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Hurricane Teddy battered Bermuda from a distance, but the island escaped major damage.The hurricane passed the island as a Category 1 storm yesterday afternoon with its closest point of approach about 150 miles to the island’s east at about 3pm.Renée Ming, the Minister of National Security, said the island had coped well and the Government had shut down the island for the hurricane as a precaution.She said: “As with all hurricanes, there is a level of unpredictability. That was the c

The Covid-19 test centre at the Perot Post Office in Hamilton will reopen tomorrow at 10am.The pandemic hotline will reopen at 9am.People who missed their Covid-19 tests at the Perot centre today will be e-mailed with a new time.A spokeswoman for the health ministry said that people who are unable to receive e-mails should contact the hotline at 444 2498 tomorrow between 9am to 9pm to reschedule.The spokeswoman warned: “Testing results may take up to 36 hours for Tuesday’s res

• Clarien Bank will resume normal business operations on Tuesday. A thorough assessment of all facilities and systems has been completed to ensure the safety and security of clients and employees.• Saltus Grammar School will open as normal on Tuesday.• The Causeway has reopened. Renée Ming, the Minister of National Security, said: “The structural engineers have inspected the Causeway and report it is structurally sound. During the EMO meeting this afternoon, we made the decision to reopen t

The police commissioner reprimanded adults who allowed children to play in ferocious waves today.A video circulating on social media, believed to have been shot today in Devonshire, shows four children playing on a dock as a large wave crashes towards them. Three adults are standing further back with three other children. Stephen Corbishley said he was shocked by the level of naivety and claimed the children could easily have been taken out by a rogue wave and potentially killed.He i

• Butterfield Bank’s offices and banking centres will be open for business as usual at 9am on Tuesday. • Lindo’s stores will be closed on Monday. The store expects to reopen Tuesday, in line with EMO recommendations, and will provide updates should this change.• The Hamilton Princess and Beach Club’s Exhale Spa, restaurants and bars 1609, Crown and Anchor, and The Duchess, will be closed on Monday. They are expected to reopen on Tuesday, following guidance from the EMO.• MarketPlace

Hurricane Teddy has begun to move away from the island after it lashed the island from a distance.The large Category 1 hurricane is no longer considered a threat having passed the island earlier this afternoon.Some homes lost power over the course of the morning, with the first outages reported shortly after 4am.At 2pm, 217 Belco customers were without power, with Pembroke the worst affected.The Bermuda Weather Service said in its 11.30am update conditions were expected to wor

Hurricane Teddy passed its closest point of approach to Bermuda earlier this afternoon. The 3pm briefing on Teddy’s progress said:Closest point: Passed.Status: Category 1 hurricaneLocation at 3pm: 165 miles to the east. Current wind speeds: Sustained winds of 92mph. Gusts to 115mphMovement: North-northeast at 18mphCurrent position: 32.2N 62.0W

A woman suffered a “very serious sexual assault” at knifepoint as she walked to work at the weekend. The attack was believed to have been thwarted by a jogger who saw what was happening and called police.Superintendent Nicholas Pedro said this afternoon: “The 31 year-old victim was walking to work when she was accosted by a man who is described as being about 5ft 10in and brown-skinned, riding a red motorcycle.”It would appear that he rode past her and then rode back towards her and

More than 200 customers of power firm Belco suffered power cuts as a result of Hurricane Teddy.A spokesman for the company said this afteroon that a total of 217 households had lost electricity.The worst affected area was Pembroke, with 166 outages.There were 26 outages in Hamilton Parish, 23 in Warwick and two in Devonshire.

The Bermuda Chiropractic Association is getting #BDABackonTrack with World Spine Day 2020. World Spine Day occurs October 16th every year to raise awareness of back pain and other spinal issues. With Doctors of Chiropractic, fitness instructors, and other health professionals, school children and patients taking part, the World Spine Day 2020 theme #BackonTrack will be celebrated on every continent. The Bermuda Chiropractic Association (BCA) celebrates World Spine Day 2020

AIG, a global (re)insurer, takes great pride in improving the situations and operations of its insureds and local communities. This ambition to assist; wherever possible, extends far beyond the course of normal business. AIG Bermuda has always been an active participant in bettering our Island and its many communities.This year AIG Bermuda is pleased to partner with the Packwood Home, a vital institution which provides care for Bermuda’s seniors. As part of this relationship AIG Bermuda, in conju

Hurricane Teddy has changed again and will pass 128 miles to the east of Bermuda at 3pm today The noon briefing on Teddy’s progress said:Closest point: 128 miles to the east at 3pm todayStatus: Category 1 hurricaneLocation at noon: 148 miles to the east-southeast Current wind speeds: Sustained winds of 92mph. Gusts to 115mphMovement: North-northeast at 14mph

