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| Miller announced the appointment of Charlie Simpson to lead their new platform in Bermuda, with the company noting “Bermuda was an obvious choice of location for our continued expansion given its excellent reputation.” “Miller continues its international expansion with the appointment of Charlie Simpson who has joined to lead the broker’s new platform in Bermuda,” […]
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| Teams that include Bermudian footballers Nathan Trott, Kenni Thompson, and Djair Parfitt-Williams were in all action this weekend in England, Spain and Iceland, respectively. Nathan Trott in England. Nathan Trott traveled with his West Ham United teammates to Old Traffic to face Manchester United in their Premier League match-up, being defeated 1 – 0. Kenni […]
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| Bermuda Optimist Dinghy Association [BODA] sailors took to the waters of the Great Sound to resume their Winter Trials. During the four latest races, PJ Rodrigues won two of the races, with Kipling Rossouw, and Ethan Thompson winning the other races. Jordan Vieira finished second twice, with Thompson, and Miguel Power both finishing second in […]
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| Erica Hawley took part in the Sarasota-Bradenton Triathlon where she finished 11th in the Women’s Elite Pro Race recording a time of 56:49.7. Hawley covered the 0.75 km swim course in a time of 9:55.8 coming out of the water in the 22nd spot, she then moved up to 7th after covering the 18.3 km bike […]
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| SailGP launched the ticket sales for Season 2 opener, Bermuda Sail Grand Prix presented by Hamilton Princess A spokesperson said, “In just 40 days, sailing’s pinnacle league will make its much-anticipated return at the SailGP Season 2 opener, the Bermuda Sail Grand Prix presented by Hamilton Princess. With the on-water spectator program now confirmed, fans […]
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| The Bermuda Fat Tire Massive 2020/2021 Mountain Bike Race Series season continued with race day seven at Ferry Reach. Robin Horsfield would once again prove too strong for the field in the Male Open 60 Minute Division when he clocked a 4 lap winning time of 50:09, Alexander Miller was second in a time of […]
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| There is “no certain date for the return” of scheduled cruise calls, Premier David Burt said, adding that “they have inquiries for cruise ships who want to berth from Bermuda and make Bermuda their home port” and “no decisions have been made as of yet.” Speaking in the House of Assembly during the discussion on […]
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| A study by Expensivity — which used estimates from Purdue University’s paper ‘Happiness, income satiation and turning points around the world — concluded that Bermuda is the most expensive place in the world to ‘be happy,’ with the study noting our “high cost of living.” The organisation said, “Scientists at Purdue have even put a […]
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Earlier this weekend, the Ministry of Health’s Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit (ESU) identified a potential COVID-19 exposure at Dellwood Middle School. After conducting a risk assessment, the ESU has concluded that with all precautions (disinfecting and deep cleaning of areas impacted) having been put in place on the campus, Dellwood Middle School will open on Monday, March 15th, 2021.
| The Ministry of Health confirmed they “identified a potential Covid-19 exposure at Dellwood Middle School” and have concluded that with precautions “having been put in place on the campus,” Dellwood will open on Monday [March 15] and “only those persons contacted are required to quarantine for 14 days.” A spokesperson said, “Earlier this weekend, the […]
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| The Ministry of Education will be holding three pop-up events this coming week to “introduce education stakeholders and the general public to how 21st century learning for children is being designed.” A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Education has scheduled three pop-up events, happening next week Monday, Wednesday and Friday – March 15th, 17th […]
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| Monday, March 15 is expected to be partly cloudy, with the high to be near 17°C/62°F and the low to be near 12°C/54°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be NW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 61%. Sunrise will be at 7:27am and sunset will be at 7:29pm. […]
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The Ministry of Education has scheduled three pop-up events, happening next week Monday, Wednesday and Friday – March 15th, 17th and 19th, 2021 The pop-up events will introduce education stakeholders and the general public to how 21st Century learning for children is being designed for the Bermuda Public School System.
The Ministry of Public Works wishes to advise the public of upcoming plans to repair a 50-foot section of wall located on Harbour Road Paget, east of Highwood Lane and Lovers Lane.
In the coming weeks, the area in question (see attached image) will undergo remedial repairs to secure the wall section. Meanwhile, the planning and procurement of the necessary equipment and materials to complete permanent repairs will be carried out and executed in due course.
