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| SiriusPoint Ltd. has announced a strategic partnership with Vouch Insurance, the fully-digital business insurance platform for startups. A spokesperson said, “SiriusPoint Ltd., a global specialty insurer and reinsurer, has announced a strategic partnership with Vouch Insurance, the fully-digital business insurance platform for startups. SiriusPoint is providing multi-year underwriting capacity and investing in the company’s Series […]
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| U.S. Consul General Karen Grissette hosted a wreath laying ceremony today [Sept 11] at the U.S. Consulate to mark the 20th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks and to honor the individuals who lost their lives that day. Those in attendance included U.S. Consul General Karen Grissette, Premier David Burt, Mrs Kristin Burt, […]
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| Kaden Hopkins and his Equipo Essax teammates continued competing in the eleventh edition of the Volta Ciclista a Valencia in the Valencian province of Spain. Hopkins finished the 130.2km Stage 3 in 110th place, in a field of 226 riders, he clocked a time of 3:39:12. The Bermudian cyclist and his teammates have a combined […]
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| Sunday, September 12 is expected to see cloudy spells at times & the chance of a few showers around, with the high to be near 29°C/84°F and the low to be near 25°C/77°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be NE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 72%. Sunrise […]
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| The Ministry is “seeking to open all Government Preschools, Dame Marjorie Bean Hope Academy, and Success Academy Robert’s Avenue for in-person learning next week” and “all other public schools will continue with remote learning until further notice.” A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry and Department of Education announced on Thursday that we are seeking to […]
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| The 1st round and quarter final matches of the Bermuda Match Play Championships took place today [Sept 11] at Port Royal Golf Course. A spokesperson said, “The four players advancing after the quarter finals were Damian Palanyandi who beat Le Roy Robinson, Will Haddrell following his victory over Adam Perry, Jarryd Dillas with his win […]
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| Following after the Combined Division Batting Stats from the BCB Twenty20 Division, today we take a look at the Bowling Stats. Rodney Trott from Bailey’s Bay leads three categories, he claimed the Most Wickets, and finished in a 3-way tie for the most wickets in a match with 5, and he had the best Strike […]
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| Adam Hall and his Aberdeen IronBirds teammates rebounded to defeat the Wilmington Blue Rocks 9 – 3. Aberdeen jumped out to a 4 – 0 lead in the top of the second inning, Wilmington pulled 2 runs back in the bottom of the 3rd, they scored another run in the 4th, to make it 4 […]
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| The Bermuda Entertainment Union [BEU] has noted the “passing of another well-known Bermudian Ambassador in our music industry, Mr. Thaddeus “Ted” Rudolph Ming,” saying they extend their deepest condolences to his family and friends. A spokesperson said, “Mr. Ted Ming, former group leader and lead vocalist of The Bermuda Strollers was known for his musicianship. On […]
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| In a filing with the Bermuda Stock Exchange, Watlington Waterworks Ltd. releases the Directors report to the shareholders. The full filing stated: “Watlington Waterworks Limited Directors Report to Shareholders For the Six Months ended June 30th, 2021: “The report for the year 2020 forecast that 2021 would be significantly weaker than the previous year due […]
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| In a filing with the Bermuda Stock Exchange LOM Financial Limited announced their 2021 share repurchase programme. The filing stated: “Notice is hereby given that at a meeting of the Board of Directors of LOM Financial Limited [the “Company”] on 23rd July 2021, the Directors authorized management to purchase up to 500,000 shares for cancellation, […]
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| The BCB Premier Division season has concluded, while there are still two rounds of First Division action to be played. Allan Douglas II from the St. Georges Cricket Club scored the most runs with 580, Dominic Sabir from the Warwick Workmen’s Club scored 557 runs, and Kwasi James from Willow Cuts scored 366 runs. Douglas […]
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| September 10 saw 1,100 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $5,450.00 BD. 100 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing even at $36.50 per share, while another 1,000 shares were traded by Bermuda Aviation Services Ltd, closing up 2.9% at $1.80 per share. The BSX finished at 2,568.92, up […]
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The Ministry of Health received 6074 test results since the last update, and 192 were positive for the coronavirus, giving Bermuda a test positivity rate of 3.2%.
