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| The Government has just announced that Premier David Burt, Minister of Health Kim Wilson and Chief Medical Officer Dr. Ayoola Oyinloye will provide a Covid-19 update this evening [Dec 6] at around 8.00pm. The island has recently experienced an increase in cases and as of this writing, Bermuda has a total of 288 confirmed Covid-19 […]
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| Monday, December 7 is expected to be cloudy, with the high to be near 22°C/72°F and the low to be near 18°C/64°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 71%. Sunrise will be at 7:08am and sunset will be at 5:13pm. High […]
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| During a virtual gathering yesterday [Dec 3], the National Museum of Bermuda [NMB] revealed the 36 finalists of the second Dr. Reg Grundy Annual Youth Photography Competition. A spokesperson said, “On Thursday, December 3, on a Zoom gathering of 57 students, teachers, family members, sponsors, judges and Minister of Education Diallo Rabain, the National Museum […]
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| The Government has released a graphic to help provide guidelines of when to wear a mask. This follows after the Government announced that regulations have been amended to introduce fines – $500 for the first offence and $1,000 for the second offence — for “persons not wearing a mask in accordance with the law.” As […]
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| The next set of Covid-19 results are expected to be released on Monday [Dec 7], the Government told Bernews. The amount of confirmed Covid-19 cases has been increasing in recent weeks, with the Government already announcing over 25 new confirmed cases during the first week of this month; a quick animation showing the new confirmed […]
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| Footballers were in action on Saturday — which will actually be the last day of football for this weekend with the BFA advising there will be no Sunday games, per a request from the Ministry of Health — and the Saturday matches saw PHC Zebras defeat the North Village Rams in the Premier Division, while […]
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| The 2020 BNAA National Cross Country Championships took place at the Arboretum on Saturday, with Dage Minors putting on a commanding performance to claim the 20-29 men’s 5 mile run title, while Brianna Mendes won the 20-29 women’s 3 mile run title. Minors was clocked across the line in a time of 25:02.63, with Domico […]
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| Former Trinity College’s senior co-captain Courtland Boyle and junior Tanner Boyle were named to the 2019-20 Intercollegiate Tennis Association [ITA] All-Academic Team thanks to their hard work in the classroom during the season. Courtland Boyle was also named to the 2020 New England Small College Athletic Conference [NESCAC] Spring All-Academic Team. Courtland Boyle, a three […]
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| Concacaf has confirmed the schedule for the regional qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, including the schedule for Bermuda’s team. A spokesperson said, “World governing body FIFA today announced that certain international match windows will be extended to enable Confederations to schedule triple-match dates. This is due to the challenges faced by global […]
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| The Bermuda Football Association’s Youth League Season continued on Saturday with some Under 15 matches taking place. Under 15 Warwick Archers Arrows 4 – Dandy Town Hornets 2 The Warwick Archers Arrows defeated the Dandy Town Hornets 4 – 2. Jace Donawa would lead the Warwick Archers Arrows to victory with a hat-trick, while Ayr […]
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| News that a motorcade was held to celebrate the International Day of People with Disabilities, Hamilton Princess unveiled its holiday centerpiece, Third Point Re donated $325,000 to non-profits, and Amber Farrington was called to the Bermuda Bar were all some of the positive news stories from the past week. In additional good news, Nahki Wells […]
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| AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A+ [Superior] and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “aa-” of Arch Reinsurance Ltd. [Bermuda] and its strategic affiliates. Concurrently, AM Best has affirmed the Long-Term ICR of “a-” and the Long-Term Issue Credit Ratings [Long-Term IRs] of Arch Capital Group Ltd. [Arch Capital] [Bermuda] [NASDAQ: […]
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| Maiden Holdings announced the formation of Genesis Legacy Solutions, saying that it ”will specialize in providing a full range of legacy services to small U.S. insurance entities, particularly those in run-off or with blocks of reserves that are no longer core, working with clients to develop and implement finality solutions including acquiring entire companies. ” The Genesis […]
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| Bermuda-based AXIS Capital Holdings Limited announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.42 per common share, which represents an increase of 2.4%. The common dividend will be payable on January 15, 2021, to shareholders of record at the close of business on December 31, 2020. 2020 is the 17th consecutive […]
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| The BFA said they have been “given notice by the Minister of Health” that all football matches scheduled for Sunday [Dec 6] “shall not proceed,” adding that given the current increase in Covid-19, the “BFA fully understands and supports this decision.” A statement from the BFA said, “The Executive Council of the Bermuda Football Association […]
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| The Premier Division match between Southampton Rangers and Somerset Trojans on Sunday [Dec 5] at the Southampton Rangers Sports Club has been postponed. A BFA spokesperson said, “Please be advised that the Premier Division match between Southampton Rangers and Somerset Trojans scheduled for Sunday, December 5, 2020 at the Southampton Rangers Sports Club has been […]
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| Sunday, December 6 is expected to see a mix of sun and cloud, with the high to be near 22°C/71°F and the low to be near 18°C/64°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be WNW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 65%. Sunrise will be at 7.07am and sunset […]
