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| The police have urged the public “not to further circulate the image of the serious collision aftermath” and to “refrain from speculation regarding the murder.” A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] is aware of an image circulating via social media showing the aftermath of a serious collision involving two motorcycles that occurred last […]
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| The Department of Youth, Sport and Recreation [DYSR] is advising that it “will once again offer a special childcare service for essential workers who are in need of daycare assistance for their children.” A Government spokesperson said, “The service is a similar programme which was provided last year during the shelter-in-place period to help essential […]
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| The third event of the National Museum of Bermuda’s [NMB] “Tracing Our Roots/Routes” programme will be held on Wednesday, April 14th. “On Wednesday, April 14 at 5:30pmAT, a panel of experts from the Smithsonian Institution will lead a webinar sharing how personal stories and objects play an integral part in the development of a museum’s […]
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| Thursday, April 8 is expected to see sunny periods, a few showers around, easing overnight, with the high to be near 20°C/68°F and the low to be near 16°C/61°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be NW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 64%. Sunrise will be at 6.58am […]
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| [Updated] The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [April 7] with the list indicating that there are ten bus runs cancelled so far today. Update 4.00pm: The Ministry has released the list of bus cancellations for this afternoon. There were 10 runs cancelled this morning, 16 cancelled this afternoon, for a […]
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Good day Bermuda, thank you for joining us today.
It is my pleasure to be joined by the Director of Age Concern, Dr. Claudette Fleming, along with the General Manager of the Bermuda Housing Corporation, Major Barrett Dill, and the Chair of the Ageing Well Committee, Member of Parliament Ianthia Simmons-Wade.
Today, we wish to highlight a very meaningful initiative that was implemented at the beginning of 2020, designed to enhance the quality of life for our Seniors (Aged 50+) and Persons with disabilities.
| [Updated] The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] is holding a press conference this afternoon [April 7] to provide an update on last night’s fatal shooting. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Update: The police have identified the murder victim as 37-year-old Jordan Outerbridge, a father and […]
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| The police have now confirmed that a 44-year-old man sustained gunshot wounds last night [April 6], saying that following a collision that took place in Warwick, one of the riders was “found to have suffered gunshot wounds to his torso.” This follows after the police confirmed that 37-year-old Jordan Outerbridge died due to injuries sustained in […]
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| The Bermuda Police Service reminds the motorists and boaters that “ample travel time should be allowed to safely get to their final destination before the start of curfew at 11pm.” A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] continues to advise motorists and boaters that ample travel time should be allowed to safely get […]
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| [Opinion column written by OBA MP Susan Jackson] Vaccine incentives have become a topical debate as Bermuda races to vaccinate our community amidst rising Covid-19 cases and deaths. The race for vaccination is increasingly urgent and the possibility of incentives has become the ‘carrot on a stick’ to increase the number of people vaccinated to […]
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| Minister of Social Development and Seniors Tinee Furbert is holding a press conference this morning [April 7] to “provide an update on the Interest Free Loan Initiative for Seniors [Aged 50+] and Disabled Persons in partnership with Age Concern Bermuda and Bermuda Housing Corporation.” We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime […]
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| Government House is now closed to in-person meetings and all Government House officers will now work remotely. A spokesperson said, “In line with government regulations, Government House staff have been working remotely where reasonably practicable. “However, Government House is now closed to in-person meetings and all Government House officers will now work remotely due to […]
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| [Opinion column written by Junior Minister of Transport Curtis Richardson] “What is Homeporting? I know a lot of people are embarrassed to ask. It is an opportunity for people that are fully vaccinated to take a cruise that starts and ends in Bermuda. If you’re a tourist, it means you fly to Bermuda, board the […]
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| Law firm Appleby advised Floatel International Limited on its successful, fully comprehensive balance sheet restructuring. A spokesperson said, “Appleby Bermuda advised Floatel International Limited and it subsidiaries [the Group] on its successful, fully comprehensive balance sheet restructuring. The Floatel Group is renowned for providing offshore accommodation and support vessels. “This was a fully consensual deal […]
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| Chase Cooper recently took to the water representing St. Mary’s College of Maryland Varsity Sailing to compete in the St. Mary’s College Spring Fling. The Two Conference Regatta sailed in the FJ boats, with St. Mary’s College of Maryland seniors Cooper and his crew Sophie Taczak finishing atop the podium with 12 points. Cooper sailed […]
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| As of April 3rd, Bermuda has administered a total of 41,152 Covid-19 vaccinations, so 37% of the population has received one dose, while 27% of the population has received 2 doses. Speaking at last night’s [April 6] press conference, Minister of Health Kim Wilson said, “We have completed the twelfth full week of vaccinations. From […]
