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Government this week allayed concerns that prime farmland at the West End was under threat from a developer. Ageing buildings at Tudor Farm, on the border of Southampton and Sandys, are to be refurbis…
Prosecutor throws doubt on Alkon collision testimony
A 74-year-old driver accused of injuring a cycling magistrate maintained his innocence yesterday during his Magistrates’ Court trial. Brian Alkon, from St George’s, denies causing grievous bodily harm…
Private schools bid to stay open
Private schools have vowed to remain open for as long as possible, despite the recent surge in Covid-19 cases on the island. All public schools were shut down by Government yesterday. But, following c…
US immigration goes hi-tech
US Customs and Border Control transitioned to the new airport terminal yesterday with new technology on board. Cletus William, Port Director at CBP Bermuda, said the new terminal includes Simplified A…
Augustus Finishes T27th: Swing Thought Tour
| Daniel Augustus finished T27th competing on the Swing Thought Tour at the Orange County National Golf Center & Lodge in Florida. Augustus shot a two round combined score of 145, he shot a first round 1-over par 73, he then shot a second round even par 72 to finish at 1-over par for the tournament. […]
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Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Dec 9 2020
| December 9 saw 100 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $3,300.00 BD. 100 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing down 1.2% at $33.00 per share. The BSX finished at 2,135.39, down 0.94% on the day. There were 0 advances, 1 decline, and 61 remained unchanged. The full report […]
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Visitors can now use at-home tests to travel to Bermuda
Travellers to Bermuda will now be able to use an at-home self-testing kit in order to come to the Island. The Bermuda Tourism Authority has teamed up with US pharmacy chain Costco to provide the PCR …
BTA Teams Up With Costco For Covid-19 Tests
| A collaboration with Costco — who is “is providing self-administered, observed, PCR saliva tests for both online and in-store purchase” — will “provide easily accessible, gold-standard Covid-19 tests to all inbound travellers from across the United States.” This was from the BTA who said, “A first-of-its kind collaboration for Bermuda will provide easily accessible, gold-standard […]
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Testing At Bull’s Head, Star of India, Pennos Wharf
| The new testing schedule — which is operative as of December 14th — will be a fixed schedule, with testing set to take place at Bull’s Head Car Park in Hamilton, the Star of India in Dockyard, and Pennos’ Wharf in St. George’s. This was announced at last night’s press conference, with Health Minister Kim Wilson saying: “Our […]
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30 Minute Video: Dec 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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Belco retires engines and stacks
Old engines and stacks at Belco have been decommissioned and will be dismantled next year, the company said today. Eight engines, some of which had been in service for half a century, and five exhaust…
Hospitals tighten visit rules as Covid-19 cases rise
Bermuda Hospitals Board is to begin restricted visits tomorrow at its acute care units because of the rising numbers of Covid-19 cases in the community. The restrictions were last in place in June, be…
Simmons: Working To Protect Marine Species
| The Government is working to improve “capability to address illegal fishing and the resultant offenses against our most threatened protected marine species and habitats,” Senator Lindsay Simmons said today [Dec 9] in the Senate. Senator Simmons said, “Investigating incidents of illegal killing, injury and/or damage to our most threatened wildlife can be very challenging as […]
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BHB: Hospital Returns To “Restricted Visitation”
| Citing the “increasing numbers of Covid-19 cases in the community,” the Bermuda Hospitals Board said that it is “returning to restricted visitation from Thursday 10 December 2020 in its acute care units.” This follows after the Government announced another 10 confirmed cases today, making a total of 340 total confirmed positive cases to date, with 103 […]
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Official Govt & Legal Notices For Dec 9 2020
| The official Government and Legal notices for today [Dec 9] include contracts valued $50,000 or more and list of proposed planning applications. PATI [Information Statement-Contracts Valued At $50,000 Or More] – JUD Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: PATI Contracts Valued $50,000 Or More Notice ID: GN1139/2020 Public Authorities / Department: The Judiciary Publication […]
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City Donates $10K To Feeding Programme
| Earlier today [Dec 9] the City of Hamilton made a $10,000 donation to the Anglican Cathedral’s Feeding Programme. Bishop Nicholas Dill was on hand at City Hall to receive the donation from Mayor Charles Gosling, whilst programme volunteers looked on. Mayor Gosling said, “This has been a very tough year for so many in Bermuda. […]
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Weather Forecast For Thursday December 10
| Thursday, December 10 is expected to see sunny periods with a chance of early showers, with the high to be near 21°C/70°F and the low to be near 18°C/64°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be west. The relative humidity is expected to be near 64%. Sunrise will be at 7.10am […]
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Ashley Bento Is Called To The Bermuda Bar
