Bars and clubs to shut at midnight from tonight
Bars and clubs were ordered to shut at midnight from tonight under tougher regulations to protect against Covid-19. The two-hour cut to opening hours, published today in the Official Gazette, came af…
Police Officers In Plain Clothes To Visit Premises
| The police plan to have “officers in plain clothes” going into premises across the island, with the police saying it is about “gaining compliance for all our safety.” Speaking at a press conference yesterday, the Assistant Commissioner of Police said, “One of the things we probably will do, one of the tactics we will employ, is […]
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Amendment For Bars To Close At Midnight
| An amendment to the Public Health Covid-19 Emergency Powers Regulations serves to change the closing time for bars to midnight, with the amendment stating that the operative date is today, December 5th. The principal regulations [PDF] stated that “a bar or club shall close no later than 2am,” and the amendment states that the regulations […]
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COVID-19 Update Dec 5 2020
Good Day Members of the Media,
There were 1062 test results received by the Ministry of Health yesterday (4 December 2020), and ten were positive for COVID-19.
One of the new cases is classified as imported with details as follows:
- 1 resident who arrived on DL 617 from New York on 29 November 2020 and tested positive on their day 4 test, having had a negative pre-arrival test and a negative arrival test
Four of the new cases are classified as local transmission with known contact with details as follows:
Govt Advisory: Potential Exposure At A Funeral
| Saying they are issuing an “advisory out of an abundance of caution as the most expedient way to contact all those individuals who may have attended,” the Ministry of Health has advised that an individual who attended the funeral of Charles Henry Eugene Eberly on Saturday, November 28th has “since tested positive for Covid-19.” In […]
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Covid-19: Funeral-goers advised to quarantine
People who attended a funeral last Saturday have been advised to quarantine. The request came as the health ministry reported that ten cases of coronavirus were received yesterday. A spokeswoman for …
Covid-19: Ten New Positives, 288 Total, 63 Active
| The confirmed positive cases continues to climb, with the Ministry confirming there have been 10 more positive results — 1 imported, 4 classified as local transmission with known contact and 5 under investigation — so the island now has 63 active cases. A Government spokesperson said, “There were 1062 test results received by the Ministry of Health […]
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“Sea Freedom Land” Tour To Be Offered
| Titan Express and Shuntelle Paynter of ‘A Journey To Telle’ will be offering the “Sea Freedom Land” tour on December 12th and January 16th. A spokesperson said, “With the world at a standstill due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Shuntelle Paynter of ‘A Journey To Telle’ has decided to operate from a solution-focused standpoint and provide […]
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Huckleberry Restaurant Suspends Operations
| Saying it is out of an “abundance of caution following reports of staff exposure to Covid-19,” the Huckleberry Restaurant at Rosedon Hotel has suspended operations and said the “entire property will undergo a deep cleaning.” While the Rosedon Hotel itself has been closed since July, the Huckleberry Restaurant had remained open. A spokesperson said, “Huckleberry […]
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Zeiko Harris Signs With University Of Louisville
| The University of Louisville in Kentucky announced the signing of Bermudian footballer Zeiko Harris. The school’s announcement said, “The University of Louisville men’s soccer program and head coach John Michael Hayden have announced their signing class from the 2020 fall. “The eight-man class features a pair of top-25 nationally-ranked recruits, two graduate transfers and two […]
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Road Sobriety Checkpoints From Dec 11 – 13
| According to the Official Notices, the Bermuda Police Service will be conducting road sobriety checkpoints from Friday, December 11th to Sunday, December 13th, with the checkpoints set to take place in Hamilton parish, Smiths, Devonshire, Pembroke, Paget, Warwick and Southampton. The full Road Sobriety Checkpoint Notice 2020 follows below [PDF here]: Related Stories Road Sobriety Checkpoints Over […]
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ANSGB Present Volunteer Recognition Awards
| The Association of National Sports Governing Bodies [ANSGB] presented their annual Volunteer Recognition Awards during their recently held General Assembly at the Hamilton Princess. The awards were presented to eight recipients by Dr. Ernest Peets, Minister for Youth, Culture, and Sport, along with ANSGB President David Sabir. The 2020 NSGB Volunteer Recognition Awards went to […]
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Covid-19: rules explained
Under the emergency regulations for Covid-19, residents are required to wear a mask protecting the nose and mouth in situations where they cannot maintain social distancing of 6ft. Wear a mask so it c…
Undercover police to monitor Covid-19 rule compliance
Plain-clothes police officers are to be deployed to check that businesses are in line with Covid-19 regulations, it was revealed yesterday. Assistant Commissioner of Police Martin Weekes said it was o…
