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Minister of Social Development and Seniors Visited the Community Intellectual Disabilities Team (Bermuda Hospitals Board)

September 7, 2021

The Minister of Social Development and Seniors, the Hon. Tinee Furbert, JP, MP, recently had the opportunity to visit the Community Intellectual Disabilities Team to discuss their newly launched services for intellectual disability clients and their families at home.

Minister Furbert expressed, “I am grateful for the opportunity to have met with the Community Intellectual Disability Team, learn more about their services, and tour their new working space at Montrose Cottage.

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Hongkong Land Holdings Limited announces its Transaction in Own Shares

September 7, 2021

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Hongkong Land Holdings Limited announces its Proposed Share Buyback Programme

September 7, 2021

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Minister Furbert Visits The Community Team

September 7, 2021

The Minister of Social Development and Seniors Tinee Furbert recently had the opportunity to visit the Community Intellectual Disabilities Team to “discuss their newly launched services for intellectual disability clients and their families at home.” Minister Furbert said, “I am grateful for the opportunity to have met with the Community Intellectual Disability Team, learn more […]

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EMO Meets, Govt Advisory On Hurricane Larry

September 7, 2021

Hurricane Larry is currently predicted to pass to our east on Thursday and Government said “at this stage, we do not anticipate any interruptions of Government services,” however everyone is urged to “make sure they are storm ready” and residents should “prepare for possible tropical storm force winds on Thursday.” EMO Hold Meeting A Government spokesperson […]

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Coralisle Group Ltd To Acquire Massy United

September 7, 2021

Coralisle Group Ltd. announced today [Sept 7] that it has signed an agreement to acquire 100% interest in Massy United Insurance Ltd. [United] of Barbados. The transaction, which is subject to regulatory approval in relevant jurisdictions, is expected to close as soon as requisite approvals are obtained. “The acquisition of United will significantly expand CG’s […]

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Minister: ‘Do not be complacent over Hurricane Larry’

September 7, 2021

People should not be complacent about Hurricane Larry and need to prepare for tropical storm force winds, the Minister of National Security said today.
Renee Ming was speaking after chairing a meetin…

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CG Insurance To Acquire Massy United

September 7, 2021

Coralisle Group Ltd. announced today [Sept 7] that it has signed an agreement to acquire 100% interest in Massy United Insurance Ltd. [United] of Barbados. The transaction, which is subject to regulatory approval in relevant jurisdictions, is expected to close as soon as requisite approvals are obtained. “The acquisition of United will significantly expand CG’s […]

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Whaley Helps Dresden Monarchs Claim Title

September 7, 2021

Devwah Whaley and his Dresden Monarchs’ teammates were crowned the SharkWater German Football League North Champions following their 63 – 7 win over the Potsdam Royals. Almost every attack ended with a touchdown, and in the end there were nine of them: Darrell Stewart scored four, while Radim Kalous, Whaley, Felix Tasler, Mike Schallo and […]

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$25–$35B Insured Losses From Hurricane Ida

September 7, 2021

RMS estimates onshore and offshore U.S. insured losses from Hurricane Ida in the Gulf of Mexico to be between $25 billion and $35 billion, and with the island being home to many of the world’s leading re/insurers, Bermuda domiciled companies can be expected to pay out many of the claims. The company said, “RMS, the […]

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Barnes & Barbosa Conclude In Grand Prix

September 7, 2021

Scott Barnes and David Barbosa were back in action competing in the Rock Island Grand Prix in Illinois. Barnes took to the course in the Margay Ignite Masters – Main Event Race, recording a time of 10:02.683, finishing 2nd. Barbosa finished 7th with a time of 10:40.966 During the Briggs Masters – Main Event Race, […]

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Micah O’Brien & Taylor Hill Earn Scholarships

September 7, 2021

The Devonshire Parish Council has selected Micah O’Brien and Taylor Hill as the recipients of their 2021 scholarships. A spokesperson said, “The Devonshire Parish Council is proud to announce that they have selected two remarkable individuals to receive the 2021 scholarship. “The recipients distinguished themselves through their passion, enthusiasm and determination to succeed in their […]

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BWS: Tuesday Morning Hurricane Larry Update

September 7, 2021

Hurricane Larry is a “potential threat to Bermuda”, the Bermuda Weather Service said, with its closest point of approach to Bermuda within 72 hours forecast to be 162 nm to the ENE at 2.00pm on Thursday [Sept 9], with the BWS noting that “this system may move closer to Bermuda after this time period depending […]

