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| The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [October 23] with the list indicating that there are thirteen bus runs cancelled so far today. Related Stories Govt: Bus Service Resumes On Wednesday Asphalt Resurfacing At Hamilton Bus Terminal DPT Contracts Eight Minibuses To Assist Update On Bus Service And New Schedule Hamilton […]
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| The TLC Group will be hosting a Facebook Livestream today [Oct 23] to discuss careers in the cybersecurity field. A spokesperson said, “We are now more than halfway through Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2020 and we’ve been busy. As a matter of fact, we’ve been focused on empowering individuals and organisations to enhance their cybersecurity posture […]
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| Mixed Majors Bowling League action at the Warwick Lanes saw the Warriors defeat the Fight Back 12 – 8 and the Untouchables lose 16 – 4 to the league leaders MiniMax Forwarders. The Mix-Ups defeated the Spare Change 14 – 6, while the Movers “N” Shakers went down 16 – 4 to the Activators, and […]
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| The Ohio Aviators announced the players that will make up the squad for the World Tens Series rugby event in Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “Ohio Aviators have assembled a highly experienced squad of 20 players for this month’s World Tens Series in Bermuda. “Many of the Ohio old guard have committed to the Aviators including […]
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The third year of the Government’s Professional-Student Relationship Programme ended early due to the Coronavirus. The custom completion ceremony to honour collaborators and participants was unable to proceed; however, the Government takes this opportunity to thank all those who helped contribute to this year’s programme.
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| The Bermuda Business Development Association [BDA] and Bermuda:Re+ILS published a special digital report on the reinsurance industry following a virtual roundtable discussion with Bermuda’s reinsurance industry leaders. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Business Development Association [BDA] and Bermuda:Re+ILS hosted a virtual roundtable discussion with Bermuda’s reinsurance industry leaders on the main challenges it has faced […]
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| October 22 saw 29,436 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $134,544.00 BD. 1,200 shares were traded by BF&M Ltd, closing down 0.3% at $18.00 per share, while the other 28,236 shares were traded by One Communications Ltd, closing even at $4.00 per share. The BSX finished at 1,880.07, down 0.02% on the […]
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Hamilton, Bermuda, October 22, 2020—The Bermuda Business Development Association (BDA) and Bermuda: Re+ILS hosted a virtual roundtable…
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Hamilton, Bermuda, October 20, 2020—The 2020 Bermuda Tech Summit, which took place online from October 14-16 as…
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| ESPN will stream and televise the World Tens Series allowing audiences across the globe the opportunity to watch the inaugural World Tens which will be held in Bermuda starting this weekend, the organisers announced this evening. A spokesperson said, “The sports giant will allow fans living in the USA, Caribbean, Latin America, Brazil and Sub Saharan […]
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Hamilton, Bermuda, October 22, 2020 – Premier the Hon. E. David Burt, the Minister responsible for Tourism, today announced that MP Wayne Caines, will be the next Chair of the Bermuda Tourism Authority (BTA) Board of Directors, effective immediately. MP Caines replaces former Chair, hotelier Paul Telford, whose three-year Board term concluded this month. Kim Swan, MP for St George’s West, also joins the BTA Board.
The Minister of National Security, the Hon. Renee Ming, JP, MP, provided the following update regarding Hurricane Epsilon.
Minister Ming said, “The Emergency Measures Organisation (EMO) determined that a meeting wasn’t required today, however I can advise that we’ve been keeping a close eye on the forecast track of Hurricane Epsilon.
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Premier the Hon. E. David Burt, the Minister responsible for Tourism, today announced that MP Wayne Caines, will be the next Chair of the Bermuda Tourism Authority (BTA) Board of Directors, effective immediately. MP Caines replaces former Chair, hotelier Paul Telford, whose three-year Board term concluded this month. Kim Swan, MP for St George’s West, also joins the BTA Board.
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| Premier David Burt, the Minister responsible for Tourism, announced that MP Wayne Caines will be the next Chair of the Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] Board of Directors and MP Kim Swan will also join the BTA Board. “I am pleased that The Hon. Wayne Michael Caines has accepted my invitation to become the Chairman of […]
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| The London Royals confirmed the players that will make up the squad for the World Tens Series in Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “Ben Foden headlines a London Royals squad littered with English players, a large number of which have plied their trade on the 7s circuit. “Capped over 30 times by England at full-back, Foden […]
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| The weather in Bermuda is starting to show some effects as Hurricane Epsilon passes to our east, and while the hurricane is not expected to make a direct hit or cause any strong effects, it it is forecast to bring “marginal tropical storm force sustained winds The Bermuda Weather Service’s latest forecast said, “A Tropical […]
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| Skyport has released the latest episode of ‘Taking Off’, a video series with host Mikaela Pearman that highlights the airport redevelopment project, with this episode highlighting the new check in area. Speaking in the episode, Mikaela Pearman said, “As we get closer to the opening of the new passenger terminal building, I’ll be sharing what […]
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| The Minister of National Security Renee Ming provided an update regarding Hurricane Epsilon, saying that the forecast “remains that we will only occasionally experience marginal tropical storm force sustained winds.” Minister Ming said, “The Emergency Measures Organisation [EMO] determined that a meeting wasn’t required today, however I can advise that we’ve been keeping a close […]
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The Minister of National Security, the Hon. Renee Ming, JP, MP, provided the following update regarding Hurricane Epsilon.
