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| Bermuda College has announced that it “has transitioned to remote learning and working until further notice, following the recent uptake of Covid cases.” “All students will receive instruction by remote learning, effective Monday, March 29,” a spokesperson said. “The College switchboard will remain open to handle telephone calls; while the College IT Helpdesk, and the […]
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| BELCO provided an update on operations and information for customers now that Bermuda has entered new Covid-19 restrictions. A spokesperson said, “BELCO’s head office at 27 Serpentine Road will be open from Monday to Friday from 8.30 am to 5:00 pm for bill payments. Safety measures are in effect at our head office including mandatory face […]
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| “We recommend everyone download the WeHealth app, which is designed to help slow the spread of Covid-19 by anonymously notifying app users of potential exposure to Covid-19,” the Government said. In an online post, the Bermuda Government said, “If you have not already, we recommend everyone download the WeHealth app, which is designed to help […]
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| Monday, March 29 is expected to be cloudy, with the high to be near 23°C/74°F and the low to be near 17°C/63°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 93%. Sunrise will be at 7:11am and sunset will be at 7:36pm. High […]
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| Nancy Anne Miller’s ninth poetry collection, titled Latitude, Longitude, has been published by Kelsay Books. A spokesperson said, “Nancy Anne Miller’s ninth poetry collection, Latitude, Longitude, has been published by Kelsay Books. The following comments have been made about the collection by noted Caribbean writers: “The currents of the sea course throughout the poems of […]
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| Madelyn Moore took part in the 2021 ISCA International Senior Cup at the North Shore Aquatic Complex in St. Petersburg, Florida. During the women’s 50 long course meter freestyle final, the Bermudian swimmer finished 4th touching the wall in a time of 26.12, which saw her be one of six swimmers to beak the senior […]
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| A two vehicle collision — involving a car and a motorcycle — occurred in Warwick today [March 28] with the male motorcyclist transported to hospital via ambulance after sustaining head and facial injuries, while the female driver of the car was uninjured. A police spokesperson said, “Around 12:00 noon today, Sunday 28th March, 2021, police […]
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| In light of an increase in Covid-19 cases, Clarien said that effective Monday [March 29], access will be limited to 20% capacity, temperature checks will be performed before clients enter, and to help minimise potential virus exposure to the most vulnerable population, they will dedicate the hour of 9am – 10am to serve ‘at risk’ […]
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| The Bank of Butterfield announced that beginning Monday [March 29], Butterfield Banking Centres will operate on reduced hours and their corporate offices will be temporarily closed until further notice. A spokesperson said, “Butterfield’s Banking Centres in Hamilton [Reid Street], Somerset and St. George’s will all remain open with reduced banking hours of 9:00a.m. – 2:00p.m., Monday […]
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| The MarketPlace stores, Dollar Depot, PriceRite, and Sears will be reduced to 20% capacity and the company has urged people to keep at least 6 feet apart while shopping, sanitise hands upon entry, wear a face mask, and use card payments where possible. This follows after new regulations took effect today [March 28], with the […]
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| The latest Creatives Live event — a musical midday concert series is aimed at showcasing and supporting Bermuda’s artists – was held on Friday afternoon [March 27] on the steps of City Hall, featuring Pan-Some. Related Stories Creatives Live: CuSh Evans & Brittany Cox Creatives Live Event Featuring The Unit Band Video: Brixx Performs At […]
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| The administration offices at City Hall, the City Works Depot, and the two art galleries in City Hall will be closed to the public, however “essential City services such as refuse collection and sewage treatment will not be interrupted.” A spokesperson said, “In light of the recent rise in cases of Covid-19 and the Government’s […]
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| The amendment which relates to the new regulations has been posted online, with the Public Health [Covid-19 Emergency Powers] Amendment [No. 6] Regulations 2021 having an operative date of today [March 28]. The regulations include closure of indoor gyms, cinemas, and museums; retail stores being restricted to 20% of occupancy, indoor dining being prohibited except […]
