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| The Southampton Post Office will be “temporarily closed for extensive renovations from August 30th to early December 2021.” A Government spokesperson said, “The much needed renovations include, but are not limited to, expansive floor repairs, plumbing upgrades and electrical work. “The last day of business before closure will be Friday, 27 August between 8.00 AM […]
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| The Auditor General “expressed her concern about the backlog of unaudited accounts” and “called on the Government to take the necessary action,” noting that “roughly, 35 publicly funded entities have approximately 131 years of financial statements in arrears.” “Negative Impact Of These Accounts On The Overall Transparency” A spokesperson said, “In the Auditor General’s last […]
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| An ‘Around the Island Powerboat Race Viewing Cruise’ will be held on Sunday [Aug 8] onboard the Spirit of Bermuda from 10.00am to 4.00pm. An online promo said, “Albouy’s Point to Gibbet Island. Onboard the Spirit of Bermuda. 10 am – 4 pm, depart from Albouys Point. $100 per person. Unlimited bar & snacks. For more […]
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| Another Bermuda Inline Ball Hockey Summer League double-header took place at the PCC Hockey Rink, which saw 25 goals scored. Hamilton Hurricanes 4 Pembroke Pirates 6 All ten of the goals in this game came in the first period, as the Pembroke Pirates defeated the Hamilton Hurricanes 6 – 4. Matt Katzsch led the Pembroke […]
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| Pomander Gate Tennis Club and Butterfield & Vallis announced that the Highland Spring Junior Tennis & Pickleball Tournament will run from August 23rd to August 27th. “The tournament, which was sadly cancelled last year due to Covid restrictions, will run from Monday, August 23rd to Friday, August 27th. The Tournament Committee voted to add Pickleball which […]
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| Enstar Group Limited filed its quarterly report on Form 10-Q with the SEC, reporting its earnings and financial position for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021. The company said, “Enstar reported consolidated net earnings of $377.3 million [or $17.28 per fully diluted ordinary share] and $560.5 million [or $25.60 per fully diluted […]
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| Compre, the international specialist legacy group, and SiriusPoint Ltd. announced that they have reached an agreement for Compre to acquire a US$417 million portfolio of legacy liabilities, subject to regulatory approval. The transaction, structured as a loss portfolio transfer, will be underwritten by Compre’s class 3A Bermudian reinsurer, Pallas Reinsurance Company Ltd. and the portfolio […]
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| Bermuda College said they will be welcoming students and employees back to campus in a few weeks with “enhanced protocols and guidelines in place, designed to keep the campus open and everyone – students, employees and visitors – safe.” In an email to all students this week, the College noted students “will be required to […]
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| The Bermuda Football Association held their Legends Scholarship Awards today, with Kauai Evans, T’Syi Showers, Jannis Roberts, Bakari Furbert and Richard Jones Jr. all receiving awards. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Football Association held the Legends Scholarship Awards on Thursday, August 5, 2021, at the Clyde Best Centre of Excellence. The Bermuda Football Association Legends […]
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| The Department of Public Transportation [DPT] has issued advisories for Bus Route 8c and Route 3. “This weekend, Route 8c buses will bypass Cedar Hill on Saturday, August 7ᵗʰ, 2021 and Sunday, August 8ᵗʰ, 2021 due to ongoing trench work, which will prevent bus access to Cedar Hill,” a Government spokesperson said. “The road works on […]
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| The official Government and Legal notices for today [August 5] include a list of proposed planning applications. List Of Proposed Planning Applications Advertised August 05, 2021 Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Notification Of Planning Applications Registered Notice ID: GN0739/2021 Public Authorities / Department: Planning Publication Date: 05 August 2021 Government Of Bermuda Department […]
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| Friday, August 6 is expected to see becoming mostly sunny after the chance of an early shower, with the high to be near 29°C/85°F and the low to be near 26°C/79°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be ESE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 73%. Sunrise will be […]
