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| The official Government and Legal notices for today [April 12] include acting appointments. Acting Appointment: Permanent Secretary, Ministry Of Labour Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Acting Appointments Notice ID: GN0333/2021 Public Authorities / Department: Cabinet Headquarters Publication Date: 12 April 2021 Pandora Glasford, Director, Department of Financial Assistance has been appointed to act […]
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| Tuesday, April 13 is expected to see sunny periods, evening/night showers and chance thunder, with the high to be near 21°C/70°F and the low to be near 16°C/61°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be west. The relative humidity is expected to be near 80%. Sunrise will be at 6.52am and […]
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| [Updated] The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [April 12] with the list indicating that there are twelve bus runs cancelled so far today. Update 4.00pm: The Ministry has released the list of bus cancellations for this afternoon. There were 12 runs cancelled this morning, 10 cancelled this afternoon, for a […]
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| The Irish government has added a number of “high risk” countries – including Bermuda – to its mandatory hotel quarantine list, which means that “from next week, travelers from these places must spend 12 nights and pay at least €1,875 to stay at one of 24 hotels across the Republic.” A BBC story said, “The […]
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| The HSBC Harbourview, St. Georges and Somerset branches “will be operating with limited banking hours of 9:00 am to 1:00 pm.” A spokesperson said, “HSBC Bermuda has announced today that in light of the Bermuda Government’s announcement to implement the Stay at Home order, effective Tuesday, April 13, 2021 through to end of day Friday, […]
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| The Bermuda Monetary Authority said they are ”increasing its focus on climate change matters with the introduction of a regulatory and supervisory team specialising in the licensing and supervision of innovative business model proposals to address climate change risk and the associated protection gap.” A BMA spokesperson said, “The team will also work with climate change risk […]
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| Butterfield Banking Centres in Hamilton [Reid Street], Somerset, and St. George’s “will all remain open but with further reduced banking hours of 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., Monday to Friday.” A spokesperson said, “The Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son Limited [Butterfield] wishes to advise the public that beginning Tuesday, 12 April 2021, and until […]
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| As the Covid-19 pandemic continues to see increasing case numbers in Bermuda, this month has set a new record for the highest amount of confirmed cases in one month. Bermuda has recorded 674 confirmed cases so far this month — the most ever announced in a single month since the pandemic began over one year […]
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| St. George’s Trust Company has donated $5,000 to the Bermuda Hospital Charitable Foundation to support the BHB’s KEMH Covid Vaccination Clinic. The Bermuda Hospitals Charitable Foundation recently launched an appeal together with the Bermuda Hospitals Board for funding the Covid-19 Vaccination Clinic at KEMH. St. George’s, a Bermuda based trust company established more than fifty […]
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| The ‘Stay At Home’ order begins at 5.00am tomorrow [April 13] and grocery shopping will be by surname; Mondays and Thursdays are for people whose surnames begin with A through F, Tuesdays and Fridays are for G through Q surnames, and Wednesdays and Saturdays are for people with surnames starting with R through Z. This is […]
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| With the stay at home order set to take effect tomorrow [April 13], White Horse Pub & Restaurant in St George’s is offering a 30% discount on outdoor dining and takeout today [April 12]. A spokesperson said, “White Horse Pub & Restaurant in St George’s will be having an all day 30% off special as […]
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| [Updating] With Covid-19 cases escalating to over 1800 total to date, vaccinations now underway, a ‘Stay at Home’ order set to take effect on Tuesday, April 13th as well as other frequent developments, Bernews is providing live updates to ensure we provide timely updates and a quick summary of the latest developments always accessible. We […]
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| Starting tomorrow [April 13], BELCO’s head office at 27 Serpentine Road will be closed. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Electric Light Company Limited [BELCO] today provided an update on operations and information for customers when Bermuda enters the recently announced ‘Stay at Home’ order. Beginning Tuesday, 13th April 2021, BELCO’s head office at 27 Serpentine Road will […]
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| While Bermuda is under the Stay at Home order, AIRCARE staff “will continue to support and service customers that fall under essential services such as the Hospital, grocery stores, banks, BELCO and others.” A spokesperson said, “AIRCARE Ltd. is committed to ensuring the health and safety of all our staff and customers. “While Bermuda is […]
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| The Chubb Charitable Foundation Bermuda has donated $50,000 to support the Bermuda Hospitals Board Covid-19 vaccination clinic. A spokesperson said, “The Foundation’s donation to the Bermuda Hospitals Charitable Foundation — the BHB’s fundraising arm – will help reach its goal of raising more than $200,000 to help cover costs associated with the hospital’s Covid-19 vaccination […]
