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| The Ministry received 9495 test results — spanning 4 days of testing — and 31 were positive, so there are now 83 active cases [70 being the Delta variant], of which three people are in hospital, with one in ICU. 16 of the new cases are classified as imported, 14 as local transmission with known […]
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| There was a collision this afternoon [Aug 10] on Middle Road in Southampton involving a car and a bus. This afternoon the police said, “The east bound lane of Middle Road, Southampton, is currently blocked due to a two vehicle collision involving a private car and a DPT bus. Police officers are on the scene […]
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| The official Government and Legal notices for today [August 10] include acting appointments & large group exemption. Acting Appointment: Director, Department Of Community And Cultural Affairs Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Acting Appointments Notice ID: GN0761/2021 Public Authorities / Department: Cabinet Headquarters Publication Date: 10 August 2021 Graham Mawer, Cultural Liaison and Development […]
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| Following the most recent Olympic Games, Bermuda — which now has two Olympic medals to date – is ranked 4th as far as all-time gold medals per capita, and 8th in all time total medals per capita. Bermuda came into the Games with one medal — a bronze medal won by boxer Clarence Hill in 1976 […]
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The Ministry of Home Affairs advises the public that the Department of Energy has extended the Solar Energy Survey to Friday, August 20, 2021.
This survey is vital to assessing the adoption of solar energy technologies in Bermuda and planning for new initiatives. As such, members of the public are encouraged to do their part by completing it.
| Wednesday, August 11 is expected to see a mix of sun and cloud after a couple of very early showers, with the high to be near 30°C/86°F and the low to be near 26°C/79°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be east. The relative humidity is expected to be near 74%. […]
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| The Ministry of Public Works said they wish to “remind the public of ongoing roadworks impacting traffic flow across the island.” “Locations with ongoing roadwork are: Tiger Bay Pump Station to Mullet Bay Road; Both ends of Harrington Sound Road; Harrington Sound Road by Sommersall Road heading towards Devil’s Hole ; Middle Road at Warwick […]
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| The Bermuda Championship announced a donation of $100,000 to the permanent endowment of the Bermuda Foundation. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Championship, the island’s first official PGA TOUR event, has made a donation of $100,000 to the permanent endowment of the Bermuda Foundation [BCF]. “A percentage of these managed funds will be disbursed annually to […]
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| Take Five Ltd recently collaborated with Wilton Reinsurance Bermuda Limited to donate 500 meals to families across the island for the Cup Match holiday. A spokesperson said, “On July 28, 2021 Take Five Ltd [TFL] collaborated with Wilton Reinsurance Bermuda Limited to donate 500 meals to families across the island for the Cup Match holiday. […]
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| Appleby’s Bermuda office has awarded education scholarships and bursaries to Briana Medeiros, Egypt Cann, Milaun Perott, and Jada Rogers-Ingemann. A spokesperson said, “Appleby’s Bermuda office is pleased to award four education scholarships and bursaries in 2021. The firm has been providing scholarships and bursaries for over 40 years to qualified Bermudian applicants based on academic […]
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| Caitlyn Bobb will be traveling to Nairobi, Kenya later this month in order to compete in the World Athletics U20 Championships. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda National Athletics Association [BNAA] is pleased to advise that Caitlyn Bobb will be traveling to Nairobi, Kenya to compete in the World Athletics U20 Championships. As she resides in […]
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| The International Cricket Council confirmed its “intention to bid for cricket’s inclusion in the Olympic Games.” The ICC has convened a Working Group to lead the bid on behalf of the sport which will be focused on cricket becoming part of the Olympic family for LA 2028, Brisbane 2032 and beyond. ICC Chair Greg Barclay […]
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| The Department of Energy has extended the Solar Energy Survey until Friday, August 20, 2021. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Home Affairs advises the public that the Department of Energy has extended the Solar Energy Survey to Friday, August 20, 2021. “This survey is vital to assessing the adoption of solar energy technologies […]
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| The 2021 Around The Island Powerboat and Jet Ski Race took place this weekend, and you can view all our coverage of the popular event here, and take a look at some virtual 3D popup versions of images from the race below, offering a different view of the fast boats and the island’s always beautiful waters. Related […]
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| There is Covid-19 vaccination clinic set up for students today [Aug 10] at the KEMH Vaccination Centre. The Government posted the graphic below online, saying, “Are you a student returning to school overseas? If so, there is a special Covid-19 vaccination clinic set up for you. “Today August 10, you can go to the KEMH […]
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| The Tokyo Olympics came to an end on Sunday [Aug 8], with Bermuda finishing in 63rd overall on the official medal table — thanks to the historic Gold Medal win by Flora Duffy — and according to data provided by Google Trends about Olympics search interest, Bermuda ranked second, behind only Japan, which was the host […]
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| Kathryn Mason has been awarded the 2021 KPMG Scholarship and Owenea Roberts was selected as the recipient of Frontier’s 2021 Scholarship. The KPMG Scholarship is valued at $20,000 per annum, and the Frontier Scholarship is valued at $15,000 per annum, for a total of up to three years. Ms Mason graduated from Warwick Academy in 2020 and […]
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| Bermuda’s Ne-Jai Tucker scored twice for the Burnley Football Club U23 team as they played to a 6-2 victory over Blackburn Rovers. The club’s match report said, “Goals from captain Rob Harker, Michael Mellon, Ne-Jai Tucker [2], Dara Costelloe and Sam Unwin secured a win for the Clarets in their penultimate pre-season friendly. “Having dominated […]
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| Ms. Kamilah Cannonier has been selected as the recipient of the E. Laverne Furbert Continuing Education Award, a $5,000 scholarship offered by the family of the late Laverne Furbert. The award seeks to support Bermudians over the age of 30, who are looking to attend the Bermuda College in pursuit of further education towards a […]
