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| News that the Run to Read initiative raised $32,500, Athene donated 200 laptops to Bermuda’s public school system, the Brian Wellman Runway was named at the NSC, and Tyler Butterfield finished second in the Ironman 70.3 Cozumel were all some of the positive news stories from the past week. In additional good news, the First […]
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Today there were 760 test results received by the Ministry of Health, and none were positive for COVID-19.
Bermuda has had 181 total confirmed positive cases. Their status is as follows:
The average age of all of our confirmed positive cases is 56 and the age range of all of our positive cases is from 9 to 101 years.
| Bermuda’s Kole Hall scored for Radcliffe FC as they played to a 2-1 loss against Farsley Celtic. The club’s match report said, “Radcliffe FC crashed out of the FA Cup after a 2-1 defeat to Farsley Celtic at a rainy Cinadel. Jimmy Spencer netted a brace to cancel out Kole Hall’s second half strike. “It […]
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| There were 760 test results received today and none were positive for COVID-19, so the total of confirmed cases to date remains at 181, with 3 cases being active. A Government spokesperson said, “Today there were 760 test results received by the Ministry of Health, and none were positive for COVID-19. “Bermuda has had 181 […]
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| Sunday, October 4 is expected to see a mix of sun and cloud, with the high to be near 28°C/82°F and the low to be near 25°C/77°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be south. The relative humidity is expected to be near 80%. Sunrise will be at 7.15am and sunset […]
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| Mount Saint Agnes Academy [MSA] announced three new staff appointments, effective September 1st, 2020. A spokesperson said, “The MSA Board of Governors are pleased to announce three new staff appointments, effective September 1st, 2020. Mrs. Anna Faria-Machado has been appointed as Principal Designate to replace Mrs. Sue Moench in July 2021. Kim Raymond has been appointed […]
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| People took to the streets in celebration after the PLP recorded a major victory in the 2020 General Election by winning 30 of the 36 seats in the House of Assembly, representing 62.10% of the popular vote. The PLP entered the election holding a 25-11 majority, and held all their seats and won five more seats from […]
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| The Bermuda Football Association Competitions Committee held the FA Cup Preliminary Draw and Dudley Eve Draw yesterday [Oct 2] at the Police Recreation Club. A spokesperson said, “The First Division clubs, along with two Corona League clubs namely Tuff Dogs and Footy Kings were drawn from the FA Trophy. The Draw is as follows: Boulevard […]
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| The Bermuda Hockey Academy Islanders recently defeated the Pirates 3-2 at the National Sports Center in Bermuda Field Hockey Federation action. The Islanders took the lead in the 12th minute when Ryce Trott scored a field goal. The Pirates drew level in the 27th minute when Jonah Trott scored a field goal. The Islanders once […]
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| Tropical Storm Gamma is “not a threat to Bermuda”, the Bermuda Weather Service said, with its closest point of approach to Bermuda within 72 hrs is forecast to be 1389 nm to the WSW at 3pm on Sunday, October 4th, with the BWS noting that “this system may move closer to Bermuda after this time […]
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| The Commercial Bowling League season recently got underway at Warwick Lanes, with Sunset defeating Sweet Life 4 – 0, the Super Stars defeating Ten Pins 4 – 0, Who Gives A Split defeating the Pin Pushers 3 – 1, Spare Me defeating Cool Runnings 3 – 1, the Braves defeating the Spinners 3 – 1, […]
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| The Bermuda Football Association [BFA] held its Annual Congress Meeting [ACM] on Tuesday, September 29, at the Hamilton Princess. A spokesperson said, “The Meeting commenced with welcome remarks from the BFA President, Mark Wade, followed by the Financial Report by BFA Treasurer, Kim Richards. Once again, the BFA received a clean audit report and appointed […]
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| Police have confirmed that “two people have been arrested in connection with the ongoing investigation into the $800,000 government loan to Savvy Entertainment.” A police spokesperson said, “No further information will be provided on those arrests at this time. Saying it was “in light of recent comments regarding the second arrest yesterday, Stephen Corbishley, the […]
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| Former Bermuda cricketer David Hemp has been appointed as the head coach of the Pakistan women’s national cricket team. The Pakistan Cricket Board tweeted the image below, saying, “Australia-based David Hemp has been appointed as the head coach of the Pakistan women’s national cricket team following a robust and transparent recruitment process.” A story in The […]
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| The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday October 3th. On Monday the Oleander container ship is expected and on Thursday the Vanquish container ship is scheduled to arrive. The weekly shipping schedule, which is subject to change, follows below [PDF here]: Related Stories […]
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| Argo Group International Holdings Ltd. today [Oct 1] announced the appointment of Allison Kiene to serve as the company’s general counsel. A spokesperson said, “Argo Group International Holdings Ltd. [Argo], an underwriter of specialty insurance and reinsurance products, today announced the appointment of Allison Kiene to serve as the company’s general counsel. In this role, […]
