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| [Column written by MP Michael Dunkley] Bermuda, initially when Covid hit the island in mid- March of this year the Government took extreme measures to curb the spread of this deadly virus; the island sheltered in place for weeks. The Government and Opposition worked together and the vast majority did our best to follow the […]
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| The Bermuda Entertainment Union has postponed its AGM until further notice “due to the recent increase in positive cases of Covid-19.” A spokesperson said, “On Monday, December 7, 2020, the BEU Executive and Trustees unanimously voted to postpone their AGM until further notice due to the recent increase in positive cases of Covid-19. “Individuals are […]
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| In a filing with the Bermuda Stock Exchange, One Communications Ltd., advised that pursuant to BSX Regulation Section IIA 6.14[2][i], on 4 December 2020, 45 shares were repurchased at an average price of $4.05 for immediate cancellation. Related Stories One Communications Share Repurchases One Communications Share Repurchases One Communications Share Repurchases One Communications Share Repurchase […]
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| In a filing with the Bermuda Stock Exchange, Bermuda Aviation Services Limited reported six-month earnings. The filing stated, “Bermuda Aviation Services Limited [the Company] and its subsidiaries [the Group] reported net income from continuing operations of $0.5 million for the six months ended September 30, 2020 compared to $0.3 million over the comparative period to […]
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| December 8 saw 3,000 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $44,996.00 BD. 3,000 shares were traded by Somers Limited, closing up 9.0% at $15.00 per share. The BSX finished at 2,155.67, up 0.42% on the day. There was 1 advance, 0 declines, and 61 remained unchanged. The full report for the day […]
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Earlier tonight, we received a letter from the Chief Medical Officer who has directed that all students, teachers and staff of CedarBridge Academy School be quarantined for 14 days. This means that they must stay home from all activities, for 14 days from 4th December 2020 until and including 18th December 2020 in response to potential exposure to COVID-19.
Good Afternoon,
There were 929 test results received by the Ministry of Health yesterday (7 December 2020), and 24 were positive for COVID-19.
One of the new cases is classified as imported with details as follows:
16 of the new cases are classified as local transmission with known contact/source with details as follows:
| The Chief Medical Officer “has directed that all students, teachers and staff of CedarBridge Academy school be quarantined for 14 days,” the Government confirmed this evening. This quarantine directive follows after the Ministry of Health said, on December 6th, that they “confirmed a positive case of the Covid-19 virus at CedarBridge Academy” and said “all […]
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| U.S. Customs and Border Protection [CBP] announced a new Preclearance Terminal will open at Bermuda’s airport, saying “this new state of the art facility truly reflects the best Bermuda has to offer, and it exemplifies the strength of the partnership between CBP Preclearance and the people of the island.” The new airport terminal is scheduled […]
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| The HSBC Bermuda Church Street branch will be closed starting Monday [Dec 14] and it is “expected to remain closed for the rest of this year,” with the bank citing the recent rise in Covid-19 cases and explaining they are closing the branch as a “precautionary measure.” Animation showing the cases announced per day this […]
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| The Government will “suspend in-class learning and transition to remote learning in all of Bermuda’s Public Schools – pre-school, primary, middle and senior schools.” They said that the schools will transition from “Wednesday, December 9th to Wednesday, December 16th, end of term.” This comes as the Government confirmed 24 new cases today, and an animation […]
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| CPA Bermuda organised a food drive, with the organisation’s members asked to donate food items to benefit the Eliza DoLittle Society. A spokesperson said, “The items were collected in November and presented to the Eliza DoLittle Society on December 4th. The goods collected amounted to a full truckload, which was an unprecedented amount in comparison […]
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| Bermuda College confirmed that a “student has tested positive for the coronavirus” and said that while classes concluded for the semester last week it “was decided, out of an abundance of caution, to close the campus.” This comes as the Government confirmed 24 new cases today, and the island how having a new record high […]
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| The official Government and Legal notices for today [Dec 8] include acting appointments and a notice of intention to construct a controlled plant. Permanent Secretary Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Acting Appointments Notice ID: GN1137/2020 Public Authorities / Department: Ministry Level Publication Date: 08 December 2020 Acting Appointment – Permanent Secretary Randy Rochester […]
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| The winners of the National Museum of Bermuda’s [NMB] annual Dr. Reg Grundy Youth Photography Competition have been named, with winners in the 7-10 Age Division including Elizabeth Soares, Kira Dunley-Owen, and Owen Stewart. The contest sees students submit photos under themes including Bermuda Community, Bermuda Homes, and Bermuda Ecosystem in three age categories: 7-10, […]
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The Ministry of Education and the Chairman of the Board of Governors of The Berkeley Institute, Craig Bridgewater, today confirmed that effective today, Tuesday, December 8, the Berkeley Institute have transitioned to a remote learning environment.
