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| In a recent edition of the Envirotalk newsletter, Dr. Mark Outerbridge highlights the cownose ray. Dr. Outerbridge said, “Until recently, Bermuda had two species of resident rays; the spotted eagle ray Aetobatus narinari [locally known as the whip moray], which is typically encountered inshore, and the much larger manta ray Manta birostris, which lives in […]
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| The latest design in Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series features an emoji — wearing a mask as it is a responsible emoji who follows public health guidelines – hugging a heart-shaped pink Bermuda flag, with the concept aimed at showing support for the island as we deal with the current Covid-19 outbreak. While the emoji is […]
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| AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A+ and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “aa-” of XL Bermuda Ltd [AXA XL] [and its subsidiaries. The outlook of these Credit Ratings is stable. A statement from the ratings agency said, “The ratings reflect AXA XL’s balance sheet strength, which AM Best assesses as […]
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| The Bermuda National Library has returned to curbside ordering and pickup service. To order and schedule a pick, call 295-2905 or email library@gov.bm for the adult library, or call 295-0487 or email youthlib@gov.bm for the youth library. Related Stories Students Write Book On Covid Pandemic Bermuda National Library Offers Curbside Pickup Unemployment Benefits Payments Update […]
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| AM Best has upgraded the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings to “a+” from “a” and affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A of Ascot Bermuda Limited as well as Ascot Insurance Company and Ascot Specialty Insurance Company, which are both headquartered in New York, AIC and ASIC are collectively referred to as Ascot Insurance U.S. Group […]
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| In a filing with the Bermuda Stock Exchange, Argus Group Holdings Limited gave an update on their 2021 AGM. The full filing stated: “Argus Group Holdings Limited today announced that due to the increase in Covid cases, the 2021 Annual General Meeting of the shareholders of the Company, to be held on Thursday, 23 September […]
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| “There will be no public bus and ferry service again tomorrow [Sept 22], the Government has confirmed. The ferry service has been suspended as of this morning [Sept 21] and the bus service has been suspended since Friday [Sept 17], with staff members of both services expressing concern about “health and safety concerns at work.” […]
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| Wednesday, September 22 is expected to see a mix of sun and cloud; chance of a few early and late showers, with the high to be near 28°C/83°F and the low to be near 24°C/75°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be ENE. The relative humidity is expected to be near […]
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| [Updated with video] The Bermuda Weather Service [BWS] said that “although the centre of Tropical Storm Peter is forecast to be near 400nm from us in the next few days, BWS does not deem it to be a threat to Bermuda.” Update: BWS Director Dr Mark Guishard provides an update on Tropical Storm Peter, telling […]
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| Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] announced a joint initiative between the Mid-Atlantic Wellness Institute [MWI], the Magistrates’ Court, the Department of Court Services and Bermuda Police Service. A spokesperson said, ”The collaboration resulted in the pilot of a new post – Liaison and Diversion Officer [LDO]. On 8 February, an MWI psychiatric nurse took station at the […]
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| Wilton Reinsurance Bermuda Limited has donated $15,000 to Knowledge Quest in support of academic scholarships. A spokesperson said, “Knowledge Quest, a Bermuda-registered charity [knowledgequest.bm], was founded in 2001 with a mandate to promote further education for Bermudians with limited financial means and who have otherwise been unable to secure financial support for their further education. […]
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| Liam Flannery and Alexander Miller turned in personal best performances today at the UCI Road World Cycling Championships individual time trial in Belgium. Flannery posted the 55th best time in 28:09, an average speed of 29.5 miles per hour, his fastest ever time trial. Miller was just 37 seconds back at 29 miles per hour […]
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| The 46-year-old male rider involved in Sunday evening’s collision in Warwick is in critical condition in the ICU, while the other rider involved, a 21-year-old male, was being treated at the hospital for a broken arm and awaiting further medical evaluation. A police spokesperson said, “At last check, the 46-year-old male rider involved in Sunday […]
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| Due to the current outbreak of Covid-19,”only passengers with proof of a negative Covid-19 test will be allowed in the terminal” and people “will no longer be able to accompany passengers inside the terminal,” Skyport said. Skyport posted the photo online below, saying, “Due to the current outbreak of Covid-19, only passengers will be allowed […]
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| The Ministry has confirmed a “coronavirus exposure” at the K Margaret Carter Centre [KMCC], and said that “KMCC remains closed until a full risk assessment is completed.” A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Health’s Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit [ESU] is aware of a coronavirus exposure at the K Margaret Carter Centre [KMCC]. The Minister […]
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| Part of a device used to let people who are visually impaired and cannot see the lights know that it is safe to cross the road has been ripped off more than 20 pedestrian crossings around Hamilton, and the City has appealed to anyone with information about the matter to please contact them or the […]
