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| Premier David Burt and Minister of Finance Curtis Dickinson are holding a joint press conference this afternoon [Nov 9], and we will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Related Stories Video: Minister Roban On Renewable Energy Video: Minister On Large Group Gatherings Video: OBA Release Election Platform […]
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| The Ministry of Public Works will carry out emergency repairs along Harbour Road in the vicinity of Burnt House Hill and Tamarind Vale Street, and the westbound lane has been closed due to the lane collapsing. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Public Works wishes to inform the public that the Ministry of Public Works […]
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| Pfizer and BioNTech today [Nov 9] announced that data gathered thus far from its potential coronavirus vaccine indicates that it is more than 90% effective, prompting experts to say while much remains to be seen, there is reason to be ‘cautiously optimistic.’ “Today is a great day for science and humanity. The first set of […]
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| The Legislature will be considering Bills to “create the Bermuda National Digital Bank, to reform banking laws and regulations, and to establish a Bermuda base interest rate.” This was one of the initiatives included in the 2020 Throne Speech, which said, “During this Session, the Legislature will be invited to consider Bills to create the Bermuda […]
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| Stephen Dickinson and his crew Wesley Tucker won the Pearl Island Comet Race at the West End, with the event seeing sailors race from the West End Sailboat Club around Pearl Island and back. Maxwell Curtis and his crew Stefan Furbert was second, Gladwin Lambert and Antione Wingood crossed the line in third place, Quinton […]
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| [Updated] Dr Ernest Peets was sworn in as the new Minister of Youth, Culture and Sports today [Nov 9] at Government House. Dr. Peets had already been appointed as Senator and the Government Leader in the Senate and was officially sworn in as a Cabinet Minister at a ceremony today attended by the Government media, […]
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| A recent listing in the Government’s official notices states that Derrick Burgess is the Chairman of the Parole Board, which is a change from the notice issued earlier this year which had Rolfe Commissiong listed as the Chairman. November 2020 The official notices on November 4th said the ”Minister of National Security is pleased to make […]
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| A total of 37 points were scored in the single match during Bermuda Flag Football League action at TN Tatem Middle School Field which saw the Punishers lose 19 – 18 to the Black Shark$. The Player Of The Game for Punishers was Mike Kelley with a receiving touchdown and 1 sack, while the Player […]
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| The Department of Health is currently out of the flu vaccine — which they said was due to a surge in demand as well as supply chain disruption due to the cancellation of British Airways flights — so “all walk-in service for obtaining flu vaccines for the following weeks are canceled.” In providing today’s Covid […]
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| There were 2,235 test results received and five were positive for Covid-19, with all five new cases classified as imported, with residents and visitors flying in from Miami and Toronto. A Government spokesperson said, “There were 2235 test results received by the Ministry of Health from 6-8 November, and five were positive for COVID-19. “These […]
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| [Opinion column written by Glenn Fubler] During the opening of the Bermuda High School for Girls’ Innovation Centre on Sunday, November 1, Mariette Savoie, the chairwoman of the school, said, “From the beginning, our vision was that this space would be shared with young people across Bermuda.” She went on to say, “I look forward […]
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| The National Museum of Bermuda [NMB] will be hosting a free Zoom lecture “Pushing the Boundaries of Freedom” presented by Dr. Kristy Warren on Wednesday, November 18th at 5:30pm. “Dr. Warren is a Bermudian scholar who resides in the UK and is working with the University of Leicester, School of History, Politics and International Relations, Post-Doctorate,” […]
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| “As the holiday season is drawing upon us, the Road Safety Council wants to reiterate our message of don’t drink and drive,” BRSC Chairman Dennis Lister said, adding that ”this month will see the launch of our annual designated driver campaign.” Mr Lister said, “In light of recent events, the Bermuda Road Safety Council would like to […]
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| The National Museum of Bermuda [NMB] will be hosting a free professional development workshop for Bermuda educators on Saturday, November 21 at 10am. A spokesperson said, “The workshop will be via Zoom. Educators are asked to register in advance here. This workshop is part of the Museum’s yearlong Teacher Professional Development [TPD] programme “Moving the Needle” […]
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| Hamilton Insurance Group, Ltd. announced three promotions in the leadership team at its Lloyd’s operations, Hamilton Managing Agency Limited, subject to regulatory approval: Adrian Daws, currently Active Underwriter of Lloyd’s Syndicate 4000, will be promoted to the position of Chief Executive Officer of Hamilton Managing Agency Limited. Miles Osorio, Deputy Active Underwriter and Head of Property, […]
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| Over thirty participants, including doctors from Bermuda, Bahamas, and Jamaica attended the virtual “Docs For Dinner” event held via Zoom on October 29 [Thursday]. A spokesperson said, “Sponsored by Bermuda HealthCare Services and Brown-Darrell Clinic, the quarterly event went virtual for the first time in its history. “According to one local internist who attended, the […]
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| The Regulatory Authority of Bermuda‘s Chief Executive Denton Williams will be joining Bernews at approximately 11.00am this morning [Nov 9] for the latest episode in the Bernews News & Views series, set to discuss the public consultation into Radiofrequency and 5G Safety. The RA previously announced that “due to concerns from the public, it will extend […]
