SailGP outreach committee formed
Businessman Paul Scope and former police officer Mark Clarke will lead a Sail GP Bermuda community steering committee formed to engage all of Bermuda with the event. Mr Scope, the chair of Willis Ber…
SailGP Community Steering Committee Formed
| A community steering committee has been formed to provide a supporting role for the SailGP Bermuda Grand Prix presented by Hamilton Princess, which will be held in April 2021. A BTA spokesperson said, “Bermudians Paul Scope and Mark Clarke have accepted an invitation to lead a Community Steering Committee formed to provide a supporting role for […]
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Leah Dean Releases ‘Assemble The Tribe’ Book
| Bermudian author Leah Dean has released her first book, entitled Assemble the Tribe: Believe in Your Value. Find Belonging. Be Different. A spokesperson said, “Leah J M Dean, born and raised on the island of Bermuda, combines her 20 years of local and international Human Resources, Executive and Board experience, to write this personal but […]
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30 Storms, Hurricane Season ‘Officially’ Ends
| The record-breaking 2020 Atlantic hurricane season officially ended yesterday, however forecasters note that while the official hurricane season concludes on November 30, storms may continue to develop. While the island, fortunately, did not take any direct hits or sustain any major damage this hurricane season — which saw a record breaking 30 named storms — […]
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HSBC Somerset branch closed
The Somerset branch of HSBC has closed “following a possible exposure to Covid-19”. A statement released by the bank said the decision was made “out of an abundance of caution”. “The bank is following…
AmWINS To Acquire Bermuda-Based ISBL
| AmWINS Group Inc. signed a definitive agreement to acquire International Specialty Brokers Limited [ISBL], a Bermuda-based P&C wholesale insurance/reinsurance broker. “We are excited to partner with Alan Waring, Alan Mooney and the entire ISBL team,” said Scott M. Purviance, Chief Executive Officer of AmWINS. “With their comprehensive access to the Bermuda market, ISBL will enable […]
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Fairmont Southampton redundancies timeline
December 2019: The Fairmont Southampton, built in 1972, is purchased by Gencom, a Miami-based hotel investment firm. Karim Alibhai, Gencom’s founder, announces plans for a substantial restoration …
Public urged to back today’s ‘GivingTuesday’
An organisation set up to manage funds for charities yesterday appealed to the public to back an international movement to help the country’s most vulnerable people. The Bermuda Community Foundation e…
Family produces 140-year-old title deeds to support ‘land grab’ claim
A family that claimed a plot was hatched to take land from them in the 1960s produced documents yesterday said to be title deeds dating back to 1880. Charles Brown and his brother George brought the p…
Tech firm chief explains why $17m not handed over to the Government
The owner of a tech company hired to set up an online payment portal for the Government yesterday explained why about $17m in revenue had not yet been passed on. Denis Pitcher, the CEO of ResQwest and…
Hamilton Princess helps Salvation Army with royal standard meals
Thanksgiving dinners for up to 300 people were served last night by the Salvation Army with the help of the Hamilton Princess Hotel. People in need were treated to a turkey dinner at the charity’s Nor…
Minister: Covid Caused ‘Severe Economic Shock’
| Imports decreased by 27.5% over the first two quarters of the year, total visitor arrivals were down by 91% versus a year ago, and employment income for the first 9 months of 2020 fell by $194.2 million. This was from Minister of Finance Curtis Dickinson, who said that the “economic data clearly illustrates the severe economic shock […]
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Enstar Group Completes Sale Of StarStone US
| Enstar Group has completed the sale and recapitalization of StarStone U.S. Holdings, Inc. through the sale of StarStone U.S to Core Specialty Insurance Holdings, Inc. in exchange for a combination of cash and approximately 25% of the shares in Core Specialty. “Completion of the transaction followed receipt of regulatory approvals and satisfaction of various other closing […]
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PwC Brand Featured At New Airport Terminal
