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| Nahki Wells and his Bristol City teammates recently played to a 2 – 1 victory over Huddersfield Town, the Bermudian striker’s former club. The club’s match report said, “City’s substitutes helped Dean Holden’s men turn the tide at the John Smith’s Stadium, with Jamie Paterson rifling home a later winner to overcome Huddersfield Town 2-1. […]
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| The police are again warning the public about scams, saying there have been “an increase in these schemes disguised as investment opportunities,” adding that the latest scheme encourages individuals to invest with promises of alleged returns of as much as $130,000. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service wishes to once again remind the public […]
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| Brian Gay departed Bermuda with a big cheque for $720,000 after the 48-year-old PGA Tour veteran earned his first win in seven years on Sunday [Nov 1], claiming the Bermuda Championship title at the Port Royal Golf Course. In addition to the winners cheque, all the top players earned prize money, and you can see […]
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| Nathan Armstrong has claimed another victory, winning the Lou Fraulo Invitational at Garrett Mountain. Representing Pompton Lakes High School, he clocked a winning time of 15:50. Jacob Heredia from Clifford High School was second in a time of 16:23 and Ethan Lehr from Lakeland was third clocking 17:15. Related Stories Nathan Armstrong Wins Mountain Invitational Armstrong Wins […]
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| The World Tens Series League has concluded, with the London Royals claiming the league ’s title. A spokesperson said, “The London Royals lifted the World Tens Series League Trophy at the end of day two after they topped the league standings and confirmed their place as number on seeds for the WTS Cup this Saturday. […]
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| Bermudian triathletes Tyler Smith and Flora Duffy are set to compete in the Valencia ITU Triathlon World Cup that will take place on November 7th-8th in Spain. Smith will take to the line in a Men’s Elite field of 57 competitors, while Duffy will compete in a field of 33 Elite Women. The competition will […]
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| Nicholas Lopes qualified to compete at the National Horse Show in Lexington, Kentucky. During the 14-15 years Equitation Over the Fences Section A-Class, Lopes finished in 6th out of 33 competitors riding Casino 71. Lopes and Casino 71 competed in the 14-15 years Equitation Flat Section A-Class, where they finished 19th in a field of […]
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| Crystal Caesar, Lesley White, Sinae’ Smith and Carlita Lodge will take part in a virtual fireside chat, which aims to “motivate, inspire and celebrate women in leadership,” on Sunday, November 8th. A spokesperson said, “For many people, this year that has proven to be the most challenging that they have faced in their lifetime. As […]
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| Jaden Masters and her IMG Under 19 Girls Premier teammates defeated Palm Beach Gardens 2 – 1 in Florida. Masters and her teammates got single goals from Jackie Stokes and Maria Guerrero, with JJ Ndaw recording an assist. Related Stories BFA To Hold Women’s Football Symposium Alicia Zuill Women’s Football Tournament Bean Attends Football Leadership […]
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| November 3 saw 13,100 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $48,698.00 BD. 13,100 shares were traded by Argus Group Holdings Ltd, closing up 8.1% at $3.21 per share. The BSX finished at 1,895.52, up 0.25% on the day. There was 1 advance, 0 declines, and 60 remained unchanged. The full report for […]
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Good Afternoon Bermuda, and welcome members of the media.
I am joined today by the Minister of Health, the Hon. Kim Wilson who will be providing an update to the public on the Coronavirus and other matters from the Ministry of Health. Following that I will give an update on matters related to our economy and the Throne Speech which will take place on Friday.
Minister of Health:
Thank you Minister Wilson.
Good Afternoon,
There were 722 test results received by the Ministry of Health yesterday, and none were positive for COVID-19.
Bermuda has had 206 total confirmed positive cases. Their status is as follows:
The Ministry of Public Works is advising that due to the Remembrance Day holiday on Wednesday, November 11, garbage will not be collected on that day.
Collection days for the 11, 12, and 13 November will be shifted to the next day as follows:
| Catherine Kempe has been elected as the new OBA Chairperson, the One Bermuda Alliance confirmed this evening. A spokesperson said, “The week’s conference and subsequent election have now concluded and we can advise the new Party Leadership as follows: Leader: Nelson Cole Simons Chair: Catherine Kempe Deputy Chairs: Michael Cann, Victoria Cunningham “Vote on Motion […]
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| Two Bermuda residents – Shannon Davis and Tess Spencer – were named valedictorians during Mount Saint Vincent University’s [MSVU] convocation ceremony, which was held on November 1. A story on the MSVU website said, “On Sunday, November 1, Mount Saint Vincent University held its first virtual convocation ceremony celebrating both spring and fall 2020 graduates. […]
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The Ministry of Transport is pleased to provide an update on investments made to enhance the Department of Public Transportation’s infrastructure and work-life experience.
