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| The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [November 30] with the list indicating that there are four bus runs cancelled so far today. Related Stories Ministry: Bus Cancellations For Friday Ministry: Bus Cancellations For Thursday Ministry: Bus Cancellations For Tuesday Ministry: Bus Cancellations For Wednesday Ministry: Bus Cancellations For Thursday Ministry: […]
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| Aaron Cannonier was back in action competing in the Motocross Mini O’s at Gatorback. Cannonier is competing in the Veteran 30+ Division 2 where he finished 20th. Related Stories Motocross Racing Results Video: Motocross Racing On-Bike Camera View Video: Bermuda Motocross Season Kicks Off Video/Results: Sunday’s Motocross Racing Video/Results: Boxing Day Motocross Races Videos: Motocross […]
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The Ministry of Education this evening issued a further update to the public.
The Minister of Education, the Hon. Diallo Rabain, JP, MP, stated, “A non-teaching worker, employed at Clearwater Middle School tested positive for the coronavirus over the weekend. The initial assessments by the Department of Health are that the school is safe to open tomorrow, Monday, 30 November, and will undergo a full risk assessment.
| A “non-teaching worker employed at Clearwater Middle School tested positive for the coronavirus over the weekend” and the “initial assessments by the Department of Health are that the school is safe to open” on Monday [Nov 30] so “all teachers, students and staff should report to campus tomorrow.” The Minister of Education Diallo Rabain stated, […]
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| The annual MarketPlace Christmas Parade took place his evening [Nov 29], with the vehicle parade making its way from Shelly Bay Bay, through the City of Hamilton and then traveling to Heron Bay, with the long route designed to allow people to practice social distancing while watching the parade. “We saw so many happy faces, […]
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| Vanessa James and her partner Akim Aliu finished fourth in the ‘Battle of the Blades’ event in Canada, earning $25,000 for The Time To Dream Foundation, which aims to make youth sports, including the game of hockey, more diverse, inclusive, affordable and accessible to all. A statement from CBC said, “In the nail-biting Season 6 […]
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| The Overseas Territories Joint Ministerial Council was held virtually November, and included “wide ranging discussions on a number of topics, including economic issues, Covid-19 response and recovery, protecting vulnerable groups and protecting the environment” and more. A Government spokesperson said, “The Joint Ministerial Council, held virtually 23-26 November, has been a chance to celebrate the special partnership […]
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| Monday, November 30 is expected to be partly cloudy, with the high to be near 23°C/73°F and the low to be near 20°C/68°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be ESE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 65%. Sunrise will be at 7:02am and sunset will be at 5:13pm. […]
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The Ministry of Education provided the following update regarding St. George’s Prep Primary School and its quarantine status.
Following an assessment of the close contacts, the Chief Medical Officer has instructed that the students, families, teachers, and staff of St. George’s Prep Primary may be released from quarantine and resume normal activities. This includes returning to school.
The Department of Health confirmed the lifting of quarantine to parents and teachers in formal correspondence yesterday (Nov. 28).
Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to introduce for the second reading the Bill entitled the “Land Valuation and Tax (Special Provisions and Postponement of Preparation of Draft Valuation List) Act 2020”. This Bill seeks to modify the effect of the Land Valuation and Tax Act 1967 (“the 1967 Act”) so as to extend the validity period of the current valuation list and postpone the preparation of the next draft valuation list for Bermuda.
