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The Government of Bermuda is tonight releasing an interim coronavirus update, to keep residents fully informed of all aspects of our current situation. Following tonight’s interim update, a full update will be provided tomorrow evening from the Ministry of Health as scheduled.
Regrettably, the Ministry of Health reports that since the last update on Friday, sadly there have been four (4) additional coronavirus-related deaths.
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| “All public schools are continuing with remote learning until further notice,” the Ministry of Education said this evening, adding that “we will return to in-person learning once it is safe to do so and the data supports it.” This statement comes at the end of a week that has been, by far, the worst week […]
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| The bus service — which has been suspended since Friday [Sept 17] – will remain suspended on Monday [Sept 20], officials have confirmed. A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Public Transport [DPT] advised that there will be no bus service on Monday, 20 September 2021. On Friday evening, DPT confirmed that the bus service […]
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| The Government has confirmed the extremely sad news that there have been four more coronavirus-related deaths. “Regrettably, the Ministry of Health reports that since the last update on Friday, sadly there have been four additional coronavirus-related deaths,” a spokesperson said. This follows after the Government confirmed one death on September 17th, one on September 15th, […]
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| The Ministry received 6,521 test results — spanning two days — and 259 were positive, so there are now 1427 active cases, and 51 people are in hospital with 12 in ICU, and sadly the Government has confirmed four more deaths. A Government spokesperson said, “The Government of Bermuda is tonight releasing an interim coronavirus […]
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| Bermudian athlete Brian Wellman — who has won numerous international medals and represented the island in multiple Olympic Games — has been officially inducted into the University of Arkansas Sports Hall of Honor. The initial announcement on the Arkansas Razorbacks website said, “Six former University of Arkansas student-athletes, including a former and current track and […]
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| Monday, September 20 is expected to be sunny, with the high to be near 28°C/83°F and the low to be near 24°C/76°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be NE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 77%. Sunrise will be at 7:05am and sunset will be at 7:18pm. High […]
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The Ministry of Social Development and Seniors joined the global observance of the United Nations International Equal Pay Day.
“This day, commemorated on the 18th of September, is dedicated to raising awareness and highlighting the global efforts towards achieving equal pay for work of equal value.” said the Hon. Tinee Furbert JP, MP, Minister of Social Development and Seniors.
| “Equal pay for equal work is fundamental,” Minister Tinee Furbert said as the Ministry of Social Development and Seniors joined the global observance of the United Nations International Equal Pay Day. “This day, commemorated on the 18th of September, is dedicated to raising awareness and highlighting the global efforts towards achieving equal pay for work […]
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| Skyport has released the latest episode of ‘Taking Off’, a video series with host Mikaela Pearman that highlights the airport, with this episode a a part of their new series ‘Inside LF Wade’ and featuring Jalicia Crockwell, the only woman to drive the push back, Speaking in the episode, Mikaela Pearman said, “This week, we bring […]
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| Southern Yacht Club were crowned the 2021 Rolex New York Yacht Club Invitational Cup Champions, while the Bermuda boat skippered by James Macdonald, along with his crew Jon Corless, Tom Miller, Lexa Macdonald, Jeff Roach, Walter Smith, Paul Watson and Alison Hill, finished in last place in the 19 boat fleet. Macdonald and his crew […]
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| Ryan Outerbridge and his Franklin Pierce Men’s track and field teammates competed in the UMass Dartmouth Invitational in the United States. Competing in the 256 competitor Men’s 5 Mile Run Varsity Division, Outerbridge crossed the line 45t with a time of 25:52. Outerbridge and his teammates finished 4th with 13 points. Related Stories Minors Competes […]
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| Tropical Storm Peter — the 16th named storm of the 2021 Atlantic Hurricane Season – has formed in the Atlantic ocean. Tropical Storm Peter is “not a threat to Bermuda at this time”, the Bermuda Weather Service said, with its closest point of approach to Bermuda within 72 hours forecast to be 500 nm to […]
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| Adriana Penruddocke, Nancy Rickmann, Jade Smith and Moriah Wheddon have all completed a course and qualified as RYA Start Windsurfing Instructors. A spokesperson said, “Since March 2020 during the Easter Holidays, Bermuda’s first RYA Start Windsurfing Instructor course had been planned but then put on hold due to the coronavirus covid-19 pandemic. Following in a […]
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| Bermudian footballer Zeiko Lewis won the Man of the Match award from his Charleston Battery team following their 1-1 draw against Miami FC on Saturday. The team tweeted the graphic below, and said, “Tallying 1 assist and 6 key passes on the evening, Zeiko Lewis is your Heineken Man of the Match!” The club’s match […]
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| Adam Hall and his Aberdeen IronBirds teammates went down to the Greenville Drive 4 – 3, in extra innings. Aberdeen took the lead with a run in the bottom of the first, Greenville drew level with a run in the top of the 3rd, Aberdeen would retake the lead in the bottom of the 7th, […]