| As part of a five-year agreement, the PwC brand will feature prominently across the interior and exterior of the six new covered passenger boarding bridges at the new terminal at Bermuda’s LF Wade International Airport. “The outside of the jet bridges features PwC’s logo. The inside of the six jet bridges displays PwC’s new ‘Hello, […]
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Winter Age Group Individual Swim Rankings
| Following the recently concluded BASA Winter Age Group Championships, a look at the individual rankings is below. Sharks Swim Club swimmers Brian Desmond and Taylor White are the 15 & over male and female champions. Desmond accumulated 3,763 points, while White finished with 4,077 points. With 3,207 points Brandon Adkins from the Harbour Amateur Swim […]
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Bermuda International Pool League Results
| The latest round of Bermuda International Pool League action saw nine matches played. The BAA Bandits defeated the RAA Ballbreakers 219 – 159, Bailey’s Bay defeated Rangers Whites 210 – 161, while the Bermuda Breeze defeated the Bus Boyz 200-184. The Mariners Vikings defeated the Prison Officers Recreation Club United 203 – 182, while RAA […]
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Top 10 Most Viewed Videos For November 2020
| Bernews posted more than 250 videos across our various social networks during November, and the most viewed included the Bermuda Classic Vehicle Tour, the test trial of airport docking at Bermuda’s new airport terminal, the MarketPlace Christmas parade, and more. As far as Facebook videos, the most viewed for the month was the live video […]
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Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Nov 30 2020
| November 30 saw 10,500 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $ 40,815.00 BD. 10,500 shares were traded by Argus Group Holdings Ltd, closing down 12.5% at $3.43 per share. The BSX finished at 2,134.14, down 0.50% on the day. There were 0 advances, 1 decline, and 61 remained unchanged. The full report […]
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Press Statement School COVID-19 Updates 30 November 2020
Good Evening Bermuda,
Before I begin my press statement, I would like to reiterate that the safety and health of all students and staff is a priority for the Ministry and Department of Education.
As we continue navigate the effects of COVID 19, we do so in concert with the Ministry of Health. Our commitment to our school family is to keep safety and health as a priority; to be transparent; and to keep our school staff, families and the public abreast of any new developments or plans.
COVID-19 Schools Press Statement 30 November 2020
Good Afternoon,
Today I would like to provide a brief update in terms of the processes in place at the Ministry of Health for when there is a potential COVID-19 exposure in a school setting.
First of all though, I would like to thank my team at the Ministry of Health who has been working diligently all weekend, following a well laid out plan to combat any possible outbreak.
HSBC Somerset Branch Will Close On Tuesday
| Stating that it is “out of an abundance of caution following a possible exposure to Covid-19,” HSBC confirmed that their Somerset branch will close on Tuesday [Dec 1] and said that “it is expected that the branch will remain closed for the rest of this week.” A spokesperson said, “The HSBC Somerset branch will close […]
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Ex-PLP premier accuses OBA MP of abusive language on election day
A former Attorney-General and sitting One Bermuda Alliance MP was today accused of a breach of the peace outside a polling station during October’s General Election. Alex Scott, a former Progressive L…
Minister of Finance Press Conference Remarks 30 November 2020
Good afternoon.
Thank you for joining the Minister of Labour and me today.
As the coronavirus continues to profoundly impact our lives, the Government of Bermuda remains focused on the necessary work to ensure that Bermuda remains safe. Additionally, we continue the work required to provide a safety net to those persons and businesses who are experiencing financial difficulties as a result of the pandemic.
In my remarks today, I will cover three areas. They are as follows:
Ministry of Labour Updates 30th November 2020
Good day to members of the media and the listening public. Thank you for your attendance and for watching this Press Conference.
Introduction
In today’s press conference I will provide an update on four (4) areas:
- Employment Act and Labour Law changes;
- Hamilton Docks Dispute;
- Financial Assistance Updates;
- Department of Workforce Development Updates.
