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| The Bermuda Farmers’ Market is being held today [Dec 18] at the Botanical Gardens, with a wide variety of goods available for purchase. The Farmers’ Market offers local farmers, fishermen, gardeners and artisans a venue to sell produce, plants and locally-made crafts directly to residents and visitors. It will be held each Saturday going forward […]
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| The latest Creatives Live event — a musical midday concert series aimed at showcasing and supporting Bermuda’s artists – hosted by the Department of Community and Cultural Affairs was recently held on the steps of City Hall, with the event featuring Silver City. Related Stories Creatives Live To Feature Bermuda Carolers Creatives Live To Feature […]
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| The Manders Tennis Management Christmas Bowl continued at the Fairmont Southampton Tennis Courts. In Elite B Division action, Sebastian Pukke defeated Sean Anthony in straight sets 6-4, 6-4, Darren Woods defeated Camillo Legere in straight sets 6-0, 6-3. Elite B Division 6 6 Sebastian Pukke defeated 4 4 Sean Anthony 6 6 Darren Woods defeated […]
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| The Appleby Youth tournament finals scheduled for today [Dec 18] have been postponed. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Football Association [BFA] Youth Committee has decided to postpone all Appleby Youth tournament finals scheduled for today [Saturday, December 18]. “The Youth Committee will reschedule all Appleby Youth tournament finals into the new year and will release […]
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| The Olde Towne Carolers are set to perform in St. George’s, at the Hamilton Princess, in Dockyard and at Rosewood Bermuda over the next few days. A spokesperson said, “Planning Factory Bermuda announces The Olde Towne Carolers will perform locally through an Experiences Grant awarded by Bermuda Tourism Authority. “An Experiences Application for funding was made […]
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| Open Mat Bermuda [Jiu Jitsu Academy] raked in the medals after representing Bermuda in an International Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Federation [IBJJF] tournament held in Las Vegas. Four competitors took to the mats during the four day, Single-Elimination event, which attracted thousands of international participants. Ryce Lima fought her way through the brackets, winning herself a […]
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| Daniel Phillips recently took to the court again to compete on the Battle of Boca Tour in Florida. Phillips advanced to the final after his semi-final opponent Jack Loutit from Australia withdrew. 16-year-old Phillips faced off against 28-year-old American Michael Redlicki, who is ranked 351 on the ATP Tour in the final. Phillips fell in […]
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| December 17 saw 4,299 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $70,463.00 BD. 299 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing up 2.8% at $37.00 per share, while another 1,700 shares were traded by Argus Group Holdings Ltd, closing even at $6.00 per share. 2,100 shares were traded by BF&M […]
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Good afternoon.
Since the last update, the Ministry of Health received 4,124 test results, and 31 were positive for the coronavirus, giving a test positivity rate of 0.8%. Of the 47 active cases where typing is available, 34% (16) are Delta, 60% (31) are Omicron. We have a total of 62 active cases.
The deadline for persons to send in their submissions to serve on the National Youth Policy’s Working Group (NYP) has been extended to December 19.
The public will recall that the Ministry launched the National Youth Policy, a 2020 Throne Speech pledge, last month. The development of the strategy included extensive consultation with a wide range of community groups and partners, including youth representatives from a number of organizations.
| Eight Bermuda young sailors were back in action competing in the 2021 South American Optimist Championships in Mar del Plata, Argentina. Ethan Thompson, Sarah Davis, Trystan Hocking, Shiloh Cruickshank, Oliver Soares, Riley Lowe, Sophia Dias, and Dylan Menzies all took to the water for the 3 more races on the third day of Individual racing. […]
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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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| The official Government and Legal notices today [Dec 17] include list of proposed plan applications, appointments and contracts valued at $50,000 or more. List of Proposed Plan Applications Advertised on December 17, 2021 Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Notification of Planning Applications Registered Notice ID: GN1405/2021 Public Authorities / Department: Planning Publication date: 17 December […]
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| [Updated] Minister of Transport Lawrence Scott will be holding a press conference this morning [Dec 17] and we will stream it live, so the video below should start at around 10.30am. The topic of the press conference was not stated, however we assume it is likely to be about the bus situation, with service currently […]
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| “The deadline for persons to send in their submissions to serve on the National Youth Policy’s Working Group [NYP] has been extended to December 19,” the Government said today. A spokesperson said, “The public will recall that the Ministry launched the National Youth Policy, a 2020 Throne Speech pledge, last month. The development of the […]
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| [Written by Dale Butler] The second drive-through musical festival was held Thursday, December 16th in The Heartbeat of Hamilton by Atlantic Publishing House, outside of the historic Hubie’s Nightclub, which met an untimely death in 2010. Featured veteran saxophonists Miles “Trane” Manders and Keith Lee played a wide selection of Christmas songs to a Covid […]
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| Butterfield has donated holiday hampers to the Christ Church Warwick Feeding Programme and is also donating the funds raised from its annual employee raffle to the Loads of Love programme. A spokesperson said, “This holiday season Butterfield has partnered with Christ Church Warwick to support members of the community who are homeless or find themselves […]
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| The U13 Gregory Grimes Final between FC Bascome and PHC, scheduled for Saturday [Dec 18] has been postponed. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Football Association [BFA] Youth Committee would like to advise that the fifth annual U13 Gregory Grimes Final between FC Bascome and PHC, scheduled for Saturday, December 18th at 2:00pm has been postponed. […]
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| The City of Hamilton today [Dec 17] announced the winner of the City’s 2021 Christmas Window Decorating Contest, with Demco winning both categories. 13 City businesses entered the festive competition this year, which had two judging categories: Best Christmas Window 2021 [selected by a panel of industry-relevant judges] People’s Choice [selected by the general public […]
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Good morning members of the media,
There is a work stoppage at the Department of Public Transportation concerning the Bermuda Industrial Union’s Bus Division. We believe that the industrial action is unlawful and contrary to section 87(2)(ii) and/or (iii) of the Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 2021.
A letter has been delivered to the BIU urging them to return to work by noon today.
| [Updated] Minister of Transport Lawrence Scott will be holding a press conference this morning [Dec 17] and we will stream it live, so the video below should start at around 10.30am. The topic of the press conference was not stated, however we assume it is likely to be about the bus situation, with service currently […]
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| As of December 11th, Bermuda has administered a total of 110,329 vaccinations and 72.1% of the population has received one dose, 70.6% have had two doses, while 28.2% of the population has also received a booster. A Government spokesperson said, “We have completed week 48 of vaccinations. Since January 11, Bermuda residents have received a […]
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| “The Omicron variant is spreading quickly,” Minister of Health Kim Wilson has warned as the island’s active cases increase to 62, more than double the amount there were earlier this month. The Government confirmed the first case of Omicron on December 7th, and as of the most recent statistics, as far as the 47 active cases […]
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| The Ministry of Public Works provided an update on the “continued works taking place in Paget to reinforce the wall between Lovers Lane and Highwood Lane.” Acting Minister for Public Works Wayne Furbert said, “First and foremost, the Ministry of Public Works wishes to thank the public for their patience as these ongoing Harbour Road […]
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| The Government will be holding a press conference this afternoon [Dec 17] to update the public on Covid-19 and we will stream it live, so the video below should start at around 2.00pm.. You can find more information on the links below from our dedicated website BermudaCovid.com, which is the most comprehensive resource and historic […]
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| The Regulatory Authority of Bermuda has published its Preliminary Report into its proposed Work Plan and Budget for the fiscal year 2022-23 and is inviting the public to review the report and provide feedback. A spokesperson said, “After reviewing the Preliminary Report, the public, and other interested parties are invited to review the document and […]
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