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| A local charity is asking the public to look out for anyone trying to sell industrial washers, a dryer and nine ceiling fans, after thieves stole the items from the Transformational Living Centre [TLC] for Families on Parson’s Road. Habitat for Humanity and the Women’s Resource Centre said they are “most saddened to have discovered this […]
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| “In fiscal year 2021/22 I have determined to defund any vacant post unless the funding for it has been allocated in support of delivering a service or active recruitment for the post is underway” which “results in estimated savings to the public purse of approximately $20.0 million.” This was stated in the 2021/22 Bermuda Budget, […]
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| The City Of Hamilton posted six videos offering scenic views of the various parks within the City, with the City urging all users of its parks to “respect the environmental integrity of our carefully-tended green areas, and to respect everyone else when visiting them, this enables each park to become a true oasis of peace […]
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| ABIR has donated more than 100 copies of Dr. Ibram X. Kendi’s New York Best Seller ‘How to be an Antiracist’ to 14 local public and private, middle and high schools, the Bermuda College and Bermuda public libraries. “The donation follows the ABIR-sponsored 2020 Dive-In Bermuda: How To Be An Anti-Racist: A Fireside Chat with […]
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| Actor Michael Douglas posted a video to his more than 5 million Facebook and Instagram followers promoting a new song — which involves multiple Bermudians — called ‘Hope’ which is set to be released on March 1st. Mr Douglas posted the video below and said, “Hey guys! Have a little treat for you. My friend […]
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| “Contact sports bring a higher risk of COVID-19 transmission, therefore the Government requires adults wishing to participate in Stage 3 and 4 sports [contact sports training and competitive play] to undertake a saliva COVID-19 test and repeat every 28 – 30 days,” Minister of Youth, Culture and Sport Dr. Ernest Peets said. A Government spokesperson […]
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| [Written by Berkeley Institute student Kaelyn Fleming, who received an honourable mention in the Conyers Black History Month Essay Competition] Dr. Claudette Fleming has been an advocate for seniors for 20 years. She started working at Age concern in July of 2006, working at a cubical as a lone employee. Now, she has a well-developed […]
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| Cody Rego and Nicholas Lopes competed in the 2021 World Equestrian Federation’s #7 Lugano Diamonds CSI 5* Horse Jumping event in Wellington, Florida. Competing in the Platinum Perf. / USEF Show Jumping Talent Search 2* Class, Rego, and Jamaica finished 5th and also finished 5th overall in the WIHS Class. During the Washington International Horse […]
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| Aiming to provide the community with a look at Bermuda’s natural beauty each morning, Bernews features a “Photo of the Day” in our email newsletters and on social media seven days a week. Always popular, February’s photos attracted tens of thousands of reactions across our various social media networks, and judging by the number of reader’s “likes”, […]
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| News that students from St David’s Primary School shared positive messages with morning commuters, swimmer Madelyn Moore won gold medals at the Western Athletic Conference Championships in Utah, Nahki Wells scored for Bristol City and 1,215 lionfish were caught during the annual Winter Lionfish Derby were all some of the positive news stories from the […]
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| A newly published book by author Daisy White entitled Murder on the Islandy is now available, with the story revolving around a woman that relocates to Bermuda. The book description says, “Death is on the horizon. “When recently divorced Chloe Canton is gifted her grandmother’s house in Bermuda in her will, it seems a perfect […]
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| During February, Bernews posted over 150 videos across our various social networks — and also relaunched an upgraded version of our dedicated video website Bernews.TV — and the most viewed videos for the month included an aerial view of the Southlands Park, Francis Patton Primary School’s Longtail plunge, a fire, demolition footage, a look at […]
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| Johnson & Johnson today [Feb 27] announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration [FDA] has issued Emergency Use Authorization for its single-dose Covid-19 vaccine. “This decision was based on the totality of scientific evidence, including data from the Phase 3 ENSEMBLE study that demonstrated the vaccine was 85 percent effective in preventing severe disease […]
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| [Written by Warwick Academy student McKenzie-Kohl Tuckett, the second place winner of the Conyers Black History Month Essay Competition] The Cambridge English Dictionary defines a heroine as a woman who is admired for having done something very brave or having achieved something great. When I think of a black heroine of Bermuda’s legal system, Dame […]
