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| Bermuda’s Yushae DeSilva-Andrade recently competed in the Póvoa de Varzim 2022 World Boccia Cup in Portugal. Despite her best efforts, she lost both her opening games, which means she did not progress to the finals. She lost first game by only one point to a competitor from Spain who is currently ranked 6th in the […]
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| Bermuda’s Leilanni Nesbeth scored for Coppermine United Women’s Soccer Team as they played to a 1-1 draw against Lancaster Inferno, with Nesbeth converting a penalty. The U.S. based team — which plays in the pro-am United Women’s Soccer League which takes place over the summer — also includes Bermuda’s Nia Christopher, and both Bermudian footballers have […]
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| The Hyundai Archery World Cup returns for its 16th season in 2022, with three Bermuda archers — Camerin Pickering, Bernard Wade III and Jaydon Roberts — set to compete in Medellin, Colombia. The trio will have their eyes on advancing to the all-important Grand Final in the Mexican city of Tlaxcala in October. The Medellin […]
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| News that Carlita Lodge earned the PSEA Excellence Award, Dame Flora Duffy wo in Germany, Cecilia’s Care Residency home opened, Nicholas Narraway earned a bronze medal at the Caribbean Games in Guadeloupe, and Jaaziah Van-Lowe was named the Basildon Footballer of the Year were all some of the positive news stories from the past week. In additional […]
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| Paul O’Shea, President of Enstar Group Limited, will retire in March 2023. A spokesperson said, “Paul O’Shea, President of Enstar Group Limited, will retire in March 2023 after 28 years serving the company and its predecessor Castlewood Limited. Mr. O’Shea will remain as a member of the Board of Directors of Enstar, and the Group and […]
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| [Written by Dale Butler] Since the loss of major shows and bands in our hotels in the 1990s, tourists and locals have had to wait until the weekend to enjoy live music. BMDS took on a major challenge Tuesday, July 5th when it held an-other jazz evening using The Bermudian magazine award winner and leader of […]
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| The Spirit of Bermuda arrived in the Turks & Caicos this morning [July 9] and after the students and crew took “much desired hot showers” they went on a tour of the island. The trip — entitled ‘In the Wake of Mary Prince’ – include lessons and perspectives from Bermudian historian Dr. Theodore Francis, who […]
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| The Insignia cruise ship is visiting Hamilton, making one of what is scheduled to be around half a dozen calls for this year. According to the 2022 Bermuda Cruise Ship Schedule [PDF], the 590 foot long ship will also visit later this month and then again in September and November. Related Stories Photos & Video: […]
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| Sunday, July 10 is expected to see sunny breaks, a few morning showers, improving afternoon, with the high to be near 29°C/84°F and the low to be near 25°C/77°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 83%. Sunrise will be at 6.19am […]
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| The Bermuda Football Association’s Women’s Division continued at the Clyde Best Center of Excellence Field with a double-header that produced 17 goals. Somerset Trojans Big Ballers 12 – Young Men Social Club Lady Bluebirds 1 In the opener, the Somerset Trojans Big Ballers defeated the Young Men Social Club Lady Bluebirds 12 – 1. The […]
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| There was an exciting finish in the boys under 11 age group at the ICS/CobraPuma Junior Championships which concluded at the Ocean View Golf Course. Leading by 3 shots with one hole to play young Charlie Smith made a triple bogey 6 to shoot 43 for his 9 holes. Lachlan Soutter missed his putt for […]
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| Registration is open for next year’s Marion Bermuda Race, which is scheduled to start on June 16, 2023 and will see sailors travel 645 nautical miles from Massachusetts to Bermuda. The organisers said, “Registration for the 2023 Marion Bermuda Race is now open, with early bird registration available until December of 2022. The bi-annual race starts […]
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| This month marks the 10th anniversary of the disappearance of Rudy Smith, and the police have renewed their appeal for information noting that “Rudy Smith might be gone, but he is not forgotten and you can be a part of ensuring justice is served.” Acting Detective Inspector Jason Smith said, “Today the 9 July 2022, […]
