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| Minister of Education Diallo Rabain is joining Bernews this morning [Feb 5] for the latest episode in the Bernews News & Views series, with the Minister set to discuss various aspects of education reform. Related Stories Video: Panel Discussion On Education Video: Minister Roban On Renewable Energy Video: Sex Offender Sentencing Discussion Video: BNV With […]
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| While vaccines are being administered internationally, the Covid-19 pandemic continues to affect countries around the globe, with the number of confirmed cases worldwide now surpassing 105 million, with over 2,287,000 deaths worldwide, and the United States continuing to have the most confirmed cases and deaths in the world. A BBC story said, “After at least a […]
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| The Bermuda Police Service Driver Training Unit is conducting a Standard Motorcycle Course between February 1st and 19th, and the public is reminded to “give way and exercise caution when they encounter a training vehicle just as they would any emergency vehicle.” In an online post, BPS said, “The Driver Training Unit is conducting a […]
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| The Ocean View Professional Medal took place under some challenging conditions. Dwayne Pearman and Bran Morris both shot 72, with Pearman winning on retrogression, and Scott Roy finished third with a score of 73. OJ Pitcher finished fourth shooting 75, while Twilton Smith rounded out the top five finishers with a round of 78. Ocean […]
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| [Opinion column written by OBA Senator Ben Smith] It was with a mix of surprise and frustration that I saw the headline on January 26th that Minister Hayward was warning that we need immigration reform or fall off a fiscal cliff. It has taken forever for the PLP to come to this position. The fact […]
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| Tom Butterfield, founder of Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art is celebrating his “graduation” from the everyday work of running the Museum with a special exhibit 39 years in the making. Exhibiting a collection of personal photographs, of recent work, of a subject that has always fascinated him, Bermuda in Another World, A Photographer’s View, showcases […]
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| Gary Fray was this year’s honouree at the fifth annual Knights Charity Golf Tournament, with Richard Knights making a presentation. A spokesperson said, “Richard Knights of Knights Charity Golf Tournament made a presentation to Mr. Gary Fray, long serving President of Warwick Workman’s Club for his contribution to sports in Bermuda. “In his younger years, […]
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| In a filing with the Bermuda Stock Exchange, The Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son Limited announced no share repurchases for January 2021. Related Stories Butterfield Share Repurchases For December Job Redundancies At Butterfield Group Butterfield To Reopen On Tuesday Afternoon Butterfield To Effect Mandatory Redemption Temporary Bank Centre At Rosebank To Reopen Butterfield Moving […]
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| The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [February 5] with the list indicating that there are fourteen bus runs cancelled so far today. Related Stories Ministry: 9 Bus Runs Cancelled On Thursday Ministry: 56 Bus Runs Cancelled On Wednesday Ministry: 62 Bus Runs Cancelled On Tuesday Ministry: 46 Bus Runs Cancelled […]
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| The Ministry of Health received 360 test results since the last update and none were positive for Covid-19 — marking the third consecutive day there have been no new confirmed positives — and the island currently has ten active cases. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Health received 360 test results since the last […]
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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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| The official Government and Legal notices for today [Feb 4] include appointments, register of optometrists and opticians, list of proposed planning applications, and cancellation of registration. Appointments Development Applications Board Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Appointments Notice ID: GN0121/2021 Public Authorities / Department: Ministry Level Publication Date: 04 February 2021 The Minister of […]
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| The Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] has partnered with MarketPlace to hold a virtual cooking class on Wednesday, February 10, with Chef Eric Adjepong to teach a dish of coconut curry lobster and coconut rice while sharing his Bermuda travel stories from 2019 and 2020. A spokesperson said, “In a sign of the times, a celebrity […]
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| The Bermuda Business Development Agency [BDA] has elected a new Deputy Chair, Susan Pateras, effective immediately, and reappointed Fiona Beck as Treasurer. Board members have also been assigned to the BDA’s standing committees focused on audit, compensation, and governance and nominations. Stephen Weinstein, Susan Pateras and Fiona Beck Stephen Weinstein, Chair of the BDA, said: […]
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| The Bermuda Hospitals Board today released a short survey that will run for one week asking the community to have their say about the hospitals and what improvements it could make to make them more satisfied with local hospital services delivered from King Edward VII Memorial Hospital, Mid-Atlantic Wellness Centre, Lamb Foggo Urgent Care Centre and […]
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| Friday, February 5 is expected to see a mix of sun and cloud, with the high to be near 19°C/67°F and the low to be near 17°C/62°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 59%. Sunrise will be at 7.10am and sunset […]
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| “The matter at Tankfield Hill, Paget, is under active investigation and several residents in that area and surrounding neighbourhoods have already been spoken to,” the police said today. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service has received video footage from several locations showing the same individual and we urge anyone who resides in the […]
