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| In an effort to provide everyone with a look at Bermuda’s wide range of natural beauty each morning, Bernews features a “Photo of the Day” in our email newsletters and on social media seven days a week. Judging by the number of reader’s “likes”, the month’s most popular photos included the Causeway, azure water & pink sand, […] |
| U.S. Consul General Karen Grissette and the broader U.S. Consulate team welcomed guests to ‘Cedarhurst,’ the Consul General’s Official Residence, for a special End of Summer reception yesterday [Aug 31], featuring a performance by the Princeton University Tigertones. A spokesperson said, “U.S. Consul General Karen Grissette thanked partner organizations and contacts for their engagement on […] |
| Three days after leaving the island, the ‘Bermudian’ ferry has arrived in Boston, safely completing the more than 700 mile ocean journey. A Government spokesperson confirmed that “the Bermudian arrived at the Boston shipyard safely and on schedule.” A Ministry of Transport spokesperson previously said the ferry was traveling to the Gladding-Hearn shipyard in Boston […] |
| Hamilton Princess & Beach Club announced the appointment of Roydell Neverson as the Director of Operations. A spokesperson said, “One month into her new post, Ms. Neverson is responsible for hotel operations and serves as the second in command to the hotel’s General Manager.” Tim Morrison, General Manager of Hamilton Princess & Beach Club, said: […] |
| The official Government and Legal notices for today [Sept 1] include appointments. Royal Bermuda Regiment Promotion of Officers Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Appointments Notice ID: GN0848/2022 Public Authorities / Department: Ministry Level Publication date: 01 September 2022 Bermuda Officers’ Promotion Following the recommendations of the Defence [Promotions] Board and the approval by the Commander […] |
| Friday, September 2 is expected to see early cloud and chance of showers give way to brighter skies, with the high to be near 30°C/86°F and the low to be near 26°C/79°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be NE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 75%. Sunrise will […] |
| Governor Rena Lalgie today invited “expressions of interest from suitably qualified and experienced persons to join the Defence Board or the Promotions Board of the Royal Bermuda Regiment.” The Governor said: “As Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Bermuda Regiment, I welcome expressions of interest from members of the public who are passionate about community and voluntary […] |
| The fourth annual Bermuda Tech Summit, presented by the Bermuda Business Development Agency [BDA], in partnership with government’s Economic Development Department [EDD] and industry association NEXT Bermuda will be held at the Hamilton Princess & Beach Club from October 26-28. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Tech Summit is the signature event of Bermuda Tech Week […] |
| Minister of Social Development and Seniors Tinee Furbert recently hosted a Seniors’ Talk and Tea event. “As we move beyond the pandemic, it was refreshing to connect with our seniors in person at our first Talk and Tea event on Friday, 26 August,” said Tinee Furbert, Minister of Social Development and Seniors. “The event was […] |
| The Bermuda Cricket Board [BCB] hosted BHS student Cheyenne Tavares as an intern during the summer, helping her to gain “further insight and experience around sport management.” Ms Tavares said, “A lot of students tend to take up work or internships during the summer before their final year of high school and I have had […] |
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| The Department of Marine and Ports Services has released the ferry schedule for the upcoming Labour Day holiday. A Government spokesperson said, “Below is the Department of Marine and Ports Services Labour Day ferry schedule for Monday, 5 September: Blue Route “Operating on the weekday schedule between Hamilton and Dockyard Orange Route “No ferry services […] |
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| The Bermuda golf team started competing in the 32nd World Amateur Team Championship at Golf de Saint-Nom-la-Bretèche in France, a traditional course with wood lined fairways and fast, undulating greens. A spokesperson said, “Team Bermuda currently lie in 60th place. Jarryd Dillas lead the way as he posted a four over par 76. Will Haddrell […] |
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| Minister of Economy and Labour Jason Hayward is holding a press conference this afternoon [Sept 1] on the “challenges of an ageing population in Bermuda.” We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Update: The live broadcast has concluded and the 18-minute replay is below Related Stories […] |
