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| Randall & Quilter Investment Holdings Ltd. announced its results for the half year ended 30 June 2021, and the launch of Gibson Re. The company said, “Randall & Quilter Investment Holdings Ltd. [R&Q], the leading non-life global specialty insurance company focusing on the Program Management and Legacy Insurance businesses, announces its results for the half […]
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| In a filing with the Bermuda Stock Exchange [BSX], LOM Financial Limited announced no share repurchases for August 2021. LOM is a publicly-held, international financial services company, providing a complete range of investment services and products, with subsidiaries in Bermuda, Bahamas and the UK. Related Stories Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Sept 8 2021 Butterfield Banking […]
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| September 8 saw 0 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange. The BSX finished at 2,567.50, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 decline, and 62 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available here [PDF]. Related Stories Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Sept 7 2021 Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Sept 3 […]
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| The Ministry and Department of Education said they are “focusing their efforts on the commencement of the academic year 2021-2022 on September 9th” and provided an update on the donated Chromebooks, testing and more. The Minister of Education Diallo Rabain said, “We want parents to know that we recognise that the decision to start school remotely […]
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| The Bank of Butterfield today announced that beginning Monday [Sept 13] and “until further notice, Butterfield Banking Centres will operate reduced hours and their corporate offices will be by appointment only.” “Butterfield’s Banking Centres will now be open 9:00a.m. – 2:00p.m., Monday to Friday. To protect members of the public and our staff, capacity remains […]
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| The official Government and Legal notices for today [Sept 8] include cancellation of registration, large group exemption and more. RTN – LongBird Mabey Bridges, St. George’s Road Closure Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Traffic Notice Notice ID: GN0886/2021 Public Authorities / Department: Public Works Headquarters Publication date: 08 September 2021 Ministry Of Public […]
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| [Updating] While it is not, thankfully, expected to make a direct hit on the island, Bermuda is preparing for the possible impact of Hurricane Larry, which the Bermuda Weather Service [BWS] said is a “threat to Bermuda,” and is expected to past at its closest point on Thursday afternoon [Sept 9]. The Government had said […]
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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 Government is holding a technical briefing this afternoon [Sept 8] to update the public on Covid-19 and the live video below should start at around 4.30pm. Today’s technical briefing follows after the Ministry confirmed 225 new positive cases last night, with the island now having 472 active cases, with 10 people in hospital and […]
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| Bermudian Dr. Ty-Ron Douglas has been selected as a Southeastern Conference [SEC] Visiting Faculty Scholar to Vanderbilt University, with Dr. Douglas to give a keynote entitled “When Research is Insufficient: Reflections on Colonialism, Campus Uprisings, & College Sport.” A spokesperson said, “Dr. Ty-Ron Douglas has been selected as a Southeastern Conference [SEC] Visiting Faculty Scholar […]
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| As Bermuda readies for Hurricane Larry, the City of Hamilton reminds City businesses to “prepare early and secure their properties to minimize any damage.” A spokesperson said, ““All City restaurants and businesses that currently use the wheelie bins provided by the City must secure their bins inside buildings or storage areas immediately after the last […]
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| [Written by Dale Butler] The Buna Gallery and Coffee House is very quickly becoming the culture centre of the Hog Bay level area only eclipsed by the National Museum in Dockyard. Every table was taken by enthusiastic patrons for the first Buna Tea Tuesday, featuring Dos Amigos [Wendell “Shine” Hayward and Keible Hart] and a […]
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| The Government is holding a technical briefing this afternoon [Sept 8] to update the public on Covid-19 and the live video below should start at around 4.30pm. Today’s technical briefing follows after the Ministry confirmed 225 new positive cases last night, with the island now having 472 active cases, with 10 people in hospital and […]
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| Emergence Limited is partnering with Sage Intacct in order to add Sage Intacct Cloud ERP software to its portfolio. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda-based company, Emergence Limited, has announced a new partnership with Sage Intacct, the leader in cloud-based business management solutions, to add Sage Intacct to it software portfolio. Emergence has been providing business solutions […]
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| Transitional Community Services has partnered with TeleBermuda International [TBi] in order to provide easier access to the internet for “disenfranchised young adult males.” A spokesperson said, “Transitional Community Services [TCS], Registered Charity #1020, formed to meet the growing needs of disenfranchised young adult males 18-34. TCS developed a wrap-around service called the Community Bridge Builders […]
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| The EMO met again today [Sept 8] and noted that a Tropical Storm Warning is in effect, and said that while they “do not anticipate any interruptions to Government services, we continue to encourage residents to remain vigilant.” A Government spokesperson said, “Earlier today [Sept. 8] the Emergency Measures Organisation [EMO] met to get the […]
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| The Bermuda Chamber of Commerce hosted the final night of Harbour Nights 2021 on Wednesday, August 25th. A spokesperson said, “On Wednesday, August 25, The Bermuda Chamber of Commerce hosted the final night of Harbour Nights 2021 and voted the season a huge success. Kendaree Burgess, Chief Executive Officer of The Chamber states; “Harbour Nights […]