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| Minister of Social Development and Seniors Tinee Furbert recently attended a virtual conference hosted by the UWI Centre for Disability Studies and The Office of the Caricom Special Rapporteur on Disability. A Government spokesperson said, “The Minister of Social Development and Seniors Tinee Furbert recently attended a virtual conference hosted by the UWI Centre for […]
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| The police have confirmed the death of 25-year-old Keija Simmons, who died following a crash in Sandys. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] can now confirm the death of 25-year-old Keija Simmons, Bermuda’s seventh road fatality for 2021, and extends sincere condolences to his family and friends. “Mr. Simmons was seriously injured […]
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| [Updated] The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [August 5] with the list indicating that there are ten bus runs cancelled so far today. Update 4.00pm: The Ministry has released the list of bus cancellations for this afternoon. There were 10 runs cancelled this morning, 19 cancelled this afternoon, for a […]
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| The Government said a rumour circulating regarding an impending stay-at-home order is “malicious nonsense.” A Government spokesperson said, “It has been brought to the Government’s attention that there is a rumour circulating purporting to be from the Government that ‘Bermuda is going into a stay at home at 6am on Friday.’ “This is malicious nonsense, […]
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| Marking the second time the event has been held this year, Harbour Nights was held on Front Street yesterday [Aug 4], featuring local artisans, crafters, refreshments, entertainers and more. This year’s Harbour Nights got underway on Wednesday, April 21st, and will run until Wednesday, August 25th. Related Stories Photos: Last Harbour Nights Of 2016 Season […]
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| The City of Hamilton announced that it “will invest in major upgrades to the City’s wastewater infrastructure that will prevent approximately 1,210 litres of ‘solids’ per day from entering the ocean.” A spokesperson said, “The City has plans to purchase two fine-mesh screening machines which will be installed at the Front Street Wastewater Treatment Plant […]
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| The United States is reportedly considering a plan to require foreign visitors to be vaccinated, according to reports from major US international and US media outlets including the Associated Press, CNN, Reuters, and the New York Times. A report from Reuters said, “The Biden administration is developing a plan to require nearly all foreign visitors to the […]
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| Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Sigma Xi Omega Chapter selected Talliyah Butterfield from CedarBridge Academy and De’Asia Symonds from The Berkeley Institute to receive education awards for study at Bermuda College. A spokesperson said, “Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Sigma Xi Omega Chapter have selected two outstanding candidates to receive education awards for study at […]
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| Trundae Darrell has been given a 30-month prison sentence after being convicted of drug offences in England. A statement from Staffordshire Police said, “A 30-year-old man has been jailed after being convicted of drug offences in Tamworth. “Trundae Darrell was detained by officers conducting a section 17 search on 31 March 2021. Three large packages of class […]
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| Some of Bermuda’s top cyclists are heading to the Dominican Republic next week for the 2021 Elite Caribbean Cycling Championships and the Pan American Road Race Championships. Kaden Hopkins, Conor White and Nic Narraway will race in the Under 23 events, while Caitlin Conyers will be our lone female competitor. Darren Glasford will be leading […]
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| The Ministry of Public Works advised that “BLDC’s trench work was postponed due to the oncoming Cup Match Holiday.” A Government spokesperson said, “The trench works will commence from Tiger’s Bay pumping station at Penno’s Wharf and within two weeks enter Mullet Bay Road heading west to Rocky Hill Park in St. George’s. The trench […]
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| On Tuesday afternoon [Aug 3] a fire alarm was activated in the KEMH General Wing, and after thorough checks, the “evacuated staff were given the all clear to return to the building.” A Bermuda Hospitals Board spokesperson said, “At approximately 1:45pm, a fire alarm was activated in the KEMH General Wing. The Bermuda Fire & […]
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| The Bermuda Inline Ball Hockey Summer League season resumed at the PCC Hockey Rink with a double-header that saw a total of 25 goals scored. Hamilton Hurricanes 5 Boaz Island Beer Barons 6 This entertaining opener saw the need for an overtime goal to decide a winner, as the Boaz Island Beer Barons edged the […]
