Students Excel In Public Speaking Competition

The finals for the International Independent School Public Speaking Competition [IISPSC] were held on Sunday, October 25th, with four students from Bermuda performing in After Dinner Speaking, Persuasive Speaking, and Dramatic Interpretation. The competition was due to be hosted by the Mulgrave School in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, but, due to the pandemic, Mulgrave decided […]

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Football: Solihull Borough Signs Justin Donawa

The Solihull Moors football team in England has signed Bermudian footballer Justin Donawa on a contract until May 2022. The club’s announcement said, “Solihull Moors are delighted to announce the signing of Bermuda international Justin Donawa. “The 24-year-old attacker signs from Darlington for an undisclosed fee, on a contract until May 2022. “Donawa has quite the background, […]

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BHB Celebrates Stroke Awareness Week

The Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] Stroke Centre is recognizing Stroke Awareness Week by highlighting the risks and symptoms of strokes for the public. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Hospitals Board Stroke Centre is focusing on stroke awareness for the public this week. Many Bermuda families are impacted by stroke every year. “In recent years the […]

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$40,000 In Receipts For Taste Of Bermuda

The receipts submitted over the three day Taste of Bermuda event came to $40,000, almost 2,500 people attended, 18 gallons of fish chowder were served, and 6.5 gallons of hand sanitizer distributed These were some of the numbers provided by the City of Hamilton following the recent Taste of Bermuda drive in culinary event. A spokesperson […]

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Column: Upcoming U.S. General Elections

[Opinion column written by Glenn Fubler] 2020 has been ‘exceptional’ in many ways; with COVID 19 and the uncommon drama of the upcoming U.S. General Elections The Pandemic spread across the globe, with varied impacts in different jurisdictions. Most countries responded reasonably. However, United State, with less than 5% of the world’s population, has 20% of […]

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One Launches New Data Roaming Packs

One Communications has launched new data roaming packs, with the company saying that an $8 Carry-On Auto Pack provides a “generous, automatic bucket of data on a daily basis in almost any country.” A spokesperson said, “Travelling just became more affordable than ever for One Communications mobile customers with the launch of Carry-On Roaming. “The new roaming […]

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RenaissanceRe Reports Third Quarter Results

RenaissanceRe Holdings reported net income available to RenaissanceRe common shareholders of $47.8 million, or $0.94 per diluted common share, in the third quarter of 2020, compared to $36.7 million, or $0.83 per diluted common share, in the third quarter of 2019. Operating loss attributable to RenaissanceRe common shareholders was $131.7 million, or $2.64 per diluted common share, in the third quarter of 2020, compared to operating income available to RenaissanceRe common […]

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Dynamic Urology To Provide Free Screenings

Dynamic Urology Services [DUS] will be providing free prostate screenings for men ages 40 and up from November 1 to November 30. A spokesperson said, “Dynamic Urology Services [DUS] announce the Movember Free Screening Initiative. Dynamic Urology will be providing free prostate screenings for men ages 40 and up. The screenings consist of a simple […]

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VFS Global Team Biometric Testing for Visas November 2020 Dates

Government House is pleased to announce that the VFS Global team will be returning to the island 3rd & 4th Novermber for all persons requiring biometric testing.

The online booking system is open for customers to book appointments for visas. Online applications can be found at https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-

immigration.

Due to COVID – 19 restrictions we are unable to facilitate walk-in appointments.

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Woman Shot Dead By Husband On Lower Manhattan Street Planned To Divorce Him

Photo: Theodore Parisienne for New York Daily News

New York Daily News: MANHATTAN, NY – A 40-year-old woman shot dead by her husband in Manhattan’s Financial District told a man she was dating she wanted a divorce from her mentally ill spouse, police sources said Tuesday.

It wasn’t clear if victim Min Ai’s husband, Xin Yu, 46, knew about her boyfriend or divorce plans. But on Monday morning he confronted her at Morris Street and Trinity Place and shot her.

He was carrying their marriage certificate when he shot her, sources said Tuesday.

After she hit the ground he lifted her head up and fired a second time, before turning the gun on himself and pulling the trigger, a source said.

Her husband died a short time later at New York-Presbyterian Lower Manhattan Hospital.

Ai lived in Battery Park City and worked at a nearby Broadway bank. She was apparently headed to work when Yu confronted her.

