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| A producer with NBC10 Boston has become “trapped in paradise” after a planned trip to Bermuda turned into an extended stay after testing positive for Covid-19. The NBC10 Boston website said, “So many of us are vaccinated and anxious to get away after a year of pandemic lockdowns. “Travel options outside the U.S. are still […]
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Good evening Bermuda,
As we begin to move into Phase 2 with the relaxing of some of the regulations, I will provide a general overview on the following:
1) Curfew Exemptions;
2) Large Group Exemptions;
3) Enforcement by the Bermuda Police Service; and
4) Quarantine Guidelines for non-immunised persons.
Even though some restrictions are being rolled back, these continue to be concerning times for our community.
And as we work to manage the COVID-19 virus it’s important that we remain vigilant.
| Effective June 6th, “all non-immunised persons travelling to Bermuda are subject to mandatory supervised quarantine and will be required to bear all costs for the hotel/guest house,” National Security Minister Renee Ming said. Speaking at this evening’s press conference, the Minister said “You must ensure that you have a confirmed [pre-paid] booking at a government-authorized […]
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| As of May 1st, Bermuda has administered a total of 58,193 vaccinations, with 39% of the population having received two doses thus far. As the overall vaccination numbers increase — at this time only people over 16 can be vaccinated so some of the population cannot be vaccinated and as of this time 51% of […]
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| 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 guidelines in place, and the elimination of the last name system when grocery shopping are among the changes set to take effect on Sunday, May 9th. An extract from Minister Kim Wilson’s statement at […]
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| The official Government and Legal notices for today [May 6] include list of proposed planning applications. List Of Proposed Planning Applications Advertised On May 6th, 2021 Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Notification Of Planning Applications Registered Notice ID: GN0378/2021 Public Authorities / Department: Planning Publication Date: 06 May 2021 Government Of Bermuda Department […]
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The Department of Education will be holding Zoom Town Hall meetings to share more information about the Saliva Testing Programme with parents.
Meeting registration details can be obtained from the parent newsletter ‘The Scoop’.
The Town Hall Meetings will be hosted by the Commissioner of Education and officials from the Molecular Diagnostic Lab (MDL) as follows:
1. Preschool Parents / Guardians – Monday, May 10th at 6:00 p.m.
2. Primary School Parents / Guardians – Tuesday, May 11th at 6:00 p.m.
The Ministry of Social Development and Seniors has launched a pilot programme with the Disability Center of Bermuda (DCOB) and Investing in Care Safety and Security (ICSS) to provide GPS life safety devices at a reduced cost for seniors with Dementia, Alzheimer’s and persons with disabilities.
| Friday, May 7 is expected to see sunny periods, chance of 1 or 2 showers, mainly early & late, with the high to be near 25°C/77°F and the low to be near 19°C/67°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SSW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 86%. Sunrise […]
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| The Department of Education will be holding Zoom Town Hall meetings to “share more information about the Saliva Testing Programme with parents.” A Government spokesperson said, ““Meeting registration details can be obtained from the parent newsletter ‘The Scoop’. The Town Hall Meetings will be hosted by the Commissioner of Education and officials from the Molecular Diagnostic […]
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| In celebration of Heritage Month, the Department of Culture and the Kaleidoscope Arts Foundation is inviting people to sign up for the “Mini-Float Challenge”. The Bermuda Government posted the graphic below on social media, saying: “It’s Heritage Month, and the Department of Culture and the Kaleidoscope Arts Foundation invites individuals, students, families, charities and companies […]
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| The Bermuda Pride organisers will be holding events in celebration of Bermuda Pride 2021 on June 30th, August 28th, and August 29th. The Bermuda Pride organisers posted the graphic below on social media, saying: “Bermuda Pride was founded in 2019 with the aim of creating safe public space for celebrating Bermuda’s LGBTQI+ people. The inaugural […]
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| In recognition of its 50th anniversary, Port Royal Golf Course is set to restart the Port Royal Developmental Golf Tournaments, which were discontinued due to the Covid-19 pandemic. A spokesperson said, “In recognition of Port Royal Golf Course’s 50th anniversary year, the Port Royal Developmental Golf Program is to restart Port Royal Developmental Golf Tournaments […]
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| Anthony Swan is continuing his impressive transition, having recently completed his law degree at the University of Buckingham, with the Bermudian saying he hopes his “journey can inspire someone to pursue their dreams despite any obstacles that appear to be in their way.” The first time we ever reported on Mr Swan he was appearing […]
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| Bermudian Dr Eve De Rosa has been elected as Cornell University’s Dean of Faculty, becoming both the first woman and the first Black person to hold the role at the prestigious university. The Bermudian professor is currently the Dean’s Fellow for Racial and Social Justice for the College of Human Ecology, and she told Bernews, […]
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On Monday, May 3rd, The Minister of Education, the Hon. Diallo Rabain, JP, MP, met with the Education Emergency Measures Committee (EEMC) to discuss the safe return to in-school learning and the introduction of the saliva testing screening strategy for schools.