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| The Bermuda Entertainment Union [BEU] expressed their condolences to the family of the late LaVerne Furbert. BEU President Selena ‘VaVa’ Fields said, “Ms. Furbert was an out-spoken advocate for equality and justice. “Not only was she a Life Member of the Bermuda Progressive Labour Party, she was also a staunch trade unionist. Her platform was […]
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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 Loquat Roots Tea by Reva Minors, one of the small Bermudian businesses whose products are being sold at the airport. Speaking in the episode, Mikaela Pearman said, “Over the next […]
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| Minister of Labour Jason Hayward is holding a press conference this afternoon [Feb 4], and we will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Update: The live broadcast has concluded and the 19-minute replay is below Related Stories Video: Minister David Burch On Quangos Video: PLP Annual General […]
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| KPMG in Bermuda announced that the annual Round The Grounds Race will not be taking place this year. A spokesperson said, “Today KPMG in Bermuda, in consultation with the Mid-Atlantic Athletic Club [MAAC], announced that the annual Round the Grounds youth racing day will not be taking place this year. “Usually at this time of […]
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| PartnerRe Ltd. announced that Hermann Pohlchristoph has been appointed to its Board of Directors, effective February 4, 2021. Mr. Pohlchristoph has held multiple executive roles, most recently at Munich Re as a Member of the Board of Management from 2017 to 2020 and as CFO Reinsurance, Munich Re from 2006 to 2017. Prior to that, he […]
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| Mosaic, a “next-generation global specialty insurer combining newly-formed Lloyd’s Syndicate 1609 with sophisticated underwriting talent,” has launched operations in Bermuda, London, the United States, and Asia. A spokesperson said, “Mosaic is founded by seasoned industry executive Mitch Blaser, who serves as the company’s CEO. “Golden Gate Capital, a leading private-equity investment firm with more than […]
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| The police have advised people to refrain from posting images or videos of possible criminal activity around their home on social media, saying that not only can it “lead to legal issues” should a suspect brought to court, it may also alert a suspect and “lead them to dispose of items that could associate them […]
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| SailGP announced their full race schedule for this year, which is set to feature eight international teams taking part in eight events across three continents, including one in Bermuda in April of this year. The SailGP website said, “The schedule represents an expansion from five events in the league’s inaugural season [2019], and will kick […]
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| Premier David Burt was featured on a recent episode of CoinDesk’s Money Reimagined podcast series, with the media outlet saying the episode discusses stablecoins and plans to “launch a communally owned national digital bank.” The website said, “In this episode, Michael J. Casey and Sheila Warren of the World Economic Forum are joined by the newly […]
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| AM Best has assigned a Financial Strength Rating of A- [Excellent] and a Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a-“ to Kuvare Life Re Ltd. A statement from the ratings agency said, “AM Best has assigned a Financial Strength Rating of A- [Excellent] and a Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a-” to Kuvare Life Re Ltd. […]
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| A man was charged in Magistrates’ Court with the unlawful killing of 27-year-old Daunte Woods. Jahmari Beach was not required to enter a plea, as the matter must be heard in the Supreme Court. The fatal stabbing occurred in October, 2020 in Sandys. Related Stories Maxanne Anderson Appointed As Magistrate Justice Norma Wade-Miller To Retire […]
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| The National Museum of Bermuda [NMB] recently launched one of its 2021 education programmes: “Tracing Our Roots/Routes”. “This year-long series of online presentations and workshops by overseas and local experts, and an on-site contemporary art exhibit will support and encourage family history research and connections to the past,” NMB said. “The programme kicks off on […]
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| The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [February 4] with the list indicating that there are five bus runs cancelled so far today. Related Stories Ministry: 56 Bus Runs Cancelled On Wednesday Ministry: 62 Bus Runs Cancelled On Tuesday Ministry: 46 Bus Runs Cancelled On Monday Ministry: 32 Bus Runs Cancelled […]
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| February 3 saw 110,687 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $444,101.15 BD. 250 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing down 4.5% at $31.50 per share, while another 110,437 shares were traded by One Communications Ltd closing even at $3.95 per share. The BSX finished at 2,079.68, down 3.44% […]
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| The Regulatory Authority of Bermuda has released their FY2020-21 Activity Report and Unaudited Condensed Financial Statements from April 1, 2020 – September 30, 2020. The RA Activity Report & Unaudited Condensed Financial Statements follow below [PDF here]: Related Stories Search For Regulatory Authority Commissioners Market Review Of Telecommunications Industry Minister Supports Consumer Advocacy Policy RA […]
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| Minister of Finance Curtis Dickinson is holding a ‘Virtual Town Hall Meeting’ this evening [Feb 3] to “discuss the state of Bermuda’s economy and potential Fiscal Year 2021/2022 budget implications.” Related Stories Opposition Leader On Pre-Budget Report Video: Post Budget Press Conference Live Updates & Video: OBA Deliver Budget Reply Video: Pre-Budget Report Public Meeting […]