A collapsed wall has blocked the public access road to a South Shore beach.The Emergency Measures Organisation said “extensive damage” had been caused on the road to Elbow Beach in Paget.A spokeswoman added that the Royal Bermuda Regiment was inspecting the storm-damaged wall and engineers from the public works ministry would repair the damage when weather conditions permitted.She said the public should stay away from the area.The spokeswoman added: “Likewise, the public is re

A woman reported a sexual assault at knife point which happened on her way to work on yesterday.Police were called after the incident near the junction of Fairylands Road and Pitts Bay Road in Pembroke at about 7am.A Bermuda Police Service spokesman said: “The female victim told police she was sexually assaulted at knife point by a male who attacked her as she made her way to work.”The assault was thwarted by a passer-by who contacted police.”The suspect fled the scene, riding

Hurricane Teddy has changed again and will pass Bermuda at noon today no closer than 120 miles.The 6am briefing on Teddy’s progress said:Closest point: 120.8 miles to the east-southeast at noon todayStatus: Category 2 hurricaneLocation, Today at 6am: 167 miles to the southeast Current wind speeds: Sustained winds of 98mph. Gusts to 121mphMovement: North at 9mphTh

A Free Democratic Movement candidate said that a third option in Bermuda’s political landscape could change the balance of power.Christopher Gauntlett explained that his experience in the Royal Bermuda Regiment meant that he was used to putting himself forward and was “drawn” to public service.Fellow FDM candidate Leighsa Darrell-Augustus added that she got involved to avoid “sitting on the wall complaining” and Enda Matthie believed that the island wanted a leadership that could help resid

Hurricane Teddy is expected to pass closer to Bermuda than earlier predicted, it was revealed this morning.The 3am briefing on Teddy’s progress said:Closest point: 87.4 miles to the east at 1pm todayStatus: Category 2 hurricaneLocation, Today at 3am: 199 miles to the south-southeast Current wind speeds: Sustained winds of 103mph. Gusts to 126mphMovement: North northwest

Hurricane Teddy is expected to pass closer to Bermuda than earlier predicted, it was revealed this morning.The midnight briefing on Teddy’s progress said:Closest point: 91 miles to the east at 1pm todayStatus: Category 2 hurricaneLocation, Today at 12.01am: 185 miles to the south-southeast Current wind speeds: Sustained winds of 103mph. Gusts to 126mphMovement: North no

A driver was in hospital tonight after her car hit a pillar and flipped on its side. The injured woman was treated at the scene by firefighters for a neck injury and scratches to her face before being taken to the King Edward VII Memorial Hospital by ambulance.The accident happened at the junction of Scaur Hill and Somerset Road in Sandys at 4pm. Police said the woman was driving east along Somerset Road when she failed to negotiate the bend and struck a pillar at the entrance of a n

Hurricane Teddy brought spectacular sights today as it made its way east of Bermuda.Residents on the south shore reported waves of more than 20 feet as the Category 2 storm started to make its presence felt this morning.The Bermuda Weather Service has said ferocious seas will be increasingly likely as Teddy is forecast to come about 115 miles to the east-southeast of the island.But forecaster Troy Anderson warned: “Although a spectacle to see, please do not put yourself or anyone els

A motorist was taken to hospital after a car flipped on a road in Sandys.The incident, which involved one vehicle, happened on Scaur Hill this evening.Firefighters from Port Royal Fire Station attended the scene and helped provide medical care and clear the road.The driver was transported to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital for further treatment.The Royal Gazette has requested further details from police.

Closest point: 115 miles to the east-southeast at 10am on MondayStatus: Category 2 hurricaneLocation, Sunday at 6pm: 213 miles to the south-southeastCurrent wind speeds: Sustained winds of 103mph. Gusts to 127mphMovement: North-northwest, 9mph

Bermuda is braced for ferocious seas, tropical storm-force gusts and severe rain as Hurricane Teddy passes to the east.The Government put a range of safety measures in place today – including the closure of the Causeway at midnight and airport at 11pm – as the storm brings large swells to the island.Waves of more than 20 feet lashed the south shore this afternoon while winds of up to 58mph and gusts to 75mph are expected throughout Monday morning.Troy Anderson, a forecaster at the Be

Perot testing facility will close Monday due to the hurricane and further notice will be given regarding Tuesday. The COVID-19 hotline will close Monday due to the hurricane and further notice will be given regarding Tuesday.All travelers scheduled for Monday will be rescheduled and will receive an email notification indicating the new date, time and location. Upon recommencement of the COVID-19 hotline operations, travelers can contact the hotline at 441 444 2498 for assistan

