Local News From Every Source
| For the remaining month of October and month of November the Department of Corrections is “spearheading a Community Book Drive for inmates,” the Ministry of National Security said. Minister of National Security Renee Ming said, “The Department of Corrections has quite a number of avid readers within our correctional facilities who are very interested in […]
|
| Following the two fatal collisions this week, Transport Minister Lawrence Scott extended his condolences to both men’s families. Minister Lawrence Scott said, “I was shocked to learn that two men have tragically lost their lives in separate fatal road collisions in the past 72 hours. “I send my sincere condolences to both men’s families on behalf of […]
|
| On Thursday evening the Department of Health held a graduation ceremony for the most recent graduates of their ‘Eat Grow Save’ initiative with lead instructor Chaplin Kevin Santucci. A Government spokesperson said, “The eight-week workshop was created to encourage residents to start home gardens and featured several guest speakers including Norwood Salaam [Bermuda Agriculture Group], Vanese Gordon [Education Enforcement Officer, Works and […]
|
| Dage Minors and Isabelle Dutranoit raced to victory in the 2020 George Jones Smiler Miler 5K road race. Minors clocked a winning time of 17:23, Sammy Degraff was second in a time of 18:49 and Jauza James finished third overall in a time of 19:59. Dutranoit crossed the line 5th overall with a time of […]
|
| Monday, October 19 is expected to see partly cloudy skies, with the high to be near 27°C/81°F and the low to be near 24°C/75°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be ENE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 75%. Sunrise will be at 7:26am and sunset will be at […]
|
| Sean Trott participated in the World Athletics Half Marathon Championships, taking part in the event virtually. Other local runners, including Rose-Anna Hoey, Moses Mufandaedza, Seamus Fearon, and Alex Winfield, all completed the course along with Dage Minors and Chris Estwanik who paced Trott. Trott, along with Minors and Estwanik, ran along the Race Weekend Half […]
|
| Organizations and individuals with innovative technology were celebrated at the 2020 TechAwards, with the presentation shown as part of the Bermuda Development Agency’s Virtual Tech Summit. Premier David Burt noted in his remarks, “It is my pleasure to be here for our 13th Technology Innovation Awards which recognize outstanding achievements being made in information technology […]
|
| 24 archers took to the line for the final outdoor shoot of the season as the Fall Outdoor Tournament 2020 took place at the Gold Point Archery Range. Bernard Wade III won the Seniors Recurve Men 70 m 72 arrows Division with a score of 567 out of 720, while the Master’s Recurve Woman 30 […]
|
| “All fans attending football matches are legally required to wear a mask at all times,” the Bermuda Football Association said. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Football Association [BFA] recognizes that the COVID-19 pandemic has had an impact on the community regarding the gathering of groups of people at events such as attending football matches. “In […]
|
| The Bermuda Police Service was recently recognised by American officials for their role in the investigation of an alleged $2 billion tax fraud by tycoon Robert Brockman. The statement from the U.S Department of Justice said, “According to the indictment, Brockman, a resident of Houston, Texas, and Pitkin County, Colorado, used a web of offshore […]
|
| The 2020 NPC Worldwide Caribbean Grand Prix Bermuda has been postponed until December 4th, 2021. Ross Caesar and Dion Smith commented, “The decision to cancel the Bermuda Pro Qualifier was an enormous disappointment, a tough one, not only to the athletes, spectators, exhibitors, and professionals who were due to attend the show. “It was necessary […]
|
| The Sandy’s Parish Council hosted a Keep Bermuda Beautiful Coastal Cleanup this weekend at Mangrove Bay in the west end, with a number of enthusiastic volunteers, including area MP Minister Kim Wilson, helping to clean up the shoreline area. Related Stories Photos: US Consulate Participates In Clean Up Photos: EY Coastal Clean-Up Held Today Photos: Airport […]
|
