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| Argo Group International Holdings, Ltd. announced an agreement to sell its Italian operations , ArgoGlobal Assicurazioni S.p.A [AGA] to Perfuturo Capital AG. A spokesperson said, “Argo Group International Holdings, Ltd. [ARGO], an underwriter of specialty insurance products, today announced an agreement to sell its Italian operations, ArgoGlobal Assicurazioni S.p.A [AGA] to Perfuturo Capital AG [Perfuturo], a […]
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| December 23 saw 200 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $6,020.00 BD. 200 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing down 1.5% at $30.10 per share. The BSX finished at 1,987.77, down 1.16% on the day. There were 0 advances, 1 decline, and 61 remained unchanged. The full report […]
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| As the Christmas holiday draws near, Somers Garden in St George’s has been transformed into a spectacular seasonal wonderland with holiday decorations and lights on display throughout the property. The light displays are extensive, providing the visage of Santa Claus, teddy bears, wrapped presents, reindeer, popular characters, snowmen, and more, with lit walls, pillars, and […]
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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 23] include cancellation of registration, contracts valued $50,000 or more, and traffic notice. Cancellation Of Registration:- Operational Re Ltd. Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Cancellation Of Registration Notice ID: GN1183/2020 Public Authorities / Department: Bermuda Monetary Authority Publication Date: 23 December 2020 Order Insurance […]
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| There were 1257 test results received and none were positive for Covid-19, so Bermuda has 553 total confirmed positive cases to date, with 223 active cases. Thirty people have recovered since the last update and there are now two people hospitalized, which is down from five earlier this week. A Government spokesperson said, “There were […]
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| Thursday, December 24 is expected to see some sunny periods with one or two light showers likely, with the high to be near 22°C/71°F and the low to be near 19°C/67°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be ESE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 65%. Sunrise will be […]
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| “There were no errors with the machinery or the testing process,” Minister of Health Kim Wilson said, explaining that testing process “has been working correctly,” however “unfortunately, on these isolated occasions, persons received the wrong email.” This follows after the Minister’s statement during last night’s press conference, which said, “The Ministry of Health would also […]
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| The Bermuda Police Service Community Policing Division ‘A’ Watch recently held their annual ‘Give a Child a Gift’ initiative at Paget Primary. This year two deserving Paget Primary students – one boy and one girl – were chosen to receive gifts donated by CPD ‘A’ Watch staff. Back Row [left to right] – Inspector Markland […]
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| The MarketPlace today announced an “extension of its three-times weekly 5% discount and daily 5% discount for recipients of financial assistance until 31 March 2021.” A spokesperson said, “The extended offering of the three-times weekly discount – Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday – and daily discount for recipients of financial assistance, first introduced in May, is […]
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| “The WeHealth Bermuda app was launched on December 11, since then almost 17,000 people have downloaded it,” Premier David Burt said, adding that “so far 11 people have been confirmed positive who have been using the app.” Speaking at last night’s [Dec 22] press briefing, Premier Burt said, “The WeHealth Bermuda app was launched on […]
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| A woman was rescued by emergency personnel after her car crashed overboard in Sandys, with officers entering the water to assist the driver. A police spokesperson said, “Shortly before 10:00 p.m. on Tuesday 22nd December, 2020, police received a report from on-duty Coast Guard personnel that a motorcar had crashed through the wooden barriers across from […]
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| Government’s position is that BELCO “must be held accountable and answerable to the residents of Bermuda,” Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban following the recent island-wide power outage. Speaking during last night’s press conference, Minister Walter Roban said, “Last week Friday, the impact of the island-wide outage went far beyond the loss of electricity. Government […]
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| Bermuda-bound travellers have more pre-travel Covid-19 test options, the BTA said today, with PCR saliva test kits available in Costco locations across the USA and the OpenClear Covid-19 testing service in Manhattan will also introduce PCR saliva testing. A BTA spokesperson said, “Bermuda-bound travellers seeking Covid-19 pre-travel testing have more options now and into the […]
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| The pandemic has “brought new challenges, with people in quarantine or isolation,” and the Bermuda Blood Donor Centre team is asking people to please consider donating. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Blood Donor Centre team is asking people to give the gift of life this Christmas and consider becoming a blood or apheresis donor, even if […]
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| Bermudian swimmer Madelyn Moore is joining host Earl Basden this morning [Dec 23] for the latest episode in the Bernews News & Views sports series and you can tune in and watch live below. Related Stories Video: BNV Discussion With Roy-Allan Burch Video: BNV Sports With Andrea McKey Video: BNV Discussion With Jyire Mitchell Video: […]
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| The Corporation of St. George [CSG] is advising of the following changes in garbage collection due to the Christmas, Boxing Day, and New Year’s Day. Christmas Day: Residential Garbage normally collected on Friday, December 25th will be collected on Thursday, December 24th. New Year’s Day: Residential Garbage normally collected on Friday, January 1st will be collected […]
