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| Information Commissioner Gitanjali Gutierrez issued a decision which addressed the parliamentary privilege exemption for the first time, with the decision considering an internal review in response to a PATI request asking for records relating to the work of the Parliamentary Joint Select Committee on the December 2nd, 2016 incident at the House of Assembly. A […]
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| Arch Capital Group Ltd. today [Dec 29] announced that Nicolas Papadopoulo will be promoted to the position of President and Chief Underwriting Officer, effective January 1, 2021. A spokesperson said, “Papadopoulo joined Arch in 2001 and currently serves as Chairman and CEO of Arch Worldwide Insurance Group and Chief Underwriting Officer for Property and Casualty […]
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| Live bidding will begin on January 7, 2021 for a rare ₤10 Bermuda banknote from 1964, with the auction expected to reach bids of up to $3,000. The description of the note on WorldBanknoteAuctions.com says, “Highest denomination of the pre-decimal series and very scarce in all grades. Photo courtesy World Banknote Auctions: “According to the […]
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| Sussex Cricket recently featured Bermuda’s Delray Rawlins in their “2020 Top Performers” with the club saying that “Delray Rawlins has shown glimpses of his incredible talent with the bat numerous times over the last three seasons, but it was also his ability with the ball which gained attention this year.” The story on the Sussex […]
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| Scott Barnes recently began competing in the World Karting Association Daytona Kart Week. Barnes started the Senior Class in 15th and finished tenth out of 33 drivers, with Barnes saying, “Not bad for the first time racing this track.” Barnes then started the Masters Class in second, falling to third before retaking second position on […]
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| The St. George’s Foundation has announced its decision to end its 18-year-old Queen’s Warehouse lease agreement on December 31, 2020. A spokesperson said, “The St. George’s Foundation bids farewell to the Queen’s Warehouse as it transitions the building back to the Corporation of St. George on 31 December 2020. “After concluding that the maintenance and […]
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| As the year draws to a close we take a look at Bermuda Amateur Swimming Association records that have stood for more than a decade, with a look at the Long Course Records below. Kiera Aitken is the Women’s 100m Freestyle record holder with a time of 56.99, set back on July 31st, 2009 during […]
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| [Updated] The police are responding to some form of an incident in the Court Street area this evening [Dec 28]. There are multiple police vehicles and officers on scene, and part of the street is cordoned off with crime scene tape. Further confirmed details are limited at this time, however we have asked the police […]
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| Royal Bermuda Regiment soldiers have been awarded Commander-in-Chief Commendations for bravery. Sergeant Damir Armstrong was honoured for his leadership and swift reaction on the night two soldiers were hit by a car at a Covid-19 curfew vehicle checkpoint, with one suffering almost-fatal injuries. Corporal Nathan Frick of the Royal Bermuda Regiment Coast Guard was commended […]
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| Tuesday, December 29 is expected to see sunny breaks, with a chance of a shower or two, mainly at night, with the high to be near 21°C/69°F and the low to be near 17°C/62°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be north. The relative humidity is expected to be near 73%. […]
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| W. R. Berkley Corporation today [Dec 28] announced the launch of Lifson Re Ltd, a special purpose insurer registered in Bermuda, and licensed by the Bermuda Monetary Authority. The report said, “Lifson Re has been capitalized with more than $250 million of equity from a small group of sophisticated global investors with long-term investment horizons, […]
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| Bermuda has been featured on an NBCLX video entitled “How to Work Remotely From a Tropical Island During the Pandemic,” with the 5 minute video providing nice coverage of the island, showcasing some of the island’s scenery and more. NBCLX is part of the NBCUniversal media giant, with the company saying the “LX stands for […]
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| As vaccines begin to be administered, the Covid-19 pandemic continues to affect countries around the globe, with the number of confirmed cases worldwide now surpassing 80 million, with over 1,766,000 deaths worldwide, and the United States continuing to have the most confirmed cases and deaths in the world. A CNN story said, “December has been the […]
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| Five hundred meals were donated to families across the island on Christmas Eve as an act of kindness by Take Five Ltd. A spokesperson said, “Take Five Ltd incorporates the Buzz Group, Village Pantry Restaurant, Devil’s Isle Restaurant, Take Five Catering and Devil’s Isle Coffee Company. “The Company partnered with the Seventh-Day Adventist Church to […]
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| To mark the season of giving, the Bermuda Police Service donated toys and care packages across the island, and also donated items to an already established community initiative. The Bermuda Police Service posted the photos below, saying: “Every year, officers and staff of the Bermuda Police Service come out of their pockets to help make […]
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| Following an online Special General Meeting held by the Driving Horse & Pony Club [DHPC], the organisation said that [ending approval from the Bermuda Health Department, the membership has decided to restart the season in 2021. The President of DHPC said, “Two proposals were put forward to membership: 1. Call the season over and try […]
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| As the year draws to a close, we take a look at Bermuda Amateur Swimming Association records that have stood for more than a decade. Today we take a look at the short course records. Jennifer Smatt’s women’s 200m breaststroke time of 2:35.27 has stood for 28 years as it was set back in June […]