1. Employment Act and Labour Law changes
On Friday I tabled two critical pieces of legislation:
COVID-19 Press Statement – November 30 2020
Good Day Members of the Media,
Over the weekend there were 1903 test results received by the Ministry of Health from 28-29 November 2020, and nine were positive for COVID-19.
Two of the new cases are classified as imported with details as follows:
- 2 residents who arrived on B62231 from New York on 28 November 2020 and tested positive on arrival
Five of the new cases are classified as local transmission with known contact with details as follows:
Overseas Territories Come Together on Coronavirus, COP26 and The Economy
The Joint Ministerial Council, held virtually 23-26 November, has been a chance to celebrate the special partnership between the UK and the Overseas Territories (OTs).
Premier, the Hon E. David Burt, JP, MP, joined UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson and elected leaders at the Joint Ministerial Council (JMC), and representatives from OTs and the UK. They held wide ranging discussions on a number of topics, including economic issues, COVID-19 response and recovery, protecting vulnerable groups and protecting the environment in both the run up to and beyond COP26.
November 2020: Top 10 Bernews “Photo Of Day”
| Aiming to provide the community with a look at Bermuda’s natural beauty each morning, Bernews features a “Photo of the Day” in our email newsletters and on social media seven days a week. Always popular, November’s photos attracted tens of thousands of reactions across our various social media networks, and judging by the number of reader’s “likes”, […]
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Minister: Employees Lawyers Could Apply In Court
| “If no arrangements are made with respect to the payments, the employees’ lawyers are free to apply to the Supreme Court of Bermuda on the basis that the company is unable to make its payments when they are due,” Minister of Finance Curtis Dickinson said today. The Minister was speaking about the millions of dollars […]
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Clearwater To Be Deep Cleaned Over Two Days
| Clearwater Middle School opened this morning [Nov 30] and there were 23 students and 15 staff present, Minister of Education Diallo Rabain said, with the Minister adding that the school will be deep cleaned on Tuesday and Wednesday, so “staff and students will not be able to enter the building on these two days.” Speaking […]
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Appeal To Locate 15-Year-Old Destiny Winters
| The police are appealing for the public’s assistance in locating 15-year-old Destiny Winters, who was last seen on Saturday evening in Sandys. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS], is seeking the public’s assistance in locating 15-year-old Destiny Winters. “Destiny is a black female, approximately 5’ 6” in height, of medium build, with short […]
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Official Govt & Legal Notices For Nov 30 2020
| The official Government and Legal notices for today [Nov 30] include trademark applications. Trade Mark Applications Advertised Before Registration No. 22 Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Trademark Applications Notice ID: GN1089/2020 Public Authorities / Department: Registry General Publication Date: 30 November 2020 Trademarks Application Advertisements For November 30 2020 here [PDF] The official […]
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Police appeal to public in search for missing girl
A 15-year-old girl, Destiny Winters, has been missing since the weekend, according to police. A spokesman said Destiny was last seen at about 7pm on Saturday in Somerset, near the former Arnold’s supe…
Weather Forecast For Tuesday December 1
| Tuesday, December 1 is expected to see sunny periods, with a chance of a shower or two, with the high to be near 23°C/74°F and the low to be near 21°C/69°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SSE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 71%. Sunrise will be […]
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Video: Govt Press Conference On Covid-19
| Minister of Education Diallo Rabain and Minister of Health Kim Wilson are holding a joint press conference this afternoon [Nov 30] about Covid-19. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Update: The live broadcast has concluded and the 25 minute replay is below: As the island […]
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BCF Urges Residents To Join ‘Giving Tuesday’
| The Bermuda’s Community Foundation [BCF] is encouraging residents to join the GivingTuesday movement, and “consider continuing to raise the bar on your giving.” A spokesperson said, “2020 has been a year of unprecedented giving as the community has rallied to help the most vulnerable since the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic. In just 7 months, […]
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Police Conducting Training Exercise In Prospect
