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| eMonday took place on Monday [Nov 29] with Shi-Vaughn Lee of Dove & Butterfly winning the top e-tailer prize, while shoppers Marisa Stones, Jeannine Menzies and Holly Sinclair all won $250 gift vouchers. A spokesperson said, “Globally, the pandemic has forced many local businesses online – and Bermuda is no exception. To nurture these new digital efforts […]
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| The City of Hamilton will be hosting “Fresh Air Films: Drive-In Pajama Jam” on the top level of Bull’s Head Car Park from December 10th to 12th. A spokesperson said, “With only one week to go until the City of Hamilton’s biggest Christmas event of the season, the City is reminding residents that all that’s […]
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| As of November 27th, Bermuda has administered a total of 104,653 vaccinations and 71.8% of the population has received one dose, 70.1% have had two doses, while 20.1% of the population has also received a booster. A Government spokesperson said, “We have completed week 46 of vaccinations. Since January 11th, Bermuda residents have received a […]
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| The police are appealing for the public’s assistance in locating 15-year-old Saphire Wainwright. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service is appealing for the public’s assistance in locating 15-year-old Saphire Wainwright. “She is described as brown complexioned, approximately 5 feet 8 inches tall of heavy build weighing about 220 pounds – and was last […]
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| Bermudian Kaelyn Kastle has been listed on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list for her work with social media group Collab Crib. A Forbes story said, “They’re principal members of Collab Crib, the largest Black collective of digital influencers. Collab Crib produces content together in an 8,500-square-foot Atlanta manse, publishing it on TikTok, Instagram, YouTube […]
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| AXIS Capital announced the Company’s Board of Directors has “authorized the repurchase of up to $100 million of the Company’s common shares, which may be effected from time to time in open market or privately negotiated transactions through December 31, 2022.” The company said it “intends to repurchase common shares opportunistically, with the timing and […]
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| Bermuda’s participation in the 2021 Junior Pan American Games continued in the sport of sailing, with Benn Smith and Adriana Penruddocke taking to the water. Two races were sailed in some difficult conditions on a lake in Colombia; sailors launched and had to travel some 40 minutes to the course, but with no wind, sailors were […]
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| The Bermuda Squash Racquets Association continued hosting their Club Championships in Devonshire. Anthony Fellows, Noah Browne, and Anaya Smith all reached the Men’s Semi-Finals, while Rachel Barnes, Izzy White, Hailey Moss, and Joann Bielby ball reached the Ladies Semi-Finals. A total of three matches needed a fifth game to decide a winner, in their Men’s […]
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| Ignite Bermuda hosted a visit from the U.S. Consul General as part of Global Entrepreneurship Month. A spokesperson said, “This special occasion was an opportunity for Ignite’s entrepreneurial leaders to introduce their businesses and discuss future prospects with the U.S. Consul General, Karen Grissette and her team. A number of discussions were sparked around possible […]
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| On Wednesday, December 1, 2021, the current membership of Hamilton Parish Workmen’s Club attended the 2021 Annual General Meeting hosted by the Executive Committee. A spokesperson said, “This meeting was called for the purpose of updating the membership on the club’s progress for the fiscal year 2020-2021 as well as filling the 2 vacant positions […]
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| Another Bermuda Basketball Association’s Island Basketball League double-header took place inside the CedarBridge Academy Gymnasium as the season continued, with a total of 228 points scored in the two matches. In the opener, the Reapers improved to 3 & 1 on the season following their 62 – 43 win over Franchise. Gershon Kurt would lead […]
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| The Ministry of Public Works issued a road traffic advisory for today [Dec 3] in advance of the International Day of Persons With Disabilities Day [IDPWD] motorcade, which starts at 11.00am. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Public Works wishes to inform motorists that the Mid-Atlantic Wellness Institute [MWI] will be holding a Motorcade […]
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| Scott Barnes was back on the track as the Super Nationals 24 Kart Racing got started at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Practice and qualifying races took place with Barnes competing in the Master Shifter by RLV Class. In Practice 5, Barnes clocked the 8th fastest time of 45.055 on his 8th and final lap. Barnes […]
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| White Mountains Insurance Group announced that Liam P. Caffrey will become its Chief Financial Officer on March 1, 2022. Mr. Caffrey currently serves as a consultant to a subsidiary of the Company. Previously, Mr. Caffrey spent nine years at Aon plc, most recently as CEO of Aon Affinity and global CFO of Aon Risk Solutions. […]
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| December 2 saw 1,683 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $15,804.00 BD. 183 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing down 3.3% at $38.00 per share, while another 1,500 shares were traded by Argus Group Holdings Ltd, closing down 1.7% at $5.90 per share. The BSX finished at 2,641.39, […]
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| In a filing with the Bermuda Stock Exchange, Argus Group Holdings Limited advised that pursuant to its share repurchase programme, during the month of November 2021 the company has not repurchased any shares. Related Stories Argus Advises BSX Of Shareholdings Argus Advises BSX Of Shareholdings Argus Advises BSX Of Shareholdings Argus Group: No Share Repurchases […]
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“We are making progress…” said the Acting Minister of Public Works Wayne Furbert todayregarding repairs at Tynes Bay.
