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| As of September 11th, Bermuda has administered a total of 86,194 vaccinations — an increase of 280 since the prior week — and 66.0% of the population has received two doses thus far. A Government spokesperson said, “We have completed week 35 of vaccinations. Since January 11th, Bermuda has administered a total of 86,194 vaccinations. […]
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| The Ministry received 13,125 test results — spanning 5 days of testing — and 412 were positive, so there are now 948 active cases, of which 43 people are in hospital with 10 in ICU, and sadly, the Ministry confirmed another death, marking the 36th since the pandemic began. Tonight’s test results mark both a […]
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| The official Government and Legal notices for today [Sept 14] include acting appointments & cancellation of registration. Department Of Communications Director Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Acting Appointments Notice ID: GN0900/2021 Public Authorities / Department: Communications Publication Date: 14 September 2021 Government Notice No. Acting Appointment Director, Department Communications Ms. Nea Talbot, Assistant […]
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| Wednesday, September 15 is expected to see sunny spells, an early shower or two, 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 ESE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 74%. Sunrise will be at 7.02am and […]
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| The Senate is scheduled to be in session on Wednesday [Sept 15] and statements listed on the Order Paper include the Bermuda College: 2020 Audited Financial Statements and the Impact of Covid-19 on In-School Learning for Children. The Order of Business follows below [PDF here]: Related Stories Senate: Audio & Order Of Business Senate: Audio […]
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| Consumers paid 1.2% in June 2021 than they did a year ago for the basket of goods and services included in the Consumer Price Index [CPI] and this level of inflation was marginally down from the May 2021 annual inflation rate of 1.4%. A Government spokesperson said, “Today, the Ministry for the Cabinet Office released […]
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| A 16-page supplement touting “Bermuda’s appeal to digital nomads” has been published in Chase Publishing’s ‘i-Invest’ online publication. A Government spokesperson said, “A 16-page supplement touting Bermuda’s appeal to digital nomads has been published in Chase Publishing’s ‘i-Invest’ online publication. “Chase Publishing’s ‘i-Invest’ is a digital platform that informs senior decision-makers on the evolving trends […]
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| The “rising numbers of hospitalisations and especially critical care patients is a worrying trend,” the BHB Chief of Staff said, explaining that they “have prepared a separate patient flow to triage and assess Covid-19 patients in the Emergency Department using a medical tent.” This comes as the island is experiencing a spike in Covid cases; […]
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| The MarketPlace today [Sept 14] announced the launch of Pathways to Leadership, a leadership and development programme that “aims to prepare willing and motivated employees to fulfill leadership positions within The MarketPlace group of stores.” A spokesperson said, “The MarketPlace today announced the launch of its leadership and development programme, Pathways to Leadership, with several […]
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| [Updated] The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [September 14] with the list indicating that there are twenty-eight bus runs cancelled so far today. Update 4.05pm: The Ministry has released the list of bus cancellations for this afternoon. There were 28 runs cancelled this morning, 62 cancelled this afternoon, for a […]
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| To celebrate 50-days since the Olympic Games in Tokyo, the World Triathlon has highlighted Bermuda’s Flora Duffy in a video entitled Flora Duffy History Maker. The video description says, “Flora Duffy is the first Bermudian in history to become Olympic Champion and makes history again by adding a third world title to Olympic gold in […]
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Today, the Ministry for the Cabinet Office released the June 2021 Consumer Price Index (CPI) publication from the Department of Statistics.
In summary, during June 2021 consumers paid 1.2 % more than they did in June 2020 for the basket of goods and services.
The Transport & Foreign Travel sector continues to be the largest contributor to the 12-month increase in the CPI (+7.7 %), as the average cost of airfares increased for a third consecutive month, rising 25.2 %.
| The Ministry announced that Naimah Frith, Zihaire Adams, Nalani Dowling, Ravi Cannonier-Watson, Gherdai Hassell and DaeLyn Saint-Surin were awarded the Bermuda Arts Council [BAC] Student Grants. A Government spokesperson said, “The Minister of Youth, Culture and Sport, Dr. the Hon. Ernest Peets and the Bermuda Arts Council are pleased to announce the 2021 Bermuda Arts […]
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The Minister of Youth, Culture and Sport, Dr. the Hon. Ernest Peets and the Bermuda Arts Council are pleased to announce the 2021 Bermuda Arts Council Student Grant recipients, with a total of $40,000 in funding being awarded to six aspiring Bermudian artists.
