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| A raccoon was “humanely euthanized” after being found in a container, officials have confirmed, adding that “there was no evidence indicating the animal was purposely smuggled into the island.” A video of a raccoon was being circulated and Bernews asked the Government for comment, and a spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Home Affairs can advise […]
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| Enstar Group Limited announced that its subsidiary, Enstar Finance LLC, “priced $500 million aggregate principal amount of 5.500% Fixed-Rate Reset Junior Subordinated Notes due 2042 fully and unconditionally guaranteed, on a junior subordinated basis, by Enstar.: “The offering is expected to close on January 14, 2022, subject to satisfaction of customary closing conditions,” the company […]
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| The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [January 13] with the list indicating that there are thirty-two bus runs cancelled so far today. Related Stories Buses To Operate On Sunday Schedule Minister: Minibuses To Provide Transportation Ministry: Bus Cancellations For Friday Ministry: Bus Cancellations For Thursday Ministry: Bus Cancellations For Tuesday […]
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| January 12 saw 6,800 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $ 265,350.00 BD. 6,300 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing up 2.5% at $40.50 per share, while another 500 shares were traded by BF&M Ltd, closing at an even $23.00 per share. The BSX finished at 2,782.83, up […]
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| The Bermuda Football Association [BFA] has announced that the match between DRC and X-Roads WFC has been postponed. A spokesperson said, “The Premier Division match scheduled for Sunday, January 16, 2022 at 3:00pm at Devonshire Recreation Club between DRC and X-Roads WFC has been postponed as DRC have confirmed that several players have tested positive.” […]
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| [Updated] The police are responding to the Deepdale Road/Parson’s Road area in Pembroke this evening [Jan 12], with multiple police vehicles and officers on scene. Unofficial reports suggest that area residents may have heard what sounded like gunshots. Further confirmed details are limited at this time, however we will update as able. Update 8.50pm: We […]
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| Do not renew the current emergency powers, get rid of SafeKey, end the curfew, and eliminate the travel authorization form are among the suggestions from Shadow Minister of Health Michael Dunkley. Mr Dunkley said, “In light of the comments by Premier Burt that we must learn to live with Covid and the Government is considering […]
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| [Updating] The police are responding to the Deepdale Road/Parson’s Road area in Pembroke this evening [Jan 12], with multiple police vehicles and officers on scene. Unofficial reports suggest that area residents may have heard what sounded like gunshots. Further confirmed details are limited at this time, however we will update as able. Update 8.50pm: We […]
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| Following a meeting today with the Senior Command of the Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service, the Minister of National Security Renee Ming, said, “I would like to update the public on the current status of the Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service, but first I want to express my gratitude for their tireless work during this […]
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| “Bermuda is gaining momentum,” said Premier David Burt as he outlined the activity in Bermuda’s fintech sector, with the Government noting that the Premier is in Switzerland this week following an “invitation to attend the Crypto Finance Conference to further promote Bermuda’s digital asset business sector.” The Premier said, “Of the ten licensed digital asset business […]
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| “Bermuda’s tourism has received a devastating blow,” OBA MP Susan Jackson said, adding that “locals and visitors alike should be deeply concerned about the loss of air travel.” The comments follow after news that JetBlue has reduced the flight schedule from New York to Bermuda, which the airline is reportedly making into a “summer seasonal” […]
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| The Bermuda End-to-End Charitable Trust is donating 240 Chromebooks to students through the Ministry of Education. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda End-to-End Charitable Trust will proceed with their 2021 commitment to the Bermuda Department of Education, using funds from the October 2021 event, giving 240 Chromebooks with hard cases to P1 and P2 students, through […]
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| The official Government and Legal notices for today [Jan 12] include appointments, large group exemptions and trademark applications. Amendment To Gn0041/2022 Appointments Of Childrens Officers Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Appointments Notice ID: GN0070/2022 Public Authorities / Department: Ministry Level Publication date: 12 January 2022 Government Of Bermuda Ministry of Social Development and Seniors Department […]
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| [Updated] The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [January 12] with the list indicating that there are forty-four bus runs cancelled so far today. Update 4.05pm: The Ministry has released the list of bus cancellations for this afternoon. There were 44 runs cancelled this morning, 32 cancelled this afternoon, for a […]
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| A Royal Air Force [RAF] military aircraft was recently spotted at LF Wade International Airport, making a landing in Bermuda under cloudy skies yesterday [Jan 11], with the aircraft still seen on the island as of earlier today. For our past coverage of military aircraft on the island, click here. Related Stories Photos & Video: Royal […]
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| There will be “evening only hours” at the Lamb Foggo Urgent Care Centre to “assist with ensuring adequate staffing levels are available in the Emergency Department at KEMH” as BHB have ”nearly 150 staff off work due to positive results or as close contacts.” From Thursday, January 13 A BHB spokesperson said, “Bermuda Hospitals Board today announces […]
