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| The Ministry has released the list of bus cancellations for this afternoon [Dec 1], with the list indicating that there are twenty-nine bus runs cancelled 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: Bus […]
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| The Berkeley Institute recently held their annual Prizegiving Ceremony, honouring students’ excellence as they continue their studies amidst the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, with students and staff wearing masks and avoiding congratulatory handshakes in favour of ‘elbow bumps’, in order to facilitate the event safely while adhering to all necessary safety precautions. . Click to enlarge […]
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| Footballer Ajani Burchall was recently interviewed after his AFC Bournemouth Academy Under 18s win in England, saying that he is striving to be “one of the best on the Under 18 squad.” Asked how be is finding this season as he has predominantly been with the under 18, but he is technically an under 16, […]
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| P.A.L.S. has cancelled their annual Holiday Fair, and the charity is asking people who would have attended the fair to please consider making a donation instead. A spokesperson said, “It is with deep regret but also very careful consideration of our community, our patients and our frontline workers that P.A.L.S. has made the difficult decision […]
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| WindReach will be hosting a virtual conference in recognition of The United Nation’s International Day of Persons with Disabilities on Thursday [Dec 3]. A spokesperson said, “Our community will have the opportunity to hear from a varied panel of experts of which some have the lived experience, and others many years of experience working with […]
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| Last month saw an increase in confirmed positive Covid-19 cases, with more than 50 new cases recorded in November, and the island’s status changing from ‘sporadic cases’ to ‘clusters of cases’. On November 1st there were 206 total cases to date, and as of November 30th, there are 260 confirmed positive cases to date. The […]
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| Amendments to the Public Health Covid-19 Emergency Powers — which stated they have an operative date of November 30, 2020 – state that “a person who fails to take all reasonable steps, as required by regulation 3, to maintain appropriate physical distancing by not wearing a mask when one is required commits an offence and […]
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| Governor John Rankin announced that Cindy Clarke will be appointed as Bermuda’s Director of Public Prosecutions with effect from Friday, December 4th, 2020. The Governor said, “I am pleased to appoint Cindy Clarke as Bermuda’s next Director of Public Prosecutions. She will bring to the position a wealth of experience, including as Crown Counsel since […]
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| As of November 20, 2020, an estimated 2,163 people are receiving Financial Assistance benefits, Minister Jason Hayward said, while Finance Minister Curtis Dickinson said that just over $267,000 has been paid to about 60 people on the Supplemental Unemployment Benefit programme. Speaking at yesterday’s [Nov 30] press conference, Labour Minister Jason Hayward said, “Regarding the total number of Financial […]
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| A community steering committee has been formed to provide a supporting role for the SailGP Bermuda Grand Prix presented by Hamilton Princess, which will be held in April 2021. A BTA spokesperson said, “Bermudians Paul Scope and Mark Clarke have accepted an invitation to lead a Community Steering Committee formed to provide a supporting role for […]
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| Bermudian author Leah Dean has released her first book, entitled Assemble the Tribe: Believe in Your Value. Find Belonging. Be Different. A spokesperson said, “Leah J M Dean, born and raised on the island of Bermuda, combines her 20 years of local and international Human Resources, Executive and Board experience, to write this personal but […]
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| The record-breaking 2020 Atlantic hurricane season officially ended yesterday, however forecasters note that while the official hurricane season concludes on November 30, storms may continue to develop. While the island, fortunately, did not take any direct hits or sustain any major damage this hurricane season — which saw a record breaking 30 named storms — […]
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| AmWINS Group Inc. signed a definitive agreement to acquire International Specialty Brokers Limited [ISBL], a Bermuda-based P&C wholesale insurance/reinsurance broker. “We are excited to partner with Alan Waring, Alan Mooney and the entire ISBL team,” said Scott M. Purviance, Chief Executive Officer of AmWINS. “With their comprehensive access to the Bermuda market, ISBL will enable […]
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| Imports decreased by 27.5% over the first two quarters of the year, total visitor arrivals were down by 91% versus a year ago, and employment income for the first 9 months of 2020 fell by $194.2 million. This was from Minister of Finance Curtis Dickinson, who said that the “economic data clearly illustrates the severe economic shock […]
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| Enstar Group has completed the sale and recapitalization of StarStone U.S. Holdings, Inc. through the sale of StarStone U.S to Core Specialty Insurance Holdings, Inc. in exchange for a combination of cash and approximately 25% of the shares in Core Specialty. “Completion of the transaction followed receipt of regulatory approvals and satisfaction of various other closing […]
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| As part of a five-year agreement, the PwC brand will feature prominently across the interior and exterior of the six new covered passenger boarding bridges at the new terminal at Bermuda’s LF Wade International Airport. “The outside of the jet bridges features PwC’s logo. The inside of the six jet bridges displays PwC’s new ‘Hello, […]
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| Following the recently concluded BASA Winter Age Group Championships, a look at the individual rankings is below. Sharks Swim Club swimmers Brian Desmond and Taylor White are the 15 & over male and female champions. Desmond accumulated 3,763 points, while White finished with 4,077 points. With 3,207 points Brandon Adkins from the Harbour Amateur Swim […]
