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Covid-19: Death toll rises to twelve

January 7, 2021

Bermuda has recorded its twelfth death from Covid-19, health officials said tonight. Kim Wilson, the Minister of Health, said: “This loss is devastating. “My heart is heavy with the news of another de…
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Shock as Financial Secretary Anthony Manders dies at 59

January 7, 2021

Anthony Manders, the Government’s Financial Secretary, has died aged 59. Mr Manders, who was appointed to the post in 2012, was earlier Assistant Financial Secretary and Assistant Accountant-General. …
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Police investigate act of indecent exposure

January 7, 2021

Police have launched an investigation into a report of a man exposing himself to a female runner in Pembroke. A police spokesman said the man, who was wearing a fluorescent jacket, exposed himself t…
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First Covid-19 shots to be given on Monday

January 7, 2021

The first Covid-19 vaccinations will be administered next Monday after a successful dry run to test the system. Kim Wilson, the Minister of Health, said: “I am pleased with how the exercise was conduc…
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Slow down and stay safe on the roads, says road safety group

January 7, 2021

The Bermuda Road Safety Council is urging the motoring public to take the utmost care while driving in the wake of the first road fatality of 2021. A spokeswoman for the council offered condolences t…
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Greg Maybury, mentor to young Bermudians, dies aged 65

January 7, 2021

Greg Maybury, the general manager of the Port Royal and Ocean View golf courses, has died. Mr Maybury was 65. Steven Lambert, the assistant manager at the Port Royal, said: “For many of us Mr Maybury …
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Renee Ming joins virtual town hall on faith and leadership

January 7, 2021

The Minister of National Security will this week join an international panel in a virtual town hall on faith in leadership. Renee Ming will be joined on Friday in a virtual town hall by Johnetta Cole,…
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Social-media appeal leads to turtle rescue

January 7, 2021

Divers Choy Aming and Blake Burgess came to the rescue of a distressed turtle this week after an appeal for help went out on social media. Tara Leane Sullivan, whose house overlooks Hamilton Harbour, …
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Impaired driver referred to DUI court

January 7, 2021

A man who admitted drink driving when he almost hit a police car was sent to Driving Under the Influence Court yesterday after he said he had been drinking because of family problems. Otis Johnson, 43…
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Covid-19: Four new cases confirmed

January 6, 2021

Four new cases of the coronavirus were confirmed today but nine people were reported to have recovered, helping to bring the number of active cases down to 94, the health ministry said tonight. The f…
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Pilot who drove ferry into dock suspended from duties

January 6, 2021

A man who drove a public ferry into a floating dock while impaired has been suspended pending an investigation, the Ministry of Transport announced. A transport ministry spokesman confirmed that Ascot…
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Bermudians describe shocking scenes in Washington, DC

January 6, 2021

Bermudians in Washington, DC today described their shock at seeing the United States capital engulfed in chaos as supporters of outgoing President Donald Trump stormed the Capitol Building. At least o…
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First baby of 2021 arrives!

January 6, 2021

Bermuda has finally recorded its first birth of 2021, five days into the new year. Mother Danielle Pacheco gave birth to a baby girl yesterday afternoon. The father is Daniel Hayward. Kalysta Rayn…
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Bermuda Triple Challenge falls victim to Covid-19 restrictions

January 6, 2021

An annual obstacle racing challenge which raises funds for youth-oriented charities has been called off for this year, organisers have announced. The Bermuda Triple Challenge, scheduled for March …
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Government rejects bid to have Cemetery Road closed permanently

January 6, 2021

Attempts by Belco to have Cemetery Road closed permanently were rejected, government said yesterday. The Pembroke road was closed to traffic in December 2018 as part of the construction of the energy…
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Lawyer a no-show in court because of no practising certificate

January 6, 2021

A defence lawyer failed to appear at a trial due to start yesterday because his practising certificate was not renewed in time. Charles Richardson should have represented a 35-year-old man accused o…
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Employers urged to maintain Covid-19 safety standards