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| October 2 saw 1,230 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $4,095.00 BD. 600 shares were traded by Argus Group Holdings Ltd, closing even at $2.73 per share, while the other 630 shares were traded by One Communications Ltd, closing even at $3.90 per share. The BSX finished at 1,698.14, even on the […]
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| The Gaelic Football Club, which recently received official accreditation from the GAA governing body in Ireland as an overseas club, is getting set to play matches on the North Field at National Stadium today [Oct 3], with the women’s match starting at 3.00pm and the men’s match starting at 4.15pm. A spokesperson said, “The matches […]
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| Family Centre will be hosting their “This Old House” sale today [Saturday, October 3] at Horizon Club House in Paget from 10 am to 4 pm. A spokesperson said, “Do you need a change of scenery? Family Centre invites you to plan a day out, and check out their “This Old House” Sale on Saturday, […]
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| Bermuda Island Games announced that they have started working on the next video game, which is scheduled to be released in 2021. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Island Games is pleased to announce that they have started working on the next video game, which is scheduled to be released in 2021. “Earlier in the year, prior […]
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| There were 396 test results received today and none were positive for COVID-19, so the total of confirmed positive cases to date remains at 181, with 3 active cases. A Government spokesperson said, “Today there were 396 test results received by the Ministry of Health, and none were positive for COVID-19. “Bermuda has had 181 […]
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| The official Government and Legal notices for today [Oct 2] include acting appointments. Acting Appointment: Permanent Secretary, Ministry Of Home Affairs Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Acting Appointments Notice ID: GN0889/2020 Public Authorities / Department: Cabinet Headquarters Publication Date: 02 October 2020 Ms. Victoria Pereira, Director, Department of Planning has been appointed to […]
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Today there were 396 test results received by the Ministry of Health, and none were positive for COVID-19.
Bermuda has had 181 total confirmed positive cases. Their status is as follows:
The average age of all of our confirmed positive cases is 56 and the age range of all of our positive cases is from 9 to 101 years.
Premier, the Hon. David Burt, JP, MP this afternoon met with the Governor, Mr. John Rankin at Government House. The Governor congratulated the Premier on winning the General Election held yesterday and stated he looked forward to working with him.
The swearing in of Ministers and the appointment of Senators will take place at Government House next week.
| Saturday, October 3 is expected to see a mix of sun and cloud, with the high to be near 28°C/82°F and the low to be near 25°C/77°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be south. The relative humidity is expected to be near 81%. Sunrise will be at 7.14am and sunset […]
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| The Governor John Rankin congratulated the Premier David Burt on the results of the General Election. Government House posted online saying: “This afternoon the Governor was pleased to receive the Premier of Bermuda, the Hon E David Burt JP, MP to Government House. The Governor congratulated the Premier on the results of the General Election […]
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| Inaugural champion Brendon Todd is getting set to defend his title at the 2020 Bermuda Championship, which is scheduled to take place from October 26 to November 1 at Port Royal Golf Course. A spokesperson said, “Inaugural champion Brendon Todd will return to defend his title at the 2020 Bermuda Championship, tournament officials announced today. […]
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| There will be a temporary road closure on Monday [Oct 5] on the KEMH campus, which will affect both vehicular and pedestrian traffic from approximately 6:30pm until midnight. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Hospitals Board advises the public of a temporary road closure scheduled for Monday 5 October 2020 on the King Edward VII Memorial Hospital […]
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| Due to today’s 12 noon BPSU membership meeting, “no vehicle examinations will be carried out at the TCD from 11.45am Friday [Oct 2] until 15 minutes after the BPSU membership meeting ends.” A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Transport is advising that due to today’s 12 noon BPSU membership meeting, no vehicle examinations will […]
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| In order to show their appreciation to its employees, Fresh Breath Dental has awarded a scholarship and school uniform to children of staff members, with the scholarship awarded to Torian Cann and the school uniform awarded to Israel Duncan. A spokesperson said, “For the year 2020, Fresh Breath Dental decided that the school uniforms and […]
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| The Parliamentary Registrar announced the official results of the 2020 General Election, with PLP recording a landslide victory, claiming 30 of the 36 seats in the House of Assembly, and winning 62.10% of the popular vote. The PLP made a strong showing in Southampton, picking up two more seats, with Jason Wade defeating the incumbent […]
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| People took to the streets in celebration last night [Oct 1] after the PLP recorded a landslide victory in the 2020 General Election by winning 30 of the 36 seats in the House of Assembly, representing 62.10% of the popular vote. The PLP entered the election holding a 25-11 majority, and held all their seats […]
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