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| The Economic Development Department will be hosting the 2020 Tech Education Summit virtually on October 13th. A government spokesperson said, “The Economic Development Department is pleased to announce the 2020 Tech Education Summit. This is the second annual event and this year it will take place virtually on 13 October as a part of Tech […]
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| JP Doyle, Adam Leal, and Scott Green were selected as the match officials for the inaugural World Tens Series, which will be held in Bermuda from October 24 until November 7. The World Tens website said, “JP Doyle has been confirmed as one of three match officials selected for next month’s World Tens Series in […]
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| Bermudian goalkeeper Dale Eve made a “stunning” double save to help Spennymoor Town claim a 2-1 victory against Farsley Celtic. The club’s match report said, “Spennymoor began the league season with a lively win over Farsley as life behind closed doors commenced at The Brewery Field. “Dale Eve was called into action with fifteen minutes […]
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| Swan’s Running Club is getting set to host the George Jones “Smiler” Miler 5K on Sunday, October 18. A spokesperson said, “Well, dust off those cobwebs because the George Jones “Smiler” Miler 5K will be held on Sunday, October 18, with proceeds going to St. John’s Ambulance Brigade. “There will be a limit on participation, […]
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| The Bermuda Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a webinar on succeeding in a remote work environment, entitled ‘Building Your Remote Work Muscle’ on Thursday, October 22. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce a Thursday, October 22nd webinar on succeeding in a remote work environment, entitled Building Your Remote […]
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| In Commercial Bowling League action at the Warwick Lanes saw the Sunset defeat Sweet Life 4 – 0, while the Super Stars defeated the Ten Pins 4 – 0, with Who Gives A Split defeating the Pin Pushers 3 – 1. Spare Me defeated Cool Runnings 3 – 1, while the Braves the Spinners 3 […]
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| Ignite Bermuda’s second cohort – who concluded their Business Accelerator Programme in June – reported an increase of 5.7% in sales, as well as 15 full time and 28 part-time jobs created. A spokesperson said, “For each Ignite Bermuda’s cohort, data is collected from the participants to track and measure the impact of the accelerator programme […]
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| Bermuda’s Kole Hall scored for Radcliffe FC as they recorded a 3 – 1 victory over South Shields at Mariners Park. The club’s match report said, “Lee Fowler’s Radcliffe FC claimed their first three points of the season as they beat South Shields 3-1 at Mariners Park. Jean Louis Akpa-Akpro’s brace sandwiched Kole Hall’s second half […]
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| The Bermuda Flag Football League [BFFL] 2020 Fall Season takes place on the T.N. Tatem Middle School Field, and a look at he current standings and stat leaders in different categories is below. The Black Shark$ are the League leaders, with a record of 3 wins and 1 defeat, while the Punisher’s have the same […]
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| October 7 saw 54,810 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $314,460.00 BD. 6,900 shares were traded by BF&M Ltd, closing up 1.7% at $17.80 per share, while the other 47,910 shares were traded by One Communications Ltd, closing even at $4.00 per share. The BSX finished at 1,829.60, up 0.13% on the […]
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Today there were 749 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 BA flight 2233 on 30 September 2020. Case isolation and contact tracing has begun. The case is a resident who did not have a pre-departure test but tested negative on arrival, and was therefore in quarantine per normal public health requirements, and is now isolated.
