Archive for November, 2021

BTA Welcome New Antigen Arrival Test Policy

The Bermuda Tourism Authority said they welcome “the first significant loosening of Covid-19 border protocols,” saying it “puts us in a stronger market position as we compete with rival destinations touting less stringent travel requirements.” Minister of Health Kim Wilson recently announced changes to the Covid regulations,... Read more of this article

BWS Issues Severe Weather Watch

[Updated] The Bermuda Weather Service [BWS] has issued a Severe Weather Watch and Thunderstorm Advisory for today [Nov 29], noting that “the potential exists for squalls carrying gusts to 50-60 knots near showers and thunderstorms.” The BWS forecast for today states, “An active and strong cold front approaching from the west will spread... Read more of this article

27-Year-Old Man Injured In Shooting

A 27-year-old-man is in hospital being treated for gunshot wounds following a shooting in the Dundonald Street and Court Street area early this morning [Nov 29], the police have confirmed. A police spokesperson said, “A 27-year-old-man is currently warded at the King Edward VII Memorial [KEMH] receiving attention for gunshot wounds sustained... Read more of this article

BELCO: Work On Asset Retirement Project

BELCO said they have “commenced work on an Asset Retirement Project [ARP] to dispose of decommissioned assets that include generating engines and buildings.” A spokesperson said, “The ARP planning process commenced in 2014 and will see the abatement of hazardous materials, the removal and disposal of retired assets and the demolition... Read more of this article

BILTIR: Economic & Social Benefits For Bermuda

Bermuda International Long Term Insurers and Reinsurers [BILTIR] has produced a Fact Sheet showing the “widespread economic and social benefits which the organisation brings to Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “BILTIR Fact Sheet highlights: The Bermuda life re/insurance sector companies hold $667 billion of assets under management BILTIR member... Read more of this article

Column: Susan Jackson On Domestic Violence

[Opinion column written by OBA MP Susan Jackson] During the most recent session in the House of Assembly, the day after the United Nations International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, there was silence from our government. Bermuda is experiencing a significant public health issue and if government is serious about protecting people,... Read more of this article

Bermuda Teams Compete In New York Rugby 7s

The New York Sevens Rugby Tournament recently concluded, with the Bermuda 7s playing in Pool A and Bermuda playing in Pool B. The Bermuda 7s team reached the final, while the Bermuda team was eliminated in the semi-final. Bermuda 7s got things underway with a match 45 – 7 win over the Cocks. Their next match saw them defeat the New Jersey RFC 31 –... Read more of this article

Golf: BGA Thanksgiving Challenge On The Hill

The Bermuda Golf Association hosted the Thanksgiving Challenge on the Hill at Turtle Hill Golf Course, which was a 36-hole individual stroke play event played on the same day. Gary Burnet claimed the Men’s title with a total 4-over par round score of 112, while Katrin Burnie defended the Ladies title with a score of 123. The net winners were Steve... Read more of this article

Sharrieff Swims Personal Best In Colombia

Myeisha Sharrieff was back in the pool for the second day of competition in the Junior Pan Am Games in Colombia, however unfortunately the island’s second swimmer Finn Moseley was unable to compete due to a shoulder injury. Sharrieff competed in heat two of the women’s 100m backstroke where she finished 7th in her haat touching the wall... Read more of this article

Basketball: Black Mambas & Young Goatz Win

A Bermuda Basketball Association league double-header took place inside the CedarBridge Academy Gymnasium with a total of 271 points scored in the two matches. In the opener, the Black Mambas defeated the Reapers 64 – 61. Kevin Stephens, and Seward Smith both scored 15 points for the Black Mambas, they both also had 3 steals, with Stephens grabbing... Read more of this article

BIT Announces Launch Of Blue Lightning

Blue Island Technology [BIT] has announced the launch of Blue Lightning, a “powerful and flexible cat risk analytics and roll-up engine.” A spokesperson said, “Blue Lightning combines a rich software framework, powerful deployment options and intuitive visualization to create novel and bespoke solutions for the risk industry. “The... Read more of this article

Jillian Terceira Continues Competing In Belgium

Jillian Terceira continued competing in the Sentower Park – CSI2*/CSI1*/CSIYH1* International Horse Show Jumping event in Belgium. On the second day, she competed in one class with one horse. During the 1.35m CSI2* – Table A Against the Clock Class, Terceira and Mia Volo Vd Molendreef finished 13th with a clear round time of 65.57. Related... Read more of this article