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| After two race days in the Royal Bermuda Yacht Club’s Winter Series, a look at the overall standings is below. After a total of 8 races, Adriana Penruddocke leads the fleet with 8 Net Points, David Leach is in second with 21 Net Points and Ben Redburn is currently in third with 35 Net Points. […]
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| The Bermuda bowling team has become the first international team to be sponsored by MOTIV Bowling. As Damien Matthews, David Maycock, Rickai Binns, Lamar Richardson, and Akeem Talbot all now all listed as Elite Athletes by the Bermuda Olympic Association, this assisted MOTIV Bowling decision. Bermuda’s National Bowling team is now coached by Fero Williams, […]
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| Bermudian Dr. Cindy Trimm has been featured on the Oprah magazine website, as part of their ‘Unstoppable Love’ series. The Oprah Magazine website said, “Cindy’s first entrepreneurial venture was a business at 8-years-old running errands for neighbors. From there, she put herself through college and went on to claim a seat in the Bermuda Senate by […]
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| The automated electronic clearing gates at the airport are available for Bermudians, spouses and children of Bermudians and PRC holders “as part of the Department of Immigration’s new border control system” with a “goal of investing in technology to streamline and improve the travel experience in Bermuda.” This is according to Skyport, who posted the photo […]
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| During the month of February, Dr. Crystal Clay will be facilitating three virtual workshops to address ‘Developing Emotional Intelligence and Compassionate Leadership in Human Services’. A spokesperson said, “The Inter Agency Committee for Children and Families [IAC]’s Compassionate Care Conference held on November 19, 2020, was a successful gathering for the community to engage in […]
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| Argo Group International Holdings announced that its results for the fourth quarter of 2020 will be “adversely affected by estimated losses related to various natural catastrophe events and the continued impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.” A spokesperson said, “Argo expects to report natural catastrophe losses of approximately $38 million in the fourth quarter, primarily related to […]
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| Catalina Holdings [Bermuda] Ltd announced that co-founder Chris Fagan is stepping down as Chief Executive, and he will be succeeded as Chief Executive by Bruce Hemphill. A spokesperson said, “Catalina Holdings [Bermuda] Ltd, an industry leader in the insurance legacy space, announces that Chris Fagan, co-founder, is stepping down as Chief Executive. “He will be succeeded […]
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| The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [February 3] with the list indicating that there are thirteen 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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Good evening Bermuda.
I begin my remarks tonight by sending my sincere condolences to the family and friends of former Senator and Junior Minister, Laverne Furbert, who sadly passed away this weekend.
She was fearless in her convictions and unwavering in her support of Bermuda’s workers, social justice, and equality in our society. Ms. Furbert will be fondly remembered for her strength, dedication, and vibrant spirit.
Good afternoon.
There were 306 test results received by the Ministry of Health since the last update, and none were positive for COVID-19.
Additionally, since the last update, one case has recovered.
There are currently 11 active cases, of which;
· Seven are under public health monitoring and
· Four are in hospital with none in critical care;
Since March 2020, Bermuda has recorded 692 total confirmed cases of COVID-19; out of those, 669 persons have recovered, and 12 persons have sadly succumbed to COVID-19.
| An armed robbery occurred this evening [Feb 2] at the Somerset branch of GameTime, with two males, one who “brandished what appeared to be a firearm,” demanding cash from the female employee. A spokesperson said, “Police are tonight seeking the public’s assistance in locating two suspects who were involved in a robbery at the Somerset […]
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| Police and firefighters conducted a search operation as part of the continued effort to locate Chavelle Dillon-Burgess. Police officers and firefighters were seen at a building in the western area of the island, with a number of personnel on scene for hours. There were multiple vehicles, including at least two fire trucks, and they were […]
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| The Government will be holding a press conference at approximately 5.45pm this evening [Feb 2] to update the public on Covid-19. We will have additional coverage following the press conference, our continuous live updates on Covid-19 are here, and the live video below should start showing the press conference at around 5.45pm, or a few […]
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| [Written by Mikaela Ian Pearman] For my final stop for Restaurant Weeks, I decided to try a brand new restaurant – Aurora at Newstead. Because this is the sister restaurant to Blu and is a new ocean to table concept from the MEF Group, I was expecting to be wowed. And I absolutely was. My […]
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| X-Speed United — a UCI Continental Cycling Team which is registered in Canada and races in Europe and Asia — has highlighted Bermuda’s Conor White. They posted the graphic below online, saying, “Our time trialist from a 21 square mile rock in the middle of the Atlantic ocean, Conor White! “The 21-year-old Bermudian rode for […]
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The Minister of Home Affairs, the Hon. Walter Roban, JP, MP recently visited the Riddell’s Bay nature reserve and recreation area.
Last year, the Riddell’s Bay (Warwick Parish) Special Development Order (SDO) 2020 established one of the largest privately held, publicly accessible conservation areas in Bermuda. A significant component of the SDO is the provision of public access to 64 acres of conservation land.
