Mirrors Student Art & Digital Contest To Open

The annual Mirrors Student Art & Digital Competition is set to open this Saturday at the Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art in Paget. A spokesperson said, “Opening to the public Saturday, July 16th is the Mirrors 6th annual Student Art & Digital Competition. This year the Mirrors Programme asked young artists to submit artworks in response […]

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Daemon Bell Memorial Cricket Match On July 17

A Memorial Cricket Match will be held on Sunday [July 17] at the Shelly Bay Field, with the event being held in memory of the late Daemon Bell. The event flyer says, “Daemon Bell’s Backyard Memorial Cricket Match celebrating his big 50! Sunday, July 17th 2022 at Shelly Bay Field. Free admission, donations welcomed. First ball 1pm. […]

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Mosaic Insurance Promotes Desai & Spenner

Mosaic Insurance announced that the division’s Stavan Desai has been promoted to Head of Americas, and Katherine Spenner becomes its Global Chief Legal Officer Spokesperson said, “Mosaic Insurance’s transactional liability division is marking its first year in business, with promotions, a podcast, and plans for continued geographic expansion. The division’s Stavan [Stav] Desai has been promoted […]

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Oliver Bestchart Concludes R&A Junior Open

Oliver Betschart completed his final round today [July 13] at the Monifieth Golf Links in Scotland. A spokesperson said, “The 2022 R&A Junior Open is being hosted at Monifieth Golf Links, Monifieth, Scotland. The R&A Junior Open has boys and girls from over 60 countries competing against each other. “Oliver Betschart completed his final round […]

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Another 31 Abandoned Boats To Be Removed

An additional “31 abandoned and derelict boats, owners unknown, will be removed and discarded,” the Government advised. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Transport, Department of Environment and Natural Resources [DENR] and the Department of Marine and Ports Services advise the public that an additional 31 abandoned and derelict boats, owners unknown, will be […]

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Volleyballers Rank Well After Eastern Caribbean

The Bermuda volleyball team recently concluded competing in the Eastern Caribbean Senior Men’s Championships in Antigua and Barbuda, with the team ranking well in multiple categories, including fifth overall in scoring. The post-tournament stats were released, and Bermuda’s team ranked as follows: Best Overall Scorers 5th overall – Bermuda 14th individual – Tyler Hurdle 15th […]

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Blood Donors Win Prizes From Hamilton Princess

Two winners have been selected from all new and regular blood donors who donated between June 2021 and June 2022, with prizes donated by the Hamilton Princess & Beach Club. Long-time blood donor, Janice Richards, won a night’s stay at the hotel, and new blood donor, Shauna Peyton, won a champagne brunch. “Congratulations to our winners, and […]

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Official Govt & Legal Notices For July 13 2022

The official Government and Legal notices for today [July 13] include acting appointments, public notification and notice of intended marriage. Acting Appointment: Head Of The Public Service, The Cabinet Office Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Acting Appointments Notice ID: GN0701/2022 Public Authorities / Department: Cabinet Headquarters Publication date: 13 July 2022 Mr. Randolph Rochester, Permanent […]

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July 22nd: Public Forum On Offshore Wind

Greenrock will host a public forum on Friday, July 22nd from 12.00pm to 2.00pm at BUEI to ”discuss the research we have recently commissioned on the feasibility of offshore wind in Bermuda.” A spokesperson said, “Greenrock is working hard to produce the industry standard data required to accelerate the deployment of affordable renewable energy, and because offshore […]

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Basketballers Compete In Dominican Republic

The Bermuda Basketball Association’s Senior Men’s National team is competing in the Dominican Republic. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Basketball Association’s Senior Men’s National team program is in transition as it introduces a welcome injection of young talent. The second development tour for this year is being held in Tamboril a municipality of Santiago, Dominican Republic […]

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Photos: Mirrors PeerForward Program Workshop

Mirrors kicked off the second cohort of its PeerForward Programme with 23 students from CedarBridge Academy and the Berkeley Institute completing a three-day peer leader workshop at the Willowbank Resort. PeerForward aims to transform student leaders to spearhead school-wide enrollment and school-specific campaigns to drive college enrollment. Students will activate campaigns and services in their […]

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Turks & Caicos Acting Governor On Spirit Visit

Turks and Caicos Acting Governor  Anya Williams recently welcomed the Spirit of Bermuda when it arrived during its ‘In the Wake of Mary Prince’ expedition, speaking to the crew and students “on the historical links between both territories from genealogy to architecture and engaged in lively conversation with the young mariners.” The trip includes history […]

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Kim Swan Gets Sponsor Exemption For PGA Golf

The Butterfield Bermuda Championship announced today it has extended the tournament’s first sponsor exemption to Kim Swan, who will make his Butterfield Bermuda Championship debut, which returns to Port Royal Golf Course in Southampton, October 27-30. A spokesperson said, “One of the Butterfield Bermuda Championship objectives is to continue to grow the game of golf […]

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Betschart Continues In Junior Open in Scotland

