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| [Updated] The House of Assembly will be in session on Friday [Feb 26] and statement scheduled to be delivered include the “Estimates of Revenue and Expenditure for 2021/2022” – as in the Budget Statement, which will be delivered by Finance Minister Curtis Dickinson. Update 7.41pm: Premier David Burt tweeted, “Looking forward to tomorrow’s budget statement […]
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| Institute of Directors Bermuda elected their 2021 Executive Committee Members at its Annual General Meeting today [Feb 25]. A spokesperson said, “The election sees the elevation of a few existing Executive Committee members into new roles, the addition of new members and the departure of familiar faces. “Michelle Cardwell and Sara Schroter will assume Co-Chair […]
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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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| One Bermuda Alliance [OBA] MP Susan Jackson is joining Bernews this evening [Feb 25] for the latest episode in the Bernews News & Views series, with Ms Jackson set to discuss a number of topics. Related Stories Video: BNV Interview With Governor Rena Lalgie Video: BNV With Minister Peets, Attride Stirling Video: BNV With OBA […]
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| The Ministry received 404 test results and two were positive for Covid-19 — both are “classified as local transmission with known contact” — so the island now has 11 active cases. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Health received 404 test results since the last update, and two were positive for COVID-19. Both new […]
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The Bermuda Post Office (BPO) is advising the public that during the week of March 1st 2021 there will be minor changes to the opening hours of the General Post Office and specific Sub Post Offices.
The time adjustments are in order to facilitate a series of staff meetings to discuss upgrades of various systems and processes.
Ø On Monday March 1st 2021 ~ Eastern Sub Post Offices in Devonshire, Flatts, Crawl and St. George’s will open from 10:00am to 4:00pm.
| The official Government and Legal notices for today [Feb 25] include large group exemptions and a list of proposed planning applications. Large Group Exemption Hamilton Princess Hotel & Beach Club Employees Meetings Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Public Notification Notice ID: GN0188/2021 Public Authorities / Department: Ministry Level Publication Date: 25 February 2021 […]
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| Friday, February 26 is expected to see sunny periods with early showers, with the high to be near 19°C/67°F and the low to be near 15°C/59°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be north. The relative humidity is expected to be near 72%. Sunrise will be at 6.50am and sunset will […]
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| BELCO today [Feb 25] issued an advisory that spam e-mails have been to their customers with fake BELCO billing information. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Electric Light Company Limited [BELCO] today issued an advisory to customers that within the last 24 hours spam e-mails have been sent from One Communications to our customers with a fake BELCO […]
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| [Updated] The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [February 25] with the list indicating that there are seven bus runs cancelled so far today. Update 4.00pm: The Ministry has released the list of bus cancellations for this afternoon. There were 7 runs cancelled this morning, 14 cancelled this afternoon, for a […]
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| The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] is holding a press conference this afternoon [Feb 25] to provide an update on on the stabbing incident yesterday, which saw two suspects arrested after a 16-year-old male was stabbed at the bus terminal in Hamilton, We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime, the live video […]
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| Conyers announced the winners of the Black History Month Essay Competition, with Razeeyah Robinson winning first place, McKenzie-Kohl Tuckett winning second place, and Kaelyn Fleming receiving an honourable mention. A spokesperson said, “Conyers is pleased to announce the three prize recipients for the firm’s Black History Month Essay Competition: First Place: Razeeyah Robinson [Whitney Institute] Second […]
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| Football League World featured Nahki Wells, with the website saying they looked at his “stats from the 2020/21 campaign to investigate what it says about his season so far and how he can improve.” The report said, “There was plenty to be positive about in Bristol City’s 3-1 win against Middlesbrough last night, not least […]
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| Skyport released the flight schedule for March 2021, noting that “Delta will now operate 3x weekly flights to JFK; up from 2x weekly, JetBlue restarts BOS from 28th March and British Airways switches to London Heathrow flights from 30th March.” “Please visit Skyport’s website over the course of the month to check for changes in […]
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| During the week of March 1st, there will be changes to the opening hours at Post Offices to “facilitate a series of staff meetings to discuss upgrades of various systems and processes.” A Government spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Post Office [BPO] is advising the public that during the week of March 1st 2021 there will […]
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| Nikita Robinson is inviting the public to support a nursery, preschool or public primary, middle, or high school to help celebrate World Book Day 2021, which is just a week away. A spokesperson said, “1,291 books will be delivered to 40 pre/nursery schools throughout the Island in celebration of World Book Day. In addition, 18 […]
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~ Public encouraged to support local talent at safely distanced midday concert ~
This Saturday, (Feb. 27), the Department of Culture will host the second Creatives Live! event, which will feature a performance by The Unit Band on the steps of City Hall.
