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| The U13 Gregory Grimes Final between FC Bascome and PHC, scheduled for Saturday [Dec 18] has been postponed. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Football Association [BFA] Youth Committee would like to advise that the fifth annual U13 Gregory Grimes Final between FC Bascome and PHC, scheduled for Saturday, December 18th at 2:00pm has been postponed. […]
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| The City of Hamilton today [Dec 17] announced the winner of the City’s 2021 Christmas Window Decorating Contest, with Demco winning both categories. 13 City businesses entered the festive competition this year, which had two judging categories: Best Christmas Window 2021 [selected by a panel of industry-relevant judges] People’s Choice [selected by the general public […]
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| [Updated] Minister of Transport Lawrence Scott will be holding a press conference this morning [Dec 17] and we will stream it live, so the video below should start at around 10.30am. The topic of the press conference was not stated, however we assume it is likely to be about the bus situation, with service currently […]
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| As of December 11th, Bermuda has administered a total of 110,329 vaccinations and 72.1% of the population has received one dose, 70.6% have had two doses, while 28.2% of the population has also received a booster. A Government spokesperson said, “We have completed week 48 of vaccinations. Since January 11, Bermuda residents have received a […]
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| “The Omicron variant is spreading quickly,” Minister of Health Kim Wilson has warned as the island’s active cases increase to 62, more than double the amount there were earlier this month. The Government confirmed the first case of Omicron on December 7th, and as of the most recent statistics, as far as the 47 active cases […]
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| The Ministry of Public Works provided an update on the “continued works taking place in Paget to reinforce the wall between Lovers Lane and Highwood Lane.” Acting Minister for Public Works Wayne Furbert said, “First and foremost, the Ministry of Public Works wishes to thank the public for their patience as these ongoing Harbour Road […]
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| The Government will be holding a press conference this afternoon [Dec 17] to update the public on Covid-19 and we will stream it live, so the video below should start at around 2.00pm.. You can find more information on the links below from our dedicated website BermudaCovid.com, which is the most comprehensive resource and historic […]
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| The Regulatory Authority of Bermuda has published its Preliminary Report into its proposed Work Plan and Budget for the fiscal year 2022-23 and is inviting the public to review the report and provide feedback. A spokesperson said, “After reviewing the Preliminary Report, the public, and other interested parties are invited to review the document and […]
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| [Written by Stephen Wright] Kaden Hopkins believes his innate willingness to put the team before himself convinced Spanish cycling outfit Equipo Essax to hand him a new one-year contract. Hopkins, who returns to Alicante next month for pre-season training, admits his first campaign with the Spanish Sax Cycling Club’s elite under-23 team was a baptism of […]
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| Monument Re through its subsidiary Monument Assurance Belgium [MAB] has completed the Closing of the acquisition of the entire insurance portfolio and personnel of Integrale. A spokesperson said, “All the preconditions for the conclusion of this transaction have therefore been fulfilled. This acquisition which fits perfectly with Monument Re’s growth strategy is good news for […]
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| December 16 saw 3,547 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $21,282.00 BD. 3,547 shares were traded by Argus Group Holdings Ltd, closing even at $6.00 per share. The BSX finished at 2,541.07, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 63 remained unchanged. The full report for the day […]
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| [Updated] There is an “interruption in bus service today [Dec 16] due to industrial action by the Bermuda Industrial Union,” the Ministry has confirmed. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Transport is advising passengers of an interruption in bus service today due to industrial action by the Bermuda Industrial Union. The Department of Public […]
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| The ÜberVida Christmas Boat Parade will take place on Saturday evening [Dec 18], with 21 boats currently expected to take part in the festive event, which will be held in Hamilton Harbour. The ÜberVida website said, “All boats are meeting up in front of the Hamilton Princess Hotel at 5:30pm ready for a 6:00pm start. […]
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| AirCare employees recently raised funds to support the Women’s Resource Center in order to celebrate the life of Morissa Moniz and to raise awareness of domestic violence. A spokesperson said, “On Remembrance Day, an employee at AirCare Limited tragically lost her life. To celebrate the life of Morissa Moniz and to raise awareness of domestic violence, AirCare employees wore […]
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| Young Bermuda sailors Nicole Stovell and Sebastian Kempe were back in action competing in the 2021 Youth Sailing World Championships in Oman. On the third day in the lLCA6 female fleet, Stovell came off the water in 31st place in a fleet of 46 sailors with 111 net points. She finished the first race of […]
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| Approximately 700 vehicles and just under 2,000 people attended the ‘Fresh-Air Films Drive-In Pajama Jam’ this weekend, the City said, noting that in order to enter attendees were asked to bring receipts showing they spent at least $35 with a Hamilton retailer, and the receipts over the three days came to $60,000. A spokesperson said, […]
