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1 Death, 88 Positive, 35 Active, 3 In Hospital

November 2, 2022

The Ministry received 3356 test results — spanning 14 days — and 88 were positive, so there are now 35 known active cases, of which 3 people are in hospital, and the Ministry confirmed that the island has recorded a coronavirus-related death, bringing the total to 149 since the pandemic began in 2020. “Sadly, there […]

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Traffic Advisories For World Triathlon Event

November 2, 2022

The Ministry of Public Works released road traffic notices for the World Triathlon Championship Series [WTCS] on Saturday [Nov 5] and Sunday [Nov 6]. For more information on the variation of speed limits, click here and here. For more information on the road closures, click here. Related Stories Road Closures For World Triathlon Event Traffic […]

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Official Govt & Legal Notices For Nov 2 2022

November 2, 2022

The official Government and Legal notices for today [Nov 2] include acting appointments, appointment of marriage officer, registration of professional surveyors, notification of planning applications registered and public notification. Corrigendum To GN0948/2022 Acting Appointment Mr. Tom Oppenheim Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Acting Appointments Notice ID: GN1033/2022 Public Authorities / Department: Government House Publication date: […]

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Weather Forecast For Thursday November 3

November 2, 2022

Thursday, November 3 is expected to see a few sunny periods, chance of a couple of showers, with the high to be near 25°C/77°F and the low to be near 22°C/71°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be NE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 75%. Sunrise will be […]

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UK Government Postpones Joint Ministerial Council

November 2, 2022

The Cabinet Office today confirmed that the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has now postponed the annual Joint Ministerial Council set for next week in London.It

This meeting of Overseas Territories (OT) Heads of Government with UK Government Ministers ordinarily addresses key issues related to the OTs and provides direct interaction between Heads of Government, OT Ministers, officials and their counterparts in the UK. Following the change in leadership in the UK a Minister of State for the OTs has only been appointed today (November 2)

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Government House Statement

November 2, 2022

Government House can advise that Her Excellency the Governor has tested positive for COVID-19. The Governor will continue to work remotely but will not be attending any in-person events or meetings until she receives a negative test result.

Under Section 19A of the Constitution, the Governor has authorised the Deputy Governor, Mr Tom Oppenheim, to attend the Convening of the Legislature scheduled for Friday 4 November 2022 and to read the Throne Speech on her behalf.

BSX closes unchanged as Butterfield stock falls

November 2, 2022

The RG/BSX Index ended the day unchanged at 2,436.96 for the sixth business day in a row, as there was no activity on the domestic board of the Bermuda Stock Exchange.
In New York, Butterfield Bank sh…

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BTA brings a bit of warmth to chilly Boston

November 2, 2022

As temperatures start to drop in New England, Boston residents were offered a taste of sunny Bermuda as part of a promotion organised by the Bermuda Tourism Authority.
The BTA promotion featured a Los…

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Road closures for triathlon races

November 2, 2022

Roads in and around Hamilton will be closed when races are held this weekend as part of the World Triathlon Championship Series.
A notice signed by Lieutenant-Colonel David Burch, the Minister of Publ…

Jon Hack appointed new chairman of Triangle Life

November 2, 2022

Jon Hack has been appointed non-executive chairman to the board of Triangle Life Ltd., succeeding Niall O’Hare, Triangle Life founder and CEO, who has served as chairman since the inception of the o…

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Live Video: WTCS Bermuda Athlete Forum

November 2, 2022

The World Triathlon Championship Series [WTCS] is holding a panel discussion this afternoon [Nov 2] with the speakers set to include Camiko Smith, Coral Wells, Dr. Freddie Evans, and Tanya Bule, with the panel to be moderated by WTS BDA Chairperson, and three time U.S. Olympian, Hazel Clark. A spokesperson said, “The purpose of the […]

Re-accreditation for local lab

November 2, 2022

The Northshore Medical Laboratory, a division of Northshore Medical and Aesthetics Center, has again been accredited by the American healthcare accreditation organisation, COLA.
Dwayne Simpson, senior…

