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| Bermuda’s Conor White has signed with X Speed United Continental Cycling Team for 2021. In an online post, X-Speed United said, “With our team roster now almost at a close for 2021, we are proud to announce what will be our official 16 rider line up. Based across 8 different countries worldwide, these guys will […]
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| The “AXA Man On The Run” 5K walk/run will be held on Sunday, November 8th, with the proceeds set to be donated to Bermuda Cancer & Health Centre. A spokesperson said, “AXA XL Bermuda is challenging men to go the distance and stop men dying too young! In a year where the pandemic has prevented […]
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| [Opinion column written by Glenn Fubler] 2020 has been ‘exceptional’ in many ways; with COVID 19 and the uncommon drama of the upcoming U.S. General Elections The Pandemic spread across the globe, with varied impacts in different jurisdictions. Most countries responded reasonably. However, United State, with less than 5% of the world’s population, has 20% of […]
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| One Communications has launched new data roaming packs, with the company saying that an $8 Carry-On Auto Pack provides a “generous, automatic bucket of data on a daily basis in almost any country.” A spokesperson said, “Travelling just became more affordable than ever for One Communications mobile customers with the launch of Carry-On Roaming. “The new roaming […]
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| RenaissanceRe Holdings reported net income available to RenaissanceRe common shareholders of $47.8 million, or $0.94 per diluted common share, in the third quarter of 2020, compared to $36.7 million, or $0.83 per diluted common share, in the third quarter of 2019. Operating loss attributable to RenaissanceRe common shareholders was $131.7 million, or $2.64 per diluted common share, in the third quarter of 2020, compared to operating income available to RenaissanceRe common […]
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| Dynamic Urology Services [DUS] will be providing free prostate screenings for men ages 40 and up from November 1 to November 30. A spokesperson said, “Dynamic Urology Services [DUS] announce the Movember Free Screening Initiative. Dynamic Urology will be providing free prostate screenings for men ages 40 and up. The screenings consist of a simple […]
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| A can of Barritt’s Ginger Beer makes an appearance in a YouTube video by popular tech website Engadget that shows an unboxing of the PlayStation 5 [PS5], serving as a size comparison next to the gaming console. Screenshot from the YouTube video: In the recently uploaded video – which has garnered more than 10,000 views […]
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| October 27 saw 33,000 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $117,150.00 BD. 33,000 shares were traded by Argus Group Holdings Ltd, closing down 20.8% at $3.20 per share. The BSX finished at 1,975.42, down 0.84% on the day. There were 0 advances, 1 decline, and 60 remained unchanged. The full report for […]
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| [Written by Don Burgess] Cole Simons will be the new Leader of the One Bermuda Alliance. According to sources, Mr Simons was the only person who put his name forward for the post and indications suggest that none has put their name forward for Deputy Leader as of this time. Both the Leader and Deputy […]
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| [Written by Don Burgess] Camiko Smith may have a bit of a home course advantage as the PGA Bermuda Championship starts on Thursday. Smith, along with Michael Smith, will both be hoping for island glory. Both of the Bermudians had to play their way into the tournament. Smith told the media he grew up next […]
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| Wednesday, October 28 is expected to see sunny periods, with a chance of a shower or two, with the high to be near 27°C/81°F and the low to be near 24°C/75°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be west. The relative humidity is expected to be near 82%. Sunrise will be […]
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| American International Group, Inc. [AIG] announced the appointment of Peter Zaffino as Chief Executive Officer while Brian Duperreault will become Executive Chairman and Douglas M. Steenland will become Lead Independent Director. A spokesperson said, “American International Group, Inc. [AIG] today announced leadership transitions for its executive team and Board of Directors. “The AIG Board of […]
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| Third Point Reinsurance will hold a special general meeting on November 23 where shareholders will vote on matters in connection with the previously announced merger transaction with Sirius International Insurance Group. A spokesperson said, “Third Point Reinsurance Ltd. announced today that it will hold a special general meeting of shareholders on November 23, 2020 at 10 […]
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| The OBA will soon be holding their elections for Party Chairperson, with Catherine Kempe and Justin Mathias both standing for election. An email sent out by the OBA said, We can now inform you that two people have put their names forward with the intention to seek the office of Party Chair and have triggered […]
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| The Hamilton Princess & Beach Club has been announced as the official host hotel sponsor of Stars+Stripes, one of 16 teams taking part in the Match Racing World Championship and Bermuda Gold Cup A spokesperson said, “As the island ramps up for an intense week of international sports, Hamilton Princess & Beach Club has been […]
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| Valencia will host the rescheduled Triathlon World Cup on November 7, with both Flora Duffy and Tyler Smith set to compete. In her last outing, Duffy won the Arzachena World Cup Gold Women’s Elite race with an incredible display on the tough Sardinian course. Smith finished in the top half of the 64 Men’s Arzachena […]
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| The 70th Bermuda Gold Cup and 2020 Open Match Racing World Championship has opened with its first day of sailing action, with Phil Robertson’s China One Ningbo and Torvar Mirsky’s Mirsky Racing Team leading their respective groups after day one of the round robin. A spokesperson said, “As Phil Robertson’s China One Ningbo and Torvar […]
