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| Bermudian swimmer Madelyn Moore concluded competing in the 15th FINA World Swimming Short Course Championships 2021 at the Ethiad Arena in Abu Dhabi. Moore took to the pool to compete in the Women’s 50m Freestyle Preliminary Qualifiers where she finished with a time of 25.15, which saw her finish 31st overall. Related Stories Bermuda Swim […]
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| Somersby Men’s Classic Bowling League action at the Warwick Lanes saw 5 Alive pick up a 30 – 0 win over the Bye Team, Swizzle Swag defeat the New Mix Ups 19.5 – 10.5, Team Metro defeat the Goslings Black Seal 20 – 10, while Just Business defeated Team Electric 25.5 – 4.5. High Games […]
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| [Written by Stephen Wright] Conor White will team up with fellow Bermuda rider Nicholas Narraway as part of the elite roster for CS Velo Racing Philadelphia next season. White, who ended the domestic road racing season in style with victory in the President’s Cup on Sunday, caught the eye of team owner Kurt Dodds after […]
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| Bermuda Realty Company Limited and Coldwell Banker Bermuda Realty acknowledged a number of team members with long service awards. A spokesperson said, ” The team members recognized had an incredible 185 years of cumulative service. The Long Service Awards, presented by Brian Madeiros, President and CEO, shone the spotlight on staff who have reached key […]
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| The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [December 21] with the list indicating that there are twenty-three bus runs cancelled so far today. Related Stories Regular Bus Schedule To Resume On Tuesday Buses To Operate On Sunday Schedule Minister: Minibuses To Provide Transportation Bus Service: ‘Tentative Agreement Was Reached’ Govt: Disruption […]
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| AM Best has affirmed the Argus Group’s Financial Strength Rating of A- [Excellent]. Argus Group CEO, Alison Hill commented, “AM Best’s rating is a reflection of the Argus Group’s focus on diversifying the company’s local and international products and services, which includes the merging of the broker business in Europe to create Antes, the largest […]
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| Everest Re Group announced the extension of President and CEO Juan C. Andrade’s employment agreement through the end of 2023 with automatic annual extensions following this term. “In the past 24 months as Everest’s CEO, Juan has made exceptional progress positioning the company for long-term profitable growth,” said Joseph V. Taranto, Everest Chairman. “On behalf […]
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| December 20 saw 0 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange. The BSX finished at 2,595.09, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 63 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available here [PDF]. Related Stories Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Dec 17 2021 Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Dec 16 […]
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Since the last update, the Ministry of Health received8,342 test results and 102 were positive for COVID-19, giving a test positivity rate of 1.2%.
These results are from testing done on:
| The Ministry of Public Works advised that the “BLDC’s trench work be deferred until after the Holidays. The trench works will start up again with a one lane closure on Tuesday January 4th, 2022 and extend to April 3rd, 2022.” A Government spokesperson said, “The trench work will remain in the westbound lane on Mullet […]
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| The Ministry received 8,342 test results – spanning four days — and 102 were positive, so active cases have now increased to 152, with one person in hospital. The Ministry said that “by variant type of the 89 active cases where typing is available, 17% [15] are Delta, 83% [74] are Omicron.” The 152 active […]
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| The Bermuda Harness Pony Racing season continued at the National Equestrian Center on Vesey Street. The day started with an exciting finish in the first race, during Heat One the 1:03/4 & Faster Time Bar Class Dylan DeSilva in the bike of Simsfield Hard Times was first with a time of 1:04 flat, Special Gold […]
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| The official Government and Legal notices for today [Dec 20] include national occupational certificates, permanent resident’s certificate, Bermudian status, notification of planning applications registered, contracts valued $50,000 or more, traffic notice and acting appointments. National Occupational Certificates In The Occupation Of Electricians Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Public Notification Notice ID: GN1415/2021 Public Authorities / […]
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| The police have confirmed that a 24-year-old male “has been arrested in relation to the investigation into the murder of Osagi Bascome.” Detective Chief Inspector [DCI] Peter Stableford said, “Our appeal for members of the public to come forward and assist investigators by telling us what they know about this tragic incident, has been somewhat […]
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| “As the Christmas and New Year holidays draw closer, we must not forget that we are still in the midst of a pandemic,” Shadow Minister of Health Michael Dunkley said, with Mr Dunkley urging people to adhere to Covid-19 restrictions, wear masks when required, social distance as needed and practice good hygiene. Mr Dunkley said, […]
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| Bermuda Dance Academy students held a fundraising drive in aid of The Salvation Army’s Secret Santa and Christmas Hamper programmes. A spokesperson said, “Dancers, parents and teachers amassed 50 toys and two boxes of non-perishable items over the last month for donation to those less fortunate this holiday season.” Nikia Manders, Director of Bermuda Dance […]
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| Tuesday, December 21 is expected to see sunny periods; thickening cloud later,rain/showers overnight, with the high to be near 22°C/71°F and the low to be near 19°C/66°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be east. The relative humidity is expected to be near 72%. Sunrise will be at 7.16am and sunset […]
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Public school teachers and staff will have two additional days for pre-return testing. The initial date of Saturday, January 1s thas been expanded to include Sunday, January 2nd and Monday, January 3rd 2022.
