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| “It’s so special for the island of Bermuda, it’s not just my medal, it’s our medal,” Flora Duffy said following her historic victory, with the quote from the Olympic gold medalist featured on the latest design in Bernews weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series. This design is posted as the island prepares to welcome Ms Duffy home, […]
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| October 5 saw 2,289 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $74,764.00 BD. 1,689 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing up 1.4% at $36.50 per share, while another 600 shares were traded by BF&M Ltd, closing at an even $23.00 per share. The BSX finished at 2,556.40, up 1.06% […]
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| [Column written by Dr Ewart Brown] Please, Please, Please, Please… I am not one who typically begs, but extraordinary times call for extraordinary measures. 38 people died in Bermuda during the month of September. Our morgue is overwhelmed, such that our dead are being kept in makeshift freezers. Millions have died from Covid 19 around […]
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| The official Government and Legal notices for today [Oct 5] include large group exemption, a notice of intention to construct a controlled plant, list of proposed planning applications, cancellation of registration, and trademark application. Large Group Exemption Funeral For Campbell D Simons Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Public Notification Notice ID: GN0964/2021 Public […]
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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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Next week (October 11), Bermuda’s first Olympic Gold Medalist, Flora Duffy returns home to Bermuda after enjoying a historic triathlon season overseas.
As the public is aware, October 18th has been designated a public holiday in recognition of Flora’s extraordinary success at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and World Triathlon.
This week the Ministry of Youth, Culture and Sport shared a series of celebratory events that are planned for Ms. Duffy to honour her outstanding achievements.
| Wednesday, October 6 is expected to see long sunny periods develop, with the high to be near 27°C/81°F and the low to be near 23°C/74°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be ESE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 70%. Sunrise will be at 7.16am and sunset will be […]
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| Eight post-secondary institutions will come together to offer a virtual ‘Study in Atlantic Canada’ session on Thursday [Oct 7]. A spokesperson said, “The pandemic will keep representatives from Atlantic Canadian colleges and universities from visiting Bermuda again this fall.” Katherine Cross, visit coordinator and Assistant Registrar at Dalhousie University, said, “We will miss the opportunity […]
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| A motorcyclist traveling on Laffan Street “apparently struck a newly installed speed bump and lost control of the bike,” today the police have confirmed. A police spokesperson said, “Around 2:55 pm today, Tuesday 5th October, 2021, police and other first responders attended a single vehicle road traffic collision on Laffan Street, Pembroke. “Reports are a […]
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| A 28-year-old Smith’s parish man is in the ICU after a motorcycle crash on Frog Lane in Devonshire on September 30. A police spokesperson said, “Around 10:25pm Thursday, 30th September 2021 police, Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service as well as ambulance personnel were dispatched to a reported serious single vehicle motorcycle crash on Frog Lane […]
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| The Senate is scheduled to be in session on Wednesday [Oct 6], and the only statement listed on the Order Paper is Disaster Victim Identification Training, Bills listed on the Order Paper include the Health Insurance Amendment Act 2021, the Incorporated Segregated Accounts Companies Amendment Act 2021, the Segregated Accounts Companies Amendment Act 2021, the […]
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| McGill and Partners announced that they will be opening an office in the island, saying that “Bermuda is a world-class [re]insurance marketplace for both financial and human capital, and a natural location for McGill and Partners.” A spokesperson said, “McGill and Partners, the boutique specialist [re]insurance broker, is set for further expansion following regulatory approval […]
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| Robin Horsfield competed at the final Canada Cup this past weekend in Canmore, Alberta, with Horsfield finishing with a career best 14th place. A spokesperson said, “Robin Horsfield competed at the final Canada Cup this past weekend in Canmore, Alberta. “Though the field was reduced due to Covid-19 and the race’s position late in the […]
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| The 41st Wink is offering resources “to help local residents, from newborns to older adults, address their sleep challenges.” A spokesperson said, “Our physical, mental and emotional health is directly affected by the quality of our sleep. General fatigue, heightened stress, distractedness and an inability to concentrate are just the tip of the iceberg when […]
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| Hamilton Princess has been ranked the 5th best resort in the Atlantic Islands in the Condé Nast Traveler’s 2021 Readers’ Choice Awards, with the publication noting the “service is next level”, the “dining game here is strong” and the “impressive collection of modern art.” A spokesperson said, “Hamilton Princess & Beach Club has been ranked the […]
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| Ian Stein has been appointed as the Pan American Health Organization [PAHO] / World Health Organization [WHO] representative to Jamaica, Bermuda and the Cayman Islands. He is based in Kingston, Jamaica. A spokesperson said, “Mr. Stein possesses substantial experience in developing and maintaining partnerships for health, the management of health crises and a broad range […]
