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| The Government has released the official regulations — the Public Health [Covid-19 Emergency Powers] [Phased Re-Opening] Regulations 2021 — which govern the changes that took effect as of today [May 9]. The changes include the curfew changing to 10pm to 5am, retail stores allowed to re-open at 20% capacity, gyms/salons/barbershops allowed to re-open with certain […]
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| Nicky Gurret — a local artist who organised the Bermuda Beach Art Festival for six years — created a piece of Beach Art with an aim to wish all the mothers, grandmothers, step mothers, aunts, and all mother figures in Bermuda a Happy Mother’s Day. Related Stories “Portraits Of Teenage Bermuda” In Canada ‘The Natural […]
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| Marcus Scotland made 41 for London Schools Academy in an upset win against Leicestershire U18s at the picturesque Shenley Cricket Club in Hertforshire, England on Sunday. Opening the batting, the 18-year-old Bermudian struck five boundaries in his 64-ball innings as his team chased down a modest 164 posted by Leicestershire in 28.1 overs. Scotland also […]
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| The Bermuda Hospitals Board has provided a helpful overview of the vaccination status of hospitalised patients during the recent surge, noting that of the 92 people who were admitted to hospital since the latest surge started, 88% were not vaccinated at all. A spokesperson said, “BHB today shared data from 14 March to 1 May […]
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| The Ag Show Ltd. is reminding the public of some particularly important upcoming dates and deadlines. A spokesperson said, “Now that we have entered into Phase II of the Government’s Reopening process, the Ag Show committee wants to remind the public of a few upcoming deadlines. “Tomorrow, Monday, May 10th will be the last day for […]
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| Monday, May 10 is expected to be sunny, with the high to be near 23°C/73°F and the low to be near 21°C/69°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be S. The relative humidity is expected to be near 72%. Sunrise will be at 6:24am and sunset will be at 8:06pm. High […]
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Today, Minister for the Cabinet Office the Hon. Wayne L. Furbert, JP, MP, released the February 2021 Consumer Price Index (CPI) report.
In February 2021 consumers paid 0.2 % more than they did in February 2020 for the basket of goods and services.
The Ministry of Youth, Culture and Sport announced today that as Bermuda enters Phase 2 of reopening, following the Stay at Home Order, sports will be permitted at Stage 2 of the Return to Play Guidance, effective today, 9th May.
Stage 2 allows for team training within the requirements permitted by the Emergency Regulations:
| The Bermuda Sandcastle Competition organisers have yet again used their talents to send a wonderful message, this time creating an artistic sandcastle to send a Happy Mother’s Day message. The Bermuda Sandcastle Competition posted the photos below on their social media pages, saying, “Thank you to all the mothers out there. Two little words that […]
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| As Bermuda enters Phase 2 of reopening today [May 9] sports will be permitted to follow the Stage 2 of the Return to Play Guidance which allows for ”team training within the requirements permitted.” A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Youth, Culture and Sport announced today that as Bermuda enters Phase 2 of reopening, following […]
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| Bernard Wade III and Jaydon Roberts began competing in the USAT #2 Easton Foundations Gator Cup 2021 in Newberry, Florida. During the Gator Cup Qualification Rounds, Wade III competed in the Recurve Men’s Division with 50 other males finished 26th with a score of 592 to advance to the Elimination Round, while Roberts competing in […]
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| Minister of Education Diallo Rabain provided an overview of the plans that have “been put in place to reopen our schools safely for in-person learning.” Speaking in the House of Assembly, Minister Rabain said, “All staff, no matter what school level, must wear their masks all day. Students at the Middle and Senior Schools must […]
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| [Written by Progressive Labour Party Chair Dawn Simmons] Throughout Bermuda’s history, women and mothers have played a central role to ensure stability, progress and the long term development of our island. This past year has shown the strength of many Bermudian mothers and women. We were balancing work with family, taking care of aging parents, […]
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| News that Dr Eve De Rosa has been elected as Cornell University’s Dean of Faculty becoming the first woman and first Black person to hold the role, Anthony Swan has completed his law degree at the University of Buckingham, Demco donated 300 roses to nurses and Zeiko Lewis scored for Charleston Battery were all some […]
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| Ignite Bermuda is getting set to launch a new Young Adult Entrepreneurial Internship for 20 young adults. A spokesperson said, “Funded through the generosity of HSBC Bank Bermuda Ltd, Ignite, our island’s entrepreneurial accelerator, is set to launch a new Young Adult Entrepreneurial Internship for 20 local young adults this summer. “Currently, many of the […]
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The Ministry of Transport advises the public of reduced capacity on school buses effective Monday, 10 May 2021.
