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| Due to the island-wide power outages today [Dec 18], the Bermuda Stock Exchange [BSX] said they have “suspended market operations until further notice.” For live updates of the ongoing power outage situation, click here. Related Stories BELCO: ‘Working To Diagnose & Fix The Issues’ BELCO Responds To Emissions Concerns Electrical Industry Collective Town Hall Meeting […]
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| [Updating] The island is experiencing wide scale power outages this morning [Dec 18] with the BELCO outage map showing island wide power outages. We have asked BELCO for comment and will update as able. The Premier tweeted that he received a call from BELCO and “asked if anything catastrophic has taken place and they have […]
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| “The Ministry of National Security can advise that there are confirmed positive Covid-19 cases within the Department of Corrections,” Minister Renee Ming said, adding that “while this is a concerning development, I want to assure the public that we are taking all of the necessary actions and precautions to ensure that those who work and […]
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| Restrictions to be extended through to January, man arrested and more than 1/2 million of cannabis seized, Monica Kelly called to the Bermuda Bar, Dr Wesley Miller appointed BHB Chief of Staff, U.S. Consul presents Cup Match portrait to Premier, 244 remote workers currently working from Bermuda, 2020/21 deficit estimated at $295.4 million, and 12 new confirmed Covid-19 cases in Bermuda including cases in […]
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| Black Pony Gallery has launched an online solo exhibition featuring the work of Bahamian artist Dede Brown. The exhibition – titled Inner Voices – runs from today [Dec 18] to January 11, 2021 and can be viewed by clicking here. Curator Lisa Howie said, “Black Pony Gallery is pleased to announce the first online solo […]
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| The St. Regis Bermuda Resort — which they said is “anticipated to open in Spring 2021″ — announced the appointment of Jan Vanhaelewyn as General Manager. A spokesperson said, “The St. Regis Bermuda Resort, anticipated to open in Spring 2021, is proud to announce the appointment of Jan Vanhaelewyn as General Manager. “Jan joins the […]
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| In a filing with the Bermuda Stock Exchange [BSX], One Communications Ltd. advised that pursuant to BSX Regulation Section IIA 6.14[2][i], on 16 December 2020, 900 shares were repurchased at an average price of $4.10 for immediate cancellation. Related Stories One Communications Share Repurchases One Communications, 45 Share Repurchases One Communications Share Repurchases One Communications […]
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| The recently released Deloitte Bermuda FY20 Corporate Responsibility & Sustainability [CR&S] Report “highlights their commitment to driving societal change through working with charitable organizations, promoting environmental conservation and contributing to a sustainable and prosperous future for their local community.” A spokesperson said, “Fiscal year 2020 brought a new set of challenges and unique opportunities for […]
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| December 17 saw 74,300 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $280,740.00 BD. 74,300 shares were traded by Argus Group Holdings Ltd, closing down 6.5% at $3.62 per share. The BSX finished at 1,885.75, down 0.29% on the day. There were 0 advances, 1 decline, and 61 remained unchanged. The full report for […]
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| Today [Dec 17] Clarien Bank announced their hours of operation for the upcoming Christmas holiday season. “Effective December 21 – 31, clients are asked to be advised of the following holiday hours. Clients are encouraged to contact us on 441.296.6969 or visit clarienbank.com for additional information,” the company said. Related Stories Clarien Bank To Resume Normal […]
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| The official Government and Legal notices for today [Dec 17] include contracts valued $50,000 or more, acting appointments, designs applications, patent applications, trademark applications, and cancellation of registration. PATI Bermuda College Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: PATI Contracts Valued $50,000 Or More Notice ID: GN1174/2020 Public Authorities / Department: Bermuda College Publication Date: […]
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| Friday, December 18 is expected to be cloudy with rain showers developing and easing overnight, 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 SW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 83%. Sunrise will be at 7.15am […]
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| The Bermuda Football Association Referees Committee announced that Tashun Simons has been accepted to the FIFA list for the year 2021. The BFA said, “It is the hope of the committee that this accomplishment will galvanize others to follow his leadand become match officials. “The committee is extremely proud and wishes Mr. Simons continued success […]
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| “We can pay people to sit at home or we can pay them to repair our infrastructure – we choose the latter,” Minister of Public Works Lt/Col David Burch said this afternoon [Dec 17], explaining that “there is an urgent need to provide stimulus to the local economy in order to retain and boost employment […]
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| KraftHeinz and Butterfield & Vallis completed the third quarter of their 2020 Kraft Cares Campaign at the end of October, raising almost $5,000 for the Big Brothers Big Sisters organisation. “For a limited time, with the purchase of any Kraft Cheese product at stores throughout Bermuda, a percentage of sales was accrued to be donated […]
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| “More than half a million dollars worth of cannabis was seized after police executed a warrant at a residence early this morning,” and a “48- year-old Bermudian male is now in police custody,” the police have confirmed. A police spokesperson said, “More than half a million dollars-worth of cannabis was seized after police executed a […]
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| Francis Patton Primary held an end of term Christmas drive through yesterday [Dec 16] “in order to wish our Francis Patton families well and to also give them a special treat.” Todd Fox, head of school, told Bernews, “With school closing early for in person learning due to the increase in cases of Covid-19 in […]
