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| The official Government and Legal notices for today [Nov 4] include cancellation of registration, acting appointments, large group exemption, permanent resident’s certificate, and marriage notice. Bermuda Monetary Authority GAR Bermuda Limited Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Cancellation of Registration Notice ID: GN1001/2020 Public Authorities / Department: Bermuda Monetary Authority Publication Date: 04 November […]
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| Thursday, November 5 is expected to see a mix of sun and cloud after an early 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 ENE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 66%. Sunrise […]
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| Replenish Retreats will be hosting a Women’s Virtual Wellness Retreat: Pause, Reflect, Energize on Saturday, November 14th from 10.00am to 4.00pm. A spokesperson said, “Replenish Retreats will host a Women’s Virtual Wellness Retreat: Pause, Reflect, Energize on November 14th, 2020 featuring Yoga With Shade, Healthy Cook along with FUELLED Bermuda, a panel on work life […]
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| There were 409 test results received yesterday and none were positive for Covid-19, so the total of confirmed cases to date remains at 206, with 18 cases being active. A Government spokesperson said, “There were 409 test results received by the Ministry of Health yesterday [3 November 2020], and none were positive for COVID-19. “Bermuda […]
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| The 2020 PGA Bermuda Championship has concluded with a dramatic finish that saw Brian Gay win the event. The drama played out on the last six regular holes before setting up a thrilling playoff. The multi day event saw over 100 golfers — including Bermuda’s Camiko Smith, Michael Sims, and Anthony Phipps — vying for […]
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| The Bermuda Economic Development Corporation [BEDC] is seeking female vendors to participate in the Women’s Entrepreneurship Day Conference on Thursday, November 19th. A spokesperson said, “BEDC is seeking female vendors to participate in the Women’s Entrepreneurship Day Conference on November 19th, 2020. Vendor booths at this virtual event will be $25. Please email couterbridge@bedc.bm to […]
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| All public schools will close at 2.00pm on Tuesday, November 10th for staff professional development. This is according to the poster below posted by the Government on social media, which states: “Please be advised that all public schools will close at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, November 10, for staff professionals development. “Ongoing and enhanced professional […]
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| AM Best has assigned a Financial Strength Rating of B+ [Good] and a Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “bbb-” to Orion Reinsurance [Bermuda] Ltd. [Orion Re] [Hamilton, Bermuda]. The outlook assigned to these Credit Ratings [ratings] is stable. The ratings agency said, “The ratings reflect Orion Re’s balance sheet strength, which AM Best categorizes as […]
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| Joan Dillas-Wright and Michelle Simmons have been reappointed as Independent Senators and Mr R John Wight has been newly appointed as an Independent Senator, the Government confirmed today. A Government spokesperson said, “His Excellency the Governor, John Rankin acting in his discretion in accordance with Section 27 of the Bermuda Constitution, has made the following […]
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| Deputy Premier and Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban is joining Bernews this morning [Nov 4] for the latest episode in the Bernews News & Views series, with the Minister set to discuss the island’s plans for renewable energy. Speaking at a press conference earlier this week, the Minister said, “I have repeatedly stated that […]
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| Nahki Wells and his Bristol City teammates recently played to a 2 – 1 victory over Huddersfield Town, the Bermudian striker’s former club. The club’s match report said, “City’s substitutes helped Dean Holden’s men turn the tide at the John Smith’s Stadium, with Jamie Paterson rifling home a later winner to overcome Huddersfield Town 2-1. […]
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| The police are again warning the public about scams, saying there have been “an increase in these schemes disguised as investment opportunities,” adding that the latest scheme encourages individuals to invest with promises of alleged returns of as much as $130,000. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service wishes to once again remind the public […]
