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Photos & Video: Deep Diving Submersible ‘Alvin’
| Alvin — a human-occupied vehicle [HOV] deep diving submersible — was launched today [Nov 2] at Penno’s Wharf in St George’s as part of its sea trials. A U.S. Consulate spokesperson said, “Alvin is owned by the U.S. Navy and operated by the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution [WHOI] on behalf of the oceanographic research community. […]
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BHB To Allow Limited Visitation Starting Tomorrow
| Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] announced that King Edward VII Memorial Hospital [KEMH] and Mid-Atlantic Wellness Institute [MWI] will “allow limited visitation” beginning tomorrow [Nov 3]. A spokesperson said, “This follows a period of highly restricted access to the hospitals due to the recent Covid-19 delta surge. “In tandem with increased visitation, BHB’s disaster alert level […]
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DWD Accepting Trainee Program Applications
| The Department of Workforce Development is now accepting applications for the 2022 Graduate Trainee Programme. A Government spokesperson said, “As part of the Bermuda Economic Recovery Plan’s Youth Employment Strategy, the Ministry of Labour launched the first Graduate Trainee Pilot Programme in February 2021, with 15 recent college/university graduates involved. “The participants received coaching, employability […]
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Trott Concludes Officiating In Tournament
| Natasha Trott was in action again during the Women’s Under-17 Championship Qualifying Tournament at the IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida. Trott was the assistant referee in the CONCACAF Under 17 Women’s Qualifying match between Guyana against Turks and Caicos. The tournament concluded with both Honduras and Guyana qualifying for the 2022 CONCACAF Women’s Under-17 Championship […]
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“Biodiversity Imperative In Financial Services”
| EY Bermuda recently released a report on biodiversity, highlighting the “highlights the depletion of natural resources at a pace that has outstripped the Earth’s rate of regeneration,” A spokesperson said, “Insurers, investment funds and banks are well positioned to help restore nature’s health through their outsize influence on human economic activity. “That is the central […]
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Shaun Dill & Travis Powell Win ICO Awards
| Shaun Dill of the Office of the Ombudsman and Sergeant Travis Powell of the Bermuda Police Service [BPS] received the 2021 Information Commissioner’s Award for Information Officers. A spokesperson said, “Information Commissioner Gitanjali Gutierrez formally announced the recipients of the 2021 Information Commissioner’s Award for Information Officers. “This is the third year for the Information […]
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Hotel Owners Meeting With Potential Investors
| Gencom — the owners of the currently closed Fairmont Southampton hotel — recently visited along with “investors who are interested in working with them on the redevelopment,” Minister of Finance Curtis Dickinson said. Speaking at a press conference yesterday [Nov 1] when asked for an update, Minister of Finance Curtis Dickinson said that Gencom were […]
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UWC Seeks Applicants For IB Scholarships
| The Bermuda National Committee for the United World Colleges [UWC] is seeking applicants for the 2022-2024 intake, with the deadline on Friday, February 4th, 2022. A spokesperson said, “If you are a student entering your last two years of high school, you can get a life-changing opportunity by winning a 2-year UWC scholarship or bursary. […]
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Third Most Active Hurricane Season On Record
| Noting that the formation of Subtropical Storm Wanda “makes 2021 currently the 3rd most active season on record,” the Bermuda Weather Service advised that the 2021 list of names have now all been used, so any additional storms will be named from an overflow list of names The Bermuda Weather Service posted the graphic below on […]
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Column: The Clarence Hill Sports Arena
| [Written by Dale Butler] The Bermuda public was given a brief insight on Friday, October 29th into The Clarence Hill Sports Arena, creatively designed by Atlantic Publishing House [A.P.H.] and built by Michael Dillas. Present were Miles “Trane” Manders, who did the signage, Gail Palacio, artist of a six-foot portrait, and Rodney Smith, consultant representing […]
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‘Infinity Collection’ Art Exhibit On November 26
| Michaela Antoinette will be holding an art exhibition entitled ‘Infinity Collection’ [Part 1] at The Bermuda Society of Arts, with the grand opening to take place on Friday, November 26th, running until December 15th. A spokesperson said, “What a journey it has been for Bermudian mystic visionary artist and former Barrister and Attorney, Michaela Antoinette. […]
