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| Bermuda’s Nahki Wells scored four times for the Bristol City U23 team as they played to a 6 – 2 victory over Hull City U23. The club’s match report said, “Nahki Wells scored four times as City Under-23s ran out comfortable 6-2 winners against Hull City, making it three wins from three in the Professional […]
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| The Government has opened a public consultation on regulating single-use plastics in Bermuda, with people invited to “send written comments, suggestions or concerns regarding the planned timetable and scope of the proposed legislation on regulating single-use plastics” by September, 30th. The Government of Bermuda Citizens Forum website said, “The Bermuda Government intends to introduce bans on […]
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| The Bermuda Championship — which will take place in October at the Port Royal Golf Course — will now be stand-alone event for 2021, with the field size expanded from 120 to 132 players and the prize purse increased to $6.5 million. This comes as the WGC-HSBC Champions in China, which was originally supposed to be […]
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| The action went late into the night as the Craig Bean Memorial Championships continued at the Fairmont Southampton Tennis Courts. Gavin Manders and David Thomas turned the clock back some years as the pair battled until Thomas retired with the match level at 1 – 1. Zach McGuire defeated Nigel Burgess 6-2, 6-1, in their […]
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| Governor Rena Lalgie met with Senior Magistrate Juan Wolffe to tour the Drug Treatment Court located in the Dame Lois Browne-Evans Building earlier this week. Government House posted the photo below on social media, saying: “Yesterday the Governor met with Senior Magistrate, The Right Worshipful Juan Wolffe BA, LLB, JP, to tour the Drug Treatment […]
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| Scott Barnes is getting set to compete in the Rock Island Grand Prix this coming weekend. On Saturday, September 4th from 8.00am to 12.30pm, drivers will have practice rounds, with a five minute session each; from 1.15pm to 5.00pm, heat races will take place. On Sunday, September 5th at 8.30am, the final practice rounds will […]
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| Insurance market executives Tim Glover and David White have joined Mosaic Insurance as Chief Underwriting Officer and Underwriting Director, respectively. A spokesperson said, “Leading insurance market executives Tim Glover and David White have joined Mosaic Insurance, as Chief Underwriting Officer and Underwriting Director, respectively. “Based in London, both will also be members of the specialty […]
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| [Updated] Bermuda’s Jessica Lewis is set to compete in the T53 Women’s 400m heats at the Paralympic Games in Tokyo at 12.17am this morning [Sept 2] and you can watch live below. This is the third event the sprinter will compete in, following after the 800m where she set a personal best and the 100m […]
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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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| Swan’s Running Club is getting set to host the Labour Day 5K Road Race on Monday, September 6. A spokesperson said, “Please be advised that the Swan’s Running Club Labor Day Race is on. There will be a new route this year. This 5K race will be the start of the road race season. Register […]
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| This year’s Bermuda Government Bursary Award recipient Taneesha Ottley, who is currently pursuing a Masters in Public Policy and Management at the University of York. During her time in Bermuda she has been working with the Ministry of Education, and Ms. Ottley says her ultimate goal is “to become a senior policy analyst so that she […]
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| The official Government and Legal notices for today [Sept 1] include multiple large group exemptions and acting appointments. Large Group Exemption Bermuda Power Boat Racing At Cross Island Dockyard Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Public Notification Notice ID: GN0858/2021 Public Authorities / Department: Ministry Level Publication Date: 01 September 2021 Public Health [Covid-19 […]
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| The Principles, Goals, and Objectives for Bermuda’s Marine Spatial Plan [MSP], approved by the BOPP Steering Committee, is now available to be viewed by the public. A spokesperson said, “The Principles, Goals, and Objectives define the purpose and desired results of Bermuda’s MSP. To view the document please visit here. “Marine Spatial Planning is a […]
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Good Morning Bermuda:
As we prepare to reopen Bermuda’s Public Schools on Thursday, September 9th we are excited about welcoming back our pre, primary, middle, and senior students as safely as possible.
Although we are still navigating a global pandemic, both the Ministry of Health and the Ministry and Department of Education have been diligently working to ensure that the safety of our students and staff is thoroughly prioritised in our safety and health protocols and guidelines.
Recently, the Head of the Public Service, Dr. Derrick Binns recognized this year’s (2021) Bermuda Government Bursary Award recipient Taneesha Ottley.
Ms. Ottley is currently pursuing a Masters in Public Policy and Management at the University of York. During her time in Bermuda she has been working with the Ministry of Education. And Ms. Ottley says her ultimate goal is “to become a senior policy analyst so that she can influence policies in Bermuda.”
Good morning.
Some parents have raised concerns regarding the mask-wearing policy for students while in school. Some feel that our coronavirus testing in schools is sufficient to ensure the safety of our students and staff, and they are requesting that children be allowed to remove their masks while sitting at their desks.
