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| Eleven Police Constables were promoted to the rank of Sergeant, seven Sergeants were promoted to the rank of Inspector and one Inspector was promoted to the rank of Chief Inspector. The Bermuda Police Service said, “The Commissioner of Police Mr. Darrin Simons, is pleased to announce the promotions of 19 officers. “On 4th August, 2022, […] |
| Bermudian university students interning at PwC this summer made their mark on the heritage of Verdmont museum in Smith’s Parish on Friday 5 August. A spokesperson said, “Working with the Bermuda National Trust Heritage Team, the interns provided hands-on help and insightful input for the Trust’s ongoing efforts to expand community and cultural tourism experiences […] |
| After executing search warrants at residences in Smiths, six persons were arrested and “packages containing what are suspected to be controlled drugs cocaine, heroin, ecstasy and cannabis with an estimated street value of $500,000 were seized,” the police confirmed today. Police also seized two hydroponic systems, “a quantity of high value goods suspected to be acquired […] |
The Private Jet Club, launched by David Ezekiel and Robert Mulderig, intends to offer discounted …
| Walkers has introduced its new Walkers Abroad policy, as well as family leave benefits that allow for 18 weeks of parental leave at full basic pay as well as an additional eight weeks of unpaid leave for eligible employees, including in Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “Under the umbrella of our SmartWorking@Walkers approach, and following the […] |
| Robert Brockman – an American billionaire accused of allegedly “using a Bermuda-based family charitable trust and other offshore entities to hide assets from the Internal Revenue Service while failing to pay taxes” – has passed away. A Bloomberg story said, “Robert Brockman, who built a multibillion-dollar fortune as a software entrepreneur and investor before he […] |
| [Updated – He is back in custody] A search is underway after Antoine Anderson escaped from the Co-Educational Facility at Ferry Reach in St. Georges. A police spokesperson said, “Shortly after 3.00pm today, Wednesday, August 10, 2022, police received a report from the Department of Corrections that an inmate, Antoine Anderson, had escaped from the […] |
Since the last update, the Ministry of Health received 3973 test results, and 200 were positive for the coronavirus, giving a test positivity rate of 5%.
These results are from testing done on:
Today, the Minister of Economy and Labour, the Hon. Jason Hayward, JP, MP, released the May 2022 Consumer Price Index (attached) publication from the Department of Statistics.
The Minister explained, “In May 2022, consumers paid 3.7 per cent more than they did a year ago for the same basket of goods and services; this was the highest recorded level of inflation since December 2007 when the annual inflation rate was 3.6 per cent.”
| The 3D pop up graphics below aim to give you a three dimensional look at the 2022 Around the Island Powerboat Race event held on Sunday [Aug 7]. You can view all our coverage of the Around the Island Powerboat Race event here, view past 3D photo galleries here, and view ‘virtual art’ themed videos here […] |
| “Consumers paid 3.7% more in May than they did a year ago for the basket of goods and services included in the Consumer Price Index [CPI]” which marks “the highest recorded level of inflation since December 2007 when the annual inflation rate was 3.6%.” This is according to the May 2022 Consumer Price Index publication […] |
| The Ministry received 3,973 test results — spanning 7 days — and 200 were positive, so there are now 238 known active cases, of which 6 people are in hospital. The 238 active cases are those that the Ministry is aware of, and it is generally accepted the actual number of active cases is likely […] |
| The official Government and Legal notices for today [August 10] include acting appointments, cancellation of registration, acting appointments, Bermudian status and notice of intended marriage. Auditor General Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Acting Appointments Notice ID: GN0786/2022 Public Authorities / Department: Auditor General Publication date: 10 August 2022 Government Notice No.______ Acting Appointment Auditor General […] |
| Thursday, August 11 is expected to see another bright and sunny day, chance afternoon shower, with the high to be near 31°C/88°F and the low to be near 27°C/80°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be WSW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 72%. Sunrise will be at 6.40am […] |
| Thousands of dollars of prize money will be awarded to the winners of the 2022 Athene T20 Cricket League in both Premier and First Divisions. A spokesperson said, “The executive of the Bermuda Cricket Board wishes to announce the prize money that will be awarded to the winners of the 2022 Athene T20 Cricket League […] |
| The Masterworks Museum announced the opening of their next Rick Faries gallery exhibition ‘The Place We Know,’ a showing of works by Bruce Stuart from the Masterworks Permanent Collection. A spokesperson said, “Focusing largely on the works made by the artist in the 80s-90s, this exhibit highlights The Place We Know, our island home, as […] |
| [Opinion column written by OBA’s Dwayne Robinson] The cost of living continues to increase around the world due to inflation and countries are grappling with this differently. There is no quick fix to this multi-faceted issue, and it will require effective leadership to navigate. The cause of one of the biggest dents in Bermudians’ pocket […] |
| A search is underway after Antoine Anderson escaped from the Co-Educational Facility at Ferry Reach in St. Georges. A police spokesperson said, “Shortly after 3.00pm today, Wednesday, August 10, 2022, police received a report from the Department of Corrections that an inmate, Antoine Anderson, had escaped from the Co-Educational Facility, Ferry Reach, St. Georges. “Mr. […] |
| Candyce Martins and Kiwon Waldron were both back in action competing at the Nappanee Raceway in Indiana. In Heat One, Martins clocked a 1:04&3 to finish in second place in the bike of Bet’s Big Kid in the 1:04.1 to 1:06 Flat Time Bar Class. Waldron clocked winning time of 1:10&2 competing in the 1:10.1 […] |
| [Opinion column written by Chris Famous] “To the left, to the left, To the left, to the left”- Beyonce Over the last year and a bit, the Caribbean has seen a change in leadership in four islands. Hon. Philip J. Pierre became Prime Minister of St. Lucia in July of 2021. Dr. Hon. Natalio D. Wheatley became Premier […] |
| A trip in June 2022 by Premier David Burt for the Consensus 2022 cost $2,772.20, according to a recent listing on the Government’s travel webpage. The trip duration was listed as June 30, 2022, and the web page listing said, “The Premier & Minister of Finance the Hon. E. David Burt led a delegation of […] |
| With an aim to to improve their response to domestic violence, the police have launched an online survey and are encouraging the public to take part. Commissioner of Police Darrin Simons said, “Domestic abuse is a serious issue. The Bermuda Police Service is committed to improving our response to and how we treat the issue […] |
| [Written by Xavier Ramsay] Reinsurance, underwriting, claims management. Three months ago, if I had been asked to explain these terms, my answer would have been less than adequate. Like most individuals my age, my understanding of the [re]insurance industry was severely lacking, even though it is one of the most influential sectors of Bermuda’s economy. […] |
| Action in the Bermuda Ball Hockey Inline Summer League saw a double-header take place with 25 goals scored at the PCC Hockey Rink. Pembroke Pirates 7 Boaz Island Beer Barons 6 In the opener the Pembroke Pirates defeated the Boaz Island Beer Barons 7 – 6. The Pembroke Pirates got three goals from Mathieu Desjardins, […] |
| Milliman — a global consulting and actuarial firm — announced the opening of an office in Bermuda. A statement from the company said, “Milliman’s expertise has long been relied upon by companies operating in Bermuda, as well as global clients with interests on the island. In response to increasing demand for insurance consulting and technology support […] |
| Daniel Augustus finished T2nd in the Mastercard APGA Tour Championship on the TPC San Antonio Golf Course in San Antonio, Texas. Augustus shot an opening round of 4-under par 68, he had 4 birdies and 14 pars in his round. He then shot a second round of 2-under par 70 to finish at 6-under par. In […] |