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| [Written by Dale Butler] There were so many pluses about this event that it can only be given the title par excellence from the initial greeting by General Manager Rehanna Palumbo, who has a reputation for friendliness and standards, to the heavenly and pristine paradise setting of Coco Reef, where the live music and dinner […]
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| James Needham of the Land Valuation Department and Debora Goins-Francis of the Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] received the 2020 Information Commissioner’s Award for Information Officers. A spokesperson said, “Information Commissioner Gitanjali Gutierrez formally announced the recipients of the 2020 Information Commissioner’s Award for Information Officers. This is the second year for the Information Commissioner’s Award, which […]
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| The Bermuda Sloop Foundation has appointed Heather Lamb as Business Development Manager. Ms. Lamb will be responsible for all marketing, public relations and fund development for the Foundation. Commenting on the appointment, Robin Hamill, CEO of the BSF stated, “Heather brings a wealth of local client servicing and business development experience to the BSF. “We […]
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| In September, BIOS debuted a new citizen science program designed to encourage Bermuda’s residents and visitors to engage with the natural environment by collecting data from around the island. A spokesperson said, “By utilizing an array of online tools and apps, and working alongside BIOS educators, people have the opportunity to directly contribute to ongoing […]
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| The Government is scheduled to hold a press conference at approximately 5.45pm this evening [Oct 13] to update the public on Covid-19. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime, the live video below should start at around 5.45pm. The event is not yet live, and the video will start when it […]
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| The North Field at the National Sports Centre will be closed from Monday, October 19, to Sunday, November 8, as it hosts the inaugural rugby World Tens Series. A spokesperson said, “There will be no access for walkers, joggers, outdoor fitness equipment users or any other form of recreational activity during this time. “The Series […]
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| Lessons learned from enforced work from home due to Covid-19 regulations and how to manage people while working in a virtual environment will be the focus of one panel discussion at a major conference later this month. The Bermuda Insurance Institute [BII] will hold its 10th Annual Fall Conference via webinars on Tuesday, October 20, […]
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| The 2020 Bermuda Tech Summit will start tomorrow [Oct 14] and will “explore how businesses and industries are transforming.” A spokesperson said, “Don’t forget to register for the 2020 Bermuda Tech Summit. This free-to-attend virtual event will explore how businesses and industries are transforming as a result of technological disruption and the accelerated pace of […]
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| There will be a Town Hall meeting on North Hamilton on Tuesday evening [Oct 20] at the Greater Heritage Worship Centre on Dundonald Street. A spokesperson said, “The City of Hamilton invites residents and stakeholders of North Hamilton to a Town Hall meeting to be held on Tuesday, October 20th, from 6:00pm-8:00pm at the Goodwin […]
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| Starting tomorrow [Oct 14], the seasonal flu vaccine will be available for priority groups through their doctor or the Flu Express at a cost of $15.00 per shot, and free of charge for persons over the age of 65 years. In an online post, the Bermuda Government said, “The Ministry of Health would like to […]
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| On October 6-8, more than 400 attendees from 15 different countries tuned in for the first virtual ILS Bermuda Convergence event. A spokesperson said, “While the event was virtual, we continued to host great panel sessions, keynote speakers and online networking opportunities for our attendees. “Initial feedback from delegates and sponsors indicates Convergence 2020 was […]
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| Elementum Advisors has appointed Shabnam Ahmed as Senior Vice President, Underwriting in its Bermuda office. A spokesperson said, “Elementum Advisors, a leading alternative investment manager specializing in collateralized natural catastrophe event reinsurance investments, today announced that Shabnam Ahmed has joined the firm in its Bermuda office as Senior Vice President, Underwriting. “Shabnam joins Elementum’s underwriting […]
