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| Bermudian journalist Jessica Byrne had an opportunity to speak with the Duke of Cambridge recently. The Bermuda London Office tweeted the photos below, saying, “Jessica Byrne, a young Bermudian journalist for @ThredMag had an opportunity to speak with HRH The Duke of Cambridge @kensingtonroyal about climate change and its impacts on British Overseas Territories during […]
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| All five Bermudian Footballers and their teammates began competing in the New England Preparatory School Athletic Council [NEPSAC] Championships picking up wins. Danni Watson and her Berkshire School Women’s Soccer teammates advanced with a 5 – 2 win over Middlesex School in Girls Class B action. In Boys Class B action Adrian Trott, Armand Foy, […]
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| Giada Dudley-Pun, Sam Williamson, and Finn Moseley all concluded competing in the South West Short Course Winter Championships in the UK. On the final day, Williamson took to the pool in the men’s 9 & over 100 SC meter individual medley A – final finishing 5th with a time of 58.09, Williamson also finished 5th […]
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| The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [November 19] with the list indicating that there are eighteen bus runs cancelled so far today. Related Stories Regular Bus Schedule To Resume On Tuesday Buses To Operate On Sunday Schedule Minister: Minibuses To Provide Transportation Bus Service: ‘Tentative Agreement Was Reached’ Govt: Disruption […]
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| [Joint statement from the PLP Women’s Caucus and Senator Lindsay Simmons] We, the Women’s Caucus of the Progressive Labour Party [WC PLP] – Stand United against Domestic Violence The WC PLP spokesperson shared, “A lot of people don’t want to talk about it. Domestic violence takes such a horrible toll on women. Physical abuse. Emotional […]
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| The National Museum of Bermuda [NMB] has expanded their online gift shop and will be selling sheep ornaments, jigsaw puzzles of the Hall of History, and reproductions of historic prints and maps, with all sales set to benefit the Museum. A spokesperson said, “Map enthusiasts will love the colour print of the first ever hydropgraphic survey […]
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| November 18 saw 19 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $104.50 BD. 19 shares were traded by Argus Group Holdings Ltd, closing even at $6.05 per share. The BSX finished at 2,666.40, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 62 remained unchanged. The full report for the day […]
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| The official Government and Legal notices for today [Nov 18] include PATI contracts valued $50,000 or more, large group exemptions, permanent resident’s certificate, cancellation of registration, trademark applications and notice of intended marriage. Public Access To Information [Contracts Valued $50,000 Or More] Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: PATI Contracts valued $50,000 or more Notice ID: […]
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| The Regulations have been amended to “allow restaurants to accept either SafeKey or a Bermuda issued vaccination certificate for those wishing to dine indoors,” and the amendment change “also removes the requirement for SafeKey at all large group gatherings,” the Government advised. A Government spokesperson said, “During the recent coronavirus outbreak, the Public Health [Covid-19 […]
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| Giada Dudley-Pun, Sam Williamson, and Finn Moseley were back in action competing in the South West Short Course Winter Championships in the UK. On the second day, Dudley-Pun finished 29th competing in the women’s 9 & over 100 SC meter butterfly preliminaries touching the wall in a time of 1:07.26. Competing in the Men’s 9 […]
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| Friday, November 19 is expected to see early sunny spells; showers develop towards evening, with the high to be near 23°C/74°F and the low to be near 20°C/68°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 65%. Sunrise will be at 6.51am and […]
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| Bermuda was drawn in Group F for the Concacaf Women’s U17 Championship 2022, along with Canada, Jamaica, and the Dominican Republic A spokesperson said, “Concacaf held the official Women’s U17 Championship 2022 draw today, live on their YouTube Channel. “The Draw for the 2022 Concacaf Women’s Under-17 Championship [CWU17] was conducted in Miami, revealing the groups […]
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| Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban released the ‘Bermuda Difference in Climate Change and the UN Conference Of Parties, Glasgow’ document originally shared at the recent COP 26 event in Scotland. Minister Roban explained, “This document demonstrates Bermuda’s commitment to increase the protection of our fragile ecosystem, reducing our carbon footprint, and mitigating the impact […]
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| Stowe Hill, Paget will be closed with access permitted for residents only, the Ministry of Public Works has advised. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Public Works wishes to advise motorists that as a refinement of the traffic controls for Harbour Road and to assist with morning flow, Stowe Hill, Paget, will be closed with […]
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| The Ministry and Department of Education said they are “aware of a complaint that has been made on social media by a parent of a Whitney Institute Middle School student.” A Government spokesperson said, “The Whitney Institute is an Aided School that is governed by its Board of Governors. Therefore, the School Board is addressing […]
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| The LF Wade International Airport held an emergency exercise today [Nov 18] with multiple on island agencies participating. A spokesperson previously said, “The exercise is designed to test the airport’s emergency plans, with various governmental and non-governmental agencies on hand to participate. The event will be a simulation of an aircraft accident in the waters […]
