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| Arch Capital Group will not issue any insurance policies covering the controversial Adani Carmichael coal mine in Australia. A spokesperson said, “On behalf of its underwriting operations, Arch Capital Group Ltd. confirms that it has not and will not issue any insurance policies covering the Adani Carmichael coal mine.” According to the ‘Stop Adani’ campaign website, […]
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| “How could such a lucrative contract be given to a company without adherence to the proper procurement process, and who was responsible for awarding the contract?” OBA Leader Cole Simons said. Mr Simons said, “It has been exposed that once again, that the PLP government are not playing by the rules, but instead, they continue […]
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| Logan and Flynn Watson-Brown and their Baylor School swimming teammates recently competed in the 2021 TISCA State High School Championship. Logan Watson-Brown won two gold medals on the opening day, first clocking a winning time of 1:49.28 during the women’s 200 yard freestyle. During the men’s 200 yard freestyle, Flynn Watson-Brown finished fifth with a […]
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| “Thanks to the OBA passing the bad airport deal, they forced the government into a contractual obligation,” PLP MP Neville Tyrrell said, adding that ”we’ve had to pay a total of over $20m into a bank account of a wealthy international company since the onset of the pandemic.” PLP MP Neville Tyrrell Mr Tyrrell said, “It’s shocking […]
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| Katelyn Medeiros, Chechulae Dowling, and their IMG Under 17 Premier Division Girls teammates defeated Palm Beach Gardens 2-0. The IMG Academy Under 17 Premier Division team got goals from Medeiros and Lexie Cooper, with Dana Nadda recording an assist. Related Stories Thompson & Civitas Santa Play To A Draw Concacaf: Women’s National Team Competitions BFA […]
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| Shelby Madeiros and her Siena Women’s Tennis teammates brought home their second MAAC Championship in program history, as the No. 3 seeded Saints took down the No. 1 seed Quinnipiac Bobcats by a final score of 4-1 at the Mercer County Park Tennis Center. Madeiros was not in the team, but her teammates started the […]
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| Zekiah Lewis and her Quinnipiac track & field teammates competed at the Stony Brook Wolfie Invite. Quinnipiac took a small group of student-athletes to compete on Long Island. Lewis finished in fifth place in the women’s long jump with a leap of 5.12m. Related Stories Hill-Edwards, Outerbridge Compete In South Meet Trott Competes In Hopkins/Loyola […]
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| Effective Monday 3rd May, the ferry service will operate under a revised schedule. A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Marine and Ports Services advises the public that effective Monday 3rd May, the ferry service will operate under a revised schedule. “Commuters are urged to familiarise themselves with the changes as they impact the service […]
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| Actor Daniel Kaluuya has received praise for his Hollywood award season look, which was styled by Bermudian fashion consultant Shiona Turini. A USA Today story said, “We’re used to seeing celebrities glammed all the way up on red carpets. Hair done. Outfit impeccable. Face glowing. “But when awards season came back around, revamped by a […]
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| April 26 saw 2,700 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $102,600.00 BD. 2,700 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing even at $38.00 per share. The BSX finished at 2,593.24, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 59 remained unchanged. The full report for the […]
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The Department of Marine and Ports Services advises the public that effective Monday 3rd May, the ferry service will operate under a revised schedule.
Commuters are urged to familiarise themselves with the changes as they impact the service frequency of some routes.
For more information visit:
The Public is advised of updates to the current bus schedule.
Buses will continue to follow the Sunday schedule 7 days a week.
There are a number of additional morning and evening runs listed below that will operate from Monday to Saturday only.
(For further reference, please see the below)
Additional Runs – Monday to Saturday
Route 1
7:15 am Central Terminal to Grotto Bay
8:00 am Grotto Bay to Central Terminal
| MP Michael Dunkley — the Shadow Minister of National Security & Health, Seniors and former Premier — will be joining Bernews at around 8pm this evening [April 26] for the latest episode in the Bernews News & Views series, and you can tune in and watch live below at around 8.00pm. The live stream should start at […]
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| The Ministry received 2154 test results — from Friday and Saturday — and 22 were positive, so there are now 609 active cases, of which 28 people are in hospital with 9 in ICU. The Government also confirmed the sad news that “Bermuda has recorded another death of someone who was Covid positive” and “sadly […]
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| “Bermuda has recorded another death of someone who was Covid positive,” the Government confirmed this evening, adding that “sadly Bermuda now has 24 Covid related deaths.” Minister of Health Kim Wilson said, “Sadly, today, I must report that Bermuda has recorded another death of someone who was Covid positive. My deepest sympathies to the bereaved […]
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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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| Minister of Transport Lawrence Scott is reminding the public of travel deals currently being offered on SATA Azores Airlines. Minister Scott stated, “I am pleased with the response that we’ve had thus far with bookings on our new route with SATA Azores Airlines. I urge residents who are planning to travel to the Azores this […]
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| MP Michael Dunkley — the Shadow Minister of National Security & Health, Seniors and former Premier — will be joining Bernews at around 8pm this evening [April 26] for the latest episode in the Bernews News & Views series, and you can tune in and watch live below at around 8.00pm. The live stream should start at […]
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| The second day of racing in the Bermuda Sail Grand Prix saw a collision between the teams hailing from Japan and the USA. In all, the competition included teams from Australia, France, Japan, United States, Spain, Great Britain, Denmark, and New Zealand. At the end of the second day of racing, Ben Ainslie’s Great Britain […]
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| The official Government and Legal notices for today [April 26] include the embodiment of the Bermuda Reserve Police, appointments, a notice of wreck, and a notice of intended marriage. Bermuda Police Service Embodiment Of The Bermuda Reserve Police Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Public Notification Notice ID: GN0359/2021 Public Authorities / Department: Bermuda […]
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| Tuesday, April 27 is expected to see a mix of sun & cloud, becoming partly cloudy in the afternoon, with the high to be near 22°C/71°F and the low to be near 17°C/62°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be NNW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 63%. Sunrise […]
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| [Opinion column written by the OBA’s Dwayne Robinson] Bermudians have been under stay-at-home regulations to stop this current outbreak and reduce the spread of Covid-19. When these regulations were announced, many were skeptical about whether they would be extended to the Sail GP event and spectators of the event. The Premier assured the people of […]
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This Practice Direction is issued further to Circular 4 of 2021.
The health, safety and welfare of the Members of the Public, as well as Court Administrative Staff continues to be our paramount concern.
The continued surge of positive COVID-19 test results the island is experiencing continues to be of great concern to the community. As such, the Courts must reduce services further as part of protective measures which are necessary to implement in order to assist in the efforts to reduce the community spread of COVID-19.
| Sunny Side Solar has officially launched in Bermuda, with the company donating all of its net profit to Habitat for Humanity Solar, Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “Sunny Side Solar believes the scientific evidence that climate change is the most serious threat of our time. Therefore, we are dedicated to making Bermuda more resilient by taking […]
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| The Bermuda Cricket Board [BCB] will be hosting a webinar titled ‘Revenue Generating Strategies’ on Wednesday [April 28] from 6.30pm to 8.00pm. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Cricket Board has recognized that the Covid-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on our cricket community and is making an effort to provide gateways for opportunities during […]
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| “The continued surge of positive Covid-19 test results the island is experiencing continues to be of great concern to the community” and “the Courts must reduce services further as part of protective measures.” This is according to an official circular, dated April 26th, which stated, “The health, safety and welfare of the Members of the […]
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