Woman ‘critical’ after bike collision with car
A 20-year-old woman was today in critical condition after two motorbikes collided with a car at the weekend. A police spokesman said the two bikes overtook a car on Middle Road and were in collision w…
Police Investigating Three Separate Crashes
| A car driver is being sought by police after a single vehicle car crash in Southampton, a woman is in ICU following a three vehicle collision in Southampton, and a single vehicle motorcycle crash also occurred in Pembroke. Single Vehicle Car Crash in Southampton: Driver Sought A police spokesperson said, “Around 12:10am today, Monday January […]
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Photos & Video: Hamilton Medical Center Opens
| Hamilton Medical Center today [Jan 18] announced that its 15,000 square foot facility on Burnaby Street in Hamilton is open for business, set to offer family medicine, blood testing, ultrasound, pharmacy, MRI, CT scan, mammography, X-ray service and more. A spokesperson said, “Hamilton Medical Center Ltd. today announces that its 15,000 square foot state-of-the art, purpose-built […]
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Ministry: 43 Bus Runs Cancelled On Monday
| [Updated] The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [January 18] with the list indicating that there are eleven bus runs cancelled so far today. Update 4.00pm: The Ministry has released the list of bus cancellations for this afternoon. There were 11 runs cancelled this morning, 32 cancelled this afternoon, for a […]
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REGISTRAR OF THE SUPREME COURT IN THE MATTER OF NORMAN MACDONALD
THE MATTER OF THE BERMUDA BAR ACT 1974
APPOINTMENTS SANDYS PARISH COUNCIL
The Minister of Youth, Culture and Sports is pleased to make the following appointments with effect from 1st January 2021, under the applicable Legislation unless otherwise indicated.
Ministry of Public Works Regarding Southlands Park in Warwick
Today, the Ministry of Public Works provided the following regarding Southlands Park in Warwick.
The public will be aware that recently the Department of Parks invited feedback regarding the offering of amenities, activities and experiences at Southlands Park. The Ministry took this opportunity to remind the public that the Southlands consultation process welcomes and encourages open dialogue.
New medical centre opens for business
A doctor said he planned to provide scans no later than a day after requests were made as he opened the relocated Hamilton Medical Centre today. JJ Soares added that he expected the clinic to help red…
Govt Encourage ‘Open Dialogue’ On Southlands
| The Ministry is reminding the public that the “Southlands consultation process welcomes and encourages open dialogue.” As Bernews previously reported, the Department of Parks is “inviting the members of the public to provide feedback regarding the offering of amenities, activities, and experiences at Southlands Park.” A Government spokesperson said, “Today, the Ministry of Public Works […]
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Father & Son Win Charity Golf Tournament
| Keith Seats recently won the fifth annual Knights Charity Golf Tournament alongside his son David, with the event serving to honour Gary Fray. Kim Swan, 2019 honoree and tournament spokesperson, said, “For Keith Smith, former Bermuda Open Champion from the 70s and winner of the World Cup Americas Zone Qualifying in 1984 with me, it […]
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505 World Championship To Be Held In Bermuda
| The International 505 Class announced that their 2021 World Championship will be held in Bermuda from October 27th to November 5th. “Remember the America’s Cup? The 505 World Championship will be better,” Sail World reported. “The 505 Worlds is expected to attract competitors from around the world.” “The event is being held very late in […]
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Video: Dr Trimm On Dr Martin Luther King Day
| Bermudian Dr. Cindy Trimm released a video to mark the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr holiday in the United States, noting the impact and legacy of the legendary civil rights leader, with Dr Trimm urging everyone to dare to dream, and live the life of your dreams. The United States marks Dr. King’s birthday as a holiday […]
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2021 Charman Offering $18,000 In Prize Money
| The Masterworks Museum of Bermuda is encouraging artists to submit their works for the Biennial Charman Prize, with this year’s event offering a total of $18,000 in prize money. A spokesperson said, “Since 2008, Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art has hosted the Charman Prize, a unique competition and exhibition for art inspired by Bermuda. This year […]
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Covid-19: Over 95 Million Cases Worldwide
| As vaccines continue to be administered, the Covid-19 pandemic continues to affect countries around the globe, with the number of confirmed cases worldwide now surpassing 95 million, with over 2,032,000 deaths worldwide, with the United States having the most confirmed cases and deaths in the world. A BBC story said, “The head of the World Health […]
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Governor Lalgie Visits Living Centre For Families
| Governor Rena Lalgie and Deputy Governor visited the Transformational Living Centre for Families on Friday [Jan 15]. Government House posted the photo below online and said, “On Friday, 15 January, the Governor and the Deputy Governor went to see the work underway to open the Transformational Living Centre [TLC] for Families. Under the direction of Habitat […]
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Hiscox Group Increase 2020 Estimate By $48M
