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| The Bermuda Football Association [BFA] announced the 23-player roster that will represent Bermuda for the first round of the Concacaf World Cup Qualifying matches in Florida. A spokesperson said, “The National Team are looking to build on their momentum from their training camp in Florida, early March in which they had a positive 3-0 results […]
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| The Royal Caribbean cruise line has announced 7-night cruises from “first-time homeport Bermuda”, saying that “sailing with vaccinated crew,” the cruises “will be available to adult guests who are fully vaccinated against Covid-19 and those under the age of 18 with negative test results.” This follows after Minister of Transport Lawrence Scott recently said that […]
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| The official Government and Legal notices for today [March 23] include list of proposed planning applications, acting appointments, appointments and notice of intended marriages. List Of Proposed Planning Applications Advertised March 23, 2021 Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Notification Of Planning Applications Registered Notice ID: GN0269/2021 Public Authorities / Department: Planning Publication Date: […]
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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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| Wednesday, March 24 is expected to see brighter day after some early morning cloud & showers, with the high to be near 23°C/73°F and the low to be near 18°C/65°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be light and variable. The relative humidity is expected to be near 85%. Sunrise will […]
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| The TLC Group of Companies [TLC] hosted a Privacy Officer ceremony to celebrate all the individuals who passed the Privacy Officer Foundation and Practitioner course. A spokesperson said, “The TLC Group of Companies has introduced a series of courses, services and events to promote and educate the community on Bermuda’s Personal Data Privacy Act, which […]
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| The school Easter Break will start early so the last day of school for students will be March 26, the two senior schools will be allowed to transition to remote learning effective March 24, Northlands students and staff are required to quarantine until April 2nd, and Purvis students and staff must quarantine until March 30. These […]
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| Easter displays can be seen on the Crow Lane and Trimingham Hill Roundabouts, with students from Dame Marjorie Bean Hope Academy, Elliot Primary, West Pembroke Primary, St. George’s Prep and Purvis Primary lending their artistic talents to decorate the eggs. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Public Works is pleased to advise the public that the […]
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| Noting that there “have been many queries around whether parents of quarantined, asymptomatic school-aged children should also be in quarantine,” the Government issued a statement from the Chief Medical Officer. The Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Ayoola Oyinloye explains: “The Ministry of Health’s Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit [ESU] will contact you if you are identified as having […]
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| Daniel Augustus competed on the APGA Tour at the World Golf Village in St. Augustine, Florida. Augustus shot a first round 2-under par 70, to walk off the course in 3rd place, two strokes behind leaders Willie Mack III and Mahindra Lutchman. The Bermudian golfer shot an eagle, 3 birdies, 11 pars, and 3 bogeys. […]
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| KPMG announced that it will be joining IJGlobal, and New Energy Events as title sponsor of the Caribbean Infrastructure Forum [CARIF], which is set to take place virtually on March 24 – 25, 2021. A spokesperson said, “KPMG joins co-title sponsor CIBC First Caribbean and co-hosts IJGlobal, the infrastructure division of Euromoney Group and New […]
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| James Finnigan and his St. Mary’s Men’s Tennis teammates recently defeated Hardin University 8-1 at the Streich Tennis Center to win their second game in a row. Finnigan and Jeremiah Sanchez picked up the win in the number one doubles position, defeating Alex Pavkovich and Desmond O’Shea 8-7. Finnigan also won in the number five […]
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| Corant Global Limited today announced the appointment of Kevin Stratton, who will lead the group’s new reinsurance operation in Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “Stratton has more than 30 years of speciality expertise, joining Corant from RFIB, where he held the role of managing director, leading all specialty non-marine classes since 2019. Stratton’s experience spans across […]
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| Lizzy Madeiros and her Berry College Equestrian teammates traveled to Lynchburg, Virginia to compete against Liberty University. Berry won the Hunt Seat Show with a score of 42. Madeiros was Reserve High Point Rider of the day with a high score of 87 Over Fences. Related Stories Equestrian Patrick Nisbett Competes in France Terceira, Nisbett […]
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| The Bermuda Professional Golf Association’s Stroke Play Championships got underway at Tuckers Point. Dwayne Pearman and Scott Roy are the first-round leaders after both shot 1-over par 71, while Darriek Douglas and Chaka DeSilva both shot 2-over 72 to finish one stroke back at the end of the day. A further stroke back was OJ […]
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| AXIS Insurance, the specialty insurance business segment of AXIS Capital Holdings Limited [AXIS Capital], today announced the hiring of two underwriters to its Global Cyber and Technology team. Alex White has joined AXIS as a Senior Underwriter, Global Cyber and Technology, and will focus on Cyber and Technology Errors and Omissions [E&O] risks in the […]
