Tropical storm watch announced
A Tropical Storm Watch was today issued as meteorologists continue to monitor a low pressure system off Bermuda. The system, which could potentially develop into a tropical or subtropical storm – was …
The Ag Show must go on, says organiser
A small group of officials and volunteers gathered at the Botanical Gardens today for last-minute checks for a slimmed down Ag Show. The three-day event usually attracts up to 20,000 visitors a year …
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New website for Government’s London office as service demand increases
A redeveloped website has been unveiled by the Government’s London office. A spokeswoman said that the office, which assists Bermudians and potential visitors in the UK and Europe, had seen a increas…
‘Plastic Tidal Wave’ Art Installed At BUEI
| A piece of art titled ‘Plastic Tidal Wave’ – which was created by more than 100 guests during BUEI’s World Water Day event on March 20 – was recently installed at the entrance to BUEI on Crow Lane. A spokesperson said, “On March 20, during BUEI’s World Water Day event, more than 100 guests helped […]
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Weather Service Issue Tropical Storm Watch
| The Bermuda Weather Service issued a ‘Tropical Storm Watch’ this afternoon [May 20] noting that a “disturbance is developing approximately 600nm east of Bermuda.” The BWS said, “BWS has issued a Tropical Storm Watch. A potential tropical or subtropical disturbance is developing approximately 600 nm east of Bermuda, but has not formed yet. A Tropical […]
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Royal Caribbean Cancels Sailings From Bermuda
| Both the Cruise Critic website and the Royal Caribbean fan website are reporting that Royal Caribbean has canceled their summer cruises homeported in Bermuda, with the line reportedly saying that that while “we are no longer homeporting from the island nation, we still look forward to bringing our guests to Bermuda.” Cruise Critic The Cruise Critic […]
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Royal Caribbean cancels Bermuda homeport cruises
Royal Caribbean has cancelled plans to homeport its Vision of the Seas ship in Bermuda for seven-night cruises to the Bahamas. Cruisecritic.com and other travel websites are reporting that the cru…
Live: Bermuda College graduation
Watch Bermuda College’s graduation ceremonies live here. Because of Covid-19, the ceremony is being broadcast remotely, culminating with a drive through reception of diplomas at 2pm Seventy-nine Berm…
Live Video: Bermuda College Graduation
| Bermuda College is holding a virtual graduation ceremony today [May 20], with 79 graduates will receive associate degrees, diplomas or certificates, and you can tune in and watch live below. Live video below: The full 2021 Spring Commencement Programme follows below [PDF here]: Related Stories Video: Education Pathways College Forum Videos: Colloquium On Black Males […]
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Man reported missing has been found
Police say a men who went missing yesterday afternoon has been found. A police spokeswoman said Ricky Raynor, 56, had been last seen at about 4pm in the area of Wadson’s Farm in Southampton. The pol…
Unemployment Benefits Update
Today, the Minister of Finance, the Hon Curtis L. Dickinson, JP, MP, is providing an update on the Unemployment Benefit support.
“From December of 2020 through May 17, 2021, approximately 4,400 applications for unemployment benefit support have been approved by the Government of Bermuda, and over 4,100 individuals have received benefits totalling $5.1 million,” said Minister Dickinson.
