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| The police have confirmed the death of a male who was found in an unresponsive state in the Blue Hole Hill area, and said they have commenced an investigation. A police spokesperson said, “At 2:20 a.m. today, Thursday 16th September, 2021, police received a 911 call reporting an unresponsive male lying in the eastbound lane […]
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| The Bermuda boat skippered by James Macdonald, along with his crew Jon Corless, Tom Miller, Lexa Macdonald, Jeff Roach, Walter Smith, Paul Watson, and Alison Hill, representing the Royal Bermuda Yacht Club continued competing in the Rolex New York Yacht Club Invitational Cup, in Newport, Rhode Island. Macdonald and his crew finished the first race […]
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| With an aim of bringing “awareness to the importance of saving and preserving Bermuda’s open spaces,” members of the Garden Club of Bermuda created five ‘Pond Flowers’ at Eve Pond using mostly natural materials. A spokesperson said, “To continue the celebration of The Garden Club of Bermuda’s 100th anniversary and also to mark Buy Back […]
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| September 15 saw 0 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange. The BSX finished at 2,568.92, 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 14 2021 Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Sept 13 […]
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| “Bus services have been impacted due to staff shortages,” the Ministry said this evening [Sept 15] adding that “the current expectation is that there will be additional cancelled routes tomorrow.” There were 78 runs cancelled on Monday, 90 cancelled on Tuesday and 39 runs cancelled today. A spokesperson said, “The Department of Public Transportation is […]
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| The Ministry received 2949 test results from Monday, and 150 were positive, so there are now 1084 active cases, a new record high, and sadly the Government confirmed that there have now been 37 Covid related deaths since March 2020.. 42 people are in hospital with 11 in ICU, which is the highest amount of […]
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| Tonight’s Covid results said “since the last update, there have been 14 recoveries and one death” and noted that since March 2020, Bermuda has recorded “37 Covid related deaths” which is an increase from yesterday’s results when it was 36. In delivering remarks at the press briefing today, Health Minister Kim Wilson said, “I begin […]
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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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| “It would appear that in the midst of an unprecedented time in Bermuda’s management of the pandemic, the Premier is consistently missing in action,” Opposition Leader Cole Simons said this evening [Sept 15]. Mr Simons said, “The people of Bermuda want, need, and deserve strong leadership. How can the Premier remain quiet when the numbers […]
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| The official Government and Legal notices for today [Sept 15] include cancellation of registration, grant of Bermudian status and more. Appointments Charities Commission Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Appointments Notice ID: GN0906/2021 Public Authorities / Department: Ministry Level Publication date: 15 September 2021 The Minister of Social Development and Seniors is pleased to […]
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| Thursday, September 16 is expected to see a mix of sun & cloud, a shower or two develop, mainly at night, with the high to be near 30°C/86°F and the low to be near 26°C/78°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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| Sailors were back on the water competing in the third day of the International One Design Class 85th Anniversary & World Championship 2021 on the Great Sound. Two more races were sailed, as it was moving day with sailors having the chance to drop their worse race to date. With the provisional results posted, current […]
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| Prudential Financial, Inc. and Fortitude Group Holdings, LLC have announced that they have entered into a “definitive agreement under which Prudential will sell a portion of its in-force legacy variable annuity block to Fortitude Re for a total transaction value of $2.2 billion.” A spokesperson said, “Prudential Financial, Inc. [Prudential] and Fortitude Group Holdings, LLC, […]
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| [Updated] The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [September 15] with the list indicating that there are nine bus runs cancelled so far today. Update 4.10pm: The Ministry has released the list of bus cancellations for this afternoon. There were 9 runs cancelled this morning, 30 cancelled this afternoon, for a […]
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| Bermuda International Long Term Insurers and Reinsurers [BILTIR] has announced that North End Re has joined the organisation. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda International Long Term Insurers and Reinsurers [BILTIR] has announced that North End Re has joined the organisation. “North End Re, a subsidiary of Brookfield Asset Management Reinsurance Partners Ltd. [BAMR] which provides capital-based […]
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| The Government is holding a Covid-19 technical briefing at 4pm this afternoon [Sept 15] to update the public on Covid-19 and we will live stream the press conference. This comes as the island is experiencing a major surge in cases, with a record high 948 active cases, with 43 people in hospital, with 10 in […]
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| Aurum Fund Management Limited has donated $12,500 to the Bermuda Zoological Society [BZS] to aid in the creation of a saltwater pond to support the growth of Black Mangroves on Trunk Island. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Zoological Society is happy to announce that Aurum Fund Management Limited have donated $12,500 to the creation of […]
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| Shadow Minister of National Security, Health & Seniors Michael Dunkley is joining Bernews at 3.00pm this afternoon [Sept 15] for the latest episode in the Bernews News & Views series, with Mr Dunkley set to discuss matters relating to health, including the Covid-19 pandemic and recently announced increase in health insurance rates, The video will […]
