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| Former Trinity College’s senior co-captain Courtland Boyle and junior Tanner Boyle were named to the 2019-20 Intercollegiate Tennis Association [ITA] All-Academic Team thanks to their hard work in the classroom during the season. Courtland Boyle was also named to the 2020 New England Small College Athletic Conference [NESCAC] Spring All-Academic Team. Courtland Boyle, a three […]
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| Concacaf has confirmed the schedule for the regional qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, including the schedule for Bermuda’s team. A spokesperson said, “World governing body FIFA today announced that certain international match windows will be extended to enable Confederations to schedule triple-match dates. This is due to the challenges faced by global […]
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| The Bermuda Football Association’s Youth League Season continued on Saturday with some Under 15 matches taking place. Under 15 Warwick Archers Arrows 4 – Dandy Town Hornets 2 The Warwick Archers Arrows defeated the Dandy Town Hornets 4 – 2. Jace Donawa would lead the Warwick Archers Arrows to victory with a hat-trick, while Ayr […]
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| News that a motorcade was held to celebrate the International Day of People with Disabilities, Hamilton Princess unveiled its holiday centerpiece, Third Point Re donated $325,000 to non-profits, and Amber Farrington was called to the Bermuda Bar were all some of the positive news stories from the past week. In additional good news, Nahki Wells […]
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| AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A+ [Superior] and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “aa-” of Arch Reinsurance Ltd. [Bermuda] and its strategic affiliates. Concurrently, AM Best has affirmed the Long-Term ICR of “a-” and the Long-Term Issue Credit Ratings [Long-Term IRs] of Arch Capital Group Ltd. [Arch Capital] [Bermuda] [NASDAQ: […]
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| Maiden Holdings announced the formation of Genesis Legacy Solutions, saying that it ”will specialize in providing a full range of legacy services to small U.S. insurance entities, particularly those in run-off or with blocks of reserves that are no longer core, working with clients to develop and implement finality solutions including acquiring entire companies. ” The Genesis […]
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| Bermuda-based AXIS Capital Holdings Limited announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.42 per common share, which represents an increase of 2.4%. The common dividend will be payable on January 15, 2021, to shareholders of record at the close of business on December 31, 2020. 2020 is the 17th consecutive […]
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| The BFA said they have been “given notice by the Minister of Health” that all football matches scheduled for Sunday [Dec 6] “shall not proceed,” adding that given the current increase in Covid-19, the “BFA fully understands and supports this decision.” A statement from the BFA said, “The Executive Council of the Bermuda Football Association […]
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Good Day Members of the Media,
The Ministry of Health is advising that, as of today (December 5, 2020), bars and clubs are now required to close at midnight, rather than 2am as was previously permitted.
The BERMUDA PUBLIC HEALTH (COVID-19 EMERGENCY POWERS) (NO. 3) AMENDMENT (NO. 2) REGULATIONS 2020, which were published in the Official Gazette today, amend Regulation 5 to replace the time of “2am” to now read “midnight”.
| The Premier Division match between Southampton Rangers and Somerset Trojans on Sunday [Dec 5] at the Southampton Rangers Sports Club has been postponed. A BFA spokesperson said, “Please be advised that the Premier Division match between Southampton Rangers and Somerset Trojans scheduled for Sunday, December 5, 2020 at the Southampton Rangers Sports Club has been […]
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| Sunday, December 6 is expected to see a mix of sun and cloud, with the high to be near 22°C/71°F and the low to be near 18°C/64°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be WNW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 65%. Sunrise will be at 7.07am and sunset […]
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| The police plan to have “officers in plain clothes” going into premises across the island, with the police saying it is about “gaining compliance for all our safety.” Speaking at a press conference yesterday, the Assistant Commissioner of Police said, “One of the things we probably will do, one of the tactics we will employ, is […]
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| An amendment to the Public Health Covid-19 Emergency Powers Regulations serves to change the closing time for bars to midnight, with the amendment stating that the operative date is today, December 5th. The principal regulations [PDF] stated that “a bar or club shall close no later than 2am,” and the amendment states that the regulations […]
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Good Day Members of the Media,
There were 1062 test results received by the Ministry of Health yesterday (4 December 2020), and ten were positive for COVID-19.
