COVID-19 Update – Minister of National Security’s Remarks 5 January 2021
The Minister of National Security, the Hon. Renee Ming, JP, MP gave remarks at the Covid-19 press conference held yesterday evening, 5 January 2021. The statement is posted below:
Minister Renee Ming stated: “The Bermuda Police Service has released the name of Bermuda’s first road traffic accident victim. It is with heavy sadness that behalf of the Government, I am extending our condolences to the family of Oronde Wilson Jr. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
“One death on Bermuda’s roads is one too many.
Cemetery Road Reopening
The public will recall the Ministry of Public Works advisory from December 2018 announcing the closure of Cemetery Road, between Cemetery Lane and the bridge to Gorham’s Limited, to facilitate construction of BELCO’s North Power Plant (NPP). The road closure, originally scheduled for just over one year, continued for just over two years.
Recently, the announcement was made that Cemetery Road is reopened for public access.
The Ministry would like to take this opportunity to provide the public with some background information on the decision to reopen Cemetery Road.
Bermuda Triple Challenge falls victim to Covid-19 restrictions
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 …
Ministry Statement: Cemetery Road Re-Opening
| “The Government is confident that working with BELCO, we can devise a solution that will allow it to safely carry out its operations while providing the public continued full access to Cemetery Road,” the Government said today. A Government spokesperson said, “The public will recall the Ministry of Public Works advisory from December 2018 announcing […]
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Government rejects bid to have Cemetery Road closed permanently
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…
Acting Appointment: SOLICITOR GENERAL, ATTORNEY GENERAL’S CHAMBERS
Shakira Dill-Francois, Deputy Solicitor General, Attorney General’s Chambers has been appointed to act as Solicitor General, Attorney General’s Chambers from 12th Dec
Team Results: Donawa, Butterfield, Martin, Eve
| Teams that include Bermudian footballers Justin Donawa, Milan Butterfield, and Keziah Martin were in action in England, while Dale Eve’s team had their match postponed after representatives of both clubs tested positive for Covid-19. Justin Donawa Justin Donawa was back in the Solihull team as his teammate Kyle Hudlin struck deep into stoppage time to […]
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BE Solar Installs Solar System For PALS
| BE Solar recently installed a solar electricity system on the roof of PALS, with the solar system expected to help the charity save over $6,000 per year. A spokesperson said, “Renewable energy company BE Solar successfully won a competitive process to install an 11.97kW solar electricity system on the roof of local cancer charity PALS […]
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Lawyer a no-show in court because of no practising certificate
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…
Burchall’s Coach: More Talented Young Players
| The Bournemouth coach said that young footballer Ajani Burchall ”could be just the tip of the iceberg of talented youngsters” within the team’s academy. The Daily Echo reported, “Jason Tindall revealed Ajani Burchall could be just the tip of the iceberg of talented youngsters within the Cherries academy. The Bermudian was a surprise inclusion last month when he was […]
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Ki-Juan Minors Crowned Circuit Grand Champion
| Ki-Juan Minors concluded competed in the ESP Holiday & Horses 2020 Series in Wellington, Florida. Minors and Virella jumped their way to Circuit Grand Champion of the 3’ Green Hunter Division. The pair had previously won the 202 Green Hunter 3′ Division Class and the 203 Green Hunter 3′ Division Class. Related Stories Video: Philip […]
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Tennis: MTM Singles Championships Day Two
| The Manders Tennis Management 2021 Singles Championships continued at the Fairmont Southampton Tennis Courts. Rain halted an early match with Gavin Manders leading Denzel Hollis 5 – 0 in the first set, in their A Division match up. One match needed three sets, as Zach McGuire defeated Morgan Lightbourne 3-6, 7-5, 10-3 in their B […]
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Regiment To Hold Enlistment Night On Thursday
| 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 Management Officer, said: “It’s the best second job in Bermuda. “They will be joining an organisation of people who want to challenge themselves and […]
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Employers urged to maintain Covid-19 safety standards
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…
Police seek missing teenager
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…
Dolphin ‘adoption’ scheme helps keep attraction afloat
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…
Two Bermuda-linked UK New Year Honours
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…
Streaming service free over pandemic
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…
Bermudian writer singled out by Oprah’s O Magazine
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…
Restaurants appeal for public support
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…
Man pleads not guilty to sex assault
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 …
BF&M: No Share Repurchases In December 2020
| In a filing with the Bermuda Stock Exchange [BSX], BF&M Limited advised that pursuant to its share repurchase programme, during the month of December 2020 the company has not repurchased any shares. Related Stories BF&M ‘No Limits’ Sailing Programme Goes Virtual Project Action’s Bus Back On The Road Photos & Video: Breast Cancer Awareness Walk […]
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One: No Shares Repurchased In Nov & Dec
| In a filing with the Bermuda Stock Exchange [BSX], One Communications Ltd. advised that no shares were repurchased pursuant to its share repurchase programme, during the months of November and December. Related Stories One Communications Share Repurchases One Communications Share Repurchases One Communications Share Repurchases One Communications Share Repurchases One Communications Share Repurchase One Communications […]
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Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Jan 5 2021
| January 5 saw 3,701 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $114,731.00 BD. 3,701 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing even at $31.00 per share. The BSX finished at 2,035.51, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 62 remained unchanged. The full report for the […]
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28-year-old is first road death of year
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…
New Restrictions in Effect From 7 January 2021
According to a Cabinet Office spokesperson the following restrictions will come into effect on Thursday, 7 January, 2021 at 6am:
COVID-19 Update – Minister of Health Remarks 5 January 2021
Good Afternoon,
This evening I am saddened to report that Bermuda has once again experienced another COVID-19 related death.