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| The Royal Bermuda Regiment has advised that they will be “conducting a blank firing exercise at Hog Bay Park in Sandys” tonight [Feb 27] so “any reports of gunshots this evening can likely be attributed to this exercise.” A spokesperson said, “Please be advised that the Regiment is conducting a blank firing exercise at Hog […]
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| Sunday, February 28th is expected to see sunny periods, a few showers about, more likely at night, with the high to be near 21°C/69°F and the low to be near 17°C/63°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be WSW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 81%. Sunrise will be […]
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| According to the Quarterly Gross Domestic Product [GDP] report from the Department of Statistics, during the third quarter 2020, GDP at “constant prices was estimated at $1,437.0 million, decreasing 5.9% year-over-year.” Minister for the Cabinet Office Wayne Furbert said, “After adjusting for inflation, the GDP in constant prices for the third quarter decreased by 5.9 […]
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| The Mobile African Foundation Timeline Exhibit is being held at the Bermuda Society of Arts until March 9th, and today [Feb 27] the Ashay U Community hosted an African Cultural Marketplace at the exhibit, featuring books, African clothing, jewelry, pillows and refreshments and more. The African Foundation Timeline was created by veteran educator, Mwalimu Melodye […]
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| Nahki Wells scored for Bristol City as they played to a 3 – 1 victory over Swansea City today [Feb 27], marking the second goal the Bermudian footballer has scored this week. The club’s match report said, “Nigel Pearson guided his side to three points on his managerial debut with the club, as the Robins […]
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| Governor Rena Lalgie and Deputy Governor Alison Crocket received their second dose of the Covid-19 vaccine this morning [Feb 27] at the Bermuda College. Government House posted the photos below online, saying, “This morning the Governor and Deputy Governor received their second Pfizer COVID-19 vaccination with the Department of Health at the Bermuda College.” The […]
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| The Department of Community and Cultural Affairs held their second Creatives Live! event — a local entertainment initiative aimed at showcasing and supporting Bermuda’s talented artists — with today’s [Feb 27] event featuring The Unit Band. A spokesperson previously said, “The local musical midday concert series is aimed at showcasing and supporting Bermuda’s talented artists […]
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~ Pandemic restrictions and reduced tourism challenged economic growth ~
Today, the Minister for the Cabinet Office, the Hon. Wayne Furbert, JP, MP, released the Quarter 3, 2020 Quarterly Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by Expenditure publication; and he stated that due to restricted economic activity caused by mitigation efforts to contain the spread of COVID-19, there was a decrease in the third quarter GDP.
Minister Furbert explained, “After adjusting for inflation, the GDP in constant prices for the third quarter decreased by 5.9 per cent to $1,437.0 million.
| There will be a $10 million guarantee to “support funding necessary for the completion of the next phase of works,” Minister of Finance Curtis Dickinson said in reference to the former Grand Atlantic property. This was stated in the 2021 budget speech, with Minister Dickinson saying, “Another example of target stimulus is the planned development […]
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| [Written by Whitney Institute Middle School student Razeeyah Robinson, the winner of the Conyers Black History Month Essay Competition] In honor of Black History Month, the contribution of this fascinating hero to the Bermuda legal system has been echoed over the years during his life and after. Julian Ernest Sinclair Phillips Hall was known to […]
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| The Bermuda Chamber of Commerce released a response to the 2021 Budget, saying that “increasing economic activity is a critical aspect of our island’s future success. ” A spokesperson said, “The Chamber of Commerce would like to commend the Minister on the budget as he battles through these difficult times. We support the stated objectives of […]
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| Sanaa Rae Morris and her IMG Academy Elite teammates began competing in the Adidas Indoor High School National Championships inside the Virginia Beach Sports Center. Morris took to the track alongside Antonia Sanchez-Nunez, Sara OI, and Jaden Francis to compete in the Women’s Championship SMR 1600m. The IMG Academy Elite team finished second clocking a […]
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| Kaden Hopkins was back in action competing in Stage Four of the National Independence Cyclistic Vuelta 2021. Hopkins covered the 146 KM Fifth Stage distance in a time of 3:19.29, to cross the line 12th. Hopkins and his Bermuda-Puerto Rico teammates moved up to 9th place overall as a team with an overall time of […]
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| The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday February 27th. On Monday the Oleander container ship is expected, on Tuesday the Adria Ace vehicles carrier will arrive, and on Thursday the Bermuda Islander container ship is scheduled to arrive. The weekly shipping schedule, which […]
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Good day.