Caitlyn Bobb Wins Three Events At Track Meet
| Caitlyn Bobb recently represented Harford Tech at a track meet involving three schools – Fallston, Joppatowne, and Harford Tech. Bobb competed in three events, winning all three of them. She won the women’s varsity 200 meters, stopping the clock in a time of 24.8. Clocking a time of 57.2, she also won the women’s varsity […]
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Adam Hall & Aberdeen Lose To Wilmington
| Adam Hall recorded his fifth RBI of the season, but he and his Aberdeen IronBirds teammates went down 5 – 4 in 10 innings against the Blue Rocks of Wilmington in a High-A East Minor League Baseball game. Wilmington jumped out to a 2 – 0 lead in the top of the 1st. Aberdeen pulled […]
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Minister: Saliva Screening Programme In Schools
| “Students will not participate in the saliva testing programme without the consent of their parents” and as of May 17th “public schools had reached a rate of around 31%,” the Minister of Education Diallo Rabain said. Speaking during yesterday’s [May 19] press conference, Minister Rabain said, “As previously announced, in addition to our Covid-19 entry […]
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BBA Awaiting Permission For Cycling Race
| “We continue to await that permission letter from Government permitting us to run the event,” the Bermuda Bicycle Association said in reference to the 2021 Sinclair Packwood Memorial Race, which traditionally takes place on Bermuda Day. A statement included in the Bermuda Bicycle Association newsletter said, “While much work has been done on this event […]
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Far-sighted bank founder dies at 101
A “visionary” carpenter who became a driving force for the creation of Bermuda’s first black-owned bank has died. Walter Seymour was 101. Mr Seymour was among the founder members of the Bermuda Provid…
Minister says payment delays due to incomplete documents
Government has paid out more than $5 million in unemployment benefits in the last six months as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. Curtis Dickinson the Minister of Finance, revealed the figure in a st…
Tour boat owners say more has to be done to keep them afloat
Extra support to boost the struggling tour boat industry is being considered by the Government, it was revealed yesterday. Lawrence Scott, the transport minister, said the Bermuda Tour Boat Associati…
Anger at benefit payment delays
Hundreds of people forced out of work by the latest Covid-19 lockdown have waited weeks for unemployment benefits from the Government, The Royal Gazette can reveal. One source, who asked not to be nam…
Scholarships on offer for BNG summer camp
Public schoolchildren in need of financial assistance will be offered scholarships for an art education summer camp, the Bermuda National Gallery has announced. The BNG, with the help of the Centennia…
Marea: New Seafood Bar Opens At Newstead
| Marea, a new Seafood Bar, is opening at the Newstead Hotel in Paget, offering an array of delicacies including oysters, crab legs, lobster, mussels, clams, shrimp cocktail, caviar, sushi, salads and more. A spokesperson said, “A brand-new Seafood Bar, Marea, will open at Newstead Hotel in Paget. Marea, which means ‘tide’ in Italian, is part […]
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Barnes To Compete In SKUSA Pro Tour
| Scott Barnes will take part in the SKUSA Pro Tour this weekend at the Utah Motorsports Campus in Grantsville, Utah. Barnes will take to the track to compete in the shifter masters karting class, he will have a practice day on Friday, which will be followed by race days on Saturday and Sunday. Related Stories […]
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Jillian Terceira Continues Competing In Belgium
| Jillian Terceira was back in action competing in the Sentower Park – CSI2*/CSI1*/CSIYH1* – [Easter Tour Week 3] International Horse Jumping event in Belgium. During the 1.40m CSI2* in two phases special class, Terceira and Mia Volo Vd Molendreef finished 38th after they clocked a first phase time of 36.41 with 4 penalty fault points. […]
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Column: Foster Parenting In Bermuda
| [Column written by Senator Lindsay Simmons] Being a foster parent is one of the most rewarding experiences one could ever have. Opening up your home and your heart to a young person in need is truly amazing. It is also not for the faint of heart. When you welcome children into your homes one can […]
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Auditor General’s Office Extends Condolences
| The Auditor General and her Office extended their condolences to the family of Larry T. Dennis. A spokesperson said, “Larry Dennis was Bermuda first appointed and longest serving Auditor General of Bermuda, having served for 31 years, from August 7, 1978 – August 31, 2009. “Larry never attempted to sugar coat the facts. His last […]
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Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: May 19 2021
| May 19 saw 1,113 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $42,850.50 BD. 1,113 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing down 1.3% at $38.50 per share. The BSX finished at 2,611.28, down 1.02% on the day. There were 0 advances, 1 decline, and 60 remained unchanged. The full report […]
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Police: Help Locate 56-Year-Old Ricky Raynor
| The police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating 56-year-old Ricky Raynor, who was last seen this afternoon in the Southampton area. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in locating 56-year-old Mr. Ricky Raynor. Mr. Raynor was last seen around 4pm this afternoon, [Wednesday 19th May 2021] in the […]
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Minister: Update On Unemployment Benefits
| “From December of 2020 through May 17, 2021, approximately 4,400 applications for unemployment benefit support have been approved by the Government of Bermuda, and over 4,100 individuals have received benefits totalling $5.1 million,” Minister of Finance Curtis Dickinson as he provided an update on the Unemployment Benefit programme. The Minister said, “Subject to receipt of […]
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Man, 56, reported missing
Police have asked the public for help finding a 56-year-old man missing since this afternoon. A police spokeswoman said Ricky Raynor was last seen at about 4pm today in the area of Wadson’s Farm in …
COVID-19 Daily Release 19 May 2021
The Ministry of Health received 1267 test results since the last update, and none were positive for COVID-19, giving a test positivity rate of 0.0%. Additionally, since the last update, there were 25 recoveries and no deaths.