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| The Argus Group today [Dec 16] announced the appointment of Aderonke Bademosi Wilson — the former Director of the Government Department of Communications — as their Chief Communications Officer. A spokesperson said, “The Argus Group today announced the appointment of Aderonke Bademosi Wilson as the Chief Communications Officer for the global organization. She will be […]
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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 Ministry received 4124 test results — spanning three days — and 31 were positive, so there are now 62 active cases with one person in hospital, with the Ministry warning that the “Omicron variant is spreading quickly.” Of the 47 active cases where typing is available, the Ministry said 34% [16] are Delta, 60% […]
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| The fifth annual Gregory Grimes and Leonard DeRosa Holder Finals will be held at the Flora Duffy South Field Stadium at the National Sports Centre on Saturday [Dec 18]. A spokesperson said, “The two tournaments honour former long-standing executive members of the Bermuda Football Association. “PHC will face FC Bascome in the Under 13 Gregory […]
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| Friday, December 17 is expected to see a mix of sun & cloud; chance of a shower developing overnight, with the high to be near 22°C/72°F and the low to be near 19°C/67°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be south. The relative humidity is expected to be near 66%. Sunrise […]
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| The Ministry of Public Works issued a traffic notice/parking advisory due to the Christmas Boat Parade on Saturday evening, A Government spokesperson said, “The following Order will be in effect from 6:00pm until 9:00pm on Saturday December 18th, 2021. One Way Traffic Harbour Road: Between Manse Road and Stowe Hill travelling in an easterly direction. […]
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| There is an “interruption in bus service today [Dec 16] due to industrial action by the Bermuda Industrial Union,” the Ministry has confirmed. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Transport is advising passengers of an interruption in bus service today due to industrial action by the Bermuda Industrial Union. The Department of Public Transportation […]
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| The Ministry of Public Works advised that the BELCO trenching project on Middle Road in Smiths and Southampton “will be deferred until after the holidays.” Middle Road, Smiths A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Public Works wishes to inform the motoring public that the ongoing BELCO trenching project on Middle Road in Smith’s parish […]
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| 100 cards were recently delivered to the BHB’s Long Term Care Units from students at the Bermuda Centre for Creative Learning to brighten the mood of seniors for the holidays. The Activities Coordinator for BHB’s Long Term Care Units was contacted by the Bermuda Centre for Creative Learning, and advised that the students wanted to […]
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| The Bermuda branch of the Institute of Directors [IoD] is celebrating 30 years “as the island’s leading resource for professionalism and excellence in boardrooms across all sectors of the economy.” A spokesperson said, “Three important achievements in 2021 helped mark the milestone year, with Cora Lee Starzomski and James O’Shaughnessy attaining their chartered director designations […]
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| TeleCare Bermuda is getting set to launch a new wellness program beginning next month. A spokesperson said, “Get ready for a more fit, fun, and fab you in 2022! Introducing Bermuda’s first multidisciplinary telehealth program comprised of the passionate trifecta, Lunette Castillo NP [nurse practitioner and founder of TeleCare Bermuda], Janice Mullings-George RN MPH [nurse […]
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| The Corporation of Hamilton has relocated the poinsettias — created from palm leaves — placed by the Garden Club of Bermuda at the Birdcage to the flagpole on Front Street. A spokesperson said, “The Garden Club of Bermuda wanting to add a touch of magic of its own to the City adorned the Birdcage with […]
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| [Written by Centre Against Abuse Executive Director Laurie Shiell Smith] During the Christmas season, the Centre Against Abuse [CAA] understand that holidays can be extremely traumatic for victims and survivors of domestic abuse. We are particularly mindful of domestic abuse’s effects on a victim/survivor’s mental health during this time. We recognize that abuse happens throughout […]
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| Keith Robinson has been awarded the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners [STEP] Founder’s Award for his “outstanding contribution to STEP over a number of years.” A spokesperson said, “Keith Robinson [a founding Partner of Carey Olsen’s Bermuda law firm] was recently awarded the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners [STEP] Founder’s Award for his […]
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| The Financial Policy Council [FPC] will be holding its next meeting today [Dec 16] which will include “discussions on the 2021 Throne Speech initiatives and consideration of key findings of the 2021 assessment report of the Fiscal Responsibility Panel.” A Government spokesperson said, “The Financial Policy Council [FPC] will be holding its next meeting on 16 December 2021. Similar to the seventeenth meeting which […]
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| Bermudian footballer Justin Donawa was recently discharged from hospital in England after an “x-ray confirmed a fracture,” his team has confirmed. Solihull Moors FC tweeted the photo below, saying, “Update: Justin Donawa was discharged from hospital last night after an x-ray confirmed a fracture. The club are waiting to learn the full extent of the injury but […]
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| Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban will be holding a press conference this afternoon [Dec 16] regarding the airport finger solar panel project, and we will stream it live, so the video below should start at around 1.00pm. Related Stories 19 Invited To Bid On Airport Solar Development ‘Finger’ Clean Up Planned For November 28th Minister On […]