A 26-year-old man who fractured his ankle in a late-night crash admitted to drink-driving last week.David Thomas, from Devonshire, pleaded guilty in Magistrates’ Court to a charge of driving while impaired.The court heard that police were alerted to a crash on South Road in Paget, near the junction with Garden Drive just before midnight on July 11.Thomas was travelling east along the road when he attempted to overtake another motorcycle.But a third vehicle in the westbound lan

Four defendants will have their Supreme Court trial dates set before the end of the year, it has been ruled.Craig Ingham, 53, Leonard Swan, 52, and Keith Smith, 51, will appear in the Supreme Court on December 16 to set a trial date for an alleged aggravated burglary.The men denied trespassing into the home of Mitchell Watson while armed with bladed articles and doing him bodily harm.The incident is alleged to have happened on February 17 in St George’s.A 56-year-old man from

Bermuda should expect winter storm conditions over the next two days as Hurricane Teddy passes to the east.Winds of more than 20mph are forecast for this afternoon, rising to 40mph by this evening. Sustained winds of 57mph are forecast for early tomorrow, with peak gusts of 75mph lasting until noon.Large waves had already hit the south shore by noon.Renée Ming, the Minister of National Security, will hold a press conference at the Government’s AB Place media room at 3.30pm today.

Bermuda should expect winter storm conditions over the next two days as Hurricane Teddy passes to the east.Winds of more than 20mph are forecast for this afternoon, rising to 40mph by this evening. Sustained winds of 57mph are forecast for early tomorrow, with peak gusts of 75mph lasting until noon.Storm surge had already hit the south shore by noon.Hurricane Teddy, which remains a major storm, is still considered a threat to Bermuda and a Tropical Storm Warning is in effect.A

Bermuda should expect winter storm conditions over the next two days as Hurricane Teddy passes to the east.Winds of more than 20mph are forecast for this afternoon, rising to 40mph by this evening. Sustained winds of 57mph are forecast for early tomorrow, with peak gusts of 75mph lasting until noon.Hurricane Teddy, which remains a major storm, is still considered a threat to Bermuda and a Tropical Storm Warning is in effect.At 6am today, Teddy was forecast to pass 138 miles to the ea

The public were warned to be prepared for the approach of Hurricane Teddy and follow safety advice to protect their homes and families.Bermuda is expected to avoid the worst of the storm, but the Emergency Measures Organisation said people should still take precautions.• The Emergency Broadcast radio station is on 100.1FM. The EMO can be contacted at 295-0011. The ambulance service, fire, police and marine rescue are on 911 and Belco is on 955.• Members of the public sh

A soldier who suffered serious injuries after he was hit by a car at a Covid-19 lockdown checkpoint today returned home to a hero’s welcome.Private Ndavyah Williams exited the airport to find soldiers from his A Company of the Royal Bermuda Regiment lined up at attention on both sides of the road outside.Private Williams, 26, said: “I didn’t expect anything this big – it’s very, very heart-warming. I’m lost for words.”The soldier, injured at a checkpoint in Devonshire on June 29, has

Two motorcycle riders are being treated in hospital after a serious collision this afternoon in Smith’s, at the junction of South Road and Zuill’s Park Road.A police spokesman said that at about 4.40pm, a female rider exited Zuill’s Park Road and attempted to make a right turn west on South Road.A motorcycle ridden by a male was headed in the opposite direction along South Road, and the two collided.Both were taken by ambulance to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital.The spokesma

There were no new cases of Covid-19 detected out of 523 test results for the coronavirus received today by the Ministry of Health.The island’s total confirmed cases of the illness stands at 180.There are five active cases, all under public health monitoring, with none in hospital.There have been 166 recoveries and nine deaths.The average age of all positive cases is 57, and the age range is from 10 to 101.The source of all local cases is as follows:• 69 imported

Renée Ming, the Minister of National Security, will hold a press briefing on Hurricane Teddy this afternoon.It will take place at the Government’s AB Place media room at 3.30pm.The Royal Gazette will provide a live video on this page.At noon today, the Bermuda Weather Service said Hurricane Teddy’s closest point of approach to the island was expected to be at 3am on Monday at about 176 miles to the island’s east as a Category 2 hurricane.Bermuda is expected

Bermuda will have to pay up to $16 million in October to cover lost airport revenues as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, the Progressive Labour Party claimed yesterday.The PLP said it would be the second payment to satisfy the minimum revenue guarantee present in the airport deal.In August, the Bermuda Government transferred $5.77 million to a bank in New York set up by Aecon, the Canadian-based contractor, and Skyport, the airport’s operating company, to satisfy the guarantee present in

Bermuda is expected to escape the worst of Hurricane Teddy, but could still suffer a prolonged period of tropical storm-force winds, it was warned last night.A Tropical Storm Watch was issued yesterday as Teddy – which has weakened to a Category 3 hurricane from a Category 4 – continued on a track towards the island.The Bermuda Weather Service said the storm’s closest point of approach was expected to be at 3am on Monday at about 176 miles to the island’s east as a Category 2 hurricane.

