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| As vaccines continue to be administered, the Covid-19 pandemic continues to affect countries around the globe, with the number of confirmed cases worldwide now surpassing 95 million, with over 2,032,000 deaths worldwide, with the United States having the most confirmed cases and deaths in the world. A BBC story said, “The head of the World Health […]
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| Governor Rena Lalgie and Deputy Governor visited the Transformational Living Centre for Families on Friday [Jan 15]. Government House posted the photo below online and said, “On Friday, 15 January, the Governor and the Deputy Governor went to see the work underway to open the Transformational Living Centre [TLC] for Families. Under the direction of Habitat […]
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| As a result of the UK court judgment as well as further government restrictions in the UK during 2020, Hiscox Group said their total 2020 Covid-19 estimate for business interruption “increased by $48 million net of reinsurance.” This follows after small businesses won the right to insurance payouts after Britain’s highest court ruled many policies […]
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| The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [January 18] with the list indicating that there are eleven bus runs cancelled so far 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: […]
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| Ajani Burchall and his Group D league leading AFC Bournemouth Under 18 teammates lost 5 – 3 at home to Forest Green Rovers in the Youth Alliance, with all eight goals coming in the second half. “In an even first period, Ferdinand Okoh went close with a shot that went just wide, Forest Green hit […]
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| The Bermuda Aquarium Museum and Zoo’s rehabilitation team have been busy attending to a large number of rescued turtles, with the turtles being released back into the wild as soon as they are in good health. The Bermuda Aquarium, Museum and Zoo, supported by Bermuda Zoological Society, posted the video online, saying, “The Bermuda Aquarium […]
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| Apex Group Ltd announced the launch of Invest Check, a “tool to help financial market participants collect the necessary data to report on and comply with the upcoming EU Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation [EU SFDR].” A spokesperson said, “”As of March 2021, the EU SFDR will require asset managers to incorporate sustainability risks across their […]
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| Sanaa Rae Morris represented the IMG Elite Women’s Track and Field team during the VA Showcase 2021 at the Virginia Beach Sports Center. Competing in the Invitational Girls 4×200 meter relay, Morris led off the IMG team that won Heat 1 and finished 3rd overall with a time of 1:40.88. Morris would once again lead […]
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| Bermudian footballer Kenni Thompson made her debut for Civitas Santa Teresa Badajoz, which plays in the Spanish Women’s Second Division, coming on at the half time break in a match against Madrid CFF. Madrid CFF went ahead in the 32nd minute via an own goal, and the lead was doubled in the 39th minute when Geyse […]
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| Workers are now entitled to a 30-minute break for every five hours of work, it is “harder for employers to incorrectly classify employees as independent contractors” and bereavement leave has been extended to include grandparents, great-grandparents, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. This is according to a statement from Senator Arianna Hodgson who said, “Our party’s philosophy is […]
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The United Kingdom Overseas Territories Association held its Annual General Meeting on 14th January 2021. At the meeting, UK Representatives of the British Overseas Territory Governments elected Ms Kimberley Durrant, UK Representative of the Government of Bermuda London Office as its Chairman. According to the Association’s constitution, the Premier of Bermuda, the Hon E David Burt, JP, MP is the President of the Political Council. This will be the third time Bermuda has been afforded this role amongst OT Governments.
The Department of Education has received notice from Cambridge International that 2021 exams scheduled for the March and June series will proceed.
This correspondence was sent to Cambridge’s global community of schools in response to the announcement by the UK Prime Minister regarding new national restrictions including the closure of schools and cancellation of most exams for June 2021.
| The UK Overseas Territories Association elected Kimberley Durrant, from the Government of Bermuda’s London Office, as their new Chairperson. A Government spokesperson said, “The United Kingdom Overseas Territories Association held its Annual General Meeting on 14th January 2021. At the meeting, UK Representatives of the British Overseas Territory Governments elected Ms Kimberley Durrant, UK Representative […]
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| The Department of Education said they “received notice from Cambridge International that 2021 exams scheduled for the March and June series will proceed.” A Government spokesperson said, “This correspondence was sent to Cambridge’s global community of schools in response to the announcement by the UK Prime Minister regarding new national restrictions including the closure of […]
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| Monday, January 18 is expected to see showers, with the high to be near 22°C/71°F and the low to be near 17°C/62°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 78%. Sunrise will be at 7:20am and sunset will be at 5:39pm. High […]
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| People are being urged to wear blue this Monday [Jan 18] as part of the #PainIntoPurpose initiative launched after the death of 16-year-old Kijani Burgess last year, with the campaign’s aim to “express solidarity with families of road accident victims, as well as promote road safety awareness.” A spokesperson said, “On Monday, January 18, 2021, the […]
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| Teams that include Bermudian footballers Nahki Wells and Kole Hall were in action this past weekend in England. Nahki Wells Nahki Wells and Bristol City claimed a 2-0 win over Preston North End at Ashton Gate. Kole Hall Kole Hall and his AFC Telford traveled to Tameside to take on Curzon Ashton in their National League North matchup, […]
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| Chubb announced that Philip Bancroft, Executive Vice President of Chubb Group and Chief Financial Officer, plans to retire from the company on July 1 after 19 years of service. Peter Enns has agreed to join the company on or before April 1 as Executive Vice President, Finance, Chubb Group and succeed Mr. Bancroft upon his […]
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| Benn Smith and Campbell Patton finally got on the water to compete in the LOCR in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Patton leads the Bermuda two sailors after the first day of sailing, taking part in the 42 person Laser Fleet. Patton came off the water in 17th place with 56 points after finishing the first race […]
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| The Bermuda Football Association’s Head of Referees Crenstant Williams, the Committee, in the presence of the BFA President Mark Wade and the Director of Youth and Sports Norbert Simons hosted a contactless, drive-thru breakfast for Youth Referees with an aim to do something for the Youth Referees to show their appreciation. Related Stories Get Restaurant […]
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| The Minister of Social Development and Seniors Tinee Furbert recently held a virtual meeting with leaders who represent the Third Sector, with the Minister saying the “Government is committed to working more cohesively with Bermuda’s Third Sector in coordinating efforts to assist those in need.” The virtual meeting included representatives, Ms. Vivien Carter, Programme Officer for the […]
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The Minister of Social Development and Seniors, the Hon. Tinee Furbert, JP, MP, recently engaged virtually with leaders who represent the Third Sector.