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| The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [August 5] with the list indicating that there are ten bus runs cancelled so far today. Related Stories Ministry: Bus Cancellations For Friday Ministry: Bus Cancellations For Thursday Ministry: Bus Cancellations For Tuesday Ministry: Bus Cancellations For Wednesday Ministry: Bus Cancellations For Thursday Ministry: […]
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| James River Group Holdings, Ltd. [JRVR] announced that David Gelinne has been appointed Group Chief Actuary, to be effective during the third quarter of 2021. A spokesperson said, “He will join the Company on August 2, 2021. Current Group Chief Actuary Jennifer Kish has announced her intention to retire at the end of the third […]
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| Patrick Nisbett began competing in the CSI Lier Azelhof International Horse Jumping event in Belgium. Nisbett and Night Star VD finished 3rd competing in the 1.35m in two phases class. The pair clocked a clear first phase, and then they clocked a clear second phase time of 33.67. Nisbett also mounted Jaccamacca d’Ysenbeeck Z in […]
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| Athene Holding Ltd. announced the “close of a significant pension risk transfer [PRT] transaction with Lockheed Martin, a global security and aerospace leader. The company said, “Under the terms of the transaction, Lockheed Martin transferred $4.9 billion in pension obligations to Athene. Athene’s wholly-owned subsidiaries, Athene Annuity and Life Company [AAIA] and Athene Annuity & […]
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| Thursday, August 5 is expected to see midday sunshine with nearby early morning & evening 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 ESE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 76%. Sunrise will be at […]
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| Yesterday afternoon, police responded to reports of two males fighting in Devonshire with one “reported to be wielding a machete whilst the other was said to be armed with a helmet,” and both men were arrested. A police spokesperson said, “Shortly after 5:00 p.m. yesterday, Tuesday 3rd August, police responded to reports of two males […]
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| The Bermuda Zoological Society [BZS] recently completed the ninth year of the Kids on the Reef spring programme, “an immersion programme teaching children the significance of marine conservation and the skills of free-diving.” A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Zoological Society recently completed the ninth year of the Kids on the Reef spring programme, which is […]
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| The 2021 Around the Island Powerboat & Jet Ski Race is set to take place this Sunday [Aug 8] starting at Ferry Reach. Race Schedule: 10am – Junior Boat Race 12pm – Jet Ski Race 2pm – Power Boats A Class 2:06pm – Power Boats B Class 2:10pm – Power Boats C Class 2:11pm – Power Boats D Class 2:16pm – […]
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| The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] is once again appealing for any witnesses or information on the murder of Jahkoby Smith, who was killed in 2017. A police spokesperson said, “At around 7:15pm on Saturday 29th July, 2017, Jahkoby Smith was fatally stabbed after he was involved in an altercation that took place at the West […]
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| The police are reminding people who have bail conditions to report and sign in at a police station that they are “required to adhere” to that condition. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service wishes to remind individuals who have bail conditions to report and sign in at a police station, are required to […]
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| Mosaic Insurance celebrates its sixth month today [Aug 4], highlighting milestones including the “opening of three key offices, the establishment of four strategic regional distribution hubs, hiring of top talent, and underwriting across six product lines worldwide.” Mosaic’s Chief of Staff Lisa Fontanetta and Co-CEOs Mark Wheeler and Mitch Blaser “We’ve evolved from an ambitious […]
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| [Updated] The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [August 4] with the list indicating that there are eight bus runs cancelled so far today. Update 4.00pm: The Ministry has released the list of bus cancellations for this afternoon. There were 8 runs cancelled this morning, 19 cancelled this afternoon, for a […]
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| After starting training in 2018, Phillip Anderson II recently became a Fully Certified Rolex WatchMaker, one of the few certified Rolex Watchmakers recognized in Bermuda. Recently, the Minister of Labour Jason Hayward , attended H.S. & J.E. Crisson on Queen Street, Hamilton, to recognize Mr Anderson’s accomplishment. “Mr Anderson began his apprenticeship with Crisson in 2018, […]
