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| The Bermuda Educators Council [BEC] will hold elections on Thursday, November 4 to elect 11 members to serve for the 2021-2025 school years. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Educators Council will hold elections on Thursday, November 4, 2021 from 4.00pm to 7.00pm in the CedarBridge Academy cafeteria to elect 11 members to serve for the […]
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| The Bermuda Post Office [BPO] has released their latest stamp series, Bermuda Greetings, which highlights the Christmas season. “The stamp releases, which feature vibrant imagery of the festive season, are now available for purchase from the General Post Office in Hamilton, as well as various sub post offices around the island,” a spokesperson said. The […]
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| The cruise ship The World – “the largest private residential ship on the planet” – arrived in Bermuda yesterday morning [Oct 12]. The vessel’s website says, “The largest private residential ship on the planet, The World is home to only 165 residences. “An international community of residents and guests spend extensive time exploring the most […]
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| Mergers and acquisitions tax specialist Jon Hutchens has joined Mosaic Insurance as the company’s SVP, Global Head of Tax, Transactional Liability. A spokesperson said, “Mergers and acquisitions tax specialist Jon Hutchens has joined Mosaic Insurance as the company builds out its US-based transactional liability team to meet record demand in the sector. “Based in Virginia, […]
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| The latest design in Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series features the longtail, an iconic bird in Bermuda, with the Bermuda flag in the background. To access more phone wallpapers with Bermudian themes, as well as social media cover graphics, visit BermudaCovers.com, and if you would like to request a specific Bermuda-related phone wallpaper design, please […]
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| RenaissanceRe Holdings announced it estimates that losses from certain 2021 catastrophe events will have a net negative impact of approximately $725 million on the Company’s third quarter 2021 results of operations. This estimate is primarily comprised of net negative impacts of approximately $440 million from Hurricane Ida in August 2021 and approximately $210 million from the severe flooding in Northwestern Europe in July 2021. In addition, […]
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| October 12 saw 0 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange. The BSX finished at 2,571.66, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 62 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available here [PDF]. Related Stories Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Oct 11 2021 Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Oct 8 […]
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| [Written by Don Burgess] Five people have tested positive in the back-to-school screenings so far. A Ministry of Education spokesperson told Bernews 12 schools had been tested with four positive cases amongst students and one for staff. Schools included are Gilbert Institute, Port Royal Primary, West Pembroke, Prospect Primary, Purvis Primary, East End Primary, Success […]
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| The official Government and Legal notices for today [Oct 12] include large group exemptions & notice of intended marriages. Large Group Exemption Flora Duffy Tribute Concert & Reception Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Public Notification Notice ID: GN0988/2021 Public Authorities / Department: Ministry Level Publication Date: 12 October 2021 Public Health [Covid-19 Emergency […]
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| With an aim to expand the way they deliver their news to the community, the Bermuda Broadcasting Company is continuing to live stream their evening news programme online for viewers both on the island and abroad. The live video will begin at 7.00pm, and play to 7.30pm, and then the replay will be available: Related […]
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| Wednesday, October 13 is expected to see increasing cloud with a few showers developing, with the high to be near 28°C/82°F and the low to be near 23°C/74°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be WNW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 79%. Sunrise will be at 7.21am and […]
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| The Bermuda Business Development Agency recently held a climate risk finance roadshow in New York City, with the BDA delegation holding 16 meetings with some of “New York’s leading law firms, advisers, and asset managers.” A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Business Development Agency [BDA] conducted an extraordinarily successful climate risk finance roadshow in New York […]
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| Michael Sims and Camiko Smith co-lead after posting 1-over par 72 following the first round of the 2021 local qualifier at Port Royal Golf Course. A spokesperson said, “Michael Sims and Camiko Smith co-lead after posting 1-over par 72 following the first round of the 2021 local qualifier at Port Royal Golf Course. The two-day […]
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| An art and photography exhibit by clients of Mid-Atlantic Wellness Institute [MWI] will be open until Tuesday, October 19 at the Bermuda Society of Arts in City Hall. A spokesperson said, “This year’s art and photography exhibit by clients of Mid-Atlantic Wellness Institute will be open until Tuesday 19 October for viewing at the Bermuda […]
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| The Bermuda Virtual Tech Summit will kick off tomorrow [Oct 13], and the Bermuda Business Development Agency [BDA] encourages the public to register now. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Business Development Agency [BDA] encourages the public to register now for its Bermuda Virtual Tech Summit 2021 beginning tomorrow, Wednesday, October 13. “This year’s summit – […]
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| The AgraLiving Institute will be holding an online course series starting this Saturday [Oct 16] covering “sustainable farming knowledge.” A spokesperson said, “The AgraLiving Institute is excited to present their online course series as an option for the community to access sustainable farming knowledge at their convenience. “The series is made up of six courses […]
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| The MarketPlace has announced that its round-up campaign has raised nearly $60,000 for The Salvation Army and St Vincent de Paul Society. A spokesperson said, “The MarketPlace today announced that its round-up campaign has raised nearly $60,000 for two charities supporting those continued to be heavily impacted by Covid-19. “Customers across the island supported The […]
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| Hamilton Princess & Beach Club is hosting a mailbox for fans to drop off letters for Flora Duffy. A spokesperson said, “Hamilton Princess & Beach Club, a frequent collaborator of Flora Duffy’s, is hosting a mailbox for fans to drop off letters for the Olympian. Tim Morrison [General Manager], Arrington Smith [Guest Service Agent] and […]
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“Bermuda has recorded three more coronavirus related deaths. I extend my sincere condolences to the family and friends who have recently lost their loved one,” said the Minister of Health, the Hon. Kim Wilson, JP, MP.
Since the last update, the Ministry of Health received 5141 test results, and 35 were positive for the coronavirus, giving a test positivity rate of 0.7%.
These results are from testing done on:
| Clinical Dietitian Sarah Williamson will be joining Bernews at 12.15pm today [Oct 12] for the latest episode in the Bernews News & Views series, with Ms Williamson set to discuss nutrition myths, health, Covid, and more, a topic which she addressed in a recent column. Ms Williamson is a Registered Dietitian in both Bermuda and […]
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| Olympic gold medalist Flora Duffy acknowledged Clarence Hill — the first Bermudian to win an Olympic medal — during the special presentation held yesterday [Oct 11] at the Cabinet Office, saying that he showed that a Bermudian could win a Olympic medal, and paved the way. “Thank you to Clarence,” Ms Duffy said, resulting in applause […]
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| The Bermuda Tech Summit is set to get underway tomorrow [Oct 13], with Steven Rees Davies to chair a breakout session entitled ‘Living, Employed and Deployed in Tech Central’ on Thursday [Oct 14]. A spokesperson said, “Employment opportunities that could emerge as a result of Bermuda’s growing technology sector should not be underestimated, according to […]
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| The Board of Directors of White Mountains Insurance Group, Ltd. has elected Suzanne F. Shank as a director of the Company. A spokesperson said, “Ms. Shank is the President, CEO and co-founder of Siebert Williams Shank & Co., LLC, a full-service investment banking firm offering debt and equity origination services to a wide range of […]
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| SiriusPoint Ltd. has announced that Bobby Heerasing has been appointed to the newly-created role of Head of International Strategic Business Development. A spokesperson said, “Mr. Heerasing comes on board in the newly-created role of Head of International Strategic Business Development. He will be responsible for the strategy and development of SiriusPoint International’s growth objectives, managing strategic […]
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