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| While this week was far from the best week for the island, there was still plenty of good news to celebrate, most notably our U20 women’s football team smashing through the competition scoring a total of 9 goals while conceding zero to qualify for the next round in the Concacaf Championship. Aurum Fund Management donating […]
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| [Updated] The police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating 17-year-old Shavon Hayward. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in locating 17-year-old Shavon Hayward. “Shavon is dark brown skinned, about 5’ 9” tall, thin built, weighing approximately 120lbs, with black hair worn in long box braids. “She was last […]
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| Gabriella Arnold concluded competing in the Momentum Indy Cycle Race in the United States. During the IU Health Indy Crit Women’s Pro-1-2-3 Division race, Arnold finished 8th clocking a time of 48:45, while Debbie Milne clocked a winning time of 4:48. With her two times in the Crits, Arnold finished the Division in 4th place […]
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| The 2021 World Triathlon Sprint & Relay Championship – which Bermuda was scheduled to host next month — will not take place this year, officials have just confirmed. The event, which Bermuda’s Olympic gold medalist Flora Duffy was scheduled to compete in, will not take place, with organisers citing an analysis that “considered the island’s recent spike […]
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| Following the Government’s announcement that antigen tests “can now be imported for personal use,” the Phoenix Stores has confirmed they “are in the process of sourcing the antigen tests from reputable vendors.” Government: “Antigen Tests Can Now Be Imported For Personal Use” Last night the Government stated that “Antigen tests can now be imported for […]
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| “Both the Magistrates’ Court and the Supreme Court of Bermuda are in operation, but reduced services and limited access is being implemented,” the Government said. A Government spokesperson said, “Attached is the Registrar for Courts of Bermuda, Circular No. 13, regarding the Court’s decision to reduce services further as part of protective measures that are […]
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| Tyler Butterfield finished 15th competing in the 70.3 World Championships Pro Men’s Division in St. George, Utah. In a field of 36 Pro Men, the Bermudian triathlete clocked an overall time of 3:50:17. He recorded a time of 24:28 on the swim, clocked 2:0:39 on the bike, and closed out with a time of 1:15:31 on […]
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| The Government is “launching a new automated process for notifying Covid positive patients and named close contacts of their status and their need to isolate or quarantine,” the Minister said, adding that “when a test result comes back positive, persons will be notified via the email address provided on their test booking.” This new automated […]
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| Ballymena United Football Club in Northern Ireland announced the signing of Jonte Smith, with the Bermudian footballer making his debut for the team in their match today. The club’s announcement said, “Ballymena United are delighted to announce the signing of forward Jonte Smith. The 27-year-old Bermuda international joins as a free agent having last played for […]
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| Sunday, September 19 is expected to see becoming cloudy, showers develop with chance of thunder, with the high to be near 29°C/84°F and the low to be near 24°C/76°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be WSW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 76%. Sunrise will be at 7.05am […]
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| Isabelle Dutranoit and her Wake Forest Women’s Cross Country teammates finished second in the Wolfpack Adidas Cross Country Challenge in the United States. Dutranoit and her teammates finished with 49 points, while NC State won the Challenge with 15 points. The Bermudian runner crossed the line in a time of 17:48.8, which saw her finish […]
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| Minister confirms another Covid related death which marks the 3rd this week, Health Minister warns that “our situation is critical”, we now have a record high 1238 active cases, over 50 people are in hospital with 13 in ICU, the hospital has moved to ‘Disaster Alert Level 4′ for the first time, antigen tests can be imported for […]
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| Gabriella Arnold recently competed in the Momentum Indy Cycle Race in the United States. Competing in the Mass Ave Crit Women’s Pro-1-2-3 Division on the first day, Arnold finished 3rd clocking a time of 48:43. The cyclist finished behind Debbie Milne who clocked a winning time of 48:39, while Jane Tullis was second with the […]
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| The fourth day of the 2021 Rolex New York Yacht Club Invitational Cup took place in Rhode Island, with the Bermuda team recording some higher finishes. The Bermuda boat skippered by James Macdonald, along with his crew Jon Corless, Tom Miller, Lexa Macdonald, Jeff Roach, Walter Smith, Paul Watson and Alison Hill, had their best […]
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| The final day of the International One Design Class 85th Anniversary & World Championship 2021 in the Great Sound saw Tom Freemont-Smith crowned Champion. Two more races were sailed, Freemont-Smith finished 5th in the first race of the day and the ninth of the series, and then crossed the line 1st in the second race, […]
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| The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday September 18th. On Monday the Oleander container ship is expected, on Tuesday the Kariyushi Leader vehicles carrier, the STI Rotherhithe oil products tanker and the Wiking Orion cruise ship will arrive, on Wednesday the Somers Isles container ship is […]
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