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| The Cabinet will convene on Saturday morning [March 20] to “consider the current outbreak and to decide whether any further action is necessary to mitigate the current outbreak,” and there will be a release on Saturday afternoon with “the announcement of any decisions made by the Cabinet.” This comes as the island has experienced a […]
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| “The Health Insurance Department [HID] office, located at 48 Church Street Sophia House 2nd Floor, “will not serve customers in person during the week of March 22nd,” the Government has advised. A Government spokesperson said, “HID will provide support for Policyholder and Provider claims submission and client services via the phone and email contacts below: […]
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| The Ministry received 758 test results since the last update, and six were positive for Covid-19 — all classified as local transmission with known contact — so the island currently has 52 active cases. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Health received 758 test results since the last update, and six [6] were positive for COVID-19. All six [6] of the new cases […]
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| 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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| The official Government and Legal notices for today [March 19] include large group exemption, acting appointments, appointments, and notice of winding up. Large Group Exemption: Premier’s Concert Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Public Notification Notice ID: GN0263/2021 Public Authorities / Department: Ministry Level Publication Date: 19 March 2021 Public Health [Covid-19 Emergency Powers] […]
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| The Bermuda Ocean Prosperity Programme [BOPP] is inviting the public to provide feedback regarding the Blue Economy Recommendations. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Ocean Prosperity Programme [BOPP] has released three preliminary research reports as part of its Blue Economy work, which features recommendations for key sectors of Bermuda’s economy: Fisheries, Blue Tourism, and Ocean Renewable […]
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| The Bermuda Union of Teachers [BUT] is “closely monitoring the most recent wave of Covid-19 cases in some schools” and said that “in the event that this current wave is not arrested and cases continue to rise” they “will be seeking more comprehensive action, which will include the possibility of a return to remote learning.” […]
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Hamilton, March 19, 2021– The Bermuda Ocean Prosperity Programme (BOPP) has released three preliminary research reports as part of its Blue Economy work, which features recommendations for key sectors of Bermuda’s economy: Fisheries, Blue Tourism, and Ocean Renewable Energy.
| Saturday, March 20 is expected to see cloudy, turning rainy, possibly heavy, chance of thunder, with the high to be near 19°C/67°F and the low to be near 16°C/61°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SSW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 88%. Sunrise will be at 7.23am […]
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| [Updated] The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [March 19] with the list indicating that there are five bus runs cancelled so far today. Update 4.00pm: The Ministry has released the list of bus cancellations for this afternoon. There were 5 runs cancelled this morning, 14 cancelled this afternoon, for a […]
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| Two suspects have been arrested following a police operation earlier today [March 19], and the investigation also “led to the recovery of a stolen motorcycle on which the two male suspects attempted to escape” as well as a knife. A police spokesperson said, “Two suspects have been arrested following a Police operation in the area […]
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| Premier David Burt recently took the time to visit Mr. Peter Ramotar, the bus operator who was recently assaulted by a passenger. The police previously confirmed that they are investigating the assault, with the suspect reportedly punching and kicking Mr. Ramotar after he asked the suspect to leave the bus as he was being abusive to children. […]
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| Coralisle Group Ltd. [CG] has introduced the Employee Assistance Programme, a free, 24/7 service offering member support for any work or personal issue. A spokesperson said, “One development during the COVID-19 pandemic has been the growing number of people seeking help for their mental well-being. From a survey completed in 2019 versus a survey in […]
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Mr. Speaker, I rise this morning to provide to this Honorable House and the public with a reminder of the legal measures of the Public Health (COVID-19 Emergency Powers) Regulations2021, which have been enacted, and from time to time amended,in an effort to prevent another surge in COVID-19 positive cases in Bermuda.
Mr. Speaker, the path to realising a properly regulated gaming industry for Bermuda has been a challenging one. Since the Green Paper on Gaming for Bermuda too little discernible progress has been made to actually introduce gaming on a scale that supports tourism andadds to the product offerings for travellers to Bermuda.
The Bermuda Post Office (BPO) is advising that the Warwick Post Office is experiencing delays in mail delivery due to limited resources available.
As a result, the BPO is advising residents who live in the Warwick area and/or who have mail with WK postal codes to please visit the Warwick Post Office to collect any urgent mail they may be expecting.
