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| The decision to begin the public school year virtually “is leaving parents scrambling,” Shadow Minister of Education Ben Smith said, adding that the decision “could have been taken last week to give parents a little more time.” Mr. Smith said, “Today, public schools opened its doors virtually for the new academic year. It was abysmal […]
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| SiriusPoint Ltd. has revised its previously disclosed estimated third quarter losses arising from the European floods in July 2021. “Severe flooding occurred in Germany’s North Rhine-Westphalia, Rhineland-Palatinate, and Bavaria and Saxony regions, as well as Belgium, France, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands from July 13th to 18th,” the company said. “Following an original loss estimate of […]
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| The Bermuda Match Play Championships is set to get underway tomorrow [Sept 10] at Port Royal Golf Course. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Match Play Championships are due to be played at Port Royal Golf Course starting tomorrow Friday, 10th September with the Stroke Play Qualifying Round. The matches will take place over the weekend […]
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| The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award in Bermuda recently congratulated the 2021 gold level participants on completing the Adventurous Journey [AJ] with USail Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award in Bermuda [the Award] would like to congratulate the 2021 gold level participants on completing an exciting water-based Adventurous Journey with USail Bermuda. “This […]
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| Bermudian poet Nancy Anne Miller has three poems in the latest edition of Sargasso Journal, which is published by the University of Puerto Rico. A spokesperson said, “Bermudian poet Nancy Anne Miller’s poems have been included in the latest edition of Sargasso Journal which is published by the University of Puerto Rico. “Sargasso Journal defines […]
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| Bermuda’s Ne-Jai Tucker scored for the Burnley Football Club U23 team as they played to a 3-2 victory over Rochdale. The club’s match report said, “Late drama as Clarets come from behind to secure opening group win. Two goals in injury time earned the Clarets a dramatic win to get their Central League Cup campaign off […]
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| The registration for ILS Bermuda’s annual Convergence event is now open, with the event to be held on October 6th. A spokesperson said, “Convergence 2021 is back as a hybrid event this October 6th. The event will be both in person and also streaming virtually. As ever, this prestigious networking event offers a unique opportunity […]
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| The US Open Tennis Championships featured Bermuda’s Flora Duffy in their episode of the “The Changeover” show last night. The US Open Tennis Championships posted the video below on social media, saying: “Andy Roddick, addresses his viral comment on playing against Djokovic. 2020 Olympics gold medalist Flora Duffy, represents Bermuda and she knows her tennis. […]
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| CFA Society Bermuda is offering its financial literacy series in partnership with Bermuda College PACE Program, beginning on September 29. A spokesperson said, “CFA Society Bermuda is pleased to again offer their financial literacy series this fall, in partnership with Bermuda College PACE Program. “Described as an introduction to basic money and financial concepts, topics […]
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| Ashley Irby and her Elon University Women’s Cross Country teammates got their 2021 Cross Country season underway with its second annual home meet the Elon Opener. Irby finished 76th overall clocking a time of 16:53, the Elon University Women’s team finished 2nd behind Duke University who had 22 points, with Elon University claiming 3 points. […]
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| Kiwon Waldron competed in the Lagrange QMT Series as the International Trotting & Pacing Association race season continued in Indiana. Waldron and Check Me Out finished second competing in the 1:10&1 – 1:22 Trot Series Heat #: 2 Time Bar Class clocking a time of 1:13 flat. During the 1:06&1 – 1:08.0 Senior Free For […]
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| Baseball player Adam Hall and his Aberdeen IronBirds teammates went down 6 – 2 to the Wilmington Blue Rocks. The game’s first run came when Wilmington scored in the bottom half of the 4th inning, Aberdeen drew level with a single run in the top of the 5th, but Wilmington scored 3 times in the bottom […]
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| In a filing with the Bermuda Stock Exchange [“BSX”], Polaris Holding Company Limited announced their quarterly dividend. The full filing stated: “Please note that, today, 8 September 2021, the Directors of Polaris Holding Company Ltd., resolved that a dividend in the amount of BD $0.10 per share be declared to the shareholders of record as […]
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| Randall & Quilter Investment Holdings Ltd. announced its results for the half year ended 30 June 2021, and the launch of Gibson Re. The company said, “Randall & Quilter Investment Holdings Ltd. [R&Q], the leading non-life global specialty insurance company focusing on the Program Management and Legacy Insurance businesses, announces its results for the half […]
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| In a filing with the Bermuda Stock Exchange [BSX], LOM Financial Limited announced no share repurchases for August 2021. LOM is a publicly-held, international financial services company, providing a complete range of investment services and products, with subsidiaries in Bermuda, Bahamas and the UK. Related Stories Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Sept 8 2021 Butterfield Banking […]
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| September 8 saw 0 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange. The BSX finished at 2,567.50, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 decline, and 62 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available here [PDF]. Related Stories Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Sept 7 2021 Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Sept 3 […]
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The Ministry and Department of Education are focusing their efforts on the commencement of the academic year 2021-2022 on September 9th.
