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| SiriusPoint Ltd. has appointed Ari Chester as Head of US and Canada Reinsurance. A spokesperson said, “SiriusPoint Ltd., a global specialty insurer and reinsurer, has appointed Ari Chester as Head of US and Canada Reinsurance. “Ari will be responsible for managing the US and Canadian business across Property Treaty, Casualty Treaty, and other specialist lines. […]
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| January 10 saw 10,500 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $79,450.00 BD. 500 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing up 5.1% at $38.90 per share, while another 10,000 shares were traded by Argus Group Holdings Ltd, closing even at $6.00 per share. The BSX finished at 2,697.01, up […]
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| “The Department of Education will commence antigen testing in public schools this week in substitution for the salvia screening program,” the Government said this evening. A spokesperson said, “The Department of Education would like to advise parents and guardians of Bermuda’s public schools that re-testing will begin this week. “Preschool children who require re-testing for […]
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| The travel authorization will be in use until at least April of next year, however the Government is aware people have concerns about it, and they are having discussions about “simplifying the process,” as they look to how we can “reduce the restrictions at the border and adopt the position of living with the coronavirus.” […]
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| Scott Barnes, Brian Bulhoes and Blake Horseman recently concluded competing in the SKUSA Winter Series first event of 2022 in Florida. The Series season opener took place at the AMR Homestead-Miami Motorplex, presented by MG Tires facility in Homestead, Florida. On day two, Barnes – competing in the Pro/Mas Shifter Class – finished with the […]
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| The official Government and Legal notices for today [Jan 10] include notification of planning applications registered. List of Proposed Planning Applications Advertised on January 10, 2022 Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Notification of Planning Applications Registered Notice ID: GN0051/2022 Public Authorities / Department: Planning Publication date: 10 January 2022 Listing Of Plan Applications Registered [For […]
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| The Ministry received 7,125 test results – spanning three days — and 689 were positive, so active cases have now increased to 1604, with 6 people in hospital. A Government spokesperson said, “Since the last update, the Ministry of Health received 7,125 test results, and 689 were positive for the coronavirus. “These results are from […]
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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 Bermuda Tourism Authority announced the launch of Bermuda Restaurant Weeks 2022, a four-week celebration of Bermuda food culture to run from January 13 to February 11, 2022. A spokesperson said, “In its eleventh year, the campaign continues to grow and evolve with this year’s focus on Restaurant Rockstars, the service providers, chefs, waiters, and […]
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| The Department of Youth, Sport and Recreation [DYSR] advised that the “After School Programmes and After School Clubs resume full services” today [Jan 10]. A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Youth, Sport and Recreation is committed to providing the safest environment with programme workers participating in precautionary antigen testing twice weekly. The Department appreciates […]
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| Tuesday, January 11 is expected to see early cloud & showers give way to a drier, brighter afternoon, with the high to be near 21°C/69°F and the low to be near 13°C/56°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be NNW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 67%. Sunrise will […]
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| [Updated] The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [January 10] with the list indicating that there are twenty-five bus runs cancelled so far today. Update 4.05pm: The Ministry has released the list of bus cancellations for this afternoon. There were 25 runs cancelled this morning, 17 cancelled this afternoon, for a […]
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| Premier David Burt will be joining Bernews at 4.00pm today [Jan 10] for the latest episode in the Bernews News & Views series, and if you have a question please feel free to leave a comment on our website or correlated social media posts [here and here] and we will try and ask it. The […]
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| The Bermuda Health Council advised that they have “removed the Genrui Antigen Test Kit from the approved list of Covid-19 antigen test kits until further notice.” A spokesperson said, “The Health Products Regulatory Authority [HPRA] has encouraged the public to remove the product due to hundreds of users complaints about false positive results. For questions or concerns, […]
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| The Bermuda Economic Development Corporation’s [BEDC] third annual ‘Eat, Shop, Play’ initiative took place over the holiday season, with shoppers spending a total of $91,382 within the Somerset, Northeast Hamilton and St. George’s Economic Empowerment Zones [EEZ]. A spokesperson said, “Once again, for the third year, Ray Lambert, Director of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises [MSME] […]
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| Two games took place in Bermuda Flag Football League Week Four action at the TN Tatem Middle School Field, with a total of 116 points put on the board. In the opener the Black Shark$ defeated the Killa Squad 30 – 24. The Player of the Game for Black Shark$ was Shane Granville with 3 […]
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| A funeral service for Mike Sharpe is being held today [Jan 10] at the National Sports Centre, with the veteran reporter and accomplished athlete being laid to rest. After his death, tributes poured out from across the island, with many noting his significant contributions to the world of sports and broadcast journalism. The Bermuda National […]