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| Minister of Health Kim Wilson and Chief Medical Officer Dr Ayoola Oyinloye are scheduled to join Bernews at 12.30pm today [Sept 8] for the latest episode in the Bernews News & Views series, where they will be discussing the Covid-19 pandemic. The video will be live streamed below, as well as on Bernews YouTube, Twitter […]
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| The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] advises the public to avoid visiting police stations to make reports unless absolutely necessary. A police spokesperson said, “In light of the recent uptick in positive Covid-19 cases, the Bermuda Police Service [BPS] advises the public to avoid visiting police stations to make reports unless absolutely necessary. “Exceptions include victims […]
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| The Bermuda National Athletic Association [BNAA] has selected Suresh Black and Za’Kayza Parsons as the winners of their inaugural scholarship, with each recipient receiving a $5,000 award. BNAA President Donna Raynor said, “The Bermuda National Athletic Association [BNAA] have named Suresh Black and Za’Kayza Parsons as the winners of its inaugural scholarship for the 2021/2022 […]
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| As of the most recent statistics, the Island has 472 active Covid-19 cases and unfortunately ten people are in hospital. According to data from the Ministry, the average age of all active cases is 37 years, and as far as hospitalizations, the average age is 59 years and 0% are fully vaccinated. As far as […]
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| Aspiring Bermudian lawyer Mahogany Bean has become the latest recipient of a training contract with Carey Olsen Bermuda through the firm’s pupillage programme. A spokesperson said, “A former student at The Berkeley Institute, Mahogany has obtained her LLM [Barristers] and was called to the Bar of England and Wales in 2019, having previously studied law […]
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| The Bermuda Weather Service has just issued a ‘Tropical Storm Warning’ for Bermuda, which is an upgrade from the ‘Tropical Storm Watch’ issued yesterday. At 8.30am today [Sept 6], the BWS said, “A Tropical Storm Warning has been issued for Bermuda. Winds, especially in the eastern Marine Area, will reach tropical storm strength as Hurricane […]
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| Health Minister confirms another death, BWS issue Tropical Storm Warning, public schools to open with remote learning, 225 new Covid cases, active cases increase to 472 with 10 people in hospital, 0% of hospitalised cases are fully vaccinated, 85,914 vaccinations administered, 350 cases announced so far this month, BNV interview with Minister Kim Wilson and Dr […]
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| Nia Christopher — who scored four goals in a week for Towson University – has been selected as the College Soccer News [CSN] Women’s National Player of the Week, marking the second award the Bermudian footballer has won this week. The school’s announcement said, “Nia Christopher has earned another honor for her tremendous performance, being […]
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| Fortitude Re donated $88,333 to Citizens Uprooting Racism in Bermuda [CURB] to assist its “work in the community against social injustice and racial inequity.” A spokesperson said, “Fortitude Re, Bermuda’s largest multi-line reinsurer, has announced an $88,333 donation to Citizens Uprooting Racism in Bermuda [CURB] to provide crucial and direct support to the community. “This donation […]
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| Brian Morris took to the course for the NEPGA Stroke Play #5 on the Granite Links Golf Club in Quincy, Massachusetts. Morris finished T12th with a round of 2-over par 73, Morris had 3 birdies on the front nine, however 5 bogeys on the back saw him fall back down the leaderboard. Related Stories Free […]
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| The latest design in Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series allows you to celebrate one of the island’s most distinguished schools, with The Berkeley Institute marking their 124th anniversary this week. According to the school’s website, “On September 6, 1897, The Berkeley Institute [elementary and high school] was opened on the ground floor of the Samaritan’s Hall, Court […]
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| As of September 4th, Bermuda has administered a total of 85,914 vaccinations — an increase of 499 since the prior week — and 65.8% of the population has received two doses thus far. A Government spokesperson said, “We have completed week 34 of vaccinations. Since January 11th, Bermuda has administered a total of 85,914 vaccinations. “Of […]
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| The Ministry received 10,984 test results — spanning four days of testing — and 225 were positive and the island now has 472 active cases, with 10 people in hospital and two in ICU, and sadly, the Ministry has confirmed the island has recorded another death. A Government spokesperson said, “Sadly, Bermuda has experienced another […]
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| Minister of Health Kim Wilson and Chief Medical Officer Dr Ayoola Oyinloye are scheduled to join Bernews at 12.30pm on Wednesday [Sept 8] for the latest episode in the Bernews News & Views series, where they will be discussing the Covid-19 pandemic. The video will be live streamed below, as well as on Bernews YouTube, […]
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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 [Sept 7] include acting appointments, grant of Bermudian status, list of proposed planning applications, and large group exemption. Appointments Wage Commission Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Appointments Notice ID: GN0880/2021 Public Authorities / Department: Ministry Level Publication date: 07 September 2021 The Minister of Labour […]
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| The Bermuda Monetary Authority noted that ThinkMarkets issued a press release “in which it falsely claimed to have a licence issued by the BMA, and noted that ThinkMarkets advised “that the statement was made in error and that instead, it should have stated that it had been issued a licence by the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority.” […]