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| The Whistling Rum Bar and Grill is now open at the new airport terminal, and according to Skyport, “you can dine there even if you aren’t travelling.” Skyport posted the images below, and said, “The Whistling Rum Bar and Grill is now open and available for passengers and members of the public. “Delicious menu items […]
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| U.S. Consul General Lee Rizzuto presented Premier David Burt with a Cup Match portrait which was created by American artist ‘Rob the Original,’ with the U.S. Consul saying he received the portrait earlier this month from the artist who lives in Texas and wanted to officially present it to the Premier. A spokesperson said, “U.S. […]
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| The Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] announced that Dr Wesley Miller has been appointed as Chief of Staff, effective January 4th, 2021. “He takes over from Dr Michael Richmond, who was appointed as Chief Executive Officer [CEO] & President in August this year. Dr Miller is currently BHB’s Chief of Surgery. The Chief of Staff position […]
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| The Children’s Reading Festival will hold a drive by book pick up, with children submitting video clips of them reading their favourite books or describing their favourite book character to be registered to receive a book. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority’s signature event, The Children’s Reading Festival is […]
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| AXIS Insurance announced the appointment of Angus Lynn as Vice President, Professional Lines Underwriter in its Bermuda office. The company said, “AXIS Insurance, the specialty insurance business segment of AXIS Capital Holdings Limited [AXIS Capital], today announced the hiring of Angus Lynn as Vice President, Professional Lines Underwriter in its Bermuda office. Mr. Lynn will […]
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| The Government has approved 50 applications so far for the unemployment benefit for employees affected by the recent mandated closures and are currently assessing an additional 110 applications, and they are also working on applications from individuals who have been directed into mandatory quarantine or isolation by the Ministry of Health, Minister of Finance Curtis Dickinson […]
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| The Bank of Butterfield announced that the operating hours of its Banking Centres in Bermuda will temporarily change. “Effective Monday, 21 December 2020 and until further notice, Butterfield’s Reid Street [Hamilton], St. George and Somerset Banking Centres will be open for in-person transactions from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. On Christmas Eve […]
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| BF&M has postponed their reopening for walk-in business until December 29th, noting that “while there have been no more positive cases of Covid-19 at BF&M, we have decided to protect our staff and customers as we head into the holidays.” A spokesperson said, “Further to the recent closure of our Bermuda offices, BF&M has decided […]
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| Governor Rena Lalgie arrived in Bermuda on Sunday evening [Dec 13], and was escorted to Government House by the Bermuda Police Service and the Royal Bermuda Regiment. She was officially sworn-in the day after her arrival, and following the ceremony, Governor Lalgie — the first Black and female Governor in Bermuda’s history — said, “It […]
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| 587 applications have been received thus far for the Work from Bermuda One Year Residential Certificate, 508 have been approved and “244 are currently enjoying life in Bermuda and contributing daily to the local economy.” This was from Minister of Labour Jason Hayward at yesterday’s [Dec 16] press conference, with the Minister saying: “I am pleased […]
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| 55% of total confirmed Covid-19 cases to date are some form “local transmission,” 29% of cases were imported, while 16% are currently “under investigation.” This is according to the latest statistics released by the Government, which indicate that 51% [246 cases] of the cases were classified as “local transmission, known contact/source,” 29% [139] were imported, […]
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| HSBC Bermuda said their “Harbourview Centre, St. Georges and Somerset branches hours of operation will be from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm, from December 21st through December 31st, with the exception of December 24th and December 31st, when the bank will be open from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm.” Head of Wealth and Personal Banking & […]
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| Today [Dec 16] marks five months since the arrival of US Consul General Lee Rizzuto, and this day also marks his 100th church visit since arriving in Bermuda. U.S. Consul General Rizzuto said, “Today marks five months since I arrived in Bermuda to serve as the United States Consul General with my wife Denise. Amazingly, […]
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| The Ministry noted that “test results are considered personal health information” and “they can only be shared by an employee, if the employee wishes to do so” adding that “Ministry guidelines do not state that employees are required to provide a negative test to their employer to come to work.” They also explained that the “contact […]
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| There were 1208 test results received and 18 were positive for Covid-19, so Bermuda now has 485 total confirmed positive cases to date, with 221 active cases. A Government spokesperson said, “There were 1208 test results received by the Ministry of Health since the last update and 18 were positive for COVID-19. “Two of the new cases […]
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| The BEDC will be “providing Covid-19 emergency grant funding” to “approved bars, nightclubs, members clubs and restaurants” with maximum grant amounts to range “from $5,000 to $7,000 per business.” This follows after the industry — which already had mandated closures in the ‘lockdown’ earlier this year — has been affected again, with all indoor bars […]