This year’s awardees are Naimah Frith, Zihaire Adams, Nalani Dowling, Ravi Cannonier-Watson, Gherdai Hassell and DaeLyn Saint-Surin.
| The Bermuda Football Association Women’s Committee has partnered with Footy Promotions to host the ‘Keeping Girls in Sport’ online course. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Football Association Women’s Committee has partnered with Footy Promotions to host the Keeping Girls in Sport Online course which is powered by the Respect Group and made available to residents […]
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| In partnership with US non-profit StoryCenter, the National Museum of Bermuda [NMB] recently held a six-week intensive digital storytelling pilot workshop for local educators. A spokesperson said, “A group of local educators will be returning to school with new skills after a National Museum of Bermuda professional development workshop that took place over the summer. […]
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| The Bank of Butterfield will be sponsoring the Butterfield Bermuda Championship, which is set to be held next month at the Port Royal Golf Course, offering a prize purse of $6.5 million. A spokesperson said, “The PGA Tour today announced that Butterfield, the leading, independent offshore bank and trust company headquartered in Bermuda, will join Bermuda Tourism […]
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| The Argus’ Customer Service Centre on Wesley Street in Hamilton “will temporarily close to walk-in traffic,” the company announced. A spokesperson said, “Argus’ Customer Service Centre at 14 Wesley Street will temporarily close to walk-in traffic, from today, September 14. The health and safety of our staff, customers and the community is our top priority. “If you […]
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| The Bermuda Olympic Association announced appointment of the leadership for Bermuda’s delegation to the 2021 Junior Pan Am Games in Cali, Columbia later this year. Julia Hawley will fill the position of Chef de Mission, heading Team Bermuda, while Ashley Yearwood will support the team as Assistant Chef de Mission and Covid liaison officer. BOA […]
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Argus’ Customer Service Centre at 14 Wesley Street will temporarily close to walk-in traffic, from today, September 14.
A spokeswoman said: “The health and safety of our staff, cust…
| Capital Returns Management, LLC sent a letter to the Board of Directors of Argo Group International Holdings, Ltd. “urging the Board to commence a strategic alternatives process and objectively consider a sale of the full Company.” A statement from the company said, “Capital Returns Management, LLC [together with its affiliates, “Capital Returns], one of the […]
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| Bermuda’s listings in the Guinness World Records were recently updated to reflect that we are now the smallest country in the world to win a Summer Olympic gold medal, with the island also noted as holding other records, including having the dubious distinction of being listed as holding the record for the highest cost of […]
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| Police confirm death of 41-year-old Orlando Burch, Lindo’s adds self-serve checkout machines, police remind the public that “non-consensual sharing of intimate images” is an offence, new Covid results expected today, Bermuda’s Guinness World Records listings, and Bermuda‘s U20 women’s football team defeat US Virgin Islands 5 – 0 are some of the stories in this morning’s [Sept 14] Bernews Newsflash. The […]
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| Bermuda’s Zenawi Bowen scored three goals within 13 minutes, while Joshua Joseph scored two goals in six minutes for Thomas College as they played to an 8-0 victory over Northern Vermont University-Lyndon. The team overall includes four Bermuda players, as in addition to Joseph and Bowen; Stefan Simmons and Shane Robinson also play for Thomas […]
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| Ocorian has appointed George Jones to Managing Partner, Ocorian Law, Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “Ocorian, a global leader in fund administration, capital markets, corporate and fiduciary services has appointed George Jones to Managing Partner, Ocorian Law [Bermuda]. “George has over 30 years of experience in the financial services and legal industries in Bermuda, Mauritius, Malta, […]
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| Elijah Daley competed in the Markham Aquatic Club [MAC] Swim Meet in Canada, recording three personal best times and collecting a total of 5 medals during the Meet. Daley finished 2nd competing in the Men’s 50m Freestyle 15 years and Older Division final, touching the wall in a personal best time of 55.21. During the […]
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| September 13 saw 800 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $29,200.00 BD. 800 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing even at $36.50 per share. The BSX finished at 2,568.92, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 62 remained unchanged. The full report for the […]
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The Ministry of Public Works and the Department of Works and Engineering advise that the west end will experience delays in garbage collection today and tomorrow. Due to a disruption in the labour force, revolving around the current COVID public health guidelines, outside agencies will assist with residential garbage collection.
| “The west end will experience delays in garbage collection today and tomorrow,” the Government said this evening [Sept 13], adding that “residents are asked to leave Monday’s garbage out as collections are scheduled to commence at 7:30am on the main roads.” In a statement issued late this evening, a spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Public […]
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| [Updated] The Bermuda women’s U20 football team made a very impressive start in the Concacaf Women’s U-20 Qualifiers, defeating the U.S. Virgin Islands by a score of 5 -0 this evening [Sept 13] in Curacao. The BFA previously announced that the Bermuda Women’s U20 Squad for the Concacaf W U20 Qualifiers includes Emily Cabral, Koa […]
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| The 2021 Bermuda Sandcastle Competition was recently held at the Horseshoe Bay Beach, and you take a look at some virtual 3D popup versions of the sand sculptures from the competition below, offering a different view of the sandcastles on display during the annual competition. Related Stories Photos & Video: Bermuda Sandcastle Contest Photos: Sandcastle […]
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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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| According to data from New York Times, Bermuda is currently ranks third as far as the most Covid-19 cases per 100,000 residents in the last seven days, while the latest data from Worldometers ranks the Island fourth in cases per million residents in the last seven days. These unenviable rankings come as the island is […]
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| The official Government and Legal notices for today [Sept 13] include notices a large group exemption and intended marriages. Amended Large Group Exemption Henry Kingham Private Birthday Event Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Public Notification Notice ID: GN0898/2021 Public Authorities / Department: Ministry Level Publication date: 13 September 2021 Public Health [Covid-19 Emergency […]
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