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| The Bermuda Hotel Association [BHA] — in collaboration with the Department of Workforce Development and the Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] 00 will be holding a Recruitment Drive on Tuesday, December 21st. A spokesperson said they are “inviting all persons to participate, who are keenly interested in pursuing career opportunities in the hospitality / hotel industry […]
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| Digicel announced that Alyssa-Dawn Smith has joined the team as the Corporate Care Manager. A spokesperson said, “Businesses needs are growing exponentially and we need to adapt to exceed their expectations. Digicel has hired Alyssa to lead an expanding team of agents to ensure that clients receive prompt, knowledgeable and efficient first in class service. Alyssa […]
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| The Bermuda Football Association [BFA] Referee Committee announced that three local officials have been elevated to the FIFA list as Assistant Referees for 2022 – Natasha Trott, Clinton Hayward, and Stefan Maybury, with Ms Trott becoming the first Bermudian female to receive this honor. Chairman of the Referee Committee, Crenstant Williams said, “Today is a […]
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| [Written by Stephen Wright] Nikki Bascome will make his long-awaited return to the boxing ring against Canadian Waseem El Sinawi at The Shed in Royal Naval Dockyard on January 29. Bascome, 31, has been inactive since his unanimous points win over Englishman Ryan Oliver almost two years ago after having several bouts against wily Jamaican […]
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| The 2021 Youth Sailing World Championships continued in Oman, with Nicole Stovell and Sebastian Kempe representing Bermuda. On the second day in the lLCA6 Female Fleet, Stovell came off the water in 19th place in a fleet of 46 sailors with 46 net points after finishing the only race of the day in 14th place. […]
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| Endeavour is partnering with the Bermuda College Professional and Career Education [PACE] Division to “provide young Bermudians with training and career development opportunities that prepare them for working in the maritime sector.” A spokesperson said, “Endeavour, a registered charity and non-profit that engages diverse youth across Bermuda in experiential learning that builds their confidence and […]
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| The Ministry of Health has advised that a false email message about Covid-19 Vaccine appointments is circulating. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Health advises the public of a false email message regarding Covid-19 Vaccine appointments. “Please ignore and delete if you have received correspondence entitled New Vaccine Appointment signed by “The Covid-19 Vaccine team,” […]
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| The Ministry of Health is holding an additional Flu Express on Saturday [Dec 18] from 9.00am to 2.00pm at the National Stadium Pavilion. The Flu Express is $15.00 per shot [for both adults and children]. Persons over the age of 65 will receive the seasonal flu vaccine free of charge. Minister of Health Kim Wilson […]
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| Bermudian golfer Brian Morris had the opportunity to showcase some of his golf skills on Boston Celtics’ parquet floor before the NBA game on December 13th in Boston, Massachusetts. The Boston Herald website said, “As evidenced by the shamrock tattoo on the right side of his neck, Brian Morris has the Celtics infused into his being. […]
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| Bermuda headquartered Bacardi has been recognized on Forbes’ list of the ‘World’s Best Employers’ for 2021.’ A spokesperson said, “As the year comes to a close, Bacardi Limited, the world’s largest privately held spirits company, is rounding it off in celebration. Bacardi has been recognized on Forbes’ list of the ‘World’s Best Employers’ for 2021, based […]
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| Clarien Bank will be moving to Point House on Front Street, with about half their workforce to move to the new location — where the company will occupy the majority of the ground floor and the entire first floor — and is set to offer new innovations including a digital lounge equipped with iPads for […]
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| Bermuda Is Love will be holding a Free Clothing Giveaway at Elliot Primary School on Saturday [Dec 18] from 10.00am to 4.00pm, where they “will be giving away clothes for all genders, sizes and ages.” A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Is Love previously held a Clothing Drive on November 13th where we collected clothes from the […]
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| Luc Dutranoit, Kevonte Jennings-Lathan and Airica Outerbridge will be working with Conyers, with the company offering ‘gap year’ internships. A spokesperson said, “For the second year in a row, Conyers has offered internships to recent high school graduates or university undergraduates as a way to provide valuable, hands-on business experience during another year impacted by Covid-19. […]
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| [Written by Somersfield Academy M3 Student Zarah Siddiqi] November was a fun-filled and magical month. The Read-A-Thon was a race that took place at Somersfield Academy during November. Students were wrapped up with a book, teachers were reading all day, and everyone loved the enchanted reading race. But what is the Read-A-Thon and why was […]
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| The latest design in Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series celebrates the Christmas season, with an image of a candy cane on a Bermuda beach. The design is also available below as a Facebook profile cover image, and you can check back on Bernews every Wednesday for our latest free phone wallpaper and social media graphic download, and […]
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| Walkers said they are “delighted to have been the only offshore law firm awarded with two Tier 1 rankings for their Regulatory and Risk Advisory practices in the Legal 500 Caribbean guide 2022 for both Bermuda and the Cayman Islands.” A spokesperson said “The practice continues to grow, with a number of new hires starting […]
