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| ZipX Bermuda has announced that their US-based air express facility will be moving from New York state to Delaware to “reduce costs for its customers.” A spokesperson said, “Previously ZipX customers were given a Jamaica, New York mailing address and retailers would apply a 9% sales tax. Effective Thursday October 7th, 2021 ZipX customers will […]
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| Bermuda’s Nia Christopher scored two goals in three minutes for the Towson University women’s soccer team as they played to a 3-0 victory. The school’s match report said, “The Towson University women’s soccer team battled with William & Mary all Sunday afternoon, breaking through in the last 13 minutes with three goals to earn a 3-0 victory […]
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| Minister Tinee Furbert recently highlighted initiatives and resources aimed at supporting dementia care on the island in light of World Alzheimer’s Month being recognized in September. Minister Furbert said, “As we celebrated World Alzheimer’s Month during September, I am happy to share resources for those living with dementia, and those caring for them.” “In February […]
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| The Association of Bermuda Insurers and Reinsurers [ABIR] will welcome the leadership of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners [NAIC] to Bermuda this week “to participate in a live webinar discussion of international reinsurance and climate risk.” A spokesperson said, “The Association of Bermuda Insurers and Reinsurers will welcome the leadership of the National Association […]
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| Bermuda’s Madelyn Moore and her Northern Colorado Swimming and Diving team continued their strong showing in the Intermountain Shootout, with Moore winning another three events, to follow up on her four wins during the first day of competition. The University’s report said, “Northern Colorado relays stayed perfect as the Bears continued to impress on the […]
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| Argo Group International Holdings, Ltd. today [Oct 4] announced an agreement to sell its Brazilian operations, Argo Seguros Brasil S.A. to Spice Private Equity Ltd. A spokesperson said, “Argo Group International Holdings, Ltd. [ARGO], an underwriter of specialty insurance, today announced an agreement to sell its Brazilian operations, Argo Seguros Brasil S.A. [“Argo Brazil”], to […]
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| David Maycock concluded competing in the PBA Strike It Big Oviedo RPI South Open in Florida. The Bermuda bowler, who advanced to the play0offs out of a field that was 95 strong, began the play-offs amongst a field of 32 other bowlers, and he finished 17th with an average 208.25. Related Stories Bowlers Continue Competing […]
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| Ms. Phyllis Sommersall recently celebrated a very notable birthday, with the Premier and MP Jache Adams visiting her as she marked her 100th birthday. Premier David Burt tweeted the photo below, saying: “One of my favorite things to do as Premier of Bermuda is to celebrate our centenarians. Today, MP Jache Adams & I had the […]
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| Arch Capital Group has completed the redemption on Sept 30th of all 18,000 of its outstanding 5.25% Series E Non-Cumulative Preferred Shares. A spokesperson said, “Arch Capital Group Ltd. announced that it completed the redemption on Sept. 30, 2021 of all 18,000 of its outstanding 5.25% Series E Non-Cumulative Preferred Shares represented by 18,000,000 depositary shares, each […]
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On October 11th, Bermuda’s first Olympic Gold Medalist, Flora Duffy finally returns home to Bermuda after enjoying a championship triathlon season overseas.
As the public is aware, October 18th has been designated a public holiday in recognition of Flora’s extraordinary success at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
Today the Ministry of Youth, Culture and Sport offered a brief update on the celebration and recognition events planned for Ms. Duffy (October 11th and 18th) to honour her historic achievements.
The Department of Public Transportation is advising the public of a temporary change in the public bus schedule. Commencing tomorrow, Monday, 4 October through Sunday, 17 October, the public bus service will operate on the Sunday schedule, seven days per week. Additional commuter runs are included from Monday to Saturday.
The schedule adjustment is due to the staffing shortages, which have increased recently owing to COVID-19 related absences. The temporary bus schedule requires fewer resources, which provides for a safer and reliable public bus service.
The Ministry of Public Works announced today that it intends to rename Corkscrew Hill in Devonshire to Flora Duffy Hill.
The renaming of this landmark road is part of a special recognition for Bermuda’s first ever Olympic Gold Medalist, Flora Duffy.
The name change is in accordance with the Road Renaming Notice under Sections 15 & 16 of the Public Lands Act 1984.
Tomorrow (October 4) the notice will be Officially Gazetted.
