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| The House of Assembly will be in session on Friday [Nov 6], with the Convening of the Legislature and Throne Speech to be held in a special sitting in St George’s to mark the 400th anniversary of the first General Assembly being established in Bermuda in 1620. This is the first sitting following the 2020 General […]
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| MarketPlace announced that the 2020 MarketPlace Christmas Parade is to “proceed and will be modified to follow government guidance.” “The modified annual parade will be held on Sunday 29 November starting at 5pm,” a spokesperson said. Seth Stutzman, President of The MarketPlace group of companies, said: “Under these challenging times, we felt it was important […]
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There were 556 test results received by the Ministry of Health yesterday (4 November 2020), and one was positive for COVID-19.
This most recent case is classified as imported having arrived on BA 2233 from London on 27 October 2020. This case is a returning resident who is asymptomatic and had both a negative pre-arrival test and arrival test. This case has been in quarantine since arrival as is also a close contact of a known case from the same flight.
Bermuda now has 207 total confirmed positive cases. Their status is as follows:
| The City of Hamilton is getting set to hold a number of events for families and shoppers as the Christmas season approaches, providing “some holiday cheer as we ease into the jolly shopping season.” A spokesperson said, “The festive season is nearly upon us and the City of Hamilton has scheduled some holiday cheer as […]
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| Information Commissioner Gutierrez issued Decision 14/2020 which annulled the Ministry of Health’s decision which “administratively denied” a PATI request about correspondence about cannabis law or policy as “frivolous or vexatious.” A spokesperson said, “Information Commissioner Gutierrez issued Decision 14/2020, Ministry of Health Headquarters [Ministry], involving a Public Access to Information [PATI] request for the Ministry’s […]
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| Skyport has released the latest episode of ‘Taking Off’, a video series with host Mikaela Pearman that highlights the airport redevelopment project, with this episode highlighting the check in kiosks. Speaking in the episode, Mikaela Pearman said, “As we get closer to the opening of the new passenger terminal building, I’ll be sharing what to […]
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| The Bermuda Cricket Board, Western Counties Cricket Association [WCCA], and Evening Cricket League [ECL] have signed an MOU to “set forth an agreement for the exchange of information and the collaboration on initiatives, including cricket programs, match regulations, best practices, scheduling, and public relations.” A spokesperson said, “The Executive of the Bermuda Cricket Board [BCB] […]
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| The official Government and Legal notices for today [Nov 5] include a list of proposed planning applications, Bermudian status, and cancellation of registration. List Of Proposed Planning Applications Advertised On November 05, 2020 Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Notification Of Planning Applications Registered Notice ID: GN1004/2020 Public Authorities / Department: Planning Publication Date: […]
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| There were 556 test results received yesterday and one was positive for Covid-19 — which is classified as imported having arrived on BA 2233 from London on October 27 – so the island now has 19 active cases. A Government spokesperson said, “There were 556 test results received by the Ministry of Health yesterday [4 […]
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| The third annual Gregory Grimes U13 Tournament is set to take place this Friday, the first annual [U17] Charles Marshall Cup is currently underway and the Leonard Derozer Holder U15 final will be held on January 2, 2021. A spokesperson said, “The third annual Gregory Grimes U13 Tournament is set to take place on Friday, November […]
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| The Dudley Eve Final scheduled for Wednesday, November 11th between Devonshire Rec and Dandy Town will take place at the National Sports Centre at 2:30pm and “persons buying tickets must provide personal details in case contract tracing is required. ” A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Football Association would like to announce that the Dudley Eve […]
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| Huckleberry Restaurant has prepared and delivered over 10,000 meals in support of community feeding initiatives in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. A spokesperson said, “In fulfillment of their ongoing commitment to support the community, Huckleberry Restaurant has prepared and delivered over 10,000 meals in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. “Huckleberry Restaurant made an early decision […]
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| The police are appealing for information about an incident in which a young man on an auxiliary cycle was “apparently being chased by individuals on another cycle” on Middle Road in Paget. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] is aware of a video clip circulating on social media, which depicts a young […]
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| Greenrock, the Bermuda Environmental Sustainability Taskforce, Ocean Rock Wellness, Bermuda Advocates for Safe Technology, and Dr. David Wingate are all joining together to “bring awareness to concerns regarding the potential deployment of 5G technology in Bermuda.” A spokesperson said, “In response to increased community concern, Greenrock, the Bermuda Environmental Sustainability Taskforce, Ocean Rock Wellness, Bermuda […]
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| Bermuda Chamber Of Commerce will be hosting a 90-minute webinar entitled “Talent Management In An Ever-Changing Work Landscape” on Thursday, November 19th. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce a Thursday, November 19th webinar on managing your talent in a COVID environment, entitled Talent Management in an Ever-Changing Work Landscape. […]