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| Dangelini’s Café is getting set to join FoodHub while also thanking “the community, their valued guests and vendors.” A spokesperson said, “After nearly 13 years in the community, Dangelini’s Café will be joining FoodHub. Shalini Johnstone said, “We would not have enjoyed years of success without the community, many of whom are now friends. “My […]
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| LOM Financial Group announced that Makeba DeShields has been promoted to Senior Investment Advisor. The company said, “Makeba’s investment career spans over two decades of client relationship management, investment advisory, private banking and trade monitoring and execution. Prior to joining LOM in 2015, Makeba worked for Barrington Investments Limited and Bermuda Commercial Bank.” Michael Greaves, […]
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| Figure skaters Vanessa James and Eric Radford have been named to the Canadian team for the 2022 Olympic Winter Games, which will take place next month in Beijing, China. Ms James — who lived in Bermuda as a child and has Bermudian family — has previously made three Olympic appearances for France and she, along […]
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| People are being encouraged to wear blue this Friday [Jan 14] as part of the ‘Pain Into Purpose’ initiative launched after the death of 16-year-old Kijani Burgess in 2020, with the aim to “express your support for the families of road accident victims and to promote road safety and wellness awareness.” A spokesperson said, “PainIntoPurpose […]
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| Footballers in the Premier Division were in action this weekend, with Dandy Town Hornets and St. George’s Colts both earning wins. X-Roads 2 – Dandy Town Hornets 7 League leaders the Dandy Town Hornets now have a 10 point lead at the top of the table following their 7 – 2 win over X-Roads. The […]
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| Rockal Evans continued competing in the 2022 NSW Finn State Championships in Australia. After three more races were completed to take the series to six races, Evans is in 4th place – with 22 net points — after starting the day T3rd. Evans sailed to a 4th place finish in the first race of the […]
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| The Bermuda Professional Golfer’s Association has postponed the Monthly Medal at Port Royal Golf Course, which was scheduled for Monday January 10th, due to a member who attended the AGM testing positive for Covid. A Bermuda PGA spokesperson said, “Out of an abundance of caution, we’ve postponed our monthly 1-day tournament to allow all those […]
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| The Bermuda Karting Club 2021-2022 race season continued at the RUBiS Southside Raceway this weekend. The Tag Senior Class saw Ryan Burgess in the winner’s circle in two of the three races, while J’auza James won the other, the L206 Senior Class saw two different winners, David Selley, won races one and three, with Jason […]
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| All preschools are open for all students, most primary schools will open, while CedarBridge and Berkeley will continue with remote learning, the Ministry advised this evening, with the Ministry adding that as some students need to test to return to school an “alternative plan is being developed” due to the “backlog of tests.” A Government […]
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| Monday, January 10 is expected to be partly to mostly cloudy, 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 SSW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 66%. Sunrise will be at 7:21am and sunset will be […]
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| Scott Barnes, Brian Bulhoes and Blake Horseman are in Florida competing in the SKUSA Winter Series, with the series season opener taking place at the AMR Homestead-Miami Motorplex. Barnes — competing in the Pro/Mas Shifter Class — finished with the fastest qualifying time of 47.767. He then won the pre-final race with a ten lap […]
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| Pakistan Women’s Cricket team coach David Hemp — the former Bermuda captain — has tested positive for Covid-19, according to Geo News. “While coming to Pakistan from England to join the Women’s Cricket Team Camp, his sample was taken for a rapid antigen test that came out positive,” the report said. “The coach has been […]
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| Anne Cherry has stepped down as the Honorary Secretary of the Caribbean Equestrian Association. She has held the position since 2005, and the Bermuda Equestrian Federation as well as other Federations across the Caribbean thanked Mrs. Cherry for her dedicated services to the sport. Related Stories Equestrian Patrick Nisbett Competes in France Terceira, Nisbett Continue […]
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| The 2022 MTM Singles Championships continued at the Fairmont Southampton Tennis Courts, with three of the finals needing a third set to decide a winner. Tariq Simons won the A Division after he battled Gavin Manders in a three setter. Simons went down in the first set 6-3, but he bounced back to win the […]
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| News that Andrew Trott-Francis is the first recipient of a new bursary set up by the Bermuda Professional Golfers Association, Dr Kyjuan Brown announced the release of two new dietary supplements, and Jarrod Zancanella, Zeldon Trott, George Fubler, Torrey Tacklyn, Ryan Hayward, Christopher Pullen, Andrew Mitchell, Khimo Harrison, Kumar Grant, and Carvala Duffus completed Certified […]
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| Rockal Evans began competing in the 2022 NSW Finn State Championships in Australia. The first three races of the 2022 NSW Finn State Championship were completed in light and shifty conditions. Anthony Nossiter leads the fleet of 15 sailors after the first day with 9 points, he is followed by Commodore Jay Harrison who has […]
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| Arch Reinsurance Company announced several promotions in its leadership team that were effective January 1, 2022. A spokesperson said, “Peder Moeller became CEO, while Jessica Bongiorno was promoted to Chief Underwriting Officer [CUO], Property and Specialty, and Joshua Hackett assumed the role of CUO, Casualty and Specialty. “The promotions coincide with the retirement of former […]
