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| The Royal Bermuda Regiment will sign up new recruits on Thursday night. Candidates should report to Warwick Camp at 6pm to start the enlistment process. Major Duncan Simons, the RBR’s Career Management Officer, said: “It’s the best second job in Bermuda. “They will be joining an organisation of people who want to challenge themselves and […]
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| In a filing with the Bermuda Stock Exchange [BSX], BF&M Limited advised that pursuant to its share repurchase programme, during the month of December 2020 the company has not repurchased any shares. Related Stories BF&M ‘No Limits’ Sailing Programme Goes Virtual Project Action’s Bus Back On The Road Photos & Video: Breast Cancer Awareness Walk […]
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| In a filing with the Bermuda Stock Exchange [BSX], One Communications Ltd. advised that no shares were repurchased pursuant to its share repurchase programme, during the months of November and December. Related Stories One Communications Share Repurchases One Communications Share Repurchases One Communications Share Repurchases One Communications Share Repurchases One Communications Share Repurchase One Communications […]
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| January 5 saw 3,701 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $114,731.00 BD. 3,701 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing even at $31.00 per share. The BSX finished at 2,035.51, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 62 remained unchanged. The full report for the […]
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According to a Cabinet Office spokesperson the following restrictions will come into effect on Thursday, 7 January, 2021 at 6am:
Good Afternoon,
This evening I am saddened to report that Bermuda has once again experienced another COVID-19 related death.
The loss of another life to COVID-19 in the Bermuda community is very upsetting and I offer sincere condolences to the loved ones of the deceased during this extremely difficult time.
I will now provide today’s daily statistics…
There were 873 test results received by the Ministry of Health since the last update and 8 were positive for COVID-19.
Four of the new cases are classified as imported with details as follows:
Good evening, Bermuda, and a very Happy New Year to you all.
I hope that whether you had a small gathering in your home, Zoom meetings, WhatsApp or FaceTime calls or a little bit of all of them that you and your families had a safe and relaxing holiday season.
| Changes to the regulations — including the curfew moving from 11pm to midnight and a change in business closure time from 10pm to 11pm — will come into effect at 6am on Thursday, January 7th. A spokesperson said, “The following restrictions will come into effect on Thursday, 7 January, 2021 at 6am: The hours of […]
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| Just over 9,000 doses — enough for 4,500 people — of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine are scheduled to arrive in Bermuda this Friday [Jan 8], and the Ministry will begin administering the vaccine on Monday [Jan 11] to healthcare workers, essential workers and seniors in rest homes and long-term care facilities. This was from Health Minister […]
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| [Updated] The Government is scheduled to hold a press conference at approximately 5.45pm this evening [Jan 5] to update the public on Covid-19. The Government previously said that they will provide an update on the regulations at tonight’s press conference, with the restrictions, including the curfew, currently remaining in place. In the statement yesterday releasing […]
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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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| The Bermuda Monetary Authority [BMA] has “cancelled the insurance registration of Economic Risk Insurance, Ltd., a Class 3 insurer, for breaches of the Insurance Act 1978.” A spokesperson said, “Exercising its powers to cancel the registration of the Company pursuant to the provisions of sections 41[1][b][ii], [iv] and [v] of the Insurance Act, the Authority […]
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| The official Government and Legal notices for today [Jan 5] include cancellation of registration and acting appointments. Cancellation Of Registration:- Allied Producers Reinsurance Company, Ltd. Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Cancellation Of Registration Notice ID: GN0004/2021 Public Authorities / Department: Bermuda Monetary Authority Publication Date: 05 January 2021 Order Insurance Act 1978 Cancellation […]
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| Wednesday, January 6 is expected to see sunny breaks with a few blustery showers, especially in the morning, 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 WNW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 70%. Sunrise will […]
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| The first ‘Parish Pride Project’ for 2021 will be held this coming Saturday [Jan 9], between 9.00am and 12.00pm. Constituency 11 Devonshire East MP Chris Famous said, “This coming Saturday January 9th, between 9am and 12 pm, we will be holding our first Parish Pride Project for 2021. “We will begin restoration of the boundary […]