| Ashley Bento has been called to the Bermuda Bar, with a ceremony taking place on Friday [Dec 4]. A spokesperson said, “Appleby is delighted to announce that Ashley Bento has been called to the Bermuda Bar. The ceremony took place on Friday, December 4 before Puisne Judge Nicole Stoneham. “Ashley graduated from the Berkeley Institute […]
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Ministry: 38 Bus Runs Cancelled On Wednesday
| The Ministry has released the list of bus cancellations for this afternoon [Dec 9], with the list indicating that there are thirty-eight bus runs cancelled today. Related Stories Ministry: 28 Bus Runs Cancelled On Tuesday Ministry: 26 Bus Runs Cancelled On Monday Ministry: 32 Bus Runs Cancelled On Friday Ministry: 28 Bus Runs Cancelled On […]
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Photos: Ribbon Cutting For New Airport Building
| [Updated with photos] A ribbon cutting ceremony was held today [Dec 9] to mark the official opening of Bermuda’s new passenger terminal building at the LF Wade International Airport. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda’s new, state-of-the-art passenger terminal building at the LF Wade International Airport is officially open. “A press conference was held earlier today with […]
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Live Video: BNV Sports With Eva Frazzoni
| Eva Frazzoni — who has represented Bermuda internationally and currently plays football in Sweden — is joining host Earl Basden this afternoon [Dec 9] for the latest episode in the Bernews News & Views sports series. Related Stories Video: BNV Sports With Robinson & Bascome Video: BNV Sports With Dante Leverock Video: BNV Discussion With […]
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20 Soldiers To Assist With Testing & Monitoring
| To support the Government’s plans as it relates to Covid-19, the Royal Bermuda Regiment will provide 20 soldiers, with 12 of the soldiers to ”assist with quarantine monitoring” and 8 to assist at testing stations. This comes as the island has experienced an increase in Covid-19, with 80 positive cases confirmed already this month, and the island’s […]
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2021 Island Games Postponed To 2023
| The Island Games — which were originally scheduled to be held in July 2021 — will be held in the summer of 2023, the organisers announced. The Games are for smaller islands and Bermuda takes part and normally does very well, winning multiple medals. The IIGA said, “Following the announcement in September that the Guernsey […]
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Boulevard Café Closes After 20 Years Of Service
| Boulevard Café served up its last meals yesterday [Dec 8] as the restaurant, which was previously located at the airport, closed after almost 20 years of service. A spokesperson said, “Boulevard Café at the ‘old’ LF Wade airport served up its last meals yesterday, December 8th, after almost 20 years of service faithfully taking care […]
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Garbage collection delayed
Garbage collection has been delayed by staffing shortages, the Department of Works and Engineering announced today. If garbage has not been picked up by on schedule, a spokesman advised the public to …
Ministerial Statement: Efforts to Improve Marine Enforcement
Madame President, I would like to, today, update Honourable members on the efforts to improve the Government’s capability to address illegal fishing and the resultant offenses against our most threatened protected marine species and habitats. These species, help make Bermuda the unique gem, that we know and every effort must be made to protect them from illegal activities such as poaching and willful damage and destruction.
COVID-19 Update December 9 2020
Good Day Members of the Media,
There were 762 test results received by the Ministry of Health yesterday (8 December 2020), and 10 were positive for COVID-19.
7 of the new cases are classified as local transmission with known contact/source with details as follows:
Ribbon Cutting For New Airport Terminal Building
| A ribbon cutting ceremony was held today [Dec 9] to mark the official opening of Bermuda’s new passenger terminal building at the LF Wade International Airport. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda’s new, state-of-the-art passenger terminal building at the LF Wade International Airport is officially open. First flight arrives this morning “A press conference was held earlier […]
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Staffing Shortage, Waste Collection Delayed
| “Staffing shortages have resulted in delays to waste collection services,” the Government has advised. A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Works and Engineering’s Waste Management Sections advises the public that staffing shortages have resulted in delays to waste collection services. “Waste collection is ongoing, however, if your garbage is not collected at the normal […]
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BELCO Retires Old Engines & Exhaust Stacks
| BELCO today [Dec 9] announced the “decommissioning of several old engines and exhaust stacks at its Serpentine Road plant.” A spokesperson said, “A total of eight engines and five exhaust stacks were formally retired from service on November 30th. “Work to dismantle the engines and associated machinery is anticipated to begin next year, and they […]
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LF Wade International Airport Terminal Opens
LF Wade International Airport Terminal Opens (Photographs by Akil Simmons)
Covid-19: Active cases now 103
Bermuda now has 103 an active cases of the coronavirus as the Ministry of Health reported that ten more people tested positive yesterday. The new cases were identified in 762 test results that came …