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| [Written by Stephen Wright] Paralympian Jessica Lewis believes she is on the right track to fulfilling her goals as she prepares for a hectic two years of major competitions. Lewis enjoyed an encouraging season, setting a personal best of 16.37sec in the T53 100 metres, finishing second at the Daniella Jutzeler Memorial in Nottwil, Switzerland, in […] |
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| The Bermudian Bahá’í community is inviting the public “to its contribution to Bermuda’s Labour Day, honoring and recognizing all our laborers, workers, and employees throughout Bermuda. ” A spokesperson said, “Forty years ago, on the first Monday in September 1982, Bermuda observed its very first Labour Day public holiday. In the United States, Labour Day […] |
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| Bermuda’s under 17 football team recorded an impressive victory over Saint Martin today [Sept 1] in the 2022 Concacaf Men’s Under-17 Qualifiers, winning by a score of 9 – 0. This marks their second win of the tournament, following after their 4-0 win over the British Virgin Islands . The match has just concluded and we […] |
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| Tropical Storm Danielle — the fourth named storm of the 2022 Atlantic hurricane season — has formed in the Atlantic Ocean. The latest forecast from the U.S. National Hurricane Center said, “At 300 PM GMT [1500 UTC], the center of Tropical Storm Danielle was located near latitude 38.1 North, longitude 44.7 West. Danielle is moving […] |
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| During August 2022, the top 10 ‘most liked’ photos on the Bernews Instagram page included a satellite photo of Bermuda, a sunset over Hamilton Harbour, Eastern County Cup fans, an analysis of Jah-Nhai Perinchief’s and his Commonwealth Games bronze medal, the Pride Parade, the opening of Intrepid, Yushae DeSilva-Andrade and Omar Hayward claiming victories, Fairmont […] |
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| BELCO crews are working to restore power after an outage in the Southampton/Warwick area today [Sept 1]. A BELCO spokesperson said, “We are aware of an outage affecting a large number of our customers in Warwick Parish. Our crew has been dispatched and is working to restore power as quickly and safely as possible. To […] |
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| Kalshae Matthews, Caitlin Hyland, Jasmin Brown, Sarah Medeiros, Ella Rouja, and McKenzie-Kohl Tuckett all took part in Walkers Bermuda Summer Internship Programme. A spokesperson said, “Walkers is delighted to have hosted six talented Bermudian legal interns for the annual Summer Internship Programme in its Park Place office this August. “Gaining valuable insights into the day-to-day […] |
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| [Opinion column written by MP Jache Adams] Across Bermuda, the impact of a fractured global economy has touched far too many of us. In response, your PLP Government acted swiftly to implement our Economic Recovery Plan designed to get our people back to work, revitalize and diversify our economy, and invest in our infrastructure. A […] |
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| The 2022 Police Gymkhana will be held on Saturday, October 1st at Police Field in Prospect, Devonshire. The event poster says, “Applications should be dropped off at Hamilton Police Station. Numbers can be collected at the Police Recreation Club, Prospect, Devonshire on Friday, 30th September between 4pm and 6pm. Late registration will take place at that time […] |
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| Sompo International announced the sale of its “Endurance at Lloyd’s [EAL] run-off business to RiverStone Holdings Limited effectively completing the company’s previously communicated objective to consolidate its UK presence into one company market platform.” Julian James, CEO, Global Markets, Commercial P&C said: “Since executing on our strategic decision in 2020 to consolidate our UK presence […] |
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| August 31 saw 1,117 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $36,302.50 BD. 1,117 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing down 4.4% at $32.50 per share. The BSX finished at 2,374.46, down 3.28% on the day. There were 0 advances, 1 decline, and 69 remained unchanged. The full report […] |
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| Bermudian cricketer Kamau Leverock will play for Florida Scorpions in the Champions Cricket Open in Canada. Last year, Leverock was appointed Vice-Captain of the Florida Scorpions cricket team, which also included Delray Rawlins for the 2021 edition of the US Open Cricket T20 Tournament, which was held in Florida. The Florida Scorpions are in group […] |
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| The Association of Bermuda Insurers and Reinsurers [ABIR] released the 2021 global underwriting results today. A spokesperson said, “Member companies of the Association of Bermuda Insurers and Reinsurers [ABIR] recorded a robust 21% year-over-year increase in net premium written in 2021. ABIR’s global underwriting report, released today, comprises data from 25 of 29 member re/insurers […] |
