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Good Day Members of the Media,
There were 1458 test results received by the Ministry of Health over the weekend (5-6 December 2020), and eighteen were positive for COVID-19.
Thirteen of the new cases are classified as local transmission with known contact/source with details as follows:
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) staff are currently involved in a full-scale examination of all imported Christmas trees. This year in the absence of the overseas pre-inspection by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) staff, the local inspection process will involve a full-scale examination of all imported Christmas trees.
| There have been 18 more positive Covid-19 results — 13 classified as local transmission with known contact/source and 5 under investigation — so Bermuda now has 306 total confirmed positive cases to date, with 75 currently active. A Government spokesperson said, “There were 1458 test results received by the Ministry of Health over the weekend […]
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| The number of people allowed to gather will be reduced to a maximum of 20 people, Premier David Burt announced. This is one of the measures instituted due to the recent rise in Covid-19 cases, with Premier Burt stating it is “necessary to impose” the “restrictions to contain the spread.” Speaking at last night’s [Dec […]
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| After adjusting for the retail sales rate of inflation – measured at 0.7% in August – the overall volume of retail sales increased 9.2% when compared to August 2019, according to the recently released Retail Sales Index. Minister for the Cabinet Office Wayne Furbert said, “The retail sales growth in August provided some encouraging signs, […]
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| The Department of Environment and Natural Resources [DENR] staff are “currently involved in a full-scale examination of all imported Christmas trees,” the Government said. “This year in the absence of the overseas pre-inspection by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources [DENR] staff, the local inspection process will involve a full-scale examination of all imported […]
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| Noting “the recent uptick in positive Covid-19 cases,” the police advised the public “to avoid visiting police stations to make reports unless absolutely necessary.” The police added exceptions include victims of abuse and individuals on bail who are required to report to a police station, and the police urged residents to call 211 or use […]
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| The police have thanked the “public for their assistance in locating Neko Cann,” and said that “Mr. Cann is currently assisting police with inquiries relating to a number of criminal matters.” This follows after a statement on December 2nd when the police said that they are “seeking the public’s assistance in locating Mr. Neko Cann. […]
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| In a filing with the Bermuda Stock Exchange [BSX], Watlington Waterworks Ltd. have today “given notice of an unsolicited offer to purchase.” “Watlington Waterworks Limited has received an unsolicited confidential expression of interest to purchase from Artemis Lane LP,” the statement said. “The Board of Watlington Waterworks have, after serious consideration of the offer decided […]
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| The Bermuda Advocates For Safe Technology [BAST] group is encouraging the community to submit their feedback about 5G to the Regulatory Authority [RA] by the deadline, which is at 11.59pm today [Dec 7]. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Advocates For Safe Technology is encouraging the community to submit their feedback to the Regulatory Authority [RA] at […]
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| “With less than a month before the end of the Brexit transition period, Bermudians living in the European Union on a British passport are advised to follow the UK Government’s guidance on ensuring their continued legal status,” the Bermuda Government said today. A Government spokesperson said, “In June 2016 the United Kingdom voted to leave […]
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| The Chief Medical Officer is “reminding that all students, teachers and staff of Dellwood Middle School must remain under quarantine for a total of 14 days,” the Government said. On November 27th, the Ministry of Education confirmed that two members of Dellwood Middle School staff tested positive for Covid-19, and said they have “made the […]
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| Enstar Group announced today that one of its wholly-owned subsidiaries has signed an agreement with Liberty Mutual Insurance Europe SE [LMIE] to reinsure a number of US energy liability, US construction liability and US homebuilders liability insurance portfolios that were previously written out of LMIE’s London branch. “In the transaction, Enstar’s subsidiary will assume gross insurance […]
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| Reggie Lambe made an excellent debut with Stowmarket Town, scoring to help them claim a 5-0 win over Eynesbury Rovers, with the Bermudian footballer also named Man of the Match. The club’s match report said, “Jack Ainsley and Seb Dunbar both struck in the first half to hand Stow a 2-0 lead, as the Old Gold […]
