Commission on tax approved by Senate
A “wholesale review”of Bermuda’s tax system will be completed by the end of the year after legislation was passed in the Senate yesterday. The Tax Reform Commission Amendment Act 2020 – which will ena…
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Power tool thief sent to drug court
A man was sent back to Drug Treatment Court yesterday after he admitted the theft of more than $500 worth of power tools. George Brown, 57, pleaded guilty in Magistrates’ Court to the theft of a power…
Wingate: electric vehicles the way forward
Fossil fuel-powered vehicles should be replaced by electric ones as early as 2030 to protect the environment, a conservationist has said. David Wingate also recommended new the establishment of clean …
BTA: Maximizing London Connection Potential
| “Our analysis suggests this move of airports will help accelerate the tourism recovery for Bermuda,” Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] Interim CEO Glenn Jones said in reference to British Airways switching from Gatwick to Heathrow. In an email sent out to stakeholders, Mr. Jones said, “The pandemic-induced chaos still turning the travel industry upside-down across the […]
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One Communications Clarify Share Repurchase
| In a filing with the Bermuda Stock Exchange, One Communications Ltd., advised that “on 14 December an error was made in the reporting of shares repurchased on 11 December 2020.” “On 11 December 2020, 37,134 shares were repurchased, pursuant to BSX Regulation Section IIA 6.14[2][i], at an average price of $4.10. It was incorrectly reported […]
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Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Jan 14 2021
| January 14 saw 1,850 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $64,287.50 BD. 1,850 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing up 1.5% at $34.75 per share. The BSX finished at 2,237.30, up 1.12% on the day. There was 1 advance, 0 declines, and 61 remained unchanged. The full report […]
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Bermuda Public Schools Open House Events Now Require Registration (RSVP)
Attendees at ongoing Bermuda Public Schools Open House events are now required to register online as part of strengthened security protocols.
Due to incidents at two of the events, Commissioner of Education, Kalmar Richards has decided to institute a registration requirement. The registration links are the same as the links advertised to put questions in advance and following the events.
Registration links are as follows:
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School Open Houses Now Require Registration
| Attendees at ongoing Bermuda Public Schools Open House events “are now required to register online as part of strengthened security protocols,” the Government said this evening. A Government spokesperson said, “Due to incidents at two of the events, Commissioner of Education, Kalmar Richards has decided to institute a registration requirement. The registration links are the […]
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Registration needed after ‘security incidents’ at school events
Registration will be needed for virtual open house events on public school enrolment after “incidents” at two meetings, the Commissioner of Education said tonight. Kalmar Richards said the move was pa…
COVID-19 Update Daily Release – 14 January 2021
Good day,
There were 769 test results received by the Ministry of Health since the last update, and three were positive for COVID-19. One of the new cases is classified as imported by a resident who arrived on AC 1818 from Toronto on 8 January 2021 and tested positive on their day four test. The remaining new cases are classified as local transmission with known contact as they are associated with known cases.
Additionally, since the last update, five cases have recovered.
There are currently 84 active cases, of which;
Covid-19: three new cases, two of them on-island infections
A total of three new cases of coronavirus have been detected – two classed as on-island transmissions with known contacts. The third was a resident who flew home on the Air Canada flight last Friday f…
30 Minute Video: Jan 14 ZBM Evening News
| With an aim to expand the way they deliver their news to the community, the Bermuda Broadcasting Company is continuing to live stream their evening news programme online for viewers both on the island and abroad. The live video will begin at 7.00pm, and play to 7.30pm, and then the replay will be available: Related […]
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Covid-19: 769 Test Results Received, 3 Positive
| There were 769 test results received and three were positive for Covid-19 — one imported and two local transmission with known contact — so Bermuda has recorded 667 total confirmed cases to date, with 84 cases currently active. A Government spokesperson said, “There were 769 test results received by the Ministry of Health since the last […]
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HSBC Church Street To Reopen On Jan 18
| HSBC Bermuda announced that the HSBC Church Street branch will reopen to the public every weekday from 9am through 4pm, effective Monday, January 18th, 2021, “We are extremely pleased to welcome back our customers and the public to the Church Street branch,” said Head of Wealth and Personal Banking, Tanya Bule “The closure of the branch over […]
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Video: Bermuda College Winter Commencement
| Bermuda College held their first virtual Winter Commencement to celebrate the academic success of 32 students who attained either associate degree, diploma or certificate qualifications. A spokesperson explained that a “winter commencement is scheduled when the number of students successfully completing their programme requirements in December exceeds 15. Guest speaker for the event was radio […]
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St. Regis Resort Appoints Stephani Lacey
| St. Regis Bermuda Resort has appointed Stephani Lacey as their Director of Human Resources Operations. A spokesperson said, “The highly anticipated St. Regis Bermuda Resort is proud to announce the appointment of Stephani Lacey as Director of Human Resources Operations. “With a career that spans over 15 years in the travel and hospitality sector, both […]
