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| Mosaic Insurance has appointed Finn McGuirk, an experienced Lloyd’s of London specialty underwriter, to lead its political risk business. A spokesperson said, “Joining Mosaic’s London team, McGuirk will serve as SVP, Head of Political Risk, responsible for building the fast-evolving class of business—one of seven lines the new insurer will underwrite globally through its Lloyd’s […]
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| Nathan Simons and his Indian Hills Track and Field teammates returned to the top ten at the NJCAA Outdoor National Track & Field Meet. The Indian Hills 4×400 quartet of Elijah Berry, Damoy Allen, Simons, and Kendrick Winfield clocked a time of 3:09.45 in the preliminaries and qualified for the finals. In the finals, the […]
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| May 17 saw 0 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange. The BSX finished at 2,638.10, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 61 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available here [PDF]. Related Stories ‘Active And Significant Year For The BSX’ Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: May 14 […]
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The Ministry of Health received 3359 test results since the last update, and 11 were positive for COVID-19, giving a test positivity rate of 0.3%. These results are from testing done on Thursday (2 positive out of 1160 results (0.2% positivity)), Friday (9 positive out of 1214 results (0.7% positivity)) and Saturday (0 positive out of 985 results (0.0% positivity)).
Eight of the new cases are classified as local transmission with known contact as they are associated with known cases.
| Bermuda Electric Light Company Limited [BELCO] has advised that “the Retail Tariff for customers will be reduced effective June 1st, 2021 as announced May 16, 2021 by the Regulatory Authority.” BELCO President Wayne Caines said: “BELCO is sensitive to the needs of the Bermudian population – both residents and businesses alike. We have been mindful […]
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| The Ministry received 3359 test results — from Thursday, Friday and Saturday — and 11 were positive for Covid-19, and there are now 161 active cases, of which 9 people are in hospital, with 2 in ICU. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Health received 3359 test results since the last update, and 11 […]
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| The Close to Home mobile vaccination programme will be at Penno’s Wharf, on Tuesday [May 18] from 10.00am to 2.00pm. The Government posted the graphic online below, and said, “The Close to Home mobile vaccination programme will be at Penno’s Wharf, on Tuesday, May 18, from 10 am – 2 pm. There will be healthcare […]
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| The police have arrested two males after “a fight involving a group of four males” in which one of the males was reportedly “armed with a knife, while another was carrying a baseball bat.” A police spokesperson said, “Around 3:30 p.m. today, Monday 17th May, police responded to a report of a fight involving a […]
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| The official Government and Legal notices for today [May 17] include cancellation of registration & appointments. Bermuda Monetary Authority Thomas Miller Hellas Limited Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Cancellation Of Registration Notice ID: GN0404/2021 Public Authorities / Department: Bermuda Monetary Authority Publication Date: 17 May 2021 Order Insurance Act 1978 Cancellation Of Registration […]
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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, May 18 is expected to see long sunny periods with a couple of showers around, with the high to be near 23°C/73°F and the low to be near 19°C/66°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be north. The relative humidity is expected to be near 63%. Sunrise will be at […]
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Good day to all members of the media and the listening public.
As announced in November 2020, Bermuda’s Labour Code, which consists of the Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 2021 and the Employment Amendment (No2) Act 2021, will come into force on 1 June 2021. It will bring Bermuda in line with international best practices by strengthening the rights and obligations of employers and employees in Bermuda’s labour force, modernising and clarifying areas of the existing legislation, and revising the labour dispute mechanisms in Bermuda.
~ RSI growth in February 2021 is the 8th consecutive month of increase ~
Today, the Minister for the Cabinet Office, the Hon. Wayne Furbert released the February 2021 Retail Sales, which indicated that the overall volume of local retail sales increased by 4.5%.
This compares to the previous year’s local retail sales which reported a volume increase of 2.2%.
The retail sales growth in February 2021 is the 8th consecutive month of increase compared to the same month in 2020.
