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| David Patrick has been named the assistant coach for the Australian Men’s Basketball Squad for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. A statement from the Arkansas Razorbacks website said, “Basketball Australia released its Australian Men’s Basketball Squad for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, and it was announced that University of Arkansas associate head basketball coach David […]
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| Enstar Group Limited announced that one of its wholly owned subsidiaries has completed a transaction with Continental Casualty Company [CNA] to reinsure a legacy portfolio of excess workers’ compensation business. “In the transaction, CNA ceded net insurance reserves to an Enstar subsidiary of approximately $690 million not inclusive of any roll forward adjustments, relating to […]
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| In a filing with the Bermuda Stock Exchange [BSX], BF&M Limited advised that pursuant to its share repurchase programme, during the month of January 2021 the company has not repurchased any shares. Related Stories BF&M ‘No Limits’ Sailing Programme Goes Virtual Project Action’s Bus Back On The Road Photos & Video: Breast Cancer Awareness Walk […]
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| February 9 saw 98,009 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $420,080.55 BD. 1,100 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing even at $33.00 per share, while another 3,300 shares were traded by Argus Group Holdings Ltd, closing up 1.4% at $4.25 per share. 93,609 shares were traded by One […]
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Good Evening Bermuda, and thank you for tuning in tonight.
Tonight I am joined by the Minister of Health, the Hon. Kim Wilson, who will provide an update on the vaccination program, including numbers of residents vaccinated, vaccine side effects, and other updates from her ministry.
Following that, I will provide you with an update on the next delivery of vaccines and some other matters.
We are also joined tonight by The Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Ayoola Oyinloye, who will be able to answer technical/medical questions from the media.
Good afternoon.
The Ministry of Health received 250 test results since the last update, and none were positive for COVID-19.
Additionally, since the last update, there were two recoveries.
There are currently nine active cases, of which;
• Six are under public health monitoring and;
• Three are in hospital with none in critical care.
Since March 2020, Bermuda has recorded 694 total confirmed cases of COVID-19; out of those, 673 persons have recovered, and 12 persons have sadly succumbed to COVID-19.
| There will be another joint TCD and police initiative from 7:30am on Wednesday [Feb 10] in the Kindley Field Road area in St. George’s, aimed at “ensuring vehicles are properly licensed and insured, vehicle window tint is within the permitted limit as well as vehicle license plates meet the legal requirements.” A police spokesperson said, […]
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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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| The official Government and Legal notices for today [Feb 9] include a traffic notice. RTN: Middle Road -Belmont Substation To Longford Road Feb 2021 Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Traffic Notice Notice ID: GN0131/2021 Public Authorities / Department: Public Works Headquarters Publication Date: 09 February 2021 Ministry Of Public Works Road Traffic Act […]
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| Wednesday, February 10 is expected to be cloudy, with intermittent rain showers easing overnight, with the high to be near 21°C/70°F and the low to be near 16°C/60°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be west. The relative humidity is expected to be near 88%. Sunrise will be at 7.06am and […]
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| [Updated] The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [February 9] with the list indicating that there are nine bus runs cancelled so far today. Update 4.00pm: The Ministry has released the list of bus cancellations for this afternoon. There were 9 runs cancelled this morning, 35 cancelled this afternoon, for a […]
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| The staycation giveaway by the MarketPlace and Hamilton Princess has “been copied by unknown fraudsters, who are attempting to lure unsuspecting individuals into providing personal information by misleading them into believing that they are prize winners.” A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] has been informed that a staycation giveaway promotion launched by […]
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| The Inter Agency Committee for Children and Families will be offering Healing Centered Engagement Certification, with the 9-week self-paced programme running from March 1st-April 30th. A spokesperson said, “The Inter Agency Committee for Children and Families [IAC]’s Compassionate Care Conference held on November 19th 2020, was a successful gathering for the community to engage in […]
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| The Bermuda Arts Centre is getting set to open an online mixed media show titled ‘Rooftops & Butteries’ on February 14, with the show running until March 26. A spokesperson said, “A Members’ Multimedia Show featuring works from some of Bermuda’s leading artists. “The show will offer points of view of what makes Bermuda’s skyline […]
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| The Regulatory Authority [RA] is inviting the public to provide feedback regarding the Change of Control request submitted by Wave Bermuda Ltd, trading as Horizon Communications. The Regulatory Authority said, “Please be advised that the Horizon Communications Change of Control public consultation is open for feedback until 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, February 16, 2021. Click […]
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| International Safer Internet Day is observed on February 9th,, and the Bermuda Police Service [BPS] highlighted what they said were “two areas of major concern impacting teenagers, cyberbullying and sexting.” A police spokesperson said, “Your digital footprint is a permanent trail you leave the moment you sign onto any online service or social medium. Your […]
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| The UK has sent Covid-19 vaccines to nine British Overseas Territories so far; Anguilla, Bermuda, the British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Falkland Islands, Gibraltar, Montserrat, St Helena and the Turks & Caicos. Bermuda Received Two Shipments Last Month Bermuda’s first batch of 9,750 doses arrived on January 8th, and the second allotment of 19,500 doses arrived on […]