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| The police plan to have “officers in plain clothes” going into premises across the island, with the police saying it is about “gaining compliance for all our safety.” Speaking at a press conference yesterday, the Assistant Commissioner of Police said, “One of the things we probably will do, one of the tactics we will employ, is […]
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| An amendment to the Public Health Covid-19 Emergency Powers Regulations serves to change the closing time for bars to midnight, with the amendment stating that the operative date is today, December 5th. The principal regulations [PDF] stated that “a bar or club shall close no later than 2am,” and the amendment states that the regulations […]
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| Saying they are issuing an “advisory out of an abundance of caution as the most expedient way to contact all those individuals who may have attended,” the Ministry of Health has advised that an individual who attended the funeral of Charles Henry Eugene Eberly on Saturday, November 28th has “since tested positive for Covid-19.” In […]
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| The confirmed positive cases continues to climb, with the Ministry confirming there have been 10 more positive results — 1 imported, 4 classified as local transmission with known contact and 5 under investigation — so the island now has 63 active cases. A Government spokesperson said, “There were 1062 test results received by the Ministry of Health […]
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| Titan Express and Shuntelle Paynter of ‘A Journey To Telle’ will be offering the “Sea Freedom Land” tour on December 12th and January 16th. A spokesperson said, “With the world at a standstill due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Shuntelle Paynter of ‘A Journey To Telle’ has decided to operate from a solution-focused standpoint and provide […]
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| Saying it is out of an “abundance of caution following reports of staff exposure to Covid-19,” the Huckleberry Restaurant at Rosedon Hotel has suspended operations and said the “entire property will undergo a deep cleaning.” While the Rosedon Hotel itself has been closed since July, the Huckleberry Restaurant had remained open. A spokesperson said, “Huckleberry […]
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| The University of Louisville in Kentucky announced the signing of Bermudian footballer Zeiko Harris. The school’s announcement said, “The University of Louisville men’s soccer program and head coach John Michael Hayden have announced their signing class from the 2020 fall. “The eight-man class features a pair of top-25 nationally-ranked recruits, two graduate transfers and two […]
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| According to the Official Notices, the Bermuda Police Service will be conducting road sobriety checkpoints from Friday, December 11th to Sunday, December 13th, with the checkpoints set to take place in Hamilton parish, Smiths, Devonshire, Pembroke, Paget, Warwick and Southampton. The full Road Sobriety Checkpoint Notice 2020 follows below [PDF here]: Related Stories Road Sobriety Checkpoints Over […]
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| The Association of National Sports Governing Bodies [ANSGB] presented their annual Volunteer Recognition Awards during their recently held General Assembly at the Hamilton Princess. The awards were presented to eight recipients by Dr. Ernest Peets, Minister for Youth, Culture, and Sport, along with ANSGB President David Sabir. The 2020 NSGB Volunteer Recognition Awards went to […]
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| The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday December 5th. On Monday the Bergamont Ace vehicles carrier is expected, on Tuesday the Somers Isles container ship will arrive, on Wednesday the Oleander container ship is scheduled to arrive and on Thursday the Bermuda Islander […]
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| Warwick Academy Primary School donated over 500 toys for the Toys For Tots campaign, which helps to provide holiday gifts to children. A spokesperson said, “Warwick Academy Primary school was thrilled to once again support the Coalition for the Protection of Children and their Toys For Tots programme. “The Primary students and parents were incredibly generous and […]
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| Citizens Uprooting Racism in Bermuda [CURB] said they are grateful to Third Point Re for their $140,000 donation, with CURB noting that they have “experienced an intense surge in demand from individuals and groups who are sincerely committed to understanding and addressing the experience of racism here in Bermuda.” A spokesperson said, “Over the last […]
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| December 4 saw 4,155 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $17,145.75 BD. 60 shares were traded by West Hamilton Holdings Ltd, closing up even at $3.76 per share, while another 4,095 shares were traded by One Communications Ltd, closing up 1.2% at $4.10 per share. The BSX finished at 2,146.60, up 0.04% […]
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| The Chief Medical Officer has “required that all students, teachers and staff of Clearwater Middle School be quarantined for 14 days,” the Government announced this evening. The statement said this means that they must stay home from school and other activities, and “non-essential visitors must not enter the home” and “for children, the child’s main […]
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| The Government issued a total of $1.35 billion in new bonds, overall debt outstanding increased by approximately $520 million, Government debt now stands at $2.97 billion, and the annual debt service cost is currently $127.2 million claiming 13.6 cents of every dollar of revenue that the government takes in, Minister of Finance Curtis Dickinson 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 Premier, Ministers, Opposition Leader Personal Staffs Act 2019 annual report was tabled in the House of Assembly, providing information on the salaries paid. A Government spokesperson said, “In 2019, the Government, in a measure to increase transparency, introduced changes to the Premier, Ministers, Opposition Leader Personal Staffs Act 2019 [Act] which requires a report […]
