Virtual onion drop for St George New Year
King’s Square in St George’s will be empty on New Year’s Eve – but the world will still be able to watch the traditional onion drop. The Corporation of St George is move its festivities to the interne…
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Engineer responds to 5G fears
Health fears aired over the potential deployment of fifth generation wireless technology in Bermuda are misinformed, a technology and engineering consultant has said. Patrick Caton spoke in the wake …
Community bring Christmas cheer to Teen Haven
A charity that was struggling to survive through the summer now has a bright future, thanks to overwhelming community support. Teen Haven saw costs rise steeply as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, w…
Man who rescued friend from car in water says ‘I did it for the family’
A man who dived into the sea to pull a close friend out of her overturned car said it was a “miracle” that she did not die. Larry Simmons, 24, added that he was driven by instinct when he and emergenc…
Stranded turtle rescue by walkers on beach
Families yesterday rescued a sick turtle stranded on a beach. Samantha Tyers said she and her family was walking near Fort Hill Bay near the southern end of Cooper’s Island in St David’s just before n…
Clinic marks tenth year of Christmas charity
A leading Bermuda medical clinic last week marked its tenth year of giving out some welcome Christmas cheer. Bermuda Healthcare Services in Paget handed out more than 150 turkeys to the community for …
Weather Forecast For Monday December 28
| Monday, December 28 is expected to be partly cloudy, 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 NE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 78%. Sunrise will be at 7:19am and sunset will be at 5:22pm. […]
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St. George Virtual 2020 New Year’s Eve
| The Corporation of St. George in conjunction with Nadanja & Jah [Two Fools] will be presenting a ‘Virtual 2020 New Year’s Eve‘. According to the event poster it will include an ‘onion drop, comedy show and more,’ with the live stream set to start at 10.30pm on December 31st, 2020. For more information, please see the […]
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Video: Sunday Dec 27th ‘Good News’ Spotlight
| Bermuda celebrating Christmas, Butterfield employees donating holiday hampers to the Women’s Resource Centre and over $8,000 to Meals on Wheels, Deloitte donating $40,000 of items to families, and the Green family donating 30 new laptops to Whitney Institute Middle School were all some of the positive news stories from the past week. In additional good […]
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Apex Group To Acquire GFin Corporate Services
| Apex Group Ltd., a global financial services provider, announced the planned acquisition of GFin Corporate Services Ltd. [GFin]. A spokesperson said, “Apex Group Ltd., a global financial services provider, announced today the planned acquisition of GFin Corporate Services Ltd. [GFin]. GFin is a Mauritius based and licensed management company, providing fund administration services to institutional […]
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COVID-19 Update Daily Release 26 December 2020
The Ministry of Health is saddened to confirm that, regrettably, Bermuda has experienced a COVID-19-related death today. This now takes the total number of COVID-19 deaths to ten.
Ministry Confirm Covid-19 Related Death
| The Ministry of Health has confirmed the sad news that “Bermuda has experienced a Covid-19 related death today.” A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Health is saddened to confirm that, regrettably, Bermuda has experienced a COVID-19-related death today. This now takes the total number of COVID-19 deaths to ten. The Minister of Health Kim Wilson […]
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Weather Forecast For Sunday December 27
| Sunday, December 27 is expected to see short sunny spells with the chance of showers, with the high to be near 19°C/66°F and the low to be near 18°C/64°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be north. The relative humidity is expected to be near 64%. Sunrise will be at 7.19am […]
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Covid-19: Ministry Confirm 20 New Positives
| In addition to the extremely sad news that the island has recorded another Covid-19 related death, the Ministry also confirmed that there were 20 new positive cases, so the island has now had a total of 581 positive cases to date, with 177 active cases and 5 people hospitalized. A spokesperson said, There were 2460 test results […]
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Covid-19 claims another life today
The island’s Covid-19 death toll moved into double figures after a victim died today. Health officials also announced that 20 new coronavirus infections had been logged. The number of deaths related t…
Video: Bermudians Featured On Magazine Covers
| Despite being relatively small compared to the other nations of the world, our island has produced no shortage of notable figures in the realm of sports, fashion, and entertainment, with a number of Bermudians gracing the covers of international magazines over the years. The Bermudian athletes, musicians, and fashion models to help represent us on […]
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Ten Videos From Past Gombey Performances
| While nothing can compare to the real Gombeys and their rhythmic beats, the ten videos below show a look at various Gombey performances over the years, showcasing the island’s preeminent folk art and an iconic Bermudian tradition that spans back centuries. While Gombeys traditionally come out on Boxing Day to the delight of local residents […]