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| Sky Sports will be broadcasting the Rugby World Tens Series — which will take place in Bermuda starting later this month — live in the United Kingdom and Ireland. A spokesperson said, “World Tens Series is excited to announce that Sky Sports, the dominant subscription television sports brand in the United Kingdom and Ireland, has […]
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| Bermuda’s Zeiko Lewis recently helped Charleston Battery advance to the Eastern Conference Semifinals of the USL Championship Playoffs after the club defeated Charlotte Independence 2-1. The club’s match report said, “With goals on either end of 120 minutes of play, Charleston Battery extended their season Saturday night in a 2-1 victory over the Charlotte Independence […]
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| A total of 18 goals were scored in the latest round of the Bermuda Ball Hockey League season at the PCC Hockey Rink. Frontier 2 Liberty Mutual Insurance 7 Liberty Mutual Insurance scored two goals in the first two periods and three in the third to defeat Frontier 7 – 2. Shane Matchett led the […]
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| The Biannual Septage Waste Disposal Operations “may result in unpleasant odors being experienced in the residential areas surrounding the Marsh Folly Composting Facility,” the Ministry has advised. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Public Works is advising that during the week of 26 October 2020, it will conduct its Biannual Septage Waste Disposal Operations. […]
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| Nathan Armstrong won Pod 4 of the Boy’s Back to the Mountain Invitational at Garret Mountain in Woodland Park. In Pod 4, Hasbrouck Heights and Armstrong’s Pompton Lakes placed four of the top five runners in the 49-man race and it was Hasbrouck Heights winning the team trophy, 37-45. The top three runners in the […]
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| The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [October 13] with the list indicating that there are six bus runs cancelled so far today. Related Stories Ministry: 25 Bus Runs Cancelled On Monday Ministry: 31 Bus Runs Cancelled On Friday Ministry: 24 Bus Runs Cancelled On Thursday Ministry: 15 Bus Runs Cancelled […]
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| Serving the Servers will make its final distribution this week, having raised $35,350 to assist restaurant staff whose livelihoods were being affected by the pandemic. A spokesperson said, “Serving the Servers, an initiative launched with The Bermuda Chamber of Commerce during the early stages of the coronavirus pandemic back in May, will make its final distribution to […]
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| Ocorian has been named Best Fund Administrator [Reporting Services] at the Private Equity Wire US Awards 2020. A spokesperson said, “Ocorian, a diversified global financial services group and leader in fund administration, capital markets, corporate and fiduciary services, has been named Best Fund Administrator [Reporting Services] at the Private Equity Wire US Awards 2020. The […]
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| October 12 saw 816 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $18,429.00 BD. 516 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing up 1.0% at $25.25 per share, while another 300 shares were traded by BF&M Ltd, closing at an even $18.00 per share. The BSX finished at 1,842.94, up 0.61% […]
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| The Comet Class was back on the water off the Mid-Atlantic Sailboat Club competing in the Lawrence Stickers Hendrickson Memorial Regatta. Stephen Dickinson picked up where he left off winning the first three races of the Regatta. Dickinson and his crew Mickia Brangman ended with 3 points, while Maxwell Curtis and Stefan Furbert were second […]
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| There were 1366 test results received today and none were positive for Covid-19, so the total of confirmed positive cases to date remains at 184 , with 3 cases remaining active. A Government spokesperson said, “Today there were 1366 test results received by the Ministry of Health, and none were positive for Covid-19. “Bermuda has […]
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| [Opinion column written by OBA MP Susan Jackson] Women may be wondering – even frustrated – by the silence at a time when all women have the opportunity to raise their voices in horror over the recent outcry sparked by former parliamentarian, Rolfe Commissiong. His dismissal follows the public confession of an ‘inappropriate statement’. Women’s silence […]
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| Athene Holding, Athora Holding, Aspen Insurance Holdings Limited, and Catalina Holdings are making a $3.5 million donation to the Bermuda College Foundation to create a Career Development Centre. A spokesperson said, “Athene Holding Ltd. [Athene] and its reinsurance subsidiary, Athene Life Re. Ltd.[ALRe], in addition to Athora Holding Ltd., Aspen Insurance Holdings Limited and Catalina […]