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| In a filing with the Bermuda Stock Exchange, Argus Group Holdings Limited has advised the BSX that a “shareholder has acquired a beneficial interest in a sufficient number of securities of the Company to cause disclosure.” The full filing stated, “Pursuant to Section IIA, Paragraph 6.14[2][ii] and [iii] of the BSX Listing Regulations, the Exchange […]
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| LuckyTruck, Corp and Bermuda-headquartered SiriusPoint Ltd. announced a “strategic partnership which will see SiriusPoint invest in and partner with the specialist trucking broker.” A spokesperson said, “LuckyTruck is a niche broker and aggregator that makes the purchase of insurance for trucking fleets in the United States more transparent, customized, affordable, and convenient. The company aims to […]
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| AM Best has assigned a Long-Term Issue Credit Rating [Long-Term IR] of “bbb+” [Good] to the recently issued $500 million, 3.45% senior unsecured notes, due May 15, 2052, of Athene Holding Ltd. [Athene]. The outlook assigned to this Credit Rating is stable. All other ratings of Athene and its insurance subsidiaries are unchanged. The ratings […]
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| The Senate is scheduled to be in session on Wednesday [Dec 15] and Bills due for their first reading include the Insurance Amendment Act 2021, Companies Amendment and Validation Act 2021, Bermuda Monetary Authority Amendment [No. 2] Act 2021 and the Customs Tariff Amendment [No. 2] Act 2021, while statements include Supporting Bermuda’s Workers and […]
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| The official Government and Legal notices for today [Dec 14] include acting appointments, notification of planning applications registered, large group exemptions, assent, PATI notice and notice of intended marriages. Acting Appointment: Director, Department Of Court Services Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Acting Appointments Notice ID: GN1378/2021 Public Authorities / Department: Cabinet Headquarters Publication date: 14 […]
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| The World Match Racing Tour [WMRT] today announced its 2022 world championship season with a 19 event schedule across 12 countries including the Bermuda Gold Cup from October 17 to 22. The World Match Racing Tour website said, “The World Match Racing Tour [WMRT] today announced its 2022 world championship season with a 19 event […]
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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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| Wednesday, December 15 is expected to be cloudy, wet spells from late morning, drying towards evening, with the high to be near 22°C/71°F and the low to be near 17°C/62°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be ENE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 72%. Sunrise will be at […]
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| The Regulatory Authority of Bermuda has published its proposed Preliminary Report and Decision regarding a Change of Control request submitted by Globenet Cabos Submarinos Bermuda Ltd. A spokesperson said, “After reviewing and assessing the proposed information, the public, including electronic communications sectoral participants, sectoral providers, and other interested parties are invited to provide their feedback […]
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| BF&M hosted a successful Toys for Tots drive, with the company making a cash donation of $50 for every toy brought in by employees, and the target of 200 toys to raise $10,000 was met. A spokesperson said, “For many years now, BF&M has participated in the annual Toys for Tots Holiday Drive for The Coalition […]
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| The Bermuda National Athletics Association [BNAA] has extended their condolences to the family and friends of the late Mike Sharpe, noting that he excelled as an athlete and was a well respected sports journalist. A spokesperson said, “The BNAA would like to take this opportunity to formally extend our condolences to the family and friends of Mike […]
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| Thirteen businesses in the City of Hamilton are helping to spread some Christmas cheer through this year’s City Christmas Window Decorating Contest. A City spokesperson previously said, “13 City businesses entered the festive competition this year, which sees awesome prizes awarded to winners for the best Christmas window displays, including a donation from the City […]
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| [Updated] The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [December 14] with the list indicating that there are three bus runs cancelled so far today. Update 4.12pm: The Ministry has released the list of bus cancellations for this afternoon. There were 3 runs cancelled this morning, 52 cancelled this afternoon, for a […]
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| The City of Hamilton has released a musical video in order to wish the public a merry Christmas and a happy holiday season. The video features a number of City staff lip syncing and dancing to Mariah Carey’s classic holiday anthem “All I Want For Christmas Is You.” Related Stories City Announces 12 Days Of […]
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| Gross Domestic Product [GDP] ”increased 13.6% in the second quarter of 2021″ with the growth reflecting a “rebound in economic activity compared to 2020,” the Government said today. A Government spokesperson said, “Today the Cabinet Office released the Quarter 2, 2021 Quarterly Gross Domestic Product [GDP] by Expenditure publication. After adjusting for inflation, the GDP in constant […]
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| Appleby has again been ranked Band 1 by Chambers and Partners in its global survey for Offshore FinTech. A spokesperson said, “Chambers highlighted the strength of Appleby’s global offering in this sector through its dedicated and multidisciplinary Technology and Innovation Group. “The Group, which was formed in 2017, was recognised as having considerable expertise in […]
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| Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre’s [BCHC] radiation therapy unit has again earned international accreditation by the American College of Radiology [ACR] in radiation oncology. A spokesperson said, “In 2019, the local not-for-profit was the first international facility [and remains the only one] to achieve this recognition. “ACR accreditation is a voluntary process that demonstrates Bermuda […]
