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| The Bermuda Ball Hockey Association’s Fall Season got underway at the PCC Hockey Rink with a doubleheader that produced 13 goals on the night. Alexandra Mosher Diamond Ringers 2 Frontier 3 In the opening match of the season, Frontier scored twice in the final period to earn a 3 – 2 win over the Alexandra […]
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| October 1 saw 211,755 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $845,903.76 BD. 1,103 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing down 3.9% at $22.10 per share, while another 210,652 shares were traded by One Communications Ltd, closing even at $3.90 per share. The BSX finished at 1,698.14, down 2.33% […]
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| [Updating] The 2020 General Election is taking place today [Oct 1], with people across the island casting their votes, and we will be providing live updates as able. Polling stations opened at 8.00am and will close at 8.00pm, and the results are expected to be known by late tonight. If you click on the icons, […]
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| The 2020 General Election is taking place today [Oct 1], with candidates — many decked out in their party colors including matching masks — greeting voters as they attend the polling stations to cast their vote. Polling stations will close at 8.00pm, and the results are expected to come in later this evening. The PLP […]
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| Cody Rego continued competing in the Capital Challenge Horse Show at the World Equestrian Center in Wilmington Ohio. Rego – riding Cen – was eliminated in the National Low Junior Amateur/Owner Jumper Class Final. Related Stories Equestrian Patrick Nisbett Competes in France Terceira, Nisbett Continue Competing In Belgium Equestrian: Terceira, Nisbett Continue in Belgium Video: […]
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| Following the official draw for the 2021 Gold Cup, Concacaf also unveiled a dynamic new brand for the Gold Cup, its flagship men’s international competition. The organisation said, “Concacaf last night unveiled a dynamic new brand for the Gold Cup, its flagship men’s international competition. “During the first ever Gold Cup draw, shown live on […]
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| Kamau Leverock picked up where he left off while playing for the Somerset Cricket Club when he took to the Handsworth Cricket Club field in Warwickshire for an inter-squad match. Leverock’s Handsworth First Team batted first in the 35 over match and they scored 206/7, with Leverock scoring 63 not out. In reply, the Handsworth […]
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| Lighthouse Medical Supplies, Ltd. announced a new partnership with Bermuda SPCA which they said “will raise funds for promotion of kindness to animals and prevention of animal cruelty.” “The main purpose of our work is to promote the well-being of people,” says Dr. Mike Serebrennik, COO at Lighthouse Medical Supplies, Ltd. “Animals contribute to our well-being […]
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| There were 555 test results received today and none were positive for COVID-19, so the total of confirmed positive cases remains at 181, with 5 cases remaining active. A Government spokesperson said, “Today there were 555 test results received by the Ministry of Health, and none were positive for COVID-19. “Bermuda has had 181 total […]
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| [Opinion column written by FDM candidate Cheryl Packwood] Vote! Our Democracy Is Young And Our Challenges Are Real October 1st is the day. This is the time. This is when you and I as fellow Bermudians with equal rights get to proclaim that “We Matter.” Sometimes it seems so hard to believe that our “one little […]
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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, September’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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| 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 Cabinet Office announced today the appointment of Ms. Aliyyah Ahad as the Government of Bermuda representative in Brussels, Belgium. A spokesperson said, “This appointment comes at the end of the tenure of The Hon. M. D. Renee Webb JP who had filled the position since 2018.” Premier David Burt said: “Let me first extend […]
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| “The Government will lead stakeholders to a sustainable and empowering future for Bermudian Fishermen and the Fishing Industry, enabling them to improve their lives and better provide for their families as we grow our economy with investments in which work for Bermudians,” the Premier said today. This was stated during a press conference this afternoon […]
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| Thursday, October 1 is expected to see long sunny periods, with a chance of overnight showers, 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 SSE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 81%. Sunrise will be at […]
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| The official Government and Legal notices for today [Sept 30] include list of proposed planning applications, large group exemptions, and trademark applications. List Of Proposed Planning Applications Advertised On September 30, 2020 Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Notification of Planning Applications Registered Notice ID: GN0879/2020 Public Authorities / Department: Planning Publication Date: 30 […]
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| “We have learned from our time in Government that is why we will do better,” OBA Leader Craig Cannonier said. Mr. Cannonier said, “In 2011 I took a leap, a leap of faith after watching our island home suffer. I gladly accepted the leadership of the One Bermuda Alliance. “We needed a change. Everyone agreed that Bermuda needed […]
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| The police have named the victim of the fatal shooting as Garrina Cann. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service can identify the victim in that fatal shooting incident which occurred in the early hours of Tuesday, 29th September, as 31-year-old Garrina Cann. “Miss Cann succumbed to injuries sustained after being shot multiple times, […]