| Cathy Gurret Lama – a Bermudian triathlete who now lives in the USA – placed second in her age group 65-69 age group in the 70.3 Ironman Panama City Beach, Florida. Ms Lama had the fastest swim in her age group and she also recorded the fastest time during the 56 miles bike ride, and […]
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| It’s time to dive back into Bermuda’s history with the release of Heritage Matters 8, the latest compilation of articles by Dr. Edward Harris, Founding Executive Director Emeritus of the National Museum of Bermuda [NMB]. For ten years, Dr. Harris’s weekly Heritage Matters column ran in the Mid Ocean News, and later the Royal Gazette, […]
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| The City of Hamilton announced that Keeon Minors won the “Bermuda” Marquee Sign Design Contest, receiving a prize of $3,000. A spokesperson said, “The City of Hamilton is delighted to announce Keeon Minors of Lead x Design as the winner of the “BERMUDA” Marquee Sign Design Contest as a part of this year’s VIVID: Public […]
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| After adjusting for the retail sales rate of inflation – measured at 1.2% in February – the overall volume of retail sales increased 4.5% when compared to February 2020, according to the recently released Retail Sales Index. Liquor Stores recorded the largest volume increase of 20.4 per cent. A Government spokesperson said, “Today, the Minister […]
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| [Updated] The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [May 17] with the list indicating that there are fifteen bus runs cancelled so far today. Update 4.00pm: The Ministry has released the list of bus cancellations for this afternoon. There were 15 runs cancelled this morning, 38 cancelled this afternoon, for a […]
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| Courtenay Griffiths QC, Mark Pettingill and Eron Hill are joining Bernews this afternoon [May 17] for the latest episode in the Bernews News & Views series, with the discussion set to pertain to legal aspects related to the Covid regulations. You can find more information on the links below and also on our dedicated website […]
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| 79 Bermuda College graduates will receive associate degrees, diplomas or certificates, on Thursday [May 20] with the commencement ceremony to be held virtually. A spokesperson said, “Seventy-nine Bermuda College graduands will receive associate degrees, diplomas or certificates, on Thursday, May 20, in a virtual ceremony culminating yet another unprecedented academic year of challenge as a […]
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| As a school year marked by the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic draws to a close, Berkeley Institute Head Pupils Daria Symonds and Andreaz Glasgow are reflecting on their unique year and their future endeavours. A spokesperson said, “After an arduous year of learning remotely and dealing with personal challenges imposed by the Covid-19 pandemic, the Berkeley […]
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| Digicel Business is offering Microsoft Cloud Solutions in order to provide “opportunities for small and medium-sized businesses to modernise by updating and future-proofing their business.” A spokesperson said, “As technology changes, businesses have to change as well, and Digicel Business, through Microsoft Cloud Solutions, provides opportunities for small and medium-sized businesses to modernise by updating […]
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| The Regulatory Authority of Bermuda’s Chief Executive Denton Williams will be joining Bernews at around 11.00am this morning [May 17] for the latest episode in the Bernews News & Views series. This follows after the Regulatory Authority announced that it has lifted the moratorium to allow 5G technology to be deployed in Bermuda and issued […]
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| Liberty Specialty Markets [LSM] Bermuda employees took part in the Relay For Life event this past weekend, helping to raise funds for Bermuda Cancer & Health. A spokesperson said, “Liberty Specialty Markets Bermuda is the presenting sponsor for the Relay for Life of Bermuda. This annual event, now in its eighth year, has successfully raised […]
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| “Based on the information provided in the RA’s order to BELCO, new retail rates are expected to yield an average reduction across all customer groups of 1.6%,” Minister Walter Roban said. A Government spokesperson said, “The Minister of Home Affairs, the Hon. Walter Roban has responded favourably to the Regulatory Authority’s [RA’s] announcement that electricity […]
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| Bermudian athlete Jah-Nhai Perinchief competed in the 2021 SEC Outdoor Championships, with Perinchief making an impressive showing to win the men’s triple jump. The school’s report said, “The Tennessee track & field program rounded out the 2021 SEC Outdoor Championships with three graduate students claiming three medals on Saturday at E.B. Cushing Stadium. “In his lone season […]
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| Bermuda’s Cody Rego is continuing his fine performances with consistent success in USA equestrian competitions – on this occasion at the 2021 Tryon Spring Series 1 & Series 2 held at the Tryon International Equestrian Center, North Carolina – home of the 2018 FEI World Equestrian Games. Cody Rego pictured with Missy Clark & John […]
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| Baseball player Adam Hall had a breakout game for the Aberdeen IronBirds as they defeated the Hudson Valley Batters 8 – 1. Hall made 4 plate appearances, with 2 hits, 1 home run, 3 runs batted in, with 2 strike outs. Related Stories Hall Invited To Baltimore Orioles League Camp Hall Named To Delmarva Anniversary […]
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| Teams that include Bermudian footballers Djair Parfitt-Williams, Kenni Thompson, and Zeiko Lewis were in all action this weekend in Iceland, Spain, and the United States. Djair Parfitt-Williams In Iceland Djair Parfitt-Williams and his Fylkir teammates lost 3 – 0 to Leiknir Reykjavík. Kenni Thompson In Spain Kenni Thompson was not part of the Civitas Santa […]
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