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Maiden Completes Conversion Of Shares

December 30, 2022

Maiden Holdings Ltd has announced that it has completed “the previously announced conversion of its outstanding 8.25% Non-Cumulative Preference Shares, Series A, 7.125% Non-Cumulative Preference Shares, Series C and 6.700% Non-Cumulative Preference Shares, Series D for its common shares, $0.01 par value per share, on December 27, 2022.” A spokesperson said, “Maiden Holdings, Ltd., a […]

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Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Dec 29 2022

December 30, 2022

December 29 saw 0 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange. The BSX finished at 2,424.96, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 68 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available here [PDF]. Related Stories ‘Active And Significant Year For The BSX’ Stock Exchange Will Be Closed For […]

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Official Govt & Legal Notices For Dec 29 2022

December 29, 2022

The official Government and Legal notices for today [Dec 29] include BHB and the Ministry of Education contracts valued at over $50,000 and acting appointments. PATI Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: PATI Contracts valued $50,000 or more Notice ID: GN1214/2022 Public Authorities / Department: Bermuda Hospitals Board Publication date: 29 December 2022 Authority Contract ContractType […]

Bermudian stars Clyde Best and Sam Nusum remember Pelé

December 29, 2022

Bermudian icons Clyde Best and Sam Nusum have paid tribute to football legend Pelé, who died yesterday at the age of 82 after a battle with colon cancer.
Pelé signed his contract to play for New York …

Local company in billion dollar deal for copper mine

December 29, 2022

A Bermudian-based company is helping to fund the $1 billion-plus acquisition of one of Australia’s oldest mines.
Osisko Bermuda Limited, a subsidiary of Montreal-headquartered Osisko Gold Royalties Lt…

Bank stock up 65 cents on NYSE

December 29, 2022

The RG/BSX Index closed unchanged at 2,424.96 with no trading on the Bermuda Stock Exchange.
Overseas, The Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son Limited was up 65 cents (2.20 per cent) to close at $30.20…

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Work Permit Policy – Seeking Employment and Changing Jobs

December 29, 2022

The Department of Immigration has seen an increase in inquiries and work permit applications for work permit holders who have worked for their initial employer for less than two years. Clause 4.6 of the 2017 Work Permit Policy states that work permit holders can only change jobs in the first two years when made redundant or on lodging a bona fide complaint with the Labour Relations Section of the Ministry of Economy and Labour against their employer.

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Work Permit Policy: Seeking & Changing Jobs

December 29, 2022

The Department of Immigration said they have “seen an increase in inquiries and work permit applications for work permit holders who have worked for their initial employer for less than two years.” A Government spokesperson said, “Clause 4.6 of the 2017 Work Permit Policy states that work permit holders can only change jobs in the […]

Brazilian legend Pelé dies aged 82

December 29, 2022

Brazilian football legend Pelé has died at the age of 82.
Regarded as one of the best players of all-time, in 1999, he was named Athlete of the Century by the International Olympic Committee and was i…

Will Dame Flora Duffy get your Sports Awards nomination?

December 29, 2022

There are just a couple of days left to submit your nominations for Bermuda’s 2022 Sports Awards.
With a nomination deadline of December 31, the awards celebrate the success and achievements of Bermud…

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Government seeing increase in work permit holders trying to change jobs

December 29, 2022

The Government has seen a rise in work permit holders trying to change jobs or end their contracts prematurely, the Department of Immigration said today.
According to the 2017 Work Permit Policy, per…

Cost of internet is about to rise

December 29, 2022

Your internet bill is going up.
Monthly charges for its FibreWire internet plans will increase on February 1, One Communications has announced.
The telecommunications company said the monthly price in…

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UK company predicts quieter than average hurricane season

December 29, 2022

A UK company has predicted a quieter than average hurricane season in 2023 in an early preseason forecast.

Tropical Storm Risk has estimated that the 2023 season would fall about 15 per cent below…

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Three people charged with bringing cannabis valued at almost $270,000 into island

December 29, 2022

Three people were today charged with conspiring to bring cannabis valued at almost $270,000 into the island.
Kanhai Armstrong, 37, from Pembroke, 25-year-old Victoria Debartolo and 44-year-old Leila …

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Pedestrian Injured In Pitt’s Bay Road Collision

December 29, 2022

A male pedestrian was taken to hospital for treatment of head and facial injuries following a “collision involving a truck and a pedestrian on Pitt’s Bay Road” this morning [Dec 29], the police have confirmed. A police spokesperson said, “Around 9:58am on Thursday 29th December 2022, police and other first responders attended the scene of […]

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Sports Awards Nominations Close On Dec 31st

December 29, 2022

The Government is reminding the public that the deadline to submit nominations for the 2022 Sports Awards is on December 31st. “If you have not already submitted your nomination, please visit www.sportsawards.bm to recognize the distinguished achievements of Bermudian athletes from January 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022,” said a Government spokesperson. “To celebrate and […]

