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| Ki-Juan Minors started competing in the 2021 ESP Spring 2 Horse Jumping event in Wellington, Florida. Minors — riding Gantos G — competed in the 1.20m Jumper II 2.1 Class. The pair finished 17th with a clear round time of 77.914. Related Stories Equestrian Patrick Nisbett Competes in France Terceira, Nisbett Continue Competing In Belgium […]
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| Noting they have received “reports of individuals on beaches at public parks and generally out and about,” the police have reminded the public that the changes to the regulations do not come into effect until Tuesday. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service has been receiving reports of individuals on beaches at public parks […]
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| Scott Redmond and his Bloomsburg University men’s tennis teammates swept Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference [PSAC] opponent, Shepherd University, 7-0, for their fourth-straight win. With the win, Redmond and his teammates improved to 4-2 on the year and in conference play while Shepherd University dropped to 0-6 for the season and 0-4 in PSAC action. Junior […]
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| Bermudian footballer Nia Christopher – who attends Towson University – has been named to the 2020 Colonial Athletic Association [CAA] All-Conference and All-Rookie Teams. The school’s announcement said, “Towson University women’s soccer has a team set for the future, placing four Tigers on the 2020 Colonial Athletic Association [CAA] All-Conference and All-Rookie Teams, announced by […]
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| Ryan Outerbridge recently represented Franklin Pierce University Men’s Track & Field at the Eastern Connecticut State Invitational #2 Meet. Outerbridge took to the track to compete in the men’s 1500m race, clocking a time of 4:15.00 to finish third overall. The athlete then ran the second leg for the Franklin Pierce Men’s 4x400m Relay A […]
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| Speaking during a recent press briefing, U.S. President Joe Biden said he has “proposed a global minimum tax” which means “companies aren’t going to be able to hide their income in places like the Cayman Islands and Bermuda, in tax havens.” President Biden said, “I’ve also proposed a global minimum tax, which is being proposed […]
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| The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday April 17th. On Friday the Iberica Knutsen LNG tanker is expected, on Saturday the STI Brixton oil products tanker will arrive, and on Sunday the Oleander container ship is scheduled to arrive. On Tuesday the Somers Isles container ship […]
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| April 16 saw 0 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange. The BSX finished at 2,594.91, up 5.31% on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 59 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available here [PDF], and the full report for the week is available here [PDF]. Related Stories ‘Active […]
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Good evening Bermuda.
Thank you for joining us as we complete our 4th day of our seven day period of “stay at home”. This short, sharp stop was implemented to allow our essential services such as contact tracing to catch up to the volume of cases brought on by this outbreak of the B.1.1.7 variant in Bermuda.
As I speak to you today, 17 people have died, a number of persons are in the intensive care unit and over 40 people are in hospital directly as a result of COVID-19.
Good evening.
There were 1385 test results received by the Ministry of Health since the last update and 37 were positive for coronavirus. This gives a test positivity rate of 2.7%.
2 of the new cases are classified as imported with details as follows:
· 1 resident who arrived on British Airways BA 159 from London on 6 April 2021 and tested positive on their Day 8 test
· 1 resident who arrived on American Airlines AA 308 from Miami on 31 March 2021 and tested positive on their Day 14 test
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources wishes to advise the public, per the Public Health (COVID-19 Emergency Powers)(Stay at Home) Regulations 2021, licenced fishermen are exempt to move about in the course of performing their work as licenced fishermen.
The Ministry of National Security will now also permit fishermen to sell fish at certain roadside stalls or docks from 7am to 7pm. An exemption letter is required.
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources wishes to advise the public, per the Public Health (COVID-19 Emergency Powers)(Stay at Home) Regulations 2021, registered commercial farmers are exempt to move about in the course of performing their work.
