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| The Minister of National Security Renee Ming provided an update regarding Hurricane Epsilon, saying that the forecast “remains that we will only occasionally experience marginal tropical storm force sustained winds.” Minister Ming said, “The Emergency Measures Organisation [EMO] determined that a meeting wasn’t required today, however I can advise that we’ve been keeping a close […]
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The Minister of National Security, the Hon. Renee Ming, JP, MP, provided the following update regarding Hurricane Epsilon.
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| The Air Force Reserve Hurricane Hunters are currently monitoring Hurricane Epsilon, capturing video from within the storm’s eye and finding that it has “dropped in intensity.” The National Hurricane Center said, “Air Force Reserve Hurricane Hunters find that Epsilon has dropped in intensity.” The latest forecast from the BWS regarding Hurricane Epsilon says, “A Tropical […]
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| The Bermuda Zoological Society announced that Freyja Kermode was awarded the 2020 BZS Steinhoff Scholarship with additional support from the Pye Scholarship, and Alfred “Trey” Maybury and Jessica Godfrey were additional recipients of the BZS Steinhoff scholarship. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Zoological Society announced the recipients of the 2020 BZS Steinhoff Scholarship and the […]
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| BF&M Limited announced today that AM Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of A [Excellent] of BF&M Life Insurance Company Limited [BF&M Life], BF&M General Insurance Company Limited [BF&M General] and Island Heritage Insurance Company, Ltd. [Island Heritage]. The outlook of each of these ratings is stable. The outlook of each of these ratings […]
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| The Bermuda Football Association announced that the Expansion League game scheduled today [Oct 22] has been postponed. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Football Association would like to announce that the Expansion League game scheduled for Thursday, October 22, 2020, between Pembroke Hamilton Club and Dandy Town, has been postponed to a later date yet to […]
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| The official Government and Legal notices for today [Oct 22] include large group exemption and Bermudian status. Acquisition Of Land By a Non-Bermudian Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Acquisition of Property by a Non Bermudian Notice ID: GN0958/2020 Public Authorities / Department: Ministry Level Publication date: 22 October 2020 Acquisition of Land by […]
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| Friday, October 23 is expected to see sunny breaks and a few early showers, with the high to be near 26°C/79°F and the low to be near 22°C/72°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be WNW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 83%. Sunrise will be at 7.29am and […]
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Yesterday, there were 588 test results received by the Ministry of Health, and none were positive for COVID-19.
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Visitors to the National Sports Centre are being reminded that they risk having items confiscated if they breach strict rules on what is allowed to be brought into the facility for events.
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One of the core principles of the Bermuda Public Services Union (BPSU) is that all workers have the fundamental right to be treated with dignity and respect. Being on the frontline as one of Bermuda’s leading labour advocates, the BPSU has first-hand knowledge that bullying and harassment is a major concern in many workplaces throughout the Island.
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The Bermuda Tourism Authority (BTA) and OpenClear announced today a collaboration that offers travelers to Bermuda convenient access to an expedited COVID-19 screening service in line with the Government of Bermuda’s health protocols.
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Yesterday, there were 588 test results received by the Ministry of Health, and none were positive for COVID-19.
Bermuda now has 188 total confirmed positive cases with status as follows:
The average age of all of our confirmed positive cases is 56 and the age range of all of our positive cases is from 9 to 101 years.