A soldier left fighting for his life after he was hit by a car while on Covid-19 checkpoint duty is to return home today after months of surgery and treatment in a US hospital.Private Ndavyah Williams, 26, who was injured three months ago, said he was looking forward to coming home – and to battling back to full fitness so he can resume his role in the Royal Bermuda Regiment.Private Williams said: “I should be home on Saturday – weather permitting. “I’m looking towards a full recover

Two new cases of the coronavirus were logged yesterday, health officials said last night.The cases, both returning residents, arrived on the Delta Air Lines flight from Atlanta on Thursday and on the British Airways flight from London on Wednesday.A health ministry spokeswoman said both had been isolated and that contact tracing had started.The two were among 864 results that came back to health officials yesterday.The news meant that the island has recorded a total of 180 cor

Firefighters rushed to the airport yesterday after a report of smoke in a private jet in the skies off the island.A spokesman for the fire service said they received a call just after 1.30pm about smoke in the cabin of an aircraft ten miles out from the airport.He added: “On arrival, fire crews saw a Lear Jet with three persons on board.”Two firefighters wearing breathing apparatus inspected the inside and the outside of the Lear Jet. After investigation it was determined that the sm

Two new cases of the coronavirus were logged today, health officials said.The cases, both returning residents, arrived on the Delta flight from Atlanta yesterday and on the British Airways flight from London on Wednesday.A health ministry spokeswoman said both had been isolated and that contact tracing had started.The two were among 864 results that came back to health officials yesterday.The news meant that the island has recorded a total of 180 coronavirus cases.There

A soldier left fighting for his life after he was hit by a car on Covid-19 checkpoint duty is to return home tomorrow after months of surgery and treatment in a US hospital.Private Ndavyah Williams, 26, who was injured three months ago, said he was looking forward to coming home – and to battling back to full fitness so he can resume his role in the Royal Bermuda Regiment.Private Williams said: “I should be home on Saturday – weather permitting. I’m looking towards a full recovery, but I st

Bermuda is expected to escape the worst of Hurricane Teddy, but could still endure a prolonged period of Tropical Storm-force winds.Mark Guishard, the director of the Bermuda Weather Service, said the storm’s closes point of approach is expected to be at 2am on Monday, with the storm passing about 137 miles to the island’s east as a Category 2 hurricane.Dr Guishard said: “Tropical storm force winds extend out to 230 miles from the centre of Hurricane Teddy at the moment and hurricane force

Bermuda will have to pay up to $16 million in October to cover lost airport revenues as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, the Progressive Labour Party claimed today.The PLP said it would be the second payment to satisfy the minimum revenue guarantee present in the airport deal.In August, the Bermuda Government transferred $5.77 million to a bank in New York set up by Aecon, the Canadian-based contractor, and Skyport, the airport’s operating company, to satisfy the guarantee present

The Governor of Bermuda’s next post will be in the British Virgin Islands, it was announced this week. John Rankin is to succeed Augustus Jaspert in the overseas territory in the new year.A statement on the BVI government’s website said: “This will allow time for him to settle ahead of the key priorities that the territory expects to face in 2021.”Mr Rankin added: “I am very pleased to have been appointed as Governor of the Virgin Islands and I look forward to working in partnership

Firefighters rushed to LF Wade International Airport this afternoon after a report of smoke in a plane.A spokesman for the Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service said it received a call shortly after 1.30pm about smoke in the cabin of an aircraft 10 miles from the island.The spokesman said: “The BFRS responded with ten appliances from Clearwater Station, Hamilton Station and a total of 17 firefighters.”On arrival fire crews saw a Lear Jet with three persons on-board. Two firefighters wearin

Building from the success of the previous version of his Reef Life app, Ron Lucas’ latest update for the free android version of the app features images in high definition, a new section on corals, a few additional or replacement photos and a new scrolling Reef Identification feature to assist users to quickly identify fishes, corals etc.The publishers of the app are the Bermuda Zoological Society and the Atlantic Conservation Partnership, the not for profit organizations that support the Bermuda