Bermuda News Updates

On Monday, September 28, the Minister of Community Affairs and Sports, the Hon. Lovitta Foggo, JP, MP, will host the premiere film screening of “Louis Rafael ‘Kid’ Corbin: Breaking Golf’s Colour Line in America, Canada, and Bermuda”.The 20-minute short documentary explores the contributions of the Bermudian golfer Louis Raphael “Kid” Corbin, who led the charge against segregation in golf. The documentary features interviews with Dr. Jeffrey Sammons, Mr. Kim Swan JP, MP, and Mr. Corbin’s rel

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World’s first crypto ETF to list on BSX | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda Business

September 24, 2020

The world’s first exchange-traded fund designed to track digital assets investments has been approved for listing on the Bermuda Stock Exchange.The Hashdex Nasdaq Crypto Index ETF, an open-ended investment fund that will operate as a traditional ETF will track the Nasdaq Crypto Index.An ETF is a basket of different assets bundled together, which trades much like a single stock. The development of an ETF for cryptocurrencies has the potential to open up the sector to a much broader group of

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One adjourn planned AGM | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda Business

September 24, 2020

One Communications Ltd has adjourned the Annual General Meeting of its shareholders which was due to be held tomorrow. The company has been notified that the delivery of the notice convening the meeting, together with ancillary materials, was adversely affected by hurricane-related delays. This has resulted in shareholders not receiving adequate notice of the meeting in accordance with the company’s byelaws. In a statement, the company said: “Accordingly, to ensure that shareholders’ consti

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Gauntlett joins LOM | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda Business

September 24, 2020

A new investment adviser has joined LOM Financial (Bermuda) Ltd.Bermudian Melanie Gauntlett was previously a personal banker at Clarien for two years. She will join the investment team at LOM and specialise in developing bespoke investment strategies, providing portfolio oversight and the cultivation of client relationships. Mike Greaves, global head of sales at LOM, said: “We are delighted to have Melanie on the LOM team. She brings with her both knowledge and experience in the Bermuda mar

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Live: Hayward press conference | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda News

September 24, 2020

Jason Hayward, the Minister of Labour, is holding a press conference this morning.The Royal Gazette is providing a live video on this page.

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Election 2020: FDM will say ‘yes, you can’ | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda News

September 24, 2020

Reducing the level of taxation in Bermuda is necessary if the economy is to recover, the leader of the island’s newest political force said yesterday.Marc Bean of the Free Democratic Movement said the organisation’s action plan for economic recovery includes the elimination of taxes on sugar and dividends as part of a larger plan to reduce the tax burden.He added that a range of other initiatives, including reducing the cost of government and reducing the regulatory burden on businesses and

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Election 2020: PLP bets on building projects | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda News

September 24, 2020

A Progressive Labour Party government would boost the economy with major public and private-sector building projects valued at more than $1 billion if it was re-elected, it said in its just-released platform.The PLP added it would use the proceeds of the Government’s recent $1.35 billion debt raise “to move capital projects forward, providing immediate employment for those looking for work”.The party said the projects were expected to “provide employment in construction over the next five y

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Photos: MoonGate Hosts MASA Art Competition

September 24, 2020

MoonGate Group hosted a reception for the MASA Assist “Life In The Caribbean” Art Contest, with Althea Faith Sevilla of Purvis Primary School chosen as the overall winner of the competition. A spokesperson said, “MoonGate Group Ltd. [MoonGate] hosted a reception for the MASA Assist “Life in the Caribbean” Art Contest on Friday, September 18th […]

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Live Video: Minister Hayward Press Conference

September 24, 2020

Minister of Labour Jason Hayward is holding a press conference this morning [Sept 24] updating Bermuda on Financial Assistance Reform & Work from Bermuda. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Related Stories Video: BNV With FDM’s Packwood & Minors Video: PLP Press Conference On Seniors […]

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Melanie Gauntlett Joins LOM Financial Ltd.

