Firefighters’ emergency response training
Firefighters are practising emergency response driving, it was revealed today. The Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service warned there would be an increase in fire trucks on the roads using lights and sire…
Minister: 70 College Promise Students This Year
| There are a total of 70 ‘College Promise’ students at Bermuda College this year, taking part in the programme which “allows qualifying public school graduates to attend Bermuda College tuition free.” This was from Minister of Education Diallo Rabain as he provided an update in the House of Assembly today [Dec 4] on the $300,000 […]
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Minister On Day Of Persons With Disabilities
| Minister of Social Development & Seniors Tinee Furbert delivered a speech in the House of Assembly today [Dec 4] to highlight the International Day for Persons with Disabilities. The Minister said, “Yesterday people worldwide participated in events in recognition of the International Day for Persons with Disabilities. Bermuda held several events to recognise the day, the […]
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City Launches Free Holiday Parking Initiative
| The City of Hamilton will launch their ‘Three For Free’ initiative next week, which will allow people to park in City Hall Car Park for free for the first three hours every Tuesday and Wednesday, with an aim to “incentivize holiday shoppers to support local retailers and restaurants in the City.” A spokesperson said, “The City […]
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IoD: Ten People Received CICD Designation
| The number of people obtaining professional director qualifications is a ‘significant achievement’ for such a small jurisdiction as Bermuda, according to the Island’s branch of the Institute of Directors. Ten people have just received Certificate in Company Direction designation bringing the number of CICD holder in Bermuda to more than 80. Rochelle Simons, Chair of […]
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Cindy Clarke Officially Sworn In As New Director
| The Governor officially appointed Cindy Clarke as Bermuda’s Director of Public Prosecutions at a swearing in ceremony at Government House today [Dec 4]. Government House posted the image below online and said, “This morning the Governor was pleased to appoint Ms Cindy Clarke as Bermuda’s Director of Public Prosecutions at a swearing in ceremony at […]
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Students in need get financial support for Bermuda College
Almost 900 students have received financial aid to attend the Bermuda College since the start of a $300,000 annual grant in 2017, MPs were told today. And another 100 students have received financial…
Covid-19 patient in intensive care unit
A Covid-19 victim is in intensive care in the King Edward VII Memorial Hospital, it was revealed today. The news came as six new coronavirus cases were identified out of 678 test results that came bac…
Watlington Waterworks Trading Halted On BSX
| The Bermuda Stock Exchange announced that “trading in the common shares of Watlington Waterworks Ltd. has been halted pending an announcement by the Company.” We will update as able when the announcement is made. Related Stories Watlington Waterworks Directorate Changes Watlington Waterworks Earnings Down Watlington Waterworks Directors Report Watlington Waterworks Six Month Report Watlington Waterworks: […]
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Covid-19: Six More Positives, 278 Total, 53 Active
| There have been 6 more positive Covid-19 results — one imported, two classified as local transmission with known contact and three under investigation — so Bermuda has now had a total of 278 confirmed positive cases to date, with 53 cases currently active, with two people now hospitalized, with one in critical care. A Government […]
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Dickinson: Debt makes Bermuda’s economy more vulnerable
Bermuda cannot relax its management of Government finances despite a successful debt issue of $1.35 billion this summer, MPs were warned today. Curtis Dickinson, the Finance Minister, told MPs that …
Young photographers honour Grundy in contest
On Thursday, December 3, on a Zoom gathering of 57 students, teachers, family members, sponsors, judges and Minister of Education Diallo Rabain, the National Museum of Bermuda revealed the 36 finalist…
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Road Sobriety Checkpoint (No. 8) Notice 2020
The Assistant Commissioner of Police, in compliance with the requirement of section 35BD(1) of the Road Traffic Act 1947, gives the following Notice:
COVID-19 Press Release – December 4
There were 678 test results received by the Ministry of Health yesterday (2 December 2020), and six were positive for COVID-19.
