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| The Bermuda Business Development Agency [BDA] has elected a new Deputy Chair, Susan Pateras, effective immediately, and reappointed Fiona Beck as Treasurer. Board members have also been assigned to the BDA’s standing committees focused on audit, compensation, and governance and nominations. Stephen Weinstein, Susan Pateras and Fiona Beck Stephen Weinstein, Chair of the BDA, said: […]
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| The Bermuda Hospitals Board today released a short survey that will run for one week asking the community to have their say about the hospitals and what improvements it could make to make them more satisfied with local hospital services delivered from King Edward VII Memorial Hospital, Mid-Atlantic Wellness Centre, Lamb Foggo Urgent Care Centre and […]
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| Friday, February 5 is expected to see a mix of sun and cloud, with the high to be near 19°C/67°F and the low to be near 17°C/62°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 59%. Sunrise will be at 7.10am and sunset […]
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Good day to members of the media and the listening public.
Countries worldwide are tasked with implementing effective policy solutions to address the unanticipated social and economic challenges brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic.
In these unprecedented times, leaders and governments must ensure that they remain resilient and laser-focused on implementing critical policy responses.
| “The matter at Tankfield Hill, Paget, is under active investigation and several residents in that area and surrounding neighbourhoods have already been spoken to,” the police said today. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service has received video footage from several locations showing the same individual and we urge anyone who resides in the […]
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| The Bermuda Entertainment Union [BEU] expressed their condolences to the family of the late LaVerne Furbert. BEU President Selena ‘VaVa’ Fields said, “Ms. Furbert was an out-spoken advocate for equality and justice. “Not only was she a Life Member of the Bermuda Progressive Labour Party, she was also a staunch trade unionist. Her platform was […]
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| Skyport has released the latest episode of ‘Taking Off’, a video series with host Mikaela Pearman that highlights the airport redevelopment project, with this episode highlighting Loquat Roots Tea by Reva Minors, one of the small Bermudian businesses whose products are being sold at the airport. Speaking in the episode, Mikaela Pearman said, “Over the next […]
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| Minister of Labour Jason Hayward is holding a press conference this afternoon [Feb 4], and we will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Update: The live broadcast has concluded and the 19-minute replay is below Related Stories Video: Minister David Burch On Quangos Video: PLP Annual General […]
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| KPMG in Bermuda announced that the annual Round The Grounds Race will not be taking place this year. A spokesperson said, “Today KPMG in Bermuda, in consultation with the Mid-Atlantic Athletic Club [MAAC], announced that the annual Round the Grounds youth racing day will not be taking place this year. “Usually at this time of […]
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| PartnerRe Ltd. announced that Hermann Pohlchristoph has been appointed to its Board of Directors, effective February 4, 2021. Mr. Pohlchristoph has held multiple executive roles, most recently at Munich Re as a Member of the Board of Management from 2017 to 2020 and as CFO Reinsurance, Munich Re from 2006 to 2017. Prior to that, he […]
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| Mosaic, a “next-generation global specialty insurer combining newly-formed Lloyd’s Syndicate 1609 with sophisticated underwriting talent,” has launched operations in Bermuda, London, the United States, and Asia. A spokesperson said, “Mosaic is founded by seasoned industry executive Mitch Blaser, who serves as the company’s CEO. “Golden Gate Capital, a leading private-equity investment firm with more than […]
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| The police have advised people to refrain from posting images or videos of possible criminal activity around their home on social media, saying that not only can it “lead to legal issues” should a suspect brought to court, it may also alert a suspect and “lead them to dispose of items that could associate them […]
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| SailGP announced their full race schedule for this year, which is set to feature eight international teams taking part in eight events across three continents, including one in Bermuda in April of this year. The SailGP website said, “The schedule represents an expansion from five events in the league’s inaugural season [2019], and will kick […]
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| Premier David Burt was featured on a recent episode of CoinDesk’s Money Reimagined podcast series, with the media outlet saying the episode discusses stablecoins and plans to “launch a communally owned national digital bank.” The website said, “In this episode, Michael J. Casey and Sheila Warren of the World Economic Forum are joined by the newly […]
