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| The official Government and Legal notices for today [March 10] include temporary fundraising licences, notice of intention to construct a controlled plant, and appointments. Temporary Fundraising Licence – We BLead Bermuda Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Public Notification Notice ID: GN0227/2021 Public Authorities / Department: Registry General Publication Date: 10 March 2021 The […]
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| There are new prizes on offer for the Bank of Butterfield promotional campaign, including a four-night stay at The Hamilton Princess & Beach Club and at the new The St. Regis Bermuda Resort, which is scheduled to open next month. A spokesperson said, “On 11th February, the Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son Limited announced that it launched […]
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| Troy University — a public university located in Troy, Alabama — will host a virtual information session for Bermudians in cooperation with the U.S. Department of State, EducationUSA and the U.S. Consulate General Hamilton. The event, led by Troy University’s International Admissions Office, is scheduled for Thursday, March 25, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. and online […]
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| The Island currently has a one-size-fits-all model of education that isn’t serving all of Bermuda’s children. O’Brien Osborne, Principal at Somerset Primary School, believes a personalised approach to learning will better meet the individual needs of our young people. The long-time educator, who has been teaching for over 30 years, is currently serving as the […]
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| Thursday, March 11 is expected to see early cloud dissipating to give long sunny periods, with the high to be near 18°C/65°F and the low to be near 14°C/58°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be NE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 61%. Sunrise will be at 6.34am […]
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| [Updated] The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [March 10] with the list indicating that there are eleven bus runs cancelled so far today. Update 4.10pm: The Ministry has released the list of bus cancellations for this afternoon. There were 11 runs cancelled this morning, 36 cancelled this afternoon, for a […]
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| The annual CARIBE WAVE 2021 regional tsunami training exercise will be held tomorrow [March 11]. A Government spokesperson said, “As has been an annual occurrence, Bermuda will join other localities in the Caribbean as a participant in a tsunami response training exercise. “This year, the training exercise will take place at the executive level and […]
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| “Professional development will play a key role in preparing teachers to implement a powerful vision for learning that we expect to take place in Bermuda’s classrooms every day,” Minister of Education Diallo Rabain said in the House of Assembly today [March 10]. The Minister said, “Commencing in January 2021, and to date, the Ministry of […]
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| MP Zane DeSilva was charged in Magistrates Court this morning [March 10] in connection with matters surrounding the dinner party at Blu last year. Mr DeSilva, who previously served as a Cabinet Minister, was charged along with his daughter Zarah Harper and Angela Caldwell of the MEF restaurant group. The first charge alleged that in […]
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| “2020 saw a substantial increase in the number of luxury market sales, increase in average prices, higher commercial rental demand and short- term rental supply challenges,” according to Rego Sotheby’s International Realty. “Luxury residential home sales with an ARV greater than $126,000 saw a remarkable recovery with an increase of almost 150% over 2019 sales […]
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| Masterworks is getting set to open a new solo art exhibition titled ‘The Infinity Collection’ showcasing works by Michaela Antoinette, with the grand opening to take place on April 8. A spokesperson said, “What a journey it has been for Bermudian mystic visionary artist and former Barrister and Attorney Michaela Antoinette. Michaela’s journey with pain […]
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| The police and TCD “will conduct traffic operations in the eastern and western parishes on” Thursday and Friday. A police spokesperson said, “Please be advised Bermuda Police Service along with the Transport Control Department, will conduct traffic operations in the eastern and western parishes on Thursday 11th March, as well as on Friday 12th March, […]
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| Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] nurses and nursing aides on the Ace Barber ward recently received gift boxes from local students Alaiyah Hayward and Jezhari Talbot. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] nurses and nursing aides on the Ace Barber ward received gift boxes from two local students this month. “Alaiyah Hayward from Bermuda College […]
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| Appleby Global Services [AGS], Appleby’s specialist corporate and trust services provider, recently celebrated its second year anniversary. A spokesperson said, “AGS which provides a range of administration, reporting and fiduciary services to multi-national corporate organisations and high net worth individuals, tripled its business and increased the number of employees by 40% over the last 12 […]
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| Trust and fiduciary service provider Meritus Trust Company Limited has recruited Gina Pereira, the founder and CEO of Dana Philanthropy, as its new Philanthropic Fiduciary Director effective March 1st, 2021. A spokesperson said, “Gina Pereira brings to Meritus and Bermuda 20 years of experience in providing legal and advisory support in international trusts and estate […]
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| The City of Hamilton is “appealing to offending members of the public to please remove their abandoned vehicles from within the City limits.” A spokesperson said, “The City wishes to remind vehicle owners that, under Municipalities Ordinance 1986, if a vehicle is left in a fee car park for the period of three consecutive fee-parking […]