One of the new cases is classified as imported with details as follows:
Four of the new cases are classified as local transmission with known contact with details as follows:
| Saying they are issuing an “advisory out of an abundance of caution as the most expedient way to contact all those individuals who may have attended,” the Ministry of Health has advised that an individual who attended the funeral of Charles Henry Eugene Eberly on Saturday, November 28th has “since tested positive for Covid-19.” In […]
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| The confirmed positive cases continues to climb, with the Ministry confirming there have been 10 more positive results — 1 imported, 4 classified as local transmission with known contact and 5 under investigation — so the island now has 63 active cases. A Government spokesperson said, “There were 1062 test results received by the Ministry of Health […]
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| Titan Express and Shuntelle Paynter of ‘A Journey To Telle’ will be offering the “Sea Freedom Land” tour on December 12th and January 16th. A spokesperson said, “With the world at a standstill due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Shuntelle Paynter of ‘A Journey To Telle’ has decided to operate from a solution-focused standpoint and provide […]
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| Saying it is out of an “abundance of caution following reports of staff exposure to Covid-19,” the Huckleberry Restaurant at Rosedon Hotel has suspended operations and said the “entire property will undergo a deep cleaning.” While the Rosedon Hotel itself has been closed since July, the Huckleberry Restaurant had remained open. A spokesperson said, “Huckleberry […]
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| The University of Louisville in Kentucky announced the signing of Bermudian footballer Zeiko Harris. The school’s announcement said, “The University of Louisville men’s soccer program and head coach John Michael Hayden have announced their signing class from the 2020 fall. “The eight-man class features a pair of top-25 nationally-ranked recruits, two graduate transfers and two […]
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| According to the Official Notices, the Bermuda Police Service will be conducting road sobriety checkpoints from Friday, December 11th to Sunday, December 13th, with the checkpoints set to take place in Hamilton parish, Smiths, Devonshire, Pembroke, Paget, Warwick and Southampton. The full Road Sobriety Checkpoint Notice 2020 follows below [PDF here]: Related Stories Road Sobriety Checkpoints Over […]
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| The Association of National Sports Governing Bodies [ANSGB] presented their annual Volunteer Recognition Awards during their recently held General Assembly at the Hamilton Princess. The awards were presented to eight recipients by Dr. Ernest Peets, Minister for Youth, Culture, and Sport, along with ANSGB President David Sabir. The 2020 NSGB Volunteer Recognition Awards went to […]
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| The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday December 5th. On Monday the Bergamont Ace vehicles carrier is expected, on Tuesday the Somers Isles container ship will arrive, on Wednesday the Oleander container ship is scheduled to arrive and on Thursday the Bermuda Islander […]
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| Warwick Academy Primary School donated over 500 toys for the Toys For Tots campaign, which helps to provide holiday gifts to children. A spokesperson said, “Warwick Academy Primary school was thrilled to once again support the Coalition for the Protection of Children and their Toys For Tots programme. “The Primary students and parents were incredibly generous and […]
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| Citizens Uprooting Racism in Bermuda [CURB] said they are grateful to Third Point Re for their $140,000 donation, with CURB noting that they have “experienced an intense surge in demand from individuals and groups who are sincerely committed to understanding and addressing the experience of racism here in Bermuda.” A spokesperson said, “Over the last […]
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| December 4 saw 4,155 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $17,145.75 BD. 60 shares were traded by West Hamilton Holdings Ltd, closing up even at $3.76 per share, while another 4,095 shares were traded by One Communications Ltd, closing up 1.2% at $4.10 per share. The BSX finished at 2,146.60, up 0.04% […]
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The Ministry of Health has determined the next steps that are to be taken for Clearwater staff and students who have been out of the school building since December 1st, while a risk assessment was being conducted by the Department of Health.
| The Chief Medical Officer has “required that all students, teachers and staff of Clearwater Middle School be quarantined for 14 days,” the Government announced this evening. The statement said this means that they must stay home from school and other activities, and “non-essential visitors must not enter the home” and “for children, the child’s main […]
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| The Government issued a total of $1.35 billion in new bonds, overall debt outstanding increased by approximately $520 million, Government debt now stands at $2.97 billion, and the annual debt service cost is currently $127.2 million claiming 13.6 cents of every dollar of revenue that the government takes in, Minister of Finance Curtis Dickinson said […]
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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 Premier, Ministers, Opposition Leader Personal Staffs Act 2019 annual report was tabled in the House of Assembly, providing information on the salaries paid. A Government spokesperson said, “In 2019, the Government, in a measure to increase transparency, introduced changes to the Premier, Ministers, Opposition Leader Personal Staffs Act 2019 [Act] which requires a report […]
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Mr. Speaker,
This morning I rise before this Honourable House to provide an interim report on the annual Government Tuition Grant of $300,000 given to the Bermuda College for financial support to students; and, to share information on the College Promise ‘Merit Award’ programme.
Mr. Speaker,
Mr Speaker, Honourable Members,
As the world’s efforts to eradicate the coronavirus focus increasingly on the manufacture and distribution of approved vaccines, all of us in Bermuda need to centre our immediate efforts on containing the pandemic on our shores.
| The Government should “work harder to be more transparent before committing what could amount to tens of millions of tax payers’ dollars to vertical farming,” OBA MP Susan Jackson said. Ms Jackson said, “Government announced in the House of Assembly, confidential negotiations are taking place to invest in vertical farming. In June of last year […]
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| The official Government and Legal notices for today [Dec 4] include large group exemption, list of proposed planning applications, contracts valued $50,000 or more, appointments, road sobriety checkpoint notice, and Supreme Court session days. Public Health [Covid-19 Emergency Powers] Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Public Notification Notice ID: GN1126/2020 Public Authorities / Department: […]
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| Saturday, December 5 is expected to see a few afternoon showers and evening rain/showers, with the high to be near 23°C/74°F and the low to be near 19°C/67°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SSE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 69%. Sunrise will be at 7.06am and […]
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| Minister of National Security Renee Ming and Assistant Police Commissioner Martin Weekes held a press conference this afternoon [Dec 4] to reiterate some of the Covid-19 guidelines. Minister of National Security Renee Ming’s Comments Minister of National Security Renee Ming said, “I’m joined by Assistant Police Commissioner Martin Weekes, and we wanted to have this briefing […]
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| The Ministry has released the list of bus cancellations for this afternoon [Dec 4], with the list indicating that there are thirty-two bus runs cancelled today. Related Stories Ministry: 28 Bus Runs Cancelled On Thursday Ministry: 33 Bus Runs Cancelled On Wednesday Ministry: 29 Bus Runs Cancelled On Tuesday Ministry: 37 Bus Runs Cancelled On […]
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| Fire officers from the Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service are “currently undergoing simulated emergency driving courses” across the entire island, and officials wish to “allay public concerns as there will be an increase in the number of heavy fire appliances on the roads, displaying emergency lights and sirens during the training exercises.” A Government spokesperson […]
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