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| The closing ceremony for Mental Health Awareness Week was held today, with the theme for the week being ‘Be Kind’, with the community urged to “keep being kind after this week into the coming year and beyond.” Those in attendance included Bermuda Hospitals Board Chief Executive Officer & President Dr. Michael Richmond, Chief of Psychiatry Dr. […]
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| The official Government and Legal notices for today [Oct 12] include large group exemption, list of proposed planning applications, and notices of intention to construct a controlled plant. Acting Appointment: Permanent Secretary, Ministry Of Legal Affairs Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Acting Appointments Notice ID: GN0920/2020 Public Authorities / Department: Cabinet Headquarters Publication […]
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| The Regulatory Authority [RA] is inviting the public to comment on a proposed Change of Control notification request from Transact. A spokesperson said, “The Regulatory Authority, [RA] is inviting members of the public, electronic communications sectoral participants and sectoral providers and other interested parties to comment on a proposed Change of Control notification request from […]
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| “The slow and gradual tourism industry comeback continues, and across the island this month there will be indisputable signs of Bermuda’s resilience,” Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] Interim CEO Glenn Jones said. An email sent out by BTA Interim CEO Glenn Jones said, “On Friday, the annual Bermuda Tourism Summit takes place in person and on […]
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| Hamilton Princess & Beach Club has been ranked the 10th best resort in the Atlantic Islands in the Condé Nast Traveler’s Readers’ Choice Awards 2020 and was the highest ranked resort in Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “Hamilton Princess & Beach Club has been ranked the 10th best resort in the Atlantic Islands, in international travel […]
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| Tuesday, October 13 is expected to see sunny periods with showers developing by afternoon, with the high to be near 27°C/80°F and the low to be near 23°C/74°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SSE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 78%. Sunrise will be at 7.21am and […]
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| The Ministry has released the list of bus cancellations for this afternoon [Oct 12], with the list indicating that there are twenty-five bus runs cancelled today. Related Stories Ministry: 31 Bus Runs Cancelled On Friday Ministry: 24 Bus Runs Cancelled On Thursday Ministry: 15 Bus Runs Cancelled On Wednesday Ministry: 22 Bus Runs Cancelled On […]
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| The Bermuda Hockey Federation hosted four matches at the National Sports Center as the league season continued. Dragons 0 BHA Pirates 2 The BHA Pirates defeated the Dragons 2 – 0 with a goal in each half. Sebastian Madeiros gave the BHA Pirates the lead in the 31st minute with a field goal, and Nigel […]
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| Bermuda International Long Term Insurers and Reinsurers [BILTIR] has announced the appointment of Kevin Hovi to its Board of Directors. A spokesperson said, “Kevin is President and Chief Financial Officer of Kuvare Life Re Ltd. Prior to his role at Kuvare Life Re, he was Chief Financial Officer at Longitude Re. He previously worked at […]
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| Due to the removal of Rolfe Commissiong, a new Government Senator and Cabinet Minister will be appointed. Technically speaking, Mr Commissiong “resigned” as a Minister, and Premier David Burt advised the Governor to revoke his appointment as a Senator. The Premier said, “The appointment of the Government Leader in the Senate and of the Senator […]
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| Three sailors — John Alden, Kirk Cooper and Bjorn Johnson — have been named to the Bermuda Race Roll of Honour. A spokesperson said, “Created in 2006 with the centennial of the first “Thrash to the Onion Patch,” the Bermuda Race Roll of Honour recognizes and celebrates extraordinary sailors who have sailed across the Gulf […]
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| Jahkiel Samuels has been jailed for three years and four months in England after pleading guilty to charges of possessing an imitation firearm with intent to cause fear of violence and threatening a person with an offensive weapon in a public place. The Nottinghamshire Police website said, “A man threatened two men with an imitation sawn-off […]
