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| Fitch Ratings has upgraded the Insurer Financial Strength [IFS] ratings of Legal & General Reinsurance from ‘A+’ to ‘AA-‘. A spokesperson said, “Legal & General Reinsurance [L&G Re] announces today that Fitch Ratings has upgraded its Insurer Financial Strength from ‘A+’ to ‘AA-‘. “AA ratings suggest a very low expectation of ceased or interrupted payments, […]
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| [Updating] A swearing in ceremony will be held at 2.30pm this afternoon [Oct 8] at Government House, with Premier David Burt expected to announce the Cabinet Members. Earlier today Premier Burt tweeted, “Later today, I will make appointments to the Cabinet of Bermuda. Many are not familiar with our Constitution. Sections 58-64 cover appointments to […]
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| Government House today [Oct 8] announced that James Jardine “will be retiring as an Independent Senator.” Governor John Rankin said, “In June Mr Jardine made clear to me his wish to retire as a member of the Senate. Mr Jardine was appointed to the Senate in 2011 and became its Vice President in 2017. “On […]
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| A swearing in ceremony will be held at 2.30pm this afternoon [Oct 8] at Government House, with Premier David Burt expected to announce the Cabinet Members. Earlier today Premier Burt tweeted, “Later today, I will make appointments to the Cabinet of Bermuda. Many are not familiar with our Constitution. Sections 58-64 cover appointments to Cabinet. […]
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| Following the 2020 General Election, Marilyn Steede — who ran as an Independent in Constituency 12 Devonshire South Central — said she stepped up to speak to the political caretakers of Bermuda that she was “displeased with their stewardship of my livelihood.” Ms Steede said, “I, Marilyn Steede was an Independent Candidate in the recently concluded Parliamentary […]
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| Skyport has released the latest episode of ‘Taking Off’, a video series with host Mikaela Pearman that highlights the airport redevelopment project, with this episode highlighting the parking lot. Speaking in the episode, Mikaela Pearman said, “As we get closer to the opening of the new passenger terminal building, I’ll be sharing what to expect […]
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| The 2020 Bermuda Tech Summit, taking place online for the first time from October 14-16 as part of Bermuda Tech Week, has announced new sponsors and additions to its lineup of industry experts and speakers appearing next week. Tech titan Hasso Plattner, Co-Founder and Chairman of SAP and Founder of the Hasso Plattner Institute, will […]
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| The Government has issued a public notice that convicted sex offender Brittonie Lloyd Taylor will be released from prison on October 9th. A government spokesperson said, “The Minister of Legal Affairs, the Hon. Kathy Lynn Simmons, JP, MP today issued a public notice of the impending release, of sex offender Brittonie Lloyd Taylor, who will […]
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| The Bermuda National Athletics Association’s 2020 Cross Country season is underway, with Covid safety protocols in place. BNAA President Donna Raynor said, “The BNAA are pleased to inform you that we have started our 2020 cross country season. We have had to cut down the season to four races including the National Championships. “We were […]
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| The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award in Bermuda held two joint training sessions this past weekend which were attended by over 75 young people from across the Island. A spokesperson said, “On the 3rd and 4th October, 2020, The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Bermuda [the Award] held two Joint Training Sessions in which over […]
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| When Parliament resumes there will be eight new MPs, with Jason Wade, Crystal Caesar, Jache Adams, Anthony Richardson, Vance Campbell, Ianthia Simmons-Wade, Jarion Richardson and Kathy Lynn Simmons all set to enter the House of Assembly. Seven of the eight new MPs are PLP, with five PLP MPs winning seats previously held by the OBA, […]
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| The Chartered Institute of Arbitrators Bermuda announced four newly qualified Fellow Arbitrators — Charlene Scott, Georgia Marshall, Matthew Mason and Christina Herrero — bringing Bermuda’s total number up to thirteen. A spokesperson said, “Chair Ben Adamson is pleased to introduce four newly qualified ‘Fellow’ Arbitrators to CIArb Bermuda Branch’s family of specialists bringing Bermuda’s total […]
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| The Economic Development Department will be hosting the 2020 Tech Education Summit virtually on October 13th. A government spokesperson said, “The Economic Development Department is pleased to announce the 2020 Tech Education Summit. This is the second annual event and this year it will take place virtually on 13 October as a part of Tech […]
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| JP Doyle, Adam Leal, and Scott Green were selected as the match officials for the inaugural World Tens Series, which will be held in Bermuda from October 24 until November 7. The World Tens website said, “JP Doyle has been confirmed as one of three match officials selected for next month’s World Tens Series in […]
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| Bermudian goalkeeper Dale Eve made a “stunning” double save to help Spennymoor Town claim a 2-1 victory against Farsley Celtic. The club’s match report said, “Spennymoor began the league season with a lively win over Farsley as life behind closed doors commenced at The Brewery Field. “Dale Eve was called into action with fifteen minutes […]
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| Swan’s Running Club is getting set to host the George Jones “Smiler” Miler 5K on Sunday, October 18. A spokesperson said, “Well, dust off those cobwebs because the George Jones “Smiler” Miler 5K will be held on Sunday, October 18, with proceeds going to St. John’s Ambulance Brigade. “There will be a limit on participation, […]
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| The Bermuda Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a webinar on succeeding in a remote work environment, entitled ‘Building Your Remote Work Muscle’ on Thursday, October 22. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce a Thursday, October 22nd webinar on succeeding in a remote work environment, entitled Building Your Remote […]
