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Video: Second Cahow Chick Revealed

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Published On :: Thu, 12 Mar 2020 11:47:06 +0000

As scientists, students, and viewers from around the world watched online, a second Cahow chick hatched live on camera, following the first hatching of the season on February 28. A spokesperson said, “Scientists, students, and followers around the world were watching as the new chick in the CahowCam2 burrow was finally revealed. “Its peeps had […]

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Chester Zoo Releases Snails In Bermuda

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Published On :: Wed, 18 Mar 2020 11:02:26 +0000

Conservationists from Chester Zoo in the United Kingdom have released 800 lesser Bermuda snails on the island as they work to pull the species back from the brink of extinction. A story on the Chester Zoo website said, “The 800 lesser Bermuda snails, which were once driven to the brink of existence, have been given […]

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Secret Episode Of Ocean Vet Revealed

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Published On :: Mon, 06 Apr 2020 17:13:13 +0000

The producers of Ocean Vet, which stars Dr. Neil Burnie and Choy Aming, have revealed the upcoming broadcast of a secret episode of the series. Andy Smith, the series producer, said, “Now is the perfect time to release this special episode as it will hopefully bring everyone a little joy during these dark and difficult […]

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Please Don’t Discard Gloves & Masks On Ground

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Published On :: Sun, 19 Apr 2020 11:47:54 +0000

As people continue to work to protect themselves amid the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, a new environmental issue has become apparent in Bermuda, as well as other parts of the world: gloves and masks being discarded inappropriately. A number of gloves and masks were spotted by a local while talking a walk near The Reefs, as […]

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Climate Wise: Offset Your Carbon Footprint

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Published On :: Mon, 20 Apr 2020 12:56:24 +0000

Climate Wise is working to “engender mass support to change the direction of the planet’s climate crisis” by taking donations and investing them “in projects which make meaningful and certified change to the environment.” A spokesperson said, “Climate Wise announced the launch of an organisation designed to engender mass support to change the direction of […]

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2020 Cahow Nesting Season Proving Successful

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Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 11:00:44 +0000

The 2020 Cahow nesting season has seen 134 breeding pairs produce 68 confirmed chicks, with all but two chicks at good or above average weights. A spokesperson said, “The 2020 Cahow nesting season has a record number of 134 breeding pairs, which have produced 68 confirmed chicks.” Jeremy Madeiros, Principle Conservation Officer, said, “After my […]

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Oleander Project Ushers In New Era Of Research

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Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 09:29:56 +0000

Despite the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, the container ship Oleander continues to work as a “ship of opportunity that acquires important ocean measurements during its weekly voyages between Bermuda and the United States.” A spokesperson said, “As Bermuda shuttered international travel and local business in response to the COVID-19 pandemic this spring, three container ships continued […]

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Photos & Video: ‘Aurora’ Cruise Ship Arrives

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Published On :: Wed, 19 Feb 2020 12:22:45 +0000

The third cruise ship of 2020 — the ‘Aurora’ — arrived in Bermuda yesterday [Feb 18], carrying an estimated 2,258 passengers and 816 crew members. This marks the third of a projected 197 cruise ship visits to Bermuda this year, which officials said should bring an estimated 543,000 passengers to the island. A Government spokesperson […]

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Photos & Video: Girl Guide Thinking Day Service

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Published On :: Sun, 23 Feb 2020 21:00:05 +0000

Girl Guiding Bermuda held their annual Thinking Day Service this afternoon [Feb 23] at the Anglican Cathedral on Church Street, with Brownies, Guides and other participants marching from City Hall to take part in the service. Thinking Day is the day closest to the birthday of Lord Baden-Powell who was the originator of the now […]

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Photos: Paget Primary Black History Museum

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Published On :: Fri, 28 Feb 2020 12:44:36 +0000

Paget Primary School hosted their third annual Bermuda Black History Museum this week, with students and teachers transforming some of their classrooms into educational Black History Museums, honouring some of the Black Bermudians who have made contributions to the Island, while also allowing students to learn about some of the island’s barrier breaking figures. . Click […]

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Photos: Saltus Shavees Raise More Than $100K

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Published On :: Fri, 13 Mar 2020 19:11:48 +0000

