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Bank stock up 41 cents on NYSE

January 4, 2023

The RG/BSX Index closed unchanged at 2,317.69 on the Bermuda Stock Exchange Wednesday.
The day saw 1,002 shares of BF&M Ltd change hands having a value of $21,042 or $21 per share.
Overseas, the B…

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Bermuda records another Covid-related death as active cases rise

January 4, 2023

Another death linked to Covid-19 has been recorded by health officials taking the total of Bermuda’s confirmed fatalities to 154.
The figures were posted on the Government’s Covid-19 “dashboard” onli…

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Canadian who stole from Gorham’s sentenced to time served

January 4, 2023

A Canadian who stole merchandise valued at more than $30 from Gorham’s was today sentenced to time already served in custody.
Alexander Francey, 30, who told the court he had moved to the island thre…

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Plans submitted for new Reid Street restaurant

January 4, 2023

A former office could be modified into a restaurant, according to a recent planning application.
The application, submitted last month by cTx Design Group Ltd, proposes renovations to 39 Reid Street t…

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Costs of minister’s summit meeting covered by organisers

January 4, 2023

Walter Roban, the Minister of Home Affairs, has revealed that a visit he made to Trinidad and Tobago for an environmental conference cost taxpayers nothing as organisers of the gathering footed the bi…

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Troupe captains call emergency meeting after Gombey ‘clash’ descends into chaos

January 4, 2023

The leaders of all five Gombey troupes will be meeting tonight after a fracas between several groups broke out on Monday evening.
Details of the incident are limited, but video clips of several skirmi…

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Music therapy students put their learning into action

January 4, 2023

Students learning about music therapy were able to put theory into practice by singing to the participants of Action on Alzheimer’s and Dementia.
The Chatmore British International School joined Hayl…

New Arch Insurance regional boss in Canada

January 4, 2023

Arch Insurance Canada Ltd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Bermudian-based Arch Capital Group Ltd, has promoted Jean-Pierre Galipeault to president and chief regional executive.
Mr Galipeault joined Arch…

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Off Level BDA Donates $1,350 To Teachers

January 4, 2023

Off Level BDA has started 2023 in a positive manner by donating $1,350 to different teachers around the island so they can “enhance their respective programs.” A spokesperson said, “The donation was a benefit from the Off Level Games recently held at Southampton Rangers Sports Club. The annual event is an Adult Sports Day, with […]

Jennifer Santiago installed as new Rims president

January 4, 2023

Rims, the risk management society, has announced that Jennifer Santiago will lead the organisation as president for the 2023 term.
Ms Santiago is the director, risk management & safety at Wakefern…

Chubb launches global climate business unit

January 4, 2023

Chubb, the world’s largest publicly traded property and casualty insurance company, has launched a new global climate business unit.
The company said the unit will draw on the company’s extensive tech…

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Sale to help put Bermuda in the pink

January 4, 2023

The Bermuda Tourism Authority is hoping to inspire visitors to book trips to the island this month through an initiative offering discounts on a range of hotels.
The annual Pink Sale offers visitors u…

Fidelis MGU approved for operation

January 4, 2023

Bermudian-based Fidelis Insurance Holdings Limited has completed the transaction creating a new managing general underwriter separate from FIHL and the existing insurance companies (the Fidelis Insura…

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Police ‘Looking Into’ Altercation Shown On Videos

January 4, 2023

Noting they are “aware of video clips depicting an altercation involving individuals in traditional Bermuda Gombey costume being circulated,” the police confirmed the “matter is being looked into.” A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service, [BPS], is aware of video clips depicting an altercation involving individuals in traditional Bermuda Gombey costume, being circulated on […]

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Mariners Withdraw From BRFU Men’s League

January 4, 2023

Mariners Men have withdrawn from this year’s men’s rugby league competition due to “a lack of sustainable men’s player pool.” BRFU President Sean Field confirmed the withdrawal from the league, saying, “I can sadly confirm that Mariners Men’s team has withdrawn from this year’s men’s league competition due to a lack of sustainable men’s player […]

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Chatmore Students Sing To Alzheimer’s Group

January 4, 2023

Students from Chatmore British International School joined Hayley Francis Cann, Neurologic Music Therapist from Synergy Music Therapy & Wellness, to sing to the participants of the Action on Alzheimer’s & Dementia [AAD] group last Monday. A spokesperson said, “Three times a year, Chatmore sets aside one week for immersive learning experiences linked to curriculum units […]

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Videos: Gombeys Continue To Celebrate 2023

January 4, 2023

The New Year’s celebrations is never complete without performances from the Gombeys, and two more videos of their New Year’s performances are below. You can view all of our coverage of Gombeys here and for over 100 videos of the Gombeys spanning the past decade visit here on Bernew.TV. Gombey Warriors H & H Gombeys Related Stories Video: […]

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Fishel Is World Top Division Female Goalscorer

