Premier Burt COVID-19 Press Conference Remarks

Good Afternoon Bermuda, and welcome members of the media.

Today, I am joined today by the Minister of Health who will be providing an update to the public on the latest from her Ministry. Following that I will give an update on matters related to the Economy, Tourism, and Education. 

Minister of Health: 

Thank you Minister. I would like to echo your sentiments on the importance of residents getting a flu shots to protect against this year’s seasonal flu. This year it is vital that as many persons as possible avail themselves of the flu shot. 

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WORK AT HOME LESSONS TO BE LEARNED, PANEL DISCUSSION COMING SOON This Just In Lessons learned from enforced work fro…

WORK AT HOME LESSONS TO BE LEARNED, PANEL DISCUSSION COMING SOON This Just In Lessons learned from enforced work from home due to Covid-19 regulations and how to manage people while working in a virtual environment will be the focus of one panel discussion at a major conference later this month. Read more on this story click on the link below https://www.tnnbda.com/home/details/NX20201014111925
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Ministry: 4 Bus Runs Cancelled On Wednesday

The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [October 14] with the list indicating that there are four bus runs cancelled so far today. Related Stories Ministry: 31 Bus Runs Cancelled On Tuesday Ministry: 25 Bus Runs Cancelled On Monday Ministry: 31 Bus Runs Cancelled On Friday Ministry: 24 Bus Runs Cancelled […]

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RenRe Expect Q3 Catastrophe Loss Of $325M

RenaissanceRe Holdings Ltd. announced it currently estimates that losses from third quarter 2020 catastrophe events will have an estimated net negative impact of approximately $325 million on its third quarter 2020 results of operations. A spokesperson said, “The estimated net negative impact is primarily driven by losses from Hurricanes Laura and Sally, as well as the […]

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FLU SEASON & COVID-19 STILL A THREAT, WE MUST REMAIN VIGILANT SAYS PREMIER BURT This Just In Premier David Burt, joined…

FLU SEASON & COVID-19 STILL A THREAT, WE MUST REMAIN VIGILANT SAYS PREMIER BURT This Just In Premier David Burt, joined by the Minister of Health providing an update to the public on the latest from her Ministry. Following that I will give an update on matters related to the Economy, Tourism, and Education. Read more on this story click on the link below https://www.tnnbda.com/home/details/NX20201014054838
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C.O.H. NORTH HAMITON TOWN HALL MEETING PLANNED This Just In The City of Hamilton invites residents and stakeholders o…

C.O.H. NORTH HAMITON TOWN HALL MEETING PLANNED This Just In The City of Hamilton invites residents and stakeholders of North Hamilton to a Town Hall meeting to be held on Tuesday, October 20th, from 6:00pm-8:00pm at the Goodwin C. Smith Hall, Greater Heritage Worship Centre at 59 Dundonald Street. Read more on this story click on the link below https://www.tnnbda.com/home/details/NX20201014034919
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ONE NEW POSITIVE COVID-19 CORONAVIRUS CASE CONFIRMED TODAY This Just In Today there were 551 test results received by…

ONE NEW POSITIVE COVID-19 CORONAVIRUS CASE CONFIRMED TODAY This Just In Today there were 551 test results received by the Ministry of Health, and one was positive for COVID-19. This most recent case is classified as imported having arrived on British Airways flight 2233 on 4 October 2020. Case isolation and contact tracing has begun. Read more on this story click on the link below https://www.tnnbda.com/home/details/NX20201014024326
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BERMUDA CLEAN AIR COALITION ACTIVIST GROUP FORMED This Just In Local residents and business leaders have formed the Be…

BERMUDA CLEAN AIR COALITION ACTIVIST GROUP FORMED This Just In Local residents and business leaders have formed the Bermuda Clean Air Coalition (BCAC), an activist group, aimed at bringing awareness of the grave implications caused by BELCO’s stacks and machinery to the public and BELCO’s staff, management, owners and shareholders. Read more on this story click on the link below https://www.tnnbda.com/home/details/NX20201013222023
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COVID-19 Press Statement from the Minister of Health – 13 October

Good Afternoon,

Today there were 551 test results received by the Ministry of Health, and one was positive for COVID-19. This most recent case is classified as imported having arrived on British Airways flight 2233 on 4 October 2020. Case isolation and contact tracing has begun.

