Trailblazing bus driver and union activist dies
A champion for Bermuda’s bus drivers and women in the labour movement has died. Kathy Landy was 66. Ms Landy, who headed the Bermuda Industrial Union’s bus operators and allied workers division, was a…
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Shipping Schedule: Week Starting February 6
| The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday February 6th. On Monday the Oleander container ship will arrive, and on Thursday the Bermuda Islander container ship is scheduled to arrive. The weekly shipping schedule, which is subject to change, follows below [PDF here]: Related […]
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Faulkenberry To Appear In Virtual Concert
| Bermudian entertainer Rebecca Faulkenberry will be featured in a virtual concert performance which has a goal of raising funds for the Broadway Cares organisation, the philanthropic heart of Broadway. BroadwayWorld.com reported, “Tony Award nominees Lilli Cooper and Denée Benton star alongside Hunter Ryan Herdlicka, Jay Armstrong Johnson, Grace McLean and James Scully in a virtual concert of […]
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RenRe Announce $0.36 Quarterly Dividend
| The Board of Directors of RenaissanceRe Holdings Ltd. voted to increase the Company’s quarterly dividend to $0.36 per common share, from $0.35 per common share. The Company has increased its dividend during each of the twenty-six years since its initial public offering. The dividend is payable on March 31, 2021, to shareholders of record on March 15, […]
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Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Feb 5 2021
| February 5 saw 85,771 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $338,876.05 BD. 56 shares were traded by Argus Group Holdings Ltd, closing even at $4.01 per share, while the other 85,715 shares were traded by One Communications Ltd, closing even at $3.95 per share. The BSX finished at 2,079.68, even on the […]
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COVID-19 Daily Release 5 February 2021
Good day.
The Ministry of Health received 351 test results since the last update, and none were positive for COVID-19.
Additionally, since the last update, there were no recoveries.
There are currently ten active cases, of which;
• Six are under public health monitoring and;
• Four are in hospital with none in critical care.
Since March 2020, Bermuda has recorded 692 total confirmed cases of COVID-19; out of those, 670 persons have recovered, and 12 persons have sadly succumbed to COVID-19.
Burt: Black people more likely to die if they skip Covid-19 vaccination
Black people are more likely to die from Covid-19 than White people if present vaccination trends continue, the Premier warned tonight. David Burt made the stark prediction as he confirmed that vaccin…
30 Minute Video: February 5 ZBM Evening News
| 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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Covid-19: 351 Results, No New Positives
| The Ministry received 351 test results since the last update and none were positive for Covid-19 — marking the fourth consecutive day there have been no new confirmed positives — and the island currently has ten active cases. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Health received 351 test results since the last update, and […]
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Official Govt & Legal Notices For Feb 5 2021
| The official Government and Legal notices for today [Feb 5] include list of proposed planning applications, Registrar of Supreme Court approved Jurors notice, contracts valued $50,000 or more, large group exemption, and appointments. List Of Proposed Planning Applications Advertised February 05, 2021 Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Notification Of Planning Applications Registered Notice […]
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Minister Peets ~ Condolence Stan “Lord Necktie” Seymour
“Stan Seymour was a true cultural and tourism ambassador for Bermuda, and he will be truly missed,”said the Minister of Youth, Culture and Sport, Dr. the Hon. Ernest Peets JP, following this week’s passing of Stan “Lord Necktie” Seymour.
