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Man sentenced for handling stolen goods
New Ferry Schedule As Of May 3rd, 2021
| Effective Monday 3rd May, the ferry service will operate under a revised schedule. A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Marine and Ports Services advises the public that effective Monday 3rd May, the ferry service will operate under a revised schedule. “Commuters are urged to familiarise themselves with the changes as they impact the service […]
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Shiona Turini Styling Efforts Receive Praise
| Actor Daniel Kaluuya has received praise for his Hollywood award season look, which was styled by Bermudian fashion consultant Shiona Turini. A USA Today story said, “We’re used to seeing celebrities glammed all the way up on red carpets. Hair done. Outfit impeccable. Face glowing. “But when awards season came back around, revamped by a […]
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Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: April 26 2021
| April 26 saw 2,700 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $102,600.00 BD. 2,700 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing even at $38.00 per share. The BSX finished at 2,593.24, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 59 remained unchanged. The full report for the […]
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Bus and ferry services cut because of Covid-19 rules
Ferry Schedule Now Online
The Department of Marine and Ports Services advises the public that effective Monday 3rd May, the ferry service will operate under a revised schedule.
Commuters are urged to familiarise themselves with the changes as they impact the service frequency of some routes.
For more information visit:
Updated Bus Schedule
The Public is advised of updates to the current bus schedule.
Buses will continue to follow the Sunday schedule 7 days a week.
There are a number of additional morning and evening runs listed below that will operate from Monday to Saturday only.
(For further reference, please see the below)
Additional Runs – Monday to Saturday
Route 1
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7:15 am Central Terminal to Grotto Bay
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8:00 am Grotto Bay to Central Terminal
Covid-19: another death takes total fatalities to 24
Live Video: BNV With MP Michael Dunkley
| MP Michael Dunkley — the Shadow Minister of National Security & Health, Seniors and former Premier — will be joining Bernews at around 8pm this evening [April 26] for the latest episode in the Bernews News & Views series, and you can tune in and watch live below at around 8.00pm. The live stream should start at […]
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22 New, 609 Active, 28 In Hospital, 9 In ICU
| The Ministry received 2154 test results — from Friday and Saturday — and 22 were positive, so there are now 609 active cases, of which 28 people are in hospital with 9 in ICU. The Government also confirmed the sad news that “Bermuda has recorded another death of someone who was Covid positive” and “sadly […]
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Health Minister Confirms Another Death
| “Bermuda has recorded another death of someone who was Covid positive,” the Government confirmed this evening, adding that “sadly Bermuda now has 24 Covid related deaths.” Minister of Health Kim Wilson said, “Sadly, today, I must report that Bermuda has recorded another death of someone who was Covid positive. My deepest sympathies to the bereaved […]
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30 Minute Video: April 26 ZBM Evening News
| 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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SATA Azores Airlines Offers Travel Deals
| Minister of Transport Lawrence Scott is reminding the public of travel deals currently being offered on SATA Azores Airlines. Minister Scott stated, “I am pleased with the response that we’ve had thus far with bookings on our new route with SATA Azores Airlines. I urge residents who are planning to travel to the Azores this […]
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8pm Live Video: BNV With MP Michael Dunkley
| MP Michael Dunkley — the Shadow Minister of National Security & Health, Seniors and former Premier — will be joining Bernews at around 8pm this evening [April 26] for the latest episode in the Bernews News & Views series, and you can tune in and watch live below at around 8.00pm. The live stream should start at […]
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Video: Japan & USA SailGP Teams Crash
| The second day of racing in the Bermuda Sail Grand Prix saw a collision between the teams hailing from Japan and the USA. In all, the competition included teams from Australia, France, Japan, United States, Spain, Great Britain, Denmark, and New Zealand. At the end of the second day of racing, Ben Ainslie’s Great Britain […]
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Official Govt & Legal Notices For April 26 2021
| The official Government and Legal notices for today [April 26] include the embodiment of the Bermuda Reserve Police, appointments, a notice of wreck, and a notice of intended marriage. Bermuda Police Service Embodiment Of The Bermuda Reserve Police Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Public Notification Notice ID: GN0359/2021 Public Authorities / Department: Bermuda […]
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Weather Forecast For Tuesday April 27
| Tuesday, April 27 is expected to see a mix of sun & cloud, becoming partly cloudy in the afternoon, with the high to be near 22°C/71°F and the low to be near 17°C/62°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be NNW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 63%. Sunrise […]
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Column: Hypocrisy, Inconsistency & More
| [Opinion column written by the OBA’s Dwayne Robinson] Bermudians have been under stay-at-home regulations to stop this current outbreak and reduce the spread of Covid-19. When these regulations were announced, many were skeptical about whether they would be extended to the Sail GP event and spectators of the event. The Premier assured the people of […]
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Further Reduction of Services Due to COVID-19 – 26 April 2021
This Practice Direction is issued further to Circular 4 of 2021.