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| The 2022 Canadian Tire National Figure Skating Championships got underway without fans at TD Place due to the current Covid-19 restrictions in Ontario. Vanessa James and Eric Radford took to the ring for the Short Program, and finished that portion in 4th place with 63.33 points. Kirsten Moore-Towers and Michael Marinaro, are on track for […]
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| [Written by Stephen Wright] Keziah Martin and his Kidderminster Harriers teammates pulled off one of the biggest upsets in the third round of the FA Cup today [Jan 8]. Kidderminster, the lowest-ranked team left in the competition, came from behind to defeat Sky Bet Championship side Reading 2-1 at Aggborough. Midfielder Martin was replaced in […]
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| Nathan Armstrong made his Rider University Men’s Track and Field debut as he and his teammates competed in the Wagner College Invitational, in Staten Island New York at the Ocean Breeze Athletic Complex. Armstrong finished second in heat two of the men’s mile with a time of 4:24.64 which saw him finish 12th overall, and […]
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| Sunday, January 9 is expected to be rather cloudy with the chance of a sprinkle or two, with the high to be near 19°C/66°F and the low to be near 16°C/61°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be ENE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 62%. Sunrise will be […]
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| Certain decisions being made she does not agree with, the multiple roles are too much for one person to sustain, and the young people at MDL lab are ‘amazing’ and well trained and will be able to handle the operations. This was from Dr Carika Weldon — the Science Advisor & MDL Laboratory Director — […]
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| Six Bermuda track and field athletes have finished in the North American, Central American and Caribbean Athletics Association [NACAC] rankings for the 2021 outdoor season. JahNhai Perinchief picked up Bermuda’s highest 2021 ranking, as he had a top ten finish for the year. On June 11th in Eugene Oregon, Perinchief leaped 17.03m in the Men’s […]
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| Six Bermuda track and field athletes have finished in the North American, Central American and Caribbean Athletics Association [NACAC] rankings for the 2021 outdoor season. JahNhai Perinchief picked up Bermuda’s highest 2021 ranking, as he had a top ten finish for the year. On June 11th in Eugene Oregon, Perinchief leaped 17.03m in the Men’s […]
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| The MTM Singles Championships 2022 continued at the Fairmont Southampton Tennis Courts, with matches including the Under 16 Boys Final. Sebastian Pukk claimed the Under 16 Boys trophy after he defeated Zach Mcguire in straight sets 6-1, 7-5. Gavin Manders won his A Division match in straight sets defeating Scott Redmond 6-1, 6-3. Darren Woods […]
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| “Acting Ministers receive no additional remuneration” and “Ministers, although on leave, remain contactable,” the Government said. There has been some conversation about the amount of ‘Acting Ministers’ lately, so Bernews asked the Government for an update on which Ministries still have ‘Acting Ministers’ and in response, a Government spokesperson said, “The appointment of acting Ministers […]
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| The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday Shipping Schedule: Week Starting January 8th. On Monday the Oleander container ship and the Peter Faber cable layer are expected, on Tuesday the Somers Isles container ship will arrive, on Thursday the Bermuda Islander container ship […]
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| Banyan Risk Ltd, the specialty Managing General Agent, which launched in Bermuda in 2021, has announced Peter Horrobin’s role as Co-Founder and Co-Chief Executive Officer. A spokesperson said, “Mr. Horrobin joins Tim Usher-Jones to lead Banyan Risk. The Bermuda-regulated MGA creates bespoke Directors’ and Officers’ [D&O] insurance risk solutions for life sciences, global initial public […]
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| January 7 saw 0 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange. The BSX finished at 2,595.09, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 decline, and 63 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available here [PDF], and the full report for the week is available here [PDF]. Related Stories Bermuda Stock […]
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| [Updated] The Bermuda Union of Teachers [BUT] is holding a press conference this afternoon [Jan 7] and we will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Update: The live broadcast has concluded and the 22-minute replay is below Update 8.01pm: Speaking today, the B.U.T President Nishanthi Bailey said, […]
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| The Premier Division match scheduled for Sunday [Jan 9] between Robin Hood vs SCC has been postponed. A BFA spokesperson said, “The Premier Division match scheduled for Sunday, January 9th – 12:30pm at Goose Gosling Field between Robin Hood vs SCC has been postponed as Somerset CC have confirmed that several players have tested positive.” […]
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| [Written by Stephen Wright] Scott Barnes is looking for a flying start to the opening two rounds of the Skusa Winter Series at the AMR Homestead-Miami Motorplex in Florida this weekend. The island’s top karting driver hopes to improve on his second-place finish last year and win his Shifter Masters class. Barnes, 37, will be up […]
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| The official Government and Legal notices today [Jan 7] include PATI notice, large group exemption, acting appointments and notification of planning applications registered. Public Access To Information [Information Statement] :- The Office Of The Privacy Commissioner Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: PATI Notice Notice ID: GN0050/2022 Public Authorities / Department: Public Access to Information [PATI] […]
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