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| Kamau Leverock and. Delray Rawlins are among the cricketers named for the team selected for the ICC Men’s Challenge League B to be held in Jersey in August, with the team to be led by new Head Coach Niraj Odedra. A BCB spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Cricket Board will be participating in the second round of the […]
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| Bermuda’s Dame Flora Duffy has added yet another win to her already impressive resume, racing to victory in the World Triathlon Championship Series in Hamburg, Germany today [July 9]. Duffy clocked a time of 58:37, recording a time of 9:41 during the swim, 31:34 on the bike, and a time of 16:17 on the run. Beth […]
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| Bermuda was back in action in the Eastern Caribbean Senior Men’s Volleyball Championships in Antigua and Barbuda. In their first match of the day and the third of the Championships, Bermuda lost 3 – 0 to Grenada. Grenada won the first game 25 – 20 in a 20-minute battle, the second match went on for a […]
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| Companies with 10 or fewer employees are the majority of businesses reported by insurers as non-compliant, small businesses state “they struggle to afford their monthly health insurance premium” and the ”recent trend of employers transitioning to less expensive plans may result in an increase in compliance over time. ” This was from the ‘Employers’ Compliance with […]
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| The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday July 9th. On Saturday the Adventure of the Seas cruise ship is expected, on Sunday the Norwegian Pearl cruise ship and the Oleander container ship will arrive, and on Monday the Fugro Supporter research vessel and […]
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| AXA XL Reinsurance has appointed Peter Kiernan as Head of US Property, Bermuda Reinsurance, effective July 1, 2022. He will be based in Bermuda. Peter replaces Simon Penney, who is relocating to London to take up a new Global role as Head of Underwriting Analytics. “Mr. Kiernan will be responsible for the US property strategy […]
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| A 30ft vessel was towed ashore after there was an electrical fire onboard. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre spokesperson said, “Sunday 3rd July, 5:28 pm. – A caller onboard a 30ft Pleasure Craft near Morgans Point in the Great Sound reported an electrical fire onboard. “The fire had been successfully extinguished, leaving the vessel disabled […]
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| The Corporation of St George, supported by the UNESCO World Heritage Fund, is getting set to present the Cup Match Extravaganza on Friday, July 15 from 7.30pm to 10.30pm at King’s Square in St. George’s, with the event flyer noting it will feature players, food and entertainment. Related Stories Cup Match Extravaganza Set For King’s […]
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| July 8 saw 2,000 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $45,020.00 BD. 2,000 shares were traded by BF&M Ltd, closing down 2.1% at $22.51 per share. The BSX finished at 2,227.83, down 0.20% on the day. There were 0 advances, 1 decline, and 63 remained unchanged. The full report for the day […]
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| Team Overproof — which is from Bermuda and led by Captain Peter Rans — won the 2022 Bermuda Billfish Blast, which is part of the 2022 Bermuda Triple Crown event. A statement from the organisers said, “Team Overproof, a 50’ Topaz based out of Bermuda led by owner and Captain Peter Rans with mate Morgan […]
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| Local dignitaries greeted the U.S. Coast Guard tall ship ‘Eagle’ as it arrived in Bermuda today [July 8], and while the Eagle has visited the island before, this time it sailed in under the command of Captain Jessica Rozzi-Ochs, the Eagle’s first female Commanding Officer. Captain Rozzi-Ochs was officially appointed last month, becoming the 30th […]
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| The official Government and Legal notices for today [July 8] include Bermudian status and acting appointment. Bermudian Status – Section 19 Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Bermudian Status – Section 19 Notice ID: GN0683/2022 Public Authorities / Department: Immigration Publication date: 08 July 2022 Notice is hereby given that application has been made to the Minister […]
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| Saturday, July 9 is expected to see dry and sunny day, cloudier overnight with chance of showers, with the high to be near 29°C/84°F and the low to be near 25°C/77°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 82%. Sunrise will be […]
