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| This evening [Dec 14] the Bermuda Hospitals Board and MWI lit up the outside of King Edward VII Memorial Hospital in green, saying they are “shedding light on the importance of good mental health.” A spokesperson previously said, “Green is synonymous with Christmas, but it’s also the colour chosen internationally to denote mental health. This […]
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| Premier David Burt met with Bermuda’s new Governor Rena Lalgie following her swearing in earlier today [Dec 14], with the meeting apparently held via video conferencing. Governor Lalgie arrived on the island with her family on Sunday night, and Government House noted that they are “in quarantine at Government House in compliance with the Public […]
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| [Written by Carla Seely] I come from a long line of business owners, from my grandparents, to my father and more recently my sister who has launched a small business. Now I think it is important to note some people are entrepreneurial in nature and are driven to open and run a business, their determination […]
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| [Updated] The Government will be holding a press conference at approximately 5.45pm this evening [Dec 14] to update the public on Covid-19. We will have additional coverage following the press conference, and the live video below should start at around 5.45pm, and we will update as able in our live updates article here. Update: The […]
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| Work took place today [Dec 14] on the installation of the bridge in Flatts, with the Friends of Bermuda Railway Trail’ organisation explaining that the “bridge that was placed on the pylons today was the most complex to assemble and install of those spans planned at Flatts.” In addition to the time lapse video below, […]
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| The Air Canada flight from Toronto was welcomed with a water cannon salute as it landed in Bermuda on Friday. A spokesperson said, “On Friday, we welcomed Air Canada from Toronto with a water cannon salute for the first time it taxied up to Bermuda’s new passenger terminal building.” Related Stories Photos: Trial With BA […]
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| The official Government and Legal notices for today [Dec 14] include striking off, appointments, and contracts valued $50,000 or more. Struck-Off Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Striking Off Notice ID: GN1150/2020 Public Authorities / Department: Registrar Of Companies Publication Date: 14 December 2020 Registrar Of Companies The Companies Act 1981 Pursuant To Section […]
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| Work took place today [Dec 14] on the installation of the bridge in Flatts, with the Friends of Bermuda Railway Trail’ organization explaining that organisation explaining that the “bridge that was placed on the pylons today was the most complex to assemble and install of those spans planned at Flatts.” The Friends of Bermuda Railway […]
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| The Argus Group will temporarily close its offices to walk-in traffic after a staff member tested positive for the coronavirus. A spokesperson said, “The Argus Group will temporarily close its offices to walk-in traffic, after a staff member tested positive for the coronavirus. Out an abundance of caution, the premises will undergo a deep cleaning […]
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| The Bermuda Football Coaches Association expressed their condolences to the family of French coaching legend Gerard Houllier and said they “will fondly remember his visit to our shores.” A spokesperson said, “It is with great sadness that the BFCA has received the news of the passing of French coaching legend Gerard Houllier. The former Liverpool […]
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| Bermudian footballer Aaliyah Nolan scored for Leeds United as they played to a 4-3 win against Stockport County. The club’s match report said, “Leeds United Women returned from lockdown to defeat Stockport County 4-3 in a thrilling encounter. “The Whites showed brilliant character to come from behind three times before a Rebecca Hunt strike ensured […]
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| KPMG in Bermuda today [Dec 14] announced that Neil Patterson will be retiring as the firm’s Chairman at the end of December after 31 years of service. A spokesperson said, “Neil joined the audit practice of the firm in 1989 with a focus in banking and reinsurance. He became a Partner in 1997, Managing Partner […]
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| The Bermuda Senior Golfers Society [BSGS] recently donated four hams and six turkeys to the Salvation Army and Meals on Wheels. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Senior Golfers Society, founded in 1952 and with some 100 members – although not all active – currently on its books, normally holds its annual Turkey Tournament at this […]
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| The Bermuda Cricket Board has released a digital 2020 Year in Review, with the 32-page report outlining “the successes of the BCB during a challenging cricket season due the Covid-19 pandemic.” A spokesperson said, “The Executive of the Bermuda Cricket Board has released a digital 2020 Year in Review. “Presented at the Annual General Meeting […]
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| Due to an issue with the airfield lights — the panel in the Air Traffic Control Tower was “initially unresponsive” — the arrival of the British Airways flight was temporarily delayed last night, however officials confirmed that “the aircraft, originally expected to arrive in Bermuda at 5:50pm, landed safely at 6:13pm.” In response to our […]
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| Bermuda’s new Governor Rena Lalgie arrived on the island last night [Dec 13] and is currently in quarantine at Government House, with Governor Lalgie set to be sworn in “during a closed event” held at Government House today. Government House said, “Her Excellency the Governor, Rena Lalgie, arrived on the island with her family last […]
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| PwC Bermuda has donated over $21,000 to 28 local charitable organisations as part of employee-led holiday giving initiatives. A spokesperson said, “Employees volunteered at feeding programmes and other charitable organisations earlier this month, and donated gift vouchers from the firm, given in lieu of the annual holiday party, to local charities of their choice. “In […]