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Governor tests positive for Covid, deputy to read Throne Speech

November 2, 2022

Rena Lalgie, the Governor, has tested positive for the coronavirus, Government House announced this afternoon.
Although she will work remotely, she will not attend events or meetings in person until s…

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Premier’s UK visit postponed

November 2, 2022

Plans by David Burt to meet up with Bermudians studying in the UK next week have been postponed.
The Premier was to host two ‘dinner and dialogue’ events with students in London and Nottingham on Nove…

Irish-American punk band commemorate Seamus Power’s Bermuda Championship title win in song

November 2, 2022

Seamus Power’s Butterfield Bermuda Championship title success has been commemorated in a song by Irish-American punk band Dropkick Murphys.
Irishman Power clinched his second career win on the PGA To…

Anita Kuchma is new CEO of Hamilton Select

November 2, 2022

Anita Kuchma has been appointed chief executive officer at Hamilton Select, the US excess and surplus lines insurer subsidiary to Hamilton Insurance Group, Ltd.
Hamilton Select has a Financial Streng…

Apex builds on New Zealand presence

November 2, 2022

Global financial services provider Apex Group Ltd. has closed on the acquisition of Implemented Investment Holdings Limited, the parent company of Implemented Investment Solutions and InvestNow.
Follo…

Kallan Todd secures gold medal at WKA Kickboxing and Karate World Championships

November 2, 2022

Kallan Todd has done Bermuda proud by securing the island’s first gold medal at the WKA Kickboxing and Karate World Championships in Prestatyn, Wales, today.
The 16-year-old captured the gold courtesy…

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Kallan Todd Wins Gold At World Championships

November 2, 2022

[Written by Stephen Wright] Kallan Todd has won a gold medal at the World Kickboxing and Karate Association [WKA] World Championships in Prestatyn, Wales, today. Todd defeated Te Au Pounama Warren, of New Zealand, by a unanimous decision in the 16-17 boys’ K1 division at 209-plus pounds. The Bermudian was the aggressor throughout the breathless three-round […]

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Museum To Display Flora Duffy Race Suit

November 2, 2022

In anticipation of Dame Flora Duffy’s participation in this weekend’s WTS Bermuda triathlon, the National Museum of Bermuda [NMB] will be putting her 2020 Olympic race suit on display in the foyer of Commissioner’s House starting on Friday. A spokesperson said, “In anticipation of Dame Flora Duffy’s participation in the upcoming Bermuda leg of the […]

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Man pleads guilty to stealing from former housemate

November 2, 2022

A man today admitted stealing goods valued at more than $2,000 from a former housemate.
Jamel Richardson, 31, of Devonshire, pleaded guilty to the offence when he appeared in Magistrates’ Court.
Alan…

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Northshore Lab Receives Re-Accreditation

November 2, 2022

Northshore Medical and Aesthetics Center has again through its Northshore Medical Laboratory [NML] met all necessary criteria for laboratory accreditation by COLA, an American healthcare accreditation organisation. A spokesperson said, “Northshore Medical and Aesthetics Center, a repeat Best of Bermuda award-winning healthcare provider [2022], has announced it has again through its Northshore Medical Laboratory [NML] met […]

RenRe suffers huge Q3 loss again

November 2, 2022

Bermuda reinsurer RenaissanceRe Holdings Ltd. has posted a third quarter net loss of $825.3 million.
The company said Hurricane Ian and certain other catastrophe events contributed to a $648.4 million…

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Northshore Medical Receives Accreditation

November 2, 2022

Northshore Medical and Aesthetics Center has again through its Northshore Medical Laboratory [NML] met all necessary criteria for laboratory accreditation by COLA, an American healthcare accreditation organisation. A spokesperson said, “Northshore Medical and Aesthetics Center, a repeat Best of Bermuda award-winning healthcare provider [2022], has announced it has again through its Northshore Medical Laboratory [NML] met […]

