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| The Ministry of Health has “become aware of a potential exposure at The Berkeley Institute to someone confirmed with Covid-19,” and the ESU is “contacting confirmed close contacts who are being advised that they must quarantine [stay home and away from other activities] and be tested for Covid-19.” Ministry’s Statement A spokesperson said, “The Chief […]
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| Apex Group Ltd. announced the acquisition of transfer agency business, Investor Administration Solutions Limited [IASL]. A spokesperson said, “The acquisition of IASL, from parent company Professional Partners Administration Limited [PPAL], complements Apex’s existing advanced transfer agency platform and integrates an experienced team of transfer agency experts into its UK operation. The addition of the IASL […]
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| Heritage Agency [Bermuda] Limited recently donated $1,000 to Vision Bermuda, the charity formerly known as the Bermuda Society for the Blind. A spokesperson said, “Heritage Agency [Bermuda] Limited is pleased to support Vision Bermuda through a donation of US $1,000. Vision Bermuda, formerly known as the Bermuda Society for the Blind, offers a wide range […]
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| After a member of staff tested positive for Covid-19, the bus service will be “suspended until further notice,” the Ministry confirmed this morning [Dec 11]. In a statement sent out entitled ‘Public Bus Service Suspended Until Further Notice’ the Ministry said, “The Department of Public Transportation [DPT] wishes to advise the public that the public […]
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| The 2020 Bermuda Team — of Mackenzie James, Tyler James and Lily Butler — placeed second in the 2020 CEA Regional Jumping Challenge. A spokesperson said, “Despite Bermuda having held the team championship for 4 consecutive year, it was Barbados who captured this year’s Team victory in the CEA Regional Jumping Challenge with a very impressive […]
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| “The MarketPlace announced its 12 Days of Christmas Deals social media promotion, which the company said features “significant daily discounts on some of The MarketPlace’s most popular items for one day only, beginning Sunday 13 December.” “Each day, on the 12 days leading to Christmas, at 6.00am, Santa Clause will unveil the deal of the […]
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| December 10 saw 15,500 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $82,752.00 BD. 900 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing down 15.2% at $28.00 per share, while another 14,600 shares were traded by Argus Group Holdings Ltd, closing up 1.0% at $3.96 per share. The BSX finished at 1,889.02, […]
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Based on an updated risk assessment and in response to potential exposure to COVID19 by the Ministry of Health, the Chief Medical Officer has today directed that all West Pembroke P1 and P2 students and associated teachers be quarantined for 14 days. This means that they must stay home from school and other activities, for 14 days from 4th December 2020 until and including 18th December 2020 in response to potential exposure to COVID-19.
| The Chief Medical Officer has “directed that all West Pembroke P1 and P2 students and associated teachers be quarantined for 14 days,” the Ministry said this evening. Public schools have already had in-class learning suspended and transitioned to remote learning, and this is the latest quarantine directive for a school, following after those for CedarBridge […]
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| BEST Shipping said they “are taking every precaution to safeguard our customers, employees and business operations” and also asked “customers to be cognizant of some of the other factors that are causing delays in container clearance and delivery to our warehouse.” A spokesperson said, “As the Coronavirus [Covid-19] situation continues to unfold we wish to ensure […]
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| In a filing with the Bermuda Stock Exchange [BSX], Polaris Holding Company Limited announced the deferment of their dividend. The filing stated, “At a Board of Directors meeting help on 9 December 2020, the Directors of Polaris Holdings Company Ltd., unanimously resolved to defer payment of dividends to the shareholders of record as at 18 […]
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| Since 2017, ILS Bermuda have partnered with the Bermuda College as part of an education initiative to provide educational and work experience opportunities for College students, expanding awareness and knowledge of the alternative reinsurance and ILS industry and aiming to further the potential of Bermuda College students entering the job market. ILS Bermuda’s newest education […]
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| The House of Assembly will be in session on Friday [Dec 11] and statements scheduled to be delivered include on the Covid-19 Vaccine for Bermuda, tabling of a Bill entitled Cannabis Licensing Act 2020, annual Report Legal Aid Office 2013-2019, and the Treatment of Offenders Board Report 2018 – 2019. Other statements include the Tabling of […]