| Apex Group Ltd., a global financial services provider, announced today the planned acquisition of FundRock Management Company SA and FundRock Partners Ltd. A spokesperson said, “This latest deal serves to reinforce Apex’s ability to deliver award-winning services on a global basis and complement the Group’s 2019 acquisition of Luxembourg-based ManCo LRI, adding 150 employees across […]
|
| News that Athene Holding, Athora Holding, Aspen Insurance Holdings, and Catalina Holdings are making a $3.5 million donation to the Bermuda College Foundation to create a Career Development Centre, WindReach received a $20,000 donation from Third Point Reinsurance, and Arielle DeSilva, Zantae Dill, and Kaisha Wilson joined Appleby Bermuda’s trainee programme were all some of […]
|
| AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A [Excellent] and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a” of Brit Reinsurance [Bermuda] Limited [Brit Re] [Bermuda]. The outlook of these Credit Ratings [ratings] is stable. A statement from the ratings agency said, “The ratings reflect Brit Re’s balance sheet strength, which AM Best categorizes […]
|
| Sunday, October 18 is expected to see a mix of sun and cloud, with a chance of a stray shower, with the high to be near 27°C/81°F and the low to be near 24°C/75°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be NE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 78%. […]
|
| The Bermuda Ball Hockey League season continues at the PCC Hockey Rink, we take a look at the current stats and standings. Frontier is the League Leaders with 6 points, while Spine and Sport, Liberty Mutual Insurance, Outback, and BDA Spirits are tied with 4 points. Christopher Merritt from Frontier, Robbie Bailey from Spine and […]
|
| Police have confirmed that a 45-year-old man has died following a collision in Warwick. A police spokesperson said, “At around 11:50 p.m. on Friday, 16th October, police received a report of a serious single vehicle collision involving a motorcycle, in the area of Windreach, on Spice Hill Road, Warwick. “Upon arrival, officers found a 45-year-old […]
|
| The first thing AJ Davis had to do after committing to the London Royals for the World Tens Series was cancel his holiday. The England 7s player thought better of a bit of September sun and has instead put his focus back onto his training. “I was planning on going on holiday this week, but […]
|
| Samurai Sportswear have been confirmed as the technical kit supplier for World Tens Series franchises SX10, Asia Pacific Dragons, Miami Sun, Phoenix and the London Royals. A spokesperson said, “Founded in 1996 by CEO Terry Sands, the family-run business has over 20 years of expertise in designing and manufacturing high quality sports garments. “The sportswear […]
|
| The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday October 17th. On Sunday the Western Highway vehicles carrier is expected, on Monday the Agenda container ship and the Oleander container ship will arrive, and on Wednesday the Somers Isles container ship is scheduled to arrive. […]
|
| [Written by Don Burgess] The grand reopening of the Salvation Army’s Booth 6 residence took place Wednesday afternoon. A spokesperson for the Salvation Army said, “Our goal is to provide a safe and secure place of residence for people to begin to heal and transform their lives and eventually reintegrate them into the community.” The […]
|
| The Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] has released a video highlighting the island as a draw for owners of superyachts. The video’s description says, “On land and on the water, Bermuda’s allure is boundless – and her appeal is catching the eye of more and more superyacht captains and owners. “With the new superyacht legislation enacted […]
|
| Enstar Group Limited has announced that it has successfully completed the “first ever insurance business transfer [IBT] to occur in the United States.” A spokesperson said, “Enstar Group Limited today announced that it has successfully completed the first ever insurance business transfer to occur in the United States, having received judicial approval from the Oklahoma […]
|
| October 16 saw 4,728 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $87,720.00 BD. 328 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing down 3.8% at $25.50 per share, while another 4,400 shares were traded by BF&M Ltd, closing up 0.3% at $18.05 per share. The BSX finished at 1,853.88, down 2.35% […]
|