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| Three trees will be removed this month from the junction of Victoria Street and King Street as they have “caused extensive damage to the sidewalk and neighboring properties.” A spokesperson said, “The City of Hamilton is advising the public that three trees [two mahogany trees and one white cedar] will be removed this month from […]
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| Nia Christopher – who attends Towson University – has been named the CAA Offensive Player Of The Week, marking the third time in recent weeks the Bermudian footballer has won an award. In announcing the award, the Colonial Athletic Association [CAA] said, “Christopher broke a scoreless tie by netting two goals in three minutes to lead […]
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| The Bermuda Chamber of Commerce will host a two-day Lunch & Learn series entitled “Regulating Single Use Plastics – The Way Forward” on Wednesday, October 6th and Thursday, October 7th. A spokesperson said, “On Wednesday, October 6th and Thursday October 7th the Bermuda Chamber of Commerce will host a two-day Lunch & Learn series entitled […]
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| The Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences [BIOS] is one of thirteen academic and research institutions participating in a newly-announced National Science Foundation Science and Technology Center “intended to develop a deeper understanding of the role that marine microbes play in changing ocean conditions and the global carbon cycle.” A spokesperson said, “Over the next five years, […]
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| Daily general admission tickets for the Butterfield Bermuda Championship – which will be held from October 28 to 31 at the Port Royal Golf Course — are available online for $35. A spokesperson said, “The Butterfield Bermuda Championship has been granted a Letter of no objection by the Ministry of Youth, Culture and Sport to host […]
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| The Phoenix Stores now have Healgen Rapid Covid-19 Antigen Self-Tests available for $7.95. The poster states that the test is an “easy-to-use nasal swab test” which provides “easy-to-read results within 15 minutes” and is “approved for use by the Government of Bermuda Health Ministry.” Last month the Government announced that “Antigen tests can now be […]
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| James Finnigan has been named to the St. Mary’s University Men’s and Women’ Tennis staff as a Graduate Assistant. “Finnigan spent the 2020-2021 season playing for St. Mary’s helping the team to an NCAA Regional Final. During his time with St. Mary’s Tennis, Finnigan played #1 Doubles and #4 in Singles,” the Texas-based University said. […]
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| The Registrar of Companies will be closed for walk-in services today [Oct 5]. Last night, Government spokesperson said, “The office of the Registrar of Companies will be closed for walk-in services tomorrow and will re-open on Wednesday, October 6th. The Registrar staff will be working remotely, and all queries can be sent to mboodram@gov.bm.” Related […]
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| In their first meet of the 2021-22 season, Vanessa Esposito and her University of Maryland, Baltimore County [UMBC] women’s swimming and diving teammates competed against Delaware and Johns Hopkins at the UMBC Aquatics Complex. UMBC defeated Johns Hopkins, 157.5-122.5, but fell to Delaware, 171-129. Esposito finished 4th in the women’s 1000 yard freestyle touching the […]
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| Brijette Basden and her Shaw University Women’s Cross Country teammates competed at the 2021 Great American XC Festival Walker HBCU Challenge – Women’s 5k. At the WakeMed Soccer Park in Cary, North Carolina, Basden crossed the line in 41st place stopping the clock at 29:51. Shaw University finished 4th with 123 points. Related Stories Basden […]
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| Branwen Smith-King was honored by Springfield College over the weekend, receiving the Distinguished Alumni Award for 2021 during the Springfield College Homecoming this weekend. After 18 years as the Head Women’s Track and Field coach and 15 years as Assistant Director of Athletics at Tufts University, Smith-King moved back to Bermuda to work for the Bermuda […]
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| Specialty underwriter Liam Jones has joined Mosaic Insurance to focus on the startup’s global product innovation and insurtech strategy. A spokesperson said, “Based in London, Jones is SVP, Head of Business Development, reporting to Mosaic Co-Founder & Co-CEO Mark Wheeler and serving as a member of the Leadership Team. “The role covers a broad remit […]
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| October 4 saw 1,198 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $43,128.00 BD. 1,198 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing down 1.4% at $36.00 per share. The BSX finished at 2,529.58, down 1.05% on the day. There were 0 advances, 1 decline, and 61 remained unchanged. The full report […]
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“Sadly, today I report that since our last update, Bermuda experienced seven more coronavirus-related deaths,” said Minister of Health, Kim Wilson, JP, MP. “I extend sincere condolences to the families and friends who lost a loved one over this weekend.”
Since the last update, the Ministry of Health received 5798 test results, and 83 were positive for the coronavirus, giving a test positivity rate of 1.4%.
These results are from testing done on:
● Thursday: 42 positive out of 2366 results (1.8% positivity)
The public will recall that the Government passed fixed penalty legislation in March, and this month (October) the new fixed penalty ticketing system officially comes online.
The new ticketing system will be jointly overseen by the Bermuda Police Service (BPS) and the Ministry of Health.
The public should note that a Police Officer or a Public Health Compliance Officer can enforce the COVID-19 regulations by exacting fixed penalty tickets to any individual, business or organisation in contravention guidelines.
| [Written by Don Burgess] A Hamilton gym was closed tonight for breaching Covid-19 health regulations. At around 7.00pm the Bermuda Police Service closed down Magnum Powerforce Gym & Diet Centre for 14 days with the Closure Order stating there was a breach of the Public Health [Covid-19 Emergency Power] regulations. File photo: The gym was […]
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