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| People’s Pharmacy will re-open at 2.00pm today [Dec 11] “following consecutive deep cleans and a needed pause,” the company said, adding that “there are no assurances with this virus; however, the public can rest assured that the People’s team takes every precaution possible to ensure your safety” and “we ask that you do the same […]
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| Bowring Marsh [Bermuda] Ltd. announced the promotions of Lindsay Roos, Laura Norman, and Kyla Evans A spokesperson said, “Bowring Marsh [Bermuda] Ltd., the international placement specialist of Marsh, announced today the promotions of three colleagues. “Lindsay Roos, HealthCare Placement Leader, has been named Managing Director for Healthcare Placement Team. She joined Bowring Marsh [Bermuda] in […]
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| The Ministry of Health has “become aware of a potential exposure at The Berkeley Institute to someone confirmed with Covid-19,” and the ESU is “contacting confirmed close contacts who are being advised that they must quarantine [stay home and away from other activities] and be tested for Covid-19.” Ministry’s Statement A spokesperson said, “The Chief […]
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| Apex Group Ltd. announced the acquisition of transfer agency business, Investor Administration Solutions Limited [IASL]. A spokesperson said, “The acquisition of IASL, from parent company Professional Partners Administration Limited [PPAL], complements Apex’s existing advanced transfer agency platform and integrates an experienced team of transfer agency experts into its UK operation. The addition of the IASL […]
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| Heritage Agency [Bermuda] Limited recently donated $1,000 to Vision Bermuda, the charity formerly known as the Bermuda Society for the Blind. A spokesperson said, “Heritage Agency [Bermuda] Limited is pleased to support Vision Bermuda through a donation of US $1,000. Vision Bermuda, formerly known as the Bermuda Society for the Blind, offers a wide range […]
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| After a member of staff tested positive for Covid-19, the bus service will be “suspended until further notice,” the Ministry confirmed this morning [Dec 11]. In a statement sent out entitled ‘Public Bus Service Suspended Until Further Notice’ the Ministry said, “The Department of Public Transportation [DPT] wishes to advise the public that the public […]
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| The 2020 Bermuda Team — of Mackenzie James, Tyler James and Lily Butler — placeed second in the 2020 CEA Regional Jumping Challenge. A spokesperson said, “Despite Bermuda having held the team championship for 4 consecutive year, it was Barbados who captured this year’s Team victory in the CEA Regional Jumping Challenge with a very impressive […]
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| “The MarketPlace announced its 12 Days of Christmas Deals social media promotion, which the company said features “significant daily discounts on some of The MarketPlace’s most popular items for one day only, beginning Sunday 13 December.” “Each day, on the 12 days leading to Christmas, at 6.00am, Santa Clause will unveil the deal of the […]
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| December 10 saw 15,500 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $82,752.00 BD. 900 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing down 15.2% at $28.00 per share, while another 14,600 shares were traded by Argus Group Holdings Ltd, closing up 1.0% at $3.96 per share. The BSX finished at 1,889.02, […]
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| The Chief Medical Officer has “directed that all West Pembroke P1 and P2 students and associated teachers be quarantined for 14 days,” the Ministry said this evening. Public schools have already had in-class learning suspended and transitioned to remote learning, and this is the latest quarantine directive for a school, following after those for CedarBridge […]
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| BEST Shipping said they “are taking every precaution to safeguard our customers, employees and business operations” and also asked “customers to be cognizant of some of the other factors that are causing delays in container clearance and delivery to our warehouse.” A spokesperson said, “As the Coronavirus [Covid-19] situation continues to unfold we wish to ensure […]
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| In a filing with the Bermuda Stock Exchange [BSX], Polaris Holding Company Limited announced the deferment of their dividend. The filing stated, “At a Board of Directors meeting help on 9 December 2020, the Directors of Polaris Holdings Company Ltd., unanimously resolved to defer payment of dividends to the shareholders of record as at 18 […]
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| Since 2017, ILS Bermuda have partnered with the Bermuda College as part of an education initiative to provide educational and work experience opportunities for College students, expanding awareness and knowledge of the alternative reinsurance and ILS industry and aiming to further the potential of Bermuda College students entering the job market. ILS Bermuda’s newest education […]
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| The House of Assembly will be in session on Friday [Dec 11] and statements scheduled to be delivered include on the Covid-19 Vaccine for Bermuda, tabling of a Bill entitled Cannabis Licensing Act 2020, annual Report Legal Aid Office 2013-2019, and the Treatment of Offenders Board Report 2018 – 2019. Other statements include the Tabling of […]
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| With an aim to expand the way they deliver their news to the community, the Bermuda Broadcasting Company is continuing to live stream their evening news programme online for viewers both on the island and abroad. The live video will begin at 7.00pm, and play to 7.30pm, and then the replay will be available: Related […]
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| “Notwithstanding my personal connection to the airport terminal, the reality is that this new airport contract is a bad deal for Bermudians,” Ianthia Simmons-Wade said Ms Simmons-Wade — the widow of the late L. Frederick Wade and the PLP MP Constituency 25 — said, “Yesterday I attended the opening of the new LF Wade airport […]
