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| On a recent episode of American talk show ‘The View,’ host Joy Behar reflected on “getting used to” the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, saying that she’s “fantasizing about being on a beach in Bermuda.” During the episode of the popular show, Ms. Behar said, “As far as getting used to the pandemic, I’m fantasizing right now […]
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| Epsilon – which has now strengthened into a hurricane — remains is a “potential threat to Bermuda”, the Bermuda Weather Service said, with its closest point of approach within 72 hours forecast to be 178 nm to the ENE at 11pm on Thursday [Oct 22], with the BWS noting that “this system may move closer to Bermuda […]
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| In celebration of their 13th anniversary, Tomorrow’s Voices will be hosting the “Mask Up In Honour Of Autism” fundraiser to raise funds for the Autism Early Intervention Centre. A spokesperson said, “Tomorrow’s Voices is thrilled to celebrate a milestone 13th anniversary this month. The Autism and Developmental Disabilities charity is celebrating the special anniversary with […]
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| Bacardi Limited, which is headquartered in Bermuda, announced plans to “put the world’s most sustainable spirits bottle on shelf by 2023.” A spokesperson said, “Bacardi, the world’s largest family-owned spirits company, has made a giant leap forward in the fight against climate change and plastic pollution today, as it unveils plans to put the world’s most […]
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| The Hamilton Princess has given away more than a dozen two-night stays to emergency services to thank them for their hard work during the Covid-19 pandemic and throughout the active hurricane season. A spokesperson said, “To celebrate the extension of the hotel’s staycation getaway rates for locals, Hamilton Princess & Beach Club has given away more […]
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| Saying he was “made aware” of a post circulating on WhatsApp, Police Commissioner Stephen Corbishley said he was “deeply upset” by some of the suggestions it contained “which are wholly untrue” and he referred the matter to his lawyer to “legally deal with any attempts to publish its content, which includes sharing it on social […]
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| The Continental Bowling League season resumed inside the Warwick Lanes, with the Cubs defeating The Invaders 27 – 3, while the Nifty Rollers defeated the Under Dawgs 19 – 11, league leaders New Hope defeated Quickie Lickie Laundry 24 – 6, and the Bermuda Pest Control defeated the Spicenix 19 – 11. High Scratch Game […]
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| The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [October 21] with the list indicating that there are five bus runs cancelled so far today. Related Stories Govt: Bus Service Resumes On Wednesday Asphalt Resurfacing At Hamilton Bus Terminal DPT Contracts Eight Minibuses To Assist Update On Bus Service And New Schedule Hamilton […]
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Good Afternoon Bermuda, and welcome members of the media.
Today, I am joined today by the Minister of Health who will be providing an update to the public on the latest from her Ministry including the most recent Coronavirus test results. Following that I will give an update on matters related to the Tourism, The Bermuda Economic Development Corporation, and our recently concluded Tech Week.
Minister of Health:
Thank you minister.
The Accountant General’s Offices (including the Cashiers’ Office) will be closing at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday October 22, 2020 to allow the staff to attend the funeral of one of their colleagues.
The offices and cashiers will re-open on Friday, 23 October at 8:30 am.
| Police seized seven packages containing “suspected controlled drugs” after they were discovered floating in the surf just off Southlands Beach, and there have now been a total of ten packages located by the police. The seven packages floating off Southlands Beach follow after the discovery of three packages found off the South Shore a few […]
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| The Accountant General’s Offices will be closing at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday [Oct 22] and will re-open on Friday [Oct 23]. A Government spokesperson said, “The Accountant General’s Offices [including the Cashiers’ Office] will be closing at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday October 22, 2020 to allow the staff to attend the funeral of one of […]
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| Today the Minister for the Cabinet Office Wayne Furbert released the July 2020 Retail Sales Index publication from the Department of Statistics. The Minister explained, “After adjusting for the retail sales rate of inflation, measured at negative 0.2 per cent in July, the overall volume of local retail sales increased 1.5 per cent. Meanwhile, total […]
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| The Minister of Education Diallo Rabain announced that Bermudian student Katherine Grainge is the recipient of a full scholarship to the University of St. Andrews in Scotland. Ms. Grainge is the first student to receive this prestigious scholarship made possible by the generous donation of long-time Bermuda resident, Mr. Chris Maybury and Mr. Karim Alibhai, […]
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| The City of Hamilton is holding a town hall meeting on North Hamilton this evening [October 20]. The meeting is hosted by the City’s North Hamilton Residents Committee and will “look for the community to bring ideas and suggestions about necessary improvements for the historic area.” City of Hamilton Chief Executive Officer, Dwayne Caines, previously […]
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| The official Government and Legal notices for today [Oct 20] include one way traffic notification, acting appointments and public notification. Draft Bermuda Plan 2018 Tribunal Agenda [October 29, 2020] Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Public Notification Notice ID: GN0953/2020 Public Authorities / Department: Planning Publication date: 20 October 2020 The Development And Planning […]
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Today, the Minister of Education, the Hon. Diallo V. Rabain, JP, MP announced that Bermudian student, Katherine Grainge, is the recipient of a full scholarship to University of St. Andrews in Scotland. Ms. Grainge is the first student to receive this prestigious scholarship made possible by the generous donation of long-time Bermuda resident, Mr. Chris Maybury and Mr. Karim Alibhai, founder and principal of GenCom.
