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| Elan and Elijah Daley concluded competing in the Ontario Provincial Championships at the Toronto Pan Am Sports Center – Competition Pool in Canada. On day three, Elan won her third medal, while Elijah Daley set two personal best times and picked up a medal. Elan Daley clocked a time of 26.39 on her way to […] |
| The Somerset Big Ballers claimed the double season victory after they came from behind to defeat the PHC Lady Zebras 2 – 1 at the National Sports Center Flora Duffy South Field Stadium. Akelya Furbert gave the PHC Lady Zebras the lead in the 14th minute, but the Somerset Big Ballers drew level in the […] |
| Members of the Bermuda Pacers Track Club began competing in the 2022 Russell E. Blunt Eastcoast Invitational Track Meet in Durham, North Carolina. Bermuda Pacers picked up their first medal of the competition when Jaeda Grant clocked a gold medal time of 12:41.52 on her way to winning the 13-14 girls 3000-meter race. Teagan Scott-Hanley […] |
| Adriana Penruddocke finished in 13th place in the UK Laser Association ILCA 6 Open and National Championships. In the first race of the last day and the ninth of the series, Penruddocke finished 13th, and then finished 12th in the second and final race of the day to conclude the regatta with 79 net points. […] |
| The final match of the PRC Backyard Cricket League season saw the Hamilton Corporation defeat HSBC by 39 runs at the Police Field. Hamilton Corporation won the toss and elected to bat, they scored 164/6 in their 15 overs, Phillip Anderson was their top scorer with 32 not out, while Mishael Paynter was the pick […] |
| The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday July 23rd. On Saturday the Adventure of the Seas cruise ship is expected, on Sunday the Norwegian Pearl and the Enchantment of the Seas cruise ships and the Oleander container ship will arrive, and on Tuesday […] |
| AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating [FSR] of A+ [Superior] and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings of “aa-” [Superior] of Renaissance Reinsurance Ltd. The ratings agency said, “The ratings of RenaissanceRe reflect the group’s balance sheet strength, which AM Best assesses as strongest, as well as its adequate operating performance, favorable business profile […] |
| The Spirit of Bermuda is leaving the island on another trip, this time traveling to the Canadian Maritimes and New England. A spokesperson said, “Purpose-built sail training vessel, the Spirit of Bermuda is set to leave Bermuda today on another expedition as part of its mission to serve as an ambassador for Bermuda in overseas’ […] |
| Earlier this week, the Department of Culture unveiled an exhibition entitled ‘Pioneers Who Persevered: Black Nurses in Segregated Bermuda,’ which is currently on display at the Bermuda Society of Arts. “The exhibition is partially virtual and links to a new Emancipation website developed by the Department, which chronicles key milestones in Bermuda’s history,” a spokesperson […] |
| Both Somerset Cricket Club and St. George’s Cricket Club are set to hold their final trials this weekend, with both clubs having named the participants in the trials as they are both in full preparation mode for the highly anticipated Cup Match Classic which is set to take place next week in Somerset. Image courtesy of […] |
| Radcliffe Football Club announced that they have signed Bermudian footballers Keyni Mills and Zakiyah Lee. A statement from the club, which plays in the Northern Premier League in the UK, said, “Our eighth and ninth signings of the summer are 18-year-old winger Keyni Mills, and 20-year-old left back Zakiyah Lee. The pair are originally from […] |
| Butterfield announced the return of Saturday banking and also noted that they have opened a new 24-hour ATM vestibule on Front Street. A spokesperson said, “Starting this weekend, the Reid Street Banking Centre in Hamilton will be open to clients from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. each Saturday. All over-the-counter and personal banking services will be […] |
| The official Government and Legal notices for today [July 22] include acting appointments, public notification, trademark applications, notice of intention to construct a controlled plant & notification of planning applications registered. Acting Appointment: Permanent Secretary, Ministry Of The Cabinet Office Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Acting Appointments Notice ID: GN0749/2022 Public Authorities / Department: Cabinet […] |