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| “The Mile Reloaded 2021″ event will be postponed due to the new Covid-19 guidelines – specifically the number of persons who can gather together being a maximum of 20 — the Bermuda National Athletics Association [BNNA] announced. BNAA President Donna Raynor said, “The BNAA would like to advise that ‘The Mile Reloaded’ will be postponed due […]
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| Katelyn Mederios, Chechulae Dowling, and their IMG Under 17 Premier Division Girls defeated NRFA by a score of 4-0 in Florida, with Medeiros scoring twice for her team. In addition to the two goals from Medeiros, Mia Gallina also scored twice. IMG Academy is well regarded boarding school and sports training facility located in Bradenton, Florida […]
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| Bermudian reggae artist Collie Buddz has released a new single entitled “Close To You”. Since being posted on YouTube a few days ago, the audio already obtained more than 27,000 views, and the new track is available on various digital outlets, which you can access here. Related Stories Audio: Gyptian & Collie Buddz Release ‘Deh Yah’ […]
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| Domico Watson and Martina Olcheski-Bell raced to victory on the 2020 Northshore Medical Center Turkey Trot 8K. Fourteen seconds separated the male champion from second place, while thirty-six seconds separated the female champion from second place. Watson, Moses Mufandaedza, and Iziah Tucker all went out and established an early lead over the rest of the […]
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| Age Concern Bermuda will be is hosting an Information Session on Monday [Dec 14] at the Seventh Day Adventist Church at 41 King Street, Hamilton. A spokesperson said, “In response to the recent surge of job losses, as well as medical, financial and economic hardship due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Age Concern Bermuda is hosting […]
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| Jahan Cedenio has been named as one of three recipients of the 2020 Professional Liability Underwriting Society [PLUS] Emerging Leader Award. A spokesperson said, “Bowring Marsh [Bermuda], the international placement specialist of Marsh, announced today that Jahan Cedenio, an Assistant Vice President in the firm’s Financial and Professional [FINPRO] Risk Department, has been named as one […]
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| AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A [Excellent] and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings of “a+” of Hiscox Insurance Company [Bermuda] Limited and a number of their related entities. At the same time, AM Best has affirmed the Long-Term ICR of “bbb+” of Hiscox Ltd [Hiscox] [Bermuda], the ultimate non-operating holding company […]
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Today, the Ministry of Health has provided the staff, students and parents of Dellwood Middle School with an update on actions that are to be taken by the Dellwood family. These actions relate to the 14-day quarantine; COVID-19 retesting; further assessments by the Department of Health.
The Chief Medical Officer is reminding that all students, teachers and staff of Dellwood Middle School must remain under quarantine for a total of 14 days.
The Ministry of Health has confirmed a positive case of the COVID-19 virus at CedarBridge Academy. The Ministry of Education will now execute our new protocol when we are informed of a positive test result in a school and close the school until the Ministry of Health completes its risk assessment.
All students, teachers and staff of CedarBridge Academy are to be excluded from the school from Monday, 7th December, 2020 until further notice. Once further instructions are received from the Ministry of Health, we will provide an update.
| The Ministry of Health said they have “confirmed a positive case of the Covid-19 virus at CedarBridge Academy” and said “all students, teachers and staff of CedarBridge Academy are to be excluded from the school from Monday, 7th December, 2020 until further notice.” A spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Health has confirmed a positive case […]
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| The Government has just announced that Premier David Burt, Minister of Health Kim Wilson and Chief Medical Officer Dr. Ayoola Oyinloye will provide a Covid-19 update this evening [Dec 6] at around 8.00pm. The island has recently experienced an increase in cases and as of this writing, Bermuda has a total of 288 confirmed Covid-19 […]
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| Monday, December 7 is expected to be cloudy, with the high to be near 22°C/72°F and the low to be near 18°C/64°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 71%. Sunrise will be at 7:08am and sunset will be at 5:13pm. High […]
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| During a virtual gathering yesterday [Dec 3], the National Museum of Bermuda [NMB] revealed the 36 finalists of the second Dr. Reg Grundy Annual Youth Photography Competition. A spokesperson said, “On Thursday, December 3, on a Zoom gathering of 57 students, teachers, family members, sponsors, judges and Minister of Education Diallo Rabain, the National Museum […]
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| The Government has released a graphic to help provide guidelines of when to wear a mask. This follows after the Government announced that regulations have been amended to introduce fines – $500 for the first offence and $1,000 for the second offence — for “persons not wearing a mask in accordance with the law.” As […]
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