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Official Govt & Legal Notices For Jan 14 2021
| The official Government and Legal notices for today [Jan 14] include grant of Bermudian status, boards appointments, and cancellation of registration. Bermudian Status – Section 19A Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Bermudian Status – Section 19A Notice ID: GN0044/2021 Public Authorities / Department: Immigration Publication Date: 14 January 2021 Notice is hereby given […]
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Police Issue Another Advisory On Phishing Scam
| The Bermuda Police Service is once again “advising the public not to provide personal details in response to requests sent via e-mail from unknown entities.” “These requests are usually linked to advisories informing the recipient that they have come into significant sums of money and all that is required for them to collect those funds […]
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BUEI To Reopen On Thursday January 21
| The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] will reopen to the visiting public on Thursday, January 21st. A spokesperson said, “BUEI will reopen to the visiting public on Thursday, January 21st, welcoming locals, and visitors alike each Thursday and Friday 10am-5pm and Saturday and Sunday from 10am-4pm. “While the exhibits have been closed to the public, […]
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Police Appeal For Witnesses To Fatal Collision
| The police are appealing for witnesses to the fatal collision that occurred on January 11th in Devonshire. A police spokesperson said, “Investigators wish to make a further appeal for any witnesses who may have observed Mr. Phillips prior to the collision. “Preliminary investigations have revealed that Mr. Phillips was traveling in an easterly direction when […]
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BTA: Covid-19 Testing For Travellers Webinar
| The Bermuda Tourism Authority will be hosting a free webinar tomorrow [Jan 15] to help Bermuda residents access Covid-19 testing before they return home from the United States. “Our aim is to make it easier to travel safely and responsibly—both for our visitors and Bermuda residents,” said BTA Interim CEO Glenn Jones. “We’re pleased to […]
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Hailey Barbosa Wins BSoA Bursary Award
| Hailey Barbosa — who is currently studying Fine Art — has been awarded the $5,000 Bermuda Society of Arts [BSoA] Bursary Award. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Society of Arts [BSoA] is pleased to announce that through fundraising efforts, student Hailey Barbosa has been awarded the 2020 BSOA Bursary Award in the amount of $5,000. “Hailey is […]
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Charts: In Depth Bermuda Covid-19 Statistics
| The charts and graphs below offer a detailed in-depth look at Bermuda’s current and cumulative Covid-19 statistics, with the eight charts below — three of which are interactive — providing comprehensive information. The top five charts are via the Government and provide information on the current condition of all confirmed cases to date, age of […]
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Jeffrey Borges promoted to the top job at St John Ambulance
An “influential asset” to the growth of St John Ambulance Bermuda has been promoted to the position of Commissioner. Jeffrey Borges was Deputy Commissioner at the charity before his latest appointment…
Department of Planning Services Upgrade Online Submission System Upgrade planned for 15 January
The Department of Planning is pleased to announce the next phase of our file management system ‘Energov’. The Department successfully went live with the first phase of this paperless system in August 2019.
Director of Planning, Victoria Pereira said, “Energov has provided the Department with a platform to streamline many of our services and provide user-friendly options for customers.
2021 Butterfield & Vallis 5K To Be Held Virtually
| The Butterfield & Vallis 5K road race will be held virtually on Sunday, January 24th, with participants encouraged to run or/walk either 5K or 2K in their neighbourhood. A spokesperson said, “The first event on the race calendar for 2021 is the Virtual Butterfield & Vallis 5K on January 24th. “This event is usually one […]
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Planning System Upgrade Set For January 15
| The Department of Planning announced the next phase of their “file management system ‘Energov,” saying they “successfully went live with the first phase of this paperless system in August 2019.” Director of Planning, Victoria Pereira said, “Energov has provided the Department with a platform to streamline many of our services and provide user-friendly options for […]
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Hamilton Insurance Appoints Elaine Scully
| Hamilton Insurance Group announced the appointment of Elaine Scully as Senior Vice President, Head of Casualty Insurance in its Bermuda company, Hamilton Re, Ltd. Ms Scully will report to Tim Duffin, Chief Underwriting Officer, Hamilton Re, Ltd. She will be based in Bermuda and is due to join in mid-February, subject to Immigration approval. “We’re committed […]
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Horseshoe Appointed As Insurance Manager
| Horseshoe has been appointed as insurance manager for London Bridge Risk PCC; a newly established UK domiciled Multi Insurance Special Purpose Vehicle. A spokesperson said, “This independently owned company is sponsored by Lloyd’s. “This new facility will provide investors with an alternative mean by which to access Lloyd’s capacity and makes use of the UK […]
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Planning website to be unavailable during upgrade
The Department of Planning’s Customer Self-Service website will be unavailable tomorrow while the department carries out an upgrade of its online management system. The upgrade is part of a plan to e…
Public Schools Reopen
Public Schools Reopen (Photograph by Akil Simmons)
RenaissanceRe Expect ‘Net Negative Impact’
