Football Youth Tournaments Taking Place
| The third annual Gregory Grimes U13 Tournament is set to take place this Friday, the first annual [U17] Charles Marshall Cup is currently underway and the Leonard Derozer Holder U15 final will be held on January 2, 2021. A spokesperson said, “The third annual Gregory Grimes U13 Tournament is set to take place on Friday, November […]
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Dudley Eve Football Finals Set For November 11
| The Dudley Eve Final scheduled for Wednesday, November 11th between Devonshire Rec and Dandy Town will take place at the National Sports Centre at 2:30pm and “persons buying tickets must provide personal details in case contract tracing is required. ” A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Football Association would like to announce that the Dudley Eve […]
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10K Meals Prepared & Delivered By Huckleberry
| Huckleberry Restaurant has prepared and delivered over 10,000 meals in support of community feeding initiatives in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. A spokesperson said, “In fulfillment of their ongoing commitment to support the community, Huckleberry Restaurant has prepared and delivered over 10,000 meals in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. “Huckleberry Restaurant made an early decision […]
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‘Man Chased By Individuals On Another Cycle’
| The police are appealing for information about an incident in which a young man on an auxiliary cycle was “apparently being chased by individuals on another cycle” on Middle Road in Paget. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] is aware of a video clip circulating on social media, which depicts a young […]
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Police report over bike ʽchase’
A report was made to police after a young scooter rider was apparently chased by people on another bike. Police said that video footage of the incident has spread on social media. The incident was rep…
Restaurant and church partner for meals scheme
A restaurant team has made thousands of meals for people in need since the Covid-19 pandemic hit. More than 10,000 meals have been prepared and delivered by Huckleberry Restaurant, which is part of th…
Environmental & Health Groups On 5G
| Greenrock, the Bermuda Environmental Sustainability Taskforce, Ocean Rock Wellness, Bermuda Advocates for Safe Technology, and Dr. David Wingate are all joining together to “bring awareness to concerns regarding the potential deployment of 5G technology in Bermuda.” A spokesperson said, “In response to increased community concern, Greenrock, the Bermuda Environmental Sustainability Taskforce, Ocean Rock Wellness, Bermuda […]
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Talent Management In Ever-Changing Landscape
| Bermuda Chamber Of Commerce will be hosting a 90-minute webinar entitled “Talent Management In An Ever-Changing Work Landscape” on Thursday, November 19th. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce a Thursday, November 19th webinar on managing your talent in a COVID environment, entitled Talent Management in an Ever-Changing Work Landscape. […]
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Youthvision Virtual ‘Live In Peace’ Assembly
| Youthvision Promotions will be holding a virtual ‘Live in Peace’ assembly with CedarBridge Academy and Saltus Grammar School students on Friday, November 6 from 2.00pm to 3.00pm. A spokesperson said, “Youthvision Promotions would like to invite the public to join us on Friday, November 6 from 2.00pm to 3.00pm for our virtual ‘Live in Peace’ […]
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‘Non-Elite’ Football Suspended In England
| The English Football Association provided an update for ‘non-elite’ football in England following the UK Government’s announcement on new national Covid-19 restrictions that will be in place from Thursday, November 5th, 2020 until Wednesday, December 2nd, 2020. They said that no men’s teams in leagues below National Leagues North or South will be able to […]
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BILTIR Members Give Back To Bermuda
| BILTIR member companies have contributed over $4 million in donations to a range of projects across the community, the organization said. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda International Long Term Insurers and Reinsurers [BILTIR] member companies continue to demonstrate their commitment to the Bermuda community by supporting more than 50 charitable initiatives over the last year. BILTIR, […]
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BKO Top Martial Arts Competitors Rankings
| Following the martial arts tournaments held both in person and online in 2020, the Bermuda Karate Organization [BKO] has updated its ratings of local martial arts competitors, with the following accumulating more than 12 points: Junior Boys: 1. Tobiah Goodchild &a Massanda Vaughans first 16; 2. Lucas Frias, Nico Davis, & Kentaro Bean 12 Junior […]
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Mixed Majors & Second Spring Senior Results
| Mixed Majors Bowling League action at the Warwick Lanes saw a top of the table clash with league leaders, Fight Back defeated second-place MiniMax Forwarders 13 ½ – 6 ½, the Untouchables defeated the Movers “N” shakers 13 – 7, while the Mix-Ups defeated the Troublemakers 20 – 0. Spare Change went down 16 – […]