Yu lived in Ontario, and it wasn’t clear when he came to the city.

The boyfriend, who works at the same bank as the wife and lives in New Jersey, told detectives he was worried when he called her Monday morning and could not reach her, sources said.

He had been dating for more than a year and tried to keep their relationship secret from co-workers, entering and leaving the bank at different times, sources said.

 

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Biometric Testing For Visas Returns On Island Next Week On November 3rd & 4th

News Release: HAMILTON, Bermuda – Government House is pleased to announce that the VFS Global team will be returning to the island November 3rd and 4th for all persons requiring biometric testing.

The online booking system is open for customers to book appointments for visas.

Online applications can be found at https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration.

Due to COVID-19 restrictions we are unable to facilitate walk-in appointments.

If you require appointments for citizenship or passport purposes please e-mail executiveofficer@gov.bm for assistance.

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AIG Announces Leadership Transitions

American International Group, Inc. [AIG] announced the appointment of Peter Zaffino as Chief Executive Officer while Brian Duperreault will become Executive Chairman and Douglas M. Steenland will become Lead Independent Director. A spokesperson said, “American International Group, Inc. [AIG] today announced leadership transitions for its executive team and Board of Directors. “The AIG Board of […]

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Third Point Re To Hold Special General Meeting

Third Point Reinsurance will hold a special general meeting on November 23 where shareholders will vote on matters in connection with the previously announced merger transaction with Sirius International Insurance Group. A spokesperson said, “Third Point Reinsurance Ltd. announced today that it will hold a special general meeting of shareholders on November 23, 2020  at 10 […]

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Hamilton Princess & Beach Club Announces Sponsorship Of Stars+Stripes

News Release: HAMILTON, Bermuda – As the island ramps up for an intense week of international sports, Hamilton Princess & Beach Club has been unveiled as the official host hotel sponsor of Stars+Stripes.

Stars+Stripes, helmed by Taylor Canfield, are competing as one of 16 teams in the Match Racing World Championship & Bermuda Gold Cup, taking place October 25th– 30th. During their stay, the team and support start will take up residence at the Hamilton Princess and the hotel’s logo will be featured on the team’s uniforms. The racecourse will see the team passing the hotel during its races.
Tim Morrison, General Manager of Hamilton Princess & Beach Club, said: “We are proud to be hosting Stars+Stripes during their first competitive foray in Bermuda in 2020, the last time the team was here they won the championship, we look forward to cheering them on. This is an incredibly exciting time for Bermuda in terms of sports and we are extremely pleased to be able to play a role.”
Mike Buckley, Chairman and Skipper of Stars+Stripes, said: “We are so excited to be partnering with Bermuda’s iconic Hamilton Princess & Beach Club during our time in on the island. This is our first competition overseas since the beginning of the pandemic and given how well the island and hotel are handling it, we can’t think of anywhere we would rather be.”

 

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First Day Of 70th Bermuda Gold Cup Action

The 70th Bermuda Gold Cup and 2020 Open Match Racing World Championship has opened with its first day of sailing action, with Phil Robertson’s China One Ningbo and Torvar Mirsky’s Mirsky Racing Team leading their respective groups after day one of the round robin. A spokesperson said, “As Phil Robertson’s China One Ningbo and Torvar […]

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DPT: More Bus Cancellations That Started At 7AM & Runs Through To 11:30 AM

The Department of Public Transportation announced another set of bus cancellations shortly after 5am, affecting the morning rush hour commute as of 7am through to 11:30am this morning.

The cancellations are as follows:

From To Destination Time
Barnes Corner To Hamilton 7:00am
Whatford Bridge To Hamilton 7:00am
Hamilton To St. Georges 8:00am
St. Georges To Hamilton 9:15am
Hamilton To Barnes Corner 10:00am
Hamilton To St. Georges 10:15am
Barnes Corner To Hamilton 10:34am
St. Georges To Hamilton 11:30am
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BCHC: New Digital Mammography Equipment

Bermuda Cancer & Health Centre [BCHC] has upgraded their mammography equipment with the Senographe Pristina with Dueta from GE Healthcare, which they said will provide “patients with next-generation 3D digital mammography technology.” A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre continue to be at the forefront of cancer care, providing the latest in breast cancer […]

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