Morton Earns Bursary To Attend UWC In India

Bermuda National Committee for the United World Colleges [UWC] announced that Berkeley Institute student Chloe Morton has been awarded placement for the 2 year programme at UWC Mahindra College in India. A spokesperson said, “UWC Mahindra is located on a 175 acre campus 40 km west of Pune in Maharashtra, India. “The College offers a […]

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Post-Emancipation, Friendly Society Effects

The National Museum of Bermuda [NMB] is offering a free virtual lecture on July 21 entitled ‘Societal Changes in Post-Emancipation Bermuda and the ‘Friendly Society’ Effects.’ A spokesperson said, “The National Museum of Bermuda is continuing its Bermuda and the Atlantic World lecture series with a free virtual lecture on Thursday, 21 July, 2022 at […]

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Official Govt & Legal Notices For July 11 2022

The official Government and Legal notices for today [July 11] include notice of intention to construct a controlled plant, acting appointments, boards appointments and notice of intended marriage. Clean Air Act Piranha Paintworks Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Notice of Intention to Construct a Controlled Plant Notice ID: GN0687/2022 Public Authorities / Department: Environment and […]

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Partial Lane Closure & Parking Restrictions

The Ministry of Public Works is informing the motoring public that “emergency wall repairs will take place on Marsh Folly Road near the junction of St. Johns Road and St. John Church Graveyard driveway” and also advising that there will be “parking restrictions on Cashew City Road during the Eastern County & Cricket Matches to […]

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One Lane Closure Due To Burst Water Pipe

The City of Hamilton is advising all motorists that “due to a burst water pipe located on Dundonald Street, the City has installed a traffic diversion/one lane closure between Bull’s Head and Washington Street.” A spokesperson said, “This stretch of road will remain open to westbound traffic but will be closed to eastbound traffic to […]

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Ministry: 50 Bus Runs Cancelled On Monday

[Updated] The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [July 11] with the list indicating that there are fifteen bus runs cancelled so far today. Update 4.10pm: The Ministry has released the list of bus cancellations for this afternoon. There were 15 runs cancelled this morning, 35 cancelled this afternoon, for a […]

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6,030 Tickets Issued In Just Over One Year

Operation Vega was introduced in July 2021 and in “just over one year, 6,030 tickets for various traffic offences have been issued,” the police said today. A police spokesperson said, “Introduced Tuesday 6th July 2021, Operation Vega continues to focus on the extent of undesirable riding and driving behaviours on Bermuda’s roads. In just over […]

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Aaron Dyer Earns Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt

Aaron Dyer — founder of Bermuda’s first Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu [BJJ] academy OpenMat Bermuda — has been awarded his black belt in the art. A spokesperson said, “An officer with the Bermuda Police Service, Officer Dyer first began training in the quickly growing art made famous by the Ultimate Fighting Championship, nearly ten years ago. “With […]

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James To Retire From Competitive Skating

After a barrier breaking career and multiple Olympic appearances, Vanessa James said she will “hang up my competitive figure skates.” The Skate Canada website said, “Pair world bronze medalists Vanessa James, 34, Scarborough, Ont., and Eric Radford, 37, Balmertown, Ont., have decided to retire from competitive skating. James and Radford announced their partnership in April 2021. “The […]

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Athene Sponsors T20 Men’s Cricket League

The Bermuda Cricket Board [BCB] announced a partnership with Athene Life Re, as the title sponsor of the 2022 Athene T20 Men’s Cricket League. A spokesperson said, “The well-anticipated, fast-paced tournament will begin on August 7 with participation from 13 member clubs and the island’s best cricket players over a period of 12 weeks. “This […]

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Chubb Appoints Natalie Chiaramonte

Chubb announced that Natalie Chiaramonte has been named Division President of Sovereign Risk Insurance Limited, a Chubb company and leading underwriter of political risk insurance and reinsurance. A spokesperson said, “Prior to this role, Ms. Chiaramonte served as Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Sovereign. In her new role, Ms. Chiaramonte will have […]

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Photos & Video: Clarence Hill Posters Unveiled

“Today we are here to commemorate that glorious moment when Clarence Hill put tiny Bermuda on the Olympic map,” Minister of the Cabinet Office Wayne Furbert said as commemorative posters featuring Mr Hill were unveiled at the Post Office in Hamilton. Minister Furbert said, “I want to welcome you all here today for this momentous […]