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Butterfield Share Repurchases For October 2020
| In a filing with the Bermuda Stock Exchange, The Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son Limited advised that during the month of October 2020, the Bank repurchased for cancellation 92,400 Common Shares at an average price of $25.74 per share. Related Stories Butterfield Announces Registered Offering Butterfield Completes Acquisition Of GTS Butterfield Bank Advises Of […]
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Rolfe Commissiong claims support within PLP over dispute with Premier
Rolfe Commissiong, the former Progressive Labour Party MP who went public this week over his rift with David Burt, the Premier, insisted last night that there was support for his cause within the part…
New community garden in Devonshire opens for green-thumbed residents
A new community garden, set in woodland at the top of Corkscrew Hill in Devonshire, was opened yesterday. Lieutenant-Colonel David Burch, the Minister of Public Works, said more gardens were on the wa…
Old St George’s Police Station up for renovation
The Government is inviting expressions of interest for the renovation and use of the former police station in the Town of St George. The station on York Street in the Olde Towne was first closed in 20…
St Peter’s ready for ʽsplendid’ reconvening of Parliament
All eyes will be on the East End tomorrow with the historic 400th anniversary of Parliament celebrated in the Town of St George, where it was first held. St George’ mayor George Dowling called it “a …
Mother scolds education ministry for lack of focus on special needs children
A concerned mother has spoken out about a lack of inclusiveness for children with special needs in Bermuda’s public education system. Cyrelah Somner, the mother of a middle-school child with Fragile X…
Ministry: 8 Bus Runs Cancelled On Thursday
| The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [November 5] with the list indicating that there are eight 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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Throne Speech To Be Read On Friday, Nov 6th
| In order to adhere to physical distancing requirements, the general public is urged not to attend the Convening of the Legislature and Throne Speech this Friday [Nov 6], the Government said today. A Government spokesperson said, “On Friday 6 November 2020, His Excellency the Governor will read the Speech from the Throne setting out the […]
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Music Video: Jo-1 Releases ‘Boom Boom Bow’
| Bermudian Joanne Ball-Burgess – also known as Jo-1 – who rose to fame through East African dance show Sakata, has released a new single entitled Boom Boom Bow. The video’s description says, “What is the sound that thunder makes during a dark and stormy night? If there was a sound for a passionate, electric love, […]
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Photos: Bermuda Gold Cup & Open Match Racing
| Skipper Taylor Canfield and Team Stars+Stripes – Mike Buckley, Victor Diaz de Leon, Mike Menninger, and Eric Shampain – won the 70th Bermuda Gold Cup and 2020 Open Match Racing World Championship with a penalty-marred victory over Ian Williams’s Team GAC Pindar. Ian Williams and Taylor Canfield met for the championship. Canfield would lift the trophy […]
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30 Minute Video: Nov 4 ZBM Evening News
| 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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Photos/Video: Minister On Community Gardens
| The Parks Department recently completed a community garden at the top of Corkscrew Hill, they are prepping a community garden in Southlands Park, and several new sites are on the horizon as the Government works to achieve the “goal of a community garden in every parish.” This was from Minister of Public Works Lt/Col David Burch […]
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Wilson eases fears over virus-related restrictions
Bermuda residents will not be faced with a rollback of their existing freedoms unless there is community transmission of the coronavirus, the health minister revealed. The present 18 active Covid-19 c…
PAROLE BOARD – AMENDED
The Minister of National Security is pleased to make the following appointments with effect from 3rd November 2020, under the applicable Legislation unless otherwise indicated. PAROLE BOARD – AMENDEDChairman – Mr. Derrick Burgess
Throne Speech to be Read on Friday
On Friday 6 November 2020, His Excellency the Governor will read the Speech from the Throne setting out the Government’s legislative agenda.
In recognition of the 400th anniversary of the first General Assembly being established in Bermuda in 1620, the Convening of the Legislature will take place in Town Square, St. George.
COVID-19 Update 4 November
There were 409 test results received by the Ministry of Health yesterday (3 November 2020), and none were positive for COVID-19. Bermuda has had 206 total confirmed positive cases. Their status is as follows:
Minister of Public Works Community Gardens Update 4 November
Good Morning,
To “Promote and develop community gardens that can assist in meeting the needs of the less fortunate in our community.”
An excerpt from the 2017 Progressive Labour Party Election Platform regarding community gardens.
I am joined today by Ms. Jameka Smith (Acting Park Planner) and Mr. Stephen Furbert (Senior Superintendent) at what is the newest community Garden – Avocado Lodge Park Community Garden.
