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| The island’s iconic Gombeys are expected to be out from 12 noon to 10pm today [Jan 1], offering short, physically-distanced performances in various small neighbourhoods to help welcome in the New Year. It has been a longstanding tradition that the Gombeys perform on New Year’s Day, and the Government previously noted that the Gombey troupes worked with Government to […]
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| As we welcome in 2021, take a look back at the 10 most popular photos posted on Bernews Instagram page over last year, with the photos in 2020′s top ten ‘most liked’ on Instagram — which attained around 15,000 ‘likes’ in total — including the Bermuda Regiment cleaning up after Hurricane Paulette, Private Ndavyah Williams, […]
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| Firefighters extinguished a car fire last night [Dec 31] on Roberts Avenue in Devonshire. A spokesperson said, “At 10:15pm on December 31, 2020, Fire Dispatch received a report of a vehicle fire on Roberts Avenue, Devonshire. BFRS responded from Hamilton Station with three appliances and a total of 6 firefighters. “Upon arrival, fire crews saw […]
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| HSBC Bermuda’s Harbourview Centre, St. Georges and Somerset branches hours of operation will continue to be from 9.00am to 2.00pm, during the first week of January, 2021. A spokesperson said, “HSBC Bermuda will return to regular banking hours of 9:00 am to 4:00 pm on Monday, January 11th, 2020. The decision regarding the operating hours for […]
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| December 31 saw 6,546 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $178,807.40 BD. 4,346 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing up 3.0% at $31.00 per share, while another 2,200 shares were traded by BF&M Ltd, closing down 0.2% at $20.00 per share. The BSX finished at 2,031.86, up 2.22% […]
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| In order to help welcome in the New Year, Bermudian singer Da’Khari Love released a version of ‘Auld Lang Syne’, with the classic song traditionally used to bid farewell to the old year and welcome in the new year. Bernews must extend a huge thanks to Da’Khari Love, as at the last minute we realized […]
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| Between a global pandemic and an unprecedented Atlantic hurricane season, Bermuda has had much to contend with throughout 2020, and there were numerous people who contributed to the island making it through a very challenging year, and as we close out 2020 and prepare to welcome a new year, we extend a thank you to […]
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| In order to help ring in the New Year in this ‘stay at home’ era — with the 11pm to 5am curfew in effect tonight — Bernews created a ‘virtual fireworks show’ spanning locations from east to west, with the ‘fireworks’ appearing at some of the island’s well known buildings. With a global pandemic and […]
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| The official Government and Legal notices for today [Dec 31] include list of proposed planning applications, contracts valued $50,000 or more, PATI information statement of Bermuda Public Accountability Board, a notice of intended domestic partnership, and notices of intended marriage. Cancellation Of Registration:- Tivoli Insurance [Bermuda] Ltd. Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Cancellation […]
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| With an 11pm curfew in effect for New Year’s Eve the normal parties will not be taking place, so in order to help ring in the new year, Bernews will live stream a ‘Virtual New Year’s Eve’ celebration this evening. It will include footage from New Year’s Eve events over the past decade, a Bermuda […]
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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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| Friday, January 1 is expected to be partly cloudy, 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 west. The relative humidity is expected to be near 69%. Sunrise will be at 7.20am and sunset will be at 5.25pm. […]
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| St. George’s MP Kim Swan is calling for “strengthening of regulations to allow for a swifter removal and impounding of abandoned vehicles in Bermuda.” “The problem is front and center in my constituency #2, but is an islandwide problem – the law provides greater protection for the owner – but increased consideration must given to […]
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| The Bermuda Monetary Authority has “imposed civil penalties totalling $400,000 on Crown Global Life Insurance Ltd. and Crown Global Life Insurance [Bermuda] Ltd. [the Companies] pursuant to the provisions of section 20 of the Proceeds of Crime [Anti-Money Laundering & Terrorist Financing Supervision & Enforcement] Act 2008.” A statement from the BMA said, “The Authority found […]
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| Bernews posted more than 250 videos across our various social networks during December, and the most viewed included the arrival of the first flight at Bermuda’s new airport, an aerial video of Flatts Bridge being installed, Premier David Burt announcing curfew, new regulations, and more. As far as Facebook videos, the most viewed for the […]
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| There were 942 test results received and 2 were positive for Covid-19 — one local transmission with known contact and one under investigation — so Bermuda now has 604 total confirmed positive cases to date, with 149 active cases. A Government spokesperson said, “There were 942 test results received by the Ministry of Health since […]
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| Her Majesty The Queen has recognized Meredith Andrews, for services to the environment, and Nikita Robinson, for services to the community in broadcasting, in her annual New Year’s Honours List, with both being awarded the Queen’s Certificate & Badge of Honour. Meredith Andrews The statement said, “Bermudian artist and photographer Meredith Andrews has been creating professional […]
