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| The Bermuda Power Boat Association [BPBA] held its Annual General Meeting yesterday evening [Jan 18]. A spokesperson said, “The following were voted back in as Executive Committee Robert Cardwell – Commodore [returned] David Selley – Deputy Commodore [returned] Andrew Cottingham – Rear Commodore [returned] Janae Nesbitt – Secretary [returned] Richard Davidge – Treasurer [returned] “The […]
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| Several insurance industry executives have joined forces to launch Swiftly, a global technology company, with operations in Bermuda and the U.S., “focused on driving down insurance costs while improving customer experience through an innovative technology ecosystem.” Swiftly is led by Michael Lyons, founder and former CEO of Weston Insurance, with 25+ years’ experience in re/insurance. […]
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| The police continue with Operation Vega, having issued 51 tickets last night, with the top speed being 102kmph. The Bermuda Police Service posted the photo below online, saying, “Operation Vega in effect this morning. After issuing 51 tickets last night, with the top speed being 102kmph, Blue Team, is back out early this morning monitoring traffic. Please […]
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| The North Village Rams claimed a 4 – 0 win over the Southampton Rangers at the BAA field. After a scoreless first half, Demetre Daniels gave the North Village Rams the lead in the 50th minute, and three minutes later it was 2 – 0 when Rai Simons found the back of the net. In […]
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| Golfers Jarryd Dillas and Kenny Leseur headed for the Dominican Republic where they will represent Bermuda at the seventh edition of the Latin America Amateur Golf Championships. The 2022 Latin America Amateur Championship [LAAC], the seventh edition of the championship takes place January 20th – 23, 2022, with the 108-player field — including Dillas and […]
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| [Opinion column written by PLP MP Ianthia Simmons-Wade] It’s hard to believe that 2021 has finally come to an end. This has been a very challenging year for our people, especially our vulnerable seniors. During the holidays, many families celebrated with their senior relatives and friends, providing delicious food, gifts and fellowship. But let’s not […]
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| Robert Edwards represented Saint Augustine’s University men’s track and field team at the Mondo College Invitational at the JDL Fast Track in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Edwards — in his first indoor meet of the season — finished 23rd in the men’s 3000m finals clocking 10:00.76. Related Stories Armstrong Represents Rider In Invitational Armstrong Represents Rider […]
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| The Bermuda Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a webinar titled ‘LinkedIn 101 for Business’ on Wednesday, February 2 from 12.00pm to 1.30pm. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce ‘LinkedIn 101 for Business’ the second Webinar Wednesday Lunch and Learn of 2022. This educational opportunity is open to members […]
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| The latest design in Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series features a diamond reflection of Bermuda on a red background, serving to metaphorically highlight the beauty of the island. The design is also available below as a Facebook profile cover image, and you can check back on Bernews every Wednesday for our latest free phone wallpaper download. To […]
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| Ocorian is shortlisted for the ‘Best Offshore Administrator’ in the Hedgeweek European Awards. A spokesperson said, “Ocorian, the financial services group and leading provider of private client, fund, corporate, capital markets and regulatory & compliance services, is shortlisted Best Offshore Administrator in the Hedgeweek European Awards. “Ocorian provides bespoke technology-led specialist fund services to private […]
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| January 18 saw 21,800 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $130,610.00 BD. 100 shares were traded by LOM Financial Limited, closing down 7.8% at $5.30 per share, while another 21,700 shares were traded by Argus Group Holdings Ltd, closing even at $6.00 per share. The BSX finished at 2,752.71, down 0.12% on […]
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| Apex Group Ltd. announced the proposed acquisition of MMC, New Zealand’s leading provider of investment administration services. A spokesperson said, “The transaction is subject to customary conditions [including regulatory approvals expected to be granted in early 2022]. “MMC has provided full outsourced investment administration services to the New Zealand investment management community since 2005. During […]
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The Government advised this evening that the Public Health (Covid-19) Emergency Order, which was passed in the House of Assembly on December 10, 2021, has been posted online in the Official Gazette. The Order can be found here.
The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) advises the public that the office will close at noon on Thursday (20 January) and reopen for regular hours on Friday (21 January).
The call-in number 297-7714 will be available for general queries.
The DWD apologises to the public for any inconvenience this may cause.