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Ten Candidates In Race To Succeed Johnson

Ten Conservative MPs have so far said they intend to run in the contest to replace Boris Johnson, who recently announced he would step down as Party Leader after facing mounting criticism from his party, The field of contenders includes Rishi Sunak, Nadhim Zahawi, Grant Shapps, Suella Braverman, Kemi Badenoch, Tom Tugendhat, Sajid Javid, Jeremy […]

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BELCO Hires 20 Summer Student Interns

BELCO announced the hiring of 20 summer student interns, noting that it is “the largest number of interns ever hired for summer work experience.” A spokesperson said, “The interns are gaining work experience in various departments including Human Resources, Bulk Generation, Communications and Sustainability, Transmission, Distribution and Retail, Customer Experience, IT, Corporate Applications, Finance, Occupational Health […]

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Bermuda Named In ‘Uber Files’ Report

A recently released in depth report asserts that ride sharing company Uber “channeled money through Bermuda and other tax havens” in order to “cut its tax bill by millions of dollars.” An NPR story said, “As Uber aggressively pushed into markets around the world, the ride-sharing service lobbied political leaders to relax labor and taxi […]

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Photos: DoE Participants Receive Gold Awards

Thirteen participants of the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award recently received their Gold Certificates and Pins from the Governor, with the organisers noting that “achieving the Gold Award is the culmination of countless hours of hard work and commitment.” A spokesperson said, “On Wednesday 7th July, The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award, Bermuda, and Her Excellency the […]

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Richardson & Simas Earn ABIR Scholarships

The Association of Bermuda Insurers and Reinsurers [ABIR] announced two new scholarships, with 16-year-old Bermuda College and Berkeley graduate Kallan Richardson named the ABIR/Arch Scholar, while CedarBridge and Bermuda College graduate Miguel Simas earned the ABIR/RenaissanceRe Scholarship. A spokesperson said, “The Association of Bermuda Insurers and Reinsurers [ABIR] today announces two new scholarships, offered in conjunction with […]

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Photos: Planet Math Thanks Corporate Sponsors

Planet Math is thanking its sponsors after it partnered with Equilibria Capital Management in an initiative to fund up to 500 students for two weeks of Planet Math’s 2022 Summer Xplorers Xpedition camp for children aged 5 to 12. A spokesperson said, “Earlier this year, Planet Math and Equilibria Capital Management partnered in an initiative […]

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BDA Supporting Three Events In Bermuda

The Bermuda Business Development Agency [BDA] supported the return of three “major in-person high-net-worth services events” to Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Business Development Agency has played an important role in the return of three major in-person high-net-worth services events to Bermuda, the first since 2019. “First, the BDA co-sponsored the ‘Private Client Exchange […]

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Shenseea & Ding Dong To Perform At Concert

Local event promoters Envy Productions announced that Jamaican dancehall artists Shenseea and Ding Dong will be performing in Bermuda at  a pre-Cup Match event at the Bermuda National Stadium on Wednesday, July 27. Organisers say “they have pulled out all the stops to bring back live entertainment to the Island, after a two year hiatus […]

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Dr. Fleming To Retire As Executive Director

Dr. Claudette Fleming will be retiring from her role as the Executive Director of Age Concern in September,  and the Board said they want to extend thanks “for her unwavering commitment, service and positive contribution to Bermuda.” A spokesperson said, “The Board and executive of Age Concern wishes to share with the public and interested parties that […]

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Kempe & Stovell Start Strong In Youth Worlds

Bermudian sailors Sebastian Kempe and Nicole Stovell started competing in the Youth Sailing World Championships in the Netherlands, making a very strong showing on the first day. Kempe currently leads the 61-strong male international fleet, while Stovell is in 25th place in the 56-strong female international fleet. Screenshots from the official results showing two Bermuda […]

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Bermudians Help Coppermine Win UWS Division

The Coppermine United team claimed the 2022 Mid Atlantic UWS-1 Conference Championship after defeating Lancaster Inferno, with both the Bermudian players — Leilanni Nesbeth and Nia Christopher — playing a key role. In reporting on this weekend’s 2-0 victory, the club said, “The second goal came from a quick counter with Leilanni Nesbeth finding Nia […]

