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| The “Beyond The Pandemic” group will be hosting what they said was an “online media conference” at 8pm this evening [Aug 17] . A spokesperson said, “On Tuesday, July 27th, a special Media Conference was arranged to provide the media and members of the general public with an opportunity to engage the cast from Beyond […]
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| August 16 saw 16,051 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $102,661.50 BD. 51 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing even at $36.50 per share, while another 16,000 shares were traded by Argus Group Holdings Ltd, closing up 2.4% at $6.30 per share. The BSX finished at 2,557.26, up […]
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| Jessica Lewis – who will represent Bermuda at the Paralympic Games in Tokyo – is joining Bernews at 8.00pm this evening [Aug 16] for the latest episode in the Bernews News & Views series. Ms Lewis — who is is currently ranked 3rd in the world in the 100m — is the first Bermudian 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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| Tuesday, August 17 is expected to see sunny periods with a few gusty showers, easing later, with the high to be near 29°C/85°F and the low to be near 24°C/76°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be ENE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 78%. Sunrise will be at […]
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| PwC Bermuda today [Aug 16] announced the recipients of their annual scholarship awards, with Tamia Place earning the Peter Mitchell Scholarship, while Nadir Young earned the PwC ABIC Award Scholarship. A spokesperson said, “PwC Bermuda today announced the recipients of its annual scholarship awards. The 2021 scholarship winners are as follows: “Tamia Place [Georgia State […]
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| HSBC Bermuda will “focus on the island’s young athletes and promote youth engagement as a main sponsor of this fall’s World Triathlon Championship,” the Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] announced today. “The newly announced HSBC partnership paves the way for the return of key youth training and development opportunities for aspiring triathletes in partnership with the […]
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| In a filing with the Bermuda Stock Exchange, Bermuda Aviation Services Limited reported earnings to March 31, 2021. The filing stated: “Bermuda Aviation Services Limited [the Company] and its subsidiaries [the Group] report a total comprehensive loss of $1.1 million for the year ended March 31, 2021, compared to a comprehensive loss of $1.9 million […]
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I am here to advise that the Ministry of Transport can confirm that there is a labour dispute between the Department of Public Transportation and the Bermuda Industrial Union’s Bus Division over the end of summer “pick of work” in preparation for the start of school on 9 September which is due to commence today, Monday, 16 August in accordance with Schedule 10 of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Government of Bermuda and the Bermuda Industrial Union.
“The Government has met its obligation under Schedule 10 of the Agreement.
| Footy Promotions held their end of season presentation to congratulate the players and league leaders. A spokesperson said, “The Footy Promotions Youth Futsal League season ended yesterday on Sunday, August 16th, 2021. Footy Promotions held their end of season presentation to congratulate the players and league leaders. The end of season presentation was attended by […]
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| AXA XL announced today [Aug 16] that Cotina Trott has rejoined its Bermuda Insurance Excess Casualty Team as a Vice President, Senior Underwriter. A spokesperson said, “In this role, Ms. Trott’s responsibilities include delivering profitable underwriting service to clients; developing and managing underwriting strategies for both renewed and new business within AXA XL’s Excess Casualty […]
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| [Updated] Minister of Transport Lawrence Scott is holding a press conference this afternoon [Aug 16] to provide an “update on the status of the public bus service.” We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Update 5.05pm: The Minister said, “The parties met this morning and have […]
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The Minister of Social Development and Seniors, the Hon. Tinee Furbert, JP, MP, recently visited Dr. Cann Park, the largest seniors residence complex for independent living in Bermuda.
Minister Furbert was joined by Mr. John Barritt, Bermuda Housing Trust Chairperson, and Ianthia Wade, JP, MP, Ageing Well Chair.
Minister Furbert shared, “Dr. Cann Park serves approximately 100 seniors, making it an extremely important pillar of stability for our senior population in Bermuda.
| The Minister of Social Development and Seniors Tinee Furbert recently visited Dr. Cann Park Seniors Residence Complex, the largest seniors residence complex for independent living in Bermuda. Minister Furbert was joined by Mr. John Barritt, Bermuda Housing Trust Chairperson, and MP Ianthia Wade, the Ageing Well Chair. Minister Furbert said, “Dr. Cann Park serves approximately […]
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| The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award in Bermuda announced the results from the first “Alumni Olympics” event series that recently took place. A spokesperson said, “The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award in Bermuda [the Award] is pleased to announce the results from the first “Alumni Olympics” event series that took place on the weekend of Friday 6th […]
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| Bermuda International Long Term Insurers and Reinsurers [BILTIR] announced that Lombard International Life Ltd, part of Lombard International Group, has joined the association. A spokesperson said, “Lombard International Life Ltd becomes the 62nd company to join BILTIR, which represents the island’s insurance, reinsurance and servicing companies who provide life and annuity products. “Lombard International Group […]
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| Jessica Lewis – who will represent Bermuda at the Paralympic Games in Tokyo – is joining Bernews at 8.00pm this evening [Aug 16] for the latest episode in the Bernews News & Views series. Ms Lewis — who is is currently ranked 3rd in the world in the 100m — is the first Bermudian to […]
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| Fidelis Insurance Holdings Limited announced that Victor Riega has been appointed as head of sustainability. A spokesperson said, “Mr. Riega joins Fidelis from Standard Chartered where he was a Senior Sustainability Manager. Previously Mr. Riega worked at Aviva where he led their approach to human rights, their corporate responsibility governance framework and risk management. “Mr. […]
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| Tropical Depression Eight is a “threat to Bermuda”, the Bermuda Weather Service said, with its closest point of approach to Bermuda within 72 hours forecast to be 93 nm to the east at 10am today [Aug 16] with the BWS noting that “this system may move closer to Bermuda after this time period depending upon […]
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| Scott Barnes competed in the fifth round of the Superkarts USA Pro Tour at New Castle Motorsports Park in Indiana. Barnes finished the 16 lap race in 6th place clocking 20:08.128, and in the pre-final Barnes clocked a 10 lap time of 12:39.019 crossing the line 5th. Related Stories Karting Results & Helmet Camera Video […]
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| The Maurice Lacroix World Triathlon Championship Rankings have been updated following this weekend’s race in Montreal, with Bermuda’s Flora Duffy currently ranked #1 in the Elite Women Category. According to the World Triathlon website, “The Maurice Lacroix World Triathlon Championship Rankings are used to determine the best-performing triathletes of the season and, ultimately, the World Champions. […]
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| [Updated: The Ministry confirm there will be an “interruption in bus service” on Monday, 16 August] The Bus Division of the B.I.U “put forward a motion that management must post the winter rosters for pick on Monday, August 16th” and “failing to do so will result in the membership to stand down the service until […]
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