Ireland adds Bermuda to ‘high-risk’ list
The Irish Government has added Bermuda to the Republic of Ireland’s mandatory hotel quarantine list. According to reports, Bermuda is one of 59 ‘high risk’ countries identified and travellers will…
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Bermuda Motors closes after staff Covid case
Staff at Bermuda Motors are in quarantine after an employee tested positive for Covid-19. A Facebook post said: “Regrettably, a team member at BML has tested positive and therefore we have to quaran…
Photos & Video: Aftermath Of Fire At Playground
| The playground at Pigs Field, located off of Bandroom Lane in Pembroke, has been destroyed by a fire, with a blaze engulfing the equipment last night. Last night, the Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service responded to the blaze with two appliances from Hamilton Station and a total of six firefighters. The BRFS extinguished the fire, […]
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Tennis: MTM Easter Bowl 2021 Day Five
| The Manders Tennis Management’s Easter Bowl continued with a full slate of matches taking place at the Fairmont Southampton Tennis Courts. Tariq Simons defeated Denzel Hollis in straight sets 6-1, 6-3 in their A Division battle, while Tre Manders won his B Division match against AJ Phillips, but needed three sets to do so. Manders […]
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7pm Video: Govt Covid-19 Press Conference
| 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 7.00pm, […]
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Local 59.9%, Investigation 25.4%, Imported 14.7%
| The vast majority of confirmed Covid-19 cases in Bermuda have been via local transmission, with the latest statistics — from Friday, April 9th — indicating that just shy of 60% of the 1773 total confirmed cases the island has had since March 2020 have been local transmission A total of 1062 cases or 59.9% are […]
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Video: Sunday April 11th ‘Good News’ Spotlight
| While this week has not been a good week in Bermuda, there has been some welcome news in the community, wit the Green family donating $100,000 to the BHB’s Covid-19 Vaccination Clinic, a stamp series featuring the Garden Club of Bermuda, BF&M donating $25,000 to the BHB’s Covid-19 Vaccination Clinic, and floral artist Nicky Gurret […]
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Sailing: Australia Unveils Team For SailGP
| Defending SailGP Champion Tom Slingsby unveiled the team set to defend Australia’s championship title in SailGP Season 2, which commences in Bermuda this month. The SailGP website said, “Olympic gold medalist and defending SailGP Champion Tom Slingsby revealed his team line up set to defend Australia’s championship title in SailGP Season 2. “After securing a […]
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Firefighters Extinguish Fire At Playground
| Firefighters extinguished a fire in Devonshire after responding to a “playground completely involved in flames.” A spokesperson said, “On Saturday April 10th 2021, Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service Dispatch received a report of a fire at Pigs Field Devonshire, off of Band Room Lane. BFRS responded with two appliances from Hamilton Station and a total […]
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Bus service to resume
Buses will resume from 6am tomorrow after drivers walked off the job on Friday over fears of coronavirus infections. Buses were suspended for operators to get tested in the wake of four drivers te…
Fire destroys playground
Children along Bandroom Lane were among onlookers this evening as the playground at Pig’s Field Park in Pembroke went up in smoke. It rook six firefighters and two trucks to quell the blaze, centred o…
Govt Says Bus Service Will Resume On Sunday
| Regular bus service “will resume as scheduled” at 6.00am on Sunday morning, the Government said this evening. A Government spokesperson said, “This evening, the Ministry of Transport confirmed that regular bus service will resume as scheduled tomorrow morning (April 11) at 6.00 a.m. “All the requisite health guidelines and protocols will be in place to […]
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Government confirms two Covid related deaths
Two people have died from Covid-19, it was announced tonight. It brings the total number of Covid-19 deaths in Bermuda to 16. The Minister of Health, Kim Wilson said: “I extend my sincere condolences…
COVID-19 Update 10 April 2021
The Ministry of Health today confirmed that Bermuda has experienced two coronavirus related deaths. This brings the total number of COVID-19 deaths in Bermuda to 16.
The Minister of Health, the Hon. Kim Wilson, JP, MP stated, “I extend my sincere condolences to the families and friends of the individuals who have passed away. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. The Ministry will not release personal details about the individuals and I ask the public to respect the privacy of the families as they mourn their loved ones.”
Rifle Salute for HRH Prince Phillip
Today’s rifle salute commemorating the life of HRH Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh.
The salute was performed by members of the Royal Bermuda Regiment (RBR).
The event which took place earlier today on the grounds of Government House, saw in attendance Her Excellency, the Governor Rena Lalgie, Deputy Premier, Walter Roban, Opposition Leader, Cole Simons, Cabinet Secretary, Marc Telemaque, RBR Honorary Colonel, Lt. Col. David Gibbons, and RBR Commanding Officer, Lt. Col. Benjamin Beasley.
