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| Bermuda is fourth in the most Covid-19 cases per 100,000 residents in the last seven days, according to data from New York Times. The New York Times said, “This table is sorted by places with the most cases per 100,000 residents in the last seven days. Charts show change in daily averages and are each […]
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| The Bermuda Festival is set to feature Yesha Townsend’s “8 Minute Delay” on the virtual stage tomorrow [Sept 11]. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Festival is excited to feature Yesha Townsend’s 8 Minute Delay next on the virtual stage this Saturday, September 11th, at 8pm. “Ms. Townsend was most recently recognized for her work on […]
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| [Written by Don Burgess] Saltus Grammar School will be implementing SafeKey procedures for its staff members and guests. A spokesperson for the school said a recent exposure that saw two staff members confirmed with Covid-19 and 41 exposed had nothing to do with the decision. The exposure caused the middle and senior schools to open […]
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| The Economic Development Department today announced the nomination period for Bermuda’s best in technology in four categories: International Market Innovation, Local Market Innovation, Most Innovative Youth Project, and Most Innovative Mobile Application. A Government spokesperson said, “Popularly known as the TechAwards, persons can nominate individuals by visiting www.techawards.bm. Nominations will end on October 22nd. Premier […]
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| The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [September 10] with the list indicating that there are twelve bus runs cancelled so far today. Related Stories Ministry: 13 Bus Runs Cancelled On Thursday Ministry: 5 Bus Runs Cancelled On Wednesday Ministry: 6 Bus Runs Cancelled On Tuesday Ministry: 8 Bus Runs Cancelled […]
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| In a filing with the Bermuda Stock Exchange, Watlington Waterworks Ltd. announced the declaration of a dividend. The full filing stated: “At a recent meeting of the Board of Directors, it was agreed that a dividend in the amount of BD$0.20 per share will be declared to the shareholders of record as at 16 September […]
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| September 9 saw 3,030 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $14,619.90 BD. 2,030 shares were traded by Argus Group Holdings Ltd, closing down 0.2% at $6.34 per share, while the other 1,000 shares were traded by Bermuda Aviation Services Ltd, closing up 16.7% at $1.75 per share. The BSX finished at 2,568.64, […]
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Today Bermuda Public Schools commenced the first day of school for students.
Many schools began the day with energising remote assemblies and one-on-one lessons to welcome students to a new year of learning for the 2021-2022 academic year.
We are happy to share that by next week we will have Chromebooks in the hands of 1349 students from Primary 3 to Primary 6. These are devices that students will use for in-person or remote learning, and when doing assignments at home.
| The House of Assembly will be in session on Friday [Sept 10] and statements scheduled to be delivered include the an Update on Moving Beyond the Pandemic, Invasive Alien Species Act 2021,Progress Report – Conduct Framework for the Financial Services Sector, Impact of Covid-19 on In-School Learning for Children, the Fifth Update on the Stimulus […]
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| Public schools commenced the first day of school today [Sept 9] via remote learning, and the Ministry said ”we recognise that remote learning is not ideal, and we are actively seeking ways to move us forward.” A Government spokesperson said, “Today Bermuda Public Schools commenced the first day of school for students. Many schools began the day […]
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| Friday, September 10 is expected to see a mix of sun and cloud with a couple of showers around, with the high to be near 29°C/85°F and the low to be near 26°C/79°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 74%. Sunrise […]
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| Digicel said they have “decided to temporarily reduce its retail operation to curbside pickup between 9am – 5pm, Monday – Saturday,” explaining that this “precautionary measure has been implemented to ensure employees are able to effectively social distance while safely assisting customers.” “The health and safety of Digicel & BTC’s employees and customers is paramount. […]
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| The official Government and Legal notices for today [Sept 9] include acting appointments, large group exemptions, cancellation of registration, grant of a Permanent Resident’s Certificate and more. Acting Deputy Commissioner Of Police Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Acting Appointments Notice ID: GN0894/2021 Public Authorities / Department: Bermuda Police Service Publication Date: 09 September […]
