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| Essent Group Ltd. reported net income for the quarter ended December 31, 2021 of $181.0 million or $1.64 per diluted share, compared to $123.6 million or $1.10 per diluted share for the quarter ended December 31, 2020. For the full year 2021, net income was $681.8 million or $6.11 per diluted share, compared to $413.0 […]
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| At 8.00pm this evening [Feb 13], Bernews will be hosting a Bermuda Valentine’s Day ‘Virtual Art Gallery’ digital art show, with items ranging from roses, hearts, chocolates, teddy bears and more, all digitally altered to be Bermudian themed. The virtual Valentine’s Day art gallery celebration will be live at 8.00pm, showcasing some of the traditional […]
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| A 69-year-old car driver was injured when he “collided with a wall on Curving Avenue” earlier today. A police spokesperson said, “Around 1:30pm on Saturday 12th of February 2022, Police and other first responders were dispatched to a single vehicle collision involving a private motorcar on Curving Avenue Pembroke. “Initial information suggests, a 69-year-old man […]
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| Sunday, February 13 is expected to be generally sunny day, cloudy night with risk of showers, with the high to be near 23°C/74°F and the low to be near 20°C/68°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SSW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 83%. Sunrise will be at […]
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| Former Bermuda National Coach Keith Tucker has been inducted into the Virginia-DC Soccer Hall of Fame. The announcement said, “For forty years Coach Tucker has nurtured and grown the game of Soccer in the District of Columbia at every level from the Division 1 college to US coed recreational youth soccer. “Born in Bermuda, Coach […]
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| Endeavour is working with other local organizations to offer training and career development opportunities that prepare young people for working in the maritime sector, and the two videos below highlight some of their :hands-on experiences aboard the Spirit of Bermuda and learning more afloat with the Royal Bermuda Regiment Coast Guard.” A spokesperson said, “Endeavour, […]
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| The City of Hamilton has launched a video series entitled “Black History Month Business Spotlight” featuring Black-owned Bermuda businesses with an enduring historical presence in the City, with this episode spotlighting Theodosia Lambert and Scratchie’s Barber Shop. The video’s description says, “In recognition of Black History Month, the City of Hamilton has created a series […]
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| The Bermuda National Trust [BNT] is holding their annual Plant and Bake Sale today [Feb 12] at Waterville in Paget, with the event featuring baked goods, locally grown plants, fresh vegetables, home-made preserves, local honey and more. Governor Rena Lalgie is working at the tea & coffee table at the event, and the funds raised […]
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| [Written by Dale Butler] Strategically located on the corner of Court and Victoria Streets in Hamilton, opposite the historic St. Paul A.M.E. Church and Dame Lois M. Browne-Evans buildings, is Sung Sing Restaurant, in operation since 1998. With four out of seven restaurants already reviewed along The Heartbeat Restaurant Gateway on Court Street, it was […]
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| Robert Edwards Jr. and his Saint Augustine’s University men’s track and field teammates recently competed at the Vince Brown Invitational Indoor Track & Field Meet in Newport News, Virginia. Edwards Jr. competed in the men’s 3,000 meters, finishing 10th with a time of 9:27.34. He was also a member of the Saint Augustine’s Distance Medley […]
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| The Devonshire Cougars needed an extra 30 minutes to see off a spirited BAA team at the Devonshire Recreation Club in their FA Challenge Cup battle. The Devonshire Cougars took the lead in the 21st minute through an own goal and they took that lead to the break. In the 64th minute , BAA drew […]
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| Daniel Augustus competed on the Moonlight Tour at the Eagle Dunes Golf Course in Florida. Augustus finished T4th shooting a 3-under par 69, finishing four strokes behind winner George Kneiser. Following his round, Augustus said, “I am overall happy with my round, I had to knock some tournament rust off before the APGA Tour season […]
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| The Department of Statistics has released the 2021 Environmental Statistics Compendium. A Government spokesperson said, “The Compendium is structured into 13 sections and contains brief analyses, tables and graphs for each section. There are more than 40 statistical tables which provide a wealth of data about Bermuda’s environmental conditions. “Some of the 2019 to 2020 highlights […]
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| The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday Shipping Schedule: Week Starting February 12th. On Monday the Oleander container ship is expected, on Tuesday the Empress LNG tanker will arrive, on Thursday the Bermuda Islander container ship is scheduled to arrive and on Thursday […]
