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| Raleigh Bermuda has recognized six young Bermudians as Raleigh Volunteers of the Year: Chloe Baron, Jawonday Smith, Jahkera Tucker, Kandrea Romaine, Tajshana Tucker, and Kerilynn Pacheco. Dany Pen, Raleigh Executive Director said, “To see our young Bermudians step up to tackle a community crisis has been the most amazing thing to witness. The Raleigh Emergency Relief […]
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| First Atlantic Commerce now supports full transaction processing support for 3D Secure 2. A spokesperson said, “First Atlantic Commerce [FAC], the premier online payment solutions provider in the Caribbean and Central America, today announced that it now supports full transaction processing support for 3DS2, a multi factor Authentication security protocol developed by EMVCo, the global […]
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| Argo Group International Holdings, Ltd. announced that the Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.31 per share on the company’s common stock. The cash dividend will be paid on June 15, 2022 to shareholders of record on May 31, 2022. Related Stories Argo Group Reports First Quarter 2022 Results Argo: ‘Exploration Of […]
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| May 5 saw 0 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange. The BSX finished at 2,376.84, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 64 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available here [PDF]. Related Stories LOM Company Shares Purchased By Director BSX Reports Record ILS Listings In 2021 […]
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| The official Government and Legal notices for today [May 5] include liquor licence and Bermudian status. Notices Of Hearing: Annual Session 2022 – Permit Certificate Licence Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Liquor Licence Notice ID: GN0492/2022 Public Authorities / Department: Ministry Level Publication date: 05 May 2022 Liquor Licence Act 1974 Notices Of […]
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| The House of Assembly will be in session on Friday [March 6] and statements listed on the Order Paper include Premier & Minister of Finance David Burt on“Fuel Pricing”, Minister of Transport Lawrence Scott on the “Motor Car [Liveries] Amendment Act 2022” and Minister of Economy & Labour Jason Hayward on the “Department of Financial […]
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| Calling it a “bad deal for Bermuda,” Opposition Leader Cole Simons said that by ”conceding 15 years of tax concessions – Bermuda will forfeit revenue estimated at over $128 million dollars just for the hotel.” Mr Simons was speaking about the ‘Fairmont Southampton Hotel Act 2022′, which grants a number of customs duty and tax concessions, […]
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| The Information Commissioner issued a decision about “records about legal settlement payments to certain individuals who were pepper-sprayed during the protest on 2 December 2016.” A spokesperson said, “On 28 April 2022, the Information Commissioner issued Decision 11/2022, Ministry of National Security Headquarters [Ministry Headquarters]. The Applicant had submitted a Public Access to Information [PATI] […]
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| In advance of the SailGP Season 3 opener in Bermuda, the Denmark SailGP Team said they have “unveiled a new-look, mixed athlete roster with added international firepower, and an expanded talent development pool of Danish Olympic stars.” The team – which raced its first SailGP season in 2021-22, finishing sixth overall in the global racing […]
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| [Updated] The Government advised that “its email system is experiencing extensive technical difficulties, resulting in a government-wide email outage.” A spokesperson said, “The Department of Information and Digital Technology [IDT], is working to restore service as swiftly as possible, and the public will be advised once email service has resumed. “The government advises that the […]
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| Friday, May 6 is expected to see partly cloudy skies, clouding over late overnight, with the high to be near 25°C/77°F and the low to be near 21°C/70°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 81%. Sunrise will be at 6.28am and […]
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| The Bermuda Civil Aviation Authority advised that there will be a “temporary No-Fly Zone over the Great Sound during the upcoming SailGP event.” A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Civil Aviation Authority [BCAA] would like to make the public aware of a temporary No-Fly Zone over the Great Sound during the upcoming Sail GP event. The […]
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| Citizens Uprooting Racism in Bermuda [CURB] said they “support community efforts to have West End Primary School remain in the public school system.” Last year, following a consultation process, the Government announced that they will move forward with Parish Primary Schools which “will see one primary school per parish with two primary schools in Pembroke for […]
