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| The Bermuda Olympic Association announced appointment of the leadership for Bermuda’s delegation to the 2021 Junior Pan Am Games in Cali, Columbia later this year. Julia Hawley will fill the position of Chef de Mission, heading Team Bermuda, while Ashley Yearwood will support the team as Assistant Chef de Mission and Covid liaison officer. BOA […]
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Argus’ Customer Service Centre at 14 Wesley Street will temporarily close to walk-in traffic, from today, September 14.
A spokeswoman said: “The health and safety of our staff, cust…
| Capital Returns Management, LLC sent a letter to the Board of Directors of Argo Group International Holdings, Ltd. “urging the Board to commence a strategic alternatives process and objectively consider a sale of the full Company.” A statement from the company said, “Capital Returns Management, LLC [together with its affiliates, “Capital Returns], one of the […]
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| Bermuda’s listings in the Guinness World Records were recently updated to reflect that we are now the smallest country in the world to win a Summer Olympic gold medal, with the island also noted as holding other records, including having the dubious distinction of being listed as holding the record for the highest cost of […]
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| Police confirm death of 41-year-old Orlando Burch, Lindo’s adds self-serve checkout machines, police remind the public that “non-consensual sharing of intimate images” is an offence, new Covid results expected today, Bermuda’s Guinness World Records listings, and Bermuda‘s U20 women’s football team defeat US Virgin Islands 5 – 0 are some of the stories in this morning’s [Sept 14] Bernews Newsflash. The […]
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| Bermuda’s Zenawi Bowen scored three goals within 13 minutes, while Joshua Joseph scored two goals in six minutes for Thomas College as they played to an 8-0 victory over Northern Vermont University-Lyndon. The team overall includes four Bermuda players, as in addition to Joseph and Bowen; Stefan Simmons and Shane Robinson also play for Thomas […]
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| Ocorian has appointed George Jones to Managing Partner, Ocorian Law, Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “Ocorian, a global leader in fund administration, capital markets, corporate and fiduciary services has appointed George Jones to Managing Partner, Ocorian Law [Bermuda]. “George has over 30 years of experience in the financial services and legal industries in Bermuda, Mauritius, Malta, […]
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| Elijah Daley competed in the Markham Aquatic Club [MAC] Swim Meet in Canada, recording three personal best times and collecting a total of 5 medals during the Meet. Daley finished 2nd competing in the Men’s 50m Freestyle 15 years and Older Division final, touching the wall in a personal best time of 55.21. During the […]
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| September 13 saw 800 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $29,200.00 BD. 800 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing even at $36.50 per share. The BSX finished at 2,568.92, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 62 remained unchanged. The full report for the […]
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The Ministry of Public Works and the Department of Works and Engineering advise that the west end will experience delays in garbage collection today and tomorrow. Due to a disruption in the labour force, revolving around the current COVID public health guidelines, outside agencies will assist with residential garbage collection.
| “The west end will experience delays in garbage collection today and tomorrow,” the Government said this evening [Sept 13], adding that “residents are asked to leave Monday’s garbage out as collections are scheduled to commence at 7:30am on the main roads.” In a statement issued late this evening, a spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Public […]
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| [Updated] The Bermuda women’s U20 football team made a very impressive start in the Concacaf Women’s U-20 Qualifiers, defeating the U.S. Virgin Islands by a score of 5 -0 this evening [Sept 13] in Curacao. The BFA previously announced that the Bermuda Women’s U20 Squad for the Concacaf W U20 Qualifiers includes Emily Cabral, Koa […]
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| The 2021 Bermuda Sandcastle Competition was recently held at the Horseshoe Bay Beach, and you take a look at some virtual 3D popup versions of the sand sculptures from the competition below, offering a different view of the sandcastles on display during the annual competition. Related Stories Photos & Video: Bermuda Sandcastle Contest Photos: Sandcastle […]
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| With an aim to expand the way they deliver their news to the community, the Bermuda Broadcasting Company is continuing to live stream their evening news programme online for viewers both on the island and abroad. The live video will begin at 7.00pm, and play to 7.30pm, and then the replay will be available: Related […]
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| According to data from New York Times, Bermuda is currently ranks third as far as the most Covid-19 cases per 100,000 residents in the last seven days, while the latest data from Worldometers ranks the Island fourth in cases per million residents in the last seven days. These unenviable rankings come as the island is […]
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| The official Government and Legal notices for today [Sept 13] include notices a large group exemption and intended marriages. Amended Large Group Exemption Henry Kingham Private Birthday Event Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Public Notification Notice ID: GN0898/2021 Public Authorities / Department: Ministry Level Publication date: 13 September 2021 Public Health [Covid-19 Emergency […]