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| Nathan Armstrong received an invitation to compete in the Colt Invitational Cross Country Meet on the Holmdel course in New Jersey. With only two days to prepare, Armstrong made the best of the opportunity by running his best time of 16:25 over a 5000 meter course crossing the line 6th. This time duplicating his best […]
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| The Green family have made a donation of $10,000 to the Anglican meal programme served at The Cathedral of Most Holy Trinity in Hamilton. This donation comes after the church’s appeal last week for volunteers, supplies and funds. The funds will be used to contribute towards the purchase of a new commercial stove – which […]
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| Rhinos Rugby lead the World Tens Series League after Round One following a last gasp win against London Royals in the final match of the day. Both Rhinos and the Royals went into the contest with 100% records and the contest itself didn’t disappoint. It was the team from Southern California that dominated territory and […]
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| Bermuda Cancer & Health Centre [BCHC] has upgraded their mammography equipment with the Senographe Pristina with Dueta from GE Healthcare, which they said will provide “patients with next-generation 3D digital mammography technology.” A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre continue to be at the forefront of cancer care, providing the latest in breast cancer […]
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| After the weekend of Premier and First Division matches, we take a look at the current standings and leading goal scorers in each Division. The Premier Division currently has two teams on 10 points, but goal difference separates them, Robin Hood has a difference of 10, while the North Village Rams have a difference of […]
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| The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [October 27] with the list indicating that there are eight bus runs cancelled so far today. Related Stories Govt: Bus Service Resumes On Wednesday Asphalt Resurfacing At Hamilton Bus Terminal DPT Contracts Eight Minibuses To Assist Update On Bus Service And New Schedule Hamilton […]
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| In a filing with the Bermuda Stock Exchange [BSX], One Communications Ltd. advised that pursuant to BSX Regulation Section IIA 6.14[2][i], on 22 October 2020, 28,236 shares were repurchased at an average price of $4.00 for immediate cancellation. Related Stories One Communications Share Repurchase One Communications Share Repurchase One Communications Share Repurchase One Communications Share […]
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| October 26 saw 3,700 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $14,900.00 BD. 2,500 shares were traded by Argus Group Holdings Ltd, closing up 37.9% at $4.04 per share, while the other 1,200 shares were traded by One Communications Ltd, closing even at $4.00 per share. The BSX finished at 1,992.21, up 1.13% […]
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| Tsilala Brock is getting set to take part in a reading of a play titled The Niceties, a virtual presentation by Martha’s Vineyard Playhouse in which the characters debate “whether the legacy of slavery defines our past, and our present.” The live reading of The Niceties will take place on Wednesday [Oct 28] and will […]
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| The official Government and Legal notices for today [Oct 26] include temporary fundraising licenses. Temporary Fundraising License – Caring For The Caregivers [CFTC] Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Public Notification Notice ID: GN0963/2020 Public Authorities / Department: Registry General Publication Date: 26 October 2020 The Charities Act, 2014 The person named hereunder has […]
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| The Adult Education School [AES] has received $20,000 from Aspen Bermuda Limited [ABL], marking “the first of two similar donations as part of a three-year commitment to the school.” A spokesperson said, “The Adult Education School announces that it has received $20,000 from Aspen Bermuda Limited, the first of two similar donations as part of […]
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| [Updated] The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] is holding a press conference this afternoon [Oct 26] to provide an update on the fatal stabbing and double shooting. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Update: The live broadcast has concluded and the 14-minute replay is below Update […]
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| The 2020/2021 winter ferry schedule will come into effect on Monday, November 2nd. A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Marine and Ports Services is advising the public that the 2020/2021 winter ferry schedule will come into effect on Monday, November 2nd 2020. “As a reminder, in an effort to provide adequate physical distancing when […]
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| Tuesday, October 27 is expected to see sunny breaks with morning and afternoon showers, with the high to be near 26°C/79°F and the low to be near 23°C/74°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be WSW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 85%. Sunrise will be at 7.32am and […]
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| The Ministry has released the list of bus cancellations for this afternoon [Oct 26], with the list indicating that there are five bus runs cancelled today. Related Stories Govt: Bus Service Resumes On Wednesday Asphalt Resurfacing At Hamilton Bus Terminal DPT Contracts Eight Minibuses To Assist Update On Bus Service And New Schedule Hamilton Bus […]
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| Minister of National Security Renee Ming is holding a press conference this afternoon [Oct 26], and we will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Update: The live broadcast has concluded and the 14-minute replay is below Related Stories Video: PLP Election Candidates Interview Video: FDM Election Candidates […]
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| As the Covid-19 pandemic continues to affect nations worldwide, the number of confirmed cases around the globe has now surpassed 43 million, with over 1,154,000 deaths, with the United States continuing to have the most confirmed cases and deaths in the world, with India and Brazil following close behind on each count, respectively. A BBC […]
