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| May 4 saw 0 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange. The BSX finished at 2,600.63, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 59 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available here [PDF]. Related Stories ‘Active And Significant Year For The BSX’ Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: May 3 […]
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The Ministry of Health received 447 test results since the last update, and five (5) were positive for COVID-19, yielding a test positivity rate of 1.1%.
All five (5) of the new cases are classified as local transmission with known contact as they are associated with known cases.
Additionally, since the last update, there were 14 recoveries and no deaths.
There are 417 active cases, of which:
· 401 are under public health monitoring and
· 16 are in hospital with 3 in intensive care;
| There have been multiple collisions this evening [May 4] — in Southampton, Flatts and Devonshire — and according to the police, at least seven people have been injured, including three pedestrians. Collision In Southampton, 82 Year Old Pedestrian Injured A police spokesperson said, “Around 5:47pm today, Tuesday 4th May 2021, police and other first responders attended […]
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| The Ministry received 447 test results and five were positive, so there are now 417 active cases — down from over 900 last month — of which 16 people are in hospital with 3 in ICU. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Health received 447 test results since the last update, and five [5] […]
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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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| The Quarantine Amendment Order 2021 — which has an operative date of tomorrow [May 5] — has now been posted online, with the amendment covering aspects of protocols governing travelers who have been vaccinated. The Quarantine [Covid-19] [No. 3] Amendment Order 2021 follows below [PDF here]: You can find more information on the links below […]
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| The official Government and Legal notices for today [May 4] include notices of intended marriages. Marriage Notice: Laura Knight & David Jones Notice Type: Legal Notice Notice Sub Type: Notice Of Intended Marriage Notice ID: LN0103/2021 Public Authorities / Department: Registry General Publication Date: 04 May 2021 The Marriage Act, 1944 Notice Of Intended Marriage […]
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| Wednesday, May 5 is expected to see sunny periods, chance of an early shower or two, with the high to be near 24°C/76°F and the low to be near 21°C/70°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 90%. Sunrise will be at […]
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| The BF&M No Limits Sailing Programme with Endeavour recently saw students take part in a virtual form of the course due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. A spokesperson said, “Endeavour is a Bermuda-registered charity and nonprofit that brings together diverse youth from across Bermuda to engage in experiential learning through sailing that builds their skills […]
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| Saltus provided information for their students who signed up to take Saturday’s SAT exams, noting that they are required to provide evidence of a negative Covid-19 test result within three days of the test. A Saltus spokesperson said, “Students who have signed up for this Saturday’s SAT exams should be aware that both centres [Bermuda […]
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| The vaccination centre at the Bermuda College is open this week for walk-ins from 9am to 1pm from Monday – Friday and people who had appointments already booked at “may be contacted to attend the Old Wing of KEMH for their vaccination.” This was stated by the Government media on social media, with the statement […]
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| In observance of the 40th anniversary of the General Strike of 1981, a ceremony will be held tomorrow [May 5]. Glenn Fubler said, “Bermuda experienced significant change over the last half of the 20th century. This transformation propelled by a long-held desire for progress. While each milestone of this journey has been meaningful, on this […]
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| The Bermuda Football Team will play their World Cup Qualifying match versus the Cayman Islands on June 8th in Bradenton, Florida. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda National Team is looking to use the momentum from their result against Aruba in March for their upcoming FIFA World Cup Qualifying matches in June against Suriname and the […]
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| In partnership with the Bermuda Youth Empowerment, the From The Fire Leadership Academy For Young Men and At The Well Young Women’s Leadership Academy will be holding a webinar on Thursday [May 6]. A spokesperson said, “From The Fire and At The Well Scholar Programs seek to empower young minority men and women to become […]
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| Tariq Simons, Trey Mallory, Gavin Manders and James Finnigan will make up Bermuda’s Americas Group III Davis Cup Team, the Bermuda Lawn Tennis Association [BLTA] announced. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Lawn Tennis Association [BLTA] is proud to announce the 2021 Americas Group III Davis Cup Team of Tariq Simons, Trey Mallory, veteran Gavin Manders […]
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| While they are normally held on Tuesdays, this week the Government’s Covid-19 update video press conference will take place on Thursday, May 6th. Although the video press conference is on Thursday, we expect, not know, that we will get an update with test results via press release later today, so will likely update with that […]
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| Meagan Wellman, a Bermudian fashion designer based in London, recently launched a blog series entitled ‘The Corona Chronicles’ in which she “talks with friends to see how they have been coping during the lockdowns” amid the Covid-19 pandemic, including an episode filmed in Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “Meagan Wellman has branched out from fashion design […]
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| Danny Clack has been appointed SVP, Deputy Active Underwriter, at Mosaic. A spokesperson said, “Danny Clack, a nearly 20-year veteran of Lloyd’s of London and the commercial insurance market, has been appointed SVP, Deputy Active Underwriter, at Mosaic. “Clack joins the new global specialty insurer’s London team and will support Active Underwriter Charlie Mackey across […]
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| Bermudian cricketers Logan Jones, Dominic Sabir, and Jamar Stovel were in action for their respective teams in the UK. Logan Jones Logan Jones and his Sedbergh School 2nd XI teammates defeated Sedgwick Cricket Club 1st XI by 170 runs. Sedbergh won the toss and elected to bat, they scored 246/5 in their allotted 42 overs, […]