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| Since the Covid-19 pandemic began last year, the Bermuda Government has implemented curfews at various times in an effort to contain the spread of the virus, with the first curfew initially implemented back on March 29, 2020 and now reinstated as of September 17, 2021. A curfew was in effect for April, May, June and most […]
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| For the past few days, Bermuda has been ranked number one by the New York Times and Worldometers for Covid-19 cases per capita, and unfortunately, the statistics compiled by the two websites have gotten even worse, as the island has now moved up to the top 6 as far as deaths per capita over the […]
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| BF&M Limited announced today that AM Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of A [Excellent] of BF&M Life Insurance Company Limited [BF&M Life], BF&M General Insurance Company Limited [BF&M General] and Island Heritage Insurance Company, Ltd. [Island Heritage]. The outlook of each of these ratings is stable. In its assessment of the BF&M Group, […]
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| A woman has been taken to hospital with what are described as “non-life threatening injuries” following a collision involving a rental cycle and a truck on North Shore Road in Hamilton Parish today [Sept 21]. A police spokesperson said, “Shortly before 1pm on Tuesday 21st September 2021, police and other first responders attended a report […]
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| The Bermuda Weather Service [BWS] said that “although the centre of Tropical Storm Peter is forecast to be near 400nm from us in the next few days, BWS does not deem it to be a threat to Bermuda.” This afternoon [Sept 21] BWS said, “Peter is confidently forecast to weaken before making any sort of […]
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| PwC firms operating in the Caribbean and Atlantic have collectively donated US$50,000 to disaster relief and recovery efforts in Haiti after last month’s 7.2 magnitude earthquake. A spokesperson said, “The money was raised by the partners and employees of the PwC firms in The Bahamas, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, East Caribbean [Barbados and […]
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| The United States reportedly plans to institute new travel rules starting in November, which will require “all foreign nationals arriving in the United States to show proof of being fully vaccinated.” The CNN website said, “The United States plans to ease travel restrictions on all fully vaccinated foreign visitors starting in November, the White House […]
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| The Bermuda Sloop Foundation [BSF] is paying tribute to the late Andy Burnett-Herkes, saying that “his soul and his spirit will live on.” A spokesperson said, “It was with deep sorrow that the staff, board and committee members of the Bermuda Sloop Foundation learned today that long-standing board member and marine operations expert Andy Burnett-Herkes […]
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| Information Commissioner Gitanjali Gutierrez issued Decision 08/2021, in which she reviewed an internal review decision by the Police Complaints Authority [PCA] on a PATI request about the complaints filed following the use of pepper spray by the police on December 2, 2016. A spokesperson said, “On 10 September 2021, Information Commissioner Gitanjali Gutierrez issued Decision […]
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| MIAX announced that the Bermuda Stock Exchange [BSX] has successfully commenced publishing MIAX Pearl Equities market data for 10 actively traded U.S. companies to the Pyth Network. A spokesperson said, “MIAX, creator and operator of high-performance securities exchanges, products and services, today announced that the Bermuda Stock Exchange [BSX], a wholly-owned subsidiary of Miami International […]
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| “I’m happy to be here,” Bermudian footballer Jonte Smith – who recently signed with the Ballymena United Football Club in Northern Ireland — said during a recent interview. The club recently announced, “Ballymena United are delighted to announce the signing of forward Jonte Smith. The 27-year-old Bermuda international joins as a free agent having last […]
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| Adam Hall and his Aberdeen IronBirds teammates recently went down 4 – 1 to the Greenville Drive. Greenville took the lead with a run in the top of the fourth, but Aberdeen drew level with a run in the bottom of the fifth. Greenville scored two runs in the top of the seventh before adding […]
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| Thank you to all of Bermuda’s health care workers, Government confirms 43rd Covid related death which marks the 10th death in recent weeks, active cases surpass 1500 for the first time, there are now 54 people in hospital with 12 in ICU, bus and ferry services interrupted, staffing shortages will cause garbage collection delays, BPSU thanks Bermuda’s healthcare workers, […]
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| As we previously reported, Dennico Hollis and his Stenhousemuir teammates cricket season came to an end in Scotland, so today we take a look at Hollis’ season numbers. Hollis had 14 innings, scoring a team-high total of 310 runs, with his highest knock being 83 not out. Hollis was not out twice with an average of […]
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| Island Self-Storage has expanded into a new facility to provide a solution for people who may be renovating or relocating and looking to store bulky household items including furniture. The new 3,250-square-foot space is situated in Mill Creek Road next to ISS’s first self-storage facility. Since opening doors in 2010, this is the fourth expansion […]
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| The formal ribbon cutting ceremony for the Casa dos Acores Community Centre in Admiralty Park, Pembroke.was held earlier this week. A Government spokesperson said, “The Centre will serve as a base for the non-profit organisation and registered charities purpose of promoting and preserving the Azorean heritage and culture in Bermuda and preserving the historical significance and […]
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| Rashun Burch began competing in the FUNDIS Youngster Tour [CSIYH1*] International Horse Jumping event in Germany. On the first day, Burch competed in one class. Competing in the Qualification for 6-Year-Old Horses Class, Burch and Neon Spotlight Z finished 22nd with a time of 69.26, and they also had 16 Penalty Fault Points. Related Stories […]
