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| The PHC Zebras have advanced to the next round of the Friendship Trophy with a 3 – 1 win over the North Village Rams at the BAA field. The PHC Zebras took the lead in the 14th minute when Kadeem Abraham found the back of the net, Tre Ming doubled the PHC Zebras lead scoring […]
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| Nearly 150 Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] staff are currently off work “due to positive results or as close contacts.” In providing an update yesterday, Judy Richardson, Chief of Nursing, said, “As community infections rise, so does the number of BHB staff who are impacted. BHB currently has nearly 150 staff off work due to positive […]
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| The Bermuda Driving Harness Pony Executive have announced the cancellation of this weekends scheduled racing at the National Equestrian Center on Vesey Street. The organisers stated, “Unfortunately, we find ourselves feeling the impact of the current Covid environment on the island and have had to make the decision to cancel the races scheduled for Sunday […]
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| A raccoon was “humanely euthanized” after being found in a container, officials have confirmed, adding that “there was no evidence indicating the animal was purposely smuggled into the island.” A video of a raccoon was being circulated and Bernews asked the Government for comment, and a spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Home Affairs can advise […]
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| Enstar Group Limited announced that its subsidiary, Enstar Finance LLC, “priced $500 million aggregate principal amount of 5.500% Fixed-Rate Reset Junior Subordinated Notes due 2042 fully and unconditionally guaranteed, on a junior subordinated basis, by Enstar.: “The offering is expected to close on January 14, 2022, subject to satisfaction of customary closing conditions,” the company […]
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| The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [January 13] with the list indicating that there are thirty-two bus runs cancelled so far today. Related Stories Buses To Operate On Sunday Schedule Minister: Minibuses To Provide Transportation Ministry: Bus Cancellations For Friday Ministry: Bus Cancellations For Thursday Ministry: Bus Cancellations For Tuesday […]
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| January 12 saw 6,800 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $ 265,350.00 BD. 6,300 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing up 2.5% at $40.50 per share, while another 500 shares were traded by BF&M Ltd, closing at an even $23.00 per share. The BSX finished at 2,782.83, up […]
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| The Bermuda Football Association [BFA] has announced that the match between DRC and X-Roads WFC has been postponed. A spokesperson said, “The Premier Division match scheduled for Sunday, January 16, 2022 at 3:00pm at Devonshire Recreation Club between DRC and X-Roads WFC has been postponed as DRC have confirmed that several players have tested positive.” […]
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| [Updated] The police are responding to the Deepdale Road/Parson’s Road area in Pembroke this evening [Jan 12], with multiple police vehicles and officers on scene. Unofficial reports suggest that area residents may have heard what sounded like gunshots. Further confirmed details are limited at this time, however we will update as able. Update 8.50pm: We […]
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| Do not renew the current emergency powers, get rid of SafeKey, end the curfew, and eliminate the travel authorization form are among the suggestions from Shadow Minister of Health Michael Dunkley. Mr Dunkley said, “In light of the comments by Premier Burt that we must learn to live with Covid and the Government is considering […]
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Following a meeting today with the Senior Command of the Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service, the Minister of National Security, Renee Ming, said, “I would like to update the public on the current status of the Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service, but first I want to express my gratitude for their tireless work during this most recent outbreak and indeed throughout the pandemic.”
The Minister added, “I can report that The BF&RS’s current staffing situation, while unfortunate, is not dissimilar to what is being experienced community-wide in both the public and private sector.
“Bermuda is gaining momentum..” said Premier David Burt as he outlined the activity noted in Bermuda’s fintech sector. “Of the ten licensed digital asset business entities, six were licensed in 2021, including a digital asset insurer that is a digital asset smart contract powered platform that allows insurance entities to create fully-collateralised, fully digital, transparent, trustless and tradable reinsurance contracts.