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JMC & Events In United Kingdom Postponed

November 2, 2022

The UK has postponed the annual Joint Ministerial Council set for next week in London, so the Premier will reschedule his travel once the new dates have been confirmed; the two events planned for Bermudians in the UK will be postponed to coincide with the new meeting date. A Government spokesperson said, “The Cabinet Office […]

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Goslings To Host Event With Dame Flora Duffy

November 2, 2022

On Thursday [Nov 3], Dame Flora Duffy will be at Gosling’s on Front Street to meet people and sign bottles of the Goslings Flora Gold Rum, which to date has raised over $30,000 to support young Bermudian athletes. A spokesperson said, “Last year Gosling’s Limited collaborated with Bermuda’s first Olympic Gold Medalist, Flora Duffy, to create […]

Aqueelah Simmons joins Chancery Legal

November 2, 2022

Aqueelah Simmons has joined Chancery Legal Ltd. as an associate in the litigation department.
The Bermudian attorney’s main practice areas are civil and criminal litigation, family/matrimonial law, an…

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Monument Re Acquires Portfolio From AXA

November 2, 2022

Monument Re’s Belgian subsidiary has completed the acquisition of a run-off life insurance portfolio. A spokesperson said, “Monument Re announced today that its Belgian subsidiary Monument Assurance Belgium [MAB] has completed the acquisition of a run-off life insurance portfolio with BEGAAP provisions of EUR2.6bn from AXA Belgium, following receipt of regulatory approval from the National […]

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Playground climbing equipment closed due to structural damage

November 2, 2022

A popular playground in Hamilton Parish is awaiting repairs on some of its equipment.
The climbing frame at the Shelly Bay playground is to be put back in service “as soon as possible”, the Ministry o…

Kallan Todd and Krista Dyer reach finals at World Kickboxing and Karate World Championships

November 2, 2022

Kallan Todd and Krista Dyer are on the verge of glory at the World Kickboxing and Karate World Championships in Prestatyn, Wales.
The local pair both came away victorious in their opening matches at P…

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Snooker: Sandys Boat, RAA & Watford Win

November 2, 2022

The Bermuda Snooker League season resumed with three matches completed. Sandys Boat Club 4 – Spanish Point Boat Club One 1 Chris Dakin gave Spanish Point Boat Club One an early lead when he defeated Sandys Boat Club Captain, Martin Siese 50 – 48. Peter Bromby equalized for Sandys Boat Club when he comfortably defeated Spanish Point […]

Tyler Smith puts injury hell behind him in special triathlon homecoming

November 2, 2022

Tyler Smith is determined to put a “chaotic” year of injuries behind him and make his mark in a memorable homecoming at the World Triathlon Series Bermuda on Sunday.
Despite the highlight of a career-…

D’Andre Wainwright refusing to give up on overseas ambition

November 2, 2022

D’Andre Wainwright is refusing to give up on his dream of playing overseas as he aims to finally resolve a long-standing knee injury.
The 22-year-old, who had stints in English non-League football wit…

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Bank withdrew golf tickets from Zane DeSilva on day MP charged with money laundering

November 2, 2022

A bank withdrew complimentary tickets for a golf tournament from PLP MP Zane DeSilva on the day he appeared in court on money-laundering charges, The Royal Gazette can reveal.
Butterfield Bank informe…

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St David’s residents feel incinerator is being ‘dumped’ on them

November 2, 2022

A packed meeting of St David’s islanders vowed to fight the construction of an incinerator plant planned at Southside to dispose of the island‘s medical waste.
A forum of more than 100 residents last…

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Minister slams developers at Tucker’s Point for ‘blatant disregard to nature reserve’

November 2, 2022

Developers at Tucker’s Point have been warned that further planning breaches will be dealt with “severely” after a swath of nature reserve was cleared to create an ocean view.
According to planning do…

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Shark Hole developers bypassed conditions to reduce environmental impact – ministry

November 2, 2022

The developers of a home in Shark Hole bypassed conditions that had been set out to reduce environmental impact and instead opted to clear the site by mass excavation.
The Ministry of Home Affairs sai…

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Belco defends exceeding UK emissions objective

November 2, 2022

Belco has defended exceeding the UK Air Quality Objective for emissions and said the company had adhered to local laws.