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| The Supreme Court granted leave for a judicial review application filed by the Attorney-General against the Information Commissioner, which will consider the Attorney-General’s challenge to two summonses issued by the Information Commissioner about records relating to the agreement between the Ministry of Health and the two medical clinics owned by former Premier Dr Ewart Brown; the […]
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| Bermuda’s Nahki Wells scored for Bristol City as they played to a 3-2 loss against Brentford. The club’s match report said, “Bristol City struck early but lost out to a battling Brentford at a chilly West London. Zak Vyner put the Robins ahead in a first half where they impressed under the Brentford Community Stadium lights. […]
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| There were 389 test results received and none were positive for Covid-19, and the island currently has 11 active cases. A Government spokesperson said, “There were 389 test results received by the Ministry of Health since the last update, and none were positive for Covid-19. “Additionally, since the last update, there have been no recoveries. “There are […]
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| The official Government and Legal notices for today [Feb 3] include registration of psychological practitioners, notice of intention to construct a controlled plant, appointments and notice of intended marriage. Appointments Bermuda Housing Trust – Amend Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Appointments Notice ID: GN0115/2021 Public Authorities / Department: Ministry Level Publication date: 03 […]
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| “Devoted mother and grandmother, staunch labour advocate, tireless protector of the disadvantaged and true champion of Bermuda’s youth; Sis. Furbert will be deeply and forever missed by all those who knew her,” the Bermuda Public Services Union [BPSU] said. A spokesperson said, “It would be remiss of the Bermuda Public Services Union not to officially […]
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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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| Thursday, February 4 is expected to see sunny periods with a few blustery showers, mainly early, with the high to be near 19°C/66°F and the low to be near 15°C/59°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be west. The relative humidity is expected to be near 66%. Sunrise will be at […]
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| [Updated] The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [February 3] with the list indicating that there are thirteen bus runs cancelled so far today. Update 4.00pm: The Ministry has released the list of bus cancellations for this afternoon. There were 13 runs cancelled this morning, 43 cancelled this afternoon, for a […]
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| Minister of Finance Curtis Dickinson will be joining Bernews at approximately 4.00pm this afternoon [Feb 3] for the latest episode in the Bernews News & Views series, with the Minister set to discuss matters related to the economy and the upcoming budget. The live stream should start at around 4.00pm – 4.15pm: Related Stories Video: […]
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| The National Museum of Bermuda [NMB] is selling Valentine’s Day themed locally hand-crafted sheep ornaments and keychains, with all sales to benefit the Museum. A spokesperson said, “Starting Monday, February 1, 2021 the National Museum of Bermuda [NMB] is selling locally hand-crafted sheep ornaments and keychains with a Valentine’s Day theme online. All sales will […]
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| Local entrepreneur, Sharika Tucci of Masterkey Management Ltd. has earned the Professional Community Association Manager [PCAM] credential – the highest level of professional recognition in the condominium management field – from the Community Associations Institute [CAI]. Mrs. Tucci is one of just over 2,200 managers worldwide who have earned the highest level of professional recognition […]
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| The police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating 16-year-old Allan Winters-Taitt, who was last seen on January 30th. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in locating 16-year-old Allan Winters-Taitt. “Allan was last seen around 5:30 p.m. on Saturday 30th January, 2021, when he left his Fenton’s Drive, […]
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| Health officials have now done over 5000 vaccinations, over 13.000 people have registered their interest, we will be moving to phase two of the vaccination programme soon, and the Government plans to increase the number of vaccination centres. These were some of the vaccine related updates mentioned during last night’s [Feb 2] press breifing, with Health Minister Kim […]
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| Following the news that Gencom reimbursed the Government the $11 million that had been paid to approximately 700 employees of the Fairmont Southampton, the Premier said that it is “noticeable that we have had silence from the usual commentators or the Opposition, who criticized this arrangement that was made by the Minister of Finance.” $11 […]
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| Following consultation with the Leader of the Opposition, the Government will designate LaVerne Furbert’s funeral a “recognition funeral” which means that an official condolence book will be prepared, and assistance will be lent to the family for funeral arrangements by the Government’s Protocol Office and Department of Communications. This was stated during last night’s [Feb 2] […]
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| After two race days in the Royal Bermuda Yacht Club’s Winter Series, a look at the overall standings is below. After a total of 8 races, Adriana Penruddocke leads the fleet with 8 Net Points, David Leach is in second with 21 Net Points and Ben Redburn is currently in third with 35 Net Points. […]
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| The Bermuda bowling team has become the first international team to be sponsored by MOTIV Bowling. As Damien Matthews, David Maycock, Rickai Binns, Lamar Richardson, and Akeem Talbot all now all listed as Elite Athletes by the Bermuda Olympic Association, this assisted MOTIV Bowling decision. Bermuda’s National Bowling team is now coached by Fero Williams, […]
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