| As a result of the UK court judgment as well as further government restrictions in the UK during 2020, Hiscox Group said their total 2020 Covid-19 estimate for business interruption “increased by $48 million net of reinsurance.” This follows after small businesses won the right to insurance payouts after Britain’s highest court ruled many policies […]
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Ministry: 11 Bus Runs Cancelled On Monday
| The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [January 18] with the list indicating that there are eleven 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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Burchall, Bournemouth U18 Lose To Forest Green
| Ajani Burchall and his Group D league leading AFC Bournemouth Under 18 teammates lost 5 – 3 at home to Forest Green Rovers in the Youth Alliance, with all eight goals coming in the second half. “In an even first period, Ferdinand Okoh went close with a shot that went just wide, Forest Green hit […]
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Video: Rescued Turtle Released Back Into Wild
| The Bermuda Aquarium Museum and Zoo’s rehabilitation team have been busy attending to a large number of rescued turtles, with the turtles being released back into the wild as soon as they are in good health. The Bermuda Aquarium, Museum and Zoo, supported by Bermuda Zoological Society, posted the video online, saying, “The Bermuda Aquarium […]
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Apex Group Launches Invest Check Offering
| Apex Group Ltd announced the launch of Invest Check, a “tool to help financial market participants collect the necessary data to report on and comply with the upcoming EU Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation [EU SFDR].” A spokesperson said, “”As of March 2021, the EU SFDR will require asset managers to incorporate sustainability risks across their […]
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Morris Represents IMG In 2021 VA Showcase
| Sanaa Rae Morris represented the IMG Elite Women’s Track and Field team during the VA Showcase 2021 at the Virginia Beach Sports Center. Competing in the Invitational Girls 4×200 meter relay, Morris led off the IMG team that won Heat 1 and finished 3rd overall with a time of 1:40.88. Morris would once again lead […]
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Football: Thompson Makes Civitas Santa Debut
| Bermudian footballer Kenni Thompson made her debut for Civitas Santa Teresa Badajoz, which plays in the Spanish Women’s Second Division, coming on at the half time break in a match against Madrid CFF. Madrid CFF went ahead in the 32nd minute via an own goal, and the lead was doubled in the 39th minute when Geyse […]
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Ombudsman facing ‘increasingly complex complaints’
The Ombudsman has revealed her office has received “increasingly complex complaints” about government maladministration over her time in charge. Victoria Pearman, who earns almost $185,000 a year, was…
City HSBC branch to reopen today
HSBC’s branch on Church Street in Hamilton is to reopen to the public today. The branch will be open Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm.
Wheely good news for baby goat
A baby goat born unable to walk properly has been given a new lease of life. Now Bowie, a Nubian goat only weeks old and born with contracted tendons in its hind legs, can get about using a set of wal…
Ombudsman pays almost $75,000 to lawyers over employment dispute
Almost $75,000 was paid to a private law firm last year by the Ombudsman’s office to deal with a dispute with a fired senior employee. The sum was revealed in a notice published by the Ombudsman in th…
Stroke victim’s Christmas Day gift to wife revealed
A father-of-three who spent nine days unconscious on life support after a major stroke woke just in time to wish his wife a Merry Christmas, she revealed at the weekend. Joel Boyd, 36, was airlifted o…
Social work lecturer who helped Bermuda students in US dies
A Bermudian social worker and professor who forged strong links between Bermuda College and West Virginia University has died. Doris Nicholas was 73. Dr Nicholas, a strong supporter of Black students …
Labour Act: Breaks, Contractors, Leave & More
| Workers are now entitled to a 30-minute break for every five hours of work, it is “harder for employers to incorrectly classify employees as independent contractors” and bereavement leave has been extended to include grandparents, great-grandparents, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. This is according to a statement from Senator Arianna Hodgson who said, “Our party’s philosophy is […]
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Bermuda’s London Representative elected UK Overseas Territories Association Chairman
The United Kingdom Overseas Territories Association held its Annual General Meeting on 14th January 2021. At the meeting, UK Representatives of the British Overseas Territory Governments elected Ms Kimberley Durrant, UK Representative of the Government of Bermuda London Office as its Chairman. According to the Association’s constitution, the Premier of Bermuda, the Hon E David Burt, JP, MP is the President of the Political Council. This will be the third time Bermuda has been afforded this role amongst OT Governments.
London office head is new chairman of UK Overseas Territories body
The head of the Bermuda Government’s London office is the new chairwoman of the UK Overseas Territories Association, it was revealed tonight. Kimberley Durrant was elected to head the group and David …
Bermuda Public Schools Cambridge Exams Set for 2021
The Department of Education has received notice from Cambridge International that 2021 exams scheduled for the March and June series will proceed.
This correspondence was sent to Cambridge’s global community of schools in response to the announcement by the UK Prime Minister regarding new national restrictions including the closure of schools and cancellation of most exams for June 2021.