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| Luke Attride-Stirling and his Adelphi University Men’s Tennis teammates bounced back from their opening day loss, picking up a 7 – 0 win over Saint Michael’s College on the road. Attride-Stirling and Andrew Ray defeated Luke Ramsay and Jack Gunning 6-0 in the Number Three Doubles position. Attride-Stirling then took to the court in the […]
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| Scott Barnes began competing in the SKUSA Winter Series in the Shifter Masters Class of the Superkarts USA. In the qualifier, Barnes finished 3rd with his fastest of the four laps being 1:02275, which came on his third lap. In the pre-final, Barnes clocked a 10 lap time of 10:09.578, finishing second behind Jordon Musser […]
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| The island had three equestrians in action at the 2021 World Equestrian Federation’s Rolex CSI 5* / 2* Horse Jumping event in Wellington, Florida, with Nicholas Lopes, Ki-Juan Minors, and Cody Rego all competing. Lopes and Casino 71 picked up the win in the Hamel Foundation 3’3″ NHS Medal Section B Class with a score of […]
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| News that Future Leaders partnered with HSCM Bermuda, Amelia Oatley and Lauren Pereira were called to the Bermuda Bar, and Kraft Cares raised $5,100 for the Coalition for the Protection of Children were all some of the positive news stories from the past week. In additional good news, Pembroke Rotary Club donated laptops for foster children, the […]
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| AM Best has upgraded the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating to “bbb+” from “bbb”, the existing Long-Term Issue Credit Ratings and the indicative Long-Term IRs of Athene Holding Ltd. Concurrently, AM Best has upgraded the Long-Term ICRs to “a+” from “a” and affirmed the Financial Strength Rating [FSR] of A [Excellent] of its insurance subsidiaries. The […]
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Good Evening Bermuda,
We started down this road over a year ago.
Over the last year, our management of the pandemic was based on risk mitigation, balancing the country’s health and our economy.
Although Bermuda is one of the world’s leaders in testing and vaccinations, we are currently being challenged by an aggressive strain of the Covid-19 virus.
I am joined tonight by the Minister of Health, the Hon. Kim Wilson who will provide an update on the latest COVID-19 test results, and where we are currently from a medical perspective.
Good afternoon.
The Ministry of Health received 1339 test results since the last update, and 81 were positive for COVID-19. One of the new cases is classified as imported by a non-resident who arrived on British Airways BA 2233 from London on 11 March 2021 and tested positive on their Day 14 test.
Thirty-five of the new cases are classified as local transmission with known contact as they are associated with known cases.
| A number of new regulations will take effect at 6am on Sunday, March 28th, including the closure of indoor gyms, cinemas, and museums; retail stores being restricted to 20% of occupancy, and indoor dining being prohibited except for hotels who are restricted to hotel guests only. In addition, churches, save for funerals, will be closed to […]
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| The National Sports Centre complex “will be closed effective immediately due to a case of Covid-19 being confirmed with one of the part time employees.” Craig Tyrrell, SVP Operations, stated “This is being done out of abundance of caution, as a number of other employees have been identified as close contacts. “Due to the impact […]
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| BF&M is closing its Bermuda offices to walk-in customers from Monday, March 29th, until further notice. A spokesperson said, “In light of the latest developments and in support of the Bermuda Government’s efforts to limit the transmission of Covid-19 and its variants, BF&M is closing its Bermuda offices to walk-in customers from Monday, March 29th, […]
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| Police are advising that due to a road traffic collision involving a pedal cycle and a motorcycle there are traffic diversions in Smiths. At approximately 6.15pm today, a police spokesperson said, “Please be advised that due to a road traffic collision involving a pedal cycle and a motorcycle near Jennings Road on the North Shore […]
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| Sunday, March 28 is expected to see a cloudy start, chance light rain/showers, clearing during PM, with the high to be near 22°C/72°F and the low to be near 19°C/67°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 84%. Sunrise will be at […]