January 6, 2021

Businesses are being urged to adhere to Covid-19 safety regulations as staff return to work following the Christmas break. Kim Wilson, the health minister, made the plea after pointing out that 20 per…
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Police seek missing teenager

January 6, 2021

Police Service are seeking the public’s assistance in locating 14-year-old London Robinson. London is a male, approximately 5’6” tall, brown-complexioned, slim-built and sporting a tight curly styled…
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Dolphin ‘adoption’ scheme helps keep attraction afloat

January 6, 2021

An adoption programme has helped a dolphinarium to weather the Covid-19 storm, its general manager has revealed. Christine Mihelcic said Dolphin Quest’s “Adopt a Dolphin” scheme, introduced about a mo…
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Two Bermuda-linked UK New Year Honours

January 6, 2021

A Royal Navy officer who helped create the Royal Bermuda Regiment Coastguard and a Bermudian volunteer at a historic British cathedral have featured on the New Year’s Honours List. Commander Marcus Ja…
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Streaming service free over pandemic

January 6, 2021

A businessman who launched a streaming service last year is to offer free membership until the Covid-19 pandemic has eased. McCal Roberts said it was hoped that his BDAFilms service would also be able…
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Bermudian writer singled out by Oprah’s O Magazine

January 6, 2021

A book by a Bermudian author has been given the seal of approval by US media magnate Oprah Winfrey. Girlcott, by Florenz Maxwell, was listed as must-read book in a recent edition of Ms Winfrey’s O…
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Restaurants appeal for public support

January 6, 2021

Restaurateurs said yesterday they hoped the public would regain the confidence to dine out after business slumped in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic. Industry figures highlighted out that staff in t…
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Man pleads not guilty to sex assault

January 6, 2021

A 35-year-old man has denied a sex assault on a woman. The man, who cannot be identified for legal reasons, pleaded not guilty to the charge in Magistrates’ Court on Monday. The offence is alleged to …
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28-year-old is first road death of year

January 6, 2021

The island today recorded its first road fatality of the year. A 28-year-old man died after his motorbike crashed on Middle Road, Southampton, just before 9am. A police spokesman said officers found t…
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RBR to recruit new troops on Thursday

January 5, 2021

The Royal Bermuda Regiment will sign up new recruits on Thursday night. Candidates should report to Warwick Camp at 6pm to start the enlistment process. Major Duncan Simons, the RBR’s Career Managemen…
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Live coverage of Covid-19 press conference today

January 5, 2021

Tune in for live coverage of government’s 5.45pm press conference where the Premier is expected to give an update on efforts to curb the coronavirus. Government put social distancing requirements in …
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First roads death of year named by police

January 5, 2021

Police have named a man who died in a crash yesterday. Oronde Wilson, 28, was the first road fatality of the year. A Bermuda Police Service spokesman said that the man was seriously injured when the m…
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Police: There’s no need to wait to report a missing person

January 5, 2021

Residents were urged to contact police immediately if there are concerns about the safety or wellbeing of someone believed to be missing. The Bermuda Police Service said that there is no need to wait …
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Ferry pilot admits being at the helm while impaired

January 5, 2021

A senior magistrate yesterday said it was “abject madness” that he could not impose a ban on a ferry pilot who was at the helm while impaired by alcohol. Juan Wolffe said that his inability to pull t…
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Mayor: cruise ship interest in Hamilton and St George

January 5, 2021

Two major cruise lines have made overtures for a return to Hamilton and St George’s, the Mayor of Hamilton revealed yesterday. Charles Gosling said he was told by a Government source that two compani…
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Man denies supervision order breaches

January 5, 2021

A 52-year-old man denied a string of failures to comply with a court supervision order yesterday. Junius Caines pleaded not guilty in Supreme Court to four charges dating back to last year. It is alle…
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Tournament catches almost 500 lionfish

January 5, 2021

A lionfish hunting tournament organised through a mobile app reeled in almost 500 fish, the organiser said yesterday. Weldon Wade, who held the Bermuda Lionfish Grand Prix late last year, said that th…
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Shadow health minister claims lack of ‘comprehensive’ vaccine plan