| Robert T. Brockman, an American software tycoon, has been “charged with using a web of Caribbean entities to hide $2 billion in income in what prosecutors called the largest U.S. tax case ever against an individual.” A Bloomberg story said, “Robert T. Brockman, a Houston software tycoon, was charged with using a web of Caribbean […]
|
| Premier David Burt announced that the Attorney-General Kathy Simmons will serve as the acting Minister of Community Affairs and Sports. “Minister Simmons will act until a substantive Minister is appointed, which will happen before the convening of Parliament,” the Government said. This follows after the removal of Rolfe Commissiong from the Senate and Cabinet, which […]
|
| Ascendant Group Limited said they “welcomed the approvals of the Regulatory Authority [RA] and Minister of Finance as necessary steps in completing the sale of Ascendant to Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp.” Ascendant Chairman Peter Durhager said: “This is welcome news and could not come at a more critical time for Bermuda. With the RA’s approval […]
|
| Today the Attorney-General and Acting Minister of Community Affairs and Sports Kathy Simmons offered condolences on the passing of Mr. Shiraz Ali. A Government spokesperson said, “A deeply respected Cup Match legend, Mr. Ali represented Somerset for 11 years from 1964 to 1975. For him though, cricket was not a game, and matches were not […]
|
| COVID-19-safe businesses across the island now have the opportunity to earn the World Travel & Tourism Council [WTTC] “Safe Travels” Stamp. A spokesperson said, “COVID-19-safe businesses across the island now have the opportunity to earn the World Travel & Tourism Council [WTTC] ‘Safe Travels’ Stamp, thanks to a programme launched today at the annual Bermuda […]
|
| The official Government and Legal notices for today [Oct 16] include list of proposed planning applications and cancellation of registration. List Of Proposed Planning Applications Advertised On October 16, 2020 Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Notification Of Planning Applications Registered Notice ID: GN0940/2020 Public Authorities / Department: Planning Publication Date: 16 October 2020 […]
|
| Saturday, October 17 is expected to see a mix of sun and cloud, with the high to be near 27°C/81°F and the low to be near 24°C/76°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be NE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 85%. Sunrise will be at 7.24am and sunset […]
|
| The Ministry has released the list of bus cancellations for this afternoon [Oct 16], with the list indicating that there are twenty-eight bus runs cancelled today. Related Stories Govt: Bus Service Resumes On Wednesday Asphalt Resurfacing At Hamilton Bus Terminal DPT Contracts Eight Minibuses To Assist Update On Bus Service And New Schedule Hamilton Bus […]
|
| Seven franchises — SX10 [Cape Town], Asia Pacific Dragons [Singapore], Phoenix [Middle East], London Royals [London], Miami Sun [Florida], Rhinos [Southern California], and Ohio Aviators [Columbus] — will be featured in the World Tens Series which will be held in Bermuda from October 24 until November 7. A spokesperson said, “The inaugural World Tens Series […]
|
| The police have confirmed that a man has died following a collision in Smiths. A police spokesperson said, “Bermuda has recorded its fourth road fatality for this year. “At around 7:40 p.m. on Thursday, 15th October, police responded to a report of a serious two vehicle collision at the junction of Town Hill Road and […]
|
| Metanoia Counseling Services, a private counseling practice started a year ago by Jeneba O’Connor, is offering therapy sessions that incorporate psychotherapy and restorative yoga. A spokesperson said, “Most people may not consider that yoga and psychotherapy can complement each other. Jeneba O’Connor, a clinical mental health counselor in private practice, strongly believes in holding space […]
|
| Bermuda’s Leilanni Nesbeth scored for Florida State as they played to a 4-1 victory over Pitt. The school’s match report said, “The second-ranked Florida State soccer team [5-0] remains unbeaten through the first five games with a 4-1 win over Pitt [8-3] during a cold rainy night in Pittsburgh. “For the second straight game, the […]
|
| The Emirates FA Cup fourth round qualifying draw was made on talkSPORT on Thursday afternoon. With the draw split into a North and South section, and three teams featuring Bermuda players are now just one win away from the first round proper, there are 31 ties in this season’s fourth round qualifying with one fortunate […]