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| The OBA is “looking beyond the pandemic and asks this government the question ‘how will they develop a healthy Bermuda without a National Health Plan? What is the status of our National Health Plan?,” Opposition Leader Cole Simons said. Mr. Simons said, “There’s no doubt that the focus of health over the past 18 months […]
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| Kiwon Waldron was back in action competing in the International Trotting & Pacing Association Midwestern Classic ITPA Stakes Races in Indiana. Waldron competed in the bike of GV Amy’s Memorial finishing 4th competing in the 1:06&1 – 1:08 Flat Junior Free For All Time Bar Class clocking a time of 1:07&3. Waldron and Win Speed […]
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| Essent Group Ltd. reported net income for the quarter ended June 30, 2021 of $159.8 million or $1.42 per diluted share, compared to $15.4 million or $0.15 per diluted share for the quarter ended June 30, 2020. Essent also announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.18 per common […]
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| Arch Reinsurance Ltd., a subsidiary of Arch Capital Group Ltd., announced the completion of the previously disclosed acquisition of Somerset Bridge Group Limited, Southern Rock Holdings Limited and affiliates. Arch Re originally announced its plan to acquire Somerset on June 23, 2021. “We are pleased to complete this transaction,” said William Soares, Head of Specialty […]
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| August 9 saw 400 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $2,460.00 BD. 400 shares were traded by Argus Group Holdings Ltd, closing up 0.8% at $6.15 per share. The BSX finished at 2,547.86, up 0.05% on the day. There was 1 advance, 0 declines, and 60 remained unchanged. The full report for […]
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| Professional Bermudian boxer Andre “Showtime” Lambe is joining Bernews this evening [Aug 9] for the latest episode in the Bernews News & Views series, where he will discuss his recent win, future plans in boxing and more. Mr Lambe recently recorded his second professional victory, bringing his record to an impressive 2-0, with both his […]
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| Potential Tropical Cyclone Six is “not a threat to Bermuda at this time”, the Bermuda Weather Service said, with its closest point of approach to Bermuda within 72 hours forecast to be 835 nm to the SSW at 6pm on Wednesday August 11,with the BWS noting “this system may move closer to Bermuda after this […]
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| BE Solar’s Director of Sales Joanna Frith has obtained the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners [NABCEP] PV Associate Certificate, with the company noting that she is the first woman in Bermuda to accomplish this. A spokesperson said, “BE Solar’s Director of Sales, Joanna Frith is the first woman in Bermuda to obtain the NABCEP […]
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| The official Government and Legal notices for today [August 9] include large group exemptions, marriage notice and more. Large Group Exemption The Bermuda Chamber Of Commerce Harbour Nights Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Public Notification Notice ID: GN0756/2021 Public Authorities / Department: Ministry Level Publication date: 09 August 2021 Public Health [Covid-19 Emergency […]
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| Tuesday, August 10 is expected to see a mix of sun & cloud with a couple of showers developing in pm, with the high to be near 29°C/85°F and the low to be near 25°C/77°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be ENE. The relative humidity is expected to be near […]
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The Minister of Social Development and Seniors, the Hon. Tinee Furbert, JP, MP, today provided details on the long-term care needs of Bermuda’s seniors and loans that are available to seniors and persons with disabilities.
Minister Furbert shared, “The Ministry of Social Development and Seniors is developing a National Seniors’ Strategy that focuses on supporting Bermuda’s Seniors while enabling them to age well, with dignity and respect.
| The Bermuda Business Development Agency [BDA] held its first Bermuda Angle Webinar on July 21, with the webinar discussing “how Bermuda is set to become the world’s climate risk finance capital.” A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Business Development Agency’s first Bermuda Angle Webinar is now available on the BDA’s YouTube channel. “Top takeaways from this […]
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| Following two incidents involving seniors being scammed, the police are once again advising “seniors to exercise caution when contacted by individuals seeking to get them to invest in local or overseas ventures.” A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] is once again advising our seniors to exercise caution when contacted by individuals seeking […]
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| Minister of Social Development and Seniors Tinee Furbert provided details on the long-term care needs of Bermuda’s seniors and loans that are available to seniors and persons with disabilities. Minister Furbert said, “The Ministry of Social Development and Seniors is developing a National Seniors’ Strategy that focuses on supporting Bermuda’s Seniors while enabling them to […]
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| In a filing with the Bermuda Stock Exchange, Somers Limited reported net income for the quarter ended 30th, June 2021. The filing stated: Somers Limited [“Somers”], a financial services investment holding company, today announces that following the record net income of $203.1 million for the first half of the year, the Company is pleased to […]
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| Africa Specialty Risks [ASR], the pan-African focused reinsurance group, announced that it has launched a licensed reinsurance entity in Bermuda. “The Group will offer a full suite of products from its Bermudan reinsurer, including Political Risk & Trade Credit, Political Violence & Terrorism, Property, Energy, Liability, Construction and Parametric,” the company said. “Once rated, this […]
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| Footy Promotions held the fourth week of their Youth Futsal League, with a total of 65 goals scored. A total of 31 goals were scored in the 8-11 year-old league, with Dunstan DeSa leading the scoring tables with 6 goals, while a total of 34 goals were scored in the 12-14 year-old league. with D’ari […]
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| Professional Bermudian boxer Andre “Showtime” Lambe is joining Bernews this evening [Aug 9] for the latest episode in the Bernews News & Views series, where he will discuss his recent win, future plans in boxing and more. Mr Lambe recently recorded his second professional victory, bringing his record to an impressive 2-0, with both his […]
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