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| The Bermuda Triangle Challenge [BTC] Organizing Committee announced that Chubb will be the exclusive Lead Event Sponsor for the BTC, which will be held on January 14 – 16, 2022. A spokesperson said, “Like many other sporting events that bring overseas participants to the island, the 2021 Bermuda Triangle Challenge, which was supposed to be […]
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| Everest Re Group, Ltd. announced the appointment of Anne Rocco as Senior Vice President and Group Chief Transformation and Shared Services Leader. A spokesperson said, “She will serve on the Everest Executive Leadership Committee and report directly to President and Chief Executive Officer Juan C. Andrade. This leadership appointment supports the company’s strategy of profitably growing […]
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| March 31 saw 7,500 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $35,245.00 BD. 7,500 shares were traded by Argus Group Holdings Ltd, closing down 4.0% at $4.56 per share. The BSX finished at 2,599.51, down 0.17% on the day. There were 0 advances, 1 decline, and 57 remained unchanged. The full report for […]
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The Ministry of Health is reminding the public that it has pop-up COVID-19 testing to the community. You do not need an appointment to get tested at this location.
Horseshoe Bay Beach car park, Monday 5 April and Wednesday 7 April, from 4:30 – 7:30 pm.
Only walk-in testing is available.
Good day.
The Ministry of Health received 1660 test results since the last update, and 60 were positive for COVID-19. One of the new cases is classified as imported by a resident who arrived on Delta Airlines DL 617 from New York on 29 March 2021 and tested positive on their arrival test. 17 of the new cases are classified as local transmission with known contact as they are associated with known cases.
| Edgewood Pediatric Services will be offering Covid-19 testing, by appointment only, with the Minister thanking “Dr. Sylvanus Nawab and his team, for providing this much need service to the community free of charge.” Speaking at last night’s [March 30] press conference, Minister Wilson said, “I would like to publicly thank Edgewood Pediatric Services, who advised […]
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| The Ministry received 1660 test results and 60 were positive for Covid-19 — 1 classified as imported, 17 as local transmission with known contact and 42 as under investigation — so the island now has 476 active cases, with two people in hospital, one in critical care. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Health […]
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| The official Government and Legal notices for today [March 31] include an acting appointment. Assistant Justice Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Acting Appointments Notice ID: GN0287/2021 Public Authorities / Department: The Judiciary Publication Date: 31 March 2021 Judicial Department Her Excellency The Governor, after consultation with the Chief Justice, has approved the appointment […]
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| Aiming to provide the community with a look at Bermuda’s natural beauty each morning, Bernews features a “Photo of the Day” in our email newsletters and on social media seven days a week. Judging by the number of reader’s “likes”, the month’s most popular photos included a photo of a humpback whale, the Port Royal Golf Course, […]
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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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Laurel Burns:
Thank you, Minister, for the opportunity to provide some supporting remarks.
Through Learning First, the Ministry of Education has begun to work with teams of teachers and principals, and engage with students and parents, businesses and community organisations, to begin to develop the curriculum and the model of teaching and learning that will enable each and every learner to have an education that meets their unique needs, talents and passions.
Good Morning and thank you for coming.
Today I will provide information on the transformative work that the Ministry of Education has been undertaking in carrying out the Government’s commitment to phase out middle schools and introduce signature schools.
The Minister of Health, the Hon. Kim Wilson, JP, MP, today stated, “The Ministry of Health is aware of an email purporting to be from Department of Health Bermuda which is currently circulating in the community stating that the Government has issued a STAY AT HOME order. This image is clearly false. The public is urged not to forward messages that are not credible. Official information from the Government is always shared through a press conference or a press release.
