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| In a filing with the Bermuda Stock Exchange [BSX], LOM Financial Limited announced no share repurchases for May 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 Monument Belgium, Intégrale Transaction Registration Launched For Captive Conference […]
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| June 7 saw 0 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange. The BSX finished at 2,553.64, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 61 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available here [PDF]. Related Stories ‘Active And Significant Year For The BSX’ Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: June 4 […]
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The Ministry of Health received 5021 test results since the last update, and three (3) were positive for COVID-19. This gives a test positivity rate of 0.05%.
These results are from testing done on Thursday (3 positive out of 2269 results (0.1% positivity)), Friday (0 positive out of 1370 results (0% positivity)) and Saturday (0 positive out of 1382 results (0% positivity)).
Bermuda has had a history of supporting quality business, while adhering to fiscally responsible policies through a balanced long-term growth agenda. Given the importance of cross-border trade to the Bermuda economy, Bermuda authorities have always been committed to ongoing compliance with international standards for financial regulation, transparency, and international cooperation. We have been subject to independent, international scrutiny by various global standard-setting bodies, which confirms this position.
| The Ministry received 5021 test results since the last update, and three were positive — all classified as imported and resulting from testing done on Thursday, Friday and Saturday — and there are now 9 active cases. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Health received 5021 test results since the last update, and three [3] were […]
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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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| Students from the Bermuda Institute visited the Cabinet Office to present their book entitled “The Pandemic Through Our Eyes”. In an online post, the Government said, “Students from the Bermuda Institute visited the Cabinet Office to present their book entitled “The Pandemic Through Our Eyes”. The Grade 6/M1 class was able to see their dream […]
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| Following the communique from the G7 Finance Ministers, Minister of Finance Curtis Dickinson said that while “we support the overall objectives,” as far as the “proposals presented on tax, it is critical that any agreed framework to establish a global minimum tax, must respect a country’s right to sovereignty in relation to its tax system.” […]
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| Police officers issued 18 speeding tickets to motorists on Friday, with 12 in the eastern parishes and six in the western parishes. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] Roads Policing Unit [RPU], along with parish patrol officers, continue to address traffic offences as well as other incidents. “On Friday 4th June, RPU […]
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| A 24-year-old female car driver was arrested on “suspicion of impaired driving” after a “collision involving four other cars in the City of Hamilton,” the police have confirmed. A police spokesperson said, “A car driver, said to be a 24-year-old Hamilton parish woman, was arrested on suspicion of impaired driving Sunday night after a collision […]
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| Tuesday, June 8 is expected to see sunny start; more cloud later with the chance 1 or 2 showers, with the high to be near 27°C/81°F and the low to be near 23°C/74°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be ESE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 73%. Sunrise […]
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| Kristin White, owner of Long Story Short, is offering a new slate of tours for the coming summer season, many of which include partnerships with other St. George’s based businesses.” Ms White said, “Since opening my shop in 2012, I’ve always found the other St. George’s entrepreneurs to be very open to collaboration. We have […]
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| The vessel Lady Rebecca recently arrived on the island, with the 68-foot sport fishing boat to take part in the Bermuda Triple Crown Billfish Championship, which will be held next month. The event website says, “An anglers dream, the pursuit of world record size blue and white marlin draw some of the finest sport-fishing vessels […]
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| This Friday [June 11], the Department of Culture will once again host their Creatives Live! concert series, with the latest event set to feature the musical group Working Title on the City Hall steps. A Government spokesperson said, “The midday musical event is aimed at showcasing and supporting Bermuda’s talented artists. “Previous Creatives Live! performances included […]
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| [Updated] The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [June 7] with the list indicating that there are twenty-one bus runs cancelled so far today. Update 4.05pm: The Ministry has released the list of bus cancellations for this afternoon. There were 21 runs cancelled this morning, 26 cancelled this afternoon, for a […]
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~ Public encouraged to support local talent at safely distanced midday concert ~
This Friday (June 11), the Department of Culture will once again host the popular Creatives Live! concert series, featuring the musical group Working Title on the City Hall steps.
