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| Ryan Outerbridge and Destini Hill-Edwards recently represented the Franklin Pierce University track and field team at the NE10 Championships, hosted by American International College. Outerbridge took to the track for the 1500 meters, crossing the line in a time of 4:06.77 at eighth overall. Sophomore Hill-Edwards finished third in heat one of the women’s 100m, […]
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| The Liquor Licence [Fee Reduction] Temporary Amendment Act 2021 will reduce licence fees by 50% initially for one year. The Government posted the graphic below online, saying, “Liquor Licence [Fee Reduction] Temporary Amendment Act 2021 The amendment of the Liquor Licence Act 1974 [the Act] will provide temporary relief to various classes of liquor licence, to […]
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| The Bermuda Economic Development Corporation [BEDC] has launched the 4th Annual Summer Student Entrepreneur Programme. A spokesperson said, “Are you looking for a way to help your student earn money for the summer? Then, look no further. The Bermuda Economic Development Corporation [BEDC] has launched the 4th Annual Summer Student Entrepreneur Programme. “Following the success […]
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| The Continental Society of Bermuda hosted their annual ‘Mother of the Year’ essay competition, with Whitney Roach winning the honour after Vida Roach submitted an outstanding essay about her ‘Bonus Mom.’ A spokesperson said, “On finding out that she had been chosen as the 2021 Mother of the Year, Whitney Roach, stepmother to Vida Roach, was […]
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| Bacardi Limited, which is headquartered in Bermuda, will be donating $100,000 to help India in its fight against the Covid-19 virus. A spokesperson said, “Bacardi Limited announces today a USD $100,000 contribution to Give India to help the country in its fight against the COVID-19 virus. “Funding provided by Bacardi is earmarked to provide immediate […]
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| BELCO today [May 10] provided an update on operations and information for customers now that Bermuda has entered Phase 2 of Covid-19 restrictions. A spokesperson said, “Starting May 10th, BELCO’s Customer Experience Office at 27 Serpentine Road will be open from Monday to Friday from 8.30 am to 3:30 pm for bill payments. Strict safety […]
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| The Atlantic World Art Fair is set to feature eight exhibitors, all women, featuring over 50 contemporary visual artists from the mid-Atlantic region, with the online event to run from June 1 to June 21. A spokesperson said, “The Atlantic World Art Fair presents a dynamic, under-represented region of innovation, featuring nine galleries and curatorial […]
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| Having secured the requisite qualifying scores, Robin Stempel is nearing her goal to represent Bermuda at the 2021 North American Youth Championships scheduled to be held in Michigan, USA later this summer. Stempel and Rossano Royal 2 competed in the Dressage In The Sandhills event held in Pinehurst, North Carolina. As a third-level classified show, […]
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| Leilanni Nesbeth and her top-seeded Florida State women’s soccer teammates recently headed to their 15th NCAA quarter final in program history when they took on Duke. Nesbeth and her Florida State teammates got there with a 3-0 win over Milwaukee in the second round and a 3-1 win over Penn State in the round of […]
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| [Written by Kim Swan] As Port Royal celebrates celebrates our 50th year, we have mandated a subcommittee headed by Trustee Denton Outerbidge, a former Bermuda International Golf Representative. Denton Outerbrdge, who knew Ralph Fray as a young golfer, said, “Wilfred ‘Ralph’ Fray and I use to caddy at MOC and Castle Harbour together with his […]
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| McKenzie-Kohl Tuckett competed in the 2021 World Individual Debate and Public Championships placing 16th overall, out of more than 120 competitors. The Warwick Academy senior student took part on the event, which spanned a four day period, starting on Friday, April 23rd and finished on Monday, April 26th. It was a virtual event, and was […]
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| Bermudian footballer Djair Parfitt-Williams had an impressive showing for his Fylkir team in Iceland, scoring twice to help them record a 2 – 2 with HK Kopavogur in the Iceland Premier Division. Parfitt-Williams opened the scoring in the 6th minute, he then doubled the lead in the 48th minute, however three minutes later Kopavogur pulled a goal back […]
