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| In a filing with the Bermuda Stock Exchange [BSX], LOM Financial Limited announced no share repurchases for July 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 Monument Belgium, Intégrale Transaction Registration Launched For Captive Conference […]
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| Bermuda has administered a total of 83,208 vaccinations and 64.1% of the population have received two doses thus far. A Government spokesperson said, “Locally, Bermuda has completed week 29 of vaccinations. Since January 11th, Bermuda has administered a total of 83,208 vaccinations. “Of the 83,208 vaccinations given as of July 31: 52% are women and […]
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| The Ministry received 8,614 test results — spanning 4 days of testing — and 21 were positive for Covid-19, so the island’s active cases have increased to 53. There are three people in hospital with one in ICU, and the Ministry noted that “all hospitalized cases are unvaccinated persons.” A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry […]
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| Information Commissioner Gitanjali Gutierrez has issued three decisions regarding the Bermuda Housing Corporation, Ministry of Legal Affairs and Constitutional Reform Headquarters, and Cabinet Office. Decisions 04/2021, Bermuda Housing Corporation [PDF] Decisions 05/2021, Ministry of Legal Affairs and Constitutional Reform Headquarters [PDF] Decisions 06/2021, Cabinet Office [PDF] A spokesperson said, “Information Commissioner Gitanjali Gutierrez has issued […]
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| Conyers announced the recipients of their 2021 Legal Awards, with Rakaya Simmons, Kyra Dunstan, Sophie Rylands and Guielle Bean all receiving educational awards. A spokesperson said, “Conyers is delighted to announce the four recipients of its 2021 Legal Awards. This year the firm presented over $150,000 in both new and renewed funding to 15 Bermudian […]
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| “The Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son Limited today announced that it has “reached a resolution with the United States Department of Justice concerning the inquiry into Butterfield’s legacy business with US clients reported in November 2013.” “The resolution is in the form of a non-prosecution agreement [NPA] with a three-year term. The financial payments […]
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| The official Government and Legal notices for today [August 3] include traffic notice, grant of a Permanent Resident’s Certificate, and notice of intended marriage. List of Proposed Planning Applications Advertised August 03, 2021 Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Notification of Planning Applications Registered Notice ID: GN0729/2021 Public Authorities / Department: Planning Publication date: […]
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| Wednesday, August 4 is expected to see a mix of sun & cloud, a couple of showers, mainly early & late, 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 SE. The relative humidity is expected to be near […]
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| The first cohort of IB Diploma students from Somersfield Academy were all successfully awarded the full IB Diploma. A spokesperson said, “Somersfield Academy has announced that their first cohort of IB Diploma students were all successfully awarded the full IB Diploma. “This 100% pass rate far exceeds the 89% global pass rate for the May […]
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| The Bermuda Cricket Board [BCB] has named Allan Douglas and Dominic Sabir as the Premier and First Division players of the week, respectively. A spokesperson said, “The BCB is pleased to announce the T20 Domestic League Premier and First Division players of the week for matches held on July 25 [week 5]. Premier Division “Allan […]
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| “At all facilities SafeKey will be required for all inmate visits,” the Government said today, adding that “persons looking to visit should plan ahead” as “all SafeKeys must be received one day prior to your scheduled visit.” A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Corrections is advising the public of a series of updated procedures […]
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| Police have confirmed the death of a 25-year-old following a crash in Somerset. A police spokesperson said, “A 25-year-old man has succumbed to injuries sustained in a single vehicle motorcycle crash. “The collision occurred on Scaur Hill, Somerset Road, Somerset, shortly after midnight on Sunday 1st August 2021. “Officers were at the time conducting laser […]
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| [Updated] The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [August 3] with the list indicating that there are thirty-one bus runs cancelled so far today. Update 4.00pm: The Ministry has released the list of bus cancellations for this afternoon. There were 31 runs cancelled this morning, 14 cancelled this afternoon, for a […]
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| Following the recent shootings — with two shootings taking place in under 10 days resulting in a total of four people being injured — Minister of National Security Renee Ming urged anyone with any information about the incident to please share it with the police. Minister Renee Ming said, “I join the BPS and the […]
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| The Government is reminding the public about “the need to use SafeKey and follow the SafeKey guidelines for both indoor as well as outdoor events and activities.” A Government spokesperson said, “And more specifically, vaccination cards, vaccine certificates, or a negative test result are not authorised methods of access into any SafeKey event, venue or […]
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| BIOS Ocean Academy alumna Emma O’Donnell has earned the Princeton Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Prize for Best Thesis in Ecology for her undergraduate thesis ‘One Fish, Two Fish: Measuring Patterns of Reef Fish Biodiversity in Bermuda Using Environmental DNA Metabarcoding.’ A spokesperson said, “Emma O’Donnell, 22, graduated this past spring from Princeton University with a […]
