[Written by Don Burgess] Camiko Smith may have a bit of a home course advantage as the PGA Bermuda Championship starts on Thursday. Smith, along with Michael Smith, will both be hoping for island glory. Both of the Bermudians had to play their way into the tournament. Smith told the media he grew up next […]
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Government House is pleased to announce that the VFS Global team will be returning to the island 3rd & 4th Novermber for all persons requiring biometric testing.
The online booking system is open for customers to book appointments for visas. Online applications can be found at https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-
immigration.
Due to COVID – 19 restrictions we are unable to facilitate walk-in appointments.
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New York Daily News: MANHATTAN, NY – A 40-year-old woman shot dead by her husband in Manhattan’s Financial District told a man she was dating she wanted a divorce from her mentally ill spouse, police sources said Tuesday.
It wasn’t clear if victim Min Ai’s husband, Xin Yu, 46, knew about her boyfriend or divorce plans. But on Monday morning he confronted her at Morris Street and Trinity Place and shot her.
He was carrying their marriage certificate when he shot her, sources said Tuesday.
After she hit the ground he lifted her head up and fired a second time, before turning the gun on himself and pulling the trigger, a source said.
Her husband died a short time later at New York-Presbyterian Lower Manhattan Hospital.
Ai lived in Battery Park City and worked at a nearby Broadway bank. She was apparently headed to work when Yu confronted her.
Yu lived in Ontario, and it wasn’t clear when he came to the city.
The boyfriend, who works at the same bank as the wife and lives in New Jersey, told detectives he was worried when he called her Monday morning and could not reach her, sources said.
He had been dating for more than a year and tried to keep their relationship secret from co-workers, entering and leaving the bank at different times, sources said.
Rocco Parascandola covers the NYPD and criminal justice issues for the New York Daily News, where he has been Police Bureau Chief since 2009. He has won various journalism awards in his 32-year career, which includes stints at New York Newsday and the New York Post. He is the author of “Gunz and God: The Life of an NYPD Undercover.”
Top Feature Photo: Officers on the scene on Morris street and Trinity Place in Manhattan on Monday October 26, 2020 – Theodore Parisienne/for New York Daily News
News Release: HAMILTON, Bermuda – Government House is pleased to announce that the VFS Global team will be returning to the island November 3rd and 4th for all persons requiring biometric testing.
The online booking system is open for customers to book appointments for visas.
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News Release: HAMILTON, Bermuda – As the island ramps up for an intense week of international sports, Hamilton Princess & Beach Club has been unveiled as the official host hotel sponsor of Stars+Stripes.
Stars+Stripes, helmed by Taylor Canfield, are competing as one of 16 teams in the Match Racing World Championship & Bermuda Gold Cup, taking place October 25th– 30th. During their stay, the team and support start will take up residence at the Hamilton Princess and the hotel’s logo will be featured on the team’s uniforms. The racecourse will see the team passing the hotel during its races.
Tim Morrison, General Manager of Hamilton Princess & Beach Club, said: “We are proud to be hosting Stars+Stripes during their first competitive foray in Bermuda in 2020, the last time the team was here they won the championship, we look forward to cheering them on. This is an incredibly exciting time for Bermuda in terms of sports and we are extremely pleased to be able to play a role.”
Mike Buckley, Chairman and Skipper of Stars+Stripes, said: “We are so excited to be partnering with Bermuda’s iconic Hamilton Princess & Beach Club during our time in on the island. This is our first competition overseas since the beginning of the pandemic and given how well the island and hotel are handling it, we can’t think of anywhere we would rather be.”