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Photos & Video: Flora Duffy Wins In Germany

Bermuda’s Dame Flora Duffy raced to victory in the World Triathlon Championship Series in Hamburg, Germany this weekend, claiming her 13th career WTCS victory to further cement herself as one of the greatest triathletes of all time. The World Triathon report said that Flora Duffy‘s performance in Hamburg “will be one to remember.” “The current Olympic and […]

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Washington Wins Bronze Medal At CCCAN

Bermuda won another medal at the Central American and Caribbean Amateur Swimming Confederation [CCCAN] in Barbados, with Jesse Washington winning a bronze medal in the 200 meters freestyle final. There were a number of other Bermuda swimmers in action during last night’s finals. During the 13-14 girls 50 meter butterfly final Imojen Judd finished 5th […]

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Rise Launches Monthly Membership Options

Rise Marketing is launching a monthly marketing membership for small to medium businesses, which they said will offer “access to revenue generating marketing tips, lessons and guidance,” A spokesperson said, “Running a business today can be challenging. Smaller businesses are recovering from the pandemic, dealing with shipping issues and trying to keep up with technology which […]

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U.S. Senate Committee On ‘Big Pharma’s Tax’

United States Senate Finance Committee Chair Ron Wyden released an interim report entitled ‘Big Pharma Tax Avoidance’ which claims that “loopholes in the tax code have allowed AbbVie, a large multinational corporation headquartered in the United States, to further abuse tax havens and avoid paying U.S. taxes on prescription drug sales.” A statement on the […]

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Photos: Bermuda Swimming Team In Barbados

Bermuda’s swimming team is currently in Barbados competing in the Central American and Caribbean Amateur Swimming Confederation [CCCAN] event, with 22 swimmers representing the island. The team started out strong on the first day of action, with the 18 & over mixed 4×50 meter freestyle relay team of Adriana Argent, Caleb Ingham, Myeisha Sharrieff, and Jesse […]

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Column: Banks, Fuel Prices, Savvy Loan & More

[Opinion column written by Opposition Leader Cole Simons] In the best of times, the collaboration between the Government and businesses to create a supportive platform for the economy to thrive can be challenging. Given that these are not the best of times, the atmosphere between businesses and the Government is showing itself to be truly […]

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Greenrock Release Offshore Wind Report

Greenrock released a report from BVG Associates “to help progress offshore wind as a key potential element of a sustainable, low carbon energy system for Bermuda.” A spokesperson said, “Bermuda’s greenhouse gas emissions need to reduce 60% by 2030 to align with international efforts to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees centigrade. If warming exceeds […]

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New Coach Niraj Odedra On Local Cricket

[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermuda’s new short-term head coach Niraj Odedra believes the national team players are ideally suited to the Twenty20 format and wants to develop white-ball cricket on the island. Odedra, who started his 2½ month assignment this month, will lead the national team at the third and final leg of the ICC Cricket […]

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Photos: Eight New Corrections Officers Graduate

Adriel Charles, Adrian Kellyman, Blair Bean-Walls, Kimberly Govia, Jamel Thomas, Jashun Thomas, Shentoine Lambert and Sidney Mello graduated from a ten-week training course to become new full-time Corrections Officers. A Passing Out Parade was held at the Co-Ed Facility on Friday, and Minister of National Security Michael Weeks was on hand to congratulate the group […]

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Events To Mark St. George’s 410th Birthday

On July 11, 1612, English settlers arrived in Bermuda on a ship called ‘The Plough’ and established the Town of St. George, and in honour of the 410 anniversary of that event, St. George’s will have a series of events throughout the afternoon of Monday, July 11. A representative of the St. George’s Stakeholder Committee, a […]

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Bermuda Win Bronze Medal At CCCAN

Bermuda’s swimming team made an excellent start at the Central American and Caribbean Amateur Swimming Confederation [CCCAN] event in Barbados, claiming a bronze medal in a relay event. The Bermuda 18 & over mixed 4×50 meter freestyle relay team of Adriana Argent, Caleb Ingham, Myeisha Sharrieff, and Jesse Washington captured the bronze medal with a […]

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