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| [Updating] The police are responding to an incident in the St George’s area today [May 5], with multiple police vehicles and officers on scene, and crime scene tape visible. We expect, not know, that the police will likely give a press statement from the scene, and we will update as able. Update: Live replay of […]
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| A sailing team — representing Bermuda on the Clipper Race – has started its race across the North Pacific Ocean. A spokesperson said, “After a two-year delay caused by the pandemic, the GoToBermuda team started its North Pacific quest, restarting the Clipper 2019-20 Race from the Philippines. Leg 7 will see the teams race from Seattle […]
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| The Bermuda Zoological Society [BZS] recently invited 6 participants from the Youth Climate Summit, as well as the Youth Climate Initiative Consulting Director – Dr. Rosemarie McMahon, for a morning of planting native trees on Trunk Island, the BZS Living Classroom. A spokesperson said, “Under the careful guidance of Trevor Rawson, the BZS Trunk Island […]
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| The Government advised that “its email system is experiencing extensive technical difficulties, resulting in a government-wide email outage.” A spokesperson said, “The Department of Information and Digital Technology [IDT], is working to restore service as swiftly as possible, and the public will be advised once email service has resumed. “The government advises that the processing […]
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| Kiwon Waldron continued competing in Quebec Canada in Standardbreds racing. In Heat 2, which was the 1 Mile Pace Class, Waldron in the bike of Shemaksmefelunreal finished third clocking a time of 2:01.0, out of the third spot. Related Stories Harness Pony Racing Race Day Results Harness Pony Racing Race Day Results Kiwon Waldron Competes […]
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| The 2021/22 Mixed Majors Bowling League season came to an end at the Warwick Lanes with the League Champions Fight Back defeating the Unpredictable 14 – 6, the MiniMax Forwarders defeated the Spare Change 16 – 4, while the Movers “N” Shakers went down 17 – 3 to the Activators, and the Warriors defeated the […]
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| Bermuda-based Coralisle Group [CG] has acquired a 100% interest in Massy United Insurance Ltd. of Barbados [United]. A spokesperson said, “United now operates within the Coralisle Group as CG United Insurance Ltd. [CG United]. The acquisition significantly expands CG’s presence across the Caribbean, adding 14 new markets where CG United operates. “These include Anguilla, Antigua & […]
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| The Bermuda Football Association [BFA] will be holding its End of Season Awards Ceremony for the 2021/22 football season this weekend, and have announced the nominees for the various awards. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Football Association is holding its End of Season Awards Ceremony for the 2021/22 football season on Saturday, May 7th, 2022. The […]
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| The Bank of Butterfield announced that, in response to yesterday’s 50 basis point increase in the US Federal Funds Rate, it is adjusting its interest rates on loans and selected deposits. A spokesperson said, “The base rate for Bermuda dollar residential mortgages, consumer loans, corporate loans and USD loans will increase by 0.50%. The rate increase […]
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| The Institute of Directors [IoD] Bermuda will be a hosting a course titled ‘The Role of the Non-Executive Director’ as part of the organisation’s ongoing professional development programme on Tuesday [May 10]. The course is being offered at a 50% reduced cost; $300 for IoD members and $375 for non-members A spokesperson said, “The Institute […]
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| Conor White concluded competing in the Speed Week Series of Crits in South Carolina and Georgia. In race three, White competed in the College Park Criterium in Atlanta, and he was clocked across the line in a time of 59.57.0, sixteen seconds behind the stage winner Bryan Gomez. White said, “This was the final day […]
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| Elan Daley concluded competing in the 2022 Canadian Swimming Trials hosted by Swimming Canada at the Saanich Commonwealth Place. In the finals, Daley had three strong performances, recording three personal best times. Daley finished fifth in the women’s 50m freestyle, touching the wall in a time of 25.98. She clocked a time of 55.83 to […]
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| [Opinion column written by MP Crystal Caesar] The Government’s support for the development project on the Fairmont Southampton site is essential to jumpstart our tourism industry and add desperately needed hotel beds to our product. It will mean hundreds of jobs and opportunities for Bermudians. Over the years, successive governments [UBP, PLP and OBA] have […]
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The project, led by Mark Guishard, an adjunct f…