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Christmas gifts pour in for Chavelle’s young son
A two-year-old boy facing a Christmas without his mother will wake up tomorrow to an array of presents from the community. Anonymous donors rallied with TNN News to deliver a load of gifts to Kamal Em…
The Fig Sphinx Moth: A New Bermuda Resident
| In the Winter Edition of Envirotalk, Department Of Environment & Natural Resources Entomologist Claire Jessey highlights the Fig Sphinx moth, which is apparently a new resident of the island. In the report, Ms. Jessey said, “In October 2017, a large and unfamiliar moth was presented to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources for identification. […]
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Shipping Schedule: Week Starting December 26
| The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday December 26th. On Saturday the Southern Highway vehicles carrier is expected, and on Sunday the Bermuda Islander container ship is scheduled to arrive. The weekly shipping schedule, which is subject to change, follows below [PDF here]: Related Stories Shipping […]
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Bermuda Football: 136 & 169 In FIFA Rankings
| In a year that has seen reduced sporting events due to the pandemic, Bermuda’s senior men’s national football team will end 2020 ranked 169th in the FIFA World Rankings, while the Bermuda women’s team are 136th in the FIFA/Coca-Cola Women’s World Rankings. This year has also seen what is, compared to our size, a rather […]
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Video: Da’Khari Love Releases Christmas Song
| Bermudian singer Da’Khari Love — who recently released his debut album Renaissance — is using his musical talent to spread a little Christmas cheer, releasing a cover of the holiday classic ‘Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas.’ Related Stories Tickets Now On Sale For Bermuda Idol Contest Bermuda Teen Idol To Showcase Young Talent Audio: […]
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Weather Forecast For Saturday December 26
| Saturday, December 26 is expected to be cloudy with periods of rain or showers and a chance of thunder, with the high to be near 21°C/70°F and the low to be near 16°C/60°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be NW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 82%. Sunrise […]
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Photo Set II: Somers Garden Christmas Lights
| Somers Garden in St George’s has been transformed into an impressive Christmas Wonderland, with an array of lights and decorations turning the east end location into a truly festive area. For a look at the first set of photos and a video of Somers Garden click here, to view more Christmas decorations from this year and […]
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Ten Videos From Past Years’ Christmas Events
| While Christmas events this year have been minimal due to Covid-19 restrictions, Bermuda is still celebrating the Christmas holiday, with people around the island expected to enjoy the day with their family today, marking the holiday in their traditional fashion. The ten videos below give you a small glimpse into some of Bermuda’s holiday celebrations […]
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Video: NORAD Shows Santa Visiting Bermuda
| Santa Claus was seen in the Bermuda area late this evening [Dec 24], with Santa and his sleigh shown via NORAD’s Santa Tracker. Santa adhered to public health guidelines while performing his all important task of worldwide gift delivery, with a close up of the tracker showing him wearing a mask, as all officials have […]
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Photos & Video: 2020 Christmas Decorations
| With the island, along with the rest of the world, set to celebrate Christmas in an somewhat different style due to the pandemic, the festive spirit is still evident across the island, with areas decorated for the holiday season, with a variety of lights and decorations to mark the Christmas season. The photos and video […]
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Acting Premier ~ Update on holiday Gombey Performances
Today, the Acting Premier, the Hon. Walter Roban, JP, MP, wishes to extend a full apology on behalf of the Government to Bermuda’s Gombey Troupes, following an inadvertent miscommunication regarding holiday performances.
The Acting Premier said, “Today we had a very fruitful discussion with our Gombey leaders and we’re grateful they took the time to meet with us. We appreciate comments earlier this week contributed to unanticipated confusion for the troupes and members of the community.
Daily COVID-19 Release 24 December 2020
Good Day,
There were 1187 test results received by the Ministry of Health since the last update and eight were positive for COVID-19.
Three of the new cases are classified as local transmission with known contact/source as associated with known cases/clusters.
The remaining new cases are classified as under investigation. These cases are among residents with no currently identified links to other known cases or clusters or history of travel in the past 14 days.
Additionally, 17 cases have recovered since the last update.
Waste Collection Service Advisory
The Department of Works and Engineering’s Waste Management Section advises the public that due toongoing delays in household waste collection, please note the following service updates.
Yesterday’s collection of both Wednesday’s and Thursday’s waste will be completed today.
