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| Ayleal Dill, Seke Spence, and their Ilkeston Town’s teammates defeated Awsworth Villa Football Club 3 – 1, with Dill notching two goals for the team. Dill scored the first goal through a penalty after he was brought down in the box. The match was halted for 20 minutes with an injury stoppage after Dill and […]
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| Charles H. Jeffers II — the newly appointed Bermuda Tourism Authority Chief Executive Officer — will be joining Bernews this afternoon [April 15] for the latest episode in the Bernews News & Views series. In announcing his appointment, the BTA previously said, “Jeffers, a twenty-six-year veteran of the destination marketing industry, was hired through a […]
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| Minister Walter Roban — the elected MP for Constituency #15 Pembroke East — has “pledged to work with the community to rebuild the Pigs Field playground in his constituency which was destroyed by fire on 10 April 2021.” “It’s a shame what happened and I do support the Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service and the […]
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| AXIS Capital Holdings announced a preliminary first quarter net loss estimate for catastrophes and other weather-related events in the range of $105 million to $115 million, pre-tax [$95 million to $105 million, after-tax]. A spokesperson said, “The pre-tax net loss estimate includes an amount of $80 million to $90 million for Winter Storms Uri and Viola, […]
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| Alexis Trott and her Towson University Track & Field teammates recently wrapped up competing at the Mason Spring Invitational, hosted by George Mason. Trott ran a time of 12.80 in the women’s 100m dash, finishing fourth in heat 3, with that time seeing her finish 18th overall. The track and field athlete also competed in […]
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| Shiona Turini has been featured on the cover of the The New York Times’ T Magazine along with Daniel Kaluuya, Lena Waithe, Melina Matsoukas, William Hazel, Alisa Reynolds, and Cynthia Eriv, with the NYT calling them “a wide-ranging group of talents who’ve made a point of championing one another, and of helping to pave the […]
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| RenaissanceRe announced it estimates that “losses from Winter Storm Uri will have a net negative impact of approximately $180 million on the Company’s first quarter 2021 results of operations.” A spokesperson said, “Winter Storm Uri was a major wind and ice storm that impacted the U.S. in February 2021, causing widespread damage in many areas, including Texas. For the first quarter of […]
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| April 14 saw 0 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange. The BSX finished at 2,594.91, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 decline, and 63 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available here [PDF]. Related Stories ‘Active And Significant Year For The BSX’ MIH Acquires 100% Ownership Of The […]
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This evening, the Minister of Health, the Hon. Kim Wilson regrets to advise the public that sadly, Bermuda has experienced another COVID-19 death.
This brings the total number of COVID-19 deaths in Bermuda to 17.
| The Government has issued new information about the testing centers, saying that ”the new testing protocols will allow three additional testing methods” and also confirming that the Perot Post Office center will be used for travelers. A Government spokesperson said, “Minister Wilson also took this opportunity to remind the public of the expanded coronavirus testing programme. […]
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| The Government has confirmed the sad news that Bermuda has experienced another Covid-19 death. A Government spokesperson said, “This evening, the Minister of Health Kim Wilson regrets to advise the public that sadly, Bermuda has experienced another Covid-19 death. This brings the total number of Covid-19 deaths in Bermuda to 17. Minister Wilson said this […]
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| There were 1,521 test results received and 51 were positive — 4 imported, 12 local transmission with known contact and 35 under investigation — so there are now 880 active cases, of which 39 are people are in hospital with 5 in ICU. The Government also confirmed the very sad news that Bermuda has experienced […]
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The Office of the Tax Commissioner is advising that the due date for January to March 2021 e-filed payroll tax returns is tomorrow, April 15, 2021.
Mandatory e-filers are reminded that they are required to file online.
The due date for all other taxes and manually filed payroll tax returns is extended to April 30, 2021.