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| Monday, December 28 is expected to be partly cloudy, with the high to be near 21°C/70°F and the low to be near 18°C/64°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be NE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 78%. Sunrise will be at 7:19am and sunset will be at 5:22pm. […]
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| The Corporation of St. George in conjunction with Nadanja & Jah [Two Fools] will be presenting a ‘Virtual 2020 New Year’s Eve‘. According to the event poster it will include an ‘onion drop, comedy show and more,’ with the live stream set to start at 10.30pm on December 31st, 2020. For more information, please see the […]
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| Bermuda celebrating Christmas, Butterfield employees donating holiday hampers to the Women’s Resource Centre and over $8,000 to Meals on Wheels, Deloitte donating $40,000 of items to families, and the Green family donating 30 new laptops to Whitney Institute Middle School were all some of the positive news stories from the past week. In additional good […]
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| Apex Group Ltd., a global financial services provider, announced the planned acquisition of GFin Corporate Services Ltd. [GFin]. A spokesperson said, “Apex Group Ltd., a global financial services provider, announced today the planned acquisition of GFin Corporate Services Ltd. [GFin]. GFin is a Mauritius based and licensed management company, providing fund administration services to institutional […]
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| The Ministry of Health has confirmed the sad news that “Bermuda has experienced a Covid-19 related death today.” A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Health is saddened to confirm that, regrettably, Bermuda has experienced a COVID-19-related death today. This now takes the total number of COVID-19 deaths to ten. The Minister of Health Kim Wilson […]
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| Sunday, December 27 is expected to see short sunny spells with the chance of showers, with the high to be near 19°C/66°F and the low to be near 18°C/64°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be north. The relative humidity is expected to be near 64%. Sunrise will be at 7.19am […]
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| In addition to the extremely sad news that the island has recorded another Covid-19 related death, the Ministry also confirmed that there were 20 new positive cases, so the island has now had a total of 581 positive cases to date, with 177 active cases and 5 people hospitalized. A spokesperson said, There were 2460 test results […]
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| Despite being relatively small compared to the other nations of the world, our island has produced no shortage of notable figures in the realm of sports, fashion, and entertainment, with a number of Bermudians gracing the covers of international magazines over the years. The Bermudian athletes, musicians, and fashion models to help represent us on […]
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| While nothing can compare to the real Gombeys and their rhythmic beats, the ten videos below show a look at various Gombey performances over the years, showcasing the island’s preeminent folk art and an iconic Bermudian tradition that spans back centuries. While Gombeys traditionally come out on Boxing Day to the delight of local residents […]
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| In the Winter Edition of Envirotalk, Department Of Environment & Natural Resources Entomologist Claire Jessey highlights the Fig Sphinx moth, which is apparently a new resident of the island. In the report, Ms. Jessey said, “In October 2017, a large and unfamiliar moth was presented to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources for identification. […]
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| The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday December 26th. On Saturday the Southern Highway vehicles carrier is expected, and on Sunday the Bermuda Islander container ship is scheduled to arrive. The weekly shipping schedule, which is subject to change, follows below [PDF here]: Related Stories Shipping […]
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| In a year that has seen reduced sporting events due to the pandemic, Bermuda’s senior men’s national football team will end 2020 ranked 169th in the FIFA World Rankings, while the Bermuda women’s team are 136th in the FIFA/Coca-Cola Women’s World Rankings. This year has also seen what is, compared to our size, a rather […]
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| Bermudian singer Da’Khari Love — who recently released his debut album Renaissance — is using his musical talent to spread a little Christmas cheer, releasing a cover of the holiday classic ‘Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas.’ Related Stories Tickets Now On Sale For Bermuda Idol Contest Bermuda Teen Idol To Showcase Young Talent Audio: […]
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| Saturday, December 26 is expected to be cloudy with periods of rain or showers and a chance of thunder, with the high to be near 21°C/70°F and the low to be near 16°C/60°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be NW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 82%. Sunrise […]
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| Somers Garden in St George’s has been transformed into an impressive Christmas Wonderland, with an array of lights and decorations turning the east end location into a truly festive area. For a look at the first set of photos and a video of Somers Garden click here, to view more Christmas decorations from this year and […]
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| While Christmas events this year have been minimal due to Covid-19 restrictions, Bermuda is still celebrating the Christmas holiday, with people around the island expected to enjoy the day with their family today, marking the holiday in their traditional fashion. The ten videos below give you a small glimpse into some of Bermuda’s holiday celebrations […]
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| Santa Claus was seen in the Bermuda area late this evening [Dec 24], with Santa and his sleigh shown via NORAD’s Santa Tracker. Santa adhered to public health guidelines while performing his all important task of worldwide gift delivery, with a close up of the tracker showing him wearing a mask, as all officials have […]