One of the new cases is classified as imported with details as follows:
- 1 resident who arrived on DL 617 from New York on 2 December 2020 and tested positive on their arrival test, having not had a pre-test
Two of the new cases are classified as local transmission with known contact with details as follows:
Photo Set II: Motorcade To Celebrate IDPD
| In celebration of the International Day of People with Disabilities, the Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] held a motorcade yesterday [Dec 3] traveling from the Mid-Atlantic Wellness Institute [MWI], through areas including the City of Hamilton and then traveling back to MWI. The motorcade stopped at Dame Marjorie Hope Academy, then proceeded to the K Margaret […]
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BEDC’s “Eat, Shop, Play” Initiative Starts Today
| The Bermuda Economic Development Corporation’s [BEDC] Eat, Shop, and Play in the BEDC Economic Empowerment Zones [EEZs] starts today [Dec 4] through December 31. A spokesperson said, “It is that time again – to Eat, Shop, and Play in the BEDC Economic Empowerment Zones. “The BEDC Eat, Shop, Play Shop to Win Draw starts today […]
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Traveller Wristband & Bars To Close At Midnight
| “The Government proposes to implement a ‘traveller wristband’ to be worn by all those arriving on island until they test out on Day 14 with a negative test result” and Government will reinstate an “earlier closing for bars and nightclubs, from 2.00am back to midnight.” These were two of the things mentioned as Minister of Health […]
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Covid-19: two in hospital
Two people with Covid-19 are in hospital and Bermuda has had 278 cases of the coronavirus, the health minister revealed in the House of Assembly today. Kim Wilson added that tighter restrictions mean …
House: Burt urges community to use new Covid-19 app
Technology played a key role in Bermuda’s fight against Covid-19, with the island rolling out five separate apps. David Burt, the Premier, said in the House of Assembly that the first, the HealthIQ ap…
Premier: Technology To Aid Covid-19 Response
| Speaking in in the House of Assembly today [Dec 4], Premier David Burt provided an “update on how the Government has successfully used technology to aid Bermuda’s Covid-19 Response Strategy.” “Whilst Bermuda has benefitted from the great work of so many people; technology has played a major role in our success in managing the pandemic and […]
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New Five-Day Pre-Travel Covid Testing In Effect
| Effective today [Dec 4] all visitors to Bermuda are required to have a negative PCR screening test no more than five days before arriving on the island — which is a change from an earlier seven-day protocol, the BTA has noted. A BTA spokesperson said, “If you’re expecting clients, colleagues, family or friends travelling into […]
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Summer intern to Bar call
Amber Farrington became the latest member of the Bermuda Bar last week at a hearing in Supreme Court. Ms Farrington, a Bermuda High School graduate, earned a Bachelor of Arts at McGill University befo…
Wayne Caines announced as Ascendant president
A former Cabinet minister has been appointed to a newly created role at the helm of Belco’s parent company. Wayne Caines will be Ascendant president from Monday. A company spokesman explained: “The ne…
Wayne Caines Named Ascendant President
| Ascendant Group — the parent company of BELCO — announce the appointment of Wayne Caines to the newly created role of Ascendant President. A spokesperson said, “Ascendant Group Limited is pleased to announce the appointment of Wayne Caines to the newly created role of Ascendant President. He will join the Company on Monday, December 7. […]
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Lewis To Remain In Charleston For 2021 Season
| Bermuda’s Zeiko Lewis is set to return to the Charleston Battery for the 2021 season, the North Carolina based soccer club said. The club’s announcement said, “The Battery’s two-time Offensive Player of the Year is back for the 2021 season! Zeiko Lewis enters his third year in the Black and Yellow while remaining one of Charleston’s […]
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Covid-19: 65M Cases,1.5M Deaths Worldwide
| While scientists and governments continue to work toward the production and distribution of vaccines, the Covid-19 pandemic continues to affect countries around the globe, with the number of confirmed cases worldwide now surpassing 65 million, and sadly the global death toll has now surpassed 1.5 million. A BBC story said, “The UK is “confident” it will […]
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Ball Hockey Playoffs: Ringers, Spine & Sport Win
| Another Bermuda Ball Hockey play-off double-header took place at the PCC Hockey Rink, with the two games producing a total of 12 goals. Outback 3 Alexandra Mosher Diamond Ringers 4 In the opener, the Alexandra Mosher Diamond Ringers edged the Outback 4 – 3. Outback jumped out to a 2 – 0 lead in the […]
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Video: Dec 4th Bernews Morning Newsflash
| Motorcade to celebrate International Day of People with Disabilities, House of Assembly in session today, Amber Farrington called to the Bermuda Bar, Hamilton Princess unveils Gingerbread Moongate, BNV interview with Private Ndavyah Williams, five new confirmed Covid-19 cases in Bermuda, Larry Mussenden sworn in as Puisne Judge, HSBC building lights up purple, new restaurant to open at Newstead, and MarketPlace shelves […]
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Non-profit workers celebrate earning leadership qualification
A group of local charity workers are set to bring new skills to the non-profit sector after they graduated from the Non-profit Leadership Development Programme. A total of 11 people from Bermuda non-p…
Man, 62, in court on sex assault charge
A 62-year-old man charged with sex assault told a court yesterday he was “high” on cannabis used to treat pain after surgery at the time of the alleged offence. The man, who cannot be named for legal …
