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| While testing was originally “required for adults and children aged 11 – 17″ as part of the ‘Return to Play’ sports guidelines, following consultation, the Government has revised the position for children to “strongly recommend that young persons and children aged 11 to 17 be tested.” Minister of Youth, Culture and Sport Dr. Ernest Peets […]
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| During a recent analysis, the Ministry “discovered that some persons had received the second dose of the Covid-19 vaccine earlier than the 21 day requirement,” so “34 people who received the vaccine in Phase 1 have been identified and will be given a third dose of the vaccine.” This was included in the statement releasing today’s […]
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| The Ministry received 337 test results and two were positive for Covid-19 – both non-residents who arrived from the USA — so the island currently has eight active cases. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Health received 337 test results since the last update, and two were positive for COVID-19. The first new case […]
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| The Bermuda Tourism Authority has announced dates for Bermuda Restaurant Weeks 2022, maintaining the winter festival at four weeks long after adding one additional week for the first time in 2021. The food industry promotion will take place January 13 to February 10, 2022. “This year’s culinary campaign ended February 11 after a logistically difficult […]
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| “The vast majority of our caucus supports this bill, and I have no doubt that it will pass the House of Assembly tomorrow,” Premier David Burt said in advance of the debate on the cannabis bill in the House of Assembly on Friday [Feb 19]. A PLP spokesperson said, “The Progressive Labour Party pledged in […]
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| The House of Assembly will be in session on Friday [Feb 19] and MPs are scheduled to debate the cannabis legislation, and statements scheduled to be delivered include the Introduction of a Drug Formulary for Bermuda, the Economic Investment Certificate, the West End Development Corporation Annual Report 2019, the Bermuda Housing Trust Audited Financials for […]
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| The Ministry of Public Works said they wish to “remind the public that using the Elbow Beach public staircase from Tribe Road No 4b is currently prohibited.” A Government spokesperson said, “Use of the existing staircase poses a risk to public safety. The previously erected signs and barriers to prevent public access were unlawfully removed. […]
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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 Youth, Culture and Sport Dr Ernest Peets and Permanent Secretary Dr Jennifer Attride Stirling are joining Bernews this evening [Feb 18] for the latest episode in the Bernews News & Views series. Related Stories Video: BNV With OBA MP Jarion Richardson Video: BNV With Minister Jason Hayward Video: BNV With FDM Leader Marc […]
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| The official Government and Legal notices for today [Feb 18] include list of proposed planning applications, cancellation of registration, appointments, and striking off. List of Proposed Planning Applications Advertised February 18, 2021 Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Notification Of Planning Applications Registered Notice ID: GN0166/2021 Public Authorities / Department: Planning Publication Date: 18 […]
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| Friday, February 19 is expected to see a mix of sun and cloud with a shower or two, mainly late night, with the high to be near 23°C/73°F and the low to be near 20°C/68°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SSW. The relative humidity is expected to be near […]
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| [Updated] The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [February 18] with the list indicating that there are three bus runs cancelled so far today. Update 4.00pm: The Ministry has released the list of bus cancellations for this afternoon. There were 3 runs cancelled this morning, 33 cancelled this afternoon, for a […]
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| “As one of the many who has actively benefited from the program, I would wholeheartedly recommend and encourage other future and current students to participate in it and take full advantage of this prospect,” Bermuda College student Alex Pacheco said. Yesterday, the Minister of Education Diallo Rabain explained that, “The College Promise was introduced in 2018 […]
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| “Progress on vaccinations has been wildly uneven and unfair,” UN Secretary-General António Guterres said, adding that “more than 130 countries have not received a single dose.” A statement on the United Nations website said, “Addressing the virtual meeting, UN Secretary-General António Guterres described the goal of providing vaccines to all as “the biggest moral test […]
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| Baseball player Adam Hall has been invited to the Baltimore Orioles big league camp in Florida. CTV News reported, “Adam Hall received the call of his life this week. The 21-year-old baseball prospect from London, Ont. was invited to join 71 others in Sarasota, Fla. at the Baltimore Orioles big league camp. “I wasn’t expecting it, but […]
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| Hamilton Princess & Beach Club announced that this year’s Black History Month dinner on Friday, February 26th, will be held in honour of Dr Clarence V.H. Maxwell. “The intimate dinner party, which will be limited to 25 guests in line with the latest Government restrictions, will see guests enjoy a one-off menu showcasing an Afro-Bermudian fusion, […]