Govt Confirm Two Coronavirus Related Deaths
| The Ministry has now confirmed that Bermuda has “experienced two coronavirus related deaths” which brings the total number of Covid-19 deaths in Bermuda to 16. A government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Health today confirmed that Bermuda has experienced two coronavirus related deaths. This brings the total number of Covid-19 deaths in Bermuda to 16.” […]
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Photos: Pirates Of Bermuda Fundraising Event
| The Bermuda Sloop Foundation held their annual Pirates of Bermuda fundraising event today [April 10], with people ‘walking the plank’ in Hamilton Harbour to help raise money for a good cause. Due to the Covid regulations, the event had a staggered schedule of plank walkers, with the event spread over several hours. “Participants in the […]
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Football: Nahki Wells, Jonte Smith Team Results
| Teams that include Bermudian footballers Nahki Wells and Jonte Smith were both in action in England. Nahki Wells Nahki Wells and his Bristol City teammate’s 41st game of the Championship season saw Nottingham Forest visit Ashton Gate. After a two-minute silence in memory of HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, Wells, and his Bristol […]
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Covid-19 Call Centre To Close Early Tomorrow
| The Covid-19 Call Centre phone lines will close early on Sunday [April 11] at 3pm, to “allow for a phone system upgrade to be completed.” In an online post, the Government said, “On Sunday 11 April, the Covid-19 Call Centre phone lines will close early, at 3pm, to allow for a phone system upgrade to […]
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Clarien Limits Bank Services Starting On Monday
| Effective Monday [April 12], Clarien will “limit banking services” with in-branch services “available by appointment only.” A spokesperson said, “Effective Monday, April 12, Clarien will limit banking services amid the extended work from home period in accordance with Government regulations. “For the personal safety and concern for our clients and employees, please be advised of […]
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Police defend officers attending Covid breach
Police today defended officers depicted arresting a man in a video widely circulated on social media after officers responded to reports of a Covid-19 breach. A police spokesman said roughly 30 people…
Police Comment On Arrest Video Circulating
| A video is circulating that shows “officers effecting an arrest at a location in Pembroke” after they “responded to reports of a Covid breach where an estimated 30 people were gathered in an enclosed premises” and “one individual became aggressive,” the police said today. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service is aware of a […]
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Partnership aims to increase accessibility
Individuals and organisations will be equipped with the tools to make facilities more accessible thanks to a new partnership. The Bermuda Tourism authority has teamed up with global architecture firm …
Cabinet to meet to discuss Covid laws amid increasing cases
Cabinet will meet tomorrow to consider whether any further law changes are necessary to prevent the continued spread of Covid-19, Premier David Burt tweeted today. It comes as Bermuda set another new …
Cabinet To Meet, Press Conference On Sunday
| The Cabinet will meet tomorrow [April 11] and there will be a press conference on Sunday evening, Premier David Burt said today. This comes amidst a major coronavirus outbreak, with 116 new cases confirmed yesterday alone, 556 new cases confirmed so far this month, 871 currently active cases, and over 25 people hospitalized. The figures […]
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Sinclair Packwood Race Not Listed On Schedule
| The Sinclair Packwood Memorial Race [SPMR] — the cycling event usually held on Bermuda Day — may not take place this year, with Bermuda Bicycle Association currently not listing it on their schedule and explaining that “if the community gets to the point where Government permits larger events” then the BBA “will revisit this important […]
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Rifle salute for Prince Philip
A rifle salute will be fired at noon today from the grounds of Government House. The salute commemorates the life of Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, who died yesterday at 99. The event will be c…
Regiment To Perform Rifle Salute Today
| The Royal Bermuda Regiment will perform a rifle salute at 12 noon today [April 10] to commemorate the life of Prince Philip. A Government spokesperson said, “The public is advised that at 12 noon, today on the grounds of Government House, there will be a rifle salute performed by members of the Royal Bermuda Regiment […]
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Opposition Leader Extends Condolences
| Opposition Leader Cole Simons offered condolences on the passing of His Royal Highness Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh. Mr Simons said, “On behalf of the One Bermuda Alliance, we join the global chorus of tributes offered to the Queen and the entire Royal Family to extend our sincere condolences on the loss of His […]
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Keturah Bulford-Trott Wins Twice At Invitational
| Keturah Bulford-Trott represented Montverde Academy Women’s Track and Field at the Saints Invitational 2021. Bulford-Trott was clocked at 12.48, which is a Florida High School Athletic Association 2A record time winning Heat 4 and finishing first overall. She also ran the anchor leg for the Montverde Academy Girls 4x400m Relay team, where Bulford-Trott helped them […]
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Shipping Schedule: Week Starting April 10
| The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday April 10th. On Monday the Oleander container ship is expected, and on Thursday the Bermuda Islander container ship is scheduled to arrive. The weekly shipping schedule, which is subject to change, follows below [PDF here]: Related […]
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Bombay Sapphire To Be Certified Sustainable
| Bacardi’s Bombay Sapphire said that ten of its “botanical ingredients are on track to be certified sustainable in 2021.” A spokesperson for the global company, which is headquartered in Bermuda, said, “After decades spent carefully building sustainable partnerships with farmers and suppliers, Bombay Sapphire, the iconic premium gin from family-owned Bacardi Limited, is proud to announce […]
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Athene Corporate Social Responsibility Report
| Athene Holding Ltd released its 2020 Corporate Social Responsibility [CSR] Report, which included a number of positive initiatives the company undertook, including pledging $1.9 million to the Bermuda College Foundation to help create the Career Development Centre. “Athene remains focused on ensuring the company’s initiatives reflect responsible business practices that create a lasting positive impact […]
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Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: April 9 2021
| April 9 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], and the full report for the week is available here [PDF]. Related Stories ‘Active And […]
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Bus Service Suspended
The Ministry of Transport advised this evening that regular bus service has not resumed, and has been suspended until further notice, due to the fact that bus operators have not returned to work.