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| The Manders Tennis Management’s Easter Bowl continued at the Fairmont Southampton Tennis Courts. Three matches in the B Division needed three sets to determine a winner. Tobiah Goodchild defeated Jekon Edness 6-3, 3-6, 10-6, while Nigel Burgess defeated Alex Lefebvre 7-5, 4-6, 10-5, and Tre Manders defeated Mathew Brookes 3-6, 6-3, 10-8. Elite B Division […]
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| Keturah Bulford-Trott represented Montverde Academy Women’s Track & Field at the Tohopekaliga Invitational Meet #2 in Florida. Bulford-Trott was clocked at 12.56 finishing 3rd in Heat 9 of the Women’s 100m which saw her finish sixth overall. Related Stories Hill-Edwards Competes In Invitational Meet Outerbridge Competes In Wilton Wright Meet Armstrong Competes In Mustang Invitational […]
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| The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [April 7] with the list indicating that there are ten bus runs cancelled so far today. Related Stories Ministry: Bus Cancellations For Friday Ministry: Bus Cancellations For Thursday Ministry: Bus Cancellations For Tuesday Ministry: Bus Cancellations For Wednesday Ministry: Bus Cancellations For Thursday Ministry: […]
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| Greenberg Traurig LLP’s Blockchain & Digital Assets Group is getting set to host a webinar titled ‘The New Bermuda Triangle: Managing Risks in the Digital Age’ today [April 7] from 12.00pm to 1.30pm. The Greenberg Traurig website said, “Greenberg Traurig, LLP’s Blockchain & Digital Assets Group will host “The New Bermuda Triangle: Managing Risks in […]
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| In the seventh of a new weekly series, Bernews’ latest ‘Wallpaper Wednesday’ phone lock screen features a close up of sea glass on a Bermuda beach. Sea glass is defined as “glass that has been discarded at sea or the seashore, broken into pieces, and smoothed by the erosive action of sand and water.” The […]
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| Sun Life Financial International announced the launch of FUTURE-B, a Non-Participating Whole Life insurance product. A spokesperson said, “un Life has long established itself as a pioneer in ultra-high-net-worth and high-net-worth life insurance markets. As a market leader with 25 years of dedicated service to HNW clientele, Sun Life Financial International helps Clients in over […]
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| April 6 saw 120 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $2,641.00 BD. 120 shares were traded by BF&M Ltd, closing down 8.3% at $22.00 per share. The BSX finished at 2,594.91, down 0.70% on the day. There were 0 advances, 1 decline, and 57 remained unchanged. The full report for the day […]
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| [Updated] There was a shooting in the Ord Road area this evening [April 6th], the police have confirmed. The police confirmed that the shooting took place near the junction of Tribe Road #2 and Ord Road in Warwick, and a male was shot, and transported to the hospital with injuries which were described as “life threatening.” We […]
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Good evening Bermuda.
I begin by offering my deepest condolences on behalf of the Government and people of Bermuda to the families of the two people who, as announced by the Minister of Health over the weekend, are the latest in our community to have succumbed to the coronavirus.
This is a harsh reminder that this virus can be fatal, and that we must do all that we can to protect ourselves and one another.
| There was a shooting in the Ord Road area this evening [April 6th] which resulted in a male sustaining injuries which are described as “life threatening.” The police confirmed that the shooting took place near the junction of Tribe Road #2 and Ord Road in Warwick, and a male was shot, transported from the scene with injuries which […]
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| The Viking cruise line announced the “restart of limited operations” from locations including Bermuda, with the cruises “available exclusively for vaccinated guests.” The cruise line’s website shows sailings from Bermuda in June and July of this year, and the itinerary [website screenshot below] shows the ‘Bermuda Escape’ 8-day cruise will visit all three Bermuda ports […]
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| “All public and private schools will transition to remote learning starting on Monday, April 12th, 2021 until at least Friday, April 23rd,” it was announced this evening. Speaking at this evening’s press conference, Premier David Burt said, “The Ministry of Health regulations currently in place apply to all public and private schools. “There is no […]
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| The Bermuda Weather Service [BWS] has issued a Gale Warning and Thunderstorm Advisory for this evening [April 6]. The BWS posted the photo online, saying, “Heads up! Blustery weather continues tonight – a Gale Warning is in effect from late this evening, with sustained westerly to northwesterly winds up to gale force. “There is also […]
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| The Bermuda National Trust [BNT] announced that Karen Border will serve as the BNT Executive Director. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda National Trust [BNT] is pleased to announce that respected environmentalist and communications professional Karen Border will take up the position of BNT Executive Director on 28 June. “Karen has spent her adult life contributing […]
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| The official Government and Legal notices for today [April 6] include permanent resident’s certificate, list of proposed planning applications, statement of financial position, and acting appointments. Permanent Resident’s Certificate – PRC 31A Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Permanent Resident’s Certificate – PRC 31A Notice ID: GN0302/2021 Public Authorities / Department: Immigration Publication Date: […]
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