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| Bermudian Nathan Simmons — who competes for Mount Marty University in South Dakota — set a new school record time of 1:21.2 in the 600 metres. His record breaking run happened as the 2021-22 indoor season got underway for the Mount Marty University track and field team as Concordia hosted athletes from nine opposing institutions […]
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| Daniel Phillips was back in action competing on the Battle of Boca Tour in Florida. Phillips took to the court for his round of 16 match against Stefano Liokossis from Canada, with the pair battling in a three-setter. Liokossis won the first set 6-4, but Phillips bounced back to win the second set 6-4. In […]
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| The lone Bermuda Ball Hockey Winter League match at the PCC Hockey Rink saw 8 goals scored as the Liberty Mutual defeated the BDA Spirits 7 – 1 Liberty Mutual scored the only goal of the first period off the stick of Anthony Kapsimalis, and they then scored four unanswered goals in the second period […]
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| [Opinion column written by MP Ianthia Simmons-Wade] In two years, Bermuda’s first political party will be 60 years old. I decided to look through our 1963 PLP platform to compare those pledges to those made in our 2021 Platform. Lest we forget, back then the PLP was often vilified for proposing so-called ‘socialist’ policies and […]
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| The Bermuda Football Association [BFA] provided changes made to the footballing schedule for Premier and First Division. A spokesperson said, “Please see all changes made to footballing schedule: Premier Division: “The Venue for the Premier Division match between S Eagles and Dev Colts scheduled for Wednesday, December 29th – will take place 9:00pm at Somerset […]
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| Springfield College in Massachusetts announced the athletes that will be inducted into their 2022 Athletic Hall of Fame Class, with Bermudian Olympic swimmer Roy-Allan Burch among the athletes set to receive the honour. Burch — who has set multiple Springfield College and Bermuda National Records — represented the island at two Olympic Games. File photo of Roy Allan […]
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| Vanessa James and Eric Radford won the pairs free skate at the Golden Spin of Zagreb, an event on the ISU Challenger Series circuit. The Skate Canada website said, “Canada’s Vanessa James and Eric Radford won Friday’s free skate in pairs but it wasn’t enough to lift them into the medals at the Golden Spin […]
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| December 15 saw 0 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange. The BSX finished at 2,541.07, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 63 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available here [PDF]. Related Stories Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Dec 14 2021 Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Dec 13 […]
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| Eight Bermuda sailors continued competing in the 2021 South American Optimist Championships in Mar del Plata, Argentina. Ethan Thompson, Sarah Davis, Trystan Hocking, Shiloh Cruickshank, Oliver Soares, Riley Lowe, Sophia Dias, and Dylan Menzies all took to the water for the 2 more races on day two. Thompson came off the water leading the Bermuda […]
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| The Ministry of Health has made a change to an aspect of the Covid arrival policy for visitors, amending the age requirement to be “fully immunised” from 12 to 18. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Health has made an important update to the Amendments to the Quarantine [Covid-19] [No. 3] Order 2020 that […]
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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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| “Over the last year there have been questions posed by the Opposition in the Upper and Lower House and by the press at large that the Government has left unanswered and the question is why,” OBA Opposition Senate Leader Ben Smith said. Senator Smith said, “Today’s session in the Senate felt like more of the […]
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| The official Government and Legal notices for today [Dec 15] include large group exemptions, police contracts valued $50,000 or more, striking off, and acting appointments. Large Group Exemption Vasco Da Gama New Years Dinner Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Public Notification Notice ID: GN1387/2021 Public Authorities / Department: Ministry Level Publication date: 15 December 2021 […]
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| Cyclist Caitlin Conyers recently traveled to Mallorca, Spain for the finals of the Zwift Academy, a program designed to identify new cycling talent and award one man and one woman a contract with top World Tour teams. Zwift, in conjunction with the Global Cycling Network, have produced a multi episode program that is being released […]
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| Thursday, December 16 is expected to see some sunny spells developing at times, with the high to be near 22°C/71°F and the low to be near 18°C/64°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be ESE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 61%. Sunrise will be at 7.13am and sunset […]
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| The Southampton Post Office is closed until early January 2022, the Government has advised. A Government spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Post Office [BPO] is advising the public that the Southampton post office will remain closed until early January 2022, due to continued work being done on the building. “The public will recall that since August, […]
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| As part of its 10th year anniversary celebration, Bermuda International Long-Term Insurers and Reinsurers [BILTIR] has gifted 750 books to P4 students across the island. A spokesperson said, “The books – ‘The Magic School Bus Takes a Risk’ – were provided to students to introduce the concepts of probability, risk and actuaries. The books were […]
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