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| Willis Towers Watson today [Aug 18] announced that Kirsten Beasley will head up the Bermuda office. A spokesperson said, “Willis Towers Watson, a leading global advisory, broking, and solutions company, today announced that Kirsten Beasley will head up the Bermuda office. “Ms. Beasley has been Willis’ head of healthcare broking, North America, since 2018 and […]
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| Bermuda’s National Men’s Bowling Team will be heading to Guatemala to compete in the Central American and Caribbean Bowling Confederation Championships, which is the qualification event for the next CAC Games in El Salvador. The tournament runs from August 22nd -28th, 2021. The team of David Maycock, Lamar Richardson, Rickai Binns, Damien Matthews, Carl Reid, […]
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| The latest design in Bernews’ weekly ‘Wallpaper Wednesday’ series features a phone lock screen incorporating Bermuda’s national motto ‘Quo Fata Ferunt’ along with accents of the Bermudiana, Bermuda’s national flower. The design is also available below as a Facebook profile cover image, and you can check back on Bernews every Wednesday for our latest free […]
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| Kiwon Waldron continued competing in the International Trotting & Pacing Association Midwestern Classic Nappanee Raceway Races in Indiana. During the 1:04.0 and Faster Free For All Heat 2 Time Bar Class, Waldron in the bike of Pokie’s Fly By clocked a winning time of 1:02&1. In the 1:06&1 to 1:08 Junior Free For All Heat […]
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| Sebastian Kempe and Adriana Penruddocke continued competing in the ILCA6 UK Open Nationals at the Weymouth & Portland National Sailing Academy [WPNSA]. Kempe remains in third place with 16 points after eight races sailed in the regatta, while Penruddocke came off the water up two places in 17th with 73 points. Kempe remains in second […]
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| August 17 saw 0 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange. The BSX finished at 2,557.26, 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: August 16 2021 Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: August 13 […]
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The Ministry of Health received 12,615 test results since the last update, and 52 were positive for the coronavirus, giving a test positivity rate of 0.4%.
These results are from testing done on:
• Wednesday, August 11: 12 positive out of 2821 results (0.4% positivity)
• Thursday, August 12: 2 positive out of 3086 results (0.1% positivity)
• Friday, August 13: 9 positive out of 2671 results (0.3% positivity)
• Saturday, August 14: 15 positive out of 2344 results (0.6% positivity)
The Minister of National Security, the Hon. Renee Ming, continues to encourage the public to remain vigilant during hurricane season. And with the presence of Tropical Storm Henri near the island, the Minister said this serves as a timely reminder to the public about ensuring their storm kits are stocked.
The Bermuda Weather Service (BWS) advised as of 3.00 p.m. today, Bermuda remains under a Tropical Storm Watch and TS Henri is located approximately 115nm to the south, with maximum sustained winds of 50 knots.
Head of the Public Service, Dr. Derrick Binns, today announced the reassignment of two Permanent Secretaries.
Ms. Marva-Jean O’Brien recently completed a secondment as the Secretary to the Commission of Inquiry into the Historic Land Loss in Bermuda. She will now take on the role of Permanent Secretary to the Ministry of Social Development and Seniors.
Mr. Christopher Farrow has been assigned to the role of Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of National Security.
“You would have heard in an earlier release that the dispute between the Department of Public Transportation (DPT) and the Bermuda Industrial Union over the bus roster.
“The parties met this morning and were unable to reach an agreement, and as a result, the disruption in the public bus service continues. The matter has been referred to the Minister of Labour.
“Yesterday, the BIU was informed that the government’s no work, no pay policy applies.
