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| [Written by Dale Butler] We are told that the ultimate culinary arts goal of excellence, coveted by chefs, is to be rated with AA Michelin Star. I have eaten at approximately six of them in four different countries and, while they had some interesting and unusual menu items, I was not in a hurry to […]
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| In a filing with the Bermuda Stock Exchange, White Mountains Insurance Group announced that HG Global closed a new $150 million, 10-year term loan credit facility with Hudson Structured Capital Management Ltd, [conducting its re/insurance business as HSCM Bermuda] and Security Benefit Life Insurance Company. The filing stated: “HG expects to receive the proceeds of the […]
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| News that Keivin Richardson-Crane Pimentel – British Airways’ first Bermudian Inflight Manager – worked on a flight to Bermuda, Hamilton Princess donated to two local charities, a documentary depicting the life of Bermudian football legend Clyde Best is underway, Clarien Bank appointed Pearline McIntosh to SVP, Head of Private Banking, and Conyers is supporting the […]
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| “The UK Government is not aware of any examples of an Overseas Territory defaulting on its debt to international creditors,” Minister of State Amanda Milling said. During the British Parliament’s session on March 30th, Conservative MP Andrew Rosindell asked the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs “what the liabilities or obligations are […]
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| FGH Parent, L.P. announced the signing and closing of a $4 billion reinsurance transaction. A spokesperson said, “FGH Parent, L.P., [together with its subsidiaries, “Fortitude Re”], today announced the signing and closing of a $4 billion reinsurance transaction between its subsidiary Fortitude Reinsurance Company Ltd., Bermuda’s largest multiline reinsurer, and Taiyo Life Insurance Company [Taiyo […]
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| The Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences [BIOS] has undertaken a project to “report on the science and impacts of climate change, with a specific focus on Bermuda.” This effort is supported by HSBC, and is being led by Dr. Mark Guishard, adjunct faculty at BIOS and Director of the Bermuda Weather Service [BWS], a section […]
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| “An investment team behind FoodHub acquired an interest in Four Star,” the company confirmed, noting that “the operations and food production related to Four Star will remain the same. ” A spokesperson said, “Four Star has been in business since 1990 serving pizzas and more from four locations across the island. For over 30 years, […]
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| The 2022 Welcome Home Show will be returning to the Bermuda Botanical Gardens arena on Saturday, April 23rd and Sunday, April 24th. A spokesperson said, “This is particularly exciting at the inaugural Welcome Home Show was held on these very grounds back in 2011. “Show Director & BEF President McKeisha Smith together with her dynamic […]
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| During March 2022, the top 10 ‘most liked’ photos on the Bernews Instagram page included news about this year’s Bermuda Day parade, the Hamilton Princess flying the Ukrainian flag, a statement by OUTBermuda, a whale breaching the water, a rainy day, a sunset over Shelly Bay, the view from Fort Scaur, and more. #1 – […]
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| Sunday, April 3 is expected to see early sunshine; thickening cloud with wet spells developing, with the high to be near 22°C/71°F and the low to be near 18°C/65°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 80%. Sunrise will be at 7.05am […]
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| Kamau Leverock and his Titans teammates took on the Houston Stallions in the Houston Open 2022. A day after having their first match rained out this match was delayed and reduced to 10 overs. The Titans won the toss and elected to field, they claimed an early wicket, but that was all the success they had […]
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| Jaaziah Van Lowe and his Bowers & Pitsea Youth Under 14 teammates picked up a 3 – 0 win over Brentwood Town Youth Under 14 in an Eastern Junior Alliance League match. Bowers & Pitsea Youth Under 14 got two goals from Oliver Purdie, and a single strike from Josh Morley, with Van Lowe recording […]
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| A Corona league double-header took place at the BAA Field, with 16 goals scored as both matches ended in draws. Tuff Dogs 5 – Robin Hood 5 In the opener the Tuff Dogs and Robin Hood played to a 5 – 5 draw. Detroy Smith led the Tuff Dogs with two goals, while Bruce Degrilla, […]
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| In the latest round of Bermuda Ball Hockey Winter League triple-header action at the PCC Hockey Rink a total of 23 goals were scored between the three matches. Frontier 7 Liberty Mutual 2 In the opener Frontier defeated Liberty Mutual 7 – 2, Jeremy Estey led Frontier to victory with a hat-trick, Cam Poland, Danny […]
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| Players from Bermuda’s Warwick Archers Youth Football [Robin Hood FC] are participating in the Jefferson Cup Boys Showcase event in Richmond, Virginia, which is taking place from April 1st – 3rd. A spokesperson said, “Xhavi DeRoza and Olek Rymon-Lipinski have been invited to join the New England Surf Club State Select [Massachusetts] U15s team through […]
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| The 214-foot long superyacht Callisto recently paid a visit to Bermuda. The Boat International website said, “Callisto is the ultimate contemporary-classic yacht. She combines magnificent exterior lines, an elegant Terence Disdale interior, and an expansive Sundeck with sophisticated amenities, making this 65m beyond impressive. “Luxurious yet unassuming, Callisto is an incredibly inviting and comfortable superyacht. […]
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| The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday Shipping Schedule: Week Starting April 2nd. On Monday the Oleander container ship and the Norwegian Epic cruise ship are expected, on Tuesday the Somers Isles container ship will arrive, and on Wednesday the Norwegian Pearl cruise […]