Last year, the energy firm reported 63 exceedances of the sulphur dioxide 1…

HSBC to close safe deposit box business

November 2, 2022

Customers of HSBC Bermuda must close their safe (or safety) deposit boxes for good by the end of March, the organisation has confirmed.
A spokeswoman for HSBC said: “Periodically, HSBC Group review th…

Abayomi Carmichael named new Regulatory Authority CEO

November 2, 2022

The Regulatory Authority’s senior manager for energy will be promoted to the role of chief executive, the board of commissioners have announced — the fifth appointee in just ten years.
Abayomi Carmic…

Boardroom battle for Argo Group

November 2, 2022

The current make-up of the board of directors at Argo Group International Holdings Ltd is “vastly superior” to the candidates put forward by activist investors Capital Returns Management LLC, the comp…

Harbour swimmers undergo extensive training camp

November 2, 2022

Harbour Gold Squad swimmers were put through their paces with an intensive training camp at the National Sports Centre last week.
The camp, which took place during half term, included two daily sessio…

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Duffy Hopes For Another Home Win In WTS

November 2, 2022

[Written by Stephen Wright] Dame Flora Duffy believes a victory in front of her home crowd in the World Triathlon Championship Series Bermuda this weekend will set her up for a record fourth title. She is second in the WTCS standings with 3,482 points, including wins in Hamburg and Abu Dhabi, 443 points behind overall leader […]

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Government stonewalls questions on when latest inflation figures will be released

November 2, 2022

The Government is keeping tight-lipped about why it is keeping the latest inflation figures under wraps.
Typically, a Consumer Price Index report is released monthly, normally in the middle of each mo…

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Cricket: Youth National Academy Trials On Nov 6

November 2, 2022

The Bermuda Cricket Board [BCB] is advising that there will be National Academy trials this coming Sunday [Nov 6]. A spokesperson said, “Please be advised there will be National Academy trials this coming Sunday, November 6, 2022. See registration link: cricketbermuda.com/open-trial-registration. Registration deadline is 5 pm Friday, November 4. “Trials will be held at BHS Gym […]

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Wallpaper Wednesday: Longtail & Bermuda Flag

November 2, 2022

The latest design in Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series features a design incorporating the Bermuda flag, a scenic background and the longtail, an iconic bird in Bermuda. To access more phone wallpapers with Bermudian themes, as well as social media cover graphics, visit BermudaCovers.com, and if you would like to request a specific Bermuda-related phone wallpaper design, please feel […]

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Official Govt & Legal Notices For Nov 1 2022

November 1, 2022

The official Government and Legal notices for today [Nov 1] include notification of planning applications registered. List of Proposed Planning Applications Advertised on November 01, 2022 Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Notification of Planning Applications Registered Notice ID: GN1028/2022 Public Authorities / Department: Planning Publication date: 01 November 2022 The applications shown below are available for […]

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Weather Forecast For Wednesday November 2

November 1, 2022

Wednesday, November 2 is expected to see sunny start, increasing afternoon cloud with a few showers, with the high to be near 26°C/78°F and the low to be near 22°C/71°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be WNW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 74%. Sunrise will be at […]

Cyber Risk Summit returns

November 1, 2022

More than 50 experts in the cyber-risk and cyber re/insurance field are to feature at the 2022 Bermuda Cyber Risk Summit to be held November 16-17.
The conference, presented by NetDiligence – the cybe…

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Fine and driving ban for man who claimed he fell asleep at the wheel before crash

November 1, 2022

A driver who claimed to have fallen asleep at the wheel before a crash was taken off the roads for 18 months today.
Bray Saltus, 61, of Warwick, pleaded guilty in Magistrates’ Court to refusing to p…