The health, safety and welfare of the Members of the Public, as well as Court Administrative Staff continues to be our paramount concern.
The continued surge of positive COVID-19 test results the island is experiencing continues to be of great concern to the community. As such, the Courts must reduce services further as part of protective measures which are necessary to implement in order to assist in the efforts to reduce the community spread of COVID-19.
Court services cut to fight Covid-19
Sunny Side Solar Launches In Bermuda
| Sunny Side Solar has officially launched in Bermuda, with the company donating all of its net profit to Habitat for Humanity Solar, Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “Sunny Side Solar believes the scientific evidence that climate change is the most serious threat of our time. Therefore, we are dedicated to making Bermuda more resilient by taking […]
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Plastic pollution under the spotlight at talk this week
Cricket Revenue Generating Strategies Webinar
| The Bermuda Cricket Board [BCB] will be hosting a webinar titled ‘Revenue Generating Strategies’ on Wednesday [April 28] from 6.30pm to 8.00pm. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Cricket Board has recognized that the Covid-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on our cricket community and is making an effort to provide gateways for opportunities during […]
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Court Circular: Further Reduction Of Services
| “The continued surge of positive Covid-19 test results the island is experiencing continues to be of great concern to the community” and “the Courts must reduce services further as part of protective measures.” This is according to an official circular, dated April 26th, which stated, “The health, safety and welfare of the Members of the […]
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Bacardi Appoints Carr To Global Leadership Team
| Bacardi Limited today [April 26] announces the promotion of Kerry Carr to the company’s Global Leadership Team. A spokesperson said, “Bacardi Limited, the largest privately held spirits company in the world, today announces the promotion of Kerry Carr to the company’s Global Leadership Team. “In her expanded role as SVP Global Performance Management she adds […]
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Chubb Extends Scholarship Application Deadline
| Chubb Charitable Foundation – Bermuda is extending the Robert Clements Scholarship application deadline to May 14th. A spokesperson said, “As a result of ongoing Covid-19 issues, Chubb Charitable Foundation – Bermuda is extending the Robert Clements Scholarship application deadline to May 14, 2021. “We understand the current environment has created a number of challenges for […]
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“The Perils Of Plastic Pollution” On April 29
| The Bermuda Environmental Sustainability Taskforce [BEST] and the Bermuda College will an Eco Lunch & Learn series presentation entitled “The Perils Of Plastic Pollution” on Thursday [April 29]. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Environmental Sustainability Taskforce [BEST] and the Bermuda College are very pleased to announce the fourth in their virtual Eco Lunch & Learn […]
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Scholarship deadline moved after website crashes
Endeavour & SailGP Inspire Online Fundraiser
| An Endeavour and SailGP Inspire fundraiser is raising money for legacy opportunities for young Bermudians who have engaged in Endeavour’s programmes, with items up for auction and bidding set to end at 6.00pm today [April 26]. A spokesperson said, “Endeavour and SailGP Inspire have been partnering over the last few weeks for an online fundraiser […]
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Son of Bermudian celebrates Oscar glory
Coddington Scores In West Ham U18 Draw
| Bermuda’s Remy Coddington scored for the West Ham United Under 18 team as they played to a 3-3 draw against Norwich City. The club’s match report said, “West Ham United U18s rallied from 3-1 down to draw 3-3 with Norwich City U18s at the Lotus Training Centre on Saturday afternoon. “George Earthy had put the […]
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Virtual Ag Show Working To Arrange A New Date
| The first-ever ‘Virtual Ag Show’ scheduled for Friday, April 23rd was postponed, however the organisers said they ”have been diligently working” to arrange a new date. A spokesperson said, “The first-ever ‘Virtual Ag Show’ scheduled for Friday, April 23rd was postponed by the Ag Show committee [the committee] due to the rise in Covid-19 cases island-wide.” […]
