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| The BTA, SailGP Community Steering Committee and ad agency AAC-PTIX have created “Cedar + Sail,” which is described as a “unique interactive campaign that drives awareness surrounding Bermuda’s maritime history using a modern day approach.” A SailGP spokesperson said, “The arrival of SailGP’s Season 2 opener in Bermuda is a fitting global platform to bring […]
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| April 15 saw 0 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange. The BSX finished at 2,594.91, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 59 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available here [PDF]. Related Stories ‘Active And Significant Year For The BSX’ MIH Acquires 100% Ownership Of The […]
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| [Updated with comment from Government] A petition was started today — attaining over 2,000 signatures in under 5 hours — asking the Bermuda Government to “allow people to buy from farm and fisherman stalls” during the Stay At Home period, which began on Tuesday. This follows after a local farming business posted on social media […]
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| XBTO International donated $50,000 to support the Bermuda Hospitals Board’s Covid-19 Vaccination Clinic, saying they are “delighted to be able to make a difference in the national fight against Covid-19.” A spokesperson said, “XBTO International, a world leader in cryptofinance, have donated $50,000 today towards the cost of running the Bermuda Hospitals Board’s vaccination clinic. […]
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| The Government has “been inundated with exemption requests” and “the vast majority of these requests will not be approved” and we “must recognize that we are under a Stay at Home Order for a reason.” This was from Health Minister Kim Wilson, who in releasing tonight’s test results said, “Another important note, with community transmission – […]
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| The Ministry received 1,528 test results since the last update, and 37 were positive for the coronavirus — one classified as imported, 19 as local transmission with known contact, and 17 as under investigation – so there are now 866 active cases, of which 42 people are in hospital with five in ICU. The island […]
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| Winnie Oatley recently celebrated her 103rd birthday by planting a cedar tree on Trunk Island in Harrington Sound, the Bermuda Zoological Society’s [BZS] “Living Classroom”. A spokesperson said, “When centenarian Winnie Oatley turned 103 in February, her grandsons Kevin, Stephen, Robert and Geoff Blee marked the occasion by planting a cedar tree on Trunk Island […]
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| Bermuda will commit $50,000 to assist St. Vincent as the island nation deals with a volcanic eruption, with the Government saying that we have a “moral imperative to play our part in the regional and international effort to help.” A Government spokesperson said, “Premier the Hon. David Burt, JP, MP and Deputy Premier the Hon. […]
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| Raleigh Bermuda is offering its thanks to community members who purchased diapers, food, and formula for donation over the Easter holiday. A spokesperson said, “On March 31, 2021, Raleigh Bermuda appealed to the community for donations for the Alumni Relief Programme and received an overwhelming response of donations from the community. “Raleigh Bermuda would like […]
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| The RA fee increase, as mandated by the RA, will be applied to bills beginning on May 1st, BELCO advised today. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Electric Light Company Limited [BELCO] has advised customers that the Bermuda Regulatory Authority [RA] announced on Wednesday, April 14 that electricity fees paid to the RA [‘RA fee’] will temporarily […]
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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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| Friday, April 16 is expected to see cloudy, showers/rain become more frequent by evening, with the high to be near 21°C/70°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 78%. Sunrise will be at 6.49am and […]
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| The official Government and Legal notices for today [April 15] include notice of a grant of bulk generation licence. Notice Of Grant Of Bulk Generation Licence Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Public Notification Notice ID: GN0338/2021 Public Authorities / Department: Ministry Level Publication Date: 15 April 2021 Notice Of Grant Of Bulk Generation […]
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| A petition was started today — attaining over 2,000 signatures in under 5 hours — asking the Bermuda Government to “allow people to buy from farm and fisherman stalls” during the Stay At Home period, which began on Tuesday. The petition says, “The Bermuda Shelter in Place regulations allow farmers and fishermen to continue to […]
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| Leonard Williams has been named one of Destinations International’s 2021 30 Under 30 recipients. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] is thrilled to announce that Leonard Williams has been named one of Destinations International’s 2021 30 Under 30 recipients. “Williams, Experience Satisfaction Coordinator, has been employed with the BTA since 2016. The 26-year-old has […]
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| There is a fake email circulating purporting to be from the Minister of Health which is attempting to seek personal information from people. A Government spokesperson said, “The Government of Bermuda is advising the public that it is aware of a Phishing email circulating, purporting to be from the Minister of Health. “The email indicates […]
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| There is a fake email circulating purporting to be from the Minister of Health which is attempting to seek personal information from people. A Government spokesperson said, “The Government of Bermuda is advising the public that it is aware of a Phishing email circulating, purporting to be from the Minister of Health. “The email indicates […]