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| Third Point Reinsurance has made three senior hires to strengthen its existing leadership team, ahead of the company’s anticipated merger transaction with Sirius International Insurance Group Ltd. to form SiriusPoint Ltd. “Tim Mardon will join the senior underwriting team at SiriusPoint as Global Head of Property Reinsurance. He will be based in Bermuda, subject to Bermuda […]
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| Tiara DeRosa and her Mississippi Valley Track and Field teammates competed in the Jaguar Invitational Indoor Track Meet. During the women’s shot put, DeRosa finished 12th with a top toss of 12.45m, and she also competed in the women’s weight throw finishing 15th with a top toss of 13.95m. Related Stories Simons Competes In Herschel Neil […]
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| The Manders Tennis Management 2021 Championships continued at the Fairmont Southampton tennis courts. The Under 12 Division match-up between Jadon Spriggs and Dexter Snaith went to a third set tie-breaker, with Spriggs coming out on top 6-3, 1-6, 10-3, while Cooper McGuire defeated Morgan Lightbourne in straight sets 6-3, 6-2 in their Elite B Division […]
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| Legal & General Reinsurance [L&G Re] announced today that ratings agency Standard & Poors [S&P] has upgraded its long-term financial strength rating from ‘A+’ to ‘AA-‘. “Since L&G Re was formed in 2014, it has become an integral part of the Legal & General group’s reinsurance strategy and S&P now considers L&G Re to be […]
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| Everest Re Group reported its 2020 fourth quarter and year end results. Fourth Quarter 2020 Highlights Net income of $64 million equal to $1.59 per share Net operating loss of $[44] million, $[1.12] per common share Gross written premium growth of 13% Attritional combined ratio of 86.3%, a 4 point improvement year over year Pre-tax net […]
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| With the Department of Parks currently inviting feedback on “what amenities, activities and experiences” should be offered at the Southlands Park in Warwick, the two videos below provide a ‘virtual walk’ through the park to help you envision the area. To provide a point of comparison, Southlands is 38 acres, which means it is a […]
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| The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [February 9] with the list indicating that there are nine bus runs cancelled so far today. Related Stories Ministry: 46 Bus Runs Cancelled On Monday Ministry: 54 Bus Runs Cancelled On Friday Ministry: 9 Bus Runs Cancelled On Thursday Ministry: 56 Bus Runs Cancelled […]
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| EY’s Robert Moncrieff, Global Insurance International and Transactions Tax Services leader, has joined the EY region of the Bahamas, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands and Cayman Islands to also serve as regional BEPS [base erosion and profit shifting] and Economic Substance Leader. Now based in Bermuda, he has been with EY since 1989. He has held […]
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| Argo Group International Holdings announced that Scott Kirk has been appointed as chief financial officer, effective March 1, 2021. “Scott’s deep expertise in the specialty insurance business and vast experience in finance is a strong fit for Argo as we look to pursue profitable growth and increased shareholder value,” said Argo Group Board Chairman Thomas A. […]
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| Isabelle Dutranoit, and her Wake Forest Indoor track and field teammates competed in the Brant Tolsma Invite at Liberty. Dutranoit lined up for the women’s 3000 meter run, and she crossed the line 11th overall with a time of 10:29.35. Related Stories Simons Competes In Herschel Neil Invitational Nathan Simons Competes In Northwest Open BNAA […]
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| February 8 saw 156,753 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $648,625.45 BD. 842 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing up 4.8% at $33.00 per share, while another 21,700 shares were traded by Argus Group Holdings Ltd, closing up 4.5% at $4.19 per share. 134,211 shares were traded by […]
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Good day.
The Ministry of Health received 1385 test results since the last update, and two were positive for COVID-19. One of the new cases is classified as imported by a resident who arrived on AA308 from Miami on 6 February 2021 and tested positive on their arrival test. The other new case is classified as local transmission with known contact as they are associated with known cases.
Additionally, since the last update, there was one recovery.
There are currently 11 active cases, of which;
• Eight are under public health monitoring and;
Since 2014, the Sargasso Sea Commission has worked to conserve the Sargasso Sea, a unique haven of biodiversity in the northwest Atlantic Ocean, as a case study for high seas conservation. In March 2019, the Commission celebrated its 5th anniversary with a meeting held at the Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences in St George’s, to discuss next steps to strengthen the stewardship of the Sargasso Sea.
| The Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] is relaunching the Tourism Experience Investment Programme, allowing people to apply for funding to “support experiences that enhance the overall tourism product.” “Beginning this quarter, local entrepreneurs with actionable tourism concepts can apply for Experience Investment Programme [EIP] tourism funding to help get their ideas off the ground or find assistance […]
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| With vaccine administration in Bermuda having started on January 11, 2021, Bernews is tracking the number of vaccines provided on the island, with a statistical breakdown of who has received the vaccine now available on our dedicated Covid-19 website at BermudaCovid.com. Similar to our charts that cover testing statistics, the vaccine chart is also interactive, […]
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| [Updated with more photos + video] Bermuda was visited over the weekend by an American military aircraft, with a United States Air Force [USAF] C-130 touching down on the island this weekend. To view our past coverage of military aircraft, click here. Related Stories Photos: Military Plane Tire Ruptures On Landing Photos/Video: Military Aircraft Landing At […]
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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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