Unfortunately, testing alone will not protect students, teachers and staff, and removing their masks while sitting could increase transmission.
| Following the arrest of Daquan Williams, the Bermuda Police Service said “the investigation into last Friday’s shooting in St. David’s continues” and they are “dedicated to ensuring those responsible are brought to justice.” Chief Inspector Peter Stableford, Officer in Charge, Serious Crime Unit, said, “About 9:00pm last evening [Tuesday, 31st August], Daquan Williams handed himself in […]
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| The Smith’s Parish Council announced that the St. David’s Warriors Golf Club is the winner of “The Clubs Championship” golf tournament, an event held to raise funds to award scholarships to students that live in Smiths. A spokesperson said, “Smith’s Parish Council is pleased to announce the winner of “The Clubs Championship” held on March […]
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| [Updated] The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [September 1] with the list indicating that there are five bus runs cancelled so far today. Update 4.10pm: The Ministry has released the list of bus cancellations for this afternoon. There were 5 runs cancelled this morning, 14 cancelled this afternoon, for a […]
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| The Bermuda Stock Exchange [BSX] will be closed on Monday, September 6, in observance of the Labour Day holiday. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Stock Exchange [BSX] advises that the Exchange will be closed on Monday, 6th, September 2021, in observance of the Bermuda Labour Day Public Holiday. The BSX will re-open on Tuesday, 7th, […]
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| The Bermuda public have “been drawn into a fight through the disruption of services for an issue which is not related to labour, but one which is purely legislative,” Opposition Leader Cole Simons said, adding that “unfortunately, this issue has devolved to become a political matter.” Mr. Simons said, “The dispute between the PLP government and […]
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| A training team of 10 Bermudian sailors has returned from its week-long training in Grandson, Switzerland. A spokesperson said, “SSL Team Bermuda has returned from its first engagement with the global sailing event, SSL Gold Cup – and they have brought home a victory. “A training team of 10 Bermudians travelled to Grandson, Switzerland to […]
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| A male motorcyclist was transported to hospital via ambulance following a collision in Smith’s parish today. A police spokesperson said, “Around 11:40am today, Wednesday September 1st, police and fellow first responders were dispatched to a reported serious collision at the junction of Middle Road and Jennings Road in Smith’s parish involving a car and a […]
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| The Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Health are holding a press conference this morning [Sept 1] to discuss the Covid-19 back-to-school protocols and saliva screening programme. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Update: The live broadcast has concluded and the 41-minute replay is […]
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| The police have confirmed the death of 68-year-old Audrey Astwood, who was found in an unresponsive state at Queen Elizabeth Park on August 24th. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service can now confirm the death of 68-year-old Audrey Astwood of Paget Parish. Ms. Astwood was found in an unresponsive state at the Queen […]
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| Tropical Storm Larry 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 1560 nm to the ESE at 6.00am on Saturday [Sept 4], with the BWS noting that “this system may move closer to Bermuda after […]
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| The Government has confirmed that all buses and ferries are “operating as per schedule” today [Sept 1]. This follows after both the bus and ferry service were suspended on Monday and Tuesday due to industrial action by the BIU. Buses at the Hamilton terminal this morning: Related Stories Bus And Ferry Interruptions Are Anticipated Ministry […]
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| The Bermuda Industrial Union [BIU] said that a “weekly protest will take effect as of the week of September 13″ and “the protest will continue until the Government comes back to the table in good faith to engage in dialogue to reach a fair resolution of this matter.” A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Industrial Union […]
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| Bermudian Matteo Cervino finished sixth competing in the Italian Youth Championships U17 O’pen Skiff class in Cagliari, Sardinia. A spokesperson said, “Cervino saw his toughest day of racing on the last day, slipping from fourth position overall on day two to fifth position after the first race and landing in sixth position overall after the […]
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| The Craig Bean Memorial Championships continued at the Fairmont Southampton Tennis Courts. Players in five divisions saw action on a long day on the courts, Darren Woods defeated Sean Anthony in the only match that needed a tie-breaker to decide a winner, playing in the Elite B Division Woods won 6-1, 3-6, 10-5. Andrew Paynter […]
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| Bermuda’s Jessica Lewis is set to compete in the 100m finals at the Paralympic Games in Tokyo at 8.37am this morning [Sept 1]. This will mark the second event for the sprinter — Bermuda’s sole representative at the Paralympic Games — following after her appearance in the 800m race, where she recorded a personal best […]
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| Minister of Health confirms another death, 79 new confirmed Covid-19 cases, active cases increase to 205, 85,415 total vaccinations with 65.4% having had two doses, 355 cases announced last month, Daquan Williams now in police custody, BIU members gather for second day, Jessica Lewis to race this morning, three newly qualified Air Traffic Controllers, Wallpaper Wednesday features butterfly […]
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