The midday musical event is aimed at showcasing and supporting Bermuda’s talented artists.
Previous Creatives Live! performances included The Unit Band, local singers Joy T. Barnum and Olivia Hamilton, the Tino Martinez Quartet and others.
The Hamilton Princess & Beach Club extends their walk-in vaccine facility tonight and tomorrow from 3 pm until 7 pm, located in the Harbour View Ball Room.
We encourage parents that have not been able to register their children for the vaccine and would like for their child age 12 and up to be vaccinated to use this opportunity at the Hamilton Princess & Beach Club in the next two days.
The Ministry of Health is also reminding parents bringing their children to be vaccinated that the children must bring identification.
| Nicholas Pilgrim competed in the Pleasant Prairie USAT Junior Elite Triathlon event in Pleasant Prairie Wisconsin. Pilgrim finished 20th in a very competitive field of 53 of the top juniors in the North American region. The sprint distance race saw hot and humid conditions for the athletes. Pilgrim exited the water in the top ten […]
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| Noting her “significant contributions” to the Bermuda arts, Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art has officially opened their “Dame Jennifer Smith Legacy Courtyard,” saying the Courtyard has been named after her to “continuously remember her tremendous support in the creation of the Museum.” Dame Jennifer Smith pictured in the “Dame Jennifer Smith Legacy Courtyard” Founder of […]
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| Liam Flannery, Alexander Miller, Caitlin Conyers, and Nicholas Narraway competed in the Armed Forces Cycling Classic in Arlington, Virginia. During the Crystal City Cat 3/4 Class, Flannery finished 3rd clocking a time of 39:09, Miller competing in the same class finished 11th, clocking 39:11 Conyers competing in the Crystal City Pro/1/2 Women’s Class finished 39th […]
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| The Bermuda Police Service announced that the Criminal Records/Vetting Office will be open to in-person service starting today [June 7]. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service, [BPS], is pleased to announce that, as of today, Monday 7-Jun-2021, our Criminal Records / Vetting Office shall be open to in-person service where members of the […]
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| The walk-in vaccination clinic at the Hamilton Princess will be extended tonight [June 7] and tomorrow [June 8] from 3 pm until 7 pm. A Government spokesperson said, “The Hamilton Princess & Beach Club extends their walk-in vaccine facility tonight and tomorrow from 3 pm until 7 pm, located in the Harbourview Ballroom. “We encourage […]
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| During the month of May, the Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service [BFRS] responded to a number of medical, fire, and airport-related calls. A BFRS spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service for the month of May responded to a number of medical-related calls. These calls include medical calls, road traffic collisions, and medical transports. […]
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| The Bermuda Economic Development Corporation announced the appointment of Keitha Caines as Director of Finance, Data, and Administration. A spokesperson said, “After a competitive interview process, Mrs. Caines was selected to join BEDC’s Executive Management Team. In her roles as Director, Mrs. Caines will help to deliver on the strategic direction of the BEDC under […]
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| Soft Landing — a new business offering relocation services — has been launched by Lloyd Holder and Cecilia ‘Cesa’ Edwards, offering services including arranging accommodation and transportation, and offering a range of information on topics including schools, business registration, groceries, medical care, insurance and more. A spokesperson said, “Digital nomads and other business people looking […]
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| The Bermuda One-Two Yacht Race continued with sailors and crew heading to Bermuda from the start line in Newport, Rhode Island. Dragon continues as the leaders skippered by Michael Hennessy, with Kiwi Spirit II skippered by Stanley Paris in second, while Gryphon Solo with Joe Harris at the helm are in third. Boats are all […]
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| Bermudian Rodney Smith Jr — well known for his charitable lawn mowing initiative in the United States — was recently interviewed by Fox News host Sandra Smith. The segment focused on Mr. Smith’s effort to encourage local police officers to mow lawns for people in need, helping to improve relations between police forces and the […]