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| The Ministry of Transport confirmed that bus service resumed today [April 15] and urged people “to stay at home in line with the mandatory Government order and to only utilise the Bermuda bus service if necessary.” A spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Transport can confirm that bus service has resumed today [April 15, 2021]. “Buses […]
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| The Ministry of Education is inviting the general public to provide feedback during a consultation on proposed signatures senior schools. A Government spokesperson said, “Education Reform for the Bermuda Public School System continues this week with the launch of the engagement process to determine signatures for the first two senior signature schools. The Ministry of […]
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| The Transport Control Department is reminding the public “that their offices will be closed to walk-in customers during the Stay-at-Home order.” A spokesperson said, “Individuals whose vehicles will expire during this period are encouraged to first renew their insurance policy and then re-license their vehicle[s] online at etcd.gov.bm.” “Customers who experience problems re-licensing their vehicle[s] […]
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| SailGP applied for exemptions to continue their operations during the ‘Stay at Home’ order, and “today these exemptions have been granted,” the organisation said, adding that the “on-water safety trials and training, that are vital to ensure the safety of all competitors in the event next weekend, will resume this afternoon on the Great Sound.” […]
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| Ayleal Dill, Seke Spence, and their Ilkeston Town’s teammates defeated Awsworth Villa Football Club 3 – 1, with Dill notching two goals for the team. Dill scored the first goal through a penalty after he was brought down in the box. The match was halted for 20 minutes with an injury stoppage after Dill and […]
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| Charles H. Jeffers II — the newly appointed Bermuda Tourism Authority Chief Executive Officer — will be joining Bernews this afternoon [April 15] for the latest episode in the Bernews News & Views series. In announcing his appointment, the BTA previously said, “Jeffers, a twenty-six-year veteran of the destination marketing industry, was hired through a […]
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| Minister Walter Roban — the elected MP for Constituency #15 Pembroke East — has “pledged to work with the community to rebuild the Pigs Field playground in his constituency which was destroyed by fire on 10 April 2021.” “It’s a shame what happened and I do support the Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service and the […]
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| AXIS Capital Holdings announced a preliminary first quarter net loss estimate for catastrophes and other weather-related events in the range of $105 million to $115 million, pre-tax [$95 million to $105 million, after-tax]. A spokesperson said, “The pre-tax net loss estimate includes an amount of $80 million to $90 million for Winter Storms Uri and Viola, […]
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| Alexis Trott and her Towson University Track & Field teammates recently wrapped up competing at the Mason Spring Invitational, hosted by George Mason. Trott ran a time of 12.80 in the women’s 100m dash, finishing fourth in heat 3, with that time seeing her finish 18th overall. The track and field athlete also competed in […]
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| Shiona Turini has been featured on the cover of the The New York Times’ T Magazine along with Daniel Kaluuya, Lena Waithe, Melina Matsoukas, William Hazel, Alisa Reynolds, and Cynthia Eriv, with the NYT calling them “a wide-ranging group of talents who’ve made a point of championing one another, and of helping to pave the […]
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| RenaissanceRe announced it estimates that “losses from Winter Storm Uri will have a net negative impact of approximately $180 million on the Company’s first quarter 2021 results of operations.” A spokesperson said, “Winter Storm Uri was a major wind and ice storm that impacted the U.S. in February 2021, causing widespread damage in many areas, including Texas. For the first quarter of […]
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| April 14 saw 0 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange. The BSX finished at 2,594.91, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 decline, and 63 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available here [PDF]. Related Stories ‘Active And Significant Year For The BSX’ MIH Acquires 100% Ownership Of The […]
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| The Government has issued new information about the testing centers, saying that ”the new testing protocols will allow three additional testing methods” and also confirming that the Perot Post Office center will be used for travelers. A Government spokesperson said, “Minister Wilson also took this opportunity to remind the public of the expanded coronavirus testing programme. […]
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| The Government has confirmed the sad news that Bermuda has experienced another Covid-19 death. A Government spokesperson said, “This evening, the Minister of Health Kim Wilson regrets to advise the public that sadly, Bermuda has experienced another Covid-19 death. This brings the total number of Covid-19 deaths in Bermuda to 17. Minister Wilson said this […]
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| There were 1,521 test results received and 51 were positive — 4 imported, 12 local transmission with known contact and 35 under investigation — so there are now 880 active cases, of which 39 are people are in hospital with 5 in ICU. The Government also confirmed the very sad news that Bermuda has experienced […]
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| [Written by Don Burgess] Two people were fined in Magistrates Court for Covid-19 curfew breaches. Two people who were scheduled to appear did not show, and warrants were issued for their arrest, while a third person pled not guilty and has a court date set for June. Mad Hatters’ owner Ben Jewett, 51, was fined […]
