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Today, the Cabinet Office released the September 2021 Retail Sales Index (RSI).
September’s retail sales fell 3.8% compared to last year. In value terms that represented an estimated $95.5 million compared to last year (September 2020).
September’s retail sales activity saw increases in motor vehicle sales, which grew by 18.7% due to a higher number of cars being sold.
| Friday, December 31 is expected to see sunny breaks, few periods of showers, easing overnight, with the high to be near 23°C/73°F and the low to be near 19°C/66°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be west. The relative humidity is expected to be near 89%. Sunrise will be at 7.20am […]
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| The Ministry received 13,772 test results – spanning seven days — and 406 were positive, so active cases have now increased to 522, with zero people in hospital. The Ministry said, “Since the last update, the Ministry of Health received 13,772 test results and 406 were positive for COVID-19, giving a test positivity rate of […]
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| After adjusting for the retail sales rate of inflation – measured at 3.2% in September – the overall volume of retail sales decreased 3.8% when compared to September 2020, according to the recently released Retail Sales Index. A Government spokesperson said, “Today, the Cabinet Office released the September 2021 Retail Sales Index [RSI]. September’s retail sales […]
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| [Updated] The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [December 30] with the list indicating that there are forty-three bus runs cancelled so far today. Update 4.05pm: The Ministry has released the list of bus cancellations for this afternoon. There were 43 runs cancelled this morning, 27 cancelled this afternoon, for a […]
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| Bermuda karting drivers Scott Barnes, Marc Tucker, Brian Bulhoes, and Brian Hall were recently back in action competing in the World Karting Association [WKA] Daytona Kart Week. The first winner of the World Karting Association Daytona International Speedway KartWeek for Man. Cup Series was Bermuda driver Barnes aboard his Margay Racing LLC Ignite machine in […]
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Sadly, the Ministry of Health can confirm that it has been notified of four COVID-19 related deaths.
It’s important to note that two of the deaths occurred in September and November, respectively, and are being reported following ongoing death certificate reconciliation.
This brings the total of confirmed COVID-19 related deaths to 110.
The other two deaths occurred during the week of December 20th, 2021.
| Due to the ongoing surge in the global Covid-19 pandemic, Air Canada will suspend direct passenger flights between Toronto and Bermuda beginning on January 9. An Air Canada spokesperson told Bernews, “Air Canada will suspend direct passenger flights between Toronto and Bermuda beginning January 9 due to the current pandemic environment. “Air Canada continues to […]
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| Footballers in both the Premier Division and First Division were recently in action, with Dandy Town Hornets, BAA, and Social Club all earning wins, while one match ended in a draw, and the BFA announced two changes in the schedule for upcoming matches. Premier Division Robin Hood 1 – Dandy Town Hornets 2 The Premier […]
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| Elan Daley began competing in the Invitational December Pointe-Claire 2021 Swim Meet hosted by PCSC Pointe-Claire Swim Club in Canada. Representing Markham Aquatic Club, Daley competed in the women 15 – 16 years age group division, taking part in three events on the opening day and capturing two gold medals. During the 50m freestyle Daley […]
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| Jillian Terceira continued competing in the CSI2* Christmas Tour Week Two 2021 Indoors in Belgium. During the 1.40m Table A with a jump off class, Terceira and Mia Volo VD Molendreef finished 42nd with a time of 72.61 with 5 penalty fault points. Related Stories Equestrian Patrick Nisbett Competes in France Terceira, Nisbett Continue Competing […]
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| Teams that include Bermudian footballers Jonte Smith and Dale Eve were recently in action in England. Jonte Smith Jonte Smith was an unused substitute as his Ballymena United teammates took the spoils in a game against Coleraine. Dale Eve Dale Eve and his Spennymoor teammates lost 3 – 1 to Blyth Spartans. Related Stories Football: […]
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| The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [December 30] with the list indicating that there are forty-three 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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| [Written by Stephen Wright] Errin Cann is at the “front of the pack” of Bermuda’s wushu athletes hoping to qualify for the Youth Olympics in Dakar, Senegal, in 2026. Garon Wilkinson, the Bermuda Sanshou [Wushu] Association president, said it would be a significant achievement for a Bermudian to compete at the Youth Olympics in wushu, […]
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| [Updated] The police are responding to an incident in the Mount Hill area in Pembroke this evening [Dec 29], with multiple police vehicles and officers on scene, and crime scene tape visible. Unofficial reports suggest that what sounded like gunshots were heard in the area. Confirmed details are limited at this time, however we will […]
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| The police are “seeking the public’s assistance with their investigation into a road traffic incident” which occurred on Monday in Pembroke, in which a 51-year-old male “involved in the incident was found in an unresponsive state at the scene.” A police spokesperson said, “Officers from the Roads Policing Unit of the Bermuda Police Service are […]
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The Ministry of Education would like to remind parents and students to register for pre-return COVID testing, with negative results required to be submitted to allow for in-class learning on January 5th, 2022.
The Minister of Education, the Hon. Diallo Rabain JP MP stated this morning, “The response from teachers and students who have already registered for their return to school tests is positive. Thus far, we have 362 educators and 2080 students registered for testing.
| The Ministry said that it has been notified of four Covid-19 related deaths – one September, one in November, and two during the week of December 20th — which brings the total of confirmed Covid-19 related deaths since last year to 110. A Government spokesperson said, “Sadly, the Ministry of Health can confirm that it […]
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| The City of Hamilton is thanking its team, “who worked tirelessly throughout 2021 to ensure that Hamilton remains spotless, vibrant, and efficiently run.” A spokesperson said, “The management of the City of Hamilton wishes to publicly thank our team of just over 100 staff members who worked tirelessly throughout 2021 to ensure that Hamilton – […]
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| The official Government and Legal notices for today [Dec 29] include notification of planning applications registered, contracts valued $50,000 or more, assent, acting appointments and appointments. List of Proposed Plan Applications Advertised on December 29, 2021 Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Notification of Planning Applications Registered Notice ID: GN1441/2021 Public Authorities / Department: Planning Publication […]
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| Thursday, December 30 is expected to see sunny periods; chance of a passing shower, mainly at night, with the high to be near 23°C/74°F and the low to be near 21°C/69°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be west. The relative humidity is expected to be near 85%. Sunrise will be […]
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| The Ombudsman has delivered the report on ‘Bus Service Communications’ to the Speaker’s Chambers of the House of Assembly today [Dec 29] and said the “Report will be available to the public when Parliament returns and it is tabled in the House of Assembly.” A spokesperson said, “The Ombudsman for Bermuda, Victoria Pearman, has delivered […]
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| About 1.00am this morning [Dec 29] a male was stopped by police on Middle Road in Warwick as he made his way to the hospital “with a gunshot wound to his leg,” the police confirmed, adding that he “reported being shot whilst riding his motorcycle” in Sandys. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service […]
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