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| The official Government and Legal notices for today [Dec 10] include appointments, supplementary provisions to the Air Navigation Regulation, and large group exemption. Appointments Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Appointments Notice ID: GN1143/2020 Public Authorities / Department: Ministry Level Publication Date: 10 December 2020 The Minister of Public Works is pleased to make […]
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| A BF&M employee has tested positive for Covid-19, and the company said that the person is “not a customer-facing employee” however “as precaution and to ensure the safety of customers and staff, BF&M is closing its Bermuda offices for enhanced cleaning.” A statement from the company said, “It was brought to our attention today that […]
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| Friday, December 11 is expected to see a mix of sun and cloud, with the high to be near 21°C/70°F and the low to be near 18°C/65°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be ENE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 60%. Sunrise will be at 7.10am and sunset […]
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| The National Sports Centre has closed its gym after “someone who used the facility tested positive for Covid-19.” Amy Fox, the NSC’s Aquatics and Fitness Manager, said: “Under the guidance of the Health Department, we will be closing the facility for a short period of time while it is deep cleaned to Covid regulations. “It […]
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| Noting that an employee at their Victoria Street location tested positive for Covid-19, People’s Pharmacy said that “out of an abundance of caution, People’s will take the exceptional step of closing its Victoria Street location at 4:00pm today, Dec 10, to allow all staff to be tested.” This comes as the island is experiencing a […]
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| The Bermuda Industrial Union [BIU] and Bermuda Public Services Union [BPSU] are holding a press conference this afternoon [Dec 10] to “discuss the Government’s amendments to the Labour Legislation.” We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Related Stories Video: BPSU Triennial Delegates Conference BPSU Announces Four […]
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| There have been 24 more positive Covid-19 results — 14 classified as local transmission with known contact/source as associated with known cases or clusters and 10 under investigation, so Bermuda now has 364 total confirmed positive cases to date, with 126 active cases. A Government spokesperson said, “There were 1239 test results received by the […]
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| The Bermuda Red Cross will be hosting its annual Jingle Run 5K Run/Walk virtually from Friday, December 11th until Sunday, December 13th. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda has experienced a year like no other. Bermuda Red Cross has chosen to proceed with the Annual Jingle Run 5K Run/Walk. The current climate proposed two scenarios to them, […]
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| “Amendments to the Employment Act seek to strengthen the benefits and protects of all employees in Bermuda’s labour force, as well as modernize and clarify areas of the existing legislation,” Minister of Labour Jason Hayward said today. Minister Hayward said, “I would like to take this opportunity to remind the public of the tabling of […]
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| The Bermuda Cricket Board has partnered with online cricket coaching organisation, CoachEd to launch an online coaching initiative which offers Cricket Accreditation and Elite High- Performance qualifications through online courses. A spokesperson said, “The Executive of the Bermuda Cricket Board is pleased to announce a partnership with online cricket coaching organisation, CoachEd. “Interested persons in […]
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| Hamilton Insurance Group, Ltd. today [Dec 10] announced that the Company has entered the environmental insurance marketplace, welcoming John Termini as US Head of Environmental to lead the unit. A spokesperson said, “Since joining last month, Termini has been focused on building out his team, as well as developing the book of business, leveraging the […]
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| The Fat Tire Massive 2020-2021 One Communications Mountain Bike [MTB] Race Series has been postponed. With the new limitation of a maximum of 20 persons permitted at an event, the organizers of the One Communications MTB Series have canceled the event scheduled for Sunday, December 13th at Dockyard. “A new date has yet to be […]
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| The “proposed anti-mask protests” scheduled to take place “have been postponed by the organisers,” the police said today. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] wishes to advise the public that following a meeting between Police and the organisers, the proposed anti-mask protests scheduled to take place today in Somerset and tomorrow, Friday 11th […]
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| Dr Ewart Brown said he has been told that he will be charged “with corruption dating back to when I was in office over 10 years ago,” with the former Premier noting this comes after an almost 10 year investigation and that “more Bermudian taxpayer money will be spent” when “people are crying out for […]
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| In celebration of the holiday season, Aeries Adventures Nursery and Pre School recently held a photoshoot with children posing in Christmas-themed outfits, resulting in a series of incredibly cute photographs. A spokesperson said, “Aeries Adventures Nursery and Pre School would like to wish everyone a merry Christmas and a happy New Year. “During this holy […]
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| Fleming Reinsurance Ltd. announced the appointment of Martin Dolan to the board as an independent non‐executive director [INED]. A spokesperson said, “Fleming Reinsurance Ltd. [Fleming Re] is pleased to announce the appointment of Martin Dolan to the board as an independent non‐executive director [INED]. “Mr. Dolan will join as of year‐end and, in addition to […]
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| Fidelis Insurance Holdings Limited announced “that in the fourth quarter of 2020 it has raised an additional $60 million of equity capital from existing and new investor relationships including Alfa Insurance and affiliated companies [Alfa] with which Fidelis has a long-standing relationship.” A spokesperson said, “Additionally, the Company has raised from institutional investors $125 million of […]
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| Daniel Augustus finished T27th competing on the Swing Thought Tour at the Orange County National Golf Center & Lodge in Florida. Augustus shot a two round combined score of 145, he shot a first round 1-over par 73, he then shot a second round even par 72 to finish at 1-over par for the tournament. […]
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| December 9 saw 100 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $3,300.00 BD. 100 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing down 1.2% at $33.00 per share. The BSX finished at 2,135.39, down 0.94% on the day. There were 0 advances, 1 decline, and 61 remained unchanged. The full report […]
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| A collaboration with Costco — who is “is providing self-administered, observed, PCR saliva tests for both online and in-store purchase” — will “provide easily accessible, gold-standard Covid-19 tests to all inbound travellers from across the United States.” This was from the BTA who said, “A first-of-its kind collaboration for Bermuda will provide easily accessible, gold-standard […]
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| The new testing schedule — which is operative as of December 14th — will be a fixed schedule, with testing set to take place at Bull’s Head Car Park in Hamilton, the Star of India in Dockyard, and Pennos’ Wharf in St. George’s. This was announced at last night’s press conference, with Health Minister Kim Wilson saying: “Our […]
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| With an aim to expand the way they deliver their news to the community, the Bermuda Broadcasting Company is continuing to live stream their evening news programme online for viewers both on the island and abroad. The live video will begin at 7.00pm, and play to 7.30pm, and then the replay will be available: Related […]
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| The Government is working to improve “capability to address illegal fishing and the resultant offenses against our most threatened protected marine species and habitats,” Senator Lindsay Simmons said today [Dec 9] in the Senate. Senator Simmons said, “Investigating incidents of illegal killing, injury and/or damage to our most threatened wildlife can be very challenging as […]
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| Citing the “increasing numbers of Covid-19 cases in the community,” the Bermuda Hospitals Board said that it is “returning to restricted visitation from Thursday 10 December 2020 in its acute care units.” This follows after the Government announced another 10 confirmed cases today, making a total of 340 total confirmed positive cases to date, with 103 […]
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| The official Government and Legal notices for today [Dec 9] include contracts valued $50,000 or more and list of proposed planning applications. PATI [Information Statement-Contracts Valued At $50,000 Or More] – JUD Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: PATI Contracts Valued $50,000 Or More Notice ID: GN1139/2020 Public Authorities / Department: The Judiciary Publication […]
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| Earlier today [Dec 9] the City of Hamilton made a $10,000 donation to the Anglican Cathedral’s Feeding Programme. Bishop Nicholas Dill was on hand at City Hall to receive the donation from Mayor Charles Gosling, whilst programme volunteers looked on. Mayor Gosling said, “This has been a very tough year for so many in Bermuda. […]
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| Thursday, December 10 is expected to see sunny periods with a chance of early showers, with the high to be near 21°C/70°F and the low to be near 18°C/64°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be west. The relative humidity is expected to be near 64%. Sunrise will be at 7.10am […]
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| Ashley Bento has been called to the Bermuda Bar, with a ceremony taking place on Friday [Dec 4]. A spokesperson said, “Appleby is delighted to announce that Ashley Bento has been called to the Bermuda Bar. The ceremony took place on Friday, December 4 before Puisne Judge Nicole Stoneham. “Ashley graduated from the Berkeley Institute […]
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| The Ministry has released the list of bus cancellations for this afternoon [Dec 9], with the list indicating that there are thirty-eight bus runs cancelled today. Related Stories Ministry: 28 Bus Runs Cancelled On Tuesday Ministry: 26 Bus Runs Cancelled On Monday Ministry: 32 Bus Runs Cancelled On Friday Ministry: 28 Bus Runs Cancelled On […]
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| [Updated with photos] A ribbon cutting ceremony was held today [Dec 9] to mark the official opening of Bermuda’s new passenger terminal building at the LF Wade International Airport. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda’s new, state-of-the-art passenger terminal building at the LF Wade International Airport is officially open. “A press conference was held earlier today with […]
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| Eva Frazzoni — who has represented Bermuda internationally and currently plays football in Sweden — is joining host Earl Basden this afternoon [Dec 9] for the latest episode in the Bernews News & Views sports series. Related Stories Video: BNV Sports With Robinson & Bascome Video: BNV Sports With Dante Leverock Video: BNV Discussion With […]
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| To support the Government’s plans as it relates to Covid-19, the Royal Bermuda Regiment will provide 20 soldiers, with 12 of the soldiers to ”assist with quarantine monitoring” and 8 to assist at testing stations. This comes as the island has experienced an increase in Covid-19, with 80 positive cases confirmed already this month, and the island’s […]
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| The Island Games — which were originally scheduled to be held in July 2021 — will be held in the summer of 2023, the organisers announced. The Games are for smaller islands and Bermuda takes part and normally does very well, winning multiple medals. The IIGA said, “Following the announcement in September that the Guernsey […]
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| Boulevard Café served up its last meals yesterday [Dec 8] as the restaurant, which was previously located at the airport, closed after almost 20 years of service. A spokesperson said, “Boulevard Café at the ‘old’ LF Wade airport served up its last meals yesterday, December 8th, after almost 20 years of service faithfully taking care […]
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