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| The policy requiring students to have a negative PCR test result after a school mid-term break will be changed to a certified negative antigen test result, and the Ministry will be rolling out at-home antigen testing for all public schools with the weekly school saliva screening testing programme placed on pause. This was from Acting […]
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| Friday, January 14 is expected to see wet and cloudy; chance of morning thunder; midday brightening, with the high to be near 21°C/70°F and the low to be near 17°C/62°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 79%. Sunrise will be at […]
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Good Afternoon Members of the Media, and the Bermuda Public.
Thank you, Minister of Health, for your update.
This last wave of the Coronavirus has again disrupted our day to day activities. I can say first-hand, as a parent, getting my child back to school has not been the easiest of processes. We have had to consider testing regimes, remote learning, and, in some cases, the challenges of being in quarantine. This current spike has not made engaging in learning the most manageable situation for any parent.
| The road to Damang 2022 for Ghana PGA began with the first-ever PGA Samsung Captain’s Prize Golf tournament with Bermudian Quinton Sherlock taking to the course. Sherlock shot a first round 3-over par 74 to finish the day in the six-way tie for 17th. Samsung Captain Prize Day 1 Leaderboard 68 Emos Korblah 69 Vincent […]
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| The Bermuda Cricket Board [BCB] has released their 2022-2026 Strategic Plan, which has a vision to “develop and maintain the highest, most professional level of cricket through grassroots programmes, engaging and inspiring the youth, providing safe and dynamic sporting entertainment — whilst being committed to preserving Bermuda’s unique culture.” In the intro of the plan, […]
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| Digicel Bermuda announced that they have appointed Donn Foggo to a senior leadership position. A spokesperson said, “Mr. Foggo has been promoted to Director of Marketing. Reporting directly to the CEO. Donn will oversee all of Digicel Bermuda’s marketing operations, community engagement and corporate social responsibility. “Foggo graduated from Brock University and gained international experience […]
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| Martello Re Limited [Martello Re], a licensed Class E Bermuda-based life and annuity reinsurance company with initial equity of $1.65 billion, has been launched. A spokesperson said, “Martello Re Limited a licensed Class E Bermuda-based life and annuity reinsurance company with initial equity of $1.65 billion, has been launched with the financial support of Massachusetts […]
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| Bermuda’s Air Service Develop Team continues to engage directly with “existing carriers serving Bermuda in addition to other airlines in order to develop sustainable air service,” the Bermuda Airport Authority said, while Skyport said it is “imperative” that we do all we can to “bolster our air passenger recovery rate.” The comments follow after news […]
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| 14,040 additional doses of the Covid vaccine arrived on last night’s British Airways flight, marking the 11th shipment of vaccines since last year. In an online post, Government House said, “A further shipment of 14,040 doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine arrived on last night’s British Airways flight. This is the 11th shipment of vaccines to […]
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| Minister of Health Kim Wilson, Acting Minister of Education Tinee Furbert, and Bermuda Hospitals Board Chief of Staff Dr. Wesley Miller will be holding a press conference this afternoon [Jan 13] and while the topic of the press conference was not stated, we assume it will be Covid-19 related. The live video below should start at around […]
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| The Bermuda Weather Service [BWS] has issued a Gale Warning valid for Friday afternoon [Jan 14] through Friday night. The BWS forecast for Friday says, “Cloudy & wet start; drier and brighter afternoon, wet night. Winds southerly strong gusts to gale force, increasing southwesterly strong to gale force by afternoon with gusts to storm force, […]
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| Royal Air Force [RAF] typhoons were recently spotted at LF Wade International Airport as they made a landing on the island. The RAF website says, “The Typhoon FGR.Mk 4 is a highly capable and extremely agile fourth-generation multi-role combat aircraft, capable of being deployed for the full spectrum of air operations, including air policing, peace […]
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| The 2022 Winter Olympics will get underway next month and Bermuda — which despite our sub-tropical climate and small size has produced Winter Olympians before — will not have a representative this year. Bermuda Olympic Association [BOA] President Peter Dunne told Bernews, “Bermuda will not have any athletes or representatives at the 2022 Beijing Games, unfortunately. […]
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| The PHC Zebras have advanced to the next round of the Friendship Trophy with a 3 – 1 win over the North Village Rams at the BAA field. The PHC Zebras took the lead in the 14th minute when Kadeem Abraham found the back of the net, Tre Ming doubled the PHC Zebras lead scoring […]
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| Nearly 150 Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] staff are currently off work “due to positive results or as close contacts.” In providing an update yesterday, Judy Richardson, Chief of Nursing, said, “As community infections rise, so does the number of BHB staff who are impacted. BHB currently has nearly 150 staff off work due to positive […]
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| The Bermuda Driving Harness Pony Executive have announced the cancellation of this weekends scheduled racing at the National Equestrian Center on Vesey Street. The organisers stated, “Unfortunately, we find ourselves feeling the impact of the current Covid environment on the island and have had to make the decision to cancel the races scheduled for Sunday […]
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| A raccoon was “humanely euthanized” after being found in a container, officials have confirmed, adding that “there was no evidence indicating the animal was purposely smuggled into the island.” A video of a raccoon was being circulated and Bernews asked the Government for comment, and a spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Home Affairs can advise […]