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| Yesterday [June 6] saw the return to Bermuda Motorcycle Racing Association [BMRA] racing after being sidelined for over a year due to the global pandemic. BMRA riders have been chomping at the bit to get back on track, with the day showing a great start to the season with brand new riders taking to the […]
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| The Schroders Long Course Summer Championships 2021 concluded at the National Sports Center. Taylor White won the Girls 15 & Over 200 LC Meter Freestyle A – Final clocking a time of 2:12.84, Josephine Duerden was second in a time of 2:15.17, and Tayla Horan finished third touching the wall in a time of 2:18.39. […]
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| The MTM Summer Bowl 2021 got underway at the Fairmont Southampton Tennis Courts. Sebastian Pukke defeated Charles Boisvert in straight sets in their Elite B Division match 6-4, 7-5, while Jacky Lambert defeated Darren Woods 6-3, 6-3 in the same Division. Nigel Burgess won his B Division match against Ramsay Saggar in straight sets 6–1, […]
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| Stephen Dickinson and his crew Welsey Tucker captured the Patricia Washington Memorial Trophy in St. George’s Harbour. Dickinson and Tucker sailed to victory in all three races on the day, to finish with 3 points, Gladwin Lambert and his crew Stefan Maybury finished second with 8 points after finishing 2nd twice and they also had […]
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| Construction work is underway at Albuoy’s Point, as the City of Hamilton is currently undertaking upgrades to the area. A spokesperson previously said, “The upgrades will include improved seating and shade, up-lighting of the existing trees and revitalization of the pedestrian areas for accessing the park as well as the waterfront. “Also included in the […]
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| 24 Exchange Bermuda Ltd won the Pitch Day competition during Whale Day at Bitcoin 2021, billed as the “largest bitcoin conference in history with 12,000 attendees converging on Miami for the showcase event.” A spokesperson said, “24 Exchange was selected as one of 12 finalists from more than 140 applicants as a showcase for the […]
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| The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [June 7] with the list indicating that there are twenty-one bus runs cancelled so far today. Related Stories Ministry: Bus Cancellations For Friday Ministry: Bus Cancellations For Thursday Ministry: Bus Cancellations For Tuesday Ministry: Bus Cancellations For Wednesday Ministry: Bus Cancellations For Thursday Ministry: […]
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| Honest Greens Bermuda has added a new subscription option for customers seeking “weekly, contactless delivery of locally grown, non-GMO specialty greens and culinary herbs.” A spokesperson said, “We found that while customers love our standard subscription, sometimes the quantity of greens and herbs delivered could be a little much for people living in smaller households. […]
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| Louise Wells and Dirk Hasselkuss competed in the Kona 70.3 Triathlon in Hawaii, with Wells winning the Women’s 45 – 49 Age Group Division in a time of 5:26.00. Hasselkuss finished 21st in the Men’s 55 – 59 Age Group Division with a time of 6:00:51, which saw him finish 275th overall. Related Stories Photos, […]
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| [Opinion column written by OBA MP Susan Jackson] Parliament debated Bermuda’s Economic Recovery Plan in the last sitting of the House of Assembly and announced thirty-one [31] economic priority initiatives to stimulate job creation and revenue. These priorities included: medical tourism, vertical farming, national space strategy, technology incubators, and a National Digital Bank to name […]
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| Flora Duffy and Tyler Smith competed in the AJ Bell 2021 World Triathlon Championship Series Leeds. Duffy — competing for the first time this season — crossed the line in a time of 1:55:25 finishing 4th. She came out of the water in a time of 19:01, then clocked 1:01:06 on the bike, before closing […]
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| “If the Government views this restriction important from a health perspective what could be so vital that it’s been pushed back by a week,” the One Bermuda Alliance asked, adding that “changing the date only raises questions regarding this Government-imposed requirement.” An OBA spokesperson said, “Why is the Government remaining tight-lipped over their reason for […]
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| Monday, June 7 is expected to be cloudy, with the high to be near 27°C/81°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 6:11am and sunset will be at 8:24pm. High […]
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