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| The bus service has now been suspended for just over a week, since last week Friday, and “discussions between the parties are scheduled to continue” this morning [Sept 25], Minister of Transport Lawrence Scott said. The BIU has sent a letter [PDF] to management stating, “Employers have an obligation to take all reasonable care in […]
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| The island is currently dealing with a major outbreak of Covid-19, with this month, by all measures, the worst since the pandemic started over 18 months ago back in March 2020, as all statistical data now exceeds April 2021, when the island experienced the last major surge. September 2021 has seen the most new confirmed cases […]
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| The bus service has now been suspended for just over a week, since last week Friday, and “discussions between the parties are scheduled to continue” this morning [Sept 25], Minister of Transport Lawrence Scott said. The BIU has sent a letter [PDF] to management stating, “Employers have an obligation to take all reasonable care in […]
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| The Bill to create a public holiday on October 18th to honour Bermuda’s first Olympic medalist Flora Duffy passed in the House of Assembly on Friday [Sept 24] with unanimous support. Full audio of MPs discussing the Bill: Premier David Burt’s full statement follows below: “Honourable House. “To every cloud, there is a silver lining.” […]
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| The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday September 25th. On Sunday the Crystal Symphony cruise ship is expected, on Monday the Oleander container ship will arrive, on Wednesday the Norwegian Breakaway cruise ship is scheduled to arrive and on Thursday the Bermuda Islander […]
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| Terrance Armstrong competed in the Pompton Lakes 5K Run in New Jersey. He clocked a time of 18:05.05 finishing 3rd overall and winning the Male 40 – 49 Age Group Division. Related Stories Quinnae Outerbridge Competes At NEICAAA Outerbridge & Franklin Pierce Win Invitational Lawrence & Lindsay Win Legends Race Series BNAA Pay Tribute To Michael […]
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| RMS estimates that the total U.S. insured losses from Hurricane Nicholas will be between US$1.1 and US$2.2 billion, and with the island being home to many of the world’s top re/insurers it is expected some will be paying claims, A spokesperson said, “RMS, the world’s leading catastrophe risk solutions company, estimates that the total U.S. insured […]
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| September 24 saw 2,070 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $62,217.50 BD. 1,100 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing even at $36.50 per share, while another 970 shares were traded by BF&M Ltd, closing down 1.1% at $22.75 per share. The BSX finished at 2,557.51, down 0.09% on […]
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Mr. Speaker, the public bus service has been disrupted for seven days now. In these trying times, not having transportation adds additional stress, anxiety and burden to those who rely on the public bus service. As Minister, I feel compelled to report exactly why the commuting public has been without public buses.
| A 21-year-old woman and a 60-year-old man were injured in a three vehicle collision in Sandys this evening. A police spokesperson said, “Around 5:30pm on Friday 24th September 2021, police and first responders attended a serious three vehicle collision on Somerset Road at the Junction with Scaur Lane in Sandys. “Early information suggests that a […]
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“I am extremely sorry to report today seven COVID related deaths,” said Minister of Health, Kim Wilson, JP, MP. “This is very sad news, and I extend heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of the deceased during this difficult time.”
Since the last update, the Ministry of Health received 4982 test results, and 182 were positive for the coronavirus, giving a test positivity rate of 3.7%.
These results are from testing done on:
● Tuesday: 91 positive out of 2618 results (3.5% positivity)
| The Government has confirmed the extremely sad news that there have been seven more Covid related deaths, bringing the overall death toll to 52. “I am extremely sorry to report today seven Covid related deaths,” said Minister of Health, Kim Wilson. “This is very sad news, and I extend heartfelt condolences to the family and […]
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| Take Five Limited [Buzz] has donated $2000 to the Mirrors Alumni and Friends Association [MAFA] for the development of youth programmes by creating and selling a summer lemonade drink. The mango lemonade was sold for the entire month of August and a donation was provided for every drink purchased. General Manager, Scott Taylor said, “It […]
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| The Global Privacy Assembly [GPA] has selected Bermuda as the site to host its 2023 summit, with the event to “provide an opportunity for regulators and policy-makers to meet in person and set the agenda for global technology and data issues.” A spokesperson said, “The Global Privacy Assembly has selected Bermuda as the site to […]
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| Saturday, September 25 is expected to see variable cloud with the chance of early showers, with the high to be near 28°C/82°F and the low to be near 24°C/76°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be west. The relative humidity is expected to be near 71%. Sunrise will be at 7.09am […]
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Mr Speaker, Honourable Members,
As this Honourable House will recall, a 14 day quarantine in a government approved facility for unvaccinated travellers came into effect on 20 June, with an end date of 30 September 2021.
