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| Trust and fiduciary service provider Meritus Trust Company Limited has recruited Gina Pereira, the founder and CEO of Dana Philanthropy, as its new Philanthropic Fiduciary Director effective March 1st, 2021. A spokesperson said, “Gina Pereira brings to Meritus and Bermuda 20 years of experience in providing legal and advisory support in international trusts and estate […]
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| The City of Hamilton is “appealing to offending members of the public to please remove their abandoned vehicles from within the City limits.” A spokesperson said, “The City wishes to remind vehicle owners that, under Municipalities Ordinance 1986, if a vehicle is left in a fee car park for the period of three consecutive fee-parking […]
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| Teams that include Bermudian footballers Djair Parfitt-Williams, Justin Donawa, and Jonte Smith were in all action this weekend in England and Europe. Djair Parfitt-Williams Djair Parfitt-Williams and his Fylkir Reykjavík team fell 1 – 0 to Leiknir Reykjavík in their Iceland League Cup match. Justin Donawa Justin Donawa was not in the Solihull team that […]
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| The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [March 10] with the list indicating that there are eleven bus runs cancelled so far today. Related Stories Ministry: 26 Bus Runs Cancelled On Tuesday Ministry: 33 Bus Runs Cancelled On Monday Continued Diversions For Bus Routes 1 And 3 Ministry: 35 Bus Runs […]
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| In the third of a new weekly series, Bernews’ latest ‘Wallpaper Wednesday’ graphic offers a classic Bermuda themed design to serve as a wallpaper/lock screen for your mobile phone. The design below is also available here as a Facebook profile cover image, and you can check back on Bernews every Wednesday for our latest free […]
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| Elle Australia featured Bermudian model Aliana King in an article entitled “The 8 Hair Colours That Will Dominate Autumn 2021″ with the fashion magazine highlighting the “top looks being requested in salons this season.” In describing Ms King’s hair colour, Elle Australia posted the image below on their website and said, ”The honey caramel trend continues! Adding […]
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| The Special Olympics Bermuda organisation is selling a face masks for $15, offering the public to chance to support them while buying a needed face mask to adhere to health protocols. The promotional poster says, “Wear a mask to protect others. Buy a mask to support us. Support us on our journey to 2023 World Games! Contact […]
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| March 9 saw 671 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $19,043.58 BD. 271 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing up 3.2% at $38.19 per share, while another 400 shares were traded by BF&M Ltd, closing at an even $22.00 per share. The BSX finished at 2,587.29, up 2.53% […]
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| In an incredibly gracious gesture, Paul Njoroge — who lost his wife, three children and mother-in-law in the Ethiopian Airlines plane crash two years today — has facilitated a donation of more than $400,000 to Bermuda charities in appreciation for the outpouring of support he received from the people of Bermuda. The Ethiopian Airlines jet […]
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The Department of Parks (Parks) issued a special permit to an individual to hold what was listed as a birthday party of fewer than 25 persons in attendance at this location, in keeping with the current public health regulations. The Department has no authority to issue permits or exemptions from COVID-19 regulations. Applicants who wish to hold events with more than 25 persons must first apply for and receive an exemption from the Ministry of National Security. That approval must be submitted with the permit request for the event to the Department of Parks.
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The Ministry of Health received 258 test results since the last update, and none were positive for COVID-19.
Additionally, since the last update, there were no recoveries.
There are currently 22 active cases, of which;
· All 22 are under public health monitoring and;
· None are in the hospital.
Since March 2020, Bermuda has recorded 724 total confirmed cases of COVID-19; out of those, 690 persons have recovered, and 12 persons have sadly succumbed to COVID-19.
The Ministry of Health will be piloting a walk-in vaccination service starting tomorrow (10 March). The Bermuda College vaccination centre will accept walk-ins for those persons 65 or older from 3 pm to 6:45 pm until Tuesday, 16 March. The last walk-in vaccination on any day will be at 6:45 pm. Anyone at the vaccination centre after 6:45 pm will be given an appointment for the next available opening on the schedule.
The Minister of Education, the Ministry and the Department of Education have today shared this tribute to Dr. Joseph Christopher, A Humble Servant Educational Leader.
The Forest for the Trees: A Humble Servant Educational Leader: Dr. Joseph Christopher
Bermuda’s educational community has lost a humble servant leader in Dr. Joseph Christopher. The former Chief Education Officer served from 1996 to 2007.