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| The Office of the Auditor General is advising the public that their office will be closed until further notice after a staff member tested positive for Covid-19. A spokesperson said, “The Office of the Auditor General can confirm that they were notified yesterday, September 14, 2021, a staff member tested positive for Covid. The physical […]
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| The Bermuda Cricket Board [BCB] announced that it has “decided to conclude the 2021 T20 First Division Domestic League season” due to the Covid-19 pandemic. A spokesperson said, “The Executive of the Bermuda Cricket Board has decided to conclude the 2021 T20 First Division Domestic League season, due to the continued onset of the global Covid-19 […]
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| [Updated] The Bermuda Government has declared October 18th a public holiday to celebrate Bermuda’s first Olympic gold medalist Flora Duffy, and the details are being delivered in the Senate today [Sept 15], and you can listen below. Update 10.44am: The Minster said that Ms Duffy arrives on 11 October 11th, and she will be welcomed at the […]
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| Premier David Burt thanked all health workers, including the team at the Ministry of Health, first responders, healthcare workers, swabbers, and lab staff who have been the “heroes of the last 18 months”. Premier Burt tweeted the photo below saying: “This morning my thoughts are with the team at Min of Health, first responders, healthcare […]
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| Carey Olsen Bermuda Limited announced that Claire van Overdijk has joined as counsel in the firm’s dispute resolution and litigation team. A spokesperson said, “Highly regarded private client and public law English barrister Claire van Overdijk has joined Carey Olsen Bermuda Limited as counsel in the firm’s dispute resolution and litigation team. “An expert in […]
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| The Minister of Youth, Culture and Sport, Dr. Ernest Peets announced today that “given the increasing cases of coronavirus that Bermuda is currently experiencing, over the next four weeks protocols for sports and large groups will be tightened. This is effective immediately.” Minister Peets said, “While we appreciate the importance of sport to our community […]
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| The Bermuda Women’s U20 Football Team is currently on top of the standings in Group A of the Concacaf Women’s U-20 Qualifiers after a very impressive start that saw the team defeat the U.S. Virgin Islands by a score of 5 – 0 on Monday [Sept 13] in Curacao. Bermuda took the lead in the […]
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| The simulated oil spill exercise initially scheduled for today [Sept 15] has been postponed. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Home Affairs is advising that the simulated oil spill exercise initially scheduled for today has been postponed. Members of the public will be advised when the exercise will be rescheduled.” We have asked the […]
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| Tributes have been paid following the passing of Dennis Joaquin, with the art community noting he was a “creative talent” and “someone who had such a positive impact on our visual narratives as a country.” An artist of extraordinary talent, Mr Joaquin was well known for the vibrant murals that graced the wall of his Warwick […]
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| Starting today [Sept 15], the Ministry of Health will increase the frequency of Covid-19 statistical updates to Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, which marks a change from the previous schedule of twice a week on Tuesdays and Fridays. Last night, the Government tweeted, “Starting tomorrow, the Ministry of Health will increase the frequency of coronavirus statistical […]
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| The Royal Bermuda Yacht Club boat competing in the Rolex New York Yacht Club Invitational Cup in Newport, Rhode Island. The Bermuda boat is skippered by James Macdonald, along with his crew Jon Corless, Tom Miller, Lexa Macdonald, Jeff Roach, Walter Smith, Paul Watson, and Alison Hill. In a 19 boat fleet, Macdonald and his […]
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| Adam Hall and his Aberdeen IronBirds baseball teammates defeated the Greenville Drive 3 – 1 to move back to .500 on the season. Aberdeen scored 2 runs in the first inning, they added another run in the bottom half of the 5th inning, while Greenville scored their lone run of the game in the top […]
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| The latest design in Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series features the Bermuda longtail with soft accents of the Bermuda flag incorporated in the bird’s wings. The design is also available below as a Facebook profile cover image, and you can check back on Bernews every Wednesday for our latest free phone wallpaper download. To access […]
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| As of September 11th, Bermuda has administered a total of 86,194 vaccinations — an increase of 280 since the prior week — and 66.0% of the population has received two doses thus far. A Government spokesperson said, “We have completed week 35 of vaccinations. Since January 11th, Bermuda has administered a total of 86,194 vaccinations. […]
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| The Ministry received 13,125 test results — spanning 5 days of testing — and 412 were positive, so there are now 948 active cases, of which 43 people are in hospital with 10 in ICU, and sadly, the Ministry confirmed another death, marking the 36th since the pandemic began. Tonight’s test results mark both a […]
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| The official Government and Legal notices for today [Sept 14] include acting appointments & cancellation of registration. Department Of Communications Director Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Acting Appointments Notice ID: GN0900/2021 Public Authorities / Department: Communications Publication Date: 14 September 2021 Government Notice No. Acting Appointment Director, Department Communications Ms. Nea Talbot, Assistant […]
