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| The Masterworks Museum of Bermuda is encouraging artists to submit their works for the Biennial Charman Prize, with this year’s event offering a total of $18,000 in prize money. A spokesperson said, “Since 2008, Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art has hosted the Charman Prize, a unique competition and exhibition for art inspired by Bermuda. This year […]
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| As vaccines continue to be administered, the Covid-19 pandemic continues to affect countries around the globe, with the number of confirmed cases worldwide now surpassing 95 million, with over 2,032,000 deaths worldwide, with the United States having the most confirmed cases and deaths in the world. A BBC story said, “The head of the World Health […]
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| Governor Rena Lalgie and Deputy Governor visited the Transformational Living Centre for Families on Friday [Jan 15]. Government House posted the photo below online and said, “On Friday, 15 January, the Governor and the Deputy Governor went to see the work underway to open the Transformational Living Centre [TLC] for Families. Under the direction of Habitat […]
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| As a result of the UK court judgment as well as further government restrictions in the UK during 2020, Hiscox Group said their total 2020 Covid-19 estimate for business interruption “increased by $48 million net of reinsurance.” This follows after small businesses won the right to insurance payouts after Britain’s highest court ruled many policies […]
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| The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [January 18] with the list indicating that there are eleven 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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| Ajani Burchall and his Group D league leading AFC Bournemouth Under 18 teammates lost 5 – 3 at home to Forest Green Rovers in the Youth Alliance, with all eight goals coming in the second half. “In an even first period, Ferdinand Okoh went close with a shot that went just wide, Forest Green hit […]
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| The Bermuda Aquarium Museum and Zoo’s rehabilitation team have been busy attending to a large number of rescued turtles, with the turtles being released back into the wild as soon as they are in good health. The Bermuda Aquarium, Museum and Zoo, supported by Bermuda Zoological Society, posted the video online, saying, “The Bermuda Aquarium […]
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| Apex Group Ltd announced the launch of Invest Check, a “tool to help financial market participants collect the necessary data to report on and comply with the upcoming EU Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation [EU SFDR].” A spokesperson said, “”As of March 2021, the EU SFDR will require asset managers to incorporate sustainability risks across their […]
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| Sanaa Rae Morris represented the IMG Elite Women’s Track and Field team during the VA Showcase 2021 at the Virginia Beach Sports Center. Competing in the Invitational Girls 4×200 meter relay, Morris led off the IMG team that won Heat 1 and finished 3rd overall with a time of 1:40.88. Morris would once again lead […]
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| Bermudian footballer Kenni Thompson made her debut for Civitas Santa Teresa Badajoz, which plays in the Spanish Women’s Second Division, coming on at the half time break in a match against Madrid CFF. Madrid CFF went ahead in the 32nd minute via an own goal, and the lead was doubled in the 39th minute when Geyse […]
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| Workers are now entitled to a 30-minute break for every five hours of work, it is “harder for employers to incorrectly classify employees as independent contractors” and bereavement leave has been extended to include grandparents, great-grandparents, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. This is according to a statement from Senator Arianna Hodgson who said, “Our party’s philosophy is […]
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| The UK Overseas Territories Association elected Kimberley Durrant, from the Government of Bermuda’s London Office, as their new Chairperson. A Government spokesperson said, “The United Kingdom Overseas Territories Association held its Annual General Meeting on 14th January 2021. At the meeting, UK Representatives of the British Overseas Territory Governments elected Ms Kimberley Durrant, UK Representative […]
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| The Department of Education said they “received notice from Cambridge International that 2021 exams scheduled for the March and June series will proceed.” A Government spokesperson said, “This correspondence was sent to Cambridge’s global community of schools in response to the announcement by the UK Prime Minister regarding new national restrictions including the closure of […]
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| Monday, January 18 is expected to see showers, with the high to be near 22°C/71°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 78%. Sunrise will be at 7:20am and sunset will be at 5:39pm. High […]
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| People are being urged to wear blue this Monday [Jan 18] as part of the #PainIntoPurpose initiative launched after the death of 16-year-old Kijani Burgess last year, with the campaign’s aim to “express solidarity with families of road accident victims, as well as promote road safety awareness.” A spokesperson said, “On Monday, January 18, 2021, the […]
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| Teams that include Bermudian footballers Nahki Wells and Kole Hall were in action this past weekend in England. Nahki Wells Nahki Wells and Bristol City claimed a 2-0 win over Preston North End at Ashton Gate. Kole Hall Kole Hall and his AFC Telford traveled to Tameside to take on Curzon Ashton in their National League North matchup, […]
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| Chubb announced that Philip Bancroft, Executive Vice President of Chubb Group and Chief Financial Officer, plans to retire from the company on July 1 after 19 years of service. Peter Enns has agreed to join the company on or before April 1 as Executive Vice President, Finance, Chubb Group and succeed Mr. Bancroft upon his […]