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Luke Attride-Stirling & Adelphi Defeat Bentley
| Playing in their first postseason match since 2017, Luke Attride-Stirling and his no. 4 seed Adelphi University teammates defeated fifth-seeded Bentley University, 4-2, in the quarter-finals of the 2021 Northeast-10 Conference Championship at the USTA National Tennis Center. In pairs play, Attride-Stirling and Andrew Ray would fall at the number 3 Doubles position 6-3 to […]
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SailGP: ‘What A Fabulous Venue Bermuda Is’
| It showed “what a fabulous venue Bermuda is to run international sailing competitions and for a SailGP event, it is absolutely perfect,” SailGP CEO Sir Russell Coutts said following the conclusion of the Bermuda Sail Grand Prix presented by Hamilton Princess, which saw the British Team claim the victory. Speaking after the event concluded on […]
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Simons Helps Indian Hills Win Drake Relays
| Nathan Simons and his Indian Hills Community College men’s track & field teammates competed at the Drake Relays. Taking to the track for the college men’s 4x400m relay, Simons and his teammates finished on top of the podium. The Indian Hills team of Justin Walden, Elijah Berry, Simons, and Kendrick Winfield clocked the fastest time […]
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Premier: get tested, get vaccinated
Sir Russell sings praises of Bermuda as race venue
Tour boat firms in storm over Covid-19 rules that sunk SailGP charters
Engineer who innovated in soft drinks dies
Covid-19: tougher restrictions to continue for two months
OBA question mark over Government vaccination target
Column: The Rise Of Women In Regional Politics
| [Opinion column written by MP Chris Famous] “I’ll rise like the day” “I’ll rise up” “I’ll rise unafraid” “I’ll rise up” “And I’ll do it a thousand times again” Andra Day Over the last 100 years, women around the world have rejected the male-imposed shackles dictating what they can or cannot be. Those who wished […]
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Ki-Juan Minors Back In Action In ESP Spring 3
| Ki-Juan Minors was back in action once again in the 2021 ESP Spring 3 Horse Jumping event in Wellington, Florida. Minors– riding Gantos G — competed in the 1.20m Jumper II2.1 Class where the pair finished 33rd after they clocked a time of 76.556 with 8 Penalty Fault Points. Related Stories Results, Photos & Video: […]
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Ministry of Education Awards and Scholarships Update
The Minister of Education, the Hon. Diallo Rabain, JP, MP, has this afternoon released the following statement to provide the public with an update on the Ministry of Education Awards and Scholarships.
Premier On Possible ‘Roadmap To Reopening’
| Noting that it is if “all of the data metrics allow” and “we are successful in continuing to reduce local transmission,” the Premier said that “it is envisioned Phase 2 can commence on Sunday May 9th” and “we would be able to progress to Phase 3 on June 6th.” Speaking during tonight’s [April 25] National […]
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Husband Joins TBI As Vice President Of Sales
| Damiso Husband has joined TeleBermuda International Limited [TBi] as the Vice President of Sales. A spokesperson said, “TeleBermuda International Limited [TBi] is delighted to announce that Damiso Husband has joined the team as Vice President of Sales. Damiso’s responsibilities will encompass sales team leadership, accelerating TBi’s revenue expansion, and overall customer outreach strategy. “Damiso brings […]
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Ministry Extend Deadline For Scholarships
| To ensure that all students can submit their application, the deadline for filing applications for the Ministry’s awards and scholarships will be extended to 4:45 pm on Wednesday, April 28th. Minister Rabain stated, “The Ministry of Education has been informed that the Bermuda Scholarships website www.bermudascholarships.com is temporarily offline. “Students applying for Ministry awards and […]
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Video & Text: Premier Delivers National Address
| [Updated with full speech] Premier David Burt will be delivering a National Address at 8.00pm this evening [April 25] entitled “Moving Beyond The Pandemic,” and you can tune in and watch it live. “I will be giving a National Address highlighting where we have been and where we are currently in our battle against the […]
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