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| The International Olympic Committee has approved the change of nationality for figure skater Vanessa James, with James now be able to compete for Canada at the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games. The report on the Inside The Games website said, “James will be eligible to represent Canada at the Games with her new skating partner, […]
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| May 14 saw 2,760 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $13,277.60 BD. 2,760 shares were traded by Argus Group Holdings Ltd, closing down 2.0% at $4.80 per share. The BSX finished at 2,638.10, down 0.09% on the day. There were 0 advances, 1 decline, and 60 remained unchanged. The full report for […]
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The Ministry of Health received 946 test results since the last update, and four were positive for coronavirus, yielding a test positivity rate of 0.4 %.
Three of the new cases are classified as local transmission with known contact as they are associated with known cases.
The additional new case is classified as under investigation. This case is a resident with no currently identified link to other known cases or history of travel in the past 14 days.
Additionally, since the last update, there were 16 recoveries and no deaths.
| The Ministry received 946 test results and four were positive, so there are 184 active cases, of which 7 people are in hospital, with 2 in ICU. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Health received 946 test results since the last update, and four were positive for coronavirus, yielding a test positivity rate of […]
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| Bermudian footballer Ajani Burchall has confirmed that he is leaving Bournemouth Football Club. Burchall posted on social media saying, “I have decided to take a different step in my pathway to achieve my dream. I cannot express my gratitude to the overwhelming support the club gave me throughout the course of my journey with AFC […]
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| The Saltus Athletics Department have been “working diligently over the past several years to develop and support student athletes in all sports.” A spokesperson said, “The result of their teamwork and research has led to the formation of the Saltus Elite Athlete Programme [SEAP]. Students who are competing at a high level [National] or equivalent […]
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| The official Government and Legal notices for today [May 14] include list of proposed planning applications, grant of Bermudian status, and selection of persons liable for Jury Service. List Of Proposed Planning Applications Advertised May 14, 2021 Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Notification Of Planning Applications Registered Notice ID: GN0400/2021 Public Authorities / […]
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| [Opinion column written by OBA Senator Robin Tucker] I reflect on the car rally events of Sunday, 2 May and state from the outset that I respect people’s right to peaceably protest and use this medium to draw attention to another powerful tool that people have and that is to putting elected officials and other […]
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| Saturday, May 15 is expected to see sunny breaks, a few showers, becoming rain & showers at night, with the high to be near 22°C/71°F and the low to be near 18°C/64°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be ENE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 76%. Sunrise will […]
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| Starting on Monday, May 17th, the Butterfield Banking Centres in Reid Street, Somerset, and St. George’s will return to the regular operating hours of 9:00am – 4:00pm from Monday to Friday. A spokesperson said, “The Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son Limited [Butterfield] wishes to advise the public that beginning Monday, 17 May 2021 Butterfield […]
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| Citizens Uprooting Racism in Bermuda [CURB] announced that the family of the late David Critchley have given permission for his book Shackles of the Past to be offered as a download at the CURB website, free of charge under a Creative Commons license. A spokesperson said, “David Critchley was an early activist against discrimination in […]
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| [Updated] The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [May 14] with the list indicating that there are six bus runs cancelled so far today. Update 4.00pm: The Ministry has released the list of bus cancellations for this afternoon. There were 6 runs cancelled this morning, 38 cancelled this afternoon, for a […]
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| Chancery Legal has confirmed that Mark Pettingill “has been instructed to take over the local representation” for the group who “is challenging the Government’s Covid-19 regulations.” A spokesperson said, “Chancery Legal is pleased to confirm that counsel, Mark Pettingill, has been instructed to take over the local representation for the group Constitutional Freedom Bermuda, the […]
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The Ministry of Labour wishes to remind the public of the requirements to obtain Bermudian status at birth by a child born to a person who possesses Bermudian status.
The Ministry can advise that currently, a child born outside Bermuda who is a commonwealth citizen will acquire Bermudian status at birth if the Bermudian parent was domiciled and Bermudian at the time of the child’s birth.
The Ministry of Transport can confirm that the pilot boat, St. David, was involved in a crash with a reef off of the Northeast Breaker Beacon on Thursday, May 6th, 2021 at 6:48am.
The St. David was on a training exercise en-route to the North Rock Beacon and had four crew on board.
The pilot boat, purchased in 2011 for $2,795,000.00 is insured for 2.8 million dollars.