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Fine and ban for drink driver seen going in wrong direction on one-way road

December 29, 2022

A man who drove in the wrong direction on a one-way road was today banned from driving all vehicles for 18 months.
Kishi Trott, 40, from Smith’s, pleaded guilty to driving while impaired by alcohol …

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Pedestrian taken to hospital after being hit by truck

December 29, 2022

A pedestrian was rushed to hospital this morning after he was hit by a truck on Pitts Bay Road.
A police spokeswoman said that shortly before 10am officers attended the scene of a collision near the j…

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Bermuda Sailors Continue Competing In Florida

December 29, 2022

Six Bermuda young sailors continued competing in the 2022 Tuuci Orange Bowl International Youth Regatta, which is being hosted at the Coral Reef Yacht Club in Florida. A total of 215 sailors were back on the water battling it out in the Optimist Fleet, three more races were sailed on day two taking the series […]

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Island Records Another Covid Related Death

December 29, 2022

The Bermuda Government has released the latest Covid-19 figures, with the island recording another coronavirus-related death, bringing the total to 153 since the pandemic began in 2020. There are now 46 known active cases, with seven of the 46 in hospital. This follows after the Ministry confirmed that the “latest variants of the coronavirus BF.7 […]

New Thai spa soothes away life’s stress

December 29, 2022

Self-care is all-important during stressful times, the owner of Bermuda’s newest wellness and spa operation says.
Poinciana Wellness and Spa opened in July on the second floor of the Maxwell Roberts B…

Post-pandemic push could fill offices and reignite retail

December 29, 2022

Bermuda’s flagship shopping centre, The Washington Mall, is staging a comeback.
The commercial property’s owners, Washington Properties (Bermuda) Limited, are upbeat, expecting significant improvement…

Hamilton Princess Christmas celebrations listed among the finest

December 29, 2022

One of Bermuda’s iconic tourism properties has been featured in a top 25 holiday traditions and spectacular displays list compiled by an international hotel organisation.
Hamilton Princess & Beach…

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One more Covid-related death as hospital quarantines two long-term care wards

December 29, 2022

One new death linked to Covid-19 was recorded by health officials today, bringing the island’s total confirmed fatalities of the pandemic to 153.
The figures were posted this afternoon on the Governme…

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Retired former schools administrator critical of Education Authority

December 29, 2022

Adding an extra level of oversight for Bermuda’s schools should be dropped in favour of empowering principals to meet schools’ needs head-on, according to a former Chief Education Officer.
Dean Furber…

2024 Olympic hopeful Adrian Roach has big plans in store for the new year

December 29, 2022

Boxer Adrian Roach has big plans in store for the new year as he prepares to compete at the World Boxing Championships in Central Asia and the Pan American Games in South America.
Roach also has an ey…

PHC captain Marco Warren has revenge over North Village on his mind

December 29, 2022

Gaining a measure of revenge is firmly on the mind of PHC Zebras captain Marco Warren as he and his Zebras comrades prepare to do battle with familiar foes North Village for the right to hoist the Fr…

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Jonah Smith Aims To Win On New Year’s Day

December 29, 2022

[Written by Stephen Wright] Jonah Smith has backed himself to claim glory in the Bermuda Motocross Association’s New Year’s Trophy Race at the Bermuda Motorsports Park in Southside, St David’s, on Sunday. Smith, widely regarded as the island’s top rider, will compete in the Expert class against American Denver Rigsby and local riders such as […]

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Rotary Interact Clubs Reflect On 2022 Activities

December 29, 2022

Reports for the Hamilton, Mount St. Agnes, and Somersfield Rotary Interact Clubs have been released highlighting their work and activities throughout 2022. The Hamilton Rotary Interact Club report said, “Rotary Interact Clubs are making a difference in Bermuda. Their motto, like Rotarians, is ‘service above self.’ This year, Rotary is celebrating the significant works of […]

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Gotham Magazine Features The Loren Hotel

December 29, 2022

Gotham Magazine has featured the Loren Hotel in an article titled “Inside The Luxurious Loren Hotels: Bermuda And Austin.” The Gotham website said, “If you’re looking for that perfect getaway, the Loren hotel has your back. Whether you’re the tan-on-the-beach all-day type or somebody who craves adventure, there is something for everybody at the Loren. “We’re […]

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Plan to turn nature reserve into endemic plant stronghold

December 29, 2022

The Bermuda National Trust wants to make a Warwick nature reserve a stronghold for native and endemic species, according to a Conservation Management Plan.

The voluntary plan, submitted to the Dep…

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Johnny Barnes’ message of love raises spirits in Canadian town

December 29, 2022

An article about a statue in Ontario depicting the much-loved fixture of Crow Lane the late Johnny Barnes has appeared on the website Guelph Today.

