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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 Executive Director of women’s advocacy charity, the Women’s Resource Centre [WRC] will retire mid-year, it was announced today. Elaine Butterfield, who has served in both the public and charitable sectors for over three decades, said: “I am one of the most blessed people in the world to have had the opportunities that I have […]
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| Wednesday, February 17 is expected to see sunny periods with the chance of a late night shower, with the high to be near 22°C/72°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 89%. Sunrise will be […]
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| Cody Rego was back in action competing in the CSI5*/CSI2* WEF Series Douglas Elliman International Horse Jumping Event in Wellington, Florida. During the 76 competitors Schooling Jumper 1.10m [Table II] Class, Rego — riding a new horse Remmits Delphi — finished first after the pair completed a clear round in a time of 68.53. Related […]
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| The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award [DofE] in Bermuda recently held their DeNavigators-Open Award Training for Bronze, Silver, and Gold Levels, with young people from across the Island taking part in the practical training sessions. A spokesperson said, “Over the last few weeks young people from across the island attended the DeNavigators-Open Award Training for Bronze, […]
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| Dr. Edward Harris’ book “Principles Of Archaeological Stratigraphy” has now been published in Mandarin, marking the 12th language the book has been translated into. In 1979, Dr. Harris wrote a textbook which has become a long-lived standard in archaeology, forty years on, and it has now been published in a hardback edition by the Sun […]
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| The Social Justice Bermuda group have reiterated their call for the OBA to remove Marcus Jones from the Senate, saying they “cannot ignore the context” of the “right−wing extremism.” Background Last month Senator Jones posted a message on Facebook expressing support for President Trump, saying that “Since he was elected as President in 2016, Holy Spirit has prompted me to […]
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| Following a successful campaign last year, MoonGate Group once again distributed its “We Care Packages” to vulnerable persons in the community this Valentine’s Day, with the company increasing the number of packages from 100 to 150, expanding the contents, and provided them in a waterproof tote-bag. The company noted that they appreciated the assistance of […]
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| As part of their Black History Month celebrations, the University Of California Berkeley has highlighted Bermudian Dr. Ty-Ron Douglas, who serves as their Associate Athletic Director for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging. An article entitled Moving Mountains by Jonathan Okanes said, “Dr. Ty-Ron Douglas has always been a man on the move. “Always – since he was […]
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| [Updated] There are numerous unofficial reports there may be some form of issue with the bus service this morning [Feb 16] and we have reached out to officials for further information and will update as able. Update 9.58am: A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Public Transportation [DPT] advises the public that there is an […]
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| “Our planning phases for this year have been long underway and we are focussing on areas where we believe it’s possible to accelerate tourism’s recovery,” Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] Interim CEO Glenn Jones said. An email sent out to stakeholders by Mr Jones said, “Year-end tourism statistics released this week are the facts and figures […]
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| Noting that it is due to open in May 2021, the Marriott website is promoting the St. Regis Bermuda Resort, calling it a “haven of oceanfront elegance situated in the historic town of St. George’s.” The Marriott website said, “A haven of oceanfront elegance situated in the historic town of St. George’s, The St. Regis […]
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| Third Point Reinsurance Ltd. announced that, upon completion of its previously announced merger with Sirius International Insurance Group, Ltd. and in conjunction with the related change of its name to SiriusPoint Ltd., the Company will change its NYSE ticker symbol to “SPNT”. The new symbol is expected to become effective as of the opening of NYSE […]
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| Apex Group Ltd. announced the final close of the acquisition of FundRock Management Company SA and FundRock Partners Ltd following full regulatory approvals. A spokesperson said, “The FundRock brand will be retained, and will operated as a subsidiary of parent, Apex Group. FundRock’s clients will now benefit from Apex’s long-established presence as well as the broader […]
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| February 15 saw 1,000 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $21,000.00 BD. 1,000 shares were traded by BF&M Ltd, closing up 2.5% at $21.00 per share. The BSX finished at 2,278.34, up 0.20% on the day. There was 1 advance, 0 declines, and 60 remained unchanged. The full report for the day […]
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| One of the changes at the new airport terminal is checking bags before going through US Customs and Border Protection which “makes the process much easier and more convenient for travelers,” Skyport said. Skyport posted the image below online and said, “One of the biggest changes from the old terminal to the new is checking […]
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| [Updated] “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 […]
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| “If we are to listen to the Opposition, we would continue to have a system that has us tinkering around the edges, with cosmetic changes that crumble away once the newness wears off,” Minister of Education Diallo Rabain said, adding that “we are determined to reform education holistically and that will require us to stop […]
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| HSBC partnered with The Eliza DoLittle Society [TEDS] charity and provided 250 grocery hampers to the community last month. This took place between the 26th and 30th January 2021, and a spokesperson said, “Over the four day period, the distribution of the 250 hampers from the charity’s food bank location in Warwick benefited over 600 […]
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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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