Bermuda now has 185 total confirmed positive cases. Their status is as follows:

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Official Govt & Legal Notices For Oct 13 2020

The official Government and Legal notices for today [Oct 13] include cancellation of registration and large group exemptions. Acting Commissioner Of Police Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Acting Appointments Notice ID: GN0926/2020 Public Authorities / Department: Bermuda Police Service Publication date: 13 October 2020 Bermuda Police Service The Governor, Mr. John Rankin, CMG has appointed Deputy Commissioner of […]

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Warwick Academy Celebrates Class Success

Warwick Academy is celebrating their “most successful University/College acceptance in recent history where 98% of their graduates achieved their first choice.” A spokesperson said, “Each year students will apply and rank in order of preference a range of tertiary options from around the world. In this most pleasing of results 54 of the 55 graduates […]

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Information Commissioner’s Award Recipients

James Needham of the Land Valuation Department and Debora Goins-Francis of the Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] received the 2020 Information Commissioner’s Award for Information Officers. A spokesperson said, “Information Commissioner Gitanjali Gutierrez formally announced the recipients of the 2020 Information Commissioner’s Award for Information Officers. This is the second year for the Information Commissioner’s Award, which […]

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Sloop Foundation Welcomes Heather Lamb

The Bermuda Sloop Foundation has appointed Heather Lamb as Business Development Manager. Ms. Lamb will be responsible for all marketing, public relations and fund development for the Foundation. Commenting on the appointment, Robin Hamill, CEO of the BSF stated, “Heather brings a wealth of local client servicing and business development experience to the BSF. “We […]

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BIOS Unveils Citizen Science Initiative

In September, BIOS debuted a new citizen science program designed to encourage Bermuda’s residents and visitors to engage with the natural environment by collecting data from around the island. A spokesperson said, “By utilizing an array of online tools and apps, and working alongside BIOS educators, people have the opportunity to directly contribute to ongoing […]

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NSC North Field Closed For World Tens Series

The North Field at the National Sports Centre will be closed from Monday, October 19, to Sunday, November 8, as it hosts the inaugural rugby World Tens Series. A spokesperson said, “There will be no access for walkers, joggers, outdoor fitness equipment users or any other form of recreational activity during this time. “The Series […]

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BII Fall Conference: Demanding Change In 2020

Lessons learned from enforced work from home due to Covid-19 regulations and how to manage people while working in a virtual environment will be the focus of one panel discussion at a major conference later this month. The Bermuda Insurance Institute [BII] will hold its 10th Annual Fall Conference via webinars on Tuesday, October 20, […]

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2020 Bermuda Tech Summit Starts Tomorrow

The 2020 Bermuda Tech Summit will start tomorrow [Oct 14] and will “explore how businesses and industries are transforming.” A spokesperson said, “Don’t forget to register for the 2020 Bermuda Tech Summit. This free-to-attend virtual event will explore how businesses and industries are transforming as a result of technological disruption and the accelerated pace of […]

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North Hamilton Town Hall Meeting On October 20

There will be a Town Hall meeting on North Hamilton on Tuesday evening [Oct 20] at the Greater Heritage Worship Centre on Dundonald Street. A spokesperson said, “The City of Hamilton invites residents and stakeholders of North Hamilton to a Town Hall meeting to be held on Tuesday, October 20th, from 6:00pm-8:00pm at the Goodwin […]

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Condé Nast Traveler’s Readers’ Choice Awards Hamilton Princess Among Best in the Atlantic Islands This Just In Hamilto…

Condé Nast Traveler’s Readers’ Choice Awards Hamilton Princess Among Best in the Atlantic Islands This Just In Hamilton Princess & Beach Club has been ranked the 10th best resort in the Atlantic Islands, in international travel magazine, Condé Nast Traveler’s Readers’ Choice Awards 2020 and was the highest ranked resort in Bermuda. Read more on this story click on the link below https://www.tnnbda.com/home/details/NX20201013150417
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3 ACTIVE COVID-19 CASES IN BERMUDA This Just In Yesterday there were 1366 test results received by the Ministry of Hea…

3 ACTIVE COVID-19 CASES IN BERMUDA This Just In Yesterday there were 1366 test results received by the Ministry of Health, and none were positive for COVID-19. Read more on this story click on the link below https://www.tnnbda.com/home/details/NX20201013144037
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Ministry of Public Works to Conduct Biannual Septage Waste Disposal Operations

The Ministry of Public Works is advising that during the week of 26 October 2020, it will conduct its Biannual Septage Waste Disposal Operations.   