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| Teams that include Bermudian footballers Djair Parfitt-Williams, Justin Donawa, and Jonte Smith were in all action this weekend in England and Europe. Djair Parfitt-Williams Djair Parfitt-Williams and his Fylkir Reykjavík team fell 1 – 0 to Leiknir Reykjavík in their Iceland League Cup match. Justin Donawa Justin Donawa was not in the Solihull team that […]
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| The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [March 10] with the list indicating that there are eleven bus runs cancelled so far today. Related Stories Ministry: 26 Bus Runs Cancelled On Tuesday Ministry: 33 Bus Runs Cancelled On Monday Continued Diversions For Bus Routes 1 And 3 Ministry: 35 Bus Runs […]
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| In the third of a new weekly series, Bernews’ latest ‘Wallpaper Wednesday’ graphic offers a classic Bermuda themed design to serve as a wallpaper/lock screen for your mobile phone. The design below is also available here as a Facebook profile cover image, and you can check back on Bernews every Wednesday for our latest free […]
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| Elle Australia featured Bermudian model Aliana King in an article entitled “The 8 Hair Colours That Will Dominate Autumn 2021″ with the fashion magazine highlighting the “top looks being requested in salons this season.” In describing Ms King’s hair colour, Elle Australia posted the image below on their website and said, ”The honey caramel trend continues! Adding […]
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| The Special Olympics Bermuda organisation is selling a face masks for $15, offering the public to chance to support them while buying a needed face mask to adhere to health protocols. The promotional poster says, “Wear a mask to protect others. Buy a mask to support us. Support us on our journey to 2023 World Games! Contact […]
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| March 9 saw 671 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $19,043.58 BD. 271 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing up 3.2% at $38.19 per share, while another 400 shares were traded by BF&M Ltd, closing at an even $22.00 per share. The BSX finished at 2,587.29, up 2.53% […]
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| In an incredibly gracious gesture, Paul Njoroge — who lost his wife, three children and mother-in-law in the Ethiopian Airlines plane crash two years today — has facilitated a donation of more than $400,000 to Bermuda charities in appreciation for the outpouring of support he received from the people of Bermuda. The Ethiopian Airlines jet […]
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| “The Bermuda College vaccination centre will accept walk-ins for those persons 65 or older from 3pm to 6:45pm until Tuesday, 16 March,” the Ministry advised today. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Health will be piloting a walk-in vaccination service starting tomorrow [10 March]. “The Bermuda College vaccination centre will accept walk-ins for those […]
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| The Ministry of Health received 258 test results and none were positive for Covid-19, so the island currently has 22 active cases. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Health received 258 test results since the last update, and none were positive for COVID-19. “Additionally, since the last update, there were no recoveries. “There are currently 22 active cases, of which; All 22 are […]
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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 of Education paid tribute to Dr. Joseph Christopher, saying they will always remember Dr Christopher for “his devotion to Bermuda’s public schools, and education as a whole.” A Government spokesperson said, “The Minister of Education, the Ministry and the Department of Education have today shared this tribute to Dr. Joseph Christopher, A Humble Servant Educational Leader. […]
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| Deloitte UK and the Institute of International Finance [IIF] released their report on survey findings taken from 80 global sustainability professionals and senior executives on the role of Chief Sustainability Officers [CSOs], addressing the environmental, social and governance [ESG] imperative. “The report explores how financial services firms are mobilizing to address the ESG imperative and […]
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| The House of Assembly will be in session on Wednesday [March 10] and the only statement listed as scheduled to be delivered is on Professional Development for Public School Educators. The Order of Business follows below [PDF here]: Related Stories Minister On International Women’s Day 2021 Parliament: Order Of Business For March 8th 128 Complaints […]
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| The official Government and Legal notices for today [March 9] include list of proposed planning applications, acting appointments, a notice of intention to construct a controlled plant, and a notice of intended marriage. List Of Proposed Planning Applications Advertised March 09, 2021 Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Notification Of Planning Applications Registered Notice […]
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| Wednesday, March 10 is expected to see long sunny spells, a late night shower, with the high to be near 18°C/64°F and the low to be near 15°C/59°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be north. The relative humidity is expected to be near 55%. Sunrise will be at 6.36am and […]
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| The Cahow egg being watched by the online CahowCam 2 is on “hatching alert,” with hatching expected to take place in the next 7-10 days. A spokesperson said, “During the night of March 8-9, there began to be indications that the egg being incubated by the adult female Cahow [band no. E0172] in the CahowCam […]
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| The second event of the National Museum of Bermuda’s [NMB] “Tracing Our Roots/Routes” programme will be held on Wednesday, March 17th at 5:30pm AT via Zoom. “A panel of local experts: Jane Downing, Registrar, National Museum of Bermuda, Ellen Hollis, Local Studies Librarian, Bermuda National Library, and Mandellas Lightbourne, Archivist, Bermuda Archives will share information […]
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| [Updated] The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [March 9] with the list indicating that there are seven bus runs cancelled so far today. Update 4.00pm: The Ministry has released the list of bus cancellations for this afternoon. There were 7 runs cancelled this morning, 19 cancelled this afternoon, for a […]