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| Benn Smith and Campbell Patton finally got on the water to compete in the LOCR in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Patton leads the Bermuda two sailors after the first day of sailing, taking part in the 42 person Laser Fleet. Patton came off the water in 17th place with 56 points after finishing the first race […]
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| The Bermuda Football Association’s Head of Referees Crenstant Williams, the Committee, in the presence of the BFA President Mark Wade and the Director of Youth and Sports Norbert Simons hosted a contactless, drive-thru breakfast for Youth Referees with an aim to do something for the Youth Referees to show their appreciation. Related Stories Get Restaurant […]
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| The Minister of Social Development and Seniors Tinee Furbert recently held a virtual meeting with leaders who represent the Third Sector, with the Minister saying the “Government is committed to working more cohesively with Bermuda’s Third Sector in coordinating efforts to assist those in need.” The virtual meeting included representatives, Ms. Vivien Carter, Programme Officer for the […]
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| Sam Williamson was one of more than 16,200 swimmers from 430 clubs that took part in Swim England’s Virtual Level X Racing. The opening event took place on October 23, with the event running through the end of December. Swim England launched Level X Racing to give swimmers the opportunity to practice racing skills in […]
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| News that Aliana King was featured in a Redken campaign, the Pawsitively Purrfect campaign donated to the Bermuda SPCA, Dale Eve was featured in Spennymoor Town FC’s magazine, and MarketPlace announced the promotions of Mitchell Foote and Michael Cann to store managers were all some of the positive news stories from the past week. In […]
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| Enstar Group Limited announced that one of its wholly owned subsidiaries has entered into an agreement with subsidiaries of ProSight Global, Inc. to provide reinsurance relating to 2019 and prior year business. “The reinsurance will comprise a ground up loss portfolio transfer of ProSight’s discontinued workers’ compensation and excess workers’ compensation lines of business and […]
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| The Ministry of Health held a vaccine awareness conversation this evening [Jan 16] with panelists Chief Medical Officer Dr. Ayoola Oyinloye, BHB Chief of Medicine Dr. Michael Ashton, and Government Science Advisor Dr. Carika Weldon answering questions about the Covid-19 vaccine, and you can watch the 40 minute video below. As the island and world […]
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| Sunday, January 17 is expected to be brighten up, with sunshine developing, with the high to be near 21°C/69°F and the low to be near 17°C/63°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be west. The relative humidity is expected to be near 65%. Sunrise will be at 7.20am and sunset will […]
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| Eleven Bermuda archers — along with more than 5000 archers from around the world — will be taking part in the third stage of the Indoor World Series Online. Seven Bermuda archers will compete in the Men’s Recurve Division, three will take up the challenge in the Women’s Recurve Division, and one archer will compete […]
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| More than 5000 residents have already registered their interest in taking the Covid-19 vaccine, Minister of Health Kim Wilson said. In releasing the latest Covid-19 test results, Minister Wilson said, “With respect to the over 5000 residents who have already registered to take the Covid-19 vaccination, we thank you for taking steps to protect yourself and […]
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| The Bermuda Monetary Authority is advising the public of a “fraudulent website which falsely claims to be a crypto bank operating from an address in Bermuda and which falsely uses the name of a real bank.” A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Monetary Authority [the Authority] has been made aware of a fraudulent website at www.bankofnevis.com […]
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| The Department of Parks is inviting feedback and suggestions on “what amenities, activities and experiences” should be offered at Southlands Park. A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Parks is inviting your feedback and suggestions on what amenities, activities and experiences should be offered at Southlands Park. Please visit the Citizen’s Forum at forum.gov.bm and share […]
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| Rosemary Jones has stepped down as the Bermuda Tourism Authority’s Director of Corporate Communications & Strategy to “pursue an opportunity in the private sector.” She joined the BTA in 2019 as the Director Of Corporate Communications & Strategy, where she was “responsible for the implementation, on-going review, and evolution of the island’s National Tourism Plan, coordinating […]
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| Thermal detection monitors at hospital entrances, seagrass restoration project donors thanked, so far 5000 residents have registered to get vaccine, Premier visits Bermuda Society of Arts, UK court rules that insurers must make payments, get Restaurant Weeks special offers delivered and three new confirmed Covid-19 cases in Bermuda are some of the stories in this morning’s […]
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| Premier David Burt visited the Bermuda Society of Arts to view what he called a “fantastic portrait of himself,” painted by Bermudian artist Alana James, noting that he was “honoured to be the subject.” Premier Burt tweeted the photo below, saying: “I visited the Bermuda Society of Arts to view a fantastic portrait of myself, […]
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| The Five Star Home Delivery service is offering delivery of the specials offered by various restaurants during the 2021 Restaurant Weeks, which is now underway. The company posted the graphic below online, saying, “Bermuda Restaurant Weeks will be better than ever in 2021. As an added feature, Bermuda Tourism Authority in conjunction with Five Star […]
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| RenaissanceRe Holdings Ltd. has announced three strategic focus areas as part of its Environmental, Social and Governance [ESG] strategy: Promoting Climate Resilience; Closing the Protection Gap; and Inducing Positive Societal Change. More information can be found on RenaissanceRe’s new ESG website which provides insight into key sustainability activities for RenaissanceRe, such as understanding and modeling […]