More than 60 shavees at Saltus raised more than $100,000 today [March 13] bringing the school’s total raised for St. Baldrick’s to more than $1.7 million over the years. It was the 13th year that Saltus has taken part in the event, which raises money for research into childhood cancer, and parents joined students to […]

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Photos & Video: St. Baldrick’s Fundraiser Event

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Published On :: Sat, 14 Mar 2020 23:41:04 +0000

The St. Baldrick’s Foundation head-shaving fundraising event was held yesterday [March 13] at Docksiders, with the annual initiative seeing people shave their heads in order to raise funds for childhood cancer research. According to the event website, it raised more than $86,000; the highest raising participants were Savannah G, Sean Ramlal, and Samyiah S, while […]

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Photos: BHB Sets Up Tent For Covid-19 Testing

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Published On :: Mon, 16 Mar 2020 13:40:43 +0000

As part of their preparations for possible Covid-19 cases, the Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] has set up a tent in order to test processes. “The tent was set up to test our processes for separation of patients presenting with possible Covid-19. It hasn’t had to be used for actual patients yet,” a BHB spokesperson explained. […]

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Photo Set II: Annual Pedal For Paralympics

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Published On :: Thu, 16 Jan 2020 13:07:15 +0000

Over 90 riders teamed up with the Bermuda Paralympic Association as a fundraising cycling event saw participants ride from Dockyard to Ferry Reach Park, with the ‘Pedal for Paralympics’ event serving to assist in raising funds for the island’s para-athletes The cyclists were joined along the causeway by Paralympian Jessica Lewis, and also present at the […]

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Photos: Bermuda Sailors In World Series In Miami

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Published On :: Tue, 28 Jan 2020 00:00:48 +0000

Sailors Benn Smith and Rockal Evans represented Bermuda in the recently concluded Hempel World Cup Series 2020 in Miami, which saw hundreds of sailors from around the world take part in the 470, RS:X, Laser, Laser Radial and Finn fleets. Evans finished in 10th place overall in the Finn class, while Smith finished 15th overall […]

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Carey Olsen Bermuda Appoints Michael Frith

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Published On :: Mon, 13 Jan 2020 17:31:45 +0000

Carey Olsen Bermuda has appointed Michael Frith in the firm’s corporate practice. “Mr. Frith, who was formerly director of another global offshore law firm, is a well-known figure in the offshore legal marketplace. He specialises in all aspects of Bermuda corporate law, with a particular focus on insurance/reinsurance regulatory and transactional matters, as well as […]

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Ocorian Appoints Louise Charleson As Partner

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Published On :: Mon, 02 Mar 2020 15:14:38 +0000

Ocorian, a global provider of corporate and fiduciary services, fund administration and capital markets, has appointed Louise Charleson as Partner in its Bermuda Legal Services team. Ms. Charleson has extensive legal experience in Bermuda, having most recently been Head of Legal at Bermuda Commercial Bank Limited. Prior to this she held senior roles at leading […]

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Everest Announces Senior Leadership Changes

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Published On :: Tue, 03 Mar 2020 14:13:09 +0000

Everest Re Group, Ltd. announced that Sanjoy Mukherjee will transition from his Bermuda role on April 1 and return to his full time duties as General Counsel and Corporate Secretary of Everest Re Group, Ltd. The company said, “Everest Re Group announced today that Sanjoy Mukherjee, Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, and current Managing […]

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Sompo Appoints Michael Carroll As Senior VP

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Published On :: Tue, 31 Mar 2020 13:05:05 +0000

Sompo International Holdings Ltd. has been appointed Michael P. Carroll as Senior Vice President & Deputy Head of Life Sciences for Sompo Global Risk Solutions [GRS]. A spokesperson said, “Sompo International Holdings Ltd., a Bermuda-based specialty provider of property and casualty insurance and reinsurance, announced today that Michael P. Carroll has been appointed Senior Vice […]

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Elijah Daley Breaks Long & Short Course Records

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Published On :: Thu, 12 Dec 2019 00:00:39 +0000

Elijah Daley recently competed in the Point Claire Invitational Swim Meet in Quebec, hosted by the Pointe Claire Swim Team. The meet was run as a short course meet in the morning and as long course meet for the finals. Daley broke the 13-14 Boy’s age group short course record during the 400 Individual Medley […]

