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| Halle Teart has earned a place on the Dean’s List of the Krieger School of Arts and Sciences during the Fall 2020 Semester. A spokesperson said, “Ms. Halle Teart has earned a place on the Dean’s List of the Krieger School of Arts and Sciences during the Fall 2020 Semester. Ms. Teart is studying at […]
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| The global Digicel group announced a donation of “$500,000 worth of much-needed items to support the urgent relief efforts in St. Vincent & the Grenadines caused by the Le Soufriere volcanic activity.” A spokesperson said, “With thousands of people evacuated from the red zone and housed in shelters and significant ash fall resulting from the explosive eruptions […]
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| Concacaf has announced that the final of the 2021 Concacaf Gold Cup has been awarded to Las Vegas, with the championship match to be held on August 1. The organisation said, “Concacaf has announced that the Final of the 2021 Concacaf Gold Cup – the 16th edition of the region’s flagship men’s international competition, has […]
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| Tyler Smith competed in the Middlesbrough Endeavour Graded 5k finishing 5th. Smith clocked a time of 14:48, which breaks Kavin Smith’s National Record time of 14:57 he set back in February 1997. Middlesbrough Endeavour Graded 5k Leaderboard 00:14:23 – Alexander Brown – Morpeth Harriers 00:14:27 – Joshua Cowperthwaite – Middlesbrough Ac Mandale 00:14:28 – Lewis […]
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| April 13 saw 0 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange. The BSX finished at 2,594.91, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 63 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available here [PDF]. Related Stories ‘Active And Significant Year For The BSX’ MIH Acquires 100% Ownership Of The […]
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| The Government will be “ramping up the vaccination programme,” with the Bermuda College Vaccination Centre set to open on both Saturdays and Sundays, and also extend their weekday hours until midnight. Speaking at tonight’s [April 13] press conference, Health Minister Kim Wilson said, “Bermuda’s goal of “herd immunity” will be achieved when 70% of the population […]
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Good evening Bermuda,
Apologies we’re a few minutes late this evening – as you can imagine it’s been a rather busy day.
Thank you for joining us tonight where the Minister of Health, the Hon. Kim Wilson and I will provide an update on the most recent coronavirus test results, and other updates from her hardworking Ministry.
Additionally, the Chief Medical Officer Dr. Ayo Oyinloye is also with us to answer any medical or technical questions from the media.
First we will hear from the Minister of Health…
In light of the Government’s current mandated Stay-At-Home Order, the Minister of Social Development and Seniors, the Hon. Tinee Furbert, JP, MP, seeks to provide the public with information regarding assistance for Bermuda’s unsheltered population.
Minister Furbert shared, “Bermuda, as we enter this Stay-At-Home period, we are keenly aware of the needs of our most vulnerable population and our Ministry is thankful to work alongside the Ministry of Health and the Salvation Army to provide care for our unsheltered population.”
| The Bermuda Health Council is advising Home Care providers of the Public Health [Covid-19 Emergency Powers] [Stay at Home] Regulations 2021 exemption protocol. A spokesperson said, “All registered Home Care providers [Caregivers] are advised to: Carry a copy of your official registration letter provided by the Health Council. This applies to individuals who registered after […]
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| The police are reminding the public that under the Stay At Home Regulations 2021, “persons will not be allowed access to the railway trails, all public parks, all public beaches, all playgrounds, and all golf courses.” A police spokesperson said, “The public is reminded that under the Covid-19 Emergency Powers Stay At Home Regulations 2021, […]
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| Wednesday, April 14 is expected to see sunny periods, chance of a few showers mainly early, with the high to be near 20°C/68°F and the low to be near 16°C/60°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be NNW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 67%. Sunrise will be at […]
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| The official Government and Legal notices for today [April 13] include an acting appointment. Acting Appointment: Chief Immigration Officer, Department Of Immigration Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Acting Appointments Notice ID: GN0335/2021 Public Authorities / Department: Cabinet Headquarters Publication Date: 13 April 2021 Ms. Marita Grimes, Assistant Chief Immigration Officer, Department of Immigration […]
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| The Government will support the Salvation Army in providing accommodations, Covid-19 testing, food, and PPE at a 24-hour shelter on North Street, and as their capacity “is expected to meet the demand” the Government has decided not to open the Emergency Shelter at CedarBridge Academy at this time. This was stated by Minister of Social […]
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| [Updating] With Covid-19 cases escalating to over 1900 total to date, vaccinations now underway, and a ‘Stay at Home’ order now in effect, Bernews is providing live updates to ensure we provide timely updates and a quick summary of the latest developments always accessible. We are still posting articles as normal however we are also […]
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| The Department of Social Insurance advised that “those receiving pension cheques were paid early yesterday [April 12].” A Government spokesperson said, “Those who normally receive their pension cheques by mail had them delivered yesterday Monday, April 12, 2021. “As a special note, during the Stay at Home Period, pensioners will be able to visit their […]
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| The police have reminded people that the ‘Stay at Home’ regulations “specifically prohibit the use of pedal cycles for recreation/exercise on Bermuda’s highways.” Assistant Commissioner of Police Martin Weekes said, “The Bermuda Police Service wishes to remind the public that as with the previous ‘Shelter in Place’ Regulations from 2020, the 2021 ‘Stay at Home’ […]
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| [Updated] Some residents in the east end are apparently spending their first ‘Stay at Home’ morning without power, with the BELCO map currently showing 648 customers without power in St George’s. We have asked BELCO for comment and will update as able. Update 11.25am: BELCO said: “An outage affecting +600 people in St. Georges is the […]