Bermuda now has 182 total confirmed positive cases. Their status is as follows:
| Happy Valley Child Care Center Parents Teachers Association [HVCCC PTA] are thanking the local community for their support in helping to purchase a replacement school bus. PTA President Trina Davis said “On behalf of Happy Valley Child Care Centre and the PTA, I would like to thank each and every person who invested in our […]
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| This year’s Bermuda Tourism Summit will be staged as a physical event with virtual connections between two host venues in distinct locations of the island to “encourage industry engagement while meeting current health and safety protocols.” A spokesperson said, “Hosted by the Bermuda Tourism Authority, the 2020 edition, “Reset, Reimagine, Renew: Agility in Focus,” will […]
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| The 2020 United States vice presidential debate between Vice President Mike Pence and Senator Kamala Harris will take place tonight in Salt Lake City, Utah. The first and only VP debate comes on the heels of last week’s first presidential debate and after President Donald Trump’s positive coronavirus diagnosis. ”There will be plexiglass barriers between the candidates, […]
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| Meritus Trust Company Limited has acquired all of the shares in Lepercq Corporation Management and its direct subsidiary, Lepercq Corp. Services Co. Ltd. A spokesperson said, “Meritus Trust Company Limited [Meritus], a premier boutique Bermuda trust and corporate service provider company, has acquired all of the shares in Lepercq Corporation Management Ltd. [Lepercq] and its […]
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| There were 749 test results received today and one was positive for Covid-19 — which was a resident who arrived on the BA flight on September 30th — so Bermuda now has 3 active cases. A Government spokesperson said, “Today there were 749 test results received by the Ministry of Health, and one was positive […]
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| Thursday, October 8 is expected to see cloud increasing, developing showers, with a slight chance of thunder, with the high to be near 28°C/83°F and the low to be near 23°C/73°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 82%. Sunrise will be […]
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| The Thursday and Friday tickets for the upcoming Bermuda Championship golf event are sold out, with limited availability remaining for Saturday and Sunday. A spokesperson said, “Fans are encouraged to act quickly to purchase their tickets for the second annual Bermuda Championship. The PGA Tour event, scheduled October 26 to November 1 at Port Royal Golf Course, […]
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| The Institute of Directors, Bermuda branch, has launched its own website – www.IoD.bm – with information on professional courses and events. Rochelle Simons, Chair of the IoD Branch along with Sara Schroter and Michelle Cardwell, members of the Executive Committee of the IoD and who have been coordinating the new site, said: “We are very […]
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| The lineup for Bermuda Gold Cup and 2020 Open Match Racing Worlds has been confirmed, with the field of 16 entrants. A spokesperson said, “World and event champions highlight a fleet adorned with accolades for the celebratory 70th Bermuda Gold Cup and 2020 Open Match Racing World Championship, hosted by the Royal Bermuda Yacht Club […]
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| Bermuda Weather Service [BWS] Director, Dr. Mark Guishard will be a virtual panelist in the Atlantic International Research [AIR] Centre’s All-Atlantic Summit this week. AIR Centre is an international collaborative framework addressing global challenges and local priorities the Atlantic Ocean. “Last year, I met one of the principals of the AIR Centre at a meeting […]
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| Bermuda’s Suzanne Ericsson won several martial arts tournaments over the past weekend, with her efforts producing four first place finishes and one second place finish. The Bermuda Karate Institute student won first place in the TJK-50 +45-years-old category in bushido, first place in the KA-23 Kata Master 35+-years-old in karate, first place in the NBB-102 […]
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| The Bermuda Public Services Union [BPSU] announced four new appointments and changes involving Edward Ball, Kevin Grant, Lloyquita Symonds, and Joan Wagacha. BPSU President Armell Thomas said, “On behalf of the Bermuda Public Services Union, I am pleased to announce the following Secretariat staff appointments: Bro. Edward G. Ball Jr., JP, LLB, FCMI “Effective October […]
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| Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban held a press conference to provide an update on renewable energy initiatives and the potential sale of Ascendant, which is the parent company of BELCO. Minister Roban said, “During the recent election, there seemed to be a significant emphasis on renewable energy and a cleaner environment. I thought it […]
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| The Information Commissioner’s Office’s [ICO] is releasing a public awareness video series titled ‘I Want to Know!’ A spokesperson said, “Acting Information Commissioner Answer Styannes announces the release of the Information Commissioner’s Office’s ‘I Want to Know!’ public awareness video series. “The ICO’s videos encourage Bermudians and residents to use their right to know by […]
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| The MarketPlace today announced a “compassionate plan to hire redundant workers of the Fairmont Southampton.” A spokesperson said, “The MarketPlace aims to provide job opportunities for an unspecified number of hard-working individuals that are out of work by the closure of the Fairmont Southampton hotel. The roles will include floor merchandisers, cashiers and personal shoppers […]
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| The Government held a press conference yesterday evening [Oct 6] to update the public on Covid-19. There were 347 test results received yesterday and none were positive for COVID-19, so the total of confirmed positive cases to date remains at 181, with 2 being active. Minister Kim Wilson’s full statement follows below: Today there were […]
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| Bermuda’s health protocols have inspired travellers to choose the island, with 50% of Bermuda’s air visitors saying the island’s rigorous safety protocols influenced their decision to travel here and 97% saying they felt either “safe” or “very safe” in terms of COVID-19 during their visit. This was from the BTA, which said, “Bermuda’s robust health and […]
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| [Opinion column written by Vic Ball] As those of you reading this can imagine, it is without a doubt one of the most difficult opinions I have written. I initiate it with an apology to the Bermudian people. It is very evident that the OBA failed to provide a viable alternative to the questionable governance […]
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