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| Someone has been arrested in connection with the event at Botanical Gardens, the police have confirmed. This follows after the police attended the Botanical Gardens on the evening of March 5th after receiving reports that a large party was taking place, and according to the police “there were in excess of 100 persons at the […]
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| The Carifta Games have been rescheduled for a third time, with the Carifta Member Federations agreeing to hold the event from August 13th – 15th, 2021. The announcement was made by North American, Central American, and Caribbean Athletic Association President Mike Sands during a virtual press conference. With the recently announced dates for the Caribbean […]
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| The official Government and Legal notices for today [March 11] include a list of proposed planning applications, large group exemption, and a notice of intention to construct a controlled plant. List Of Proposed Planning Applications Advertised March 11, 2021 Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Notification Of Planning Applications Registered Notice ID: GN0233/2021 Public […]
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| The House of Assembly will be in session on Friday [March 12] and the statement listed as scheduled to be delivered is the Expungement of Convictions Act 2020 [Implementing Online Application], and the budget debate is also set to continue. The Order of Business is below [PDF here]: Related Stories Professional Development For School Educators Parliament: […]
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| Friday, March 12 is expected to see mostly sunny; overnight cloudy spells, with the high to be near 21°C/69°F and the low to be near 16°C/60°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be light and variable. The relative humidity is expected to be near 61%. Sunrise will be at 6.33am and […]
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| Junior golfer Oliver Betschart has been in New Braunfels, Texas this month in order to train with Coach David Ogrin. A spokesperson said, “12-year-old junior golfer Oliver Betschart has been in New Braunfels, between San Antonio and Austin, Texas, training with Coach David Ogrin since March 2. Ogrin played on the PGA tour from 1983 […]
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| [Updated] The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [March 11] with the list indicating that there are twelve bus runs cancelled so far today. Update 4.14pm: The Ministry has released the list of bus cancellations for this afternoon. There were 12 runs cancelled this morning, 22 cancelled this afternoon, for a […]
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| Residents and businesses are “advised to be vigilant regarding counterfeit U.S. $100 notes bearing serial number PR10008679P,” after one was used for payment at the gas station in Flatts, the police said today. A police spokesperson said, “Residents and businesses are advised to be vigilant regarding counterfeit U.S. $100 notes bearing serial number PR10008679P after […]
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| Following the fire this morning [March 11] that destroyed a car and five motorcycles parked outside a Pembroke residence, the police said the “incident is being considered suspicious” and said that anyone with information is encouraged to contact them. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service responded with the Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service […]
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| As viewers from around the world watched online, the Cahow chick from the CahowCam2 burrow hatched on March 9 [Tuesday]. A spokesperson said, “March 9th 2021 @ 9:42 pm the newest CahowCam Star made its’ first appearance on camera confirming the completion of the hatching process that had started the night before. Bermuda Cahow Hatch […]
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| The Bermuda College vaccination centre is continuing to accept walk-ins, and officials have announced that they are now accepting persons aged 50 or older, however they noted that ”priority will be given to those aged 65 and older.” A Government spokesperson said, “The Bermuda College vaccination centre is today still continuing to accept walk-ins for those […]
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| The Minister Labour Jason Hayward recently joined the Graduate Trainee Programme participants in a virtual event to mark the Career Readiness Programme’s completion [CRP], where he congratulated those involved in the initiative. Front to Back, Left to Right: First row Daijon Taylor, Jalen Means, Meshellae Payne, and Christian Belboda. Second row Zya Fraser, Etteleon Burchall, […]
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| Ocorian announced the appointment of Damian Resnik as its new Managing Director in Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “Ocorian, a global leader in corporate and fiduciary services, fund administration and capital markets, has appointed Damian Resnik as its new Managing Director in Bermuda. “Damian joined the group in June 2019 as Client and Operations Director and has since delivered outstanding service to a varied portfolio of […]
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| PwC recently conducted its Annual Global CEO Survey, with 69% of CEOs in the Caribbean region saying that they believe global economic growth will improve in 2021. A spokesperson said, “One year after COVID-19 was declared a pandemic, CEOs are voicing record levels of optimism in the global economic recovery, with 76% of business leaders […]
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| While the COVID-19 pandemic has created new and unforeseen challenges, business executives are looking forward to a reset economic, geopolitical and social environment, according to the results from EY’s 23rd Global Capital Confidence Barometer. “Leaders predict returning to pre-pandemic levels of profitability this year [23%] or in 2022 [44%], and are seeking regions for growth, […]
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| Premier and Minister of Tourism David Burt and Junior Minister of Labour, Senator Arianna Hodgson are holding a press conference this morning [March 11] to announce a joint initiative with St. Regis. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Related Stories Video: Minister Furbert Press Conference […]