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| The National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration said they will use “updated averages” for the Atlantic hurricane season, with it increasing to 14 named storms, and 7 hurricanes. The organisation said, “Beginning with this year’s hurricane season outlooks, NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center [CPC] will use 1991-2020 as the new 30-year period of record. The updated averages […]
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| Terence Dill and the Houston Red Storm have leveled their series with the North Texas Prowlers 1-1 after notching a victory in the USBN National Basketball South Central Division Regional Championships. Dill and his teammates were able to complete a 138 – 133 victory, with the teams now headed for a winner-take-all game three to […]
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| Watford Holdings Ltd. has completed the purchase of Axeria IARD, a property and casualty insurance company based in France. A spokesperson said, “Watford has acquired 100% of the capital stock of Axeria IARD from the APRIL Group. “Axeria is headquartered in Lyon, France, with branch offices in Lille and Bordeaux and is active in the […]
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| James Finnigan and his St. Mary’s Men’s Tennis teammates picked up a Lone Star Conference victory as they took down the Arkansas Fort Smith, 5-2. Finnigan and his teammates have won three of their last four matches and move to 9-3 overall on the season and 2-1 in league play. Jeremiah Sanchez and Finnigan dropped […]
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| Destini Hill-Edwards and her Franklin Pierce University Women’s Track & Field teammates were in New Haven, Connecticut, on the campus of Southern Connecticut State, for the James Barber Invitational. Hill-Edwards finished in second in the 100m stopping the clock in a time of 12.94, and she was also a member of the Franklin Pierce University […]
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| Island Fresh Bermuda is marking six months of recipe box delivery on the island, with locally sourced materials providing ready-to-cook meals for its customers. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda has a new entrant on the food seen: Island Fresh Bermuda. They provide a recipe box delivery service where your box has all the ingredients for three […]
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| Junior golfer Oliver Betschart recently rounded out his time in Texas with a second place finish at the Cedar Creek Golf Course at Alamo City Golf Trail, north of San Antonio in Texas. A spokesperson said, “Another second place finish for Oliver Betschart in Texas. “Oliver wound up his stay in Texas with another second […]
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| April 12 saw 0 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange. The BSX finished at 2,594.91, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 decline, and 63 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available here [PDF]. Related Stories ‘Active And Significant Year For The BSX’ MIH Acquires 100% Ownership Of The […]
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| Regular bus service will be suspended on Tuesday, April 13th, the Government has confirmed. In a statement issued late this evening, a spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Transport advises that regular bus service will be suspended tomorrow [13 April 2021]. “The Department of Public Transportation will notify the public once regular bus service is due […]
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| Clarien Bank has “advised that essential banking services will be provided in accordance with Government regulations” A spokesperson said, “As we work collectively to minimise virus spread and adhere to the Government-issued “Stay at Home” Advisory, Clarien Bank clients are advised that essential banking services will be provided in accordance with Government regulations. “For the personal […]
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| The Police and Regiment will be conducting compliance checks, and the police confirmed that two liquor licenced premises were served 24-hour closure orders for breaches of Covid-19 regulations, and also confirmed that eight individuals have been charged in court for allegedly violating Covid-19 regulations. A police spokesperson said, “Assistant Commissioner of Police Martin Weekes wishes to commend the […]
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| The Government has just posted the official regulations — the Public Health [Covid-19 Emergency Powers] [Stay at Home] Regulations 2021 – which provide full details on the policies in effect for the ‘Stay at Home’ order which begins at 5am on Tuesday [April 13] for a period of 7 days. The regulations state: Except as […]
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The public is advised that were 1,279 test results received by the Ministry of Health since the last update, and 21 were positive for COVID-19.
This gives a test positivity rate of 1.6%.
One (1) of the new cases is classified as imported with details as follows:
• One (1) resident who arrived on Delta Airlines DL 584 from Atlanta on 27 March 2021 and tested positive on their Day 14 test.
• 11 of the new cases are classified as local transmission with known contact as associated with known cases.
On the eve of the upcoming Stay-At-Home Order, Her Excellency the Governor Rena Lalgie offered the following, saying, “I would like to offer my sincere condolences to those who have lost a beloved family member or friend to COVID recently.
“While I know that many of us are experiencing COVID fatigue, it is vitally important that we continue to adhere to the public health regulations which have been put in place.
| On the eve of the upcoming Stay-At-Home Order, Her Excellency the Governor Rena Lalgie offered the following, saying, “I would like to offer my sincere condolences to those who have lost a beloved family member or friend to COVID recently. “While I know that many of us are experiencing COVID fatigue, it is vitally important […]
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| There were 1,279 test results received and 21 were positive for Covid-19 — one is classified as imported, 11 as local transmission with known contact, 9 as under investigation — so there are now 859 active cases, of which 41 people are in hospital with 6 in ICU. A Government spokesperson said, “The public is […]
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| With the ‘Stay at Home’ order set to take effect at 5am tomorrow morning [April 13] MarketPlace has provided information on their opening hours and also confirmed that their “online ordering pick-up and delivery service will continue as normal.” The MarketPlace posted the photo online, saying, “Store hour effective immediately with surname shopping in effect. […]
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