Court fines three people for curfew breaches
Three more people were fined for Covid-19 breaches today in an online Magistrates’ Court session. The court heard that Shawn Simmons, 37, was stopped by police at about 1am on February 16 near the jun…
Advisory On TCD Licensing During Stay At Home
| The Transport Control Department is reminding the public “that their offices will be closed to walk-in customers during the Stay-at-Home order.” A spokesperson said, “Individuals whose vehicles will expire during this period are encouraged to first renew their insurance policy and then re-license their vehicle[s] online at etcd.gov.bm.” “Customers who experience problems re-licensing their vehicle[s] […]
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SailGP Granted Exemption, Training To Resume
| SailGP applied for exemptions to continue their operations during the ‘Stay at Home’ order, and “today these exemptions have been granted,” the organisation said, adding that the “on-water safety trials and training, that are vital to ensure the safety of all competitors in the event next weekend, will resume this afternoon on the Great Sound.” […]
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TCD closed to walk-ins during stay-at-home
People are being reminded that TCD offices are closed to walk-in customers during the stay-at-home order. A spokeswoman said: “Individuals whose vehicles will expire during this period are encouraged …
Saltus head, Deryn Lavell, to leave
The head of Saltus will be leaving Bermuda next year after five years at the school. Deryn Lavell will be returning to Canada when her contract expires in June 2022. In a letter to parents, Gil Tucke…
Roban pledges to rebuild playground destroyed by fire
Walter Roban, the Minister of Home Affairs, has pledged to help rebuild a playground destroyed in a fire last week. Mr Roban added that he supported the police in their investigation into last Saturda…
Buses back on the road, but dispute not settled
Bus services have resumed this morning following a dispute between drivers and Department of Public Transport management. Drivers walked off the job on Monday afternoon after taking time off work to …
Football: Dill Scores Twice In Ilkeston Win
| Ayleal Dill, Seke Spence, and their Ilkeston Town’s teammates defeated Awsworth Villa Football Club 3 – 1, with Dill notching two goals for the team. Dill scored the first goal through a penalty after he was brought down in the box. The match was halted for 20 minutes with an injury stoppage after Dill and […]
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Afternoon Video: BTA CEO Charles Jeffers II
| Charles H. Jeffers II — the newly appointed Bermuda Tourism Authority Chief Executive Officer — will be joining Bernews this afternoon [April 15] for the latest episode in the Bernews News & Views series. In announcing his appointment, the BTA previously said, “Jeffers, a twenty-six-year veteran of the destination marketing industry, was hired through a […]
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Minister Pledges To Help Rebuild Playground
| Minister Walter Roban — the elected MP for Constituency #15 Pembroke East — has “pledged to work with the community to rebuild the Pigs Field playground in his constituency which was destroyed by fire on 10 April 2021.” “It’s a shame what happened and I do support the Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service and the […]
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AXIS Initial Comments On First Quarter Results
| AXIS Capital Holdings announced a preliminary first quarter net loss estimate for catastrophes and other weather-related events in the range of $105 million to $115 million, pre-tax [$95 million to $105 million, after-tax]. A spokesperson said, “The pre-tax net loss estimate includes an amount of $80 million to $90 million for Winter Storms Uri and Viola, […]
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Trott Competes In Mason Spring Invitational
| Alexis Trott and her Towson University Track & Field teammates recently wrapped up competing at the Mason Spring Invitational, hosted by George Mason. Trott ran a time of 12.80 in the women’s 100m dash, finishing fourth in heat 3, with that time seeing her finish 18th overall. The track and field athlete also competed in […]
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Accusations levelled at key Caroline Bay contractor
The construction company hired to lead the failed Caroline Bay luxury hotel project has been accused of transferring funds meant for local subcontractors out of Bermuda, in breach of an agreement. A …
Call – don’t just turn up plea by hospital bosses
The public is being to call before visiting King Edward VII Memorial Hospital with Covid-19 symptoms. In an animated video, the Bermuda Hospitals Board said patients should check the Covid-19 checklis…
Following like sheep
A group of sheep have perfectly demonstrated how to obey the stay-at-home order in a photo circulating on social media. The National Museum of Bermuda captured and Tweeted the light hearted image of t…
Children offered help to deal with Covid-19 blues
Young people grappling with the realities of the Covid-19 pandemic can now benefit from a virtual group therapy programme. Connect Virtual is a Zoom-based programme initiated by Solstice, a psychologi…
Interactive environment platform to feature Bermuda documentary