January 5, 2021

Michael Dunkley, the Shadow Minister of Health, is urging the Government to ensure that fresh supplies of the coronavirus vaccine will be made available. The Government is expected to receive 9,750 do…
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Police arrest man and woman after burglary

January 4, 2021

A man and a woman were tonight in police custody after a suspected burglary. Police said one of the suspects – who was armed with a knife – was confronted by an occupant of the property on Train Track…
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Covid-19: Two more cases recorded

January 4, 2021

The island has recorded just two more cases of coronavirus out of 1,566 tests carried out over the weekend. The result brought the number of active cases down to just 95 as a total of 41 people have r…
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Don’t miss live coverage of the Georgia Senate Race

January 4, 2021

In collaboration with The Washington Post News Service, The Royal Gazette will provide live-stream coverage of the Georgia Senate run-off election tomorrow from 8pm through 11pm (Bermuda time) as Geor…
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Curfew is still in place tonight, says Premier

January 4, 2021

A nightly curfew between 11pm to 5am will remain in place for now, according to David Burt, the Premier. The curfew was imposed on December 12 following a spike in the number of Covid-19 cases on the …
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Horseshoe Bay makes list of best island beaches

January 4, 2021

A Bermuda bay has been listed as one of the best island beaches in the world by a top international travel magazine. Condé Nast Traveler included Horseshoe beach in Southampton among its 25 best i…
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28-year-old is first roads death of year

January 4, 2021

The island today recorded its first roads fatality of the year. A 28-year-old man died after his motorbike crashed on Middle Road, Southampton, just before 9am. A police spokesman said officers found …
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ʽConsummate΄ teacher and school principal Earl ʽGabby΄ Hart dies aged 79

January 4, 2021

Earl “Gabby” Hart, a leading figure in Bermuda public education, has died at 79. Diallo Rabain, the education minister, called him “a consummate professional and an educator who dedicated 40 years in …
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Baby mako shark spotted in Hamilton Harbour

January 4, 2021

A baby mako shark was spotted just a few feet from shore twice last week. Melissa Ray said she spotted the shark as she walked near near the flagpole flagpole on Front Street at about 5pm last Monday….
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KPMG helps save BHB $30m in costs

January 4, 2021

An efficiency drive at the Bermuda Hospitals Board saved almost $30 million in less than three years, a spokeswoman has said. She added that a contract with professional services firm KPMG, which incl…
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Buildings converted as BHB braced for pandemic demand

January 4, 2021

Renovations worth about $1 million at hospital buildings helped to increase space that could be used to cope with the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, the Bermuda Hospitals Board has revealed. Work at…
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Radio host ‘lost for words’ after New Year’s Honours award

January 4, 2021

Nikita Robinson may be known for speaking her mind on the radio – but she said she was stunned into silence after she was included in the New Year’s Honours List. Ms Robinson said: “When they told m…
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Second goverment tenant in office linked to ex-PLP minister

January 4, 2021

A second government department has rented office space from a company linked to a Progressive Labour Party MP – at a cost of almost $800,000 a year. The Department of Child and Family Services has sig…
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Road at Belco power station reopens

January 3, 2021

A road closed off to traffic for more than a year because of construction work has reopened. Cemetery Road in Pembroke was closed off to allow power firm Belco to carry out work on its north power sta…
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Bermuda makes 2021 top 21 travel list

January 3, 2021

Bermuda was highlighted as one of the best travel destinations for 2021 by a major international travel magazine. Condé Nast Traveler included the island on its list of 21 best places to go this y…
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Covid-19: Seven new cases bring island’s total over 600

January 3, 2021

Seven new cases of coronavirus infection have brought the island’s total cases to 602, it was announced this evening. Kim Wilson, the health minister, said the results came out of 715 new test result…
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Covid-19: 18 new cases as rules breaches condemned

January 2, 2021

The health minister tonight condemned “disturbing” breaches of coronavirus rules as another 18 cases of the virus were reported. A total of seven came in from overseas and seven were the result of on-…
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