To set up to filing online, please visit www.etax.gov.bm and select Register.
| [Written by Don Burgess] Two people were fined in Magistrates Court for Covid-19 curfew breaches. Two people who were scheduled to appear did not show, and warrants were issued for their arrest, while a third person pled not guilty and has a court date set for June. Mad Hatters’ owner Ben Jewett, 51, was fined […]
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| An “exemption approval issued to the St. Regis developers to conduct construction at the site during the Stay-at-Home period has been rescinded,” the Government confirmed this evening. This follows after footage of what appeared to be work ongoing at the site circulated today via messaging apps and social media, and what appeared to be an […]
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| The Hamilton Medical Centre announced that the Supreme Court overturned the refusal of the Bermuda Health Council to grant Standard Health Benefit [SHB] to them, which they called a “judgment in favour of HIP and FutureCare patients, who stand to benefit the most by having coverage at our state-of-the-art facility.” A spokesperson said, “The Hamilton […]
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| The RA’s “electricity fees will temporarily increase for the first time since 2016,” the Regulatory Authority said today, A spokesperson said, “To ensure the delivery of Bermuda’s first Integrated Resource Plan [IRP], which is intended to deliver 85% renewable energy by 2036, the RA’s electricity fees will temporarily increase for the first time since 2016. […]
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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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| ZipX Bermuda is donating $10,000 in response to the Bermuda Hospitals Charitable Foundation appeal for funding to support the operations of BHB’s KEMH Vaccination Clinic. Kevin D. Smith, Managing Director at ZipX said, “We have been very fortunate at ZipX to be able to continue to serve our customers throughout the pandemic. “The increased volumes […]
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| The official Government and Legal notices for today [April 14] include the embodiment of the Bermuda Reserve Police. Embodiment Of The Bermuda Reserve Police Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Public Notification Notice ID: GN0336/2021 Public Authorities / Department: Bermuda Police Service Publication Date: 14 April 2021 Bermuda Police Service Embodiment Of the Bermuda […]
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| “I would like to wish our local Muslim community ‘Ramadan Mubarak’,” Opposition Leader Cole Simons said. Mr. Simons said, “On behalf of the One Bermuda Alliance party, I would like to wish our local Muslim community ‘Ramadan Mubarak’. As Ramadan is a time for spiritual reflection, self-improvement, heightened devotion and worship, our hope is that […]
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| Thursday, April 15 is expected to see a mix of sun and cloud, with the high to be near 21°C/69°F and the low to be near 18°C/65°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be WNW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 64%. Sunrise will be at 6.50am and sunset […]
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| The due date for January to March 2021 e-filed payroll tax returns is tomorrow [April 15] however the “due date for all other taxes and manually filed payroll tax returns is extended to April 30, 2021.” A spokesperson said, “The Office of the Tax Commissioner is advising that the due date for January to March […]
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| Argus Group Holdings Limited today [April 14] announced that it has appointed Constantinos “Costas” Miranthis and Garrett Curran to its Board of Directors. Both appointments were effective as of April 12, 2021. “I am very pleased to welcome Costas and Garrett to the Argus Board,” said Chairman David Brown. “They bring a wealth of experience as […]
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| The Bermuda PGA has launched a series titled ‘Getting To Know Bermuda’s Golf Professionals’ to highlight local golfers, with their latest story featuring Frankie Rabain. A spokesperson said, “Frankie Rabain has earned a reputation for being an exemplary golf professional; some will regard Frankie as a golf professional’s golf professional. “When Frank Rabain came to […]
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| The Relay For Life volunteer event committee has announced that, due to the recent Stay at Home order, the fundraiser “will not be a traditional 24-hour event” but that “the Luminaria Ceremony and the Fight Back Ceremony to be broadcasted to the community virtually via Facebook live.” A spokesperson said, “Supported by presenting sponsor Liberty […]
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In collaboration with industry stakeholders, the Department of Workforce Development (DWD) is pleased to announce a series of upcoming free webinars. The British School of Etiquette Bermuda and Performance Solution Ltd. and DWD have partnered to offer free career development webinars this month.