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| Brian Gay departed Bermuda with a big cheque for $720,000 after the 48-year-old PGA Tour veteran earned his first win in seven years on Sunday [Nov 1], claiming the Bermuda Championship title at the Port Royal Golf Course. In addition to the winners cheque, all the top players earned prize money, and you can see […]
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| Nathan Armstrong has claimed another victory, winning the Lou Fraulo Invitational at Garrett Mountain. Representing Pompton Lakes High School, he clocked a winning time of 15:50. Jacob Heredia from Clifford High School was second in a time of 16:23 and Ethan Lehr from Lakeland was third clocking 17:15. Related Stories Nathan Armstrong Wins Mountain Invitational Armstrong Wins […]
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| The World Tens Series League has concluded, with the London Royals claiming the league ’s title. A spokesperson said, “The London Royals lifted the World Tens Series League Trophy at the end of day two after they topped the league standings and confirmed their place as number on seeds for the WTS Cup this Saturday. […]
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| Bermudian triathletes Tyler Smith and Flora Duffy are set to compete in the Valencia ITU Triathlon World Cup that will take place on November 7th-8th in Spain. Smith will take to the line in a Men’s Elite field of 57 competitors, while Duffy will compete in a field of 33 Elite Women. The competition will […]
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| Nicholas Lopes qualified to compete at the National Horse Show in Lexington, Kentucky. During the 14-15 years Equitation Over the Fences Section A-Class, Lopes finished in 6th out of 33 competitors riding Casino 71. Lopes and Casino 71 competed in the 14-15 years Equitation Flat Section A-Class, where they finished 19th in a field of […]
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| Crystal Caesar, Lesley White, Sinae’ Smith and Carlita Lodge will take part in a virtual fireside chat, which aims to “motivate, inspire and celebrate women in leadership,” on Sunday, November 8th. A spokesperson said, “For many people, this year that has proven to be the most challenging that they have faced in their lifetime. As […]
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| Jaden Masters and her IMG Under 19 Girls Premier teammates defeated Palm Beach Gardens 2 – 1 in Florida. Masters and her teammates got single goals from Jackie Stokes and Maria Guerrero, with JJ Ndaw recording an assist. Related Stories BFA To Hold Women’s Football Symposium Alicia Zuill Women’s Football Tournament Bean Attends Football Leadership […]
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| November 3 saw 13,100 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $48,698.00 BD. 13,100 shares were traded by Argus Group Holdings Ltd, closing up 8.1% at $3.21 per share. The BSX finished at 1,895.52, up 0.25% on the day. There was 1 advance, 0 declines, and 60 remained unchanged. The full report for […]
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| Catherine Kempe has been elected as the new OBA Chairperson, the One Bermuda Alliance confirmed this evening. A spokesperson said, “The week’s conference and subsequent election have now concluded and we can advise the new Party Leadership as follows: Leader: Nelson Cole Simons Chair: Catherine Kempe Deputy Chairs: Michael Cann, Victoria Cunningham “Vote on Motion […]
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| Two Bermuda residents – Shannon Davis and Tess Spencer – were named valedictorians during Mount Saint Vincent University’s [MSVU] convocation ceremony, which was held on November 1. A story on the MSVU website said, “On Sunday, November 1, Mount Saint Vincent University held its first virtual convocation ceremony celebrating both spring and fall 2020 graduates. […]
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| The official Government and Legal notices for today [Nov 3] include tribunal agenda, acting appointments, and notice of intention to construct a controlled plant. Draft Bermuda Plan 2018 Tribunal Agenda [November 12, 2020] Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Public Notification Notice ID: GN0996/2020 Public Authorities / Department: Planning Publication Date: 03 November 2020 […]
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| Wednesday, November 4 is expected to be cloudy at times with a shower or two developing later, with the high to be near 23°C/73°F and the low to be near 20°C/68°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be NNE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 65%. Sunrise will be […]
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| The Ministry has released the list of bus cancellations for this afternoon [Nov 3], with the list indicating that there are twenty 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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| Rolfe Commissiong said he has decided to come forward to provide his side, stating that he made a mistake in making an inappropriate comment, and also alleging that he did not write the resignation letter that was released publicly, and signed it “under duress”. “I am not here to assert that my resignation was avoidable,” […]
