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Tech Summit important to Bermuda’s technology goals

October 12, 2022

An annual technology summit is growing in its importance to Bermuda’s ambitions in the technology sector and strengthening her place as a centre for blockchain and fintech, a leading technology and in…

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Senators pass laws aimed at putting money into people’s pockets

October 12, 2022

Laws designed to keep more money in people’s pockets were passed in the Senate today.
They included legislation that will make sure hospitality staff do not hand over payroll tax on gratuities, instan…

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‘Universal health coverage accomplished in stages over several years’, says senator

October 12, 2022

A programme management office is being set up within the Government as part of its efforts to deliver universal health coverage, senators heard today.
Arianna Hodgson, the junior health minister, also…

Bittrex Global not related to company being sanctioned in US

October 12, 2022

Cryptocurrency exchange Bittrex Global, billed as the most secure digital asset exchange in the world, has taken steps to distance itself from an American company with a similar name that has run afou…

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Mayor maps out vision to help revitalise St George

October 12, 2022

The Mayor of St George today mapped out a vision to help revitalise the Olde Towne.
Speaking during the annual Peppercorn Ceremony, George Dowling III, said he wanted to put the ‘e’ back into ‘towne’….

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Minister Hayward Attends FinTech Islands Experience 2022

October 12, 2022

Recently, the Minister of Economy and Labour, The Hon. Jason Hayward, JP, MP, attended the Fintech Islands Experience 2022 (Fix 2022) held in Barbados from October 5th through 7th.

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Students feel ‘excited’ by signature learning Senate told

October 12, 2022

Pupils in Bermuda’s first signature learning programmes feel excited and that the lessons are “authentic”, senators heard today.
Owen Darrell, the junior education minister, said that attitudes were p…

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BHS students celebrating ‘outstanding’ I/GCSE results

October 12, 2022

A private school is celebrating outstanding exam results with almost all students getting grades A* to C in recent I/GCSE exams.
Bermuda High School for Girl said 97 per cent of all I/GCSE grades awar…

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Peppercorn Ceremony

October 12, 2022

Peppercorn Ceremony (Photographs by Akil Simmons)

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‘Matters Relate To Bittrex Inc, Not Bittrex Global’

October 12, 2022

The legal matters being reported by overseas media “relate to Bittrex, Inc. and not to Bittrex Global,” the company said today, noting that “Bittrex Global is legally and operationally distinct from Bittrex, Inc” adding that “none of the allegations involve or relate to Bittrex Global> This follows after it was reported that, “The cryptocurrency exchange […]

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BMA staff roll up their sleeves for island-wide clean-up

October 12, 2022

The island’s financial regulator gave back to the public and helped to clear litter across Bermuda.
The Bermuda Monetary Authority partnered with Keep Bermuda Beautiful for its first Community Day, wh…

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Minister Attends Fintech Islands Experience

October 12, 2022

Minister of Economy and Labour Jason Hayward recently attended the Fintech Islands Experience 2022 [Fix 2022] held in Barbados from October 5th through 7th. A Government spokesperson said, “Designed for finance professionals and advisors, fintech founders, tech start-ups, asset managers, investors, government regulators and policymakers, it enables the global community to connect for meaningful collaboration […]

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OBA’s Tucker On Psycho-Education Programme

October 12, 2022

“How is it that millions of taxpayer dollars are spent annually to ensure the wellbeing of our children sent to overseas programmes and yet when questions are raised, we are in effect told that it is none of our business,” Opposition Senator Robin Tucker said. Senator Tucker said, “For decades the Department of Child and […]

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OBA accuses Government of secrecy over overseas child care

October 12, 2022

The Government has been accused of using “excuses” to avoid answering questions on a controversial programme that costs tax payers millions of dollars.
Opposition senator Robin Tucker made the allegat…

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NVCC To Honour Legends On 65th Anniversary

October 12, 2022

[Written by Stephen Wright] North Village Community Club will celebrate their 65th anniversary by highlighting the achievements of those who have made an outstanding contribution at the Legends Ball next weekend. The event will be held in the Harbourview Ballroom at the Hamilton Princess from 6 pm next Saturday [October 22] and will see 50 […]

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Photos & Results: 2022 APGA Tour Golf Event

October 12, 2022

The Butterfield Bermuda Championship APGA Tour event got underway at the Port Royal Golf Course, Joseph Hooks shot an opening round 4-under par to lead Ryan Alford and Marcus Byrd by 2 strokes. Damian Palanyandi leads the Bermuda players after his round of 2-over par 73 and finds himself T11th, while Oliver Betschart is T13th […]

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Joint Statement In Support Of Julian Assange

October 12, 2022

A joint statement has been signed by a number of local personalities in support “for those who campaigned at Westminster in London on October 8, 2022 to prevent the extradition of Julian Assange to the United States.” The statement says, “We, the undersigned, join in our support for those who campaigned at Westminster in London […]

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Bermuda Robotics Team To Compete In Geneva

