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| 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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| The Bermuda Monetary Authority [BMA] has “cancelled the insurance registration of Economic Risk Insurance, Ltd., a Class 3 insurer, for breaches of the Insurance Act 1978.” A spokesperson said, “Exercising its powers to cancel the registration of the Company pursuant to the provisions of sections 41[1][b][ii], [iv] and [v] of the Insurance Act, the Authority […]
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| The official Government and Legal notices for today [Jan 5] include cancellation of registration and acting appointments. Cancellation Of Registration:- Allied Producers Reinsurance Company, Ltd. Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Cancellation Of Registration Notice ID: GN0004/2021 Public Authorities / Department: Bermuda Monetary Authority Publication Date: 05 January 2021 Order Insurance Act 1978 Cancellation […]
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| Wednesday, January 6 is expected to see sunny breaks with a few blustery showers, especially in the morning, with the high to be near 19°C/67°F and the low to be near 15°C/59°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be WNW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 70%. Sunrise will […]
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| The first ‘Parish Pride Project’ for 2021 will be held this coming Saturday [Jan 9], between 9.00am and 12.00pm. Constituency 11 Devonshire East MP Chris Famous said, “This coming Saturday January 9th, between 9am and 12 pm, we will be holding our first Parish Pride Project for 2021. “We will begin restoration of the boundary […]
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| The Ministry has released the list of bus cancellations for this afternoon [Jan 5], with the list indicating that there are twenty-two bus runs cancelled today. Related Stories Govt: Bus Service Resumes On Wednesday Asphalt Resurfacing At Hamilton Bus Terminal DPT Contracts Eight Minibuses To Assist Update On Bus Service And New Schedule Hamilton Bus […]
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| The Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA], in conjunction with SailGP, will be hosting a webinar this Friday [Jan 8] from 3.30pm to 4.45pm. A spokesperson said, “Job seekers, entrepreneurs, and small businesses in Bermuda are invited to attend a webinar hosted this Friday by the Bermuda Tourism Authority in conjunction with SailGP. “The free 75-minute information […]
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| The old adage says ‘good things come to those who wait,’ and it seems this will hold true for the start of the new year, with the island still awaiting the first Bermuda baby of 2021 as of January 5th. A quick look back at Bernews archives show that over the past few years, the […]
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| The police have now confirmed the death of 28-year-old Oronde Wilson, who died following a collision yesterday in Southampton. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service can now confirm the death of 28-year-old Oronde Wilson. “Mr. Wilson was seriously injured when the motorcycle he was riding crashed on Middle Road in Southampton near the […]
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| Horseshoe Bay Beach has been included in Condé Nast Traveler’s “25 Best Island Beaches in the World” awards, while the Hamilton Princess was ranked the tenth best Atlantic islands resort. The article on Condé Nast Traveler said, “For our 33rd annual Readers’ Choice Awards survey—yes, more than three decades—our readers leaned in heavily into nostalgia. With […]
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| Bermudian football legend Shaun Goater has been interviewed by the English Football League [EFL], with the former Manchester City striker discussing the upcoming Carabao Cup Semi-Finals. The video description says, “Speaking exclusively to the EFL ahead of the Carabao Cup Semi-Finals, the former Manchester City striker discusses Pep Guardiola, City’s chances of a fourth Carabao […]
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| AM Best has assigned a Financial Strength Rating of A [Excellent] and a Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a” to Group Ark Insurance Limited [GAIL] [Bermuda]. GAIL is a wholly owned subsidiary of Ark Insurance Holdings Limited [Ark], the non-operating holding company of the Ark group. The outlook assigned to these Credit Ratings [ratings] is […]
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| Noting a misconception that you have to wait to file a missing person’s report, the police advised “that there is no requirement to wait 48 hours,” and urged people to contact the police right away if have “concerns about the whereabouts of an individual.” A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service wishes to advise the public that […]
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| The Ministry of Transport confirmed that an officer “has been relieved of duties, and an internal investigation is in progress.” This follows after Ascot Lightbourne, 60, pleaded guilty in Court to piloting the ferry Serenity while impaired. The Gazette reported that, “The court heard that the Serenity left its overnight berth in Hamilton Harbour around […]
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| Superkarts USA will throw the green flag on its 2021 season this coming weekend at the AMR Homestead-Miami Motorplex Presented by MG Tires, kicking off the fourth edition of the organization’s Winter Series in South Florida, with Bermuda’s Scott Barnes set to compete in this SKUSA Winter Series event. Barnes — who competed in the […]
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| Ki-Juan Minors competed in the ESP Holiday & Horses 2020 Series in Wellington, Florida. Minors riding Virella in the 201 Green Hunter 3′ U/S division class finished 5th on day one of the competition. The pair won the 202 Green Hunter 3′ division class and the 203 Green Hunter 3′ division class. Minors and Virella […]
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| The Manders Tennis Management 2021 Singles Championships got underway at the Fairmont Southampton Tennis Courts a day later than scheduled after the first day was completely washed out Unfortunately, rain would also halt the day’s play. In an afternoon A Division match, Trey Mallory was leading Jon Brunson when play was halted. Mallory had won […]
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| January 4 saw 1,200 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $18,600.00 BD. 1,200 shares were traded by Somers Limited, closing up 3.3% at $15.50 per share. The BSX finished at 2,035.51, up 0.18% on the day. There was 1 advance, 0 declines, and 61 remained unchanged. The full report for the day […]
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There were 1,566 test results received by the Ministry of Health since the last update, and two were positive for COVID-19. One of the new cases is classified as local transmission with known contact as it is associated with a known case.