A new interactive streaming platform focusing on environmental content and activism is showcasing a Bermuda documentary. WaterBear Network, which launched in December 2020 with the support of Prince H…
Video: NYT Magazine Features Shiona Turini
| Shiona Turini has been featured on the cover of the The New York Times’ T Magazine along with Daniel Kaluuya, Lena Waithe, Melina Matsoukas, William Hazel, Alisa Reynolds, and Cynthia Eriv, with the NYT calling them “a wide-ranging group of talents who’ve made a point of championing one another, and of helping to pave the […]
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RenRe Expect $180M Loss From Winter Storm
| RenaissanceRe announced it estimates that “losses from Winter Storm Uri will have a net negative impact of approximately $180 million on the Company’s first quarter 2021 results of operations.” A spokesperson said, “Winter Storm Uri was a major wind and ice storm that impacted the U.S. in February 2021, causing widespread damage in many areas, including Texas. For the first quarter of […]
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Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: April 14 2021
| April 14 saw 0 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange. The BSX finished at 2,594.91, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 decline, and 63 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available here [PDF]. Related Stories ‘Active And Significant Year For The BSX’ MIH Acquires 100% Ownership Of The […]
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COVID-19 Daily Release 14 April 2021
This evening, the Minister of Health, the Hon. Kim Wilson regrets to advise the public that sadly, Bermuda has experienced another COVID-19 death.
This brings the total number of COVID-19 deaths in Bermuda to 17.
Govt Issues New Information On Testing Centers
| The Government has issued new information about the testing centers, saying that ”the new testing protocols will allow three additional testing methods” and also confirming that the Perot Post Office center will be used for travelers. A Government spokesperson said, “Minister Wilson also took this opportunity to remind the public of the expanded coronavirus testing programme. […]
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Govt Confirm Another Covid-19 Related Death
| The Government has confirmed the sad news that Bermuda has experienced another Covid-19 death. A Government spokesperson said, “This evening, the Minister of Health Kim Wilson regrets to advise the public that sadly, Bermuda has experienced another Covid-19 death. This brings the total number of Covid-19 deaths in Bermuda to 17. Minister Wilson said this […]
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51 New Positive, 880 Active, 39 In Hospital
| There were 1,521 test results received and 51 were positive — 4 imported, 12 local transmission with known contact and 35 under investigation — so there are now 880 active cases, of which 39 are people are in hospital with 5 in ICU. The Government also confirmed the very sad news that Bermuda has experienced […]
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Bermuda records another Covid-related death, total now 17
Another person has died of Covid-19, the Health Minister announced last night. It brings the total number of Covid-19-related deaths in Bermuda to 17. Kim Wilson said: “This is devastating news, and I…
Tax Commissioner Advisory
The Office of the Tax Commissioner is advising that the due date for January to March 2021 e-filed payroll tax returns is tomorrow, April 15, 2021.
Mandatory e-filers are reminded that they are required to file online.
The due date for all other taxes and manually filed payroll tax returns is extended to April 30, 2021.
To set up to filing online, please visit www.etax.gov.bm and select Register.
Court: Two People Fined For Curfew Breaches
| [Written by Don Burgess] Two people were fined in Magistrates Court for Covid-19 curfew breaches. Two people who were scheduled to appear did not show, and warrants were issued for their arrest, while a third person pled not guilty and has a court date set for June. Mad Hatters’ owner Ben Jewett, 51, was fined […]
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St Regis Exemption Approval Has Been Rescinded
| An “exemption approval issued to the St. Regis developers to conduct construction at the site during the Stay-at-Home period has been rescinded,” the Government confirmed this evening. This follows after footage of what appeared to be work ongoing at the site circulated today via messaging apps and social media, and what appeared to be an […]
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Exemption for hotel work during lockdown pulled after two days
A special exemption for the construction of a St George’s resort to continue during lockdown has been scrapped after two days, the developers said tonight. Construction bosses had queried why work at …
Hamilton Medical Centre Granted SHB
| The Hamilton Medical Centre announced that the Supreme Court overturned the refusal of the Bermuda Health Council to grant Standard Health Benefit [SHB] to them, which they called a “judgment in favour of HIP and FutureCare patients, who stand to benefit the most by having coverage at our state-of-the-art facility.” A spokesperson said, “The Hamilton […]
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“RA’s Electricity Fees Will Temporarily Increase”