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| Horseshoe announced the appointment of Kathleen Faries as their new CEO, effective April 15. A spokesperson said, “Horseshoe, an Artex company, is pleased to announce the appointment of Kathleen Faries as the new CEO of the leading ILS specialist and fund administrator, effective April 15, 2021. “Based in Bermuda, Faries will work closely with Andre […]
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| Police responded to a report of a single vehicle road traffic collision on Middle Road in Southampton and also attended a two vehicle collision in the area of Bethel AME Church on North Shore Road in Hamilton Parish. Car Overtuned A police spokesperson said, “Around 5:55 p.m., on Friday, 9th April 2021, Police attended a […]
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| A total of six Bermuda archers virtually took part in the Las Vegas Online Shoot this weekend. Competing at a distance of 20 yards, the archers shot a total of 90 arrows out of a total score of 900. The Recurve Flight Division used 40 cm targets, while the Recurve Juniors and Young Adult shot at 60 […]
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| Robin Stempel competed this weekend in the USEF/USEF Spring Fever Dressage Show held at Stable View in Aiken, South Carolina, successfully achieving a qualifying score in both the FEI Team test and FEI Individual Test A spokesperson said, “Robin Stempel competed this weekend in the USEF/USEF Spring Fever Dressage Show held at Stable View in Aiken, […]
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| The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [April 12] with the list indicating that there are twelve bus runs cancelled so far today. Related Stories Ministry: Bus Cancellations For Friday Ministry: Bus Cancellations For Thursday Ministry: Bus Cancellations For Tuesday Ministry: Bus Cancellations For Wednesday Ministry: Bus Cancellations For Thursday Ministry: […]
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| Sanaa Rae Morris took to the track to represent the IMG Academy Elite Women’s Track & Field during the Bolles Last Chance Meet. Morris competed in just one event winning the women’s 400m dash clocking a time of 57.28, Ka’Myya Haywood from Bishop Kenny was second in 57.31, and Morris’ teammate Jaden Francis was third […]
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| SailGP has released the second episode of their “SailGP: Racing On The Edge” documentary series. The SailGP website said, “If you have ever travelled in a car, that most typical of daily tasks, the chances are you will know what moving at 60 miles per hour feels like. “But do you have any idea how […]
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Thank you, Premier. Good afternoon.
I start by echoing the sentiments expressed by the Premier in offering my condolences and my prayers for support for the families who have recently been impacted the death of their loved ones due to COVID.
| [Updating] With active cases surging to 877 and a record high 36 people in hospital, the Government has announced ‘Stay at Home’ order will take effect from 5am on Tuesday, April 13 for a period of 7 days. Update | Some Key Points: Stay at home order from 5am on Tuesday, April 13 for 7 […]
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| There were 3,348 test results received and 118 were positive for Covid-19 — 5 imported, 20 local transmission with known contact and 93 under investigation — so there are now 877 active cases, of which 36 people are in hospital with 6 in ICU. Speaking at this evening’s press conference, Minister of Health Kim Wilson said, “I […]
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| [Updating] The Government will be holding a press conference at around 7.00pm this evening [April 11] to update the public on Covid-19. We will have additional coverage following the press conference, our continuous live updates on Covid-19 are also in this article, and the live video below should start showing the press conference at around […]
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| Premier David Burt confirmed tonight that he has “tested positive for a coronavirus infection,” and fortunately the Premier, who noted he is ‘immunized,’ is feeling fine, and his family has tested negative and he is isolating from them. Speaking at tonight’s press conference, Premier David Burt said, “You are used to seeing me at these […]
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| The Bermuda Red Cross is launching a disaster appeal to help people affected by the eruption of the La Soufriere volcano in St. Vincent. This weekend, the St. Vincent emergency management organisation tweeted, “Massive power outage following another explosive event at La Soufriere Volcano. Lightning, thunder and rumblings. Majority of the country out of power […]
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| Monday, April 12 is expected to be windy, 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 SW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 96%. Sunrise will be at 6:53am and sunset will be at 7:46pm. High […]
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| All departments in the Bermuda Motors building will close due to a member of staff testing positive for the Covid-19 virus, however the “showrooms housed in different buildings will continue to be open with normal safety protocols being observed.” A spokesperson said, “Unfortunately, a member of staff has tested positive for the Covid virus. This […]
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| The Government is reminding people that the Emotional Wellbeing Hotline is open from 5pm to 9pm on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, and help is available if you need someone to talk to. In an online post, the Bermuda Government said, “The Emotional Wellbeing Hotline is now open Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 5pm […]
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| After competing in two preliminary meets to begin the outdoor season, Tiara DeRosa and her Mississippi Valley State Track & Field teammates traveled to Oxford, Mississippi to participate in the Joe Walker Invitational on the campus of the University of Mississippi. DeRosa finished 10th in the women’s discus, with a top toss of 44.72m or […]
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