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| Daniel Augustus started competing in the APGA Moonlight Golf Tour at the Champions Gate International Golf Course. After his first round 3-over par 74, Augustus came off the course in 21st place. Kyler Tate is the first round leader after his round of 6-under par 65. Related Stories Smith Competes In Moonlight Tour In Florida […]
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| [Opinion column written by OBA Senator Robin Tucker] Is the recently announced plan for the Bermuda Housing Corporation to use refurbished shipping containers as emergency housing units for homeless people the best we can do for our people that fall on hard times? The use of shipping containers for housing is not a new concept; […]
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| A new business called Bermuda Data Analytics has launched on the island, with the data consultancy firm specialising in cloud migration, data lake formation, machine learning, and business intelligence reporting. A spokesperson said, “Hello World! Introducing Bermuda Data Analytics, a data consultancy using machine learning and cloud computing to harness the power of your data. […]
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| Floral artist Nicky Gurret recently designed an installation at yhe Birdcage on Front Street in Hamilton for the 100th anniversary of the Bermuda Garden Club. Ms Gurret was assisted by Camille Chin-Gurret, Carol Sims, and Rosemary Holmes from the Bermuda Garden Club in installing the exhibit. Flowers were purchased from Carla DeSilva from M. DeSilva […]
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| In a filing with the Bermuda Stock Exchange [BSX], BF&M Limited advised that pursuant to its share repurchase programme, during the month of March 2021 the company has not repurchased any shares. Related Stories BF&M ‘No Limits’ Sailing Programme Goes Virtual Project Action’s Bus Back On The Road Photos & Video: Breast Cancer Awareness Walk […]
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The Ministry of Health received 2018 test results since the last update and 89 were positive for COVID-19. This gives a test positivity rate of 4.4%.
One of the new cases is classified as imported with details as follows:
· 1 resident who arrived on Delta Airlines DL 584 from Atlanta on 1 April 2021 and tested positive on their Day 4 test.
18 of the new cases are classified as local transmission with known contact as associated with known cases.
Good evening Bermuda. Thank you for joining us.
This evening I will provide a detailed update for what is to take place for schools, after the Easter Break.
On March 23rd I announced that the Easter Break for our public schools would commence on Monday, March 29th, instead of Monday, April 5th. I also shared that the last day of Term 2 for students would be Friday, March 26th and students would return to school as normal on Monday, April 12th.
The Department of Youth, Sport and Recreation (DYSR) is advising that it will once again offer a special childcare service for essential workers who are in need of daycare assistance for their children.
The service is a similar programme which was provided last year during the shelter-in-place period to help essential workers who were on the frontlines fighting against the pandemic.
| One Communications has partnered with Alarm.com to launch One SmartHome, a product offering “industry leading technology for smarter home security, video monitoring, and energy management.” A spokesperson said, “One Communications has partnered with Alarm.com, the leader in Smart Home Security and Automation, to give customers peace of mind, cost savings, and convenience with the launch […]
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| The Ministry received 2018 test results and 89 were positive for Covid-19 — one is classified as imported, 18 as local transmission with known contact and 70 as under investigation — so there are currently 737 active cases, of which 20 people are in hospital, with five in ICU. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Health […]
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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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| The police have urged the public “not to further circulate the image of the serious collision aftermath” and to “refrain from speculation regarding the murder.” A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] is aware of an image circulating via social media showing the aftermath of a serious collision involving two motorcycles that occurred last […]
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| The Department of Youth, Sport and Recreation [DYSR] is advising that it “will once again offer a special childcare service for essential workers who are in need of daycare assistance for their children.” A Government spokesperson said, “The service is a similar programme which was provided last year during the shelter-in-place period to help essential […]
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| The third event of the National Museum of Bermuda’s [NMB] “Tracing Our Roots/Routes” programme will be held on Wednesday, April 14th. “On Wednesday, April 14 at 5:30pmAT, a panel of experts from the Smithsonian Institution will lead a webinar sharing how personal stories and objects play an integral part in the development of a museum’s […]
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| Thursday, April 8 is expected to see sunny periods, a few showers around, easing overnight, with the high to be near 20°C/68°F and the low to be near 16°C/61°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be NW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 64%. Sunrise will be at 6.58am […]
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| [Updated] The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [April 7] with the list indicating that there are ten bus runs cancelled so far today. Update 4.00pm: The Ministry has released the list of bus cancellations for this afternoon. There were 10 runs cancelled this morning, 16 cancelled this afternoon, for a […]
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Good day Bermuda, thank you for joining us today.