The local musical midday concert series is aimed at showcasing and supporting Bermuda’s talented artists – many of whom have faced challenges due to the pandemic. It’s also a way to entertain and uplift the community during these challenging times.
~ Public encouraged to support local talent at safely distanced midday concert ~
This Saturday, (Feb. 27), the Department of Culture will host the second Creatives Live! event, which will feature a performance by The Unit Band on the steps of City Hall.
The local musical midday concert series is aimed at showcasing and supporting Bermuda’s talented artists – many of whom have faced challenges due to the pandemic. It’s also a way to entertain and uplift the community during these challenging times.
| This Saturday, [Feb. 27], the Department of Culture will host the second Creatives Live! event, which will feature a performance by The Unit Band on the steps of City Hall. A Government spokesperson said, “The local musical midday concert series is aimed at showcasing and supporting Bermuda’s talented artists – many of whom have faced […]
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| On Saturday [Feb 20] a windsurfer was “stranded due to equipment failure” off Spanish Point, with a Good Samaritan vessel assisting the windsurfer. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre spokesperson said, “Saturday 20th February, 1:20 pm – A member of the public called RCC Bermuda by telephone to report a windsurfer stranded, due to equipment failure, […]
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| Bermuda’s Brownies and Guides recently participated in a Keep Bermuda Beautiful [KBB] clean up, working in the area across from Southampton Rangers Club. A spokesperson said, “The Brownies and Guides participated in the KBB clean up on Saturday morning, where they worked in the area across from Southampton Rangers Club. Her Excellency, Ms. Rena Lalgie, […]
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| Kaden Hopkins had a remarkable performance during Stage Three of the National Independence Cyclistic Vuelta 2021. A day after he was literally caught on the line, finishing third, Hopkins rode to victory, covering the 161.6km distance in a time of 3:30.45. The cyclist finished eight seconds ahead of second place finisher Robert Sierra, with Julio […]
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| Due to the uncertainty about gathering and traveling, the Bermuda Festival of the Performing Arts said “it is impossible for the Festival to go ahead as planned this year,” and “as an alternative to live events, the Festival is working to offer a series of exciting virtual events.” A spokesperson said, “Since the arrival of […]
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| While speaking in the U.S. Congress on a Bill to honour one time Bermuda resident Joseph Rainey, U.S Congressman G.K Butterfield mentioned his Bermudian grandfather, noting that he “lived his entire life in St. George.” Congressman Butterfield — whose father Dr. G. K. Butterfield Sr emigrated from Bermuda in the early 1900s — was speaking […]
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| Assured Guaranty Ltd – publicly traded Bermuda-based holding company – declared a quarterly dividend of $0.22 per common share, an increase of 10% from the quarterly dividend of $0.20 per common share that was declared on November 2, 2020. The dividend is payable on March 24, 2021 to shareholders of record at the close of business on […]
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| February 24 saw 27 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $938.25 BD. 27 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing even at $34.75 per share. The BSX finished at 2,400.39, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 58 remained unchanged. The full report for the […]
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| The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [February 25] with the list indicating that there are seven 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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The Ministry of Health received 417 test results since the last update, and none were positive for COVID-19.
Additionally, since the last update, there was one recovery.
There are currently nine active cases, of which;
· Eight are under public health monitoring and;
· One is in the hospital, with none in critical care.
Since March 2020, Bermuda has recorded 703 total confirmed cases of COVID-19; out of those, 682 persons have recovered, and 12 persons have sadly succumbed to COVID-19.
Minister hails 5th consecutive monthly increase as proof that Government polices to reduce red tape are yielding benefits
Today the Minister for the Cabinet Office, the Hon. Wayne Furbert, JP, MP, released the November 2020 Retail Sales Report which recorded the 5th consecutive month of increased sales when compared to the prior year.