| The Government will be holding a press conference at approximately 5.45pm this evening [Dec 8] to update the public on Covid-19. The island is experiencing a spike in new cases, with over 300 confirmed to date and 75 currently active, and new regulations are in force, including a maximum of 20 people being allowed to […]
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| An Amendment has been posted online which states that “each person 16 years and above who is landed in Bermuda shall, upon arrival, be fitted with a traveller wristband to be worn for a period of 14 days from the date of arrival in Bermuda.” The Quarantine [Covid-19] [No. 3] Amendment [No. 6] Order 2020 also […]
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| The winners of the National Museum of Bermuda’s [NMB] annual Dr. Reg Grundy Youth Photography Competition have been named, with winners in the 11-14 Age Division including Karis Brooks, Naomi Every, and Trystan Hocking. The contest sees students submit photos under themes including Bermuda Community, Bermuda Homes, and Bermuda Ecosystem in three age categories: 7-10, […]
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| Wednesday, December 9 is expected to see sunny breaks, with several fast moving showers, with the high to be near 20°C/68°F and the low to be near 17°C/62°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be west. The relative humidity is expected to be near 62%. Sunrise will be at 7.09am and […]
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| The Senate is scheduled to be in session on Wednesday [Dec 9] and Bills listed on the Order Paper include the Residential Care Homes and Nursing Homes [Transfer of Functions] Act 2020, the Health Insurance [Miscellaneous] Amendment Act 2020, the Companies and Partnerships [Electronic Registry] Amendment Act 2020, and the Bermuda Immigration and Protection Amendment […]
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| Information Commissioner Gitanjali Gutierrez issued Decision15/2020 in regards to the Bermuda Monetary Authority [BMA], and Bermuda Police Service, and Decision 16/2020 in regards to the Department of Public Lands and Buildings. Decision 15/2020, Bermuda Police Service [PDF] Decision 16/2020, Department Of Public Lands And Buildings [PDF] A spokesperson said, “Information Commissioner Gitanjali Gutierrez issued two […]
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| The Berkeley Institute has transitioned to a remote learning environment with officials explaining while they have not had any confirmed positive cases of Covid-19, the “impact of various quarantining orders within the community and at other schools has had a knock on effect on the number of faculty that are able to come to campus.” […]
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| The new airport terminal is scheduled to officially open for operations tomorrow [Dec 9] and the photos below show a small advance look at the new facility. A spokesperson previously said, “The new, purpose-built Airport Terminal will officially open for operations on December 9, 2020. The 288,000 square foot facility will provide for improved passenger […]
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| Bermudian fashion consultant Shiona Turini will be featured in the latest installment of Instagram Live series Tiffany & Co’s T Time alongside musical legend Mary J. Blige, with the episode set to go live today [December 8] at 4.30pm Bermuda time. Tiffany & Co posted the photo below on Instagram, saying: “For the latest episode […]
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| The Bermuda Tourism Authority released the third quarter report, with BTA saying that “our tourism economy’s recovery has begun slowly and gradually and will take a great deal more time and effort to build back.” A BTA spokesperson said, “While 2020’s third quarter welcomed the return of regularly scheduled commercial air service July 1, three […]
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| The Bermuda Tourism Authority released the third quarter Tourism Measures Report, with BTA saying that “Bermuda tourism numbers on the rise in Q3, but well below 2019 levels.” A BTA spokesperson said, “While 2020’s third quarter welcomed the return of regularly scheduled commercial air service July 1, three months of new data released today by […]
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| The 75 confirmed active Covid-19 cases the island currently has is the highest we have ever recorded, exceeding the past high amount, which — according to the records we have been keeping — was 65 active cases on April 25th. We have been charting all the test results the Government has released since the start […]
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| Messages circulating indicate that an anti-mask march is apparently being planned for Friday, and the Commissioner of Police Stephen Corbishley said he is aware of the messages and that “from the point of view of the BPS, our role is that we support lawful protest” and he noted that we have “regulations around physical distancing […]
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| EY recently released the 2020 EY Global Alternative Fund Survey, In times of change, does accelerated adaptation present obstacles or opportunities? which covers important macrotrends impacting the alternative fund industry. A spokesperson said, “Among the key findings, the alternative funds industry rose to the occasion surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic in terms of investors’ expectations and […]
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| The Bank of Butterfield has purchased $25,000 worth of school supplies for Bermuda’s public primary schools through local organisation Support Public Schools [SPS] Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “SPS aims to help provide Bermuda’s public school students with the equipment and supplies they need for a better quality education by connecting donors and teachers. Through SPS, […]
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| The Family Centre says that it is available to “help families manage many of the emotional, behavioural, and social stressors that can accompany the necessary health and safety precautions that must be followed” in light of the Covid-19 pandemic. A spokesperson said, “As the number of Covid-19 cases in Bermuda rises, Family Centre knows this […]
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