Oliver Betschart continued competing in the 2022 R&A Junior Open in Scotland. A spokesperson said, “The 2022 R&A Junior Open is being hosted at Monifieth Golf Links, Monifieth, Scotland. The R&A Junior Open has boys and girls from over 60 countries competing against each other. “In the final team time of the afternoon draw at […]

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Travel + Leisure: Bermuda 1 Of 25 Best Islands

Travel + Leisure has selected Bermuda as one of 25 best islands. The Travel + Leisure website said, “The Caribbean, Bermuda, and the Bahamas are a delightful mélange of islands — sunny stalwarts with shimmering blue waters, palm-fringed shores, and ultra-luxe resorts. “But for all their common denominators, there’s plenty that makes each island stand […]

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Joell-Deshields Named In 2022 Pride Power List

Bermuda’s Christopher Joell-Deshields has been named in the 2022 Pride Power List. The Pride Power List website said, “Chris is Executive Director of Pride in London, London’s annual LGBTQI Pride festival and parade. A not-for-profit organisation, Pride in London is run by volunteers, with all surplus funds going towards supporting LGBTQI communities. He also leads on […]

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Myeisha Sharrieff Wins CCCAN Swim Medal

Bermuda claimed another medal at the Central American and Caribbean Amateur Swimming Confederation [CCCAN] in Barbados, with Myeisha Sharrieff winning the bronze medal in the 15-17 100 meter backstroke final. The island had a number of other swimmers in action in the finals; Elijah Daley finished 6th with a time of 4:50.04 competing in the 15-17 boys […]

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Lodge, Peart & Furtado Earn Scholarships

The Chubb Charitable Foundation Bermuda announced that Alexis Lodge, Maya Peart and Amber Furtado have all earned scholarships. A spokesperson said, “The Chubb Charitable Foundation Bermuda is pleased to announce this year’s Robert Clements Scholarship, Bermuda College Education Award, and Bursary recipients. Alexis Lodge receives Robert Clements Scholarship “Alexis Lodge, who attended Bermuda High School before […]

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18-Year-Old Injured In Collision In Pembroke

An 18-year-old was taken to hospital following a motorcycle crash in the Cox’s Hill and St. John’s Road roundabout area early this morning. A police spokesperson said, “At 1:18am on Wednesday, 13th July, 2022, police received a number of calls reporting a serious, single vehicle road traffic collision involving a motorcycle, at the junction of […]

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Cruise Ship Encounters Abandoned Vessel

After leaving Bermuda, the Insignia cruise ship “encountered a sailing vessel which they suspected to be abandoned” approximately 50 miles off Bermuda. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre spokesperson said, “Sunday 10th July, 6:24 pm – The departing cruise ship Insignia encountered a sailing vessel which they suspected to be abandoned in a position 50 Miles […]

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Junior Caribbean Squash Team Day 3 Results

Bermuda’s junior squash players were back in action competing in the Junior Caribbean Squash Association Championships [CASA] in Guyana, with three Bermuda players making strong showings to advance to the finals. Mason Smith lost in the under 11 boy’s final 11-4, 11-7, 11-2 to Ben Phang from Guyana, while Owen Rosorea lost in the boy’s […]

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Bermudian Charged With Offences In UK Court

Two men – including Troishun Walker of Bermuda – recently appeared in a UK court, with Walker “accused of carrying a blade, namely a pocket knife, and using threatening violence.” The Hucknall Dispatch website said, “Troishun Walker, 30, of no fixed address but of Bermudian nationality, is accused of carrying a blade, namely a pocket […]

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Latest Youth, Sport & Recreation Newsletter

The Department of Youth, Sport and Recreation has released its newsletter covering all the activities in the sports community. The newsletter contains news from the Bermuda Bicycle Association, the Bermuda National Athletics Association, the Bermuda Sailing Association, the Bermuda Triathlon Association, and more. The full Department of Youth, Sport and Recreation Newsletter follows below [PDF […]

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Wallpaper Wednesday: Sunrise At Lighthouse

The latest offering in Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series features an image showcasing a sunrise at the Gibb’s Hill Lighthouse in Southampton. The design is available in two sizes; a Facebook profile cover image and also in a vertical format, ideally sized for use as a mobile phone wallpaper, WhatsApp status image or Instagram story. You can download both […]

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BF&M: No Share Repurchases In June 2022

In a filing with the Bermuda Stock Exchange, BF&M Limited advised that pursuant to its share repurchase programme, during the month of June 2022 the company has not repurchased any shares. Related Stories BF&M Prepare 300 Packages, Donate $20K BF&M Sponsors Free For February At NMB Endeavour & BF&M No Limits Sailing Programme Bermuda Championship […]

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Govt RFQ For Recycling Collection Services

The Government has issued a Request for Quotations ‘RFQ] for island wide recycling collection. The  website said, “This Request for Quotations [RFQ] is an invitation by the Government of Bermuda to prospective respondents to submit non-binding quotations for Island Wide Recycling Collection, as further described in Section A of the RFQ Particulars. “The Ministry of […]

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‘Bermuda To Broadway’ Workshop Series