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| Deloitte has released its annual outlook for the insurance M&A market, which “examines trends over the past several years and identifies key expectations and challenges for 2021 that may help insurance executives pinpoint M&A drivers and plan their strategy accordingly.” The company said, “The COVID-19 pandemic and resulting economic fallout generated substantial headwinds for insurance […]
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| The Bermuda Equestrian Federation Board, [BEF], led by new President McKeisha Smith, have given due consideration to the Bermuda Government’s Return to Sport Guidelines. “Whilst equestrian sport is not deemed to be a contact sport, attendance at equestrian events, to date, remains restricted to a maximum of 25 persons at any given time. As such […]
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| The Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service [BFRS] extinguished a fire — with “one car and five cycles fully involved in flame” — in the Rambling Lane, Pembroke area early this morning [March 11]. A BFRS spokesperson said, “At 4:30am on March 11, 2021, Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service Dispatch received a report of a vehicle on […]
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| The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [March 11] with the list indicating that there are twelve bus runs cancelled so far today. Related Stories Ministry: 47 Bus Runs Cancelled On Wednesday Ministry: 26 Bus Runs Cancelled On Tuesday Ministry: 33 Bus Runs Cancelled On Monday Continued Diversions For Bus Routes […]
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| March 10 saw 0 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange. The BSX finished at 2,587.29, 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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| A community action group in St George’s Parish has issued a comprehensive response to the Parish Primary School Proposals, and has gathered signatures from almost 400 supporters so far. The group of parents, teachers and community stakeholders are appealing for more people to add their names to the document, which can be found here. The […]
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| The Bermuda College Covid-19 vaccination centre has started accepting walk-in clients aged 65 and over, and “close to 100 people walked in to get vaccinated” today. In releasing today’s test results, a Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Health reminds the public about the walk-in vaccination service that started today [10 March]. “The Bermuda College […]
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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 Ministry received 652 test results and seven were positive for Covid-19 — four imported, one local transmission with a known contact and two under investigation – so the island currently has 29 active cases. A Government spokesperson said, “”The Ministry of Health received 652 test results since the last update, and seven [7] were […]
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| The official Government and Legal notices for today [March 10] include temporary fundraising licences, notice of intention to construct a controlled plant, and appointments. Temporary Fundraising Licence – We BLead Bermuda Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Public Notification Notice ID: GN0227/2021 Public Authorities / Department: Registry General Publication Date: 10 March 2021 The […]
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| There are new prizes on offer for the Bank of Butterfield promotional campaign, including a four-night stay at The Hamilton Princess & Beach Club and at the new The St. Regis Bermuda Resort, which is scheduled to open next month. A spokesperson said, “On 11th February, the Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son Limited announced that it launched […]
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| Troy University — a public university located in Troy, Alabama — will host a virtual information session for Bermudians in cooperation with the U.S. Department of State, EducationUSA and the U.S. Consulate General Hamilton. The event, led by Troy University’s International Admissions Office, is scheduled for Thursday, March 25, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. and online […]
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| The Island currently has a one-size-fits-all model of education that isn’t serving all of Bermuda’s children. O’Brien Osborne, Principal at Somerset Primary School, believes a personalised approach to learning will better meet the individual needs of our young people. The long-time educator, who has been teaching for over 30 years, is currently serving as the […]
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| Thursday, March 11 is expected to see early cloud dissipating to give long sunny periods, with the high to be near 18°C/65°F and the low to be near 14°C/58°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be NE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 61%. Sunrise will be at 6.34am […]
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| [Updated] The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [March 10] with the list indicating that there are eleven bus runs cancelled so far today. Update 4.10pm: The Ministry has released the list of bus cancellations for this afternoon. There were 11 runs cancelled this morning, 36 cancelled this afternoon, for a […]
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| The annual CARIBE WAVE 2021 regional tsunami training exercise will be held tomorrow [March 11]. A Government spokesperson said, “As has been an annual occurrence, Bermuda will join other localities in the Caribbean as a participant in a tsunami response training exercise. “This year, the training exercise will take place at the executive level and […]
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| “Professional development will play a key role in preparing teachers to implement a powerful vision for learning that we expect to take place in Bermuda’s classrooms every day,” Minister of Education Diallo Rabain said in the House of Assembly today [March 10]. The Minister said, “Commencing in January 2021, and to date, the Ministry of […]
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| MP Zane DeSilva was charged in Magistrates Court this morning [March 10] in connection with matters surrounding the dinner party at Blu last year. Mr DeSilva, who previously served as a Cabinet Minister, was charged along with his daughter Zarah Harper and Angela Caldwell of the MEF restaurant group. The first charge alleged that in […]