Today the Minister for the Cabinet Office the Hon. Wayne Furbert, JP, MP, released the July 2020 Retail Sales Index publication from the Department of Statistics (attached).
The Minister of National Security, the Hon. Renee Ming, JP, MP, advised that she will chair an Emergency Measures Organisation (EMO) Executive Meeting tomorrow to get the latest update on Tropical Storm Epsilon – which is forecast to become a hurricane on Thursday.
| Padraig Harrington, Danny Willett, Stewart Cink, and Jason Dufner will join the field for the 2020 Bermuda Championship. Harrington and Dufner are familiar names in Bermuda, having each competed in the PGA Grand Slam of Golf when the exhibition was contested on the island. These former major champions are scheduled to appear in their first […]
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| The 2020 Bermuda Tech Summit attracted more than 700 attendees from 36 countries and featured more than 50 global business leaders. A spokesperson said, “The 2020 Bermuda Tech Summit, which took place online from October 14-16 as part of Bermuda Tech Week, concluded a thought-provoking three-day event with discussions on digital transformation in the face […]
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| The Ministry has released the list of bus cancellations for this afternoon [Oct 20], with the list indicating that there are seven bus runs cancelled today. Related Stories Govt: Bus Service Resumes On Wednesday Asphalt Resurfacing At Hamilton Bus Terminal DPT Contracts Eight Minibuses To Assist Update On Bus Service And New Schedule Hamilton Bus […]
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| The Bermuda Environmental Sustainability Taskforce [BEST] is advising the community to “do our part as a global citizen to slow down global warming.” A BEST flyer says, “Paulette and Teddy would make terrible dinner guests! They were uninvited, ran off their mouths, and left a huge mess. Do we want more like them to come […]
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| Saltus Grammar School announced the appointment of Jeanne Bean as the new Director of Primary, where she will oversee both the Lower and Upper Primary Departments. A spokesperson said, “The 2020-21 academic school year has presented many challenges in the education arena. Globally, schools have adjusted their teaching and learning to fit new norms presented […]
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| Legal & General Reinsurance [L&G Re] has won the ‘Life Transaction of the Year’ in Trading Risk Magazine’s annual awards. A spokesperson said, “Legal & General Reinsurance [L&G Re] announces its success at Trading Risk Magazine’s annual awards with a win in the Life Transaction of the Year category. “L&G Re’s Adverse Mortality Stop Loss […]
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| Tobacco Bay has earned the World Travel & Tourism Council [WTTC] ‘Safe Travels’ Stamp after meeting the highest Covid-19 public health standards recommended by the World Health Organisation and the Centers for Disease Control. A spokesperson said, “Small Business of the Year, Tobacco Bay, becomes one of Bermuda’s first ‘Safe Travel’ stamp certified businesses by […]
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| The North Hamilton Town Hall Meeting scheduled for this evening [Oct 20] has been moved from the Goodwin C. Smith Hall to the New Testament Church of God. A spokesperson said, “Please be advised that the North Hamilton Town Hall Meeting scheduled for this evening at 6:00pm has been moved from the Goodwin C. Smith […]
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| Digicel is launching as a digital operator and offering Digicel Prime Bundles, a suite that features eight applications “each with its own super generous data allotment so that customers can feel, touch, experience and enjoy them as they live their digital lives.” A spokesperson said, “Digicel is today launching itself as a digital operator and […]
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| The Minister of National Security Renee Ming will chair an Emergency Measures Organisation [EMO] Executive Meeting tomorrow [Oct 21] to get the latest update on Tropical Storm Epsilon. A Government spokesperson said, “The Minister of National Security, the Hon. Renee Ming, JP, MP, advised that she will chair an Emergency Measures Organisation [EMO] Executive Meeting […]
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| Aleisha Hollis has been called to the Bermuda Bar, with the ceremony taking place on Friday October 16th before Chief Justice Narinder Hargun. Ms. Hollis is an Associate in the Corporate Practice at Conyers. She started her pupillage with Conyers in September 2019, having worked at the firm as a legal intern in 2017 and […]
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| Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Bermuda [BBBS] will be holding a free Drive-By Halloween event on Saturday, October 31st at the CedarBridge Academy Round-a-bout. In an online post, Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Bermuda said, “BBBS will be doing a free Drive-By Halloween event taking place on Saturday, October 31st, driving by the CedarBridge Academy […]
