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| The Bermuda Football Association announced that the match between DRC and Devonshire scheduled for February 25th has been moved to February 26th. A spokesperson said, “The Premier Division match between DRC and Devonshire Colts scheduled for Friday, February 25th; has been moved to Saturday – February 26th – 8:00pm at DRC. Saturday – Feb 26th […]
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| The official Government and Legal notices for today [Feb 11] include notification of planning applications registered, notice of intention to construct a controlled plant, appointment of marriage officer, PATI notice, large group exemption and acting appointments. List of Proposed Planning Applications Advertised on February 11, 2022 Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Notification of Planning Applications […]
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| Saturday, February 12 is expected to see cloudy spells with a few showers, drier overnight, with the high to be near 23°C/73°F and the low to be near 19°C/66°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SSW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 88%. Sunrise will be at 7.05am […]
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| The Bermuda Festival of the Performing Arts has announced that this year’s iteration of the event will be live. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Festival of the Performing Arts is thrilled to announce that the 2022 Festival will be live. “Over the past two years, the Festival has taken the opportunity analyse and implement many […]
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| Following the “discovery of a large amount of unaccounted for United States currency” at the airport, a warrant was executed at an eastern parish residence, “where another large sum of both US and Bermuda currency was discovered, and a “40-year-old male employed at the airport was later arrested on suspicion of money laundering.” A police […]
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| The Bermuda Football Association [BFA] provided schedule changes for the F.A. Cup and First Division. A spokesperson said, “The following changes have been made to the F.A. Cup Schedule this weekend:-The FA Cup match between D. Town and Dev Colts is rescheduled to Tuesday, Feb 15th kicking off at 8:30pm @ GGF. Tuesday – Feb […]
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| In light of the recent relaxation of SafeKey requirements for restaurants and bars, the Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] has announced the extension of Bermuda Restaurant Weeks until February 28. A spokesperson said, “In the wake of Government’s recent relaxation of SafeKey requirements for restaurants and bars, the Bermuda Tourism Authority today announced the extension of […]
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| Due to “operational priorities,” Police Parish Officers are “being re-deployed on general patrol for up to two months,” the police said today. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service wishes to inform the public that due to operational priorities, Parish Officers are being re-deployed on general patrol for up to two months. “Therefore, there […]
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| The Government’s “mass vaccination programme will end on March 31st,” Minister of Health Kim Wilson said, adding that after that, it will be available through physicians’ offices and participating pharmacies and “there will likely be a charge for this service.” In releasing last night’s [Feb 10] test results, Minister Wilson said, “As a reminder, the Bermuda […]
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| Teenagers D’Mori Harvey, Ajahni Lema-Bascome, Zeshawn Williams, Sivaja Perinchief, and Danté Sousa recently gave back to Bermuda charities as a part of their Youth Leadership Academy summer project at Family Centre. A spokesperson said, “It would be an unforgettable summer for D’Mori Harvey, Ajahni Lema-Bascome, Zeshawn Williams, Sivaja Perinchief, and Danté Sousa, who are all […]
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| Sincere Hall and his Hull City Under 23 teammates recently took on Sheffield at the LNER Community Stadium. Hull City secured all three points in the Under 23 Premier Development League, courtesy of a first-half strike from Hall. In the 22nd minute, Hull City took the lead as Harry Wood’s delicate chip found the run […]
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| As of February 5th, Bermuda has administered a total of 123,082 vaccinations and 73.1% of the population has received one dose, 71.9% have had two doses, and 69.4% of those eligible for a booster have received it. In releasing the latest test results, a Government spokesperson said, “Since January 11, 2021, Bermuda residents have received […]
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| Search warrant executed and drugs & cash seized, 120th coronavirus related death, 88 new confirmed Covid-19 cases, 12 people in hospital, 267 cases announced so far this month, interested in serving on Human Rights Tribunal?, HSBC Youth Financial Literacy Program launch, M&P complete Accessibility Awareness training, City to expand Extra Duty Officer Programme, Harmony Hall housing campus site […]
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| [Written by Stephen Wright] Matthew Moreno has had his trial at Milton Keynes Dons extended until the end of the season after impressing the Sky Bet League One club’s academy coaches. Moreno has spent the past few weeks training with the MK Dons academy players and could play his first match for their under-18 side […]
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| Organizers are pleased to announce the creation of a new local golf series, the Moon Gate Tour. The brainchild of golf professionals Chaka DeSilva and Andrew Trott-Francis, the inaugural season is scheduled to start later this month with the first of seven 18-hole medal events and will conclude in September with a 36-hole Tour Championship. […]
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| Aircare Limited announced that their Parts Department located at 25 Serpentine Road will be closed for stock taking from Monday, February 14th to Friday, February 18th, 2022. A spokesperson said, “Customers can continue to use online services through the Company’s website at www.aircare.bm which offers information on products and services, the ability to make sales […]