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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 Kuvare Life Re Ltd. A statement from the ratings agency said, “AM Best has assigned a Financial Strength Rating of A- [Excellent] and a Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a-” to Kuvare Life Re Ltd. […]
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| A man was charged in Magistrates’ Court with the unlawful killing of 27-year-old Daunte Woods. Jahmari Beach was not required to enter a plea, as the matter must be heard in the Supreme Court. The fatal stabbing occurred in October, 2020 in Sandys. Related Stories Maxanne Anderson Appointed As Magistrate Justice Norma Wade-Miller To Retire […]
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| The National Museum of Bermuda [NMB] recently launched one of its 2021 education programmes: “Tracing Our Roots/Routes”. “This year-long series of online presentations and workshops by overseas and local experts, and an on-site contemporary art exhibit will support and encourage family history research and connections to the past,” NMB said. “The programme kicks off on […]
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| The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [February 4] with the list indicating that there are five bus runs cancelled so far today. Related Stories Ministry: 56 Bus Runs Cancelled On Wednesday Ministry: 62 Bus Runs Cancelled On Tuesday Ministry: 46 Bus Runs Cancelled On Monday Ministry: 32 Bus Runs Cancelled […]
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| February 3 saw 110,687 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $444,101.15 BD. 250 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing down 4.5% at $31.50 per share, while another 110,437 shares were traded by One Communications Ltd closing even at $3.95 per share. The BSX finished at 2,079.68, down 3.44% […]
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| The Regulatory Authority of Bermuda has released their FY2020-21 Activity Report and Unaudited Condensed Financial Statements from April 1, 2020 – September 30, 2020. The RA Activity Report & Unaudited Condensed Financial Statements follow below [PDF here]: Related Stories Search For Regulatory Authority Commissioners Market Review Of Telecommunications Industry Minister Supports Consumer Advocacy Policy RA […]
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Good day.
There were 389 test results received by the Ministry of Health since the last update, and none were positive for COVID-19.
Additionally, since the last update, there have been no recoveries.
There are currently 11 active cases, of which;
· Seven are under public health monitoring and
· Four are in hospital with none in critical care;
Since March 2020, Bermuda has recorded 692 total confirmed cases of COVID-19; out of those, 669 persons have recovered, and 12 persons have sadly succumbed to COVID-19.
| Minister of Finance Curtis Dickinson is holding a ‘Virtual Town Hall Meeting’ this evening [Feb 3] to “discuss the state of Bermuda’s economy and potential Fiscal Year 2021/2022 budget implications.” Related Stories Opposition Leader On Pre-Budget Report Video: Post Budget Press Conference Live Updates & Video: OBA Deliver Budget Reply Video: Pre-Budget Report Public Meeting […]
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| The Supreme Court granted leave for a judicial review application filed by the Attorney-General against the Information Commissioner, which will consider the Attorney-General’s challenge to two summonses issued by the Information Commissioner about records relating to the agreement between the Ministry of Health and the two medical clinics owned by former Premier Dr Ewart Brown; the […]
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| Bermuda’s Nahki Wells scored for Bristol City as they played to a 3-2 loss against Brentford. The club’s match report said, “Bristol City struck early but lost out to a battling Brentford at a chilly West London. Zak Vyner put the Robins ahead in a first half where they impressed under the Brentford Community Stadium lights. […]
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| There were 389 test results received and none were positive for Covid-19, and the island currently has 11 active cases. A Government spokesperson said, “There were 389 test results received by the Ministry of Health since the last update, and none were positive for Covid-19. “Additionally, since the last update, there have been no recoveries. “There are […]
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| The official Government and Legal notices for today [Feb 3] include registration of psychological practitioners, notice of intention to construct a controlled plant, appointments and notice of intended marriage. Appointments Bermuda Housing Trust – Amend Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Appointments Notice ID: GN0115/2021 Public Authorities / Department: Ministry Level Publication date: 03 […]
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| “Devoted mother and grandmother, staunch labour advocate, tireless protector of the disadvantaged and true champion of Bermuda’s youth; Sis. Furbert will be deeply and forever missed by all those who knew her,” the Bermuda Public Services Union [BPSU] said. A spokesperson said, “It would be remiss of the Bermuda Public Services Union not to officially […]
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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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