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| The Bermuda Tourism Authority is set to mark Black History Month in the U.S. with a celebration of Bermuda’s Black-owned tourism businesses. “The February initiative will highlight more than 20 businesses which have self-identified as Black-owned on the tourism stakeholder portal BTAConnect. The businesses, and the entrepreneurs behind them, will be featured across the organisation’s […]
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| Premier David Burt has received the second dose of the Covid-19 vaccine, after receiving his first dose on January 11th. Premier Burt tweeted the photo below, saying: “Received my 2nd dose of Covid19 vaccine today & I’m feeling fine! Thank you to the staff at the vaccination centre for the smooth process. If eligible please […]
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| The Education Committee of Social Justice Bermuda has called “for an end to compulsory worship within the public schools,” saying that “schools should be institutions that are respectful and inclusive of all students, regardless of their religious beliefs or non-belief” and “public monies should not be spent on forcing theology on our children.” What is Section […]
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| “Almost three-quarters of respondents believe digital technologies and behaviours have boosted productivity,” according to the Caribbean Digital Readiness Survey held by PWC. A spokesperson said, “Businesses have set bold ambitions for digitisation, but PwC’s Caribbean Digital Readiness Survey 2021 reveals a wide gap between organisations out in front and those struggling to make headway. “Most […]
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| The Bermuda Cancer & Health Centre has received a donation of $3,000 from Jamie Madison Collection, which was raised from the widely successful sale of their signature ‘Aniah’ jackets. “Funds raised have been tremendous and we are thankful for everyone who contributed to this initiative,” says Jaime Ramsay, Designer at Jamie Madison Collection. “Many people […]
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| The Bermudian Heartbeats Lecture Series is getting set to present a self-driven tour entitled “St. David’s Tour & More” with Rick Spurling on Saturday [Feb 6]. The event poster says, “Join us for a tour as we learn about some of the cultural highlights of St. David’s, including Cashew City, St. David’s Lighthouse, Carter House, […]
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| The Miller School in Charlottesville, Virginia honored cyclist Nic Narraway with a National Champion jersey. The school’s report said, “Ten thousand miles is a long distance. In an average year of training, Varsity Elite Miller School cyclists ride their bikes just over ten thousand miles to prepare for races around the world. During the school […]
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| In a filing with the Bermuda Stock Exchange , One Communications Ltd., advised that pursuant to BSX Regulation Section IIA 6.14[2][i], on 29 January 2021, 306,159 shares were repurchased for cancellation at a price of $3.95 Related Stories One Communications Share Repurchase One Communications Share Repurchase One Communications Share Repurchases One Communications Share Repurchases One […]
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| February 1 saw 25,716 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $101,560.75 BD. 25 shares were traded by Argus Group Holdings Ltd, closing even at $4.01 per share, while the other 25,691 shares were traded by One Communications Ltd, closing even at $3.95 per share. The BSX finished at 2,153.85, even on the […]
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| “Before making workers redundant, the BPSU implores employers to exhaust all possible alternatives,” Bermuda Public Services Union [BPSU] President Armell Thomas said today. Mr Thomas said, “Unions face many challenges in our role as advocates for labour, however, one of the toughest is sitting down with workers who have been made redundant. This was the […]
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| Bermudian model Kali Lespere is featured on the cover of Garden & Gun magazine, with the publication also highlighting the island in a nine-page feature story. In addition to Ms Lespere gracing the cover of the February/March 2021 issue, a number of Bermudians were hired and credited in-magazine for the photoshoot including photographer Meredith Andrews, videographer James Doughty, […]
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| The official Government and Legal notices for today [Feb 1] include appointments, proposed planning applications, cancellation of registration, final notice voluntary strike-off, and permanent resident’s certificate. Appointments Medical Reference Committee Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Appointments Notice ID: GN0102/2021 Public Authorities / Department: Ministry Level Publication Date: 01 February 2021 The Minister of […]
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| Tuesday, February 2 is expected to be cloudy with periods of heavy rain showers & thunderstorms, with the high to be near 21°C/70°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 89%. Sunrise will be at […]
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| There were 1587 test results received and one was positive for Covid-19 – which is classified as imported by a resident who arrived from London — so the island currently has 12 active cases. A Government spokesperson said, “There were 1587 test results received by the Ministry of Health since the last update, and one […]
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| MarketPlace announced an “exclusive wholesale partnership” to offer the UK-based Sainsbury’s own-brand items. A spokesperson said, “The MarketPlace today announces an exclusive wholesale partnership to offer UK-based Sainsbury’s own-brand items, bringing a range of high-quality British food and household products at great everyday value. “Shoppers can now enjoy a range which includes over 600 products, […]
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| [Updated] The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [February 1] with the list indicating that there are fourteen bus runs cancelled so far today. Update 4.05pm: The Ministry has released the list of bus cancellations for this afternoon. There were 14 runs cancelled this morning, 32 cancelled this afternoon, for a […]
