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| With an aim to expand the way they deliver their news to the community, the Bermuda Broadcasting Company is continuing to live stream their evening news programme online for viewers both on the island and abroad. The live video will begin at 7.00pm, and play to 7.30pm, and then the replay will be available: Related […]
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| There were 1458 test results received and one was positive for Covid-19 — which is classified as local transmission with known contact — and Bermuda currently has four active cases. A Government spokesperson said, “There were 1458 test results received by the Ministry of Health since the last update, and one was positive for COVID-19. The new […]
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| The official Government and Legal notices for today [Feb 15] include appointments & the Ministry of Education’s contracts valued at $50,000 or more. Large Group Exemption Bermuda Industrial Union General Council Meeting Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Public Notification Notice ID: GN0150/2021 Public Authorities / Department: Ministry Level Publication date: 15 February 2021 […]
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| Tuesday, February 16 is expected to see sun developing after a chance of early mist patches, 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 SSW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 91%. Sunrise will be at […]
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| “Recent failures in St. George’s ageing water distribution system have disrupted the service resulting in intermittent water supply levels,” the Ministry of Public Works has confirmed. A Government spokesperson said, “A team from the Water and Sewage Section are working to resolve the issue and expect services to return to normal levels by the end […]
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| Argus Group Holdings Limited announced that it has appointed David A. Brown as Chairman of the Board, effective April 1st. A spokesperson said, “Argus Group Holdings Limited is pleased to announce that it has appointed insurance industry veteran, David A. Brown, as Chairman of the Board, effective April 1st. Mr. Brown will succeed Sheila Nicoll, […]
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| [Updated] The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [February 15] with the list indicating that there are ten bus runs cancelled so far today. Update 4.00pm: The Ministry has released the list of bus cancellations for this afternoon. There were 10 runs cancelled this morning, 35 cancelled this afternoon, for a […]
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| Bermudian Rodney Smith Jr was recently featured on the “Making Money With Charles Payne” show on Fox Business, where he discussed his charitable lawn mowing initiative in the USA, his new $500 grocery giveaway, as well as his bid to obtain a U.S. Green Card. Related Stories Video: Freemasons Fund Donate To Charities Video: Smith […]
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| “I welcome deeper engagement with the UN as Bermuda works with other non-sovereign territories to protect against recent actions that signal a renewed push for colonialism by administering powers, ” Premier David Burt tweeted. The Premier tweeted the photo below, saying: “Recently met the new United Nations Resident Coordinator, Dr. Garry Conille. I welcome deeper engagement […]
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| The Bermuda Golf Association and the Bermuda Golf Foundation are seeking a part-time Golf Development Officer. A spokesperson said, “As the recognized National Sport Governing Body, The Bermuda Golf Association [BGA] and the charitable arm, the Bermuda Golf Foundation [Charity #141], are pleased to announce we are seeking a part-time Golf Development Officer [GDO] to […]
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| “This past weekend, fifteen people were found to be in breach of the curfew,” the police have confirmed, with the police urging people to please abide by the restrictions. Martin Weekes, Assistant Commissioner of Police explained: “It is a criminal offence to be out in public without lawful excuse during the curfew time of midnight […]
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| The Department of Community and Cultural Affairs will feature an encore showing of Broadcasting Black, the locally produced film which “explores the often overlooked contribution of black media to the success of the 1959 Theatre Boycotts.” “Broadcasting Black was created by Dr. Dana Selassie, and the film was previously screened last September at the Bermuda […]
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| Registration is open and enrollment has begun for ‘Entrepreneurship 101’, an entrepreneurship education course hosted by the Bermuda Economic Development Corporation [BEDC]. A spokesperson said, “The Entrepreneurship 101 course provides new and aspiring entrepreneurs with the knowledge, tools and resources needed to start their businesses successfully. Participants can expect to walk away with an understanding […]
