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Official Govt & Legal Notices For August 16 2022

The official Government and Legal notices for today [August 16] include acting appointments and notice of intended marriages. Privacy Commissioner Ms. Georgia W. Fevriere Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Acting Appointments Notice ID: GN0804/2022 Public Authorities / Department: Government House Publication date: 16 August 2022 Government Notice No. Acting Appointment Privacy Commissioner Her Excellency the […]

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Danielle Foote Earns 2022 Public Service Bursary

“The Government intends to ensure that it attracts and nurtures the best and brightest talent that Bermuda has to offer. And I am pleased to recognize Danielle Foote as this year’s Public Service Bursary Award recipient,” said the Head of the Public Service Dr. Derrick Binns in recognizing this year’s Bermuda Government Bursary Award recipient. […]

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Wells Scored His First Goal Of The Season

[Written by Stephen Wright] Nahki Wells scored his first goal of the season in Bristol City’s 2-0 win at home to Luton Town in the Sky Bet Championship. Wells, making his first league start of the campaign, netted in the fifth minute with a right-footed strike from the centre of the box. Tommy Conway doubled the […]

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Pension Increase To Come Into Effect In Sept

The “approved 2.75% increase to pensions will come into effect in September 2022 and will be backdated to August 16, 2021,” Premier David Burt confirmed. “In July, the Premier and Minister of Finance introduced the legislation to increase seniors’ pensions, and the Ministry of Finance has indicated that pensioners will receive the increase in their September […]

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Weather Forecast For Wednesday August 17

Wednesday, August 17 is expected to see bright but cloudy at times, chance of a few showers, with the high to be near 31°C/87°F and the low to be near 26°C/78°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 76%. Sunrise will be […]

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Kamau Leverock Shines With Bat And Ball

[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermuda captain Kamau Leverock maintained his high standards with bat and ball throughout his side’s ICC Cricket World Cup Challenge League B campaign. The all-rounder scored 463 runs, including four fifties, in the island’s 15 matches with a batting average of 30.86. He also led the way with the ball, claiming 20 […]

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Photos: Three BVI Representatives Visit Bermuda

“Bermuda has long been looked at as an example within the region for other islands to follow,” said Minister of Public Works Lt/Col David Burch, after three representatives from the government of the British Virgin Islands touched down in Bermuda on Sunday. A Government spokesperson said, “The representatives are here for a three-day visit to […]

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Police: ‘Immediate Dismissal Without Notice’

Following a Special Case Hearing, a decision was reached resulting in a “Police Constable’s immediate dismissal without notice,” Commissioner of Police Darrin Simons confirmed. Commissioner Simons said, “A Special Case Hearing [Hearing] was held in accordance with Police [Conduct] Orders 2016. “This Hearing was held because of matters arising out of a gross misconduct matter involving […]

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Wight To Retire On Aug 31, Clifford To Be CEO

BF&M Limited today announced that John Wight will retire on August 31, and as announced in October 2021, Abigail Clifford will succeed him as Group CEO. A spokesperson said, “BF&M Limited today announced the retirement date of Group CEO, John Wight. Mr. Wight, who became President and CEO of BF&M in 2005, will retire on […]

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British Virgin Islands Representatives Tour Tynes Bay Waste to Energy Facility

“Bermuda has long been looked at as an example within the region for other islands to follow,” said Minister of Public Works, Lt. Col. the Hon. David Burch, after three representatives from the government of the British Virgin Islands, touched down in Bermuda on Sunday.

The representatives are here for a three-day visit to learn about Bermuda’s waste disposal system.

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Lewis Begins Competing In ILCA 4 Youth Worlds

Amelia Lewis began competing in the 2022 ILCA 4 Youth World Championships on the waters of Vilamoura in Portugal. Lewis — in a Girls Fleet of 156 sailors from around the world — is in 93rd place after two races with 89 points. The organisation said, “Two races were completed today in each fleet at the […]

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Hassell’s ‘World Reimagined’ Art Globe In UK

A large globe art piece by Bermudian Gherdai Hassell is on display in England as part of the ‘World Reimagined’ programme, which will see the globes on display until October, and then auctioned to raise funds to support “organisations across the UK that work to make racial justice a reality.” Over 100 globes have been created by various […]

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Road Advisory: Trench Work In Southampton

The Ministry of Public Works advised that BELCO will continue with weekend works on Middle Road in Southampton starting Saturday [Aug 20] through Sunday, August 28. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Public Works wishes to inform the motoring public that BELCO will continue with weekend works on Middle Road in Southampton. In order […]

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BHEC: Surveys To Examine Health Conditions

The Bermuda Health Council in collaboration with the University of West Indies, will conduct two local studies “that will help policy makers and clinicians understand how residents feel about their health and the value they see in healthcare.” A spokesperson said, “The survey developed by the EuroQOL group, will help in uncovering what types of […]

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Column: Recession: To Be Or Not To Be?