The Ministry of Social Development and Seniors wishes to highlight initiatives and resources to support Dementia care in Bermuda.
The Minister, the Hon. Tinee Furbert, JP, MP, expressed, “As we celebrated World Alzheimer’s Month during September, I am happy to share resources for those living with dementia, and those caring for them.”
“In February 2021, our Ministry launched ‘Dementia Care in Bermuda’, an educational campaign to support families, caregivers, and the general public who may encounter someone with dementia or who may be at risk of developing dementia.”
| Starting on Monday [Oct 4] the “bus service will operate on the Sunday schedule seven days per week” with the schedule adjustment “due to the staffing shortages, which have increased recently owing to Covid-19 related absences.” A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Public Transportation is advising the public of a temporary change in the […]
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| Some of the events to celebrate Flora Duffy Day will include a motorcade, the renaming of the National Sports Centre’s South Field Stadium to the Flora Duffy Stadium, the renaming of Corkscrew Hill to Flora Duffy Hill, a special recognition by the Bermuda Post Office, an artistic mural announcement, and a Flora Duffy statue being commissioned. […]
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| In an effort to support Mark Anderson’s call for an island wide vigil to show support for Bermuda during the Covid outbreak, Bernews will broadcast a virtual candlelight vigil at 8.00pm tonight [Oct 3] here on our website, as well as on Bernews Facebook, YouTube and Twitter accounts. Noting he wanted to do something to show support […]
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| The Ministry of Public Works intends to rename Corkscrew Hill in Devonshire to Flora Duffy Hill, in recognition of her historic achievement in winning Bermuda’s first ever Olympic gold medal. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Public Works announced today that it intends to rename Corkscrew Hill in Devonshire to Flora Duffy Hill. “The […]
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| The Bermuda Hospitals Board announced that “there will be a temporary change of Lamb Foggo Urgent Care Centre [UCC] hours so that staffing resources can be directed to the Emergency Department.” “From Monday 4 October 2021, hours will be from 5pm to 10pm weekdays, Monday to Friday. Weekend hours will remain the same from 9am […]
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| The Bermuda Sloop Foundation held their celebratory 15 year anniversary flotilla today [Oct 3], with the flotilla leaving the Royal Naval Dockyard and traveling to Hamilton Harbour. A spokesperson previously said, “While unconventional at the time of its launch, experiential learning aboard the Spirit of Bermuda has since evolved to be a great complement to […]
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| Monday, October 4 is expected to be cloudy, with the high to be near 27°C/80°F and the low to be near 23°C/73°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be ESE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 79%. Sunrise will be at 7:14am and sunset will be at 7:00pm. High […]
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| As of around 2.15pm today [Oct 3] over 100 first doses of the Covid-19 vaccine were given at the mobile clinic at Hamilton Princess & Beach Club. Premier David Burt tweeted the photo below, saying: “Grateful to the hardworking Department of Health Bermuda team for organising today’s clinic. Over 100 first doses given thus far. […]
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| Matteo Cervino competed in the O’pen Skiff Under 17 class in the final of a series of four Italian Nationals. A spokesperson said, “Matteo Cervino competed over the weekend in his final of a series of four Italian Nationals for 2021 in the U17 O’pen Skiff class. “At the end of the weekend at the […]
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| Bermuda’s Jonte Smith scored for Ballymena United as they played to a 1-2 loss against Carrick Rangers, marking his second goal for the Northern Ireland based team. The club’s match report said, “Ballymena United saw a last minute Jordan Gibson goal condemn them to a 2-1 defeat to 10 man Carrick at Taylors Avenue on […]
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| Luke Attride-Stirling and his Adelphi University Men’s Tennis teammates began competing at the 2021 ITA East Region Championships at the famed USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing. Playing in the men’s singles, Attride-Stirling took on Jose Williamson III from Daemen College and went down in straight sets 6-3, 6-4.