Weather Forecast For Friday December 25
| Friday, December 25 is expected to see a mix of sun and cloud, with a chance of a few showers overnight, with the high to be near 23°C/73°F and the low to be near 19°C/66°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SE. The relative humidity is expected to be near […]
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BHB: Two Patient Cases In Long Term Care
| The Bermuda Hospitals Board confirmed “an evolving issue in one of its long term care areas, where two patients have tested positive for Covid-19.” Earlier today, the Government confirmed there was eight new positive for Covid-19 cases, and BHB confirmed that these “two cases are part of the official government figures reported.” A BHB spokesperson […]
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Bermuda To Present At World Tourism Network
| Bermuda has been invited to give an update on managing tourism through Covid-19 by the newly-formed World Tourism Network [WTN]. “The WTN seeks to create innovative approaches for inclusive and sustainable tourism sector growth and assist small and medium travel and tourism businesses during both good and challenging times,” a spokesperson said. “It has members […]
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Ministry: 4 Bus Runs Cancelled On Thursday
| The Ministry has released the list of bus cancellations for this afternoon [Dec 24], with the list indicating that there are four bus runs cancelled today. Related Stories Govt: Bus Service Resumes On Wednesday Asphalt Resurfacing At Hamilton Bus Terminal DPT Contracts Eight Minibuses To Assist Update On Bus Service And New Schedule Hamilton Bus […]
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Commissioner Corbishley’s Christmas Message
| [Christmas message from Commissioner of Police Stephen Corbishley] Dear Community, Well, it’s Christmas! Even though it’s been a year the likes of which we would all agree hasn’t been seen before, nor would we want to experience again. However, it is the time of year when I hope all of us can spend some time […]
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Christmas Message From The Family Centre
| [Christmas Message from The Family Centre] Family Centre Board of Directors and Staff would like to wish Bermuda a Happy and Safe Holiday Season. As we reflect on the year, Family Centre is very grateful to our donors, volunteers, partners and the community for your overwhelming support through a very challenging time in Bermuda and […]
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Covid-19: Eight new cases found, 83 under investigation
Eight new cases of coronavirus have been found out of 1,187 test results taken by the Ministry of Health. There are 214 active cases, down from 223 reported yesterday. There are 83 cases under invest…
Partnership with Adventists serves Christmas cheer to island’s needy
Hundreds of meals were served up for Christmas by a restaurant chain that hopes to make a tradition of helping others in partnership with the Seventh-Day Adventist Church. Volunteers from Take Five Li…
New schedule for delayed garbage collection
Trash collection has been hit by “ongoing delays”, a spokesman for the Department of Works and Engineering advised today. Collection scheduled for yesterday is to be completed today. Friday’s waste co…
Covid-19: 8 New Positives, Now 214 Active
| There were 1187 test results received and eight were positive for Covid-19, so Bermuda now has 561 total confirmed positive cases to date, with 214 active cases. A Government spokesperson said, “There were 1187 test results received by the Ministry of Health since the last update and eight were positive for Covid-19. “Three of the […]
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Man charged with attempted murder
A man has appeared in court charged with attempted murder in connection with an alleged home invasion. It was alleged in Magistrates’ Court that Pelealkhai Williams tried to kill Jakai Harford on Dece…
Govt: Please Enjoy The Gombeys From Afar
| “It was agreed that traditional community street Gombey performances on Boxing Day are not safe this year,” the Government said, adding that “the public may be able to hear the drums in the distance, as some Gombey Troupes may play in their private residences or at isolated places, which will allow the public to hear […]
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Gombeys to go ahead on Boxing Day – but with socially distanced performances
The traditional Boxing Day performances of Gombeys will manage to go ahead this year, with the community able to enjoy the show from a distance. Thanks to an agreement between the island’s Gombey tro…
World Tourism Network to feature Bermuda on Boxing Day
Bermuda’s success with tourism in 2020 in spite of the chill cast by the global Covid-19 pandemic is to be highlighted on a freshly launched network. The island reopened to air travel in July after a …
Household Waste Collection Service Advisory
| The Department of Works and Engineering provided an update on trash collection. A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Works and Engineering’s Waste Management Section advises the public that due to ongoing delays in household waste collection, please note the following service updates. “Yesterday’s collection of both Wednesday’s and Thursday’s waste will be completed today. […]
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Wilton Re Donates $12K To Community Charities
| As the holidays neared, Wilton Reinsurance Bermuda donated $12,000 to support the Coalition for the Protection of Children and The Family Centre, saying that “these two commendable charities have tirelessly supported Bermuda families throughout this challenging year.” In expressing gratitude for Wilton Re’s donation, Rachael Dill of the Coalition for the Protection of Children said […]
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Gift Giving At Residential Treatment Homes
| Minister of Social Development and Seniors Tinee Furbert participated in the donation of gifts to some of Bermuda’s young people in residential treatment homes, which was held earlier this week Shane Outerbridge, Residential Treatment Officer, Minister Tinee Furbert, Mrs. Kristin Burt, Calshae Iris, Residential Treatment Officer, Sen. Linsday Simmons, and Chae Powell, Residential Treatment Officer. […]
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Governor’s Christmas Message 2020
We started 2020 with worrying news. News of people we did not know; suffering in cities most of us had never heard of. When sometimes it seems like there is so much going wrong in the world, speaking personally, it can be all too easy to disengage. If there is one thing that 2020 has taught us, it is just how connected we all are and just how much we benefit from those connections.