The 70th Bermuda Gold Cup and 2020 Open Match Racing World Championship has opened with its first day of sailing action, with Phil Robertson’s China One Ningbo and Torvar Mirsky’s Mirsky Racing Team leading their respective groups after day one of the round robin. A spokesperson said, “As Phil Robertson’s China One Ningbo and Torvar […]
Nathan Armstrong received an invitation to compete in the Colt Invitational Cross Country Meet on the Holmdel course in New Jersey. With only two days to prepare, Armstrong made the best of the opportunity by running his best time of 16:25 over a 5000 meter course crossing the line 6th. This time duplicating his best […]
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Bermuda Cancer & Health Centre [BCHC] has upgraded their mammography equipment with the Senographe Pristina with Dueta from GE Healthcare, which they said will provide “patients with next-generation 3D digital mammography technology.” A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre continue to be at the forefront of cancer care, providing the latest in breast cancer […]
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News Release: HAMILTON, Bermuda – The United States CDC has changed Bermuda’s country classification from ‘Alert Level 2: Moderate Risk’ to ‘No Travel Health Notice: Covid-19 Risk is Very Low’, the US Consulate announced today.
This is, in effect, the best ranking the CDC can give a jurisdiction as their system uses 4-tiers; Level 3 is high risk, Level 2 moderate, Level 1 is low risk, and then they have a ‘No Travel Health Notice, Very Low Risk’ tier, which Bermuda is now classified as.
The CDC has changed Bermuda’s country classification from ‘Alert Level 2: Moderate Risk’ to ‘No Travel Health Notice: COVID-19 Risk is Very Low’.
US Consul General to Bermuda Lee Rizzuto said: “The U.S Consulate has been heavily engaged on this issue, advocating for the island’s safety and highlighting protocols implemented by the Government of Bermuda to minimize the spread of COVID-19. The extensive protocols and testing regime continue to make the island safe for travelers and residents.
“The Government of Bermuda is doing an incredible job managing the island’s safety, and we’re happy to announce the CDC’s adjustment to the country classification in light of Bermuda’s low risk assessment.
“The removal from the Travel Health Advisory List is beneficial to the island as the Government, Tourism and International Business sectors seek to attract more visitors to the island.”
All US citizens are advised to read country specific Travel Advisories and US Embassy and Consulate COVID-19 pages for updates on the impact of the virus worldwide. We continue to recommend U.S. citizens exercise caution when traveling abroad due to the unpredictable nature of the pandemic. Visit the CDC’s website for more information.
US citizens are encouraged to stay informed and follow updates on Travel.state.gov and to enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program [STEP] to receive timely Alerts about evolving health and safety conditions in their planned destinations. Official guidance for visitors can be found on the Government of Bermuda’s website.”
The change was welcomed as a “very positive assessment” by Bermuda Tourism Authority Interim CEO Glenn Jones, who said it “underscores Bermuda’s robust health and safety record on managing the pandemic over the past eight months”.
“Bermuda is one of the safest places in the world right now, thanks to diligent testing and contact-tracing protocols. Surveys found half our visitors chose Bermuda for that reason and an overwhelming 94 percent feel safe or very safe here,” he said.
“We welcome all travellers to visit our island safely and responsibly.”
Minister of Transport Lawrence Scott visited Dockyard for the “official handover” of Bermuda’s two newest tugs this month.
The new Powerful and Faithful are fuel-efficient Damen ASD 2811 Azimuth Stern Drive tugs to replace the old tugs, which were 31 and 32-years-old respectively.
They arrived in Bermuda onboard the special heavy lift ship M/V Anne-Sofie on September 26.
The Minister was joined “on his familiarisation tour by Marine and Ports Services’ personnel, including the Director of Marine and Ports Services Rudolph Cann; Department of Marine & Ports Services Fleet Manager Jean Lemaire as well as Mr Romans Maksjutovs – an engineer from the tugs’ manufacturer, Damen.
Mr Scott said the two new tugs “are impressive vessels and a welcome addition to the Marine and Ports Services’ fleet”.
He also acknowledged former Minister Zane DeSilva, “who was instrumental in negotiating the deal that allowed for their purchase”.
Top Feature Photo: Minister of Transport Lawrence Scott; Marine and Ports Services Tugboat Captains Dale Brangman, Melvin Martin and Donald McMahon; Damen engineer Romans Maksjutovs
I wanted to have this briefing today because I think it’s becoming critically important to reinforce some of the guidelines for large group gatherings and the approval process for such events.
Additionally, we have seen a number of events and activities taking place over the last few months, and there has been concerns raised that individuals at these events are not following the appropriate guidelines.