| Concacaf has announced the full schedule for the 2021 Gold Cup, with the tournament to kick off on July 2 in South Florida, with Bermuda set to play Barbados. The organisation said, “Concacaf has announced the full schedule for the 2021 Gold Cup, the region’s flagship men’s national team competition. This year’s edition will include a […]
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| The Flatts Post Office is closed until Thursday, May 20th, the Government has advised. A Government spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Post Office [BPO] is advising that the Flatts Post Office is closed until 20 May, 2021. “Residents and businesses in the Flatts area who have mail with FL postal codes should visit the Devonshire Post […]
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| The Bermuda Rugby Football Union [BRFU] has canceled its 2020/2021 season due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic and its related restrictions. A spokesperson said, “The BRFU worked tirelessly to try to save the 2020/2021 season. Unfortunately, due to the global pandemic, we weren’t ever able to get the season started. “As a result, after speaking […]
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| The Ministry of Transport confirmed that the pilot boat St. David was “involved in a crash with a reef” on May 6th, and said that “investigations are still underway, and the damage to the vessel is being assessed by Lloyds Classification, who will be arriving on the island early next week.” A Government spokesperson said, […]
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| Adam Hall and his Aberdeen IronBirds teammates recently returned to their winning ways as they picked up a 9-5 win over the Hudson Valley Batters. Hall and his teammates improve to 7-2 on the season. Hall – playing at short stop – had five at-bats, recording a hit and a run. Aberdeen jumped out to […]
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| The Ministry of Labour is reminding the public of the “requirements to obtain Bermudian status at birth by a child born to a person who possesses Bermudian status.” A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry can advise that currently, a child born outside Bermuda who is a commonwealth citizen will acquire Bermudian status at birth if […]
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| Leilanni Nesbeth and her top-seeded Florida State Women’s Soccer teammates advanced to the National Championship game – the final of the College Cup. Florida State played the Virginia Cavaliers in a very even game, finally winning out on kicks from the penalty mark for the second straight match. Nesbeth and her teammates advance to attempt […]
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| Bermuda College Foundation, in conjunction with the Bermuda College Alumni Advisory Council, will host its first Bermuda College [BC] Community Day on Friday, May 21. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda College Foundation is taking time to honour the accomplishments of Bermuda College, which include providing opportunities for many who have helped to form the fabric of […]
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| Black Rock FC Residential Academy Northwood School player Arnezha Astwood has committed to the University of Nebraska Omaha. The Omaha Mavericks Men’s Soccer team represents the University of Nebraska Omaha in NCAA Division I Men’s Soccer competition. The team competes in The Summit League, playing home games at the Al F. Caniglia Field, with a […]
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| May 13 saw 400 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $15,600.00 BD. 400 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing down 2.5% at $39.00 per share. The BSX finished at 2,640.48, down 1.99% on the day. There were 0 advances, 1 decline, and 60 remained unchanged. The full report […]
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| Gateway Systems Limited announced the addition of new shareholders, which they said was “a consortium of Canadian investors.” A spokesperson said, “This Canadian Consortium are private investors that are focused on investing in technology companies across the globe. With this investment, the Consortium will bring in new management and technical resources to Gateway to accelerate […]
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| The Government has released a 30-minute video in which Premier David Burt introduces the Cabinet Minsters as they speak about “Bermuda moving beyond the Covid-19 pandemic.” You can find more information on the links below and also on our dedicated website BermudaCovid.com, which is the most comprehensive resource and historic record available of Bermuda’s handling […]
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| As of May 8th, Bermuda has administered a total of 62,161 vaccinations, with 44% of the population having received two doses thus far. Speaking during tonight’s press conference, Health Minister Kim Wilson provided vaccination statistics, saying, “We have completed the seventeenth full week of vaccinations. From January 11 to May 8, 2021, Bermuda has administered a […]
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| The official Government and Legal notices for today [May 13] include large group exemptions and notices of intended marriages. Large Group Exemption Islamic Centre Eid Prayer Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Public Notification Notice ID: GN0396/2021 Public Authorities / Department: Ministry Level Publication Date: 13 May 2021 Public Health [Covid-19 Emergency Powers] [Phased […]
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| Friday, May 14 is expected to see cloudy, periods of rain/drizzle at times, early patchy mist, with the high to be near 23°C/73°F and the low to be near 18°C/64°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be north. The relative humidity is expected to be near 81%. Sunrise will be at […]
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The Minister of Education, the Hon. Diallo Rabain, JP, MP, has this afternoon released a statement regarding a power outage at Dalton E. Tucker Primary School.
Minister Rabain shared, “Unfortunately, around 12 noon today Dalton E Tucker Primary School experienced a power outage.”
“BELCO was immediately contacted to rectify the issue; however, the decision was made to close Dalton E Tucker for the remainder of the day. The decision was made in accordance with the Safety & Health Act that provides for a maximum of 2 hours for resolution in situations like this.”
Thank you, Minister Hayward, and Good morning Bermuda.
The Commission began its work in earnest last February in establishing a minimum wage in the first instance and a liveable wage, secondly, for Bermuda.
| [Updated] The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [May 13] with the list indicating that there are eight bus runs cancelled so far today. Update 4.10pm: The Ministry has released the list of bus cancellations for this afternoon. There were 8 runs cancelled this morning, 44 cancelled this afternoon, for a […]
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| Minister of Labour Jason Hayward held a press conference today [May 13] regarding the Wage Commission Report, saying that “this Government is confident that as we move toward establishing a minimum wage in alignment with a living wage regime, it will improve the lives of many by ensuring that they receive fair and just wages […]
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| The Argus’ Thrive Programme donated healthy snacks and water for the Close To Home Mobile Vaccination Programme. A spokesperson said, “Argus’ Thrive, a health and wellness programme that supports your overall well-being is giving back to the community with a donation of healthy snacks and water for the Close to Home Mobile Vaccination Programme. Dr. […]
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| The Information Commissioner’s Office [ICO] has released their 2019-2020 Audited Financial Statements.. The ICO said, “On Friday, 7 May 2021, the Audited Financial Statements for the Office of the Information Commissioner for the year ended 31 March 2020 were tabled in the House of Assembly. “Information Commissioner Gitanjali Gutierrez is pleased to announce that for […]
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