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Results: Long Course Swimming Meet At NSC

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Published On :: Sun, 12 Jan 2020 14:17:20 +0000

The Bermuda Amateur Swimming Association hosted a Long Course Carifta Swimming Championships Qualification Meet at the National Sports Center on Saturday. Marleigh Howes reached the qualifying time in the 11-12 Girls 100 LC Meter Freestyle for her second qualifying time for Carifta that makes her eligible for selection. Howes finished second to Imojen Judd who […]

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Daleys Break 4 Records In Short Course Meet

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Published On :: Tue, 14 Jan 2020 12:00:31 +0000

Elan and Elijah Daley competed at the AB Short Course Meet held at the Olympium Pool in Etobicoke, Canada hosted by the Etobicoke Swim Club. Elan Daley broke two records during the meet, while Elijah Daley also broke two records. Elan Daley broke the 13-14 Girls 100m Breaststroke Age Group record when she touched the […]

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Results: BASA Short Course Swimming Meet

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Published On :: Sun, 26 Jan 2020 15:03:20 +0000

The Bermuda Amateur Swimming Association 2020 Short Course Swimming Series Meet #1 was held at the Saltus pool this weekend. In the Women’s 15 & Over 100 SC Meter Freestyle, Skyler Powell clocked a winning time of 1:01.49, Emma Kittleson was second touching the wall in a time of 1:06.21. Jack Harvey won the Men’s […]

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Swimming: Esposito Sets Bermuda Record

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Published On :: Sat, 29 Feb 2020 16:00:51 +0000

Vanessa Esposito put her talents on display during the 2020 US Navy Long Course Invitational. Esposito competed in the women’s long course 1500m freestyle. Esposito clocked a time of 17:39.08, the time breaks the Bermuda open record time at the distance that was held by Stephanie Myles who clocked a time of 18:17.46 back in […]

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Bermuda Short Course Championships Begin

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Published On :: Fri, 13 Mar 2020 11:19:14 +0000

The Bermuda Amateur Swimming Association’s Short Course Swimming Championships recently got underway at the National Sports Center. Elan Daley won the 13-14 girls 800 SC meter freestyle by touching the wall in a time of 9:02.29, which broke the age group record that was held by Taylor White, who was clocked at 9:26.37 on December […]

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Harbour Swimmers Begin BASA Short Course

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Published On :: Fri, 13 Mar 2020 15:46:03 +0000

Harbour swimmers recently began competing at the BASA Short Course Championships at the National Sports Center. A spokesperson said, “Arabella Newport-Derbyshire, Violet Smith and Somers Estwanik swept the Girls 10 and Under 400 Freestyle, with Newport-Derbyshire winning in a time of 5:26.15 “Jacob Wright and Nayland Harris placed first and second in the Boys 10 […]

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John Leseur Begins Competing In Colorado

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Published On :: Tue, 14 Jan 2020 12:24:44 +0000

John Leseur recently began competing in the 2020 US Freestyle Selections Moguls Skiing event at the Steamboat Ski and Resort/Howelsen Hill in Colorado. In the opening round, Leseur finished 23rd with a score of 68.76 in a field of 54 competitors. Leseur then finished the second round in eighth place with a score of 80.46. […]

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John Leseur Finishes 6th In Moguls Skiing Duals

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Published On :: Wed, 15 Jan 2020 12:44:18 +0000

John Leseur was recently back in action in the 2020 US Freestyle Selections Moguls Skiing event at the Steamboat Ski and Resort/Howelsen Hill in Colorado. Leseur moved to the duals portion of the event, where he eventually finished in sixth place. After receiving a first round bye, Leseur then defeated American Chase Allen; Leseur had […]

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Photos: Fire Service Extinguish Boat Blaze

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Published On :: Fri, 14 Jul 2017 00:02:05 +0000

[Updated] The Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service responded to the Dockyard area tonight [July 13] where a boat and an area of brush was on fire. Police and fire personnel were on scene at Albert Row with onlookers watching fire fighters extinguish the blaze which sent smoke billowing into the sky. Details are limited at […]