It is my pleasure to be joined by the Director of Age Concern, Dr. Claudette Fleming, along with the General Manager of the Bermuda Housing Corporation, Major Barrett Dill, and the Chair of the Ageing Well Committee, Member of Parliament Ianthia Simmons-Wade.
Today, we wish to highlight a very meaningful initiative that was implemented at the beginning of 2020, designed to enhance the quality of life for our Seniors (Aged 50+) and Persons with disabilities.
| [Updated] The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] is holding a press conference this afternoon [April 7] to provide an update on last night’s fatal shooting. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Update: The police have identified the murder victim as 37-year-old Jordan Outerbridge, a father and […]
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| The police have now confirmed that a 44-year-old man sustained gunshot wounds last night [April 6], saying that following a collision that took place in Warwick, one of the riders was “found to have suffered gunshot wounds to his torso.” This follows after the police confirmed that 37-year-old Jordan Outerbridge died due to injuries sustained in […]
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| The Bermuda Police Service reminds the motorists and boaters that “ample travel time should be allowed to safely get to their final destination before the start of curfew at 11pm.” A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] continues to advise motorists and boaters that ample travel time should be allowed to safely get […]
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| [Opinion column written by OBA MP Susan Jackson] Vaccine incentives have become a topical debate as Bermuda races to vaccinate our community amidst rising Covid-19 cases and deaths. The race for vaccination is increasingly urgent and the possibility of incentives has become the ‘carrot on a stick’ to increase the number of people vaccinated to […]
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| Minister of Social Development and Seniors Tinee Furbert is holding a press conference this morning [April 7] to “provide an update on the Interest Free Loan Initiative for Seniors [Aged 50+] and Disabled Persons in partnership with Age Concern Bermuda and Bermuda Housing Corporation.” We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime […]
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| Government House is now closed to in-person meetings and all Government House officers will now work remotely. A spokesperson said, “In line with government regulations, Government House staff have been working remotely where reasonably practicable. “However, Government House is now closed to in-person meetings and all Government House officers will now work remotely due to […]
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| [Opinion column written by Junior Minister of Transport Curtis Richardson] “What is Homeporting? I know a lot of people are embarrassed to ask. It is an opportunity for people that are fully vaccinated to take a cruise that starts and ends in Bermuda. If you’re a tourist, it means you fly to Bermuda, board the […]
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| Law firm Appleby advised Floatel International Limited on its successful, fully comprehensive balance sheet restructuring. A spokesperson said, “Appleby Bermuda advised Floatel International Limited and it subsidiaries [the Group] on its successful, fully comprehensive balance sheet restructuring. The Floatel Group is renowned for providing offshore accommodation and support vessels. “This was a fully consensual deal […]
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| Chase Cooper recently took to the water representing St. Mary’s College of Maryland Varsity Sailing to compete in the St. Mary’s College Spring Fling. The Two Conference Regatta sailed in the FJ boats, with St. Mary’s College of Maryland seniors Cooper and his crew Sophie Taczak finishing atop the podium with 12 points. Cooper sailed […]
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| As of April 3rd, Bermuda has administered a total of 41,152 Covid-19 vaccinations, so 37% of the population has received one dose, while 27% of the population has received 2 doses. Speaking at last night’s [April 6] press conference, Minister of Health Kim Wilson said, “We have completed the twelfth full week of vaccinations. From […]
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| The Manders Tennis Management’s Easter Bowl continued at the Fairmont Southampton Tennis Courts. Three matches in the B Division needed three sets to determine a winner. Tobiah Goodchild defeated Jekon Edness 6-3, 3-6, 10-6, while Nigel Burgess defeated Alex Lefebvre 7-5, 4-6, 10-5, and Tre Manders defeated Mathew Brookes 3-6, 6-3, 10-8. Elite B Division […]
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