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| Yushae DeSilva-Andrade and Omar Hayward have both claimed victories and advanced to the semi finals at the Veldhoven World Boccia Challenger in the Netherlands. In her opening event in the BC1 female pool B division, DeSilva-Andrade recorded two wins. She won her first match defeating Angeline Melissa Anak Lawas from Malaysia 10 – 2, and advanced […] |
| The Bermuda Under 15 Girls Football Team recorded a 1-0 victory over Belize, with Evans Welch scoring in an impressive long range effort to take the lead. The match was part of the 2022 Concacaf Girls’ U-15 Championship and was their second win of the tournament and despite their strong showing in winning two games and […] |
| [Written by Stephen Wright] Caitlin Conyers has been ruled out of the time-trial race at the Commonwealth Games because of illness. Conyers, the island’s top female rider, was set to race this morning at West Park in Wolverhampton. She will be hoping to recover in time for the road race in Warwick on Sunday. Kaden Hopkins, […] |
| Two Bermudians officiated in a recent match, which marks the first time ever that two Bermudian females have officiated an international match. Both Satia Burchall and Natasha Trott served as Assistant Referees for the Concacaf Under 15 Girls Championships match between US Virgin Islands against Aruba held in Tampa, Florida. Related Stories Concacaf U15 Girls: Martinique […] |
| Fully Loaded Allstars are the new softball A Division Playoff Champions following a best of five playoff series. A spokesperson said, “With all the others divisions having completed their best of five playoff finals, it was left to the A Division to do the same. However, unlike the other divisions, the A Division was a […] |
| Ignite Bermuda has completed its second Young Adult Entrepreneurial Internship programme which ran from May 31 to July 21, 2022. A spokesperson said, “With thanks to HSBC Group and HSBC Bank Bermuda, Ignite enabled 12 local young adults, ages 19-25 years old to develop their passions for entrepreneurship through workshops and part-time internships within some of […] |
| Patrón Tequila — part of the portfolio of Bermuda headquartered Bacardi — is entering the metaverse this summer for the first time with a “unique cocktail-themed journey in Decentraland, a 3D virtual world browser-based platform.” A spokesperson said, “Patrón Tequila, the world’s number one super-premium tequila is entering the metaverse this summer for the first time […] |
| In a filing with the Bermuda Stock Exchange, LOM Financial Limited, announced their share repurchases for August 2022. The full filing stated: “LOM Financial Limited [“the Company”] gave notice that, pursuant to Regulation 6.14[2][i] of the BSX Listing Regulations, on 2nd August 2022 the Company purchased 10,000 shares of its own stock at $5.50, which […] |
| PartnerRe Ltd. reported net loss attributable to common shareholder of $606 million for the second quarter of 2022, compared to income of $314 million for the same period of 2021. A statement from the company said, “Net loss attributable to common shareholder was $1,146 million for the half year 2022, compared to income of $248 […] |
| August 3 saw 30,687 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $688,971.00 BD. 687 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing up 10.0% at $33.00 per share, while another 30,000 shares were traded by BF&M Ltd, closing down 5.4% at $22.00 per share. The BSX finished at 2,382.30, up 6.69% […] |
“I am sad to report that Bermuda has had another four Coronavirus-related deaths,” said Minister of Health, Kim Wilson, JP, MP. “I extend sincere condolences to the family and friends who recently lost a loved one in the circumstances related to this coronavirus. You are in our thoughts and prayers.”
Since the last update, the Ministry of Health received 4376test results, and 163 were positive for the coronavirus, giving a test positivity rate of 4%.