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| Tuesday, September 14 is expected to see cloudy, a few early showers & chance thunder, brighter later, with the high to be near 29°C/85°F and the low to be near 26°C/78°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be ENE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 76%. Sunrise will be […]
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| The International One Design Class 85th Anniversary & World Championship 2021 continued on the Great Sound, with 11 boats taking to the Start Line for race day two. Two more races were sailed in light winds, current World Champions John Burnham and Peter Rugg remain the leaders after the second day of racing having finished […]
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| Noting they are “aware of videos and images being circulated on social media showing intimate encounters,” the police have reminded the public that the “non-consensual sharing of intimate images is an offence.” A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] is aware of videos and images being circulated on social media showing intimate encounters […]
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| [Updated] The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [September 13] with the list indicating that there are twenty-five bus runs cancelled so far today. Update 4.05pm: The Ministry has released the list of bus cancellations for this afternoon. There were 25 runs cancelled this morning, 53 cancelled this afternoon, for a […]
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| “Much of the road surface in areas undergoing trenching is temporary and allows the underlying sub-base to compact before the final surfacing is completed,” the The Ministry of Public Works said, explaining that “road surfaces will be somewhat uneven until the final application.” A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Public Works wishes to remind […]
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| The police have now confirmed the death of 41-year-old Orlando Burch, who died following a collision in Sandys on Thursday. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service can now confirm the death of 41-year-old Orlando Burch of Warwick Parish, Bermuda’s 9th road fatality of the year. “Mr. Burch passed away following a serious road […]
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| Citing the “current Covid outbreak,” Clarien said they have “made adjustments to its teller operations and its overall banking services with immediate effect.” A spokesperson said, “As a result of the current Covid outbreak and out of an abundance of caution for both our employees and clients, Clarien has made adjustments to its teller operations and its […]
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| The Dresden Monarchs signed former Arkansas Razorback running back and Cincinnati Bengal Devwah Whaley as they prepared for their championship run in the German Football League. Now that the regular season — of what we term American football — has concluded, we take a look at Whaley’s numbers. Whaley played two games, he had 24 […]
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| [Written by Don Burgess] Lindo’s is one of the first stores in Bermuda to have self-checkout kiosks. Cricketer Clay Smith always knows how to take a quick single when the opportunity is right. It comes as no surprise he is using the self-serve checkout at Lindo’s. Smith picked up a selection from the lunch buffet on Tuesday […]
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| The International One Design Class 85th Anniversary & World Championship 2021 got underway on the Great Sound, with 11 boats taking to the Start Line. Current World Champions John Burnham and Peter Rugg lead after the first day of racing having finished 2nd in the first race, and then crossed the line first in the […]
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| The Concacaf U20 Women’s Qualifiers get underway today [Sept 13], with Bermuda drawn in Group A alongside St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Dominica and U.S. Virgin Islands. Concacaf said, “This Monday the road to the 2022 Concacaf Women’s Under-20 Championship begins with the start of the CWU20 Qualifying in Curacao. “Thirteen teams will be split […]
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| Sydney Fischer and her Blair Academy Varsity field hockey teammates made it two wins in a row on the season. Ella Gaitan scored a goal and an assist to lead Blair to a 2-1 win over Wallkill Valley, in Hamburg. The score was 1-1 at the half, and Fischer gave Blair the go-ahead goal in […]
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| The “Port Royal Golf Course 50th Anniversary Complimentary Golf Clinic” — which is now on its second week — has attracted great interest among entry level golfers, with the weekly free golf clinic to continue every Sunday at 3pm until the course closes in October. A spokesperson said, “The 2nd week of the “Port Royal […]
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| AM Best has affirmed the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a” of Bermuda based Sompo International Holdings Ltd. A statement from the ratings agency said, “Concurrently, AM Best has affirmed the Long-Term Issue Credit Ratings [Long-Term IRs] of “a-” [Excellent], which are guaranteed by SIH. The outlook of these Credit Ratings [ratings] is stable. “The […]
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| The book The Pandemic Through Our Eyes, which was written by students of Bermuda Institute, is now back in stock. Bermuda Institute teacher LaToya Tull told Bernews, “The Pandemic Through Our Eyes was written by grade 6 students of Bermuda Institute during one of the toughest times: Covid-19. “The students engaged in a lesson on […]
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| Adam Hall and his Aberdeen IronBirds baseball teammates went down 5 – 2 to the Wilmington Blue Rocks. Wilmington scored 1 run in the bottom of the 2nd, and 1 run in the bottom of the 4th, to lead 2 – 0 until the top of the 9th, Aberdeen scored 2 runs in the ninth, […]
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The Ministry of Home Affairs advises the public that the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has organised with other local agencies a simulated oil spill exercise on Wednesday 15 September 2021 at Whalebone Bay, Ferry Reach.