run in the bottom of the first before Greenville scored three times in the top of the third to take a 3 – 1 lead. Aberdeen pulled a run back in the […]
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| Teams that include Bermudian footballers Nahki Wells, Jonté Smith, Dale Eve, Justin Donawa, Kole Hall, Roger Lee, Reggie Lambe, Keziah Martin, J’nai Butterfield-Steede, Ayleal Dill, Nathan Trott, Zeiko Lewis, Delia Ebbin, and Djair Parfitt Williams were in action in England and Europe. Nahki Wells Nahki Wells struck a dramatic injury-time winner for Bristol City against […]
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| The popular Group Coaching Sessions hosted by Kim Swan Golf Coach at Port Royal Developmental Golf Program have been suspended due to the recent outbreak in Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “We are advising the golfing public that we are now reverting to private lessons only with individuals and/or couples within the same household bubble until […]
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| Sydney Fischer and her Blair Academy Varsity Field Hockey teammate’s dream start to the season continued as they won their third game in a row to start the season, this time defeating Newton by a score of 3 – 2. Newton took the lead when Julia Decker scored in the 17th minute, but Ali Frazer […]
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| Devwah Whaley and his Dresden Monarchs teammates advanced in the SharkWater German Football League play-offs following their 50 – 13 win over the Allgaeu Comets. Dresden Monarchs — who play what we call American football — shut out the Allgaeu Comets 31 – 0 in the first half, they then outscored the Comets 19 – […]
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| Ms. Inez Wilson recently celebrated a notable birthday, being joined with by her friends and family as she celebrated her 100th birthday. Premier David Burt tweeted the photos below, saying: “Yesterday, MP Jason Wade & I had the pleasure to join the family of Ms. Inez Wilson to celebrate her 100th Birthday. It was a […]
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| Dennico Hollis and his Stenhousemuir teammates Scotland Cricket Season came to an end with a 44 run victory over East Renfrewshire. Batting first, Stenhousemuir were bowled out for 150. Hollis was the top scorer with 52 off 82 balls, he hit 3 fours. Asad Amir was the pick of the East Renfrewshire bowlers with figures […]
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| Two motorcycle riders were transported via ambulance to hospital last night [Sept 19] following a collision involving two motorcycles on South Shore Road in Warwick. A police spokesperson said, “Around 7:50 p.m. on Sunday 19th September, 2021, police responded to a reported serious road traffic collision involving two motorcycles on South Shore Road just east […]
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