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| The Regulatory Authority [RA] has today released its draft public consultation document for public comment for its 2021-22 Work Plan. The Work Plan sets out the major activities that the RA intends to conduct during the upcoming fiscal year, 2021-22. The consultation document can be found under ‘Open Consultations’ on the RA’s website www.ra.bm or […]
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| The Ministry of Public Works said that “Lighthouse Road, Southampton & the Railway Trail will undergo paving works that will require road closure.” A Government spokesperson said, “This road closure will take place during Wednesday, October 7th, 2020 through Friday, October 30th, 2020. Working hours will be from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, weekly Monday […]
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| A Raleigh alumni panel discussion – where virtual attendees can “listen to young Bermudians speak about their concerns” – will be held on Friday [Oct 2] at 8.00pm. A spokesperson said, “Join us for a Raleigh alumni panel discussion. Listen to our young Bermudians speak about their concerns. “Featuring guest speakers and alumni Makeda Simmons, […]
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| The Bermuda Football Association [BFA] announced that the spectator’s entrance for the Dudley Eve matches scheduled for today [Sept 30] at the National Sports Centre will be the Parson’s Road Gate. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Football Association would like to announce that the spectator’s entrance for the Dudley Eve matches scheduled for Wednesday, September […]
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| Premier David Burt along with Jamahl Simmons, the Chairman of the Bermuda Economic Development Corporation held a press conference yesterday [Sept 29] to announce the selected vendor for the Government sponsored Virtual Market. A Government spokesperson said, “This virtual market allows: Businesses to have an online presence that increases their visibility internationally Promotes economic growth […]
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| “Leaders of hospitality and global business associations in Bermuda have welcomed the announcement British Airways will switch London gateways to Bermuda from Gatwick to Heathrow Airport’s Terminal 5 starting next spring. A spokesperson said, “The agreement, announced yesterday by BA and the Ministry of Transport, followed discussions between BA and the Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA], […]
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| Some of the PLP candidates are joining host Don Burgess this afternoon [Sept 30] for the latest episode in the Bernews News & Views series. This marks the third and final in a three part live video series, with Bernews having invited all three political parties to take part in a ‘group interview’. For comprehensive […]
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| Black Pony Gallery is welcoming artists Dede Brown from the Bahamas and David Bridgeman from the Cayman Islands. A spokesperson said, “Black Pony Gallery is pleased to welcome artists Dede Brown [The Bahamas] and David Bridgeman [Cayman Islands]. These artists add new energy and forms of expression to the gallery group, which has grown to […]
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| The Auditor General “must investigate the deal made with Savvy Entertainment, ” OBA candidate Douglas De Couto said. Mr. De Couto said, “There are so many questions about whether the people’s money was spent correctly that the only way of getting to the bottom of this loan is for the Auditor General to investigate. “David […]
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| Triple jumper Brian Wellman was recently honoured with the naming of the long and triple jump runway at the National Sports Center [NSC] as the Brian Wellman Runway. This presentation was originally scheduled to take place during the opening ceremony of the Carifta Games, but following the postponement, it was decided to name the runway […]
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| The Department of Community and Cultural Affairs hosted the premiere film screening of Louis Rafael ‘Kid’ Corbin: Breaking Golf’s Colour Line in America, Canada, and Bermuda on Monday [Sept 28] at BUEI. A government spokesperson previously said, “The 20-minute short documentary explores the contributions of the Bermudian golfer Louis Raphael “Kid” Corbin, who led the […]
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| Police press conference on murder, Athene donate 200 laptops to School System, Walkers welcome Ashley Fubler & Izabella Arnold, FDM election candidates interview, OBA election candidates interview, BA London flight to switch to Heathrow, demolition of Clayhouse Inn and no new confirmed Covid-19 cases in Bermuda are some of the stories in this morning’s [Sept […]
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| Bernews posted more than 300 videos across our various social networks during September, with our combined video channels attaining close to one million views this month, driven by archival footage plus videos of the two hurricanes, with all almost all the top ten most viewed videos this month being of Hurricane Paulette and Hurricane Teddy. […]
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| The Government said it has “reached agreement in principle with the Bermuda Police Association [BPA] that will essentially see the Police participate in the austerity measures programme for a 12-month period.” A Government spokesperson said, “After many weeks of negotiations, the Government of Bermuda can confirm that it has reached agreement in principle with the […]
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| The future working environment post-Covid will be one of the issues being examined at a business conference next month. The Bermuda Insurance Institute will hold its 10th Annual Fall Conference via webinars on Tuesday October 20 and Thursday October 22. It is titled, ‘Demanding change in 2020; how Bermuda [Re] Insurance will stay 6ft ahead’. […]
