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The Ministry of Public Works is advising that during the week of 26 October 2020, it will conduct its Biannual Septage Waste Disposal Operations.
These operations may result in unpleasant odors being experienced in the residential areas surrounding the Marsh Folly Composting Facility. Despite this, the Ministry assures there is no environmental risk to area residents.
For the public’s reference, the operations process is as follows:
| On October 6-8, more than 400 attendees from 15 different countries tuned in for the first virtual ILS Bermuda Convergence event. A spokesperson said, “While the event was virtual, we continued to host great panel sessions, keynote speakers and online networking opportunities for our attendees. “Initial feedback from delegates and sponsors indicates Convergence 2020 was […]
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| Elementum Advisors has appointed Shabnam Ahmed as Senior Vice President, Underwriting in its Bermuda office. A spokesperson said, “Elementum Advisors, a leading alternative investment manager specializing in collateralized natural catastrophe event reinsurance investments, today announced that Shabnam Ahmed has joined the firm in its Bermuda office as Senior Vice President, Underwriting. “Shabnam joins Elementum’s underwriting […]
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| Sky Sports will be broadcasting the Rugby World Tens Series — which will take place in Bermuda starting later this month — live in the United Kingdom and Ireland. A spokesperson said, “World Tens Series is excited to announce that Sky Sports, the dominant subscription television sports brand in the United Kingdom and Ireland, has […]
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| Bermuda’s Zeiko Lewis recently helped Charleston Battery advance to the Eastern Conference Semifinals of the USL Championship Playoffs after the club defeated Charlotte Independence 2-1. The club’s match report said, “With goals on either end of 120 minutes of play, Charleston Battery extended their season Saturday night in a 2-1 victory over the Charlotte Independence […]
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| A total of 18 goals were scored in the latest round of the Bermuda Ball Hockey League season at the PCC Hockey Rink. Frontier 2 Liberty Mutual Insurance 7 Liberty Mutual Insurance scored two goals in the first two periods and three in the third to defeat Frontier 7 – 2. Shane Matchett led the […]
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| The Biannual Septage Waste Disposal Operations “may result in unpleasant odors being experienced in the residential areas surrounding the Marsh Folly Composting Facility,” the Ministry has advised. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Public Works is advising that during the week of 26 October 2020, it will conduct its Biannual Septage Waste Disposal Operations. […]
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| Nathan Armstrong won Pod 4 of the Boy’s Back to the Mountain Invitational at Garret Mountain in Woodland Park. In Pod 4, Hasbrouck Heights and Armstrong’s Pompton Lakes placed four of the top five runners in the 49-man race and it was Hasbrouck Heights winning the team trophy, 37-45. The top three runners in the […]
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| The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [October 13] with the list indicating that there are six bus runs cancelled so far today. Related Stories Ministry: 25 Bus Runs Cancelled On Monday Ministry: 31 Bus Runs Cancelled On Friday Ministry: 24 Bus Runs Cancelled On Thursday Ministry: 15 Bus Runs Cancelled […]
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| Serving the Servers will make its final distribution this week, having raised $35,350 to assist restaurant staff whose livelihoods were being affected by the pandemic. A spokesperson said, “Serving the Servers, an initiative launched with The Bermuda Chamber of Commerce during the early stages of the coronavirus pandemic back in May, will make its final distribution to […]
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| Ocorian has been named Best Fund Administrator [Reporting Services] at the Private Equity Wire US Awards 2020. A spokesperson said, “Ocorian, a diversified global financial services group and leader in fund administration, capital markets, corporate and fiduciary services, has been named Best Fund Administrator [Reporting Services] at the Private Equity Wire US Awards 2020. The […]
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| October 12 saw 816 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $18,429.00 BD. 516 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing up 1.0% at $25.25 per share, while another 300 shares were traded by BF&M Ltd, closing at an even $18.00 per share. The BSX finished at 1,842.94, up 0.61% […]
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Today there were 1366 test results received by the Ministry of Health, and none were positive for COVID-19.
Bermuda has had 184 total confirmed positive cases. Their status is as follows:
The average age of all of our confirmed positive cases is 56 and the age range of all of our positive cases is from 9 to 101 years.
Good Afternoon,
Thank you for attending today’s closing ceremony for Mental Health Awareness Week.
Our theme for Mental Health Awareness Week was ‘Be Kind’. But our message today is that we want people to be kind well beyond this week. So although this is the official closing of Mental Health Awareness Week, it is also the official call to our Bermuda community to keep being kind after this week into the coming year and beyond.