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| Fleming Reinsurance Ltd. announced the creation of a custom reinsurance facility with BevCap P&C Protected Cell, Inc, with the facility aiming to provide “BevCap’s members the ability to eliminate seasoned risks by providing full economic and legal finality and on an annual basis.” A spokesperson said, “The facility provides BevCap’s members the ability to eliminate […]
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| Governor Rena Lalgie attended the Hamilton Lions Club Gas O’Rama fundraiser held at Terceira’s Rubis Station. Government House posted the images below online and said, “This afternoon the Governor was delighted to attend the Hamilton Lions Club Gas O’Rama fundraiser held at Terceira’s Rubis Station.” Related Stories Marsh & Guy Carpenter Donate To BBBS Wilton […]
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| “Preparations are currently underway for the receipt of the first shipment of the Pfizer vaccine in the New Year,” Minister Kim Wilson said, adding that “among those to receive the first doses will be healthcare workers, essential workers, care home residents and the medically vulnerable.” Speaking at last night’s [Dec 30] press briefing, Minister Wilson […]
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| “There are some members of the public who are going into retail establishments and saying they are Consumer Affairs Enforcement Officers in order to deceive retailers,” Minister Walter Roban. Speaking at last night’s [Dec 30] press briefing, Minister Roban said, “I will now move to my Ministry, Home Affairs where fraudulent activity has been brought to […]
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| While this New Year’s Eve will not exactly be party central — as there is an 11pm to 5am curfew in effect due to the Covid-19 pandemic — many in Bermuda are looking forward to a new year, with the year of 2020 set to go down in history as one of the most notable of […]
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| Enstar Group Limited announced that one of its wholly owned subsidiaries has signed an agreement with Continental Casualty Company to reinsure a legacy portfolio of excess workers’ compensation business. “In the transaction, Enstar’s subsidiary will assume net insurance reserves of approximately $690 million, relating to 2007 and prior year business,” the company said. The closing of […]
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| People in Bermuda faced a difficult year that included the effects of a worldwide pandemic and an Atlantic hurricane season that was so busy it set a new record, and while it may have seemed at times there was not much positive happening, there were actually numerous positive stories in 2020. Even in a very […]
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| Aiming to provide the community with a look at Bermuda’s natural beauty each morning, Bernews features a “Photo of the Day” in our email newsletters and on social media seven days a week. Always popular, December’s photos attracted tens of thousands of reactions across our various social media networks, and judging by the number of reader’s “likes”, […]
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| Marsh and Guy Carpenter announced today that their colleagues in Bermuda donated 88 holiday boxes valued at approximately $8,800, to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Bermuda [BBBS]. BBBS is a mentoring program dedicated to helping children and youth realize their potential by facilitating the development of long-term one-to-one relationships. Patrina O’Connor-Paynter – Big Brothers Big […]
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| December 30 saw 0 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange. The BSX finished at 1,987.77, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 1 decline, and 61 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available here [PDF]. Related Stories MIH Acquires 100% Ownership Of The BSX BSX: Ascendant Resumes Trading Today BSX […]
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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 for today [Dec 30] include contracts valued $50,000 or more. PATI :- Contracts Valued $50,000 Or More Child & Family Services Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: PATI Contracts valued $50,000 or more Notice ID: GN1194/2020 Public Authorities / Department: Child and Family Services Publication date: 30 December […]
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| Thursday, December 31 is expected to see early cloud clears; brighter afternoon, with the high to be near 19°C/66°F and the low to be near 14°C/58°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be ESE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 59%. Sunrise will be at 7.20am and sunset will […]
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| Scott Barnes started the third day of the World Karting Association Daytona Kart Week in the winner’s circle. As he did the day before, Barnes would drive to victory in the 206 Margay Ignite Masters F1 Race. The drivers completed 9 laps with Barnes clocking a time of 31:59.421, with his fastest lap coming on […]
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| “The curfew is still in place for the New Year’s Holiday weekend, with restrictions of movement from 11pm to 5am, and from 6pm to 5am on the water,” the police said today. A police spokesperson said, “With the Christmas holiday weekend marred by the shooting of a man on Court Street, in which, thankfully, there […]
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| Stevedoring Services Limited issued an office closure advisory on New Year’s Eve. A spokesperson said, “Stevedoring Services Limited [SSL] has issued an office closure advisory to importers and partners for New Year’s Eve, Thursday, December 31, 2020. “The port operations will operate as normal and there will be no impact to container operations, cargo deliveries […]
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| The Bermuda Aquarium, Museum and Zoo [BAMZ] will remain closed to the general public until January 25th 2021 to “limit potential exposure to animals that are susceptible to coronaviruses and to ensure that the needed provision of care can be provided to its animals and fish.” Dr. Ian Walker, the Principal Curator, explained: “Unfortunately BAMZ […]
