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| The Bermuda Tourism Authority promoted Tracy Berkeley to the newly created senior leadership post of Chief Administration Officer. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] welcomes the appointment of Tracy Berkeley, to a newly created senior leadership post, Chief Administration Officer [CAO]. Berkeley joined the BTA one year ago as Director of People with over […]
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| The Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] announced that “given the return to a lower prevalence of Covid-19 in Bermuda, it will allow more visitation from Wednesday 27 January 2021 for acute care and long term care patients.” “Key changes include two visitors allowed at any one time for acute care patients in the ACW, one visitor […]
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| The Bermuda Tourism Authority has appointed Douglas Trueblood as the new BTA’s Chief Sales & Marketing Officer. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Tourism Authority announced Douglas Trueblood today as the organisation’s next Chief Sales and Marketing Officer [CSMO], filling a key post left vacant November 30, 2020. “Trueblood, a veteran marketing leader with diverse global […]
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| The Ministry of Transport advised that “private vehicles used for hire are unregulated, and as such, have the potential to put riders at risk” and also noted that “under section 26 [1] of the Motor Car Act 1951, the use of private vehicles for hire or reward is illegal.” A Government spokesperson said, “For the […]
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| Wednesday, January 27 is expected to see some sunny breaks with occasional rain or showers, with the high to be near 21°C/70°F and the low to be near 18°C/64°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. The relative humidity is expected to be near 87%, and sunrise will be at 7.16am and sunset will be at […]
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| With severe weather expected to impact the island on Thursday [Jan 28], BELCO advised they have activated our Crisis Management Team and are preparing, which includes positioning supplies and teams in advance to address any outages that may occur. The Bermuda Weather Service has issued both a ‘Gale Warning’ and ‘Storm Warning’ for Thursday. A […]
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| [Updated] The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [January 26] with the list indicating that there are three bus runs cancelled so far today. Update 4.05pm: The Ministry has released the list of bus cancellations for this afternoon. There were 3 runs cancelled this morning, 48 cancelled this afternoon, for a […]
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| [Written by Mikaela Ian Pearman] My second stop for Restaurant Weeks was Island Brasserie at Rosewood Bermuda. I always make a stop here for RW because I’m guaranteed to have a delicious dinner. Chef Gerry Adam’s explained to me that the menu included special Bermudian ingredients such as goat cheese from James Tucker, fresh fish from Tiko […]
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| Wakefield Quin announced that Ojeda Smith has joined the firm as a pupil, working across all of the firm’s practice groups with an emphasis on corporate law. Ms. Smith previously worked at the firm in 2018 and 2019 as a summer student and is a two-time recipient of Wakefield Quin’s legal scholarship award. Erik Gotfredsen, […]
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| The Bank of Butterfield announced that its temporary Banking Centre located at the Rosebank Centre, 11 Bermudiana Road in Hamilton, will close effective Monday, 1 February 2021. “The Rosebank Banking Centre has been used periodically during the COVID-19 pandemic to provide in-person banking services to seniors and physically challenged clients,” a spokesperson said. “As the incidence […]
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| The Opposition Leader and Shadow Minister of Finance Cole Simons commented on Bermuda’s 2021/2022 Pre-Budget Report, and provided a list of initiatives that the “OBA would immediately implement to change the trajectory of the 2021-22 Budget.” Mr Simons said, “The Progressive Labour Party Government’s 2021-22 Pre-Budget Report tells Bermuda a graphic story of their direction […]
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| Noting there have been “several reports of cars being stolen,” the police provided tips to help prevent vehicle theft. A police spokesperson said, “In recent weeks, there have been several reports of cars being stolen from locations across the island. Prevention and deterrence are the best advice for all motor vehicle owners to adhere in order to […]
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| Bermuda Weather Service Director Dr Mark Guishard is joining Bernews today [Jan 26] for the latest episode in the Bernews News & Views series, with Dr Guishard set to discuss the expected weather conditions later this week, when storm force winds are expected. As of this writing, the BWS forecast for Thursday states, “Winds southwesterly […]
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| Noting the forecast of “gale and storm force winds” this week, the Ministry of National Security is urging residents to “take the necessary safety precautions around their homes.” A Government spokesperson said, “With the Bermuda Weather Service [BWS] forecasting gale and storm force winds this week, the Ministry of National Security is advising residents to […]
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| Total Health Chemist, Bermuda’s newest pharmacy, has opened on Front Street, Hamilton. Founded by pharmacists Rebecca White and Eimear Burke, the new pharmacy is open from Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm, 10am to 4pm on Saturdays, and by appointment on Sundays. A spokesperson said, “Rebecca White and Eimear Burke are pleased to announce the […]
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| LOM Financial announced that Lekeia Robinson has been promoted to Operations Manager. A spokesperson said, “LOM is pleased to confirm that Bermudian Lekeia Robinson has been promoted to Operations Manager, taking on a senior role looking after centralised functions that support the investment business. “Ms. Robinson joined the LOM team in 2010 as a Senior […]