September 24, 2020

LOM Financial Ltd. announced the addition of Melanie Gauntlett as an Investment Advisor. A spokesperson said, “Bermudian Melanie Gauntlett has joined LOM Financial [Bermuda] Ltd. as an Investment Advisor. Ms. Gauntlett joins LOM from Clarien where she worked as a Personal Banker for over two years. “Ms. Gauntlett will join the Investment team at LOM […]

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BSX & MIH Approve Listing Of Hashdex

September 24, 2020

The Bermuda Stock Exchange [BSX] and parent company Miami International Holdings, Inc. [MIH], today announced that the Hashdex Nasdaq Crypto Index ETF was approved for listing on the BSX. BSX President and CEO Greg Wojciechowski commented, “The team at the BSX welcomes the Hashdex Nasdaq Crypto Index ETF listing. The ETF listing is the first […]

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BPS SUPERINTENDENT PEDRO APPEAL FOR WITNESSES IN SERIOUS SEXUAL ASSAULT INCIDENT This Just In … The Bermuda Police…

September 24, 2020

BPS SUPERINTENDENT PEDRO APPEAL FOR WITNESSES IN SERIOUS SEXUAL ASSAULT INCIDENT This Just In … The Bermuda Police Service would like to thank those members of the public and businesses who have come forward to assist us in the investigation of a serious sexual assault, committed at about 6:30am on Sunday 20th September. Read more on this story click on the link below https://www.tnnbda.com/home/details/NX20200924113610See more

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McGinger Comic: Hurricane Teddy Says ‘Boo’

September 24, 2020

[Written by McGinger Design Lab] In the latest of a comic series from McGinger Design Lab, McGinger notes that, “So far 2020 didn’t bring much joy to Bermuda’s shores; Covid-19 took some lives, stunted tourism, spiked unemployment, and hammered both small and large businesses. “Hurricane Paulette, although thankfully not causing extensive damage, made us fear Hurricane Teddy approaching […]

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Premier apologises for $800,000 loan | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda News

September 24, 2020

David Burt has apologised for overseeing an $800,000 loan to an American music promoter who failed to pay the money back to taxpayers.But he stressed that it was civil servants who authorised the release of the funds after carrying out background checks.The Premier issued a statement on Facebook in the early hours of this morning about the payment in April 2018 to Anthony Blakey, of Atlanta, and Danilee Trott, a Bermudian event planner who worked for Mr Blakey.”The Cabinet I lead is

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One Communications Adjourns General Meeting

September 24, 2020

In a filing with the Bermuda Stock Exchange [BSX], One Communications Ltd., advised that their Annual General Meeting will be adjourned. The filing stated: “One Communications Ltd. will adjourn the 2020 Annual General Meeting of its shareholders [AGM] originally due to take place at 9:00am on 25 September 2020. “The Company has been notified that […]

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Video: MarketPlace Spotlights D&G Sherbert

September 24, 2020

The MarketPlace has released the seventh episode of their “MarketPlace Entrepreneur Spotlight” video series — which highlights local entrepreneurs who sell their locally made or grown products through their stores — with the latest episode spotlighting Doyle Stocks and D&G Sherbert. The video’s description says, “The MarketPlace Entrepreneur Spotlight is a video series highlighting 8 […]

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Column: ‘We Need To Stand Up And Step Up’

September 24, 2020

[Opinion column written by FDM candidate Cheryl Packwood] I was raised to believe in equality and freedom for all – and I knew from childhood that this included economic equality. My father, Cyril Packwood, came home from his days of research in the Bermuda Archives with the stories of Mary Prince, Philippa, Sally Bassett and […]

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PLP Press Conference: Burt, Dickinson, Morris

September 24, 2020

In the lead up to the 2020 General Election — which is now only one week away — the PLP held another press conference, with Premier David Burt, Minister Curtis Dickinson, and Davida Morris delivering remarks. Premier & Party Leader David Burt’s remarks: Good afternoon, Last night, the Progressive Labour Party launched our platform – […]

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OBA Press Conference: Cannonier & Pamplin

September 24, 2020

In the lead up to the 2020 General Election — which is now only one week away — the PLP held another press conference, with OBA Leader Craig Cannonier and OBA candidate Patricia Gordon Pamplin delivering remarks. OBA Leader Craig Cannonier’s remarks on PLP platform: What Bermuda needs more than anything right now is a […]

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Health Council: Live Discussion On Cannabis

September 24, 2020

The Bermuda Health Council is inviting the public to join a live discussion on cannabis on Facebook on Tuesday, September 29. A Government spokesperson said, “The Health Council is inviting the public for a Facebook live discussion. “The discussion is facilitated by the Bermuda Health Council on Tuesday, September 29th at 1.00pm with Arrington Herry, […]

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PartnerRe Women’s 5K Event Goes Virtual

September 24, 2020

The PartnerRe Women’s 5K Run & Walk will be held virtually from Friday, October 2 to Sunday, October 4. The event poster says, “This year, we’ve decided to host the PartnerRe 5K virtually. We’ll still have the same great goody bags and raffle prizes, plus this year you’ll have the added benefit of choosing your […]