| Bermuda has administered a total of 84,022 vaccinations — an increase of 479 from the statistics released last week — and 64.6% of the population have received two doses thus far. A Government spokesperson said, “Bermuda has completed 32 weeks of vaccinations. Since January 11, Bermuda has administered a total of 84,022 vaccinations. “Of the […]
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| Changes to the Public Health Emergency Regulations will be announced tomorrow [Aug 18] and come into effect on Friday [Aug 20], the Government has announced. This was included in tonight’s press statement which confirmed 52 new cases, with the island’s active cases increasing to 113, the highest since May. There have been 147 new cases […]
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| Minister of Youth, Culture and Sport, Dr. Ernest Peet recently presented $11,000 in funding to the St. George’s Historical Society and the Bermuda Historical Society, respectively. Minister Peets presented St. George’s Historical Society’s President Jeannie Olander with a cheque for $5,000 and the Bermuda Historical Society’s Andrew Bermingham with a cheque for $6,000. “Each year, […]
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| The section of Harbour Road between Highwood Lane and Lover’s Lane in Paget will briefly close to all traffic on Thursday to “facilitate a concrete pour for the new wall construction.” A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Public Works wishes to advise the public that on Thursday, Aug 19, 2021, between 10:00 am to […]
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| Wednesday, August 18 is expected to see sunny periods with a few showers, easing overnight, with the high to be near 30°C/86°F and the low to be near 25°C/77°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be ESE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 78%. Sunrise will be at 6.44am […]
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| The official Government and Legal notices for today [August 17] include a list of proposed planning applications & acting appointments. List Of Proposed Planning Applications Advertised August 17, 2021 Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Notification Of Planning Applications Registered Notice ID: GN0788/2021 Public Authorities / Department: Planning Publication Date: 17 August 2021 Government […]
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| The Ministry received 12,615 test results – spanning 5 days of testing — and 52 were positive, so there are now 113 active cases, with one person in hospital. 21 of the new cases are classified as imported, 22 as local transmission with known contact, and 9 as under investigation. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Health received […]
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| Minister of National Security Renee Ming is encouraging the public to “remain vigilant” during the ongoing hurricane season, with Tropical Storm Henri currently near the island and the Bermuda Weather Service issuing a Tropical Storm Watch. A Government spokesperson said, “The Minister of National Security Renee Ming continues to encourage the public to remain vigilant […]
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| There have been two Permanent Secretary reassignments, with Ms. Marva-Jean O’Brien to take on the role of Permanent Secretary to the Ministry of Social Development and Seniors, while Mr. Christopher Farrow has been assigned to the role of Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of National Security. A Government spokesperson said, “Head of the Public Service, […]
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| The deadline for this year’s Highland Spring Junior Tennis & Pickleball Tournament has been extended until Thursday, August 19th at 10am. A spokesperson said, “The tournament runs from Monday, August 23rd to Friday August 27th and tournament officials will do their best to schedule matches [where possible] at appropriate times for all players. “Entry forms […]
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| Minister of Transport Lawrence Scott is holding a press conference this afternoon [Aug 17] to update the public regarding the bus service. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. A Government previously spokesperson said, “The public is advised that the Department of Public Transportation and the […]
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| The Bermuda Veterinary Association, with the support of the Ministry of Home Affairs, will be “offering low-cost vaccination clinics to the public, targeting all unvaccinated dogs and puppies starting Sunday, August 22nd, at the Bull’s Head parking garage.” A Government spokesperson said, “Local veterinarians have recognized a spike in cases of canine parvovirus occurring on […]
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| The PHC Foundation held its 17th Annual Scholarship Awards presentation at the City Hall. This year a total of $24,000.00 was awarded to seven students to assist with their studies at preparatory school, college and university levels. The PHC Foundation has awarded over $450,000 since it was founded in 2004. The recipients of this year’s […]
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| The Bermuda Industrial Union [BIU] is holding a press conference this morning [Aug 17] concerning the bus service. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Related Stories Video: BIU President On Bus Schedule, Airport Video: BIU President On Bus Situation Interruption In Bus Service On Monday […]
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| Bermudian goalkeeper Nathan Trott — who plays for the AS Nancy-Lorraine team in the French Ligue 2 — has been featured in a video posted by on the Ligue 2 YouTube account, highlighting the top stops in the French professional football league. Related Stories Video: Kane Crichlow Earns ‘Goal Of The Day’ Video: Clemons Scores […]
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| Members of the Elliot School Alumni Association recently gathered at the Christ Anglican Church hall to award this year’s Elliot Trust education awards, with Egypt Cann, Elicia Albuoy, and Yolanda Dyer all receiving scholarships. A spokesperson said, “On Monday, May 31, 2021 at approximately 4.30pm, members of the Elliot School Alumni Association gathered at the […]
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| Several Bermuda cyclists recently competed in the Elite Caribbean Cycling Championships and Pan American Road Cycling Championships in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. A spokesperson said, “What an exciting time for our elite cycling team! Caitlin Conyers, Kaden Hopkins, Nic Narraway and Conor White had what might have been one of our most successful appearances at […]
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| Tropical Storm Henri is a “threat to Bermuda” and a Tropical Storm Watch remains in effect, the Bermuda Weather Service said this morning [Aug 17], with its closest point of approach to Bermuda within 72 hours forecast to be 115 nm to the SSE at 8am today, with the BWS noting that “this system may […]
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| AM Best has assigned a Long-Term Issue Credit Rating of “bbb+” [Good] to the recently issued USD 47 million floating rate subordinated notes, due 2041, of Group Ark Insurance Limited [GAIL] [Bermuda]. The outlook assigned to the Credit Rating [rating] is stable. A statement from the ratings agency said, “The Financial Strength Rating of A […]
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| The Bermuda Red Cross has launched a disaster appeal for those affected by the earthquake in Haiti. According to international news reports, “Hospitals in Haiti have become overwhelmed as they treat thousands of people injured in a earthquake that has left 1,419 dead. Some 13,694 houses have been destroyed, Haiti’s civil protection agency said, suggesting […]
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| Arch Capital Group Ltd. announced that Francis Ebong and Eileen Mallesch has been appointed to the Company’s Board of Directors, effective immediately. A spokesperson said, “Mr. Ebong has an extensive background in technology and innovation and is currently Managing Director of Program Management at X, Alphabet’s in-house research and development division, where he is tasked […]
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