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| Financial institutions underwriter Womba Muzeya has joined the London team of Mosaic Insurance, as the company continues to build out specialty units tackling diverse and specialized risks. A spokesperson said, “Muzeya has been appointed VP, Senior Underwriter, Financial Institutions, reporting to the division’s global head, Chris Brown. She will underwrite a broad array of financial institutions […]
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| Flora Duffy has claimed her 6th Xterra World Championship win, making her the only triathlete in the world to accomplish such a feat, and she won it in massive style – finishing over 6 minutes ahead of the next competitor. When she won her Olympic medal earlier this year, she became the first ever reigning Xterra […]
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| Deloitte in Bermuda and across the Caribbean Region announced that “for fiscal year 2021 our firm is Carbon Neutral.” A spokesperson said, “Making responsible climate choices has culminated in a great result. Deloitte in Bermuda and across the Caribbean Region is pleased to announce that for fiscal year 2021, our firm is Carbon Neutral. “We […]
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| Terry-Lynn Griffiths was called to the Bar at a ceremony held at the Supreme Court before Puisne Judge Larry Mussenden. Brian Myrie, Crown Counsel for the Attorney General’s Chambers moved the application and informed the Court that Ms. Griffiths is a former student of the Berkeley Institute. She obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in Management and […]
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| AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A- [Excellent] and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a-” [Excellent] of Vantage Risk Ltd. [Bermuda] and its affiliate, Vantage Risk Specialty Insurance Company [Chicago, IL], which do business as Vantage Group. The outlook of these Credit Ratings is stable. A statement from the ratings agency […]
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| Minister of Youth, Culture and Sport Dr. Ernest Peets Jr. visited the National Sports Centre to review the installation of a new heat pump for the facility’s pool upgrades. A Government spokesperson said, “Earlier this year, the NSC announced plans to install an energy-saving micro-grid system – a project that is designed to make the […]
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| Monday, December 6 is expected to be partly cloudy, with the high to be near 23°C/74°F and the low to be near 19°C/67°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 83%. Sunrise will be at 7:06am and sunset will be at 5:13pm. […]
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| The annual MarketPlace Christmas Parade is taking place this evening [Dec 5], traveling from Shelly Bay to Heron Bay. Update | The live replay from the start is below: A Government spokesperson previously said, “The Ministry of Public Works wishes to inform motorists that the MarketPlace Ltd. will be holding a Christmas Parade from the […]
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| The merchants of Court Street are holding their Court Street Market Christmas Extravaganza today [Dec 5], with the event set to run until 6.00pm. A spokesperson previously said, “Over 50 merchants and vendors will be set up on Court Street between Dundonald and Elliott Streets, selling a mixture of merchandise perfect for holiday gifts. As […]
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| Vanessa Esposito and her University of Maryland, Baltimore County [UMBC] women’s swimming and diving teammates began competing in the 2021 ECAC Winter Championship. Esposito took to the pool for the women’s 500 yard freestyle finishing 7th with a personal best time of 5:05.15. Related Stories Bermuda Swim Coaches Pick Season’s Top 10 Photos: Swimming Championships […]
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| The 2021 Bermuda National Athletics Association’s National Cross Country Championships took place at the Botanical Gardens. Martin Wolfe won the Men’s 20-39 Division with a time of 33:29.16, while the Women’s 20-39 Division was won by Gayle Lindsay who recorded a time of 21:05.03 In the 14-16 Men’s 3 Division race, Tajahri Rogers won the […]
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| The Bermuda Amateur Swimming Association hosted their Winter Age Groups at the BASA Pool. In the girls 15 & over 200 SC meter individual medley, Tayla Horan clocked a winning time of 2:35.42, Adriana Argent was second in 2:40.82, and Bella Howes finished third with a time of 2:41.94. Brandon Adkins won the boys 15 […]
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| News that Dale Eve was named Man of the Match after recording three penalty saves for Spennymoor Town, WindReach donated inclusive books to the island’s schools, the Garden Club of Bermuda donated $10,000 to the Friends of the Bermuda Railway Trail, and Kaden Hopkins won Bermuda’s first medal at the Junior Pan American Games in […]
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| NorthShore Medical is offering a range of Covid PCR and Antigen testing options, including fast turnaround for those planning to travel, SafeKeys, at home VIP Covid-19 testing, carside testing options and more. A spokesperson said, “Covid-19 has taken the world by storm for the past two years and many are stressed out and seeking convenient and affordable […]
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| Benn Smith and Adriana Penruddocke concluded competing in the 2021 Junior Pan American Games in Colombia taking to the water for races five and six. Penruddocke finished second in race five and fourth in race six to come off the water in 4th place overall with 18 net points in the women’s division. Smith remained […]
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| Scott Barnes was back on the track as the Super Nationals 24 Kart Racing got started at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Barnes crossed the line 5th in heat one, but a penalty saw him drop one spot to officially finish 6th, and Barnes also drove to a 5th place finish in heat two. Barnes […]
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| Special Olympics Bermuda held their first Polar Plunge today [Dec 4] at Horseshoe Bay, with people taking the plunge to support the charity. A spokesperson previously said, “The Polar Plunge is a registered trademark fundraising event for Special Olympics around the world and is increasing in popularity in the US and Canada, and hopefully here […]