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| [Updated] The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [November 18] with the list indicating that there are sixteen bus runs cancelled so far today. Update 4.10pm: The Ministry has released the list of bus cancellations for this afternoon. There were 16 runs cancelled this morning, 10 cancelled this afternoon, for a […]
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| Lexus Brites, Talliyah Butterfield, Sara Costa, Mya Peets, Amanda Richardson, Destani Warner and Zarreko Wilson have earned Athene Scholarships. A spokesperson said, “Athene Holding Ltd. [Athene] and its subsidiary Athene Life Re Ltd. [ALRe] held a reception event on November 15 to honor and recognize the seven 2021 recipients of the Athene Scholarship. Founded in 2019, […]
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| “Road safety must be a reliable and safe means to navigate our island and Government has a role to play in the solution,” Shadow Transport Minister Susan Jackson said. Ms Jackson said, “It’s time for the motoring community to be brutally honest. We have to re-examine our responsibility on the roads. Do we have to […]
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| Sixteen more goals were scored in the latest round of Bermuda Ball Hockey action at the PCC Hockey Rink. Alexandra Mosher 5 Positive Image Dental 0 In the opener Alexandra Mosher shutout Positive Image Dental 5 – 0, JM Tremblay and Darren Maksymetz scored goals in the first period to give Alexandra Mosher a 2 […]
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| Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban and Minister of Transport Lawrence Scott will be holding a joint post Throne Speech press conference this afternoon [Nov 18] and we will stream it live, so the video below should start at around 12.00pm. Update: The live broadcast has concluded and the 52-minute replay is below Related Stories […]
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| Tammy Richardson-Augustus recently collaborated with One Love Foundation to host the One Love Student Leadership Summit at Government House, and she noted that “if everyone who is paying attention to the headlines now decide to take strong and decisive action, we could lessen the prevalence of relationship abuse in our country.” A spokesperson said, “Over […]
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| BELCO has donated 187 laptops to several middle schools, with the donation made on behalf of the entire team at BELCO, and delivered to students at Dellwood Middle School, Whitney Institute, Sandys Middle School and Clearwater Middle School last week. A spokesperson said “This donation is in keeping with BELCO’s commitment to sustainability. Supporting education is a […]
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| The Green family have made two $25,000 donations to home, a new local programme that aims to end homelessness in Bermuda. “The donations mark a significant funding boost for the organisation, which launched in October, and will enable the charity to make strides in its ambitious mission to ensure that all homeless people are in […]
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| Lloyd’s of London CEO John Neal met regulatory and insurance leaders during a visit to the Bermuda market this week coordinated by Mosaic Insurance. “A big thank-you to Mosaic for facilitating the meetings and arranging a great schedule—it’s been a very valuable trip,” said Neal, who flew on to New York yesterday to continue engaging […]
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| Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban and Minister of Transport Lawrence Scott will be holding a joint post Throne Speech press conference this afternoon [Nov 18] and we will stream it live, so the video below should start at around 12.00pm.
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| Information Commissioner Gitanjali Gutierrez has issued Decision 13/2021 in regards to the Department of Public Prosecutions [DPP]. A spokesperson said, “On 10 November 2021, Information Commissioner Gitanjali Gutierrez issued Decision 13/2021, Department of Public Prosecutions [DPP], which considered the failure of the DPP to issue an internal review decision within the 6-week timeline set out […]
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| MP Scott Pearman, MP Susan Jackson, and Senator Ben Smith will be joining Bernews at 8.00pm this evening [Nov 18] for the latest episode in the Bernews News & Views series, with the OBA trio set to discuss the 2021 Throne Speech. The video will be live streamed below, as well as on Bernews YouTube, […]
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| Minister of Youth, Culture and Sport Dr. Ernest Peets will be holding a press conference this morning [Nov 18] to discuss the National Youth Policy — which you can read below in full — and we will stream it live, so the video below should start at around 9.30am. The full National Youth Policy follows […]
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| [Opinion column written by PLP Deputy Leader Walter Roban] The OBA’s reply to the Throne Speech was little more than a series of hollow attacks that trivialized the serious economic and social situation our island is facing. This pandemic has wreaked havoc on Bermudians economically and socially. Many of our people have lost jobs, income […]
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| The Ministry of Public Works is informing motorists about lane closures in the Mullet Bay, St George’s area. For more information on the Mullet Bay Road from Pennos Wharf to Rose Hill to St George’s Club RO Plant lane closures, click here. For more information Mullet Bay Road from Tiger Bay pumpstation to Rocky Hill […]
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| Canadian student Akshi Chadha won a Global Undergraduate Awards for her research paper on Bermudian national hero Mary Prince, with the student noting the text is Ms Prince’s book was “able to transcend the enslavers’ society to create an empowering socio-political space that was being denied to the enslaved.” The Western University website said, “Akshi Chadha, […]
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| Essent Group announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Essent Guaranty, Inc., has obtained $439.4 million of fully collateralized excess of loss reinsurance coverage on mortgage insurance policies written in April 2021 through September 2021 from Radnor Re 2021-2 Ltd., a newly formed Bermuda special purpose insurer. “Radnor Re 2021-2 Ltd. is not a subsidiary or an […]