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| The Bermuda Basketball Association’s Island Basketball League resumed inside the CedarBridge Academy Gymnasium with a double-header that produced 247 points in the two matches. In the opener, The Answer edged the Black Mambas 57 – 56. Eric Lambert led The Answer with a double-double, Lambert scored 19 points and grabbed 10 rebounds and also had […]
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| VEON Ltd. has announced its intention to move its group parent company to the United Kingdom. A spokesperson said, “VEON Ltd, a leading global provider of connectivity and internet services, has today announced its intention to move its group parent company to the United Kingdom, with the introduction of a newly formed UK incorporated public […]
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| February 10 saw 10,000 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $63,000.00 BD. 10,000 shares were traded by Argus Group Holdings Ltd, closing even at $6.30 per share. The BSX finished at 2,564.97, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 63 remained unchanged. The full report for the day […]
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| Bermuda track athletes are ranked high in the first edition of the NACAC Indoor Ranking for 2022. As of January 31st, two Bermuda athletes appear on the Indoor Ranking list. Caitlyn Bobb is 23rd overall on the women’s 200m list with a time of 24.44; she is also the second-fastest under 20 runner behind Taejha […]
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| The Family Centre has a new initiative #VirtualValentine — where you can donate online to send an eCard — that helps people to show their love and spread it to the wider community this Valentine’s Season. A spokesperson said, “A simple, effective, and eco-friendly way to show any loved one that you care, the #VirtualValentine […]
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| The Ministry received 3063 test results — spanning three days — and 88 were positive, so there are now 272 active cases, of which 12 people are in hospital, and the Ministry confirmed the sad news that the island has recorded another coronavirus related death, marking the 120th since the pandemic began. “Bermuda has recorded […]
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| The official Government and Legal notices today [Feb 10] include register of pharmacists 2022, register of psychologists, notification of planning applications registered and notice of intended marriages. Register Of Pharmacists 2022 Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Public Notification Notice ID: GN0211/2022 Public Authorities / Department: Bermuda Health Council Publication date: 10 February 2022 Only those […]
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| The Department of Culture’s ‘Remembering the Enterprise’ event has been postponed until February 25 due to inclement weather. A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Culture is advising that the ‘Remembering the Enterprise’ commemoration event, which was due to take place tomorrow [Feb 11] at Barr’s Bay Park, has been postponed because of inclement weather. […]
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| Friday, February 11 is expected to be cloudy with the risk of showers, with the high to be near 22°C/72°F and the low to be near 19°C/66°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SSW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 89%. Sunrise will be at 7.05am and sunset […]
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| The Argus Group today [Feb 10] announced the launch of the Sheila Nicoll Argus Award, noting that Ms. Nicoll was a member of the Argus Group Board of Directors for 14 years and was the Chair from 2008 until her retirement in 2021. A spokesperson said, “Argus invites applications from undergraduate students who are studying […]
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| Premier David Burt and Acting Minister of Public Works Diallo Rabain attended a site visit, and were given a tour of the Harmony Hall campus today [Feb 10] by the General Manager of the Bermuda Housing Corporation Paul Martin. Premier Burt said, “In our 2020 election platform, the Government recognised that the cost of housing […]
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| Police executed a search warrant at a residence in Pembroke where a “quantity of controlled drugs, suspected to be cocaine, and drug paraphernalia” and a “quantity of cash” was seized. A police spokesperson said, “On Wednesday, 9th February 2022, officers from the Bermuda Police Service Tactical Operations Division executed a search warrant at a residence […]
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| The Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] reprised its in-person Accessibility Awareness training workshops for 2022 with a series of training sessions for Marine & Ports personnel. A spokesperson said, “ The organisation has renewed its push for sensitivity training to elevate the visitor experience for people with disabilities while improving accessibility for residents who use the […]
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| The City will be extending the Extra Duty Police Officer Programme “with additional ‘antisocial behavior patrols’ along areas such as Front Street, Reid Street and Church Street, five days a week,” Hamilton Mayor Charles Gosling said today [Feb 10]. Mayor Gosling said, “Today the City of Hamilton is excited to announce an expansion of a […]
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| [Updated] The Government is advising this afternoon [Feb 10] that it has experienced a significant online outage, resulting in “a disruption of several online services on the Government Portal.” A Government spokesperson said, “The Government is advising this afternoon that it has experienced a significant online outage, resulting in a disruption of several online services […]
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| Hamilton Insurance Group announced the formation of Hamilton Select Insurance Inc, and Clay Rhoades has been named CEO. A spokesperson said, “Hamilton Insurance Group, Ltd. today announced the formation of Hamilton Select Insurance Inc., a US excess and surplus [E&S] lines insurer. Hamilton Select Insurance Inc. has received a Financial Strength Rating of A- [Excellent] from […]
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| The Bermuda Ball Hockey season resumed with a game at the PCC Hockey Rink that produced 11 goals, with Water Hazard defeating Frontier by a score of 9 – 2. The Water Hazard scored three goals in each period to defeat Frontier 9 – 2. In the first period, John King scored twice for the […]
