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| The Government has confirmed the sad news that there have been two more coronavirus related deaths. Minister of Health Kim Wilson said, “Sadly, Bermuda has suffered two more coronavirus related deaths. I extend my sincere condolences to the family and friends of those who recently lost a loved one to circumstances related to the coronavirus.” […]
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| Thursday, September 23 is expected to see some sunny periods with a few showers, easing overnight, with the high to be near 28°C/82°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 72%. Sunrise will be at […]
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| [Opinion column written by OBA Shadow Minister for Legal Affairs and Transport Scott Pearman] In politics, what goes unsaid often reveals the true narrative. It’s been observed before: silence speaks volumes. When Parliament returned from the short August break, the House of Assembly was demonstrably silent. The PLP has 30 elected MPs. Yet last Friday […]
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| The Bermuda Industrial Union [BIU] Bus Division and Marine & Ports Division are holding a press conference this afternoon [Sept 22], and we will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. The island’s public transportation service is currently suspended, with the ferry service having been suspended since yesterday [Sept 21] […]
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| Recent graduates from Saltus Grammar School are celebrating their success on the Advanced Placement [AP] examinations that were completed in May and June of this year. A spokesperson said, “Despite the impact that Covid-19 has had on educational institutions around the world, the recent graduates from Saltus are celebrating their success on the Advanced Placement […]
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| [Opinion column written by Opposition Senate leader of the OBA/Shadow Minister of Education Ben Smith] The Minister of Education the Honourable Diallo Rabain has continued to promote the role that testing can play in getting our local schools to return in-person learning. He stated, “The saliva screening programme is an additional safety measure to keep […]
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Good morning members of the media,
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 for the last five days.
| Lili Bermuda will be hosting a webinar tomorrow [Sept 23] to discuss the story of the 150-year-old Piesse & Lubin fragrance recovered from the shipwreck Mary Celestia. The event poster says, “Join us virtually in Bermuda as we discuss the fascinating story of the Piesse & Lubin fragrance recovered intact from the shipwreck Mary Celestia. […]
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| Minister of Transport Lawrence Scott will be holding a press conference at around 10.30am this morning [Sept 22], and we will be live streaming it below. The topic of the press conference was not stated, however it comes as the island’s public transportation service is suspended, with the ferry service having been suspended since yesterday [Sept 21] […]
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| Teams that include Bermudian footballers Nathan Trott, Dale Eve, Reggie Lambe, Triston Hall, Sincere Hall, Zenawi Bowen, Stefan Simmons, Detre Bell, and Arnezha Astwood were in action. Nathan Trott Nathan Trott and his AS Nancy Lorraine teammates went down 4 – 1 to Grenoble Foot 38 in their French Ligue 2 Division match. Dale Eve […]
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| The Bermuda Equestrian Federation are congratulating Julia Slade and her horse Sur La Mur on successfully qualifying for three annual Championship Finals. A spokesperson said, “This last year has placed several challenges on grade 9 student Julia Slade and she has handled each one in perfect stride. “The original plan was for her horse, Sur […]
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| Port Royal Pros Steve Lambert and Andrew Trott Francis finally won the Greg Maybury Cup at the sixth attempt breaking the dominance of the Ocean View Pros. The Greg Maybury Professional Cup is a tournament between Ocean View Golf Course Professionals and Port Royal Golf Course Professionals. Playing at the Ocean View Golf Course, Brian […]
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| New Covid results expected today, ‘Covid exposure’ at K Margaret Carter Centre, no bus and ferry service again today, devices to help people who are visually impaired ripped off over 20 crossings in City, only passengers will be allowed in the airport, Wallpaper Wednesday features emoji, BWS does not deem storm a threat, and Wilton Re […]
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| Adam Hall and his Aberdeen IronBirds teammates finished up their 2021 season with a record of 58-61, with Hall leading the team in the Batting Average with .248, he also led the team in Stolen Bases with 26. Hall season stats saw him have 294 At Bats, scoring 40 Runs, off 73 Hits, with 3 […]
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| Raishun Burch was back in action competing in the FUNDIS Youngster Tour [CSIYH1*] International Horse Jumping event in Germany. On the second day, Burch competed in one class. Competing in the Qualification for 6-Year-Old Horses Class, Burch and Neon Spotlight Z finished 21st with a time of 82.02, with 6 Penalty Fault Points. Related Stories […]