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| [Updated] There was a collision involving a bus and a motorcycle in Sandys today[Sept 9], resulting in the motorcycle rider being “conveyed to KEMH with what are described as very serious injuries.” A police spokesperson said, “Around 4:25pm on Thursday 9th September, 2021, police and first responders were dispatched to a report of a serious […]
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| The annual Knight’s Charity Golf Tournament is scheduled for December 11th, 2021 at Belmont Hills Golf Club, with Special Olympics Bermuda named as the charitable beneficiary of the event. A spokesperson said, “On behalf of Richard Knight’s, we are most pleased that Special Olympics Bermuda have accepted to be our charitable beneficiary in 2021. “We […]
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| The Green Family Scholarship for the 2021/22 academic year have been awarded to Sierra Brangman, Zoya Burgess, Di’Neasha DeSilva, Tiffany Durham, Thelise Dyer, Quadre Emery, Precious Hayward, Kessiah Jackson, Cameron Jeffers, Donnauri Robinson, X’achela Robinson, Zariah Simmons Smith, and Jonathan Smith. A spokesperson said, “Thirteen young Bermudians have been awarded financial support for their studies […]
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| The Bermuda Football Association [BFA] announced the squad for the Concacaf Women’s U-20 Qualifiers, with the 19 player squad to travel today [Sept 9] to Curacao to prepare for their upcoming matches. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Football Association is proud to announce the travelling squad for the upcoming Concacaf Women’s U-20 Qualifiers. The 19 […]
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| The Association of Bermuda Insurers and Reinsurers [ABIR] has welcomed Lockton Re, the reinsurance arm of the world’s largest independent insurance broker, as a new member. A spokesperson said, “Lockton Re has joined ABIR’s Broker Advisory Cabinet, a body that allows for collaborative efforts among Bermuda’s leading re/insurers and brokers to sustain the island’s successful international […]
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| Although not expected to make a direct hit on the island, weather conditions are starting to show some signs of Hurricane Larry approaching Bermuda, with the hurricane expected to have its closest approach at mid-afternoon at around 160 miles east northeast. The Government has said they do not expect services to be impacted, and Skyport […]
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| Six trainee servers have successfully completed a Food & Beverage Trainee Programme at Hamilton Princess & Beach Club, including Deontae Armstrong, Precious Hayward, Tatyana Heyliger Blackwood, Se’ Ri Joell, Khalil Simmons, and Aaliyah Simons. A spokesperson said, “Six trainee servers have successfully completed an intensive Food & Beverage Trainee Programme at Hamilton Princess & Beach […]
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| Tropical Depression Mindy is “not a threat to Bermuda at this time”, the Bermuda Weather Service said, with its closest point of approach to Bermuda within 72 hours forecast to be 202 nm to the NW at 3.00pm on Saturday [Sept 11], with the BWS noting that “this system may move closer to Bermuda after […]
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| The decision to begin the public school year virtually “is leaving parents scrambling,” Shadow Minister of Education Ben Smith said, adding that the decision “could have been taken last week to give parents a little more time.” Mr. Smith said, “Today, public schools opened its doors virtually for the new academic year. It was abysmal […]
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| SiriusPoint Ltd. has revised its previously disclosed estimated third quarter losses arising from the European floods in July 2021. “Severe flooding occurred in Germany’s North Rhine-Westphalia, Rhineland-Palatinate, and Bavaria and Saxony regions, as well as Belgium, France, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands from July 13th to 18th,” the company said. “Following an original loss estimate of […]
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| The Bermuda Match Play Championships is set to get underway tomorrow [Sept 10] at Port Royal Golf Course. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Match Play Championships are due to be played at Port Royal Golf Course starting tomorrow Friday, 10th September with the Stroke Play Qualifying Round. The matches will take place over the weekend […]
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| The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award in Bermuda recently congratulated the 2021 gold level participants on completing the Adventurous Journey [AJ] with USail Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award in Bermuda [the Award] would like to congratulate the 2021 gold level participants on completing an exciting water-based Adventurous Journey with USail Bermuda. “This […]
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| Bermudian poet Nancy Anne Miller has three poems in the latest edition of Sargasso Journal, which is published by the University of Puerto Rico. A spokesperson said, “Bermudian poet Nancy Anne Miller’s poems have been included in the latest edition of Sargasso Journal which is published by the University of Puerto Rico. “Sargasso Journal defines […]
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