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| Yesterday [April 21], Alternative Investment Management Association [AIMA] Bermuda hosted a spring social and hot topics overview, covering new themes in ESG and climate risk; digital assets; and regulatory and compliance updates for CRS and Economic Substance. “Hosted by Butterfield Bank, the event was chaired by local EXCo members Laura Knox, Wakefield Quin; Silver Bakurumpagi, […]
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| Hamilton Insurance Group, Ltd. has received a positive outlook from A.M. Best Rating Services, Inc. [“A.M. Best”] and affirmation of its Financial Strength Rating of A- [Excellent] and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings of “a-” [Excellent] of Hamilton Re, Ltd. and Hamilton Insurance DAC, each a wholly owned subsidiary of Hamilton. “We’re proud of this […]
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Mr. Speaker, cruise ships have returned to Dockyard, air arrivals and hotel occupancy are increasing, and we are on the cusp of events that will see the return of a growing number of visitors to Bermuda. Slowly, but surely, the foundation for recovery is being laid.
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources is aware of a video circulating on social media of a purported snake in the Somerset area. The department can confirm that this posting is not true and is a hoax.
Furthermore, posting such misinformation is irresponsible, can cause significant public anxiety and requires the unnecessary diversion of resources. Persons should desist from such activity.
| Students from various schools were on East Broadway this morning [April 22], waving and greeting morning commuters with “Say No To Single Use Plastic” signs. A Beyond Plastic Bermuda spokesperson said, “Students from Warwick Academy, Whitney Institute, Saltus, Somersfield Academy and Bermuda High School attended a Beyond Plastic Earth Day Rally along East Broadway this morning. […]
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| The U.S. Consulate General partnered with the Bermuda Zoological Society [BZS] and Paget Primary School to celebrate the 52nd annual Earth Day by volunteering to support the Trunk Island Living Classroom in Harrington Sound. A spokesperson said, “To highlight this year’s Earth Day theme ‘Invest in Our Planet,’ and raise awareness about important environmental issues […]
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| [Updated] Minister of Tourism Vance Campbell will be delivering remarks in the House of Assembly today [April 22] on the ‘Fairmont Southampton Hotel Act 2022′, and a Bill by the same name is listed on the Order Paper under Government Bills. The hotel has been closed for some time, and last month Westend said they have […]
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| [Column written by BELCO’s Krista Barnes] Dear Residents of Bermuda, On Earth Day 2021, we made a bold and public commitment to you. We promised to join you, unifying our efforts, to ensure Bermuda’s journey towards sustainability is progressive, efficient, innovative, and sound. While our journey towards sustainability is ongoing, our unwavering commitment to a […]
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| As we mark Earth Day today, April 22, the City shares its plans for the Front Street pump station, aimed at reducing the amount of microplastics and bacteria that are expelled into the ocean via our wastewater. Public Relations Manager Helen Zoellner said, “It may not look like much from the outside, but the City’s […]
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| Minister of Tourism Vance Campbell will be delivering remarks in the House of Assembly today [April 22] on the ‘Fairmont Southampton Hotel Act 2022′, and a Bill by the same name is listed on the Order Paper under Government Bills. The hotel has been closed for some time, and last month Westend said they have “obtained […]
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| Bowie Baysox second baseman Adam Hall hit a game-winning sacrifice fly in the bottom of the 10th inning to give his a team a 3-2 win and third straight victory over the Akron RubberDucks at Prince George’s Stadium. In a 2-2 tie in the bottom of the 10th inning, Bowie had designated hitter Dylan Harris […]
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| Bermuda cyclists Kaden Hopkins, Caitlin Conyers, Liam Flannery and Conor White continued competing overseas. Kaden Hopkins Kaden Hopkins continued competing in the Van Rysel-Arden Challenge 2022 in Belgium. Brekke Flotten won the second stage, over a distance of 122 kilometers, and only 74 riders crossed the line with a time of 3:05.00, with Hopkins was […]
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| Fifteen police officers recently attended and completed a two weeks Senior Investigating Officers [SIO] course, held at the Police Training School, Prospect. The Bermuda Police Service posted the photo below online, saying, “The program forms part of the Bermuda Police Service initiative to invest in the continued development of investigators, and is in line with […]
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| Rian “8track” Williams has produced a song by Jamaican reggae artist Protoje, who is signed to RCA Records, marking what he called “his first big record label album placement.” Mr. Williams told Bernews, “It’s been a long time coming. I have known Protoje for eight years and he constantly told me to be patient and […]
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“The Hamilton Health Centre on Victoria Street is closed for the rest of this week due to plumbing issues in the adjacent building, which has caused interruption to Health Centres services.
Premier and Minister of Finance, David Burt, returns from Barbados this evening after taking part in the Caribbean Financial Access Roundtable. The Roundtable discussed critical issues regarding correspondent banking relationships, de-risking, anti-money laundering, and related banking issues.
On 22nd April 1970, Earth Day was first officially recognised in the USA primarily due to the efforts of US Senator Gaylord Nelson, who witnessed the massive oil spill off the coast of Santa Barbara, California, the year before. Inspired by the student anti-war effort at the time and concerned about the deteriorating environment, Senator Nelson highlighted this issue through the creation of Earth Day.
| Premier and Minister of Finance David Burt returns from Barbados this evening after taking part in the Caribbean Financial Access Roundtable, which “discussed critical issues regarding correspondent banking relationships, de-risking, anti-money laundering, and related banking issues.” “Challenges with correspondent banking relationships have hindered our efforts to further diversify our economy in Bermuda in areas such […]
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| [Written by Carla Seely] The Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary defines the term special needs as “any of various difficulties [such as a physical, emotional, behavioral, or learning disability or impairment] that causes an individual to require additional or specialized services or accommodations [such as in education or recreation].” For families with special needs children who have disabilities, […]
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| [Written by Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban] On 22nd April 1970, Earth Day was first officially recognised in the USA primarily due to the efforts of US Senator Gaylord Nelson, who witnessed the massive oil spill off the coast of Santa Barbara, California, the year before. Inspired by the student anti-war effort at the […]
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| An exciting afternoon of football will be on display this Saturday with the 2022 Appleby Youth Knockout Cup finals being held at The Flora Duffy South Field Stadium. A spokesperson said, “Four finals will be contested starting with the Under 13 B division final at 12:00pm. The Under 13 A Division final is slated for […]
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| According to today’s Official Notices, the Bermuda Police Service will be conducting road sobriety checkpoints starting on Friday, April 29th, with the checkpoints set to take place in Hamilton parish, Smiths, Devonshire, Pembroke, Paget, Warwick and Southampton. Road Sobriety Checkpoint Notice 2022 [PDF here] Related Stories Road Sobriety Checkpoints Over Christmas Road Sobriety Checkpoints Over Christmas Road […]
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| The Hamilton Health Centre on Victoria Street is closed for the rest of this week “due to plumbing issues in the adjacent building, which has caused interruption to Health Centres services.” A Ministry of Health spokesperson said: “Personnel from the Ministry of Public Works have been on-site today assessing the situation, which will require significant […]
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