Archive for July, 2021

Update On Restricted & Closed Job Categories

The Ministry of Labour is advising the public of “changes to the closed and restricted job categories, effective from August 1 for a three month period,” noting that they are extending the moratorium on new work permits for certain closed job categories until October 31st, 2021. A Government spokesperson said, “As highlighted in the 2020... Read more of this article

Advisory: Parks, Beaches & Nature Reserves

The Ministry of Public Works issued an advisory on the “procedures and staffing for the Department of Parks over the 2021 Cup Match Holiday Weekend. A Government spokesperson said, “Effectively immediately, campers and picnickers are allowed to erect camping and picnicking equipment and property. However, camping is only permitted from Wednesday... Read more of this article

Kempe Starts Strong In World Championships

Youth sailor Sebastian Kempe recently began competing at the 2021 ILCA 6 Youth World Championships in Arco, Italy. In an overall fleet of 259, Kempe has had a dream start, coming off the water in sixth place after two races with 7.2 points. Kempe finished the first race in the Yellow Fleet with a discretionary penalty ruling, and then finished in second... Read more of this article

Kaden Hopkins Competing In U23 Road Race

Kaden Hopkins recently began competing in the Vuelta a Madrid Under 23 Road Race. Representing Essex, Hopkins finished stage one in eighth place, clocking a time of 9:58 over a 7.3 km time trial distance. The Vuelta a Madrid Under 23 Road Race will be competed over five stages. Hopkins finished 14 seconds behind the stage winner, Jose Marin Aragón. Related... Read more of this article

Brown Wins Multiple Championship Medals

Dominique Brown recently competed in the Mind Body Soul [AOK] Championships, winning a total of four gold medals and one silver medal in the event. Brown won the Virtual Self Defense 12-17 Advance/Black Mixed Division gold medal and the 12-17 Advance/Black Mixed Weapons – Creative Division. She also captured the 12-17 Advance/Black Mixed Weapons –... Read more of this article

Video: Dr Douglas Hosts Duffy Celebration

Dr Ty Douglas is hosting a special broadcast today [July 27] to celebrate Flora Duffy‘s historic gold medal win at the Olympics, with the guests including Olympian Katura Horton Perinchief, Olympian Brian Wellman, the BNAA’s Donna Raynor, Director of Youth and Sport Norbert Simons, Patty Petty from the Bermuda Triathlon Association and... Read more of this article

Photo Set II: Flora Duffy Wins Gold At Olympics

The island wakes up this morning with a new distinction — being the smallest nation in the world to ever win a Gold Medal at the Summer Olympics — thanks to a first class showing from Flora Duffy who recorded a massive win at the Tokyo Olympics, finishing more than one minute ahead of the silver medalist to claim the historic victory. With... Read more of this article

PartnerRe Reports Q2 & Half Year 2021 Results

PartnerRe Ltd. reported net income available to common shareholder of $314 million for the second quarter of 2021, compared to income of $229 million for the same period of 2020. A statement from the company said, “Net income available to common shareholder was $248 million for the half year 2021, compared to a loss of $204 million for the same... Read more of this article

Appleby Receives High Rankings In Chambers

Lawyers from Appleby’s Bermuda, Cayman Islands and Jersey Private Client & Trusts practices have received high rankings in the recently released 2021 High Net Worth Guide by Chambers Global. A spokesperson said, “Partner and Group Head of Appleby’s Private Client & Trusts practice, Carlos de Serpa Pimentel, achieved the highest Band... Read more of this article

Carey Olsen Ranked In Chambers Band 1

Carey Olsen Bermuda Limited has been ranked in Band 1 for its trusts and private wealth practice in the latest edition of the Chambers and Partners High Net Worth [HNW] guide. A spokesperson said, “Just over three years after it opened its doors for business, Carey Olsen Bermuda Limited has been ranked in Band 1 for its trusts and private wealth... Read more of this article

Goslings & MarketPlace: ‘Find Your Happy Place’

Goslings Limited and The MarketPlace Group are teaming up to encourage Bermuda to “find their happy place” with a contest offering a number of prizes. A spokesperson said, “Goslings Limited and The MarketPlace Group are teaming up to encourage Bermuda to find their ‘happy place.’ The collaboration provides an opportunity to win... Read more of this article

Masterworks: “Dive In: The Art Of The Wreck”

Masterworks Museum is getting set to highlight late diver, explorer, and artist Teddy Tucker in ‘Dive In: The Art of the Wreck’ from August 6 to August 31. A spokesperson said, “For the month of August, the Rick Faries Gallery at Masterworks Museum will be dedicated to highlighting late diver, explorer, and artist Teddy Tucker in ‘Dive... Read more of this article