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| Adam Hall and his Aberdeen IronBirds teammates were recently shut out by Greenville Drive 4 – 0 as they fell back under .500 on the season. Greenville scored three runs in the top of the second inning and added another run in the top half of the third, which was all the scoring in the […]
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| September 17 saw 300 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $6,903.00 BD. 300 shares were traded by BF&M Ltd, closing down 4.1% at $23.01 per share. The BSX finished at 2,559.88, down 0.35% on the day. There were 0 advances, 1 decline, and 61 remained unchanged. The full report for the day […]
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This evening (Sept. 17), the Department of Public Transport (DPT) confirmed that the bus service has been interrupted due to industrial action taken by the Bus Operators.
The operators raised concerns regarding health and safety standards in the workplace.
The DPT stressed this evening that it considers the health, safety and wellbeing of all bus operators, staff and commuters the highest priority.
| “Our situation is critical. This outbreak continues to spread fast, it is everywhere in our community and, at the risk of causing panic, it is only a matter of time before the situation is unmanageable,” Health Minister Kim Wilson said this evening. In releasing the latest test results this evening [Sept 17] Minister Wilson said, ”The hospital, public and […]
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| [Updated: Government now confirm that “bus service has been suspended until further notice” and subsequently stated that “bus service has been interrupted due to industrial action taken by the Bus Operators” who “raised concerns regarding health and safety standards in the workplace.”] The list of bus cancellations for this morning [September 17] indicated that there are […]
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| Bermuda’s Under 20 Women’s National team won their second consecutive match in the CONCACAF Women’s Under-20 Championship Qualifying in Curacao, making another impressive showing to claim a 4 – 0 win over Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. This was the team’s second match following after their 5 – 0 victory over the U.S. Virgin Islands […]
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| “Antigen tests can now be imported for personal use,” the Government advised this evening, adding “the public can use antigen kits for personal use to empower themselves [whether vaccinated or not] to protect vulnerable persons in their midst, for example, before visiting an elderly relative or before attending a social gathering.” A spokesperson said, “Antigen […]
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| “The Bermuda Advisory Committee on Immunisation Practices [BACIP] met yesterday and agreed that booster vaccines be recommended for Bermuda,” Health Minister Kim Wilson said. In releasing tonight’s test results, Health Minister Kim Wilson said, ”This is great news. The recommended target groups for booster vaccines are persons who have immunosuppressing conditions and Chronic Health Diseases, health care workers, […]
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| The Ministry received 3543 test results from Tuesday and there are now 1238 active cases, of which 51 people are in hospital, with 13 in ICU, and sadly the Ministry has confirmed another death. These figures are the worst we have ever reported, marking the highest active cases, the most cases in one day, the […]
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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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| The official Government and Legal notices for today [Sept 17] include notification of planning applications registered, embodiment of the Bermuda Reserve Police, grant of Bermudian status, and large group exemption. List of Proposed Planning Applications Advertised September 17, 2021 Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Notification of Planning Applications Registered Notice ID: GN0913/2021 Public Authorities […]
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“I wish to extend sincerest condolences to the family, loved ones and friends of Mr. Duane Gibbons, who sadly was the victim of a stabbing yesterday,” said the Minister of National Security, Renee Ming today.
Minister Ming continued, “This is such a concerning and tragic death, and I urge anyone with any knowledge of Mr. Gibbons’ murder or any information about his movements or whereabouts prior to his death, to please help his family find justice by coming forward and assisting the Police with their inquiries.”