The additional new case is classified as under investigation. This case is among a resident with no currently identified links to other known cases or history of travel in the past 14 days.
Additionally, since the last update, 41 cases have recovered.
“It is appalling and grossly hypocritical that without the benefit of the full facts, both an Opposition MP and anonymous realtors would launch such an attack on a decision which has added to the safeguarding of Bermuda’s children. The facts are that the consolidation of the DCFS into one location will better serve the children of Bermuda.
| Following a burglary at a Paget residence today [Jan 4] two suspects, one male and one female, were taken into custody. A police spokesperson said, “Shortly before 10:45 a.m. today, Monday 4th January, 2021, police received a 911 call, reporting a burglary in progress at a Train Track Lane, Paget, residence. “The caller stated one […]
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| There were 1,566 test results received and two were positive for Covid-19 — one local transmission with known contact and one under investigation — so the island has had 624 total confirmed cases to date, with 95 currently active. A Government spokesperson said, “There were 1,566 test results received by the Ministry of Health since […]
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| 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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The Minister of Education, Hon. Diallo Rabain, JP, MP extends condolences, “On behalf of the Ministry of Education, to the family of the late, Mr. Earl “Gabby” Hart.
| The official Government and Legal notices for today [Jan 4] include contracts valued $50,000 or more. PATI:- Contracts Valued $50,000 Or More – Department Of Statistics Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: PATI Contracts Valued $50,000 Or More Notice ID: GN0002/2021 Public Authorities / Department: Public Access to Information [PATI] Publication Date: 04 January […]
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| “Coronavirus restrictions do not expire at midnight, they’ll remain in effect until changed,” Premier David Burt said today, explaining that Cabinet will review recommended changes to the restrictions at tomorrow’s [Jan 5] meeting. The current regulations include, but are not limited to, an 11.00pm to 5am curfew, gatherings limited to a maximum of ten people, […]
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| Tuesday, January 5 is expected to see sunny periods, increasing cloud, and showers developing overnight, with the high to be near 21°C/70°F and the low to be near 16°C/61°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be west. The relative humidity is expected to be near 67%. Sunrise will be at 7.21am […]
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| The Ministry has released the list of bus cancellations for this afternoon [Jan 4], with the list indicating that there are six bus runs cancelled today. Related Stories Govt: Bus Service Resumes On Wednesday Asphalt Resurfacing At Hamilton Bus Terminal DPT Contracts Eight Minibuses To Assist Update On Bus Service And New Schedule Hamilton Bus […]
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| Concacaf has cancelled the Concacaf Under-17 Qualifiers and Championship, and the Concacaf Under-20 Championship. The organisation — which is the governing body of football for the Caribbean and Central American region, covering a number of nations and islands including Bermuda — said, “Due to the ongoing impact of Covid-19 on the football calendar and continued […]
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| The Bank of Butterfield today [Jan 4] announced that it will “reopen its temporary Banking Centre at Rosebank Centre in Hamilton to serve seniors and physically challenged clients.” A spokesperson said, “Effective Tuesday, 5 January 2020 and until further notice, Butterfield’s Reid Street [Hamilton], St. George and Somerset Banking Centres, along with the temporary Banking […]
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| As vaccines continue to be administered, the Covid-19 pandemic is still affecting countries around the globe, with the number of confirmed cases worldwide now surpassing 85 million, with over 1,844,000 deaths worldwide, and the United States continuing to have the most confirmed cases and deaths in the world. A BBC story said, “Coronavirus cases rose in […]
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| [Column written by MP Michael Dunkley] Many residents were happy to see the end of 2020, a year during which many dreams, hopes and expectations were seriously dampened and damaged by the onset of Covid-19. As we enter 2021 with renewed faith and optimism of a New Year we must be cognizant of the fact, while the […]
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