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| In a filing with the Bermuda Stock Exchange , One Communications Ltd., advised that pursuant to BSX Regulation Section IIA 6.14[2][i], on 29 January 2021, 306,159 shares were repurchased for cancellation at a price of $3.95 Related Stories One Communications Share Repurchase One Communications Share Repurchase One Communications Share Repurchases One Communications Share Repurchases One […]
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| February 1 saw 25,716 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $101,560.75 BD. 25 shares were traded by Argus Group Holdings Ltd, closing even at $4.01 per share, while the other 25,691 shares were traded by One Communications Ltd, closing even at $3.95 per share. The BSX finished at 2,153.85, even on the […]
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| “Before making workers redundant, the BPSU implores employers to exhaust all possible alternatives,” Bermuda Public Services Union [BPSU] President Armell Thomas said today. Mr Thomas said, “Unions face many challenges in our role as advocates for labour, however, one of the toughest is sitting down with workers who have been made redundant. This was the […]
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| Bermudian model Kali Lespere is featured on the cover of Garden & Gun magazine, with the publication also highlighting the island in a nine-page feature story. In addition to Ms Lespere gracing the cover of the February/March 2021 issue, a number of Bermudians were hired and credited in-magazine for the photoshoot including photographer Meredith Andrews, videographer James Doughty, […]
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| The official Government and Legal notices for today [Feb 1] include appointments, proposed planning applications, cancellation of registration, final notice voluntary strike-off, and permanent resident’s certificate. Appointments Medical Reference Committee Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Appointments Notice ID: GN0102/2021 Public Authorities / Department: Ministry Level Publication Date: 01 February 2021 The Minister of […]
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Good day.
There were 1587 test results received by the Ministry of Health since the last update, and one was positive for COVID-19. The new case is classified as imported by a resident who arrived on BA 2233 from London on 29 January 2021 and tested positive on their arrival test
Additionally, since the last update, 15 cases have recovered.
There are currently 12 active cases, of which;
· Eight are under public health monitoring and
· Four are in hospital with none in critical care;
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On the 23rd October 2020 the employees of the Fairmont Southampton were made redundant. At the time, the hotel ownership was unable to meet its obligation to make redundancy payments in a timely fashion to more than 700 employees, and there was no guarantee as to when the owner, Westend Properties Ltd. (“Westend”), or the ultimate owner Gencom would be able to make the payments.
The Bermuda Weather Service (BWS) has advised that weather conditions are expected to deteriorate in the early hours of Tuesday morning.
It’s anticipated that the island will experience windy and rainy conditions similar to last Friday and Saturday (Jan. 29 & 30). According to the BWS, 25-35 knot winds, heavy showers and thunderstorms are expected to pass the island Tuesday morning into the early afternoon.
| Tuesday, February 2 is expected to be cloudy with periods of heavy rain showers & thunderstorms, with the high to be near 21°C/70°F and the low to be near 17°C/62°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 89%. Sunrise will be at […]
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| There were 1587 test results received and one was positive for Covid-19 – which is classified as imported by a resident who arrived from London — so the island currently has 12 active cases. A Government spokesperson said, “There were 1587 test results received by the Ministry of Health since the last update, and one […]
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| MarketPlace announced an “exclusive wholesale partnership” to offer the UK-based Sainsbury’s own-brand items. A spokesperson said, “The MarketPlace today announces an exclusive wholesale partnership to offer UK-based Sainsbury’s own-brand items, bringing a range of high-quality British food and household products at great everyday value. “Shoppers can now enjoy a range which includes over 600 products, […]
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| [Updated] The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [February 1] with the list indicating that there are fourteen bus runs cancelled so far today. Update 4.05pm: The Ministry has released the list of bus cancellations for this afternoon. There were 14 runs cancelled this morning, 32 cancelled this afternoon, for a […]
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| The Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] announced that Preston Swan is taking on the role of acting chief operating officer. A spokesperson said, “Alongside his leadership role at Mid-Atlantic Wellness Institute [MWI], where he has served as vice president of MWI clinical operations for the last three years, Mr Swan will take over responsibility for Facilities Management, […]
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| In order to mark World Cancer Day on February 4, the Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre [BCHC] is partnering with businesses to host ‘Round Up at the Till’ or ‘Denim Day’ events. A spokesperson said, “Marking World Cancer Day on February 4, Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre, a member of the Union for International Cancer […]