The Ministry of Health COVID-19 guidance for school buses requires that students adopt 3 feet distancing on school buses while the country is in Phase 2.
As such, students that are not from the same household are not permitted to sit shoulder-to-shoulder until further notice. This applies to both DPT buses and minibuses and results in approximately 50% reduced capacity. Therefore, school buses can accommodate between 7 and 17 students, depending on the vehicle.
| There will be “reduced capacity on school buses” as “guidance for school buses requires that students adopt 3 feet distancing” so “school buses can accommodate between 7 and 17 students, depending on the vehicle.” This is according to a Government notice, which said, “The Ministry of Transport advises the public of reduced capacity on school […]
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| Today Premier David Burt, Deputy Premier and Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban, and the Minister of Finance Curtis Dickinson visited the Mobile Vaccination Centre at National Sports Centre in Devonshire. “Some 156 people showed up to get the COVID-19 vaccine. This brings to 627 the number of people who have used the mobile vaccination […]
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“It is with a heavy heart that I report another coronavirus related death,” announced Minister of Health, the Hon. Kim Wilson, JP, MP. “Our hearts and prayers go out to the loved ones of the deceased during this difficult time.”
“This death brings the total number of coronavirus related deaths to 31. The Ministry of Health will not release any personal details about the individual, and I ask the public to respect the privacy of the family as they mourn their loved one.”
The next COVID-19 update will be on Monday, 10 May 2021.
Today Premier, the Hon. David Burt, JP, MP, Deputy Premier and Minister of Home Affairs, the Hon. Walter Roban, JP, MP and the Minister of Finance, the Hon. Curtis Dickinson, JP, MP visited the Mobile Vaccination Centre at National Sports Centre in Devonshire.
Some 156 people showed up to get the COVID-19 vaccine. This brings to 627 the number of people who have used the mobile vaccination service.
| Sunday, May 9 is expected to see mostly sunny, with the high to be near 22°C/72°F and the low to be near 18°C/64°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be WNW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 60%. Sunrise will be at 6.25am and sunset will be at 8.05pm. […]
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| Nine contracts have been awarded to date for infrastructure upgrades including the MDL renovation project, the Flatts Bridge handrail project, Elbow Beach access, Artemis building, new plant inspection building at Botanical Gardens, verandah repairs at Camden and more, Minister of Public Works Lt/Col David Burch said. Speaking in the House of Assembly on Friday [May 7], the […]
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| Bermuda’s Zeiko Lewis scored for Charleston Battery as they played to a 1-1 draw against New York Red Bulls II. The USL Championship website said, “The New York Red Bulls II and Charleston Battery played to the first draw of the 2021 USL Championship season as the Battery’s Zeiko Lewis found the equalizer in a […]
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| Dr. Ty Douglas will be hosting a Pre-Mother’s Day Special at 6pm this evening [May 8], with a number of special guests, including his own mother Lucy Douglas, Carmen Starling, Tracey Richardson and Heather Martin. A spokesperson said, ” Join us on Saturday, May 8th at 6pm bda time for a dynamic pre-Mother’s Day Special […]
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| The police have confirmed that a 16-year-old was injured in a stabbing in Southampton yesterday, and said his injuries “were described as life threatening.” A police spokesperson said, “Shortly before 5:45 p.m. yesterday, Friday 7th May, Police and Emergency Medical Services personnel were dispatched to a reported stabbing incident at in area opposite the Southampton […]
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| The ‘birdcage’ at the Manor House Tower on Harrington Sound Road has been placed back in its original location after being removed due to issues sustained during Hurricane Paulette. A spokesperson said, “Thursday morning saw an iconic Bermuda landmark placed back in its original location. Situated on Harrington Sound Road the ‘birdcage’ itself was compromised […]