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| March 22 saw 0 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange. The BSX finished at 2,669.61, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 decline, 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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| A Royal Bermuda Regiment soldier has tested positive for the coronavirus “after he was involved in an exercise over last weekend,” the Regiment has confirmed, adding that “training for part-time soldiers had been suspended for three weeks as a precaution.” This comes as the island has experienced a surge of new confirmed cases, with more […]
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| The Project Ride online application is down for maintenance and will be available again tomorrow [March 23]. A Government spokesperson said, “The Public is advised that the Project Ride online application is currently down for maintenance. “It will be available again tomorrow, Tuesday, March 23, 2021. “For more information on enrolling in Project Ride: https://forms.gov.bm/Project-Ride-Enrollment” […]
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| The Ministry received 1185 test results and 41 were positive for Covid-19 — two classified as imported, 30 as local transmission with known contact and 9 as under investigation — so the island’s tally of active cases has increased to 106. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Health received 1185 test results since the last update, […]
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| Governor Rena Lalgie welcomed faith leaders to Government House today [March 22] “in order to share their insights on the strength and diversity of faith communities in Bermuda.” Government House said, “This morning Governor Lalgie was delighted to welcome the Emir Saleem Talbot [Imam of the Bermuda Islamic Cultural Centre] and Bishop Wes Spiewak [Catholic […]
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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 22] include acting appointments. Acting Appointment: Director, Transport Control Department Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Acting Appointments Notice ID: GN0266/2021 Public Authorities / Department: Cabinet Headquarters Publication Date: 22 March 2021 Mr. Terry Spencer, Assistant Director, Transport Control Department has been appointed to act […]
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| Tuesday, March 23 is expected to see sunny breaks, a couple of showers, early and then overnight, with the high to be near 22°C/72°F and the low to be near 18°C/65°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SSE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 88%. Sunrise will be […]
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| The Technology Leadership Forum [TLF] is calling for recent graduates and college students studying Information Technology to apply for its 2021 cohort. A spokesperson said, “The Technology Leadership Forum continue to support Bermuda’s future technologists and are calling for recent graduates or college students studying Information Technology to apply for the 2021 cohort. “The TLF […]
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| The police said they are aware of a WhatsApp message inviting people “to attend a peaceful protest” on the Cabinet grounds at 10:30pm on Wednesday [March 24] and reminded people of the 11pm curfew and also noted that “there has been no Large Group Gathering exemption granted by the Ministry of National Security for this […]
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| [Updated] The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [March 22] with the list indicating that there are four bus runs cancelled so far today. Update 4.00pm: The Ministry has released the list of bus cancellations for this afternoon. There were 4 runs cancelled this morning, 16 cancelled this afternoon, for a […]
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| Twelve local artists created a unique piece of artwork — which involved them all painting one square which were then combined together — with the art to serve as a fundraiser to benefit the Friends Of Hospice, with people asked to take part in an auction to sponsor the squares. A spokesperson said, “Michele Smith, […]
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| The Bermuda Environmental Sustainability Taskforce [BEST] and the Bermuda College will host the third in their Eco Lunch & Learn series presentation on Thursday [March 25] from 1.00pm to 2.00pm. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Environmental Sustainability Taskforce [BEST] and the Bermuda College are very pleased to announce the third in their Eco Lunch & Learn […]
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| Hamilton Insurance Group, Ltd. announced that, through its Hamilton ILS business unit, it has sponsored its first 144A industry loss index-triggered catastrophe bond through the issuance of Series 2020-1 Class A Principal-at-Risk Variable Rate Notes by Easton Re Pte, Ltd. Easton Re will provide the Company’s operating platforms with multi-year risk transfer capacity of US$150 […]
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| The Government has amended the policy and “this new process will make it easier for children born to Bermudian parents while abroad to obtain Bermudian Status,” Minister of Labour Jason Hayward said. Speaking in the House of Assembly today [March 22] the Minister said, “This current process of requiring an Affidavit can be costly and […]
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| “Bermuda finds itself on the edge of a fiscal cliff” as it “has a relatively high level of government debt and obligations,” and the Government’s Economic Recovery Plan “is the response to these various challenges,” Minister of Finance Curtis Dickinson said. Speaking in the House of Assembly today [March 22] the Minister said, “In Bermuda, […]
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| “Epidemiological results of the most recent cases indicate that almost all of our cases are of the UK Variant, which we know to be more contagious,” Minister of Health Kim Wilson said. Speaking in the House of Assembly today [March 22], the Minister said, “I rise today to inform this Honourable House of the latest […]
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| Craig MacIntyre, a Director in the Private Client & Trust department of Conyers, has been elected as an International Fellow in the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel [ACTEC]. ACTEC is an international organisation of lawyers who have demonstrated the highest level of professionalism in trust, estate planning and tax law. Fellows of ACTEC […]