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| Commissioner of Police Stephen Corbishley has responded to a report about rape statistics in Bermuda. “A recent report shared on Facebook suggested that Bermuda sits 5th in the world in relation to offences of rape,” Commissioner Corbishley said. “The BPS and many other partner agencies in Bermuda are there to support victims of rape and […]
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| Ajani Burchall and his AFC Bournemouth Academy Under-18 teammates earned a 5-1 win, with Burchall scoring twice for his team. The club’s match report said, “The under-18s continued their fine start to the season with a commanding 5-1 win away at Yeovil Town on Saturday lunchtime. “There were braces apiece for Ajani Burchall and Jake […]
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| Bermuda had two competitors take part in the recent Belgian Waffle Ride Cedar City in Utah, with triathletes Tyler Butterfield and Erica Hawley taking to the course. Mr Butterfield, competing in the Men’s 35 – 44 Age Group Division, finished 14th out of 98 competitors, clocking a time of 6:57:47. Mr. Butterfield said, “I take […]
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| Bermudian sprinter Jessica Lewis has been chosen by the World Para Athletics as part of the second team selected for the ASICS World Ekiden 2020. The event is a free global relay race meant to inspire, motivate, and test people as they prepare to compete against teams from all over the world. Teams of up to […]
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| Keuana Dill and her Norwich City Women’s Football Club teammates advanced to the second round of the Women’s FA Cup following a 5 – 1 win over Newmarket Town at the Newmarket Town Grounds in England. Norwich got goals from Aimee Durrant, Rosie George, Katie Dunning, Josie Jarvis, and Dill. Related Stories Leilanni Nesbeth Scores […]
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| Tropical Storm Epsilon remains a “potential threat to Bermuda”, the Bermuda Weather Service said, with its closest point of approach to Bermuda within 72 hours forecast to be 171 nm to the east at 6am on Friday [Oct 23], with the BWS noting that “this system may move closer to Bermuda after this time period […]
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| The Driven Society and Bermuda Economic Development Corporation [BEDC] will be hosting a conversation with Chloe Cheyenne on Thursday [Oct 22] at 9.00pm. The event flyer says, “Join Driven Society and Bermuda Economic Development Corporation on October 22nd for an inspiring conversation with Chloe Cheyenne, moderated by Bermuda’s own Media Maya. “Chloë Cheyenne is a […]
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| [Written by Carla Seely] Organising and planning for your family’s financial well-being can be challenging at the best of times. However, there are many more challenges involved when managing and maintaining a household as a single parent. Being a single parent means you have less money to spare, and there is a pressing need to […]
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| The Inter Agency Committee for Children and Families [IAC]’s Compassionate Care Conference, a virtual conference to be held on Thursday, November 19 will feature Dr Shawn Ginwright, a leading US expert on African American youth activism and development. A spokesperson said, “Dr.Ginwright will provide a keynote presentation introducing Healing Centered Engagement. “Healing Centered Engagement is a […]
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| Ocorian has appointed Jason Gerlis as its new Regional Head of Americas. A spokesperson said, “Ocorian, the global diversified financial services group and leading provider of corporate administration, funds and trust services, has appointed Jason Gerlis as its new Regional Head of Americas. He will be based in the United States and will oversee all […]
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| Bermudian footballer Willie Clemons and his Dalkurd teammates defeated Örgryte IS on the road 2 – 1 in the Superettan Sweden Premier Division. Marokhy Ndione gave Örgryte IS the lead in the 20th minute, with Samuel Leach Holm equalizing for Dalkurd on the stroke of half-time. The Dalkurd winner came in the 85th minute when […]
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| October 19 saw 25,700 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $100,705.00 BD. 2,000 shares were traded by Argus Group Holdings Ltd, closing up 1.8% at $2.81 per share, while the other 23,700 shares were traded by One Communications Ltd, closing up 1.3% at $4.00 per share. The BSX finished at 1,855.56, up […]
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| AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A- [Excellent] and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a-” of Harrington Re Ltd. AM Best also has affirmed the Long-Term ICR of “bbb-” of Harrington Reinsurance Holdings Limited. Both companies are domiciled in Bermuda. The outlook of these Credit Ratings [ratings] is stable. A statement […]
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| With the Covid-19 pandemic continuing to affect countries around the globe, the number of confirmed cases worldwide has now surpassed 40 million, with over 1,114,000 deaths worldwide, and the United States having the most confirmed cases and deaths in the world. A BBC story said, “We are close to a tsunami: that was the stark […]
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