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| Ben Smith, Robin Tucker and Marcus Jones have been appointed to the Senate, Opposition Leader Cole Simons announced today. Mr. Simons said, “As promised today I am delighted to roll out the One Bermuda Alliance’s new and robust Senate Team. This team is committed to delivering sound policies and values to the Senate, which will […]
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| Chief Executive Officer Kendaree Burgess and Retail Division Chair Lorraine Shailer of the Bermuda Chamber of Commerce “have successfully negotiated the terms and conditions under which Black Friday retail events can take place in a Covid environment.” A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Chamber of Commerce Chief Executive Officer, Kendaree Burgess, and Retail Division Chair, Lorraine […]
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| Initiatives within the Ministry of Home Affairs are “expected to attract investors both internationally and locally and provide jobs for Bermudians,” Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban said. “We will soon be introducing training for Level 1 solar installers, giving priority to those who have lost their jobs and are looking for new opportunities,” the […]
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| “The task of rebuilding begins now,” newly sworn in Opposition Leader Cole Simons said, adding that “our job is to hold the government accountable to Bermuda agenda, and at the same time, support and make contributions to government policies, and initiatives.” Speaking at the ceremony at Government House, Mr Simons said, “Your Excellency. First I would […]
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| The Bermuda Economic Development Corporation [BEDC] is gearing up for the 2020 Global Entrepreneurship Week [GEW] celebrations this month. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Economic Development Corporation [BEDC] in partnership with the Economic Development Department, and Youth Entrepreneurship Initiative are gearing up for the 2020 Global Entrepreneurship Week [GEW] celebrations which will be taking place […]
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| [Opinion column written by MP Chris Famous] For decades there has been a false narrative that elections in the Caribbean region were fraught with corruption, tainted votes and invalid outcomes. So persistent was this narrative, that many of Caribbean elections have had to have outside observers from the United Kingdom, European Union and or some other […]
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| The 2020 PGA Bermuda Championship has concluded, with Brian Gay claiming the competition’s title. The multi-day event saw over 100 golfers — including Bermuda’s Camiko Smith, Michael Sims, and Anthony Phipps — vying for the $4 million purse, 500 FedExCup points, and a spot in the 2021 Masters tournament. The top shots from every round […]
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| Bermuda will host the 2021 World Triathlon Sprint & Relay Championships in October 2021, the Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] announced. A BTA spokesperson said, “The three-day, multiple-championships programme, to be staged in the City of Hamilton, will include a brand new event—Supersprint racing for the Elite World Championships—along with the Junior [U18] World Championships, Age-Group […]
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| Nathan Armstrong completed two 5km races within a 5-hour time span. The day started at 9:00am with Armstrong winning the North Jersey Championships comfortably by 24 secs, in a season’s best time – 16:21 on the Garrett Mountain Cross Country course, helping his team Pompton Lakes to a 3rd place team finish. Armstrong then came […]
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| The first day of the second round of the Rugby World Tens Series was held on Monday at the National Sports Centre. The day’s match report said, “Day one of Round two of the World Tens Series had a bit of everything; wind, rain, tries, 5-point conversions, but unfortunately no SX10. “The side from Cape Town […]
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| A newly published book by Marcus Samuelsson – titled The Rise — “highlights the diverse deliciousness of Black cooking.” A story on Chef Samuelsson’s website said, “It is long past time to recognize Black excellence in the culinary world the same way it has been celebrated in the worlds of music, sports, literature, film, and the […]
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| The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award [DofE] in Bermuda will be holding a scavenger hunt and ‘Amazing Race’ themed competition dubbed the “Race for the Award” on Sunday, November 15th. A spokesperson said, “The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award in Bermuda [the Award] is pleased to announce the first “Race for the Award” competition to take place […]