Because of this growing outbreak and the current volume of coronavirus testing on the island, today’s results are from testing done on Monday and Tuesday only:
· Monday: 65 positive out of 2465 results (2.6% positivity)
· Tuesday: 127 positive out of 3609 results (3.5% positivity)
| The Ministry received 6074 test results — from Monday and Tuesday — and 192 were positive, so there are 613 active cases, of which 28 people are in hospital with 5 in ICU. The 613 active cases is the highest since April, and the 28 people hospitalised is also the highest since April, which was […]
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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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| The official Government and Legal notices for today [Sept 10] include grant of Bermudian status, large group exemption, and acting appointments. Bermudian Status – Section 19A Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Bermudian Status – Section 19A Notice ID: GN0897/2021 Public Authorities / Department: Immigration Publication date: 10 September 2021 Notice is hereby given […]
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| Saturday, September 11 is expected to see sunny periods with a few showers around, easing at times, with the high to be near 30°C/86°F and the low to be near 26°C/78°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 77%. Sunrise will be […]
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A Government spokesman today confirmed that elements of the Bermuda Police Service, the Police Reserves and the Ministry of Health will be engaged in enhanced enforcement of the current public health regulations this weekend. This follows a ministerial statement today in the House made by the Premier, the Hon. David Burt in which he said:
The Government of Bermuda has today announced that Her Excellency the Governor is to be invited to designate 18 October 2021 as a public holiday in recognition of Flora Duffy’s success in the 2021 Olympics in Tokyo and the World Triathlon Championship.
Mr Speaker, the purpose of this Statement is to provide an update on the progress made to enhance the conduct framework for the financial services sector in Bermuda. The enhanced framework is intended to further develop existing conduct requirements to create fairer outcomes for customers as they engage with the banking sector.
Good Morning, Mr. Speaker.
I rise today to provide this Honourable House with the fifth update on the Short-Term Stimulus Programme that was launched by the substantive Minister of Public Works, Lt. Col. David Burch on December 17th, 2020, with a maximum budget valued at BMD $13,385,000, where small to medium sized contractors were invited to participate in the opportunity to complete infrastructure projects around the island.
Mr. Speaker, today I am tabling the Bill entitled the Invasive Aliens Species Act 2021; legislation that will greatly enhance the island’s biosecurity against the introduction and spread of pest species.
Mr. Speaker, Invasive alien species, are “plants, animals, pathogens and other organisms that are non-native to an ecosystem, and which may cause economic or environmental harm or adversely affect human health. In particular, they negatively impact local ecosystems and ecosystem functions through competition, predation, or transmission of pathogens”.
| As a “result of contact with a positive Covid-19 test,” the RUBiS Raynor’s Service Station on Middle Road, Southampton, will close effective immediately “to allow for a deep clean of the facility.” A spokesperson said, “Please be advised that as a result of contact with a positive Covid-19 test, the RUBiS Raynor’s Service Station on […]
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| Minister of Education Diallo Rabain is joining Bernews at 2.00pm this afternoon [Sept 10] for the latest episode in the Bernews News & Views series. The video will be live streamed below, as well as on Bernews YouTube, Twitter and Facebook pages. Related Stories Video: BNV With Education Minister Rabain Video: BNV With Education Minister […]
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| October 18th has been declared a public holiday to recognize and celebrate Flora Duffy’s success in the Tokyo Olympics, the Government announced today. Flora Duffy is a 10 time world champion, the first triathlete in history to be crowned both the World and Olympic Champion in the same year, and Bermuda’s first ever Olympic Gold […]
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| There are “now more than 20 residents in hospital with five persons in the ICU,” we have community transmission and “we now have a wave most harshly affecting the unvaccinated” with the outbreak “fuelled by people ignoring the basics and going to work when unwell,” Premier David Burt said. The more than 20 people in […]
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| Somerset Cricket Club [SCC] has rescheduled the annual Cup Match Prize Presentation for Saturday, September 18 at 7.30pm. A spokesperson said, “Somerset Cricket Club, Inc. has rescheduled the annual Cup Match Prize Presentation “Guest Speaker: Mr. Andre Manders, Former Captain “Saturday, September 18, 2021 “7:30 p.m. “Somerset Cricket Club “Anyone wishing to donate prizes should […]
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| Just “over 50% of our students have consent from their parents to be part of the Saliva Screening program,” an “even fewer percentage of staff have consented” and the “donated Chromebooks have been distributed to all of our Primary Schools P3, P4, P5 and P6 classes consisting of 1349 students,” Minister of Education Diallo Rabain […]
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| This morning [Sept 10], Saltus Grammar School held a small ceremony in honour of those who perished in the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center on September 11th, 2001, including Saltus alumni Boyd A. Gatton and Robert D Higley II, as well as Bermudian Rhondell Tankard. Denise McAdoo, Director of Advancement and Alumni Relations said, […]
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| Bermuda College announced that “as a result of a significant number of students who have been required to quarantine, or who have experienced delays in receiving their test results before coming to campus, all classes, except for experiential labs, will move to remote learning, effective Monday, September 13.” A College spokesperson said the “decision had […]
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