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| “The delay of proceedings in the Senate was bizarre,” OBA Senate Leader Ben Smith said, adding that the “PLP’s Bill seeks to divert much needed funds away from charities and instead give it to unions.” Senator Smith said, “Proceedings in the Senate ground to a halt when the PLP Senate team decided to delay debate until […]
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| Noting they are “aware of a video being circulated on social media depicting sexually explicit scenes, which appears to have been recorded on one of Bermuda’s beaches,” the police said the “matter is now under investigation.” A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service is aware of a video being circulated on social media depicting sexually […]
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| The Ministry has released the list of bus cancellations for this afternoon [Dec 22], with the list indicating that there are two bus runs cancelled today. Related Stories Govt: Bus Service Resumes On Wednesday Asphalt Resurfacing At Hamilton Bus Terminal DPT Contracts Eight Minibuses To Assist Update On Bus Service And New Schedule Hamilton Bus […]
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| As people across the island continue getting into the Christmas spirit, you can join in on the fun by using these Bermuda-themed Christmas Facebook and Twitter covers, as well as mobile phone wallpapers, to turn your social media profile and mobile device into a show of your island pride and holiday enthusiasm! Part of the […]
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| To mark the season of giving, the Green family have donated 30 new laptops to Whitney Institute Middle School, for use by its students. “The 14 inch HP Chromebooks were delivered to the school last week and gratefully received by Principal Reeshemah Swan. The laptops feature touchscreens, rich audio and graphics and can be folded […]
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| Zurich Bermuda has earned a Gold designation under the Bermuda Mental Health Foundation’s Mindful Employer Certificate Program. A spokesperson said, “The Foundation found that Zurich’s existing workplace policies in the areas of HR, employee benefits [including wellness and mental health coverage], flexible work arrangements, and policy manuals are exemplary. “The Foundation launched the Mindful Employer […]
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| Bermuda currently has 547 total confirmed Covid-19 cases to date, with the island recording around as many confirmed cases so far this month as it did in all the prior months combined. On December 1st, Bermuda had 262 total confirmed cases to date and 39 active, and last night’s [Dec 21] release of test results […]
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| [Opinion column written by Agathe Holowatinc] With Christmas just around the corner, I thought it might be helpful to put together a little list of gift ideas for the health nut in your life. Set of 4 – 6 wine or beer glasses For upscale breakfast smoothies & impressive fresh pressed juices, obviously! Buy at […]
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| “The Authority expects registrants to continue to conduct regular board meetings by telephone, video conference, or other virtual means, where it is not practical to meet physically during this period,” the Bermuda Monetary Authority said. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Monetary Authority [Authority or BMA] recognises that COVID-19 may continue to pose difficulties regarding registrants’ […]
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| The winners for the first annual Harvey Cooper Award have been announced, with seven students earning prizes. A spokesperson said, “Students participating in the first annual Harvey Cooper Award were: Century Robinson [age 12] for Bermuda Center for Creative Learning Arima Turner [age 12], Miniya Wainwright [age 17], and Layla Williams [age 16] for BHS […]
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| The Bermuda Clean Air Coalition [BCAC], whose members include local residents, businesses, and small activist groups, recently issued a list of recommendations and requests to BELCO. “The recommendations emerged from consultations with local residents who have been experiencing a range of nuisances due to BELCO’s operations. Many residents are struggling to deal with excessive fumes […]
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| This year, due to restrictions on social gatherings, Butterfield cancelled its annual holiday party and instead said “thank you” to its employees with the gift of holiday hampers containing a turkey and all the trimmings for a festive holiday meal. “Employees were given the option of donating their hampers to the Women’s Resource Centre, and […]
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| The United States CDC has changed Bermuda’s classification to “Level 4: Very High Level of Covid-19 in Bermuda,” and said “travelers should avoid all travel to Bermuda.” Screenshot from the page on Bermuda on the CDC website: Back in October, when we had around 200 total cases to date, the CDC changed Bermuda’s country classification from […]
