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| Everest Re Group, Ltd. announced the pricing of an offering of $1 billion senior notes. A spokesperson said, “Everest Re Group, Ltd. announced today that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Everest Reinsurance Holdings, Inc. priced a registered public offering of $1.0 billion aggregate principal amount of 3.500% Senior Notes due 2050 of Holdings “Holdings anticipates that the […]
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| The Department of Immigration will introduce automated electronic clearing gates, also known as e-Gates, in the Immigration Arrivals Hall. A Government spokesperson said, “In preparation, the Department will launch a pilot of the e-Gates at the L.F. Wade Terminal starting today Tuesday, October 6th, 2020. “The pilot will initially be extended to persons in the following […]
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| The Bermuda Ball Hockey Association’s fall season recently continued at the PCC Hockey Rink with a doubleheader that produced 15 goals on the night. Liberty Mutual Insurance 3 – Outback 4 Outback edged Liberty Mutual Insurance 4 – 3 with an exciting shootout goal. This game started at a fast pace with five goals in […]
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| [Written by Dale Butler] On Saturday, October 3, The Soul Family Revue held a command performance on the West End Sailboat Club’s beautiful oceanside terrace under a full moon and before a mature audience of eager, well-dressed and Covid-19 abiding fans. From the time we were warmly greeted by host Judy Butterfield, it was obvious […]
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| The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [October 6] with the list indicating that there are twelve bus runs cancelled so far today. Related Stories Ministry: Bus Cancellations For Friday Ministry: Bus Cancellations For Thursday Ministry: Bus Cancellations For Tuesday Ministry: Bus Cancellations For Wednesday Ministry: Bus Cancellations For Thursday Ministry: […]
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| AMT Supplies Ltd has announced that they will be bringing back Shell lubricants, greases, and oils to Bermuda following approval by Massy Ma-chinery. A spokesperson said, “The popular line of Shell lubricants, greases and oils, which Bermudian residents and commercial operators have used in their vehicles and equipment for decades are once again available locally. […]
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| The Bermuda Economic Development Corporation [BEDC] is seeking female chefs & restaurateurs to cater breakfast, lunch, and snack boxes for the Women’s Entrepreneurship Day Conference on Monday, November 19th. Please email couterbridge@bedc.bm to express your interest. Related Stories Beau Rivage Restaurant To Permanently Close Little Venice Group Resumes Normal Hours BEDC: Rent Your Commercial Kitchen […]
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| In a filing with the Bermuda Stock Exchange [BSX], BF&M Limited advised that pursuant to its share repurchase programme, during the month of September 2020 the company has not repurchased any shares. Related Stories BF&M ‘No Limits’ Sailing Programme Goes Virtual Project Action’s Bus Back On The Road Photos & Video: Breast Cancer Awareness Walk […]
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| In a filing with the Bermuda Stock Exchange [BSX], One Communications Ltd., advised that pursuant to BSX Regulation Section IIA 6.14(2)(i), on 01 October 2020, 210,652 shares were repurchased at an average price of $3.90 for immediate cancellation. Related Stories One Communications Share Repurchases One Communications Share Repurchases One Communications Share Repurchases One Communications Share […]
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| Appleby’s offices in Bermuda, the British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Guernsey, Hong Kong, Isle of Man, Jersey, Mauritius and the Seychelles, have all achieved either a Tier 1 or Tier 2 ranking in the 2020 IFLR1000 guide. A spokesperson said, “Nine of Appleby’s offices have achieved Tier 1 and Tier 2 status in the latest […]
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| October 5 saw 185,125 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $615,600.00 BD. 300 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing up 6.3% at $23.50 per share, while another 175,000 shares were traded by Argus Group Holdings Ltd, closing up 2.2% at $2.79 per share. 6,000 shares were traded by […]
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| Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. today [Oct 5] announced an extension of its previously announced suspension of global cruise voyages to include all voyages embarking between November 1 through November 30, 2020 for its three cruise brands. The NCLH website said, “Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. [NCLH], a leading global cruise company which operates the […]