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| With the island, along with the rest of the world, set to celebrate Christmas in an somewhat different style due to the pandemic, the festive spirit is still evident across the island, with areas decorated for the holiday season, with a variety of lights and decorations to mark the Christmas season. The photos and video […]
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| Friday, December 25 is expected to see a mix of sun and cloud, with a chance of a few showers overnight, with the high to be near 23°C/73°F and the low to be near 19°C/66°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SE. The relative humidity is expected to be near […]
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| The Bermuda Hospitals Board confirmed “an evolving issue in one of its long term care areas, where two patients have tested positive for Covid-19.” Earlier today, the Government confirmed there was eight new positive for Covid-19 cases, and BHB confirmed that these “two cases are part of the official government figures reported.” A BHB spokesperson […]
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| Bermuda has been invited to give an update on managing tourism through Covid-19 by the newly-formed World Tourism Network [WTN]. “The WTN seeks to create innovative approaches for inclusive and sustainable tourism sector growth and assist small and medium travel and tourism businesses during both good and challenging times,” a spokesperson said. “It has members […]
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| The Ministry has released the list of bus cancellations for this afternoon [Dec 24], with the list indicating that there are four bus runs cancelled today. Related Stories Govt: Bus Service Resumes On Wednesday Asphalt Resurfacing At Hamilton Bus Terminal DPT Contracts Eight Minibuses To Assist Update On Bus Service And New Schedule Hamilton Bus […]
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| [Christmas message from Commissioner of Police Stephen Corbishley] Dear Community, Well, it’s Christmas! Even though it’s been a year the likes of which we would all agree hasn’t been seen before, nor would we want to experience again. However, it is the time of year when I hope all of us can spend some time […]
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| [Christmas Message from The Family Centre] Family Centre Board of Directors and Staff would like to wish Bermuda a Happy and Safe Holiday Season. As we reflect on the year, Family Centre is very grateful to our donors, volunteers, partners and the community for your overwhelming support through a very challenging time in Bermuda and […]
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| There were 1187 test results received and eight were positive for Covid-19, so Bermuda now has 561 total confirmed positive cases to date, with 214 active cases. A Government spokesperson said, “There were 1187 test results received by the Ministry of Health since the last update and eight were positive for Covid-19. “Three of the […]
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| “It was agreed that traditional community street Gombey performances on Boxing Day are not safe this year,” the Government said, adding that “the public may be able to hear the drums in the distance, as some Gombey Troupes may play in their private residences or at isolated places, which will allow the public to hear […]
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| The Department of Works and Engineering provided an update on trash collection. A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Works and Engineering’s Waste Management Section advises the public that due to ongoing delays in household waste collection, please note the following service updates. “Yesterday’s collection of both Wednesday’s and Thursday’s waste will be completed today. […]
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| As the holidays neared, Wilton Reinsurance Bermuda donated $12,000 to support the Coalition for the Protection of Children and The Family Centre, saying that “these two commendable charities have tirelessly supported Bermuda families throughout this challenging year.” In expressing gratitude for Wilton Re’s donation, Rachael Dill of the Coalition for the Protection of Children said […]
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| Minister of Social Development and Seniors Tinee Furbert participated in the donation of gifts to some of Bermuda’s young people in residential treatment homes, which was held earlier this week Shane Outerbridge, Residential Treatment Officer, Minister Tinee Furbert, Mrs. Kristin Burt, Calshae Iris, Residential Treatment Officer, Sen. Linsday Simmons, and Chae Powell, Residential Treatment Officer. […]
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| [Opinion column written by Agathe Holowatinc] With the holidays upon us, a lot of my clients are coming to their nutrition coaching sessions with concerns about Christmas baking: cookies, cakes, yule logs, chocolates, truffles, and shortbread. Recipes that fill the kitchen with the sweet flavours and comforting aromas of the season. I love Christmas and […]
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| The One Bermuda Alliance 2020 Holiday Giving Campaign has resulted in funds being donated to The Family Centre to assist those with significant needs during this time and into the New Year. “The Family Centre provides an invaluable service that mirrors the values of the One Bermuda Alliance strengthening families to create a healthier Bermuda […]
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| Minister of Youth, Culture and Sports Dr. Ernest Peets visited the newly refurbished basketball courts at Shelly Bay and Olive Bank, also know as the Jones’ Village Community Field. A Government spokesperson said, “Minister Peets commended the collaboration between the Department of Youth Sports and Recreation and the MoonGate Group for making the project a […]
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| [Christmas message from Premier David Burt] This has been a difficult and challenging year. We’ve all had to do things differently – and many here and around the world are wondering, what will Christmas look like this year? How will we celebrate during a pandemic that has us physical distancing; not hugging, not shaking hands […]
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