The Ministry of Health received 443 test results since the last update, and two were positive for COVID-19. The first new case is one resident who arrived on AA 308 from Miami on 20 February 2021 and tested positive on their day four test. The second new case is classified as local transmission with known contact as they are associated with a known case.
Additionally, since the last update, there were no recoveries.
There are currently 13 active cases, of which;
· 12 are under public health monitoring and;
| Members of the Garden Club of Bermuda made a donation of $5,000 to Keep Bermuda Beautiful this week. Garden Club President, Jan Macdonald and Garden Club Representative to the Keep Bermuda Beautiful Board, Susan Black presented the nonprofit organisation with a cheque for $5000 to sponsor cleanup kits. These kits, which include litter grabbers, are […]
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| The official Government and Legal notices for today [DATE] include acting appointments, contracts valued at $50,000 or more, and Bthe ermuda Bar Council alphabetical listing of barristers & attorneys. Acting Appointment: Director, Department Of Planning Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Acting Appointments Notice ID: GN0192/2021 Public Authorities / Department: Cabinet Headquarters Publication Date: […]
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| The Ministry received 443 test results and two were positive for Covid-19 — one imported and one local transmission with known contact — and the Ministry also advised “that there were a few social gatherings last weekend where there may have been a Covid-19 exposure.” A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Health received 443 […]
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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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| Saturday, February 27 is expected to see a mix of sun and cloud, with the high to be near 19°C/67°F and the low to be near 17°C/63°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be east. The relative humidity is expected to be near 63%. Sunrise will be at 6.49am and sunset […]
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| The Bermuda Equestrian Federation held a Virtual Annual General Meeting, with McKeisha Smith elected President of the Bermuda Equestrian Federation. Retiring President Ian Truran was thanked for his tremendous dedication, service, and commitment to the organisation and to Bermuda’s equestrian community, a dedication that spanned in excess of 18 years, the latter 6 years of […]
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| The City of Hamilton will host its next Fresh Air Films event over the Easter Weekend on the top level of Bull’s Head Car Park. A spokesperson said, “The City of Hamilton is delighted to announce its next Fresh Air Films event which will take place over the 2021 Easter Weekend. “The City, in partnership […]
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| Following the delivery of the 2021 Budget by Minister of Finance Curtis Dickinson this morning [Feb 26] in the House of Assembly, Deloitte released a ‘Budget Snapshot’, which highlights some of the key points from the Budget Speech, and follows in full below. You can click here to view our live blog, and click here […]
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| [Updated] The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [February 26] with the list indicating that there are four bus runs cancelled so far today. Update 4.00pm: The Ministry has released the list of bus cancellations for this afternoon. There were 4 runs cancelled this morning, 41 cancelled this afternoon, for a […]
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| Starting Monday [March 1], Age Concern will be offering a Covid-19 vaccination hotline for people aged 50 or over. A spokesperson said, “Beginning Monday, March 1st, members of the public, aged 50+ will have the option of calling Age Concern’s Vaccination Hotline to receive information on the Covid-19 vaccine, register for their vaccination appointment and receive […]
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