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| During March 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 included police press conference, CCTV footage of shooting, Government press conference on Covid-19, Premier and Minister of Finance David Burt press conference and more. As far […]
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| Casey Truran and his Savannah College of Arts and Design [SCAD] Equestrian teammates won its ninth-consecutive National Tournament of Champions Overall Series. The Overall Series title is awarded to the college with the two highest scores of the four horse shows in the series – Pre-Season Classic, Holiday Tournament, Winter Classic, and Spring Classic. SCAD […]
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| Daniel Augustus competed on the Moonlight Tour at the Black Bear Golf Course in Florida. Augustus finished 4th shooting a 2-under par 70, finishing three strokes behind winner George Kneiser, who finished in a three-way tie with Nick Mazurek, and Kyle Wilshire. Related Stories Bermuda Trio Compete In Trinidad Open Oliver Betschart Places Second In […]
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| In a filing with the Bermuda Stock Exchange, Argus Group Holdings Limited advised that pursuant to its share repurchase programme, during the month of March 2022 the company has repurchased 71,950 shares at an average repurchase price of $6.39 per share. These shares have been retained as treasury shares. Related Stories Argus Group Share Repurchases […]
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| April 1 saw 0 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange. The BSX finished at 2,465.21, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 63 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 LOM Company […]
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| “All four betting licences have expired, and betting shops must cease operation as of the end of March 31st,” the Bermuda Gaming Commission announced. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Gaming Commission’s remit was expanded in August of last year to include the regulation of betting shops. Part of the transfer of responsibilities to the Commission […]
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| [Written by Stephen Wright] Nikki Bascome will face Kevin Hylton on a fight card billed as “Bermuda v Jamaica” at The Shed in Royal Naval Dockyard on May 28. Bascome, who will headline the Epic Entertainment promotion, will look to build on his unanimous points victory over Canadian Dylan Rushton at the same venue in […]
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| The City of Hamilton is inviting Bermuda’s residents and visitors on a trip into the past with its free ‘Discover Hamilton’ walking tour, led by Town Crier Ed Christopher. A spokesperson said, “The tour, which commences today [April 1st], takes you through the streets of Hamilton and past culturally and historically significant landmarks such as […]
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| MarketPlace is encouraging customers to continue to exercise caution and remain diligent, saying that “face masks are strongly encouraged while inside the store, but not required.” Speaking on Monday, Minister of Health Kim Wilson said, “As a reminder, after March 31, an indoor mask mandate will continue for the following settings only: for those in healthcare or institutional […]
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| The official Government and Legal notices today [April 1] include assent, Regulatory Authority work plan budget & notice of intended marriages. Assent Investment Business Amendment Act 2022 Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Assent Notice ID: GN0389/2022 Public Authorities / Department: Government House Publication date: 01 April 2022 No. The Assent Of The Governor Was Given […]
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| Saturday, April 2 is expected to be cloudy with rain and showers developing, easing by evening, with the high to be near 22°C/71°F and the low to be near 18°C/64°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be west. The relative humidity is expected to be near 83%. Sunrise will be at […]
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| [Updated] The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [April 1] with the list indicating that there are thirty bus runs cancelled so far today. Update 4.05pm: The Ministry has released the list of bus cancellations for this afternoon. There were 30 runs cancelled this morning, 34 cancelled this afternoon, for a […]
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| RenaissanceRe Holdings announced “key appointments that advance its Environmental, Social, and Governance [ESG] strategy and further the Company’s industry-leading understanding of climate risk.” A spokesperson said, “RenaissanceRe’s purpose is to protect communities and enable prosperity, which is reflected in an ESG strategy centered on promoting climate resilience, closing the protection gap, and inducing positive societal change. […]
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| The Ministry of Education announced that the annual Middle and Senior School Art Exhibition is back. A Government spokesperson said, “The 56th Annual Art Exhibition is open at the Bermuda Society of Arts gallery at the City Hall. After two years of virtual art displays, the public can explore the exhibition and appreciate these beautiful […]
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| Employees of Bowring Marsh Bermuda recently volunteered to prepare and serve more than 1,000 meals at the Hamilton SDA Church’s [HSDAC] feeding program. “The HSDAC feeding program has been in existence for more than 35 years serving unsheltered persons and individuals who find themselves in difficult situations in our community,” a spokesperson said. “Colleagues spent […]
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| The Inter Agency Committee for Children, Families, and the Community [IAC] has opened registration for its second Healing Centered Engagement Certification. A spokesperson said, “This certification will help youth workers and education explore ways that they can enhance their thoughts and behaviours to more effectively reach and impact the youth they serve. The 9-week certification […]
