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| The Ministry of Public Works said they wish “to inform the motoring public that BELCO will be continuing their trench work from Khyber Pass to Tamarind Vale, along Middle Road in Warwick.” A Government spokesperson said, “The one lane closure will affect the eastbound lane. These improvement works will continue from Khyber Pass on Thursday July […]
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| Gina Spence Productions will host a free virtual fundraising concert titled “Save The Island” on Sunday, June 27th. A spokesperson said, “Gina Spence Productions Charity #856, “GSP”, featuring Last Call, Bermuda’s own Billboard Chart-toppers, will host a FREE Virtual Fundraising Concert titled “Save the Island”. The free concert will be aired on Sunday, June 27th, […]
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| The Ministry of Health is reminding the public of the false Covid-19 vaccination certificate emails currently circulating. A Government spokesperson said, “”If you receive or have received correspondence from islandtran@ibl.bm or conbea@northrock.bm asking you to review new instructions regarding Covid-19 Vaccine Certificates, as shown in the image above, please ignore and delete it. “All official […]
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| The Senate is scheduled to be in session on Wednesday [June 23] and Bills due for their first reading include the National Pension Scheme [Occupational Pensions] Amendment Act 2021, the Economic Substance Amendment Act 2021, and the Public Health Amendment [No. 2] Act 2021. The Order of Business follows below [PDF here]: Related Stories MP […]
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| This Saturday [June 26], the Department of Culture will once again host the Creatives Live! open air concert series, with the latest performance to feature Arijahknow LiveWires. A Government spokesperson said, “This Saturday [June 26], the Department of Culture will once again host the popular Creatives Live! open air concert series, featuring Arijahknow LiveWires on the […]
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| Jamie Madison Collection [JMC] launched its ‘Christmas In July’ campaign, and announced the preorder availability of its signature rain jackets. A spokesperson said, “Jamie Madison Collection [JMC] today announced the preorder availability of its signature rain jackets – Vader and Cement Onyx. Using a quick and easy-to-order online process, local shoppers keen to add the […]
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| Bermuda National Gallery is launching a weekly yoga class, with the classes to be held every Monday from 12-1pm, and will be led by Tiffany Paynter. “Tiffany, who is a two-time Bermuda Biennial artist, studied at the International Sivananda School and is a co-founder of the Peace Within Prison Yoga Programme which teaches yoga to […]
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| The Ministry of Public Works is advising the public of a water main break on Middle Road in Devonshire, near Mosquito Hill, affecting customers east of the Middle Road junction with Hermitage Road, Devonshire. A Government spokesperson said, “Customers impacted include businesses and residents in the Flatts, Shelly Bay, Radnor Road areas, including but not […]
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| The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute will be launching their ‘Kids Hour Saturdays’ starting this Saturday. A spokesperson said, “Starting this Saturday, June 26th, the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] launches ‘Kids Hour Saturdays’ at 11am and 2pm respectively. The hour will feature the screening of a short film followed by a book reading for children […]
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| Mosaic Insurance announced that it has begun underwriting professional liability coverage through its London office. A spokesperson said, “The specialty insurer, established in February, offers a tailored portfolio of professional indemnity and D&O coverage for a wide range of service providers, including lawyers, specialist engineers in target industries like oil and gas, marine and aviation, […]
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| RUBiS Energy Bermuda has warned that a fake email and WhatsApp message is circulating that is purporting to be from their company and claiming the person is the winner of a promotional sweepstakes, and has urged the public to not forward the messages. A spokesperson said, “RUBiS Energy Bermuda would like to advise the public […]
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| Upcoming book signings will focus on the book Ashay! Bermuda History for Young People by author Mwalimu Melodye Micëre Van Putten, with the book aimed at youth aged 13 to 19-years-old and aiming to help them to “grow themselves via self-reflection and study of the history for its valuable lessons.” A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda […]
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| [Written by Lorene Phillips] Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion [DEI] is a marathon not a sprint. Like my household, I am sure many of you experienced in April and May the frenzy of our university students and graduates alike as they began the mammoth tasks of applying for summer internship programs, scholarship awards and permanent jobs. […]
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| [Written by Vejay Steede] As we emerge from our Covid-induced hibernation, we’ll naturally start to see things that were not there when the most recent lockdown started. It will take a while for us to get back to those days when raft-ups didn’t trigger Shaggy tune remixes, and international recording artists were able to entertain locals […]
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| The Edward Cross Long Distance race took place on Monday, with Stephen Dickinson and his crew Wesley Tucker claiming the victory. 2021 Edward Cross Long Distance Results 2:39:16 Stephen Dickinson/Wesley Tucker – Kitty Hawk 2:42:17 Dale Brangman/Tajahri Rogers – 2:42:43 Allen Frith/Phil Worboys – Onion 2:43:13 Kelsey Durham/Jordan Viera – Cedric 2:44:45 Maxwell Curtis/Stefan Furbert […]
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| Bermuda’s 2021 Americas Group III Davis Cup Team of Tariq Simons, Trey Mallory, veteran Gavin Manders, and newest member James Finnigan have been placed into a professional environment at the SVB Tennis Center in Tampa and have been receiving world-class coaching from Pascal Collard and former Temple University coach Andy Sorrentino. Collard has coached players […]
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| “What some Bermudians are experiencing at airports is heartbreaking, and we have made our displeasure known to the airlines themselves,” Premier David Burt said, adding that a message has been sent to the airlines saying that “no Bermudian should be denied entry into Bermuda.” Premier’s Statement The Premier said, “This holiday weekend, Bermudians celebrated on […]
