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| 55% of total confirmed Covid-19 cases to date are some form “local transmission,” 29% of cases were imported, while 16% are currently “under investigation.” This is according to the latest statistics released by the Government, which indicate that 51% [246 cases] of the cases were classified as “local transmission, known contact/source,” 29% [139] were imported, […]
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| HSBC Bermuda said their “Harbourview Centre, St. Georges and Somerset branches hours of operation will be from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm, from December 21st through December 31st, with the exception of December 24th and December 31st, when the bank will be open from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm.” Head of Wealth and Personal Banking & […]
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| Today [Dec 16] marks five months since the arrival of US Consul General Lee Rizzuto, and this day also marks his 100th church visit since arriving in Bermuda. U.S. Consul General Rizzuto said, “Today marks five months since I arrived in Bermuda to serve as the United States Consul General with my wife Denise. Amazingly, […]
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| The Ministry noted that “test results are considered personal health information” and “they can only be shared by an employee, if the employee wishes to do so” adding that “Ministry guidelines do not state that employees are required to provide a negative test to their employer to come to work.” They also explained that the “contact […]
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Good evening.
There were 1208 test results received by the Ministry of Health since the last update and 18 were positive for COVID-19.
Two of the new cases are classified as imported, testing positive on their arrival test, having arrived on DL 584 from Atlanta on 14 December 2020, and both having negative pre-arrival tests
Two of the new cases are classified as local transmission with known contact/source as associated with known cases/clusters.
Good afternoon.
Thank you for joining us today.
Bermuda certainly has seen our challenges recently with the increase in the number of positive cases of COVID-19. I would like to commend the team at the Ministry of Health and all of their stakeholder partners and front line workers for the significant work they are doing to stop the spread of the coronavirus here, and keep this island safe.
In my remarks today, I will cover three areas. They are as follows:
· The Government’s new Unemployment Benefit;
Good day to members of the media and the listening public.
I am joined here today by the Minister of Finance and Erica Smith, Executive Director of the BEDC.
Introduction
In today’s press conference I will provide an update on two (2) areas:
1. Work From Bermuda Statistics and Renewals for the 2nd Year
The Department of Public Transportation (DPT) is pleased to advise the public that the bus service will resume daily operations tomorrow (17 December).
The Ministry of Health undertook a risk assessment and is satisfied with the workplace protocols in place at DPT.
This confirmation and the enhanced department protocols allow for a safe return of the public bus service.
| There were 1208 test results received and 18 were positive for Covid-19, so Bermuda now has 485 total confirmed positive cases to date, with 221 active cases. A Government spokesperson said, “There were 1208 test results received by the Ministry of Health since the last update and 18 were positive for COVID-19. “Two of the new cases […]
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| The BEDC will be “providing Covid-19 emergency grant funding” to “approved bars, nightclubs, members clubs and restaurants” with maximum grant amounts to range “from $5,000 to $7,000 per business.” This follows after the industry — which already had mandated closures in the ‘lockdown’ earlier this year — has been affected again, with all indoor bars […]
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| In the run up to Christmas, Conyers said they are “pleased to gift $52,000 to support food programmes run by four Bermuda churches.” “The donation includes $40,000 from the firm as the balance of its $100,000 pledge, made in March, to assist the vulnerable members in our community who are negatively impacted by Covid-19,” a […]
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| According to today’s Official Notices, the Bermuda Police Service will be conducting road sobriety checkpoints over Christmas — from Wednesday, December 23th to Sunday, December 27th — with the checkpoints set to take place in Hamilton parish, Smiths, Devonshire, Pembroke, Paget, Warwick and Southampton. The full Road Sobriety Checkpoint Notice 2020 follows below [PDF here]: Related […]
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The Hon. W. Lawrence Scott, JP, MP, The Minister of Transport
Good day members of the media and the listening public, thank you for joining us here today.
Many of you will be familiar with the Bermuda Road Safety Council and the Bermuda Water Safety Council’s efforts over the years to raise public awareness and improve how people use and travel on Bermuda roads and waterways. Since the two organizations inception, while they have always shared similar objectives, they have always operated independently.
The Minister of National Security, the Hon. Renee Ming offered the following in the wake of several “concerning incidences” which have occurred in the East End recently.