Official Govt & Legal Notices For Nov 4 2020
| The official Government and Legal notices for today [Nov 4] include cancellation of registration, acting appointments, large group exemption, permanent resident’s certificate, and marriage notice. Bermuda Monetary Authority GAR Bermuda Limited Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Cancellation of Registration Notice ID: GN1001/2020 Public Authorities / Department: Bermuda Monetary Authority Publication Date: 04 November […]
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Weather Forecast For Thursday November 5
| Thursday, November 5 is expected to see a mix of sun and cloud after an early shower or two, with the high to be near 23°C/74°F and the low to be near 21°C/69°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be ENE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 66%. Sunrise […]
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Women’s Virtual Wellness Retreat On Nov 14
| Replenish Retreats will be hosting a Women’s Virtual Wellness Retreat: Pause, Reflect, Energize on Saturday, November 14th from 10.00am to 4.00pm. A spokesperson said, “Replenish Retreats will host a Women’s Virtual Wellness Retreat: Pause, Reflect, Energize on November 14th, 2020 featuring Yoga With Shade, Healthy Cook along with FUELLED Bermuda, a panel on work life […]
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Covid-19: 409 Test Results, None Were Positive
| There were 409 test results received yesterday and none were positive for Covid-19, so the total of confirmed cases to date remains at 206, with 18 cases being active. A Government spokesperson said, “There were 409 test results received by the Ministry of Health yesterday [3 November 2020], and none were positive for COVID-19. “Bermuda […]
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No new coronavirus cases in latest results
More than 400 coronavirus test results came back clear yesterday, the Ministry of Health said this afternoon. None of the 409 samples received was positive. Bermuda has had 206 total confirmed cases. …
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Photo Set II: PGA Golf Bermuda Championships
| The 2020 PGA Bermuda Championship has concluded with a dramatic finish that saw Brian Gay win the event. The drama played out on the last six regular holes before setting up a thrilling playoff. The multi day event saw over 100 golfers — including Bermuda’s Camiko Smith, Michael Sims, and Anthony Phipps — vying for […]
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Female Vendors For Entrepreneurship Day
| The Bermuda Economic Development Corporation [BEDC] is seeking female vendors to participate in the Women’s Entrepreneurship Day Conference on Thursday, November 19th. A spokesperson said, “BEDC is seeking female vendors to participate in the Women’s Entrepreneurship Day Conference on November 19th, 2020. Vendor booths at this virtual event will be $25. Please email couterbridge@bedc.bm to […]
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Public Schools Close at 2pm On November 10
| All public schools will close at 2.00pm on Tuesday, November 10th for staff professional development. This is according to the poster below posted by the Government on social media, which states: “Please be advised that all public schools will close at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, November 10, for staff professionals development. “Ongoing and enhanced professional […]
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AM Best Assigns Credit Ratings To Orion Re
| AM Best has assigned a Financial Strength Rating of B+ [Good] and a Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “bbb-” to Orion Reinsurance [Bermuda] Ltd. [Orion Re] [Hamilton, Bermuda]. The outlook assigned to these Credit Ratings [ratings] is stable. The ratings agency said, “The ratings reflect Orion Re’s balance sheet strength, which AM Best categorizes as […]
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Police warning on pyramid scheme
Residents were warned by police to be wary of a growing number of scams designed to look like investment opportunities. A Bermuda Police Service spokesman said the public should be “alert to individua…
BF&M chairman to sit in Senate
The chairman of an insurance company group has been appointed as an independent member of the Senate, it was announced this morning. John Wight, the chief executive officer at BF&M, will fill the …
Appointment of Independent Senators
His Excellency the Governor, John Rankin acting in his discretion in accordance with Section 27 of the Bermuda Constitution, has made the following appointments to the Senate:
Three Independent Senators Appointed
| Joan Dillas-Wright and Michelle Simmons have been reappointed as Independent Senators and Mr R John Wight has been newly appointed as an Independent Senator, the Government confirmed today. A Government spokesperson said, “His Excellency the Governor, John Rankin acting in his discretion in accordance with Section 27 of the Bermuda Constitution, has made the following […]
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Live Video: Minister On Renewable Energy
| Deputy Premier and Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban is joining Bernews this morning [Nov 4] for the latest episode in the Bernews News & Views series, with the Minister set to discuss the island’s plans for renewable energy. Speaking at a press conference earlier this week, the Minister said, “I have repeatedly stated that […]
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