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| Assured Guaranty Ltd. declared a quarterly dividend of $0.20 per common share. The dividend is payable on December 2, 2020 to shareholders of record at the close of business on November 18, 2020. Assured Guaranty Ltd. is a publicly traded Bermuda-based holding company. Through its subsidiaries, Assured Guaranty provides credit enhancement products to the U.S. and […]
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| Argo Group International Holdings announced financial results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020. Argo reported third quarter 2020 net loss attributable to common shareholders of $31.6 million or $[0.91] per diluted common share, compared to a net loss attributable to common shareholders of $25.1 million or $[0.73] per diluted common share for […]
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| November 2 saw 6,291 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $25,415.10 BD. 291 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing up 3.5% at $26.10 per share, while another 6,000 shares were traded by Argus Group Holdings Ltd, closing down 25.8% at $2.97 per share. The BSX finished at 1,890.72, […]
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| Dominique Mayho and Caitlin Conyers were crowned the Bermuda National Criterium Championships Champions following racing in Hamilton this weekend. Mahyo and second-place finisher Kaden Hopkins finished with the same time, however V.T. Construction – Madison rider Mahyo was declared the winner with a time of 56:11.6. Winners Edge rider Hopkins was also clocked at 56:11.6, […]
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| The official Government and Legal notices for today [Nov 2] include cancellation of registration, notice of intention to construct a controlled plant, acting appointments, and large group exemption. Axis Ventures Reinsurance Limited Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Cancellation Of Registration Notice ID: GN0993/2020 Public Authorities / Department: Bermuda Monetary Authority Publication Date: 02 […]
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| Tuesday, November 3 is expected to expected to see a few cloudy spells, with a chance of a sprinkle or two, with the high to be near 21°C/70°F and the low to be near 19°C/66°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be NNW. The relative humidity is expected to be near […]
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| A swearing in ceremony was held this afternoon [Nov 2] at Government House, with Cole Simons officially sworn in as the new Opposition Leader. Mr Simons – a veteran MP who represents Constituency #8 Smiths South – replaces former OBA Leader Craig Cannonier, who resigned as the Party Leader, however remains an MP. Mr Cannonier resigned last […]
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| The Bermuda Health Council has partnered with Bernews as they launch their Q&A Series, which is aimed at answering the public’s questions about the island’s health care system. A spokesperson said, “Answers supplied by: Dr. Ricky Brathwaite, CEO of the Bermuda Health Council [www.bhec.bm]; a quasi-autonomous non-governmental organisation tasked with regulating, coordinating and enhancing the […]
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| The Bermuda Stock Exchange [BSX] announces it has halted trading of Ascendant Group Limited’s common shares “due to the closure of the Company’s share register on Wednesday [Nov 4].” “Closure of the register was announced on 16 October 2020,” a spokesperson added. Related Stories Ascendant Celebrates Women’s Day Ascendant’s Share Repurchase Programme Ascendant’s December Share […]
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| CG Atlantic Medical & Life, a Bahamas-based company within the Bermuda-based Coralisle Group Ltd., will be working with The Bahamas Government to “provide its overseas visitors with Covid-19 safe-travel insurance protection.” A spokesperson said, “Beginning November 14, CG Atlantic’s COVID-19 health insurance program will enable tourists to visit the islands of The Bahamas confident that […]
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| Arch Capital Group and Watford Holdings today [Nov 2] announced a revised definitive agreement under which Arch will acquire all of the common shares of Watford for an increased price of $35.00 per share. A spokesperson said, “This revised all-cash consideration is valued at approximately $700 million and represents a premium of approximately 96% to Watford’s […]
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| Noting that “Bermuda is currently experiencing unparalleled levels of unemployment,” the Government will place an immediate moratorium on new work permits in certain job categories for a 6-month period ending on April 30th, 2021. The 6-month expansion for closed categories is for new work-permits and not renewals of work permits the Government said, and they […]
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