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| Kamau Leverock, Delray Rawlins and their Florida Scorpions teammates fell by 8 wickets in the US Open T20 Cricket Tournament Semi-Final in Florida. Taking on the US All Stars, the Florida Scorpions were sent to bat. John Simpson was the top scorer with 59 as the Florida Scorpions reached 171/8 in their allotted 20 overs, […]
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| Eight Bermuda young sailors began 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 opening day 3 races. Thompson came off the water leading the Bermuda Fleet […]
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| Essent Group Ltd. has amended its credit facility to increase the total facility from $625 million to $825 million. A spokesperson said, “Essent Group Ltd. today announced that it has amended its credit facility to increase the total facility from $625 million to $825 million with terms that provide for: An increase in the revolving […]
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| The 2021 Youth Sailing World Championships got underway in Oman, with Nicole Stovell and Sebastian Kempe representing Bermuda. On the opening day in the lLCA6 female fleet, Stovell came off the water in 15th place in a fleet of 46 sailors with 38 points, she finished 4th in the first race, then sailed to a […]
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| The 31st Annual Speedo Winter Championships concluded in Plantation Florida, with a team of swimmers from the Warwick Academy taking part. Tayla Horan competed in the women’s 17 & over 200 yard freestyle final finishing 9th with a time of 1:59.90, while Marleigh Howes finished 10th in the 13-14 girls 100 yard backstroke final, and […]
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| Matthew Moreno and his Alicante City Under 19 teammates picked up a 2 – 0 win over CD Barrio Obrero. Rusian Gazizov scored five minutes before the break to give Alicante the lead, while Mahfoud Sarrio scored five minutes before full time to double the score. Related Stories Results: Premier & First Division Football Hood […]
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| December 13 saw 0 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange. The BSX finished at 2,648.34, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 62 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available here [PDF]. Related Stories Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Dec 10 2021 Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Dec 9 […]
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Since the last update, the Ministry of Health received 6762 test results, and 20 were positive for the coronavirus, giving a test positivity rate of 0.3%.
These results are from testing done on:
·Wednesday: 4 positive out of 1563 results (0.3% positivity)
·Thursday: 6 positive out of 2053 results (0.3% positivity)
·Friday: 2 positive out of 1794 results (0.1% positivity)
·Saturday: 8 positive out of 1352 results (0.6% positivity)
11 of the new cases are classified as imported with a history of travel in the previous 14 days.
| Noting they are aware of a video clip circulating “depicting an incident involving two minors,” the police have urged people to not pass the video clip on. A police spokesperson said, “There is a video clip depicting an incident involving two minors, which is being circulated on social media. The video clip has been brought to […]
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| The Ministry received 6762 test results – spanning 4 days — and 20 were positive, so there are now 35 active cases and the Ministry said that “by variant type, for the 28 active cases with typing available, 43% are Delta [12 persons] and 57% are Omicron [16 persons].” A Government spokesperson said, “Since the […]
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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 13] include acting appointments, Bermudian status, permanent resident’s certificate and notification of planning applications registered. Acting Appointment: Director, Department Of Community And Cultural Affairs Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Acting Appointments Notice ID: GN1359/2021 Public Authorities / Department: Cabinet Headquarters Publication date: 13 December 2021 Mr. Graham […]
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Amendments to the Quarantine (COVID-19) (No. 3) Order 2020 go into effect on December 13th, 2021. These changes seek to streamline border protocols to balance easing travel to the island with safety at the border. The three changes apply to all immunised travellers to Bermuda. There are no changes to travel requirements for unvaccinated travellers.
| Tuesday, December 14 is expected to be mostly sunny, with the high to be near 21°C/70°F and the low to be near 17°C/63°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be NE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 62%. Sunrise will be at 7.12am and sunset will be at 5.15pm. […]
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| The Amendments to the Quarantine [Covid-19] [No. 3] Order go into effect today [Dec 13], the Ministry said. A Government spokesperson said, “Amendments to the Quarantine [Covid-19] [No. 3] Order 2020 go into effect on December 13th, 2021. These changes seek to streamline border protocols to balance easing travel to the island with safety at […]
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| The House of Assembly heard that just over $6 million was paid to four firms in 2020 and 2021, with the Minister saying that approximately $4.3 million was related to the Morgan’s Point matter and the “appointment by the courts of joint provisional liquidators.” The questions — from Opposition Leader Cole Simons to Finance Minister […]
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| BELCO announced that 15 Bermudians were successful in their applications to join their Apprenticeship Programme; Cornell Young, Dylan Furbert, Fernando Brown, Gaiya Melakot, Jahkari Furbert, Kalae Fox, Leano Ming, Daiquin Jennings-Arorash, Eusebio Blankendale, Freeman Lima, Jacari Renfroe, Malik Smith, Martin Gutt, Zaren Bennet and Zebadiah Rawlins. A spokesperson said, “The four-year Apprenticeship Programme offers the opportunity to train in a structured way towards a successful and rewarding career. The programme […]
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| Jennifer Simpson has been congratulated for her “outstanding support to young people” through the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award, Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “Jennifer Simpson was recognised as one of a select group of people worldwide to be congratulated for their outstanding support to young people through the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award, Bermuda. “Jennifer […]
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| The 2021 Bermuda Flag Football League Fall season got underway at the TN Tatem Middle School Field, with the opening day involving a double-header that produced 191 total points. In the opener, the Blue Bombers defeated the Wolf Pack 51 – 25. The Player of the Game for Blue Bombers was Zavante Garnett with 4 […]
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| Less than twenty-four hours after winning their first game of the season, the Baltimore Blast team — which Bermudian David Bascome serves as the head coach for – was back in action against Eastern Division rivals Utica. Going into the game the Blast had a record of 1 & 1, while Utica were 0 & […]
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| The Government has released information about the pre-departure Covid-19 tests required when travelling from Bermuda to the United Kingdom, the United States, and Canada. The Government tweeted the posters below, saying, “Travelers have a responsibility to know the border testing requirements of the country to which they are traveling. Having the incorrect test administered could […]
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| The police are once again appealing for the public’s assistance in locating 15-year-old Saphire Wainwright, who was last seen on Saturday morning. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service is once again appealing for the public’s assistance in locating 15-year-old Saphire Wainwright. “She is described as brown complexioned, approximately 5 feet 8 inches tall of […]
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| Trusts and private wealth lawyer Stephanie Bernard has joined Carey Olsen Bermuda Limited as counsel. A spokesperson said, “Stephanie has extensive and in-depth experience advising individuals, fiduciaries and companies on all aspects of Bermuda trust law, including international and local estate planning arrangements, wealth management structures, variation of trusts and private trust companies as well […]
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| Cathy Gurret Lama recently raced to third place in the 70.3 Ironman race held in Indian Wells, California. A spokesperson said, “Cathy Gurret Lama achieved third place in her age group of 65-69 years old in 70.3 Ironman race held in Indian Wells, California, a very popular desert city 90 minutes east of Los Angeles. […]
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| Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban joined a virtual panel discussion as part of the Fourth Annual Financial Times Global Boardroom event held from 7 to 9 December. A Government spokesperson said, “The Global Boardroom event is held to debate the path to recovery, explore the long-term economic, social and geopolitical consequences of the pandemic […]
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