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Re/insurers Ready To Support Storm Recovery
The “Bermuda [re]insurance industry stand ready to support Americans in the aftermath of Hurricane Ida,” the Bermuda Business Development Agency [BDA] said. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Business Development Agency and the greater Bermuda [re]insurance industry stand ready to support Americans in the aftermath of Hurricane Ida,... Read more of this article
Rider Recovering After Collision In Smith’s
The 19-year-old male motorcyclist injured in a collision with a car in Smith’s parish yesterday [Sept 1] is recovering in the hospital. A police spokesperson said, “At last check, the injured rider, said to be a 19-year-old Hamilton parish man, was recovering in hospital. “He is understood to have a broken collarbone, as well as broken... Read more of this article
L&G Re Interns & Education Award Recipient
Legal & General Reinsurance [L&G Re] announced that Nisha Smith is the 2021 recipient of the ABIC Education Award sponsored by L&G Re, while internship opportunities were provided to Tyler Kelly and Victoria Lindsay. A spokesperson said, “Legal & General Reinsurance [L&G Re] has provided internship opportunities for two Bermudian... Read more of this article
BPS: Criminal Records Office Has Reopened
The Bermuda Police Service announced that the Criminal Records/Vetting Office has now reopened to walk-in customers. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] would like to advise that the Criminal Records Office and Vetting Office has now reopened to walk-in customers. “However in light of current Covid-19 safety precautions,... Read more of this article
Video: BNV Interview With Premier David Burt
Premier David Burt will be joining Bernews this afternoon [Sept 2] for the latest episode in the Bernews News & Views series, with the Premier set to discuss a number of topics. The video will be live streamed below, as well as on Bernews Twitter and Facebook pages. Update | The live broadcast has concluded and the replay is below Related Stories Podcast:... Read more of this article
Bermuda Arts Centre’s ‘Sunrise Sunset’ Show
[Updated] The Bermuda Arts Centre is getting set to open a members’ show titled ‘Sunrise Sunset’ on Sunday [Sept 5] at the Seabreeze Lounge at the Elbow Beach Hotel. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Arts Centre invites you to an art opening and paint out on Sunday, September 5, 2021. “We are excited to partner with Seabreeze Lounge... Read more of this article
Video: Wells Scores Four Times For Bristol U23
Bermuda’s Nahki Wells scored four times for the Bristol City U23 team as they played to a 6 – 2 victory over Hull City U23. The club’s match report said, “Nahki Wells scored four times as City Under-23s ran out comfortable 6-2 winners against Hull City, making it three wins from three in the Professional Development League. “Saikou... Read more of this article
Consultation Opens On Single Use Plastics
The Government has opened a public consultation on regulating single-use plastics in Bermuda, with people invited to “send written comments, suggestions or concerns regarding the planned timetable and scope of the proposed legislation on regulating single-use plastics” by September 30th. The Government of Bermuda Citizens Forum website said,... Read more of this article
Golf Now Stand Alone, Prize Increased To $6.5M
The Bermuda Championship — which will take place in October at the Port Royal Golf Course — will now be stand-alone event for 2021, with the field size expanded from 120 to 132 players and the prize purse increased to $6.5 million. This comes as the WGC-HSBC Champions in China, which was originally supposed to be held at the same time,... Read more of this article
Craig Bean Championships Day Three Results
The action went late into the night as the Craig Bean Memorial Championships continued at the Fairmont Southampton Tennis Courts. Gavin Manders and David Thomas turned the clock back some years as the pair battled until Thomas retired with the match level at 1 – 1. Zach McGuire defeated Nigel Burgess 6-2, 6-1, in their Elite B Division battle, while... Read more of this article
Governor Lalgie Tours Drug Treatment Court
Governor Rena Lalgie met with Senior Magistrate Juan Wolffe to tour the Drug Treatment Court located in the Dame Lois Browne-Evans Building earlier this week. Government House posted the photo below on social media, saying: “Yesterday the Governor met with Senior Magistrate, The Right Worshipful Juan Wolffe BA, LLB, JP, to tour the Drug Treatment... Read more of this article
Barnes To Compete In Rock Island Grand Prix
Scott Barnes is getting set to compete in the Rock Island Grand Prix this coming weekend. On Saturday, September 4th from 8.00am to 12.30pm, drivers will have practice rounds, with a five minute session each; from 1.15pm to 5.00pm, heat races will take place. On Sunday, September 5th at 8.30am, the final practice rounds will be held; racing begins at... Read more of this article
