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| Two superyachts were recently paid a visit to Bermuda, including the 206.8-foot long 11/11 and the 305.1-foot long Lady S. The YachtCharterFleet website said, “The 63m/206’8″ ’11/11′ motor yacht built by the Italian shipyard Benetti is available for charter for up to 12 guests in 6 cabins. This multi-award winning yacht features interior styling by […]
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| SailGP‘s global expansion continues with the addition of Singapore to its Season 3 calendar, with their third season set to kick off in Bermuda later this month. The SailGP website said, “SailGP’s rapid global expansion continues with the addition of Singapore to its Season 3 calendar, as the iconic city-state plays host to Asia’s first […]
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| Assured Guaranty Ltd. – a publicly traded Bermuda-based holding company – declared a quarterly dividend of $0.25 per common share. The dividend is payable on June 1, 2022 to shareholders of record at the close of business on May 18, 2022. Related Stories Assured Guaranty Raises Quarterly Dividend Assured Guaranty Declares $0.22 Dividend Assured Guaranty […]
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| The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [May 5] with the list indicating that there is one bus run cancelled so far today. Related Stories Ministry: 16 Bus Runs Cancelled On Wednesday Ministry: 29 Bus Runs Cancelled On Tuesday Ministry: 30 Bus Runs Cancelled On Monday Ministry: 12 Bus Runs Cancelled […]
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| May 4 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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“I am sad to report that we had three coronavirus-related deaths since our last update on April 27th,” said Minister of Health, Kim Wilson. “I am sorry for these losses and extend my condolences to the family and loved ones of the deceased.”
Since the last update, the Ministry of Health received 8859 test results, and 344 were positive for the coronavirus, giving a test positivity rate of 4.0%.
These results are from testing done on:
·Tuesday: 71 positive out of 1466 results (4.8% positivity)
| The cruise ship Jewel of the Seas — which was traveling from Miami to Madeira — diverted to Bermuda as 65-year-old female passenger suffered cardiac arrest and required emergency medical care. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre spokesperson said, “Sunday 1st May, 6:42 pm – Cruise ship Jewel of the Seas approximately 300 miles South of […]
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| The police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating 22-year-old Keyoshe Robinson. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in locating 22-year-old Keyoshe Robinson. Mr. Robinson, a Bermudian, was last seen between 6:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. yesterday, Tuesday 2nd May, 2022, at a residence on Wellington Back Road, St George’s. […]
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| The official Government and Legal notices today [May 4] include Bermudian status, acting appointments, traffic notice, fisheries notice and notice of intended marriages. Bermudian Status – Section 19 Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Bermudian Status – Section 19 Notice ID: GN0484/2022 Public Authorities / Department: Immigration Publication date: 04 May 2022 Notice is hereby […]
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| A group of school students have been honoured by the Hamilton Rotary Club after completing The Toastmasters International’s Youth leadership course. Toastmasters International is a United States-based non-profit educational organisation that operates clubs worldwide to promote communication, public speaking and leadership. The students, aged 12 to 18, were required to prepare and craft speeches, and […]
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| The Association of Filipinos in Bermuda are raising funds for the Mascarinas family after Oscar Mascarinas tragically died following an explosion at his Southampton apartment on May 2, with the explosion leaving his wife in the ICU. The Association of Filipinos in Bermuda said, via social media, “We regret to inform you that one of […]
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| The winners of Fast Company’s 2022 World Changing Ideas Awards were announced yesterday [May 3] including the National Museum of Bermuda [NMB] as a finalist in the Education Category for their free community education programme Tracing Our Roots/Routes [TORR]. A spokesperson said, “World Changing Ideas Awards is a major annual awards programs focused on social […]
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| Hamilton Insurance Group, Ltd. today announced the appointments of Devon Minarik and Logan Kirkland. A spokesperson said, “Hamilton Insurance Group, Ltd. today announced the appointments of Devon Minarik as Head of US Small Business Casualty Insurance and Logan Kirkland as Head of US Products Liability & Contractors Insurance at Hamilton Select Insurance Inc., Hamilton’s newly-launched […]
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| The police have now confirmed the death of 49-year-old Oscar Mascarinas, who died following the explosion in Southampton. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] can now confirm the death of 49-year-old Oscar Mascarinas and extends sincere condolences to his family and friends. “Mr. Mascarinas, a Filipino guest worker, was seriously injured as […]
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| Conor White continued competing in the Speed Week Series of crits in South Carolina and Georgia. In the second race, White competed in the Athens Twilight Criterium, Georgia, which the biggest Crit race — along with Tulsa which is in June — in the USA. White finished 12th out of 115 starters with a time […]
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| The main library on Queen Street will be closed today [May 4] while emergency sewage line repairs are being completed. A Government spokesperson said, “The public is advised that the main library on Queen Street will be closed today while emergency sewage line repairs are being completed. “The library will reopen on Thursday, 5 May. […]
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| With the Devonshire drive thru set to open soon, a contest is being held inviting the public to submit a name for the business, with the winner receiving $6,000 worth of prizes. A spokesperson said, “The new Devonshire drive thru is set to open in just a few weeks. “There has been a fantastic response […]
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| Bermuda track and field athletes Ryan Outerbridge, Johndell Cumberbatch, and Nathan Simons represented their universities at outdoor meets. Ryan Outerbridge In the final weekend of the regular season, Ryan Outerbridge and his Franklin Pierce University men’s track & field teammates finished fifth, of seven teams, at the Blue Devil Invite, hosted by Central Connecticut State, […]
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| The Department of Immigration is advising “that the UK Government has confirmed that individuals attempting to renew their BOTC [Bermuda] passports, acquire initial passports, or have their lost or stolen passports replaced can expect delays of up to 11 weeks.” A Government spokesperson said, “The Department also wishes to highlight that due to the pandemic […]
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| Teams that include Bermudian footballers Kole Hall and Djair Parfitt-Williams were recently in action. Kole Hall Kole Hall and his Altrincham teammates made it nine successive unbeaten home games, following a 1-1 draw against Barnet. Djair Parfitt-Williams Djair Parfitt-Williams and his Dover Athletic teammates lost 1 – 0 to Notts County FC. Related Stories Bermuda […]
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