Thank you to the members of the Press who have joined today for my final press conference of 2021. I thought it would be an opportune time, during this season of giving and sharing, to give a further update on some key fiscal and economic matters. However, before I commence my main remarks, I would like to express my sincere appreciation once again to all of our front line and dedicated community workers, who have played a critical role in helping to deal with the challenges related to COVID-19 that we have once again had to be faced with in this year.
| The Ministry of Public Works advised that the “daily implemented rush hour traffic flow change on Harbour Road near Lover’s Lane will be ending today [Dec 20] since schools will be closing for the Holiday break.” A Government spokesperson said, “All traffic movements will resume back to two way flow and traffic control around the […]
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| RUBiS Energy Bermuda has provided information on the opening hours for their various locations during the Christmas and New Year’s holiday season. Related Stories RUBiS Service Station Christmas Holiday Hours Gas Stations: Opening Hours Over The Holiday Algonquin Aims For Net-Zero By 2050 Target RUBiS Energy Flaring Operations In East End Govt Responds To Comments […]
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| Saltus held their ’24 Days of Giving’ with students bringing in donations in order to provide the Eliza DoLittle Society with food boxes. A spokesperson said, “With the holidays approaching, staff members Carol Jack ‘77 and Kathy Pacheco at the Saltus Upper Primary Department, wanted to relaunch their ’24 Days of Giving’ as a way to […]
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| [Updated] The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [December 20] with the list indicating that there are six bus runs cancelled so far today. Update 4.08pm: The Ministry has released the list of bus cancellations for this afternoon. There were 6 runs cancelled this morning, 59 cancelled this afternoon, for a […]
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| The second day of the Bermuda International Laser Class Association’s 2021 Championships took place on the Great Sound. At the conclusion of day two, Millie Lewis came off the water as the leader in the ILCA 4 Fleet Class with 11 net points. Lewis picked up two wins on the day that featured four races […]
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The Department of Education would like to update the public on the process that has been put in place to support the safe return to school of staff and students in January 2022. These same procedures, which were in place when staff returned to school in October and after the November break, require all staff and students to present a negative PCR test result that must be dated within 3-days of entering school buildings.
The Ministry of Public Works said in a notice publish…
| Members of the Bermuda SanShou Association once again competed in the Phoenix Wushu Nationals in Phoenix, Arizona, with Kaelin Cox, 9-year-old Errin Cann, and 15-year-old Kallan Todd all in action. Cox won the Men’s Traditional Nan Quan Southern Fist title, Cann won the Jianshu Straight Sword Class and finished in 2nd place Changquan Longfist Class, […]
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| [Opinion column written by Shadow Transport Minister Susan Jackson] Bermudians love to drink. It’s no secret. And with the holiday season upon us, libations will be flowing in abundance. If one chooses to indulge, that’s their right but once they decide to operate a vehicle afterwards, they are blatantly disregarding the wellbeing of every road […]
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| Noting that the Ministry asked staff to report for Covid testing on January 1 while the B.U.T. proposed to do it on January 4 — saying that teachers are not “obligated to perform any work-related duties before Jan 4″ and a “test on Jan 1 to receive students on Jan 5 gives false security” — […]
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| The Regulatory Authority of Bermuda has published its Preliminary Report and Order into the National Numbering Plan Update for public comment. A spokesperson said, “The purpose of the RA’s Consultation document is to update the National Numbering Plan given the requests received from sectoral providers in the electronic communications sector to assign numbers to them. […]
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| The City of Hamilton’s 12 Days of Giving campaign recently concluded with more than 1,000 entries and 24 winners over the last two weeks. A spokesperson said, “The holiday giveaway campaign ran from December 6th to December 17th via the City’s Facebook and Instagram pages. All participants had to do for entry was go to […]
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| Appleby’s Bermuda office delivered holiday donations to local charity STAR [Supportive Therapy for Aids Persons and their Relatives]. This marks Appleby’s 23rd year supporting STAR families during the holiday season. Appleby participates annually in STAR’s Christmas Donation Drive by supporting six families with holiday food hampers, fruit baskets, gifts and vouchers. Tim Faries, Bermuda Managing Partner […]
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| The UK Overseas Territories “have some of the highest vaccination rates globally” and and to date, eleven — including Bermuda — have received booster vaccines, the British Minister of State Amanda Milling said. During a recent session of British Parliament, Conservative MP Andrew Percy asked the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs […]
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