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| The Air Force Reserve Hurricane Hunters are currently monitoring Hurricane Epsilon, capturing video from within the storm’s eye and finding that it has “dropped in intensity.” The National Hurricane Center said, “Air Force Reserve Hurricane Hunters find that Epsilon has dropped in intensity.” The latest forecast from the BWS regarding Hurricane Epsilon says, “A Tropical […]
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| The Bermuda Zoological Society announced that Freyja Kermode was awarded the 2020 BZS Steinhoff Scholarship with additional support from the Pye Scholarship, and Alfred “Trey” Maybury and Jessica Godfrey were additional recipients of the BZS Steinhoff scholarship. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Zoological Society announced the recipients of the 2020 BZS Steinhoff Scholarship and the […]
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| BF&M Limited announced today that AM Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of A [Excellent] of BF&M Life Insurance Company Limited [BF&M Life], BF&M General Insurance Company Limited [BF&M General] and Island Heritage Insurance Company, Ltd. [Island Heritage]. The outlook of each of these ratings is stable. The outlook of each of these ratings […]
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| The Bermuda Football Association announced that the Expansion League game scheduled today [Oct 22] has been postponed. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Football Association would like to announce that the Expansion League game scheduled for Thursday, October 22, 2020, between Pembroke Hamilton Club and Dandy Town, has been postponed to a later date yet to […]
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| The official Government and Legal notices for today [Oct 22] include large group exemption and Bermudian status. Acquisition Of Land By a Non-Bermudian Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Acquisition of Property by a Non Bermudian Notice ID: GN0958/2020 Public Authorities / Department: Ministry Level Publication date: 22 October 2020 Acquisition of Land by […]
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| Friday, October 23 is expected to see sunny breaks and a few early showers, with the high to be near 26°C/79°F and the low to be near 22°C/72°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be WNW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 83%. Sunrise will be at 7.29am and […]
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Yesterday, there were 588 test results received by the Ministry of Health, and none were positive for COVID-19.
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Visitors to the National Sports Centre are being reminded that they risk having items confiscated if they breach strict rules on what is allowed to be brought into the facility for events.
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One of the core principles of the Bermuda Public Services Union (BPSU) is that all workers have the fundamental right to be treated with dignity and respect. Being on the frontline as one of Bermuda’s leading labour advocates, the BPSU has first-hand knowledge that bullying and harassment is a major concern in many workplaces throughout the Island.
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The Bermuda Tourism Authority (BTA) and OpenClear announced today a collaboration that offers travelers to Bermuda convenient access to an expedited COVID-19 screening service in line with the Government of Bermuda’s health protocols.
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Yesterday, there were 588 test results received by the Ministry of Health, and none were positive for COVID-19.
Bermuda now has 188 total confirmed positive cases with status as follows:
The average age of all of our confirmed positive cases is 56 and the age range of all of our positive cases is from 9 to 101 years.
| As the Covid-19 pandemic continues to affect nations worldwide, the number of confirmed cases around the globe has now surpassed 41 million, with over 1,132,000 deaths, with the United States continuing to have the most confirmed cases and deaths in the world. A BBC story said, “A new blood plasma donation centre will be opening […]
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| The Miami Sun announced the players that will make up the squad for the World Tens Series rugby event in Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “The Miami Sun have compiled a squad featuring a number players from the MLR as they prepare for the first round of the World Tens League. “The squad has a blend of […]
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| There were 588 test results received yesterday and none were positive for Covid-19, so the total of confirmed cases to date remains at 188, with 4 cases being active. A Government spokesperson said, “Yesterday, there were 588 test results received by the Ministry of Health, and none were positive for COVID-19. “Bermuda now has 188 […]
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| The Rugby World Tens Series is set to get underway on Sunday [Oct 25] after being delayed due to the approach of Hurricane Epsilon, with a preview video released on the World Tens Series’ official YouTube channel highlighting the competition. The video’s description says, “With just days to go until the World Tens Series gets underway, […]
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| A new book relating to Bermuda’s children and the Covid-19 pandemic entitled Dear God, Save the Children. We Are the Future by author and artist Joan K. Aspinall will be launched tomorrow [Oct 23] at the Bermuda Society of Art’s opening of their Life Cycles exhibition at City Hall, with 30 percent of all book […]
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| With the completion ceremony to honour collaborators and participants of the Professional-Student Relationship Programme cancelled due to Covid-19, the Government is offering its thanks to “all those who helped contribute to this year’s programme.” A Government spokesperson said, “The third year of the Government’s Professional-Student Relationship Programme ended early due to the coronavirus. “The custom […]
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