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| ‘Bermuda Shorts’ — an animated sitcom in development — is premiering a Christmas special on Channel 82 on Christmas Eve, with an encore to air on Christmas Day. A spokesperson said, “On Christmas Eve, Bermuda Shorts — an animated sitcom in development — is premiering a Christmas special on Channel 82. The special, also serving […]
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| The International Cricket Council announced the rescheduled qualification pathway to the ICC Under 19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2022 where 33 teams, including Bermuda, will compete for five World Cup spots. A spokesperson said, “The International Cricket Council [ICC] has today announced the rescheduled qualification pathway to the ICC Under 19 Men’s Cricket World Cup […]
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| Noting that an “employee in our retail location has tested positive for Covid-19,” Digicel said they have closed both their Digicel Retail Store and BTC Payment Centre “in order for employees to be tested, to deep clean the facilities and to ensure there is no further risk.” A spokesperson said, “Digicel is in receipt of […]
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| The U.S. House of Representatives passed a Resolution to designate a room in the United States Capitol as ‘the Joseph H. Rainey Room’, serving to honour the historic life of the one time Bermuda resident who went on to become the first Black man to serve in the House of Representatives. The Resolution noted that […]
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| Bermuda’s martial artists concluded competed in the Texas Amateur Organization of Karate Finals online, with three competing in the grand finals in their respective divisions. The Intermediate Championship Junior Division title went to Callahj Simons representing the Tabata-Ha Shotokan Karate-Do Bermuda. Massanda Vaughans representing the Tabata-Ha Shotokan Karate-Do Bermuda finished second in the Beginner Championship […]
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| Jillian Terceira was back in action competing in the Azelhof CSI Lier International Horse Jumping event in The Netherlands. On her third day of competition, the Bermudian equestrian competed in one class on two horses. Competing in the 1.35m CSI2* Table A in 2 Phases Special Class, Terceira, and Mia Volo Vd Molendreef finished 30th, […]
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| Firefighters were kept very busy last night, as following the car fire in St George’s they had to respond to another vehicle fire, this time extinguishing a truck on fire in Pembroke at around 3.45am in the morning. A BFRS spokesperson said, “At 3.45am, BFRS Dispatch received a report of a truck on fire on Curing […]
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| Firefighters extinguished a car fire in St George’s this evening [Dec 13], with firefighters wearing breathing apparatus quickly extinguished the blaze. A spokesperson said said, “At 7pm on Sunday December 13th 2020, the Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service Dispatch received a call reporting a vehicle fire at Suffering Lane, St George’s. “BFRS responded with one […]
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| There were 40 new positive Covid-19 results, so Bermuda now has 431 total confirmed positive cases to date, with 184 active. A Government spokesperson said, “There were 2181 test results received by the Ministry of Health since the last update and 40 were positive for COVID-19. “One of the new cases is classified as imported […]
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| The Pembroke Parish Council hopes to spread the Christmas cheer a little wider this year to the Pembroke community, by providing Christmas vouchers to “those in need on a first come-first served basis.” Council Chair, Patricka Ferguson said the Council will be providing 40 gift vouchers of $150 each, and urged people to apply as […]
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| Monday, December 14 is expected to be sunny, with the high to be near 24°C/75°F and the low to be near 20°C/68°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be S. The relative humidity is expected to be near 81%. Sunrise will be at 7:12am and sunset will be at 5:15pm. High […]
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| A new model at the Legal Aid Office involves many legal services being delivered by in-house staff which “costs less than awarding assistance via billable hours from Counsel in private practice,” which has resulted a cost savings; dropping from $2.66 million in the 2012/13 financial year to $1.11 million in 2019/20. This was from Attorney-General & Minister […]
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| “The Bermuda Government will make payments to impacted individuals no later than Thursday, 17 December, if their applications are submitted and complete by Monday, 14 December,” the Government said today. This is in relation to the unemployment benefits, with the Minister of Finance Curtis Dickinson recently authorising “unemployment benefit payments to individuals whose ability to […]
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| Noting a “disturbing video circulating,” the police confirmed the “firearm seen in this video along with multiple rounds of ammunition have been seized” and the “injured male is now under arrest and warded at KEMH” and a second male was also arrested, with the incident stemming from a “home invasion involving a firearm in the […]
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| [Updating] With Covid-19 cases escalating and frequent developments, such as the suspension of bus service, a curfew, closure of all indoor bars/clubs and much more, we are returning to the live updating format to ensure we provide timely updates and a quick summary of the latest developments always accessible. We will still post articles as […]
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| On Monday [Dec 14], the Bermuda Hospitals Board will be lighting the outside of King Edward VII Memorial Hospital green as part of the initiative to raise awareness on the “importance of good mental health.” A spokesperson said, “Green is synonymous with Christmas, but it’s also the colour chosen internationally to denote mental health. This […]
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| Jillian Terceira was back in action competing in the Azelhof CSI Lier International Horse Jumping event in The Netherlands. On her second day of competition, Terceira competed in one class on two horses. Competing in the 1.35m CSI2* Table A in 2 Phases, both Against the Clock class, Terceira and Iluna DI Cantero finished 41st, […]
