Convex Group Raises $1B Of Additional Capital

Onex Corporation and its affiliated funds, along with GIC, announced that they and a consortium of existing and new co-investors have committed to invest $1 billion in Convex Group Limited. A statement from the company said, “Convex is a specialty insurer and reinsurer focused on complex risks that launched with $1.7 billion of committed capital […]

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Bermuda Charge Ride Out Event Raises $6,000

David Cahill, the event director of the 3rd annual Scooter Mart Bermuda Charge, expressed his gratitude to supporters, saying the event was attended by some 200 people and raised more than $6,000 for the museum. “I would like to personally thank Bermuda’s motor enthusiasts for such a show of comradeship; it was amazing to see the […]

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Agreement To Sell Bermuda Commercial Bank

In a filing with the Bermuda Stock Exchange [BSX], Somers Limited said it has entered into an agreement which will result in the sale of Bermuda Commercial Bank to the investment company Provident Holdings. The filing stated, “Somers Limited, a BSX listed financial services investment holding company, is pleased to announce that it has entered […]

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Family Centre To Celebrate World Children’s Day

Family Centre is getting set to celebrate UNICEF’s World Children’s Day tomorrow [Nov 20] with activities that “advocate for the safety and care of children.” A spokesperson said, “Family Centre celebrates UNICEF’s World Children’s Day on Friday, November 20 with activities that celebrate and advocate for the safety and care of children. “World Children’s Day […]

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Ministry of Public Works – Emergency Road Closure – Section of Harrington Sound Road

Wednesday November 18th, 2020 – Until Further Notice

The Ministry of Public Works wishes to inform motorists that the ongoing Harrington Sound trenching project in Hamilton Parish will require a full road closure due to severe flooding. This road closure will be on Harrington Sound Road between Rocky Ridge Road and Sommersall Road.

This road closure will be in effect day-and-night until the source of the flooding can be identified and the trench backfilled and paved.

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Minister of Social Development and Seniors Tinee Furbert Throne Speech Initiatives Remarks

Good Afternoon Bermuda, 

It is my pleasure to address you officially, for the first time, as Minister of Social Development and Seniors.

Throughout my career as an Occupational Therapist, I have had the pleasure of serving persons from across our community and have seen the needs of our people firsthand when it comes to healthcare and social issues.

There is no greater honour for me than to be able to use the skills and knowledge learned throughout my career to bring about change where it is needed most.

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BFA: Premier, First & Masters Divisions Releases

The Bermuda Football Association [BFA] has revealed the first list of late releases for the Premier, First, and Masters divisions. A spokesperson said, “The first list of Late Releases as of Tuesday, November 17th; please note the deadline for Late Transfers is Monday, November 30th. Players are able to play from November 15th.” The BFA late […]

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Photos: BRSC Hold ‘Road Safety Day’ Event

The Bermuda Road Safety Council held a ‘Road Safety Day’ event this afternoon [Nov 18] at City Hall, with the event held in conjunction with UNESCO World Road Safety Week. Chairman of the BRSC Dennis Lister III previously said, “There will be speakers, exhibition booths and demonstrations from key stakeholders in road safety. As road safety […]

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Temporary Road Closure: Harrington Sound

The “ongoing Harrington Sound Road trenching project in Hamilton Parish will require a full road closure due to severe flooding,” the Government said. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Public Works wishes to inform motorists that the ongoing Harrington Sound Road trenching project in Hamilton Parish will require a full road closure due to […]

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Official Govt & Legal Notices For Nov 18 2020

The official Government and Legal notices for today [Nov 18] include appointments, list of proposed planning applications, and BBA Race traffic notice, . Appointments Board Of Education – Amended Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Appointments Notice ID: GN1047/2020 Public Authorities / Department: Ministry Level Publication Date: 18 November 2020 The Minister of Education […]

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COVID-19 Update – 18 November

There were 471 test results received by the Ministry of Health yesterday (17 November 2020), and one was positive for COVID-19. 

This most recent case is classified as local transmission with a known contact with details as follows:

  • 1 resident who became symptomatic having been under quarantine since 12 November 2020, as they were a household contact of an imported case. (The imported case is a resident, who arrived on 7 November 2020 and tested positive on their Day 4 test).

Bermuda now has 224 total confirmed positive cases. Their status is as follows:

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Ministry: 32 Bus Runs Cancelled On Wednesday

The Ministry has released the list of bus cancellations for this afternoon [Nov 18], with the list indicating that there are thirty-two bus runs cancelled today. Related Stories Ministry: Bus Cancellations For Friday Ministry: Bus Cancellations For Thursday Ministry: Bus Cancellations For Tuesday Ministry: Bus Cancellations For Wednesday Ministry: Bus Cancellations For Thursday Ministry: Bus […]

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Covid-19: 471 Results Received, One Positive

There were 471 test results received and one was positive for Covid-19 — which “is classified as local transmission with a known contact” – so the island now has 19 active cases. A Government spokesperson said, “There were 471 test results received by the Ministry of Health yesterday [17 November 2020], and one was positive […]

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’0.27% Of Arriving Passengers Tested Positive’

“Since July, 24,000 passengers have arrived at the airport and only 66 of those 24,000 passengers tested positive for the coronavirus on or after arrival,” Premier David Burt said, adding that “that means just over one quarter of one percent [0.27%] of arriving passengers were infected or became infected with the coronavirus.” Speaking at last […]

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Football: PHC vs St. George’s Match Cancelled

The Bermuda Football Association [BFA] announced that the Expansion League game scheduled for Thursday, November 19th between PHC and St. George’s has been cancelled. A spokesperson said, “The Expansion League game scheduled for Thursday, November 19th between PHC and St. George’s has been cancelled. St. George’s are unable to field a team and will therefore […]

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Video Shows Storms In Relation To Triangle

Noting it is just for “entertainment purposes,” and saying they are having fun and doing the “most 2020 conspiracy theory ever,” Weather Nation posted a video showing the storm tracks in the Atlantic this season, claiming none of them have affected the Bermuda Triangle. Bermuda is located at the top right tip of the so-called […]

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Minister: Covid Test Rules To Change To 5 Days

“In the near future, arriving visitors will have to secure a negative PCR pre-departure test that is no older than 5 days prior to arrival,” Minister of Health Kim Wilson said, adding that “right now, the period for that test is no more than 7 days.” Speaking at last night’s [Nov 17] press briefing, Minister Wilson […]

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