| Thirteen young Bermudians representing five local schools participated in the virtual learning programme hosted by SailGP Inspire. A spokesperson said, “SailGP Inspire – the community, education and outreach initiative from SailGP, the cutting-edge sail racing league – in partnership with Bermuda-based charity, Endeavour, spent the past week engaging Bermudian students with the science of sailing. […]
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| In collaboration with industry stakeholders, the Department of Workforce Development [DWD] will host a series of free webinars. A Government spokesperson said, “In collaboration with industry stakeholders, the Department of Workforce Development [DWD] is pleased to announce a series of upcoming free webinars. The British School of Etiquette Bermuda and Performance Solution Ltd. and DWD […]
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| The CPCU Society Bermuda Chapter will be hosting a free webinar entitled ‘Is Your Company Ready To Handle Data Breach?’ on Monday [April 19] in order to bring awareness to cyber security. A spokesperson said, “Hackers know our mentality: it won’t happen to us, we don’t need to spend time preparing, we don’t have the […]
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| The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] is holding a press conference this morning [April 14] to provide an update on the investigation into the murder of Jordan Outerbridge. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Related Stories Police Name Murder Victim: Jordan Outerbridge Police Continue Investigation Into […]
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| The Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] has released an animated public service announcement to advise the public to call before attending the Emergency Department if they are concerned about possible Covid-19 symptoms. The video’s text says, “Worried you have Covid-19 symptoms that are getting worse? Check the Covid-19 symptom checklist online first. “Think you still need […]
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| Businesses can apply via the BEDC for Covid-19 Emergency Grants – with amounts ranging from $5,000 to $7,000 per business — and they can also apply for the Covid-19 Combined Loans/Grants, with amounts under that programme ranging from $10,000 to $40,000 depending on business size. Premier David Burt Speaking at last night’s press conference, the Premier […]
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| Kim Swan of the Port Royal Developmental Golf Program is offering his congratulations to junior golfer Oliver Betschart and his family after the young man spent five weeks with PGA Tour winner Davin Ogrin in Texas. Mr. Swan said, “This is another example of the awesome circle of life. “It makes me proud to have […]
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| Ed, the global reinsurance, wholesale and specialty broker, announced that Ascot Bermuda has joined its etrading platform TradEd. A spokesperson said, “The portal, which was launched for carriers and clients in April 2020, enables carriers to view submissions and associated risk details, make queries, see material information updates in real time, edit deal documents online […]
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| In the eighth of our weekly series, Bernews’ latest ‘Wallpaper Wednesday’ graphic is a simple and classic image of the Bermudiana, Bermuda’s national flower. The design below is also available here as a Facebook profile cover image, and you can check back on Bernews every Wednesday for our latest free phone wallpaper download. To access […]
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| Masterworks is encouraging all artists – “local and resident, newcomers and professionals” – to participate in the 10th Biennial Charman Prize. A spokesperson said, “Since 2008, Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art has hosted the Charman Prize, an art competition created to support local and resident arists. 2021 marks the 10th Biennial Charman Prize and Masterworks […]
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| After a couple of weekends filled with impressive performances in the sprints, Nathan Simons and his Indian Hills Men’s Track & Field teammate’s distance running unit took its turn to shine at the Wichita State Open, hosted by Wichita State at Cessna Stadium. In the 400-meter event, Simons finished behind his teammate Kendrick Winfield who […]
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| Daniel Augustus concluded competing in the APGA Tour Las Vegas Open. He shot a second round 3-over par 74 to finish the tournament T22nd, with Kamau Johnson picking up the win with a 4-under par 138. Augustus’ round consisted of 5 birdies, 7 pars, 4 bogeys, and 2 double bogeys. Daniel Augustus APGA Tour Las Vegas Open […]
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