The Department of Marine and Ports Services is advising the public that the 2020/2021 winter ferry schedule will come into effect on Monday, November 2nd 2020.
As a reminder, in an effort to provide adequate physical distancing when travelling on public ferries, available seating remains limited to 50% of normal capacity.
When boarding, a ferry boat crew member will provide hand sanitizer and announce when the seating capacity has been reached.
All passengers must wear a personal face mask when using any form of public transportation.
Hard on the heels of a party at Somerset Cricket Club that ended up with a fight that escalated to a fatal stabbing incident, Minister of National Security, Renée Ming reinforced “some of the guidelines for large group gatherings”.
Speaking at a news conference held this afternoon, the Minister said: “I think it’s becoming critically important to reinforce some of the guidelines for large group gatherings and the approval process for such events.
“Additionally, we have seen a number of events and activities taking place over the last few months, and there has been concerns raised that individuals at these events are not following the appropriate guidelines,” she added.
“But before I speak to this, I wish to once again take this opportunity to extend condolences to the family of the young man who was killed this weekend.
“As a mother of a son, I cannot imagine the hurt, the pain and the grief that this young man’s mother must be going through.
“This is such an unnecessary tragedy and again my heart truly goes out to this family during this extremely difficult time. I also take this opportunity to condemn in the strongest possible terms, the gun violence which took place in the Pembroke Park area this weekend.
“I met with the Police Commissioner earlier today to discuss all of this weekend’s violent activities and I am satisfied that all the necessary resources are being dedicated to bringing the perpetrators to justice,” she said.
“You also will have heard at the Police Press Conference earlier today that they are taking these events extremely seriously and they’re asking for the public’s support in their investigative efforts.
“As the Minister of National Security, I’m also making a plea to our community to please come together to help stamp out these acts of violence.
“This year sadly, we have recorded six murders. Two by fire arms, and this weekend’s fatal stabbing is the fourth stabbing murder this year.
“We cannot continue on in this way Bermuda. As I said in my message over the weekend, we must do better.”
Ms Ming also appealed to anyone who has “any information about this weekend’s stabbing fatality and fire arms incident, no matter how insignificant you think it is” to “please share what you know with the Police by calling 295-0011 or dialing 2-11”.
“You can also call the anonymous Crime Stoppers Hotline at 800 8477.”
On the issue of large group gatherings, social distancing; or the lack thereof, the Minister said: “Bermuda simply put… COVID-19 continues to be with us, and I’m urging residents not to become complacent.
“As a reminder, we all have a responsibility to do what we can to mitigate and limit the spread of the virus and comply with the policies in place.
“Regarding large group gatherings, it should be noted that the Public Health [COVID-19 Emergency Powers] Regulations [No. 2] 2020 prohibits any person from assembling in a group of more than 75 persons for any reason in any public or private place.
“And if you’re planning to have an event where more than 75 people will assemble, you must apply to the Ministry/Minister of National Security for an exemption.
“The Regulations also require all persons to take all reasonable precautions to maintain “appropriate physical distancing” at all times in any public or private place.”
She also provided a list of “specific reminders of the application and approval process” already in place:
1. Applications should be submitted by email to the Ministry of National Security at emogroup@gov.bm.
2. The application is reviewed against the following guidelines:
a. Venue dimensions.
b. The WHO / CDC guidelines.
c. Mass Gathering Guidelines which are found at government website and in this document.
d. Input from the Department of Health.
e. The applicant’s plan to address minimizing COVID-19 spread – this includes the type of event and having the required security at the event; and
f. The status of COVID-19 in community.
3. Lastly applicants should expect an approval by 10 business days, from date of application, provided there are no questions regarding the application.
Moving forward she said: “The Ministry of National Security is willing to work with any individual or entity who is wishes to hold a gathering of more than 75 people.
“However there must be a degree of responsibility on the part of the host or host organisations.
“Again Bermuda, we have managed this pandemic extremely well, thanks in large part to the health guidance and recommendations put in place, and we have done well to enforce these guidelines and polices.
“We are about to enter the cooler months and leading health experts and organisations are predicting a surge in those contracting COVID-19.
“We are already seeing this play out in the UK, Europe and the US,” said Ms Ming.