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| The Senate is scheduled to be in session on Monday [March 29] and Bills due for their first reading include the Criminal Code Amendment [Non-Consensual Sharing of Intimate Images] Act 2021, the Public Health Amendment Act 2021, and the Quarantine Amendment Act 2021. The Order of Business follows below [PDF here]: Related Stories Parliament: Audio […]
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| Oliver Betschart is ranked 16th on the Southern Texas PGA Junior Golf Tour in Kerrville, Texas. In the Boy’s 11 – 12 Age Group Division Betschart has played in 6 events and has 1,412.50 points. Gavin Hymer is the leader in the Division with 3,375 points having played in 11 events. Betchart has never finished […]
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| The Government has advised that they will hold a press conference at 5pm today [March 27] to “provide a Covid-19 update,” with both Premier David Burt and Minister of Health Kim Wilson set to speak. This follows after a week which has earned the dubious distinction of setting a record high amount of new confirmed […]
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| Hamilton Insurance Group, Ltd. announced the appointment of Jamie Secor as Head of Professional Liability Insurance at its US MGA, Hamilton Managing General Agency Americas LLC. A spokesperson said, “Secor joins this week from Kinsale Insurance Company, reporting to Clay Rhoades, President, Hamilton Managing General Agency Americas LLC. In this newly created role, Secor has […]
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| Cody Rego returned to the center ring to compete in the 2021 World Equestrian Federation’s Rolex CSI 5* / 2* Horse Jumping event in Wellington, Florida. Rego and Jamaica competed in the Platinum Perf. / USEF Show Jumping Talent Search 3* Class, finishing 7th with a score of 76. Related Stories Equestrian Patrick Nisbett Competes […]
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| Greenrock announced that WEDCO, the City of Hamilton, the Corporation of St. George, BELCO, The Department of Public Transportation, the Cabinet Office, and numerous Government departments will all be participating in Earth Hour this year. Chairman of the Board, Eugene Dean said, “Having support from major stakeholders is key to the success of our campaign. […]
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| Ryan Outerbridge and his Franklin Pierce University Men’s Cross Country teammates hosted the ninth annual Bruce Kirsh Cross Country Cup on Friday afternoon against Saint Michael’s. Outerbridge and his Franklin Pierce University teammates came out with a win at Houston Fields, as they accumulated a total of 24 points in the 5k, while Saint Michael’s […]
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| Scott Barnes took part in the SKUSA Winter Series practice race day in the Shifter Masters Class of the Superkarts USA. Morning rain saw several teams decided to wait the weather out, with Barnes running the fastest lap in the Heat 4, clocking 1:02.415. Barnes then clocked a time of 1:02.792, which was the 3rd […]
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| The Bermuda National Trust postponed this year’s Palm Sunday Walk which was scheduled for this coming Sunday, March 28, saying it is “with the community’s safety and health in mind.” In an online post, the BNT said, “Every year, we look forward to hosting the annual Palm Sunday Walk and seeing the community come together […]
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| SailGP has produced a 4-part documentary entitled “SailGP: Racing On The Edge” which will be launched at the start of next month. The SailGP website said, “SailGP Season 2 is just around the corner and excitement levels are already at an all-time high – but we’ve got something else to further whet your appetite, with […]
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| The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday March 27th. On Monday the Oleander container ship is expected, on Tuesday the Somers Isles container ship will arrive, on Wednesday the Kariyshi Leader vehicles carrier is scheduled to arrive, and on Thursday the Bermuda Islander […]
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| Argo Group International Holdings announced the retirements of Kathleen Nealon and John Tonelli from the board of directors effective immediately following the company’s Annual General Meeting scheduled for May 6, 2021. Following this meeting, the size of company’s board will be reduced to 9 directors. “On behalf of the entire board, I would like to thank […]
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| March 26 saw 3,109 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $88,419.25 BD. 1,109 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing up 0.7% at $38.25 per share, while another 2,000 shares were traded by BF&M Ltd, closing up 3.4% at $23.00 per share. The BSX finished at 2,604.04, up 0.78% […]
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