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| The Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] announced that Preston Swan is taking on the role of acting chief operating officer. A spokesperson said, “Alongside his leadership role at Mid-Atlantic Wellness Institute [MWI], where he has served as vice president of MWI clinical operations for the last three years, Mr Swan will take over responsibility for Facilities Management, […]
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| In order to mark World Cancer Day on February 4, the Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre [BCHC] is partnering with businesses to host ‘Round Up at the Till’ or ‘Denim Day’ events. A spokesperson said, “Marking World Cancer Day on February 4, Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre, a member of the Union for International Cancer […]
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| The flags at the Union Gas are at half-staff out of respect for the late LaVerne Furbert, who passed away this weekend at age 74. A well known advocate for the Bermuda Industrial Union [BIU], Ms Furbert served as the editor for their newspaper, The Worker’s Voice. Premier David Burt called her “an unwavering force […]
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| Butterfield Group announced that eleven of its Trust team members, having been nominated by their industry peers, are featured in the Private Client Global Elite Directory 2021: Elite Recommends. A spokesperson said, “The prestigious directory is published annually by Global Elite, a worldwide network of private client–community professionals. Assembled based on nominations from wealth planners […]
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| Tiara DeRosa and her Mississippi Valley Track and Field teammates competed in the KMS Open Indoor Track Meet, their first meet of the season. Competing in the women’s shot put, she finished 3rd with a top toss of 12.60m or 41 feet 33 inches, which came on her third and final attempt. On her first […]
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| Cody Rego was back in action competing in the CSI3* NetJets Regional WEF Series in Wellington, Florida. During the 33 competitors Dover Saddlery / USEF Hunter Seat Medal – Section A Class, Rego and Jamaica picked up the win. Related Stories Video: Philip Correia On Winning FEI Silver Medal Riders Excel In FEI Jumping World […]
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| The Privy Council hearing in London on Bermuda’s marriage equality decision will take place this week, on Wednesday, February 3 and Thursday, February 4, with the court hearing to be live streamed online. An OUTBermuda spokesperson said, “This week, leaders and attorneys for OUTBermuda will enter the final appeal in London for Bermuda’s historic marriage equality […]
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| The Ministry of Education will hold parish meetings on the Parish Primary Schools proposals — which suggests changing from 18 primary schools to 10 — and is urging everyone to take part. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Education has issued a call to action to the Bermuda community – ‘Parents, Students, Teachers, Business Owners, […]
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| “She was a true Trade Unionist that would go out of her way to help our membership when needed,” the Bermuda Industrial Union said following the passing of LaVerne Furbert, with the BIU noting that the flags at Union Gas will fly at half-staff out of respect. Ms Furbert, a well known advocate for the Union […]
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| Terence Dill and his Houston Red Storm teammates picked up a 110 – 101 victory over the Texas Fury in United States Basketball Network USBN National Tournament action. Dill finished the game with a double-double; he scored 10 points, and grabbed a game-high 13 rebounds and also had 5 steals. Related Stories Two Basketball Courts […]
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| The One Communications MTB Race Series presented by Fat Tire Massive resumed at Southlands this past weekend. Alexander Miller won the Open Male A Division 60 minutes 5 lap race with a time of 54:40.4, Alan Potts also completed 5 laps finishing 2nd clocking 56:39.6, and finishing 3rd was David Byrne who clocked a 4 lap time of 45:14.1. […]
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| The owners of the Fairmont Southampton hotel said they have “fully reimbursed the Bermuda Government approximately $11 million, which was advanced for employee redundancy.” Late last year, the Government confirmed that they will step in to assist Fairmont Southampton workers who were waiting for their redundancy payments, making “loans to employees equal to amounts due […]
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| The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [February 1] with the list indicating that there are fourteen 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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| Over a ten-year period, the food with the greatest percentage increase was baby food — which increased 90% — while the only items with price reductions from 2010 to 2019 were codfish and cooking oil. This is according to the recently released Bermuda Digest of Statistics, which provides figures up to and including 2019. The […]
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| Air Canada is temporarily suspending flights to Mexican and Caribbean destinations for 90 days in response to ongoing Covid-19 concerns, A statement from the company said, “Air Canada today said that, beginning January 31, it is temporarily suspending flights to Mexican and Caribbean destinations for 90 days in response to ongoing COVID-19 concerns, particularly during […]
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| Nathan Simons and his Indian Hills Men’s Track and Field teammates competed in the Herschel Neil Invitational. Simons competed in Heat 5 finishing second with a time of 49.82, which saw him finish 7th overall, and he was also a member of the Indian Hills Men’s 4×400 meter relay team that clocked a winning time of […]
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| The less than inviting weather conditions appear set to continue, with the Bermuda Weather Service issuing a Gale Warning valid for late Monday evening through Tuesday morning, and a Thunderstorm Advisory valid for Monday night through Tuesday morning. The BWS forecast for Monday says, “Fair skies tend cloudy in afternoon, developing showers late. Winds south-southwesterly […]