| Bus service will resume daily operations tomorrow [Thurs, Dec 17], the Ministry said this evening. A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Public Transportation [DPT] is pleased to advise the public that the bus service will resume daily operations tomorrow [17 December]. “The Ministry of Health undertook a risk assessment and is satisfied with the […]
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| The official Government and Legal notices for today [Dec 16] include road sobriety checkpoint notice, acting appointments, contracts valued $50,000 or more, and acquisition of property by a non-Bermudian. Road Sobriety Checkpoint [No. 9] Notice 2020 Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Road Sobriety Checkpoint Notice Notice ID: GN1165/2020 Public Authorities / Department: Bermuda […]
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| New regulations have been posted online which serve to increase the fee for residents who are returning to the island without a Covid-19 pretest from $30 to $300. The Quarantine [Covid-19] [No. 3] Amendment [No. 7] Order 2020 states that the “Quarantine [COVID-19] [No. 3] Order 2020 is amended in paragraph 7[2][c] by deleting “$30” […]
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| [Updated] Minister of Finance Curtis Dickinson, Minister of Labour Jason Hayward and BEDC Director Erica Smith held a joint press conference this afternoon [Dec 16], and we will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the video is below. Update 5.52pm: Minister Jason Hayward said, “Good day to members of the media and […]
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| Thursday, December 17 is expected to be cloudy, with a few morning showers, tending brighter by afternoon, with the high to be near 24°C/75°F and the low to be near 20°C/68°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 86%. Sunrise will be […]
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| Francis Patton Primary is holding a Christmas Drive-Through today [Dec 16] celebrating the Christmas season while adhering to social distancing guidelines. A parent contacted us, full of praise for the staff at the school, and explained that this would take place today, saying that “the staff at Francis Patton put together treat bags for the […]
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| The 2021 Bermuda cruise ship schedule — which is subject to change as it is a “fluid situation” — has been released, with the current schedule showing the first visit planned for April, and 122 contract cruise ship visits and 57 ‘occasional callers’ for the year. Cruises have been suspended for most the year due […]
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| The Bermuda Monetary Authority announced the appointment of Ricardo Garcia as Vice-Chair of the IAIS Policy Development Committee, and Marcelo Ramella as Vice-Chair to the Macroprudential Committee. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Monetary Authority announced today the appointment of two of its staff to International Association of Insurance Supervisors [IAIS] committee leadership positions. “The BMA’s […]
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| “The incidents of the past few days are quite disheartening” and “all key stakeholders are working hard to keep our communities safe,” National Security Minister Renee Ming said following several recent incidents. Minister Ming said, “Speaking specifically to the home invasion, few acts of crime can be more frightening than to have the safety and […]
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| Lindo’s announced that they are extending their additional discount shopping days until the end of February 2021. A spokesperson said, “Lindo’s Group of Companies is pleased to announce they are extending their additional discount shopping days through to the new year. “Until the end of February 2021, customers can continue to take advantage of the formerly […]
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| Minister of Transport Lawrence Scott, Michael Weeks and Dennis Lister III are holding a press conference this morning [Dec 16] to provide an update on the Bermuda Road Safety Council and the Bermuda Water Safety Council. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Update: The live […]
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| Warwick Academy recently made donations to several charities and groups, including the Salvation Army, Christ Church, the Eliza Dolittle Society, and Dame Marjorie Bean Hope Academy as part of its Christmas community outreach. A spokesperson said, “Christmas is certainly a time for giving and at Warwick Academy, the secondary school has been busy fundraising and […]
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| Bacardi Limited donated “more than 3,000 food items, in addition to grocery vouchers, to Bermuda bartenders hit hard by the Covid-19 crisis.” A spokesperson said, “This effort is part of the company’s global #RaiseYourSpirits program which launched in March as the pandemic caused closures of bars and restaurants overnight. “Bermuda is the global headquarters of […]
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| Conor White recently competed in the Cycling Canada Weekly Zwift race. The race covered the Watopia – Reverse Figure 8 Course, with White winning the Men’s A Division race. White and American Leo Yip had the fastest time of 38.20, with White earning the first-place finish. Warren Muir, the Canadian National Champion of the virtual […]
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| Inspired by the spirit of the season, Athene Life Re employees recently donated to Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Bermuda, collecting over 8,000 items and donating $5,000. A spokesperson said, “After learning many individuals were facing a pressing need for toiletries and food items, the Athene Charity Committee hosted a drive that collected over 8,000 items […]
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| A cruise from New York to Bermuda — dubbed the “For God & Country Victory” cruise — is being promoted online, with the cruise said to purportedly be “celebrating the re-election of our Commander-in-Chief, President Donald J. Trump.” Donald Trump did not actually win re-election in U.S Presidential election, however he and his supporters have […]
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Good evening.
There were 1043 test results received by the Ministry of Health since the last update and 11 were positive for COVID-19.
Three of the new cases are classified as imported, all testing positive on their arrival test, with details as follows
§ 1 resident who arrived on DL 584 from Atlanta on 13 December 2020 with no pre-test
§ 1 non-resident who arrived on BA 2233 from London on 13 December 2020 – *airline crew with no pre-test
§ 1 resident who arrived on BA2233 from London on 13 December 2020 with a negative pre-test
| After two employees tested positive for Covid-19, CG Insurance closed their Reid Street office to walk-in traffic until December 29, and they “will continue to service clients remotely during regular business hours.” A CG spokesperson reports, “CG Insurance has closed its Reid Street office to walk-in traffic until Tuesday, Dec. 29th and will continue to […]
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| Athene Holding Ltd announced a “significant pension buyout agreement with GE, a global pioneer of technologies that help the world work more efficiently, reliably, and safely.” “Under the terms of the transaction, Athene’s wholly-owned Iowa-domiciled life insurance subsidiary, Athene Annuity and Life Company [AAIA], and Athene’s wholly-owned New York-domiciled life insurance subsidiary, Athene Annuity & […]
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