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| Bermuda athletes were back in action competing at the Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations [BAAA] National Track and Field Championships at the Thomas Robinson National Stadium. Caitlyn Bobb won the under 20-year-old 100 meters in a time of 11.70, and also finished 5th in the 200 meters, clocking a time of 23.92. Tiara DeRosa won […]
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| Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban is attending the United Nations Ocean Conference in Portugal, which is being held from June 26th to July 1st. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Home Affairs is pleased to advise that the Deputy Premier and Minister of Home Affairs, the Honourable Walter Roban, JP, MP, will be […]
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| Somerset Cricket Club will start Cup Match training soon and is also inviting anyone interested in providing catering services to contact them. A spokesperson said, “Somerset Cricket Club is pleased to announce that all interested players are welcome to participate in Cup Match training. Training will be held every Tuesday and Wednesday beginning, June 28 at […]
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| Three Bermuda sailors — Adriana Penruddocke, Campbell Patton, and recently crowned Edward Cross Long Distance Race Champion Benn Smith — are all registered to compete in the ILCA North American Championships. The event is part of the qualification for the 2023 PANAM Games will be held in the Portsmouth Olympic Harbour in Ontario, Canada. Penruddocke […]
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| Dr. Dorothy Matthews-Paynter is celebrating her 100th birthday, and a special event was held at the Victor Scott School — where she was born back in 1922 when the property was a house — to mark the momentous occasion. The longest serving beautician in the island, Dr. Matthews-Paynter still works at her salon, Dottie’s Unisex […]
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| Five Bermuda sailors — Sophia Dias, Miguel Power, Ethan Thompson, Sarah Davis, and Trystan Hocking — are set to compete in the 2022 Arkas Optimist World Championships in Turkey, with racing set to get underway on Wednesday, June 28th. The organisers said, “Action is starting to get underway with pre-event training at the 2022 Arkas […]
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| Baseball player Adam Hall and his Bowie Baysox teammates defeated the Erie SeaWolves. The match report said, “The Bowie Baysox inched out a one-run win on Saturday night, breaking a 1-1 tie in the top of the ninth to best the Erie SeaWolves 2-1. Cristopher Cespedes launched his second home run of the season, and Zach […]
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| The Spirit of Bermuda successfully completed the 2022 Newport Bermuda Race, crossing the finish line in the east end at 10.35am Bermuda time on Tuesday [June 21], after making the 635 nautical mile journey from Rhode Island. Speaking after the arrival, Bermuda Sloop Foundation CEO Robin Hamill told Bernews, “We’re thrilled to be back in […]
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| The 3D pop up graphics below offer a unique look at the Carnival in Bermuda ‘Revel de Road’ event held on Monday [June 20] with the procession traveling through areas in Pembroke and Devonshire. You can view all our coverage of Carnival in Bermuda here, view past 3D photo galleries here, and view ‘virtual art’ themed […]
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| [Written by Stephen Wright] Bermuda women’s national team player Delia Ebbin has been retained by Welsh side Barry Town United Ladies for next season. Ebbin, who played for Bermuda in Concacaf W Qualifier in April, joined the Genero Adran Premier League outfit last August. The defender, who helped Barry Town United Ladies finish third in Premier […]
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| Bermuda has advanced in the 2022 ISBHF International Street & Ball Hockey World Championships in Quebec after recording a 3-2 victory over the Cayman Islands, marking their fourth win of the tournament. The team leads their group, as they have already defeated Hong Kong, France and Pakistan, with their sole loss thus far a 4-3 […]
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| Nia Christopher scored for her Coppermine United Women’s Team as they played to a 2-1 victory over New Jersey Copa FC today [June 25]. 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 Leilanni Nesbeth, and the two Bermudians have combined […]
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| “The Bermuda National Trust heritage awards were recently presented after a two-year gap. A spokesperson said, “Larry Mills, Richard Spurling, Chaplain Dr. Kevin Santucci and 15-year-old Luke Foster were amongst those receiving top awards for their contribution to Bermuda’s cultural or natural heritage. “The annual awards, sponsored by Butterfield & Vallis, recognise individuals, organisations or […]
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| Kiwon Waldron was back in action at Hippodrome 3R as the Standardbred race season continued in Canada. Waldron in the bike of Erge Magic Bab won heat 2 clocking a time of 2:01&2. In the bike of Kinda Like Her, Waldron finished 3rd in heat 7 with a time of 2:00&3. Related Stories Waldron Continues […]
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| The annual Round the Island Seagull Race event was held today [June 25] with the race starting at Sandy’s Boat Club this morning. We will post the full results as able, and in the meantime a video, 360 panorama and a photo gallery from the start is below. Related Stories Annual Round The Island Seagull […]
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| The Governor welcomed “School Garden & Eco Club” students from Victor Scott Primary and Dellwood Middle Schools to celebrate their gardening success for the 2021-2022 school year. In an online post, the Government House said, “Yesterday evening, the Governor and Mr Jacob Hawkins welcomed “School Garden & Eco Club” students from Victor Scott Primary and […]
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| Sunday, June 26 is expected to see sunny breaks, a few showers decreasing by evening, with the high to be near 27°C/81°F and the low to be near 23°C/74°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be south. The relative humidity is expected to be near 87%. Sunrise will be at 6.13am […]
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| The Bermuda Police Service made it three wins in a row defeating Hamilton Corporation by 8 wickets in the PRC Back Yard League. The Bermuda Police Service won the toss and sent the Hamilton Corporation to bat, they bowled them out for 65, with Charles Marshall Jr. their top scorer with 19, while Phillip Anderson […]
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| There is a a “delay in the distribution of 2022 student summer passes due to the late arrival of the shipment” and “until the new shipment arrives, the current student passes for the 2021/22 school year are valid.” A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Transport advises parents and students of a delay in the […]
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| Bermuda continues to lead their group at the 2022 ISBHF International Street & Ball Hockey World Championships in Quebec after recording another victory, this time defeating Hong Kong by a score of 5 – 2. Bermuda took the lead in the 2nd minute when Robbie Bailey scored, however in the 3rd minute, Hong Kong equalized with […]
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| The Bermuda Football Association’s Women’s League season resumed at the Clyde Best Center of Excellence Field with a double-header that produced 8 goals. Footy Queens 2 – Dandy Stars 0 In the opener, the Footy Queens defeated the Dandy Stars 2 – 0, with a goal in each half. Teyah Lindo gave the Footy Queens […]
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| Dame Flora Duffy is set to compete in the Subaru Ironman 70.3 Mont-Tremblant triathlon in Quebec this Sunday [June 26]. A statement from the organisation said, “After a two-year hiatus, the Subaru IRONMAN 70.3 Mont-Tremblant triathlon will return this Sunday, June 26, to the picturesque international Resort of Tremblant in the heart of Quebec’s stunning […]
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| The 1st round of the Bermuda Stroke Play Championships took place on Friday at the Port Royal Golf Club. The early leader in the Men’s Championship Division is James Godwin with an even par round of 71 closely followed by the defending champion, Damian Palanyandi with a one-over par 72. In the Ladies Division, Ebonie […]
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| June 24 saw 5,986 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $73,600.80 BD. 1,486 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing up 1.0% at $30.30 per share, while another 4,500 shares were traded by Argus Group Holdings Ltd, closing up 33.4% at $6.35 per share. The BSX finished at 2,198.11, […]
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| Saturday, June 25 is expected to be cloudy with a few showers, heavy at times, risk of thunder, with the high to be near 27°C/80°F and the low to be near 23°C/73°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be south. The relative humidity is expected to be near 86%. Sunrise will […]
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| Lenovo has awarded MobileTech Ltd with the Outstanding Performance Award in 2020 and the Top Partner Award with the Latin America and Caribbean region in 2022. A spokesperson said, “From the small ‘one-stop-shop’ to an award-winning region partner, MobileTech Ltd. has proven that a great mix of hard work and passion are key ingredients to […]
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| The City of Hamilton is advising members of the public of a sewer main break on Point Finger Road opposite the King Edward VII Memorial Hospital. A spokesperson said, “The City’s crews responded immediately to the line break to begin repair works. The City’s Engineer along with his teams are liaising with the appropriate Government […]
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| The Information Commissioner issued Decision 17/2022 in regards to the Customs Department. A spokesperson said, “On 16 June 2022, the Information Commissioner issued Decision 17/2022, Customs Department. The Applicant had submitted a public access to information [PATI] request to the Department seeking records for customs duty figures related to vector control products. “The Information Commissioner […]
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| Appleby partners Vanessa Schrum and Hannah Tildesley and Senior Associate Caljonah Smith are getting set to speak at the Transcontinental Trusts: Bermuda 2022 conference. A spokesperson said, “Appleby is pleased to be a Gold sponsor of the Transcontinental Trusts: Bermuda 2022 conference on 29 June – 1 July at Hamilton Princess & Beach Club. “Partners […]
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| The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] held a press conference this afternoon [June 24] where they confirmed that the investigation into the death of 70-year-old Keith Gordon is now a murder investigation, and one person has been arrested. Related Stories ‘Murder Investigation Into Death Of 49-Year-Old’ Three Arrested In Connection With Murder National Security Minister Extends […]
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| Due to impending inclement weather, the City of Hamilton is informing the public that the Fresh Air Films: Back Outside event scheduled for Saturday [June 25] has been cancelled. Senior Events and Marketing Coordinator, Tamara Smith, said of the news, “while we are disappointed to have to make this decision, after reviewing the forecast for […]
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| Bermuda Dance Academy will be holding its seventh annual ‘Into the Wild’ recital tomorrow [June 25] at 2.00pm and 7.00pm in the Berkeley Institute Cafetorium. A spokesperson said, “Please join Bermuda Dance Academy as they dance ‘Into the Wild’ in their seventh annual recital directed by Nikia Manders on Saturday, June 25th, 2022 at 2pm […]
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| A funeral for a couple who died in a house explosion in Southampton was held at the New Testament Church of God: Heritage Worship Centre on Dundonald Street, Hamilton, last Saturday. Oscar and Jove Mascarinas tragically lost their lives in the explosion that destroyed their apartment on Hilltop Court on May 2. A Celebration of […]
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| The Ministry of Public Works said they are “responding to a recent report of palm trees being removed from the Ocean View Golf Course and later relocated to a private residence in Smiths Parish. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry can report that 12 Canary Island Date Palms were relocated as part of an exchange […]
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| “After a two-year hiatus, it was heartwarming to watch our young athletes rejoice in their element this past weekend at the Clarien Iron Kids Triathlon,” said Minister of Youth, Culture and Sport Dr. Ernest Peets. “As we continue to move beyond the pandemic, it’s so gratifying to attend sporting events and support our young athletes […]
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| [Written by Stephen Wright] Former Bermuda forward Ralph Bean Jr has been appointed as head coach of Premier Division side X-Roads. Bean succeeds former head coach Komeini Talbot, who will continue to serve on the club’s coaching staff. A stalwart for North Village during his playing days, Bean spent 2½ years as head coach at Bernard […]
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| The Bermuda Bicycle Association [BBA] announced that CG Insurance has returned for a second year as the title sponsor for the upcoming National Road Championship Series. “At CG, we are committed to building healthy, active lifestyles by uniting people together in sport. We believe in the importance of the BBA’s vision to develop talent to […]
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| Argo Group International Holdings announced the appointment of Thomas A. Bradley as CEO, effective immediately. “Kevin J. Rehnberg, who has been out on leave for health reasons since March 2022, will no longer serve as president or CEO and will resign from the company’s board of directors, effective immediately. Bradley will also continue in his role as […]
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| A number of Conyers directors are getting set to speak at Transcontinental Trusts: Bermuda 2022, Private Client Bermuda Exchange, and the Private Client Forum Americas in Mexico A spokesperson said, “Director Craig W. MacIntyre will speak at both Transcontinental Trusts: Bermuda 2022 and Private Client Bermuda Exchange, followed by a presentation at Private Client Forum […]
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| June 23 saw 0 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange. The BSX finished at 2,144.11, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 64 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available here [PDF]. Related Stories LOM Company Shares Purchased By Director BSX Reports Record ILS Listings In 2021 […]
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| More than 150 boats that took part in the Newport Bermuda Race have arrived in Bermuda, resulting in boats berthed at both the Royal Bermuda Yacht Club [RBYC] and the Royal Hamilton Amateur Dinghy Club [RHADC] and you can take a bird’s eye view via the aerial footage below. The race got underway on Friday [June 17], […]
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| Minister of Social Development & Seniors Tinee Furbert and the United Nations Country Team will meet next week in Bermuda to execute an agreement entitled the Multi-Country Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework or MSDCF. A Government spokesperson said, “This is the first-ever partnership of its kind in Bermuda. It provides a direct connection between United Nations […]
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| Friday, June 24 is expected to see variable cloud with a few showers at times, with the high to be near 27°C/81°F and the low to be near 23°C/73°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be south. The relative humidity is expected to be near 85%. Sunrise will be at 6.13am […]
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| The Government will host a town hall at 6pm this evening [June 23] on Bermuda’s Youth Employment Strategy and people can attend in-person at the St. Paul’s AME Centennial Church Hall or watch online or via CITV television. The meeting will be hosted by Minister of Economy and Labour Jason Hayward, Department of Workforce Development […]
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| Bermuda took part in their third match in the ICC Mens CWC Challenge League B in Uganda, with Hong Kong winning by 194 runs. Bermuda won the toss and elected to field, Hong Kong scored 313/9 in their allotted 50 overs, Babar Hayat was the top scorer with 139, Kamau Leverock was the pick of […]
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| [Written by Mikaela Ian Pearman] I’ve been covering events since I was 19 and it’s rare for me to be shocked or surprised. Well, that changed big time early Monday morning at Pure Bermuda. I attended the event expecting to have a great time and I got much more than I bargained for. Pure took place […]
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| Following the death of one of the sailors in the race, the Newport Bermuda Race organisers said that they reached out to US Sailing and “encouraged the appointment of an independent panel to review what happened and publish a report.” This follows after captain Colin Golder of the 42-foot sloop Morgan of Marietta tragically died after going overboard in […]
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| After adjusting for the retail sales rate of inflation – measured at 4.0% in March – the overall volume of retail sales decreased 8.0% compared to March 2021, according to the recently released Retail Sales Index. A Government spokesperson said, “Today, the Ministry of Economy and Labour released the March 2022 Retail Sales Index. March’s retail […]
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| The Premier’s Concert will take place tomorrow [June 24] at the Ruth Seaton James Auditorium. A Government spokesperson said, “An impressive line-up of local artists including Brixx, Jesse Seymour, Arijahknow Live Wires will be headlining the Premier’s Concert, which takes place tomorrow [June 24] at the Ruth Seaton James Auditorium. “The Premier’s Concert gets underway […]
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| The police said they are “investigating a serious single vehicle road traffic collision involving a motorcycle, which occurred at the roundabout at the junction of Palmetto Road and North Shore Road, Devonshire, around 11:55pm on Wednesday, June 22nd, 2022.” A police spokesperson said, “The motorcycle rider, a 40-year-old male, was traveling west on North Shore […]
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