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| November 17 saw 4,753 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $178,915.20 BD. 4,753 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing down 2.8% at $38.40 per share. The BSX finished at 2,666.40, down 2.16% on the day. There were 0 advances, 1 decline, and 61 remained unchanged. The full report […]
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| [Updated with photos] Safe Space Bermuda held a Candlelight Vigil this evening [Nov 17] at Victoria Park “honouring Morissa Moniz and standing in support with those impacted by domestic violence.” The live video replay is below and we will update with a photo gallery later on. Update 8.03pm: Photos added below Related Stories Candlelight Vigil To […]
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| Five Bermudian Footballers will be in the New England Preparatory School Athletic Council [NEPSAC] Championships this week in the U.S. Boys Class A Lazai Outerbridge, Ben Osset, and their Taft School Men’s Soccer teammates are the #1 seed after going through the season undefeated at 17 & 0. Boys Class B Adrian Trott, Armand Foy, […]
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| The Ministry received 3195 test results – spanning two days — and only 1 was positive, so active cases have now declined to 38, of which two people are in hospital, with 1 in ICU. A Government spokesperson said, “Since the last update, the Ministry of Health received 3195 test results, and 1 was positive for the coronavirus, […]
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| One Communications announced today [Nov 17] that it has expanded the benefits of their Carry-On Roaming mobile product, with “unlimited data in the United States each day.” A spokesperson said, “One Communications announced today that it has expanded the benefits of its popular Carry-On Roaming mobile product. When customers travel to the United States, they […]
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| The Bermuda Society of Arts [BSoA] is inviting the public to attend the opening exhibitions of six local artists on November 26. A spokesperson said, “The opening exhibitions of six local artists in six individual showcases and one great show. “Gallery Director Nzingha Ming is excited to invite the public to visit BSoA, which is […]
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| There will be a partial road closure next month on Coot Pond Road for the installation of a speed hump. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Public Works wishes to inform the public that there will be a partial road closure taking place on Coot Pond Road for the installation of a speed hump. […]
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| The Biannual Septage Waste Disposal Operations “may result in unpleasant odours being experienced in the residential areas surrounding the Marsh Folly Composting Facility,” the Ministry has advised. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Public Works advises that during the week of 22 November 2021, it will conduct its Biannual Septage Waste Disposal Operations. “These […]
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| A total of 13 goals were scored in the latest round of Bermuda Ball Hockey action at the PCC Hockey Rink. Spine and Sport 1 Alexandra Mosher 4 Alexandra Mosher jumped out to a 3 – 1 lead at the end of the first period on their way to defeating Spine and Sport 4 – […]
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| Giada Dudley-Pun, Sam Williamson, and Finn Moseley all took part in the South West Short Course Winter Championships in the UK. On day one, Williamson reached the men’s 100 SC meter breaststroke A – final finishing 8th touching the wall in a time of 1:04.43. Williamson competed in the Men’s 9 & over 200 SC […]
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| Members of the public are encouraged to register for an upcoming captive webinar organised by the Bermuda Business Development Agency [BDA] in partnership with RIMS, the risk management society. Entitled ‘Bermuda Captives – Turning Ideas into Reality,’ the free webinar will be moderated by Leslie Robinson, Senior Vice President – Head of Underwriting and Claims, […]
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| The 22-page National Youth Policy document — which “sets out the Government of Bermuda’s plan to support, empower and engage Bermuda’s young people” — has been released. Speaking in the Senate today [Nov 17], Minister of Youth, Culture and Sport Dr. Ernest Peets said, “The 2020 Throne Speech committed the Government to developing a National […]
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| The Bermuda Arts Centre will open its annual ‘Small Works’ show on Friday [Nov 19] from 5.30pm 7.00pm at the Washington Mall. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Arts Centre’s annual ‘Small Works’ opens this Friday. “We love this show. It is open to our artists to enter anything they wish, the only rule being that […]
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| The Warwick Academy Human Rights Friendly School Project conducted a series of Equity Webinars for its parents and staff, and it is now providing free access to the webinar recordings throughout the month of November 2021. A spokesperson said, “In its continued effort to educate and advocate for Human Rights, the Warwick Academy Human Rights […]
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| Markel Corporation announced that it is winding down Lodgepine Capital Management Limited [Lodgepine], its retrocessional Insurance Linked Securities [ILS] fund manager based in Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “Markel launched Lodgepine in 2019, with product offerings focused on property catastrophe retrocessional investments. In 2021, Lodgepine wrote a portfolio of property retrocessional business that consisted of approximately […]
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| [Opinion column written by MP Kim Swan] I was overjoyed when the Throne Speech highlighted a new Marina for St. George’s will become a reality in 2022. The week prior I was on Ordnance Island making a Facebook live post about the economic benefits to St. George’s with all the yachts stopping over enroute to […]
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| The Senate is scheduled to be in session today [Nov 17] and statements scheduled to be delivered include Bermuda’s National Youth Policy, Ministry of Labour Throne Speech Initiatives 2021, St. George’s Marina Development and Steps Taken to Launch the PMO to Support Implementation of the Economic Recovery Plan; and Bills due for their first reading […]
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