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| Homeporting — as in cruise lines using Bermuda as their home base — could have a potential economic impact of over $40 million dollars into Bermuda’s economy and there is opportunity for up to 60 additional local part-time jobs, Minister of Transport Lawrence Scott said, adding that “all passengers and crew would be fully immunised […]
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| The Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service rescued a man who was “trapped in the cab of an overturned crane” at the St Regis Hotel work site in St George’s today [March 22], with the BFRS saying “fire crews found one man trapped with no obvious injuries and conscious in the cab of the overturned crane.” […]
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| KPMG in Bermuda released their 2020 Impact report, highlighting $1.6 million in corporate citizenship efforts along with over 3,500 community service hours. The report said, “At KPMG, we have a collective interest in the communities we serve, with corporate citizenship at the heart of all we do. Our Corporate Citizenship Report 2020, highlighting our impact […]
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| Ocean View Golf & Country Club is extending the submission date for entries for its logo rebranding competition to April 9, with college students now invited to join high school students in submitting their work. The winner of the competition is set to receive an iPad, a junior membership for one year at Ocean View, […]
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| The Bermuda International Long Term Insurers and Reinsurers [BILTIR] organisation has appointed veteran financial services professional Shelby Weldon as Executive Director. A spokesperson said, “Mr. Weldon will lead BILTIR in its mission to advocate for Bermuda’s life and annuity industry. BILTIR represents 61 long-term insurance, reinsurance and servicing companies in Bermuda, who provide coverage for […]
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| Junior golfer Oliver Betschart recently competed at the Fort Sam Houston Golf Club in San Antonio, Texas, finishing second after shooting a round of 73 in a field of 10. A spokesperson said, “Oliver Betschart shot a 73 for a second place finish at Fort Sam Houston Golf Club in San Antonio. “In a field […]
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| Amelia Oatley has been called to the Bermuda Bar, with Ms Oatley saying she feels “privileged to become a member” adding that she hopes her “contributions will meet the expectations of those who have helped to get me here”. The ceremony took place earlier this month before Puisne Judge Larry Mussenden. In her address to the […]
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| Saltus is launching the first ever Saltus House Match, which they said was “a fun way to get everyone in our Saltus and broader community, involved with our online week of giving to raise money for the 2020-21 Saltus Fund.” “This cricket themed giving week highlights four of Saltus’ long-term employees who are also Bermuda […]
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| Cody Rego was back in action competing in the 2021 World Equestrian Federation’s Horseware Ireland CSI 3 Horse Jumping event in Wellington, Florida. Rego and Jamaica competed in the WIHS Hunter Phase CALI Section B Class finishing second out of 38 competitors with 87 points. Related Stories Equestrian Patrick Nisbett Competes in France Terceira, Nisbett […]
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| The Ministry has now confirmed “Covid-19 exposure” at West Pembroke Primary School and said that “all students and associated teachers in P6 classes must quarantine until April 1st” and also added that “students and staff at Purvis Primary and Northlands Primary have been placed on quarantine.” A spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Health’s Epidemiology and […]
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| Effective Monday [March 22] the new hours of operation for the Covid-19 Information Hotline are from 9am until 8pm every day. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Health is advising the public that the new hours of operation for the Covid-19 Information Hotline are from 9am until 8pm every day effective Monday 22nd March. […]
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| The Government posted a series of images online from the Ministry of Education today regarding managing Covid-19 developments within the education system. They noted the “current status of Covid-19 exposure at public schools” as of today [March 21] is 1 out of 10 preschools, 5 of 18 primary schools, 2 of 4 middle schools, 0 […]
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| Sid Sankaran, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of SiriusPoint, rang the Opening Bell of the New York Stock Exchange on Tuesday March 16, to celebrate the formation of the company and its listing under the NYSE ticker symbol SPNT. The Bermuda-headquartered company was formed from the merger between Third Point Reinsurance Ltd. and Sirius International Insurance […]
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| The House of Assembly passed the Education Amendment Act 2021, which seeks “introduce the concept of signature learning programmes into senior school education.” This weekend the Minister of Education Diallo Rabain tweeted, “The HOA passed the Education Amendment Act 2021 paving the way for the phasing out of Middle Schools and the creation of Signature […]
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| Monday, March 15 is expected to see thunderstorms, 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 SE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 82%. Sunrise will be at 7:20am and sunset will be at 7:32pm. High […]
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| The Citizens Uprooting Racism In Bermuda will be holding its Tag Day fundraiser virtually over the next two weeks. A spokesperson said, “The charity Citizens Uprooting Racism in Bermuda [CURB] has annually held its Tag Day fundraiser on 21st March to celebrate the U.N. International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, but sadly had […]
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