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| Liberty Specialty Markets recently made another charitable donation, providing $30,000 to the Friends Of Christ Church Charitable Trust. A spokesperson said, “LSM has made a further donation of $30,000 to the Friends of Christ Church Charitable Trust which will cover the cost of food for a month. During the lockdown due to Covid-19 earlier this […]
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| Conduit Reinsurance Limited [Conduit Re], the main operating subsidiary of Conduit Holdings, announced a number of senior hires into its underwriting, management and executive team: Chris Board, Head of International Property and Short Tail Specialty Erik Soria, Head of US Casualty Greg Roberts, Head of Property Marc Bearman, Head of Specialty – Marine and Energy […]
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| The Association of Bermuda Insurers and Reinsurers [ABIR] announced that international re/insurance industry leaders Aeolus Capital Management, Ariel Re and Fortitude Re will join ABIR for 2021. “I am pleased to welcome Bermuda international risk transfer leaders Aeolus, Ariel Re and Fortitude Re to ABIR,” said Albert Benchimol, President & Chief Executive Officer of AXIS […]
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| Sompo International Holdings has acquired W. Brown & Associates Insurance Services. A spokesperson said, “Sompo International Holdings Ltd., a Bermuda-based specialty provider of property and casualty insurance and reinsurance, announced today that it has acquired W. Brown & Associates Insurance Services [W. Brown] the aviation industry’s most dynamic and reputable source of general aviation insurance […]
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| Oceanview Reinsurance has entered into a transaction to assume approximately $1 billion of fixed annuity reserves. A spokesperson said, “Oceanview Reinsurance Ltd. [Oceanview Re], a Bermuda Class E insurance company, announced that it has entered into a transaction to assume approximately $1 billion of fixed annuity reserves from an A++ rated U.S. life insurance company […]
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| Traditional Bermudian Cassava pie got a pre-holiday mention on Kentucky Educational Television, thanks to 13-year-old Bermuda student James Widhalm, who submitted an answer to the question “what is your favourite holiday food?” The segment during which James’ answer was featured served to highlight Bermuda in general, with the host pointing out the island’s location in the […]
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| Bermudian archers took part in the second stage of the Indoor World Series recently along with thousands of archers from around the world, with the local competitors taking part in the event while in Bermuda at the Gold Point Archery outdoor facility. Jordan Slaton scored 581 out of 600 to lead the Bermuda Archers in the Men’s Compound […]
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| One Communications gave over $40,000 towards supporting the local economy through their ‘Digital Advent Calendar’ intiative. The Calendar ran over 24 days starting on November 27th through December 20th. Visitors to the Calendar had the opportunity to Spin to Win prizes supporting local businesses, including retailers, hotels, and eateries; play holiday themed games to raise […]
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| A crew member onboard a ship who suffered from a facial injury was brought to Bermuda for medical treatment. A BMOC spokesperson said, “RCC Bermuda received a satellite telephone call from the U.K. registered 115,366GRT, LNG Tanker British Sponsor from a position 150 miles south of Bermuda advising that a crew member onboard the ship […]
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| Northlands Primary will be presenting a virtual Christmas production called “The Time Machine,’ with each school grade level involved in the production, which was done virtually due to the pandemic. A spokesperson said, “Northlands Primary has been actively working to spread Christmas cheer in the community throughout this season. The month began with the release of […]
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| December 21 saw 1,000 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $26,957.00 BD. 800 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing up 9.2% at $30.57 per share, while another 200 shares were traded by West Hamilton Holdings Ltd, closing up 6.4% at $4.00 per share. The BSX finished at 2,013.20, […]
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| [Opinion column written by MP Jarion Richardson] To small business and entrepreneurs struggling for life in a global pandemic and economic crisis, Friday’s power failure was another cut on an already abused body. To those in the retail and hospitality industries, already suffering before Covid-19 reduced the world to “bubbles”, it was salt ground into […]
