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Barnes Looks To Wrap Up Skusa Series Title

[Written by Stephen Wright] Scott Barnes is in the driving seat to retain his Shifter Masters title in the Skusa Winter Series. Barnes leads the standings after the opening two rounds of the competition at the Homestead-Miami Motorplex in Florida last month. The 38-year-old almost completed a clean sweep, winning three of the four races – a heat... Read more of this article

City Of Hamilton Makes Charitable Donations

Earlier today [Feb 8], the City of Hamilton presented donations to three local charities on the steps of City Hall. Mayor Charles Gosling and Members of the Board, Executive and City staff were on hand to make check presentations to The Salvation Army, HOME and the Bermuda Diabetes Association. “Mayor Gosling presented a check for $10,000.00 to Captain... Read more of this article

BHB Provides Update On Oncology Service

Bermuda Hospitals Board’s [BHB] oncology service has selected two new full-time oncologists, following the departure of Dr Sein Aung and Dr Chris Fosker in December. A spokesperson said, “Dr Aung had been a full time oncologist and Dr Fosker, who was also the Director of the Oncology service, had worked part of his time at BHB, with the rest of... Read more of this article

Weather Forecast For Thursday February 9

Thursday, February 9 is expected to see sunny skies interrupted by cloudy spells & chance showers, with the high to be near 21°C/69°F and the low to be near 17°C/63°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be north. The relative humidity is expected to be near 75%. Sunrise will be at 7.07am and sunset will be at 5.59pm.... Read more of this article

Cayman Arts Festival To Show Mary Prince Play

The Cayman Arts Festival will feature a production called ‘Sold,’ telling the story of Bermudian Mary Prince on Sunday, February 26. The Cayman Arts Festival website said, “Every so often there is a piece that touches the soul. ‘Sold’ is one such show.” – Music Theatre Review. One woman’s journey to overcome... Read more of this article

Brookfield To Buy Argo Group For $1.1 Billion

Brookfield Reinsurance and Argo Group International Holdings, Ltd announced “they have entered into a definitive merger agreement whereby Brookfield Reinsurance will acquire Argo in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $1.1 billion.” Sachin Shah, Chief Executive Officer of Brookfield Reinsurance, said, “The acquisition of Argo represents... Read more of this article

AXA XL Launches New Sustainability Strategy

AXA XL has published its new three-year sustainability strategy, “Roots of resilience” setting itself 23 ambitious targets to be met by 2026 or before. A spokesperson said, “AXA XL, a division of AXA, is leveraging its global position and reach to advance sustainability across the dozens of industries and countries it impacts daily. “Putting... Read more of this article

Video: February 8th Bernews Morning Newsflash

Tributes to the late Arthur Hodgson, Art exhibit to celebrate Al Seymour’s 90th year, owners invited to claim impounded vehicles, UK MP: Intervened for cannabis, but not marriage, 2023 Charman Prize offers $18,000 prize money, BCB announce cricket team for ICC qualifier and Wallpaper Wednesday features heart-shaped chocolates are some of the stories... Read more of this article

Weather Forecast For Wednesday February 8

Wednesday, February 8 is expected to see a few partly cloudy spells, with the high to be near 20°C/68°F and the low to be near 17°C/62°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be NW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 63%. Sunrise will be at 7.08am and sunset will be at 5.58pm. High tide will be at 10.03am and... Read more of this article

Tributes Paid To The Late Arthur Hodgson

[Updated] “One of the leaders of a generation of social justice champions,” said Premier David Burt today in extending condolences to the family of the late Arthur Hodgson, a former Minister in the first Progressive Labour Party Government. “Mr. Hodgson was an outstanding scholar and served at the vanguard of the earliest days of Party politics... Read more of this article

UK MP: Intervened For Cannabis, Not Marriage

[Updated with video] The UK Government “did intervene to prevent Bermuda from legalising cannabis, so they have no problem with intervening, but they did not intervene on the human rights issue of same-sex marriage, which was such a disappointment,” British MP Lloyd Russell-Moyle said. Speaking during a recent session in British Parliament,... Read more of this article

Video: February 7th Bernews Morning Newsflash

The Hamilton Princess & Beach Club to honour Dr. Duranda Greene, Randy Horton, Ellen-Kate Horton and Robert Horton, Ashton Bell wins gold medal in Thailand, Government House reappoints Alexander White, Francis Patton Longtail Plunge, Pinky’s & FoodHub to hold job fair on Tuesday and City of Hamilton 2023 signature events calendar are some... Read more of this article