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| The police have appealed for information after “significant quantities” of produce including broccoli, beets, green zucchini, and sweet potato were reported stolen from farmers. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service has recently received a number of reports of theft of produce from farmers’ gardens. “Members of the public are urged, should you be […]
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| 50 speeding tickets were issued in just one hour — between 5.30am and 6.30am — this morning [Jan 12], and the police have continued to appeal to the public to slow down. In an online post, the Bermuda Police Service said, “This morning between 5:30am and 6:30am the Roads Policing Unit issued fifty speeding tickets […]
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| [Opinion column written by Glenn Fubler] Like the vast majority of Bermudians, I was disappointed in hearing that Dr Carika Weldon had recently submitted her resignation, especially having experienced the pleasure of some limited collaboration with this unique young woman, prior to the pandemic. My decade of experience as former Labour Relations Officer has made […]
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| AXA XL announced that Bermudian Nigel Williams has been promoted to the role of Vice President, Senior Underwriter within the Bermuda Excess Casualty Team. A spokesperson said, “Mr. Williams has extensive general casualty experience with Fortune 1000 companies. His new responsibilities include developing and managing underwriting strategies for both renewing and new business within AXA […]
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| “We have made the difficult decision to close our doors on March 1st, 2022,” Luxury Gifts Bermuda said. The owner posted the graphic below on the company’s Facebook page and said, “Dear Luxury Gifts Friends, I am writing with a heavy heart to inform you that I have made the difficult decision to close our […]
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| Individuals found in breach of curfew regulations “are not arrested,” the police confirmed today, adding that “individuals found in breach of curfew, are issued a fixed penalty ticket.” “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] can confirm that individuals found in breach of curfew regulations are not arrested,” the police posted on social media. “Individuals found in breach […]
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| The Bermuda Fire Service Association has spoken out about the challenges with staffing due to Covid-19, with multiple firefighters out due to Covid protocols. Last night’s ZBM Evening News reported, “The Fire Service Association says it is alarmed over the current lack of manpower within the ranks of the Fire and Rescue Service. “The highly infectious Omicron […]
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| JetBlue has reduced a number of its routes, including flights from New York City’s John F. Kennedy International Airport to Bermuda, which the airline is reportedly making into a “summer seasonal” route. A story at Infinite Flight said, “JetBlue has cut 17 routes in response to the Covid-19 omicron variant. After winter break has winded […]
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| The latest design in Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series features some of the Bermudian words — chingas, chopse, greeze, mug, well & wrinch — that were added in the March 2021 update to the Oxford English Dictionary. The words being officially added to the dictionary was called a “landmark moment” for the Oxford English Dictionary, which dates back […]
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| Aspen has formally launched Project Leaf, an “ESG integration strategy that will incorporate environmental, social and governance information into the decision making process for its Credit and Political Risk [CPR] portfolio.” A spokesperson said, “By 2026, the project aims to see over two thirds [66%] of Aspen’s CPR premium originating from transactions with a favorable […]
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| In a filing with the Bermuda Stock Exchange, the Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son Limited advised that during the month of December 2021, the Bank repurchased for cancellation 38,000 Common Shares at an average price of $37.22 per share. Related Stories Butterfield Share Repurchases For Oct 2021 Butterfield Banking Hours And Appointments Butterfield Share […]
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| January 11 saw 7,733 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $155,508.00 BD. 3,300 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing up 1.5% at $39.50 per share, while another 4,433 shares were traded by Argus Group Holdings Ltd, closing even at $6.00 per share. The BSX finished at 2,729.19, up […]
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| [Written by Stephen Wright] Scott Barnes enjoyed a near-perfect weekend in the opening two rounds of the Skusa Winter Series at the AMR Homestead-Miami Motorplex in Florida. The island’s top karting driver came close to a clean sweep of wins on both days of competition but suffered engine problems in the final race of round one […]
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| The official Government and Legal notices for today [Jan 11] include appointments, notification of planning applications registered and acting appointments. Bermuda Sports Anti-Doping Authority Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Appointments Notice ID: GN0062/2022 Public Authorities / Department: Ministry Level Publication date: 11 January 2022 The Minister of Youth, Culture and Sports is pleased to make […]
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| “Government has shown a glaring lack of leadership through this period,” MP Michael Dunkley said, citing the “sudden resignation of Dr. Weldon, the botched school openings and significant testing delays” and “Cabinet Ministers, including the Premier” being off. Mr. Dunkley — who is the Shadow Minister of National Security, Health and Seniors — said, “A […]
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| Wednesday, January 12 is expected to see lingering cloud, chance of a few passing showers, with the high to be near 17°C/63°F and the low to be near 14°C/57°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be NE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 60%. Sunrise will be at 7.21am […]
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| “Though I was off-island, and there were various ministers travelling and taking a vacation on the island during the holiday, all Ministers kept in touch with their counterparts as is standard practice,” Premier David Burt said. The Premier, as well as some other Cabinet Minister, had been off over the holiday season, with a number […]