| The Department of Environment and Natural Resources issued advisories this evening saying that per the Stay at Home Regulations, registered commercial farmers and licenced fishermen are “exempt to move about in the course of performing their work”, and they will be permitted to sell local produce at certain roadside stalls or their home bases, however […]
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| There are “inconsistencies” in the guidelines during our lockdown, BIU President Chris Furbert said today, adding that there are ”double standards being practiced” with certain big businesses being granted exemptions, while small Bermudian businesses are not allowed to operate. BIU President Chris Furbert said, “As President of the Bermuda Industrial Union [BIU] I feel compelled to […]
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| A SailGP Team capsized during training today on Bermuda’s Great Sound. SailGP tweeted the photos below online, saying, “Making a splash on the Great Sound! Today @SailGPUSA’s F50 capsized during training with @SailGPAUS on board, luckily all team members are safe & accounted for. Just goes to show how important it is to train on these […]
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| From 5:00am on Tuesday, April 20th, a number of adjustments to the regulations will take effect, including a curfew from 8:00pm and 6:00am, retail stores being allowed to to open for curbside service and delivery, and restaurants being allowed to offer takeout and delivery services, Premier David Burt announced at this evening’s press conference. Summary […]
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| The official Government and Legal notices for today [April 16] include appointments, a list of proposed planning applications, and notices of intended marriage. Board Of Trustees Of The Golf Courses – Amend Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Appointments Notice ID: GN0342/2021 Public Authorities / Department: Ministry Level Publication Date: 16 April 2021 The […]
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| Saturday, April 17 is expected to see early cloud and showers clear to leave a dry and bright day, with the high to be near 22°C/71°F and the low to be near 17°C/63°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be WNW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 70%. Sunrise […]
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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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| [Updating] The Government will be holding a press conference this evening [April 16] to “review the changes to restrictions that will come into effect after the mandatory 7-day Stay at Home Order comes to an end.” We will have additional coverage following the press conference, our continuous live updates on Covid-19 are also in this […]
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| “All residents are encouraged to ensure when travelling on the island’s roads or waterways for any permitted reason, that they carry a valid photo ID,” the police said today. Assistant Commissioner of Police Martin Weekes said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS], the Royal Bermuda Regiment [RBR], the Bermuda Reserve Police [BRP] and the Bermuda Coast […]
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| Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Crime Stoppers Bermuda will be holding its Weekend Film Experience virtually. A spokesperson said, “The 2021 Crime Stoppers Weekend Film Experience has altered its format to maintain a safe & enjoyable experience for all attendees considering the evolving health & safety protocols related to the Covid-19 by going virtual! “Crime […]
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| The City of Hamilton and the Department of Health have “teamed up to provide face masks for Bermuda’s homeless population, to protect against the spread of Covid-19.” A spokesperson said, ““2000 masks were provided to the City by the Department of Health following feedback from City employees moving about Hamilton who observed members of the […]
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| With the ‘Stay at Home’ order in effect, WindReach recently provided remote learning packets to participants currently enrolled in their life skills, therapeutic riding, and adult day programmes. A spokesperson said, “Pivoting became the buzzword and learned experience for many nonprofits and businesses alike as they transitioned into thriving amidst a pandemic last year. “This […]
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| Shadow Minister of Works & Engineering and Tourism Craig Cannonier has released a statement regarding the exemption process for the St. Regis Hotel, which has since been rescinded. Mr. Cannonier said, “The error was not in issuing an exemption to St. Regis, the error was in rescinding the exemption by the Minister of National Security. […]
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| Daniel Augustus competed on the Pros Fore Pros Tour in Las Vegas at the Golf Boulder City Golf Course. He came off the course after two rounds T36th following his first round 1-over par 73, and a second round 3-over par 75. Augustus’ first round scorecard showed him with 5 birdies, 10 pars, 2 bogeys, […]
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| The companies of AG Holdings Limited, AIRCARE, iEPC and iFM, recently supported the Bermuda Conference YPD annual food drive to assist seniors in need. Staff from across the group of companies bought food which was donated to the Bermuda Conference YPD and distributed to seniors in partnership with Age Concern.” AG Holdings President Judith Uddin […]
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| Bermuda’s Shelby Madeiros and her Siena Women’s Tennis teammates recently won their second straight match of the season as they picked up a 6-1 victory over the Hofstra Pride at Central Park in Schenectady. Freshman Madeiros won her first collegiate matchup at the #4 Singles spot, defeating Simran Desai by a score of 6-0, 6-3. […]
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| Delray Rawlins and Sussex resumed their LV= Insurance County Championship – Group 3 match against Glamorgan at the Sophia Gardens, Cardiff. Day Two saw Sussex begin on 99/0, a total of 186 behind Glamorgan’s first-inning total of 285 all out. Live video below: Related Stories Video: Rawlins & Sussex vs Lancashire Video: Delray Rawlins On […]
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| One person has been arrested in connection with the fire at Pigs Field playground, the police have confirmed. A police spokesperson said, “Investigations into the recent spate of fires in Pembroke Parish are still ongoing.” Detective Inspector Derricka Burns stated: “Officers from the Criminal Investigations Department, have conducted a number of enquiries into these incidents. […]
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