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| In a recent edition of the Envirotalk newsletter, Dr. Mark Outerbridge highlights the cownose ray. Dr. Outerbridge said, “Until recently, Bermuda had two species of resident rays; the spotted eagle ray Aetobatus narinari [locally known as the whip moray], which is typically encountered inshore, and the much larger manta ray Manta birostris, which lives in […]
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| The latest design in Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series features an emoji — wearing a mask as it is a responsible emoji who follows public health guidelines – hugging a heart-shaped pink Bermuda flag, with the concept aimed at showing support for the island as we deal with the current Covid-19 outbreak. While the emoji is […]
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| AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A+ and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “aa-” of XL Bermuda Ltd [AXA XL] [and its subsidiaries. The outlook of these Credit Ratings is stable. A statement from the ratings agency said, “The ratings reflect AXA XL’s balance sheet strength, which AM Best assesses as […]
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| The Bermuda National Library has returned to curbside ordering and pickup service. To order and schedule a pick, call 295-2905 or email library@gov.bm for the adult library, or call 295-0487 or email youthlib@gov.bm for the youth library. Related Stories Students Write Book On Covid Pandemic Bermuda National Library Offers Curbside Pickup Unemployment Benefits Payments Update […]
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| AM Best has upgraded the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings to “a+” from “a” and affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A of Ascot Bermuda Limited as well as Ascot Insurance Company and Ascot Specialty Insurance Company, which are both headquartered in New York, AIC and ASIC are collectively referred to as Ascot Insurance U.S. Group […]
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| In a filing with the Bermuda Stock Exchange, Argus Group Holdings Limited gave an update on their 2021 AGM. The full filing stated: “Argus Group Holdings Limited today announced that due to the increase in Covid cases, the 2021 Annual General Meeting of the shareholders of the Company, to be held on Thursday, 23 September […]
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| “There will be no public bus and ferry service again tomorrow [Sept 22], the Government has confirmed. The ferry service has been suspended as of this morning [Sept 21] and the bus service has been suspended since Friday [Sept 17], with staff members of both services expressing concern about “health and safety concerns at work.” […]
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The Ministry of Health’s Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit (ESU) is aware of a coronavirus exposure at the K Margaret Carter Centre (KMCC).
The Minister of Social Development and Seniors, the Hon. Tinee Furbert, JP, MP, shared, “The Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit (ESU) has advised that KMCC remains closed until a full risk assessment is completed.”
“The entire facility has been deep cleaned and we will update stakeholders and the community once we receive additional information from the Department of Health.”
| Wednesday, September 22 is expected to see a mix of sun and cloud; chance of a few early and late showers, with the high to be near 28°C/83°F and the low to be near 24°C/75°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be ENE. The relative humidity is expected to be near […]
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| [Updated with video] The Bermuda Weather Service [BWS] said that “although the centre of Tropical Storm Peter is forecast to be near 400nm from us in the next few days, BWS does not deem it to be a threat to Bermuda.” Update: BWS Director Dr Mark Guishard provides an update on Tropical Storm Peter, telling […]
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| Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] announced a joint initiative between the Mid-Atlantic Wellness Institute [MWI], the Magistrates’ Court, the Department of Court Services and Bermuda Police Service. A spokesperson said, ”The collaboration resulted in the pilot of a new post – Liaison and Diversion Officer [LDO]. On 8 February, an MWI psychiatric nurse took station at the […]
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| Wilton Reinsurance Bermuda Limited has donated $15,000 to Knowledge Quest in support of academic scholarships. A spokesperson said, “Knowledge Quest, a Bermuda-registered charity [knowledgequest.bm], was founded in 2001 with a mandate to promote further education for Bermudians with limited financial means and who have otherwise been unable to secure financial support for their further education. […]
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| Liam Flannery and Alexander Miller turned in personal best performances today at the UCI Road World Cycling Championships individual time trial in Belgium. Flannery posted the 55th best time in 28:09, an average speed of 29.5 miles per hour, his fastest ever time trial. Miller was just 37 seconds back at 29 miles per hour […]
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