Sir John Swan to give evidence to inquiry into historic land losses
The country’s longest-serving premier and law firm Cox Hallett Wilkinson have been given standing to be heard by the Commission of Inquiry into Historic Land Losses. Sir John Swan appeared before the …
Just-married Bermudian loses cancer battle in UK
A Bermudian has lost his fight against cancer just a week after he married in Britain. Sherwin Hall, 28, died in Leeds, West Yorkshire on Thursday, surrounded by family and friends. Mr Hall, the fathe…
Christmas comes to historic Carter House
Christmas came early to the historic 17th century “Carter House” at Southside last weekend. The St David’s Historical Society celebrated its Carter House Family Christmas at the museum and replica s…
Shipping Schedule: Week Starting December 5
| The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday December 5th. On Monday the Bergamont Ace vehicles carrier is expected, on Tuesday the Somers Isles container ship will arrive, on Wednesday the Oleander container ship is scheduled to arrive and on Thursday the Bermuda Islander […]
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Photos: Warwick Academy Donates 500 Toys
| Warwick Academy Primary School donated over 500 toys for the Toys For Tots campaign, which helps to provide holiday gifts to children. A spokesperson said, “Warwick Academy Primary school was thrilled to once again support the Coalition for the Protection of Children and their Toys For Tots programme. “The Primary students and parents were incredibly generous and […]
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CURB Grateful For Third Point Re Donation
| Citizens Uprooting Racism in Bermuda [CURB] said they are grateful to Third Point Re for their $140,000 donation, with CURB noting that they have “experienced an intense surge in demand from individuals and groups who are sincerely committed to understanding and addressing the experience of racism here in Bermuda.” A spokesperson said, “Over the last […]
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Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Dec 4 2020
| December 4 saw 4,155 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $17,145.75 BD. 60 shares were traded by West Hamilton Holdings Ltd, closing up even at $3.76 per share, while another 4,095 shares were traded by One Communications Ltd, closing up 1.2% at $4.10 per share. The BSX finished at 2,146.60, up 0.04% […]
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Update on Clearwater Middle School 4th December 2020
The Ministry of Health has determined the next steps that are to be taken for Clearwater staff and students who have been out of the school building since December 1st, while a risk assessment was being conducted by the Department of Health.
National Trust fundraiser today
The Bermuda National Trust will host a Christmas event this weekend aimed at holiday shoppers. The Pop-up Shop & Festival at the BNT’s Waterville, Paget headquarters will feature 30 vendors, carol…
East End middle school to quarantine for 14 days
Pupils and staff at an East End middle school have been told to quarantine for two weeks in the wake of potential Covid-19 exposure, it was revealed tonight. Diallo Rabain, the Minister of Education, …
Clearwater Staff & Students To Quarantine
| The Chief Medical Officer has “required that all students, teachers and staff of Clearwater Middle School be quarantined for 14 days,” the Government announced this evening. The statement said this means that they must stay home from school and other activities, and “non-essential visitors must not enter the home” and “for children, the child’s main […]
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Finance Minister On Bonds, Debt, Economy, More
| The Government issued a total of $1.35 billion in new bonds, overall debt outstanding increased by approximately $520 million, Government debt now stands at $2.97 billion, and the annual debt service cost is currently $127.2 million claiming 13.6 cents of every dollar of revenue that the government takes in, Minister of Finance Curtis Dickinson said […]
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30 Minute Video: Dec 4 ZBM Evening News
| 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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Personal Staffs Act Report Tabled In Parliament
| The Premier, Ministers, Opposition Leader Personal Staffs Act 2019 annual report was tabled in the House of Assembly, providing information on the salaries paid. A Government spokesperson said, “In 2019, the Government, in a measure to increase transparency, introduced changes to the Premier, Ministers, Opposition Leader Personal Staffs Act 2019 [Act] which requires a report […]
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Ministerial Statement: Fall 2020 Financial Support for Bermuda College Students & College Promise “Merit Award” Programme, December 4th, 2020
Mr. Speaker,
This morning I rise before this Honourable House to provide an interim report on the annual Government Tuition Grant of $300,000 given to the Bermuda College for financial support to students; and, to share information on the College Promise ‘Merit Award’ programme.
Mr. Speaker,
Ministerial Statement: Update on COVID-19 Public Health Guidance December 2020
Mr Speaker, Honourable Members,
As the world’s efforts to eradicate the coronavirus focus increasingly on the manufacture and distribution of approved vaccines, all of us in Bermuda need to centre our immediate efforts on containing the pandemic on our shores.