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| There were 3008 test results received and 20 were positive for Covid-19, so Bermuda now has 547 total confirmed positive cases to date, with 251 active cases, and five people hospitalized, with one in critical care. A Government spokesperson said, “There were 3008 test results received by the Ministry of Health over the weekend and […]
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| Noting the Covid-19 restrictions and hurricane damage to the public access at Elbow Beach, Keep Bermuda Beautiful has advised the public that “they should not plan to celebrate Christmas at Elbow Beach.” A spokesperson said, “It has become a Bermuda tradition to go to the beach on Christmas morning, but this will not be the case this […]
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| The official Government and Legal notices for today [Dec 21] include the register of engineers, acting appointments, and a list of proposed planning applications. Register Of Engineers 2020 Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Public Notification Notice ID: GN1178/2020 Public Authorities / Department: Registry General Publication Date: 21 December 2020 Annual Publication Of Engineers […]
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| Tuesday, December 22 is expected to see early showers clearing to leave a mix of sun and cloud, with the high to be near 23°C/73°F and the low to be near 17°C/62°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be west. The relative humidity is expected to be near 74%. Sunrise will […]
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| A total of ten individuals found to be in breach of curfew regulations this weekend, the police have confirmed, with one person “found to be in breach on two occasions. A police spokesperson said, “Despite an advisory put out to the public that the Bermuda Police Service [BPS], was beginning curfew checks as of last […]
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| Bermudian author Dr Mandy-Suzanne Wong has signed with Graywolf Press, with the company to publish her second novel, The Box. The Press says on their website: “In recent years, our books and authors have received significant national and international awards, including the Nobel Prize for Literature, the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry, the Man Booker Prize, […]
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| Some west end residents may be getting a sense of déjà vu, as there is power outage affecting approximately 340 customers in Southampton today [Dec 21], with BELCO explaining that the outage is an “isolated incident due to a fault on a utility pole.” At approximately 3.45pm this afternoon, the company said, “We’re aware of […]
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| The Argus Group decked the halls of Teen Haven last week to ring in the holiday season and give to those adversely affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. The luncheon celebration on Thursday, December 17th included decorations, gifts for each resident, and a monetary donation from The Argus Group and its staff. Phil Davis, Argus’ Head […]
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| Following the U.K. Government’s announcement of a new lockdown — termed ‘Tier 4′ — for some areas of England, the London Office issued an advisory A Government spokesperson said, “In view of the U.K. Government announcement on Tier 4 and specifically relating to Bermudians in the U.K. involving their travel, the London Office is advising […]
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| Warwick Academy has been shortlisted for the ISC Research’s International School Awards for 2021 in the ‘Environmental Initiative′. A spokesperson said, “Warwick Academy is thrilled to be one of the shortlisted schools at ISC Research’s International School Awards for 2021 in the ‘Environmental Initiative.’ The annual International School Awards recognise outstanding initiatives being delivered in […]
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| The police are advising residents to “ignore a social media scam offering a $30,000 grant that requires payment of certain ‘fees’ to receive the supposed funding.” “One incident of this nature was reported to police over the weekend, where an unsuspecting resident was contacted on Facebook messenger by an unknown person offering a $30,000 grant cheque,” […]
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| The Bermuda Business Development Agency [BDA] has elected a new Chair, Stephen Weinstein, and two new members, Michael Hanson and George Thomas, to the company’s board of directors effective immediately. A spokesperson said, “Stephen Weinstein previously served as BDA Deputy Chair and will depart RenaissanceRe as Executive Vice President, Group General Counsel, Corporate Secretary and […]
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| The Information Commissioner’s Office will be working remotely starting today [Dec 21] until January 4th, 2021. A spokesperson said, “The Information Commissioner’s Office is working remotely beginning today, Monday, 21 December 2020, until Monday, January 4th, 2021. “During this time, the public and public authorities may reach the ICO by contacting 543-3700 or info@ico.bm during […]