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| Bermuda’s children’s team captured first place and the adult team placed second in the recently concluded 2020 Caribbean Equestrian Association’s [CEA] Regional Dressage Challenge. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Equestrian Federation is pleased to advise that the 2020 Caribbean Equestrian Association’s [CEA] Regional Dressage Challenge came to a successful conclusion for Bermuda with the Children’s […]
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| The MarketPlace has provided information about shopping hours for its various locations during the holiday season, including closures on Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and New Year’s Day. The updated holiday hours will see The MarketPlace locations open during regular hours from December 14 to December 19, from 9.00am to 7.00pm on Sunday, December 13 and […]
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| 777 Re Ltd has announced the completion of two reinsurance transactions with US based insurance companies. A spokesperson said, “777 Re Ltd, a Bermuda-based reinsurance company, has announced the completion of two reinsurance transactions with US based insurance companies. “Under the agreements, the direct writers will continue to service and administer the policies. The transactions […]
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| While this week has seen a rise in Covid cases and other not so welcome news, there is still plenty of good news to celebrate, including 16-year-old footballer Ajani Burchall making his debut in the English Championship professional league, Jahan Cedenio being named as one of the winners of the 2020 Professional Liability Underwriting Society […]
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| AXIS Capital Holdings Limited, announced the retirement of Christopher V. Greetham and Wilhelm Zeller, two longtime members of the Company’s Board of Directors, effective December 31, 2020. “We are grateful for the tremendous leadership and invaluable counsel that Chris and Willie provided to AXIS, particularly in helping the Company navigate through a period of significant […]
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| Local martial artists competed in the Texas Amateur Organization of Karate Finals online, with several claiming division titles. Seiji Wallington-Ingham won the 8-11 Mixed Krazy Athletic Division representing the Bermuda Karate Institute, Dominique Brown won the 12–17 Mixed Krazy Athetic Division representing Zenji Ryu Karate School. Callahj Simons representing Tabata-Ha Shotokan Karate-Do Bermuda won the […]
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| Bermudian footballer Milan Butterfield has joined Guiseley AFC on loan from Chesterfield. A statement from the club said, “We are delighted to announce the signing of Milan Butterfield on loan from Chesterfield in time for today’s clash with Southport at Nethermoor. Graphic via Guiseley AFC website: “Milan arrives on a one month loan deal from […]
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| 16-year-old Bermudian Ajani Burchall made his debut today in the English Championship league, becoming Bournemouth’s third youngest ever player. The match took place today with Bournemouth matching up against Huddersfield Town, winning 5-0, and late in the match they brought the talented Bermudian teenager on for his professional debut. During the television broadcast, the commentator […]
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| Sunday, December 13 is expected to see a mix of sun and cloud with sunshine turning hazy at times, with the high to be near 24°C/75°F and the low to be near 21°C/69°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SSE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 71%. Sunrise […]
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| The island’s marine Exclusive Economic Zone offers “great potential for renewable energy development,” Minister Walter Roban said, adding that the “most feasible of these technologies is offshore wind” and the “next most feasible technology is floating solar.” Speaking in the House of Assembly, Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban said, “In June 2019 the Government […]
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| The average age of all active cases is 35 and “more than half of the new infections reported over the last six days are residents under the age of 30,” the Premier and Minister said. This comes as the island is experiencing a continued increase in new Covid-19 cases, with 391 total to date and a […]
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| The Bermuda Industrial Union [BIU] and Bermuda Public Services Union [BPSU] held a meeting with the Minister of Labour and said that “discussions were fruitful and have resulted in an agreement that talks will continue between the parties to ensure that a mutually agreeable solution is found.” A joint statement from the two Unions said, […]
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| The Department of Financial Assistance “categories from highest participants to lowest is pensioners, disabled, earnings low and abled-bodied unemployed” and “the highest expenditures are rent, nursing homes, food and insurance. ” This was from Minister of Labour Jason Hayward as he provided the 2018 – 2020 Annual Report of the Department of Financial Assistance in the […]
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| Jillian Terceira began competing in the Azelhof CSI Lier International Horse Jumping event in the Netherlands. On her first day of competition, the Bermudian equestrian competed in one class on two horses. During the 1.35m CSI2* Table A Against the Clock Class, Terceira, and Mia Volo Vd Molendreef finished 30th after recording a clear round […]
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| “No person shall be away from his home or accommodation during the hours of 11pm to 5am, except for a medical or other emergency,” state the regulations posted online, which have an operative date of today [Dec 12]. The new regulations were previously announced by Premier David Burt the House of Assembly on Friday, with […]
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| Bermuda’s care homes have moved back to Phase 1 visiting regulations — which “requires visitors to remain outside [unless deemed essential] and to have their visit with the resident through a window or glass door” — due to the increase in Covid-19 cases on the island. This was announced by Minister of Health Kim Wilson […]
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