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| Consumers paid 0.2% more in February 2021 than they did a year ago for the basket of goods and services included in the Consumer Price Index [CPI] and this level of inflation rose from the January 2021 annual rate of negative 0.3%. Minister for the Cabinet Office Wayne Furbert said, “The health and personal care […]
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| Sebastian Kempe finished 2nd competing in the South Coast Regatta Anniversary Open in the UK. Competing in the ILCA 6 Division, Kempe and the rest of the 44 competitor Fleet sailed three races. Kempe finished 15th in the first race of the day, finished 2nd in the second race, and then closed out with a […]
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| The MarketPlace is returning to normal store hours as of today [May 10] with the grocery chain set to open at 7.00am. Their poster said, “The MarketPlace store hours effective Monday, May 10. From Monday to Saturday will be 7:00am to 9:00pm and on Sunday the store hours will be 9.00am up to 7.00pm only. […]
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| Sun Life is donating $20,000 to Bermudian charities, with both The Eliza DoLittle Society and the Women’s Resource Center set to receive $10,000 each. A spokesperson said, “Sun Life announced today a donation of US$ 20,000 to Bermudian charities to recognize the rapid increase in demand for their services at the time of the coronavirus pandemic. “The […]
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| A number of local businesses donated pens for the vaccination programme with an aim to ”create a better experience for individuals by having pens available that did not need to be shared or wiped off with alcohol between uses.” A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Health Council thanks AXA XL, Chubb, Willis Towers Watson, and Zurich for […]
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| The Government has released the official regulations — the Public Health [Covid-19 Emergency Powers] [Phased Re-Opening] Regulations 2021 — which govern the changes that took effect as of today [May 9]. The changes include the curfew changing to 10pm to 5am, retail stores allowed to re-open at 20% capacity, gyms/salons/barbershops allowed to re-open with certain […]
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| Nicky Gurret — a local artist who organised the Bermuda Beach Art Festival for six years — created a piece of Beach Art with an aim to wish all the mothers, grandmothers, step mothers, aunts, and all mother figures in Bermuda a Happy Mother’s Day. Related Stories “Portraits Of Teenage Bermuda” In Canada ‘The Natural […]
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| Marcus Scotland made 41 for London Schools Academy in an upset win against Leicestershire U18s at the picturesque Shenley Cricket Club in Hertforshire, England on Sunday. Opening the batting, the 18-year-old Bermudian struck five boundaries in his 64-ball innings as his team chased down a modest 164 posted by Leicestershire in 28.1 overs. Scotland also […]
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| The Bermuda Hospitals Board has provided a helpful overview of the vaccination status of hospitalised patients during the recent surge, noting that of the 92 people who were admitted to hospital since the latest surge started, 88% were not vaccinated at all. A spokesperson said, “BHB today shared data from 14 March to 1 May […]
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| The Ag Show Ltd. is reminding the public of some particularly important upcoming dates and deadlines. A spokesperson said, “Now that we have entered into Phase II of the Government’s Reopening process, the Ag Show committee wants to remind the public of a few upcoming deadlines. “Tomorrow, Monday, May 10th will be the last day for […]
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| Monday, May 10 is expected to be sunny, with the high to be near 23°C/73°F and the low to be near 21°C/69°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be S. The relative humidity is expected to be near 72%. Sunrise will be at 6:24am and sunset will be at 8:06pm. High […]
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Today, Minister for the Cabinet Office the Hon. Wayne L. Furbert, JP, MP, released the February 2021 Consumer Price Index (CPI) report.
In February 2021 consumers paid 0.2 % more than they did in February 2020 for the basket of goods and services.
The Ministry of Youth, Culture and Sport announced today that as Bermuda enters Phase 2 of reopening, following the Stay at Home Order, sports will be permitted at Stage 2 of the Return to Play Guidance, effective today, 9th May.