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| Premier David Burt presented grants to nine local community clubs, including three of Bermuda’s historic sailboat clubs, totaling $398,422, which “will assist with essential upgrades to their facilities and purchasing of new equipment.” “The initiative is in keeping with the Government’s commitment to supporting the community efforts of local organisations, and supporting projects which get […]
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| The Ag Show Committee issued a reminder that the entry deadline for all exhibits [with the exception of artwork] is this Friday [March 12]. A spokesperson said, “The Ag Show Committee would like to issue a reminder to the Bermuda public that the entry deadline for all exhibits [with the exception of artwork] is this […]
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| Bermuda Commercial Laundry has invested in “new high-performance Continental Girbau commercial washers and dryers,” with the washers “able to accommodate up to 480lbs of laundry while their dryers have a capacity of 800lbs.” A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Commercial Laundry has invested in new high-performance Continental Girbau commercial washers and dryers with the latest technology to […]
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| The Bermuda Police Service said they have “been made aware of a dangerous practise in which groups of individuals, mainly young males, perform wheelies on pedal cycles as well as motorcycles, while riding against the flow of traffic, particularly on main roads.” A police spokesperson said, “Such behaviour could result in serious injury, or worse. […]
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| The Bermuda Olympic Association announced that its Athletes’ Commission will be hosting two webinar lectures this month for athletes looking to expand their knowledge around key topics in sport: Drugs in Sport; and Branding. A spokesperson said, “On 13 March 2021 at 3:00 p.m., Colin Ryan, Pharmacist will present “Drugs In Sport”, which aims to […]
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| BELCO President Dennis Pimentel is leaving the company in June 2021, Ascendant President Wayne Caines will assume the additional role of BELCO President, Shelly Leman has been appointed Managing Director of Transmission, Distribution and Retail, and Nadir Wade has been appointed Managing Director of Bulk Generation. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Electric Light Company Limited [BELCO] […]
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| The City of Hamilton provided a progress report on the “infrastructure works at the junction of Par-la-Ville Road, Point Pleasant Road and Front Street,” saying that the work — which consists of “sidewalk refurbishment and the installation of new traffic lights” — is now 80% complete. “The new traffic lights, which should come online in […]
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| Former Premier Dr. Ewart Brown — who has been charged with multiple counts in Magistrates Court — announced that former President of the Court of Appeal, Sir Elliott Mottley has joined his legal team. A spokesperson said, “Sir Elliott’s legal career spans over fifty years, including service as Attorney General of Bermuda from 1995 to […]
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| Mosaic today [March 9] announced it will “offer tailored coverage for a full spectrum of commercial, industrial and residential property risks associated with acts of terror and sabotage, malicious damage, strikes, riots, civil commotion, war perils and related liability around the world.” A spokesperson said, “Mosaic today announced it has begun underwriting war, terrorism and […]
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| Tylasha Desilva has launched ‘We BLead Bermuda’ which is “focused on providing feminine care products for women and girls in need, along with bringing forth the awareness of Period Poverty on the island.” Ms Desilva — who is a student at the Bermuda College, the student government president, and a member of the Board of […]
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| Musician Sinead the Flower has released a music video for her 2020 single Posogo, with the song produced by Rian ’8Track’ Williams. Sinead the Flower said, “The vision for Posogo was never small however, it has developed into so much more through the creative process of curating a visual. I originally released this single last year […]
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| Janita Burke will release a song entitled “Stand Still” during a virtual event which will be held tonight [March 9]. A spokesperson said, “Janita Burke, a lawyer of over 22 years, is now sharing with the world her love for life, humanity and God via the gift of songwriting which she pens as JB Psalm. […]
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| Dara Alizadeh’s dream has come true, with the athlete qualifying for the Tokyo Olympic Games, where he will represent the island in rowing. Competing in the finals of the World Rowing Americas Olympic Qualification Regatta in Brazil, all but one Olympic qualifying spot for the Men’s Single Sculls were confirmed according to the qualification rules for Continental […]
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| The Royal Bermuda Yacht Club’s 2021 Keelboat Racing Season is now underway in the Great Sound. The first day of racing saw the sailors compete in shifty conditions for the J/105 and International One Design [IOD] classes, with 3 races in both classes. The J/105 Class was competing for the Indian Harbor Bowl, Trevor Boyce […]
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| Erica Hawley competed in the Clermont Draft Legal Sprint Elite Cup Women’s Triathlon in Florida where she finished 11th crossing the line in a time of 1:00.39. Hawley covered the 750 meter swim in a time of 10.21, then clocked a time of 30.18 over the 15 mile bike course, before closing out with a […]
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| Cody Rego and Nicholas Lopes competed in the 2021 World Equestrian Federation’s #8 Premier Equestrian Under 25 CSI 2* Horse Jumping event in Wellington, Florida. During the ASPCA Maclay – Section A Class, Rego and Jamaica finished 7th out of 39 competitors. Lopes and Supreme Z finished 2nd competing in the 1.15m Children’s Jumper Modified […]
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