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| It was yet another weekend of Bermuda Flag Football at the TN Tatem Middle School Field with 92 total points put on the board. In the opener, the Beer-Muda Misfits edged the Black Shark$ 20 – 19. The Player of the Game for Black Shark$ was Ryan Rabain with 3 passing touchdowns and 2 interceptions […]
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| Minister of Transport Lawrence Scott visited Dockyard for the “official handover” of Bermuda’s two newest tugboats. A Government spokesperson said, “On Friday, 16th October 2020, the Minister of Transport the Hon. Lawrence Scott JP, MP visited Dockyard for the official handover of Bermuda’s two newest tugboats, Powerful and Faithful. Minister of Transport Lawrence Scott; Marine […]
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| The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] is holding a press conference this afternoon [Oct 26] to provide an update on the fatal stabbing and double shooting. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Update: The live broadcast has concluded and the 14-minute replay is below Related Stories […]
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| There were 2,643 test results received and three were positive for Covid-19 — all three having been imported, one each from the UK, USA and Canada — so Bermuda now has a total of 9 active cases. A Government spokesperson said, “Between October 23, 24 and 25, there were 2,643 test results received by the […]
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| Tommy Marshall and Ashley Couper raced to victory on the Butterfield National Triathlon Championships this weekend. Marshall was clocked across the line in a time of 1:04:19, Corey Brunton was second stopping the clock in a time of 1:04:35 and Geoff Smith finished third with a time of 1:04:44. Couper was 5th overall stopping the […]
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| The Ministry of Public Works is advising motorists that an area around Coney Island Road will undergo trench work that will require a one-lane closure and trail closure from November 2020 to March 2021 from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm weekly Monday through Sunday. A government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Public Works wishes to […]
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| The United States CDC has changed Bermuda’s country classification from ‘Alert Level 2: Moderate Risk’ to ‘No Travel Health Notice: Covid-19 Risk is Very Low,’ the U.S. Consulate announced today. This is, in effect, the best ranking the CDC can give a jurisdiction as their system uses 4-tiers; Level 3 is high risk, Level 2 […]
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| The Government paid benefits to over 10,000 persons for a total cost to date of approximately $56.8 million, for fiscal 2020/21 the Ministry is providing up to $90 million in capital development funding and the sale of Ascendant Group “will see in excess of $200 million flowing to Bermudian shareholders.” This was from Minister of […]
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| The Women’s Resource Centre will be hosting a free Lunch & Learn info session entitled “Understanding Protection Orders” on Thursday, October 29th at Sofia House, 2nd Floor, 48 Church Street, Hamilton. The poster states that it will be facilitated by Cristen Suess, Associate Attorney at Wakefield Quin, and panelists will include Magistrate Maxanne Anderson, DC […]
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| Carey Olsen Bermuda announced the appointment of Honor Desmond-Tetlow as a senior consultant within its private client & dispute resolution teams. A spokesperson said, “Carey Olsen Bermuda has appointed family law expert Honor Desmond-Tetlow as a senior consultant within its private client and dispute resolution teams. “Honor, who advises on all areas of matrimonial, family […]
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| [Opinion column written by Cheryl Packwood] Politics can be a scrappy business. Politics should be honourable. Politics should be humbling. Governing should enshrine honour, humility and kindness. Governing, however, needs to be more encompassing in order to include and transcend these necessary values. Those who govern us must be able to see how we are […]
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| Keunna Dill and her Norwich City Women’s Football Club teammates picked up a 3 – 2 win over Wimbledon, with the Bermudian footballer scoring one of the three goals for her team, finding the back of the net in the 66th minute. According to their website, Norwich City Women FC plays in the FA Women’s […]
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| Teams that include Bermudian footballers Nahki Wells, Milan Butterfield, Knory Scott, J’Nai Butterfield Steede, Kole Hall, Ayleal Dill, Justin Donawa, D’Andre Wainwright, Aaliyah Nolan, Willie Clemons, and Keunna Dill were in all action in England and Europe. Nahki Wells Nahki Wells and his Bristol City teammate’s played to a 1 – 1 draw with Swansea City, with Wells […]
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| Tyler Smith recently competed in the 2020 Barcelona ETU Sprint Triathlon European Cup in Barcelona, Spain, finishing in 22nd position. Smith covered the distance in a time of 56:01. Kristian Blummenfelt, who finished in second place in the inaugural World Triathlon Series event in Bermuda, clocked a winning time of 53:53. Javier Gomez Noya was […]
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| The World Olympians Association [WOA] General Assembly was held, with Bermuda’s Patrick Singleton re-elected as the WOA Treasurer. The General Assembly and election took place online due to Covid-19 and associated travel restrictions and social distancing measures. National Olympians Associations [NOAs] joined the assembly from all five continents around the world to vote on the WOA leadership and […]
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| Bermy Distributors donated 55 cases of Eska Water during the recently held Taste Of Bermuda food festival. A spokesperson said, “Since 2012, Hamilton’s food festival Taste Of Bermuda has become the premier food and drinks event in Bermuda, celebrating good food and great drinks. “This year, Eska Water provided by Bermy Distributors was one of […]
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