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| The Selection and Appointment Committee for Human Rights has launched its recruitment for the Human Rights Tribunal panel members. A spokesperson said, “The Selection and Appointment Committee [SAC] for Human Rights, established in accordance with Section 13A of the Human Rights Act 1981, as amended [Act], is pleased to announce and launch its recruitment for […]
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| Sebastian Kempe, a 16-year-old youth world sailing champion, has his eyes set on the 2024 Olympics, with the BBC highlighting the path he’s taking to get there. The BBC posted a video featuring the young sailor, saying, “A 16-year-old youth world sailing champion has his eyes set on Olympic glory in 2024. “Sebastian Kempe moved […]
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| The Relay For Life launch event was held yesterday [Feb 9], sponsored by Liberty Mutual Insurance Bermuda. Steve Horton, President of Liberty Mutual Insurance Bermuda, previously said, “Liberty is excited and proud to once again be sponsoring Relay for Life of Bermuda. “The last couple of years have been unprecedented for us all. The positivity […]
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| Members of the Us For Them group held a meeting with Health Minister Kim Wilson and health officials, with the Us For Them group calling the meeting “completely fruitless” and added “we feel it is quite clear they are not willing to meaningfully address our concerns,” while the Minister Wilson said they “appreciate their specific mask-wearing […]
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| Footballers in the Premier Division were recently in action, with PHC Zebras defeating Robin Hood and the St. George’s Colts and Somerset Trojans’ match ending in a draw. St. George’s Colts 1 – Somerset Trojans 1 The St. George’s Colts and Somerset Trojans played to a 1 – 1 draw at the Devonshire Recreation Club. […]
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| Police execute warrants and seize quantity of cash, cost of two trips by Minister: $8,331 & $9,055, Hugh Southey appointed as Assistant Justice, Digicel appoints Monique White as HR Director, Art show ‘Landmarks’ opening on Sunday, Police Service welcomes K9 Roni & K9 Hass, Jeffrey Lindo wins again over 50 years later and 179 cases announced so far […]
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| Three megatrends are reshaping the insurance industry and leaders who address them with urgency, creativity and bold action stand to be richly rewarded, EY’s 2022 Global Insurance Outlook report finds. A spokesperson said, “The report highlights ecosystems and open insurance, workforce transformation and sustainability as key areas of opportunity for insurers seeking a pathway to growth […]
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| Bacardi has announced that its premium rum brand will cut its greenhouse gas emissions in half from 2023. A spokesperson said, “Bacardi, the largest privately held spirits company in the world, has announced that its iconic premium rum brand will cut its greenhouse gas [GHG] emissions in half from 2023. “Bacardí rum’s GHG emissions will […]
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| “We will not insure the construction or operation of any new thermal coal mine and/or its dedicated infrastructure,” Convex said. A spokesperson said, “Client confidentiality is a fundamental principle at Convex and, as such, it is our policy, along with many other financial institutions, not to comment publicly about our clients or any specific risk. […]
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| February 9 saw 18,683 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $122,066.65 BD. 183 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing up 1.3% at $38.00 per share, while another 500 shares were traded by Devonshire Industries Ltd, closing down 6.7% at $3.50 per share. 18,000 shares were traded by Argus […]
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| [Written by Stephen Wright] Eva Frazzoni says the Bermuda women’s national team have developed a stronger mentality and hailed their “togetherness” as they bid to advance from the group stages of the Concacaf W Qualifiers. Bermuda will play four qualifying games against Jamaica, Cayman Islands, Dominican Republic and Grenada and need to top group C to […]
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| Teams that include Bermudian footballers Kole Hall, J’Nai Butterfield-Steede, Roger Lee, Kenni Thompson, Delia Ebbin, and Nathan Trott were recently in action, while Dale Eve’s team match was called off. Dale Eve Dale Eve and his Spennymoor Town teammates Vanarama NL North match against Chorley was called off due to a waterlogged pitch. Kole Hall Kole […]
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| Thursday, February 10 is expected to see cloud thickening to bring rain/showers during the afternoon, with the high to be near 22°C/71°F and the low to be near 19°C/66°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SSW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 85%. Sunrise will be at 7.06am […]
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| The Bermuda Police Service has welcomed K9 Roni and K9 Hass, and noted that PC Robin Macnab and PC Aaron Dyer took part in a six-week training program to become Police K9 Handlers. The Bermuda Police Service posted the photos online below, and said, “In September, 2021, PC 2484 Robin Macnab and PC 2460 Aaron […]
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| Hugh Southey QC has been appointed to act as the Assistant Justice of the Supreme Court of Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “Her Excellency the Governor has agreed to appoint Mr Hugh Southey QC, a Deputy High Court Judge in England and Acting Justice of the Grand Court of Cayman, to act as an Assistant Justice […]
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| The Inter Agency Committee for Children, Families and the Community [IAC] has opened applications for the 2022 Executive Certificate in Nonprofit Leadership, and interested individuals should attend the upcoming information session on February 15th at 12pm. A spokesperson said, “The Inter Agency Committee for Children, Families and the Community [IAC] – a nonprofit that unifies […]
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| The Ministry of Public Works is informing the public about various road and lane closures including on Harrington Sound Road at Manor House in Smith Parish, Wilkinson Ave & Harrington Sound Road in Hamilton Parish, and Frog Lane to Palmetto Road and Barker’s Hill roundabout in Devonshire Parish. For more information on the Harrington Sound […]
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