| Saturday, September 18 is expected to see rather cloudy developing wet spells that turn heavy at times, with the high to be near 29°C/84°F and the low to be near 25°C/77°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be south. The relative humidity is expected to be near 79%. Sunrise will be […]
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| The Bermuda Hospitals Board has just confirmed that they are moving to “Disaster Alert Level 4″ today — this is the highest alert level — due to “the high number of Covid-19 patients in hospital.” This marks the first time during the pandemic that BHB has ever moved to the highest alert level. Michael Richmond, […]
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| Due to the recent surge in Covid-19 cases on the island, the Government says that “some public services are being affected.” Head of the Public Service, Dr. Derrick Binns, said, “Bermuda is currently navigating a very rapid and serious outbreak of the coronavirus. And this is having a significant impact on staffing resources in both […]
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| Due to the surge in Covid-19 cases, a 12.30am to 5.30am curfew came into effect today [Sept 17], with the Bermuda Police Service saying “our aim is to ensure compliance.” Na’imah Astwood, the Acting Assistant Commissioner of Police – Operations – said, “Our aim is to ensure compliance as we endeavour to work alongside our […]
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| Union Gas Station has temporarily closed as of this morning [Sept 17] due to one of the staff members testing positive for Covid-19. A spokesperson said, “We would like to notify our valuable customers that we unfortunately had to close Union Gas as of this morning, due to one of our staff members testing positive […]
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| [Updated] The list of bus cancellations for this morning [September 17] indicated that there are 71 bus runs cancelled so far today, and it is likely more cancellations will occur. As far as the official announcements there were 78 runs cancelled on Monday, 90 cancelled on Tuesday, 39 runs cancelled on Wednesday and over 220 […]
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| The official 8-page document relating to the new regulations, including the reinstatement of the night-time curfew, has been posted online, with the new regulations in effect as of 12.00pm today [Sept 17]. One aspect of the regulations is a 12.30am – 5am curfew, and the document notes that “except as permitted by these Regulations or […]
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| Noting they are grateful to the community for the support, the Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] said they “strongly urge the public not to attend the hospital for a prayer event currently circulating on social media” as “if this event goes ahead it will place extra pressure on hospital staff.” A spokesperson said, “BHB is grateful […]
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| The Bermuda National Athletics Association will hold its Annual General Meeting on Thursday, September 30th, via Zoom. BNAA President Donna Raynor said, “The BNAA AGM will be held on Thursday, September 30th, 2021 at 6:00pm via Zoom. There will be elections for all positions of the Board of Directors[6]. “All nominations have to be submitted […]
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| The Progressive Labour Party has extended congratulations to the Progressive Liberal Party in the Bahamas, and its leader, newly elected Prime Minister Philip Davis. A spokesperson said, “Today, the Progressive Labour Party, its executive and its leadership extends warm congratulations to our sister party in the Bahamas, the Progressive Liberal Party and its leader, newly […]
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| Minister of Youth, Culture and Sport Dr. Ernest Peets is joining Bernews at 12.30pm this afternoon [Sept 17] for the latest episode in the Bernews News & Views series, with the Minister set to discuss sports guidance, large group exemptions and more. The Minister recently announced that “given the increasing cases of coronavirus that Bermuda […]
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| The island is now experiencing record high Covid figures — so far this month we have the highest ever active cases, the most people in hospital, the most people in ICU and the most cases ever announced in a day — and according to data compiled by two leading sources, we also have the most […]
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| 16-year-old Bermuda equestrian Cody Rego has qualified for two of the top annual championships in the United States, including the ASPCA Maclay National Championship and the Dover Saddlery USEF Hunter Seat Medal Finals. A spokesperson said, “Earlier this year, 16-year-old Bermuda equestrian Cody Rego was invited to join the acclaimed equestrian facility North Run as […]
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| Due to the surge in Covid-19 cases — the island currently has a record high 1083 active cases — a number of new regulations take effect today [Sept 17], including a 12.30am – 5am curfew. Speaking at the Covid-19 technical briefing on Wednesday [Sept 15], Minister of Health Kim Wilson said, “To protect against future […]
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| The list of bus cancellations for this morning [September 17] indicated that there are 71 bus runs cancelled so far today, and it is likely more cancellations will occur. As far as the official announcements there were 78 runs cancelled on Monday, 90 cancelled on Tuesday, 39 runs cancelled on Wednesday and over 220 runs […]
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