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| More than 100 amateur golfers are on their way to Longboat Key, Florida, for next week’s Kitty Michael Golf Invitational, a team event for women from Central America, the Caribbean, and around North America. The 54-hole event is planned for May 2nd – 6th at the Resort at Longboat Key. Teams from Panama, St. Croix, […]
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As part of the Government’s ongoing commitment to provide relief now and reduce the cost of living for the people of Bermuda, the Premier and Minister of Finance has determined that fuel prices “at the pump” for the next month will not be increased and therefore, for the next month, consumers will continue to pay the same prices as of February 2022.
Additionally, reductions will be made to the customs duty for fuel imports, and the pricing model previously in place has been adjusted.
Good day to members of the media and the listening public. Thank you for your attendance and for watching this Press Conference.
Many will be aware that I am currently overseas participating in environmental conferences. I am now in Miami at the 2022 Caribbean Renewable Energy Forum or CREF, organized by New Energy, which is the reason for coming before you now.
Today, the Ministry of Economy and Labour released the January 2022 Retail Sales Index.
January’s retail sales fell 6.3% compared to last year. In value terms, retail sales fell 2.7% from the previous year (January 2021) to an estimated $88.2 million.
Compared to the pre-pandemic period of January 2020, volume sales were 1.4% lower.
However, two sectors experienced growth in January 2022.
Since the last update, the Ministry of Health received 10069 test results, and 345 were positive for the coronavirus, giving a test positivity rate of 3.0%.
These results are from testing done on:
·Tuesday: 57 positive out of 1639 results (3.5% positivity)
·Wednesday: 52 positive out of 1515 results (3.4% positivity)
·Thursday: 37 positive out of 1726 results (2.1% positivity)
·Friday: 60 positive out of 1713 results (3.5% positivity)
| The Ministry received 10069 test results — spanning 7 days — and 345 were positive, so there are now 376 active cases, of which 9 people are in hospital, with one person in ICU. A Government spokesperson said, “Since the last update, the Ministry of Health received 10069 test results, and 345 were positive for […]
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| The official Government and Legal notices today [April 27] include an acting appointment. Acting Appointment :- Head Of The Public Service, The Cabinet Office Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Acting Appointments Notice ID: GN0457/2022 Public Authorities / Department: Cabinet Headquarters Publication date: 27 April 2022 Government Notice No. Acting Appointment Head Of The […]
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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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| Thursday, April 28 is expected to see wet early morning, soon becoming dry, but remaining cloudy, with the high to be near 22°C/71°F and the low to be near 17°C/62°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be NW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 70%. Sunrise will be at […]
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| [Written by Stephen Wright] Bermudian football is mourning the death of former national team goalkeeper Freddy Hall who has been killed in a road accident aged 37. Regarded as one of the island’s best ever goalkeepers, Hall played professionally in England, Ireland and North America, becoming a fans’ favourite during his three-and-half years at Irish […]
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| The police have now officially confirmed the death of 37-year-old Frederick Hall, who died following a road collision on Sunday. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] can now confirm the death of 37-year-old Frederick Hall, Bermuda’s fifth road fatality for 2022, and extends sincere condolences to his family and friends. “Information received […]
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| Dominic Sabir and his Oxford Cricket Club teammates 1st XI defeated Horspath Cricket Club 1st XI by 114 runs in Englad. Oxford won the toss and elected to bat, they would score 267/7 in their allotted 45 overs, Marcus Campopiano was their top scorer with 63, and Sabir added 18 off 14 balls hitting 2 […]
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| The City of Hamilton will host a number of events as part of ‘Spring Into The City’ from Monday, May 2nd to Saturday, May 7th. A spokesperson said, “The City of Hamilton is inviting members of the public to join us for our latest City event activation Spring Into The City. “To celebrate the arrival […]
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| Bermuda’s second match in the 2022 Concacaf Women’s Under-17 Championship in the Dominican Republic saw them take on Canada, with Canada claiming the 5-0 victory. Bermuda’s starting line up included Dominique Brown, Robin-Valana Pearman [Brittany Pacheco [83rd], Azari Easton [Keidel Astwood 80th], Samara Darrell, K Xiyae Gibbons, Jahni Simmons, Ramiah Brangman [Sanaa Simmons 61st], Ashley […]
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| Daniel Phillips continued competing in the J3 Delray Beach International Tennis Federation Tournament at the Delray Swim and Tennis Club in Florida. In his second round singles match, Phillips took on American Tommy Czaplinski. The pair battled in a three-setter; Phillips won the first set 6-3, before Czaplinski leveled the match at 1 – 1 […]
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| Bermuda track and field athletes Ryan Outerbridge, Inshan-Nae Smith, and Johndell Cumberbatch represented their universities at outdoor meets. Ryan Outerbridge Ryan Outerbridge and his Franklin Pierce University men’s track & field team was in action at MIT, for the Sean Collier Invitational. Outerbridge claimed the fourth place spot clocking a time of 4:00.34 in the […]
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| Meredith Andrews has earned yet another accolade, this time been named the silver winner in the 37th Association of Photographers [AOP] Photography Awards. Ms. Williams was entered for her art exhibit titled ‘Flotsam and Jetsam: The Cost of Modern Living.’ The AOP website says, “We extend our heartfelt thanks to all our winners and finalists […]
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| Casey Truran and his Savannah College of Arts and Design [SCAD] Equestrian teammates traveled to Long Valley, N.J. to compete in the 2022 American National Riding Commission Nationals at Centenary University. The team earned the American National Riding Commission Novice Division National Champion Team and the National Division Reserve Champion Team titles. SCAD had two […]
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| [Opinion column written by MP Lovitta Foggo] Beyond all of the economic data and statistics, there is a moral question at the heart of any discussion around a minimum wage. Do we, as a society, accept that there are people in Bermuda who work full time for wages that trap them in poverty, and if […]
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