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| The PLP will host their Annual General Conference opening night on Wednesday [Jan 27] with the event to be held virtually, and streamed online. A spokesperson said, “On Wednesday, January 27, 2021, at 6pm, the PLP will open its Annual General Conference. Due to Covid-19, this year’s opening night will be completely virtual. Persons can […]
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| The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [January 26] with the list indicating that there are three bus runs cancelled so far today. Related Stories Ministry: Bus Cancellations For Friday Ministry: Bus Cancellations For Thursday Ministry: Bus Cancellations For Tuesday Ministry: Bus Cancellations For Wednesday Ministry: Bus Cancellations For Thursday Ministry: […]
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| The Department of Parks is seeking seasonal full-time and seasonal reserve surf lifeguards for the 2021 lifeguard season, which generally runs from April to November. Interested applicants are able to apply online. The announcement posted on the Government website said, “Dynamic opportunities exist within the Department of Parks for the posts of seasonal full-time and […]
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| In a filing with the Bermuda Stock Exchange [BSX], LOM Financial Limited, announced share repurchases on 22 January 2021. The filing stated: “LOM Financial Limited has announced that the Company purchased a total of 40,000 shares at an average price of $3.175 for cancellation, on 22nd January 2021, pursuant to Regulation 6.38 of the BSX […]
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| A three vehicle collision — involving a bus, car and motorcycle — occurred in the west end this evening [Jan 25] with firefighters ‘using lifting bags’ lifting the bus to free the motorcycle rider who was trapped under the bus. A BFRS spokesperson said, “At 6:23pm on Monday January 25th, the Bermuda Fire and Rescue […]
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| “If we do not use immigration as a means to support economic growth we risk falling off a fiscal cliff which will prevent the Government from providing for Bermuda and her people in the way to which we have become accustomed,” Minister of Labour Jason Hayward said today. “The current reality is that Bermuda is […]
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| Raleigh Bermuda is recruiting for their 2021 Venturers Programme, and will be holding recruitment information sessions on February 3 and February 5. A spokesperson said, “Raleigh Bermuda offers a year-long personal enrichment programme, subsidised by community and corporate funding, that provides young Bermudians age 17 – 24 with the opportunity to change their lives. Using […]
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| The Department for National Drug Control [DNDC] will be conducting a survey from February 1st to 28th to “obtain information on adult drug-use in Bermuda.” A Government spokesperson said, “The Attorney-General and Minister of Legal Affairs and Constitutional Reform, the Hon. Kathy Lynn Simmons, JP, MP, is pleased to notify the public that the Department […]
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| The City of Hamilton advises “those City restaurants, businesses and residents that currently use the wheelie bins provided by the City, that wheelie bins must not remain on sidewalks outside of regularly scheduled refuse collection.” A spokesperson said, “It is particularly important for businesses to adhere to this guidance during the coming days as extremely high […]
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| There was a press conference held this afternoon [Jan 25] to mark the opening of the island’s second Covid-19 vaccination clinic, which is located at the King Edward VII Memorial Hospital, with the Minister saying it will “allow the Ministry to dramatically increase the number of vaccines we are able to administer on a daily basis.” […]
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| Butterfield Group has made two senior appointments, with Amy Glover, who will be based in London, has been appointed Vice President, Strategic Relationships for Group Trust, and Mark Farrell has joined as Head of Trust at Butterfield Trust [Asia] Limited in Singapore. A spokesperson said, “Butterfield Group has made two senior appointments within its Trust […]
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| The Department of Workforce Development invites college and university students to apply for the 2021 Summer Employment Programme. A Government spokesperson said, “Internship applicants must hold Bermudian status and be enrolled full time at an accredited college or university with a minimum GPA of 2.5. “Successful interns can expect to gain well-rounded career exposure with […]
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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 1689 test results received and none were positive for Covid-19, and the island currently has 34 active cases. A Government spokesperson said, “There were 1689 test results received by the Ministry of Health since the last update, and none were positive for COVID-19. “Additionally, since the last update, 12 cases have recovered. “There […]
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| The Government of Bermuda’s London Office is reminding people that those travelling to the United Kingdom “are currently subject to travel regulations to reduce the spread of Covid-19.” A Government spokesperson said, “Please be reminded that those travelling to the United Kingdom are currently subject to travel regulations to reduce the spread of COVID19. “Travellers […]
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| Tuesday, January 26 is expected to see increasing cloud and developing periods of rain showers, with the high to be near 20°C/68°F and the low to be near 18°C/64°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be WSW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 76%. Sunrise will be at 7.17am […]
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| The Ministry has released the list of bus cancellations for this afternoon [Jan 25], with the list indicating that there are sixty-four bus runs cancelled today. Related Stories Ministry: Bus Cancellations For Friday Ministry: Bus Cancellations For Thursday Ministry: Bus Cancellations For Tuesday Ministry: Bus Cancellations For Wednesday Ministry: Bus Cancellations For Thursday Ministry: Bus […]
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| Forbes is apparently “not proceeding” with an initiative which would have seen them invite people named to their ’30 Under 30s’ list take part in a “month-long residency in Bermuda in March.” Rachel Zarrell, who is a brand strategist at BuzzFeed, tweeted what she said was the invite posted in the Slack channel, adding that […]