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| With Bermuda having completed a total of 168,817 tests for Covid-19 to date, the Island ranks fifth in the world for testing per capita, and also currently ranks 13th in the world for vaccinations per capita. This is according to data, recorded this weekend, compiled by FT/Our World in Data and Worldometer who both record global […]
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| Clarien Bank has been praised for their donation to a local charity helping those living with Alzheimer’s and dementia in Bermuda, along with their families and caregivers, which will help the organisation revamp its website and start accepting donations online. Grainne Richmond, Treasurer of Action on Alzheimer’s & Dementia [AAD] Bermuda said the $2,500 gift from […]
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| The Board of Directors for the Chatmore British International School announced the introduction of Student Leaders to the role of Acting Prefects for the 2021 School Year. A spokesperson said, “On Friday 5 February 2021, at an outdoor celebration under the sunshine and amidst the tranquil grounds of Chatmore British International School, six skilled students […]
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| Carey Olsen Bermuda has moved into newly-refurbished and much larger offices at the Rosebank Centre in Hamilton, and the law firm also announced that three new attorneys will join Carey Olsen in the coming weeks “The firm, which celebrated its third anniversary last November, has grown considerably since opening its doors and now has a team […]
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| “With less airline seat capacity and fewer hotel rooms available in 2021, high volume tourism will be very slow to return” and the BTA is “recalibrating 2021 marketing activity to leverage this luxury traveller trend’ as jetsetters “is a traveller segment Bermuda can win.” These were some of the points made as the Bermuda Tourism […]
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| The Royal Bermuda Yacht Club’s Winter Series Racing continued in the Great Sound just outside of Two Rock, with both the Laser 4.7′s and Lasers Radial going to the start-line. Five Laser Radial boats went to the start-line, while three Laser 4.7’s started the day’s five races. Campbell Patton sailed to victory in all five […]
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| [Written by Kim Swan] It is my solemn duty to pay homage to one of our longest serving members on behalf of the President and my colleagues within the Bermuda Professional Golfers Association [BPGA]. Keith Pearman’s passing comes at a time when we are profiling our current, retired and deceased members and sharing their talents […]
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| The 2021 Superkarts USA Winter Series program closed out this weekend with Scott Barnes competing at the AMR Homestead-Miami Motorplex presented by MG Tires in Florida. During the Pro/Mas Shifter by PSL Karting Round Four Final, Barnes finished 2nd with a 21 lap time of 17:27.1855. The Bermudian racer did not finish the pre-final and […]
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| Domonique Brown competed in the English Open High-Level Championships online, where she made an excellent showing to claim six wins and one second place finish. Brown won the 12-17 Virtual Self Defense Adv/Black Mixed Division, the 12-17 Forms – Musical Open Adv/BB Mixed Division, the 12-17 Weapons – Creative Adv/BB Mixed Division, the 12-17 Weapons […]
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| The Bermuda Fat Tire Massive 2020/2021 Mountain Bike Race Series season continued at Admiralty House. Robin Horsfield won the Male Open 60 Minute field when he clocked a 10 lap winning time of 48:12.3, Alexander Miller was second after completing 9 laps clocking 45:43.5, and Liam Flannery also completed 9 laps clocking 47:43.0. The Female […]
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| The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [February 15] with the list indicating that there are ten bus runs cancelled so far today. Related Stories Minibus Operators: It’s Not Financially Viable Govt: Bus Service Resumes On Wednesday Asphalt Resurfacing At Hamilton Bus Terminal DPT Contracts Eight Minibuses To Assist Update On […]
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| A total of 48 raw recruits yesterday got their first taste of life in the Royal Bermuda Regiment. The latest recruits arrived at Warwick Camp for the start of two weeks of training designed to give them the basic military skills to build on. The 40 men and eight women started off on the right […]