| The police have advised that they are conducting a live training exercise in the Prospect, Devonshire area today [Nov 30] which will continue through this evening. A police spokesperson said, “Please be advised the Bermuda Police Service commenced a live training exercise in the Prospect, Devonshire area earlier today. That exercise will continue into this […]
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Public told about police training in Devonshire
Police will be training in Devonshire this evening, a Bermuda Police Service spokesman said. He explained that a “live training exercise” started in the Prospect area today and “will continue into thi…
Active cases jump to 37; live press conference at 5.15pm
Nine new coronavirus cases were confirmed this weekend after 1,903 tests were carried out across the island. The news comes as Kim Wilson, the Minister of Health, is due to give a press conference at …
Covid-19: Nine New Positive Results, 37 Active
| There were 1,903 test results received and nine were positive for Covid-19, so Bermuda now has a total of 37 active cases. A Government spokesperson said, “Over the weekend there were 1903 test results received by the Ministry of Health from 28-29 November 2020, and nine were positive for COVID-19. “Two of the new cases […]
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Bermuda Parole Board 2017 – 2019 Report
| As of 31 December 2019, there were 39 inmates serving life sentences, the physical plants of all three correctional facilities have “clearly deteriorated over the last three decades,” and from November 2017 to December 2019 “there have been 47 foreign nationals incarcerated in Her Majesty’s Prisons.” These are just a few of the details included […]
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Live: Fairmont Southampton employees may sue Gencom
Lawyers for redundant Fairmont Southampton employees will sue hotel owner Gencom if redundancy payments are not made, the finance minister said today. Curtis Dickinson said in a press conference that…
Winter Age Group Championships Final Day
| The four-day Bermuda Amateur Swimming Association’s Winter Age Group Championships was full of personal best performances and the final day didn’t disappoint. Harbour Amateur Swim Club claimed the top three podium spots during the boys 15 & over 100 SC meter breaststroke as Keagan Woolley clocked a winning time of 1:08.06, Caleb Ingham finished second […]
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Minister Attends BUEI Christmas Craft Market
| Minister of Social Development and Seniors Tinee Furbert attended the BUEI Christmas Craft Market on Saturday [Nov 28] to show support for one of the featured vendors, the K. Margaret Carter Centre [KMCC]. The Bermuda Government posted the photos below on social media, saying: “The Minister of Social Development and Seniors Tinee Furbert attended the […]
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Firefighters tackle building fire in North Hamilton
Firefighters battled a blaze in Hamilton last night after reports of flames emerging from a Princess Street building. A spokesman for the Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service said it received calls about s…
Live Video: Minister Dickinson & Minister Hayward
| Minister of Finance Curtis Dickinson and Minister of Labour Jason Hayward are holding a press conference this afternoon [Nov 30], and we will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Related Stories Video: Minister Peets & Minister Furbert Video: Minister Scott & Minister Burch Video: Minister Roban & […]
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The K. Margaret Crater Centre at the BUEI Christmas Craft Market
The Minister of Social Development and Seniors Tinee Furbert attended the BUEI Christmas Craft Market on Saturday to show support for one of the featured vendors – The K. Margaret Crater Centre (KMCC).
They sold items made by their craft production group, where the clients are involved with making all of the items, to the degree of their abilities.
They had several items for sale including candles, table runners, Christmas balls and magazine bowls.
Moderna To File For Vaccine Use Authorization
| Moderna announced that they will request Emergency Use Authorization for their Covid-19 vaccine from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration [FDA] and conditional approval from the European Medicines Agency [EMA] today. A statement from the company said “that the primary efficacy analysis of the Phase 3 study of mRNA-1273 conducted on 196 cases confirms the […]
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Driver Arrested After Crashing Car Into Wall
| A motorist was arrested on suspicion of driving whilst impaired after he crashed his car into a wall in Devonshire last night. A police spokesperson said, “Shortly before 8:00 p.m. on Sunday 29th November, Police and Bermuda Fire and Rescue [BFRS] were dispatched to a single vehicle road traffic collision involving a motorcar near the […]
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