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Teachers Rugby Awards $7,500 In Scholarships

September 24, 2020

Teachers Rugby Football Club has awarded a total of $7,500 towards supporting the education of three young club members, with Tyler Kendall, Corrie Cross, and Cerise Woodley the recipients of the scholarship. A spokesperson said, “Teachers Rugby Football Club has awarded a total of $7,500 towards supporting the education of three young club members. Congratulations […]

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Results: Dudley Eve Football Competition

September 24, 2020

The Somerset Trojans defeated the North Village Rams with a score of 1 – 0, while the Devonshire Cougars and Dandy Town Hornets played to a 1-1 draw. Group B: Somerset Trojans 1 North Village Rams 0 The Somerset Trojans came away with a 1 – 0 win over the North Village Rams at the […]

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Terceira Continues Competing In Belgium

September 24, 2020

Jillian Terceira was back in action competing in the Azelhof CSI3*2*1*YH Lier International Jumping Event in Belgium. On day two of the competition, Terceira competed in only one class. Competing in the 1.30m CSI1* Table A in 2 Phases with Both Phases Against the Clock Class, Terceira and Mia Volo Vd Molendreef finished 9th. The […]

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Results: Second Spring Senior Bowling League

September 24, 2020

The 2020/21 Second Spring Senior Bowling League season got underway at the Warwick Bowl. The Pinsplitters went down 4 – 0 to the New Comers, while the Drifters defeated the Islanders 4 – 0, the Last Pin went down to the Blue Angels 4 – 0, and Just Kickin defeated The Star Lites 4 – […]

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Expert seaman shocked by height of Teddy’s waves | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda News

September 24, 2020

The Hurricane Teddy-driven seas were the highest in almost 30 years, a veteran charter boat captain and conservationist said yesterday. Choy Aming, also co-founder of the Bermuda Shark Project, added: “I might actually dig out some old photos to look at older hurricanes, but that was about the biggest I have seen.”Mr Aming, 45, said: “Looking at the outer reefs, I saw the waves breaking at about 30 feet. “When you see a 30-foot wave on the outer reef, that is a rare thing. I think I

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Police release description of sex attacker | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda News

September 24, 2020

Police have found forensic evidence at the scene of a serious sex assault on a woman at knifepoint, a senior officer said yesterday.Detective Superintendent Nicholas Pedro revealed that “a number of forensic items” had been detected at the scene of the attack on Fairylands Road, Pembroke.He said that businesses and residents in the Pembroke area had turned over to police CCTV footage from Sunday morning to help police identify the assailant.Mr Pedro added: “We have been working with

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Election 2020: leaders clash on records, promises | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda News

September 24, 2020

Party leaders David Burt and Craig Cannonier traded barbs over the weekend about their party’s records in power.Mr Burt, the Premier and leader of the Progressive Labour Party, said at a virtual rally on Saturday that his administration had kept its promises, even while it tackled the Covid-19 pandemic.He added: “Oftentimes people ask about the economic plan and our promises, and in the coming days, when you hear the opposition’s plans and promises, I want you to ask yourself if you trust t

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Cougars march on to semis | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda Sport

September 24, 2020

Goals were few but the excitement was plenty as Devonshire Cougars advanced to the semi-finals of the Dudley Eve Trophy with a late equaliser in a 1-1- draw against Dandy Town at Goose Gosling Field last night.Somerset Trojans avoided elimination from their group when they beat North Village 1-0 in the opening match.Cougars, who trailed 1-0 from the second minute of the match after an error by goalkeeper Ajai Daniels when, in trying to pass the ball out of his box, only succeeding in giving

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Williams eyeing seventh title | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda Sport

September 24, 2020

Ian Williams and Team GAC Pindar will bid for a record seventh world match racing title at the same venue where they savoured their maiden success competing at that level more than a decade ago.The British professional sailing team made a major breakthrough on the World Match Racing Tour after winning the 2006 Argo Group Gold Cup in Hamilton Harbour before being crowned as multiple world match racing champions.”I remember winning back in 2006, my first major event win,” Williams told The Ro

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Hard work paying off for Roberts | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda Sport