| “The Chief Medical Officer has instructed that the students, families, teachers, and staff of St. George’s Prep Primary may be released from quarantine and resume normal activities,” the Ministry said this evening. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Education provided the following update regarding St. George’s Prep Primary School and its quarantine status. “Following […]
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| [Updated] The annual MarketPlace Christmas Parade is taking place his evening [Nov 29] — traveling from Shelly Bay to Heron Bay — with the long route designed to allow people to practice social distancing while watching the parade, with the company previously urging people not to gather in large groups to watch. In describing the […]
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| Jillian Terceira continued competing at the Sentower Park – CSI2*/CSI1*/CSIYH1 International Indoor Horse Jumping Event in Belgium as part of the Christmas Tour. During the third day, the Bermudian equestrian competed in only one class, which was the 1.35m CSI2* in Table A Against the Clock Class. Terceira and Mia Volo Vd Molendreef finished 46th […]
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| Quinton Sherlock concluded completed in the seventh edition of the Gold Fields Professional Golfers Association [PGA] tournament at the Damang Golf Club at Tarkwa, Ghana. Lucky Ayisah emerged from a keen contest to win the 2020 Gold Fields Professional Golfers Association [PGA] of Ghana Championship after a four-under-par 68 final round on Saturday. Sherlock shot […]
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| Artwork depicting angelfish was created out of ocean plastics that were collected from a beach clean-up earlier in the year/ Government House posted the photos below on social media, saying: “Following a beach clean-up earlier in the year, the team at Government House came together to make artwork out of ocean plastics which will be […]
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| The Devonshire Cougars have advanced to the quarter-finals of the Friendship Trophy following their 2 – 1 victory over the Dandy Town Hornets. The Devonshire Cougars took the lead in the 37th minute when Calin Maybury scored, and three minutes later it was 2 – 0 as Jayori Fox scored. The Dandy Town Hornets pulled […]
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| Minister of Public Works Lt/Col David Burch delivered a statement on the House of Assembly about the new operators of the Horseshoe Bay Beach Concession, explaining some of the background behind the selection process. The Minister — who had previously announced the team selected at a press conference, told Parliament, ”I’d like to give some background on […]
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| The Southside testing facility is booked to capacity for today [Nov 29] and unable to accommodate walk-ins, however people are invited to book other testing spots available in the coming days. In an online post this morning, the Government said, “Southside testing facility is booked to capacity for today and therefore unable to accommodate walk-ins. […]
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| Bermuda’s Nahki Wells scored for Bristol City as they played to a 3-1 loss against Reading at the Madejski Stadium. The club’s match report said, “Bristol City slipped to a 3-1 defeat in a lively second half at the Madejski Stadium. “After a lacklustre opening period, Ovie Ejaria put the Berkshire outfit ahead ten minutes […]
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| Local rugby officials cancelled this weekend’s events, citing the increase in Covid-19 cases and noting that “with the robust contact nature of rugby there is no viable adherence to social distancing.” Their message stated, “Everyone will be aware of the recent news reports about the spikes in cases of Covid-19 on the island. In an […]
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| Bermuda women’s rugby have been featured front and centre as part of World Rugby’s ‘Unstoppable’ campaign. The campaign, launched in 2019, centres around bringing attention to the women’s contact game. Unions around the world are creating their own campaigns, featuring unstoppable women. Rugby Americas North [RAN], Bermuda’s regional governing body have been hard at work promoting […]
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| The annual MarketPlace Christmas Parade is set to take place this evening [Nov 29] — traveling from Shelly Bay, through Hamilton, then to Heron Bay — and everyone is urged to enjoy the parade while practicing social distancing. The MarketPlace posted the graphic below online, which states: “We look forward to seeing you along the […]
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| Aaron Cannonier is competing in the Motocross Mini O’s at Gatorback. On the first race day, Cannonier went to the gate in one class, where – competing in the Veteran 30+ Division 2 – he finished 25th. Related Stories Motocross Racing Results Video: Motocross Racing On-Bike Camera View Video: Bermuda Motocross Season Kicks Off Video/Results: […]
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| While this week overall has not been the greatest — with a significant increase in Covid-19 cases — there is still plenty of good news to celebrate, including Walkers Bermuda welcoming Malacia Madden, the Bermuda Boys’ and Church Girls’ Brigades donating $3,000 to The Family Centre, Jonathan Marc Boden and Kayley Gibbons winning the Holiday […]
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Following the decision yesterday to stop in-class meetings at Dellwood Middle School, the Department of Education met today to start the process for implementing the school’s remote learning plan.