The Minister of Education, the Hon. Diallo Rabain, JP, MP, shared, “We want parents to know that we recognise that the decision to start school remotely is not ideal. It is a difficult decision as it requires many parents and guardians to make personal and professional adjustments and sacrifices to support their child/ren(s) learning.”
Good afternoon.
I want to start by expressing my concern with the increase of positive coronavirus cases. There is a level of complacency and risky behaviour contributing to the spread of the virus in our community.
More and more people are not taking this seriously and not following public health guidelines and safety measures.
Households are mixing without considering how easily the virus can be transmitted, and mask-wearing is inconsistent.
| The Ministry and Department of Education said they are “focusing their efforts on the commencement of the academic year 2021-2022 on September 9th” and provided an update on the donated Chromebooks, testing and more. The Minister of Education Diallo Rabain said, “We want parents to know that we recognise that the decision to start school remotely […]
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| The Bank of Butterfield today announced that beginning Monday [Sept 13] and “until further notice, Butterfield Banking Centres will operate reduced hours and their corporate offices will be by appointment only.” “Butterfield’s Banking Centres will now be open 9:00a.m. – 2:00p.m., Monday to Friday. To protect members of the public and our staff, capacity remains […]
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| The official Government and Legal notices for today [Sept 8] include cancellation of registration, large group exemption and more. RTN – LongBird Mabey Bridges, St. George’s Road Closure Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Traffic Notice Notice ID: GN0886/2021 Public Authorities / Department: Public Works Headquarters Publication date: 08 September 2021 Ministry Of Public […]
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| [Updating] While it is not, thankfully, expected to make a direct hit on the island, Bermuda is preparing for the possible impact of Hurricane Larry, which the Bermuda Weather Service [BWS] said is a “threat to Bermuda,” and is expected to past at its closest point on Thursday afternoon [Sept 9]. The Government had said […]
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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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| The Government is holding a technical briefing this afternoon [Sept 8] to update the public on Covid-19 and the live video below should start at around 4.30pm. Today’s technical briefing follows after the Ministry confirmed 225 new positive cases last night, with the island now having 472 active cases, with 10 people in hospital and […]
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Earlier today (Sept. 8) the Emergency Measures Organisation (EMO) met to get the latest update on Hurricane Larry.
Today’s meeting was chaired by the Minister of National Security, Renee Ming and had in attendance representatives from key EMO agencies such as the Bermuda Weather Service, Royal Bermuda Regiment, Bermuda Police Service, Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service, Belco, Parks and Public Works.