January 4, 2023

Mia Fishel scored a total of 33 goals with Mexico’s UANL Tigres to earn International Federation of Football History and Statistics [IFFHS] Women’s World Best National Top Division Goalscorer 2022. Fishel said, “To be the best was something that I always wanted as a kid, and continue to seek it in my professional career. I’m […]

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Fidelis Announces Managing General Underwriter

January 4, 2023

Fidelis Insurance Holdings Limited [FIHL] announced the completion of the transaction creating a new Managing General Underwriter [Fidelis MGU], separate from FIHL and the existing insurance companies. A spokesperson said, “Originally announced in July 2022, the transaction became effective on January 3, 2023. Both FIHL and Fidelis MGU have received approvals or non-objections [as and […]

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Chubb Announces Global Climate Business Unit

January 4, 2023

Chubb announced the launch of a new global climate business unit, drawing on the company’s extensive technical capabilities in underwriting and risk engineering and bringing together Chubb units engaged in traditional, alternative and renewable energy, climate tech, agribusiness and risk engineering services. A spokesperson said, “The new business unit will provide a full spectrum of […]

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Football: St. David’s Defeat Somerset Eagles

January 4, 2023

In a make-up First Division match, St. David’s edged the Somerset Eagles 2 – 1. Rychus Symonds gave the Somerset Eagles the lead in the 33rd minute when he scored from a cross, Cody Richardson equalized for St. David’s when he scored from the penalty spot in the 68th minute and Innaig Castro scored the winner […]

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Bermuda Riders Earn Top Spots At CEA Events

January 4, 2023

Bermuda equestrians earned a number of top spots at the 2022 CEA Regional Jumping Challenge and CEA Mini Jumping Challenge. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Equestrian Federation is delighted to share that the 2022 CEA Regional Jumping Challenge and the newly introduced CEA Mini Jumping Challenge came to a very successful conclusion for Bermuda’s show […]

Domestic rugby dealt major blow as Mariners withdraw from men’s league

January 4, 2023

Sean Field-Lament, the Bermuda Rugby Football Union president, has conceded that his sport is facing huge challenges after the withdrawal of Mariners from the men’s league.
With the domestic season se…

Scott Barnes caps stellar season with podium places in Florida

January 4, 2023

Scott Barnes ended his season in style after clinching podium finishes at the Daytona KartWeek in Florida.
Despite getting off to a disastrous start to his weekend after he was forced to replace an en…

Bid to revive local women’s basketball gaining momentum

January 4, 2023

Efforts to restore local women’s basketball to its former glory is gaining momentum.
In recent years a group of former women’s basketball league players have remained involved in the sport during scri…

Retailers pin hopes on record cruise callers

January 4, 2023

Tourism-dependent retailers are salivating over a record number of cruise calls expected to hit Bermuda ports in 2023, starting today.
After years of slowdowns, lockdowns and shutdowns impacting their…

Cedarberry Foods to call it a day

January 4, 2023

Entrepreneur Alyson Thompson has closed Cedarberry Foods, the business venture that produced plant-based butter and nog.
Ms Thompson paid tribute to her customers in a Facebook post on the Cedarberry …

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Professor gives black market warning if cannabis legalised

January 4, 2023

Bermuda needs to learn lessons from Canada about beating the black market in cannabis if it legalises the drug, according to a leading expert.
Professor William Bogart, who has written extensively on…

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Judge criticises Crown counsels for ‘appalling’ delays in Supreme Court cases

January 4, 2023

A Supreme Court judge rapped the knuckles of a Crown counsel yesterday over an “appalling“ lack of disclosure and professional courtesy.
Puisne Judge Shade Subair Williams criticised prosecutors for i…

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More than 160 extra staff needed to launch new medical records system

January 4, 2023

More than 160 extra people were on the island to support the launch of a landmark electronic medical records system for the Bermuda Hospitals Board, the organisation reported yesterday.
The BHB said t…

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Ian Hilton (1938-2022): lawyer, sportsman and world traveller

January 4, 2023

A corporate lawyer who helped build the law firm Appleby Spurling & Kempe – now Appleby – was also a top sportsman and world traveller.
Ian Hilton was a managing partner at the then AS&K from …

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Rise in impaired driving offences a ‘major concern’, warns senior police officer

January 4, 2023

The continued increase of driving while impaired cases should be a “major concern” to the public, warned an Acting Police Superintendent yesterday.
In an update for Operation Vega, the ongoing police …

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Wallpaper Wednesday: Spittal Pond Nature

January 4, 2023

The latest image in Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series features the Spittal Pond Nature Reserve. The image is available in two sizes; a Facebook profile cover image and also in a vertical format, ideally sized for use as a mobile phone wallpaper, WhatsApp status image or Instagram story. You can download both sizes below, and check back […]

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BHB Updates On Electronic Record System