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| Dwayne Caines, Dr. Carika Weldon, Mr. Fotogenik, DJ Rusty G, and Nikki Bascome will be among those getting in the ‘dunk tank’ at the Summer Sunday event in Victoria Park on July 17th, with the event also set to include a number of games and an array of local entertainment. A spokesperson said, “The City of Hamilton is thrilled […]
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| The Bermuda Football Association [BFA] provided an update for the U23 League and Knockout Cup. A spokesperson said, “Somerset CC are the first team book their spot in the inaugural U23 Knockout Summer Cup, after defeating PHC 3-2 in their quarterfinal match up on Monday, July 4th. “Joshua Joseph gave the zebras the lead in […]
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| Carlita Lodge has earned the Public Service Excellence Award [PSEA] for June, with Ms Lodge ”being recognized for her work with the Department of Culture as Cultural Affairs Programme Manager.” A Government spokesperson said, “Today [July 8], the Premier, the Hon. David Burt and the Head of the Public Service, Dr. Derrick Binns recognized the Department […]
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| A total of 26 goals were scored at the PCC Hockey Rink as the Bermuda Inline Ball Hockey Summer league season continued. Paget Pistols 3 Boaz Island Beer Barons 6 In the opener, the Boaz Island Beer Barons defeated the Paget Pistols 6 – 3. The Paget Pistols held a 3 – 2 first period […]
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| After the first day of play in the Eastern Caribbean Senior Men’s Championship in Antigua, the Bermuda Men’s National Team are second in their division after recording two victories. A spokesperson said, “After the first day of play, the Bermuda Men’s National Team are placed 2nd in their pool. Their group consists of Anguilla, Antigua […]
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| In a filing with the Bermuda Stock Exchange [BSX], Somers Limited stated the unsolicited offer from SNB Investments “represents fair value for the Company’s shares” and they will convene a meeting to vote on the offer. The full filing stated: “Somers Limited, a financial services investment holding company, announces that further to the Company’s announcement on […]
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| Tianny Butterfield has won the election for the Municipal Residents’ Councillor for the Corporation of St. George’s. A spokesperson said, “Mrs. Tianny Butterfield has been declared the winner for the extraordinary municipal election that took place yesterday 7 July 2022. Mrs. Butterfield will assume the seat of Municipal Residents’ Councillor for the Corporation of St. […]
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| The U.S. Coast Guard tall ship “Eagle” arrived in Bermuda today [July 8] as part of its 2022 summer training deployment, and you can watch aerial footage below of the ship being assisted into Hamilton. A spokesperson previously said, “The ship will be moored along Front Street in Hamilton, July 8-12 and will be open […]
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| A 682 pound marlin – the largest blue marlin caught so far during the tournament – was caught by Lunatico, one of the boats taking part in the 2022 Bermuda Triple Crown. The organisers posted the image below and said, “Lunatico takes largest blue marlin of the tournament, weighing a 682 lbs fish.” View this […]
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| The Association of Bermuda International Companies [ABIC] says it “wants to help the international business community turn good intentions into tangible progress in creating a more diverse and inclusive workforce.” A spokesperson said, “The key to advancing the transition from words to action is finding and sharing best practices that can provide fair opportunities and […]
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| The Spirit of Bermuda has reached the halfway point in their journey to the Turks & Caicos, with the students onboard receiving lessons from Bermudian historian Dr. Theodore Francis. An update from the Captain said, “Spirit has reached the half-way point as of yesterday [July 7] morning. They are now picking up the Trade Winds [fresh […]
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| A jet ski operating “close to beaches endangering people in the water” prompted a visit from the Bermuda Coast Guard who “warned the jet ski operators in the area about keeping clear of the shore.” A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre spokesperson said, “Sunday 3rd July, 5 pm. – Report received from a person at Clarence Cove […]