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| Heritage Nursery & Preschool students celebrated Career Day by dressing up in a variety of work related attire, with the event serving as the culmination of their month long unit of study on ‘community helpers.’ Students from ages 18 months to 4 years were excited for the opportunity to dress up, and the career minded young […]
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| [Written by Patricia Pogson-Nesbitt] Hindsight’s “Livin’ Local” is a polished nightclub review of Old School music. The production opens with Hindsight’s signature song, and video, so aptly named, “There’s No Place Like Bermuda.” Tourists and locals were greeted with a projected visual tour of the island’s coast, from St. George’s to Somerset. The images were […]
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| The football match between Hamilton Parish and Ireland Rangers ended in a 0 – 0 draw. Ireland Rangers became only the second team this season to claim a point against the First Division Champions Hamilton Parish, as they held them to a scoreless draw. Seventh place Ireland Rangers were able to deny Hamilton Parish for the […]
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| Two Bermuda Netball Association Under 14 make up matches took place at Bernard’s Park. The North Village Lady Rams Red defeated the North Village Lady Rams Whites 39 – 0. MVP Ra’eesah Robinson led the North Village Lady Rams Red to victory with 25 goals, while Sioma Rudo added four goals. Marlie Dill scored twice […]
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| As of March 25th, Bermuda has administered a total of 128,243 vaccinations and 73.4% of the population has received two doses and 72.4% of those eligible for a booster have received it. In releasing the latest test results, a Government spokesperson said, “Since 11 January 2021, Bermuda residents have received 128,243 vaccinations. “Of the 128,243 […]
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| The Bermuda Hockey Federation released the updated Central American and Caribbean [CAC] Games Qualifiers Schedule, with teams from Bermuda, Puerto Rico, Jamaica, and Guyana set to take part in the event, which will be held from April 13th to 17th. A spokesperson said, “Due to one of the teams not making it to the qualifiers […]
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| Five Bermuda track athletes competed in school track meets. Madisyn Bobb represented Harford Tech Women’s Track and Field at a track meet between Aberdeen, Fallston, and Harford Tech. During the women’s varsity 400 meters, Bobb clocked a winning time of 1:06.04. She then leapt a personal best of 3.79m to finish fourth in the women’s […]
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| Aiming to provide the community with a look at Bermuda’s 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 Reef’s in Southampton, stunning islands, Scaur Hill, Flatt’s Inlet and […]
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| Bermudian entrepreneur and entertainer Gianluca Gibbons has featured in an advert for Daily Harvest – which is currently in frequent rotation on CNN — and has also appeared in commercials for companies such as exercise equipment company, Peloton, and Fender, a musical instrument manufacturer. “During the pandemic, I was fortunate to begin working with Central Artists’ […]
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| Court House Squash & Wellness announced today [April 1] the launch of the Exclusive Court House Membership Perks Program. A spokesperson said, “Court House Squash & Wellness, a local premier fitness facility with over 1,000 members and two club locations in the City of Hamilton, announced today the launch of the Exclusive Court House Membership […]
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| Conyers has promoted Robert Alexander and Jonathan O’Mahony, noting that “these promotions reflect the hard work and commitment that they have demonstrated.” A spokesperson said, “Conyers law firm is pleased to confirm the promotion of one lawyer to Partner/Director and one to Counsel. The promotions comprise Robert Alexander to Director in the Corporate team and Jonathan […]
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| The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [April 1] with the list indicating that there are thirty bus runs cancelled so far today. Related Stories Ombudsman On Bus Service Communications Buses To Operate On Sunday Schedule Minister: Minibuses To Provide Transportation Ministry: Bus Cancellations For Friday Ministry: Bus Cancellations For Thursday […]
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| Finn Moseley represented Plymouth Leander at the Devon Relays and Interclub Swim Meet in the UK. Moseley swam the second leg for the Plymouth Leander Mixed 16 & Over 4×50 LC meter freestyle relay team that clocked a winning time of 1:45.35. Related Stories Bermuda Swim Coaches Pick Season’s Top 10 Photos & Results: BASA […]
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| March 31 saw 5,963 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $15,553.30 BD. 163 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing down 5.4% at $35.00 per share, while another 100 shares were traded by Somers Limited, closing up 5.5% at $19.00 per share. 400 shares were traded by Argus Group […]
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| The Bermuda Business Development Agency [BDA] thanked Chubb Bermuda for its lead sponsorship of Bermuda’s delegation to RIMS and the Bay Area from April 11-14. A spokesperson said, “RISKWORLD is the annual conference of RIMS, the world’s largest community dedicated to the advancement of risk management. Being held this year in San Francisco from April […]
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| Scott Redmond led his Bloomsburg University Men’s Tennis teammates to victory over Frostburg State. Bloomsburg University jumped out to an early lead in their match against Frostburg State with the doubles point. Oliver Wiesemann and Redmond won at number two doubles 6-1 for the first win of the day, and Albert Martin and Robin Luetzig […]
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| The Bermuda Musical and Dramatic Society [BMDS] announced that tonight [March 31] will be opening night for the first full-length stage production since February of 2020. A spokesperson said, “Shorts: An Evening of Short Comedies About Death, Armageddon, Time Travel, Ocean Exploration, Arch Rivalries and Vehicular Arson is a series of six comedies written and […]
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