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| The Association of Bermuda International Companies [ABIC] Education Awards luncheon was recently held, with awards presented to 19 students. A spokesperson said, “Nineteen Bermudian students received financial support for their further education through the island’s largest post-secondary scholarship programme at the recently held annual Association of Bermuda International Companies Education Awards luncheon. “Over its 44-year […]
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| Twelve Bermuda athletes participated in the 2021 International Kungfu Taiji Online Tournament last month. A spokesperson said, “Twelve Bermuda athletes participated in the 2021 International Kungfu Taiji Online Tournament last month. The event was sanctioned by the Pan American Wushu Federation [PAWF] and United States of America Wushu-Kungfu Federations, Inc. [USAWKF] and organized by the […]
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| Samuel M. Brangman Jr. has been appointed Postmaster General, as of 1 August 2021. A Government spokesperson said, “Head of the Public Service, Dr. Derrick Binns, announced that Samuel M. Brangman Jr. [Sam] has been appointed Postmaster General as of 1 August 2021. “Mr. Brangman joined the Bermuda Post Office in December 2009 as the […]
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| IMPACT Mentoring Academy announced that it is accepting applications for the upcoming 2021/22 school year. A spokesperson said, “IMPACT Mentoring Academy [IMA] [Charity #835] is accepting applications for the upcoming 2021/22 school year. An alternative to mainstream education, IMA’s mission is to challenge young men to discover and develop their unique God-given potential, empowering them […]
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| Kiwon Waldron continued competing in the International Trotting & Pacing Association Midwestern Classic in Indiana. At the Nappanee Raceway, Waldron drove Nite Tro to fourth in the 1:04 & Faster Free For All Division stopping the clock in a time of 1:03 flat. Waldron ended up in the winners circle in the bike of Pokie’s […]
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| Cameron Jeffers and his Cowbridge Cricket Club 1st XI teammates picked up a 7 wicket victory over Newbridge Cricket Club 1st XI in Wales. Cowbridge won the toss and sent Newbridge to bat, they restricted them to 168/8 in their allotted 50 overs, Ryan Watkins was the top scorer with 48, while Matthew Smart was […]
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| Argo Group International Holdings, Ltd. announced financial results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021. Argo reported second quarter 2021 net income attributable to common shareholders of $67.1 million or $1.92 per diluted common share, compared to a net loss attributable to common shareholders of $5.4 million or $[0.16] per diluted common share […]
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| August 2 saw 200 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $7,300.00 BD. 200 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing up 1.4% at $36.50 per share. The BSX finished at 2,540.71, up 1.07% on the day. There was 1 advance, 0 declines, and 60 remained unchanged. The full report […]
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| Bernews is excited to announce that Olympic gold medalist Flora Duffy is joining us this evening [Aug 2] for the latest episode in the Bernews News & Views series. Ms Duffy caused the island to erupt in celebration a week ago when she recorded a dominant win in the Olympic triathlon, winning the first ever […]
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| The police have urged people to please stop circulating images of the two victims in the shooting today on Court Street, asking people to “do the right thing and please delete those images.” The shooting occurred just before 2pm today and the police previously said the shooters “shot at two males sat on the wall […]
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| Bernews is excited to announce that Olympic gold medalist Flora Duffy is joining us this evening [Aug 2] for the latest episode in the Bernews News & Views series. Ms Duffy caused the island to erupt in celebration a week ago when she recorded a dominant win in the Olympic triathlon, winning the first ever […]
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| Tuesday, August 3 is expected to see mostly sunny, chance of a shower from evening onwards, with the high to be near 30°C/86°F and the low to be near 26°C/79°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SSE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 75%. Sunrise will be at […]
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| [Updated] The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [August 2] with the list indicating that there are three bus runs cancelled so far today. Update 4.00pm: The Ministry has released the list of bus cancellations for this afternoon. There were 3 runs cancelled this morning, 24 cancelled this afternoon, for a […]
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| [Updated[] The police are responding to an incident in the Court Street area this afternoon [Aug 2], with multiple police vehicles and officers on scene, and crime scene tape is visible. Unofficial information suggests that it may have been a shooting, and further confirmed details are limited at this time, however we will update as […]
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| The police are responding to an incident in the Court Street area this afternoon [Aug 2], with multiple police vehicles and officers on scene, and crime scene tape is visible. Unofficial information suggests that it may have been a shooting, and further confirmed details are limited at this time, however we will update as able. […]
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| Minister of Labour Jason Hayward and Minister of Finance Curtis Dickinson are holding a press conference this afternoon [Aug 2] regarding the “permanency of Long Term Residents.” We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Update: The live broadcast has concluded and the 29-minute replay is below […]
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| The Mirrors Programme, Mirrors Alumni and Friends Association, and Burrows Lightbourn Ltd. recently held a Volunteer Appreciation and Awards Ceremony at Masterworks to honour over 70 volunteers who “gave their time and services to support Bermuda’s youth during the year with the Mirrors Programme.” A Government spokesperson said, “The Hon. Kathy Lynn Simmons, JP, MP, […]