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| In Commercial Bowling League action at the Warwick Lanes saw the Sunset defeat Sweet Life 4 – 0, while the Super Stars defeated the Ten Pins 4 – 0, with Who Gives A Split defeating the Pin Pushers 3 – 1. Spare Me defeated Cool Runnings 3 – 1, while the Braves the Spinners 3 […]
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| Ignite Bermuda’s second cohort – who concluded their Business Accelerator Programme in June – reported an increase of 5.7% in sales, as well as 15 full time and 28 part-time jobs created. A spokesperson said, “For each Ignite Bermuda’s cohort, data is collected from the participants to track and measure the impact of the accelerator programme […]
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| Bermuda’s Kole Hall scored for Radcliffe FC as they recorded a 3 – 1 victory over South Shields at Mariners Park. The club’s match report said, “Lee Fowler’s Radcliffe FC claimed their first three points of the season as they beat South Shields 3-1 at Mariners Park. Jean Louis Akpa-Akpro’s brace sandwiched Kole Hall’s second half […]
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| The Bermuda Flag Football League [BFFL] 2020 Fall Season takes place on the T.N. Tatem Middle School Field, and a look at he current standings and stat leaders in different categories is below. The Black Shark$ are the League leaders, with a record of 3 wins and 1 defeat, while the Punisher’s have the same […]
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| October 7 saw 54,810 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $314,460.00 BD. 6,900 shares were traded by BF&M Ltd, closing up 1.7% at $17.80 per share, while the other 47,910 shares were traded by One Communications Ltd, closing even at $4.00 per share. The BSX finished at 1,829.60, up 0.13% on the […]
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Today there were 749 test results received by the Ministry of Health, and one was positive for COVID-19. This most recent case is classified as imported having arrived on BA flight 2233 on 30 September 2020. Case isolation and contact tracing has begun. The case is a resident who did not have a pre-departure test but tested negative on arrival, and was therefore in quarantine per normal public health requirements, and is now isolated.
Bermuda now has 182 total confirmed positive cases. Their status is as follows:
| Happy Valley Child Care Center Parents Teachers Association [HVCCC PTA] are thanking the local community for their support in helping to purchase a replacement school bus. PTA President Trina Davis said “On behalf of Happy Valley Child Care Centre and the PTA, I would like to thank each and every person who invested in our […]
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| This year’s Bermuda Tourism Summit will be staged as a physical event with virtual connections between two host venues in distinct locations of the island to “encourage industry engagement while meeting current health and safety protocols.” A spokesperson said, “Hosted by the Bermuda Tourism Authority, the 2020 edition, “Reset, Reimagine, Renew: Agility in Focus,” will […]
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| The 2020 United States vice presidential debate between Vice President Mike Pence and Senator Kamala Harris will take place tonight in Salt Lake City, Utah. The first and only VP debate comes on the heels of last week’s first presidential debate and after President Donald Trump’s positive coronavirus diagnosis. ”There will be plexiglass barriers between the candidates, […]
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| Meritus Trust Company Limited has acquired all of the shares in Lepercq Corporation Management and its direct subsidiary, Lepercq Corp. Services Co. Ltd. A spokesperson said, “Meritus Trust Company Limited [Meritus], a premier boutique Bermuda trust and corporate service provider company, has acquired all of the shares in Lepercq Corporation Management Ltd. [Lepercq] and its […]
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| There were 749 test results received today and one was positive for Covid-19 — which was a resident who arrived on the BA flight on September 30th — so Bermuda now has 3 active cases. A Government spokesperson said, “Today there were 749 test results received by the Ministry of Health, and one was positive […]
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| Thursday, October 8 is expected to see cloud increasing, developing showers, with a slight chance of thunder, with the high to be near 28°C/83°F and the low to be near 23°C/73°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 82%. Sunrise will be […]
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| The Thursday and Friday tickets for the upcoming Bermuda Championship golf event are sold out, with limited availability remaining for Saturday and Sunday. A spokesperson said, “Fans are encouraged to act quickly to purchase their tickets for the second annual Bermuda Championship. The PGA Tour event, scheduled October 26 to November 1 at Port Royal Golf Course, […]
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| The Institute of Directors, Bermuda branch, has launched its own website – www.IoD.bm – with information on professional courses and events. Rochelle Simons, Chair of the IoD Branch along with Sara Schroter and Michelle Cardwell, members of the Executive Committee of the IoD and who have been coordinating the new site, said: “We are very […]
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| The lineup for Bermuda Gold Cup and 2020 Open Match Racing Worlds has been confirmed, with the field of 16 entrants. A spokesperson said, “World and event champions highlight a fleet adorned with accolades for the celebratory 70th Bermuda Gold Cup and 2020 Open Match Racing World Championship, hosted by the Royal Bermuda Yacht Club […]
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| Bermuda Weather Service [BWS] Director, Dr. Mark Guishard will be a virtual panelist in the Atlantic International Research [AIR] Centre’s All-Atlantic Summit this week. AIR Centre is an international collaborative framework addressing global challenges and local priorities the Atlantic Ocean. “Last year, I met one of the principals of the AIR Centre at a meeting […]
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| Bermuda’s Suzanne Ericsson won several martial arts tournaments over the past weekend, with her efforts producing four first place finishes and one second place finish. The Bermuda Karate Institute student won first place in the TJK-50 +45-years-old category in bushido, first place in the KA-23 Kata Master 35+-years-old in karate, first place in the NBB-102 […]
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