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| The MarketPlace has released the eighth episode of their “MarketPlace Entrepreneur Spotlight” video series — which highlights local entrepreneurs who sell their locally made or grown products through their stores — with the latest episode spotlighting Monica Arruda and Monica’s Bakery. The video’s description says, “The MarketPlace Entrepreneur Spotlight is a video series highlighting 8 […]
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| Validus Re has announced that Nisha Smith has been named as the 2020 Validus Scholar, while also renewing the scholarship for 2019 winner Halle Teart and awarding additional bursaries to Zahra Wilson and Tamia Place. A spokesperson said, “Validus Re [Validus] an American International Group, Inc. company, today announced the winners of its Validus Scholarship. […]
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| Kae Thomas Palacio has resigned from the Free Democratic Movement [FDM] and has withdrawn as a candidate in General Election 2020. The Bermuda Broadcasting Company reported, “BBC News has received a press release from Kae Thomas Palacio saying she had, ‘resigned as a founder and member of the Free Democratic Movement [FDM] and has withdrawn […]
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| The PLP held another press conference this morning [Sept 25], with candidates Premier David Burt, Minister Diallo Rabain, and Senator Ianthia Wade all delivering remarks. Premier & Party Leader David Burt’s remarks: Good morning, Welcome to Alaska Hall. To date the Bermuda progressive Labour Party is the only party that has released a comprehensive plan […]
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| “A signature dinner staged atop the panoramic ramparts of Fort St Catherine proved a successful highlight of this week’s Alfresco Dining Festival and underscored Bermuda’s ability to stage events in line with current health and safety protocols,” the BTA said, “‘Dinner in White,’ hosted by the Bermuda Tourism Authority, welcomed 64 guests who purchased either […]
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| A.S. Cooper is holding its final liquidation sale starting today [Sept 25]. In an online post, A.S. Cooper said, “Shop our Final Sale | The A.S. Cooper Liquidation Sale begins on Friday, September 25! Shop Men’s & Ladies Fashions & Accessories with Deeper Discounts Each Day. “Shop the Sale at A.S. Cooper Ladies on Reid […]
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| “I fully get the anger and frustration – it is deserved, and I am sorry,” Premier David Burt regarding the $800,000 loan for a recording studio which has not been paid back, with the Premier adding “lessons have been learned from this episode and the Government has taken the necessary steps to ensure that protections […]
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| Dr Kyjuan Brown, the creator of Dr Brown’s Laboratory, announced the official release of a new dietary supplement for those looking to improve the health and vitality of their hair, skin, and nails, from the inside out. Seven months ago, Dr Brown, the Medical Director of Northshore Medical and Aesthetic Center [NMAC], began researching and […]
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| The OBA held another press conference yesterday [Sept 24], with candidates Vic Ball, Catherine Kempe, and Jon Brunson all delivering remarks. Vic Ball’s remarks: The real measure of a good society is the government’s ability to provide decent, affordable health care, a healthy environment and to protect its most vulnerable. Indeed, the term ‘vulnerability of […]
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| The Central Bus Terminal kiosk is “closed until further notice to allow for repairs to the kiosk’s air conditioning unit.” Last night, a government spokesperson said, “The Department of Public Transportation [DPT] is advising the public that the Central Bus Terminal kiosk closed today [Thursday, September 24th] at 4:00pm. “The temporary closure is to allow […]
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| Commissioner Stephen Corbishley appealed to the public to help a family “get their privacy back” after members of the public have been walking onto their private property to look at the damage it sustained in the recent hurricane. In an online post, Commissioner Corbishley said, “I have been contacted by the family who own the […]
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| Skyport has released the latest episode of ‘Taking Off’, a video series with host Mikaela Pearman that highlights the airport redevelopment project, with this episode highlighting their next phase to conduct a series of trials to test the new terminal. Speaking in the episode, Mikaela Pearman said, “As construction wraps up at the new passenger […]
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| Bowring Marsh announced that Mark Simons has rejoined the firm’s Financial and Professional Liability [FINPRO] Placement team in Bermuda as a Senior Vice President. A spokesperson said, “Bowring Marsh, the international placement specialist of Marsh, announced today that Mark Simons has rejoined the firm’s Financial and Professional Liability [FINPRO] Placement team in Bermuda as a […]
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| The Premier and First Division matches scheduled at Police Field, on Sunday [Sept 27] have been moved to the National Sports Centre. A spokesperon said, “Please be advised: The Premier and First Division matches scheduled at Police Field, on Sunday, September 27th, have been moved to the National Sports Centre, Main Stadium. Kick-off times will […]
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| September 24 saw 105,400 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $406,190.00 BD. 5,400 shares were traded by Bermuda Aviation Services Ltd, closing up 4.5% at $1.15 per share, while the other 100,000 shares were traded by One Communications Ltd, closing even at $4.00 per share. The BSX finished at 1,731.67, up 0.01% […]
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| Jillian Terceira was back in action competing in the Azelhof CSI3*2*1*YH Lier International Jumping Event in Belgium. On the final day of the competition, Terceira competed in only one class. Taking to the ring in the 1.30m CSI1* Table A with a Jump-Off Class, Terceira and Mia Volo Vd Molendreef finished 19th. The pair had […]
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The Department of Public Transportation (DPT) is advising the public that the Central Bus Terminal kiosk closed today (Thursday, September 24th) at 4:00pm.
The temporary closure is to allow for repairs to the kiosk’s air conditioning unit.
The Department of Public Transportation apologises to the public for the late notice and for any inconvenience this may cause.
An update regarding the reopening of the kiosk will be provided as soon as possible.
Today there were 787 test results received by the Ministry of Health, and none were positive for COVID-19.
Bermuda has had 181 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.
Following a “chat & chew” event in July at which community clubs were hosted to discuss and identify areas of need, Premier the Hon. David Burt, JP, MP, and the Minister of Community Affairs and Sports, the Hon. Lovitta Foggo, JP, MP, presented cheques to eight (8) local community organisations.
Cheques were presented today to:
Bailey’s Bay Cricket Club – $50,000
Boulevard Community Club – $12,500
Devonshire Colts Football Club – $12,500
Devonshire Recreation Club –$36,000
Harrington Workman’s Club – $50,000