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| The Ministry of Home Affairs is advising the public that the 2022-23 lobster season opens on Thursday [Sept 1] and will run until March 31, 2023. A Government spokesperson said, “This season will see fewer participants in the commercial spiny lobster trap fishery and the recreational lobster diver fishery due to a decline in the […] |
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| The Ministry of Public Works is advising the public that two lane closures will be extended. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Public Works wishes to advise the public that the lane closure between Rocky Hill Park and Ferry Reach Road, St. George’s, has been extended until Friday, 30 September 2022. This lane closure will […] |
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| The final Harbour Nights of 2022 is taking place this evening [Aug 31] with activities including the Town Crier, Evolution Gombeys, Big Brothers Big Sisters “How Much Would You Pay To See Me” fundraiser, live musical entertainment by Lyaness, Will B, Pier, and Cush Evans and more. Kendaree Burgess, CEO of the Bermuda Chamber of […] |
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| [Written by Stephen Wright] Nahki Wells netted his second goal of the season in Bristol City’s 2-0 win over Huddersfield Town in the Sky Bet Championship tonight. The Bermuda forward headed home into the top right corner from close range in the 35th minute to open the scoring for the home side. Antoine Semenyo doubled City’s […] |
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| During August 2022, Bernews posted over 150 videos on our website, various social networks and on our dedicated video website Bernews.TV, and the most viewed videos for the month on YouTube included the Around Island Powerboat Race, a fire on Church Street, the Pride Parade and more. As far as other social media networks, Mark ‘Queen of […] |
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| The Bermuda Football Association has released an updated schedule for the start of the 2022/23 Season. The season will get underway on Sunday, September 4th at 8pm with the Dandy Town Hornets and Devonshire Cougars playing at the BAA Field in the Charity Cup. The very next day at the Bernard Park the Dudley Eve […] |
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| Governor Rena Lalgie announced that she will be “encouraging members of the public to submit expressions of interest for future appointments to various statutory boards which fall under her remit.” A Government House spokesperson said, “Her Excellency the Governor has today announced that she will be encouraging members of the public to submit expressions of […] |
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| The Ministry received 5,011 test results — spanning 7 days — and 128 were positive, so there are now 141 known active cases, of which 7 people are in hospital. A Government spokesperson said, “Since the last update, the Ministry of Health received 5,011 test results, and 128 were positive for the coronavirus, giving a […] |
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| Bermuda Hospitals Board’s hyperbaric chamber will close on Friday [Sept 2] and reopen on Monday, September 19. A spokesperson said, “Due to unforeseen circumstances, Bermuda Hospitals Board’s hyperbaric chamber will close on Friday, September 2 and reopen on Monday, September 19.” Related Stories Plan For People With Intellectual Disabilities Mental Health Clinic Piloted In Hamilton […] |
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| Berry Hill Road in Paget will be temporarily closed for tree trimming on Friday [Sept 2] between 9.00am and 10.00am. A Government spokesperson said, “Motorists are being advised today that Berry Hill Road in Paget will be temporarily closed for tree trimming on Friday, 2 September between 9.00am and 10.00am. “The closure will be effective […] |
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| The official Government and Legal notices for today [August 31] include trademark applications and acting appointments. Trademark Applications Advertised Before Registration No. 48 Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Trademark Applications Notice ID: GN0847/2022 Public Authorities / Department: Registry General Publication date: 31 August 2022 Document Upload: Trademark Applications Advertised Before Registration No. 48 [PDF] Acting Appointment: Director, […] |
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| Thursday, September 1 is expected to see remaining cloudy, chance of rain/showers, easing during PM, with the high to be near 30°C/86°F and the low to be near 26°C/78°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be west. The relative humidity is expected to be near 80%. Sunrise will be at 6.53am […] |
