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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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| “It would appear that in the midst of an unprecedented time in Bermuda’s management of the pandemic, the Premier is consistently missing in action,” Opposition Leader Cole Simons said this evening [Sept 15]. Mr Simons said, “The people of Bermuda want, need, and deserve strong leadership. How can the Premier remain quiet when the numbers […]
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| The official Government and Legal notices for today [Sept 15] include cancellation of registration, grant of Bermudian status and more. Appointments Charities Commission Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Appointments Notice ID: GN0906/2021 Public Authorities / Department: Ministry Level Publication date: 15 September 2021 The Minister of Social Development and Seniors is pleased to […]
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| Thursday, September 16 is expected to see a mix of sun & cloud, a shower or two develop, mainly at night, with the high to be near 30°C/86°F and the low to be near 26°C/78°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SE. The relative humidity is expected to be near […]
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| Sailors were back on the water competing in the third day of the International One Design Class 85th Anniversary & World Championship 2021 on the Great Sound. Two more races were sailed, as it was moving day with sailors having the chance to drop their worse race to date. With the provisional results posted, current […]
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| Prudential Financial, Inc. and Fortitude Group Holdings, LLC have announced that they have entered into a “definitive agreement under which Prudential will sell a portion of its in-force legacy variable annuity block to Fortitude Re for a total transaction value of $2.2 billion.” A spokesperson said, “Prudential Financial, Inc. [Prudential] and Fortitude Group Holdings, LLC, […]
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| [Updated] The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [September 15] with the list indicating that there are nine bus runs cancelled so far today. Update 4.10pm: The Ministry has released the list of bus cancellations for this afternoon. There were 9 runs cancelled this morning, 30 cancelled this afternoon, for a […]
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| Bermuda International Long Term Insurers and Reinsurers [BILTIR] has announced that North End Re has joined the organisation. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda International Long Term Insurers and Reinsurers [BILTIR] has announced that North End Re has joined the organisation. “North End Re, a subsidiary of Brookfield Asset Management Reinsurance Partners Ltd. [BAMR] which provides capital-based […]
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| The Government is holding a Covid-19 technical briefing at 4pm this afternoon [Sept 15] to update the public on Covid-19 and we will live stream the press conference. This comes as the island is experiencing a major surge in cases, with a record high 948 active cases, with 43 people in hospital, with 10 in […]
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| Aurum Fund Management Limited has donated $12,500 to the Bermuda Zoological Society [BZS] to aid in the creation of a saltwater pond to support the growth of Black Mangroves on Trunk Island. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Zoological Society is happy to announce that Aurum Fund Management Limited have donated $12,500 to the creation of […]
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| Shadow Minister of National Security, Health & Seniors Michael Dunkley is joining Bernews at 3.00pm this afternoon [Sept 15] for the latest episode in the Bernews News & Views series, with Mr Dunkley set to discuss matters relating to health, including the Covid-19 pandemic and recently announced increase in health insurance rates, The video will […]
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| The Office of the Auditor General is advising the public that their office will be closed until further notice after a staff member tested positive for Covid-19. A spokesperson said, “The Office of the Auditor General can confirm that they were notified yesterday, September 14, 2021, a staff member tested positive for Covid. The physical […]
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Madam President, Last week the Premier announced that he would invite Her Excellency the Governor to designate 18th October as a public holiday in recognition of Flora Duffy’s extraordinary success in the 2021 Olympics in Tokyo and the World Triathlon Championship.
