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| The Department of Workforce Development will be accepting applications for the Summer Employment Program starting this Friday. In an online post, the Bermuda Government said, “The Department of Workforce Development will be accepting applications for the Summer Employment Program from Friday, January 15, 2021 to February 15, 2021. All Bermudian college and university students are […]
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| First Covid-19 vaccinations in Bermuda take place, officials get Covid-19 vaccinations, you can register online for Covid vaccine, BHB start Covid-19 vaccinations, model Aliana King featured in Redken ad campaign, goalkeeper Dale Eve featured in Spennymoor magazine, CahowCam pair return and lay egg, and 14-week Insurance Course at Bermuda College are some of the stories in this morning’s [Jan 12] Bernews […]
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| Spennymoor Town FC recently highlighted Dale Eve, featuring him on the cover of their team’s magazine, along with a multiple-page story featuring an in-depth interview with the talented Bermudian goalkeeper. TheSpennymoor Town FC website said, “The journey to The Pure Stadium at that moment has been a long one for Moors’ number one. A one […]
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| [Opinion column written by OBA Senator Robin Tucker] The Senate reconvenes on Wednesday for the first time after the Christmas and New Year festivities to debate several pieces of legislation that if passed, will become law. Among the changes is the redistribution of funds from charity to the union. Presently, workers that do not wish […]
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| Citizens Uprooting Racism In Bermuda [CURB] will be holding a series of events – a free Racial Healing webinar, a 2-day restorative practices training, and TRCC sessions – this month. The free 30-minute webinar entitled “Racial Healing Through Repartion: Bermuda’s Way Forward” will be held on Tuesday [Jan 19] in recognition of the National Day […]
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| In a filing with the Bermuda Stock Exchange, The Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son Limited advised that during the month of December 2020, the Bank repurchased for cancellation 26,500 Common Shares at an average price of $ 31.80 per share. Related Stories Job Redundancies At Butterfield Group Butterfield To Reopen On Tuesday Afternoon Butterfield […]
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| CFA Society Bermuda will again be offering their “Building Financial Literacy” as part of the PACE program at the Bermuda College, with classes to begin on Wednesday [Jan 20]. A spokesperson said, “CFA Society Bermuda’s popular series “Building Financial Literacy” will again be offered this semester as part of the PACE program at the Bermuda […]
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| January 11 saw 143,874 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $572,082.30 BD. 143,874 shares were traded by One Communications Ltd, closing down 3.7% at $3.95 per share. The BSX finished at 2,181.60, down 0.10% on the day. There were 0 advances, 1 decline, and 61 remained unchanged. The full report for the […]
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There were 1427 test results received by the Ministry of Health since the last update and four were positive for COVID-19. Two of the new cases are classified as imported. One of the new imported cases is a non-resident who arrived on DL 584 from Atlanta on 4 January 2021, and tested positive on day four. The other new imported case is a resident who arrived on DL 617 from New York on 8 January 2021, and tested positive on their arrival test.
Editor admits error and has changed story online and will issue a correction in tomorrow’s printed edition
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Many will all be aware that the public schools are scheduled to resume this week Wednesday, 13 January.
In preparation for this, the Department of Public Transportation (DPT) has been working with the Bermuda Minibus Association (BMA) to arrange transportation for public school students.
| The Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] started offering Covid-19 vaccinations to its staff and long term patients today [Jan 11] and said that “by the end of the clinic’s first day well over 100 hospital workers will have been vaccinated.” A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Hospitals Board started offering COVID-19 vaccinations to its staff and long term […]
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| There were 1427 test results received and four were positive for COVID-19 — two imported and two local transmission with known contact — so Bermuda has recorded 656 total confirmed cases to date, with 90 cases currently active. A Government spokesperson said, “There were 1427 test results received by the Ministry of Health since the […]
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| The Bermuda Stock Exchange [BSX] today [Jan 11] released results for the year ending December 31, 2020, A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Stock Exchange [the Exchange or BSX] today released results for the year ending 31 December 2020, continuing its ongoing history of both product and technological innovation.” BSX President and Chief Executive Officer Greg […]
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| The official Government and Legal notices for today [Jan 11] include contracts valued $50,000 or more and cancellation of registration. PATI Auditor General Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: PATI Contracts Valued $50,000 Or More Notice ID: GN0025/2021 Public Authorities / Department: Auditor General Publication Date: 11 January 2021 Bermuda Public Access To Information […]
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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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| Tuesday, January 12 is expected to be a bright day, with thickening cloud and a chance of showers overnight, with the high to be near 20°C/68°F and the low to be near 17°C/63°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be WSW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 62%. Sunrise […]
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We apologize for the delays being experienced as persons try to get through to the vaccine registration number. Our team is working extremely hard to answer as many calls as possible and we ask for you to be patient.
Alternatively, we ask that you send an email to: vaccine@gov.bm with the subject: Registration Data.
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| With an aim to lead by example, Premier David Burt, Opposition Leader Cole Simons, Minister of Health Kim Wilson, and Dr Carika Weldon received Covid-19 vaccinations today [Jan 11] at the recently opened Vaccination Centre at the Police Club in Prospect. iframe src=”https://www.youtube.com/embed/OVs7_FcaqzU” height=”329″ width=”98%” allowfullscreen=”” frameborder=”0″> This follows after the first shipment of 9,750 doses […]
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| Aliana King has been featured by yet another major international brand, with a recent Redken ad campaign showcasing the Bermudian model. Ms. King is building a rather impressive modeling portfolio, having previously appeared in a number of campaigns for well known international brands and style magazines including L’Oréal, Aveda, Garnier, Maybelline, Allure, Elle Magazine, Vogue Arabia and […]
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| The Government “apologized for the delays being experienced as persons try to get through to the vaccine registration number” and provided an email address that people can use. This follows after people experienced issues trying to get through via the phone hotline, with some noting they only managed to get through to a voice mail […]
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| While vaccines are being administered, the Covid-19 pandemic continues to affect countries around the globe, with the number of confirmed cases worldwide now surpassing 90 million, with over 1,936,000 deaths worldwide, and the United States continuing to have the most confirmed cases and deaths in the world. A BBC story said, “The PM has said “now […]
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| The first Covid-19 vaccinations are underway in Bermuda, and you can tune in and watch live below. This follows after the first shipment of 9,750 doses arrived on the island on Friday, with the Ministry starting to administer the vaccine today [Jan 11], with priority given to healthcare workers, essential workers and seniors in rest […]
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| Digicel Business is today [Jan 11] launching the Digicel Business Hub, providing companies with an “all-in-one IT package.” A spokesperson said, “With a goal of giving small and medium-sized enterprises quick and easy access to everything they need from a technology and connectivity standpoint, Digicel Business is today launching the Digicel Business Hub. Providing companies […]
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| The island is set to welcome a new resident soon, as a Cahow on Nonsuch Island laid an egg, with the pair of birds managing to coordinate their return for the occasion despite being apart at sea for two months. Jean-Pierre Rouja, Nonsuch Expeditions Founder and Team Leader said, “As our followers from around the […]
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