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| The Regulatory Authority is inviting the public to comment on its proposed 2021-22 Work Plan, which sets out the activities that the RA intends to conduct. A spokesperson said, “The Regulatory Authority [RA] has today released its proposed 2021-22 Work Plan for public consultation. The Work Plan sets out the major activities that the RA […]
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| The Institute of Directors, Bermuda, is celebrating the success of three more delegates who have achieved the Diploma in Company Direction [Diploma] designation. Rochelle Simons, Chairwoman, IoD Bermuda and lead for the Professional Development said: “The delegates all achieved Distinctions in their results and their success bring the total number of Bermuda Diploma holders to […]
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| As the public prepares to celebrate the holiday season, the Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service [BFRS] is providing general fire safety tips. A Government spokesperson said, “As the public settles in to the holiday season, the Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service [BF&RS] would like to take this opportunity to remind the community of the following […]
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| Victor Scott Primary School is spreading Christmas cheer with a well produced video offering the sounds of Jerusalema by songstress Nomcebo Zicode, with the video featuring student Filiakai Camara. The video was created by Shacolbi Basden, the Educational Therapist at Victor Scott School, and its’ description says, “Come and share the joy as we celebrate […]
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| 14 families in need will receive an all-encompassing holiday cheer experience with the help of a $40,000 donation from Deloitte Bermuda, that was used to purchase items such as vouchers for electricity, gas and groceries, gifts for the children, a holiday meal for each family and more. “The donation was used to purchase vouchers for […]
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| Tomorrow’s Voices will be hosting the ’Twas The Night Before Christmas Virtual Extravaganza on Thursday [Dec 24]. A spokesperson said, “Get festive with the kids and prepare for Santa’s arrival all while raising much needed funds for Bermuda’s autism early intervention centre with the ’Twas the Night Before Christmas Virtual Extravaganza. Tomorrow’s Voices have planned […]
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| The talented team behind the Bermuda Sandcastle Competition is wishing the public a happy Christmas holiday, posting images of a unique Bermuda style sandcastle helping to ring in the season. The Bermuda Sandcastle Competition posted the photos below on social media saying, “Christmas is almost here! Sandy is on his best behavior now that Santa […]
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| Mount Saint Agnes Academy recently made donations to two charities, with the MSA Rotary Interact Club purchasing gifts to foster children in the community, while STAR received over 35 boxes of food items, toiletries, and cleaning supplies. A spokesperson said, “During the month of December, MSA students and their families generously provided for two very […]
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| The Manders Tennis Management Masters Invitational recently came to an end at the Fairmont Southampton tennis courts, with Tariq Simons and Trey Mallory taking to the court. The pair began a tension-filled match, with Simons calling for an umpire to oversee the match after a disputed call. Simons went on to win the first set […]
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| Teams that include Bermudian footballers Kole Hall, Aaliyah Nolan, Keunna Dill, K’Shaela Burch-Waldron, Kenni Thompson, and Ne-Jai Tucker were in all action in England and Europe recently. Kole Hall Kole Hall came off the bench as his Radcliffe team lost 4 – 1 to Northern Premier League leaders Mickleover Football Club in their battle. Aaliyah […]
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| [Opinion column written by MP Michael Dunkley] On Friday December 11th during a busy session in Parliament one of the Bills debated was the Trade Union and Labor Relations [Consolidation] Act 2020. The Bill consolidated the Trade Union Act 1965, the Labor Relations Act 1975 and the Labor Disputes Act 1992. It also established an […]
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| Longevity Athletics Bermuda will be hosting a free virtual “Boxing Day Throw Down” fitness event on December 26th, with the 45-minute complimentary event, inclusive of shadow boxing and strength training, set to be hosted live on Facebook at 10am. Lornelle Amory, owner and founder of Longevity Athletics Bermuda states, “Boxing Day is definitely hitting hard this […]
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