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| An “exemption approval issued to the St. Regis developers to conduct construction at the site during the Stay-at-Home period has been rescinded,” the Government confirmed this evening. This follows after footage of what appeared to be work ongoing at the site circulated today via messaging apps and social media, and what appeared to be an […]
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| The Hamilton Medical Centre announced that the Supreme Court overturned the refusal of the Bermuda Health Council to grant Standard Health Benefit [SHB] to them, which they called a “judgment in favour of HIP and FutureCare patients, who stand to benefit the most by having coverage at our state-of-the-art facility.” A spokesperson said, “The Hamilton […]
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| The RA’s “electricity fees will temporarily increase for the first time since 2016,” the Regulatory Authority said today, A spokesperson said, “To ensure the delivery of Bermuda’s first Integrated Resource Plan [IRP], which is intended to deliver 85% renewable energy by 2036, the RA’s electricity fees will temporarily increase for the first time since 2016. […]
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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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| ZipX Bermuda is donating $10,000 in response to the Bermuda Hospitals Charitable Foundation appeal for funding to support the operations of BHB’s KEMH Vaccination Clinic. Kevin D. Smith, Managing Director at ZipX said, “We have been very fortunate at ZipX to be able to continue to serve our customers throughout the pandemic. “The increased volumes […]
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| The official Government and Legal notices for today [April 14] include the embodiment of the Bermuda Reserve Police. Embodiment Of The Bermuda Reserve Police Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Public Notification Notice ID: GN0336/2021 Public Authorities / Department: Bermuda Police Service Publication Date: 14 April 2021 Bermuda Police Service Embodiment Of the Bermuda […]
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| “I would like to wish our local Muslim community ‘Ramadan Mubarak’,” Opposition Leader Cole Simons said. Mr. Simons said, “On behalf of the One Bermuda Alliance party, I would like to wish our local Muslim community ‘Ramadan Mubarak’. As Ramadan is a time for spiritual reflection, self-improvement, heightened devotion and worship, our hope is that […]
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| Thursday, April 15 is expected to see a mix of sun and cloud, with the high to be near 21°C/69°F and the low to be near 18°C/65°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be WNW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 64%. Sunrise will be at 6.50am and sunset […]
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| The due date for January to March 2021 e-filed payroll tax returns is tomorrow [April 15] however the “due date for all other taxes and manually filed payroll tax returns is extended to April 30, 2021.” A spokesperson said, “The Office of the Tax Commissioner is advising that the due date for January to March […]
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| Argus Group Holdings Limited today [April 14] announced that it has appointed Constantinos “Costas” Miranthis and Garrett Curran to its Board of Directors. Both appointments were effective as of April 12, 2021. “I am very pleased to welcome Costas and Garrett to the Argus Board,” said Chairman David Brown. “They bring a wealth of experience as […]
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| The Bermuda PGA has launched a series titled ‘Getting To Know Bermuda’s Golf Professionals’ to highlight local golfers, with their latest story featuring Frankie Rabain. A spokesperson said, “Frankie Rabain has earned a reputation for being an exemplary golf professional; some will regard Frankie as a golf professional’s golf professional. “When Frank Rabain came to […]
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| The Relay For Life volunteer event committee has announced that, due to the recent Stay at Home order, the fundraiser “will not be a traditional 24-hour event” but that “the Luminaria Ceremony and the Fight Back Ceremony to be broadcasted to the community virtually via Facebook live.” A spokesperson said, “Supported by presenting sponsor Liberty […]
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| Thirteen young Bermudians representing five local schools participated in the virtual learning programme hosted by SailGP Inspire. A spokesperson said, “SailGP Inspire – the community, education and outreach initiative from SailGP, the cutting-edge sail racing league – in partnership with Bermuda-based charity, Endeavour, spent the past week engaging Bermudian students with the science of sailing. […]
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| In collaboration with industry stakeholders, the Department of Workforce Development [DWD] will host a series of free webinars. A Government spokesperson said, “In collaboration with industry stakeholders, the Department of Workforce Development [DWD] is pleased to announce a series of upcoming free webinars. The British School of Etiquette Bermuda and Performance Solution Ltd. and DWD […]
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| The CPCU Society Bermuda Chapter will be hosting a free webinar entitled ‘Is Your Company Ready To Handle Data Breach?’ on Monday [April 19] in order to bring awareness to cyber security. A spokesperson said, “Hackers know our mentality: it won’t happen to us, we don’t need to spend time preparing, we don’t have the […]
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| The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] is holding a press conference this morning [April 14] to provide an update on the investigation into the murder of Jordan Outerbridge. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Related Stories Police Name Murder Victim: Jordan Outerbridge Police Continue Investigation Into […]
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| The Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] has released an animated public service announcement to advise the public to call before attending the Emergency Department if they are concerned about possible Covid-19 symptoms. The video’s text says, “Worried you have Covid-19 symptoms that are getting worse? Check the Covid-19 symptom checklist online first. “Think you still need […]
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