|
| There were 790 test results received yesterday and none were positive for COVID-19, so the total of confirmed cases to date remains at 185, with 4 cases being active. A Government spokesperson said, “Yesterday, 790 test results were received by the Ministry of Health, and none were positive for COVID-19. “Bermuda has had 185 total […]
|
| With the Covid-19 pandemic continuing to affect countries around the globe, the number of confirmed cases worldwide has now surpassed 39 million, with over 1,099,000 deaths worldwide, and the United States having the most confirmed cases and deaths in the world. A BBC story said, “Coronavirus infections are continuing to rise rapidly, with an estimated […]
|
| The Founders Day Ceremony of the Bermuda Islamic Cultural Center officially commemorated the historic implications of the Signing Ceremony on December 17, 2019 between Emir Saleem Talbot and Bishop Wes Spiewack. A spokesperson said, “The Founders Day Ceremony of the Bermuda Islamic Cultural Center at Winterhaven Cottage, Harrington Sound Road was used to officially commemorate […]
|
| The Bermuda Weather Service is “closely monitoring” the “development of a low-pressure system to Bermuda’s east.” In an online post earlier this morning [Oct 16], the BWS said, “Don’t put those hurricane season supplies back in storage just yet. Multiple weather models are indicating the development of a low-pressure system to Bermuda’s east through the weekend […]
|
| Following his win over the weekend, Nathan Armstrong ran to victory in the NJIC Colonial Conference Boys Divisional Championships. The event featured nine teams and 61 competitors and took place at Woodland Park, New Jersey. Armstrong, representing Pompton Lakes, clocked a winning time of 16:41. He finished 58 seconds ahead of second place finisher Aidan […]
|
| Nine participants completed the 2020 Endeavour Maritime Career Springboard Programme, hosted by Endeavour Community Sailing, on October 8. A spokesperson said, “Endeavour Community Sailing, a registered charity and non-profit that engages Bermuda’s youth in experiential learning, partners with the Bermuda College Professional & Career Education [PACE] Division to provide Bermudian youth with an exciting career […]
|
| A total of 16 goals were scored in the latest round of Bermuda Ball Hockey action at the PCC Hockey Rink. Spine And Sport 10 – BDA Spirits 0 In the opener, Spine and Sport defeated the BDA Spirits 10 – 0. Robbie Bailey led Spine and Sport to victory with a hat trick, with […]
|
| AM Best said that the ratings of “a-” of Watford Re Ltd. and its subsidiaries is currently under review with negative implications. A statement from the ratings agency said, “AM Best has commented that the Financial Strength Rating of A- [Excellent] and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings of “a-” of Watford Re Ltd. [Watford Re] […]
|
| The New Apostolic Church in Southampton will be hosting a Pastor Appreciation Service on Sunday [Oct 18] in celebration of Pastor Anthony Watts’ twenty years of ministry to the church. A spokesperson said, “The New Apostolic Church, 42 Horseshoe Road, Southampton, is planning a Pastor Appreciation Service, Sunday, October 18, 2020, at 10:00 a.m. in […]
|
| October 15 saw 0 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange. The BSX finished at 1,898.47, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 1 decline, and 60 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available here [PDF]. Related Stories Wojciechowski: Connection Between ILS & ESG MIH Acquires Controlling Interest In BSX BSX […]
|
| A “19-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the murder of 31-year-old Garrina Cann,” the police have confirmed. “The suspect remains in custody at this time,” a police spokesperson said. “Ms Cann was shot to death at her residence on Sunset Pass, Pembroke Parish, in the early hours of Tuesday, 29th September.” Detective Sergeant […]
|
| Friday, October 16 is expected to see increasing sunshine developing by afternoon, with a chance of shower, with the high to be near 27°C/81°F and the low to be near 23°C/74°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be NE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 79%. Sunrise will be […]
|