A replica of the life-size bronze statue of Mr Bar…

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Charity’s pilot scheme helped young men go ‘from struggle to strength’

December 29, 2022

Young men who were part of a programme to boost their skills and opportunities found greater stability compared to a year earlier, a charity reported.

Transitional Community Services highlighted t…

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Rider Injured In Collision On Crow Lane

December 28, 2022

A male rider “sustained a serious leg injury” after a collision involving a taxi and a motorcycle in the Crow Lane and Spurling Hill area this evening [Dec 28]. A police spokesperson said, “Around 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. 28th December 2022, police & EMS were dispatched to a two vehicle road traffic collision involving a […]

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Photos: 3D Look At Christmas Lights In Bermuda

December 28, 2022

The island has been in a festive spirit this month, with a range of Christmas lights and decorations to be seen, including lights twinkling on trees, buildings, streets, residential homes, and more and the 3D pop up graphics below offer a different perspective. You can view all our coverage of Christmas decorations here, all our coverage of Christmas here, view past 3D photo galleries […]

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Rider taken to hospital after East Broadway collision

December 28, 2022

A rider was taken to hospital from Hamilton this evening with a serious leg injury after a two-vehicle crash on East Broadway at about 7pm.
Police said the male rider was attended to at the scene by E…

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Police Service Gives Back For Christmas

December 28, 2022

“In keeping with tradition, several watches and departments made Christmas extra special for a few members of the community,” the Bermuda Police Service said. The Bermuda Police Service posted the photos below online, saying, “All of the holiday initiatives were funded by the officers, with some assistance from local businesses, who stepped up to the […]

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Official Govt & Legal Notices For Dec 28 2022

December 28, 2022

The official Government and Legal notices for today [Dec 28] include notice of intended marriages. Maritime Marriage Notice: Gai Murdoch & John Sklavos Notice Type: Legal Notice Notice Sub Type: Notice of Intended Marriage [Maritime] Notice ID: LN0621/2022 Public Authorities / Department: Registry General Publication date: 28 December 2022 The Maritime Marriage Act, 1999 Notice of Intended Marriage […]

Exciting climax anticipated for festive motocross series

December 28, 2022

The Bermuda Motocross Association is looking forward to an exciting climax to its Boxing Day and New Year’s Day Trophy Race Series.
Titles will be up for grabs in the various classes decided at Bermud…

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30 Minute Video: Dec 28 ZBM Evening News

December 28, 2022

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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Weather Forecast For Thursday December 29

December 28, 2022

Thursday, December 29 is expected to see a good mix of sun and cloud, with the high to be near 21°C/70°F and the low to be near 18°C/64°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be ENE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 73%. Sunrise will be at 7.19am and […]

APWC swings back to profit

December 28, 2022

Asia Pacific Wire & Cable Corporation Limited, the holding company incorporated in Bermuda, has reported net income attributable to APWC shareholders of $0.6 million for the first nine months of 2…

Fairmont Hamilton Princess listed among the finest

December 28, 2022

One of Bermuda’s iconic tourism properties has been featured in a top 25 holiday traditions and spectacular displays list compiled by an international hotel organisation.
Hamilton Princess & Beach…

Bank stock falls 24 cents

December 28, 2022

The RG/BSX Index closed unchanged at 2,424.96 with no trading on the Bermuda Stock Exchange.
Overseas, The Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son Limited was down 24 cents (0.81 per cent) to close at $29….

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US storms to blame for wet and windy Christmas weather – but outlook brighter for New Year

December 28, 2022

Extreme cold temperatures, snow and winds across the US were to blame for poor weather conditions in Bermuda over the Christmas holiday period.
The island experienced rain and winds late on Thursday …

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Changes made to closed job list as Government extends moratorium

December 28, 2022

Job categories off-limits to work permit holders have been changed – with a moratorium extended by five months from the beginning of next year until the end of May 2023.
“General bartenders” have been…

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ACOP Weekes: Policing Over Christmas Holiday

December 28, 2022

“The Bermuda Police Service wish to thank the public for helping make this Christmas long weekend a safe and peaceful one for all Bermuda residents,” Assistant Commissioner of Police Martin Weekes said. Assistant Commissioner Martin Weekes said, “A robust police presence was out on the streets this weekend conducting stop checks and patrols to clamp […]

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Public told to expect ‘high visibility policing’ over New Year

December 28, 2022

The public has been warned to expect high visibility policing over the New Year after “a number” of people were arrested over Christmas for offences including drugs, carrying weapons and suspected dri…

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Two hospital long-term care wards quarantined after Covid outbreak

December 28, 2022

Two long-term care wards at King Edward VII Memorial Hospital have been put under quarantine after an outbreak of Covid-19.
Visits are on hold and family members of the residents are being contacted, …

Willie Clemons looking up with Braintree Town

December 28, 2022

Willie Clemons, the Braintree Town midfielder, is still buzzing over his team’s recent triumph against Farnborough FC in the third round of the Isuzu FA Trophy.
The visitors prevailed 5-4 on penalties…