September 24, 2020

Jevon Roberts warmed up for the PGA Bermuda Championship local qualifier next month with a sparkling display at Port Royal last weekend.The top amateur shot a tournament low two-under-par 69, which included six birdies, competing for team Yahtzee during the Bermuda Golf Association’s season-opening BGA Team Challenge at the Southampton layout.”Off the tee I was very pleased with how I hit the ball and was able to capitalise on those good tee shots with some good irons into greens and hit th

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Helping children having problems | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda Lifestyle

September 24, 2020

Tahiyyah Ali knew that she was not qualified for the job Intuition was advertising, but it was exactly the one she wanted.Determined, she sent in her résumé with a cover letter pointing out her shortcomings – and waited.As a teacher who had worked with special needs students, what she found most appealing about William Madeiros’s consultancy was that it was designed to help children with a broad range of behavioural challenges and development disabilities.It took a year before she wa

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Fairmont Southampton closure ‘unfortunate and painful’ | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda News

September 24, 2020

Hundreds of hotel workers face redundancy because of the closure of a leading Bermudian resort for almost two years.The 18-month shuttering of the Fairmont Southampton hotel for renovations would mean about 750 layoffs, roughly 500 of them Bermudian, and cause “significant hardship for many”, according to Kiaran MacDonald, the general manager.Mr MacDonald said staff were “resigned” to the news, broken at a meeting yesterday, which he said marked “a very sad day for all our colleagues, Fairm

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Persistence pays for teenage sugar-free drink seller | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda Business

September 24, 2020

When teenager Sari Smith launched a sugar-free drink business in July, things got off to a rough start.The 16-year-old went door-to-door flogging her products, but only one person answered the door and they refused to try her drinks sweetened with monk fruit. “I don’t know if people didn’t want to buy homemade stuff or they were nervous because of Covid-19,” she said. “I didn’t make many sales. It was hot and the sun was horrible. I felt like going home.”Walking around town, things d

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Disqualified drink-driver banned until 2024 | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda News

September 24, 2020

A man was banned from the roads until 2024 after he was caught drink-driving while disqualified.Juan DeLeon Garcia, 22, from Southampton, pleaded guilty to driving while over the legal alcohol limit, driving while disqualified and driving without a valid licence on July 31.Magistrates’ Court heard police were on South Road in Devonshire, near the entrance of the Botanical Gardens, at about 10.20pm when they saw Garcia ride a motorcycle east at high speed.They followed Garcia and saw

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OBA LEADER RESPONDS TO PLP PLATFORM This Just In What Bermuda needs more than anything right now is a sound policy to…

September 24, 2020

OBA LEADER RESPONDS TO PLP PLATFORM This Just In What Bermuda needs more than anything right now is a sound policy to stop the economic bleeding. Read more on this story click on the link below https://www.tnnbda.com/home/details/NX20200924092902

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Emergence Limited Wins International Award

September 24, 2020

Bermuda-based company, Emergence Limited, was awarded Prophix’s “North American Partner of the Year” during last week’s annual client and partner summit. A spokesperson said, “Whilst the “Future Forward” themed conference had to be held virtually this year, the global Corporate Performance Management [CPM] software company did not disappoint. The day was filled with informative sessions […]

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POSSIBLE INTERRUPTION OF POWER SUPPLY AS BELCO CONTINUES RESTORATION PROCESS This Just In BELCO advised that work cont…

September 24, 2020

POSSIBLE INTERRUPTION OF POWER SUPPLY AS BELCO CONTINUES RESTORATION PROCESS This Just In BELCO advised that work continues to repair damaged infrastructure following Hurricanes Paulette and Teddy. Read more on this story click on the link below https://www.tnnbda.com/home/details/NX20200924091222

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Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Sept 23 2020

September 24, 2020

September 23 saw 5,800 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $105,400.00 BD. 3,000 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing down 6.1% at $23.00 per share, while another 2,800 shares were traded by Somers Limited, closing down 3.7% at $13.00 per share. The BSX finished at 1,731.44, down 3.93% […]

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COVID-19 Update 23 September

September 24, 2020

Today there were 858 test results received by the Ministry of Health, and none were positive for COVID-19.

Bermuda has had 181 total confirmed positive cases. Their status is as follows:

there are 5 active cases, who are
all under public health monitoring, and
none are hospitalized or in critical care;
a total of 167 have recovered, and
the total deceased remains 9.

The average age of all of our confirmed positive cases is 56 and the age range of all of our positive cases is from 9 to 101 years.