Minister Rabain said, “Provided the intended public health targets are met, school is intended to open for in-person instruction on May 10th. This will be confirmed tomorrow when announcements are made regarding the proposed move to Phase 2 of our reopening.”
| Logan Watson-Brown, who recently competed in the 2021 TISCA State High School Championship, had her Baylor School swimming records confirmed, breaking two previous school records. Watson-Brown won a gold medal by touching the wall in a time of 49.89 during the women’s 100 yard freestyle, becoming the first female to break the 50-second barrier for […]
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| Canada has authorized the use of the Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine in children 12 to 15 years of age, becoming the first major world nation to do so. A statement from the organisation said, “Health Canada authorized the use of the Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine in children 12 to 15 years of age. This is the first […]
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| Superintendent Gill Murray will be departing after completing a secondment in charge of the BPS’ Professional Standards Unit, and Chief Inspector Arthur Glasford will take over the role. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] wishes to announce the departure of Superintendent Gill Murray, who has completed a period of secondment in charge of […]
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| Carey Olsen Bermuda Limited announced that Steven Rees Davies will join their corporate practice as a partner. A spokesperson said, “Carey Olsen Bermuda Limited is pleased to announce that Steven Rees Davies is to join its corporate practice as partner. “A specialist in fintech and the digital assets sector, Steven will join Carey Olsen after […]
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| Competing in the Traditional Sun Style Taijiquan category, martial artist Talia Iris finished 3rd in the 2021 China-Latin American and Caribbean Taijiquan Online Competition. The event, which was hosted by the Chinese Wushu Association and organized by China Interactive Sports Technology Invention Co Ltd. was officially sanctioned by Wushu’s International Governing Body International Wushu Federation. […]
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| “School is intended to open for in-person instruction on May 10th,” the Education Minister said this evening [May 5], adding that “this will be confirmed tomorrow when announcements are made regarding the proposed move to Phase 2 of our reopening.” On Monday, May 3rd, Minister of Education Diallo Rabain met with the Education Emergency Measures […]
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The Ministry of Health received 1014 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 36 recoveries and no deaths.
There are 383 active cases, of which:
· 369 are under public health monitoring and
· 14 are in hospital with two (2) in intensive care;
| In an effort to mark the 40th anniversary of the 1981 General Strike, Glenn Fubler has put together a special broadcast which will be co-anchored by Patrina O’Connor-Paynter, Robby Godfrey and Thaao Dill, and feature interviews and words from some of the people who were there. With half a dozen interviews included — all filmed […]
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| The Ministry of Transport is advising “that the following passes can be used/exchanged.” 1 Month Pass April 2021 passes will remain valid through 31 May 2021. May 2021 passes can be exchanged for a June pass at the Central Bus Terminal kiosk on or before 10 May 2021. 3 Month Pass Similarly, three-month passes that […]
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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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| The official Government and Legal notices for today [May 5] include approved budgets and notice of intended marriage. Bermuda Civil Aviation Operational Budget 2021/2022 Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Public Notification Notice ID: GN0377/2021 Public Authorities / Department: Bermuda Civil Aviation Authority [BCAA] Publication date: 05 May 2021 Bermuda Civil Aviation Authority Approved […]
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| The Ministry received 1014 test results and and two were positive for Covid-19, so there are now 383 active cases — down from over 900 last month — of which 14 people are in hospital with two in ICU. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Health received 1014 test results since the last update, […]
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