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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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| VaVa Entertainment recently held their Pink Party Cruise, with the event serving to benefit the P.A.L.S. charity. A spokesperson previously said, “VaVa Entertainment Ltd held a charity event – the Pink Party Cruise – to benefit P.A.L.S. in honour of Reneé M. Carter, Eddie R. A. Minors and anyone else whom we have lost to […]
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| After the first two rounds of Premier and First Division matches, the current standings and leading goal scorers in each division are below. The Premier Division currently has three teams on 6 points, but goal difference separates them, Robin Hood has a difference of 8, while the North Village Rams have a difference of 3 […]
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| Ascendant Group Limited, a publicly traded provider of energy and energy-related services, announced that results for the first six months of 2020 have been released. The Six Month Report will be sent to shareholders and is also available on Ascendant’s website at www.ascendant.bm. The Ascendant Six Month Earnings follow below [PDF here]: Related Stories Ascendant […]
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| FUELLED Bermuda Ltd is getting set to hold a workshop on Saturday [Oct 10] from 10.00am to 2.00pm at Spirit House in Devonshire. Agathe Holowatinc of FUELLED Bermuda Ltd said, “New FUELLED workshop this Saturday. Looking to shed your Covid weight? Ayurveda is a sophisticated and powerful mind-body health system, developed by the sages of […]
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| In a filing with the Bermuda Stock Exchange, The Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son Limited advised that during the month of September 2020, the Bank repurchased for cancellation 75,600 Common Shares at an average price of $ 24.32 per share. Related Stories Butterfield Announces Registered Offering Butterfield Completes Acquisition Of GTS Butterfield Bank Advises […]
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| October 6 saw 1,146 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $28,650.00 BD. 1,146 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing up 6.4% at $25.00 per share. The BSX finished at 1,827.31, up 3.83% on the day. There was 1 advance, 0 declines, and 60 remained unchanged. The full report […]
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Good afternoon Bermuda and welcome members of the media her today.
I am honoured to sit here again this week following last week’s General Election. I am joined at our weekly COVID update by the Minister of Health, the Hon. Kim Wilson, who will provide an update from her Ministry. Following her update I will touch on a few matters before we take questions from members of the media.
Minister Wilson.
Thank you Minister of Health.
Today there were 347 test results received by the Ministry of Health, and none were positive for COVID-19.
Bermuda now has 181 total confirmed positive cases. Their status is as follows:
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.