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| The latest round of Bermuda International Pool League action saw nine matches played. The BAA Bandits defeated the RAA Ballbreakers 219 – 159, Bailey’s Bay defeated Rangers Whites 210 – 161, while the Bermuda Breeze defeated the Bus Boyz 200-184. The Mariners Vikings defeated the Prison Officers Recreation Club United 203 – 182, while RAA […]
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| Bernews posted more than 250 videos across our various social networks during November, and the most viewed included the Bermuda Classic Vehicle Tour, the test trial of airport docking at Bermuda’s new airport terminal, the MarketPlace Christmas parade, and more. As far as Facebook videos, the most viewed for the month was the live video […]
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| November 30 saw 10,500 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $ 40,815.00 BD. 10,500 shares were traded by Argus Group Holdings Ltd, closing down 12.5% at $3.43 per share. The BSX finished at 2,134.14, down 0.50% on the day. There were 0 advances, 1 decline, and 61 remained unchanged. The full report […]
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| Stating that it is “out of an abundance of caution following a possible exposure to Covid-19,” HSBC confirmed that their Somerset branch will close on Tuesday [Dec 1] and said that “it is expected that the branch will remain closed for the rest of this week.” A spokesperson said, “The HSBC Somerset branch will close […]
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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, November’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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| “If no arrangements are made with respect to the payments, the employees’ lawyers are free to apply to the Supreme Court of Bermuda on the basis that the company is unable to make its payments when they are due,” Minister of Finance Curtis Dickinson said today. The Minister was speaking about the millions of dollars […]
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| Clearwater Middle School opened this morning [Nov 30] and there were 23 students and 15 staff present, Minister of Education Diallo Rabain said, with the Minister adding that the school will be deep cleaned on Tuesday and Wednesday, so “staff and students will not be able to enter the building on these two days.” Speaking […]
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| The police are appealing for the public’s assistance in locating 15-year-old Destiny Winters, who was last seen on Saturday evening in Sandys. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS], is seeking the public’s assistance in locating 15-year-old Destiny Winters. “Destiny is a black female, approximately 5’ 6” in height, of medium build, with short […]
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| The official Government and Legal notices for today [Nov 30] include trademark applications. Trade Mark Applications Advertised Before Registration No. 22 Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Trademark Applications Notice ID: GN1089/2020 Public Authorities / Department: Registry General Publication Date: 30 November 2020 Trademarks Application Advertisements For November 30 2020 here [PDF] The official […]
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| Tuesday, December 1 is expected to see sunny periods, with a chance of a shower or two, with the high to be near 23°C/74°F and the low to be near 21°C/69°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SSE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 71%. Sunrise will be […]
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| Minister of Education Diallo Rabain and Minister of Health Kim Wilson are holding a joint press conference this afternoon [Nov 30] about Covid-19. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Update: The live broadcast has concluded and the 25 minute replay is below: As the island […]
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| The Bermuda’s Community Foundation [BCF] is encouraging residents to join the GivingTuesday movement, and “consider continuing to raise the bar on your giving.” A spokesperson said, “2020 has been a year of unprecedented giving as the community has rallied to help the most vulnerable since the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic. In just 7 months, […]
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| The police have advised that they are conducting a live training exercise in the Prospect, Devonshire area today [Nov 30] which will continue through this evening. A police spokesperson said, “Please be advised the Bermuda Police Service commenced a live training exercise in the Prospect, Devonshire area earlier today. That exercise will continue into this […]
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| There were 1,903 test results received and nine were positive for Covid-19, so Bermuda now has a total of 37 active cases. A Government spokesperson said, “Over the weekend there were 1903 test results received by the Ministry of Health from 28-29 November 2020, and nine were positive for COVID-19. “Two of the new cases […]
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| As of 31 December 2019, there were 39 inmates serving life sentences, the physical plants of all three correctional facilities have “clearly deteriorated over the last three decades,” and from November 2017 to December 2019 “there have been 47 foreign nationals incarcerated in Her Majesty’s Prisons.” These are just a few of the details included […]
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| The four-day Bermuda Amateur Swimming Association’s Winter Age Group Championships was full of personal best performances and the final day didn’t disappoint. Harbour Amateur Swim Club claimed the top three podium spots during the boys 15 & over 100 SC meter breaststroke as Keagan Woolley clocked a winning time of 1:08.06, Caleb Ingham finished second […]
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| Minister of Social Development and Seniors Tinee Furbert attended the BUEI Christmas Craft Market on Saturday [Nov 28] to show support for one of the featured vendors, the K. Margaret Carter Centre [KMCC]. The Bermuda Government posted the photos below on social media, saying: “The Minister of Social Development and Seniors Tinee Furbert attended the […]