| Thursday, April 1 is expected to see early sunny breaks possible, a few showers develop by evening, with the high to be near 22°C/72°F and the low to be near 19°C/67°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 82%. Sunrise will be […]
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| The Family Centre “is experiencing more than a 50 percent increase in calls and requests for therapeutic services as families” amid the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. A spokesperson said, “Families in Bermuda are feeling the pinch in many ways.” Family Centre Executive Director Dr. Sandy De Silva said, “Family Centre is experiencing more than a 50 […]
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| Somersfield Academy announced the appointment of Peter Howe as their next Head of School. A spokesperson said, “Following a rigorous global search, Somersfield Academy is pleased to announce the appointment of Peter Howe as its next Head of School. Carlos Symonds, the incumbent Head of School, will be retiring in July 2021 after a rich […]
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| The Ministry said they are aware of an email circulating claiming that the Government has issued a ‘Stay at Home’ order and said it is “clearly false” and urged people to please not “forward messages that are not credible.” The Minister of Health Kim Wilson stated, “The Ministry of Health is aware of an email […]
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| The Bermuda Tourism Authority has announced the appointment of Bermudian Charles H. Jeffers II, to the post of Chief Executive Officer. The BTA said, “Jeffers, a twenty-six-year veteran of the destination marketing industry, was hired through a global search to fill the leadership role left vacant following Kevin Dallas’ departure in February 2020. “Charles Jeffers […]
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| [Updated] The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [March 31] with the list indicating that there are fourteen bus runs cancelled so far today. Update 4.00pm: The Ministry has released the list of bus cancellations for this afternoon. There were 14 runs cancelled this morning, 16 cancelled this afternoon, for a […]
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| Next week, the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] will host ‘Voyages @ Sea,’ a series of 40-minute interactive presentations, featuring fun activities designed to engage kids. A spokesperson said, “At 10am on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, April 5th, 7th and 9th, the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI], will host ‘Voyages @ Sea,’ a series of […]
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| The City of Hamilton advises the public that “there will be no trash collection within the City limits on Good Friday [April 2] or Easter Sunday [April 4].” A spokesperson said, “City refuse will be collected on Saturday morning [April 3] for bars and restaurants and on Saturday evening there will be a scaled down […]
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| The Hamilton Princess & Beach Club has announced a slate of new to-go menus, which they said were “perfect for those looking to shake-up their takeout routine during the latest pandemic restrictions.” A spokesperson said, “Those wanting to celebrate Easter Sunday this weekend with a traditional brunch, without having to go out, need look no […]
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| The Bermuda Professional Golfers Association [BPGA] has voted unanimously to posthumously recognize Louis Rafael ‘Kid’ Corbin as a Bermuda PGA ‘Class A’ Golf Professional. A spokesperson said, “April 1, 2021 marks the 70th anniversary of the death of Louis Rafael ’Kid’ Corbin of St. George’s, Bermuda. “Thanks to Dr. Jeffrey Sammons, Professor of History at […]
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| There “will be service disruptions at its Mills Creek Mail Processing Centre” so all “local mail processing has been relocated to the General Post Office,” officials said today. A Government spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Post Office [BPO] is advising that there will be service disruptions at its Mills Creek Mail Processing Centre. “All local mail […]
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| “We will use every legal option at our disposal to protect our democratically elected system,” Hamilton Mayor Charles Gosling said, adding that “we believe that there are a number of grounds on which we could launch an appeal.” A spokesperson said, “The Corporation of Hamilton has today received a decision from the Supreme Court of […]
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| BELCO is advising the public to “exercise caution when flying kites around the island.” “When most people think of kite flying, they might think of the tradition of making a paper kite and a fun activity,” stated Shelly Leman, Managing Director of Transmission, Distribution and Retail. “What might not be immediately at the forefront of their […]
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| The Cabinet Office advised that “the flag on the grounds of the Cabinet Building, is being flown at half mast today in remembrance of Mr. Kenneth Richardson CVO, CBE, JP, Bermuda’s first Black Secretary to the Cabinet. “Mr. Richardson, whose private funeral service is today, served in the post from 1984 to 1993. On behalf of […]
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| [Updated] The Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service have extinguished yet another fire, this one located on St Augustine Lane early this morning. A BFRS spokesperson said, “On Wednesday March 31, 2021 at 4:10am the Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service dispatch center received a report of a confirmed structural fire on St Augustine Lane. “One appliances […]
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The Cabinet Office advised that the flag on the grounds of the Cabinet Building, is being flown at half mast today in remembrance of Mr. Kenneth Richardson CVO, CBE, JP, Bermuda’s first Black Secretary to the Cabinet. Mr. Richardson, whose private funeral service is today, served in the post from 1984 to 1993.
“On behalf of the Government and people of Bermuda, we extend our sincere condolences to Mrs. Brenda Richardson and the entire family.”
| In an effort to offer clients access to healthier food alternatives, Bermudian personal trainer Kai Peters has provided a recipe for low-fat fish cakes in light of the upcoming Easter holiday. A spokesperson said, “Throughout the pandemic, Bermudian personal trainer Kai Peters has continued to support his clients virtually, overcoming the limitations and restrictions of […]
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