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| A 25-year-old man is in hospital after being stabbed, the police have confirmed. A police spokesperson said, “Around 7:15pm Friday, 28th May [Bermuda Day] police officers responded to a reported disturbance at Horseshoe Bay in Southampton. “Approximately 15 minutes later, police officers also responded to a reported disturbance at Chaplin Bay in Warwick. However, on […]
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| A total of 283 doses were administered during the Mobile Covid-19 Vaccination Programme at National Sports Centre today [May 29], which also saw gift certificates and free meals provided by local businesses and the Frontline Foundation. A Government spokesperson said, “Today the Close to Home Mobile Covid-19 Vaccination Programme was located at National Sports Centre. A […]
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| Sunday, May 30 is expected to see a mix of sun and cloud, chance of a morning shower or two, with the high to be near 27°C/80°F and the low to be near 23°C/73°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 83%. […]
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| After being cancelled in 2020 due to the pandemic, the Bermuda Day Half Marathon Derby returned in 2021, with the race starting from St George’s and ending at Bernard Park. Chris Estwanik finished first in a time of 1:10:28, Lamont Marshall was second in a time of 1:13:01, and Sammy Degraff rounded out the top […]
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| Noting that she was an advocate of further education, particularly for mature students, the family of the late Laverne Furbert are offering an Adult Continuing Education award valued at $5,000. Ms Furbert, a well known community activist and union supporter, returned to school in 1996 when she was 50 years old, earning an Associate of […]
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| Teams that include Bermudian footballers Djair Parfitt-Williams and Justin Donawa were in action in Iceland and England . Djair Parfitt-Williams Djair Parfitt-Williams and his Fylkir teammates scored late to earn a point against Víkingur Reykjavík in a 2 – 2 draw in the Iceland Men’s First Division, with Parfitt-Williams opening the scoring in the 43rd […]
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| Jah-Nhai Perinchief — who competes for the University of Tennessee — has qualified for the 2021 NCAA Outdoor National Championships. Perinchief, the reigning SEC Triple Jump champion, secured his spot at the NCAA Championships with a seventh-place finish, leaping a wind-aided 16.05 meters or 52 feet 8 inches in the second round, the University noted. […]
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| Bermuda’s Tyler Smith competed in the 2021 Europe Triathlon Cup Olsztyn in Poland recording an 8th place finish. Smith crossed the line in a time of 54:47, finishing 41 seconds behind the winner Vetle Bergsvik Thorn who clocked 54:06, Antoine Duval was second in 54:07, and Simon Westermann rounded out the top three in a […]
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| More than 50 entries were submitted for the Heritage Month Mini-Float Challenge, showcasing a variety of Bermudian themes including traditional Bermuda houses, longtails, coral reefs, cahows, moongates. Gombeys and more. Minister of Youth, Culture and Sport, Dr. Ernest Peets said, “I want to thank our community for participating in this competition. There are some really […]
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| Christopher Estwanik and Rose-Anna Hoey won the Bermuda Day Half Marathon Derby, with Mr Estwanik finishing in 1:10:28, while Ms Hoey recorded a time of 1:25:25. For all our coverage of Bermuda Day see here, and for comprehensive coverage of Bermuda Day over the years visit our brand new website BDADay.com. The three hour Bermuda […]
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| Katelyn Medeiros, Chechulae Dowling, and their IMG Under 17 Premier Division Girls teammates recently defeated Pinecrest 5-0. Medeiros and Lexi Cooper both scored twice, with Mia Gallina adding the other. The IMG Under 17 team got two assists from both Dana Nada and Mia Gallina, while Savannah Sabo recorded the shutout. Related Stories Bermuda’s Women […]