These results are from testing done on:
• Tuesday: 37 positive out of 912 results (4.1% positivity)
| HSBC Bank Bermuda announced today “that it will increase its base lending rate by 0.50%, effective 4 October 2022.” A spokesperson said, “The Bank would like to make its customers aware that the base rate for Bermuda dollar residential mortgages and consumer loans will increase by 0.50%, i.e. from 3.50% to 4.00%. This will be the […] |
| Bermudian footballer Willie Clemons has signed with Braintree Town FC, which plays in the Vanarama National League South in England. Braintree Town FC tweeted the photo below and said, “Iron are delighted to announce Bermudian international Willie Clemons to Angelo’s Iron Army. Clemons has featured throughout and scored in our recent friendly against Maldon and […] |
| The Ministry received 4376 test results — spanning 7 days — and 163 were positive, so there are now 196 known active cases, of which 8 people are in hospital, and the Ministry confirmed the sad news the island has recorded four more coronavirus-related deaths. The 196 active cases are those that the Ministry is […] |
| The island has had “another four Coronavirus-related deaths,” the Ministry confirmed this evening [Aug 3]. In releasing this week’s test results, Minister of Health Kim Wilson said, “I am sad to report that Bermuda has had another four Coronavirus-related deaths. I extend sincere condolences to the family and friends who recently lost a loved one […] |
| “Garbage collection will be delayed today and through the end of the week” as staff shortages and the “ongoing supply chain issues have led to a backlog of vehicles awaiting repair” and they “hope to have this backlog cleared and more vehicles in service by the end of the week,” the Government advised this evening. […] |
| The official Government and Legal notices for today [August 3] include notice of intention to construct a controlled plant and acting appointments. Clean Air Act Mr. Robert Rebellato Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Notice of Intention to Construct a Controlled Plant Notice ID: GN0768/2022 Public Authorities / Department: Environment and Natural Resources Publication date: 03 August […] |
| Thursday, August 4 is expected to see variable cloud with a few early showers & a possible rumble, with the high to be near 30°C/86°F and the low to be near 26°C/79°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 77%. Sunrise will […] |
| Four Bermuda sailors continued competing in the 2022 European Optimist Championships in Denmark, with Noah Amaradasa, Oliver Soares, James Ganal, and Riley Lowe all in action. Ganal continues to lead the Bermuda boy’s fleet, he is in 58th place overall with 86 points, after he finished 17th in the first race of the day and […] |
| Jillian Terceira was back in action competing in the Summer Event 3: CSI4*-CSI2*-CSI1*-CSIYH1* at Tops International Arena, in the Netherlands. Terceira and Myrthe de Solart competed in the 1.25m CSI1* table A against the clock with a jump-off class, the pair finished 20th with a time of 34.75, but they had 4 penalty fault points. […] |
| Armani Brandy and Micah Richardson have been awarded scholarships by the Devonshire Parish Council. A spokesperson said, “The Devonshire Parish Council is proud to announce that they have selected two remarkable individuals to receive the 2022 Scholarships. The recipients distinguished themselves through their passion, enthusiasm and determination to succeed in their chosen area of study. […] |
| [Written by Stephen Wright] Jah-Nhai Perinchief said he is even more determined to try and win a medal at the Commonwealth Games after what he called a disappointing World Athletics Championships. Perinchief said he is still smarting after falling short of reaching the triple jump final at the recent worlds in Eugene, Oregon, finishing 22nd overall with […] |
| A 19-year-old-male “sustained facial injuries” during an assault at Sandys residence, with the police confirming that it was “reported that the victim responded to someone ringing the front door bell at his residence” and “upon opening the door police were told he was confronted by a male who allegedly cut him in the face with […] |
| HSBC Bermuda recently hosted the graduation of the first cohort of the Women’s Resource Centre’s Transformational Support Services Program. A spokesperson said, “The program consists of a comprehensive Education and Life Skills Training program, delivered by community partners offering a collaboration of services. “Its aim is to provide up to 30 women from our community […] |
| Someone’s Cup Match holiday apparently did not go well as they may have preferred, as on the second day a male was transferred by a boat to an ambulance after he “suffered a laceration to his lower leg following a fall from a boat in Paradise Lakes.” A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre spokesperson said, “Friday […] |
| The Progressive Labour Party extended their condolences to the family of the late Raymond Tannock. A spokesperson said, “The Progressive Labour Party is saddened by the death of Mr. Raymond Tannock. Mr. Tannock, a well known businessman and family man, was a Party stalwart and member for many years. “From 2003-2006, Mr. Tannock served in […] |
| Bermuda commercial litigation, insolvency and trusts disputes lawyer Steven White has joined Walkers as a partner in the Insolvency & Dispute Resolution practice. A spokesperson said, “Leading Bermuda commercial litigation, insolvency and trusts disputes lawyer Steven White has joined Walkers [Bermuda] Limited as a partner in the Insolvency & Dispute Resolution practice. Described by peers […] |
| Fidelis Insurance Holdings Limited has become a member of ClimateWise. A spokesperson said, ” ClimateWise represents a global network of leading insurers, reinsurers, brokers, and industry service providers. It shares a commitment to lead the industry in responding to the risks and opportunities of climate change. It is a voluntary initiative, driven by its members […] |
| [Written by Stephen Wright] Caitlyn Bobb — one of the youngest members of Bermuda’s team — said she had no complaints after just missing out on reaching the 400 metres semi-finals at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham after placing 4th in her heat. The 19-year-old needed to finish in the top three in her heat to […] |