| RenaissanceRe announced it estimates that losses from weather-related catastrophe events and certain losses related to the COVID-19 pandemic will have a “net negative impact on the Company’s fourth quarter 2020 results of operations.” “For the fourth quarter of 2020, the Company expects to report net income available to common shareholders; however, it expects to report […]
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Thirty bus routes cancelled
Thirty scheduled bus routes were cancelled this morning because the buses were needed for school runs. The cancellations occurred because the Department of Public Transportation and Bermuda’s minibus…
Mountain Bike Race Series Season Revised
| The Bermuda Fat Tire Massive 2020/2021 Mountain Bike Race Series season has been adjusted, with an aim to complete the seven-race series. The rescheduling will make for a busy February and March but contemplates keeping all seven events and locations in the race season. Revised Mountain Bike Race Series Dates & Venues January 31st, 2021 […]
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St. John’s Promotes Borges To Commissioner
| St. John Ambulance Bermuda announced the promotion of Deputy Commissioner Jeffrey M. Borges to Commissioner. “Mr. Borges, a born Bermudian, graduated from Acadia University with a degree in Business Administration. He has also completed the following courses: First Aid and CPR, Emergency Medical Responder, Emergency Medical Technician and Mass Casualty Incident Command. Mr. Borges looks […]
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Commission Of Inquiry Hearings To Resume
| The Commission of Inquiry into Historic Losses of Land in Bermuda will reconvene its hearings in the Dining Hall at the Warwick Camp on Thursday [Jan 14] at 9:30am. A spokesperson said, “Based on the evidence it will hear, the Commission will make recommendations to the Government of Bermuda that may remedy the systemic causes […]
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Ministry: 28 Bus Runs Cancelled On Thursday
| The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [January 14] with the list indicating that there are twenty-eight bus runs cancelled so far today. Related Stories Ministry: Bus Cancellations For Friday Ministry: Bus Cancellations For Thursday Ministry: Bus Cancellations For Tuesday Ministry: Bus Cancellations For Wednesday Ministry: Bus Cancellations For Thursday Ministry: […]
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O’Dean Phillips: ‘He lived each day to the fullest’
The island is mourning a popular barber whose life was lost in a single vehicle collision early on Monday. O’Dean Phillips, 35, was an up-and-coming stylist at Features Hair & Beauty on North Sho…
Saltus teachers receive long service awards
Saltus Grammar School has awarded long service awards to 15 of its staff members. The employees, who collectively celebrated 240 years of service, are: Joy Oatley (30 years of service); Mario Foote (3…
Man gets suspended prison sentence for hitting daughter
A man who admitted hitting his 14-year-old daughter avoided jail time after he promised to change his behaviour. Senior magistrate Juan Wolffe sentenced the 33-year-old man, who cannot be identified f…
Senate amends employment law
Senators yesterday passed the Employment Amendment Act in the biggest expansion of employees’ rights in 20 years. The Act seeks to provide protections for workers against extended probationary period…
Act cautiously around unfamiliar dogs, vet warns
Bermuda’s chief veterinary officer has urged members of the public to “act cautiously” when encountering unfamiliar dogs. Jonathan Nisbett was speaking after a visitor to the island was savagely attac…
Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Jan 13 2021
| January 13 saw 300 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $818.00 BD. 100 shares were traded by Argus Group Holdings Ltd, closing up 26.3% at $4.18 per share, while the other 200 shares were traded by Bermuda Aviation Services Ltd, closing down 4.8% at $2.00 per share. The BSX finished at 2,212.57, […]
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Royal Bermuda Regiment 2021 Recruit Camp
Today, the Minister of National Security, the Hon. Renee Ming is reminding the community that the Royal Bermuda Regiment (RBR) is currently accepting applications for its upcoming recruit camp.
COVID-19 Vaccination Centre IS NOT accepting walk-ins
The Ministry of Health has been informed that there are social media posts currently circulating with misinformation about the Vaccination Centre accepting walk-ins for the COVID-19 vaccine.
A ministry spokesperson stated, “This is absolutely not true. Vaccinations are being given in accordance with the ministry’s Vaccine Allocation Strategy which has been shared with the media, and posted online.”
“Vaccinations are only given to residents who have a confirmed appointment and the Vaccination Centre is NOT OPEN to walk-in traffic.”
Covid-19: 966 Test Results Received, 3 Positive
| There were 966 test results received by the Ministry of Health since the last update, and three were positive for Covid-19 — all imported — so the island has recorded 664 total confirmed cases to date, with 86 currently active. A Government spokesperson said, “There were 966 test results received by the Ministry of Health […]
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Senate passes new trade union act over Opposition objections
A bid by Opposition senators to make Hamilton docks an essential service was defeated in the Upper House this afternoon. A vote on the question was taking during debate on the Trade Union and Labour…
911 temporarily out of service
The 911 emergency telephone number is temporarily out of service. For immediate police assistance, call 211 or 295-0011 until further notice. Other alternative numbers are: 292-5590 295-0012 292-1707 …
30 Minute Video: Jan 13 ZBM Evening News
| With an aim to expand the way they deliver their news to the community, the Bermuda Broadcasting Company is continuing to live stream their evening news programme online for viewers both on the island and abroad. The live video will begin at 7.00pm, and play to 7.30pm, and then the replay will be available: Related […]
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