| The Ministry of Public Works is advising the public of paving work that will require a single lane closure from August 8 through November 5. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Public Works wishes to notify the motoring public of the commencement of the long-awaited paving works to take place following the completion of […] |
| Saturday, July 23 is expected to see plenty of sunshine after the early chance of a shower, with the high to be near 30°C/86°F and the low to be near 26°C/78°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 72%. Sunrise will be […] |
| Jah-Nhai Perinchief competed in the World Athletics Championships in Eugene, Oregon. The Bermuda triple jumper finished in 22nd place overall in the world class field. Perinchief hit his best mark on his first attempt, fouled on his second jump, before concluding with the leap of 16.26 in his third and final attempt. Related Stories Perinchief Qualifies […] |
| Jah-Nhai Perinchief competed in the World Athletics Championships in Eugene, Oregon. The Bermuda triple jumper finished 22nd place overall in the world class field. Perinchief hit his best mark on his first attempt, fouled on his second jump, before concluding with the leap of 16.26 in his third and final attempt. Related Stories Perinchief Qualifies For […] |
| The Regulatory Authority released its review into the island-wide power outage in December 2020, noting that it “identified several critical deficiencies which contributed to the outage.” A spokesperson said, “Following the island-wide power outage in December 2020, the RA has completed its review of the incident at the BELCO North Power Station and has today […] |
| The Transport Control Department [TCD] has closed temporarily due to a lack of running water in the building. A Government spokesperson said, “The Transport Control Department [TCD] has this morning [22 July] closed temporarily due to a lack of running water in the building. “Technical experts are establishing necessary repairs, and the facilities are expected […] |
| Minister of Youth, Culture & Sport Dr Ernest Peets and representatives of both the Somerset and St. George’s Cricket Clubs gathered at the Cabinet Grounds, addressing the upcoming Cup Match holiday and supporting the presentation of a Haitian flag in commemoration of emancipation on August 1, 1834. Minister Peets said, “I am pleased to be […] |
| The City of Hamilton issued an advisory about garbage collection over the Cup Match holiday. A spokesperson said, “The City of Hamilton wishes to advise City businesses and residents that garbage collections will be scheduled on the following dates: Wednesday, July 27th – Normal garbage collection will take place for Residents. Wednesday, Last collection will […] |
| Bermuda sailor Adriana Penruddocke has started competing in the UK Laser Association ILCA 6 Open and National Championships, and she is currently in 8th place. After 8 races, Penruddocke has 54 net points, she has five top 10 finishes with her best finish of 4th in the 4th race. Related Stories Fitted Dinghy Races In […] |
| Bermuda’s three archers began competing in the World Cup Individual Qualifying Round. Camerin Pickering, Bernard Wade III, and Jaydon Roberts competed in the Individual competition in Medellin, Colombia, in overcast with moderate variable wind changes weather conditions. Pickering finished 80th, while Roberts finished 86th, and Wade III finished 88th. Related Stories Archers Continue Competing In […] |
| Daniel Augustus took to the Valhalla Golf Course in Louisville, Kentucky to compete on the APGA Tour. In his first round, Augustus shot an even par round of 72, he would then return and shot a second round of 2-over par 74 to finish T18th. In his two rounds, Augustus shot 7 birdies, 22 pars, […] |
| [Written by Stephen Wright] Micah Franklin, the Bermuda squash coach, has hailed the displays of the island’s athletes at the Junior Caribbean Area Squash Championships in Georgetown, Guyana. The competition, from July 9 to 17, was the first CASA in more than two years due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Bermuda’s team, seven boys and five girls […] |