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| The Ministry of Health has modified the guidance on mask use for bus operators, stating that they are now allowed to remove their face mask when driving only, and this change applies to bus operators only. A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Public Transportation [DPT] can confirm that the Ministry of Health has modified […]
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| There were 1196 test results received today and none were positive for COVID-19, so Bermuda has had a total of 181 confirmed positive cases to date, with two of the cases being active A Government spokesperson said, “Today there were 1196 test results received by the Ministry of Health, and none were positive for COVID-19. […]
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| Tuesday, October 6 is expected to see early showers and cloud will give way to a brighter day, with the high to be near 27°C/81°F and the low to be near 23°C/74°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be NW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 83%. Sunrise will […]
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| There was a collision involving two motorbikes on the Causeway on Sunday [Oct 4] and on Saturday [Oct 3] there was a crash involving a motorcycle and a parked truck in St. Georges as well as a collision involving a car and a motorcycle in Smiths. Assistant Commissioner Martin Weekes said, “Shortly before 8:45 p.m. […]
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| The official Government and Legal notices for today [Oct 5] include notification about the Court of Appeal. November 2020 Session of the Bermuda Court of Appeal Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Public Notification Notice ID: GN0893/2020 Public Authorities / Department: The Judiciary Publication date: 05 October 2020 Notice Is Hereby Given that the […]
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| The Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Bermuda has established a dedicated web page that people can visit to learn about basic cybersecurity concepts and tips, with updates to be provided daily throughout October. Privacy Commissioner Alexander White said, “You may know that October is generally called Cybersecurity Awareness Month. “My office has established a […]
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| ShotoCup — a newly formed martial arts company — held their first event over the weekend at the Mount St. Agnes Academy. A spokesperson said, “A newly form martial arts [romotional company ShotoCup held their first event over the weekend at the Mount St. Agnes Academy. The event was host to the island’s local karate […]
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| Following the 2020 General Election the PLP have increased their majority in the 36-seat House of Assembly from 25 to 30, having won five additional seats in the election which had all been previously held by the OBA, and the charts below delve into the data from the past elections in the areas. The election […]
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| The investigation into the Chavelle Dillion Burgess case is ongoing and the police are appealing for anyone with information — no matter how small it may seem — to please contact them. This was from Detective Sergeant Jason Smith who spoke with Bernews this morning [Oct 5] to provide an update on the investigation into […]
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| Walkers Bermuda will be holding a series of free Personal Information Protection Act [PIPA] webinars, beginning this Wednesday [Oct 7]. A spokesperson said, “Walkers Bermuda is pleased to launch a six-week complimentary webinar series exploring the topic of the Personal Information Protection Act 2016 [PIPA]. “The interview-style webinars will run each Wednesday, beginning 7 October, […]
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| Digicel has been designated ‘Fastest Internet Provider’ in the 2020 Ookla Speedtest Awards by mobile network company Ookla. A spokesperson said, “Digicel Bermuda was designated Fastest Internet Provider in the 2020 Ookla Speedtest Awards, making it the go-to place for a superior internet experience. Ookla, the company behind Speedtest, is the global leader in fixed broadband […]
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| Endeavour Community Sailing, a registered charity and non-profit that engages Bermuda’s youth through experiential learning, held two Sailabration events to recognise the accomplishments of young people who engaged in the Endeavour Graduate Summer Programme. Endeavour welcomed 88 students from three public schools and two private schools to further advance their skills during the Endeavour Graduate […]
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| Tropical Storm Delta is “not a threat to Bermuda”, the Bermuda Weather Service said, with its closest point of approach to Bermuda within 72 hrs is forecast to be 1213 nm to the SW at 1pm on Monday, October 5, with the BWS noting that “this system may move closer to Bermuda after this time […]