Weather Forecast For Saturday February 6
| Saturday, February 6 is expected to see a mix of sun and cloud, with cloud increasing overnight, with the high to be near 22°C/71°F and the low to be near 19°C/66°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SSW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 72%. Sunrise will be […]
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Tributes Paid To Stan “Lord Necktie” Seymour
| “An icon in his own right, Stan was a gifted song writer, composer and singer,” the Minister said following the passing of Stan “Lord Necktie” Seymour. Bermuda Entertainment Union A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Entertainment Union [BEU] family expresses their deepest sympathies on the death of Mr. Stan “Lord Necktie” Seymour. “Mr. Seymour, a kind, […]
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Road Works On Middle Road In Warwick
| BELCO in conjunction with the Ministry of Public Works will be doing trench work and road widening works on Middle Road in Warwick from February 15th to February 28th from 7.30am to 6.00pm daily. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Public Works wishes to inform the motoring public that BELCO in conjunction with the […]
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Ministry: 54 Bus Runs Cancelled On Friday
| [Updated] The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [February 5] with the list indicating that there are fourteen bus runs cancelled so far today. Update 4.05pm: The Ministry has released the list of bus cancellations for this afternoon. There were 14 runs cancelled this morning, 40 cancelled this afternoon, for a […]
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Live Video: BNV Interview With Daren Herbert
| Bermudian actor Daren A. Herbert is joining Bernews this afternoon [Feb 5] for the latest episode in the Bernews News & Views series, with Mr Herbert set to discuss his acting career and more. Related Stories Herbert Receives Nominations In Two Plays Herbert Stars In ‘Jesus Hopped The ‘A’ Train’ Daren A. Herbert To Star In […]
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Morris Wins East Coast Invitational Heat
| Sanaa Rae Morris and her IMG Elite track and field teammates began competing in the East Coast Invitational at the Virginia Beach Sports Center. Morris competed in the high school girls’ 200 meter dash, winning heat 22 with a time of 25.48. Her time saw her finish 11th overall out of 90 competitors, just missing out […]
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Celebrity chef signs up for Restaurant Weeks partnership
A Bermuda-based virtual cooking class led by a celebrity chef will be a run as part of the Restaurant Weeks programme. The online lesson will be held next Wednesday in a partnership between the Bermud…
Live Video: BNV With Education Minister Rabain
| Minister of Education Diallo Rabain is joining Bernews this morning [Feb 5] for the latest episode in the Bernews News & Views series, with the Minister set to discuss various aspects of education reform. Related Stories Video: Panel Discussion On Education Video: Minister Roban On Renewable Energy Video: Sex Offender Sentencing Discussion Video: BNV With […]
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Covid-19: Over 105 Million Cases Worldwide
| While vaccines are being administered internationally, the Covid-19 pandemic continues to affect countries around the globe, with the number of confirmed cases worldwide now surpassing 105 million, with over 2,287,000 deaths worldwide, and the United States continuing to have the most confirmed cases and deaths in the world. A BBC story said, “After at least a […]
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BPS Conducting Motorcycle Course Training
| The Bermuda Police Service Driver Training Unit is conducting a Standard Motorcycle Course between February 1st and 19th, and the public is reminded to “give way and exercise caution when they encounter a training vehicle just as they would any emergency vehicle.” In an online post, BPS said, “The Driver Training Unit is conducting a […]
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Golf: Ocean View Professional Medal Results
| The Ocean View Professional Medal took place under some challenging conditions. Dwayne Pearman and Bran Morris both shot 72, with Pearman winning on retrogression, and Scott Roy finished third with a score of 73. OJ Pitcher finished fourth shooting 75, while Twilton Smith rounded out the top five finishers with a round of 78. Ocean […]
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Column: OBA’s Smith On Immigration Reform
| [Opinion column written by OBA Senator Ben Smith] It was with a mix of surprise and frustration that I saw the headline on January 26th that Minister Hayward was warning that we need immigration reform or fall off a fiscal cliff. It has taken forever for the PLP to come to this position. The fact […]
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Bermuda In Another World, Photographer’s View