The Ministry can advise that recent investments have been made to improve the existing bus fleet, including air conditioning upgrades, drivetrain refurbishments, and new driver seats. Funds have also been allocated towards infrastructure improvements, such as a new operators’ facility at the St. George’s depot and renovation of the garage staff facilities at the Ft. Langton depot, which are over 30 years old.
| The official Government and Legal notices for today [Nov 3] include tribunal agenda, acting appointments, and notice of intention to construct a controlled plant. Draft Bermuda Plan 2018 Tribunal Agenda [November 12, 2020] Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Public Notification Notice ID: GN0996/2020 Public Authorities / Department: Planning Publication Date: 03 November 2020 […]
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| Wednesday, November 4 is expected to be cloudy at times with a shower or two developing later, 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 NNE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 65%. Sunrise will be […]
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| The Ministry has released the list of bus cancellations for this afternoon [Nov 3], with the list indicating that there are twenty bus runs cancelled today. Related Stories Ministry: Bus Cancellations For Friday Ministry: Bus Cancellations For Thursday Ministry: Bus Cancellations For Tuesday Ministry: Bus Cancellations For Wednesday Ministry: Bus Cancellations For Thursday Ministry: Bus […]
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| Rolfe Commissiong said he has decided to come forward to provide his side, stating that he made a mistake in making an inappropriate comment, and also alleging that he did not write the resignation letter that was released publicly, and signed it “under duress”. “I am not here to assert that my resignation was avoidable,” […]
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| Ben Smith, Robin Tucker and Marcus Jones have been appointed to the Senate, Opposition Leader Cole Simons announced today. Mr. Simons said, “As promised today I am delighted to roll out the One Bermuda Alliance’s new and robust Senate Team. This team is committed to delivering sound policies and values to the Senate, which will […]
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| Chief Executive Officer Kendaree Burgess and Retail Division Chair Lorraine Shailer of the Bermuda Chamber of Commerce “have successfully negotiated the terms and conditions under which Black Friday retail events can take place in a Covid environment.” A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Chamber of Commerce Chief Executive Officer, Kendaree Burgess, and Retail Division Chair, Lorraine […]
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| Initiatives within the Ministry of Home Affairs are “expected to attract investors both internationally and locally and provide jobs for Bermudians,” Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban said. “We will soon be introducing training for Level 1 solar installers, giving priority to those who have lost their jobs and are looking for new opportunities,” the […]
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| “The task of rebuilding begins now,” newly sworn in Opposition Leader Cole Simons said, adding that “our job is to hold the government accountable to Bermuda agenda, and at the same time, support and make contributions to government policies, and initiatives.” Speaking at the ceremony at Government House, Mr Simons said, “Your Excellency. First I would […]
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| The Bermuda Economic Development Corporation [BEDC] is gearing up for the 2020 Global Entrepreneurship Week [GEW] celebrations this month. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Economic Development Corporation [BEDC] in partnership with the Economic Development Department, and Youth Entrepreneurship Initiative are gearing up for the 2020 Global Entrepreneurship Week [GEW] celebrations which will be taking place […]
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| [Opinion column written by MP Chris Famous] For decades there has been a false narrative that elections in the Caribbean region were fraught with corruption, tainted votes and invalid outcomes. So persistent was this narrative, that many of Caribbean elections have had to have outside observers from the United Kingdom, European Union and or some other […]
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| The 2020 PGA Bermuda Championship has concluded, with Brian Gay claiming the competition’s title. The multi-day event saw over 100 golfers — including Bermuda’s Camiko Smith, Michael Sims, and Anthony Phipps — vying for the $4 million purse, 500 FedExCup points, and a spot in the 2021 Masters tournament. The top shots from every round […]
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| Bermuda will host the 2021 World Triathlon Sprint & Relay Championships in October 2021, the Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] announced. A BTA spokesperson said, “The three-day, multiple-championships programme, to be staged in the City of Hamilton, will include a brand new event—Supersprint racing for the Elite World Championships—along with the Junior [U18] World Championships, Age-Group […]
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| Nathan Armstrong completed two 5km races within a 5-hour time span. The day started at 9:00am with Armstrong winning the North Jersey Championships comfortably by 24 secs, in a season’s best time – 16:21 on the Garrett Mountain Cross Country course, helping his team Pompton Lakes to a 3rd place team finish. Armstrong then came […]
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