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| [Opinion column written by MP Michael Weeks] “On any given day, those who operate food shelters and deliver to the needy are constantly asked the question, “When will things get back to normal?” I assist at a food shelter, so I hear your questions and concerns firsthand. Thousands of Bermudians are working from home, some […]
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| May 7 saw 4,000 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $157,950.00 BD. 4,000 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing up 3.3% at $39.50 per share. The BSX finished at 2,667.68, up 2.58% on the day. There was 1 advance, 0 declines, and 58 remained unchanged. The full report […]
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| The Government vessel St. David “made contact with a reef” and “sustained damage,” the Government has confirmed A Government spokesperson said, “It has been confirmed by the Ministry that on Thursday, May 6th at 6:48am, while on a training exercise en route to North Rock Beacon, the Government vessel St. David made contact with a […]
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| A legal action set to be launched by Dr Courtenay Griffiths QC and Charles Richardson claims that “the Government’s existing and impending Covid-19 regulations have gone a step too far” and “trample on Bermudians’ constitutional rights.” Constitutional Freedom Bermuda lead counsel Dr Courtenay Griffiths said, “The required approach to an issue such as this must be publicly […]
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The UK Government has today issued its ‘red, amber and green list rules for entering England’ and has included Bermuda and other Caribbean Territories on their ‘Amber List’. This means that from the 17th May when the UK opens up for travel, passengers departing Bermuda and arriving in the UK are subject to the amber list rules.
UK Government guidance states: ‘if you have been in an amber country or territory in the 10 days before you arrive in England the following rules will apply:
The Ministry of Health received 992 test results since the last update, and two (2) were positive for COVID-19, yielding 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 33 recoveries and no deaths.
There are 309 active cases, of which:
· 297 are under public health monitoring and
· 12 are in hospital with two (2) in intensive care;
“The Bermuda Road Safety Council (BRSC) would like to take this time to offer our most heartfelt condolences to the families of the recent road fatalities. Losing a loved one is never easy. Your pain is felt throughout the community.”
In the last 24 hours we have seen an increase in road collisions. We ask; actually, we implore motorists to drive and ride safer by reducing your speed, paying close attention to your driving, refrain from using electronic devices to minimize distractions. We all share our roads, therefore we must all do our part to make them safer.
Mr. Speaker,
This morning I rise before you and my Honorable colleagues to share the plans that have been put in place to reopen our schools safely for in-person learning, on Monday, May 10th.
Mr. Speaker,
| Bermuda’s tourism industry “experienced a continued decline in visitor arrivals for the first quarter of 2021 as the island entered its second year under the weight of pandemic-induced travel disruption,” according to data released today by the Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA]. The BTA said, Q1 2021 figures revealed total leisure air visitor arrivals fell by […]
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| The UK Government has issued its ‘red, amber and green list rules for entering England’ and has included Bermuda on their ‘Amber List’. A Government spokesperson said, “The UK Government has today issued its ‘red, amber and green list rules for entering England’ and has included Bermuda and other Caribbean Territories on their ‘Amber List’. […]
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| Today marks one month since the murder of Jordan Outerbridge, and the Bermuda Police Service have renewed their appeal for witnesses to come forward. Mr Outerbridge — who is pictured below with his family in an image provided by the police — was fatally shot last month in the Tribe Road #2 area in Warwick. […]
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| In celebration of Mother’s Day, Chubb and Zurich donated 450 carnations, which will be given to women and mothers this Saturday [May 8] during the mobile vaccination clinic at the Bermuda National Sports Centre from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Health Council would like to thank Chubb and Zurich for […]
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