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| Youthvision Promotions will be holding a virtual ‘Live in Peace’ assembly with CedarBridge Academy and Saltus Grammar School students on Friday, November 6 from 2.00pm to 3.00pm. A spokesperson said, “Youthvision Promotions would like to invite the public to join us on Friday, November 6 from 2.00pm to 3.00pm for our virtual ‘Live in Peace’ […]
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| The English Football Association provided an update for ‘non-elite’ football in England following the UK Government’s announcement on new national Covid-19 restrictions that will be in place from Thursday, November 5th, 2020 until Wednesday, December 2nd, 2020. They said that no men’s teams in leagues below National Leagues North or South will be able to […]
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| BILTIR member companies have contributed over $4 million in donations to a range of projects across the community, the organization said. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda International Long Term Insurers and Reinsurers [BILTIR] member companies continue to demonstrate their commitment to the Bermuda community by supporting more than 50 charitable initiatives over the last year. BILTIR, […]
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| Following the martial arts tournaments held both in person and online in 2020, the Bermuda Karate Organization [BKO] has updated its ratings of local martial arts competitors, with the following accumulating more than 12 points: Junior Boys: 1. Tobiah Goodchild &a Massanda Vaughans first 16; 2. Lucas Frias, Nico Davis, & Kentaro Bean 12 Junior […]
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| Mixed Majors Bowling League action at the Warwick Lanes saw a top of the table clash with league leaders, Fight Back defeated second-place MiniMax Forwarders 13 ½ – 6 ½, the Untouchables defeated the Movers “N” shakers 13 – 7, while the Mix-Ups defeated the Troublemakers 20 – 0. Spare Change went down 16 – […]
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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 October 2020, the Bank repurchased for cancellation 92,400 Common Shares at an average price of $25.74 per share. Related Stories Butterfield Announces Registered Offering Butterfield Completes Acquisition Of GTS Butterfield Bank Advises Of […]
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| The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [November 5] with the list indicating that there are eight bus runs cancelled so far today. Related Stories Ministry: Bus Cancellations For Friday Ministry: Bus Cancellations For Thursday Ministry: Bus Cancellations For Tuesday Ministry: Bus Cancellations For Wednesday Ministry: Bus Cancellations For Thursday Ministry: […]
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| In order to adhere to physical distancing requirements, the general public is urged not to attend the Convening of the Legislature and Throne Speech this Friday [Nov 6], the Government said today. A Government spokesperson said, “On Friday 6 November 2020, His Excellency the Governor will read the Speech from the Throne setting out the […]
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| Bermudian Joanne Ball-Burgess – also known as Jo-1 – who rose to fame through East African dance show Sakata, has released a new single entitled Boom Boom Bow. The video’s description says, “What is the sound that thunder makes during a dark and stormy night? If there was a sound for a passionate, electric love, […]
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| Skipper Taylor Canfield and Team Stars+Stripes – Mike Buckley, Victor Diaz de Leon, Mike Menninger, and Eric Shampain – won the 70th Bermuda Gold Cup and 2020 Open Match Racing World Championship with a penalty-marred victory over Ian Williams’s Team GAC Pindar. Ian Williams and Taylor Canfield met for the championship. Canfield would lift the trophy […]
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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 Parks Department recently completed a community garden at the top of Corkscrew Hill, they are prepping a community garden in Southlands Park, and several new sites are on the horizon as the Government works to achieve the “goal of a community garden in every parish.” This was from Minister of Public Works Lt/Col David Burch […]
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On Friday 6 November 2020, His Excellency the Governor will read the Speech from the Throne setting out the Government’s legislative agenda.
In recognition of the 400th anniversary of the first General Assembly being established in Bermuda in 1620, the Convening of the Legislature will take place in Town Square, St. George.
There were 409 test results received by the Ministry of Health yesterday (3 November 2020), and none were positive for COVID-19. Bermuda has had 206 total confirmed positive cases. Their status is as follows:
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To “Promote and develop community gardens that can assist in meeting the needs of the less fortunate in our community.”
An excerpt from the 2017 Progressive Labour Party Election Platform regarding community gardens.
I am joined today by Ms. Jameka Smith (Acting Park Planner) and Mr. Stephen Furbert (Senior Superintendent) at what is the newest community Garden – Avocado Lodge Park Community Garden.
| The official Government and Legal notices for today [Nov 4] include cancellation of registration, acting appointments, large group exemption, permanent resident’s certificate, and marriage notice. Bermuda Monetary Authority GAR Bermuda Limited Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Cancellation of Registration Notice ID: GN1001/2020 Public Authorities / Department: Bermuda Monetary Authority Publication Date: 04 November […]
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| Thursday, November 5 is expected to see a mix of sun and cloud after an early shower or two, with the high to be near 23°C/74°F and the low to be near 21°C/69°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be ENE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 66%. Sunrise […]
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| Replenish Retreats will be hosting a Women’s Virtual Wellness Retreat: Pause, Reflect, Energize on Saturday, November 14th from 10.00am to 4.00pm. A spokesperson said, “Replenish Retreats will host a Women’s Virtual Wellness Retreat: Pause, Reflect, Energize on November 14th, 2020 featuring Yoga With Shade, Healthy Cook along with FUELLED Bermuda, a panel on work life […]
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