“So we’re asking people to please continue to follow the health guidelines in place to protect you and your families.
“This includes wearing a mask, hand sanitizing and maintaining the appropriate physical distancing.
“And finally, if you are in attendance at any establishment or location around the island and see any breaches of the COVID-19 regulations by persons or businesses – please do not hesitate to call 2-11 to report the violations.”
Police today named the man who tragically lost his life in a fatal stabbing incident on Sunday (October 25).
Daunte Woods, 27, died as result of a stab wound to his chest in a fight near Somerset Cricket Club.
Police responded to the scene shortly before 2am to find the victim lying on the ground outside of Bo’s Lawn Shop around 2:20am.
He was later pronounced dead by Emergency Room doctors at King Edward VII Memorial Hospital. Another 20-year-old man was stabbed in the abdomen in that same disturbance that started inside the Somerset Cricket Club.
His death marked the sixth murder in Bermuda this year, marking the fourth fatal stabbing along with two gun murders.
At a news conference held today, the Bermuda Police Service (BPS) extended sincere condolences to the young man’s family and loved ones.
Detective Sergeant Jason Smith said “inquiries have identified that there was some disturbance that happened inside of the club that spilt out onto the lower porch of the club that overlooks the cricket field”.
“That disturbance of some sort moved from the porch into the lower parking lot of the cricket club, out onto the main road – Cricket Lane, or the lane gate of Somerset Cricket Club – and it eventually ended on Somerset Road.”
The Serious Crime Unit detective said there were at least five people involved in the fight that led to this fatal stabbing. But he would not say whether the 20-year-old being treated at the hospital was one of the men involved.
He also stated that three other men believed to be involved suffered less serious injuries. Now they are looking to track them down as the investigation continues.
“We are appealing to those members of our community who were at the club during the party and who witnessed what took place to please make contact with us,” said Mr Smith.
Police are also appealing to anyone who may have captured video on their mobile phones to turn it in to assist with this investigation.
Assistant Commissioner of Police Antoine Daniels pointed up what he termed the “tragic trend” of young men carrying knives for protection or as an offensive weapon.
He also stated that knives have become more popular due to the restricted access to guns in Bermuda.
To date, there have been more than 20 serious stabbing incidents on record for the year that resulted in wounding and attempted murder.
In the days ahead, he said there will be a stepped up police presence on the streets both “night and day throughout the coming days and weeks”.
He also stressed that “without information it makes it more difficult to resolve these quite serious crimes”, while he encouraged members of the public to “stand together” to help police tackle the prevalence of violent crime in Bermuda.
People should be “responsible and vigilant”, said Mr Daniels, who urged members of the community not to become desensitised to violence.
“There’s only a small minority of persons that are committing these acts – if we all stand together as a larger group I think we can remove this and prevent it from destabilising our society,” he said.
A Family Liaison Officer has been assigned to the Woods family “during this difficult time”, as police treating the death of Mr Woods as a murder investigation.
Meanwhile, the investigation continues into the shooting incident on Friday night (October 23) that left two men – both in their twenties with multiple gunshot wounds to their lower extremities.
They remain in hospital in stable condition with non-life threatening injuries.
That incident, which is thought to be gang-related, occurred on Pembroke Park Lane in Pembroke.
Mr Smith said the shooting was carried out by a lone gunman, who was riding a dark coloured motorcycle. The suspect fled east on St John’s Road towards Gorham’s.
He was said to be 5ft 8in tall, of slim to medium build, wearing a “fluorescent-type jacket”.
Anyone with information that could assist police with the ongoing murder investigation is urged to contact Detective Sergeant Dean Martin on 717-2074.
Anyone with information on the shooting incident, or who was in the St John’s Road area around 9:15pm on Friday, should contact Detective Inspector Kenzie Trott at 717-2345, or the independent confidential Crime Stoppers hotline on 800-8477.
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News Release: HAMILTON, Bermuda – Earlier today, the Minister for the Cabinet Office, Wayne Furbert joined representatives from AF Smith Ltd. and the Bermuda Post Office to announce a new and updated franking method.