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| Minister of Finance Curtis Dickinson and Minister of Labour Jason Hayward are holding a press conference this afternoon [Nov 30], and we will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Related Stories Video: Minister Peets & Minister Furbert Video: Minister Scott & Minister Burch Video: Minister Roban & […]
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| Moderna announced that they will request Emergency Use Authorization for their Covid-19 vaccine from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration [FDA] and conditional approval from the European Medicines Agency [EMA] today. A statement from the company said “that the primary efficacy analysis of the Phase 3 study of mRNA-1273 conducted on 196 cases confirms the […]
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| A motorist was arrested on suspicion of driving whilst impaired after he crashed his car into a wall in Devonshire last night. A police spokesperson said, “Shortly before 8:00 p.m. on Sunday 29th November, Police and Bermuda Fire and Rescue [BFRS] were dispatched to a single vehicle road traffic collision involving a motorcar near the […]
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| In celebration of the International Day of People with Disabilities, the Bermuda Hospitals Board will be holding a motorcade from the Mid-Atlantic Wellness Institute [MWI], through Hamilton on Thursday [Dec 3]. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Hospitals Board will celebrate International Day of People with Disabilities on Thursday 3 December 2020 with a motorcade from the […]
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| The Bermuda Arts Centre at Dockyard will open its annual ‘Small Show’ on Sunday [Dec 6], along with a show by artist Cheryl Hastings and the first of three holiday-themed events. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Arts Centre at Dockyard kicks off Christmas this coming Sunday with the opening of their annual ‘Small Show.’ All […]
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| Starting Wednesday, November 25th, the National Museum of Bermuda [NMB] will be selling locally hand-crafted sheep ornaments and keychains online. All sales will benefit the Museum. The ornaments and keychains are made by local artisan Lama Handmade Bda. Ornaments are available with black, grey, or brown felt for the sheep’s face, legs, and tail and […]
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| A question and answer session was held in the House of Assembly, with Opposition MPs questioning the Finance Minister on the $11 million to cover the redundancy payments due to Fairmont Southampton workers. This follows after the Government previously confirmed that they will step in to assist Fairmont Southampton workers who are waiting for their redundancy payments […]
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| Members of the Bermuda House of Assembly will attend a virtual CPA Post-Election Seminar this week run by the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association [CPA], according to a statement from the organisation. A statement from the organisation said, “New and returning Members of the Bermuda House of Assembly, elected on 1st October 2020 in the Bermudian General […]
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| Randall & Quilter Investment Holdings has entered into a stock purchase agreement to acquire a Bermuda-domiciled captive insurance company. A statement from the company said, “Randall & Quilter Investment Holdings Ltd. [R&Q], the leading non-life global specialty insurance company focusing on Program Management and Legacy Insurance businesses, today announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, R&Q […]
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| Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban introduced the Land Valuation and Tax [Special Provisions and Postponement of Preparation of Draft Valuation List] Act 2020 in the House of Assembly. “This Bill seeks to modify the effect of the Land Valuation and Tax Act 1967 so as to extend the validity period of the current valuation […]
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| Apex Group Ltd. today [Nov 30] announced the launch of CFO & COO Solutions via subsidiary Throgmorton. A spokesperson said, “This product development follows the recent launch of Throgmorton Compliance Solutions, which delivers tailored services including license applications, regulatory audits, compliance monitoring and technology-enabled management services. “Throgmorton appreciates that fast growing businesses and new launches […]
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| Robin Hood and Southampton Rangers both claimed victories in this weekend’s football action, while the match between Hamilton Parish and Ireland Rangers in the First Division ended in a draw. Friendship: Robin Hood 3 Somerset Trojans 1 – After Extra Time Robin Hood came from behind to defeat the Somerset Trojans at the BAA Field. […]
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| Yesterday evening [Nov 29], the Bermuda Fire & Service extinguished a structural fire in Pembroke. A BFRS spokesperson said, “At 10:52pm on Sunday November 29th, the Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service responded to reports of smoke and flame issuing from a two story structure in Hamilton, Pembroke. “The Fire Service responded with two appliances from […]
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| The Stardust Jumper Series took place at the National Equestrian Center on Vesey Street. The 1.10m Class was won by Courtney Bromby riding Worth the Wait, with Michael Rodrigues and Rambo finished second and Philip Correia and Bon Voyage finished third. Bromby and Worth the Wait would then in the 1.20m Class, Jaeda Smith and […]
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| The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [November 30] with the list indicating that there are four 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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| Aaron Cannonier was back in action competing in the Motocross Mini O’s at Gatorback. Cannonier is competing in the Veteran 30+ Division 2 where he finished 20th. Related Stories Motocross Racing Results Video: Motocross Racing On-Bike Camera View Video: Bermuda Motocross Season Kicks Off Video/Results: Sunday’s Motocross Racing Video/Results: Boxing Day Motocross Races Videos: Motocross […]
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