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| Sunday, December 5 is expected to see a mix of sun and cloud, with the high to be near 22°C/72°F and the low to be near 19°C/66°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be ESE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 69%. Sunrise will be at 7.05am and sunset […]
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| The football match between Boulevard and Ireland Rangers scheduled for tomorrow [Dec 5] has been postponed. A spokesperson said, “The First Division match between Boulevard and Ireland Rangers scheduled tomorrow Sunday, December 5th has been postponed. The rescheduled date is yet to be confirmed. Related Stories Premier & First Division Standings & Scorers Results: Premier […]
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| Vim and Venust hosted a Christmas Pop-Up event today [Dec 4] at the Botanical Gardens with a wide array of items on offer from a variety of vendors. Shoppers were able to select between a range of products including clothing, hand bags, beauty products, jewelry, candles, gift baskets, baked goods and more. Related Stories Court Street […]
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| [Written by Stephen Wright] Flora Duffy aims to end her career-defining year on a high note by claiming a sixth Xterra World Championship in Kapalua, Hawaii, tomorrow [Sunday]. Duffy etched her name into the history books by storming to the gold medal in the women’s triathlon at the Olympic Games in Tokyo last summer before […]
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| The City of Hamilton continues their “Business Spotlight” video series, which serves to highlight some of the businesses that offer innovative and high-quality services or products, with this episode spotlighting Rebecca Singleton and TABS Bermuda. The video’s description says, “The City of Hamilton is back to continue spotlighting more of our businesses offering innovative and […]
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| A “labour dispute exists between the Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service and the Bermuda Fire Service Association” and it has been referred to the Employment and Labour Relations Tribunal, according to an official notice this week, which follows in full below. Notice Of Declaration Of Labour Dispute :- Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service and the Bermuda Fire […]
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| Bermuda cyclists Kaden Hopkins, Conor White, and Nicholas Narraway competed in the inaugural Junior Pan American Games cycling road race in Colombia. The competitors competed over a course of 135 km that finished with a 13km climb up a mountain. White was the first of the trio to cross the line clocking 3:11.53 which saw […]
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| Isabelle Dutranoit took center stage at the track as she competed in the women’s 5,000m at the Junior Pan American Games in Colombia. Dutranoit finished 10th overall stopping the clock in a time of 17:51.79, while Anahi Corral from Mexico clocked a winning time of 15:52.80. Related Stories Smith & Penruddocke Continue In Colombia Smith […]
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| Benn Smith and Adriana Penruddocke continued competing in the 2021 Junior Pan American Games taking to the water for races three and four. Penruddocke finished fourth in races three and four to come off the water in 4th place overall with 12 net points, she now sits four points off the medal position, with two […]
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| The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday December 4th. On Monday the Oleander container ship is expected, on Tuesday the Somers Isles container ship will arrive, and on Thursday the Bermuda Islander container ship is scheduled to arrive. The weekly shipping schedule, which […]
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| Sompo International, a global Bermuda-based specialty provider of property and casualty insurance and reinsurance, announced that its UK legal entity Endurance Worldwide Insurance Limited has been awarded the prestigious ‘Chartered Insurer’ title by the Chartered Insurance Institute. To date only 34 firms have achieved this status, making Sompo International part of a select group of […]
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| Elijah Daley recently competed in the ESWIM RTR 3.2 Swim Meet hosted by the Etobicoke Swim Club in Canada. Daley — competing in the Men’s 13 years and older age group division — picked up a gold and a personal best on the day. The swimmer’s gold medal was earned in the 50m freestyle, where […]
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| Athene Holding Ltd. announced that it has declared the following preferred stock dividends on its non-cumulative preference shares [represented by depositary shares, each representing a 1/1,000th interest in a preference share], payable on December 30, 2021 to holders of record as of December 15, 2021. Quarterly dividend of $396.875 per share on the company’s 6.35% […]
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| December 3 saw 0 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange. The BSX finished at 2,641.39, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 62 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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| There was a big show of support from the community today [Dec 3] as people lined the streets to cheer on the motorcade held celebration of the International Day of People with Disabilities. Speaking just before the motorcade started, Clinical Director Intellectual Disabilities Morrisa Rogers said, “As Government’s largest agency serving Intellectual Disabilities, we are […]
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| Earlier today, the Acting Minister of Public Works Wayne Furbert visited the Tynes Bay Waste Treatment Facility to receive a status update on the progress being made, and he said “we are optimistic that the temporary landfilling will come to an end early next week.” “Mr. Nasir Wade, Plant Manager at Tynes Bay, briefed the […]
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| Following the announcement by the U.S. that all inbound travellers must have a negative test within 24 hours of departure, the MDL lab “will provide a quick turnaround of antigen test result certification,” the Ministry said today. A Government spokesperson said, “The United States Government announced yesterday that effective December 6, the United States will […]
