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The Ministry of Health received 2151 test results since the last update, and 75 were positive for COVID-19. Three of the new cases are classified as imported by two residents who arrived on Jet Blue B62231 from New York on 26 March 2021 and tested positive on their Day 4 test. One non-resident who arrived on British Airways BA 2233 from London on 26 March 2021 and tested positive on their Day 4 test.
Good afternoon,
Today I am joined by Assistant Police Commissioner Martin Weekes.
Bermuda, this holiday weekend is significant for several reasons.
For one, Good Friday and Easter Sunday are considered the most important dates on the Christian calendar.
And from a cultural standpoint, this holiday weekend is one of the most iconic for Bermudians.
Good Friday is steeped in tradition for us, with kite flying, hot cross buns and fish cakes.
| Minister of Health Kim Wilson, Chief Medical Officer Dr. Ayo Oyinloye and Department of Health David Kendell held an online conversation with the Government media early this evening [April 1] about the current coronavirus outbreak in Bermuda. As the island and world deals with the Covid-19 pandemic, we are doing our best to provide timely […]
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| [Written by Kim Swan] I often ask myself – what is my purpose in this life? In recent years it has been abundantly clear that one aspect of that purpose has been the carrying forward the heavy burden of those black golfers who were denied the opportunity to compete equally as men during the prime […]
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| There was an armed robbery at the Cake Shop Bakery in Pembroke this afternoon [April 1] with “two men brandishing firearms” entering the premises and stealing an “undisclosed quantity of cash. A police spokesperson said, “Around 4:38 p.m. today, Thursday 1st April, 2021, police responded to a report of an armed robbery at the Cake […]
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| The World Health Organization [WHO] has now changed Bermuda’s country status to ‘Community Transmission’, which is, in effect, the most serious ranking the WHO can give. In yesterday’s press release, the Government said, “Bermuda’s current WHO country status is Sporadic Cases. However, Bermuda’s PAHO country status is Community Transmission,” while today’s statement from the Government […]
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| The Ministry received 2151 test results and 75 were positive for Covid-19 — three classified as imported, 24 as local transmission with known contact and 48 as under investigation — so the island has 537 active cases. Five people are in hospital, with three in critical care. 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 official Government and Legal notices for today [April 1] include PATI information statement, list of proposed planning applications, and temporary fundraising licence. PATI Information Statement Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Public Notification Notice ID: GN0291/2021 Public Authorities / Department: Bermuda Casino Gaming Commission Publication Date: 01 April 2021 PATI Information Statement 5 […]
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| Softball Bermuda announced the cancellation of its 2021 season. A spokesperson said, “Softball Bermuda regrets to announce the cancellation of its 2021 season. Monday’s announcement by the Ministry of Youth, Culture and Sport to move all sport back to Stage 1 of the Return to Play Guidance [the “RPG”] is a crucial reason for this decision. […]
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| Friday, April 2 is expected to see rather cloudy, rain & showers developing later, chance thunder, with the high to be near 22°C/71°F and the low to be near 16°C/60°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be south. The relative humidity is expected to be near 86%. Sunrise will be at […]
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| [Updated] The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [April 1] with the list indicating that there are six bus runs cancelled so far today. Update 4.00pm: The Ministry has released the list of bus cancellations for this afternoon. There were 6 runs cancelled this morning, 16 cancelled this afternoon, for a […]
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| The upcoming Easter holiday weekend will see “changeable weather,” the Bermuda Weather Service said, adding that it will be “starting with a cold front approaching on Good Friday” and after the “front’s passage, the weekend will feel much cooler, with temperatures plunging down” to the mid 50s Fahrenheit. In an online post, the BWS said, […]
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| The National Sports Centre will reopen on Monday, April 5th, with restrictions in place. Craig Tyrrell, the NSC’s SVP Operations Manager, said: “To ensure the health and wellbeing of all users of the facility all groups are required to continue to manage their own activities following the guidelines set out by the NSC, your individual […]
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| The deadline for the Ministry of Education Scholarships and Awards has been extended to April 26th, 2021. The Government posted the graphic below online, saying, “Scholarships available are: The Bermuda Government Scholarships The Teacher Education Awards The Non-Traditional Student Awards The Minister’s Achievement Scholarships The Minister’s Exceptional Student Awards The Minister’s Applied Science Scholarships The […]
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| Minister of National Security Renee Ming and Assistant Commissioner of Police Martin Weekes are holding a press conference this afternoon [April 1] to “remind the public of the Covid-19 regulations and enforcement activities in place this weekend.” We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Update: The […]
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| The Criminal Code Amendment Non-Consensual Sharing of Intimate Images Act 2021 – the ‘revenge porn’ bill — has passed in the Senate. The Bill has already passed in the House of Assembly, so it will now head to the Governor for assent before taking effect. Attorney-General Kathy Lynn Simmons previously explained that the Bill “introduces criminal […]
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| The New Raz Adventures — a Bermudian animated series — has released their latest episode entitled “Butterfly Princess”. A spokesperson said, “In this latest installment, Raz and his friends continue their quest to learn more about the mysterious Golden Key. “They travel to the Loquat News HQ and meet the titular Butterfly Princess. The episode serves […]
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| [Opinion column written by OBA Senate Leader Ben Smith] 2020 and so far, the start of 2021 will mark, for all of our children, a dramatically different school experience that they will remember for the rest of their lives. Our teachers have had to be creative, adapting to conditions and circumstances that they were unprepared […]