| “The Bermuda College vaccination centre will accept walk-ins for those persons 65 or older from 3pm to 6:45pm until Tuesday, 16 March,” the Ministry advised today. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Health will be piloting a walk-in vaccination service starting tomorrow [10 March]. “The Bermuda College vaccination centre will accept walk-ins for those […]
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| The Ministry of Health received 258 test results and none were positive for Covid-19, so the island currently has 22 active cases. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Health received 258 test results since the last update, and none were positive for COVID-19. “Additionally, since the last update, there were no recoveries. “There are currently 22 active cases, of which; All 22 are […]
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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 Ministry of Education paid tribute to Dr. Joseph Christopher, saying they will always remember Dr Christopher for “his devotion to Bermuda’s public schools, and education as a whole.” A Government spokesperson said, “The Minister of Education, the Ministry and the Department of Education have today shared this tribute to Dr. Joseph Christopher, A Humble Servant Educational Leader. […]
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| Deloitte UK and the Institute of International Finance [IIF] released their report on survey findings taken from 80 global sustainability professionals and senior executives on the role of Chief Sustainability Officers [CSOs], addressing the environmental, social and governance [ESG] imperative. “The report explores how financial services firms are mobilizing to address the ESG imperative and […]
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| The House of Assembly will be in session on Wednesday [March 10] and the only statement listed as scheduled to be delivered is on Professional Development for Public School Educators. The Order of Business follows below [PDF here]: Related Stories Minister On International Women’s Day 2021 Parliament: Order Of Business For March 8th 128 Complaints […]
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| The official Government and Legal notices for today [March 9] include list of proposed planning applications, acting appointments, a notice of intention to construct a controlled plant, and a notice of intended marriage. List Of Proposed Planning Applications Advertised March 09, 2021 Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Notification Of Planning Applications Registered Notice […]
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| Wednesday, March 10 is expected to see long sunny spells, a late night shower, with the high to be near 18°C/64°F and the low to be near 15°C/59°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be north. The relative humidity is expected to be near 55%. Sunrise will be at 6.36am and […]
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| The Cahow egg being watched by the online CahowCam 2 is on “hatching alert,” with hatching expected to take place in the next 7-10 days. A spokesperson said, “During the night of March 8-9, there began to be indications that the egg being incubated by the adult female Cahow [band no. E0172] in the CahowCam […]
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| The second event of the National Museum of Bermuda’s [NMB] “Tracing Our Roots/Routes” programme will be held on Wednesday, March 17th at 5:30pm AT via Zoom. “A panel of local experts: Jane Downing, Registrar, National Museum of Bermuda, Ellen Hollis, Local Studies Librarian, Bermuda National Library, and Mandellas Lightbourne, Archivist, Bermuda Archives will share information […]
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| [Updated] The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [March 9] with the list indicating that there are seven bus runs cancelled so far today. Update 4.00pm: The Ministry has released the list of bus cancellations for this afternoon. There were 7 runs cancelled this morning, 19 cancelled this afternoon, for a […]
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| Premier David Burt presented grants to nine local community clubs, including three of Bermuda’s historic sailboat clubs, totaling $398,422, which “will assist with essential upgrades to their facilities and purchasing of new equipment.” “The initiative is in keeping with the Government’s commitment to supporting the community efforts of local organisations, and supporting projects which get […]
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| The Ag Show Committee issued a reminder that the entry deadline for all exhibits [with the exception of artwork] is this Friday [March 12]. A spokesperson said, “The Ag Show Committee would like to issue a reminder to the Bermuda public that the entry deadline for all exhibits [with the exception of artwork] is this […]
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| Bermuda Commercial Laundry has invested in “new high-performance Continental Girbau commercial washers and dryers,” with the washers “able to accommodate up to 480lbs of laundry while their dryers have a capacity of 800lbs.” A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Commercial Laundry has invested in new high-performance Continental Girbau commercial washers and dryers with the latest technology to […]
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| The Bermuda Police Service said they have “been made aware of a dangerous practise in which groups of individuals, mainly young males, perform wheelies on pedal cycles as well as motorcycles, while riding against the flow of traffic, particularly on main roads.” A police spokesperson said, “Such behaviour could result in serious injury, or worse. […]
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| The Bermuda Olympic Association announced that its Athletes’ Commission will be hosting two webinar lectures this month for athletes looking to expand their knowledge around key topics in sport: Drugs in Sport; and Branding. A spokesperson said, “On 13 March 2021 at 3:00 p.m., Colin Ryan, Pharmacist will present “Drugs In Sport”, which aims to […]
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| BELCO President Dennis Pimentel is leaving the company in June 2021, Ascendant President Wayne Caines will assume the additional role of BELCO President, Shelly Leman has been appointed Managing Director of Transmission, Distribution and Retail, and Nadir Wade has been appointed Managing Director of Bulk Generation. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Electric Light Company Limited [BELCO] […]
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| The City of Hamilton provided a progress report on the “infrastructure works at the junction of Par-la-Ville Road, Point Pleasant Road and Front Street,” saying that the work — which consists of “sidewalk refurbishment and the installation of new traffic lights” — is now 80% complete. “The new traffic lights, which should come online in […]
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| Former Premier Dr. Ewart Brown — who has been charged with multiple counts in Magistrates Court — announced that former President of the Court of Appeal, Sir Elliott Mottley has joined his legal team. A spokesperson said, “Sir Elliott’s legal career spans over fifty years, including service as Attorney General of Bermuda from 1995 to […]
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| Mosaic today [March 9] announced it will “offer tailored coverage for a full spectrum of commercial, industrial and residential property risks associated with acts of terror and sabotage, malicious damage, strikes, riots, civil commotion, war perils and related liability around the world.” A spokesperson said, “Mosaic today announced it has begun underwriting war, terrorism and […]
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| Tylasha Desilva has launched ‘We BLead Bermuda’ which is “focused on providing feminine care products for women and girls in need, along with bringing forth the awareness of Period Poverty on the island.” Ms Desilva — who is a student at the Bermuda College, the student government president, and a member of the Board of […]
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