ONE NEW POSITIVE COVID-19 CORONAVIRUS CASE CONFIRMED TODAY This Just In Today there were 551 test results received by…
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Good Afternoon,
Today there were 551 test results received by the Ministry of Health, and one was positive for COVID-19. This most recent case is classified as imported having arrived on British Airways flight 2233 on 4 October 2020. Case isolation and contact tracing has begun.
Bermuda now has 185 total confirmed positive cases. Their status is as follows:
| The official Government and Legal notices for today [Oct 13] include cancellation of registration and large group exemptions. Acting Commissioner Of Police Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Acting Appointments Notice ID: GN0926/2020 Public Authorities / Department: Bermuda Police Service Publication date: 13 October 2020 Bermuda Police Service The Governor, Mr. John Rankin, CMG has appointed Deputy Commissioner of […]
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| Wednesday, October 14 is expected to be mostly cloudy, with developing showers and possible rainy periods, with the high to be near 27°C/80°F and the low to be near 24°C/75°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SSW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 80%. Sunrise will be at […]
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| Warwick Academy is celebrating their “most successful University/College acceptance in recent history where 98% of their graduates achieved their first choice.” A spokesperson said, “Each year students will apply and rank in order of preference a range of tertiary options from around the world. In this most pleasing of results 54 of the 55 graduates […]
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| [Written by Dale Butler] There were so many pluses about this event that it can only be given the title par excellence from the initial greeting by General Manager Rehanna Palumbo, who has a reputation for friendliness and standards, to the heavenly and pristine paradise setting of Coco Reef, where the live music and dinner […]
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| James Needham of the Land Valuation Department and Debora Goins-Francis of the Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] received the 2020 Information Commissioner’s Award for Information Officers. A spokesperson said, “Information Commissioner Gitanjali Gutierrez formally announced the recipients of the 2020 Information Commissioner’s Award for Information Officers. This is the second year for the Information Commissioner’s Award, which […]
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| The Bermuda Sloop Foundation has appointed Heather Lamb as Business Development Manager. Ms. Lamb will be responsible for all marketing, public relations and fund development for the Foundation. Commenting on the appointment, Robin Hamill, CEO of the BSF stated, “Heather brings a wealth of local client servicing and business development experience to the BSF. “We […]
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| In September, BIOS debuted a new citizen science program designed to encourage Bermuda’s residents and visitors to engage with the natural environment by collecting data from around the island. A spokesperson said, “By utilizing an array of online tools and apps, and working alongside BIOS educators, people have the opportunity to directly contribute to ongoing […]
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| The Government is scheduled to hold a press conference at approximately 5.45pm this evening [Oct 13] to update the public on Covid-19. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime, the live video below should start at around 5.45pm. The event is not yet live, and the video will start when it […]
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| The North Field at the National Sports Centre will be closed from Monday, October 19, to Sunday, November 8, as it hosts the inaugural rugby World Tens Series. A spokesperson said, “There will be no access for walkers, joggers, outdoor fitness equipment users or any other form of recreational activity during this time. “The Series […]
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| Lessons learned from enforced work from home due to Covid-19 regulations and how to manage people while working in a virtual environment will be the focus of one panel discussion at a major conference later this month. The Bermuda Insurance Institute [BII] will hold its 10th Annual Fall Conference via webinars on Tuesday, October 20, […]
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| The 2020 Bermuda Tech Summit will start tomorrow [Oct 14] and will “explore how businesses and industries are transforming.” A spokesperson said, “Don’t forget to register for the 2020 Bermuda Tech Summit. This free-to-attend virtual event will explore how businesses and industries are transforming as a result of technological disruption and the accelerated pace of […]
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| There will be a Town Hall meeting on North Hamilton on Tuesday evening [Oct 20] at the Greater Heritage Worship Centre on Dundonald Street. A spokesperson said, “The City of Hamilton invites residents and stakeholders of North Hamilton to a Town Hall meeting to be held on Tuesday, October 20th, from 6:00pm-8:00pm at the Goodwin […]
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| Starting tomorrow [Oct 14], the seasonal flu vaccine will be available for priority groups through their doctor or the Flu Express at a cost of $15.00 per shot, and free of charge for persons over the age of 65 years. In an online post, the Bermuda Government said, “The Ministry of Health would like to […]
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The Ministry of Public Works is advising that during the week of 26 October 2020, it will conduct its Biannual Septage Waste Disposal Operations.
These operations may result in unpleasant odors being experienced in the residential areas surrounding the Marsh Folly Composting Facility. Despite this, the Ministry assures there is no environmental risk to area residents.