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Photos: Fire Service Extinguish St George’s Fire

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Published On :: Sun, 29 Apr 2018 23:59:48 +0000

[Updated with video] Police and the Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service responded to Convict Bay Lane in St. George’s this evening [April 29] where smoke was seen coming out of a door on the lower level of a condominium unit. Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service personnel extinguished a fire and used an extractor to clear […]

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BFRS: Two House Fires Extinguished Today

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Published On :: Sat, 26 May 2018 17:35:07 +0000

The Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service attended and extinguished two house fires today [May 26] starting with one on Spring Benny Drive in Sandy’s just after 6.00am this morning and the second on Ewing Street in Pembroke. House Fire #1 The BFRS said, “At approximately 6:10am this morning, Saturday, May 26, 2018, the Bermuda Fire […]

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Powerboat Racing Season Set To Get Underway

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Published On :: Mon, 02 Apr 2018 15:23:31 +0000

The upcoming Bermuda Powerboat Association [BPBA] season is set to get underway. After a team test day in April, the first race day is scheduled for May 13th at Ferry Reach. Action is expected to start at 12.00pm on race days. Video from last year’s Around The Island Race. A spokesperson said, “The BPBA Executive […]

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Kim McCallan To Serve As Race Officer In UK

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Published On :: Wed, 27 Jun 2018 15:43:31 +0000

Kim McCallan, the former Bermuda Power Boat Association Commodore, is making headlines and history. Ms McCallan is presently in the United Kingdom to take her position as the first Bermudian female to be the Officer of the Day from 28 June to 1 July 2018 where she will be the overall person in charge of […]

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Around The Island Race Set For Sunday At 2pm

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Published On :: Mon, 06 Aug 2018 21:05:43 +0000

The Around the Island Power Boat Race is scheduled to take place this Sunday [Aug 12] with boats taking to the Ferry Reach start line at 2.00pm. Video from the 2017 Around the Island Power Boat Race: This coming Thursday the Bermuda Power Boat Association will be having their final registration meeting for the race. […]

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Last BPBA Season Power Boat Race Cancelled

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Published On :: Sat, 08 Sep 2018 13:19:41 +0000

The Bermuda Power Boat Association has cancelled the last power boat race of the 2018 season which was scheduled to take place tomorrow [Sept 8] at Spanish Point Boat Club, due to the approach of Tropical Storm / Hurricane Florence. The association has planned a meeting for Thursday to decide whether to reschedule the race […]

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Last 2018 Powerboat Race Set For September 30

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Published On :: Sat, 22 Sep 2018 20:09:29 +0000

The Bermuda Power Boat Association [BPBA] is scheduled to hold the last power boat race of the 2018 season on Sunday, September 30th at Spanish Point Boat Club. In a social media post, BPBA Commodore Robert Cardwell said, “A decision was made to schedule the necessary final race of the season so that we can […]

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BPBA Powerboat Finals & Prize Presentations

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Published On :: Sun, 07 Oct 2018 21:17:44 +0000

The Bermuda Powerboat Association [BPBA] ended their 2018 season today [Oct 7] with the 3rd race of the 3 race Nationals series and the Spanish Point Boat Club [SPBC] Grand Prix. Today’s races were followed with prize presentations. Nationals Race Results A Class 1st A29 Selley/Smith 290 points 2nd A16 Davidge/Hayne 190 points 3rd A77 […]

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Powerboat Racing Season Second Race Day

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Published On :: Sun, 26 May 2019 22:10:45 +0000

A two race day was held at the Spanish Point Boat Club for the second race day of the 2019 powerboat racing season. “The first of three races was the BPBA National Championship Series, and the second race was Spanish Point National Championship Race [Race one of three]. A fleet of nine entries in A […]

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Photos: Powerboat Racing Second Race Day

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Published On :: Thu, 30 May 2019 17:00:35 +0000

A two race day was held at the Spanish Point Boat Club for the second race day of the 2019 powerboat racing season. “The first of three races was the BPBA National Championship Series, and the second race was Spanish Point National Championship Race [Race one of three]. A fleet of nine entries in A […]

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Police Service: ‘We All Need To Do Our Part’

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Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 16:41:49 +0000