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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. Always popular, January’s photos attracted tens of thousands of reactions across our various social media networks, and judging by the number of reader’s “likes”, […]
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| “The very essence of a freedom fighter,” said Premier David Burt today reflecting on the life of the late LaVerne Furbert, who was well known for her work with the Progressive Labour Party and the Bermuda Industrial Union. Premier Burt said, “LaVerne Furbert was an unwavering force in support of Bermuda’s workers, the Progressive Labour Party […]
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| The Ministry of Health issued an advisory about a recall of Waitrose frozen seafood sold exclusively at The Supermart on Front Street as the “product may be contaminated with salmonella.” A spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Health is advising the public about a recall of Waitrose frozen seafood, sold exclusively at The Supermart on Front […]
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| As of this morning [Jan 31] all customers have had power restored, BELCO confirmed, with the company adding that a result of damage to some infrastructure from the storm, they will “conduct two planned emergency outages” in the east end tomorrow [Feb 1]. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Electric Light Company Limited [BELCO] today provided an update […]
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| Two Bermudian equestrians were in action during the CSI3* NetJets Regional WEF Series in Wellington, Florida, with both Ki-Juan Minors and Cody Rego taking part. Minors and Virella finished 3rd competing in the USHJA Green Hunter Incentive 3’3″ Class, and during the Green Hunter 3’3″ Class, Minors and Virella finished 5th. Competing in the WIHS […]
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| The Government held another ‘Vaccine Awareness’ conversation on Saturday evening [Jan 30] with nurse Claudia Henry and the Government’s science advisor Dr Carika Weldon providing their expertise, and you can watch the 30-minute replay below. As the island and world deals with the Covid-19 pandemic, we are doing our best to provide timely and accurate […]
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| Bermuda martial artists competed in the Alliance World Online Championships, with the local athletes making a strong showing, and claiming a number of class wins. Dominque Brown, representing the Zenji Ryu Karate School, won the 12 – 17 Krazy Athetic Mixed Class and also won the 12 – 17 Self Defense Advance / BB Class. Shane […]
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| Bernews posted more than 200 videos across our various social networks during January, and the most viewed included the Bermuda Gombeys celebrating the New Year, New Year greetings from the community, Da’khari Love performing Auld Lang Syne, a video collage of officials getting the vaccine and more. As far as Facebook videos, the most viewed […]
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| News that Daren Herbert is being featured in the Canadian TV show Kim’s Convenience, LOM Financial announced that Lekeia Robinson has been promoted to Operations Manager, and Bowring Marsh Bermuda announced that Deshay Caines has joined as a Vice President with responsibility for Diversity, Inclusion & Social Impact strategy were all some of the positive news […]
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| [Column written by Dr Amir Mohareb] Every year, millions of people get the flu, a respiratory illness that causes cold-like symptoms that can range from mild to very severe. In recent years, the Bermuda Ministry of Health has reported ‘above normal’ spikes in flu cases and this year’s flu season is especially unique as it […]
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| AXIS Re announced that Katie Partington Howarth has been named Chief Underwriting Officer and Head of the Reinsurance Products Division. A spokesperson said, “AXIS Re, the reinsurance business segment of AXIS Capital Holdings Limited [AXIS Capital] announced that Katie Partington Howarth has been named Chief Underwriting Officer and Head of the Reinsurance Products Division. In […]
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| The police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating two cars which were reported stolen over the weekend; a dark grey Kia Picanto was reported stolen from the Pembroke area on Friday night, while a silver Toyota Rav4 was reported stolen from the Angle Street area on Saturday night. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police […]
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| Sunday, January 31 is expected to see a mix of sun and cloud, with the high to be near 16°C/61°F and the low to be near 13°C/56°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be NW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 61%. Sunrise will be at 7.14am and sunset […]
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| The economic impact of the pandemic “remains the worst peacetime global contraction since the Great Depression,” the International Monetary Fund [IMF] said, adding that “over 150 economies are expected to have per-capita incomes below their 2019 levels in 2021.” The IMF website said, “In just three months since we released our last forecast in October, […]
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| As of 2pm today [Jan 30] approximately 90 customers remain without power due to the winter storm, BELCO has confirmed. “BELCO crews are focusing on restoring branch lines as well as smaller outages. Areas of focus include St. George’s and Southampton with crews working from 8 am to midnight until all customers are restored,” the […]
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| If you have been thinking that it seems rather cold, you are entirely correct, with the Bermuda Weather Service confirming that this morning’s [Jan 30] temperature dropped down to 49.1F/9.5C, which sets a new record low for the date. The Bermuda Weather Service said, “We hope you are keeping warm out there in these cold […]
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| Beginning in March, “One Communications’ residential FibreWire TV customers will have a Local Programming Fee added to their invoice of $11.25 per month,” the company said. One Communications statement: A spokesperson said, “Following months of protracted negotiations between One Communications and Bermuda Broadcasting Company [BBC], the Telecommunications Commission set new rates for the retransmission of […]
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