October 12, 2022

Members of the Bermuda Robotics Team are travelling to Switzerland to compete in the first Global Robotics Olympics this month. A spokesperson said, “Six of our 22 members of our Bermuda Robotics Team are travelling to compete in the first Global Robotics Olympics being held in Geneva, Switzerland from October 11th to 16th. “Connectech Coding […]

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23 Goals Scored In Ball Hockey Double Header

October 12, 2022

The Bermuda Ball Hockey Winter League season got underway with a double header that produced 23 goals on the night. Appleby 7 – Spine and Sport 4 In the opener, Appleby defeated Spine and Sport 7 – 4. Both teams scored four goals in the first period, neither found the net in the second period, […]

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PLP To Hold Deputy Leader & Leader Debate

October 12, 2022

According to flyers sent out to PLP members, the PLP will hold a Deputy Leader’s Debate this evening [Oct 12] and a Leader’s Debate on Saturday [Oct 15]. The Deputy Leader’s Debate is between the current Deputy Leader Walter Roban and Renee Ming, while the current PLP Leader David Burt will debate Curtis Dickinson. The […]

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Sailors Continue South American Event

October 12, 2022

A total of 165 sailors, including six young sailors from Bermuda, continued competing at the 2022 Optimist South American Championships in Brazil. Three races were sailed on day two, making it five races for the series. Trystan Hocking is leading the Bermuda fleet, moving up 21 places to 40th place with 60 points. Hocking crossed […]

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Rugby Classic: Italy, Argentina & France Win

October 12, 2022

The World Rugby Classic continued with a triple header at the National Sports Center which produced 74 points on the night. Italy 35 – USA 7 In the opening match of the evening, Italy defeated USA 35 – 7. Italy got tries from Giambattista Venditti, Mauro Paghera, Alex Brown, and Ramiro Pez, while Pez kicked […]

Futurist Sinead Bovell to speak at Tech Week

October 12, 2022

Leaders must embrace rapid technological change to capitalise on the opportunities it will present, a futurist has said.
Sinead Bovell, who is to be a featured speaker at Bermuda Tech Week this month,…

Life business is driving towards a $1 trillion in AUM

October 12, 2022

A market discussion on the state of Bermuda’s life and annuity sector shows that assets under management have been barrelling towards $1 trillion.
A Bermuda lawyer closely allied with the industry bel…

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Cut duty on everything by 20% to 25%, union chief urges

October 12, 2022

The Government should reduce duty on all goods by at least 20 per cent to address the cost-of-living crisis, the president of the Bermuda Industrial Union has asserted.
Chris Furbert was speaking at …

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PLP deputy leadership debate set for tonight

October 12, 2022

The bid to change the Progressive Labour Party leadership will step up a gear tonight when former Cabinet minister Renée Ming goes head-to-head with Walter Roban, the Deputy Premier, in the first deba…

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Scott vows to get tough on ‘bush’ mechanics

October 12, 2022

Vehicle mechanics will face penalties if they breach health and safety regulations, in a major shake-up of the industry.
Under the Garages Licensing Act 2022, which was passed in the House of Assembly…

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Island’s resorts score high among Condé Nast readers

October 12, 2022

Three local resorts have been listed among the Top 20 by readers of Condé Nast Traveller, according to its annual Readers Choice Awards.
The awards are given based on more than 24,000 reviews by Condé…

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Report shows steep fall in resident population

October 12, 2022

The island’s resident population fell by more than 200 people between 2020 and 2021, with a growing number of deaths and fewer births.
The Annual Report of the Registry General reported 494 births in …

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Wallpaper Wednesday: Bermuda’s 441 Area Code

October 12, 2022

The latest design in Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series is a simple design featuring Bermuda’s 441 area code. The design 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, […]

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Rev. Dr. Jacqui Lewis Holding Two Events

October 12, 2022

The public is invited to attend two events with the Rev. Jacqui Lewis, including ‘Racial Justice and Ubuntu’ on October 22 and a community church service on October 23. A spokesperson said, “The Rev. Jacqui Lewis, Ph.D. uses her gifts as author, activist, preacher, public theologian toward creating an antiracist, just, fully welcoming society in […]

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Kiwon Waldron Wins Two Races In Canada

October 12, 2022

Kiwon Waldron was back in action competing at the Hippodrome 3R Track in Standardbred Racing and he was in the winner’s circle twice on the day. He was in the bike of Erge Magic Bab in heat 5, finishing second with a time of 2:04 flat. In heat 6, Waldron and Shemaksmefelunreal clocked a winning […]

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Island-based research to ensure drugs effectively designed for people of Caribbean descent

October 12, 2022

A new partnership between Bermudian scientist Carika Weldon and Bermuda College will help to create genetic data ensuring drugs are effectively designed for people of Caribbean descent.
Dr Weldon has …

Argentina hold off Canada to remain in Rugby Classic title hunt

October 12, 2022

Argentina 10 Canada 7

Argentina held off a stern test from Canada to seal a hard-earned victory and maintain their World Rugby Classic title push .
In what proved a cagey encounter throughout, a …

