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Tennis: MTM Easter Bowl 2021 Day Five
The Manders Tennis Management’s Easter Bowl continued with a full slate of matches taking place at the Fairmont Southampton Tennis Courts. Tariq Simons defeated Denzel Hollis in straight sets 6-1, 6-3 in their A Division battle, while Tre Manders won his B Division match against AJ Phillips, but needed three sets to do so. Manders won the first set... Read more of this article
Local 59.9%, Investigation 25.4%, Imported 14.7%
The vast majority of confirmed Covid-19 cases in Bermuda have been via local transmission, with the latest statistics — from Friday, April 9th — indicating that just shy of 60% of the 1773 total confirmed cases the island has had since March 2020 have been local transmission A total of 1062 cases or 59.9% are classified as local transmission,... Read more of this article
Video: Sunday April 11th ‘Good News’ Spotlight
While this week has not been a good week in Bermuda, there has been some welcome news in the community, with the Green family donating $100,000 to BHB’s Covid-19 Vaccination Clinic, a stamp series featuring the Garden Club of Bermuda, BF&M donating $25,000 to BHB’s Covid-19 Vaccination Clinic, and floral artist Nicky Gurret decorating... Read more of this article
Sailing: Australia Unveils Team For SailGP
Defending SailGP Champion Tom Slingsby unveiled the team set to defend Australia’s championship title in SailGP Season 2, which commences in Bermuda this month. The SailGP website said, “Olympic gold medalist and defending SailGP Champion Tom Slingsby revealed his team line up set to defend Australia’s championship title in SailGP Season 2. “After... Read more of this article
Photos: BFRS Extinguish Fire At Playground
[Updated] Firefighters extinguished a fire after responding to a “playground completely involved in flames.” A spokesperson said, “On Saturday April 10th 2021, Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service Dispatch received a report of a fire at Pigs Field, off of Bandroom Lane. BFRS responded with two appliances from Hamilton Station and a total... Read more of this article
Govt Says Bus Service Will Resume On Sunday
Regular bus service “will resume as scheduled” at 6.00am on Sunday morning, the Government said this evening. A Government spokesperson said, “This evening, the Ministry of Transport confirmed that regular bus service will resume as scheduled tomorrow morning (April 11) at 6.00 a.m. “All the requisite health guidelines and protocols... Read more of this article
Govt Confirm Two Coronavirus Related Deaths
The Ministry has now confirmed that Bermuda has “experienced two coronavirus related deaths” which brings the total number of Covid-19 deaths in Bermuda to 16. A government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Health today confirmed that Bermuda has experienced two coronavirus related deaths. This brings the total number of Covid-19... Read more of this article
Weather Forecast For Sunday April 11
Sunday, April 11 is expected to see mostly sunny at times then increasing cloud cover overnight, with the high to be near 21°C/70°F and the low to be near 19°C/66°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be WSW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 65%. Sunrise will be at 6.55am and sunset will be at 7.45pm. High... Read more of this article
Photos: Pirates Of Bermuda Fundraising Event
The Bermuda Sloop Foundation held their annual Pirates of Bermuda fundraising event today [April 10], with people ‘walking the plank’ in Hamilton Harbour to help raise money for a good cause. Due to the Covid regulations, the event had a staggered schedule of plank walkers, with the event spread over several hours. “Participants in the Pirates... Read more of this article
Football: Nahki Wells, Jonte Smith Team Results
Teams that include Bermudian footballers Nahki Wells and Jonte Smith were both in action in England. Nahki Wells Nahki Wells and his Bristol City teammate’s 41st game of the Championship season saw Nottingham Forest visit Ashton Gate. After a two-minute silence in memory of HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, Wells, and his Bristol City... Read more of this article
Covid-19 Call Centre To Close Early Tomorrow
The Covid-19 Call Centre phone lines will close early on Sunday [April 11] at 3pm, to “allow for a phone system upgrade to be completed.” In an online post, the Government said, “On Sunday 11 April, the Covid-19 Call Centre phone lines will close early, at 3pm, to allow for a phone system upgrade to be completed. Members of the public... Read more of this article
Clarien Limits Bank Services Starting On Monday
Effective Monday [April 12], Clarien will “limit banking services” with in-branch services “available by appointment only.” A spokesperson said, “Effective Monday, April 12, Clarien will limit banking services amid the extended work from home period in accordance with Government regulations. “For the personal safety... Read more of this article