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| The Ministry has released the list of bus cancellations for this afternoon [Jan 5], with the list indicating that there are twenty-two bus runs cancelled today. Related Stories Govt: Bus Service Resumes On Wednesday Asphalt Resurfacing At Hamilton Bus Terminal DPT Contracts Eight Minibuses To Assist Update On Bus Service And New Schedule Hamilton Bus […]
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| The Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA], in conjunction with SailGP, will be hosting a webinar this Friday [Jan 8] from 3.30pm to 4.45pm. A spokesperson said, “Job seekers, entrepreneurs, and small businesses in Bermuda are invited to attend a webinar hosted this Friday by the Bermuda Tourism Authority in conjunction with SailGP. “The free 75-minute information […]
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| The old adage says ‘good things come to those who wait,’ and it seems this will hold true for the start of the new year, with the island still awaiting the first Bermuda baby of 2021 as of January 5th. A quick look back at Bernews archives show that over the past few years, the […]
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| The police have now confirmed the death of 28-year-old Oronde Wilson, who died following a collision yesterday in Southampton. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service can now confirm the death of 28-year-old Oronde Wilson. “Mr. Wilson was seriously injured when the motorcycle he was riding crashed on Middle Road in Southampton near the […]
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| Horseshoe Bay Beach has been included in Condé Nast Traveler’s “25 Best Island Beaches in the World” awards, while the Hamilton Princess was ranked the tenth best Atlantic islands resort. The article on Condé Nast Traveler said, “For our 33rd annual Readers’ Choice Awards survey—yes, more than three decades—our readers leaned in heavily into nostalgia. With […]
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| Bermudian football legend Shaun Goater has been interviewed by the English Football League [EFL], with the former Manchester City striker discussing the upcoming Carabao Cup Semi-Finals. The video description says, “Speaking exclusively to the EFL ahead of the Carabao Cup Semi-Finals, the former Manchester City striker discusses Pep Guardiola, City’s chances of a fourth Carabao […]
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| AM Best has assigned a Financial Strength Rating of A [Excellent] and a Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a” to Group Ark Insurance Limited [GAIL] [Bermuda]. GAIL is a wholly owned subsidiary of Ark Insurance Holdings Limited [Ark], the non-operating holding company of the Ark group. The outlook assigned to these Credit Ratings [ratings] is […]
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| Noting a misconception that you have to wait to file a missing person’s report, the police advised “that there is no requirement to wait 48 hours,” and urged people to contact the police right away if have “concerns about the whereabouts of an individual.” A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service wishes to advise the public that […]
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| The Ministry of Transport confirmed that an officer “has been relieved of duties, and an internal investigation is in progress.” This follows after Ascot Lightbourne, 60, pleaded guilty in Court to piloting the ferry Serenity while impaired. The Gazette reported that, “The court heard that the Serenity left its overnight berth in Hamilton Harbour around […]
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| Superkarts USA will throw the green flag on its 2021 season this coming weekend at the AMR Homestead-Miami Motorplex Presented by MG Tires, kicking off the fourth edition of the organization’s Winter Series in South Florida, with Bermuda’s Scott Barnes set to compete in this SKUSA Winter Series event. Barnes — who competed in the […]
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| Ki-Juan Minors competed in the ESP Holiday & Horses 2020 Series in Wellington, Florida. Minors riding Virella in the 201 Green Hunter 3′ U/S division class finished 5th on day one of the competition. The pair won the 202 Green Hunter 3′ division class and the 203 Green Hunter 3′ division class. Minors and Virella […]
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| The Manders Tennis Management 2021 Singles Championships got underway at the Fairmont Southampton Tennis Courts a day later than scheduled after the first day was completely washed out Unfortunately, rain would also halt the day’s play. In an afternoon A Division match, Trey Mallory was leading Jon Brunson when play was halted. Mallory had won […]
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| January 4 saw 1,200 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $18,600.00 BD. 1,200 shares were traded by Somers Limited, closing up 3.3% at $15.50 per share. The BSX finished at 2,035.51, up 0.18% on the day. There was 1 advance, 0 declines, and 61 remained unchanged. The full report for the day […]
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Good evening.
There were 1,566 test results received by the Ministry of Health since the last update, and two were positive for COVID-19. One of the new cases is classified as local transmission with known contact as it is associated with a known case.
The additional new case is classified as under investigation. This case is among a resident with no currently identified links to other known cases or history of travel in the past 14 days.
Additionally, since the last update, 41 cases have recovered.