For the public’s reference, the operations process is as follows:
| On October 6-8, more than 400 attendees from 15 different countries tuned in for the first virtual ILS Bermuda Convergence event. A spokesperson said, “While the event was virtual, we continued to host great panel sessions, keynote speakers and online networking opportunities for our attendees. “Initial feedback from delegates and sponsors indicates Convergence 2020 was […]
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| Elementum Advisors has appointed Shabnam Ahmed as Senior Vice President, Underwriting in its Bermuda office. A spokesperson said, “Elementum Advisors, a leading alternative investment manager specializing in collateralized natural catastrophe event reinsurance investments, today announced that Shabnam Ahmed has joined the firm in its Bermuda office as Senior Vice President, Underwriting. “Shabnam joins Elementum’s underwriting […]
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| Sky Sports will be broadcasting the Rugby World Tens Series — which will take place in Bermuda starting later this month — live in the United Kingdom and Ireland. A spokesperson said, “World Tens Series is excited to announce that Sky Sports, the dominant subscription television sports brand in the United Kingdom and Ireland, has […]
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| Bermuda’s Zeiko Lewis recently helped Charleston Battery advance to the Eastern Conference Semifinals of the USL Championship Playoffs after the club defeated Charlotte Independence 2-1. The club’s match report said, “With goals on either end of 120 minutes of play, Charleston Battery extended their season Saturday night in a 2-1 victory over the Charlotte Independence […]
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| A total of 18 goals were scored in the latest round of the Bermuda Ball Hockey League season at the PCC Hockey Rink. Frontier 2 Liberty Mutual Insurance 7 Liberty Mutual Insurance scored two goals in the first two periods and three in the third to defeat Frontier 7 – 2. Shane Matchett led the […]
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| The Biannual Septage Waste Disposal Operations “may result in unpleasant odors being experienced in the residential areas surrounding the Marsh Folly Composting Facility,” the Ministry has advised. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Public Works is advising that during the week of 26 October 2020, it will conduct its Biannual Septage Waste Disposal Operations. […]
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| Nathan Armstrong won Pod 4 of the Boy’s Back to the Mountain Invitational at Garret Mountain in Woodland Park. In Pod 4, Hasbrouck Heights and Armstrong’s Pompton Lakes placed four of the top five runners in the 49-man race and it was Hasbrouck Heights winning the team trophy, 37-45. The top three runners in the […]
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| The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [October 13] with the list indicating that there are six bus runs cancelled so far today. Related Stories Ministry: 25 Bus Runs Cancelled On Monday Ministry: 31 Bus Runs Cancelled On Friday Ministry: 24 Bus Runs Cancelled On Thursday Ministry: 15 Bus Runs Cancelled […]
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| Serving the Servers will make its final distribution this week, having raised $35,350 to assist restaurant staff whose livelihoods were being affected by the pandemic. A spokesperson said, “Serving the Servers, an initiative launched with The Bermuda Chamber of Commerce during the early stages of the coronavirus pandemic back in May, will make its final distribution to […]
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| Ocorian has been named Best Fund Administrator [Reporting Services] at the Private Equity Wire US Awards 2020. A spokesperson said, “Ocorian, a diversified global financial services group and leader in fund administration, capital markets, corporate and fiduciary services, has been named Best Fund Administrator [Reporting Services] at the Private Equity Wire US Awards 2020. The […]
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| October 12 saw 816 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $18,429.00 BD. 516 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing up 1.0% at $25.25 per share, while another 300 shares were traded by BF&M Ltd, closing at an even $18.00 per share. The BSX finished at 1,842.94, up 0.61% […]
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Today there were 1366 test results received by the Ministry of Health, and none were positive for COVID-19.
Bermuda has had 184 total confirmed positive cases. Their status is as follows:
The average age of all of our confirmed positive cases is 56 and the age range of all of our positive cases is from 9 to 101 years.
Good Afternoon,
Thank you for attending today’s closing ceremony for Mental Health Awareness Week.
Our theme for Mental Health Awareness Week was ‘Be Kind’. But our message today is that we want people to be kind well beyond this week. So although this is the official closing of Mental Health Awareness Week, it is also the official call to our Bermuda community to keep being kind after this week into the coming year and beyond.
The Dalai Lama has said, “Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible.”
| The Comet Class was back on the water off the Mid-Atlantic Sailboat Club competing in the Lawrence Stickers Hendrickson Memorial Regatta. Stephen Dickinson picked up where he left off winning the first three races of the Regatta. Dickinson and his crew Mickia Brangman ended with 3 points, while Maxwell Curtis and Stefan Furbert were second […]
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| There were 1366 test results received today and none were positive for Covid-19, so the total of confirmed positive cases to date remains at 184 , with 3 cases remaining active. A Government spokesperson said, “Today there were 1366 test results received by the Ministry of Health, and none were positive for Covid-19. “Bermuda has […]
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| [Opinion column written by OBA MP Susan Jackson] Women may be wondering – even frustrated – by the silence at a time when all women have the opportunity to raise their voices in horror over the recent outcry sparked by former parliamentarian, Rolfe Commissiong. His dismissal follows the public confession of an ‘inappropriate statement’. Women’s silence […]
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Good Afternoon,
Thank you for attending today’s closing ceremony for Mental Health Awareness Week.
Our theme for Mental Health Awareness Week was ‘Be Kind’. But our message today is that we want people to be kind well beyond this week. So although this is the official closing of Mental Health Awareness Week, it is also the official call to our Bermuda community to keep being kind after this week into the coming year and beyond.
The Dalai Lama has said, “Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible.”
| Athene Holding, Athora Holding, Aspen Insurance Holdings Limited, and Catalina Holdings are making a $3.5 million donation to the Bermuda College Foundation to create a Career Development Centre. A spokesperson said, “Athene Holding Ltd. [Athene] and its reinsurance subsidiary, Athene Life Re. Ltd.[ALRe], in addition to Athora Holding Ltd., Aspen Insurance Holdings Limited and Catalina […]
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| The closing ceremony for Mental Health Awareness Week was held today, with the theme for the week being ‘Be Kind’, with the community urged to “keep being kind after this week into the coming year and beyond.” Those in attendance included Bermuda Hospitals Board Chief Executive Officer & President Dr. Michael Richmond, Chief of Psychiatry Dr. […]
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| The official Government and Legal notices for today [Oct 12] include large group exemption, list of proposed planning applications, and notices of intention to construct a controlled plant. Acting Appointment: Permanent Secretary, Ministry Of Legal Affairs Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Acting Appointments Notice ID: GN0920/2020 Public Authorities / Department: Cabinet Headquarters Publication […]
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