Stage 2 allows for team training within the requirements permitted by the Emergency Regulations:
| The Bermuda Sandcastle Competition organisers have yet again used their talents to send a wonderful message, this time creating an artistic sandcastle to send a Happy Mother’s Day message. The Bermuda Sandcastle Competition posted the photos below on their social media pages, saying, “Thank you to all the mothers out there. Two little words that […]
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| As Bermuda enters Phase 2 of reopening today [May 9] sports will be permitted to follow the Stage 2 of the Return to Play Guidance which allows for ”team training within the requirements permitted.” A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Youth, Culture and Sport announced today that as Bermuda enters Phase 2 of reopening, following […]
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| Bernard Wade III and Jaydon Roberts began competing in the USAT #2 Easton Foundations Gator Cup 2021 in Newberry, Florida. During the Gator Cup Qualification Rounds, Wade III competed in the Recurve Men’s Division with 50 other males finished 26th with a score of 592 to advance to the Elimination Round, while Roberts competing in […]
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| Minister of Education Diallo Rabain provided an overview of the plans that have “been put in place to reopen our schools safely for in-person learning.” Speaking in the House of Assembly, Minister Rabain said, “All staff, no matter what school level, must wear their masks all day. Students at the Middle and Senior Schools must […]
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| [Written by Progressive Labour Party Chair Dawn Simmons] Throughout Bermuda’s history, women and mothers have played a central role to ensure stability, progress and the long term development of our island. This past year has shown the strength of many Bermudian mothers and women. We were balancing work with family, taking care of aging parents, […]
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| News that Dr Eve De Rosa has been elected as Cornell University’s Dean of Faculty becoming the first woman and first Black person to hold the role, Anthony Swan has completed his law degree at the University of Buckingham, Demco donated 300 roses to nurses and Zeiko Lewis scored for Charleston Battery were all some […]
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| Ignite Bermuda is getting set to launch a new Young Adult Entrepreneurial Internship for 20 young adults. A spokesperson said, “Funded through the generosity of HSBC Bank Bermuda Ltd, Ignite, our island’s entrepreneurial accelerator, is set to launch a new Young Adult Entrepreneurial Internship for 20 local young adults this summer. “Currently, many of the […]
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The Ministry of Transport advises the public of reduced capacity on school buses effective Monday, 10 May 2021.
The Ministry of Health COVID-19 guidance for school buses requires that students adopt 3 feet distancing on school buses while the country is in Phase 2.
As such, students that are not from the same household are not permitted to sit shoulder-to-shoulder until further notice. This applies to both DPT buses and minibuses and results in approximately 50% reduced capacity. Therefore, school buses can accommodate between 7 and 17 students, depending on the vehicle.
| There will be “reduced capacity on school buses” as “guidance for school buses requires that students adopt 3 feet distancing” so “school buses can accommodate between 7 and 17 students, depending on the vehicle.” This is according to a Government notice, which said, “The Ministry of Transport advises the public of reduced capacity on school […]
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| Today Premier David Burt, Deputy Premier and Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban, and the Minister of Finance Curtis Dickinson visited the Mobile Vaccination Centre at National Sports Centre in Devonshire. “Some 156 people showed up to get the COVID-19 vaccine. This brings to 627 the number of people who have used the mobile vaccination […]
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“It is with a heavy heart that I report another coronavirus related death,” announced Minister of Health, the Hon. Kim Wilson, JP, MP. “Our hearts and prayers go out to the loved ones of the deceased during this difficult time.”
“This death brings the total number of coronavirus related deaths to 31. The Ministry of Health will not release any personal details about the individual, and I ask the public to respect the privacy of the family as they mourn their loved one.”
The next COVID-19 update will be on Monday, 10 May 2021.
Today Premier, the Hon. David Burt, JP, MP, Deputy Premier and Minister of Home Affairs, the Hon. Walter Roban, JP, MP and the Minister of Finance, the Hon. Curtis Dickinson, JP, MP visited the Mobile Vaccination Centre at National Sports Centre in Devonshire.
Some 156 people showed up to get the COVID-19 vaccine. This brings to 627 the number of people who have used the mobile vaccination service.
| Sunday, May 9 is expected to see mostly sunny, with the high to be near 22°C/72°F and the low to be near 18°C/64°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be WNW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 60%. Sunrise will be at 6.25am and sunset will be at 8.05pm. […]
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| Nine contracts have been awarded to date for infrastructure upgrades including the MDL renovation project, the Flatts Bridge handrail project, Elbow Beach access, Artemis building, new plant inspection building at Botanical Gardens, verandah repairs at Camden and more, Minister of Public Works Lt/Col David Burch said. Speaking in the House of Assembly on Friday [May 7], the […]
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