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| [Updated] The sale of Ascendant Group – the parent company of BELCO — has now been completed, the company confirmed today. An Ascendant spokesperson said, “The sale of Ascendant Group Limited [Ascendant] to Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. [Algonquin] has now been completed. “Ascendant’s existing Bermudian management will continue to run the Company and its subsidiaries and […]
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| Nicky Gurret has announced the release of a book titled Floral Art, along with an art show titled ‘Floral and Earth Art’ at Studio A at the Bermuda Society of Art gallery, with the show opening on November 14 and running until December 9. A spokesperson said, “Ms Gurret will exhibit and have for sale […]
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| The Regulatory Authority of Bermuda Denton Williams will be joining Bernews at approximately 11.00am this morning [Nov 9] for the latest episode in the Bernews News & Views series, set to discuss the public consultation into Radiofrequency and 5G Safety. The RA previously announced that “due to concerns from the public, it will extend the […]
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| The Corporation of St. George [CSG] recently held their UNESCO Teacher Appreciation Day event, honouring Todd Fox, Cindy Weeks, Gladstone Thompson, Lisa Swan, Gail Smith and Julie Foggo. At the event, St. George Mayor George Dowling III said, “I would like to welcome you to the World Heritage Site the Town of St. George. We are gathered […]
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| Assured Guaranty Ltd. announced its financial results for the three-month period ended September 30, 2020. Net income attributable to Assured Guaranty Ltd. was $86 million, or $1.02 per share, for third quarter 2020. Shareholders’ equity attributable to Assured Guaranty Ltd. per share reached a new record of $79.63 as of September 30, 2020. “Assured Guaranty […]
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| The Bermuda Police Service is continuing to appeal for information to help locate Chavelle Dillon-Burgess. The police have previously said that the disappearance of Ms. Dillon Burgess — a mother of one who has been missing since April 2020 — “is being treated as a suspected case of murder.” Commissioner Stephen Corbishley previously said, “Bermuda […]
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| Third Point Reinsurance Ltd. announced results for its third quarter ended September 30, 2020. “Third Point Re reported net income available to common shareholders of $68.7 million, or $0.73 per diluted common share, for the three months ended September 30, 2020, compared to a net loss attributable to common shareholders of $15.1 million, or $0.16 per […]
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| PartnerRe Ltd. announced that its Board of Directors has declared a dividend for the period September 1, 2020 – November 30, 2020 of $0.40625 per share on the Company’s 6.50% Series G Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares, $0.453125 per share on the Company’s 7.25% Series H Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares, and $0.3671875 per share on the […]
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| The “Black History in Bermuda: Timeline Spanning Five Centuries” book is now available in hardcopy for purchase. A spokesperson said, “Citizens Uprooting Racism in Bermuda [CURB] is excited to announce that Black History in Bermuda: Timeline Spanning Five Centuries is now available in hardcopy for purchase. “The publication, created with the support of the Human […]
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| Bermudian Rodney Smith Jr — well known for his charitable lawn mowing initiative in the USA — has a new car, after the team at Woody Anderson Ford in Alabama gave Mr Smith a 2020 Ford Edge to thank him for his work in the community. The company said, “Rodney Smith of Raising Men Lawn […]
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| Sean Trott ran to victory in the AXA Man on the Run 5K on Sunday morning. Trott set an early pace and was able to finish in a time of 16:58, Moses Mufandaedza was second stopping the clock in a time of 17:08 and Kwame Curling finished third with a time of 17:43. Crossing the […]
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| Monday, November 9 is expected to be cloudy, with the high to be near 25°C/77°F and the low to be near 21°C/70°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be ENE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 80%. Sunrise will be at 6:43am and sunset will be at 5:21pm. High […]
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| The Harbour Swim Club held the first Long Course meet of the 2020 season at the National Sports Center. “There were a number of notable swims. I’m really proud of the swimmer’s achievements,” said Harbour Head Coach, Shona Palmer. “The swimmers are working through a tough training cycle at the moment as we prepare them […]
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| The Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] recently hosted a Superyacht Webinar, aimed at “global yacht charter brokers, managers, owners, captains, and other industry decision-makers.” A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] hosted a Superyacht Webinar earlier this fall for global yacht charter brokers, managers, owners, captains, and other industry decision-makers. “New legislation enacted this year, along […]
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| The police have confirmed that an 18-year-old male has died following a collision in Sandys this morning [Nov 8]. A police spokesperson said, “Bermuda has recorded its 6th road traffic fatality following a two vehicle collision in Sandy’s Parish. “At around 9:24 a.m. today, Sunday 8th November, police received a report of a serious two […]
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| Greenpeace launched an expedition from Bermuda to the Sargasso Sea in August of last year to “study the impact of plastics and microplastics on marine life, and to document the importance of this unique ecosystem for protection under a new Global Ocean Treaty that is being negotiated at the UN.” The Greenpeace ship Esperanza departed […]