| Tom Butterfield, founder of Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art is celebrating his “graduation” from the everyday work of running the Museum with a special exhibit 39 years in the making. Exhibiting a collection of personal photographs, of recent work, of a subject that has always fascinated him, Bermuda in Another World, A Photographer’s View, showcases […]
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Gary Fray Honoured At Charity Tournament
| Gary Fray was this year’s honouree at the fifth annual Knights Charity Golf Tournament, with Richard Knights making a presentation. A spokesperson said, “Richard Knights of Knights Charity Golf Tournament made a presentation to Mr. Gary Fray, long serving President of Warwick Workman’s Club for his contribution to sports in Bermuda. “In his younger years, […]
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Butterfield: No Share Repurchases In January
| In a filing with the Bermuda Stock Exchange, The Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son Limited announced no share repurchases for January 2021. Related Stories Butterfield Share Repurchases For December Job Redundancies At Butterfield Group Butterfield To Reopen On Tuesday Afternoon Butterfield To Effect Mandatory Redemption Temporary Bank Centre At Rosebank To Reopen Butterfield Moving […]
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Former resident’s excessive spending criticised by diplomats
A former Bermuda resident has come under fire for her use of US funds as the American ambassador to South Africa. The Washington International Diplomatic Academy, a diplomatic training organisation, h…
Union leader’s son denies drink driving
A man charged with drink driving and refusal to take a breath test told a court that a friend had driven him home while he slept – and left him in his car at the side of the road where it was spotted…
US doctor’s vaccine views cause airwaves controversy
A broadcaster has defended repeated airings of an American doctor’s criticism of the coronavirus vaccine. Glenn Blakeney, the owner of Inter-Island Communications and a former Progressive Labour Party…
Study launched as physical abuse incidents soar
A groundbreaking study of gender violence against women in Bermuda has been welcomed by the Centre Against Abuse, which has reported a “sharp increase” in clients over recent years. Laurie Shiell, the…
Bermuda must look at its role in pollution, ex-KBB head says
Ocean pollution has reached “crisis proportions”, the former head of an environmental charity has warned. Anne Hyde, who stepped down as executive director of Keep Bermuda Beautiful last week, said Be…
Ministry: 14 Bus Runs Cancelled On Friday
| The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [February 5] with the list indicating that there are fourteen bus runs cancelled so far today. Related Stories Ministry: 9 Bus Runs Cancelled On Thursday Ministry: 56 Bus Runs Cancelled On Wednesday Ministry: 62 Bus Runs Cancelled On Tuesday Ministry: 46 Bus Runs Cancelled […]
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COVID-19 Daily Release 4 February 2021
The Ministry of Health received 360 test results since the last update, and none were positive for COVID-19.
Additionally, since the last update, there was one recovery.
There are currently ten active cases, of which;
· Six are under public health monitoring and
· Four are in hospital with none in critical care;
Since March 2020, Bermuda has recorded 692 total confirmed cases of COVID-19; out of those, 670 persons have recovered, and 12 persons have sadly succumbed to COVID-19.
Staff shortages bring vaccinations to a standstill
Staff shortages resulted in long delays at the Government’s Covid-19 vaccination centre today, while the vaccine hotline was affected by technical difficulties after being swamped with calls. The onli…
Covid-19: 360 Results, No New Positives
| The Ministry of Health received 360 test results since the last update and none were positive for Covid-19 — marking the third consecutive day there have been no new confirmed positives — and the island currently has ten active cases. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Health received 360 test results since the last […]
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30 Minute Video: February 4 ZBM Evening News
| 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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Official Govt & Legal Notices For Feb 4 2021
| The official Government and Legal notices for today [Feb 4] include appointments, register of optometrists and opticians, list of proposed planning applications, and cancellation of registration. Appointments Development Applications Board Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Appointments Notice ID: GN0121/2021 Public Authorities / Department: Ministry Level Publication Date: 04 February 2021 The Minister of […]
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BTA: Virtual Cooking Class On Feb 10th