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| Dr. Ty Douglas — Bermudian author, professor, and speaker – was a guest on The Tammi Mac Late Show on Fox Soul earlier this week, with the broadcast available both at FoxSoul.tv and via YouTube. Falling on the one year anniversary of the murder of American George Floyd by former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, […]
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| The Bermuda Day Half Marathon was held on Friday [May 28] with people lining the streets to cheer on the runners, with Premier David Burt among those showing support and enjoying the race. Last night, Premier Burt tweeted, “Great to see so many Bermudians out this morning supporting our runners. We continue to show our […]
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| Concacaf has launched a new website “as part of the organization’s strategy to provide enhanced content for fans.” The organisation said, “Concacaf, the regional governing body for football [soccer] in North America, Central America and the Caribbean, has launched an innovative new website as part of the organization’s strategy to provide enhanced content for fans. […]
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| Adam Hall and his Aberdeen IronBirds teammates recently took on the Brooklyn Cyclones in a double-header, winning both games. In the opener, Aberdeen claimed a 6 – 2 win, with Hall going 2 – 3 from the plate with one run and two RBIs. Hall put Aberdeen on the board when his single in the […]
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| Chris Estwanik and Rose-Anna Hoey raced to victory in today’s [May 28] Bermuda Day Half Marathon Derby, which started from St George’s and ended at Bernard Park. Chris Estwanik finished in 1:10:28, Lamont Marshall was second in a time of 1:13:01, and Sammy Degraff rounded out the top three by clocking in at a time […]
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| Saturday, May 29 is expected to see plenty of sun, a shower or two possible, especially at night, with the high to be near 26°C/79°F and the low to be near 21°C/70°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SSE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 79%. Sunrise will […]
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| The Bermuda Bicycle Association hosted the Sinclair Packwood Memorial Race today [May 28] as part of the island’s Bermuda Day celebrations, with Dominique Mayho and Nicole Mitchell racing to victory. Dominique Mayho was crowned the Sinclair Packwood Memorial Race champion for the fourth time, while Nicole Mitchell claimed the women’s title. Mayho was clocked across […]
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| Bermuda’s Reggie Lambe has agreed to stay with Stowmarket Town for the 2021-22 season. The club’s announcement said, “Stowmarket Town is thrilled to announce striker Reggie Lambe has agreed to stay with the club for the 2021-22 season. “The Bermuda international joined the club last December and instantly made an impact, scoring in both of […]
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The Department of Culture is advising the public that pre-registration for today’s Bermuda Day Showcase has closed, but tickets are now available at the gates of the National Stadium.
Tickets are free and members of the public wishing to view the Bermuda Day Showcase can simply present their SafeKey at the gate for entry.
Today’s event gets underway at 2.00p.m., and will feature the excitement of the annual Bermuda Day Holiday.
Performers include, but are not limited to:
~ Dejon Simmons, Jeremy Madeiros, and Covid-19 Incident Command ~
On behalf of the Ministry of Youth, Culture and Sport, it’s my absolute pleasure to extend best wishes to all of you as we celebrate Bermuda Day.
This has been an extraordinary year for all of us as we continue to find ways to mitigate the pandemic.
In that sense we’ve been, nimble, innnovative and resilient. In fact in that regard, it’s quite fitting that this year’s Bermuda Day and Heritage Month theme is “Bermudian Resilience”.