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| Sun Life International announced the donation of $70,000 to a number of Bermudian charities. A spokesperson said, “This year, Sun Life International’s Charitable Giving Committee, which consists exclusively of Bermuda-based employees, awarded funds to 25 charities, registered in Bermuda. The grants, which range in size from $1,000 to $10,000, will benefit organizations focusing on education, […]
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| Kamau Leverock, Delray Rawlins and their Florida Scorpions teammates fell by 8 wickets in the US Open T20 Cricket Tournament Semi-Final in Florida. Taking on the US All Stars, the Florida Scorpions were sent to bat. John Simpson was the top scorer with 59 as the Florida Scorpions reached 171/8 in their allotted 20 overs, […]
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| Eight Bermuda young sailors began 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 opening day 3 races. Thompson came off the water leading the Bermuda Fleet […]
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| Essent Group Ltd. has amended its credit facility to increase the total facility from $625 million to $825 million. A spokesperson said, “Essent Group Ltd. today announced that it has amended its credit facility to increase the total facility from $625 million to $825 million with terms that provide for: An increase in the revolving […]
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| The 2021 Youth Sailing World Championships got underway in Oman, with Nicole Stovell and Sebastian Kempe representing Bermuda. On the opening day in the lLCA6 female fleet, Stovell came off the water in 15th place in a fleet of 46 sailors with 38 points, she finished 4th in the first race, then sailed to a […]
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| The 31st Annual Speedo Winter Championships concluded in Plantation Florida, with a team of swimmers from the Warwick Academy taking part. Tayla Horan competed in the women’s 17 & over 200 yard freestyle final finishing 9th with a time of 1:59.90, while Marleigh Howes finished 10th in the 13-14 girls 100 yard backstroke final, and […]
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| Matthew Moreno and his Alicante City Under 19 teammates picked up a 2 – 0 win over CD Barrio Obrero. Rusian Gazizov scored five minutes before the break to give Alicante the lead, while Mahfoud Sarrio scored five minutes before full time to double the score. Related Stories Results: Premier & First Division Football Hood […]
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| December 13 saw 0 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange. The BSX finished at 2,648.34, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 62 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available here [PDF]. Related Stories Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Dec 10 2021 Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Dec 9 […]
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| Noting they are aware of a video clip circulating “depicting an incident involving two minors,” the police have urged people to not pass the video clip on. A police spokesperson said, “There is a video clip depicting an incident involving two minors, which is being circulated on social media. The video clip has been brought to […]
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| The Ministry received 6762 test results – spanning 4 days — and 20 were positive, so there are now 35 active cases and the Ministry said that “by variant type, for the 28 active cases with typing available, 43% are Delta [12 persons] and 57% are Omicron [16 persons].” A Government spokesperson said, “Since the […]
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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 official Government and Legal notices today [Dec 13] include acting appointments, Bermudian status, permanent resident’s certificate and notification of planning applications registered. Acting Appointment: Director, Department Of Community And Cultural Affairs Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Acting Appointments Notice ID: GN1359/2021 Public Authorities / Department: Cabinet Headquarters Publication date: 13 December 2021 Mr. Graham […]
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| Tuesday, December 14 is expected to be mostly sunny, with the high to be near 21°C/70°F and the low to be near 17°C/63°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be NE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 62%. Sunrise will be at 7.12am and sunset will be at 5.15pm. […]
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| The Amendments to the Quarantine [Covid-19] [No. 3] Order go into effect today [Dec 13], the Ministry said. A Government spokesperson said, “Amendments to the Quarantine [Covid-19] [No. 3] Order 2020 go into effect on December 13th, 2021. These changes seek to streamline border protocols to balance easing travel to the island with safety at […]
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| The House of Assembly heard that just over $6 million was paid to four firms in 2020 and 2021, with the Minister saying that approximately $4.3 million was related to the Morgan’s Point matter and the “appointment by the courts of joint provisional liquidators.” The questions — from Opposition Leader Cole Simons to Finance Minister […]
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| BELCO announced that 15 Bermudians were successful in their applications to join their Apprenticeship Programme; Cornell Young, Dylan Furbert, Fernando Brown, Gaiya Melakot, Jahkari Furbert, Kalae Fox, Leano Ming, Daiquin Jennings-Arorash, Eusebio Blankendale, Freeman Lima, Jacari Renfroe, Malik Smith, Martin Gutt, Zaren Bennet and Zebadiah Rawlins. A spokesperson said, “The four-year Apprenticeship Programme offers the opportunity to train in a structured way towards a successful and rewarding career. The programme […]
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| Jennifer Simpson has been congratulated for her “outstanding support to young people” through the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award, Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “Jennifer Simpson was recognised as one of a select group of people worldwide to be congratulated for their outstanding support to young people through the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award, Bermuda. “Jennifer […]
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