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| The Bermuda Union of Teachers [BUT] is taking part in Education International’s 24 hour virtual celebration “highlighting teachers around the world to commemorate World Teachers’ Day 2020.” A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Union of Teachers is proud to share our address to Education International, who will be hosting a 24 hour virtual celebration highlighting teachers […]
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| Bermuda’s Leilanni Nesbeth scored for Florida State as they played to a 4-0 victory over Wake Forest. The school’s match report said, “The second-ranked Florida State soccer team [4-0] has still not let up a goal through their first four games as they shut out Wake Forest [1-3-1] 4-0 in Winston-Salem. “The win gave the […]
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| At least six new Senators will be sworn in in the coming days, as the PLP’s five Senators were all elected to the House of Assembly, and one of the OBA Senators was also elected. On the PLP side, Crystal Caesar, Anthony Richardson, Vance Campbell, Kathy Simmons and Ianthia Simmons-Wade all won seats in the […]
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| The City of Hamilton is reminding the public that the entry for each night of the Taste of Bermuda drive-through culinary experience event is via receipts totalling at least $25.00 from City of Hamilton eateries. A spokesperson said, “The City of Hamilton’s 3-day Taste of Bermuda drive-through culinary experience is one week away. The event […]
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| The Bermuda Flag Football League [BFFL] 2020 fall season continued at the TN Tatem Middle School Field with 111 points on the board in a doubleheader. The Black Shark$ defeated the Beer-Muda Misfits 35 – 13, the Player of the Game for Black Shark$ was Zakee Govia with 2 touchdowns, 2 interceptions, and 1 defensive […]
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| Ascendant Group Limited’s trading has been “suspended pending an announcement from the company.” “At the request of Ascendant Group Limited, the BSX has suspended trading in Ascendant Group Limited’s common shares pending an announcement from the Company,” the BSX said. Often when this happens it means a major announcement is pending, so we will update […]
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| Representatives from eight Atlantic Canadian colleges and universities will be offering a virtual ‘Study in Atlantic Canada’ session on Wednesday [Oct 7]. A spokesperson said, “For the first time in over 15 years, Atlantic Canadian college and university representatives will not fly to Bermuda this week to connect with prospective students and their families about […]
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| Nathan Armstrong had a great season opener along with his Pompton Lakes High School Cross Country teammates. Shaking the rust off and getting back to business during the Garret Mountain Cross Country race, Armstrong led wire to wire in a comfortable winning time of 16:36. He finished 23 seconds ahead of second-place finisher Aidan Carroll […]
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| The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [Oct 5] with the list indicating that there are fifteen bus runs cancelled so far today. Related Stories Ministry: Bus Cancellations For Friday Ministry: Bus Cancellations For Thursday Ministry: Bus Cancellations For Tuesday Ministry: Bus Cancellations For Wednesday Ministry: Bus Cancellations For Thursday Ministry: […]
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| Colonial Group International has been rebranded to Coralisle Group, with the company saying they believe the Colonial name’s ”historical provenance no longer represents who we are or what we stand for as a group in the 21st century.” A spokesperson said, “Bermuda-based Colonial Group International has adopted a new corporate identity for all its operations, which […]
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| On Friday night [Oct 2], BMOC received five reports regarding a suspected distress flare sighting off South Shore between Elbow Beach and Horseshoe Bay, however the source of the flare reports remains unknown. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre spokesperson said, “Friday 2nd October, 10:30 pm – Bermuda radio received a total of 5 independent reports regarding […]
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| Daron Raynor has been appointed as the Chief Information Officer for the Department of Information and Digital Technologies. A Government spokesperson said, “Head of the Public Service, Dr. Derrick Binns, today announced the appointment of Mr. Daron Raynor as the Chief Information Officer for the Department of Information and Digital Technologies. “Mr. Raynor, a Bermudian, […]