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| The Government should “work harder to be more transparent before committing what could amount to tens of millions of tax payers’ dollars to vertical farming,” OBA MP Susan Jackson said. Ms Jackson said, “Government announced in the House of Assembly, confidential negotiations are taking place to invest in vertical farming. In June of last year […]
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| The official Government and Legal notices for today [Dec 4] include large group exemption, list of proposed planning applications, contracts valued $50,000 or more, appointments, road sobriety checkpoint notice, and Supreme Court session days. Public Health [Covid-19 Emergency Powers] Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Public Notification Notice ID: GN1126/2020 Public Authorities / Department: […]
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| Saturday, December 5 is expected to see a few afternoon showers and evening rain/showers, with the high to be near 23°C/74°F and the low to be near 19°C/67°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SSE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 69%. Sunrise will be at 7.06am and […]
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| Minister of National Security Renee Ming and Assistant Police Commissioner Martin Weekes held a press conference this afternoon [Dec 4] to reiterate some of the Covid-19 guidelines. Minister of National Security Renee Ming’s Comments Minister of National Security Renee Ming said, “I’m joined by Assistant Police Commissioner Martin Weekes, and we wanted to have this briefing […]
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| The Ministry has released the list of bus cancellations for this afternoon [Dec 4], with the list indicating that there are thirty-two bus runs cancelled today. Related Stories Ministry: 28 Bus Runs Cancelled On Thursday Ministry: 33 Bus Runs Cancelled On Wednesday Ministry: 29 Bus Runs Cancelled On Tuesday Ministry: 37 Bus Runs Cancelled On […]
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| Fire officers from the Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service are “currently undergoing simulated emergency driving courses” across the entire island, and officials wish to “allay public concerns as there will be an increase in the number of heavy fire appliances on the roads, displaying emergency lights and sirens during the training exercises.” A Government spokesperson […]
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| There are a total of 70 ‘College Promise’ students at Bermuda College this year, taking part in the programme which “allows qualifying public school graduates to attend Bermuda College tuition free.” This was from Minister of Education Diallo Rabain as he provided an update in the House of Assembly today [Dec 4] on the $300,000 […]
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| Minister of Social Development & Seniors Tinee Furbert delivered a speech in the House of Assembly today [Dec 4] to highlight the International Day for Persons with Disabilities. The Minister said, “Yesterday people worldwide participated in events in recognition of the International Day for Persons with Disabilities. Bermuda held several events to recognise the day, the […]
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| The City of Hamilton will launch their ‘Three For Free’ initiative next week, which will allow people to park in City Hall Car Park for free for the first three hours every Tuesday and Wednesday, with an aim to “incentivize holiday shoppers to support local retailers and restaurants in the City.” A spokesperson said, “The City […]
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| The number of people obtaining professional director qualifications is a ‘significant achievement’ for such a small jurisdiction as Bermuda, according to the Island’s branch of the Institute of Directors. Ten people have just received Certificate in Company Direction designation bringing the number of CICD holder in Bermuda to more than 80. Rochelle Simons, Chair of […]
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| The Governor officially appointed Cindy Clarke as Bermuda’s Director of Public Prosecutions at a swearing in ceremony at Government House today [Dec 4]. Government House posted the image below online and said, “This morning the Governor was pleased to appoint Ms Cindy Clarke as Bermuda’s Director of Public Prosecutions at a swearing in ceremony at […]
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| The Bermuda Stock Exchange announced that “trading in the common shares of Watlington Waterworks Ltd. has been halted pending an announcement by the Company.” We will update as able when the announcement is made. Related Stories Watlington Waterworks Directorate Changes Watlington Waterworks Earnings Down Watlington Waterworks Directors Report Watlington Waterworks Six Month Report Watlington Waterworks: […]
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| There have been 6 more positive Covid-19 results — one imported, two classified as local transmission with known contact and three under investigation — so Bermuda has now had a total of 278 confirmed positive cases to date, with 53 cases currently active, with two people now hospitalized, with one in critical care. A Government […]
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| In celebration of the International Day of People with Disabilities, the Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] held a motorcade yesterday [Dec 3] traveling from the Mid-Atlantic Wellness Institute [MWI], through areas including the City of Hamilton and then traveling back to MWI. The motorcade stopped at Dame Marjorie Hope Academy, then proceeded to the K Margaret […]
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| The Bermuda Economic Development Corporation’s [BEDC] Eat, Shop, and Play in the BEDC Economic Empowerment Zones [EEZs] starts today [Dec 4] through December 31. A spokesperson said, “It is that time again – to Eat, Shop, and Play in the BEDC Economic Empowerment Zones. “The BEDC Eat, Shop, Play Shop to Win Draw starts today […]
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| “The Government proposes to implement a ‘traveller wristband’ to be worn by all those arriving on island until they test out on Day 14 with a negative test result” and Government will reinstate an “earlier closing for bars and nightclubs, from 2.00am back to midnight.” These were two of the things mentioned as Minister of Health […]
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