France tame Lions to set up thrilling decider in World Rugby Classic

October 12, 2022

France 10 Classic Lions 5

France kept their World Rugby Classic title defence on track with a hard-fought victory in a fiery clash against the Lions Legends last night.
Just as they had in their …

Joseph Hooks sets the early pace at Port Royal

October 11, 2022

Joseph Hooks leads the field at the halfway stage of the inaugural Butterfield Bermuda APGA Championship after firing an opening round of 67 at Port Royal Golf Course yesterday.
The 29-year-old from F…

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Creatives Live Performance – October 14

October 11, 2022

This Friday (October 14), the Department of Culture will host another edition of Creatives Live! – featuring local artists Sheila Smith with The Toni Bari Jazz Trio (see attached e-flyer).

Happening on the steps of City Hall, this popular open air concert series will take place from 12.30 pm – 1.30 pm.

Bank stock down at the close

October 11, 2022

The RG/BSX rose 9.41 (0.39 per cent) to 2,432.80, driven higher by trading in a single transportation stock.
Bermuda Aviation Services Ltd rose $1.70 (161.9 per cent) to close at $2.75 on trading of 3…

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Bermudians show support for WikiLeaks founder Assange

October 11, 2022

Eight Bermudians have shown their support for a recent campaign in London protesting against WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange’s possible extradition to the United States.

According to Reuters, h…

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Dr Weldon Announces Launch Of CariGenetics

October 11, 2022

Dr Carika Weldon announced the launch of CariGenetics, which will focus on genomics research in the Caribbean and work in a strategic partnership with the Bermuda College and other institutions, with the first phase set to “produce the first high-quality reference genome of the Bermuda cahow.” Dr Carika Weldon said, “To say that I am […]

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Police: Hoax Message Circulating Again

October 11, 2022

A message “warning against individuals claiming to be Home Affairs Officers, robbing homes,” is a hoax, the police confirmed today. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service is aware of a WhatsApp message making the rounds, warning against individuals claiming to be “Home Affairs Officers”, robbing homes. “This is a hoax chain message which […]

Lancashire Insurance Group staffs up

October 11, 2022

Bermudian-based Lancashire Insurance Group, the global specialty re/insurer, has welcomed ten new staff members.
Angus Roberts has joined as head of airline, Francis Lobo has been appointed head of en…

Lloyd’s restoring network after ‘unusual activity’

October 11, 2022

Lloyd’s is restoring network services after taking some systems offline in the wake of unusual activity on its network.
In a statement on its website, Lloyd’s said: “Last week, unusual activity was de…

Andrew Carrier named CEO of Lloyd’s re/insurer

October 11, 2022

Former Bermuda market veteran Andrew Carrier has been appointed chief executive officer of MS Amlin Underwriting Limited, the Lloyd’s re/insurer.
Mr Carrier, currently MS AUL’s chief underwriting offi…

Diamond Standard opens trading of coins

October 11, 2022

An American organisation with operations in Bermuda has announced the launch of the Diamond Standard Spot Market, enabling free and instant trading of Diamond Standard Coins.
The move comes after Diam…

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Island-based research will ensure drugs effectively designed for people of Caribbean descent

October 11, 2022

A new partnership between Bermudian scientist Carika Weldon and Bermuda College will help create genetic data ensuring drugs are effectively designed for people of Caribbean descent.
Dr Weldon has lau…

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Police: Latest Operation Vega Update

October 11, 2022

“We are once again reporting good performance across the police service with the Operation Vega traffic enforcement initiative,” Chief Inspector – Tactical Operations Unit Robert Cardwell said. Chief Inspector Cardwell said, “We are pleased with the results, albeit the numbers are down from the previous reporting period. “When assessing these numbers, we also have to […]

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Creatives Live: Sheila Smith & Toni Bari Jazz Trio

October 11, 2022

This Friday [Oct 14], the Department of Culture will host another edition of Creatives Live! – featuring local artists Sheila Smith with The Toni Bari Jazz Trio. A Government spokesperson said, “Happening on the steps of City Hall, this popular open air concert series will take place from 12.30 pm – 1.30 pm. For more information […]

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Ministry: 25 Bus Runs Cancelled On Tuesday

October 11, 2022

[Updated] The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [Oct 11] with the list indicating that there are two bus runs cancelled so far today. Update 4.05pm: The Ministry has released the list of bus cancellations for this afternoon. There were 2 runs cancelled this morning, 23 cancelled this afternoon, for a […]

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Video: BNV With Lindo’s Manager Zach Moniz

October 11, 2022

Lindo’s Manager Zach Moniz will be joining Bernews at 4.00pm this afternoon [Oct 11] for the latest episode in the Bernews News & Views series, set to discuss the recently announced Bill which will reduce the “rate of import duty to zero for 21 categories of essential goods.” Last month the Government said, “This legislation […]