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| Sunday, March 28 is expected to see a cloudy start, chance light rain/showers, clearing during PM, with the high to be near 22°C/72°F and the low to be near 19°C/67°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 84%. Sunrise will be at […]
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| The Senate is scheduled to be in session on Monday [March 29] and Bills due for their first reading include the Criminal Code Amendment [Non-Consensual Sharing of Intimate Images] Act 2021, the Public Health Amendment Act 2021, and the Quarantine Amendment Act 2021. The Order of Business follows below [PDF here]: Related Stories Parliament: Audio […]
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| Oliver Betschart is ranked 16th on the Southern Texas PGA Junior Golf Tour in Kerrville, Texas. In the Boy’s 11 – 12 Age Group Division Betschart has played in 6 events and has 1,412.50 points. Gavin Hymer is the leader in the Division with 3,375 points having played in 11 events. Betchart has never finished […]
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| The Government has advised that they will hold a press conference at 5pm today [March 27] to “provide a Covid-19 update,” with both Premier David Burt and Minister of Health Kim Wilson set to speak. This follows after a week which has earned the dubious distinction of setting a record high amount of new confirmed […]
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| Hamilton Insurance Group, Ltd. announced the appointment of Jamie Secor as Head of Professional Liability Insurance at its US MGA, Hamilton Managing General Agency Americas LLC. A spokesperson said, “Secor joins this week from Kinsale Insurance Company, reporting to Clay Rhoades, President, Hamilton Managing General Agency Americas LLC. In this newly created role, Secor has […]
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| Cody Rego returned to the center ring to compete in the 2021 World Equestrian Federation’s Rolex CSI 5* / 2* Horse Jumping event in Wellington, Florida. Rego and Jamaica competed in the Platinum Perf. / USEF Show Jumping Talent Search 3* Class, finishing 7th with a score of 76. Related Stories Equestrian Patrick Nisbett Competes […]
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| Greenrock announced that WEDCO, the City of Hamilton, the Corporation of St. George, BELCO, The Department of Public Transportation, the Cabinet Office, and numerous Government departments will all be participating in Earth Hour this year. Chairman of the Board, Eugene Dean said, “Having support from major stakeholders is key to the success of our campaign. […]
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| Ryan Outerbridge and his Franklin Pierce University Men’s Cross Country teammates hosted the ninth annual Bruce Kirsh Cross Country Cup on Friday afternoon against Saint Michael’s. Outerbridge and his Franklin Pierce University teammates came out with a win at Houston Fields, as they accumulated a total of 24 points in the 5k, while Saint Michael’s […]
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| Scott Barnes took part in the SKUSA Winter Series practice race day in the Shifter Masters Class of the Superkarts USA. Morning rain saw several teams decided to wait the weather out, with Barnes running the fastest lap in the Heat 4, clocking 1:02.415. Barnes then clocked a time of 1:02.792, which was the 3rd […]
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| The Bermuda National Trust postponed this year’s Palm Sunday Walk which was scheduled for this coming Sunday, March 28, saying it is “with the community’s safety and health in mind.” In an online post, the BNT said, “Every year, we look forward to hosting the annual Palm Sunday Walk and seeing the community come together […]
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| SailGP has produced a 4-part documentary entitled “SailGP: Racing On The Edge” which will be launched at the start of next month. The SailGP website said, “SailGP Season 2 is just around the corner and excitement levels are already at an all-time high – but we’ve got something else to further whet your appetite, with […]
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| The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday March 27th. On Monday the Oleander container ship is expected, on Tuesday the Somers Isles container ship will arrive, on Wednesday the Kariyshi Leader vehicles carrier is scheduled to arrive, and on Thursday the Bermuda Islander […]
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| Argo Group International Holdings announced the retirements of Kathleen Nealon and John Tonelli from the board of directors effective immediately following the company’s Annual General Meeting scheduled for May 6, 2021. Following this meeting, the size of company’s board will be reduced to 9 directors. “On behalf of the entire board, I would like to thank […]
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| March 26 saw 3,109 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $88,419.25 BD. 1,109 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing up 0.7% at $38.25 per share, while another 2,000 shares were traded by BF&M Ltd, closing up 3.4% at $23.00 per share. The BSX finished at 2,604.04, up 0.78% […]
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| The Ministry received 1108 test results and 33 were positive for Covid-19 — 14 classified as local transmission with known contact and 19 as under investigation — so the island’s tally of active cases has further increased to 213. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Health received 1108 test results since the last update, and 33 […]
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| The official Government and Legal notices for today [March 26] include contracts valued $50,000 or more, trademark applications, and notice of intended marriage. PATI: [Information Statement] [Ministry For The Cabinet Office] Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: PATI Notice Notice ID: GN0281/2021 Public Authorities / Department: Public Access To Information [PATI] Publication Date: 26 […]