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| “Returning officers and presiding officers employed by the Parliamentary Registrar as well as election candidates have the opportunity to undergo saliva testing prior to Thursday’s General Election to help ensure voter safety during the COVID-19 pandemic,” the Health Ministry said today. Last night a Government spokesperson said, “This means the testing hours for the Perot […]
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| Cody Rego continued competing in the Capital Challenge Horse Show at the World Equestrian Center in Wilmington Ohio. Rego, riding Cen, finished 4th competing in the National Low Junior Amateur/Owner Jumper Class after clocking a Clear Round time of 57.586. Rego and Spot On finished 20th competing in the First Round of the Green Hunter […]
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| The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [September 30] with the list indicating that there are twenty-two bus runs cancelled 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: Bus Cancellations […]
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| September 29 saw 0 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange. The BSX finished at 1,738.55, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 61 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available here [PDF]. Related Stories Wojciechowski: Connection Between ILS & ESG MIH Acquires Controlling Interest In BSX 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 [Sept 29] include notice of intention to construct a controlled plant, acting appointments. Large Group Exemption Wedding Reception Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Public Notification Notice ID: GN0875/2020 Public Authorities / Department: Ministry Level Publication date: 29 September 2020 Public Health [Covid-19 Emergency Powers] Regulations […]
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| Wednesday, September 30 is expected to see long sunny periods, with the high to be near 28°C/83°F and the low to be near 25°C/77°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SSE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 80%. Sunrise will be at 7.12am and sunset will be at […]
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| The Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB], through its Mid-Atlantic Wellness Institute [MWI], is inviting the public to “be kind” for its 2020 mental health awareness campaign. A BHB spokesperson said, “Bermuda Hospitals Board through its Mid-Atlantic Wellness Institute invites the public to be kind in its mental health awareness campaign for 2020. Kindness is the theme […]
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| Some of the FDM candidates are joining host Don Burgess this afternoon [Sept 29] for the latest episode in the Bernews News & Views series. This marks the second in a three part live video series, with Bernews having invited all three political parties to take part in a ‘group interview’. The first was held […]
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| The FDM will be hosting a Pot Luck Dinner on Wednesday [Sept 30] from 4.00pm until 8.00pm at the Royal Naval Field. A spokesperson said, “The [FDM] Freedom Democratic Movement, extends an invitation to the voting public, to come and meet our candidates at our community outreach event. Join us for an evening of good food […]
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| Walkers Bermuda has welcomed Ashley Fubler and Izabella Arnold to its pupillage programme. A spokesperson said, “Walkers Bermuda is pleased to welcome Ashley Fubler and Izabella Arnold to its pupillage programme, where both young women will undertake training in the firm’s Corporate, Finance, Funds & Insurance practice group for six months and a further six […]
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| Athene Holding Ltd. and Athene Life Re Ltd are donating 200 laptops to the Bermuda Public School System for the 2020-2021 school year. A spokesperson said, “Athene Holding Ltd. and its reinsurance subsidiary, Athene Life Re Ltd. [ALRe], announced it is donating 200 laptops to the Bermuda Public School System for the 2020-2021 school year. […]
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| Commencing March 28, 2021, Bermuda commercial air service from London will originate from Heathrow Airport, replacing service from Gatwick Airport, the Bermuda Ministry of Transport and British Airways announced jointly today. A Government spokesperson said, For Bermuda, this marks a welcome return to the UK’s busiest airport. [Seated from left to right] – Minister of […]
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| Some of the OBA candidates are joining host Don Burgess this afternoon [Sept 29] for the latest episode in the Bernews News & Views series. This marks the first in what will be a three part live video series, with Bernews having invited all three political parties to take part in a ‘group interview’. The […]
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| Carey Olsen Services Bermuda Limited chief governance and operations officer Susie Tindall has been accepted as a Fellow of the Association of Corporate Governance Practitioners. A spokesperson said, “Carey Olsen Services Bermuda Limited [Carey Olsen Services] chief governance and operations officer Susie Tindall has been accepted as a Fellow of the Association of Corporate Governance […]
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| The premiere screening of Broadcasting Black — a locally produced film about the contribution of black media to the success of the 1959 Theatre Boycott – will take place later today. A government spokesperson said, “Later today, the Minister of Community Affairs and Sports, the Hon. Lovitta Foggo will participate in the premiere screening of Broadcasting […]
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| Soul Sessions will be presenting Rhythm & Dine – a live island-themed musical extravaganza featuring the Tino Martinez Quintet – on October 10 and October 11 at Coco Reef. A spokesperson said, “On October 10th and 11th, Soul Sessions present Rhythm & Dine. A live island themed musical extravaganza paired with a 3 course meal […]
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