As a note, the WK postal codes are being delivered on a rotational schedule, which may see delays up to eight working days.
| A new bill introduced in the House to address revenge porn “introduces criminal offences and penalties relating to the non-consensual sharing, or threat of sharing, intimate images and prohibited visual recordings,” Attorney-General Kathy Lynn Simmons said in the House of Assembly today [March 19]. The Attorney-General explained that the Criminal Code Amendment [Non-Consensual Sharing of Intimate Images] Act […]
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| The post of Chief Executive at the Commission has been filled, bills related to gaming will be introduced in the House today and three gaming vendors have been approved by the Commission, Premier David Burt said in the House of Assembly today [March 19]. “The path to realising a properly regulated gaming industry for Bermuda has […]
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| “To date, the DPP has received 22 files in total for curfew violations and non-compliance to the Covid 19 Regulations, and more continue to be submitted regularly,” Minister of National Security Renee Ming said. Speaking in the House of Assembly today [March 19], the Minister said, “Over the course of the last two weeks, the […]
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| The Bermuda Post Office advised that the Warwick Post Office is “experiencing delays in mail delivery due to limited resources available.” A Government spokesperson said, “As a result, the BPO is advising residents who live in the Warwick area and/or who have mail with WK postal codes to please visit the Warwick Post Office to […]
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| The police are asking the public to “avoid the area of Blackwatch Pass, Pembroke near North Shore Road” this morning as they “are conducting an ongoing firearms investigation.” At just before 11am today [March 19], a police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service is asking members of the public to avoid the area of Blackwatch […]
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| The Bermuda Tourism Authority will be holding the 2021 Alfresco Dining Festival — which will include “outdoor dining at eighteen participating locations island-wide” — from March 25 through April 3. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] will once again celebrate food culture and the island’s outdoor spaces with a Bermuda Alfresco Food Festival […]
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| Skyport has released the latest episode of ‘Taking Off’, a video series with host Mikaela Pearman that highlights the airport, with this episode discussing the topic of Covid vaccine passports, noting that “in the US and Canada, there is presently no finalized policy on whether Covid passports would be required for entry.” Speaking in the episode, […]
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| “We would like to thank all who have come out to volunteer over the last 10 weeks. Whether they scraped, patched, painted or supplied food and drinks, their assistance has proven that community togetherness is still as strong as ever,” MP Chris Famous said. MP Chris Famous said, “We are happy to report that we […]
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| Governor Rena Lalgie extended her condolences to the family of Mr Kenneth Richardson and Ms Heather Jacobs-Matthews. Government House said, “A message of condolence from Her Excellency the Governor following the passing of Bermuda’s first black Cabinet Secretary, Mr Kenneth Richardson, and Bermuda’s first black woman to serve as Auditor-General, Ms Heather Jacobs-Matthews.” The Governor […]
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| Citing the “recent spike in positive Covid-19 cases on island,” the Bermuda Netball Association has cancelled the 2020/21 Winter League. Yesterday, the Government confirmed 18 new positive Covid-19 cases — one imported, 15 classified as local transmission with known contact, and two under investigation – bringing the island’s current tally of active cases to 48. A spokesperson […]
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| Quinton Sherlock continued competing in the 2021 Goldfields PGA Golf Qualifiers at the Achimota Golf Club in Ghana. Sherlock shot a second round 6-over par 77 to finish in his same starting position of T33rd. Related Stories Sherlock Advances In Ghana Championships Bermuda Golfers To Compete In Miami Frankie Rabain Was A ‘Bermuda Trailblazer’ Thanksgiving […]
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| Arch Capital Group Ltd. has entered into a share purchase agreement with the Westpac Group to acquire Westpac Lenders Mortgage Insurance Limited [WLMI]. A spokesperson said, “The Global Mortgage Group of Arch Capital Group Ltd. has entered into a share purchase agreement with the Westpac Group [Westpac] to acquire Westpac Lenders Mortgage Insurance Limited [WLMI], […]
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| March 18 saw 15,919 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $354,097.75 BD. 15,919 shares were traded by BF&M Ltd, closing up 1.1% at $22.25 per share. The BSX finished at 2,643.32, up 0.09% on the day. There was 1 advance, 0 declines, and 57 remained unchanged. The full report for the day […]
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Ministry of Health’s Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit (ESU) is aware of a potential COVID-19 exposure at Devonshire Preschool. The person confirmed with COVID-19 has been isolated. The ESU is contacting confirmed close contacts. These person(s) are being advised that they must quarantine (stay home from school and other activities) and get tested for COVID-19.
A full assessment will be completed and additional communication will be provided, outlining further public health guidelines that must be followed, such as quarantine and testing.