Motorcyclist suffers life threatening injuries
Police tonight blocked off the road near Shelly Bay after a crash that left a motorcyclist with what are believed to be life threatening injuries. At about 9pm a male rider was headed west when a moto…
Covid-19: 116 new cases, 871 active cases
The island has set a new daily record for positive cases of the coronavirus, with 116 cases found out of 1,634 tests. The latest result yields a 7.1 per cent positivity rate for the virus. The surge m…
COVID-19 Daily Release 9 April 2021
There were 1634 test results received by the Ministry of Health since the last update and 116 were positive for COVID-19, yielding a positivity rate of 7.1%.
Five of the new cases are classified as imported with details as follows:
116 New Cases, 871 Active, 28 In Hospital, 6 In ICU
| There were 1634 test results received and 116 were positive for Covid-19 — 5 classified as imported, 20 as local transmission with known contact and 91 as under investigation — so there are now 871 active cases, with 28 people in hospital with 6 in ICU. A Government spokesperson said, “There were 1634 test results […]
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Community Bridge Builders Program Launched
| Transitional Community Services [TCS] launched their Community Services Bridge Builders Program which provides “counseling, case management, and employability skill building.” A spokesperson said, “On October 15, 2020, Transitional Community Services, Registered Charity #1020 [TCS] was registered as a local charity. TCS was formed in response to the documented increased needs of young adult males ages 18-34. “For […]
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Dr. Brown Extends Condolences To Royal Family
| “Wanda and I would like to extend our deepest condolences to Her Majesty the Queen and the Royal Family on the passing of The Duke of Edinburgh,” former Premier of Bermuda Dr Ewart Brown said. “On Prince Philip’s visit to Bermuda in 2009, we found him to be thoughtful, engaging, and witty — an energetic and delightful presence […]
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DofE Bermuda Pay Tribute To Prince Philip
| The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award [DofE] in Bermuda offered condolences following the passing of Prince Philip, who died earlier today at age 99. A spokesperson said, “It is with great sadness that The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, Bermuda acknowledges the death of our Founder HRH The Duke of Edinburgh KG, KT. “Sixty-five years ago, His […]
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Official Govt & Legal Notices For April 9 2021
| The official Government and Legal notices for today [April 9] include grants of Bermudian status, grant of a permanent resident’s certificates, application submission for a large scale self-supply licence, a notice of intent to open a care facility, and notice of intended marriages. Bermudian Status – Section 19 Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: […]
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30 Minute Video: April 9 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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Weather Forecast For Saturday April 10
| Saturday, April 10 is expected to see a mix of sun and cloud, with sunshine turning hazy later, with the high to be near 21°C/69°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 63%. Sunrise will […]
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Government House Statement: The Passing of HRH The Prince Phillip, Duke of Edinburgh
Her Excellency the Governor said “Like many of you I was deeply saddened to learn this morning about the passing of His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. I offer my sincere condolences to Her Majesty The Queen and to the members of the Royal Family.
“Prince Philip visited Bermuda on many occasions often in the company of Her Majesty and will be remembered fondly by all who met him during these visits. His commitment to young people both in Bermuda and across the world will live on in The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award programme.”
Condolences to Her Majesty the Queen and the Royal Family
As the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth mourn the death of the Duke of Edinburgh, Premier the Hon. David Burt, JP, MP today offered condolences to Her Majesty the Queen and the Royal Family. “The world remembers a long and full life, lived to the fullest by a man of unstinting devotion to duty. Prince Philip brought a necessary focus on issues of conservation and the environment over many years earning considerable respect for these pioneering efforts.
Drink driver – ‘I want to get the help I need’
A man was sent to DUI Court yesterday after admitting to drink driving while banned from the roads. Lamont Marshall, 36, pleaded guilty in Magistrates’ Court to drink driving, driving whilst disqualif…
East End Ferry To Leave Hamilton At 6pm
| There will be a special east end ferry service to assist people “who have been inconvenienced due to this afternoon’s bus service interruption,’ with the ferry scheduled to leave Hamilton at 6pm today [April 9] and arrive in St. George’s at 6.45pm. This follows after the Government advised at around 2pm today that there will […]
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Police Continue Investigation Into Murder
| Noting that they do “not hold the view that Mr. Outerbridge is or was affiliated with any gang or gang activity,” the police said they are “confident his killers were part of an organized and criminal gang.” Mr Outerbridge — who is pictured below with his family in an image provided by the police — […]
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