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| Keep Bermuda Beautiful and LookBermuda are partnering to create an educational film that will “raise awareness about plastic pollution,” with Axis Capital acting as the lead sponsor for the three-year project. A spokesperson said, “Keep Bermuda Beautiful and LookBermuda announced plans to create an educational film that will raise awareness about plastic pollution. The documentary […]
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| The Bermuda Monetary Authority has revoked the corporate service business provider licence of Phoenix Law Chambers. The BMA said, “The Bermuda Monetary Authority [Authority] has revoked the corporate service business provider Licence of Phoenix Law Chambers [PLC], a Corporate Service Provider [CSP], for breaches of the Corporate Service Business Provider Act 2012 [CSPB Act]. “Exercising its […]
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| “Bermuda Regiment soldiers are currently being deployed as Covid Marshalls to conduct quarantine checks,” Health Minister Kim Wilson said, adding that, “if you are supposed to be quarantining, make sure the Covid Marshalls find you at home!” Speaking at last night’s [Dec 22] press briefing, Minister Wilson said, “For those that do test positive and […]
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| AM Best has assigned a Financial Strength Rating of A- [Excellent] and a Long- Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a-“ to OCIL Special Ltd, a recently formed subsidiary of Oil Casualty Insurance, Ltd. A spokesperson said, “Oil Casualty Insurance, Ltd. [OCIL] has announced that its recently formed subsidiary, OCIL Special Ltd. [OSL], has been assigned […]
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| In an effort to say thanks for the work they do, the MarketPlace team prepared and delivered holiday meals to the crew members of BCL. noting that “without our stellar shippers, the MarketPlace would not be able to service our communities.” MarketPlace said, “Our team prepared and delivered holiday meals to the incredible crew members […]
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| The draws for the fourth rounds of the Buildbase FA Trophy and Buildbase FA Vase have been completed, and the teams that involve Bermuda players are below. Reggie Lambe Reggie Lambe and his Stowmarket Town teammates have been drawn at home to Cobham in the last 32 of this season’s Buildbase FA Vase. Stowmarket has […]
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| The ongoing embankment repair works on Harbour Road in the vicinity of Burnt House Hill and Tamarind Vale will be extended into the New Year – January 29th, 2021. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Public Works wishes to inform the public that the ongoing embankment repair works on Harbour Road in the vicinity […]
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| December 22 saw 81,100 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $299,740.00 BD. 80,900 shares were traded by Argus Group Holdings Ltd, closing down 8.6% at $3.31 per share, while the other 200 shares were traded by BF&M Ltd, closing up 2.8% at $20.05 per share. The BSX finished at 2,011.01, down 0.11% […]
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| “As the virus strain has been around since September, it seems unlikely it isn’t here already which is why we have not closed our border to the United Kingdom,” the Health Minister said, added that the Ministry is “putting in place additional quarantine restrictions” for those travelling from the UK, saying “they will be required […]
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| Citing the “growing number” of positive Covid-19 cases, the Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] announced “increased restrictions for visitors for inpatients and long term care residents at KEMH and MWI.” A spokesperson said, “Long term care residents and isolation patients on any ward will no longer receive visitors, while acute and critical care patients will be able […]
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| Staff at the Little Venice, L’Oriental and L’Oriental Express restaurants decided the food and money that would normally go towards their Christmas staff party would instead go towards 50 meals for The Eliza DoLittle Society. Executive Chef, Danny Lim said, “Food is our most basic need, to think that there are families who are hungry […]
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| The Bermuda Olympic Association [BOA] in partnership with Coral Coast Clothing is now selling “Team Bermuda” and BOA-branded face masks. A spokesperson said, “The masks, which are reusable and adjustable, and available in pink and blue, retail for $20 each and are available exclusively at the Coral Coast Clothing shop at 15 Front Street in […]
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| The official Government and Legal notices for today [Dec 22] include cancellation of registration, assent and notice of intended marriage. Assent Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Assent Notice ID: GN1180/2020 Public Authorities / Department: Government House Publication date: 22 December 2020 The Assent Of The Governor Was Given On The 21st Day Of […]
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| The Government will be holding a press conference at approximately 5.45pm this evening [Dec 22] to update the public on Covid-19. We will have additional coverage following the press conference, our continuous live updates on Covid-19 are here, and the live video below should start showing the press conference at around 5.45pm, however the time […]
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| “The delay of proceedings in the Senate was bizarre,” OBA Senate Leader Ben Smith said, adding that the “PLP’s Bill seeks to divert much needed funds away from charities and instead give it to unions.” Senator Smith said, “Proceedings in the Senate ground to a halt when the PLP Senate team decided to delay debate until […]
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| Noting they are “aware of a video being circulated on social media depicting sexually explicit scenes, which appears to have been recorded on one of Bermuda’s beaches,” the police said the “matter is now under investigation.” A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service is aware of a video being circulated on social media depicting sexually […]