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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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| HSBC Bermuda announced that effective Monday [March 29], the HSBC Harbourview, St. Georges and Somerset branches “will reintroduce enhanced social distancing protocols.” A spokesperson said, “Due to the recent rise in the number of individuals testing positive for Covid-19 on the island, the bank has taken the decision to reintroduce enhanced social distancing protocols for […]
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| “Inclement weather and the inability to source local materials has resulted in considerable delays in completing repairs to the wall” on Harbour Road, the Government has advised, A spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Public Works can advise the public that inclement weather and the inability to source local materials has resulted in considerable delays in […]
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| BHS students created ‘thank you cards’ for essential workers and they were delivered to locations including the Bermuda Hospital vaccination center, Soares’ Grocery, the Fire Station and more. A spokesperson said, “This week during their annual Round Square Day, Year 7 and 8 BHS students created thank you cards for essential workers who have worked […]
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| Somersfield Academy will be moving to remote learning as of Monday, saying it is for the ”health and safety of our whole school community.” A letter sent to parents said, “Given the significant rise in the number of positive Covid-19 cases in Bermuda, especially among young children, I’m sure you share our heightened concern for the health […]
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| Saturday, March 27 is expected to see a dry & bright day; chance light rain/showers developing night, with the high to be near 24°C/75°F and the low to be near 18°C/65°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 86%. Sunrise will be […]
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| Noting the costs incurred to administer vaccines, the Bermuda Hospitals Charitable Foundation is appealing for individuals and businesses to “help cover the balance of funds totalling $222,000 needed by BHB’s Vaccination Clinic.” A Bermuda Hospitals Charitable Foundation spokesperson said, “Vaccinating as many Bermudians and residents as possible is a National priority for personal and island immunity. […]
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| Greenrock announced that SailGP is supporting its 2021 Earth Hour Campaign this year as an Earth Steward Sponsor. A spokesperson said, “Greenrock is proud to announce that SailGP – the sport’s pinnacle league that starts its season next month in Bermuda – is supporting its 2021 Earth Hour Campaign this year as an Earth Steward […]
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| “Due to the rising cases of Covid-19, out of an extreme abundance of caution, the Department of Ageing and Disability Services will not be available to accept office walk-ins effective immediately,” the Government has advised. A spokesperson said, “Please note that the Department of Ageing and Disability Services will remain operational and will be accepting […]
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| The Kappa Classic — which was originally scheduled for March 2020 – has been postponed to April 2022. Craig Tyrrell from the Kappa Classic Committee said, “On behalf of the Men of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc. Bermuda Alumni Chapter [BAC], I would like to inform you that we have decided to postpone the Kappa […]
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| The City of Hamilton said that they “will be cracking down on motorists who park in disabled parking bays without a Disabled Parking Permit,” and reminded the public that “this is a ticketable offence with a $75 penalty.” A spokesperson said, “The City of Hamilton is advising the motoring public that they will be cracking […]
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| To date 67 companies have been approved for the Short Term Stimulus Programme in which around $13 million was allocated for infrastructure improvements to be done by small to medium sized contractors, Minister of Public Works Lt/Col David Burch said. Speaking in the House of Assembly today [March 26], the Minister said, “The Ministry of […]
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| Greenrock announced that SiriusPoint Ltd. will be the lead sponsor of Earth Hour 2021 in Bermuda, which will be held tomorrow [March 27]. A spokesperson said, “Greenrock is proud to announce that SiriusPoint Ltd. [SiriusPoint], a global insurance and reinsurance company, will be the lead sponsor of Earth Hour 2021 in Bermuda. “Earth Hour is […]
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| “Net Public Debt, which excludes guarantees and is net of the Government Borrowing Sinking Fund increased by $184.9 million during fiscal 2019/20 standing at $2.646 billion at the year-end,” Minister of Finance Curtis Dickinson said. Speaking in the House of Assembly today [March 26], the Minister said, “I rise today to advise Honourable Members of […]
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| Aspen Insurance Holdings Limited announced that Tammy Richardson-Augustus has been appointed to its Board as a Non Executive Director. A spokesperson said, “Ms Richardson-Augustus is a partner at Appleby Global, one of the world’s leading international law firms, which advises public and private companies, financial institutions and private individuals. “She joined Appleby Global in 1998 […]
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| “The recent outbreak of Covid in some of our public schools due to the poor behaviour of adults is extremely disappointing,” 625 educators have been vaccinated since the end of February, and while “schools are exempt from the 10-person limit, camps, dance classes, weekend events with children or students and the like are not exempt,” […]
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| The Bank of Butterfield announced that “beginning Monday, 29 March 2021, staffing levels in their Bermuda Banking Centres will temporarily be reduced as they return to split teams working alternating shifts.” A spokesperson said, “Butterfield’s Banking Centres in Hamilton [Reid Street], Somerset and St. George’s remain open during the general banking hours of 9:00a.m. – 4:00p.m., […]