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| In the run up to Christmas, Conyers said they are “pleased to gift $52,000 to support food programmes run by four Bermuda churches.” “The donation includes $40,000 from the firm as the balance of its $100,000 pledge, made in March, to assist the vulnerable members in our community who are negatively impacted by Covid-19,” a […]
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| According to today’s Official Notices, the Bermuda Police Service will be conducting road sobriety checkpoints over Christmas — from Wednesday, December 23th to Sunday, December 27th — with the checkpoints set to take place in Hamilton parish, Smiths, Devonshire, Pembroke, Paget, Warwick and Southampton. The full Road Sobriety Checkpoint Notice 2020 follows below [PDF here]: Related […]
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| Bus service will resume daily operations tomorrow [Thurs, Dec 17], the Ministry said this evening. A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Public Transportation [DPT] is pleased to advise the public that the bus service will resume daily operations tomorrow [17 December]. “The Ministry of Health undertook a risk assessment and is satisfied with the […]
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| The official Government and Legal notices for today [Dec 16] include road sobriety checkpoint notice, acting appointments, contracts valued $50,000 or more, and acquisition of property by a non-Bermudian. Road Sobriety Checkpoint [No. 9] Notice 2020 Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Road Sobriety Checkpoint Notice Notice ID: GN1165/2020 Public Authorities / Department: Bermuda […]
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| New regulations have been posted online which serve to increase the fee for residents who are returning to the island without a Covid-19 pretest from $30 to $300. The Quarantine [Covid-19] [No. 3] Amendment [No. 7] Order 2020 states that the “Quarantine [COVID-19] [No. 3] Order 2020 is amended in paragraph 7[2][c] by deleting “$30” […]
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| [Updated] Minister of Finance Curtis Dickinson, Minister of Labour Jason Hayward and BEDC Director Erica Smith held a joint press conference this afternoon [Dec 16], and we will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the video is below. Update 5.52pm: Minister Jason Hayward said, “Good day to members of the media and […]
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| Thursday, December 17 is expected to be cloudy, with a few morning showers, tending brighter by afternoon, with the high to be near 24°C/75°F and the low to be near 20°C/68°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 86%. Sunrise will be […]
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| Francis Patton Primary is holding a Christmas Drive-Through today [Dec 16] celebrating the Christmas season while adhering to social distancing guidelines. A parent contacted us, full of praise for the staff at the school, and explained that this would take place today, saying that “the staff at Francis Patton put together treat bags for the […]
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| The 2021 Bermuda cruise ship schedule — which is subject to change as it is a “fluid situation” — has been released, with the current schedule showing the first visit planned for April, and 122 contract cruise ship visits and 57 ‘occasional callers’ for the year. Cruises have been suspended for most the year due […]
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| The Bermuda Monetary Authority announced the appointment of Ricardo Garcia as Vice-Chair of the IAIS Policy Development Committee, and Marcelo Ramella as Vice-Chair to the Macroprudential Committee. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Monetary Authority announced today the appointment of two of its staff to International Association of Insurance Supervisors [IAIS] committee leadership positions. “The BMA’s […]
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| “The incidents of the past few days are quite disheartening” and “all key stakeholders are working hard to keep our communities safe,” National Security Minister Renee Ming said following several recent incidents. Minister Ming said, “Speaking specifically to the home invasion, few acts of crime can be more frightening than to have the safety and […]
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| Lindo’s announced that they are extending their additional discount shopping days until the end of February 2021. A spokesperson said, “Lindo’s Group of Companies is pleased to announce they are extending their additional discount shopping days through to the new year. “Until the end of February 2021, customers can continue to take advantage of the formerly […]
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| Minister of Transport Lawrence Scott, Michael Weeks and Dennis Lister III are holding a press conference this morning [Dec 16] to provide an update on the Bermuda Road Safety Council and the Bermuda Water Safety Council. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Update: The live […]
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| Warwick Academy recently made donations to several charities and groups, including the Salvation Army, Christ Church, the Eliza Dolittle Society, and Dame Marjorie Bean Hope Academy as part of its Christmas community outreach. A spokesperson said, “Christmas is certainly a time for giving and at Warwick Academy, the secondary school has been busy fundraising and […]
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| Bacardi Limited donated “more than 3,000 food items, in addition to grocery vouchers, to Bermuda bartenders hit hard by the Covid-19 crisis.” A spokesperson said, “This effort is part of the company’s global #RaiseYourSpirits program which launched in March as the pandemic caused closures of bars and restaurants overnight. “Bermuda is the global headquarters of […]
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| Conor White recently competed in the Cycling Canada Weekly Zwift race. The race covered the Watopia – Reverse Figure 8 Course, with White winning the Men’s A Division race. White and American Leo Yip had the fastest time of 38.20, with White earning the first-place finish. Warren Muir, the Canadian National Champion of the virtual […]
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| Inspired by the spirit of the season, Athene Life Re employees recently donated to Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Bermuda, collecting over 8,000 items and donating $5,000. A spokesperson said, “After learning many individuals were facing a pressing need for toiletries and food items, the Athene Charity Committee hosted a drive that collected over 8,000 items […]
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