Covid-19: 10 New Positive Cases, 103 Active
| There have been 10 more positive Covid-19 cases, so Bermuda now has 340 total confirmed positive cases to date, with 103 currently active cases. A Government spokesperson said, “There were 762 test results received by the Ministry of Health yesterday [8 December 2020], and 10 were positive for COVID-19. “7 of the new cases are […]
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YouthVision Promotions To Hold Arts Camp
| YouthVision Promotions has teamed up with the Buna Art Gallery to present the Digital And Creative Arts Camp from Thursday, December 17 to Wednesday, December 23. A spokesperson said, “This camp will offer photography, collage-making, gift-wrapping, decorating, arts and crafts, designing, and outings and excursions. This camp will be held at the Buna Art Gallery, […]
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Videos: New Airport Opens, First Flight Arrives
| A ribbon cutting ceremony was held this morning [Dec 9] as the new airport terminal officially opened for operations, with the first flight being greeted by a water cannon salute as it touched down. A spokesperson previously said, “”The 288,000 square foot facility will provide for improved passenger processing; increased passenger capacity; greater resilience to […]
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Drive-through postponed, but tots will still get their toys
A drive-through event for families that was scheduled to take place this weekend has been postponed until next year. It was part of the Toys for Tots campaign organised by the Coalition for the Protec…
Bermuda College student tests positive for coronavirus
A Bermuda College student has tested positive for the coronavirus, it was announced last night. Classes for the semester ended last week, and final examinations are being carried out remotely, but the…
Temporary Unemployment Benefit For Workers
| “Persons who have been put out of work in bars/clubs will be eligible for up to $1,000 which will be paid electronically,” Premier David Burt said, adding they they will also provide support for businesses who have been ordered to close. This follows after the Government directed that all indoor bars and clubs close effective Tuesday, […]
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A Bermuda College student has tested positive for the coronavirus, it was announced last night. Clas
A Bermuda College student has tested positive for the coronavirus, it was announced last night. Classes for the semester ended last week, and final examinations are being carried out remotely, but the…
Column: ‘It Is Up To All Of Us To Play Our Part’
| [Column written by MP Michael Dunkley] Bermuda, initially when Covid hit the island in mid- March of this year the Government took extreme measures to curb the spread of this deadly virus; the island sheltered in place for weeks. The Government and Opposition worked together and the vast majority did our best to follow the […]
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New hi-tech airport will speed travellers on their way
The new airport terminal promises a more convenient and colourful experience for travellers when it opens its doors this morning. The Royal Gazette took part in a guided tour of the brand new ter…
CedarBridge staff and pupils told to quarantine
Pupils and staff at CedarBridge Academy were told to quarantine for two weeks after a possible exposure to Covid-19. A Ministry of Education spokeswoman said Ayoola Oyinloye, the Chief Medical Officer…
Live: The opening of the new LF Wade International airport terminal
Follow the opening of Bermuda’s new $250 million airport here with the Royal Gazette!
Bermuda Entertainment Union AGM Postponed
| The Bermuda Entertainment Union has postponed its AGM until further notice “due to the recent increase in positive cases of Covid-19.” A spokesperson said, “On Monday, December 7, 2020, the BEU Executive and Trustees unanimously voted to postpone their AGM until further notice due to the recent increase in positive cases of Covid-19. “Individuals are […]
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Road safety film highlights bad habits
Bermuda’s road safety standards are worse than some countries that have to deal with roadside bombs, a new documentary film has highlighted. The $2000 film was created by Simon Parkinson after his mo…
Rum firm joins list of Covid-19 closures
Pupils at a senior school went back to online learning yesterday after quarantine measures meant some staff were unable to teach in person. The Berkeley Institute said it had not logged any coronaviru…
Alleged victim of DCFS assault gives evidence in court
A teenager who used to be in the care of the Government’s child protection agency said yesterday she acted out at the airport to avoid being sent to an overseas treatment centre. The 18-year-old told …
Teen gas station robber with fake gun jailed for seven years
A teenager who robbed a service station with a fake gun was yesterday jailed for more than seven years. OJ Campbell, 17, was sentenced to five years in jail for the use of an imitation firearm plus tw…
School donates book token to nearby primary school
Two schools in forged a tighter bond by sharing the gift of reading yesterday. Somersfield Academy donated a book token to the nearby Elliot Primary School library after it held its annual Read-a-Thon…
One Communications, 45 Share Repurchases
| In a filing with the Bermuda Stock Exchange, One Communications Ltd., advised that pursuant to BSX Regulation Section IIA 6.14[2][i], on 4 December 2020, 45 shares were repurchased at an average price of $4.05 for immediate cancellation. Related Stories One Communications Share Repurchases One Communications Share Repurchases One Communications Share Repurchases One Communications Share Repurchase […]
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