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| Dorothy Nisbett — who had an outstanding career with the Royal Bermuda Regiment — has died at age 61. A spokesperson said, “A female Royal Bermuda Regiment soldier who was one of the few who reached the senior Non-Commissioned Officer rank of Warrant Officer, has died. “Dorothy Nisbett, who was 61 and a mother of three, […]
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| Wednesday, September 8 is expected to see a mix of sun and cloud, a few early & late showers, 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 75%. Sunrise […]
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| Commencing mid-September, the City of Hamilton will be undertaking renovation works to Washington Lane which will involve the repaving of the lane and the installation of new lighting throughout. A spokesperson said, “Works will conclude at the end of October. While the lane will remain open at all times, access to certain stores located along […]
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| “A decision has been made to open all public schools on September 9th with remote learning,” the Government confirmed today. A Government spokesperson said, “This morning, Tuesday, September 7th, the Minister of Education, the Hon. Diallo Rabain, JP, MP, met with the Education Emergency Measures Committee [EEMC] to discuss back-to-school provisions in light of the […]
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| RUBiS Energy Bermuda has advised they are “conducting flaring operations” at their St. George’s Storage Depot in Ferry Reach, and people may see ”an orange flame rising to about 20-ft into the sky, and a rumble may be heard from nearby homes.” The company added that they “wish to assure the public that this flaring operations […]
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| Citing a number of factors including a “mandatory testing schedule received at the last minute, the need for SafeKey, positive test results and some persons not receiving their test results back in a timely manner,” the BFA has cancelled the entire Dudley Eve Trophy competition for this season. A spokesperson said, “The Executive Council of […]
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| Bermuda cyclists Caitlin Conyers, Conor White, Nicolas Narraway, Alexander Miller, and Liam Flannery concluded competing in the Green Mountain Stage Race in Vermont. In the 4th and final stage ,which was the Richard Tom Foundation Burlington Criterium, Conyers finished 7th in the Women’s Pro/1/2/3 Division clocking a time of 45:35, Conyers was crowned the overall champion […]
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| [Written by Don Burgess] Inspired by the spontaneous moment of hopping on stage to help his daughter Bella who was suffering from stage fright, lawyer Marc Daniels has written a book entitled Daderina. His ballet performance went viral across the globe and saw Mr Daniels be proclaimed Father of the Year by Inside Edition. The […]
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| The Ministry of Public Works issued an advisory about lane and road closures that will be “impacting traffic flow across the island.” A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Public Works reminds the public that weather permitting, on Thursday, 9 September, public schools are scheduled to resume and advises road users of lane and road […]
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| Walk-in Covid-19 testing will not be available at the Bull’s Head parking lot today [Sept 7], the Ministry has advised. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Health advises that the Covid-19 test site at Bull’s Head parking lot cannot take walk-ins today. “Everyone is encouraged to book an appointment online or call our Covid-19 […]
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| The 2021 Bermuda Championship Local Qualifier will be played on October 12th and 13th at the Port Royal Golf Course, with four Bermudian golfers to be offered qualifying spots to compete in the island’s third PGA TOUR event. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Golf Association [BGA], Bermuda Professional Golfers’ Association [BPGA], and tournament officials are […]
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| The Minister of Social Development and Seniors Tinee Furbert recently had the opportunity to visit the Community Intellectual Disabilities Team to “discuss their newly launched services for intellectual disability clients and their families at home.” Minister Furbert said, “I am grateful for the opportunity to have met with the Community Intellectual Disability Team, learn more […]
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| Hurricane Larry is currently predicted to pass to our east on Thursday and Government said “at this stage, we do not anticipate any interruptions of Government services,” however everyone is urged to “make sure they are storm ready” and residents should “prepare for possible tropical storm force winds on Thursday.” EMO Hold Meeting A Government spokesperson […]
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| Coralisle Group Ltd. announced today [Sept 7] that it has signed an agreement to acquire 100% interest in Massy United Insurance Ltd. [United] of Barbados. The transaction, which is subject to regulatory approval in relevant jurisdictions, is expected to close as soon as requisite approvals are obtained. “The acquisition of United will significantly expand CG’s […]
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| Coralisle Group Ltd. announced today [Sept 7] that it has signed an agreement to acquire 100% interest in Massy United Insurance Ltd. [United] of Barbados. The transaction, which is subject to regulatory approval in relevant jurisdictions, is expected to close as soon as requisite approvals are obtained. “The acquisition of United will significantly expand CG’s […]
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| Devwah Whaley and his Dresden Monarchs’ teammates were crowned the SharkWater German Football League North Champions following their 63 – 7 win over the Potsdam Royals. Almost every attack ended with a touchdown, and in the end there were nine of them: Darrell Stewart scored four, while Radim Kalous, Whaley, Felix Tasler, Mike Schallo and […]
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