| Bermuda started administering vaccines on January 11th and as of March 10th — almost one year after the first cases of Covid-19 were confirmed on the island — Bermuda has administered a total of 27,727 vaccinations. 27% of the population [17,395 people] have received one dose, while 16% of the population [10,332 people] have had […]
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| Premier David Burt today echoed the outpouring of condolences to the family of former Cabinet Secretary Mr. Kenneth Richardson. Premier Burt said, “From the classroom at Howard Academy to the Cabinet Room, Mr. Richardson was the same calming and professional presence. He was the consummate public officer, possessed of a keen intellect and commitment to […]
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| Tyler Butterfield was interviewed by ‘Breakfast with Bob at Challenge Miami,’ with the Bermudian triathlete discussing his training, his family and their athletic accomplishments, Bermuda and more. The video’s description says, “Tyler Butterfield joined us on Breakfast with Bob at Challenge Miami for a pre-race conversation. Always love chatting with Tyler! We talked today about the […]
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| The Ministry of Public Works advised of “upcoming plans to repair a 50-foot section of wall located on Harbour Road Paget, east of Highwood Lane and Lovers Lane.” “In the coming weeks, the area in question will undergo remedial repairs to secure the wall section. Meanwhile, the planning and procurement of the necessary equipment and […]
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| Tyler Butterfield placed 7th at the Challenge Miami, with the Bermudian triathlete finishing in a time of 2:42:54. Butterfield came out of the water in 18th with a time of 21:48, then clocked a time of 1:23:43 over the 63.2k bike course, and then recorded a time of 54:49 over the 15.7k run. Related Stories […]
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| Alexis Trott and her Towson University Women’s Track and Field teammates began their 2021 campaign at the UNCW Invitational at the Greene Track & Field Complex this weekend in North Carolina. Trott won the women’s long jump with a top leap of 5.37m. Head Coach Mike Jackson said, “Today was a blessing to return to […]
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| In response to Parliamentary Questions from MP Michael Dunkley in the House of Assembly, Minister of Health Kim Wilson released a list of Covid-19 related contracts undertaken by the Government. The question was, “Will the Honourable Minister please inform this Honourable House about all Covid-19 related contracts undertaken by the Government for the provision of […]
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| The House of Assembly will be in session again on Monday [March 15] and the only statement scheduled to be delivered is on Social Worker Month 2021, and the budget debate is set to continue. The Order of Business is below [PDF here]: Related Stories Simons On Government’s Accounts Receivables Professional Development For School Educators […]
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| News that Coral Wells was named ‘Woman Of The Year,’ Paul Njoroge facilitated a donation of over $440,000 to Bermuda charities in appreciation for the support he received, Dara Alizadeh qualified for the Tokyo Olympic Games, and Desta Zion Wilson was featured in BBC One’s ‘A Celebration For Commonwealth Day’ programme were all some of […]
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| AM Best has revised the outlooks to stable from negative and affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A- [Excellent] and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings of “a-” of Bermuda-based Argo Re and its subsidiaries. A statement from the ratings agency said, “AM Best also has revised the outlooks to stable from negative and affirmed the […]
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| “Coronavirus fatigue is real, but we can’t let our guard down,” Premier David Burt said, adding that “it is vital that we follow the simple precautions in place to limit transmission while we continue to immunise our seniors and the vulnerable.” In a series of tweets this evening [March 13], the Premier said, “Coronavirus fatigue […]
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| Sunday, March 14 is expected to see mostly sunny; turns cloudy by evening with showers later, with the high to be near 18°C/65°F and the low to be near 15°C/59°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be NW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 60%. Sunrise will be at […]
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| Daylight saving time will begin in the early hours of Sunday, March 14, requiring people across the island to set clocks ahead one hour, with most internet-connected devices making the change automatically. Daylight saving time sees clocks adjusted forward one hour near the start of spring and then adjusted back one hour in autumn. Time […]
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| Teams that include Bermudian footballers Nahki Wells, Justin Donawa, and Jonte Smith were in action in England. Nahki Wells Nahki Wells and his Bristol City team got goals from Kasey Palmer, Antoine Semenyo and Callum O’Dowda secured the three points over Birmingham City. Justin Donawa Justin Donawa was not in the Solihull Moors team that […]
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| InsurTech NY announced the winners of its 2021 Early-Stage InsurTech Competition at the InsurTech Spring Conference. A spokesperson said, “Winners were selected by judging panels grouped by their background – angel investors, venture capitalists, carrier and brokers, and the Bermuda BDA. The winners received prizes worth $200K in total. Carrier/Broker Prize: Tide Foundation VC Investor […]
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| The latest Creatives Live event — a musical midday concert series is aimed at showcasing and supporting Bermuda’s artists – was held on Friday on the steps of City Hall, featuring CuSh Evans and Brittany Cox. A Government spokesperson previously said, “The local musical midday concert series is aimed at showcasing and supporting Bermuda’s talented artists […]
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| Cody Rego was back in action competing in the 2021 World Equestrian Federation’s Fidelity Investment CSI 5*/ CSI 2* Horse Jumping event in Wellington, Florida. Rego and For Asgard competed in the Platinum Perf. / USEF Show Jumping Talent Search 2* Class where they finished 6th. During the WIHS Jumper Phase CALI B Section Class, […]
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| The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday March 13th. On Monday the Oleander container ship is expected, on Wednesday the Somers Isles container ship and the MT Seafriend oil products tanker will arrive, and on Thursday the Bermuda Islander container ship and the […]
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| The Centennial Bermuda Foundation released the findings of preliminary research into Bermuda’s Third Sector, indicating that “organisations want more information to be available so that they can better understand and meet the needs of the community, now and in the future.” A spokesperson said, “The findings of preliminary research into Bermuda’s Third Sector have been […]
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| Katelyn Medeiros, Chechulae Dowling, and their IMG Under 17 Premier Division Girls teammates defeated Lakeland Tropics 2-1. The win saw Medeiros, Dowling, and their teammates win their IMG Academy Cup Girls Showcase Group. The IMG team got single strikes from Dana Nadda and Medeiros, with Lexie Cooper picking up an assist. Related Stories Kenni Thompson […]
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| March 12 saw 3,464 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $133,364.00 BD. 3,464 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing up 0.7% at $38.50 per share. The BSX finished at 2,609.88, up 0.52% on the day. There was 1 advance, 0 declines, and 57 remained unchanged. The full report […]
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The Ministry of Health received 552 test results since the last update, and three (3) were positive for COVID-19. The first new case is classified as imported by a resident who arrived on American Airlines AA 308 from Miami on 2 March 2021 and tested positive on their day 8 test. The second new case is classified as local transmission with known contact as they are associated with known cases. The third new case is classified as under investigation. This case is a resident with no currently identified link to other known cases or history of travel in the past 14 days.