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| As vaccines continue to be administered, the Covid-19 pandemic continues to affect countries around the globe, with the number of confirmed cases worldwide now surpassing 110 million, with over 2,432,000 deaths worldwide, with the United States having the most confirmed cases and deaths in the world. A BBC story said, “Life expectancy in the US fell […]
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| PartnerRe Ltd. today announced that Enrico Vellano has been appointed to its Board of Directors, succeeding John Elkann as Exor’s representative, effective February 18, 2021. “Mr. Vellano is the Chief Financial Officer of Exor. He started his working experience in 1997 at IFIL, the investment company controlled by the Agnelli Family, and since that time, […]
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| The Court has upheld the Police Commissioner’s decision to dismiss Oswin Pereira, with the ruling noting his ”dishonesty was not only self-serving but continual.” In January of last year, a police spokesperson had said, “On Monday the 20th of January, an independent panel determined that PC Pereira of the BPS had used unnecessary force during an arrest […]
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| Djair Parfitt-Williams and his Fylkir teammates recently edged Vestmannaeyjar in their Iceland League Cup round 1 match. Fylkir held a comfortable 3-0 lead after 48 minutes, but in the end, they allowed two late goals. Nikulas Val Gunnarsson gave Fylkir the lead in the 12th minute before Torfi Gunnarsson doubled the lead with a strike […]
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| The 2021 Western Athletic Conference Women’s Swimming and Diving Championships officially got underway with two events on Thursday evening. Madelyn Moore and her Northern Colorado University Swimming teammates were in a dead heat with Grand Canyon in the opening 200 medley relay. The team of Moore, Chelaine van de Westhuizen, Katelyn Bergin and Saana Liikonen […]
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| Asset management firms Alpha Innovations [AI] and Arcanum Capital [Arcanum] announced the launch of the Arcanum Emerging Technologies Fund I on the Alpha Innovations Laureates fund platform. According to the company, “The fund is focused on providing seed and series A financing to blockchain technology companies in emerging markets.” “We see a tremendous untapped opportunity […]
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| The Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] will be hosting their ‘Outlook Forum Recalibrate & Recover’ on Friday [Feb 19] from 3.30pm to 5.30pm. The Roundtable Premier David Burt, Minister of Tourism W. Lawrence Scott, Minister of Transport Glenn Jones, Interim CEO, BTA Erin Smith, Chief Information Officer, BTA Dr. Carika Weldon, Science Advisor to the Bermuda […]
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| Argo Group International Holdings announced financial results for the three months and year ended December 31, 2020. Argo reported a fourth quarter 2020 net loss attributable to common shareholders of $19.7 million or $[0.57] per diluted common share, compared to a net loss attributable to common shareholders of $103.3 million or $[3.01] per diluted common […]
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| Saltus said they have chosen Black History Month as a “time to celebrate its ongoing achievements and the work of students towards empowering the statements outlined in the School’s Diversity and Inclusion statement released by their Board of Trustees Diversity and Inclusion Committee in 2019.” A spokesperson said, “. From the formation of this committee in […]
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| February 17 saw 0 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange. The BSX finished at 2,291.75, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 61 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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Good Morning and Welcome,
I am pleased to have Bermuda College Vice President Dr Phyllis Curtis-Tweed and BermudaCollege student Alex Pacheco, join me at today’s press conference. In a few moments, they will both share information regarding the Bermuda Government’s College Promise Programme.
Last month the Ministry of Education announced the new application dates for the Ministry’s 2021 scholarships and awards.
With the upcoming end of the curfew, and following last weekend’s (Feb. 13) visit with the Bermuda Police Service’s (BPS) COVID Compliance Team, who were responsible for conducting the nightly curfew checkpoints, National Security Minister Renee Ming offered the following.
Good day.
The Ministry of Health received 543 test results since the last update, and two were positive for COVID-19. One of the new cases is a resident who arrived on BA 2233 from London on 11 February and tested positive on their day 4 test. The second new case is a non-resident who arrived on Jet Blue B62231 from New York on 6 February and tested positive on their day 8 test
Additionally, since the last update, there were no recoveries.
There are currently six active cases, of which;
· Five are under public health monitoring and;
| 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 [Feb 17] include notice of intention to construct a controlled plant. Clean Air Act Sol Petroleum Bermuda Ltd Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Notice of Intention to Construct a Controlled Plant Notice ID: GN0159/2021 Public Authorities / Department: Environment and Natural Resources Publication date: 17 […]
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| Thursday, February 18 is expected to see sunny periods chance of a few early passing showers, with the high to be near 22°C/71°F and the low to be near 19°C/66°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SSW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 85%. Sunrise will be at […]
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