January 3, 2023

Bermuda Hospitals Board today outlined “what’s in store for the new electronic medical record [EMR], called PEARL [Patient Electronic & Administrative Records Log] and reviewed the project’s success.” A spokesperson said, “PEARL is a replacement for a number of BHB systems, most notably BHB’s main clinical system, which was so old, it was no longer […]

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PATI Decisions: Savvy, Gaming & Customs Duty

January 3, 2023

The Acting Information Commissioner issued three decisions regarding the Cabinet Office, Ministry of Finance Headquarters, and Bermuda Gaming Commission. Decision 28/2022, The Cabinet Office [PDF] Decision 29/2022, Ministry of Finance Headquarters [PDF] Decision 30/2022, Bermuda Gaming Commission [PDF] A spokesperson said, “On 16 December 2022, the Acting Information Commissioner issued Decision 28/2022, The Cabinet Office. […]

Government pays tribute to Brazilian football icon Pelé

January 3, 2023

Owen Darrell, the Minister of Youth, Culture and Sport, has joined with many millions in extending condolences on behalf of the Bermuda Government following the passing of Brazilian legend Pelé.
Thous…

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Dec 5-Jan 3: 635 Moving Violation Tickets Issued

January 3, 2023

From December 5th, 2022 to January 3rd, 2023, 635 moving violation tickets were issued for traffic offences, up from 428 in the previous reporting period, the police said today. A police spokesperson said, “In this reporting period, Monday, December 5th, 2022 to Tuesday January 3rd, 2023, six hundred and thirty-five moving violation tickets [MVTs], were […]

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30 Minute Video: Jan 3 ZBM Evening News

January 3, 2023

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 Jan 3 2023

January 3, 2023

The official Government and Legal notices for today [Jan 3] include acting appointments, public notification, notification of planning applications registered, PATI contracts and notice of intended marriage. Registrar Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Acting Appointments Notice ID: GN0007/2023 Public Authorities / Department: The Judiciary Publication date: 03 January 2023 Government Notice No. Acting Appointment Judicial […]

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Weather Forecast For Wednesday January 4

January 3, 2023

Wednesday, January 4 is expected to see plenty of sunshine, with the high to be near 23°C/73°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 78%. Sunrise will be at 7.21am and sunset will be at […]

Cheri Hanes promoted at Axa XL

January 3, 2023

AXA XL Insurance has promoted Cheri Hanes, formerly subcontractor default insurance construction risk engineering manager, to vice-president, head of innovation and sustainability for its North Americ…

Butterfield stock up 37 cents on NYSE

January 3, 2023

The RG/BSX Index closed unchanged at 2,317.69 on Tuesday with no trading on the Bermuda Stock Exchange.
Overseas, the Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son Limited was up 37 cents (1.24 per cent) to clos…

George Hutchings to retire as COO of Everen

January 3, 2023

Bermudian George F Hutchings is stepping down as chief operating officer of Everen Limited on April 1, the company has announced.
Mr Hutchings, who will retire at the end of 2023, will remain at Evere…

Don Bailey joins AIG in senior role

January 3, 2023

Insurance industry veteran Don Bailey has joined American International Group as global head of distribution and field operations.
He reports to Peter Zaffino, chairman and chief executive officer.
Fo…

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Schools benefit from money raised by Off Level Games

January 3, 2023

Four schools have received cash donations thanks to the fundraising efforts of amateur athletes.
Twenty teams recently took part in the Off Level Games – an adult sports day consisting of fun events s…

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False Whatsapp message – COVID-Omicron XBB

January 3, 2023

The Ministry of Health is aware of a false Whatsapp message claiming that the COVID-Omicron XBB coronavirus is different, deadly and not easy to detect correctly. And that the COVID-Omicron XBB is 5 times more virulent than the Delta variant and has a higher mortality rate than it.

This message did not come from the Ministry of Health, and the World Health Organisation (WHO) advises that current data does not suggest XBB is more deadly than Omicron, which itself is less lethal than Delta.

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Island’s resident bald eagle caught on camera

January 3, 2023

A young bald eagle was caught on camera when it perched at the top of a tree in Southampton.
Ploied Schokman described the creature as a “very beautiful, big bird”.
He saw the eagle, which arrived on …

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Man admits possession of gun, ammunition and drugs

January 3, 2023

A man was today remanded in custody after admitting possession of a firearm, bullets, drugs and drug equipment.
Gregory Outerbridge, 41, pleaded guilty in the Supreme Court to possession of a black Ta…

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Hopes high that 2022 cahow breeding record will be broken this year

January 3, 2023

Work to establish thriving cahow colonies on Nonsuch Island continued to pay off in 2022, with the island now home to the second largest population of the critically endangered birds.
Jeremy Madeiros,…

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Govt: False Message About Covid-Omicron XBB

January 3, 2023

The Ministry of Health said they are aware of a false message “claiming that the Covid-Omicron XBB coronavirus is different, deadly and not easy to detect correctly” and urged people to please not forward the message and “only rely on official health and Covid-19 related information.” A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Health is […]