There are 111 active cases, of which:
· 105 are under public health monitoring and
· 6 are in hospital, with 2 in intensive care;
Since March 2020, Bermuda has recorded 2479 confirmed cases of coronavirus, out of which a total of 2336 have recovered, and sadly 32 COVID related deaths.
Homeporting and the Bermuda Tour Boat Association
Good Afernoon to all members of the media.
I am pleased to announce today that the Viking Cruise Ship Orion arrives in Bermuda’s waters this Friday, 21 May, two days ahead of the scheduled arrival of 23 May, and will remain at anchor in Great Sound for 6 days to complete its 14 day quarantine period.
Viking will arrive with a crew of 460 and intends to sail with a reduced capacity of 50% on their first cruise. We want to assure the public that the COVID testing protocol onboard Viking is the most superior compared to any other cruise line.
No Covid-19 cases reported for second time in three days
No new Covid-19 cases were found for the second time in less than a week today as the number of active cases fell closer to 100. A Ministry of Health spokeswoman said that 1,267 test results had been …
0 New Cases, 111 Active, 6 In Hospital, 2 In ICU
| The Ministry received 1267 test results and none were positive for Covid-19, so there are 111 active cases, of which 6 people are in hospital, with 2 in ICU. This marks the first time in weeks that zero new cases have been announced, and the 111 active cases is a substantial decrease from the peak […]
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30 Minute Video: May 19 ZBM Evening News
| 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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Minister: Chromebooks Have Arrived On Island
| “During the week of April 26th 2021, the Chromebooks arrived on Island,” Minister of Education Diallo Rabain said in reference to the Chromebooks that were purchased thanks to a $500,000 donation from the Hasso Plattner Foundation. Speaking during today’s press conference, Minister Rabain said, “In July 2020, we were pleased to announce that the Hasso […]
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Low pressure system could become tropical storm
Meteorologists are watching a low pressure system east of Bermuda that could potentially become the first tropical system of the year. The US-based National Hurricane Centre said a non-tropical low pr…
Kraft Cares Raises $3,768.48 For Endeavour
| KraftHeinz and Butterfield & Vallis recently completed the first quarter of their KraftHeinz Cares Campaign, donating $3,768.48 to the Endeavour programme. A spokesperson said, “For a limited time, with the purchase of any participating KraftHeinz product, including Kraft mayonnaise, Heinz ketchup, Kraft dressing, Kraft barbecue sauce, Heinz mustard and Heinz relish, at stores throughout Bermuda, a percentage […]
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BWS: Disturbance Developing To Our East
| The Bermuda Weather Service [BWS] is “closely monitoring” a disturbance located to our east, noting that there is a possibility of a “tropical or subtropical depression forming in the next few days in our vicinity.” A spokesperson said, “Duty staff at the Bermuda Weather Service just had a call with the US National Hurricane Center […]
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Official Govt & Legal Notices For May 19 2021
| The official Government and Legal notices for today [May 19] include contracts valued at over $50,000, liquor licence fee reduction, large group exemption, and cancellation of registration. PATI :- [Information Statement-Contracts Valued at $50,000 or more] – JUD Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: PATI Contracts valued $50,000 or more Notice ID: GN0412/2021 Public […]
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Weather Forecast For Thursday May 20
| Thursday, May 20 is expected to see increasing cloud cover, few showers through the day & night, with the high to be near 22°C/71°F and the low to be near 18°C/64°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be NNW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 67%. Sunrise will be […]
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Less than a third of parents back school coronavirus tests for their children
Less than a third of parents of public school pupils have given consent for their children to be involved in a system-wide Covid-19 screening programme, the education minister revealed today. Diallo R…
Ministry: 46 Bus Runs Cancelled On Wednesday
| [Updated] The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [May 19] with the list indicating that there are twenty-one bus runs cancelled so far today. Update 4.00pm: The Ministry has released the list of bus cancellations for this afternoon. There were 21 runs cancelled this morning, 25 cancelled this afternoon, for a […]
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Viking Cruises’ home port cruise ship to arrive on Friday
Viking lines’ cruise ship Orion will drop anchor on Friday to complete quarantine before it homeports in Bermuda. Lawrence Scott, the transport minister, said today the ship will remain in the Great S…
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Live Video: Minister Scott Press Conference
| Minister of Transport Lawrence Scott is holding a press conference this afternoon [May 19] to “update the public on cruise ship homeporting as well as island boating. We will have additional coverage later on, and in the meantime you can watch the live video below. Related Stories Minister: Norwegian Dawn Running Aground Minister On ‘Secret […]
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