The Bermuda Police Service is urging businesses and patrons to abide by the new regulations in the area of physical distancing and wearing of protective face-masks when shopping. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service has partnered with the Chamber of Commerce to work on ways to help patrons and owners at reopened businesses, […]

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One Communications April Share Repurchases

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Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 09:14:22 +0000

In a filing with the Bermuda Stock Exchange [BSX], One Communications Ltd., advised that pursuant to its share repurchase programme, during the month of April 2020 the company repurchased 99,000 of its common shares at an average price of $4.00 for immediate cancellation. Related Stories One Communications Share Repurchases One Communications Share Repurchase One Communications […]

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HID: Walk-In Customers For Certain Services

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Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 10:49:59 +0000

The Health Insurance Department [HID] is “accepting walk-in customers for cash premium payments as well as new enrollment applications only,” and all walk-in customers must wear masks. A government spokesperson said, “The HID office is staffed with a reduced complement of employees to facilitate walk-in customers. “HID is located at 48 Church Street Sophia House […]

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Swizzle South Shore To Cease Operations

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Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 13:13:48 +0000

The Swizzle South Shore in Warwick will “permanently cease operations,” the owner confirmed today, explaining that “the crippling effects of the Covid-19 virus and the subsequent contraction of the local economy for many months to come, it was clear that to continue on would only bring mounting debt.” Jay Correia said, “It is with great […]

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Norwegian Cruise Line Secures Over $2 Billion

By bernews.com
Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 21:23:44 +0000

Norwegian Cruise Line — which is one of the major cruise lines that serves the island — announced that it secured over $2 billion of additional liquidity, which “will strengthen the company’s financial position amid the Covid-19 pandemic.” The NCLH website said, “Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. today announced it successfully secured over $2 billion […]

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RUBiS Service Stations Phase 1 Operating Hours

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Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 11:23:22 +0000

RUBiS Energy Bermuda provided information about their operating hours during the Island’s Phase 1 reopening, with select sites offering 24-hour refueling for essential service workers. RUBiS also reminds the public that surname shopping does apply to gas stations. As the island and world deals with the Covid-19 pandemic, we are doing our best to provide […]

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Essent Reports Q1 Results & Declares Dividend

By bernews.com
Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 10:00:48 +0000

Essent Group Ltd. reported net income for the quarter ended March 31, 2020 of $149.5 million or $1.52 per diluted share, compared to $127.7 million or $1.30 per diluted share for the quarter ended March 31, 2019. Essent also announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.16 per common […]

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Photos & Video: Police Arrest Airline Passenger

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Published On :: Mon, 24 Nov 2014 18:55:04 +0000

[Updated with video. Police said a 25 year old man assaulted flight attendants, was forcibly taken to the rear of the aircraft where he was restrained until the flight landed in Bermuda, after which he was arrested.] A Thomas Cook airline diverted to Bermuda this afternoon [Nov 24] following what we understand to be an issue with […]

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Photos/Video: Second RAF Aircraft Group Arrive

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Published On :: Fri, 09 Jan 2015 10:17:53 +0000

Another group of Royal Air Force aircraft landed at the L.F.Wade International Airport on Wednesday afternoon [Jan 7], with the four Typhoons and one A330-200 Voyager tanker having traveled from Lajes, Azores and expected to stay overnight, departing in the morning depending on weather conditions along their route. They mark the second group to land […]

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Photos: Plane Diverts, Two Passengers Arrested

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Published On :: Sun, 12 Apr 2015 17:01:38 +0000

[Updated with video] A Thomson Airways flight heading to Mexico diverted to Bermuda’s LF Wade International Airport today [April 12], and was greeted by a number of police officers, with at least half a dozen police vehicles visible on scene as of this writing. The Boeing 787-8 departed Gatwick Airport in London this morning heading to […]

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Photos: Fire Service Responds As Plane Diverts

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Published On :: Sat, 18 Apr 2015 19:15:51 +0000

[Updated] Emergency services responded to the airport at around 4.00pm today [April 18] to stand-by due to a private jet with 13 passengers onboard making an emergency landing due to one engine being out. According to online flight data the plane was heading to New Haven, Connecticut from the Grantley Adams Airport in Barbados when […]

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