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| [Written by Mikaela Ian Pearman] It’s finally back – Restaurant Weeks, also known as my favorite time of year! This year, I plan to check out at least four restaurants so that these reviews will encourage more people to go out and eat for incredible deals. We all know the industry has struggled due to […]
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| An 18-year-old man was arrested on “suspicion of driving whilst impaired as well for possession of a controlled drug with intent to supply, after being involved in two separate road traffic collisions” on Tuesday. A police spokesperson said, “The first incident took place on Mullet Bay Road just west of Wellington Lane in St. George. A […]
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| The application for the next cohort of Ignite Bermuda’s Accelerator Programme will be available online from January 25 through February 5. A spokesperson said, “Ignite Bermuda continues to make an impact on the local entrepreneurial landscape. A few short months ago, a total of 44 entrepreneurs representing 34 startups at various stages of development began […]
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| Finance Minister Curtis Dickinson provided opening remarks to approximately 130 persons at the launch of the Special Topics in Insurance [INS 2298]: Foundations of Bermuda’s International Re/Insurance Sector Lecture Series, recently, jointly hosted by the Association of Bermuda Insurers and Reinsurers [ABIR], Bermuda College, and St. John’s University. Minister Dickinson reiterated Government’s commitment to prepare […]
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| Mayor Charles Gosling unveiled the City of Hamilton’s latest public artwork installation at Victoria Park, with the City noting that it is “an interactive piece where viewers can position themselves with the artwork in a way that makes it look as though they are blowing the wind into the sails of the boat – creating […]
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| A road traffic collision occurred in the North Shore Road and Jennings Road area of Smiths this morning [Jan 21] with two people transported to KEMH with “possible leg and head injuries.” A BFRS spokesperson said, “At 6:40am on the morning of January 21, 2021, Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service received a report of a […]
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| Reverend Silvester Beaman – a former pastor at Bermuda’s St. Paul AME Church – delivered the benediction at the inauguration ceremony of American President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris yesterday [Jan 20]. Introducing the benediction, Reverend Beaman said, “As a nation and people of faith gathered in this historical moment, let us unite […]
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| In the fourth of a series featuring ‘BTA Harvest Heroes’ for the 2021 Restaurant Weeks, the Bermuda Tourism Authority highlighted James Tucker. The BTA said, “Meet James Tucker of Tucker’s Farm Goat Cheese. His delicious product is found in some of our favourite dishes at restaurants across the island. Plus, the goats are pretty cute […]
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| The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [January 21] with the list indicating that there are eighteen 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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There were 875 test results received by the Ministry of Health since the last update, and none were positive for COVID-19.
Additionally, since the last update, eight cases have recovered.
There are currently 61 active cases, of which;
Since March 2020, Bermuda has recorded 684 total confirmed cases of COVID-19; out of those, 611 persons have recovered, and 12 persons have sadly succumbed to COVID-19.
| 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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| There were 875 test results received and none were positive for Covid-19, so Bermuda has recorded 684 total confirmed cases to date, with 61 currently active. A Government spokesperson said, “There were 875 test results received by the Ministry of Health since the last update, and none were positive for COVID-19. “Additionally, since the last […]
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| The official Government and Legal notices for today [Jan 21] include appointments and PATI contracts valued $50,000 or more. PATI Bermuda Airport Authority Notice 2020 Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: PATI Contracts valued $50,000 or more Notice ID: GN0074/2021 Publication date: 20 January 2021 Bermuda Public Access To Information [Contracts Valued $50,000 Or More] […]
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| The Board of Directors has appointed Katie Cooper Berry as the new Executive Director to take the reins at Keep Bermuda Beautiful. A spokesperson said, “The Board of Directors has appointed Katie Cooper Berry as the new Executive Director to take the reins at Keep Bermuda Beautiful. Ms. Berry beat out more than three dozen […]
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| The Bank of Butterfield announced that, effective Monday, 25 January 2021, its corporate offices in Bermuda will once again be open for in-person lending, corporate banking, private banking, trust and investment services from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. A spokesperson said, ““Butterfield Banking Centres will continue to be open to serve clients from […]
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| Thursday, January 21 is expected to see sunny periods with a couple of showers, with the high to be near 18°C/64°F and the low to be near 16°C/60°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be WNW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 60%. Sunrise will be at 7.19am and […]
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| [Updated] The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [January 20] with the list indicating that there are twenty-five bus runs cancelled so far today. Update 4.05pm: The Ministry has released the list of bus cancellations for this afternoon. There were 25 runs cancelled this morning, 38 cancelled this afternoon, for a […]
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Good Afternoon and Welcome to the media,
On behalf of the BRSC, I would like to take this opportunity to offer condolences to the families of both road traffic victims this year.
Good Morning and Welcome,
This morning I will provide an update on the following topics:
• Consultation on the Proposal for the Introduction of Parish Primary Schools
• Public and parish consultation meetings
• Ministry of Education 2021 scholarship and awards.
Good Evening Bermuda,
Last week the Government was pleased to announce the beginning of our vaccination programme, with the Ministry of Health beginning distribution of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine on Monday, January 11 th to elderly residents 80 years and over, the clinically vulnerable, frontline healthcare workers and essential workers such as police officers, teachers, and others.
| The Bermuda Commission of Inquiry into Historic Losses of Land will recommence its hearings at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday [Jan 21]. A Government spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Commission of Inquiry into Historic Losses of Land would like to announce that it will recommence its hearings at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, January 21st, 2021 in the […]
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| KPMG in Bermuda is offering its congratulations to Ranisha Simmons, Ciara Rego, and Jahlae Outerbridge on the successful completion of their accounting designations. A spokesperson said, “The Managing Directors and staff of KPMG in Bermuda congratulate Ranisha Simmons [Chartered Professional Accountant – CPA Canada]; Ciara Rego, and Jahlae Outerbridge [Certified Public Accountants – CPA United […]
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| Woking Football Club has announced that it has signed Bermudian footballer Jonte Smith, who most recently played for Cheltenham Town. The club’s announcement said, “Woking Football Club can now confirm the signing of Jonté Smith. “The striker, 26, most recently played for League Two Cheltenham Town after spells at Oxford United and Lewes. He will […]
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| Erin Smith was recently back in action competing at the World Equestrian Center in Ocala, Florida. Smith and Just Bekoz saw much improvement competing in two classes as the daunting large equestrian facility became more like home. In the .90-.95m Novice Adult Jumper Power and Speed Class, Smith and Just Bekoz finished fourth. The pair […]
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