The Dalai Lama has said, “Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible.”
| The Comet Class was back on the water off the Mid-Atlantic Sailboat Club competing in the Lawrence Stickers Hendrickson Memorial Regatta. Stephen Dickinson picked up where he left off winning the first three races of the Regatta. Dickinson and his crew Mickia Brangman ended with 3 points, while Maxwell Curtis and Stefan Furbert were second […]
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| There were 1366 test results received today and none were positive for Covid-19, so the total of confirmed positive cases to date remains at 184 , with 3 cases remaining active. A Government spokesperson said, “Today there were 1366 test results received by the Ministry of Health, and none were positive for Covid-19. “Bermuda has […]
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| [Opinion column written by OBA MP Susan Jackson] Women may be wondering – even frustrated – by the silence at a time when all women have the opportunity to raise their voices in horror over the recent outcry sparked by former parliamentarian, Rolfe Commissiong. His dismissal follows the public confession of an ‘inappropriate statement’. Women’s silence […]
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Good Afternoon,
Thank you for attending today’s closing ceremony for Mental Health Awareness Week.
Our theme for Mental Health Awareness Week was ‘Be Kind’. But our message today is that we want people to be kind well beyond this week. So although this is the official closing of Mental Health Awareness Week, it is also the official call to our Bermuda community to keep being kind after this week into the coming year and beyond.
The Dalai Lama has said, “Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible.”
| Athene Holding, Athora Holding, Aspen Insurance Holdings Limited, and Catalina Holdings are making a $3.5 million donation to the Bermuda College Foundation to create a Career Development Centre. A spokesperson said, “Athene Holding Ltd. [Athene] and its reinsurance subsidiary, Athene Life Re. Ltd.[ALRe], in addition to Athora Holding Ltd., Aspen Insurance Holdings Limited and Catalina […]
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| The closing ceremony for Mental Health Awareness Week was held today, with the theme for the week being ‘Be Kind’, with the community urged to “keep being kind after this week into the coming year and beyond.” Those in attendance included Bermuda Hospitals Board Chief Executive Officer & President Dr. Michael Richmond, Chief of Psychiatry Dr. […]
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| The official Government and Legal notices for today [Oct 12] include large group exemption, list of proposed planning applications, and notices of intention to construct a controlled plant. Acting Appointment: Permanent Secretary, Ministry Of Legal Affairs Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Acting Appointments Notice ID: GN0920/2020 Public Authorities / Department: Cabinet Headquarters Publication […]
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| The Regulatory Authority [RA] is inviting the public to comment on a proposed Change of Control notification request from Transact. A spokesperson said, “The Regulatory Authority, [RA] is inviting members of the public, electronic communications sectoral participants and sectoral providers and other interested parties to comment on a proposed Change of Control notification request from […]
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| “The slow and gradual tourism industry comeback continues, and across the island this month there will be indisputable signs of Bermuda’s resilience,” Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] Interim CEO Glenn Jones said. An email sent out by BTA Interim CEO Glenn Jones said, “On Friday, the annual Bermuda Tourism Summit takes place in person and on […]
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| Hamilton Princess & Beach Club has been ranked the 10th best resort in the Atlantic Islands in the Condé Nast Traveler’s Readers’ Choice Awards 2020 and was the highest ranked resort in Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “Hamilton Princess & Beach Club has been ranked the 10th best resort in the Atlantic Islands, in international travel […]
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| Tuesday, October 13 is expected to see sunny periods with showers developing by afternoon, with the high to be near 27°C/80°F and the low to be near 23°C/74°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SSE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 78%. Sunrise will be at 7.21am and […]
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| The Ministry has released the list of bus cancellations for this afternoon [Oct 12], with the list indicating that there are twenty-five bus runs cancelled today. Related Stories Ministry: 31 Bus Runs Cancelled On Friday Ministry: 24 Bus Runs Cancelled On Thursday Ministry: 15 Bus Runs Cancelled On Wednesday Ministry: 22 Bus Runs Cancelled On […]
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| The Bermuda Hockey Federation hosted four matches at the National Sports Center as the league season continued. Dragons 0 BHA Pirates 2 The BHA Pirates defeated the Dragons 2 – 0 with a goal in each half. Sebastian Madeiros gave the BHA Pirates the lead in the 31st minute with a field goal, and Nigel […]
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| Bermuda International Long Term Insurers and Reinsurers [BILTIR] has announced the appointment of Kevin Hovi to its Board of Directors. A spokesperson said, “Kevin is President and Chief Financial Officer of Kuvare Life Re Ltd. Prior to his role at Kuvare Life Re, he was Chief Financial Officer at Longitude Re. He previously worked at […]
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| Due to the removal of Rolfe Commissiong, a new Government Senator and Cabinet Minister will be appointed. Technically speaking, Mr Commissiong “resigned” as a Minister, and Premier David Burt advised the Governor to revoke his appointment as a Senator. The Premier said, “The appointment of the Government Leader in the Senate and of the Senator […]
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| Three sailors — John Alden, Kirk Cooper and Bjorn Johnson — have been named to the Bermuda Race Roll of Honour. A spokesperson said, “Created in 2006 with the centennial of the first “Thrash to the Onion Patch,” the Bermuda Race Roll of Honour recognizes and celebrates extraordinary sailors who have sailed across the Gulf […]
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| Jahkiel Samuels has been jailed for three years and four months in England after pleading guilty to charges of possessing an imitation firearm with intent to cause fear of violence and threatening a person with an offensive weapon in a public place. The Nottinghamshire Police website said, “A man threatened two men with an imitation sawn-off […]
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