Jackson: Govt Should ‘Be More Transparent’
| The Government should “work harder to be more transparent before committing what could amount to tens of millions of tax payers’ dollars to vertical farming,” OBA MP Susan Jackson said. Ms Jackson said, “Government announced in the House of Assembly, confidential negotiations are taking place to invest in vertical farming. In June of last year […]
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Official Govt & Legal Notices For Dec 4 2020
| The official Government and Legal notices for today [Dec 4] include large group exemption, list of proposed planning applications, contracts valued $50,000 or more, appointments, road sobriety checkpoint notice, and Supreme Court session days. Public Health [Covid-19 Emergency Powers] Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Public Notification Notice ID: GN1126/2020 Public Authorities / Department: […]
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Weather Forecast For Saturday December 5
| Saturday, December 5 is expected to see a few afternoon showers and evening rain/showers, with the high to be near 23°C/74°F and the low to be near 19°C/67°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SSE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 69%. Sunrise will be at 7.06am and […]
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Bermuda School of Music Holiday Performance
Bermuda School of Music holiday performance at City Hall (Photographs by Akil Simmons)
Video: Police & Minister On Covid-19 Guidelines
| Minister of National Security Renee Ming and Assistant Police Commissioner Martin Weekes held a press conference this afternoon [Dec 4] to reiterate some of the Covid-19 guidelines. Minister of National Security Renee Ming’s Comments Minister of National Security Renee Ming said, “I’m joined by Assistant Police Commissioner Martin Weekes, and we wanted to have this briefing […]
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Ministry: 32 Bus Runs Cancelled On Friday
| The Ministry has released the list of bus cancellations for this afternoon [Dec 4], with the list indicating that there are thirty-two bus runs cancelled today. Related Stories Ministry: 28 Bus Runs Cancelled On Thursday Ministry: 33 Bus Runs Cancelled On Wednesday Ministry: 29 Bus Runs Cancelled On Tuesday Ministry: 37 Bus Runs Cancelled On […]
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Advisory: Emergency BFRS Driving Training
| Fire officers from the Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service are “currently undergoing simulated emergency driving courses” across the entire island, and officials wish to “allay public concerns as there will be an increase in the number of heavy fire appliances on the roads, displaying emergency lights and sirens during the training exercises.” A Government spokesperson […]
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Personal staff costs tabled in the House
The Premier today released details of costs for Government and Opposition personal staff for the last financial year. The top earner was Owen Darrell, David Burt’s Chief of Staff, on $127,619 a year i…
Firefighters’ emergency response training
Firefighters are practising emergency response driving, it was revealed today. The Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service warned there would be an increase in fire trucks on the roads using lights and sire…
Minister: 70 College Promise Students This Year
| There are a total of 70 ‘College Promise’ students at Bermuda College this year, taking part in the programme which “allows qualifying public school graduates to attend Bermuda College tuition free.” This was from Minister of Education Diallo Rabain as he provided an update in the House of Assembly today [Dec 4] on the $300,000 […]
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Minister On Day Of Persons With Disabilities
| Minister of Social Development & Seniors Tinee Furbert delivered a speech in the House of Assembly today [Dec 4] to highlight the International Day for Persons with Disabilities. The Minister said, “Yesterday people worldwide participated in events in recognition of the International Day for Persons with Disabilities. Bermuda held several events to recognise the day, the […]
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City Launches Free Holiday Parking Initiative
| The City of Hamilton will launch their ‘Three For Free’ initiative next week, which will allow people to park in City Hall Car Park for free for the first three hours every Tuesday and Wednesday, with an aim to “incentivize holiday shoppers to support local retailers and restaurants in the City.” A spokesperson said, “The City […]
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IoD: Ten People Received CICD Designation
| The number of people obtaining professional director qualifications is a ‘significant achievement’ for such a small jurisdiction as Bermuda, according to the Island’s branch of the Institute of Directors. Ten people have just received Certificate in Company Direction designation bringing the number of CICD holder in Bermuda to more than 80. Rochelle Simons, Chair of […]
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Cindy Clarke Officially Sworn In As New Director
| The Governor officially appointed Cindy Clarke as Bermuda’s Director of Public Prosecutions at a swearing in ceremony at Government House today [Dec 4]. Government House posted the image below online and said, “This morning the Governor was pleased to appoint Ms Cindy Clarke as Bermuda’s Director of Public Prosecutions at a swearing in ceremony at […]
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Students in need get financial support for Bermuda College
Almost 900 students have received financial aid to attend the Bermuda College since the start of a $300,000 annual grant in 2017, MPs were told today. And another 100 students have received financial…
Covid-19 patient in intensive care unit
A Covid-19 victim is in intensive care in the King Edward VII Memorial Hospital, it was revealed today. The news came as six new coronavirus cases were identified out of 678 test results that came bac…
Watlington Waterworks Trading Halted On BSX
| The Bermuda Stock Exchange announced that “trading in the common shares of Watlington Waterworks Ltd. has been halted pending an announcement by the Company.” We will update as able when the announcement is made. Related Stories Watlington Waterworks Directorate Changes Watlington Waterworks Earnings Down Watlington Waterworks Directors Report Watlington Waterworks Six Month Report Watlington Waterworks: […]
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Covid-19: Six More Positives, 278 Total, 53 Active
| There have been 6 more positive Covid-19 results — one imported, two classified as local transmission with known contact and three under investigation — so Bermuda has now had a total of 278 confirmed positive cases to date, with 53 cases currently active, with two people now hospitalized, with one in critical care. A Government […]
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