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| Minister for the Cabinet Office Wayne Furbert is holding a press conference this morning [March 18] to provide a full overview of the 2020 retail sales economic activity. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Update: The live broadcast has concluded and the 18-minute replay is […]
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| [Written by Vejay Steede] Last Thursday, March 11, marked the 100th day of the school year in Bermuda. The annual milestone passed with a casual acknowledgement in some environments, and little more than a passing glance in others, but the students and staff at the St. George’s Preparatory School [SGPS] took the opportunity to celebrate […]
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| Following their Black History Month dinner last month, in celebration of academic Dr Clarence Maxwell, Hamilton Princess & Beach Club donated $2,000 to the National Museum of Bermuda – Dr Maxwell’s charity of choice. $1,000 was donated by the hotel from the proceeds of the dinner which was then matched by the hotel’s ownership, the […]
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| The trustees, management, and staff of Port Royal Golf Course extend their condolences to the family of James ‘Jim’ Ammon. A spokesperson said, “It is with profound sadness that we at Port Royal announce the passing of two time Bermuda Amateur & Missouri State Senior Champion James ‘Jim’ Ammon, The Villages, Florida. “Jim Ammon was […]
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| The One Communications Mountain Bike Race Series concluded at Ferry Reach last weekend, and the provisional overall series standings, using their best six finishes out of the seven races cycled, are below. After 2 wins and 4 second-place finishes Alexander Miller won the open male 60 minute division series with 138 points, with Robin Horsfield […]
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| Quinton Sherlock started competing in the 2021 Goldfields PGA Golf Qualifiers at the Achimota Golf Club in Ghana. Over 50 top professional golfers from all over the country participated in the first round of the tournament. Sherlock shot a first round 8-over par 79 to finish T33rd, L.A Ayisah, Vincent Coffie, and Robert Allotey all […]
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| The DJ Flava National Fishcake Festival will take place on Saturday, March 27th, with an extra day on Sunday, March 28th. A spokesperson said, “The DJ Flava National Fishcake Festival” will take place on Saturday, March 27, 2021, with an extra day on Sunday, March 28, 2021—both from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. “Organizers have […]
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| STEP Bermuda will be hosting a talk today [March 18] about developments in the OECD’s focus on the European Union’s list of non-cooperative tax jurisdictions and more. A spokesperson said, “On Thursday 18 March at 1:00pm AST [5pm GMT], Oliver Cooper and Robert Reymond [partners at Stikeman Elliott, London] will present to us virtually about […]
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| Today’s [March 18] Bernews Morning Newsflash is a special edition that takes a quick look back at the past year, with the first confirmed cases of Covid-19 in Bermuda announced one year ago today, on March 18, 2020, leading to an unprecedented time in Bermuda history. From the airport closing to passenger flights for months, […]
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Good day.
The Ministry of Health received 629 test results since the last update, and seven (7) were positive for COVID-19. Five (5) of the new cases are classified as local transmission with known contact as they are associated with known cases. The additional (2) new cases are classified as under investigation. These cases are among residents with no currently identified link to other known cases or history of travel in the past 14 days.
Additionally, since the last update, there were four (4) recoveries.
There are currently 33 active cases, of which;
| The Ministry received 629 test results and 7 were positive for Covid-19 — five are local transmission with known contact and two are under investigation — so the island currently has 33 active cases. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Health received 629 test results since the last update, and seven (7) were positive […]
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The Ministry of Health’s Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit (ESU) is aware of COVID-19 exposure at Paget Primary School. The person(s) confirmed with COVID-19 have been isolated.
Additionally, the ESU is contacting confirmed close contacts, and those persons are being advised that they must quarantine (stay home from school and other activities) and get tested for COVID-19.
The assessment of this situation is ongoing and additional communication will be provided, outlining further public health guidelines that must be followed, such as quarantine and testing.
The Department of Public Transport regrets to inform the public that one of our bus operators, Mr. Ramotar, was assaulted by a passenger yesterday afternoon while on duty in St. David’s. Mr. Ramotar was treated for his injuries at K.E.M.H and is recovering at home. DPT is actively working with the Bermuda Police Service in this ongoing investigation and a suspect is in custody.
Our thoughts and prayers are with Mr. Ramotar for a speedy recovery.
| The Ministry confirmed they are “aware of Covid-19 exposure at Paget Primary School” and said the “assessment of this situation is ongoing and additional communication will be provided.” This follows after similar notices were issued for Whitney Institute Middle School, Northlands Primary School and Dellwood Middle School over the past few days. A Government spokesperson said, […]
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| The official Government and Legal notices for today [March 17] include notice of intention to construct a controlled plant, police contracts valued at $50,000 or more, cancellation of registration, and acting appointments. Acting Appointment: Permanent Secretary, Ministry Of Transport Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Acting Appointments Notice ID: GN0246/2021 Public Authorities / Department: […]
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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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Today the Minister of Youth, Culture and Sport, Dr. the Hon. Ernest Peets, JP, highlighted two recent recipients of the Bermuda Art Council (BAC) Grants.