| [Updating] The police are responding to the Deepdale Road/Parson’s Road area in Pembroke this evening [Jan 12], with multiple police vehicles and officers on scene. Unofficial reports suggest that area residents may have heard what sounded like gunshots. Further confirmed details are limited at this time, however we will update as able. Update 8.50pm: We […]
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| Following a meeting today with the Senior Command of the Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service, the Minister of National Security Renee Ming, said, “I would like to update the public on the current status of the Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service, but first I want to express my gratitude for their tireless work during this […]
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| “Bermuda is gaining momentum,” said Premier David Burt as he outlined the activity in Bermuda’s fintech sector, with the Government noting that the Premier is in Switzerland this week following an “invitation to attend the Crypto Finance Conference to further promote Bermuda’s digital asset business sector.” The Premier said, “Of the ten licensed digital asset business […]
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| “Bermuda’s tourism has received a devastating blow,” OBA MP Susan Jackson said, adding that “locals and visitors alike should be deeply concerned about the loss of air travel.” The comments follow after news that JetBlue has reduced the flight schedule from New York to Bermuda, which the airline is reportedly making into a “summer seasonal” […]
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| The Bermuda End-to-End Charitable Trust is donating 240 Chromebooks to students through the Ministry of Education. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda End-to-End Charitable Trust will proceed with their 2021 commitment to the Bermuda Department of Education, using funds from the October 2021 event, giving 240 Chromebooks with hard cases to P1 and P2 students, through […]
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| The official Government and Legal notices for today [Jan 12] include appointments, large group exemptions and trademark applications. Amendment To Gn0041/2022 Appointments Of Childrens Officers Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Appointments Notice ID: GN0070/2022 Public Authorities / Department: Ministry Level Publication date: 12 January 2022 Government Of Bermuda Ministry of Social Development and Seniors Department […]
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| [Updated] The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [January 12] with the list indicating that there are forty-four bus runs cancelled so far today. Update 4.05pm: The Ministry has released the list of bus cancellations for this afternoon. There were 44 runs cancelled this morning, 32 cancelled this afternoon, for a […]
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| A Royal Air Force [RAF] military aircraft was recently spotted at LF Wade International Airport, making a landing in Bermuda under cloudy skies yesterday [Jan 11], with the aircraft still seen on the island as of earlier today. For our past coverage of military aircraft on the island, click here. Related Stories Photos & Video: Royal […]
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The Department of Workforce Development invites college and university students to apply for the 2022 Summer Employment Programme.
Internship applicants must hold Bermudian status and be enrolled full time at an accredited college or university with a minimum GPA of 2.5.
| There will be “evening only hours” at the Lamb Foggo Urgent Care Centre to “assist with ensuring adequate staffing levels are available in the Emergency Department at KEMH” as BHB have ”nearly 150 staff off work due to positive results or as close contacts.” From Thursday, January 13 A BHB spokesperson said, “Bermuda Hospitals Board today announces […]
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| The police have appealed for information after “significant quantities” of produce including broccoli, beets, green zucchini, and sweet potato were reported stolen from farmers. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service has recently received a number of reports of theft of produce from farmers’ gardens. “Members of the public are urged, should you be […]
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| 50 speeding tickets were issued in just one hour — between 5.30am and 6.30am — this morning [Jan 12], and the police have continued to appeal to the public to slow down. In an online post, the Bermuda Police Service said, “This morning between 5:30am and 6:30am the Roads Policing Unit issued fifty speeding tickets […]
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| [Opinion column written by Glenn Fubler] Like the vast majority of Bermudians, I was disappointed in hearing that Dr Carika Weldon had recently submitted her resignation, especially having experienced the pleasure of some limited collaboration with this unique young woman, prior to the pandemic. My decade of experience as former Labour Relations Officer has made […]
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| AXA XL announced that Bermudian Nigel Williams has been promoted to the role of Vice President, Senior Underwriter within the Bermuda Excess Casualty Team. A spokesperson said, “Mr. Williams has extensive general casualty experience with Fortune 1000 companies. His new responsibilities include developing and managing underwriting strategies for both renewing and new business within AXA […]
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| “We have made the difficult decision to close our doors on March 1st, 2022,” Luxury Gifts Bermuda said. The owner posted the graphic below on the company’s Facebook page and said, “Dear Luxury Gifts Friends, I am writing with a heavy heart to inform you that I have made the difficult decision to close our […]
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| Individuals found in breach of curfew regulations “are not arrested,” the police confirmed today, adding that “individuals found in breach of curfew, are issued a fixed penalty ticket.” “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] can confirm that individuals found in breach of curfew regulations are not arrested,” the police posted on social media. “Individuals found in breach […]
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| The Bermuda Fire Service Association has spoken out about the challenges with staffing due to Covid-19, with multiple firefighters out due to Covid protocols. Last night’s ZBM Evening News reported, “The Fire Service Association says it is alarmed over the current lack of manpower within the ranks of the Fire and Rescue Service. “The highly infectious Omicron […]
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| JetBlue has reduced a number of its routes, including flights from New York City’s John F. Kennedy International Airport to Bermuda, which the airline is reportedly making into a “summer seasonal” route. A story at Infinite Flight said, “JetBlue has cut 17 routes in response to the Covid-19 omicron variant. After winter break has winded […]
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