| [Written by Carla Seely] I grew up in a middle-class family and, from a very young age, my parents instilled the value of working in order to earn a dollar. As children, we were given various chores to accomplish throughout the week. If we completed those chores without moaning and groaning and without being asked ten […] |
| Twenty Bermudian students recently received scholarships worth $605,000 at the Association of Bermuda International Companies Education Awards [ABICEA] annual awardee luncheon, and you can learn more about these 20 exceptional young people below. The 2022 ABICEA recipients were Nazarah Bridgewater, Kiara Burcher, Benjamin Darling, Jada Davis, Amber Douglas, Miguel Furtado Simas, Aisling Harris, Nanami Ingram, […] |
| Electric scooter rideshare company Whip is holding a Cup Match photo contest. The contest flyer says, “Win $150 in Whip ride credits in our Cup Match photo contest. “How to enter: 1. Follow Whip on Instagram or TikTok @grabawhip 2. Post your coolest picture or video on a Whip on TikTok or Instagram 3. Tag […] |
| July 21 saw 5,019 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $31,619.70 BD. 5,019 shares were traded by Argus Group Holdings Ltd, closing even at $6.30 per share. The BSX finished at 2,230.73, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 62 remained unchanged. The full report for the day […] |
| Jehovah’s Witnesses in Bermuda will unite with millions around the globe to promote the timely theme “Pursue Peace” as they participate in a six-part annual event scheduled for July and August, 2022. “We have not missed one convention in our 16 years of marriage,” said Paget resident Marco Lopes. Marco and his wife Natasha plan […] |
| Bermuda’s Dame Flora Duffy has been nominated for the Commonwealth Games GOAT [Greatest of All Time] award. The website said, “Records smashed, glass ceilings broken, and history written, 90 years of the Commonwealth Games have provided an outstanding number of achievements. But now the power is in your hands to select the Commonwealth Games GOAT [Greatest of […] |
| The official Government and Legal notices for today [July 21] include acting appointments, cancellation of registration, notification of planning applications registered and notice of intended marriage. Corrigendum To GNO682/2022 Date Of Acting Post Changed Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Acting Appointments Notice ID: GN0734/2022 Public Authorities / Department: Government House Publication date: 21 July 2022 Corrigendum […] |
| The Ministry of Health confirmed that “Bermuda is today reporting its first confirmed case of monkeypox.” “For reasons of confidentiality, the person cannot be identified. However, the patient is in isolation, and the Ministry of Health is investigating potential close contacts and will notify anyone who may have been exposed,” a Government spokesperson said. Acting Minister […] |
| Friday, July 22 is expected to see a mix of sun and cloud, with the high to be near 30°C/86°F and the low to be near 26°C/79°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be south. The relative humidity is expected to be near 69%. Sunrise will be at 6.27am and sunset […] |
| The International Coaching & Leadership Institute [ICLI] is joining forces with Bermuda College to offer a new coach training and leadership development programme for local students and professionals. A spokesperson said, “Beginning in October 2022, the Coaching Foundations Certificate [CFC] Program will be available in two different formats — a three-day intensive and five-week online […] |
| “It’s time for government to legislate a uniformed and equal approach to restitution for Pembroke residents who are being negatively impacted by the BELCO’s North Power Plant,” OBA MP Susan Jackson said. Ms Jackson — the MP for Pembroke West — said, “Cleaning up clean air laws and imposing stiffer penalties for emissions is only […] |
| Appleby Bermuda has awarded scholarships and bursaries to Ryley Tannock, Maya Dean, Thomas Evans, and Jada Rogers-Ingemann. A spokesperson said, “Appleby has been providing scholarships and bursaries since 1977 to qualified Bermudian applicants based on academic performance, community involvement and extracurricular activities. This year’s recipients are Ryley Tannock, Maya Dean, Thomas Evans and Jada Rogers-Ingemann. […] |