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Burt: ‘It’s a question of what is right for the future of country’

September 7, 2021

David Burt, the Premier, defended the Government’s economic recovery plan and countered suggestions the Progressive Labour Party had strayed from its labour roots.
Mr Burt called a spat over the summe…

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Campaigners vow to ‘press on’ to save historic school

September 7, 2021

Campaigners have not given up hope of saving an historic school threatened with closure in an overhaul of public education.
Phil Perinchief, a former PLP Attorney-General who attended the West End Pr…

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Christmas party murder trial opens

September 7, 2021

An alleged killer shot and killed 30-year-old Ronniko Burchall as he left a Christmas party, the Supreme Court heard.
Shauntae Simons-Fox, for the Crown, told the court that Mr Burchall had just left …

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Digicel cuts staff to save costs

September 7, 2021

Telecommunications company Digicel is to make ten staff redundant.
A spokesman for the company said the cuts were being made to “optimise our cost base”.
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Aaron Lugo Jr Completes 50 Yard Challenge

September 7, 2021

[Written by Don Burgess] There’s something to be said for never-give-up persistence. At 12, Aaron Lugo Jr. has it, and because of it, he will be starting his own business. He earned praise from Bermudian Rodney Smith, the founder of the 50 Yard Challenge, for his poise in completing the task even though it took […]

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Joseph Assists As Thomas Earn 3-1 Victory

September 7, 2021

Bermuda’s Joshua Joseph recorded an assist as his Thomas Men’s Soccer team played to a 3-1 victory against the U New England. The school’s match report said, “The Thomas Men’s Soccer team avenged their 2019 loss to the University of New England on Saturday, beating the Nor’easters 3-1 behind a hat trick from junior Eric […]

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Column: Executive Presence Is Skill, Not Trait

September 7, 2021

[Written by Lorene Phillips] The results are in: professionals who master the art of executive presence are promoted more often, command higher salaries, make better team leaders, and drive more results than those who do not. So, what is this ‘IT’ factor of ‘presence’ or ‘gravitas’ that everyone desires. In simple terms, people who have […]

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Four Hopefuls Inducted Into Health Professions

September 7, 2021

Four students were recently inducted into the College of Natural Health Sciences Bermuda and the complementary health professions as clinicians-in-training. A spokesperson said, “Four enthusiastic students with dreams of becoming natural health practitioners were yesterday inducted into the College of Natural Health Sciences Bermuda and the complementary health professions as clinicians-in-training. “CNHS-BDA’s President and acting […]

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Video: BNV With Simmons, Hunt & Horton

September 7, 2021

Cecille Snaith-Simmons, Larry Hunt, and Ellen-Kate Horton are joining Bernews this evening [Sept 6] for the latest episode in the Bernews News & Views series, with the trio set to discuss their position on the planned closure of West End Primary School. In July, following a consultation process, the Government announced that they will move […]

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Police Appeal: Help Locate Anthony Richardson

September 7, 2021

The police are appealing for the public’s assistance in locating 48-year-old Anthony Richardson. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service is appealing for the public’s assistance in locating 48-year-old Anthony Richardson. “Mr. Richardson is described as dark complexioned, approximately 6 feet 4 inches tall of athletic build weighing around 250 pounds, with a bald […]

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BWS: Monday Evening Hurricane Larry Update

September 7, 2021

Hurricane Larry is a “potential threat to Bermuda” the Bermuda Weather Service said, with its closest point of approach to Bermuda within 72 hours forecast to be 164nm to the ENE at 3pm on Thursday [Sept 9] with the BWS adding “this system may move closer to Bermuda after this time period depending upon its […]

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2021 Bermuda Sandcastle Competition Winners

September 7, 2021

The annual Bermuda Sandcastle Competition took place this past Saturday [Sept 4] at Horseshoe Bay Beach, with Abigail Kempe, Anna Balada, Adrienne Smatt, and Lindsey Cubbon of Team Monsters Inc winning the Best Overall Prize, earning $1,000. Posting the images below on the Bermuda Sandcastle Competition’s Facebook page, the organisers said, “Saturday came and went […]

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Photos: Flora Duffy’s ‘Forever Golden’ Bike