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| Tuesday, June 22 is expected to see a mix of sun & cloud, becoming partly cloudy in the afternoon, with the high to be near 28°C/83°F and the low to be near 25°C/77°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SSW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 81%. Sunrise […]
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| Some Bermudians have experienced problems while traveling, and among them is MP Kim Swan, who said that while there were some challenges he “encountered firsthand” when flying home on Sunday, he brought the issues to the attention of his government colleagues and is confident they will “make this process more user friendly. Mr Swan told […]
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| A goal by Zeiko Lewis has been nominated for the USL Championship Fans’ Choice Goal of the Week, and fans can cast their vote online for the Bermudian footballer. The USL website said, “The action across the USL Championship in the past week produced another wide array of standout finishes, including long-range strikes and late […]
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| “The One Bermuda Alliance is aware of the many problems both locals and visitors to the Island have faced over the weekend concerning the Travel Authorisation,” Opposition Leader Cole Simons said. Mr. Simons said, “It is totally unacceptable for people to have to resort to social media posts out of desperation for help. We understand […]
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| The Premier “must explain why he bypassed Parliament to implement the new quarantine rules without any proper debate,” the OBA said today. A spokesperson said, “Stringent restrictions taking effect on Sunday were not brought before Parliament on Friday, denying debate over the new mandatory quarantine rules. “The Government bypassed the House of Assembly and instead […]
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| The Bermuda Motorcycle Racing Association held the second round of its Circuit Racing Championship and Drag Series at the RUBiS Southside Raceway yesterday [June 20]. A spokesperson said, “Sunday, June 20th boasted perfect conditions for a day of hi-speed racing at the RUBiS Southside Raceway. A full grid for the Scooter Mart KTM 125 class […]
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| During Friday’s session in the House of Assembly, MPs discussed two bills — the ‘Public Health Amendment [No. 2] Act 2021′ and the ‘Covid Regulations and Public Health [Covid-19] Emergency Extension [No. 3] Order 2021′ — with some expressing concern over certain aspects, mostly the mandatory quarantine for non-vaccinated people. Extract | Comments from PLP […]
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| In celebration of National Heroes Day, a concert was held over the weekend in honour of Bermuda’s eight National Heroes. A Government spokesperson said, “Today Bermuda celebrates its eight National Heroes: Mary Prince Dr. E.F. Gordon Dame Lois Browne-Evans, DBE, JP, LLB Gladys Misick Morrell Sir John W. Swan, KBE, JP Dr. Pauulu R.N.O.B. Kamarakafego […]
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| The Viking Orion — which is the first cruise ship to visit the island in over a year – sailed into Hamilton this morning [June 21]. The ship has been in Bermuda since last month, and is offering 8-day cruises around the island. On June 15th, a statement from the company said, “Viking welcomed American guests on […]
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| As of today [June 21], the Star of India will no longer be a Covid-19 test site, with the new test site to be located at the old AS Cooper shop in the Clocktower Mall in Dockyard. The Bermuda Government tweeted the graphic below, saying: “Reminder: As of today [June 21st] The Star of India […]
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| Some 15 months after the Covid-19 pandemic brought cruises to a halt in the United States, a “trial cruise” set sail from Miami on Sunday evening. A CNN Travel story said, “A trial cruise set sail from Miami on Sunday evening, putting the cruise industry one step closer to resuming operations out of US ports, […]
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| Disney Cruise Line announced their fall 2022 lineup, confirming that they will visit Bermuda, with the Disney Magic ship set to visit the Island. The report said, “The magic of the holidays returns to Disney Cruise Line in the fall of 2022 with Halloween on the High Seas and Very Merrytime Cruises across the fleet, […]
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| Ariel Re has sponsored its first 144A index-triggered catastrophe bond issued by Bermuda special purpose insurer Titania Re Ltd. Titania Re will provide USD 150 million of multi-year collateralised reinsurance cover to Ariel Re using an indexed industry loss trigger, protecting against North American named storms and earthquakes. Ryan Mather, Chief Executive Officer of Ariel […]
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| Bermuda Football Association Head of Referees Crenstant Williams handed out awards during the Bermuda Football Association’s Referee Committee and Bermuda Referees Association end of season social. During the event, Williams presented a plaque to Anthony Francis in appreciation of his commitment and dedication to the referee fraternity. Williams also announced that the Referee of the […]
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| Nicholas Narraway and Caitlin Conyers were back in action competing on the Tour of America’s Dairylands in the 2021 ToAD – D2 Criterium in Janesville, Wisconsin. This stage was a 0.85-mile criterium that ran through downtown Grafton. This six-corner course with two small hills and a 110-degree final corner was a leg ripper. Narraway, competing […]
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| Coming up on the Bermuda Festival lineup is Bermuda’s Da’Khari Love, who will be featured on the virtual stage with his show “The Renaissance Experience” on Friday, June 25th at 8pm. A spokesperson said, “Da’khari was most recently recognized for his musical talents in The Bermuda Magazine’s Best of Bermuda award as Bermuda’s Best Musician […]
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The Ministry of National Security takes this opportunity to advise the public of the quarantine guidelines for non-immunised persons.
As a reminder, the mandatory supervised quarantine for non-immunised travelers arriving in Bermuda by air takes effect today.
Upon entering Bermuda, all non-immunized travelers will be placed on quarantine, which includes a mandatory 14-night pre-paid booking at a government-authorized hotel at the traveler’s expense, except in the case of certain limited exemptions.
There are seven (7) approved quarantine locations: