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| After making an impressive showing all season, Bermuda’s Jaaziah Van-Lowe was named Footballer of the Year at the Basildon Academy in England. Van-Lowe also finished first in High Jump in the Basildon District Competition. Related Stories Footballers Team Undefeated In Showcase Astwood Commits To University Of Nebraska “Butterfield To Be A Real Asset For Chesterfield” […]
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| Rakaya Simmons, Tierrai Tull, and Lorae Santucci will be joining Bernews at 6.00pm this evening [July 7] to discuss reproductive rights, abortion access and related matters, with the topic having been in the U.S. and international headlines since the U.S. Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v Wade; and the discussion also aimed at ‘starting […]
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| Boris Johnson has announced his resignation as party leader, saying “it is clearly now the will of the Parliamentary Conservative party that there should be a new leader of the party and therefore a new Prime Minister” and “the process of choosing that new leader should begin now and the timetable will be announced next […]
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| The 2022 Arkas Optimist World Championships in Turkey came to an end with Bermuda’s sailors taking to the water for the final day of competition. Ethan Thompson led the Bermuda Fleet with 230 points, finishing in 26th place. Sarah Davis finished in the 131st position, while Miguel Power finished in 142nd. Sophia Dias finished in […]
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| The Bermuda Football Association’s Under 23 League season resumed at the BAA Field with a double-header that produced 11 goals on the night. Robin Hood 4 – PHC Zebras 3 In the opener Robin Hood edged the PHC Zebras 4 – 3, Robin Hood got a hat-trick from Sachiel Ming, and a single strike from […]
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| The 2022 Highland Spring Open continued at the Pomander Gate Tennis Club. In the Girls 18 Singles Division, Asia-Leigh Hollis defeated Unaysah Khan in straight sets 6-0, 6-0, while Airez-Gilbert Simons defeated Nadirah Durham in straight sets 7-6, 6-4. During Boys 14 Singles action Zack McGuire defeated Jadon Spriggs in straight sets 6-1, 6-3, and […]
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| [Opinion column written by PLP MP Jason Wade] “The children are our are future. Teach them well and let them lead the way” – lyrics from “The Greatest Love of All.” It has been said that Bermuda’s most excellent resource is our people; without investment in our people, particularly our youth, that resource will be depleted. […]
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| The 151.8-foot long superyacht Lady May recently paid a visit to Bermuda. The Yacht Charter Fleet website said, “The multi-award winning 46.22m/151’8″ motor yacht ‘Lady May’ [ex. Como] was built by Feadship in the Netherlands at their Aalsmeer shipyard. Her interior is styled by British designer design house RWD and she was delivered to her […]
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| A trip in April 2022 by Minister of Youth, Culture and Sport Dr Ernest Peets to Kingston, Jamaica for the 49th 2022 Carifta Games cost $2,704.19, according to a recent listing on the Government’s travel webpage. The trip duration was listed as from April 14, 2022 – April 19, 2022, and the web page listing said, “Dr. The Hon Ernest […]
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| In a filing with the Bermuda Stock Exchange, the Government of Bermuda “announced the commencement of cash tender offers for its outstanding 4.138% Senior Notes due 2023 and 4.854% Senior Notes due 2024.” The filing stated: “The Government of Bermuda announced today the commencement of offers to purchase for cash [the “Tender Offers”] its outstanding […]
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| Bermuda’s swimming team will be traveling to Barbados to compete in the Central American and Caribbean Amateur Swimming Confederation [CCCAN] event, with 22 swimmers set to represent the island. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Swimming will be returning to Barbados on Thursday July 7th to compete against our region. This time we will be competing at the […]
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| The Ministry received 3,909 test results — spanning 7 days — and 239 were positive, so there are now 258 active cases, of which 12 people are in hospital. A Government spokesperson said, “Since the last update, the Ministry of Health received 3,909 test results, and 239 were positive for the coronavirus. “These results are […]
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| The Bermuda Football Association’s Women’s League continued with a double-header. PHC Lady Zebras 2 – Footy Queens 2 The PHC Lady Zebras and the Footy Queens drew 2 – 2 in the opener. The PHC Lady Zebras took the lead in the 3rd minute when Tyeonae Smith scored, however Shantae Todd equalized for the Footy […]
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| The Bermuda Inline Ball Hockey League season resumed with a double-header at the PCC Hockey Rink that produced 21 goals. Paget Pistols 10 – Boaz Island Beer Barons 5 In the opener, the Paget Pistols defeated the Boaz Island Beer Barons 10 – 5. The Paget Pistols jumped out to a 4 – 1 first […]
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| “The Premier chose to be political, voting to stop an OBA Bill that would combat inequality and enhance penalties for those who discriminate against workers,” Shadow Minister for Home Affairs & Legal Affairs Scott Pearman said today. Mr Pearman said, “The decision by the Burt Administration to vote down the OBA’s Equality Act shows how […]
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| Beyond Plastic Bermuda [BPB] announced the launch of its new website “designed to educate the community on the perils of single-use plastics [SUPs] – its detrimental effects on both the environment and our health – as well as provide helpful information and resources to assist everyone in moving away from single-use plastics.” A spokesperson said, […]
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| The City announced “spectacular upgrades” at the Albuoy’s Point area, including officially marking a spot as the northern point of the Bermuda Triangle; a bronze plaque has been placed in the area, along with a QR code that, when scanned, will show an informative video. Speaking at the unveiling last night, Councillor John Harvey said, […]
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| The Bermuda National Track and Field Championships has concluded, with winners being announced for each division. Caitlyn Bobb won the 17-19 female division with 20 points after she won the 100 & 200m races, Shayla Cann was second in the division with 10 points, while Za’Kayza Parsons and Keturah Bulford-Trott finished tied third with eight […]
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| Bittrex Global announced that Stephen Stonberg has stepped down as CEO, and Oliver Linch has been appointed as CEO. A spokesperson said, “The Boards of Directors of Bittrex Global GmbH and Bittrex Global [Bermuda] Ltd. announce today that Stephen Stonberg has stepped down as CEO. The Boards have appointed the current General Counsel of Bittrex Global, […]
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| A sailing vessel returned to Bermuda as a crew member tested positive for Covid-19. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre spokesperson said, “Thursday 30th June, 8:56 am – An email was received from a 37 ft Swedish registered sailing vessel which had recently departed Bermuda bound for Canada, the vessel was 85 miles to the north […]
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| The 2022 Highland Spring Junior Open is underway at the Pomander Gate Tennis Club. Asia-Leigh Hollis defeated Nadirah Durham in straight sets in their Girls 18 Singles Division match 6-2, 6-0, while Airez Gilbert- Simons defeated Samara Adams 6-0, 6-1. In Boys 16 Singles Division action, Cooper McGuire defeated Jaden Marshall-Hollis in straight sets 6-0, […]
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| Cecilia’s Care Residency in Southampton has opened, offering the ability to accommodate eight residents over the age of 60. It is owned and operated by Ms. Valerie Arorash, a registered nurse who has aimed to open her own care facility for many years, and the facility — which is named after Ms Arorash’s mother — […]
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| A therapy group set up by the Family Centre has helped local teenage girls overcome anxiety and low self-esteem. The Girls Group, which was held on Thursdays from May 12 to June 23, taught girls aged 12 to 15 how to build a “coping toolbox” and increase their skills in self-expression and assertiveness. Rishèe Paschal, […]
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| The latest design in Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series offers a unique look at one of the Bermuda’s iconic Gombeys, with an image adjusted to create a paint-like look set against feathers. 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 […]
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| July 5 saw 2,000 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $60,005.00 BD. 2,000 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing down 1.0% at $30.00 per share. The BSX finished at 2,230.53, down 0.72% on the day. There were 0 advances, 1 decline, and 63 remained unchanged. The full report […]
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| A 493 pound marlin was caught today [July 5] by the crew on the ‘Fragrant Harbor,’ one of the boats taking part in the 2022 Bermuda Triple Crown. According to the event website, another boat — ‘Krazy Salts’– caught one slightly larger, weighing in at 495lbs. ‘Fragrant Harbor’, which is based in Florida, is now […]
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| The Spirit of Bermuda — and a number of local students and a block of Bermuda limestone — have departed the island for a special learning voyage focusing on Mary Prince, which will sail to the Turks & Caicos as the students receive perspectives from Bermudian historian Dr. Theodore Francis. A spokesperson explained that the […]
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| [Opinion column written by OBA Shadow Minister for Home Affairs & Legal Affairs Scott Pearman] Do you consider yourself a conspiracy theorist? No? Well if – like many other residents and visitors – you think Premier Burt’s Travel Authorisation [TA] requirements are just not working, and need to be scrapped, then you are apparently. So […]
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| [Written by Stephen Wright] Adriana Penruddocke has earned Bermuda a sailing berth at the Pan American Games in Santiago, Chile, next year. Penruddocke, competing in the ILCA 6 Radial Class, finished third at the ILCA North American Championships in the Portsmouth Olympic Harbour in Ontario, Kingston. She also finished as the second-best women’s sailor at the […]
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| The Senate is scheduled to be in session on Wednesday [July 6], and the statements listed on the Order Paper include the Recognition of the Skills Development Programme Training, Landmark Launch of a Bermuda and United Nations Economic Partnership and the Preparations for the Introduction of Signature Learning Programmes in September 2022, and Bills due […]
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| With an aim to expand the way they deliver their news to the community, the Bermuda Broadcasting Company is continuing to live stream their evening news programme online for viewers both on the island and abroad. The live video will begin at 7.00pm, and play to 7.30pm, and then the replay will be available: Related […]
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| The 2022 Christmas Boat Parade will be held on Saturday, December 10th and the City is calling on all interested participants to sign up. A spokesperson said, “The City of Hamilton is thrilled to announce that it will be hosting the 2022 City Christmas Boat Parade on Saturday, December 10th after a brief hiatus. “Since 2017, the […]
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| “This conference has proven to be an excellent opportunity to showcase what Bermuda has done to develop our Blue Economy and Marine Spatial Plan,” said the Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban following his attendance at the UN Ocean Conference in Lisbon, Portugal. A Government spokesperson said, “Minister Roban attended an event organised by the […]
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| The Department of Culture outlined a “series of events being held this month in the lead up to the Emancipation, Mary Prince, and Cup Match Holiday.” A Government spokesperson said, “As is tradition, each year, the Department of Culture hosts and sponsors several activities during the month of July and August to commemorate Bermuda’s emancipation. The […]
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| Kiwon Waldron had a busy day competing at the Hippodrome 3R Track, as the Standardbred race season continued in Canada. In heat 2, Waldron in the bike of Prairie Mystic finished 4th clocking a time of 1:58 flat. Waldron and Pey Bug also finished 4th in heat 3 clocking a time of 1:59&3. In heat […]
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| Appleby has welcomed Bermudian university students for their 2022 summer internship programme, noting that the ”internships, ranging from two to 13 weeks, assigns each student with a mentor and places them in a legal practice area or support group department in the firm’s Bermuda office.” A spokesperson said, “This year’s students are: Corporate – Guielle Bean, completing […]
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| [Written by Stephen Wright] Dame Flora Duffy returns to action in the World Triathlon Championship Series when she competes in Hamburg this weekend. Duffy withdrew from the previous WTCS round in Montreal in favour of racing in the Subaru Ironman 70.3 Mont-Tremblant, which was her final chance to qualify for the 70.3 World Championships in St […]
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| Kamau Leverock helped the World XI defeat the Michigan Cheetahs to claim the 2022 Diversity Cup in Detroit. Playing in the 17th Annual Diversity Cup 2022 Final, the Michigan Cheetahs batted first and scored 139/9 in their allotted 20 overs, opener Ian Chauhan was the top scorer with a knock of 54, Ali Shafique was […]
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| The opening ceremony of the World Boccia Cup was held in Póvoa de Varzim in Portugal, with Yushae DeSilva-Andrade representing the island at the competition, which runs through July 11. Extract from the Opening Ceremony video showing glimpses of the Bermuda team: It has been more than two years since DeSilva-Andrade represented Bermuda on the international […]
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| The Bermuda Billfish Blast 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.” A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Billfish Blast kicked off with 35 game boats and over 200 anglers and crew from around the world. They are competing for […]
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| Steven Petty and Authur Wightman competed in the 2022 World Triathlon Sprint Championships in Montreal, while Patty Petty served as a Head Judge. Wightman finished 55th in the Men’s 45-49 Age Group Division clocking a time of 1:18:44; he recorded a time of 16:18 on the swim, 32:49 on the bike, and 23:04 on the […]
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| RiverStone International announced that David Rocke has been appointed as group head of M&A. A spokesperson said, “Rocke will continue his role as managing director of RiverStone Insurance Bermuda Limited alongside this key appointment in RiverStone International’s growth strategy. “Reporting to David Rocke, Jamie Saunders, who has been with RiverStone since March, has been appointed […]
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| An all-female team that recently completed the Newport Bermuda Race – one of only a handful of all-female teams in the race’s history – has been highlighted by Rhode Island Monthly. The Rhode Island Monthly website said, “Sailing can be a bit of a boys’ club. Just ask the ladies of Team Bitter End, who became […]
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| A ‘Personal Perspective: Photographs by Richard Saunders’ is now on display at the Bermuda National Gallery. A spokesperson said, “The exhibition brings together a selection of works by the photographer [Bermudian, 1922-1987] from the gallery’s permanent collection. The exhibition is being held to commemorate both the centenary of Saunders’ birth and the 30th anniversary of […]
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| The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [July 5] with the list indicating that there is one bus run cancelled so far today. Related Stories Ombudsman On Bus Service Communications Buses To Operate On Sunday Schedule Minister: Minibuses To Provide Transportation Ministry: Bus Cancellations For Friday Ministry: Bus Cancellations For Thursday […]
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| In a filing with the Bermuda Stock Exchange, Argus Group Holdings Limited advised that pursuant to its share repurchase programme, during the month of June 2022 the company has repurchased 12,174 shares at an average repurchase price of $6.32 per share. These shares have been retained as treasury shares. Related Stories Argus Extends Share Repurchase […]
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| July 4 saw 10,400 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $65,219.00 BD. 10,100 shares were traded by Argus Group Holdings Ltd, closing up 0.6% at $6.35 per share, while another 200 shares were traded by Bermuda Aviation Services Ltd, closing up 57.1% at $1.65 per share. 100 shares were traded by Polaris […]
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| The police confirmed there was a “stabbing incident” in Smiths this evening [July 4] with a 17-year-old male receiving “non-life threatening stab wounds during the incident.” Update: A police spokesperson said, “Around 7:20 p.m. on Monday 4th July, 2022, police received a report of a stabbing incident outside D and C Grill, on Harrington Sound […]
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| The police are responding to some form of an incident in the Devils Hole area this evening [July 4] with multiple police vehicles and officers on scene and crime scene tape visible. Further details are limited at this time, however we will update as able. Related Stories Police Investigating Two Burglaries In Hamilton “Increased Reports […]
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| [Written by Stephen Wright] The first video episode of Mia Fishel’s football journey since signing for Mexican women’s team Tigres has been released on YouTube. Fishel joined the Monterrey outfit in January and helped them reach the semi-finals of the Torneo Clausura – the second tournament of the Mexican season. The 21-year-old, a United States youth […]
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