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| The National Museum of Bermuda [NMB] has published an article entitled ‘Benjamin Benson: An Overlooked Bermudian Freedom Narrative‘, which provides details about book written by Mr Benson — who was born enslaved in 1818 — noting that the “edition exposes aspects of slavery in Bermuda that are little documented” like “mass sale to Americans on the […]
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| Bermudian poet Nancy Anne Miller has been invited to publish two of her poems in the July edition of the Acalabash.com Caribbean poetry portfolio. A spokesperson said, “ The portfolio is curated monthly by the Saint Lucian poet John Robert Lee and is by invitation only. “John Robert Lee’s most recent publication is Pierrot [Peepal Tree […]
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| In the latest Bermuda Football Association’s Under 23 league match, the Dandy Town Hornets and Devonshire Colts played to a 1 – 1 draw. Isaiah Blankendal scored for the Dandy Town Hornets, while Rahzir Smith-Jones scored for the Devonshire Colts. Related Stories Robin Hood Win, Hamilton Parish & BAA Draw Somerset Trojans Advance In U23 […]
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| Mosaic Insurance has been recognized for its “ground-breaking insurtech platform that is innovating risk management, streamlining industry processes, and improving operational efficiency.” A spokesperson said, “Mosaic Insurance has been recognized for its ground-breaking insurtech platform that is innovating risk management, streamlining industry processes, and improving operational efficiency. “Mosaic was named Midsize Property/Casualty Winner in the […]
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| The official Government and Legal notices for today [July 7] include boards appointments, acting appointments and cancellation of registration. Board Insurance Advisory Committee Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Boards Appointments Notice ID: GN0677/2022 Public Authorities / Department: Ministry Level Publication date: 07 July 2022 The Minister of Finance is pleased to make the following appointments. […]
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| [Written by Mikaela Ian Pearman] Over the weekend, I got invited to a very special dinner curated by a celebrity chef in a gorgeous location. The chef was Maneet Chauhan, an award-winning chef, media personality, author, and judge of Food Network’s popular completion show Chopped. And the venue, The Disk at The Loren for the summer […]
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| Friday, July 8 is expected to see a mix of sun & cloud after a possible morning shower or two, with the high to be near 29°C/84°F and the low to be near 26°C/78°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SSW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 83%. […]
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| The Department of Environment and Natural Resources [DENR] said they “wish to remind boaters of Bermuda’s rules and regulations for boat sewage disposal. A Government spokesperson said, “Please review the attached flyer and visit the DENR’s Environmental Obligations for Vessels Visiting Bermuda webpage on gov.bm for more information. Boaters are urged to dispose of boat waste […]
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| The Bermuda Golf Association has selected Jarryd Dillas, Will Haddrell and Damian Palanyandi to represent Bermuda at the 32nd Men’s World Amateur Team Championship – Eisenhower Trophy [WATC], to be played from August 31st to September 3rd at Le Golf National and Golf de Saint-Nom-La-Brèteche in Paris, France. A spokesperson said, “Gary Burnet will accompany […]
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| The Bermuda Billfish Blast recently kicked off with 35 boats and over 200 crew from around the world who are all “competing for over $300,000 in cash plus prizes.” The event is billed as “an angler’s dream, the pursuit of world record size blue and white marlin draw some of the finest sport-fishing vessels in […]
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| Lord Michael Cashman has introduced a Private Members Bill in the UK House of Lords to “make provision for the marriage of same sex couples” in British Overseas Territories, including Bermuda. The Bill — which was introduced yesterday [July 6] — states “In the law of the Territory, marriage has the same effect in relation […]
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| The Government has issued a Request for Proposals [RFP] “to conduct a financial feasibility study to determine the optimal direction of the Government-owned Quarry.” The notice said, “This Request for Proposals [RFP] is an invitation by the Government of Bermuda [the “Government”] to prospective proponents to submit proposals for a Financial Feasibility Study Quarry Operations […]
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