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| The Minister of Health Kim Wilson is encouraging all residents to “get a flu shot to help contain the risks of influenza in the upcoming season.” “Today, Minister Wilson received her annual flu shot at the Flu Express at National Stadium. The seasonal influenza [flu] vaccine is available for priority groups through their doctor or […]
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| Saturday, December 4 is expected to be mostly sunny, with the high to be near 22°C/71°F and the low to be near 19°C/66°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be NE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 66%. Sunrise will be at 7.04am and sunset will be at 5.13pm. […]
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| The Bermuda Ocean Prosperity Programme [BOPP] will be hosting their second free virtual public webinar series, B.E.A.C.H.—the BOPP Environmental Awareness Chat Hour on Thursday, December 9th at 6.00pm. A spokesperson said, “This series is designed to share with the broader island community a variety of topics related to BOPP, including perspectives from diverse ocean users; […]
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| eMonday took place on Monday [Nov 29] with Shi-Vaughn Lee of Dove & Butterfly winning the top e-tailer prize, while shoppers Marisa Stones, Jeannine Menzies and Holly Sinclair all won $250 gift vouchers. A spokesperson said, “Globally, the pandemic has forced many local businesses online – and Bermuda is no exception. To nurture these new digital efforts […]
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| The City of Hamilton will be hosting “Fresh Air Films: Drive-In Pajama Jam” on the top level of Bull’s Head Car Park from December 10th to 12th. A spokesperson said, “With only one week to go until the City of Hamilton’s biggest Christmas event of the season, the City is reminding residents that all that’s […]
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| As of November 27th, Bermuda has administered a total of 104,653 vaccinations and 71.8% of the population has received one dose, 70.1% have had two doses, while 20.1% of the population has also received a booster. A Government spokesperson said, “We have completed week 46 of vaccinations. Since January 11th, Bermuda residents have received a […]
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| The police are appealing for the public’s assistance in locating 15-year-old Saphire Wainwright. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service is appealing for the public’s assistance in locating 15-year-old Saphire Wainwright. “She is described as brown complexioned, approximately 5 feet 8 inches tall of heavy build weighing about 220 pounds – and was last […]
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| Bermudian Kaelyn Kastle has been listed on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list for her work with social media group Collab Crib. A Forbes story said, “They’re principal members of Collab Crib, the largest Black collective of digital influencers. Collab Crib produces content together in an 8,500-square-foot Atlanta manse, publishing it on TikTok, Instagram, YouTube […]
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| AXIS Capital announced the Company’s Board of Directors has “authorized the repurchase of up to $100 million of the Company’s common shares, which may be effected from time to time in open market or privately negotiated transactions through December 31, 2022.” The company said it “intends to repurchase common shares opportunistically, with the timing and […]
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| Bermuda’s participation in the 2021 Junior Pan American Games continued in the sport of sailing, with Benn Smith and Adriana Penruddocke taking to the water. Two races were sailed in some difficult conditions on a lake in Colombia; sailors launched and had to travel some 40 minutes to the course, but with no wind, sailors were […]
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| The Bermuda Squash Racquets Association continued hosting their Club Championships in Devonshire. Anthony Fellows, Noah Browne, and Anaya Smith all reached the Men’s Semi-Finals, while Rachel Barnes, Izzy White, Hailey Moss, and Joann Bielby ball reached the Ladies Semi-Finals. A total of three matches needed a fifth game to decide a winner, in their Men’s […]
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| Ignite Bermuda hosted a visit from the U.S. Consul General as part of Global Entrepreneurship Month. A spokesperson said, “This special occasion was an opportunity for Ignite’s entrepreneurial leaders to introduce their businesses and discuss future prospects with the U.S. Consul General, Karen Grissette and her team. A number of discussions were sparked around possible […]
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| On Wednesday, December 1, 2021, the current membership of Hamilton Parish Workmen’s Club attended the 2021 Annual General Meeting hosted by the Executive Committee. A spokesperson said, “This meeting was called for the purpose of updating the membership on the club’s progress for the fiscal year 2020-2021 as well as filling the 2 vacant positions […]
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| Another Bermuda Basketball Association’s Island Basketball League double-header took place inside the CedarBridge Academy Gymnasium as the season continued, with a total of 228 points scored in the two matches. In the opener, the Reapers improved to 3 & 1 on the season following their 62 – 43 win over Franchise. Gershon Kurt would lead […]
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| The Ministry of Public Works issued a road traffic advisory for today [Dec 3] in advance of the International Day of Persons With Disabilities Day [IDPWD] motorcade, which starts at 11.00am. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Public Works wishes to inform motorists that the Mid-Atlantic Wellness Institute [MWI] will be holding a Motorcade […]
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| Scott Barnes was back on the track as the Super Nationals 24 Kart Racing got started at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Practice and qualifying races took place with Barnes competing in the Master Shifter by RLV Class. In Practice 5, Barnes clocked the 8th fastest time of 45.055 on his 8th and final lap. Barnes […]
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