Durrant Elected UK OT Association Chairperson
| The UK Overseas Territories Association elected Kimberley Durrant, from the Government of Bermuda’s London Office, as their new Chairperson. A Government spokesperson said, “The United Kingdom Overseas Territories Association held its Annual General Meeting on 14th January 2021. At the meeting, UK Representatives of the British Overseas Territory Governments elected Ms Kimberley Durrant, UK Representative […]
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Cambridge Exams To Proceed In March, June
| The Department of Education said they “received notice from Cambridge International that 2021 exams scheduled for the March and June series will proceed.” A Government spokesperson said, “This correspondence was sent to Cambridge’s global community of schools in response to the announcement by the UK Prime Minister regarding new national restrictions including the closure of […]
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Weather Forecast For Monday January 18
| Monday, January 18 is expected to see showers, with the high to be near 22°C/71°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 78%. Sunrise will be at 7:20am and sunset will be at 5:39pm. High […]
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IGCSE school exams set to go ahead, Government confirms
This year’s Cambridge Checkpoint examinations are expected to go ahead as scheduled in March and June, the education department confirmed today. The Royal Gazette reported last Wednesday that Ber…
Public survey on future plans for Southlands estate
Ideas from the public on the future use of a massive nature reserve have been asked for by the Government. A survey has been set up so the public can give their views and suggestions for facilities at…
‘Pain Into Purpose’: People Urged To Wear Blue
| People are being urged to wear blue this Monday [Jan 18] as part of the #PainIntoPurpose initiative launched after the death of 16-year-old Kijani Burgess last year, with the campaign’s aim to “express solidarity with families of road accident victims, as well as promote road safety awareness.” A spokesperson said, “On Monday, January 18, 2021, the […]
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Nahki Wells’ Team Wins, Kole Hall’s Team Draws
| Teams that include Bermudian footballers Nahki Wells and Kole Hall were in action this past weekend in England. Nahki Wells Nahki Wells and Bristol City claimed a 2-0 win over Preston North End at Ashton Gate. Kole Hall Kole Hall and his AFC Telford traveled to Tameside to take on Curzon Ashton in their National League North matchup, […]
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Chubb: Philip Bancroft To Retire After 19 Years
| Chubb announced that Philip Bancroft, Executive Vice President of Chubb Group and Chief Financial Officer, plans to retire from the company on July 1 after 19 years of service. Peter Enns has agreed to join the company on or before April 1 as Executive Vice President, Finance, Chubb Group and succeed Mr. Bancroft upon his […]
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Sailing: Smith & Patton Competing In Florida
| Benn Smith and Campbell Patton finally got on the water to compete in the LOCR in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Patton leads the Bermuda two sailors after the first day of sailing, taking part in the 42 person Laser Fleet. Patton came off the water in 17th place with 56 points after finishing the first race […]
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BFA Youth Referees Drive-Thru Breakfast Held
| The Bermuda Football Association’s Head of Referees Crenstant Williams, the Committee, in the presence of the BFA President Mark Wade and the Director of Youth and Sports Norbert Simons hosted a contactless, drive-thru breakfast for Youth Referees with an aim to do something for the Youth Referees to show their appreciation. Related Stories Get Restaurant […]
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‘Working More Cohesively With Third Sector’
| The Minister of Social Development and Seniors Tinee Furbert recently held a virtual meeting with leaders who represent the Third Sector, with the Minister saying the “Government is committed to working more cohesively with Bermuda’s Third Sector in coordinating efforts to assist those in need.” The virtual meeting included representatives, Ms. Vivien Carter, Programme Officer for the […]
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Charities ask for Government help to do their work
Charities have appealed to the Government to help them carry out their operations. Tinee Furbert, the Minister of Social Development and Seniors, said: “As we embrace a new year filled with opportun…
Ministry of Social Development and Seniors + Bermuda’s Third Sector Discussing ‘Reimagining Bermuda’s Third Sector’
The Minister of Social Development and Seniors, the Hon. Tinee Furbert, JP, MP, recently engaged virtually with leaders who represent the Third Sector.
The virtual meeting included representatives, Ms. Vivien Carter, Programme Officer for the Centennial Bermuda Foundation, Dr. Myra Virgil, CEO and Managing Director of the Bermuda Community Foundation, and Dr. Claudette Fleming, Executive Director of Age Concern and member of the Advisory Committee of the Nonprofit Alliance of Bermuda.
Sam Williamson Wins Medals In Virtual Event
| Sam Williamson was one of more than 16,200 swimmers from 430 clubs that took part in Swim England’s Virtual Level X Racing. The opening event took place on October 23, with the event running through the end of December. Swim England launched Level X Racing to give swimmers the opportunity to practice racing skills in […]
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Video: Sunday Jan 17th ‘Good News’ Spotlight
| News that Aliana King was featured in a Redken campaign, the Pawsitively Purrfect campaign donated to the Bermuda SPCA, Dale Eve was featured in Spennymoor Town FC’s magazine, and MarketPlace announced the promotions of Mitchell Foote and Michael Cann to store managers were all some of the positive news stories from the past week. In […]
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Enstar On Reinsurance Transaction With ProSight
| Enstar Group Limited announced that one of its wholly owned subsidiaries has entered into an agreement with subsidiaries of ProSight Global, Inc. to provide reinsurance relating to 2019 and prior year business. “The reinsurance will comprise a ground up loss portfolio transfer of ProSight’s discontinued workers’ compensation and excess workers’ compensation lines of business and […]
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