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| In an effort to support Mark Anderson’s call for an island wide vigil to show support for Bermuda during the Covid outbreak, Bernews will broadcast a virtual candlelight vigil at 8.00pm tonight [Oct 3] here on our website, as well as on Bernews Facebook, YouTube and Twitter accounts. Noting he wanted to do something to show support […]
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| According to the most recent official notices, the PGA Tour Bermuda Championship golf event has been granted a Large Group Exemption, with the exemption conditions stating that SafeKey must be used, contact tracing details must be collected from all attendees and “masks must be worn indoors and outdoors by staff and patrons if 6 foot distancing […]
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| Teams that include Bermudian footballers Nahki Wells, Jonte Smith, Dale Eve, Justin Donawa, Kole Hall, Roger Lee, Reggie Lambe, Keziah Martin, J’Nai Butterfield-Steede, Ayleal Dill, Quinaceo Hunt, Seke Spence, D’Andre Wainwright, T’ai Williams, and Amar Lewis were in action. Nahki Wells Nahki Wells missed out through injury as his Bristol City teammates picked up a […]
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| David Maycock is competing in the PBA Strike It Big Oviedo RPI South Open in Florida, where he has advanced to the play-offs. Maycock started competing in a field of 95 other bowlers, and he advanced after finishing 12th with a total pin count of 1,687 pins. The Bermuda bowler averaged 210.88 over the eight […]
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| Bermuda’s Madelyn Moore — who competes for the University of Northern Colorado — had an outstanding showing at the CMU Intermountain Shootout swim meet, winning four events. The University’s report said, “Northern Colorado Swim and Dive is off and running in 2021. After the first day of the CMU Intermountain Shootout, the Bears own leads […]
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| News that Natasha Trott passed the Assistant Referee fitness test, Chromebooks were distributed to P3, P4, P5, and P6 students, Dale Eve was named to the Vanarama National League Team of the Week, and OnTrack, in association with Triangle Sports, are selling breast cancer jerseys and socks, with 30% of proceeds going to BCHC, were […]
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| The Bermuda Mental Health Foundation [BMHF] will be hosting a virtual conference entitled ‘Mental Health: It’s About All of Us’ on October 28 from 10.00am to 5.00pm. Jodi Covington said, “After months of planning and preparations, the Bermuda Mental Health Foundation has officially opened registration for its first-ever virtual conference event. “The ‘Mental Health: It’s […]
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| Oceanview Reinsurance Ltd. announced that Ahwaz Chagani has been appointed Vice President and Chief Actuary. A spokesperson said, “Oceanview Reinsurance Ltd. [Oceanview Re], a Bermuda Class E insurance company, announced that Ahwaz Chagani has been appointed Vice President and Chief Actuary, effective today. “Mr. Chagani will be based in Bermuda and will lead Oceanview Re’s […]
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| Isabelle Dutranoit and her Wake Forest Women’s Cross Country teammates earned their first victory of the season at the Chanticleer Challenge. Wake Forest had nine finishers place in the top 19, collecting 25 points to secure the team victory. Dutranoit crossed the line 19th overall stopping the clock in a time of 18:50.2. Related Stories […]
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| Mark Anderson, the well known community activist and local entertainer, has asked the community to take part in an island wide candlelight vigil from 8pm – 9pm on Sunday [Oct 3], asking people to show support for the island during the Covid outbreak, by taking part from their own homes. Noting he wanted to do […]
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| According to yesterday’s official notices, a number of events had their large group exemptions revoked, including a 5K run, wedding, art event and more, with the notice saying the Minister “hereby revokes the following large group exemptions which were previously granted.” On September 15th, The Minister of Youth, Culture and Sport, Dr. Ernest Peets announced that […]
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| Sunday, October 3 is expected to see a mix of sun and cloud, with the high to be near 26°C/79°F and the low to be near 22°C/72°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be north. The relative humidity is expected to be near 61%. Sunrise will be at 7.14am and sunset […]
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| Black Pony Gallery announced the first online solo exhibition by Bermudian photographer Jayde Gibbons, with the online exhibition running from October 1 – 18, 2021. “MNFR: ‘My Negus For Real’ presents a series of black and white images focused on black men and youth in Bermuda from 2018-20. The larger body of MNFR work was recently […]
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| [Opinion column written by the OBA’s Dr Douglas DeCouto] Please allow me to add my voice to the chorus: “please take the vaccine”. Twelve is the magic number. As of September 18, unvaccinated Bermudians were 12.6 times more likely to die from Covid than those who were vaccinated. [1] Taking the vaccine decreases your likelihood of […]
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| “We will work closely with impacted employees who may seek further opportunities within the Bank,” an HSBC spokesperson said. When asked about suggestions there may have been 21 redundancies at the bank, an HSBC spokesperson said: “At HSBC Bank Bermuda Limited we continuously review the roles required to make the bank fit for the future […]
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