| The Government is holding a Bermuda Day Showcase event this afternoon [May 28] at the National Sports Centre, and you can tune in and watch live below as of around 2pm today. The Government previously said, “This event will feature the excitement of the annual Bermuda Day Holiday. Well-known inspirational Bermudian Dejon Simmons will be […]
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| [Bermuda Day message from Minister of Youth, Culture and Sport Dr Ernest Peets] On behalf of the Ministry of Youth, Culture and Sport, it’s my absolute pleasure to extend best wishes to all of you as we celebrate Bermuda Day. This has been an extraordinary year for all of us as we continue to find […]
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| The Bermuda Bicycle Association recently held their Annual General Meeting that saw them announce the 2020 Awards. Kaden Hopkins and Caitlin Conyers were named Male & Female Riders of the Year, with Alexander Miller named the Junior Rider of the Year. Most Improved Junior – Liam Flannery Most Improved Adult – Chris Nusum Club Person […]
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| Appleby and Appleby Global Services [AGS] will be the sponsors of the Transcontinental Trusts International Forum, which will be held virtually from June 1 – 4. A spokesperson said, “Appleby and Appleby Global Services [AGS] are pleased to once again sponsor the Transcontinental Trusts International Forum, which is taking place from 1-4 June 2021. The […]
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| May 27 saw 276 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $10,281.00 BD. 276 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing even at $37.25 per share. The BSX finished at 2,557.29, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 61 remained unchanged. The full report for the […]
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| [Updating] The Bermuda Day celebrations are set to take place today [May 28] including the road running race, the cycling race and the Bermuda Day showcase and you can follow live coverage of all events on Bernews. Due to the pandemic there are some changes from past holiday events, with the running race limited to […]
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The Ministry of Transport has been advised that some of the Marine and Ports online users are experiencing technical difficulty with the site.
Please be advised that the online system is currently intermittent, and we ask for patience as this problem is rectified.
Customers are encouraged to try and use the site again. Walk-in customers are still welcomed to use the Paget Post Office for the registering of marine vehicles. However, the public is advised of possible delays in line due to COVID guidelines inside of the building.
The Ministry of Transport advises that there has been a change with Viking Orion. The ship was due to move into Hamilton today, May 27th, but instead berthed at Heritage Wharf this morning to bunker and take on provisions. The vessel will then go to sea on Tuesday, June 1 and come into Hamilton on Thursday, June 3 at 9:30am. The Ministry of Transport wishes to remind the public that each of us has a role to play in stopping the spread of the coronavirus.
The Ministry of Health received 1284 test results since the last update, and none were positive for COVID-19.
Additionally, since the last update, there were five (5) recoveries and no deaths.
There are currently 31 active cases, of which;
• 29 are under public health monitoring and;
• Two (2) are in the hospital, with one (1) in intensive care.
Since March 2020, Bermuda has recorded 2491 total confirmed cases of COVID-19; out of those, 2428 persons have recovered, and sadly, 32 COVID related deaths.
The source of all cases is as follows:
| Noting it is the “special occasion of your Bermuda Day,” Queen Elizabeth II has extended her “best wishes to the people of Bermuda.” A spokesperson said, “Today, H.E. Ms. Rena Lalgie, Governor and Commander-in-Chief conveyed a message from Her Majesty the Queen to Premier, the Hon. David Burt, JP,MP and the people of Bermuda.” Her […]
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| The Ministry received 1284 test results and none were positive, so there are currently 31 active cases, of which two people are in the hospital, with one in ICU. A Government spokesperson said, ”The Ministry of Health received 1284 test results since the last update, and none were positive for Covid-19. ”Additionally, since the last update, there […]
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| The Bermuda Half Marathon Derby organisers recently recognised two course veterans, with Cal Steede to participate in his 30th event and Barbara Clemens to compete in her 31st. The Bermuda Half Marathon Derby organisers posted the photo below online, saying, “Shout out to these two course veterans! Cal Steede will be participating in his 30th Bermuda […]
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| [Updated] An online petition has been launched calling on Premier David Burt “to resign immediately,” with the petition attaining over 650 signatures as of this writing. The petition — which follows after a video showing people gathering at the opening of the St Regis hotel went viral – notes the Covid regulations and asserts that, “David Burt […]
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| “To ensure that employees are allowed to work in environments free of bullying and sexual harassment and assist employers with compliance pursuant to the Act, the Ministry of Labour has created a Bullying and Sexual Harassment Policy Statement for employers to implement,” Minister of Labour Jason Hayward said. Minister Hayward said, “As many are aware, […]
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| The Ministry of Transport is advising the public that the Marine and Ports online system is “currently intermittent.” A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Transport has been advised that some of the Marine and Ports online users are experiencing technical difficulty with the site. “Please be advised that the online system is currently intermittent, […]
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