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| Shiona Turini continues to build her stellar resume, with the Bermudian fashion consultant recently working as a stylist for cover images on two major international fashion magazines. Ms Turini styled Tracee Ellis Ross for the recent cover of Marie Claire magazine, and also styled Issa Rae for the latest cover of Vanity Fair magazine. This […]
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| Michael Wynne and Melanie Fullerton are getting set to present a webinar on ‘AML Considerations for Trust Business’ tomorrow [May 20] at 1.00pm. A spokesperson said, “Michael Wynne [Senior Vice President] and Melanie Fullerton, Senior Associate [Walkers] will be presenting on AML Considerations for Trust Business tomorrow, 20 May 2021 at 1.00pm. “Michael and Melanie […]
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| The City of Hamilton will be hosting free ‘Discover Hamilton’ walking tours led by Hamilton Town Crier Ed Christopher. A spokesperson said, “The City of Hamilton invites you on a trip into the past with its free ‘Discover Hamilton’ walking tour, led by Town Crier Ed Christopher. “The tour, which commences this month and is […]
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| Minister of Education Diallo Rabain is holding a press conference this morning [May 19] to discuss the signatures for the first two signature schools as well as other topics, with the Minister joined by Chairperson of the Berkeley Board Craig Bridgewater and Chairperson of the Cedarbridge Board Jason Wade. We will have additional coverage later on […]
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| [Opinion column written by Deputy Premier & Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban] We all know Bermuda is really expensive. So many of our people are feeling the squeeze on many fronts. That’s why the PLP Government is working on your behalf every day to continue providing aspects of relief. During Covid-19, we provided financial […]
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| On Saturday [May 22], saxophonist Miles Manders and pianist Wendy Flood will be performing and will highlight music from the late Charles Michael “Curtis” Clarke. Dale Butler said, “In the late 1950s, Bermuda legends Celeste Robinson and Al Harris teamed up at The Harmony Hall and produced numerous performances that packed the house. Celeste became […]
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| This week and next week, the mobile vaccination centres will be available at locations including the Southampton Princess, TCD, Open Door Christian Fellowship in St. David’s, Sandys Secondary Middle School and the National Sports Centre in Devonshire. This was announced during last night’s [May 18] press conference, with Health Minister Kim Wilson saying, “Later this week, the mobile […]
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| 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. Related Stories Ministry: 49 Bus Runs Cancelled On Tuesday Ministry: 53 Bus Runs Cancelled On Monday Ministry: 44 Bus Runs Cancelled On Friday Ministry: 52 Bus Runs Cancelled […]
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| The latest design in Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series features a phone lock screen incorporating the theme of ‘Bermudian Resilience’ — the 2021 Bermuda Day and Heritage Month theme — along with accents of the Bermudiana, Bermuda’s national flower. The design below is also available here as both a Twitter header and Facebook profile cover […]
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| PartnerRe Ltd. announced that its Board of Directors has declared a dividend for the period March 15, 2021 – June 14, 2021 of $0.3046875 per share on the Company’s 4.875% Fixed Rate Non-Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares, Series J. The dividend is payable on June 15, 2021 to shareholders of record on May 28, 2021. Related […]
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| May 18 saw 0 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange. The BSX finished at 2,638.10, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 decline, and 61 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available here [PDF]. Related Stories ‘Active And Significant Year For The BSX’ Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: May 17 […]
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Good evening Bermuda.
It was Malcolm X who said, “The future belongs to those who prepare for it today”. In my National Address on April 25 I outlined how we will move beyond the pandemic and into a future where restrictions are ended and our lives here in Bermuda return to normal.
To prepare for that future and ultimately to get there, requires us to work together to eliminate local transmission of the coronavirus, maintain strong protections at our border to keep dangerous variants out, and continue to progress with our vaccination programme.
Thank you, Premier, good evening everyone.
The Ministry of Health received 858 test results since the last update, and two (2) were positive for coronavirus. This gives a test positivity rate of 0.2%.
Both of the new cases are classified as local transmission with known contact as they are associated with known cases.
Additionally, since the last update, there were 37 recoveries and no deaths.