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| P.C. Shandora Burrows has been named the Bermuda Police Service’s Community Policing Division [CPD] Staff Person of the Year for 2020. Announcing the selection, Superintendent Na’imah Astwood, the officer in charge of the CPD, said, “P.C. Burrows has been unwavering in the performance of her duties and is repeatedly hailed by her colleagues for her […]
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| Madelyn Moore and her Northern Colorado Swimming and Diving teammates continued their impressive start to 2021, with the Bermudian swimmer winning the 50 yard freestyle, 100 yard freestyle and also helped her relay team to claim victory. The school’s report said, “You couldn’t have scripted senior day any better for the Northern Colorado Swim and […]
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| The Newport Bermuda Race organisers will be hosting a series of free webinars starting on February 9th. A spokesperson said, “If the legendary Bermuda Race is on your bucket list, a new series of free webinars by the Bermuda Race Organizing Committee, sponsored by Bermuda Tourism Authority and Goslings Rum, will whet your appetite and […]
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| In total there have been 34 curfew breeches since December 18 2020, 19 males and 15 females, and the Department of Public Prosecutions has approved charges against 5 of them, while 27 are still pending, Minister of National Security Renee Ming said. Speaking at a press conference last week, the Minister said, “As the Premier […]
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| The Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son Limited offices will be reopening today [Jan 25]. A spokesperson said, “The Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son Limited announced that, effective Monday, 25 January 2021, its corporate offices in Bermuda will once again be open for in-person lending, corporate banking, private banking, trust and investment services from […]
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| Back on the track after a suspension of racing due to the pandemic, the Bermuda Karting Club race season continued at the Southside Motor Sports Park with some restrictions in place. Five classes competed on the day, with Scott Barnes winning all three races in the Tag Senior Class. The L206 Senior Class saw Rian […]
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| Cody Rego concluded competed in the CSI3* Restylane Wellington Regional WEF Series in Wellington, Florida. Taking to Ring 9, Rego and Classic Derby finished 42nd in the Dover Saddlery/USEF Hunter Seat Medal – Sec. A Class. Competing again in Ring 9, Rego and Classic Derby finished the ASPCA Maclay – Sec. A Class in 42nd […]
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| Bermudian actor Daren A. Herbert recently starred in an episode of Canadian sitcom Kim’s Convenience, playing the role of Kwami and giving his native Bermuda a nod on screen. The actor’s role places him in an office at times, where a Bermuda flag is featured prominently in the background, making for a unique island link […]
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| The Government is encouraging the public to register for upcoming consultation meetings to discuss the proposal for Parish Primary Schools. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Education is expecting a broad cross section of Bermuda’s public will come out to participate in a series of consultation meetings, beginning this week, to discuss the Proposal […]
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| Premier David Burt presented grants – totalling $151,700 – to six local community clubs and organisations, the Government announced this evening. A Government spokesperson said, “Premier the Hon. David Burt, JP, MP, presented grants to six local community clubs and organisations, totalling $151,700, which will support youth programs and assist with capital upgrades. The initiative is in […]
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| Two men – aged 49 and 45 — were arrested this afternoon [Jan 24] and a replica firearm was seized. A police spokesperson said, “A replica firearm was seized and two males, aged forty-nine and forty-five years old arrested, after police received reports of two males wearing dark clothing and masks on a motorcycle near […]
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| “Our goal in Bermuda is to have 19,000 residents administered two doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine by the end of March,” Premier David Burt said. The Government posted the graphic below online, which cites Premier Burt as saying, “Our goal in Bermuda is to have 19,000 residents administered two doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine by […]
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| The Bermuda Football Association Referee Academy participants received their SAVI gear this morning. Bermuda Football Association Head of Refereeing Crenstant Williams said, “We are here today to present the Academy Referees with their SAVI gear.” This follows after the Confederation of North, Central American, and Caribbean Association Football [CONCACAF] recently announced a multi-year agreement naming […]
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| Monday, January 25 is expected to be mostly cloud, with the high to be near 18°C/64°F and the low to be near 15°C/59°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be NW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 71%. Sunrise will be at 7:17am and sunset will be at 5:45pm. […]
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| In celebration of the 70th anniversary of the rediscovery of the Cahow, a virtual lunch and learn event will be held on Thursday [Jan 28], with guest speakers Dr. David Wingate, Miguel Mejias, and Jeremy Maderios taking part. A spokesperson said, “In celebration of the iconic 70th anniversary of the rediscovery of the Cahow, a […]
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| Bermudian goalkeeper Nathan Trott made his first team debut for West Ham United, as the team booked their spot in the Emirates FA Cup fifth round with a 4-0 victory over Doncaster Rovers. The club’s match report said, “Two goals in each half eased the Hammers past their high-flying League One opponents and set up […]
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