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| The Minister for the Cabinet Office Wayne Furbert released the Quarter 2, 2020 Quarterly Gross Domestic Product [GDP] by Expenditure publication from the Department of Statistics. The Minister explained, “After adjusting for inflation, the GDP in constant prices for the second quarter decreased by 15.7 per cent to $1,368.0 million. The decline in growth was […]
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| [Opinion column written by OBA Senator Ben Smith] We have all heard of the fundamentals for Education being reading, writing and arithmetic. I believe we need to look at the real fundamental which is good teachers working with engaged students. At the heart of a strong education system will be passionate teachers that are respected […]
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| Monday, February 15 is expected to be sunny, with the high to be near 23°C/73°F and the low to be near 19°C/67°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SSW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 100%. Sunrise will be at 7:02am and sunset will be at 6:05pm. High […]
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| The Bermuda Tourism Authority released its 2020 Year-End Report showing the ”impact of the 2020 pandemic with predictably deep losses” with total leisure visitor spending down 88.7% compared to 2019, total air visitors down 84.4%, and cruise visitors down 98.3%. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda end-of-year tourism industry metrics highlight the impact of the 2020 pandemic with […]
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| Staff from BELCO and Ascendant Group held a food drive campaign, and distributed approximately 700 bags of food to families this weekend. A spokesperson said, “As Bermuda continues to be affected by the economic difficulties caused by the Covid-19 Pandemic, BELCO staff decided they wanted to give back to the community and help families who may […]
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| The next time Bermuda competes in the Special Olympics we may also have a swimming team take part, as Special Olympics Bermuda just started a new swimming training programme, with their first session held this weekend at the Saltus pool. “Today’s our first swim training for Special Olympics Bermuda, we just added swimming to our […]
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| The Association of Bermuda Insurers & Reinsurers [ABIR] today announced a slate of appointments of member company industry executives to lead committees and working groups. “ABIR has a deep bench of talented, re/insurance executives willing to lead on important regulatory, policy and international industry initiatives,” said ABIR Chair and Arch Capital Group CEO Marc Grandisson. “I’d […]
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| The 2021 Superkarts USA Winter Series program will close out this weekend with Scott Barnes competing at the AMR Homestead-Miami Motorplex presented by MG Tires. Rounds three and four of the ‘best of three’ championship program will be contested in Homestead, Florida to decide this year’s titles. During the Pro/Mas Shifter by PSL Karting Final, […]
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| The Bermuda National Athletics Association hosted a Carifta Games Trial Track Meet at the National Sports Center. Ellie Richmond met the Under 20 Women’s Javelin Throw Carita Games 2020 qualifying standard with a top toss of 37.80m. Za’kayza Parsons just missed out on the Under 20 Women’s 100m Dash Carifta Games qualifying standard when she […]
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| The Manders Tennis Management 2021 Championships continued at the Fairmont Southampton tennis courts. Denzel Hollis defeated Vincent Boisvert in straight sets 7-5, 6-1 in the Elite B Division Final, while Jayden Lambert defeated Kaylah Dowling 6-3 in their Green Ball 2 Division final match. Related Stories Photos: Manders & Cross Win 2011 Argus Open Photos, […]
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| The Bermuda National Library will be hosting a webinar ‘Is My Soil Good?’ on Wednesday, February 17 at 6.00pm. A promotion for the event said, “Continue on your gardening journey and learn how to grow your own delicious food in healthy soil. Join Grow Biointensive Gardening Teacher Frances Eddy for her second online zoom session with […]
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| Happy Valentine’s Day to everyone! News that Penny & Drum named a new candle in honour of Linda Bogle-Mienzer, upgrade work is set to begin at Western Stars Club, and Butterfield Bank is offering card users the chance to win more than 400 restaurant vouchers and three 4-night hotel stays were all some of the […]
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| Arch Insurance Company announced a new online platform that allows brokers to rapidly price and purchase Business Travel Accident [BTA] policies for U.S.-based companies with up to 250 business travelers. A spokesperson said, “The platform, called Arch BTAExpressTM, leverages a state-of-the-art underwriting and technology experience, allowing simple plan design selection, pricing and binding of BTA […]