September 7, 2021

Bermuda’s Flora Duffy – a 10-time world champion and the first triathlete in history to be crowned both the World and Olympic Champion in the same year – recently thanked Specialized Triathlon for a special bike presented to celebrate her Olympic gold. The impressive bike sports gold colouring on the tires and frame with the […]

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Police appeal for help in finding missing 48-year-old man

September 6, 2021

The Bermuda Police Service tonight appealed help in finding 48-year-old Anthony Richardson.
Mr Richardson is described as dark complexioned, approximately 6 4 ins, of athletic build weighing around 25…

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Island records eighth road fatality this year

September 6, 2021

Police have named Flavio Goncalves as the man killed in a fatal three-vehicle collision on Friday. He was 35.
A police spokesman said: “Mr Goncalves was one of two motorcyclists involved in a serious…

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Police Confirm Death Of Flavio Goncalves

September 6, 2021

The police have now confirmed the death of 35-year-old Flavio Goncalves, who died following a collision in Devonshire on Friday, A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] can now confirm the death of 35-year-old Flavio Goncalves, Bermuda’s eighth road fatality for 2021, and extends sincere condolences to his family and friends. “Mr. Goncalves […]

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8pm Live: BNV With Simmons, Hunt & Horton

September 6, 2021

Cecille Snaith-Simmons, Larry Hunt, and Ellen-Kate Horton are joining Bernews this evening [Sept 6] for the latest episode in the Bernews News & Views series, with the trio set to discuss their position on the planned closure of West End Primary School. In July, following a consultation process, the Government announced that they will move […]

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Official Govt & Legal Notices For Sept 6 2021

September 6, 2021

The official Government and Legal notices for today [Sept 6] include notice of intended marriage. Marriage Notice: Lauren Durfee & Salvatore Corso Notice Type: Legal Notice Notice Sub Type: Notice Of Intended Marriage Notice ID: LN0245/2021 Public Authorities / Department: Registry General Publication Date: 06 September 2021 The Marriage Act, 1944 Notice Of Intended Marriage […]

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Weather Forecast For Tuesday September 7

September 6, 2021

Tuesday, September 7 is expected to see sunny periods with a few showers, chance of thunder, with the high to be near 29°C/85°F and the low to be near 25°C/77°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SSE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 76%. Sunrise will be at […]

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Government / Legal Notices

Marriage Notice: LAUREN DURFEE & SALVATORE CORSO | Government of Bermuda

September 6, 2021

THE MARRIAGE ACT, 1944

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Rider Injured In Motorcycle Crash In Southampton

September 6, 2021

A rider “struck a wall after a blowout of the motorcycle’s rear tyre” whole traveling on Middle Road in Southampton, the police have confirmed. A police spokesperson said, “Around 5:40pm Sunday, 5th September police, Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service as well as ambulance personnel were dispatched to a reported single vehicle motorcycle crash on Middle […]

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Motorcyclist suffers face and hand injuries in crash

September 6, 2021

A man suffered serious facial injuries on Sunday after he struck a wall on Middle Road in Southampton.
A police spokesman said that at about 5.40pm yesterday, emergency services responded to a report …

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Black Shark$ Crowned BFFL Champions

September 6, 2021

The Black Shark$ were recently crowned the Bermuda Flag Football League [BFFL] Bermuda Bowl champions following a comeback win over the Punishers at the TN Tatem Middle School Field. The Punishers scored twice on the same play before the Black Shark$ ran off 33 points to claim the win. The player of the game for […]

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Nia Christopher Scores Hat Trick, Earns Award

September 6, 2021

Bermuda’s Nia Christopher continues to be in top form, this time scoring a hat-trick for the Towson University women’s soccer team and also earning the CAA Offensive Player of the Week award. In announcing the Bermudian footballer’s award, the CAA — a collegiate athletic conference made up of various East Coast universities — also noted […]

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290 Active Cases: Hospitalizations, Age Group

September 6, 2021

As of the most recent statistics, the island currently has 290 active Covid-19 cases and unfortunately seven people are in hospital. According to data provided by the Health Ministry, the average age of all active cases is 38 years, and 45% are male. As far as hospitalizations, the average age is 56 years, 57% are […]

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Appeal to help find missing teenager

September 6, 2021

Police are appealing for help in locating missing teenager Sha’Lae Richardson.
A spokeswoman for the Bermuda Police Service said Ms Richardson, 17, is described as being light brown complexion, 5ft 3 …