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| Carey Olsen Services Bermuda announced that Susie Tindall has been promoted to managing director, with Michael Frith moving to the position of chairman. A spokesperson said, “Both have been with the corporate services provider, a member of the Carey Olsen Bermuda Limited group of companies, since its launch in August 2020. “Susie, formerly Carey Olsen […] |
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| The Registrar for the Courts of Bermuda has released a Court Circular, dated August 31st, which states that “whilst the Courts have utilized Zoom to conduct remote hearings to address the difficulties with attending the Courts in person as a result of the Covid-19 Pandemic, all parties are now expected to attend all Court hearings […] |
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| A trip in April 2022 by Premier David Burt to Barbados for the Caribbean Financial Access Roundtable cost $5,371.52 and a trip in June 2022 to the United Kingdom for meetings cost $12,631.72, according to recent listings on the Government’s travel webpage. United Kingdom Meetings: $12,631.72 The trip duration was listed as from June 8, […] |
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| Lorraine Rest Home recently celebrated its 60th anniversary and was officially renamed Lorraine Nursing Home. Minister of Social Development and Seniors Tinee Furbert shared, “In 2018, The Government granted licensure to Lorraine Rest Home to provide nursing care services.” “It is only right that we take the time to formally acknowledge Lorraine Rest Home as […] |
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| The Hamilton Princess & Beach Club has been named by Historic Hotels Worldwide as having one of 2022′s top 25 “most magnificent art collections.” A spokesperson said, “Many of the hotels highlighted here exhibit the most magnificent art collections found at historic hotels, and many are committed to supporting art movements and diversity in art. […] |
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| The ‘Bermudian’ ferry — which was built in 1988 — departed the island earlier this week for Boston, where it will undergo a “scheduled refit” with an estimated cost of $4.5 million and a completion timeframe of 11 months. A Ministry of Transport spokesperson said, “The Bermudian ferry and tender departed Bermuda earlier this week for […] |
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| Roger Lightbourne and Gary Smith have been charged with attempted murder in England, according to reports from the UK media and police. A statement from the Leicestershire Police said, “Two people have been charged with attempted murder after a man was found with stab wound injuries in Upperton Road, Leicester, last month. “Roger Lightbourne, 31, of […] |
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| Jarryd Dillas, Damian Palanyandi, and William Haddrell are representing Bermuda at the 32nd World Amateur Golf Championship. A spokesperson said, “A 2024 Olympic Games preview of sorts is being staged at Le Golf National and Golf de Saint-Nom-LaB-Bretéche, as the 32nd World Amateur Golf Championship opens today with 71 teams from around the globe playing […] |
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| Police confirm death of Malcolm Stovell Jr, Nasir Rudolph & Maya Leighton earn scholarships, students attend DREAM SPARK Summer Camp, Bermuda U17 football team defeat BVI 4 – 0, array of entertainment for Harbour Nights finale, reminder that marine turtles are a protected species and Wallpaper Wednesday features Bermuda’s shoreline are some of the stories in this morning’s [Aug […] |
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| The latest design in Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series features an image showing Bermuda’s shoreline and our always beautiful waters. The design is available in two sizes; a Facebook profile cover image and also in a vertical format, ideally sized for use as a mobile phone wallpaper, WhatsApp status image or Instagram story. You can download both […] |
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| Teachers can learn more about Singapore mathematics techniques at a three-day workshop at the CedarBridge Academy Cafeteria in October. The Ministry of Education, the Singapore Strategies Math Institute and Deloitte have partnered to deliver the workshop, which runs from October 26 to 28. The daily sessions, running from 10 am to 4 pm, will be […] |
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| AM Best has released a new report — ‘ ‘U.S.-Bermudian Reinsurers Benefit as Market Conditions Improve’ — as part of their look at the global reinsurance industry. A statement from the company said, “Despite elevated catastrophe activity, AM Best’s composite of U.S. and Bermudian reinsurers posted an improved underwriting margin in 2021, with a minimal […] |
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