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| AM Best has upgraded the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating to “a+” from “a” and affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A [Excellent] of PMG Assurance Ltd. [Bermuda]. The outlook of these Credit Ratings is stable. “The ratings reflect PMG’s balance sheet strength, which AM Best categorizes as very strong, as well as its strong operating […]
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| New research shows that hurricane maximum wind speeds around Bermuda have “more than doubled on average over the last 60 years due to rising ocean temperatures in the region.” “Hurricanes intensify by extracting energy from the warm ocean surface via air-sea heat fluxes, so a warmer ocean can lead to more intense hurricanes,” a spokesperson […]
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| Sunday, February 14 is expected to see sunny periods, low cloud at times, with possible mist overnight, with the high to be near 23°C/73°F and the low to be near 19°C/67°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 87%. Sunrise will be […]
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| The Royal Bermuda Yacht Club Loquat Bowl was held recently with the Laser Radial Fleet, the Laser 4.7 Fleet, and the Optimist Fleets all taking to the waters. Adrianna Penruddocke won Laser Radial Class, with 4 Net Points, Chris Adderley was second with 9 points, and Brett Wright finished 3rd with 10 Net Points. In […]
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| The Hamilton Lions Club, BZS Junior Volunteers and Rubis Terceira North Shore Gas Station are helping to raise money for Vision Bermuda and the Bermuda Zoological Society, with the 52nd annual Gas-O-Rama taking place today [Feb 13] at the gas station in Devonshire. Along with the Lions Club volunteers, recently appointed Acting US Consul General Alan […]
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| Bullying “is not allowed nor tolerated in the Bermuda Public School System” and if it “does happen, it needs to be reported and addressed immediately,” Minister of Education Diallo Rabain said. “The Minister of Education Diallo Rabain took note of recent reports of alleged bullying and harassment in Bermuda’s public schools and urged educators, parents and […]
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| The Bermuda National Trust [BNT] held their annual Plant and Bake Sale today [Feb 13] at Waterville in Paget, with the event featuring baked goods, honey, locally grown plants and more. Attendees had their temperature taken when entering, and masks were mandatory. Prior to the event, the BNT said, “Shop a diverse assortment of unusual […]
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| The Bermuda Cricket Umpires Association [BCUA] will be offering a 6-week umpire training programme starting on Tuesday, February 23rd. A spokesperson said, “Did you know that there are ten ways a batsman can get out in cricket? Most people know “bowled”, “caught”, “stumped”, “LBW”, and “run out”, but what about the other 5? The others are […]
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| The Bermuda PGA has launched a series entitled “Getting To Know Bermuda’s Golf Professionals” to highlight local golfers, with the first story featuring Brian Morris. A Bermuda PGA spokesperson said, “In our first feature story about a Bermuda PGA Golf Professional we start with Brian Morris, Golf Professional at Ocean View Golf Course. “The popular […]
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| The Minister for the Cabinet Office Wayne Furbert released the 2020 Q2 Balance of Payments & International Investment Position publication from the Department of Statistics. The Minister explained, “Bermuda’s trade with non-residents resulted in a $250 million surplus for the second quarter of 2020, increasing $94 million from a year ago. This growth was due […]
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| In a filing with the Bermuda Stock Exchange [BSX], One Communications Ltd. advised that pursuant to BSX Regulation Section IIA 6.14[2][i], on 10 February 2021, 6,423 common shares were repurchased for cancellation at a price of $3.95. Related Stories One Communications Share Repurchases One Communications Share Repurchase One Communications Share Repurchase One Communications Share Repurchase […]
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| February 12 saw 0 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange. The BSX finished at 2,273.69, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 decline, and 61 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available here [PDF], and the full report for the week is available here [PDF]. Related Stories ‘Active And […]
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