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| The BJC Team Time Trial took place on a course that followed North Shore Road from Government House to the swing bridge roundabout in St. George’s and back, 17.7 miles. The youth category riders went as far as the roundabout at Barkers Hill and back. The team of Darren Glasford, Wayne Scott, Mark Hatherley, and […]
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| As the island marks Labour Day today [Sept 6] you can take a look back at previous Labour Day events spanning the past decade via Bernews Labour Day video archives, with hours of footage of the speeches, marches, banquets, and more here on Bernews TV. Brief animation scroll of some of the Labour Day section on Bernews.TV: Related […]
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| The New Raz Adventures — a Bermudian animated series — will be releasing their special finale episode entitled “King Goris Strikes Back” today. A spokesperson said, “Bermudian cartoon, The New Raz Adventures, has released a special episode titled “King Goris Strikes Back”. Running at approximately 23 minutes, this longer-than-average installment acts as a finale for the […]
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| Enstar Group Limited announced that one of its wholly owned subsidiaries has completed the purchase of the entire 27.7% interest in Enhanzed Reinsurance Ltd. previously held by an affiliate of Hillhouse Group. “The purchase price of $217.1 million is based on 90% of Enhanzed Re’s total shareholders’ equity as of June 30, 2021 and is […]
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Happy Labour Day to the workers of Bermuda!
As we celebrate this day, I take this opportunity to give my sincere thanks and gratitude to each and every worker for the contributions you make to our Island home. The previous year has been a tumultuous journey, and I salute all of you for braving one of the most challenging times of our lives. We have endured much, and I thank you for your resilience. Together we will continue to put in the work to restore our economy.
| Hurricane Larry is a “potential threat to Bermuda”, the Bermuda Weather Service said in their 6pm advisory today, with its closest point of approach within 72 hours forecast to be 342nm to the ESE at 6pm on Wednesday [Sept 8] with the BWS noting “this system may move closer to Bermuda after this time period […]
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| [Labour Day message from Minister of Labour Jason Hayward] Happy Labour Day to the workers of Bermuda! As we celebrate this day, I take this opportunity to give my sincere thanks and gratitude to each and every worker for the contributions you make to our Island home. The previous year has been a tumultuous journey, […]
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| Monday, September 6 is expected to see mix of sun and cloud, 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 SW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 85%. Sunrise will be at 6:57am and sunset will […]
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| Following Covid-19 testing on players and officials, the first game scheduled for this evening [Sept 5] has been postponed, the BFA advised today. A spokesperson said, “Please be advised that following Covid-19 testing on players and officials on Friday, September 3rd the Bermuda Football Association [BFA] has decided to postpone the first game scheduled for […]
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| Scott Barnes began competing in the Rock Island Grand Prix. He took to the course in the Margay Ignite Masters – Time Trial Heat Race where he recorded the fastest lap time of 50.096, and he then won the Margay Ignite Masters – Heat Race 1 clocking a 9 lap time of 6:54.424. During the […]
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| Scott Barnes began competing in the Rock Island Grand Prix. He took to the course in the Margay Ignite Masters – Time Trial Heat Race where he recorded the fastest lap time of 50.096, and he then won the Margay Ignite Masters – Heat Race 1 clocking a 9 lap time of 6:54.424. During the […]
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| There was another vendors market held on Court Street today [September 5] with a wide variety of items for sale including an array of clothing, shoes, candles, jewelry, books, purses, hats, and more; with refreshments also available for sale. Related Stories Photos: Admiralty House Vendors Market Photos & Video: Court Street Market Underway Harbour Nights […]
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| The Craig Bean Memorial Championships continued at the Fairmont Southampton Tennis Courts. Jaden Jones defeated Tobiah Goodchild in a three-set Under 12 Semi-Final 6-3, 3-6, 10-6, he will meet Tristan Pettit in the Final after he defeated Dexter Snaith 6-1, 6-1 in the other Semi-Final. Men’s A Singles Division 6 6 Tariq Simons defeated 0 […]
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| The Bermuda Comet Class took over the Hamilton Harbour, with Maxwell Curtis and his crew Matia Phipps sailing to victory in their Pre-Flag Pole Race Regatta. Curtis finished level on five points with Allen Frith and his crew Sara Frith, Curtis won two of the four races, with Frith winning once, Stephen Dickinson and his […]
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| Three Bermuda players — Ayleal Dill, Mazhi Simmons, and Kashe Hall — helped the Ilkeston Town Under 23 pick up a 5 – 3 win, defeating Cotgrave in England. Ilkeston Town got 2 goals from both Lamin Manneh, and Kieran Cummings, with Dill scoring the other. Related Stories BFA: Charity Cup & Dudley Eve Trophy […]
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| Bermuda cyclists Caitlin Conyers, Conor White, Nicolas Narraway, Alexander Miller, and Liam Flannery were all back in action competing in the Green Mountain Stage Race. During the Stage 2 of the Randolph Circuit Race, Conyers finished 12th in the Women’s Pro/1/2/3 Division clocking a time of 3:36:15. Narraway was 19th in a time 4:04:57, while […]
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| A Tropical Storm Warning is “becoming increasingly likely” while it is “possible we enter into a hurricane watch to cover any changes of the projected track of Larry,” the Bermuda Weather Service said in their latest forecast discussion. As of 8am this morning [Sept 5] the BWS also stated, “Category 3 Hurricane Larry continues to […]
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| Sompo International, a Bermuda-based specialty provider of property and casualty insurance and reinsurance, announced that Mr. Neville Weston has joined the company’s Reinsurance platform as Head of Global Distribution and Product Development, reporting to Mr. Christopher Donelan, CEO of Global Reinsurance. A spokesperson said, “In this new role, he will be responsible for assessing, devising and […]
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| News that Omar Dill, Malik Robinson and Oral Barnett completed training to become qualified air traffic controllers, Jessica Lewis raced to a very impressive fourth place finish in the 100m finals at the Paralympics, L&G Re announced that Nisha Smith is the 2021 recipient of the ABIC Education Award, while internship opportunities were provided to […]