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| Enstar Group Limited announced that its subsidiary, Enstar Finance LLC, “priced $500 million aggregate principal amount of 5.500% Fixed-Rate Reset Junior Subordinated Notes due 2042 fully and unconditionally guaranteed, on a junior subordinated basis, by Enstar.: “The offering is expected to close on January 14, 2022, subject to satisfaction of customary closing conditions,” the company […]
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| The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [January 13] with the list indicating that there are thirty-two bus runs cancelled so far today. Related Stories Buses To Operate On Sunday Schedule Minister: Minibuses To Provide Transportation Ministry: Bus Cancellations For Friday Ministry: Bus Cancellations For Thursday Ministry: Bus Cancellations For Tuesday […]
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| January 12 saw 6,800 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $ 265,350.00 BD. 6,300 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing up 2.5% at $40.50 per share, while another 500 shares were traded by BF&M Ltd, closing at an even $23.00 per share. The BSX finished at 2,782.83, up […]
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| The Bermuda Football Association [BFA] has announced that the match between DRC and X-Roads WFC has been postponed. A spokesperson said, “The Premier Division match scheduled for Sunday, January 16, 2022 at 3:00pm at Devonshire Recreation Club between DRC and X-Roads WFC has been postponed as DRC have confirmed that several players have tested positive.” […]
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| [Updated] The police are responding to the Deepdale Road/Parson’s Road area in Pembroke this evening [Jan 12], with multiple police vehicles and officers on scene. Unofficial reports suggest that area residents may have heard what sounded like gunshots. Further confirmed details are limited at this time, however we will update as able. Update 8.50pm: We […]
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| Do not renew the current emergency powers, get rid of SafeKey, end the curfew, and eliminate the travel authorization form are among the suggestions from Shadow Minister of Health Michael Dunkley. Mr Dunkley said, “In light of the comments by Premier Burt that we must learn to live with Covid and the Government is considering […]
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Following a meeting today with the Senior Command of the Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service, the Minister of National Security, Renee Ming, said, “I would like to update the public on the current status of the Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service, but first I want to express my gratitude for their tireless work during this most recent outbreak and indeed throughout the pandemic.”
The Minister added, “I can report that The BF&RS’s current staffing situation, while unfortunate, is not dissimilar to what is being experienced community-wide in both the public and private sector.
“Bermuda is gaining momentum..” said Premier David Burt as he outlined the activity noted in Bermuda’s fintech sector. “Of the ten licensed digital asset business entities, six were licensed in 2021, including a digital asset insurer that is a digital asset smart contract powered platform that allows insurance entities to create fully-collateralised, fully digital, transparent, trustless and tradable reinsurance contracts.
| [Updating] The police are responding to the Deepdale Road/Parson’s Road area in Pembroke this evening [Jan 12], with multiple police vehicles and officers on scene. Unofficial reports suggest that area residents may have heard what sounded like gunshots. Further confirmed details are limited at this time, however we will update as able. Update 8.50pm: We […]
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| Following a meeting today with the Senior Command of the Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service, the Minister of National Security Renee Ming, said, “I would like to update the public on the current status of the Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service, but first I want to express my gratitude for their tireless work during this […]
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| “Bermuda is gaining momentum,” said Premier David Burt as he outlined the activity in Bermuda’s fintech sector, with the Government noting that the Premier is in Switzerland this week following an “invitation to attend the Crypto Finance Conference to further promote Bermuda’s digital asset business sector.” The Premier said, “Of the ten licensed digital asset business […]
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| “Bermuda’s tourism has received a devastating blow,” OBA MP Susan Jackson said, adding that “locals and visitors alike should be deeply concerned about the loss of air travel.” The comments follow after news that JetBlue has reduced the flight schedule from New York to Bermuda, which the airline is reportedly making into a “summer seasonal” […]
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| The Bermuda End-to-End Charitable Trust is donating 240 Chromebooks to students through the Ministry of Education. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda End-to-End Charitable Trust will proceed with their 2021 commitment to the Bermuda Department of Education, using funds from the October 2021 event, giving 240 Chromebooks with hard cases to P1 and P2 students, through […]
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| The official Government and Legal notices for today [Jan 12] include appointments, large group exemptions and trademark applications. Amendment To Gn0041/2022 Appointments Of Childrens Officers Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Appointments Notice ID: GN0070/2022 Public Authorities / Department: Ministry Level Publication date: 12 January 2022 Government Of Bermuda Ministry of Social Development and Seniors Department […]
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| [Updated] The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [January 12] with the list indicating that there are forty-four bus runs cancelled so far today. Update 4.05pm: The Ministry has released the list of bus cancellations for this afternoon. There were 44 runs cancelled this morning, 32 cancelled this afternoon, for a […]
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| A Royal Air Force [RAF] military aircraft was recently spotted at LF Wade International Airport, making a landing in Bermuda under cloudy skies yesterday [Jan 11], with the aircraft still seen on the island as of earlier today. For our past coverage of military aircraft on the island, click here. Related Stories Photos & Video: Royal […]
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