| The RA’s “electricity fees will temporarily increase for the first time since 2016,” the Regulatory Authority said today, A spokesperson said, “To ensure the delivery of Bermuda’s first Integrated Resource Plan [IRP], which is intended to deliver 85% renewable energy by 2036, the RA’s electricity fees will temporarily increase for the first time since 2016. […]
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30 Minute Video: April 14 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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ZipX Donates $10K To BHB Vaccination Clinic
| ZipX Bermuda is donating $10,000 in response to the Bermuda Hospitals Charitable Foundation appeal for funding to support the operations of BHB’s KEMH Vaccination Clinic. Kevin D. Smith, Managing Director at ZipX said, “We have been very fortunate at ZipX to be able to continue to serve our customers throughout the pandemic. “The increased volumes […]
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Official Govt & Legal Notices For April 14 2021
| The official Government and Legal notices for today [April 14] include the embodiment of the Bermuda Reserve Police. Embodiment Of The Bermuda Reserve Police Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Public Notification Notice ID: GN0336/2021 Public Authorities / Department: Bermuda Police Service Publication Date: 14 April 2021 Bermuda Police Service Embodiment Of the Bermuda […]
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Opposition Leader Simons: ‘Ramadan Mubarak’
| “I would like to wish our local Muslim community ‘Ramadan Mubarak’,” Opposition Leader Cole Simons said. Mr. Simons said, “On behalf of the One Bermuda Alliance party, I would like to wish our local Muslim community ‘Ramadan Mubarak’. As Ramadan is a time for spiritual reflection, self-improvement, heightened devotion and worship, our hope is that […]
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Weather Forecast For Thursday April 15
| Thursday, April 15 is expected to see a mix of sun and cloud, with the high to be near 21°C/69°F and the low to be near 18°C/65°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be WNW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 64%. Sunrise will be at 6.50am and sunset […]
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Tax Submission Due Date Extended To April 30
| The due date for January to March 2021 e-filed payroll tax returns is tomorrow [April 15] however the “due date for all other taxes and manually filed payroll tax returns is extended to April 30, 2021.” A spokesperson said, “The Office of the Tax Commissioner is advising that the due date for January to March […]
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Argus Appoints Miranthis & Curran To Board
| Argus Group Holdings Limited today [April 14] announced that it has appointed Constantinos “Costas” Miranthis and Garrett Curran to its Board of Directors. Both appointments were effective as of April 12, 2021. “I am very pleased to welcome Costas and Garrett to the Argus Board,” said Chairman David Brown. “They bring a wealth of experience as […]
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Golf: Bermuda PGA Highlights Frankie Rabain
| The Bermuda PGA has launched a series titled ‘Getting To Know Bermuda’s Golf Professionals’ to highlight local golfers, with their latest story featuring Frankie Rabain. A spokesperson said, “Frankie Rabain has earned a reputation for being an exemplary golf professional; some will regard Frankie as a golf professional’s golf professional. “When Frank Rabain came to […]
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Relay For Life Event Pivots Due to Covid-19
| The Relay For Life volunteer event committee has announced that, due to the recent Stay at Home order, the fundraiser “will not be a traditional 24-hour event” but that “the Luminaria Ceremony and the Fight Back Ceremony to be broadcasted to the community virtually via Facebook live.” A spokesperson said, “Supported by presenting sponsor Liberty […]
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Department of Workforce Development and Industry Stakeholders Offer Free Webinars
In collaboration with industry stakeholders, the Department of Workforce Development (DWD) is pleased to announce a series of upcoming free webinars. The British School of Etiquette Bermuda and Performance Solution Ltd. and DWD have partnered to offer free career development webinars this month.
Coalition releases Covid-19 video
The Coalition for the Protection of Children has released a video aimed at explaining Covid-19 to all age groups. The CPC enlisted Dr Ryan Bates, a paediatrician, to answer questions on Covid-19, tr…
Students Take Part In SailGP Inspire Programme
| Thirteen young Bermudians representing five local schools participated in the virtual learning programme hosted by SailGP Inspire. A spokesperson said, “SailGP Inspire – the community, education and outreach initiative from SailGP, the cutting-edge sail racing league – in partnership with Bermuda-based charity, Endeavour, spent the past week engaging Bermudian students with the science of sailing. […]
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Wife’s plea over murder: ‘I just want justice for my husband’
The family of a man murdered last week in a case of mistaken identity this morning urged the public to help them find closure. Krishunna Outerbridge, the wife of Jordan Outerbridge, said: “I just want…