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| Bermudian Dr. Ty-Ron Douglas was recently featured on the Sports Illustrated’s Daily Cover show, with Dr. Douglas discussing racism and protests during a segment on how “the Missouri football protest changed college sports forever.” A Sports Illustrated story said, “Almost everyone who witnessed, supported or participated in the protests of ’15 has graduated, been nudged […]
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| “Government should make getting to grips with the debt and the deficit one of its highest priority,” the Auditor General’s annual report said. The report, which details the work of her Office for the year ended March 31, 2019 was tabled in the House of Assembly. It provides details of the audit work completed by […]
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| Robin Hood recorded a 3 – 0 win over the North Village Rams at the BAA Field, with Chae Brangman scoring a hat trick. Chae Brangman gave Robin Hood the lead in the 20th minute, and eight minutes later it was 2 – 0 when Brangman found the back of the net yet again, and […]
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| PHC Zebras and Warwick Archers will advance to the Charles Marshall Cup final after both picked up semi-final wins at the BAA Field, while Dandy Town, FC Bascome, and Warwick Archers all claimed victories in this weekend’s Under 15 Division, and one match ended in a draw. PHC Zebras 3 – Somerset Trojans 0 The […]
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| Tyler Smith finished 32nd at the Valencia ITU Triathlon World Cup in Spain, with the Bermudian triathlete completing the 750m swim, 20K bike, and 5K run in a time of 53:12. Vincent Luis claimed the last victory of the World Triathlon season with a time of 50:22, double Olympic gold medalist Alistair Brownlee was second in 50:25, […]
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| The Bermuda National Athletes Association’s Cross Country Series continued with an event at the Botanical Gardens. Sean Trott won the 30-39 Men’s 3 Mile Run Masters Class race crossing the line in a time of 16:35.91, Kwame Curling was second in 17:11.63 and Adam Somekh finished third in the Class clocking 20:57.76. Domico Watson clocked […]
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| Jaydon Roberts competed in the Qualifying Round for the Eastern Foundation’s Gator Cup Archery Tournament in Gainesville Florida. Roberts, who competed in the Junior Division, recorded a score of 553/720 [72 arrows] 60-meter shoot. Related Stories Archers Compete On Island & In Pennsylvania National Archery Indoor Season Gets Underway Bermuda Gold Point Archery Fall Tournament […]
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| Enstar Group Limited filed its quarterly report on Form 10-Q with the SEC, reporting its earnings and financial position for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020. Enstar reported consolidated net earnings of $615.0 million [or $28.24 per fully diluted ordinary share] and $896.7 million [or $41.14 per fully diluted ordinary share] for […]
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| News that Amber Wilson was called to the Bermuda Bar, Jasmine Hendrickson published a children’s book, Shannon Davis and Tess Spencer were named Mount Saint Vincent University valedictorians, and BHS officially opened its new Innovation Centre were all some of the positive news stories from the past week. In additional good news, Nathan Armstrong won […]
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| Argo Group International Holdings, Ltd. [ARGO] announced today that the Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.31 per share on the company’s common stock. The cash dividend will be paid on December 4, 2020 to shareholders of record on November 20, 2020. Related Stories Argo Review Of Governance & Compensation Argo Governance, […]
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| SX10 overturned a 14-0 deficit to beat Ohio Aviators in the final of the World Tens Series [WTS] Cup at the National Sports Centre. A spokesperson said, “A brace of tries from the Cup’s top points scorer Collins Injera and the winning try from South African, Craig Hunt, was enough to ensure the win for […]
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| Sunday, November 8 is expected to see some cloud in the morning, then becoming mostly sunny, with the high to be near 24°C/76°F and the low to be near 22°C/71°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be ENE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 71%. Sunrise will be at […]
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| Multiple major U.S media outlets have now projected that Joe Biden and Kamala Harris have won the US Presidential Election, defeating Donald Trump. VP Elect Harris is set to make history as the first female and first Black and Asian VP in American history. “Joseph Robinette Biden Jr. was elected the 46th president of the […]
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| Rosewood Bermuda has partnered with local sleep therapist practitioner Holly Paiva to introduce the ‘Sleep Well Journey’ to the resort’s Sense, A Rosewood Spa, offering “a journey that will help calm one’s mind and body.” A spokesperson said, “Rosewood Bermuda, the island’s premier luxury resort, has partnered with local sleep therapist practitioner Holly Paiva to […]
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| The City of Hamilton said they have “transformed a potentially hazardous area on Ewing Street that will serve to beautify the area, create more usable space and also increase the safety of the rock face there through stabilization.” A spokesperson said, ” The rock slope had degraded over time and presented a risk to nearby […]
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| HSBC Bermuda is inviting local businesses to join the “HSBC home&Away programme,” which provides HSBC card holders offers on travel, shopping, dining, wellbeing, education and experiences from around the world. A spokesperson said, “At HSBC Bermuda we understand that these are challenging times for our personal clients and the business community and we are continually looking […]
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| 400 years after the General Assembly first met in St George’s in 1620, the Convening of Parliament and Throne Speech returned to the east end to mark the 400th anniversary. The historic nature was noted in the Throne Speech, which said, “The Legislature convenes today within earshot of the venue where, 400 years ago, an […]
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