Minister Ming said, “Once again, we met to assess the latest forecast and track of Hurricane Larry.
| Bermudian Dr. Ty-Ron Douglas has been selected as a Southeastern Conference [SEC] Visiting Faculty Scholar to Vanderbilt University, with Dr. Douglas to give a keynote entitled “When Research is Insufficient: Reflections on Colonialism, Campus Uprisings, & College Sport.” A spokesperson said, “Dr. Ty-Ron Douglas has been selected as a Southeastern Conference [SEC] Visiting Faculty Scholar […]
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| As Bermuda readies for Hurricane Larry, the City of Hamilton reminds City businesses to “prepare early and secure their properties to minimize any damage.” A spokesperson said, ““All City restaurants and businesses that currently use the wheelie bins provided by the City must secure their bins inside buildings or storage areas immediately after the last […]
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| [Written by Dale Butler] The Buna Gallery and Coffee House is very quickly becoming the culture centre of the Hog Bay level area only eclipsed by the National Museum in Dockyard. Every table was taken by enthusiastic patrons for the first Buna Tea Tuesday, featuring Dos Amigos [Wendell “Shine” Hayward and Keible Hart] and a […]
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| The Government is holding a technical briefing this afternoon [Sept 8] to update the public on Covid-19 and the live video below should start at around 4.30pm. Today’s technical briefing follows after the Ministry confirmed 225 new positive cases last night, with the island now having 472 active cases, with 10 people in hospital and […]
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| Emergence Limited is partnering with Sage Intacct in order to add Sage Intacct Cloud ERP software to its portfolio. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda-based company, Emergence Limited, has announced a new partnership with Sage Intacct, the leader in cloud-based business management solutions, to add Sage Intacct to it software portfolio. Emergence has been providing business solutions […]
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| Transitional Community Services has partnered with TeleBermuda International [TBi] in order to provide easier access to the internet for “disenfranchised young adult males.” A spokesperson said, “Transitional Community Services [TCS], Registered Charity #1020, formed to meet the growing needs of disenfranchised young adult males 18-34. TCS developed a wrap-around service called the Community Bridge Builders […]
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| The EMO met again today [Sept 8] and noted that a Tropical Storm Warning is in effect, and said that while they “do not anticipate any interruptions to Government services, we continue to encourage residents to remain vigilant.” A Government spokesperson said, “Earlier today [Sept. 8] the Emergency Measures Organisation [EMO] met to get the […]
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| The Bermuda Chamber of Commerce hosted the final night of Harbour Nights 2021 on Wednesday, August 25th. A spokesperson said, “On Wednesday, August 25, The Bermuda Chamber of Commerce hosted the final night of Harbour Nights 2021 and voted the season a huge success. Kendaree Burgess, Chief Executive Officer of The Chamber states; “Harbour Nights […]
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| Minister of Health Kim Wilson and Chief Medical Officer Dr Ayoola Oyinloye are scheduled to join Bernews at 12.30pm today [Sept 8] for the latest episode in the Bernews News & Views series, where they will be discussing the Covid-19 pandemic. The video will be live streamed below, as well as on Bernews YouTube, Twitter […]
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| The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] advises the public to avoid visiting police stations to make reports unless absolutely necessary. A police spokesperson said, “In light of the recent uptick in positive Covid-19 cases, the Bermuda Police Service [BPS] advises the public to avoid visiting police stations to make reports unless absolutely necessary. “Exceptions include victims […]
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| The Bermuda National Athletic Association [BNAA] has selected Suresh Black and Za’Kayza Parsons as the winners of their inaugural scholarship, with each recipient receiving a $5,000 award. BNAA President Donna Raynor said, “The Bermuda National Athletic Association [BNAA] have named Suresh Black and Za’Kayza Parsons as the winners of its inaugural scholarship for the 2021/2022 […]
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| As of the most recent statistics, the Island has 472 active Covid-19 cases and unfortunately ten people are in hospital. According to data from the Ministry, the average age of all active cases is 37 years, and as far as hospitalizations, the average age is 59 years and 0% are fully vaccinated. As far as […]
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