Test advice goes out a month after major sports events
A recommendation that people involved with three international sporting events get tested for the coronavirus has been issued – almost a month after the events were held. David Kendell, the director o…
Entire country will get access to coronavirus vaccine
The entire population is expected to have access to a coronavirus vaccine under Government plans to manage the pandemic’s impact. A Ministry of Health spokeswoman said that some groups like healthcare…
Gencom pledges to pay Fairmont Southampton redundancy cash back
The owners of the Fairmont Southampton last night pledged to repay the Government for redundancy cash handed over to former staff at the hotel. A spokeswoman for Westend Properties, a subsidiary of U…
RenaissanceRe Names Bender As Counsel
| RenaissanceRe Holdings Ltd. announced that Shannon Lowry Bender will assume the role of Senior Vice President, Group General Counsel and Corporate Secretary effective January 1, 2021. She succeeds Stephen Weinstein, Executive Vice President, Group General Counsel, Corporate Secretary and Chief Compliance Officer, who will be departing RenaissanceRe on December 31, 2020 and will continue to […]
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Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Dec 3 2020
| December 3 saw 7,140 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $47,520.50 BD. 1,200 shares were traded by Somers Limited, closing down 1.1% at $13.76 per share, while another 5,010 shares were traded by Argus Group Holdings Ltd, closing up 0.3% at $3.92 per share. 600 shares were traded by Bermuda Press [Holdings] […]
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New Drive-Thru Testing Location At Star Of India
| The Ministry of Health has opened a new drive-thru testing location at the Star of India in Dockyard. In an online post, the Government said, “The Ministry of Health can advise that it has opened a new drive-thru testing location at the Star of India in Dockyard. “Testing appointments are now available at the Star […]
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Auròra: New Restaurant To Open At Newstead
| A new fine dining restaurant will officially open on December 10th at the Newstead Hotel on Harbour Road in Paget, with the company saying that several Bermudian staff who were made redundant from other restaurants and hotels have been hired to work at Auròra. “Auròra, which means sunrise, is a sister restaurant to the iconic […]
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Photos & Video: HSBC Building Lights Up Purple
| In recognition of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities today [Dec 3], HSBC Bermuda joined in with the global ‘PurpleLightUp’ initiative, with a section of their Front Street building illuminated in purple in “recognition of the economic contribution that employees with disabilities bring to organizations across the globe” and to show “appreciation of valued […]
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BFA Rules On Two Abandoned Matches
| The BFA’s Competition’s Committee has decided the outcome of the two abandoned Premier Division matches on Sunday, November 22, 2020, due to water-logged pitches. Dandy Town v St. George’s North Village v Somerset Eagles The BFA said, “The Committee has ruled in accordance with the General Rules for Divisional Competitions Article 2[o] which states: “[o] […]
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Christmas trees could be back on sale at supermarket tomorrow
Christmas trees could be back on sale at a supermarket chain tomorrow afternoon after they arrived in Bermuda today. Vernon Hassell, the vice president of purchasing and procurement at MarketPlace, sa…
Parliament: Order Of Business For December 4
| The House of Assembly will be in session on Friday [Nov 27] and statements scheduled to be delivered include on Bermuda’s Technology Driven Covid-19 Response, the $1.35 Billion Dual Senior Unsecured Notes due 2030 and 2050, an update on Covid-19 Public Health Guidance, the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, and the Fall 2020 Financial […]
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MarketPlace Shelves Stocked With Fresh Produce
| The Marketplace announced that fresh produce has arrived in their stores and their teams “worked incredibly hard to quickly get our shelves restocked.” While fresh produce arriving at a grocery store is generally not a newsworthy event, in this case it may be of interest because some store shelves have been looking what can be […]
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30 Minute Video: Dec 3 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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Larry Mussenden Sworn In As Puisne Judge
| This afternoon [Dec 3] the Governor officially appointed Larry Mussenden as a Puisne Judge of the Supreme Court during a swearing in ceremony at Government House. Government House posted the image above online, and said, “This afternoon the Governor was pleased to appoint Mr Larry Mussenden as a Puisne Judge of the Supreme Court during […]
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Official Govt & Legal Notices For Dec 3 2020
| The official Government and Legal notices for today [Dec 3] include appointments, grant of a license, cancellation of registration, and acquisition of property by a non-Bermudian. Amendment: Bermuda Hospitals Board Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Appointments Notice ID: GN1118/2020 Public Authorities / Department: Bermuda Hospitals Board Publication Date: 03 December 2020 The Minister […]
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Aquarium junior volunteers get chance to complete programme
Pupils enrolled in a competitive volunteer programme through the Bermuda Zoological Society have been given a second chance to complete it in the wake of Covid-19. The Junior Volunteer programme requi…
COVID-19 Daily Release: 3 December 2020
Good Day Members of the Media,
There were 682 test results received by the Ministry of Health yesterday (2 December 2020), and five were positive for COVID-19.
Two of the new cases are classified as imported with details as follows: