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| CrossTower Inc — a crypto and digital asset exchange which has offices in the US, Bermuda, and India — has introduced the G-Coin digital gold token for its U.S. customers. A spokesperson said, ” Unlike cryptocurrencies, the G-Coin token is a digital title of ownership to 99.99% pure physical gold that is stored in secured […]
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| Man arrested following assault at playground, drone intercepted at Westgate, 603 new confirmed Covid-19 cases, active cases reach a new record high of 1953 with 13 people in hospital, children 12 and above can receive a booster, Caitlyn Bobb wins 300m at Challenge Meet, Meyer Group promotes Konika Spence, motorist caught speeding twice in 30 minutes and 37 abandoned boats to be removed are some […]
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| Vanessa Esposito and her University of Maryland, Baltimore County [UMBC] women’s swimming and diving teammates had an Intra Squad Meet. The Bermuda swimmer touched the wall in a time of 2:02.10 finishing 6th in the women’s 200 yard freestyle. During the women’s 100 yard freestyle, Esposito finished 7th clocking a time of 57.39. Related Stories […]
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| Transamerica Life [Bermuda] Ltd [TLB] recently won the Outstanding Responsible Insurer award and Best-in-Class – Universal Life Product award at the Benchmark Wealth Management Awards 2021 in Hong Kong. A spokesperson said, “Transamerica Life [Bermuda] Ltd. [TLB], a leading high net worth life insurance provider, once again received industry recognition by winning the Outstanding Responsible […]
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| January 17 saw 488 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $19,405.60 BD. 488 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing down 1.2% at $40.00 per share. The BSX finished at 2,756.01, down 0.96% on the day. There were 0 advances, 1 decline, and 62 remained unchanged. The full report […]
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| The Bermuda Motocross Club’s season continued at the Southside Motor Sports Park. Kodi Paul won the Pee Wee Division on the day, with A’Jahni Foggo winning the 50cc Class. Aiden Simmons won the 65cc Class, Jazuri Thompson-Easton would win the 85cc Class. Zano Tucker won the Novice Class, while Shaki Easton won the Over 30 […]
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| 37 “abandoned and derelict boats” will be “removed from the water and disposed of,” the Ministry advised today, with the boats located in the Riddell’s Bay, Lagoon Park, Stock’s Harbour, Marginal Wharf, St. George’s Harbour and Great Bay areas. A Government spokesperson said, “Today the Ministry of Transport, Department of Environment and Natural Resources [DENR] and […]
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| The official Government and Legal notices for today [Jan 17] include contracts valued $50,000 or more, striking off and abandoned derelict vessel – removal notice. PATI Department Of Legislature Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: PATI Contracts valued $50,000 or more Notice ID: GN0089/2022 Public Authorities / Department: Legislature Publication date: 17 January 2022 Bermuda Public […]
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| PainIntoPurpose Bermuda is offering its “heartfelt gratitude” to those that supported and participated in its Paint Bermuda Blue initiative on January 14. A spokesperson said, “PainIntoPurpose Bermuda, in partnership with Kijani Dream [charity #1023], would like to extend heartfelt gratitude to the people of Bermuda and worldwide for your participation in and support of the […]
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| “The booster vaccine is now available to anyone 12 or older who has had their second Covid vaccination dose a minimum of 6 months ago,” the Ministry advised this evening. In releasing today’s test results, a Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Health advises that children 12 and above can receive a booster if it has […]
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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 Ministry received 6035 test results – spanning three days — and 603 were positive, so active cases have increased to a record high 1953, and 13 people are in hospital, with 2 people in ICU. A Government spokesperson said, “Since the last update, the Ministry of Health received 6035 test results, and 603 were positive […]
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| “Effective January 17, 2022, registered health service providers have been granted the ability to provide Covid-19 rapid antigen testing, and issue the corresponding fit-to-fly certificates for individuals traveling to the United States,” a memo from BHEC said. A spokesperson said, “As of noon today, the Bermuda Health Council [BHEC] issued guidance on the requirements of […]
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| Tuesday, January 18 is expected to see sunny breaks with a few showers, brighter afternoon, with the high to be near 20°C/68°F and the low to be near 15°C/59°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be WNW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 64%. Sunrise will be at 7.20am […]
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| Caitlyn Bobb represented the University of Maryland, Baltimore County [UMBC] in the Penn State Nittany Lion Challenge Track Meet. Bobb continued her strong rookie campaign by winning heat one of the women’s 300m dash, clocking a time of 39.39 to claim the overall victory. The 4x400m relay team of Ayanna Johnson, Collese Daley, Bobb, and […]
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| [Written by Mikaela Ian Pearman] Blackened shrimp, Flame-Grilled local swordfish and Apple Strudel. What do these three dishes have in common? It’s OK, I’ll answer the question for you. These were the dishes I ate to kick off Restaurant Weeks 2022 at Barracuda Grill. And when I tell you, the menu blew my mind, please believe […]
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| Only one game took place in Bermuda Flag Football League action at the TN Tatem Middle School Field, with a total of 79 points put on the board. The Killa Squad edged the Blue Bombers 40 – 39, the Player of the Game for Killa Squad was Stevey Brown-Darrell with 3 receiving touchdowns and an […]
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| The Bermuda Football Association [BFA] has released their amended 2021/2022 senior schedule. The schedule covers matches ranging from January 1, 2022 to April 19, 2022. The BFA’s 2021/2022 senior schedule [Amended Jan 17th] follows below [PDF here]: Related Stories Hamilton Parish & Boulevard Blazers Win Results: 13 Bermudian Footballers Overseas BFA: Three Football Matches Postponed Local […]
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| One motorist was clocked at 81kmph in St. Georges and 30 minutes later the same motorist was recorded doing 60kmph in Warwick, while another motorist was clocked at 103kmph and “narrowly missed hitting three officers,” the police said as they provided an update on Operation Vega checkpoints this past weekend. The Bermuda Police Service posted the […]
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| A 41-year-old man has been arrested in connection with an assault on a 51-year-old woman yesterday afternoon [Jan 16] at the Parson’s Road playground. A police spokesperson said, “A forty-one-year old male has been arrested in connection with a reported physical assault on a fifty-one-year old female. “Police received a call shortly before 3:00 p.m. […]
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| The Meyer Group of Companies announced that Konika Spence has been promoted to Assistant Manager of Meyer Freight Ltd. A spokesperson said, “Konika has been a part of the Meyer Team for six years and has eighteen years’ experience in the shipping industry. “In this position, she will lend support to the division Vice President […]
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| [Written by Glenn Fubler] It is ironic that the observance of MLK Day 2022 is being characterized as a time for grave reflection. This, because over the past year, some 19 State Legislatures [Republican strongholds] have passed legislation that is geared to curtail the right to vote, especially for non-white and working people. This is […]
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| Tributes from across the globe and island poured out as Osagi Bascome was laid to rest, with a celebration of life service held on Sunday afternoon. The Ethiopian Orthodox Church service was held at St George’s Cricket Club and while there was a large group exemption granted, in person attendance was still limited, and the […]
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| Tributes were sent from the highest echelon of the football world as Osagi Bascome was laid to rest, with FIFA President Gianni Infantino, Concacaf President Victor Montagliani, and Caribbean Football Union President Randolph Harris all sending messages of condolences, calling him “one of the island’s most talented footballers.” FIFA President A tribute read out by Kimonea […]
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| The Bermuda Monetary Authority released its 2022 Business Plan which details their “objectives and initiatives for the year ahead.” A spokesperson said, “While this includes the maintenance of its longstanding commitments, such as detecting and preventing financial crime, exercising prudential regulatory and supervisory oversight over the financial services sector, and safeguarding Bermuda’s currency, the 2022 roadmap […]
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| “To say that the PLP government started the New Year off on the wrong foot is a gross understatement,” Opposition Leader Cole Simons, adding that “Premier Burt, it’s time to get your act together, and that of your team – you must raise your game.” Mr Simons said, “In Premier Burt’s continued Government imposed state of […]
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| Footballers in the First Division were in action this weekend, with Hamilton Parish and Boulevard Blazers both earning wins. Young Men Social Club 1 Hamilton Parish 2 First Division league Leaders Hamilton Parish edged Young Men Social Club 2 – 1 at the Police Field. Visitors Hamilton Parish took the lead in the 38th minute […]
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| Only two races have been sailed in the ILCA 7 Class at the 2022 West Marine US Open Sailing Series in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, with Bermuda’s Campbell Patton and Benn Smith competing in the ILCA 7 Class. After the two races, Smith is in 19th with 37 points, while Patton is in 20th with 41 […]
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| The Bermuda Fattire Massive Mountain Bike season resumed at Admiralty House grounds with race day four. Dominique Mayho won the Male Open 60 minute Division completing 9 laps in a time of 46:28.5, James Holloway was second after completing 8 laps with a time of 45:33.6, and also completing 8 laps was the third place […]
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| Jonah Smith competed in the Dubai MX Championship Round 4 operated by Dubai Motocross Club where he finished third overall for the event in the MX1/MX2 Class. Smith competed in MX1/MX2 Moto 1 finishing 3rd with a 10 lap time of 17:35.406 and during MX1/MX2 Moto 2, Smith crossed the line 3rd with a 12 […]
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| Bermudian sociolinguist Dr Rosemary Hall will be taking part in a webinar on ‘Language prejudice and the documentation of minoritized varieties of English’ on January 20th. Dr Hall played a key role in the addition of Bermudian English in the Oxford English Dictionary [OED], with the addition of the words in the OED — which dates back […]
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| The suspension of the JetBlue “flights is limited to the 22/23 winter season” and “both Boston and New York flight routes will resume in spring/summer 2023, as in prior years,” the BTA said today, adding that “the routes will be suspended from November 2022, and are fully expected to return in April 2023.” The BTA […]
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| The Association of Bermuda Insurers and Reinsurers [ABIR] announced today that more than 160 people have registered so far for the foundational insurance course offered by the partnership with Bermuda College and New York’s St. John’s University. A spokesperson said, “The second year of the online course launches Monday evening, January 17, with a roundtable […]
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| The Bermuda National Athletics Association hosted their first track meet of 2022, with one athlete meeting the Carifta Standard time. Jaeda Grant met the Under 17 Girls 1500m time as she finished third overall in the mixed division in a time of 5:12.35, Teddy Shum clocked a winning time of 4:29.05 in the 1500m, while […]
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| Monday, January 17 is expected to see rain showers, with the high to be near 22°C/72°F and the low to be near 18°C/65°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be S. The relative humidity is expected to be near 85%. Sunrise will be at 7:20am and sunset will be at 5:38pm. […]
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| “Effective immediately, mandatory quarantine will no longer be required for contacts of a positive case if persons are not experiencing Covid symptoms and your last vaccine dose [2nd dose or booster dose] was received within the last 6 months,” the Ministry advised today [Jan 16]. A spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Health advises that effective […]
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| “Effective immediately, mandatory quarantine will no longer be required for contacts of a positive case if persons are not experiencing Covid symptoms and your last vaccine dose [2nd dose or booster dose] was received within the last 6 months,” the Ministry advised today [Jan 16]. A spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Health advises that effective […]
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| Logan Watson-Brown represented the University of Georgia in the Georgia Tech Fall Invitational. In the final standings, Watson-Brown and her ninth-ranked Georgia women finished first overall with 1,254 points, earning a tight win over runner-up Florida at 1,215. Watson-Brown finished 10th in the women’s 100 yard freestyle B final touching the wall in a time […]
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| “In addition to the Church Street Branch which has been temporarily closed since January 14th, the Somerset Branch will be closed from Monday, January 17th until Wednesday, January 19th,” HSBC Bermuda announced today. “The decision to close has been made due to the current increase of Covid-19 cases and has been taken as a precautionary […]
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| The Ministry will be extending the moratorium on new work permits issued for certain closed job categories for a six-month period, ending July 31st, with debt-collectors, telephone switchboard operators, pool/beach attendants, deckhands, and dispatchers [road transport] added to the ‘closed list,’ while recruiter and nail technicians have been moved from the ‘closed list’ into the […]
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| Lt. Russann Francis has earned the Public Service Excellence Award, being recognized for her “outstanding service and leadership as the Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service’s representative on the Ministry of National Security’s Disaster Risk Reduction and Mitigation team.” A spokesperson said, “Recently, Premier David Burt and Head of the Public Service Dr. Derrick Binns congratulated, […]
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| Bermudian cyclist Kaden Hopkins made an excellent showing to win the first race of the season in Spain. Hopkins, who competes for Equipo Essax, defeated the field of 103 riders in a time of 1:44:52, which 25 seconds ahead of the second place finisher Angel Llorett Pla who clocked 1:45.17, while Antonio Soriano finished third in […]
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| [Written by Stephen Wright] Peter Rickards has devoted almost 20 years to coaching and developing young Bermudian footballers. Youth coaches rarely receive the same recognition and acclaim as their senior-level counterparts. And yet Rickards is among only a handful of Bermudians coaching overseas after recently accepting a position within the Sports and Education Trust programme […]
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| Traffic controls were in effect in Flatt’s this morning [Jan 16] as a food truck was moved across the street using a crane. The Ministry of Public Works had previously advised that “the food truck located at Brightside Resort and Guest Apartments parking lot will be relocated by way of crane, to the North Shore […]
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| The Bermuda Amateur Swimming Association hosted their first Winter Long Course Qualifier of 2022 at the National Sports Center. Tayla Horan won the women’s 15 & Over 100 LC meter freestyle touching the wall in a time of 1:04.63, Taylor White was second in 1:05.14, and Bella Howes finished third with a time of 1:05.86. […]
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| The Bermuda Business Development Agency [BDA], along with their partners, KBRA and the Association of Bermuda Insurers and Reinsurers [ABIR] announced that they have postponed their inaugural Bermuda Climate Summit until May 24, 2022, “due to global complexities related to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.” A spokesperson said, “The purpose of the two-day, invite-only summit is […]
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| News that the Bermuda End-to-End Charitable Trust is donating 240 Chromebooks to students, LOM Financial Group promoted Makeba DeShields to Senior Investment Advisor, Bermuda Scholarship applications are now live, and Keziah Martin has extended his stay with the Kidderminster Harriers football club until the end of next season were all some of the positive news stories from […]
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| Expanding bereavement leave, requiring employers to provide their employees with a meal break of at least 30 minutes after 5 hours, and placing a moratorium for new work permits on 41 additional occupations are some of the policies that were detailed in the recently released “Ministry of Labour Year End Review 2021. In the section […]
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| St. David’s claimed a 3 – 1 win over Ireland Rangers in St. David’s today [Jan 15]. St. David’s took an early led in the 6th minute as Cody Richardson scored, Christen Lugo Elibox doubled the lead in the 11th minute, and Lugo Elibox scored again two minutes later to make it 3 – 0 […]
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| The Ministry of Public Works advised that “the ongoing BELCO trenching project on Middle Road in Smith’s will commence January 19th, 2022 and possibly run to March 18th, 2022.” A Government spokesperson said, “Because the trench alignment is continuing along the road’s centerline and for the safety of the public, a road closure will also […]
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