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| [Written by Dale Butler] Pamela ‘Ms. Utopia’ Butterfield has many fond memories of local music. Her own career started at the Heron Bay and Sandys Secondary Schools and Vernon Temple AME Church when she sang in their choirs in the 60s and 70s. Musician Darryl Simons was one of her main tutors. To her it was […]
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| [Opinion column written by the OBA’s Dwayne Robinson] Heavy is the head that wears the crown. The task of navigating a global pandemic is very stressful and often overwhelming. No rational person could consider it an easy feat. Without a doubt, our leaders need vacation, including Premier David Burt. But the issue is not that […]
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| [Updated] The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [January 11] with the list indicating that there are forty bus runs cancelled so far today. Update 4.10pm: The Ministry has released the list of bus cancellations for this afternoon. There were 40 runs cancelled this morning, 16 cancelled this afternoon, for a […]
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| There was a “difference of opinion” with Dr Carika Weldon, Premier David Burt said, adding “I understand, recognize and accept that, but the government of Bermuda has to balance all of the challenges.” The Premier also addressed a question about the staffing for testing saying that “we have to move to a place of sustainability” […]
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| The Ministry of Education is advising the public that the 2022 Bermuda Scholarship Applications are now live. A Government spokesperson said, “Students are encouraged to go to the link and fill in their information as early as possible. The deadline for the applications are April 11, 2022 and can be found at www.bermudascholarships.com.” Acting Minister of […]
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| A cold front passed through during the wee hours of the morning; significantly cooler air following behind means that it will feel chilly today [Jan 11] and the low temperature is forecast to get down to the mid-teens Celsius [50s Fahrenheit]. This was from the Bermuda Weather Service, who posted the graphic online below, saying, […]
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| Seventeen people were ticketed for speeding between 5.30am and 6.30am today [Jan 11]. In an online post, the police said, “Seventeen people were ticketed for speeding, by officers from our Roads Policing Unit between 5:30 a.m. and 6:30 a.m. today. Speeds recorded, ranged from 60 kilometers per hour, to 74 kilometers per hour.” Related Stories Magazine […]
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| The Government has released the “Ministry of Labour Year End Review 2021,” which they said explains some of the “progressed policies that strengthen the fundamental principles and rights in the workplace, enhance social protection, and foster economic growth.” Minister of Labour Jason Hayward said, “As the health crisis has significantly impacted Bermuda, I would like […]
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| A 58-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the stabbing of a 56-year-old man in St George’s on Sunday [Jan 9], the police have confirmed. A police spokesperson said, “Around 7:25pm on Sunday January 9th 2022, a 56-yr-old man attended the Southside Police Station, to report that he had been stabbed in the area […]
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| The Government is ‘examining’ the isolation/quarantine period and we can expect an announcement on that later this month and we should also expect an announcement on vaccinations for 5 – 11 year olds next week. This was from Premier David Burt as he was speaking during a live BNV interview where he answered a number of reader questions […]
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| A pole fire has caused an outage in the Camp Hill, Warwick area today [Jan 11], however BELCO crews are on site and expect to restore power later today. In a tweet this morning, BELCO said, “Outage: A pole fire has caused an unexpected outage affecting the area of Camp Hill, Warwick. Crews are on-site […]
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| Enstar Group Limited has announced a $3.12 billion LPT transaction with Aspen Insurance Holdings Limited. A spokesperson said, “Enstar Group Limited announced today that one of its wholly owned subsidiaries has reached an agreement for a ground-up loss portfolio transfer with Aspen Insurance Holdings Limited for its 2019 and prior business [the LPT]. “In the […]
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| Daniel Augustus has finished in a three way tie for second on the Moonlight Tour at the Black Bear Golf Club in Florida. The Black Bear Golf Club is home to a number of PGA and LPGA tour players is a Championship 18 hole links style par 72 Golf Course. Playing in his first tournament […]
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| [Written by Stephen Wright] Keziah Martin has extended his stay with English non-League side Kidderminster Harriers until the end of next season. The Bermudian has established himself as a first-team regular, making 19 appearances in all competitions this term, including their 2-1 win over Sky Bet Championship side Reading in the third round of the FA […]
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| The Bermuda Football Association [BFA] announced that the match on January 16th between St Davids and Ireland Rangers has been moved. A spokesperson said, “The First Division match scheduled for Sunday, January 16th between St Davids vs Ireland Rangers has been moved to Saturday, Jan 15th – 12:30pm at St Davids Oval.” Related Stories Results: […]
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| The Toronto Arrows — who play in the North American Major League Rugby league — confirmed that Marcello Wainwright is returning for the upcoming season. The Toronto Arrows website said, “The Toronto Arrows are pleased to announce a seventh group of significant signings ahead of the 2022 Major League Rugby season. The club is excited to […]
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| Rockal Evans concluded competing in the 2022 NSW Finn State Championships in Australia, placing third. After two more races were completed to take the series to eight races, Evans came off the water in 3rd place after starting the day 4th. Evans won the first race of the day and the 7th of the series […]
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