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| The flags at the Union Gas are at half-staff out of respect for the late LaVerne Furbert, who passed away this weekend at age 74. A well known advocate for the Bermuda Industrial Union [BIU], Ms Furbert served as the editor for their newspaper, The Worker’s Voice. Premier David Burt called her “an unwavering force […]
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| Butterfield Group announced that eleven of its Trust team members, having been nominated by their industry peers, are featured in the Private Client Global Elite Directory 2021: Elite Recommends. A spokesperson said, “The prestigious directory is published annually by Global Elite, a worldwide network of private client–community professionals. Assembled based on nominations from wealth planners […]
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| Tiara DeRosa and her Mississippi Valley Track and Field teammates competed in the KMS Open Indoor Track Meet, their first meet of the season. Competing in the women’s shot put, she finished 3rd with a top toss of 12.60m or 41 feet 33 inches, which came on her third and final attempt. On her first […]
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| Cody Rego was back in action competing in the CSI3* NetJets Regional WEF Series in Wellington, Florida. During the 33 competitors Dover Saddlery / USEF Hunter Seat Medal – Section A Class, Rego and Jamaica picked up the win. Related Stories Video: Philip Correia On Winning FEI Silver Medal Riders Excel In FEI Jumping World […]
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| The Privy Council hearing in London on Bermuda’s marriage equality decision will take place this week, on Wednesday, February 3 and Thursday, February 4, with the court hearing to be live streamed online. An OUTBermuda spokesperson said, “This week, leaders and attorneys for OUTBermuda will enter the final appeal in London for Bermuda’s historic marriage equality […]
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| The Ministry of Education will hold parish meetings on the Parish Primary Schools proposals — which suggests changing from 18 primary schools to 10 — and is urging everyone to take part. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Education has issued a call to action to the Bermuda community – ‘Parents, Students, Teachers, Business Owners, […]
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| “She was a true Trade Unionist that would go out of her way to help our membership when needed,” the Bermuda Industrial Union said following the passing of LaVerne Furbert, with the BIU noting that the flags at Union Gas will fly at half-staff out of respect. Ms Furbert, a well known advocate for the Union […]
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| Terence Dill and his Houston Red Storm teammates picked up a 110 – 101 victory over the Texas Fury in United States Basketball Network USBN National Tournament action. Dill finished the game with a double-double; he scored 10 points, and grabbed a game-high 13 rebounds and also had 5 steals. Related Stories Two Basketball Courts […]
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| The One Communications MTB Race Series presented by Fat Tire Massive resumed at Southlands this past weekend. Alexander Miller won the Open Male A Division 60 minutes 5 lap race with a time of 54:40.4, Alan Potts also completed 5 laps finishing 2nd clocking 56:39.6, and finishing 3rd was David Byrne who clocked a 4 lap time of 45:14.1. […]
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| The owners of the Fairmont Southampton hotel said they have “fully reimbursed the Bermuda Government approximately $11 million, which was advanced for employee redundancy.” Late last year, the Government confirmed that they will step in to assist Fairmont Southampton workers who were waiting for their redundancy payments, making “loans to employees equal to amounts due […]
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| The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [February 1] with the list indicating that there are fourteen bus runs cancelled so far today. Related Stories Ministry: Bus Cancellations For Friday Ministry: Bus Cancellations For Thursday Ministry: Bus Cancellations For Tuesday Ministry: Bus Cancellations For Wednesday Ministry: Bus Cancellations For Thursday Ministry: […]
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| Over a ten-year period, the food with the greatest percentage increase was baby food — which increased 90% — while the only items with price reductions from 2010 to 2019 were codfish and cooking oil. This is according to the recently released Bermuda Digest of Statistics, which provides figures up to and including 2019. The […]
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| Air Canada is temporarily suspending flights to Mexican and Caribbean destinations for 90 days in response to ongoing Covid-19 concerns, A statement from the company said, “Air Canada today said that, beginning January 31, it is temporarily suspending flights to Mexican and Caribbean destinations for 90 days in response to ongoing COVID-19 concerns, particularly during […]
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| Nathan Simons and his Indian Hills Men’s Track and Field teammates competed in the Herschel Neil Invitational. Simons competed in Heat 5 finishing second with a time of 49.82, which saw him finish 7th overall, and he was also a member of the Indian Hills Men’s 4×400 meter relay team that clocked a winning time of […]
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“The very essence of a freedom fighter.” said Premier David Burt today reflecting on the life of former PLP Senator and labour activist Laverne Furbert. “Laverne Furbert was an unwavering force in support of Bermuda’s workers, the Progressive Labour Party and the Bermuda Industrial Union. She will be remembered for the strength of her convictions and the fearless manner in which she communicated the core values of social justice and equality in this society. As we mourn her loss, all Bermuda will fondly recall her vibrant spirit and dedication to the very end of her life.”