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A goal from a controversial free-kick decided another match this week as First Division side BAA bowed out of the FA Cup last night at Dev…
| Triangle Life has appointed Jon Hack as Board Advisor for the company’s “upcoming capital raise.” A spokesperson said, “Triangle Life Ltd., a provider of life insurance products to high-net-worth [HNW] individuals globally through its wholly owned subsidiary, Triangle Life Insurance Co Ltd., today announced the appointment of Jon Hack as an advisor to the board […]
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| In a filing with the Bermuda Stock Exchange [BSX], BF&M Limited advised that pursuant to its share repurchase program, during the month of January 2022 the company repurchased 10,000 common shares at an average price of $23.00. The Company advised the repurchased shares were reserved for issuance. Related Stories BF&M Sponsors Free For February At […]
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| February 11 saw 19,559 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $111,293.02 BD. 17,159 shares were traded by Argus Group Holdings Ltd, closing up 1.4% at $6.39 per share, while the other 2,400 shares were traded by Bermuda Aviation Services Ltd, closing even at $1.20 per share. The BSX finished at 2,567.12, up […]
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| Consumers paid 2.5% more in October than they did a year ago for the basket of goods and services included in the Consumer Price Index [CPI]. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry for the Cabinet Office released the October 2021 Consumer Price Index [CPI]. In summary, during October 2021 consumers paid 2.5% more than they did […]
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| [Written by Stephen Wright] Scott Barnes is in the driving seat to claim the Skusa Winter Series title at the Homestead-Miami Motorplex in Florida this weekend. Barnes is leading the standings in the Shifter Masters class after enjoying a near-perfect weekend on the opening two rounds of the series last month. Bermuda’s No 1 driver almost […]
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| The first-ever Under 30 Residency in Bermuda has highlighted its opening week in a video that showcases attendees as they “settled into their work routines at the Hamilton Princess Bermuda Resort where they attended mentorship events, hosted panels, and networked.” The video’s description says, “The first-ever Under 30 Residency in Bermuda is designed to connect […]
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| The Bermuda Football Association announced that the match between DRC and Devonshire scheduled for February 25th has been moved to February 26th. A spokesperson said, “The Premier Division match between DRC and Devonshire Colts scheduled for Friday, February 25th; has been moved to Saturday – February 26th – 8:00pm at DRC. Saturday – Feb 26th […]
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| The official Government and Legal notices for today [Feb 11] include notification of planning applications registered, notice of intention to construct a controlled plant, appointment of marriage officer, PATI notice, large group exemption and acting appointments. List of Proposed Planning Applications Advertised on February 11, 2022 Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Notification of Planning Applications […]
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“Bermuda has recorded another coronavirus related death since our last update,” said Minister of Health, Kim Wilson, JP, MP. “My thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends and loved ones of the deceased.”
Since the last update, the Ministry of Health received 3063 test results, and 88 were positive for the coronavirus, giving a test positivity rate of 2.9%.
These results are from testing done on:
§ Sunday: 6 positive out of 715 results (0.8% positivity)
§ Monday: 44 positive out of 1376 results (3.2% positivity)
| Saturday, February 12 is expected to see cloudy spells with a few showers, drier overnight, with the high to be near 23°C/73°F and the low to be near 19°C/66°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SSW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 88%. Sunrise will be at 7.05am […]
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| The Bermuda Festival of the Performing Arts has announced that this year’s iteration of the event will be live. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Festival of the Performing Arts is thrilled to announce that the 2022 Festival will be live. “Over the past two years, the Festival has taken the opportunity analyse and implement many […]
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| Following the “discovery of a large amount of unaccounted for United States currency” at the airport, a warrant was executed at an eastern parish residence, “where another large sum of both US and Bermuda currency was discovered, and a “40-year-old male employed at the airport was later arrested on suspicion of money laundering.” A police […]
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| The Bermuda Football Association [BFA] provided schedule changes for the F.A. Cup and First Division. A spokesperson said, “The following changes have been made to the F.A. Cup Schedule this weekend:-The FA Cup match between D. Town and Dev Colts is rescheduled to Tuesday, Feb 15th kicking off at 8:30pm @ GGF. Tuesday – Feb […]
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