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| Olympic gold medalist Flora Duffy discussed her future plans, saying that while it’s still too soon to say about the next Olympics, before these Games she “was 100% no to Paris and now I’m less 100% no to Paris.” The 2024 Summer Olympics will be held in Paris from 26 July to 11 August 2024. […]
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| The Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences [BIOS] announced that 17 Bermudian students were selected for 2021 BIOS summer internships. A spokesperson said, “Each year the Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences [BIOS] selects a handful of qualified Bermudian students to participate in the Bermuda Program. The summer internship opportunity pairs participants with BIOS faculty and scientific […]
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| As of the latest test results released last night [Aug 3], Bermuda currently has 53 confirmed active Covid-19 cases, which is the highest amount of active cases we have recorded since May. There are also three people in hospital with one in ICU — which marks the first time people have been hospitalized since mid-June […]
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| The Bermuda Piano Festival is getting set to host a series of concerts on four different evenings this month, with the first to take place on Saturday [Aug 7]. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Festival is excited to welcome several upcoming performers this weekend. The Bermuda Piano Festival takes the stage next as they host […]
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| Coverage of the Olympic Games on channels other than SportsMax carried by One Communications must be blacked out after the company was advised that “SportsMax holds the exclusive TV rights for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic coverage in Bermuda.” In a post on social media, One Communications said, “We have been advised that SportsMax holds the […]
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| Coldwell Banker Bermuda Realty recently awarded five of its employees as top company performers, including Adam Birch, Rochelle Swan, Angela Hanwell, Rob Newton, and Mike Chlebek. A spokesperson said, “During a company breakfast held at the Hamilton Princess last week, Bermuda Realty Company Limited – trading on the real estate agency side as Coldwell Banker […]
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| Bermudian footballer Djair Parfitt-Williams and his Fylkir Reykjavík teammates played to a scoreless draw with cross-town rivals Leiknir Reykjavík in the Iceland First Division. After 15 league matches, Parfitt-Williams and his teammates are 9th in the standings with 15 points as they have 3 wins, 6 draws and 6 defeats. Related Stories Parfitt-Williams & Fylkir Advance […]
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| Following the Cup Match Classic as well as Bermudian cricketers playing abroad in action over the weekend, today we take a look at the top performers. In the batting department, Christopher Douglas playing for Somerset Cricket Club was the top scorer with 128, in the Cup Match Classic, Dennico Hollis from Stenhousemuir had the second-highest […]
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| We are ‘sprinting ahead’ in this week’s Bernews’ Wallpaper Wednesday to our next world class athlete set to hit the big stage, with Jessica Lewis scheduled to represent Bermuda at the Paralympic Games which start later this month in Tokyo. Ms Lewis is currently ranked [PDF] third in the world in the 100m — with a time of 17.00 recorded […]
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| Raishun Burch returned to action competing in the Peelbergen CSI2*, CSI1*, CSIYH1* International Horse Jumping event in the Netherlands. During the 5yrs- 1.15m / 6yrs-1.20m CSIYH1* in two phases special class, Burch and Neon Spotlight Z finished 36th. The pair had a clear first phase time of 40.45, they then clocked a second phase time […]
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| The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [August 4] with the list indicating that there are eight bus runs cancelled so far today. Related Stories Ministry: Bus Cancellations For Friday Ministry: Bus Cancellations For Thursday Ministry: Bus Cancellations For Tuesday Ministry: Bus Cancellations For Wednesday Ministry: Bus Cancellations For Thursday Ministry: […]
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| August 3 saw 35,018 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $210,645.30 BD. 18 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing even at $36.50 per share, while another 35,000 shares were traded by Argus Group Holdings Ltd, closing up 2.6% at $6.00 per share. The BSX finished at 2,544.29, up […]
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