The Minister of Youth, Culture and Sport, Dr. Ernest Peets announced today that given the increasing cases of Coronavirus that Bermuda is currently experiencing, over the next four weeks protocols for sports and large groups will be tightened. This is effective immediately.
| The Bermuda Cricket Board [BCB] announced that it has “decided to conclude the 2021 T20 First Division Domestic League season” due to the Covid-19 pandemic. A spokesperson said, “The Executive of the Bermuda Cricket Board has decided to conclude the 2021 T20 First Division Domestic League season, due to the continued onset of the global Covid-19 […]
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| [Updated] The Bermuda Government has declared October 18th a public holiday to celebrate Bermuda’s first Olympic gold medalist Flora Duffy, and the details are being delivered in the Senate today [Sept 15], and you can listen below. Update 10.44am: The Minster said that Ms Duffy arrives on 11 October 11th, and she will be welcomed at the […]
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| Premier David Burt thanked all health workers, including the team at the Ministry of Health, first responders, healthcare workers, swabbers, and lab staff who have been the “heroes of the last 18 months”. Premier Burt tweeted the photo below saying: “This morning my thoughts are with the team at Min of Health, first responders, healthcare […]
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| Carey Olsen Bermuda Limited announced that Claire van Overdijk has joined as counsel in the firm’s dispute resolution and litigation team. A spokesperson said, “Highly regarded private client and public law English barrister Claire van Overdijk has joined Carey Olsen Bermuda Limited as counsel in the firm’s dispute resolution and litigation team. “An expert in […]
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| The Minister of Youth, Culture and Sport, Dr. Ernest Peets announced today that “given the increasing cases of coronavirus that Bermuda is currently experiencing, over the next four weeks protocols for sports and large groups will be tightened. This is effective immediately.” Minister Peets said, “While we appreciate the importance of sport to our community […]
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| The Bermuda Women’s U20 Football Team is currently on top of the standings in Group A of the Concacaf Women’s U-20 Qualifiers after a very impressive start that saw the team defeat the U.S. Virgin Islands by a score of 5 – 0 on Monday [Sept 13] in Curacao. Bermuda took the lead in the […]
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| The simulated oil spill exercise initially scheduled for today [Sept 15] has been postponed. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Home Affairs is advising that the simulated oil spill exercise initially scheduled for today has been postponed. Members of the public will be advised when the exercise will be rescheduled.” We have asked the […]
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| Tributes have been paid following the passing of Dennis Joaquin, with the art community noting he was a “creative talent” and “someone who had such a positive impact on our visual narratives as a country.” An artist of extraordinary talent, Mr Joaquin was well known for the vibrant murals that graced the wall of his Warwick […]
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| Starting today [Sept 15], the Ministry of Health will increase the frequency of Covid-19 statistical updates to Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, which marks a change from the previous schedule of twice a week on Tuesdays and Fridays. Last night, the Government tweeted, “Starting tomorrow, the Ministry of Health will increase the frequency of coronavirus statistical […]
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| The Royal Bermuda Yacht Club boat competing in the Rolex New York Yacht Club Invitational Cup in Newport, Rhode Island. The Bermuda boat is skippered by James Macdonald, along with his crew Jon Corless, Tom Miller, Lexa Macdonald, Jeff Roach, Walter Smith, Paul Watson, and Alison Hill. In a 19 boat fleet, Macdonald and his […]
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| Adam Hall and his Aberdeen IronBirds baseball teammates defeated the Greenville Drive 3 – 1 to move back to .500 on the season. Aberdeen scored 2 runs in the first inning, they added another run in the bottom half of the 5th inning, while Greenville scored their lone run of the game in the top […]
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| The latest design in Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series features the Bermuda longtail with soft accents of the Bermuda flag incorporated in the bird’s wings. The design is also available below as a Facebook profile cover image, and you can check back on Bernews every Wednesday for our latest free phone wallpaper download. To access […]
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“It is with a heavy heart that tonight I am reporting another COVID related death,” said Minister of Health, Kim Wilson, JP, MP. “I extend heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of the deceased.”
The Ministry of Health received 13,125 test results since the last update, and 412 were positive for the coronavirus, giving a test positivity rate of 3.1%.
These results are from testing done on:
● Wednesday, September 8: 130 positive out of 2977 results (4.4% positivity)
A 16-page supplement touting Bermuda’s appeal to digital nomads has been published in Chase Publishing’s ‘i-Invest’ online publication (see link here: I-invest digital edition).