These operations may result in unpleasant odors being experienced in the residential areas surrounding the Marsh Folly Composting Facility. Despite this, the Ministry assures there is no environmental risk to area residents. 

For the public’s reference, the operations process is as follows: 

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Successful Eighth Year Of Convergence Event

On October 6-8, more than 400 attendees from 15 different countries tuned in for the first virtual ILS Bermuda Convergence event. A spokesperson said, “While the event was virtual, we continued to host great panel sessions, keynote speakers and online networking opportunities for our attendees. “Initial feedback from delegates and sponsors indicates Convergence 2020 was […]

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Elementum Advisors Appoint Shabnam Ahmed

Elementum Advisors has appointed Shabnam Ahmed as Senior Vice President, Underwriting in its Bermuda office. A spokesperson said, “Elementum Advisors, a leading alternative investment manager specializing in collateralized natural catastrophe event reinsurance investments, today announced that Shabnam Ahmed has joined the firm in its Bermuda office as Senior Vice President, Underwriting. “Shabnam joins Elementum’s underwriting […]

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Sky Sports To Broadcast The World Tens Series

Sky Sports will be broadcasting the Rugby World Tens Series — which will take place in Bermuda starting later this month — live in the United Kingdom and Ireland. A spokesperson said, “World Tens Series is excited to announce that Sky Sports, the dominant subscription television sports brand in the United Kingdom and Ireland, has […]

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Zeiko Lewis Helps Charleston Battery Advance

Bermuda’s Zeiko Lewis recently helped Charleston Battery advance to the Eastern Conference Semifinals of the USL Championship Playoffs after the club defeated Charlotte Independence 2-1. The club’s match report said, “With goals on either end of 120 minutes of play, Charleston Battery extended their season Saturday night in a 2-1 victory over the Charlotte Independence […]

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‘Operations May Result In Unpleasant Odors’

The Biannual Septage Waste Disposal Operations “may result in unpleasant odors being experienced in the residential areas surrounding the Marsh Folly Composting Facility,” the Ministry has advised. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Public Works is advising that during the week of 26 October 2020, it will conduct its Biannual Septage Waste Disposal Operations. […]

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‘Serving The Servers’ Last Voucher Distribution

Serving the Servers will make its final distribution this week, having raised $35,350 to assist restaurant staff whose livelihoods were being affected by the pandemic. A spokesperson said, “Serving the Servers, an initiative launched with The Bermuda Chamber of Commerce during the early stages of the coronavirus pandemic back in May, will make its final distribution to […]

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Ocorian Named Best Fund Administrator

Ocorian has been named Best Fund Administrator [Reporting Services] at the Private Equity Wire US Awards 2020. A spokesperson said, “Ocorian, a diversified global financial services group and leader in fund administration, capital markets, corporate and fiduciary services, has been named Best Fund Administrator [Reporting Services] at the Private Equity Wire US Awards 2020. The […]

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COVID-19 Update – 12 October

Today there were 1366 test results received by the Ministry of Health, and none were positive for COVID-19.

Bermuda has had 184 total confirmed positive cases. Their status is as follows:

  • there are 3 active cases, who are
  • all under public health monitoring, and
  • none are hospitalized or in critical care;
  • a total of 172 have recovered, and
  • the total deceased remains 9.

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.

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Minister of Health Remarks from Mental Health Awareness Week Closing Ceremony

Good Afternoon, 

Thank you for attending today’s closing ceremony for Mental Health Awareness Week.

Our theme for Mental Health Awareness Week was ‘Be Kind’. But our message today is that we want people to be kind well beyond this week. So although this is the official closing of Mental Health Awareness Week, it is also the official call to our Bermuda community to keep being kind after this week into the coming year and beyond.

The Dalai Lama has said, “Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible.”

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Dickinson Wins Hendrickson Memorial Regatta

The Comet Class was back on the water off the Mid-Atlantic Sailboat Club competing in the Lawrence Stickers Hendrickson Memorial Regatta. Stephen Dickinson picked up where he left off winning the first three races of the Regatta. Dickinson and his crew Mickia Brangman ended with 3 points, while Maxwell Curtis and Stefan Furbert were second […]

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