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Cannonier: PLP platform ‘smoke and mirrors’ | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda News

September 24, 2020

The leader of the One Bermuda Alliance today branded the Progressive Labour Party platform “smoke and mirrors” and built on unaffordable promises.Craig Cannonier said David Burt, the Premier, had attempted to deceive the public.He added: “The Premier’s platform is simply not based on reality. Bermuda, there is an absence of reality with the PLP’s platform. “The sleight of hand has become tired. We see through him. It is all smoke and mirrors.”He said the redevelopment of the F

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PHC keep Chargers at bay | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda Sport

September 23, 2020

PHC and Tuff Dogs delivered contrasting victories in their first-round matches to set up intriguing Evening Cricket League knockout semi-finals at Shelly Bay on Saturday.PHC have drawn defending champions The Associates, while Tuff Dogs will take on league champions Renegades, who ended the regular season with a perfect 10-0 record.With Renegades and The Associates, the league runners-up, drawing first-round byes, PHC held off CV Chargers by ten runs before Tuff Dogs overpowered BCB Academy

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Cleveland and Somerset win youth leagues | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda Sport

September 23, 2020

Cleveland County Cricket Club and Somerset Cricket Club have been crowned the winners of the Bermuda Cricket Board Under-11 Hiscox and Under-14 KPMG Youth Leagues.The participating teams included Warwick Academy, Warwick Workmen’s Club, Somerset and Cleveland in the under-11 league, with games being played at Warwick Academy Field.Warwick Academy, Cleveland, Somerset, Warwick Workmen’s Club, St George’s and a BCB select team from the Under-15 National Academy took part in the under-14 leagu

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Gillespie thrilled by Sussex’s progress | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda Sport

September 23, 2020

Jason Gillespie praised his players after Sussex Sharks beat defending champions Essex Eagles by four wickets last weekend to reach the quarter-finals of the T20 Vitality Blast. Gillespie said he was “incredibly pleased” after his team reached the last eight of the tournament. After a hectic ten matches in 24 days, Delray Rawlins, the Bermuda all-rounder, and his team-mates now have a ten-day break before taking on Lancashire at home in the quarter-finals next Thursday. Sussex res

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Covid-19: No new cases | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda News

September 23, 2020

No new cases of Covid-19 were reported today.The Ministry of Health got back 858 test results and all were clear.Bermuda has had 181 total confirmed positive cases.There are five active cases, all monitored by public health officials. None are in hospital.A total of 167 people have recovered, and the death toll remained at nine.The average age of confirmed cases is 56 and the age range is from 9 to 101.The average age for deaths is 74 and the age range is 57 to 9

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Covid-19: 858 Test Results, None Were Positive

September 23, 2020

There were 858 test results received today and none were positive for COVID-19, so the total of confirmed positive cases to date remains at 181, with 5 cases remaining active. A Government spokesperson said, “Today there were 858 test results received by the Ministry of Health, and none were positive for COVID-19. “Bermuda has had […]

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Polaris Holding Company Defers Dividend

September 23, 2020

In a filing with the Bermuda Stock Exchange [BSX], Polaris Holding Company Limited announced the deferral of their dividend payment. The filing stated, “Please note that, today, the Directors of Polaris Holding Company Ltd., unanimously resolved to defer payment of a proposed dividend to the shareholders of record as at 25 September 2020, payable on […]

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30 Minute Video: Sept 23 ZBM Evening News

September 23, 2020

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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Butterfield shares tumble 6.1% | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda Business

September 23, 2020

Shares of Butterfield Bank tumbled $1.50, or 6.1 per cent, to $23 after 3,000 traded on The Royal Gazette/BSX Index.On the New York Stock Exchange, the bank’s shares were down 71 cents, or 3.19 per cent, at $21.55.On the local exchange, shares of Somers Limited fell 50 cents, or 3.7 per cent, to $13 after 2,800 were exchanged. The Royal Gazette/BSX Index was down 70.79 points, or 3.93 per cent, at 1,731.44, while the BSX Index was down 14.67 points, or 1.09 per cent, at 1,335.83.

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STAFF REDUNDANT AS FAIRMONT SOUTHAMPTON ANNOUNCES CLOSURES This Just In The leadership team at Fairmont Southampton,…

September 23, 2020

STAFF REDUNDANT AS FAIRMONT SOUTHAMPTON ANNOUNCES CLOSURES This Just In The leadership team at Fairmont Southampton, Bermuda announced today that effective October 23, 2020, the property will close to undergo a complete upgrade and renovation to elevate and reposition the resort property. Read more on this story click on the link below https://www.tnnbda.com/home/details/NX20200923204022