| The Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] has partnered with MarketPlace to hold a virtual cooking class on Wednesday, February 10, with Chef Eric Adjepong to teach a dish of coconut curry lobster and coconut rice while sharing his Bermuda travel stories from 2019 and 2020. A spokesperson said, “In a sign of the times, a celebrity […]
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BDA Elects New Deputy Chair And Treasurer
| The Bermuda Business Development Agency [BDA] has elected a new Deputy Chair, Susan Pateras, effective immediately, and reappointed Fiona Beck as Treasurer. Board members have also been assigned to the BDA’s standing committees focused on audit, compensation, and governance and nominations. Stephen Weinstein, Susan Pateras and Fiona Beck Stephen Weinstein, Chair of the BDA, said: […]
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BHB Survey Aims To Develop 5 Year Strategy
| The Bermuda Hospitals Board today released a short survey that will run for one week asking the community to have their say about the hospitals and what improvements it could make to make them more satisfied with local hospital services delivered from King Edward VII Memorial Hospital, Mid-Atlantic Wellness Centre, Lamb Foggo Urgent Care Centre and […]
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Weather Forecast For Friday February 5
| Friday, February 5 is expected to see a mix of sun and cloud, with the high to be near 19°C/67°F and the low to be near 17°C/62°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 59%. Sunrise will be at 7.10am and sunset […]
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Survey on BHB services launched
A survey to canvass public opinion on the future of the Bermuda Hospitals Board was launched today. BHB management said the results would be used to help draw up its next five-year plan. Dr Michael Ri…
Bermudians at the Heart of Economic Recovery
Good day to members of the media and the listening public.
Countries worldwide are tasked with implementing effective policy solutions to address the unanticipated social and economic challenges brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic.
In these unprecedented times, leaders and governments must ensure that they remain resilient and laser-focused on implementing critical policy responses.
Entertainers’ union pays tribute to late BIU stalwart
The island’s entertainers’ union sent condolences today to the family of a former government senator and Bermuda Industrial Union veteran who died last week. The Bermuda Entertainment Union joined oth…
Police: Matter ‘Is Under Active Investigation’
| “The matter at Tankfield Hill, Paget, is under active investigation and several residents in that area and surrounding neighbourhoods have already been spoken to,” the police said today. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service has received video footage from several locations showing the same individual and we urge anyone who resides in the […]
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BEU Pay Tribute To LaVerne Furbert
| The Bermuda Entertainment Union [BEU] expressed their condolences to the family of the late LaVerne Furbert. BEU President Selena ‘VaVa’ Fields said, “Ms. Furbert was an out-spoken advocate for equality and justice. “Not only was she a Life Member of the Bermuda Progressive Labour Party, she was also a staunch trade unionist. Her platform was […]
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Video: ‘Taking Off’ Highlights Loquat Roots Tea
| Skyport has released the latest episode of ‘Taking Off’, a video series with host Mikaela Pearman that highlights the airport redevelopment project, with this episode highlighting Loquat Roots Tea by Reva Minors, one of the small Bermudian businesses whose products are being sold at the airport. Speaking in the episode, Mikaela Pearman said, “Over the next […]
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Video: Minister Hayward Press Conference
| Minister of Labour Jason Hayward is holding a press conference this afternoon [Feb 4], and we will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Update: The live broadcast has concluded and the 19-minute replay is below Related Stories Video: Minister David Burch On Quangos Video: PLP Annual General […]
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KPMG Round The Grounds Cancelled This Year
| KPMG in Bermuda announced that the annual Round The Grounds Race will not be taking place this year. A spokesperson said, “Today KPMG in Bermuda, in consultation with the Mid-Atlantic Athletic Club [MAAC], announced that the annual Round the Grounds youth racing day will not be taking place this year. “Usually at this time of […]
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PartnerRe Appoints Pohlchristoph To Board
| PartnerRe Ltd. announced that Hermann Pohlchristoph has been appointed to its Board of Directors, effective February 4, 2021. Mr. Pohlchristoph has held multiple executive roles, most recently at Munich Re as a Member of the Board of Management from 2017 to 2020 and as CFO Reinsurance, Munich Re from 2006 to 2017. Prior to that, he […]
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