| The remote learning programme for Dellwood Middle School will begin on Wednesday, December 2nd, the Ministry said this evening. This follows after the Ministry of Education made the decision to temporarily stop in-person classes at Dellwood after two members of Dellwood staff tested positive for Covid-19. A Government spokesperson said, “Following the decision yesterday to […]
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| “The One Bermuda Alliance believes the Public should be entitled to know the Committee’s recommendations,” Shadow Minister of Labour Jarion Richardson said, adding that “the legislation should be subjected to scrutiny, so Bermudians have full knowledge of what the Committee recommends.” Mr Richardson said “Legislation which will impact every worker and household in Bermuda will […]
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| The Ministry of Public Works said that the embankment repair works on Harbour Road in the vicinity of Burnt House Hill and Tamarind Vale requires a temporary road closure and the Coney Island Bridge will be also closed for bridge replacement works. A spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Public Works is informing the public that […]
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| Sunday, November 29 is expected to see early cloud and showers clear to sunny spells by afternoon, with the high to be near 22°C/71°F and the low to be near 18°C/65°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be north. The relative humidity is expected to be near 61%. Sunrise will be […]
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Good Day Members of the Media,
There were 640 test results received by the Ministry of Health yesterday (27 November 2020), and four were positive for COVID-19.
Two of the new cases are classified as local transmission with known contact with details as follows:
| There have been four more positive Covid-19 cases — two are classified as local transmission with known contact and two under investigation — and there are now 29 active cases, with one person hospitalized. A Government spokesperson said, “There were 640 test results received by the Ministry of Health yesterday [27 November 2020], and four […]
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MINISTRY OF PUBLIC WORKS ROAD TRAFFIC ACT 1947
NOTICE NO / 2020
CONEY ISLAND BRIDGE CLOSURE HAMILTON PARISH FOR BRIDGE REPLACEMENT
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 1st, 2020 THROUGH TUESDAY, DECEMBER 15th, 2020
The Ministry of Public Works wishes to inform motorists that Coney Island Bridge will be closed for bridge replacement works from Tuesday, December 1st, 2020 through Tuesday December 15th, 2020.
MINISTRY OF PUBLIC WORKS ROAD TRAFFIC ACT 1947
NOTICE NO: / 2020
HARBOUR ROAD, WARWICK
ROAD CLOSURE FOR EMERGENCY EMBANKMENT & WALL REPAIRS
MONDAY 30th NOVEMBER 2020 THROUGH TUESDAY 1st DECEMBER 2020
| The City of Hamilton held their Rockin’ Around the City Tree event last night [Nov 27], inviting the public to stop by City Hall to “join Santa for some free festive and socially distanced photo ops.” The event also saw musical performances, the lighting of the Christmas tree, and the City make a $5,000 donation […]
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| “The purchase of the Old St. George’s Club is a good thing for Bermuda”, according to MP Craig Cannonier. MP Craig Cannonier said, “It’s clear the relationships forged under the One Bermuda Alliance Government yet again continue to reward Bermudians years later. “Hotel Co., who are presently building the St. Regis Hotel in St. George’s […]
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| Due to an increase in positive cases and demand for testing the Covid-19 testing schedule has been extended, the Ministry of Health said. A Government spokesperson said, “Testing was previously to take place on Saturday at the Shelly Bay Market Place from 12pm until 4pm; it will now be extended by three hours to 10am […]
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| Citing the recent Covid-19 cases, the Bermuda Netball Association said they will be suspending the start of the Winter League Netball Season. A spokesperson said, “In light of the new information released from the Ministry of Health as it relates to Dellwood Middle School and faculty, we regret to inform you that the BNA will […]
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| Jillian Terceira began competing at the Sentower Park – CSI2*/CSI1*/CSIYH1 International Indoor Horse Jumping Event in Belgium as part of the Christmas Tour. On the second day of competition, Terceira competed in only one class, which was the 1.35m CSI2* in Two Phases Special Class. Terceira and Mia Volo Vd Molendreef finished 57th out of […]
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| The Bermuda Amateur Swimming Association’s Winter Age Group Championships continued, with several swimmers achieving personal best times on the second day of the meet. Bella Howes captured the 13-14 Girls 200 SC Meter Freestyle Gold Medal when she touched the wall in a personal best time of 2:13.06, Imojen Judd was second also in a […]
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| The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday November 28th. On Tuesday the Oleander container ship is expected, on Thursday the Bermuda Islander container ship will arrive, and on Friday the Bergamot Ace vehicles carrier is scheduled to arrive. The weekly shipping schedule, which […]
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