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2021 Throne Speech To Be Held On Friday
| The Throne Speech — which outlines the Government’s Legislative Agenda for the year ahead — will be read this Friday, November 5th. Yesterday’s [Nov 1] Official Notice said, “Now Therefore I, the Governor, acting in accordance with the advice which I have received from the Premier, do appoint that, at the next session of the […]
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Minors Wins Two Classes In ESP Fall In Florida
| Ki-Juan Minors was in action in the Winter Equestrian Festival’s 2021 ESP Fall III International Horse Jumping event in Florida. Minors, riding Clintano, won the Performance Hunter 3 Feet 3 Inches Class. During the Add Back Hunter Class, Minors and Clintano also picked up the Blue Ribbon. Related Stories Video: Philip Correia On Winning FEI […]
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Esposito, UMBC Compete Against William & Mary
| Vanessa Esposito and her University of Maryland, Baltimore County [UMBC] women’s swimming & diving teammates competed against William & Mary squad at the Bee McLeod Recreation Center, with William & Mary winning by a score of 184 – 77. Esposito touched the wall in a time of 2:01.27 to finish 4th in the women’s 200 […]
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Man charged with manslaughter in connection with boat death
A trial date was set yesterday for a man accused of causing a boat crash that killed a 24-year-old man.
Mikado Burchall, 35, will appear in the Supreme Court on April 18 next year.
Mr Burchall pleaded…
Mikado Burchall, 35, will appear in the Supreme Court on April 18 next year.
Mr Burchall pleaded…
Budget surplus by 2023-24, predicts finance minister
Bermuda is on a “glide path” to a small budget surplus by 2023-24, the finance minister said yesterday.
Curtis Dickinson added the country’s last round of borrowing was calculated to last until that f…
Curtis Dickinson added the country’s last round of borrowing was calculated to last until that f…
KPMG drafted in to run economic recovery plan
An accounting and auditing heavyweight is to lead the Government’s economic recovery plan, the finance minister revealed yesterday.
Curtis Dickinson said financial services firm KPMG had been selected…
Curtis Dickinson said financial services firm KPMG had been selected…
Judgment reserved in ‘motorcycle bandit’ sentence appeal
A man dubbed “the motorcycle bandit” appeared in the Supreme Court yesterday as prosecutors argued his sentence was too lenient.
Troy Woods, 50, was given a suspended sentence after he was convicted o…
Troy Woods, 50, was given a suspended sentence after he was convicted o…
Family ancestry research soared in pandemic
Interest in tracing family ancestry soared during the pandemic, according to the National Museum of Bermuda.
The museum’s online genealogy database was used more than ever in 2020, prompting the laun…
The museum’s online genealogy database was used more than ever in 2020, prompting the laun…
Cassine To Open Shop On Reid Street On Nov 6
| Cassine — which offers a curated selection of natural lifestyle products and more — will be opening their shop Reid Street in Hamilton this Saturday. A spokesperson said, “Cassine will be opening its doors for the first time on Saturday, Nov 6th,2021. Bermuda Shoppers are invited to come and visit our fresh and uplifting unique […]
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Rodrigues & Vieira Compete In VISA Fall Fleet
| PJ Rodrigues and Jordan Vieira represented the Christchurch Boarding School in the VISA Fall Fleet Championship in the U.S. Vieira skippered the Christchurch B Division number 3 boat, while Rodrigues was the crew on the Christchurch B Division number 1 boat. Vieira and his crew Jaxon Parker Searcy sailed to a 6th place finish in […]
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Stationery Store Offer ‘Black Fridays’ Sales
| The Stationery Store & Stationery Store Plus is set to launch its first ever Black Fridays Sale. A spokesperson said, “Black Fridays is a series of in-store only sales set to launch November 5th. Every Friday throughout the month of November the stores will feature a discount on some of the public’s favorite brands along […]
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City Provides Pier 6 As Vaccination Location
| In an “effort to support the national Covid-19 response,” the City of Hamilton said they have “granted the Department of Health use of the Pier 6 [lower] facility as a temporary vaccination center for the months of November and December 2021 and waived all associated rental fees.” A spokesperson explained, “Included in this tenancy is […]
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COVID-19 Update 1 November 2021
“Sadly, Bermuda has recorded three coronavirus related deaths since our last update,” said the Minister of Health, the Hon. Kim Wilson, JP, MP. “I extend heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of the deceased.”