On Saturday, July 23rd, TROIKA Bermuda will be hosting its Performing Arts Master Class Workshop series entitled ‘Bermuda to Broadway’. A spokesperson said, “Taught by an industry professional, this event will be filled with workshops that will provide participants with a unique, fun, non-competitive opportunity where they can learn the necessary skills needed for success […]

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Patton Wins ILCA7 Atlantic Coast In New York

Bermuda sailor Campbell Patton won the ILCA7 Atlantic Coast Championships in Larchmont, New York, at the weekend. The 21-year-old finished the championships with a total of 21 points. Patton told Sail-World that making strong starts was the key to his title. “I executed that pretty well for most races and when I didn’t, I struggled, […]

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Investigation Into Firearms Incident Continues

The police continue to investigate the firearms incident in the Ord Road/Cobb’s Hill area early on Monday morning, and said they are “interested in speaking with anyone who may have seen two persons dressed in all black acting in a suspicious manner headed east on a motorcycle.” A police spokesperson said, “As the investigation continues into […]

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Mosaic Insurance Opening Office In Canada

Mosaic Insurance is opening an office in Toronto, Ontario and has hired underwriting specialist Ian Fraser to spearhead the company’s expansion into the Canadian specialty insurance market. Mr Fraser joins as President of Mosaic Insurance Services Canada Inc [Mosaic Canada], responsible for operational strategy and growth, with core business lines comprising professional liability, cyber, financial […]

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Official Govt & Legal Notices For July 12 2022

The official Government and Legal notices for today [July 12] include public notification, acting appointments and notification of planning applications registered. The North East Hamilton Local Plan 2022 Notice 2022 Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Public Notification Notice ID: GN0691/2022 Public Authorities / Department: Planning Publication date: 12 July 2022 The North East Hamilton Local […]

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Swan’s Members Compete In Peachtree 10K

Swan’s Running Club members recently participated in the annual AJC Peachtree 10k Race in Atlanta. Swan’s has a 30+ year relationship with Atlanta Track Club, and through this long-term relationship, many of the Atlanta runners come to Bermuda to participate in the Bermuda Marathon weekend in January. Matthew Viney finished 1,878th overall with a time […]

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Junior Caribbean Squash Team Day 2 Results

Bermuda Junior Squash players were back in action competing in the Junior Caribbean Squash Association Championships [CASA] in Guyana. Two Bermuda players have advanced to the finals, while three others will be looking to get on the podium with third-place finishes. Owen Rosorea advanced to the boy’s under 13 final, while Somers Stevenson will be […]

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Bermuda Themed Pet Collection Launched

Loquats, hibiscus flowers, and longtails are some of the themes available in Chillgo’s line of Bermuda-themed pet products, with the items now available for purchase at Pet Stop. A spokesperson said, “Owning two dogs herself, Chillgo owner Tracy Lambert saw how luxury fashion and products for animals was needed and wasn’t seen much in stores. […]

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Kempe Continues To Lead At Youth Worlds

Bermuda’s Sebastian Kempe and Nicole Stovell continued competing in the Youth Sailing World Championships in the Netherlands, with Kempe maintaining his #1 ranking after the second day of action. Kempe continued to lead the 61-strong male international fleet, while Stovell is in 30th place in the 56-strong female international fleet. The event — which includes […]

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Webinar To Highlight Bermuda’s ESG Maturity

The Bermuda Business Development Agency [BDA], in association with Oxbow Partners, will air a webinar about Bermuda’s ESG maturity on Tuesday, July 19 at 12.00pm ADT. This latest edition of the Bermuda Angle webinar series – entitled ‘Bermuda’s ESG Experience and its Influence on the Global [Re]insurance Industry’ – will include an introduction from Bermuda’s […]

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Registration Open For Golf Volunteer Program

The Butterfield Bermuda Championship’s BF&M Volunteer Programme for adults and juniors is now accepting online applications. A spokesperson said, “The tournament returns for its fourth year from October 24th – 30th at Port Royal Golf Course, Southampton. “Over 500 volunteers will be required to fill positions on 17 committees, ranging from gallery management ambassadors, walking […]

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Swimmers Win Three More Medals At CCCAN

Bermuda swimmers won three more medals during the third day of competition at the Central American and Caribbean Amateur Swimming Confederation [CCCAN] in Barbados, with Brian Desmond, Violet Smith and Myeisha Sharrieff all making the podium. Clocking a time of 9:12.42 Brian Desmond picked up the bronze medal in the 18 & over 800 meter freestyle, […]

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Beard & Blee Attend Island Games Meeting

[Written by Stephen Wright] Jon Beard, the chairman of the Bermuda Island Games Association, and secretary Juanita Blee have been in Guernsey for the annual meeting of the International Island Games. The pair joined officials from the 23-member islands in touring the island in the English Channel, visiting the facilities that will host the various sports […]

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Corner Six-A-Side Football Tournament To Start

Boulevard Community Club will host the Corner League Six-a-side Tournament at Victor Scott Primary School in Pembroke. The tournament starts on Wednesday [July 13] at 6.30 pm, with matchdays on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays. Each team is permitted a maximum of ten players. A cash prize of $500 is up for grabs; the cost for each […]

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