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| Nathan Simons and his Indian Hills men’s track & field teammates recently competed at the 2021 NJCAA Region XI Championships. Simons clocked a time of 47.45 to finish third in the men’s 400m dash. The athlete was also a member of the Indian Hills men’s 4x400m relay team that shattered the school record when they […]
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| There will be a walk-in and drive-thru Covid-19 vaccination site at Lamb Foggo Urgent Care Centre in St David’s today [May 4]. In an online post, the Government said, “There will be a walk-in & drive-thru Covid-19 vaccination site at Lamb Foggo Urgent Care Centre Tuesday 4 May, from 10am-2pm. Doctors will be on site […]
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| The Bermuda Cricket Board [BCB] will be hosting a Zoom webinar entitled ‘From The Grassroots To The World Stage’ on Saturday [May 8], with the webinar to feature the 2005 ICC World Cup Qualifying Team and the 2007 ICC World Cup Team. A spokesperson said, “The BCB will be hosting a Zoom webinar this Saturday, […]
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| Strategic Risk Solutions announced that Kirk Cyrus, who is currently SRS’s Managing Director in Barbados, has taken on the additional role of Chairman as of May 1, 2021. A spokesperson said, “Strategic Risk Solutions [SRS], the world’s leading independent insurance company manager, today announced that Chris Evans has stepped down from the position of Chairman […]
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| Enstar Group Limited announced that one of its wholly owned subsidiaries has completed a transaction with AXA XL, a division of AXA, to provide adverse development cover. A spokesperson said, “In the transaction, Enstar’s subsidiary assumed reinsurance losses incurred on or prior to December 31, 2019 on a diversified mix of global casualty and professional […]
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| Argo Group International Holdings announced financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2021. Argo reported first quarter 2021 net income attributable to common shareholders of $27.2 million or $0.78 per diluted common share, compared to a net loss attributable to common shareholders of $24.7 million or $[0.72] per diluted common share for the 2020 […]
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| In a filing with the Bermuda Stock Exchange [BSX], LOM Financial Limited announced that there were no share repurchases for April 2021. The full filing stated: “LOM Financial Limited has announced that the Company made no share repurchases during the month of April 2021. LOM currently has 5,163,698 shares of Common Stock outstanding. “Pursuant to […]
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| May 3 saw 0 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange. The BSX finished at 2,600.63,even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 59 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available here [PDF]. Related Stories ‘Active And Significant Year For The BSX’ Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: April 30 2021 […]
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The Ministry of Transport wishes to advise the public that all April bus passes will be extended into the month of May.
Minister of Transport, the Hon. Lawrence Scott JP, MP, indicated today, “This has been a trying time for all of us. We would like to offer the customers who use the public bus and ferry service relief in being able to use their bus pass from April into the month of May.
“I am sorry to report that another Bermudian has died from a Covid-related illness,” said Minister of Health, Kim Wilson, JP, MP. “I extend my heartfelt condolences to their family and loved ones.”
The Ministry of Health received 2855 test results since the last update, and 29 were positive for COVID-19, yielding a test positivity rate of 1.0. These results are from testing done on Thursday (15 positive out of 1087 results (1.4% positivity)), Friday (8 positive out of 857 results (0.9% positivity)) and Saturday (6 positive out of 911 results (0.7% positivity)).
~ Celebrating Bermudian Resilience ~
May is Heritage Month. And for the second consecutive year the Department of Culture will be hosting a series of virtual and physically distanced events to highlight and celebrate Bermuda’s culture and heritage.
The public will recall that in March, the Minister of Youth, Culture and Sport, Dr. Ernest Peets announced that this year’s theme for Bermuda Day and Heritage Month is “Bermudian Resilience”.
| The Ministry received 2855 test results – from tests done on Thursday, Friday and Saturday — and 29 were positive for Covid, so there are now 426 active cases, of which 20 people are in hospital with 3 in ICU, and the Government also confirmed the sad news that another person has died from a […]
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| The Department of Culture will be hosting a series of virtual and physically distanced events in order to celebrate Bermuda’s culture and heritage during the month of May, the island’s Heritage Month. A spokesperson said, “May is Heritage Month. And for the second consecutive year, the Department of Culture will be hosting a series of […]
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| The Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Bermuda is welcoming Georgia W. Fevriere as Assistant Commissioner. A spokesperson said, “Assistant Commissioner Fevriere will lead the operations unit for the Office, with varied responsibilities for administration, project management, research, and policy development. “Ms. Fevriere possesses a wide range of skills from experience working in the fields […]
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| With schools closed to in-person learning due to the pandemic, the BIOS Ocean Academy education has been offering virtual classroom support to teachers and students. A spokesperson said, “In early April, when schools closed to in-person learning in Bermuda due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, the BIOS Ocean Academy education team began offering virtual classroom […]
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| The Loren today [May 3] announced its summer gastronomic series that will feature a “roster of internationally acclaimed chefs,” with the series set to launch on Friday, May 21st, and will follow every Friday through the rest of the 2021 summer season. A spokesperson said, “The Loren at Pink Beach today announces its summer guest […]
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| The Bermuda’s Business Development Agency [BDA] has appointed Stuart Roberts as Director of Communications & PR. A spokesperson said, “Effective May 3, Bermuda’s Business Development Agency [BDA] has appointed a new Director of Communications & PR.” Roland Andy Burrows, Chief Executive Officer [CEO] of the BDA, said, “We are pleased to welcome Stuart Roberts to […]
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