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| Social Justice Bermuda said that “while it is clear” Rolfe Commissiong “should never have been appointed, we see his resignation as a positive outcome.” This follows after Mr Commissiong ostensibly “resigned” from Cabinet this weekend, with the Premier also advising the Governor to revoke his appointment to the Senate. The appointment of the former MP, […]
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| Daniel Phillips, who recently relocated to the UK, picked up a win in his first LTA Grade 3 Open Tournament. Phillips, playing in the final, took on the tournament’s number three seed, and they battled in a marathon three set battle. Phillips won the first set 4-2, but fell in the second set by the […]
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| Tabata-Ha Shotokan Karate-Do Bermuda is getting set to host the Bermuda Triangle Championships on Saturday, October 24. A spokesperson said, “Tabata-Ha Shotokan Karate-Do Bermuda is hosting an online tournament, the Bermuda Triangle Championships. It will take place on October 24. “This is open to all martial artists, no matter what style you practice. There will […]
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| The City of Hamilton’s Taste of Bermuda drive-through culinary experience this past weekend attracted foodie film buffs and their families into Par-la-Ville car park for a unique and tasty outing for both kids and parents. City of Hamilton Director of Marketing and Communications, Jessica Astwood, said of the event, “We’re absolutely thrilled by the turnout […]
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| Bermudian football legend Clyde Best was highlighted this past weekend on BBC Sports programme Football Focus, with the associated story calling him “the most prominent black player in English football.” The BBC Sports story said, “Harry Redknapp tells the story of Clyde Best, a teenager from Bermuda who joined West Ham in the 1960s and […]
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| [Column written by Dr Janaki Vakharia] Bermuda has a high incidence of diabetes, particularly of Type 2 diabetes, which can develop later in life. The Bermuda Diabetes Association with the Ministry of Health estimated in a 2014 survey that 12 percent of the population were living with both types of diabetes, and they believed that […]
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| Footy Kings, Vasco, Young Men Social Club, Hamilton Parish, Devonshire Cougars, North Village Rams, St. George’s Colts, and Robin Hood all claimed victories in this weekend’s FA Challenge Cup preliminary round & Premier Division. FA Challenge Cup Preliminary Round: St. David’s 2 – Footy Kings 5 At Bernard’s Park, Corona League outfit Footy Kings defeated […]
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| Jamie Madison Collection is releasing their new line of jackets for the fall/winter season. A spokesperson said, “Local designer, Jamie Madison Collection, is releasing their new line of jackets for the fall/winter season. This year has refocused many of us to consider the most important things in life and at Jamie Madison we wanted to […]
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| The Bermuda Flag Football League season resumed at the TN Tatem school field, with 164 points put on the board. In the opener, the Beer-muda Misfits went down 56 – 12 to the Punishers. The Player of the Game for Beer-muda Misfits was Matt McPhail with 2 passing touchdowns. The Player of the game for […]
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| Edouard Von Herberstein and Eileen Mullowney were crowned the 2020 Round the Sound 10k Male and Female Champions. Von Herberstein clocked a winning time of 2:23:23, with Mullowney finishing third overall crossing the line in a time of 2:26:47. Joe Rhyne and Kristin Gary are the 6K Swim Male and Female Champions, Rhyne was clocked […]
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| The AgraLiving Institute will be hosting the ‘Sustainable Farming Workshop 101′ on October 17 and October 24, with topics including “growing soil fertility, composting, and raising seedlings successfully, as well as how to create your own garden plan using seasonal local crops to get the most out of your space.” A spokesperson said, “Have you […]
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| CrossTower announced that the Bermuda Monetary Authority has granted it a license under the Digital Asset Business Act [DABA]. A spokesperson said, “CrossTower, a new exchange operator founded by capital markets veterans on a mission to mainstream digital asset investing and trading, today announced that the Bermuda Monetary Authority has granted it a license under […]
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| The 2020 Bermuda National Athletics Association’s Belated Track Series continued at the National Sports Center. Ellie Richmond won the Under 17 Girls Javelin Throw with a top toss of 35.92m or 117 feet 10 inches, while Kesay Bell was second throwing 29.62m or 97 feet 2 inches. Dage Minors won the 800 Meter Run Open […]
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