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| January 15 saw 3,000 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $ 12,000.00 BD. 3,000 shares were traded by Argus Group Holdings Ltd, closing down 4.3% at $4.00 per share. The BSX finished at 2,233.34, down 0.18% on the day. There were 0 advances, 1 decline, and 61 remained unchanged. The full report […]
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| There were 643 test results received and three were positive for Covid-19 — one imported, one local transmission with known contact and one under investigation — so Bermuda has had 670 total confirmed cases to date, with 75 currently active. A Government spokesperson said, “There were 643 test results received by the Ministry of Health since […]
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| Small businesses won the right to insurance payouts after Britain’s highest court ruled many policies should cover losses caused by coronavirus lockdowns, with the UK Court dismissing appeals by the insurers, some of which have operations in Bermuda. This is according to a report from Reuters, which said, “Small businesses, from restaurants to nightclubs and wedding planners […]
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| Saturday, January 16 is expected to see a bright start, with rain showers developing in the afternoon, with the high to be near 22°C/72°F and the low to be near 18°C/65°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be south. The relative humidity is expected to be near 75%. Sunrise will be […]
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| [Updated] The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [Jan 15] with the list indicating that there are eighteen bus runs cancelled so far today. Update 4.10pm: The Ministry has released the list of bus cancellations for this afternoon. There were 18 runs cancelled this morning, 40 cancelled this afternoon, for a […]
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| The Bermuda Economic Development Corporation [BEDC] will be hosting a virtual seminar entitled “The Next Big Thing – A Follow Up, One Year Later” on Thursday [Jan 21], with panellists set to include Premier David Burt, Marico Thomas, Karen Franks, Neville Grant, Nhuri Bashir and Tulani Bulford. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Economic Development Corporation [BEDC] […]
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| While vaccines are being administered, the Covid-19 pandemic continues to affect countries around the globe, with the number of deaths worldwide sadly surpassing two million today [Jan 15]. With the United States having the most cases in the world at more than 23 million, that country also has the most deaths globally, with more than 389,000 […]
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| The Bermuda Hospitals Board has thermal detection monitors at their entrances; and if your temperature is too high, a recording announces that your access is denied and a red light flashes, and if you are wearing a mask and do not have a fever, the monitor will display your temperature and sound a message giving you […]
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| A joint open letter has been issued by a number of residents of Bermuda, addressed to the people of the United States in response to the storming of the Capitol in Washington, D.C. on January 6. The letter says, “We, the undersigned residents of Bermuda, take this opportunity on the birthday of the late Martin […]
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| Premier David Burt urged people to get tested for Covid-19, noting that “there are testing slots available for this weekend.” Premier Burt tweeted the photo below showing him getting a test, saying: “Let’s continue to make progress with Covid-19. There are testing slots available for this weekend. Please get tested & let’s continue to keep […]
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| The next two games which were scheduled for Keziah Martin and his Kidderminster Harriers team have been postponed, with the matches set to be rather interesting, as both would have featured Bermuda players on the opposing teams. Games against Dale Eve’s Spennymoor Town and Milan Butterfield’s Guiseley will be played at later dates after they […]
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| Walkers Limited is celebrating the the five year anniversary of its Bermudian operations, noting they currently have seven partners and 12 associates in Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “Walkers [Bermuda] Limited [Walkers] is pleased to celebrate the five year anniversary of its Bermudian operations in Hamilton, Bermuda. Having opened its doors as Taylors in association with Walkers […]
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| The Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources [DENR] have extended their thanks for the “generous donations received from the public to assist with the seagrass restoration project.” A Government spokesperson said, “DENR initiated a seagrass restoration project in June 2020 which involves placing large mesh restoration cages […]
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| John Rankin — who previously served as Bermuda’s Governor — has arrived in the British Virgin Islands, and will be sworn in as their Governor. A statement from the Government of the Virgin Islands said, “Governor Designate Mr. John Rankin, CMG arrived in the Territory pn January 14. Mr. Rankin will be sworn in as […]
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| National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration [NOAA] confirmed that “2020 ranked as Earth’s second-hottest year on record, knocking 2019 down to the third hottest.” The organisation said, The average land and ocean surface temperature across the globe in 2020 was 1.76 degrees F [0.98 of a degree C] above average — just 0.04 of a degree […]
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| A search that attempted to locate a man who fell overboard in the North Atlantic was called off after the U.S. Coast Guard searched over 980 square miles for the missing man, who reportedly fell from the 541-foot refrigerated cargo ship, Baltic Klipper. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre spokesperson said, “Friday 8th January at 7:30 pm, […]
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