The virtual meeting included representatives, Ms. Vivien Carter, Programme Officer for the Centennial Bermuda Foundation, Dr. Myra Virgil, CEO and Managing Director of the Bermuda Community Foundation, and Dr. Claudette Fleming, Executive Director of Age Concern and member of the Advisory Committee of the Nonprofit Alliance of Bermuda.
| Sam Williamson was one of more than 16,200 swimmers from 430 clubs that took part in Swim England’s Virtual Level X Racing. The opening event took place on October 23, with the event running through the end of December. Swim England launched Level X Racing to give swimmers the opportunity to practice racing skills in […]
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| News that Aliana King was featured in a Redken campaign, the Pawsitively Purrfect campaign donated to the Bermuda SPCA, Dale Eve was featured in Spennymoor Town FC’s magazine, and MarketPlace announced the promotions of Mitchell Foote and Michael Cann to store managers were all some of the positive news stories from the past week. In […]
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| Enstar Group Limited announced that one of its wholly owned subsidiaries has entered into an agreement with subsidiaries of ProSight Global, Inc. to provide reinsurance relating to 2019 and prior year business. “The reinsurance will comprise a ground up loss portfolio transfer of ProSight’s discontinued workers’ compensation and excess workers’ compensation lines of business and […]
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| The Ministry of Health held a vaccine awareness conversation this evening [Jan 16] with panelists Chief Medical Officer Dr. Ayoola Oyinloye, BHB Chief of Medicine Dr. Michael Ashton, and Government Science Advisor Dr. Carika Weldon answering questions about the Covid-19 vaccine, and you can watch the 40 minute video below. As the island and world […]
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| Sunday, January 17 is expected to be brighten up, with sunshine developing, with the high to be near 21°C/69°F and the low to be near 17°C/63°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be west. The relative humidity is expected to be near 65%. Sunrise will be at 7.20am and sunset will […]
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| Eleven Bermuda archers — along with more than 5000 archers from around the world — will be taking part in the third stage of the Indoor World Series Online. Seven Bermuda archers will compete in the Men’s Recurve Division, three will take up the challenge in the Women’s Recurve Division, and one archer will compete […]
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| More than 5000 residents have already registered their interest in taking the Covid-19 vaccine, Minister of Health Kim Wilson said. In releasing the latest Covid-19 test results, Minister Wilson said, “With respect to the over 5000 residents who have already registered to take the Covid-19 vaccination, we thank you for taking steps to protect yourself and […]
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| The Bermuda Monetary Authority is advising the public of a “fraudulent website which falsely claims to be a crypto bank operating from an address in Bermuda and which falsely uses the name of a real bank.” A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Monetary Authority [the Authority] has been made aware of a fraudulent website at www.bankofnevis.com […]
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| The Department of Parks is inviting feedback and suggestions on “what amenities, activities and experiences” should be offered at Southlands Park. A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Parks is inviting your feedback and suggestions on what amenities, activities and experiences should be offered at Southlands Park. Please visit the Citizen’s Forum at forum.gov.bm and share […]
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| Rosemary Jones has stepped down as the Bermuda Tourism Authority’s Director of Corporate Communications & Strategy to “pursue an opportunity in the private sector.” She joined the BTA in 2019 as the Director Of Corporate Communications & Strategy, where she was “responsible for the implementation, on-going review, and evolution of the island’s National Tourism Plan, coordinating […]
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| Thermal detection monitors at hospital entrances, seagrass restoration project donors thanked, so far 5000 residents have registered to get vaccine, Premier visits Bermuda Society of Arts, UK court rules that insurers must make payments, get Restaurant Weeks special offers delivered and three new confirmed Covid-19 cases in Bermuda are some of the stories in this morning’s […]
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| Premier David Burt visited the Bermuda Society of Arts to view what he called a “fantastic portrait of himself,” painted by Bermudian artist Alana James, noting that he was “honoured to be the subject.” Premier Burt tweeted the photo below, saying: “I visited the Bermuda Society of Arts to view a fantastic portrait of myself, […]
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| The Five Star Home Delivery service is offering delivery of the specials offered by various restaurants during the 2021 Restaurant Weeks, which is now underway. The company posted the graphic below online, saying, “Bermuda Restaurant Weeks will be better than ever in 2021. As an added feature, Bermuda Tourism Authority in conjunction with Five Star […]
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