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| Minister Tinee Furbert recently visited the K Margaret Carter Centre to accept a donation of 50 cloth masks from Kenneth Pushā II, the owner of Mask’d Co, who said he “felt inspired to donate to others living with a disability.” A Government spokesperson said, “The Minister of Social Development and Seniors, the Hon. Tinee Furbert, […]
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| 22,000 vaccines are expected to arrive in Bermuda on April 6th, Government House announced today, with this to mark the 5th shipment of vaccines the island has received. A spokesperson said, “The UK Government continues to work closely with its Overseas Territories [OT] in their fight against Covid-19. “To date Bermuda has been provided with […]
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| While vaccines are being administered internationally, the Covid-19 pandemic continues to affect countries around the globe, with the number of confirmed cases worldwide now surpassing 125 million, with over 2,757,000 deaths worldwide, and the United States continuing to have the most confirmed cases and deaths in the world. A BBC story said, “Science is winning the […]
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| The first cruise departing from Bermuda will be on June 26th, Transport Minister Lawrence Scott said, adding that “as part of the vaccination policy and coronavirus protocols, the Government will require eligible passengers and all crew members to be fully inoculated against the virus.” The Royal Caribbean cruise line recently announced 7-night cruises from “first-time […]
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| Nathan Armstrong and his Pompton Lakes Men’s track and field teammates recently returned to action competing in the Valley Polar Bear Championships. Armstrong finished second while competing in the men’s varsity 1600 meters, stopping the clock in a time of 4:29.91. Armstrong then finished third while competing in the men’s varsity 3200 meters, clocking a […]
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| Bermuda’s FIFA Referee Assistant Tashun Simons recently officiated the World Cup Qualifier in Curacao between the home team and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. Curacao picked up a 5 – 0 win. Juninho Bacuna opened the scoring in the first minute. Anthony van den Hurk doubled the score in the 17th minute, and then in […]
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| The Island Games — which were originally scheduled to be held in July 2021 — will be held between 8-14 July 2023, the organisers announced. The IIGA said, “Following the announcement in September that the Guernsey 2021 NatWest International Island Games would be postponed, the International Island Games Association [IIGA] have announced that Guernsey will […]
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| Kijuan Minors was back in action competing in the 2021 World Equestrian Federation’s Rolex CSI 5* / 2* Horse Jumping event in Wellington, Florida. Minors and Virella competed in the USHJA Green Hunter Incentive 3’3″ Class finishing 12th. Related Stories Equestrian Patrick Nisbett Competes in France Terceira, Nisbett Continue Competing In Belgium Equestrian: Terceira, Nisbett […]
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| R.E.A.L and the Bermuda National Library will be presenting a culinary class on Saturday, March 27th, with Chef TeAnn Hassell to provide instructions and demonstrations on how to make hot cross buns. Entitled “Online Culinary Class: Hot Cross Buns With Chef TeAnn Hassell,” the virtual culinary class will be held via Zoom, and the cost […]
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| March 25 saw 0 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange. The BSX finished at 2,583.78, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 58 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 Bermuda football team played against Canada this evening [March 25] as part of the World Cup Qualifiers in Florida, with Canada recording a 5 – 1 victory, with Kane Crichlow scoring the goal for Bermuda. Cyle Larin gave Canada a 1 – 0 lead in the 19th minute, and he scored again in the […]
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| KPMG confirmed that they were notified “of one positive case, which resulted in immediate closure of the office and the scheduling and completion of a deep clean.” A spokesperson said, “The health and safety of our staff is our priority. We were notified on the weekend of one positive case, which resulted in our immediate closure […]
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| The Ministry received 1191 test results and 34 were positive for Covid-19 — one classified as imported, 15 as local transmission with known contact and 18 as under investigation — so the island’s tally of active cases has increased to 184. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Health received 1191 test results since the last update, […]
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| Citing the “recent government regulations,” SailGP is making adjustments to the event next month, including “not proceeding with a planned exemption request for on-shore spectators at Cross Island.” A spokesperson said, “The latest Covid-19 updates and resulting restrictions for Bermuda indicate adjustments will need to be made to the forthcoming Bermuda Sail Grand Prix, specifically surrounding […]
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| The House of Assembly will be in session on Friday [March 26] and statements scheduled to be delivered include the Consolidated Funds Financial Statements 2020, Further Update on the Stimulus Programme and Covid-19 Impact on Public Schools, while Bills listed include the Public Health Amendment Act 2021 and the Quarantine Amendment Act 2021. The Order […]
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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 official Government and Legal notices for today [March 25] include acting appointments and a large group exemption for a wedding. Temporary Fundraising Licence – Vincent Minors III Medical Expenses Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Public Notification Notice ID: GN0278/2021 Public Authorities / Department: Registry General Publication date: 25 March 2021 The Charities […]
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