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Hall & IronBirds Fall To Jersey Shore BlueClaws

September 6, 2021

Baseball player Adam Hall and his Aberdeen IronBirds teammates finally got back on the field of play having had games called off due to inclement weather, where they were defeated 3 – 2 to the Jersey Shore BlueClaws. The first runs of the game came in the 5th inning when Jersey Shore scored twice, Aberdeen responded […]

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Photos & Video: 2021 Labour Day Road Race

September 6, 2021

The annual Labour Day 5K Road Race took place this morning [Sept 6], with Teddy Shum and Gayle Lindsay racing to victory. Teddy Shum clocked a winning time of 16:25, with Sean Trott finishing second in 16:49, and Domico Watson finished third with a time of 17:11. Start of Labour Day 5K Road Race Gayle […]

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Video: Kole Hall Scores In Radcliffe FC Victory

September 6, 2021

Bermuda’s Kole Hall scored for Radcliffe FC as they recorded a 2 – 0 victory over Skelmersdale United in England. The club’s match report said, “The Boro enter the draw for the Second Qualifying Round of the FA Cup after a 2-0 victory against Skelmersdale United at the Neuven Stadium. “Lee Fowler’s side started off […]

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BWS: Monday Morning Hurricane Larry Update

September 6, 2021

Hurricane Larry is “around 1,000 miles southeast of Bermuda this morning,” the Bermuda Weather Service said, adding that “large swells from the southeast will increase through this week, and dangerous surf will continue to develop on the south shore from today onward.” The BWS said, “Major Hurricane Larry is around 1,000 miles southeast of Bermuda […]

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Bermuda Triangle Championships Held Virtually

September 6, 2021

Tabata-Ha Shotokan Karate-Do Bermuda held the Bermuda Triangle Championships virtually this weekend, with 52 competitors from the United States and Bermuda competing in 38 divisions. A spokesperson said, “Tabata-Ha Shotokan Karate-Do Bermuda held the Bermuda Triangle Championships virtually. We had 38 divisions with 52 competitors from all over the US and Bermuda competing in those […]

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BFA: Today’s Football Matches Postponed

September 6, 2021

The football matches scheduled for today [Sept 6] have been postponed, the Bermuda Football Association has advised. A spokesperson said, “Following an emergency meeting of the Executive Council of the Bermuda Football Association, it has been decided to postpone the matches scheduled for today at the Bernard’s Park between Devonshire Colts vs St. Georges and Dandy […]

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Free Golf Clinic Launches At Port Royal

September 6, 2021

In celebration of the 50th anniversary of Port Royal Golf Course, the Weekly Free Golf Clinic recently launched, with the event being held on Sundays at 3.00pm. A spokesperson said, “Kim Swan, teaching pro with the Port Royal Developmental Golf Program, expressed delight after the successful launch of the Weekly Free Golf Clinic in honour […]

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Crowds flock to Court Street for second fair

September 6, 2021

Crowds gathered in Northeast Hamilton yesterday for the second Court Street Fair.
Dozens of stalls lined both sides of the street between Victoria and Angle Street with entrepreneurs showing off thei…

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Live Video: Labour Day 5K Race Finish Line

September 6, 2021

The island is marking Labour Day today [Sept 6] and while there is not an official Labour Day March scheduled the annual 5k road race and walk is being held. We will update with the results as able once the race concludes, and in the meantime the live video is below. Related Stories Sept 6: Swan’s Running […]

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Dickinson Wins Flag Pole To Flag Pole Race

September 6, 2021

Stephen Dickinson and his crew Wesley Tucker sailed to victory claiming the 2021 Warren Mickey Foggo Flag Pole to Flag Pole title on Sunday. The pair sailed to victory in a time of 2:28:17, with Maxwell Curtis and Stefan Furbert second in a time of 2:32:10, and Gladwin Lambert and his crew Zanikae Hendrickson crossing […]

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Video: Sept 6th Bernews Morning Newsflash

September 6, 2021

Happy Labour Day! There is no official march set to take place today however you can watch over 70 videos from past Labour Days on Bernews.TV, Hurricane Larry is a “potential threat to Bermuda,” sandcastle contest was held at Horseshoe Bay Beach, Masterworks features Jayde Gibbons show, Court Street market held, Admiralty House Vendors Market held, BFA postponed […]

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