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ABIR Members Contribute $830M To Economy
[Updated] The Association of Bermuda Insurers and Reinsurers [ABIR] today released the results of its 15th annual ABIR Bermuda Economic Substance Survey, “detailing significant contributions to the Bermuda economy and workforce.” A spokesperson said, “Highlights from the report, which tracks 2019 calendar-year data, include: ABIR... Read more of this article
Election 2020: Online Petition Calls For A Debate
An online petition has been launched calling for the island’s political leaders to have a debate, with the petition attaining over 230 signatures as of this writing. The petition said, “In this political climate there is an atmosphere of uncertainty. Bermuda is a democracy, and we have a right like every other democratic nation to call on our... Read more of this article
MarketPlace Extends Discount Until End Of Year
MarketPlace will extend their three-times weekly 5% discount and daily 5% discount for recipients of financial assistance until the end of 2020. A spokesperson said, “The MarketPlace today announced an extension of its three-times weekly 5% discount and daily 5% discount for recipients of financial assistance until the end of the year. “The extended... Read more of this article
Government Bursary Awarded To Ania Gilbert
The Head of the Public Service, Dr. Derrick Binns recognized this year’s Bermuda Government Bursary Award Recipient Ania Gilbert. Kobe Richardson, Ania Gilbert, Dr. Derrick Binns, Malik Richardson and Doreen Burgess. “Ania is pursuing a Bachelors of Business Administration-Accounting at Mount Saint Vincent University,” a Government spokesperson... Read more of this article
Video: BNV With FDM’s Packwood & Minors
Two candidates from the recently formed Free Democratic Movement [FDM] — Cheryl Packwood and Patrice Minors – are joining host Don Burgess this afternoon [Sept 22] for the latest episode in the Bernews News & Views series. Ms Packwood is running in Constituency #7 Hamilton South and Ms Minors will be running in Constituency #12 Devonshire... Read more of this article
Little Venice Group Resumes Normal Hours
Little Venice Group has announced that all of its restaurants – except Lido Complex – are resuming normal hours starting today [Sept 22]. A poster outlining the resumption says, “We hope everyone is safe after the storms. “Please note all Little Venice Group restaurants, aside from Lido Complex, will resume normal operational... Read more of this article
BTA: Deals On World Tourism Day Weekend
“Bermuda’s tourism businesses are offering a full weekend of deals, discounts and special experiences to mark World Tourism Day,” the BTA said today. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Tourism Authority is encouraging visitors and residents to rediscover the power of travel by immersing themselves in a host of Bermudian experiences... Read more of this article
Football: Dudley Eve Matches On Wednesday
The Bermuda Football Association [BFA] said that the Dudley Eve matches scheduled for Wednesday [Sept 23] will take place at Goose Gosling Field. A spokesperson said, “The Dudley Eve matches scheduled for Wednesday, September 23, 2020 will take place at Goose Gosling Field. “The scheduled fixtures are the Dudley Eve matchday 3 fixtures which are... Read more of this article
Photos & Videos: Post Hurricane Teddy
Hurricane Teddy is now moving away from Bermuda, and the task of restoring the Island is getting underway, with Bermuda’s experienced crews getting to work to bring us back to normal.You can view our live updates on Hurricane Teddy and Hurricane Paulette here, and all our coverage of Hurricane Teddy here. Related Stories Photos... Read more of this article
Covid-19: Over 31 Million Cases Worldwide
With the Covid-19 pandemic continuing to affect countries around the globe, the number of confirmed cases worldwide has now surpassed 31 million, with over 965,000 deaths worldwide, and the United States having the most confirmed cases and deaths in the world. A BBC story said, “The UK has reached “a perilous turning point”, Prime... Read more of this article
Pre-Election Youth Forum To Be Held Tonight
Bermuda Youth Connect will be holding a Pre-Election Youth Forum tonight [Sept 22] which will feature two of the candidates from all three political parties, for a total of six candidates, and be available to watch online. A spokesperson said, “The Pre-Election Youth Forum will be a perfect blend of debate and discussion. Topics to be addressed... Read more of this article
Burch-Waldron Scores In Lionesses Debut
London City Lionesses recently locked up a key addition to their 2020-21 squad with the signing of K’Shaela Burch-Waldron. The London City Lionesses play in the FA Women’s Championship; they signed Burch-Waldron and put her straight into their development squad as they face London Bees. Playing in her first game, Burch-Waldron found the back of... Read more of this article