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| MarketPlace provided information about their opening hours during the Labour Day holiday — which will take place this Monday [Sept 6] — with their graphic stating that their Shelly Bay, Heron Bay, Modern Mart, and Pricerite Warwick stores will be open from 8.00am to 6.00pm. Related Stories BSX Will Be Closed For Labour Day Holiday […]
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| Everest Re Group, Ltd. announced that John Modin has been appointed as President of Mt. Logan Re, Ltd. [Mt. Logan], effective September 30, 2021. A spokesperson said, “Mr. Modin joins Mt. Logan from Citigroup where he was a Managing Director in the financial services group and Head of Insurance Solutions. He has over 30 years […]
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| The annual Bermuda Sandcastle Competition took place today [Sept 4] at Horseshoe Bay Beach, with a wide array of examples of sand art on display, showcasing the talents of the sand sculptors. We will update with the results and a video as able. Related Stories Photos & Results: Sandcastle Competition Photos: Bermuda Sandcastle Competition Photos: Bermuda Sandcastle Free […]
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| The Admiralty House Vendors Market held their third event today [Sept 4], with a number of vendors taking part, offering a range of products. The organisers previously noted that all vendors “adhere to the Government Covid-19 rules and regulations to ensure a safe and enjoyable shopping experience for all. Vendors taking part in the include […]
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| Sunday, September 5 is expected to be cloudy, bouts of rain & showers, possibly heavy, eases later, with the high to be near 29°C/84°F and the low to be near 24°C/76°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be WSW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 76%. Sunrise will be […]
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| Bermuda cyclists Caitlin Conyers, Conor White, Nicolas Narraway, Alexander Miller, and Liam Flannery all began competing in the Green Mountain Stage Race. During the Stage 1 Warren Time Trial, Conyers finished 3rd in the Women’s Pro/1/2/3 Division clocking a time of 16:53.48. White finished 26th competing in the Men’s Pro/1/2 Division with a time of […]
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| The Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA], in partnership with PGA Magazine and Ellison Consulting Group, will be hosting the inaugural Black Golfers Week from November 3-7. A spokesperson said, “As part of a new initiative to drive diversity in tourism and sporting events, Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA], in partnership with PGA Magazine and Ellison Consulting Group, […]
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| Masterworks Museum will be featuring Jayde Gibbons’ solo show, “MNFR” this month, with the show focusing on “documenting Black Bermudian Men – their experiences, their stories, their truths.” A spokesperson said, “For the month of September, the Rick Faries Gallery, at Masterworks Museum, will be featuring local artist and photographer Jayde Gibbons’ first solo show, […]
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| Noting that there is “still a lot of uncertainty,” the Bermuda Weather Service [BWS] said that Hurricane Larry is “forecast to make a close approach to Bermuda on Wednesday night and Thursday of next week” and “ it would be prudent to review your hurricane plans, and make any early preparations.” The BWS posted the image […]
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| The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday September 4th. On Sunday the MT Lascaux oil products tanker and the Seven Navica pipe layer are expected, on Monday the Viking Orion cruise ship and the Oleander container ship will arrive, and on Tuesday the […]
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| BELCO provided an update on hurricane preparations, with the company saying that “assets will be put in place before the arrival of the storm so that once it has passed any restoration efforts can proceed quickly and efficiently.” A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Electric Light Company Limited [BELCO] today provided an update on hurricane preparations. Forecasters are calling […]
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| Dr Glenn Bascome of Allen Temple AME Church in Somerset has been named the “2021 Unsung Bible Study Hero of the Year” by the the U.S. based Bible Study Magazine, and is featured on the cover of the magazine. “Believing in a call to outdo one another in showing honor, as Romans 12:10 states, the […]
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| September 3 saw 0 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange. The BSX finished at 2,567.50, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 62 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available here [PDF], and the full report for the week is available here [PDF]. Related Stories Bermuda Stock […]
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The Ministry of Health received 8358 test results since the last update, and 125 were positive for the coronavirus, giving a test positivity rate of 1.5%.
These results are from testing done on:
• Monday, August 30: 35 positive out of 2479 results (1.4% positivity)
• Tuesday, August 31: 31 positive out of 2983 results (1.0% positivity)
• Wednesday, September 1: 59 positive out of 2896 results (2.1% positivity)
12 of the new cases are classified as imported with history of travel in the previous 14 days, with details as follows:
Today, the Minister for the Cabinet Office, the Hon. Wayne Furbert, JP, MP, released the Quarter 1, 2021 Quarterly Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by Expenditure publication (attached).
Minister Furbert explained, “After adjusting for inflation, the GDP in constant prices for the first quarter of 2021 when compared to the 1st quarter of 2020 decreased by 4.3 % to $1,686.5 million. The decline in growth was influenced primarily by lower Final Consumption Expenditure and declines in Gross Capital Formation and the surplus External Balance of Goods and Services.”
| The Ministry of Health received 8358 test results — spanning three days of testing — and 125 were positive, so the island now has 290 active cases, with 7 people in hospital with 1 in ICU. 12 of the new cases are classified as imported, 39 as local transmission with known contact, and 74 as […]
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| The Bermuda Football Association [BFA] has announced the beginning of the football season, with opening dates of the Charity Cup and Dudley Eve Trophy matches. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Football Association has announced the beginning of the football season with opening dates of the Charity Cup and Dudley Eve Trophy. The BFA wishes to […]
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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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