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| Wednesday, September 15 is expected to see sunny spells, an early shower or two, with the high to be near 30°C/86°F and the low to be near 26°C/78°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be ESE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 74%. Sunrise will be at 7.02am and […]
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| The Senate is scheduled to be in session on Wednesday [Sept 15] and statements listed on the Order Paper include the Bermuda College: 2020 Audited Financial Statements and the Impact of Covid-19 on In-School Learning for Children. The Order of Business follows below [PDF here]: Related Stories Senate: Audio & Order Of Business Senate: Audio […]
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| Consumers paid 1.2% in June 2021 than they did a year ago for the basket of goods and services included in the Consumer Price Index [CPI] and this level of inflation was marginally down from the May 2021 annual inflation rate of 1.4%. A Government spokesperson said, “Today, the Ministry for the Cabinet Office released […]
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| A 16-page supplement touting “Bermuda’s appeal to digital nomads” has been published in Chase Publishing’s ‘i-Invest’ online publication. A Government spokesperson said, “A 16-page supplement touting Bermuda’s appeal to digital nomads has been published in Chase Publishing’s ‘i-Invest’ online publication. “Chase Publishing’s ‘i-Invest’ is a digital platform that informs senior decision-makers on the evolving trends […]
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| The “rising numbers of hospitalisations and especially critical care patients is a worrying trend,” the BHB Chief of Staff said, explaining that they “have prepared a separate patient flow to triage and assess Covid-19 patients in the Emergency Department using a medical tent.” This comes as the island is experiencing a spike in Covid cases; […]
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| The MarketPlace today [Sept 14] announced the launch of Pathways to Leadership, a leadership and development programme that “aims to prepare willing and motivated employees to fulfill leadership positions within The MarketPlace group of stores.” A spokesperson said, “The MarketPlace today announced the launch of its leadership and development programme, Pathways to Leadership, with several […]
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| [Updated] The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [September 14] with the list indicating that there are twenty-eight bus runs cancelled so far today. Update 4.05pm: The Ministry has released the list of bus cancellations for this afternoon. There were 28 runs cancelled this morning, 62 cancelled this afternoon, for a […]
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| To celebrate 50-days since the Olympic Games in Tokyo, the World Triathlon has highlighted Bermuda’s Flora Duffy in a video entitled Flora Duffy History Maker. The video description says, “Flora Duffy is the first Bermudian in history to become Olympic Champion and makes history again by adding a third world title to Olympic gold in […]
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| The Ministry announced that Naimah Frith, Zihaire Adams, Nalani Dowling, Ravi Cannonier-Watson, Gherdai Hassell and DaeLyn Saint-Surin were awarded the Bermuda Arts Council [BAC] Student Grants. A Government spokesperson said, “The Minister of Youth, Culture and Sport, Dr. the Hon. Ernest Peets and the Bermuda Arts Council are pleased to announce the 2021 Bermuda Arts […]
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| The Bermuda Football Association Women’s Committee has partnered with Footy Promotions to host the ‘Keeping Girls in Sport’ online course. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Football Association Women’s Committee has partnered with Footy Promotions to host the Keeping Girls in Sport Online course which is powered by the Respect Group and made available to residents […]
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| In partnership with US non-profit StoryCenter, the National Museum of Bermuda [NMB] recently held a six-week intensive digital storytelling pilot workshop for local educators. A spokesperson said, “A group of local educators will be returning to school with new skills after a National Museum of Bermuda professional development workshop that took place over the summer. […]
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| The Bank of Butterfield will be sponsoring the Butterfield Bermuda Championship, which is set to be held next month at the Port Royal Golf Course, offering a prize purse of $6.5 million. A spokesperson said, “The PGA Tour today announced that Butterfield, the leading, independent offshore bank and trust company headquartered in Bermuda, will join Bermuda Tourism […]
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| The Argus’ Customer Service Centre on Wesley Street in Hamilton “will temporarily close to walk-in traffic,” the company announced. A spokesperson said, “Argus’ Customer Service Centre at 14 Wesley Street will temporarily close to walk-in traffic, from today, September 14. The health and safety of our staff, customers and the community is our top priority. “If you […]
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| The Bermuda Olympic Association announced appointment of the leadership for Bermuda’s delegation to the 2021 Junior Pan Am Games in Cali, Columbia later this year. Julia Hawley will fill the position of Chef de Mission, heading Team Bermuda, while Ashley Yearwood will support the team as Assistant Chef de Mission and Covid liaison officer. BOA […]
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| Capital Returns Management, LLC sent a letter to the Board of Directors of Argo Group International Holdings, Ltd. “urging the Board to commence a strategic alternatives process and objectively consider a sale of the full Company.” A statement from the company said, “Capital Returns Management, LLC [together with its affiliates, “Capital Returns], one of the […]
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| Bermuda’s listings in the Guinness World Records were recently updated to reflect that we are now the smallest country in the world to win a Summer Olympic gold medal, with the island also noted as holding other records, including having the dubious distinction of being listed as holding the record for the highest cost of […]
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