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| The Ministry of Transport confirmed that an officer “has been relieved of duties, and an internal investigation is in progress.” This follows after Ascot Lightbourne, 60, pleaded guilty in Court to piloting the ferry Serenity while impaired. The Gazette reported that, “The court heard that the Serenity left its overnight berth in Hamilton Harbour around […]
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| Superkarts USA will throw the green flag on its 2021 season this coming weekend at the AMR Homestead-Miami Motorplex Presented by MG Tires, kicking off the fourth edition of the organization’s Winter Series in South Florida, with Bermuda’s Scott Barnes set to compete in this SKUSA Winter Series event. Barnes — who competed in the […]
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| Ki-Juan Minors competed in the ESP Holiday & Horses 2020 Series in Wellington, Florida. Minors riding Virella in the 201 Green Hunter 3′ U/S division class finished 5th on day one of the competition. The pair won the 202 Green Hunter 3′ division class and the 203 Green Hunter 3′ division class. Minors and Virella […]
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| The Manders Tennis Management 2021 Singles Championships got underway at the Fairmont Southampton Tennis Courts a day later than scheduled after the first day was completely washed out Unfortunately, rain would also halt the day’s play. In an afternoon A Division match, Trey Mallory was leading Jon Brunson when play was halted. Mallory had won […]
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| January 4 saw 1,200 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $18,600.00 BD. 1,200 shares were traded by Somers Limited, closing up 3.3% at $15.50 per share. The BSX finished at 2,035.51, up 0.18% on the day. There was 1 advance, 0 declines, and 61 remained unchanged. The full report for the day […]
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There were 1,566 test results received by the Ministry of Health since the last update, and two were positive for COVID-19. One of the new cases is classified as local transmission with known contact as it is associated with a known case.
The additional new case is classified as under investigation. This case is among a resident with no currently identified links to other known cases or history of travel in the past 14 days.
Additionally, since the last update, 41 cases have recovered.
“It is appalling and grossly hypocritical that without the benefit of the full facts, both an Opposition MP and anonymous realtors would launch such an attack on a decision which has added to the safeguarding of Bermuda’s children. The facts are that the consolidation of the DCFS into one location will better serve the children of Bermuda.
| Following a burglary at a Paget residence today [Jan 4] two suspects, one male and one female, were taken into custody. A police spokesperson said, “Shortly before 10:45 a.m. today, Monday 4th January, 2021, police received a 911 call, reporting a burglary in progress at a Train Track Lane, Paget, residence. “The caller stated one […]
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| There were 1,566 test results received and two were positive for Covid-19 — one local transmission with known contact and one under investigation — so the island has had 624 total confirmed cases to date, with 95 currently active. A Government spokesperson said, “There were 1,566 test results received by the Ministry of Health since […]
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| 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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The Minister of Education, Hon. Diallo Rabain, JP, MP extends condolences, “On behalf of the Ministry of Education, to the family of the late, Mr. Earl “Gabby” Hart.
| The official Government and Legal notices for today [Jan 4] include contracts valued $50,000 or more. PATI:- Contracts Valued $50,000 Or More – Department Of Statistics Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: PATI Contracts Valued $50,000 Or More Notice ID: GN0002/2021 Public Authorities / Department: Public Access to Information [PATI] Publication Date: 04 January […]
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| “Coronavirus restrictions do not expire at midnight, they’ll remain in effect until changed,” Premier David Burt said today, explaining that Cabinet will review recommended changes to the restrictions at tomorrow’s [Jan 5] meeting. The current regulations include, but are not limited to, an 11.00pm to 5am curfew, gatherings limited to a maximum of ten people, […]
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| Tuesday, January 5 is expected to see sunny periods, increasing cloud, and showers developing overnight, with the high to be near 21°C/70°F and the low to be near 16°C/61°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be west. The relative humidity is expected to be near 67%. Sunrise will be at 7.21am […]
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| The Ministry has released the list of bus cancellations for this afternoon [Jan 4], with the list indicating that there are six 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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| Concacaf has cancelled the Concacaf Under-17 Qualifiers and Championship, and the Concacaf Under-20 Championship. The organisation — which is the governing body of football for the Caribbean and Central American region, covering a number of nations and islands including Bermuda — said, “Due to the ongoing impact of Covid-19 on the football calendar and continued […]
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| The Bank of Butterfield today [Jan 4] announced that it will “reopen its temporary Banking Centre at Rosebank Centre in Hamilton to serve seniors and physically challenged clients.” A spokesperson said, “Effective Tuesday, 5 January 2020 and until further notice, Butterfield’s Reid Street [Hamilton], St. George and Somerset Banking Centres, along with the temporary Banking […]
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| As vaccines continue to be administered, the Covid-19 pandemic is still affecting countries around the globe, with the number of confirmed cases worldwide now surpassing 85 million, with over 1,844,000 deaths worldwide, and the United States continuing to have the most confirmed cases and deaths in the world. A BBC story said, “Coronavirus cases rose in […]
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| [Column written by MP Michael Dunkley] Many residents were happy to see the end of 2020, a year during which many dreams, hopes and expectations were seriously dampened and damaged by the onset of Covid-19. As we enter 2021 with renewed faith and optimism of a New Year we must be cognizant of the fact, while the […]
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| Sari Smith, a 16-year-old violinist, performed on the sidewalks of Hamilton on December 19 in order to donate her earnings to LCCA on behalf of the Rotary Interact Club. Ms. Smith said, “I started violin at the age of 4 and have continued to have a passion for the instrument ever since. “I study music […]
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| Bermudian Ranae Kai Bean has released a new book titled Jewel: Restoring Hidden Treasures Through Christ, with the book detailing the role that faith has played in the author’s life. A spokesperson said, “Ranae Kai is filled with God’s peace and love, while beyond excited to share His goodness with the world. Jewel: Restoring Hidden […]
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| Monday,January 4 is expected to see thunderstorms, with the high to be near 23°C/74°F and the low to be near 18°C/65°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be WSW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 86%. Sunrise will be at 7:21am and sunset will be at 5:27pm. High tide […]
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| The UK has prepared a draft Order to compel the British Overseas Territories to introduce publicly accessible registers, but said that “in the light of the firm commitments” from the Territories to adopt them, the “UK Government have decided that it is now not necessary to make the Order under Section 51, but will keep […]
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| BELCO announced that “Cemetery Road re-opened to the public on Friday, 1 January, having been closed during the construction of the North Power Station.” A spokesperson said, “The public is advised to use caution when using Cemetery Road as BELCO staff will be making regular crossings of the road to transport equipment and supplies. These crossings […]
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| Skyport said they are “encouraged to see charter flights” between Bermuda and the Azores, and said “the local charter organizers have done a fantastic job in planting the seeds as a successful charter operation” and they will “keep an eye out on the flight’s performance to see whether it is something we can build upon.” A […]
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| Bermudian singer Larrita Adderley has released a single entitled New Freedom, with the singer saying that the song was inspired by the Covid-19 pandemic and the song is to encourage anyone who wants to give up. The song was written by Ms. Adderley, the instrumental was created by SoulFyah Productions, and engineering was done by Shondel […]
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| Guardians of the Reef recently hosted the Bermuda Lionfish Grand Prix, a first in a new series of lionfish culling tournaments to the island where all registration, logging and participation is done online through an innovative angler portal and smartphone app. Fifteen teams took part in November, with 29 anglers, including both freedivers and divers […]
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