The Minister continued, “Thanks to the hard work put in by the Tynes Bay Waste to Energy Facility successful repairs have been carried out and one of the plant boilers is operational and this morning it resumed the process of incinerating the backlog of waste.
Since the last update, the Ministry of Health received 4063 test results, and 3 were positive for the coronavirus, giving a test positivity rate of 0.1%.
These results are from testing done on:
§ Sunday: 0 positive out of 1125 results (0.0% positivity)
§ Monday: 1 positive out of 1448 results (0.1% positivity)
§ Tuesday: 2 positive out of 1490 results (0.1% positivity)
All 3 of the new cases are classified as imported with a history of travel in the previous 14 days.
Yesterday, December 1st, marked World AIDS Day.The theme for World AIDS Day 2021 is ‘Ending the HIV Epidemic: Equitable Access, Everyone’s Voice’. The objective is to communicate the importance of equitable access to health services and the importance of strengthening actions at the primary health care level. World AIDS Day 2021 also emphasizes HIV combination prevention and treatment services and promotes work with communities to reach the people most vulnerable to HIV and other pandemics.
| “We are making progress,” said the Acting Minister of Public Works Wayne Furbert today regarding repairs at Tynes Bay. The Minister continued, “Thanks to the hard work put in by the Tynes Bay Waste to Energy Facility successful repairs have been carried out and one of the plant boilers is operational and this morning it […]
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| The official Government and Legal notices for today [Dec 2] include notice of labour dispute and large group exemption. Notice Of Declaration Of Labour Dispute :- Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service and the Bermuda Fire Service Association Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Notice of Labour Dispute Notice ID: GN1316/2021 Public Authorities / Department: Ministry Level […]
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| The Ministry received 4063 test results — spanning three days — and 3 were positive, so there are now 30 active cases. A Government spokesperson said, “Since the last update, the Ministry of Health received 4063 test results, and 3 were positive for the coronavirus, giving a test positivity rate of 0.1%. “These results are […]
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| The United States will tighten pre-departure testing protocols “by requiring all inbound international travelers to test within one day of departure globally, regardless of nationality or vaccination status.” The White House website said, “Strengthening global pre-departure testing protocols: Early next week, the United States will tighten pre-departure testing protocols by requiring all inbound international travelers […]
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| Minister of Social Development and Seniors Tinee Furbert is helping to bring awareness to the Salvation Army’s Red Christmas Kettle Campaign, saying “we must ensure that our most vulnerable populations are provided for.” Minister Furbert said, “I am thankful to have attended the kick-off event on Wednesday, December 1st at City Hall for the Salvation […]
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| The Information Commissioner issued two decisions regarding the Office of the Governor and the Department of Child and Family Services [DCFS]. A spokesperson said, “Decision 14/2021 looked at an internal review decision issued by Government House denying a Public Access to Information [PATI] request for records on complaints against certain judicial officers that were filed […]
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| The Bank of Butterfield has been named The Banker’s “Bank of the Year 2021” in Bermuda, and also awarded “Best Private Bank 2022” in both Bermuda and the Cayman Islands by Global Finance. A spokesperson said, “The Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son Limited [Butterfield] has been named The Banker’s “Bank of the Year 2021” […]
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