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| “2020 saw a substantial increase in the number of luxury market sales, increase in average prices, higher commercial rental demand and short- term rental supply challenges,” according to Rego Sotheby’s International Realty. “Luxury residential home sales with an ARV greater than $126,000 saw a remarkable recovery with an increase of almost 150% over 2019 sales […]
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| Masterworks is getting set to open a new solo art exhibition titled ‘The Infinity Collection’ showcasing works by Michaela Antoinette, with the grand opening to take place on April 8. A spokesperson said, “What a journey it has been for Bermudian mystic visionary artist and former Barrister and Attorney Michaela Antoinette. Michaela’s journey with pain […]
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| The police and TCD “will conduct traffic operations in the eastern and western parishes on” Thursday and Friday. A police spokesperson said, “Please be advised Bermuda Police Service along with the Transport Control Department, will conduct traffic operations in the eastern and western parishes on Thursday 11th March, as well as on Friday 12th March, […]
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| Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] nurses and nursing aides on the Ace Barber ward recently received gift boxes from local students Alaiyah Hayward and Jezhari Talbot. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] nurses and nursing aides on the Ace Barber ward received gift boxes from two local students this month. “Alaiyah Hayward from Bermuda College […]
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| Appleby Global Services [AGS], Appleby’s specialist corporate and trust services provider, recently celebrated its second year anniversary. A spokesperson said, “AGS which provides a range of administration, reporting and fiduciary services to multi-national corporate organisations and high net worth individuals, tripled its business and increased the number of employees by 40% over the last 12 […]
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| Trust and fiduciary service provider Meritus Trust Company Limited has recruited Gina Pereira, the founder and CEO of Dana Philanthropy, as its new Philanthropic Fiduciary Director effective March 1st, 2021. A spokesperson said, “Gina Pereira brings to Meritus and Bermuda 20 years of experience in providing legal and advisory support in international trusts and estate […]
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| The City of Hamilton is “appealing to offending members of the public to please remove their abandoned vehicles from within the City limits.” A spokesperson said, “The City wishes to remind vehicle owners that, under Municipalities Ordinance 1986, if a vehicle is left in a fee car park for the period of three consecutive fee-parking […]
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| Teams that include Bermudian footballers Djair Parfitt-Williams, Justin Donawa, and Jonte Smith were in all action this weekend in England and Europe. Djair Parfitt-Williams Djair Parfitt-Williams and his Fylkir Reykjavík team fell 1 – 0 to Leiknir Reykjavík in their Iceland League Cup match. Justin Donawa Justin Donawa was not in the Solihull team that […]
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| The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [March 10] with the list indicating that there are eleven bus runs cancelled so far today. Related Stories Ministry: 26 Bus Runs Cancelled On Tuesday Ministry: 33 Bus Runs Cancelled On Monday Continued Diversions For Bus Routes 1 And 3 Ministry: 35 Bus Runs […]
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| In the third of a new weekly series, Bernews’ latest ‘Wallpaper Wednesday’ graphic offers a classic Bermuda themed design to serve as a wallpaper/lock screen for your mobile phone. The design below is also available here as a Facebook profile cover image, and you can check back on Bernews every Wednesday for our latest free […]
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| Elle Australia featured Bermudian model Aliana King in an article entitled “The 8 Hair Colours That Will Dominate Autumn 2021″ with the fashion magazine highlighting the “top looks being requested in salons this season.” In describing Ms King’s hair colour, Elle Australia posted the image below on their website and said, ”The honey caramel trend continues! Adding […]
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| The Special Olympics Bermuda organisation is selling a face masks for $15, offering the public to chance to support them while buying a needed face mask to adhere to health protocols. The promotional poster says, “Wear a mask to protect others. Buy a mask to support us. Support us on our journey to 2023 World Games! Contact […]
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| March 9 saw 671 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $19,043.58 BD. 271 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing up 3.2% at $38.19 per share, while another 400 shares were traded by BF&M Ltd, closing at an even $22.00 per share. The BSX finished at 2,587.29, up 2.53% […]
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| In an incredibly gracious gesture, Paul Njoroge — who lost his wife, three children and mother-in-law in the Ethiopian Airlines plane crash two years today — has facilitated a donation of more than $400,000 to Bermuda charities in appreciation for the outpouring of support he received from the people of Bermuda. The Ethiopian Airlines jet […]
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| “The Bermuda College vaccination centre will accept walk-ins for those persons 65 or older from 3pm to 6:45pm until Tuesday, 16 March,” the Ministry advised today. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Health will be piloting a walk-in vaccination service starting tomorrow [10 March]. “The Bermuda College vaccination centre will accept walk-ins for those […]
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| The Ministry of Health received 258 test results and none were positive for Covid-19, so the island currently has 22 active cases. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Health received 258 test results since the last update, and none were positive for COVID-19. “Additionally, since the last update, there were no recoveries. “There are currently 22 active cases, of which; All 22 are […]
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