There are currently 136 active cases, of which;
· 127 are under public health monitoring and;
| As of May 15th, Bermuda has administered a total of 65,497 vaccinations, with 47.7% of the population having received two doses thus far. Speaking during tonight’s press conference, Health Minister Kim Wilson provided vaccination statistics, saying, “We have completed the eighteenth full week of vaccinations. From January 11 to May 15, 2021, Bermuda has administered a […]
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| WindReach is launching WindReach at Home, a new social-enterprise project “where the benefits of nature-based learning experiences can be enjoyed by the entire community.” A spokesperson said, “WindReach is delighted to initiate a new social-enterprise project – WindReach at Home – where the benefits of nature-based learning experiences can be enjoyed by the entire community. […]
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| “To thank those who are now fully vaccinated, CG Insurance will give away free wellness health bags later this week to those who show their Government-issued Covid-19 Immunization Card,” the company said today. A spokesperson said, “It has been proven that individuals getting vaccinated is the most direct way to get our global economies and […]
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| Wednesday, May 19 is expected to see a mix of sun and cloud, with the high to be near 22°C/72°F and the low to be near 17°C/63°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be NW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 67%. Sunrise will be at 6.18am and sunset […]
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| [Updated] The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [May 18] 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, 28 cancelled this afternoon, for a […]
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The Registrar of Companies is launching the first phase of its new online company registry system on June 7, 2021. This new online registry will allow the public to view all corporate registers maintained by the Registrar of Companies. Statutory filings and applications can also be made online.
| The Bermuda Tourism Authority and OBMI Bermuda Accessible Solutions will be holding a series of free one-hour workshops to offer information to “empower tourism stakeholders, business operators and homeowners with the tools to make Bermuda more accessible.” A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] and OBMI Bermuda Accessible Solutions issued a joint call to Bermuda […]
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| The Boards of Directors of Bittrex Global announced the appointment of Stephen Stonberg as the interim CEO. A spokesperson said, “The Boards of Directors of Bittrex Global GmbH [Vaduz, Liechtenstein] and Bittrex Global [Bermuda] Ltd [Hamilton, Bermuda] have confirmed that Tom Albright is stepping down from his role as CEO of both companies effective today. […]
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| Dante Leverock — who has represented Bermuda internationally and served as the Captain of the Bermuda National Football team — has retired from international duty. Mr Leverock tweeted, “Thank you for all the memories Bermuda Football Association, the highs and the lows. “Playing on the biggest stage representing and being captain of my country it’s […]
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~ Public encouraged to support local talent at safely distanced midday concert ~
This Saturday, (May 22), the Department of Culture will once again host the popular Creatives Live! concert series, featuring the Tino Martinez Quintet on the City Hall steps.
The midday musical event which showcases and supports Bermuda’s talented artists – is part of the Heritage Month line up of activities.
Previous Creatives Live! performances included The Unit Band and local singers Joy T. Barnum and Olivia Hamilton among others.
| This Saturday, [May 22], the Department of Culture will once again host a Creatives Live! concert, this one set to feature the Tino Martinez Quintet on the City Hall steps. A Government spokesperson said, “The midday musical event which showcases and supports Bermuda’s talented artists – is part of the Heritage Month line up of […]
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| The Sandys Parish Council announced the recipients of their Educational Bursaries, with Lashuntae Dill-Assing, Zaroi Ratteray, and Vanessa Gilbert all receiving an award. A spokesperson said, “Following the announcement of the availability of educational bursaries for Sandys parish residents who have already completed a year of post-secondary education, the Sandys Parish Council has announced the […]
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| The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [May 18] with the list indicating that there are twenty-one bus runs cancelled so far today. Related Stories Ministry: 53 Bus Runs Cancelled On Monday Ministry: 44 Bus Runs Cancelled On Friday Ministry: 52 Bus Runs Cancelled On Thursday Ministry: 56 Bus Runs Cancelled […]
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| Jillian Terceira recently began competing in the Sentower Park CSI2*/CSI1*/CSIYH1* [Easter Tour Week 3] International Horse Jumping event in Belgium. During the 1.35m CSI2* – Two Phases Special Class, Terceira and Mia Volo Vd Molendreef finished 50th. They clocked a first phase time of 41.33 with four penalty fault points, before clocking a clear second […]
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