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| This week, the Bermuda National Library had a number of activities in celebration of National Library Week and the celebration continues on Friday and Saturday. A spokesperson said, “As we continue to celebrate National Library Week, join us at BNL’s annual Big Book Sale! “Stop by Bermuda National Library [13 Queen Street] Friday, April 8th […]
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| Bermuda Hospitals Board advised that “there will be no through traffic on the King Edward VII Memorial Hospital [KEMH] campus between Point Finger and Berry Hill Roads on Friday 8 April 2022. A spokesperson said, “Cleaning of the outside of the hospital building necessitates use of a lift that will block the road on the […]
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| The official Government and Legal notices for today [April 7] include boards appointments, appointments, Bermuda health council registered dental practitioners, assent, contracts valued $50,000 or more and notification of planning applications registered. Board Bermuda Sports Anti-Doping Disciplinary Panel Amended Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Boards Appointments Notice ID: GN0397/2022 Public Authorities / Department: Ministry Level […]
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| RenaissanceRe Holdings Ltd. announced that Shannon Lowry Bender, Group General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, has been appointed to the Company’s Governance Committee, which is the most senior management team at RenaissanceRe and is responsible for governance and strategy of the Company. Kevin J. O’Donnell, President and Chief Executive Officer of RenaissanceRe, said, “Shannon has been an […]
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| A petition was submitted to Governor Rena Lalgie, with the petition against what they called the “prosecution and the persecution of the former Premier of Bermuda Dr. Ewart Brown,” and a press conference is set to be held about the matter tomorrow [April 8]. Related Stories Changes To The Alignment Of Some Ministries Employee Complaints […]
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| The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for today [April 7] with the list indicating that there are sixty-two bus runs cancelled today. Route From Destination Time 4-SJ Hamilton Spanish Point 4:00 p.m. 7 Hamilton Hamilton 4:00 p.m. 11 Hamilton St. George’s 4:00 p.m. 7 Barnes’ Corner Hamilton 4:11 p.m. 4-NS Spanish Point Hamilton […]
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| [Written by Laure Marshall and Cheresa Lemaire] The Bermuda Philharmonic Society [BPS] is excited to announce its return to the stage for its upcoming spring concert, Strings Serenade. The strings-only concert will be held on Sunday, May 15 from 4 to 6pm at St John’s Church in Hamilton. The philharmonic is currently looking for professional […]
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| After a two-year hiatus due to Covid-19, the 5th annual Marine Expo is back, with the Bermuda Economic Development Corporation [BEDC] along with title sponsor, RUBIS Energy Bermuda, announcing that the St. George’s Marine Expo will be held on Sunday, April 24th, 2022 from 11am – 6pm. A spokesperson said, “The Marine Expo was created […]
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| Friday, April 8 is expected to see early cloud with possible mist, brighter afternoon, with the high to be near 24°C/76°F and the low to be near 21°C/70°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SSW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 92%. Sunrise will be at 6.58am and […]
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| Minister of Youth, Culture and Sport Dr. Ernest Peets has expressed his support for the Senior Women’s National Team as they get set to play in the Concacaf W Championship Qualifiers. A Government spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Women’s National Team will face off against the Dominican Republic tomorrow [April 8] at the Estadio Olympico Felix […]
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| The Bermuda Match Play Championships will be played at Port Royal Golf Course from Friday [April 8] to Sunday [April 10]. A spokesperson said, “The Men’s Championship Flight has a quality field and the reigning champion, Will Haddrell will be attempting to defend his title against some serious competition. “The Ladies Championship Flight will also […]
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| The Uptown Merchants announced the return of the Court Street Market, which will take place this Sunday [April 10] from 1.00pm to 7.00pm. A spokesperson said, “The Uptown Merchants are excited to announce the return of the Court Street Market. The first market will take place this Sunday, April 10th from 1 pm to 7 […]
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The Ministry of Economy and Labour released the January 2022 Consumer Price Index from the Department of Statistics.
Consumers paid 2.5 per cent more in January 2022 than they did a year ago for the basket of goods and services included in the Consumer Price Index [CPI].
In summary, during January 2022, consumers paid 2.5 per cent more than they did in January 2021 for the basket of goods and services.
I am sad to report that Bermuda has had another coronavirus related death,” said Minister of Health, Kim Wilson, JP, MP. “I extend my condolences to the family and friends of the deceased.”
Since the last update, the Ministry of Health received 7112 test results, and 147 were positive for the coronavirus, giving a test positivity rate of 2.06%.
These results are from testing done on:
· Wednesday: 31 positive out of 1957 results (1.6% positivity)
· Thursday: 25 positive out of 1622 results (1.5% positivity)
| David Patrick has been named the 15th head coach of Sacramento State men’s basketball team. The Hornet Sports website said, “David Patrick, a veteran collegiate and international coach with 17 years of coaching experience, has been named the 15th head coach of Sacramento State men’s basketball, Director of Athletics Mark Orr announced on Tuesday.” “We […]
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| Former Premier of Bermuda Dr. Ewart Brown will be holding a book signing event on Friday [April 8] from 12.00pm to 2.00pm at The Bookmart. A spokesperson said, “Following the successful debut of his long-awaited autobiography “Whom Shall I Fear? Pushing the Politics of Change” former Premier of Bermuda, Dr. the Hon. Ewart Brown is […]
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| The Bermuda Educators Council is inviting the public “to engage in the opportunity to provide feedback on the proposed changes to the licensure requirements due to come into effect on 1st September 2023″ via an online survey. A spokesperson said, “In November 2021, the Bermuda Educators Council [BEC] elected a new Council and is currently […]
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| Strictly Fun Rentals is hosting an event dubbed the ‘Just Bounce Inflatable Pop Up Park,’ which got underway yesterday [April 6] and will run through Saturday [April 9] from 10.00am to 6.00pm at Dalton E. Tucker Primary School, across from the Southampton Fire Station. The cost is $20 per child and adults accompanying children are […]
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| As of March 30th, Bermuda has administered a total of 129,795 vaccinations, 73.8% of the population has received two doses and 72.9% of those eligible for a booster have received it while 6% of those with a booster have received a second booster dose. In releasing the latest test results, a Government spokesperson said, “Since […]
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