Since the last update, the Ministry of Health received 6461 test results, and ten were positive for the coronavirus, giving a test positivity rate of 0.2%.
These results are from testing done on:
§ Thursday: 5 positive out of 1934 results (0.3% positivity)
§ Friday: 1 positive out of 2595 results (<0.1% positivity)
Video: BNV With Kim Swan, Dr Jeffrey Sammons
| Kim Swan and Dr. Jeffrey Sammons will be joining Bernews at 8.00pm this evening [Nov 1] for the latest episode in the Bernews News & Views series, with the duo set to discuss the recently concluded Butterfield Bermuda Championships, golf and more. The video below will start at 8.00pm: Related Stories Video: BNV With Swan, […]
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Seafarer’s Welfare, Global Economy & More
| WISTA Bermuda has launched a new event series “WISTA Bermuda – 30 Minute Dialogue”, and their inaugural dialogue focused on “seafarer’s welfare in the age of Covid-19 and keeping the global economy moving.” A spokesperson said, “WISTA Bermuda [a local chapter of WISTA International] is a networking organization whose mission is to attract and support women, […]
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Premier Congratulates Local Golfers & Winner
| “The last four days at the Port Royal Golf Course have been spectacular and congrats to Lucas Herbert on being crowned champion,” Premier David Burt said, with the Premier also congratulating all the Bermudian golfers and thanking the sponsors, staff and fans. Premier Burt tweeted the photos below, saying he enjoyed watching his constituent Brian […]
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Covid-19: three more deaths, but active cases drop
Bermuda’s Covid-19 death toll rose to 104 today as the Minister of Health announced another three coronavirus-related deaths.
Kim Wilson said that ten new cases were discovered among 6,461 test result…
Kim Wilson said that ten new cases were discovered among 6,461 test result…
Covid: 10 New, 66 Active,10 In Hospital, 2 In ICU
| The Ministry received 6461 test results — spanning three days — and ten were positive, so there are now 66 active cases, of which 10 people are in hospital, with 2 in ICU, and the Ministry confirmed the sad news that Bermuda has recorded three more coronavirus related deaths. “Sadly, Bermuda has recorded three coronavirus […]
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30 Minute Video: Nov 1 ZBM Evening News
| 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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Hope on horizon for stalled Fairmont Southampton project
Blue chip names are prepared to invest in the redevelopment of the island’s biggest hotel, the finance minister said today.
Curtis Dickinson said Gencom, the US-based owners of the Fairmont Southampto…
Curtis Dickinson said Gencom, the US-based owners of the Fairmont Southampto…
James & Radford Finish 4th In Skate Canada
| Vanessa James and Eric Radford concluded competing at the Skate Canada International on the ISU Grand Prix circuit. After finishing the Short Program in fifth with a score of 65.02, the pair then finished the Free Skating Program in fourth with a score of 62.74. James and Radford’s combined score saw them finish 4th overall […]
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2021 hurricane season third most active on record
The 2021 hurricane season has become the third most active on record – although Bermuda has so far been spared.
The Bermuda Weather Service said that, with the formation of Subtropical Storm Wanda far…
The Bermuda Weather Service said that, with the formation of Subtropical Storm Wanda far…
Police investigating fight at hotel
Police are investigating a fight at a Warwick hotel property that involved helmets, a knife and a machete.
A police spokesman said today that shortly after 10pm on October 22, police received reports …
A police spokesman said today that shortly after 10pm on October 22, police received reports …