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| Jaden Jones, Tristan Pettit, Dexter Snaith, along with coach Gavin Manders will be heading to the Dominican Republic to represent Bermuda at the 2021 ITF/COTECC Under 12 Team Competition. The tournament will run from September 26th – October 1st on the hard courts of the Centro Nacional de Tenis Parque del Este Stadium. Bermuda is […]
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| Action on Alzheimer’s & Dementia [AAD] will be holding their Dementia Awareness Week from September 21 to September 26. A spokesperson said, “Action on Alzheimer’s & Dementia, a local charity established in 2012 to give support to people in Bermuda living with dementia, along with their families and caregivers is holding their Dementia Awareness Week […]
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| Matthew Moreno, Vishan Patton, and their Alicante City Under 19 teammates started the season with a 3 – 2 victory over Mediterráneo. An early goal from Mediterráneo gave the visitors a 6th-minute lead, H’mida Tayed equalized 10 minutes later slotting the ball into the bottom corner. Patton scored on the stroke of halftime on his […]
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| September 20 saw 0 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange. The BSX finished at 2,559.88, 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 Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Sept 17 2021 Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Sept 16 […]
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| Bus and ferry service “will be interrupted” tomorrow [Sept 21], the Ministry has confirmed, with the ferry service the latest to be impacted, with the bus service having been suspended since Friday. A spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Transport has advised that bus and ferry service will be interrupted tomorrow, 21 September 2021. “This evening, […]
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| Bermuda’s cyclists started competing today [Sept 20] in Belgium with Kaden Hopkins and Conor White contesting the 30.3 kilometer individual time trial in the Under 23 category. A spokesperson said, “Starting in Knokke-Heit and finishing in Brugge along a completely flat course, both Bermuda riders turned in impressive efforts, averaging over 48 kilometers per hour […]
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| Following the recent change in policy allowing their importation, People’s Pharmacy has confirmed they “will have Covid-19 Rapid Antigen Self-Test Kits in store by next week.” The Government recently announced that “Antigen tests can now be imported for personal use” as “the policy was reviewed and adjusted by the Ministry of Health.” “It is hoped […]
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| The Ministry received 5368 test results — spanning two days — and 155 were positive, so there are now 1513 active cases. 54 people are in hospital, with 12 in ICU, and sadly the Ministry has confirmed another death. “Sadly, I am reporting another Covid related death,” said Minister of Health, Kim Wilson. “I am […]
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| The United States CDC has today [Sept 20] upgraded Bermuda to “Level 4: Very High Level of Covid-19 in Bermuda” — the highest level — saying that people should “avoid travel to Bermuda.” It further notes that “if you must travel to Bermuda, make sure you are fully vaccinated before travel” and “because of the […]
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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 police “thanked the public for its support in adhering to the new curfew regulations” saying there was “only one person found in breach of the current curfew regulations over the weekend.” The 12.30am – 5am curfew took effect on Friday, September 17th, with the curfew reinstated due to a major surge in Covid cases. […]
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| “Due to staffing shortages, garbage collection will be impacted over the next few weeks,” the Ministry has advised. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Public Works advise that due to staffing shortages garbage collection will be impacted over the next few weeks. “The public is reminded that they may deliver household garbage to the […]
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| The 7th annual Dive In 2021 kicks off tomorrow [Sept 21], and runs until Thursday [Sept 23]. A spokesperson said, “Dive In is the insurance industry’s longstanding Festival promoting diversity and inclusion. This year’s Festival will take place virtually again as a result of the Pandemic. “Bermuda will host five events over the three day […]
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| Tuesday, September 21 is expected to see becoming brighter with the chance of an early shower or 2, with the high to be near 28°C/82°F and the low to be near 23°C/74°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be ENE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 67%. Sunrise will […]
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| KPMG in Bermuda congratulated Matthew Viney and Christopher Alexander on the successful completion of their accounting designations. A spokesperson said, “The Managing Directors and staff of KPMG in Bermuda congratulate Matthew Viney [Chartered Professional Accountant – CPA Canada] and Christopher Alexander [Associate Chartered Accountant – ACA UK] on the successful completion of their accounting designations. […]
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| The Bermuda Mental Health Foundation [BMHF] will be hosting a virtual conference entitled ‘Mental Health: It’s About All of Us’ on October 28. A spokesperson said, “After months of planning and preparations, the Bermuda Mental Health Foundation has officially opened registration for its first-ever virtual conference event. “‘Mental Health: It’s About All of Us’ is […]
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| The BPSU has thanked all the frontline workers, and asked the community to “rally around our healthcare workers and offer support wherever they can.” BPSU General Secretary Kevin Grant said, “It was recently announced that the KEMH has moved to “Disaster Alert Level 4” due to the high number of Covid-19 patients. “This is the […]
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