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| Monday, October 5 is expected to see sunshine and clouds mixed, with the high to be near 27°C/81°F and the low to be near 24°C/76°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SSW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 82%. Sunrise will be at 7:16am and sunset will be […]
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| “I have done nothing wrong and have nothing to hide,” Zane DeSilva said, with the MP adding that had the police asked him for information or documents he would have “gladly handed whatever over to them” without the need for a “police raid.” Mr DeSilva said, “On 2nd October 2020 still humbled by the landslide […]
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| The Ministry of Health has released the Covid-19 pop-up testing schedule for the month of October. Testing is taking place at a number of locations throughout the month, including the old Whites Supermarket, Modern Mart, Shelly Bay MarketPlace, Somerset MarketPlace, and Heron Bay MarketPlace, with times and dates varying. Testing for travellers will be booked […]
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| Penny & Drum has announced the release of four new scents – Banana Bread, Hygge, Pumpkin Chai, and Gingerbread – for the 2020 fall season. A spokesperson said, “The newest additions of Banana Bread, Hygge, Pumpkin Chai, and Gingerbread will round out the popular non-toxic, vegan, and eco-friendly candle maker’s core collection which include Bermuda […]
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| At the BAA Field, Robin Hood recorded their second big win of the season in the Premier Division after defeating the Somerset Eagles 4 – 1. The Somerset Eagles took the lead through a goal from Nathan Rego in the 20th minute, but Tariq Bean leveled the score at 1 – 1 when he found […]
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| Bermuda’s Nahki Wells scored for Bristol City as they recorded a 2 – 1 victory over Nottingham Forest. The club’s match report said, “Bristol City will head into the first international break of the season with their 100% Championship record intact, after a 2-1 win over Nottingham Forest at the City Ground. “First-half goals from […]
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| News that the Run to Read initiative raised $32,500, Athene donated 200 laptops to Bermuda’s public school system, the Brian Wellman Runway was named at the NSC, and Tyler Butterfield finished second in the Ironman 70.3 Cozumel were all some of the positive news stories from the past week. In additional good news, the First […]
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| Bermuda’s Kole Hall scored for Radcliffe FC as they played to a 2-1 loss against Farsley Celtic. The club’s match report said, “Radcliffe FC crashed out of the FA Cup after a 2-1 defeat to Farsley Celtic at a rainy Cinadel. Jimmy Spencer netted a brace to cancel out Kole Hall’s second half strike. “It […]
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| There were 760 test results received today and none were positive for COVID-19, so the total of confirmed cases to date remains at 181, with 3 cases being active. A Government spokesperson said, “Today there were 760 test results received by the Ministry of Health, and none were positive for COVID-19. “Bermuda has had 181 […]
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| Sunday, October 4 is expected to see a mix of sun and cloud, with the high to be near 28°C/82°F and the low to be near 25°C/77°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be south. The relative humidity is expected to be near 80%. Sunrise will be at 7.15am and sunset […]
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| Mount Saint Agnes Academy [MSA] announced three new staff appointments, effective September 1st, 2020. A spokesperson said, “The MSA Board of Governors are pleased to announce three new staff appointments, effective September 1st, 2020. Mrs. Anna Faria-Machado has been appointed as Principal Designate to replace Mrs. Sue Moench in July 2021. Kim Raymond has been appointed […]
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| People took to the streets in celebration after the PLP recorded a major victory in the 2020 General Election by winning 30 of the 36 seats in the House of Assembly, representing 62.10% of the popular vote. The PLP entered the election holding a 25-11 majority, and held all their seats and won five more seats from […]
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| The Bermuda Football Association Competitions Committee held the FA Cup Preliminary Draw and Dudley Eve Draw yesterday [Oct 2] at the Police Recreation Club. A spokesperson said, “The First Division clubs, along with two Corona League clubs namely Tuff Dogs and Footy Kings were drawn from the FA Trophy. The Draw is as follows: Boulevard […]
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