| As the Covid-19 pandemic continues to affect nations worldwide, the number of confirmed cases around the globe has now surpassed 41 million, with over 1,132,000 deaths, with the United States continuing to have the most confirmed cases and deaths in the world. A BBC story said, “A new blood plasma donation centre will be opening […]
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| The Miami Sun announced the players that will make up the squad for the World Tens Series rugby event in Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “The Miami Sun have compiled a squad featuring a number players from the MLR as they prepare for the first round of the World Tens League. “The squad has a blend of […]
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| There were 588 test results received yesterday and none were positive for Covid-19, so the total of confirmed cases to date remains at 188, with 4 cases being active. A Government spokesperson said, “Yesterday, there were 588 test results received by the Ministry of Health, and none were positive for COVID-19. “Bermuda now has 188 […]
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| The Rugby World Tens Series is set to get underway on Sunday [Oct 25] after being delayed due to the approach of Hurricane Epsilon, with a preview video released on the World Tens Series’ official YouTube channel highlighting the competition. The video’s description says, “With just days to go until the World Tens Series gets underway, […]
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| A new book relating to Bermuda’s children and the Covid-19 pandemic entitled Dear God, Save the Children. We Are the Future by author and artist Joan K. Aspinall will be launched tomorrow [Oct 23] at the Bermuda Society of Art’s opening of their Life Cycles exhibition at City Hall, with 30 percent of all book […]
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| With the completion ceremony to honour collaborators and participants of the Professional-Student Relationship Programme cancelled due to Covid-19, the Government is offering its thanks to “all those who helped contribute to this year’s programme.” A Government spokesperson said, “The third year of the Government’s Professional-Student Relationship Programme ended early due to the coronavirus. “The custom […]
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| Head Coach Toutai Kefu confirmed the players that will make up the Asia Pacific Dragons rugby squad for the World Tens Series in Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “The Asia Pacific Dragons Head Coach, Toutai Kefu has confirmed his squad of players set to challenge for the World Tens Series League and Cup competitions which begin in […]
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| Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre [BCHC] and Gillette are encouraging men to take part in MOvember Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “Men’s health is in crisis. Globally, men are dying six years earlier than women, and for largely preventable reasons. As the leading charity tackling prostate and other cancers affecting men, Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre […]
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| There was an event held to celebrate the phased revamping of Ordnance Island in St George’s, which has seen has the relocation of several of the historic assets, with the Mayor noting that “this phase of the project is only the beginning.” Speaking at the event yesterday, St George’s Mayor George Dowling said, “Good day Corporation […]
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| Bermudian footballer Willie Clemons scored the lone goal for his team as Dalkurd FF lost 3 – 1 in their Swedish Superettan Premier Division match. GIF Sundsvall took the lead in the 4th minute when Dennis Olsson scored, and the lead was doubled eight minutes later when Oliver Berg scored. In the 52nd minute Pontus […]
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| Bermudian national hero Mary Prince was praised during a recent session of the British Parliament, with MP Theresa Villiers saying that Ms Prince “never stopped resisting the oppression to which she had been subjected” and her “struggle has helped to create the better world in which we live today.” Speaking in the UK Parliament during […]
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| Argo Group said they expect catastrophe losses of approximately $54 million in the third quarter primarily related to Hurricanes Hanna, Laura and Sally, as well as the U.S. wildfires and Midwest derecho. The company said, “Argo Group International Holdings, Ltd., announced today that its results for the third quarter of 2020 will be adversely affected […]
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| [Opinion column written by Agathe Holowatinc] Join me next month in a garden oasis for my four-hour [half day] workshop on the subject of Ayurveda – an ancient Indian holistic [whole-body] healing system. Following the success of my last workshop – An Ayurvedic Approach to Weight Loss workshop, held October 10th, which was so much […]
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| AM Best has assigned a Preliminary Credit Assessment [PCA] to Vantage Risk Ltd. [Vantage] [Bermuda] with a Financial Strength Assessment of A- pca [Excellent] and a Long-Term Issuer Credit Assessment of “a-” pca. The outlook assigned to these PCAs is stable. The ratings agency said, “The PCAs reflect Vantage’s balance sheet strength, which AM Best […]
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| AXIS Insurance and Kennedys Law announced a collaboration for services in connection with the AXIS Marine Cyber Insurance product. This new product will provide insurance cover for the marine shipping market to protect against cyber exposures on board vessels and onshore in shipping company offices. “The marine shipping insurance market dates back to the very […]
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The third year of the Government’s Professional-Student Relationship Programme ended early due to the Coronavirus. The custom completion ceremony to honour collaborators and participants was unable to proceed; however, the Government takes this opportunity to thank all those who helped contribute to this year’s programme.
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As we have heard from Dr Guishard, Thursday evening and most of Friday will be windy with some strong guests. As such we do need to be mindful in our everyday business like riding bikes.
The EMO have a tentative meeting planned for Thursday afternoon, in case Hurricane Epsilon veers towards Bermuda and we have to take immediate action.
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Earlier today, the Emergency Measures Organisation met to get the latest update on Hurricane Epsilon. Hurricane Epsilon continues to be a potential threat to Bermuda, but based on the latest forecast, this weather system is expected to be similar to what Bermuda experiences during a winter gale.