| The official Government and Legal notices for today [Feb 2] include striking off, list of proposed planning applications, and contracts valued $50,000 or more. First Strike Off Notice – Local Companies Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Striking Off Notice ID: GN0107/2021 Public Authorities / Department: Registrar of Companies Publication Date: 02 February 2021 […]
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| The Lamb Foggo Urgent Care Centre [UCC] has returned to its pre-winter plan weekday hours of noon to 8pm, BHB has confirmed. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] today confirms that the Lamb Foggo Urgent Care Centre [UCC] has returned to its pre-winter plan weekday hours of noon to 8pm, with an x-ray service, from […]
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| The Government will be holding a press conference at approximately 5.45pm this evening [Feb 2] to update the public on Covid-19. We will have additional coverage following the press conference, our continuous live updates on Covid-19 are here, and the live video below should start showing the press conference at around 5.45pm, or a few […]
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| Wednesday, February 3 is expected to see variable cloud with a few showers, with the high to be near 20°C/68°F and the low to be near 16°C/60°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 71%. Sunrise will be at 7.12am and sunset […]
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| “Five Bermudian scientists will discuss the interconnected-ness of scientific disciplines through the lens of COVID, and its impact in Bermuda, as Bermuda College’s newly-named Roche Science Public Forum launches next week with a virtual public panel discussion,” the College said. Amy Harvey, Chair of the Roche Science event said, “This year, Covid-19 has highlighted how […]
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| Minister of Finance Curtis Dickinson will be hosting a virtual Town Hall Meeting tomorrow [Feb 3] to “discuss the state of Bermuda’s economy and potential Fiscal Year 2021/2022 budget implications.” In an online post, the Bermuda Government said, “The public is invited to join the Minister of Finance, the Hon. Curtis Dickinson, JP, MP, to […]
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| The Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service responded to a total of 301 emergency incidents in January 2021, with firefighters handling pole fires, electrical fires, trash fires, oven fires, flooding incidents, and more. A breakdown of the incidents per fire station during the month is below. Hamilton Station 71 Automatic Fire Alarms [AFA’s] 5 Pole Fires […]
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| The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] is holding a press conference this afternoon [Feb 2] to provide an update on the “human body part investigation.” We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime, the live video is below. Update: The live broadcast has concluded and the 9-minute replay is below Related Stories Video: […]
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| The Ministry of National Security is reminding the public that the deadline for applications for the upcoming Royal Bermuda Regiment [RBR] recruit camp is on Thursday [Feb 4]. A Government spokesperson said, “Recruit training camp takes place February 14 – 27, 2021, and interested persons wishing to serve are encouraged to attend Warwick Camp for […]
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The Department of Workforce Development recently partnered with Connectech Coding, Bermuda’s first technology training centre, to provide job seekers with the opportunity to refresh and develop necessary IT skills to increase their employability. The Digital Literacy Training Programme provided participants with upskilling and reskilling in the Microsoft Office Suite of products.
| The Government will be holding a press conference at approximately 5.45pm this evening [Feb 2] to update the public on Covid-19. We will have additional coverage following the press conference, our continuous live updates on Covid-19 are here, and the live video below should start showing the press conference at around 5.45pm. As the island […]
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| The Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban recently visited the Riddell’s Bay nature reserve and recreation area, with the Minister saying “it is an example of how developers, environmental groups and government can work together to achieve the right balance to protect our environment and create open spaces for our residents to enjoy.” A Government […]
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| The Department of Workforce Development recently partnered with Connectech to “provide job seekers with the opportunity to refresh and develop necessary IT skills to increase their employability.” A Government spokesperson said, “The Digital Literacy Training Programme provided participants with upskilling and reskilling in the Microsoft Office Suite of products. “The week-long course which commenced on […]
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| The Government held an online public consultation meeting regarding the Proposal for the Introduction of Parish Primary Schools, which suggests changing from 18 primary schools to 10. A Government spokesperson previously said, “The Ministry of Education has issued a call to action to the Bermuda community – ‘Parents, Students, Teachers, Business Owners, Seniors, Clergy, Professionals, […]
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| The Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service extinguished a boat fire in the Riddell’s Bay area last night [Feb 1] with a 25-foot boat being “fully engulfed in flames.” A BFRS spokesperson said, “At 10:56pm on Monday February 1, 2021, Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service received a report of a boat on fire at Riddell’s Bay […]
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| Francis Patton Primary School is getting set to hold a ‘Longtail Plunge’ on Saturday [Feb 6], with all proceeds to go toward the school’s sports program. The event will take place at the Francis Patton Primary dock, with parents and teachers taking part. A spokesperson said, “Our school will be having a plunge, starting with […]
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| [Opinion column written by Agathe Holowatinc] Buddha bowls are popping up on menus everywhere, not to mention on blogs, Pintrest, Instagram, and all over the internet, so I wanted to shine some light on what they are, what makes them awesome and healthy and how you can make them at home. Also, to be honest, […]
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| The Bermuda Tourism Authority is set to mark Black History Month in the U.S. with a celebration of Bermuda’s Black-owned tourism businesses. “The February initiative will highlight more than 20 businesses which have self-identified as Black-owned on the tourism stakeholder portal BTAConnect. The businesses, and the entrepreneurs behind them, will be featured across the organisation’s […]
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| Premier David Burt has received the second dose of the Covid-19 vaccine, after receiving his first dose on January 11th. Premier Burt tweeted the photo below, saying: “Received my 2nd dose of Covid19 vaccine today & I’m feeling fine! Thank you to the staff at the vaccination centre for the smooth process. If eligible please […]
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| The Education Committee of Social Justice Bermuda has called “for an end to compulsory worship within the public schools,” saying that “schools should be institutions that are respectful and inclusive of all students, regardless of their religious beliefs or non-belief” and “public monies should not be spent on forcing theology on our children.” What is Section […]
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| “Almost three-quarters of respondents believe digital technologies and behaviours have boosted productivity,” according to the Caribbean Digital Readiness Survey held by PWC. A spokesperson said, “Businesses have set bold ambitions for digitisation, but PwC’s Caribbean Digital Readiness Survey 2021 reveals a wide gap between organisations out in front and those struggling to make headway. “Most […]
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| The Bermuda Cancer & Health Centre has received a donation of $3,000 from Jamie Madison Collection, which was raised from the widely successful sale of their signature ‘Aniah’ jackets. “Funds raised have been tremendous and we are thankful for everyone who contributed to this initiative,” says Jaime Ramsay, Designer at Jamie Madison Collection. “Many people […]
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