| Caleb Ingham and his La Salle University Swimming & Diving teammates kicked off their 2022 slate falling to Fairfield by a final score of 153 – 147. Ingham swam the anchor leg for the La Salle 200 yard medley relay team that finished third with a time of 1:37.69, finished third in the 50 yard […]
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| The Bank of Butterfield has purchased $25,000 worth of school supplies for Bermuda’s public primary schools through local organisation Support Public Schools [SPS] Bermuda as part of its latest community campaign. “SPS aims to help provide Bermuda’s public school students with the equipment and supplies they need for a better quality education by connecting donors and […]
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| HSBC Bermuda announced that effective Wednesday [Jan 19] the HSBC Somerset branch “will reopen to the public every weekday from 9:00am through 4:00pm.” A spokesperson said, “The Bank continues to be committed in serving and helping to protect the health of our employees, customers and the wider community. With this in mind, all customers are […]
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| Bermuda Institute is moving to remote learning starting tomorrow [Jan 19] until January 31 due to “a strain on staffing resources” and a “high number of student absences.” A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Institute regrets to announce that effective tomorrow, Wednesday, January 19, 2022, we will move to remote learning for two weeks until January 31st. […]
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| The Bermuda Stock Exchange [BSX] has reported 2021 results, with record insurance-linked securities [ILS] listings and continued growth in international debt listings. A spokesperson said, “BSX also completed a number of important initiatives in 2021 including joining the Pyth Network and moving its operations to a new headquarters location in the Exchange House. “Insurance Linked Securities […]
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| Hamilton Insurance Group announced the launch of Financial Lines Insurance at Hamilton Re, Ltd., the company’s Bermuda-based insurance and reinsurance operating subsidiary, with the appointment of David Friston as Senior Vice President, Head of Financial Lines Insurance. Reporting to Tim Duffin, Chief Underwriting Officer, Hamilton Re, Ltd., Friston joined this month from AIG and is based […]
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| The Department of Workforce Development office will close at noon on Thursday [Jan 20] and reopen for regular hours on Friday [Jan 21]. A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Workforce Development [DWD] advises the public that the office will close at noon on Thursday [20 January] and reopen for regular hours on Friday [21 […]
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| Emmerson Carrington was back in action in the ICC Under-19 World Cup, serving an on field umpire alongside Nitin Bathi from the Netherlands in the match between Australia and Sri Lanka. The match saw Captain Dunith Wellalage put on an inspiring performance with both bat and bowl as Sri Lanka won the game by 4 […]
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| Support Public Schools Bermuda is distributing more than $50,000 worth of new school supplies to all 18 public primary schools across the island, in addition to second-hand children’s books and office supplies. A spokesperson said, “On January 18 and 19, 2022, Support Public Schools Bermuda [SPS.bm] is distributing more than $50,000 of new school supplies […]
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| The Public Health [Covid-19] Emergency Order has been extended for 30 days — until February 27th — according to an official notice posted online. The document — which has an operative date of today — said, “The Public Health [Covid-19] Emergency Order 2021 is extended for 30 days. Accordingly, in paragraph 3[2] of that Order, delete […]
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| The police continue to “receive reports of individuals being fleeced by online fraudsters,” saying that one scam involves the “use of social media [mainly Instagram] to promote a fraudulent scheme where residents are invited to deposit $1,000 into a local account for 10 minutes and in return, the resident will receive $10,000.” A police spokesperson […]
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| Twenty-four Bermuda College students will be celebrated in a virtual winter commencement ceremony on Thursday [Jan 20], marking the second time in as many years that the College has held a Winter Commencement. Bermuda College President, Dr. Duranda Greene noted the exceptional calibre of the graduates with 50% achieving either merit [GPA 3.0 – 3.49], […]
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| Planet Math and Equilibria Capital Management have partnered to launch a drive to fund 500 scholarships for two-week math camps during the summer of 2022 for children aged 5 to 12-years-old, with Equilibria Capital Management donating $30,000 to start the campaign. A spokesperson said, “Planet Math and Equilibria Capital Management have partnered to launch a drive […]
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| As part of an effort toward what the Government said is “progress towards living with the coronavirus,” some Covid policies have been adjusted, with the day 10 arrival test being dropped, school testing regime moving from PCR to antigen, and mandatory quarantine no longer required for vaccinated close contacts without symptoms. During the last Covid press conference, […]
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| “While we’ve identified more than 100 abandoned vessels on moorings, on the seafloor, along coastlines and in our bays, KBB is focussing its initial efforts on the removal of 37 wrecks,” Keep Bermuda Beautiful [KBB] said. A KBB spokesperson said, “Abandoned boats and marine wrecks have been a blight on Bermuda’s beautiful coastline for years. […]
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| The 2022 West Marine US Open Sailing Series in Fort Lauderdale, Florida came to an end, with Bermuda’s Campbell Patton and Benn Smith having competed in the ILCA 7 Class. Four races were sailed on the final day taking the series to 6 races. Patton sailed to 15th place overall with 63 net points; he […]
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Friends of Milton Ming – a Bermudian chef who died …
| “A clarion call for the last chance to sign up for an adventure-filled career with the Royal Bermuda Regiment was issued,” a Regiment spokesperson said. Major Duncan Simons, the RBR’s Career Management Officer, said there was still time for people to grab a spot to train for “the best second job in Bermuda” at next […]
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| CrossTower Inc — a crypto and digital asset exchange which has offices in the US, Bermuda, and India — has introduced the G-Coin digital gold token for its U.S. customers. A spokesperson said, ” Unlike cryptocurrencies, the G-Coin token is a digital title of ownership to 99.99% pure physical gold that is stored in secured […]
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| Man arrested following assault at playground, drone intercepted at Westgate, 603 new confirmed Covid-19 cases, active cases reach a new record high of 1953 with 13 people in hospital, children 12 and above can receive a booster, Caitlyn Bobb wins 300m at Challenge Meet, Meyer Group promotes Konika Spence, motorist caught speeding twice in 30 minutes and 37 abandoned boats to be removed are some […]
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