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| Six local practitioners are collaborating to offer Emerged, a “holistic postpartum program for new mothers.” A spokesperson said, “Six local practitioners will team up to offer Emerged, Bermuda’s first holistic postpartum support program for new mothers with babies 0-6 months. “Over the course of six weeks, participants will access expert-led support circles. Emerged pairs traditional […]
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| The last full moon of 2020 lit up the night sky last night [Dec 29] – known as the ‘Cold Moon,’ it peaked just before sunset. The Farmer’s Almanac website said, “The Moon names we use in The Old Farmer’s Almanac come from Native American, Colonial American, or other traditional sources passed down through generations. […]
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| Hospital confirm that one more patient & staff member positive, 14 new confirmed Covid-19 cases, small shark apparently seen swimming in Hamilton Harbour, Gombeys to offer short, distanced performances on New Year, Minister Renee Ming urges people to contact the police if they have any information on the shooting, ICO Decision on PATI request to Legislature Office, FC Bascome withdraws […]
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| December 29 saw 0 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange. The BSX finished at 1,987.77, 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 MIH Acquires 100% Ownership Of The BSX BSX: Ascendant Resumes Trading Today BSX […]
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| There was one more patient and one staff member who tested positive for Covid-19 in addition to the two patients who tested positive last week, the hospital has confirmed. Mike Richmond, CEO & President, comments: “Following the completion of testing all staff and patients on the long term care unit, there was one more patient […]
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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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| Bermuda’s Gombey troupes have “worked with Government to agree on a plan to provide their traditional performances in a non-traditional way on New Year’s Day,” and will “offer short, physically-distanced pop-up performances in various small neighbourhoods.” A Government spokesperson said, “Bermuda’s Gombey troupes have worked with Government to agree on a plan to provide their traditional […]
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| There were 2805 test results received and 14 were positive for Covid-19 — six imported, five local transmission with known contact/source and the rest under investigation — so Bermuda now has 595 total confirmed positive cases to date, with 164 active cases. A spokesperson said, “There were 2805 test results received by the Ministry of […]
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| In the wake of the recent shooting, Crime Stoppers Bermuda wants to remind the public that they do offer a reward of up to $5,000 for information that leads to the recovery of a firearm. A poster highlighting the reward says, “Do you have information on gun crime? We want your information. Not your name. If […]
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| The official Government and Legal notices for today [Dec 29] include cancellation of registration. Cancellation Of Registration:- TOP Reinsurance Co., Ltd. Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Cancellation Of Registration Notice ID: GN1189/2020 Public Authorities / Department: Bermuda Monetary Authority Publication Date: 29 December 2020 Order Insurance Act 1978 Cancellation Of Registration Under Section […]
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| The Bermuda Police Service is reminding the public of the 11.00pm curfew, with officers to be on the roads enforcing both the curfew and speed limits. Assistant Commissioner of Police Martin Weekes said, “The public are reminded of the need to plan ahead to give themselves adequate time be home in time for the 11.00pm […]
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| Wednesday, December 30 is expected to see sunny breaks, with a few early showers likely, then followed by a brighter afternoon, with the high to be near 18°C/65°F and the low to be near 15°C/59°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be NNE. The relative humidity is expected to be near […]
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| Throughout this year, AXA XL has been an excellent ‘corporate citizen,’ donating more than $1 million to local charities to assist the community in dealing with the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. “The funds distributed throughout this year include $50,000 toward the purchase of ventilators and other required equipment for the King Edward VII Memorial […]
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| Following last night’s shooting, Minister of National Security Renee Ming urged anyone with any information about the incident to please share it with the police. Minister Ming said, “Regrettably our holiday was marred by a firearms incident. Thankfully the injuries weren’t life threatening. However it is still extremely concerning that the peace of the holiday was disturbed in […]
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| The United Soccer League [USL] and FC Bascome Bermuda announced today that the club has chosen to withdraw from the 2021 USL League Two season. “Together, both the league and club have determined that due to international travel considerations it would be difficult for the club to accommodate a return to play in Bermuda during […]
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| The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] is holding a press conference this afternoon [Dec 29] to address last night’s shooting in the Elliot and Court Street area which resulted in a 26-year-old man being injured. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Apologies the audio is low […]
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