[Opinion column written by Bryan Dooley] This is one of those strange times when markets appear to be sending conflicting signals. Specifically, the 15% rebound in the S&P 500 stock index since bottoming in mid-June suggests a light at the end of the economic tunnel. In fact, second quarter corporate earnings came in better than […]

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Dame Flora Duffy To Compete In Collins Cup

Dame Flora Duffy will compete as part of ‘Team International’ at the Collins Cup, which will be held later this month in Slovakia. The Collins Cup is described as a “triathlon like no other in which the greatest triathletes from across the globe assemble into competing regions – Team Europe, Team US and Team International […]

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Fencers Compete In Epee Division In London

Bermuda athletes continued competing at the 2022 Commonwealth Fencing Championships in London. Two Bermuda fencers competed on Day 7 of the competition in the veteran men’s Epee individual division which saw 115 athletes from around the world take part, with Federico Candiolo finishing 64th in the division, while Donald Treanor finished 84th. Related Stories Swift […]

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Dr Holder Selected As CureAccelerator Finalist

Dr Sheldon Holder has been selected as a finalist in the CureAccelerator programme, where researchers present their clinical repurposing trials to receive a grant that supports a $70,000 clinical trial. Dr Holder, a physician-scientist in the Cancer Centre at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island, is among four finalists at CureAccelerator Live! – a virtual event where […]

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3,297 Offences Recorded In Bermuda In 2020

There were 3,297 offences recorded in Bermuda in 2020, with the report from the Bermuda Police Service noting that decreases in certain “categories may have been due to Covid-19 regulations being in place, that minimised social gatherings and the potential for suspects and victims to be in proximity.” Chart extracted from the report The BPS […]

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New ‘Bermuda Baddie’ Calendar Launched

[Written by Stephen Wright] A bikini calendar has been launched to encourage women to feel “confident, smart and sexy” with part proceeds donated to charity. The Bermuda Baddie 2023 Calendar is the brainchild of Ika Lovell, the owner and founder of AllStar Calendars. Ms Lovell said the idea behind the calendar, which she also appears in […]

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Compre Acquires Portfolio From German Insurer

Compre, the Bermuda headquartered international legacy group, has acquired the hospital liability [MedMal] portfolio of German insurer Basler Sachversicherungs-AG, an entity of the Baloise Group, subject to regulatory approval by the German Federal Financial Supervisory Authority/ A spokesperson said, “The deal, structured as a portfolio transfer, is a further milestone for Compre, marking its ambition […]

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Black Shark$ Crowned Bermuda Bowl Champions

The Black Shark$ were crowned the Bermuda Bowl Xlll Champions as the Bermuda Flag Football Summer League season came to an end. The Black Shark$ defeated the Killa Squad 35 – 21. The Player of the Game and Bermuda Bowl XIII MVP for Black Shark$ was Zakee Govia with 1 passing touchdown 3 receiving touchdowns […]

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Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: August 15 2022

August 15 saw 0 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange. The BSX finished at 2,364.05, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 decline, and 65 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available here [PDF]. Related Stories LOM Company Shares Purchased By Director ‘Active And Significant Year For The BSX’ […]

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Snyder Appointed Argo US Insurance President

Argo Group International Holdings announced that Jessica Snyder has been appointed to serve as president, U.S. insurance, effective immediately. Ms Snyder will report to Tom Bradley, Argo’s executive chairman and chief executive officer, who said, “Jessica has extensive executive experience in the property and casualty insurance industry that will serve Argo well as we continue to […]

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No Additional Cases Of Monkeypox Confirmed

Since reporting the island’s first case of monkeypox back on July 21, there have been no further confirmed cases reported in the island, the Health Ministry has confirmed. Last month the Ministry said, “Monkeypox is rare, not life-threatening and Bermuda is well prepared to detect the disease and take suitable public health measures to prevent its […]

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Tomorrow’s Voices To Host Great Sip & Paint

[Written by Stephen Wright] Tomorrow’s Voices will host its annual paint night to raise funds for its autism centre. The Fourth Annual Great Sip & Paint for Autism Fundraiser will be held at Tomorrow’s Voices’ new facility at TN Tatem in Warwick on Sunday, August 28. It will be the first time in two years people […]

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