The purpose of the 14 day quarantine is to curtail the movement of unvaccinated, recently arrived travellers to the island. The incubation period for COVID-19 is between two and 14 days, and that sets the quarantine period.
| The Bermuda Weather Service [BWS] said that “although the outlook is too far out to indicate the likelihood of impacts to Bermuda, BWS is watching Hurricane Sam in the distant eastern tropical Atlantic, just over 2,000 miles to our southeast. The BWS said, “Closer to home, an interaction between some of the remnants of TD Peter […]
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| “Prospective applicants will now be able to proceed with their intercountry adoption applications in Jamaica and Trinidad & Tobago,” Minister of Social Development and Seniors Tinee Furbert said in the House of Assembly today [Sept 24]. The Minister said, “I rise today to address an issue related to intercountry adoptions that will approve two jurisdictions […]
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| “During the week of 30th August 2021, a number of Bermuda agencies received training in Disaster Victim identification,” Minister of National Security Renee Ming said in the House of Assembly today [Sept 24]. The Minister said, “As a direct result of the Air Crash Incident Training conducted in January 2019, a gap was realized that […]
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| Part of the Post Office’s future vision is a ‘Drop-and-Deliver’ service which “will enable local e-commerce vendors that do not have a delivery network the option of dropping off their mail items to the Bermuda Post Office for delivery locally,” with a $5 fee per delivery item. This was stated by Minister for the Cabinet […]
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| “The 14 day quarantine requirement for unvaccinated travellers will remain in place but they will be expected to quarantine at home after 30 September,” Minister of Health Kim Wilson said, adding that they “will be fitted with an electronic monitoring device.” This appears to refer to residents only, as the Minister also stated that “all unvaccinated visitors […]
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| SiriusPoint Ltd. has announced that Justin Brenden has been appointed to the role of Chief Actuary, subject to approval by the Bermuda Department of Immigration. A spokesperson said, “As Chief Actuary, Mr. Brenden will lead SiriusPoint’s actuarial organization, with responsibility for global reserving and aligning pricing to drive to the Company’s objective of improving underwriting […]
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| Warwick Academy recently held an online presentation for staff and students with Christo Brand, a prison guard and friend to Nelson Mandela. A spokesperson said, “Warwick Academy was thrilled to have an online presentation for all their staff and students with Mr Christo Brand, who was Nelson Mandela’s prison guard and became his great friend. […]
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| Citing the recent changes to local guidelines, the sharp increase in Covid cases and the CDC moving Bermuda to Level 4, ILS Bermuda announced that the 2021 Convergence networking event “will not go ahead as planned.” A spokesperson said, “In light of recent changes to local guidelines issued by the Government of Bermuda, as well […]
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| House of Assembly in session today, new Covid test results expected today, Phoenix expects antigen tests to cost $15 – $20, 2,340 more vaccines arrived from UK, doctors appeal to the public to get vaccinated, BILTIR Board appoint Natasha Scotland Courcy & Andrew Sooboodoo, ‘Waterfront Man’ store opening on Front Street, Zeiko Lewis leads USL Championship […]
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| Inside Caribbean Football has listed what they consider the best female player of each Caribbean country, with Bermuda’s Kenni Thompson included. Thompson now plays for the London City Lionesses. The Bermuda-born 21-year-old joined from Spanish Women’s First Division side, CD Santa Teresa. Thompson spent most of her professional playing career in Spain, showcasing her talent […]
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| U.S. President Joe Biden has pledged 500 million doses of the Covid vaccine for developing nations, prompting local groups to continue urging the United Kingdom to join the initiative. A spokesperson said, “To beat this pandemic here, we have to beat it everywhere.’ – This is a quote from a speech made by President Joe […]
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| Marcus Manley won the first event on the APGA Tour’s new Farmers Insurance Fall Series, which also saw Bermudian golfer Daniel Augustus take part. Augustus finished 6th, after a two-round score of 3-over par. He shot a first round 3-over par 74, he then shot a second round even par 71. In his second round, […]
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