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| Conyers announced the promotion of Anna Bruce-Smith, Jacqueline King, Edward Rance and Rhys Williams to Director, and Nicola Bruce to Counsel. “We are delighted to announce the promotion of these five talented individuals and congratulate them on their success,” said Christian Luthi, Chairman. “Each of these lawyers has demonstrated expertise in their respective practice areas […]
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| Allianz Benelux and Monument Re announced that they have completed the sale of part of Allianz’s closed life book portfolio in Belgium. A spokesperson said, “The transaction has been approved by the Belgian regulator with effective date April 1st, 2021 and follows the announcement released in August 2020: Allianz Benelux and Monument Re announce closed […]
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| The Royal Caribbean cruise line has released a promotional video via social media for their cruises set to sail from Bermuda, with the first cruise scheduled for June 26. The cruise line recently announced 7-night cruises from “first-time homeport Bermuda,” saying that “sailing with vaccinated crew,” the cruises “will be available to adult guests who […]
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| Glenn Jones confirmed that he will be leaving the BTA, and thanked everyone for their support and noted that he is only moving on “after a professional, orderly transition has taken place,” and he trusts that the newly appointed BTA CEO Charles Jeffers can count on the “spirit of community to support him, his team […]
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| Travel Edge has seats available on executive jet charter flights between Bermuda and Westchester, New York on April 22nd and 26th. A spokesperson said, “Travel Edge has seats available on executive jet charter flights between Bermuda and Westchester, NY on April 22nd and 26th. The aircraft is a Embraer Legacy 600 with 13 seats. “The […]
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| Ayleal Dill, Seke Spence, and their Ilkeston Town FC SCL Youth Development League teammates returned to action behind closed doors in England, taking on Basford United. The two Bermuda players had an excellent match, scoring all three goals for their team, with Dill scoring two goals, while Spence added the other. Related Stories “Butterfield To […]
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| Mosaic announced the hiring of William Monat to oversee underwriting operations in North America, the UK, Europe, and Asia-Pacific regions. A spokesperson said, “William Monat, a prominent mergers and acquisitions insurance market leader, has joined Mosaic to spearhead the specialty company’s transactional liability business around the world. “Based in Chicago as EVP, Global Head of […]
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| Law firm Appleby announced eight senior promotions across its Bermuda, BVI, Cayman Islands and Jersey offices, with Hannah Tildesley and Lalita Vaswani both promoted in their Bermuda office. A spokesperson said, “Leading law firm Appleby has announced eight senior promotions across its Bermuda, BVI, Cayman Islands and Jersey offices. Appleby’s new appointments include members from its Corporate and Dispute […]
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| Caitlyn Bobb recently took part in the National Scholastic Athletics Foundation [NSAF] Meet of Champions at the Doug Shaw Memorial Stadium in Myrtle Beach. Bobb competed in the women’s emerging elite 200 meters preliminaries, finishing second with a time of 25.40. In the Final, Bobb finished second behind Dana Wilson with a time of 25.30. […]
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| The Ministry of Health is reminding the public that there will be pop-up Covid-19 testing at Horseshoe Bay Beach car park on Monday [April 5] and Wednesday [April 7], testing is also available at Edgewood Pediatrics via appointments, while Bermuda College will offer walk-in vaccinations next week for people over 65. A Government spokesperson said, […]
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| The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [April 1] with the list indicating that there are six bus runs cancelled so far today. Related Stories Ministry: Bus Cancellations For Friday Ministry: Bus Cancellations For Thursday Ministry: Bus Cancellations For Tuesday Ministry: Bus Cancellations For Wednesday Ministry: Bus Cancellations For Thursday Ministry: […]
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| The Corporation of St. George have issued an advisory on their Good Friday Holiday trash collection schedule. A spokesperson said, “The Corporation of St. George [CSG] would like to inform the public, whose trash is collected by the CSG, that the Good Friday Holiday trash collection for businesses and residents is as follows: “Businesses – […]
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| Governor Rena Lalgie and her family participated in the annual picking of Easter Lilies for Her Majesty The Queen. “This year’s Easter Lilies were grown by Malcom Smith of Windybank farm, who is pictured below with the Governor and her family. Government House said that the Easter Lilies departed yesterday [March 31] on the British Airways […]
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| MarketPlace provided information about their opening hours during the upcoming Good Friday and Easter Holiday, with the stores open from 7.00am to 9.00pm on Thursday and Saturday, and closed on Good Friday [April 2] and Easter Sunday [April 4]. PriceRite stores will open from 8.00am to 8.00pm on Thursday and Saturday and closed on Good […]
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| The Directors of MJM Limited announced that Tim Molton has been promoted to Senior Associate. A spokesperson said, “Mr Molton is a member of the firm’s Dispute Resolution team having had prior experience practicing in the Channel Islands. He joined MJM in 2019 and has a growing corporate and commercial litigation practice, including complex trust […]
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| Aspen Insurance Holdings Limited [Aspen] reported results for the twelve months ended December 31, 2020. Mark Cloutier, Group Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, commented: “COVID-19 meant that 2020 was a year more challenging than many of us can remember with both profound human and economic consequences. While the vaccine program gives cause for optimism, […]
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| Saltus Grammar School recently hosted a Saltus Speaks event as part of their ongoing educational sessions, with Dr. Lisa Damour speaking in the virtual event. A spokesperson said, “On Thursday, 11th March, Saltus was delighted to welcome Dr. Lisa Damour, virtually, as part of our ongoing educational sessions, Saltus Speaks. “Dr. Damour graduated with honours […]
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