The loss of another life to COVID-19 in the Bermuda community is very upsetting and I offer sincere condolences to the loved ones of the deceased during this extremely difficult time.
I will now provide today’s daily statistics…
There were 873 test results received by the Ministry of Health since the last update and 8 were positive for COVID-19.
Four of the new cases are classified as imported with details as follows:
COVID-19 Update – Premier’s Remarks 5 January 2021
Good evening, Bermuda, and a very Happy New Year to you all.
I hope that whether you had a small gathering in your home, Zoom meetings, WhatsApp or FaceTime calls or a little bit of all of them that you and your families had a safe and relaxing holiday season.
New Restrictions in Effect From January 7th
| Changes to the regulations — including the curfew moving from 11pm to midnight and a change in business closure time from 10pm to 11pm — will come into effect at 6am on Thursday, January 7th. A spokesperson said, “The following restrictions will come into effect on Thursday, 7 January, 2021 at 6am: The hours of […]
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RBR to recruit new troops on Thursday
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…
First Batch Of Covid Vaccine To Arrive On Friday
| Just over 9,000 doses — enough for 4,500 people — of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine are scheduled to arrive in Bermuda this Friday [Jan 8], and the Ministry will begin administering the vaccine on Monday [Jan 11] to healthcare workers, essential workers and seniors in rest homes and long-term care facilities. This was from Health Minister […]
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Video: Govt Confirm Another Covid Related Death
| [Updated] The Government is scheduled to hold a press conference at approximately 5.45pm this evening [Jan 5] to update the public on Covid-19. The Government previously said that they will provide an update on the regulations at tonight’s press conference, with the restrictions, including the curfew, currently remaining in place. In the statement yesterday releasing […]
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30 Minute Video: January 5 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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Live coverage of Covid-19 press conference today
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 …
BMA Cancels Registration For Breaches Of Act
| The Bermuda Monetary Authority [BMA] has “cancelled the insurance registration of Economic Risk Insurance, Ltd., a Class 3 insurer, for breaches of the Insurance Act 1978.” A spokesperson said, “Exercising its powers to cancel the registration of the Company pursuant to the provisions of sections 41[1][b][ii], [iv] and [v] of the Insurance Act, the Authority […]
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Official Govt & Legal Notices For Jan 5 2021
| The official Government and Legal notices for today [Jan 5] include cancellation of registration and acting appointments. Cancellation Of Registration:- Allied Producers Reinsurance Company, Ltd. Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Cancellation Of Registration Notice ID: GN0004/2021 Public Authorities / Department: Bermuda Monetary Authority Publication Date: 05 January 2021 Order Insurance Act 1978 Cancellation […]
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Weather Forecast For Wednesday January 6
| Wednesday, January 6 is expected to see sunny breaks with a few blustery showers, especially in the morning, with the high to be near 19°C/67°F and the low to be near 15°C/59°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be WNW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 70%. Sunrise will […]
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First Parish Pride Project For 2021 This Saturday
| The first ‘Parish Pride Project’ for 2021 will be held this coming Saturday [Jan 9], between 9.00am and 12.00pm. Constituency 11 Devonshire East MP Chris Famous said, “This coming Saturday January 9th, between 9am and 12 pm, we will be holding our first Parish Pride Project for 2021. “We will begin restoration of the boundary […]
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Ministry: 22 Bus Runs Cancelled On Tuesday
| The Ministry has released the list of bus cancellations for this afternoon [Jan 5], with the list indicating that there are twenty-two 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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BTA & SailGP To Host Webinar This Friday
| The Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA], in conjunction with SailGP, will be hosting a webinar this Friday [Jan 8] from 3.30pm to 4.45pm. A spokesperson said, “Job seekers, entrepreneurs, and small businesses in Bermuda are invited to attend a webinar hosted this Friday by the Bermuda Tourism Authority in conjunction with SailGP. “The free 75-minute information […]
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First roads death of year named by police
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…
Still Awaiting The First Bermuda Baby Of 2021
| The old adage says ‘good things come to those who wait,’ and it seems this will hold true for the start of the new year, with the island still awaiting the first Bermuda baby of 2021 as of January 5th. A quick look back at Bernews archives show that over the past few years, the […]
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Police Confirm Death Of Oronde Wilson
| The police have now confirmed the death of 28-year-old Oronde Wilson, who died following a collision yesterday in Southampton. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service can now confirm the death of 28-year-old Oronde Wilson. “Mr. Wilson was seriously injured when the motorcycle he was riding crashed on Middle Road in Southampton near the […]
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CANCELLATION OF REGISTRATION :- Allied Producers Reinsurance Company, Ltd.
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Horseshoe Bay & Hamilton Princess In Top List
| Horseshoe Bay Beach has been included in Condé Nast Traveler’s “25 Best Island Beaches in the World” awards, while the Hamilton Princess was ranked the tenth best Atlantic islands resort. The article on Condé Nast Traveler said, “For our 33rd annual Readers’ Choice Awards survey—yes, more than three decades—our readers leaned in heavily into nostalgia. With […]
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