| The Senate was in session on Wednesday [July 20] and you can listen to audio below from the two Senators who spoke during the Motion to Adjourn; Minister Ernest Peets and Senator Michelle Simmons. Senator Ernest Peets Senator Michelle Simmons Related Stories Stiffer Penalties, Restitution To Area Residents Column: ‘It Reeks Of Delusion & Desperation’ […] |
| Tobiah Goodchild and Tristan Pettit will be participating in the JITIC U14 2022 Tournament from July 22 to July 29 at the Cancún Tennis Complex in Mexico. The pair, coached by National Coach Steve Bean, is expected to face intense competition in singles play against players from the Caribbean and Central American countries.” National Coach […] |
| The Annual General Meeting [AGM] of the Society of Trust and Estate practitioners [STEP] Bermuda branch will be held on Friday [July 22]. A spokesperson said, “The Annual General Meeting of the Society of Trust and Estate practitioners Bermuda branch will be held on Friday, 22 July 2022 at 4:00pm in the Pembroke Room located […] |
| [Updated] The police have confirmed the sad news that 40-year-old Jahmel Blakeney has died following a three vehicle collision in Devonshire. A police spokesperson said, “Shortly after 11:00 p.m. on Wednesday, 20th July, 2022, police received a number of calls reporting a serious road traffic collision, involving a taxi and two motorcycles, at the junction of Middle […] |
| [Written by Stephen Wright] Nahki Wells hopes to force his way into Bristol City’s starting line-up for their Sky Bet Championship opener away to Hull City next weekend after impressing in pre-season. Wells grabbed a late winner in City’s 1-0 victory away to Plymouth Argyle last Saturday and created both goals in his side’s 2-2 draw […] |
| Harbour Nights was held again yesterday evening [July 20] on Front Street in Hamilton, with local artisans, crafters, chefs, entertainers, and more on hand for the public to enjoy. Items on sale included clothing, jewelry, art prints, food and drinks, soaps, skincare products, hair services, and more, with live entertainment also on hand. Related Stories […] |
| Two of the International Development Academy Bermuda select teams departed Bermuda on Tuesday [July 19] bound for Northern Ireland where they will compete in the Super Cup NI tournament. A spokesperson said, “The event, previously known as the Milk Cup and established in 1983, has grown to become one of the best youth tournaments in […] |
| The Hamilton Docks will close at 10:00am on Friday [July 22] to allow staff to pay their respects to longtime employee Robert Lowe. A spokesperson said, “Polaris Holding Company Ltd has issued a public advisory of an early closure at Stevedoring Services Limited. The Management wishes to advise the public that the Hamilton Docks will close […] |
| The Government has issued a Request for Proposals [RFP] to “upgrade and expand the existing Closed Circuit Television [CCTV] system being managed by the Bermuda Police Service.” The notice said, “The current CCTV system has the following components: Capture Images: – Cameras PTZ and Fixed [Panasonic]; LPR [Vivotek and Axis]. Transmission: – The Backhaul transmission […] |
| A SpaceX launch that took place earlier this week from Kennedy Space Center in Florida was spotted in Bermuda by some locals, including Mike Cornish who captured an image of the spectacular sight. The SpaceX website said, “On Thursday, July 14 at 8:44 p.m. ET, Falcon 9 launched Dragon on the 25th Commercial Resupply Services [CRS-25] mission […] |
| A Bermuda tennis team will be competing in the Billie Jean King Cup [former Fed Cup] in the Dominican Republic. The five Bermuda players will be led by coach Jovan Whitter in the competition, which will take place between July 25th – 30th. Bermuda Billie Jean King Cup 2022 Team Shelby Madeiros Asia-Leigh Hollis Kumani […] |
| The idea behind Nasir Simmons’s award-winning debut short film, Tentacle Head, came after a chance encounter in Bermuda with a previously homeless person. Simmons, a Bermudian filmmaker, struck upon the conversation in a doctor’s office and connected with the emotional trauma of “someone having to hide something from society to gain respect and be treated […] |
| The Bermuda Netball Association’s Women’s Summer League and Coed League Season are now over, the League Standings and leading Goalscorers are below. The Tigers won the Women’s League with 27 points, with the BHB Angels second with 21 points and the Stars finished third with 18 points. Diara Benjamin from the Tiger was the League […] |