Today’s official launch of the FRAMA franking meters took place at AF Smith offices. Speakers included, AF Smith VP Technology Mr Ian Nash, the Acting Post Master General Susan Moore Williams, and Head of Marketing, Af Smith – Ms Morgan Smith.
Minister Furbert noted that “innovations in digital technology have revolutionized many aspects of how we work and conduct
business on our island, although some more traditional concepts have survived, such as physical post”.
While noting that the Bermuda Post Office has been providing postal service “to individuals and businesses, in, around and out of Bermuda” since 1812, he said: “Changes in technology over the last 100 years have seen franking meters evolve as business needs change.
“Retaining or adding physical mail to your communication channels drives engagement and can be used as a powerful tool for improving cashflow.
“The Bermuda Post Office ishappyto progress to a better postage meter system with a reliable postal partner such as AF Smith and we welcome Frama as a new partner aswe ensure Bermuda’s companies have the latest and best technology.
“Our partnership with AF Smith underscore’s our commitment to making your processing of incoming and outgoing mail as simple as possible,” said Mr Furbert.
“The launch ofFrama franking systems enables usto further enhance services and grow revenue for businesses in Bermuda.
“The Bermuda Post Office as a trusted brand is well positioned to always deliver the right services at affordable prices to meet today’s business needs.”
The company’s Technology VP, Ian Nash added: “In successful collaboration with Frama, we have received the official postal approval from the Postmaster General for the introduction of the Matrix F Series range of franking systems in Bermuda.”
As the “provider of sales, maintenance and repairs of franking machines in Bermuda”, the company is also “the sole distributor of all Frama products for the entire Caribbean and Latin America”.
“Depending on the size of your business, we can provide you with a franking machine that ranges from a small office with minimal mail to larger company with mass mailing each month,” he said.
“When sending written communication, franked post has proven more beneficial than standard post over the years, especially with regards to costs, security, convenience, time-saving, and delivery speed. With a franking machine, businesses and entrepreneurs getto prepay for their postage costs, insert a date, and affix a customized business image before having the post
collected or dropped off at a local post office.
“Post sent via a franking machine is given more priority compared to standard letters or parcels. This is because much of the processing has already been handled by the time it gets to the post office. For your business, this only means faster handling and quicker delivery times.
“There are a number of advantages to using a franking machine; the most prominent being no charges for postage fund top-up, convenience, ease of use, Bermuda-based customer service and repair center, after sales support, and personalized mail messages. Brand your post with your company logo & details, turning the franking machine intoan amazing marketing tool.”
He also noted that “there is no needto refer to the BPO Postal Rate Charts or having to memorize different postage rates”.
Acting Postmaster General, Ms Susan Moore-Williams said: “The synergy of our newly combined services will deliver enhanced
solutions for professional communication combined with high efficiency and ease of use for our customers and the Bermuda Business market.
“The partnership between the Bermuda Post Office and AF Smith is a perfect combination to unlock further potential for a qualified approach in B2B and B2C communication.
“As current customers transition over to the new technology, the Bermuda Post Office will bede–certifying all Pitney Bowes, Postage by Phone franking meters which hadanendof life for meter refills asof December 31st, 2019,in keeping with revenue protection initiatives and global trends in postage meter technology.
“All Pitney Bowes, Postage by Phone franking meters should be off-market with meters surrendered to the Bermuda Post Office by September 1st, 2020, for customers to receive a transfer or refund for any possible unused funds still remaining in the
meter,” she added.
“The Bermuda Post Office as part of the de-certification process will not refund any unused funds remaining inde-certified meters after September 1st, 2020. Any de-certified meter found tobe in operations after September 1st, 2020 will be seized for revenue protection as stated in license agreements andin keeping with the Post Office Act 1900and Regulation 1933.
“The Bermuda Post Office appreciates its postage meter customer ’who see the benefits of being able to produce their postage stamps at their convenience.”
In closing, she said: “This initiative will allow you the opportunity to contact your vendor of postage meters to transfer any remaining funds to a new meter or collect the unused funds.
“The Bermuda Post Office is delighted tobe partnering with AF Smith onan initiative which provides customers access to the best postal technology tailored to suit individual business needs.”
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