Mr. Rory Wilson and Mr. Rick Richardson each received $5,000 to assist with their respective film projects. Rory Wilson is currently working on his sixth short film, Coerce. The film, which is based on Alex Skeel’s true story, explores the dynamics of an abusive relationship from a male perspective.
Good Morning and thank you for coming.
This month Intellectual Developmental Disabilities Awareness is being observed, and today we are joining in the global recognition.
Developmental Disabilities covers a broad range of physical, cognitive and/or behaviour conditions such as autism spectrum disorder, hearing loss, vision impairment, cerebral palsy, spina bifida, downs syndrome, intellectual disabilities, attention deficit and learning disabilities.
Thank You Minister. Good morning. The Student Services section of the Department of Education provides an extensive range of educational services for our students with exceptionalities. Starting with our ASD programmes (Autism Spectrum Disorders) that are inclusive of:
| [Updated] The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [March 17] with the list indicating that there are three bus runs cancelled so far today. Update 4.00pm: The Ministry has released the list of bus cancellations for this afternoon. There were 3 runs cancelled this morning, 33 cancelled this afternoon, for a […]
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| Staff and students from the Dame Marjorie Bean Hope Academy recently visited Cabinet to commemorate Intellectual Developmental Disabilities Month. A Government spokesperson said, “To commemorate Intellectual Developmental Disabilities Month, Dame Marjorie Bean Hope Academy’s students and staff paid a visit to the Premier the Hon. David Burt at Cabinet on Monday. “Students were met at Cabinet by […]
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| The police are investigating an assault of a bus operator, with the suspect reportedly punching and kicking the operator after the suspect was asked to leave the bus as he was being abusive to children who were on the bus. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS], is investigating the alleged assault of […]
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| One year following the fatal shooting of Clarke Fox and the attempted murder of Kyari Flood, the police are renewing their appeal for information. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] is renewing our appeal for information in connection with the murder of Clarke Fox and the attempted murder of Kyari Flood. “Mr. Fox […]
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| In celebration of International Women’s Day, Endeavour held its third annual Women On The Water Clinic on Sunday [March 14]. A spokesperson said, “Endeavour is a registered charity and nonprofit that engages Bermuda’s youth in experiential learning through sailing that builds their self-confidence and life skills. Endeavour has engaged over 4,370 young people since 2015 […]
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| The City of Hamilton is inviting local artists and groups to participate in the “Bermuda” Marquee Sign Design Contest, with the winner set to receive $3,000, with the contest portion for the design element only, not for the fabrication or installation of the art. A spokesperson said, “Could you be the designer of Bermuda’s most […]
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The Ministry of Education has announced that due to recent COVID outbreaks to cancel the Learning First pop–up events for tomorrow, Wednesday, March 17th and Friday, March 19th.
| The Bermuda Entertainment Union expressed their condolences to the family of Kenneth “Kenny” Vivian Bean Jr who passed away on Sunday. A spokesperson said, “It is with a heavy heart and deep sadness that we have to inform you that our beloved Bermuda Entertainment Union Trustee, Mr. Kenneth “Kenny” Vivian Bean Jr., passed on Sunday […]
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| A new virtual workshop with an aim to “empower women” is being launched by Jessica Lightbourne and Toby Butterfield with what they called “equity pricing.” A spokesperson said, “A new virtual workshop to empower women is being launched this weekend with a twist in the pricing. A Little Bit Braver Women’s Workshop Series has been created […]
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| “The topic of climate change is a high priority for a broad range of insurance companies, no longer being considered by only a niche sector in the market,” according to a climate change report published by the Bermuda Monetary Authority [BMA]. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Monetary Authority [Authority or BMA] published the results of its […]
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| The Ministry is “carefully monitoring the current outbreak” and has “recommended the current restrictions remain in place for a further two weeks,” Health Minister Kim Wilson said, adding that “the carelessness of party-goers may change that for the worse.” Speaking at last night’s [March 16] press conference, Minister Wilson said, “Before I close, I must […]
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| Following their fundraising cruise, Va Va Entertainment donated $2,500 to P.A.L.S. to assist with their efforts to provide support and assistance to cancer patients and their families. “The funds were raised at the Pink Party Cruise, a Va Va Entertainment Ltd. benefit event, held on Sunday, September 27th, 2020, in honour of Reneé M. Carter, […]
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