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| The Ministry has released the list of bus cancellations for this afternoon [Dec 22], with the list indicating that there are two 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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| As people across the island continue getting into the Christmas spirit, you can join in on the fun by using these Bermuda-themed Christmas Facebook and Twitter covers, as well as mobile phone wallpapers, to turn your social media profile and mobile device into a show of your island pride and holiday enthusiasm! Part of the […]
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| To mark the season of giving, the Green family have donated 30 new laptops to Whitney Institute Middle School, for use by its students. “The 14 inch HP Chromebooks were delivered to the school last week and gratefully received by Principal Reeshemah Swan. The laptops feature touchscreens, rich audio and graphics and can be folded […]
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| Zurich Bermuda has earned a Gold designation under the Bermuda Mental Health Foundation’s Mindful Employer Certificate Program. A spokesperson said, “The Foundation found that Zurich’s existing workplace policies in the areas of HR, employee benefits [including wellness and mental health coverage], flexible work arrangements, and policy manuals are exemplary. “The Foundation launched the Mindful Employer […]
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| Bermuda currently has 547 total confirmed Covid-19 cases to date, with the island recording around as many confirmed cases so far this month as it did in all the prior months combined. On December 1st, Bermuda had 262 total confirmed cases to date and 39 active, and last night’s [Dec 21] release of test results […]
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| [Opinion column written by Agathe Holowatinc] With Christmas just around the corner, I thought it might be helpful to put together a little list of gift ideas for the health nut in your life. Set of 4 – 6 wine or beer glasses For upscale breakfast smoothies & impressive fresh pressed juices, obviously! Buy at […]
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| “The Authority expects registrants to continue to conduct regular board meetings by telephone, video conference, or other virtual means, where it is not practical to meet physically during this period,” the Bermuda Monetary Authority said. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Monetary Authority [Authority or BMA] recognises that COVID-19 may continue to pose difficulties regarding registrants’ […]
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| The winners for the first annual Harvey Cooper Award have been announced, with seven students earning prizes. A spokesperson said, “Students participating in the first annual Harvey Cooper Award were: Century Robinson [age 12] for Bermuda Center for Creative Learning Arima Turner [age 12], Miniya Wainwright [age 17], and Layla Williams [age 16] for BHS […]
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| The Bermuda Clean Air Coalition [BCAC], whose members include local residents, businesses, and small activist groups, recently issued a list of recommendations and requests to BELCO. “The recommendations emerged from consultations with local residents who have been experiencing a range of nuisances due to BELCO’s operations. Many residents are struggling to deal with excessive fumes […]
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| This year, due to restrictions on social gatherings, Butterfield cancelled its annual holiday party and instead said “thank you” to its employees with the gift of holiday hampers containing a turkey and all the trimmings for a festive holiday meal. “Employees were given the option of donating their hampers to the Women’s Resource Centre, and […]
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| The United States CDC has changed Bermuda’s classification to “Level 4: Very High Level of Covid-19 in Bermuda,” and said “travelers should avoid all travel to Bermuda.” Screenshot from the page on Bermuda on the CDC website: Back in October, when we had around 200 total cases to date, the CDC changed Bermuda’s country classification from […]
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| Liberty Specialty Markets recently made another charitable donation, providing $30,000 to the Friends Of Christ Church Charitable Trust. A spokesperson said, “LSM has made a further donation of $30,000 to the Friends of Christ Church Charitable Trust which will cover the cost of food for a month. During the lockdown due to Covid-19 earlier this […]
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| Conduit Reinsurance Limited [Conduit Re], the main operating subsidiary of Conduit Holdings, announced a number of senior hires into its underwriting, management and executive team: Chris Board, Head of International Property and Short Tail Specialty Erik Soria, Head of US Casualty Greg Roberts, Head of Property Marc Bearman, Head of Specialty – Marine and Energy […]
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| The Association of Bermuda Insurers and Reinsurers [ABIR] announced that international re/insurance industry leaders Aeolus Capital Management, Ariel Re and Fortitude Re will join ABIR for 2021. “I am pleased to welcome Bermuda international risk transfer leaders Aeolus, Ariel Re and Fortitude Re to ABIR,” said Albert Benchimol, President & Chief Executive Officer of AXIS […]
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| Sompo International Holdings has acquired W. Brown & Associates Insurance Services. A spokesperson said, “Sompo International Holdings Ltd., a Bermuda-based specialty provider of property and casualty insurance and reinsurance, announced today that it has acquired W. Brown & Associates Insurance Services [W. Brown] the aviation industry’s most dynamic and reputable source of general aviation insurance […]
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| Oceanview Reinsurance has entered into a transaction to assume approximately $1 billion of fixed annuity reserves. A spokesperson said, “Oceanview Reinsurance Ltd. [Oceanview Re], a Bermuda Class E insurance company, announced that it has entered into a transaction to assume approximately $1 billion of fixed annuity reserves from an A++ rated U.S. life insurance company […]
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| Traditional Bermudian Cassava pie got a pre-holiday mention on Kentucky Educational Television, thanks to 13-year-old Bermuda student James Widhalm, who submitted an answer to the question “what is your favourite holiday food?” The segment during which James’ answer was featured served to highlight Bermuda in general, with the host pointing out the island’s location in the […]
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