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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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| “Notwithstanding my personal connection to the airport terminal, the reality is that this new airport contract is a bad deal for Bermudians,” Ianthia Simmons-Wade said Ms Simmons-Wade — the widow of the late L. Frederick Wade and the PLP MP Constituency 25 — said, “Yesterday I attended the opening of the new LF Wade airport […]
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| The official Government and Legal notices for today [Dec 10] include appointments, supplementary provisions to the Air Navigation Regulation, and large group exemption. Appointments Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Appointments Notice ID: GN1143/2020 Public Authorities / Department: Ministry Level Publication Date: 10 December 2020 The Minister of Public Works is pleased to make […]
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I would like to take this opportunity to remind the public of the tabling of two critical pieces of legislation:
The public will know what the overarching aim of the Ministry of Labour is the expansion of jobs within Bermuda. The Government previously announced that it would introduce amendments to the Employment Act and a consolidated Labour Act.
Good Day Members of the Media,
There were 1239 test results received by the Ministry of Health yesterday (9 December 2020), and 24 were positive for COVID-19.
14 of the new cases are classified as local transmission with known contact/source as associated with known cases or clusters.
The remaining 10 new cases are classified as under investigation. These cases are among residents with no history of travel or any currently identified links to other known cases or clusters.
Bermuda now has 364 total confirmed positive cases. Their status is as follows:
| A BF&M employee has tested positive for Covid-19, and the company said that the person is “not a customer-facing employee” however “as precaution and to ensure the safety of customers and staff, BF&M is closing its Bermuda offices for enhanced cleaning.” A statement from the company said, “It was brought to our attention today that […]
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| Friday, December 11 is expected to see a mix of sun and cloud, with the high to be near 21°C/70°F and the low to be near 18°C/65°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be ENE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 60%. Sunrise will be at 7.10am and sunset […]
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| The National Sports Centre has closed its gym after “someone who used the facility tested positive for Covid-19.” Amy Fox, the NSC’s Aquatics and Fitness Manager, said: “Under the guidance of the Health Department, we will be closing the facility for a short period of time while it is deep cleaned to Covid regulations. “It […]
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| Noting that an employee at their Victoria Street location tested positive for Covid-19, People’s Pharmacy said that “out of an abundance of caution, People’s will take the exceptional step of closing its Victoria Street location at 4:00pm today, Dec 10, to allow all staff to be tested.” This comes as the island is experiencing a […]
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| The Bermuda Industrial Union [BIU] and Bermuda Public Services Union [BPSU] are holding a press conference this afternoon [Dec 10] to “discuss the Government’s amendments to the Labour Legislation.” We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Related Stories Video: BPSU Triennial Delegates Conference BPSU Announces Four […]
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| There have been 24 more positive Covid-19 results — 14 classified as local transmission with known contact/source as associated with known cases or clusters and 10 under investigation, so Bermuda now has 364 total confirmed positive cases to date, with 126 active cases. A Government spokesperson said, “There were 1239 test results received by the […]
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| The Bermuda Red Cross will be hosting its annual Jingle Run 5K Run/Walk virtually from Friday, December 11th until Sunday, December 13th. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda has experienced a year like no other. Bermuda Red Cross has chosen to proceed with the Annual Jingle Run 5K Run/Walk. The current climate proposed two scenarios to them, […]
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| “Amendments to the Employment Act seek to strengthen the benefits and protects of all employees in Bermuda’s labour force, as well as modernize and clarify areas of the existing legislation,” Minister of Labour Jason Hayward said today. Minister Hayward said, “I would like to take this opportunity to remind the public of the tabling of […]
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