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| Bermuda’s Sebastian Kempe made an excellent showing at the 2021 International Laser Class Association [ILCA] Youth Worlds in Italy, placing 3rd in the event, which had over 370 overall entries from 40 countries. Sebastian Kempe finished 3rd overall with 83.2 net points in the gold fleet, a very impressive showing in the 67 strong field. Mattia Cesana […]
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| The Roberts family has been highlighted for their involvement in the St. George’s and Hamilton Rotary Clubs, with the family’s leadership in the organization spanning more than 60 years. A spokesperson said, “There is a family in St. David’s who have lived by the golden rule and inculcated the need to serve through strong leadership […]
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| “We are thrilled to announce that we will be collaborating with Berkeley Institute in the area of professional development and succession planning,” KPMG in Bermuda said. A spokesperson said, “Working with the community is at the heart of KPMG in Bermuda [KPMG] and our Impact Plan. KPMG has long had a focus on the education and youth sectors […]
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| After being cancelled last year due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the Round the Island Seagull Race took place this past weekend. A spokesperson said, “After a year’s hiatus due to Covid – the delayed annual Round the Island Seagull Race finally took place. “Organizers were hoping for the same weather conditions as the original date […]
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| The Ministry of Home Affairs announced the beginning of the Draft North East Hamilton Local Plan 2021 public consultation period which starts today [Aug 2] will run until the 8th of October 2021. A Government spokesperson said, “Members of the public will recall the July 5, 2021 announcement made by Deputy Premier and Minister of […]
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| Kiwon Waldron competed in the International Trotting & Pacing Association Midwestern Classic in Indiana. At the Nappanee Raceway, Waldron drove Cherokees Ironman to victory in the 1:04&0 & Faster Free For All Division stopping the clock in a time of 1:02&1. In the 1:12&1 to 1:16 Junior Free For All-Division, Waldron and Ima Gonna Get […]
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| Tariq Simons recently returned to the courts in Florida, competing in the Battle Of Boca Presented By Jason Zafiros Tennis Championships. Simons took on Kai-I Wang from Taiwan in the round of 32; he went down in straight sets 7-6, 6-2. Related Stories Photos: Manders & Cross Win 2011 Argus Open Photos, Video, Results: Tennis […]
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| BMS Re announced the launch of BMS Re in Bermuda, with Adam Mullan to be appointed as executive director once necessary visa and regulatory requirements are met. A spokesperson said, “BMS Re, the independent reinsurance broker, is pleased to announce the launch of BMS Re in Bermuda. Once necessary visa and regulatory requirements are met, […]
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| “The safety of our officers was threatened as they were assaulted by members of the public,” the police said, explaining that in addition to the previously reported incident at at Darrell’s Wharf, while responding to a disturbance on Front Street they were “assaulted by two females, resulting in their arrest.” Noting that the “vast majority of our […]
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| Bermudian cricketers Marcus Scotland and Dennico Hollis were in action for their respective teams in the UK, with both young cricketers the top scorers for their teams. Marcus Scotland Marcus Scotland led Team Chevy to back-to-back Twenty20 matches during the African Caribbean Cricket Associations Annual Derek Gift-Simms Annual Emancipation Day Cricket matches. The matches were […]
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| Bermudian equestrian Raishun Burch began competing in the Peelbergen CSI2*, CSI1*, CSIYH1* in the Netherlands. On the first day, Burch and Neon Spotlight Z took to the ring for the CSIYH1* in two phases special 5 y/o 1.10m – 6 y/o 1.20m class finishing 3rd. The pair had a clear first phase time of 39.66, […]
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| During July 2021, Bernews posted a myriad of videos on our website, various social networks and on our dedicated video website Bernews.TV, and the most viewed videos for the month included the Cup Match Classic which had around 100,000 views, a special broadcast to celebrate Flora Duffy’s gold medal win at the Olympics, Antonio Belvedere […]
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| Monday, August 2 is expected to be cloudy, with the high to be near 31°C/87°F and the low to be near 27°C/80°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SSW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 81%. Sunrise will be at 6:34am and sunset will be at 8:16pm. High […]
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| Premier David Burt — who is well known to support Somerset – congratulated the 2021 Cup Match champions Somerset as they stopped by the Cabinet Office during their celebratory motorcade. Premier Burt tweeted the photo below, saying: “Welcomed the 2021 Cup Match Champions Somerset, along with some of their members & supporters to the Cabinet Grounds […]
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| A 20-year-old male and two 19-year-old females were “injured with what was believed to be a bladed article” during an altercation at around 12:30am at John Smith’s Bay today, the police have confirmed. A police spokesperson said, “Shortly before 1:00 a.m. on Sunday 1st August, 2021, police attended John Smith’s Bay following reports of a […]
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| The Aberdeen IronBirds baseball team have extended Adam Hall‘s stay on the injured list, and Hall is expected to be back from a quadricep strain in mid-August. Thus far this season, Hall has 219 at-bats, scoring 34 runs, and he has 55 hits, with 3 home runs. Hall has 20 runs batted in, and a […]
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| The fifth and final Stage of the Vuelta a Madrid Under 23 Road Race saw Bermuda’s Kaden Hopkins back in action. During the 138.3 Km Distance final stage, Hopkins crossed the line in a time of 3:51:07, he was 12:53 behind the Stage Winner Marcel Camorubi. Hopkins finished 62nd overall, 40:52 behind the overall winner […]
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