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| The Bermuda Post Office [BPO] is advising that all post office locations will close at 1.00pm tomorrow [June 24] due to an “offsite staff activity.” A Government spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Post Office is advising that all post office locations will close at 1.00pm tomorrow due to an offsite staff activity. All postal services will […]
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| KPMG is co-sponsoring the 6th Caribbean Infrastructure Forum [CARIF] as it returns, live and in-person, at the Ritz-Carlton in Coconut Grove, Miami this September 19-20, 2022. A spokesperson said, “Investment in state of the art, sustainable infrastructure will play a critical role in stimulating economic growth, accelerating decarbonization, and building resilience across the Caribbean. “But in […]
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| The U.S. based Coppermine United Women’s Soccer Team includes two of the island’s top footballers, and Leilanni Nesbeth and Nia Christopher combined to score all three goals for their team as they recorded a 3-1 victory yesterday. Coppermine United – which plays in the pro-am United Women’s Soccer League which takes place over the summer – took […]
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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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| Daniel Augustus began competing APGA Tour at TPC Sugarloaf in Georgia, where he shot an opening-round 1-under par. Augustus had 3 birdies, 13 pars, and 2 bogeys. Daniel Augustus APGA Tour at TPC Sugarloaf First Round Scorecard 1 – 4 – Bogey 2 – 3 – Par 3 – 4 – Par 4 – 5 – […]
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| Madelyn Moore began competing in the 19th FINA World Championships in Budapest, Hungary. In her first event of the competition, Moore took to the pool for the women’s 50 meter butterfly. Her time of 27.48 saw Moore finish 36th overall, after she finished 6th in Heat 4. Related Stories Bermuda Swim Coaches Pick Season’s Top […]
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| The 2022 ISBHF International Street & Ball Hockey Federation Men’s World Championships continued in Quebec, with Bermuda taking on Lebanon, where the were defeated 4 – 3. Bermuda took a 1 – 0 lead when Doug Lynch scored, taking that lead to the break. Lebanon scored three unanswered goals in the second half to take a 3 […]
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| Another Bermuda Football Association Under 23 Division double-header took place, with a total of five goals scored. Robin Hood 2 – Somerset Trojans 0 The opener saw Robin Hood score a goal in each half as they defeated the Somerset Trojans 2 – 0. An own goal in the 26th minute gave Robin Hood the […]
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| Youngsters can enjoy the fun and excitement of gymnastics at an Open House event next month. The Open House is hosted by the Bermuda Gymnastics Association’s training centre in Southside, St David’s, on July 10. The free session, from 9 am to 11 am, is for children aged 1 to 5. Related Stories Results: International […]
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| The Bermuda Stroke Play Championships will be taking place at Port Royal Golf Course from Friday, June 24th to Sunday, June 26th. A spokesperson said, ““In the Men’s Championship Division there are 19 competitors including the defending Champion, Damian Palanyandi. The Senior Men’s Division is also well supported this year and Arthur Jones will be […]
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| Talented youngsters from the Bermuda Dance Academy will take centre stage on Saturday. ‘Into The Wild’, the academy’s 7th recital, will be held at the Berkeley Institute Cafetorium at 2 pm and 7 pm. The show is directed by Nikia Manders. Related Stories Upcoming: Concepts In Motion Dance Recital Upcoming: In Motion School’s Dance Showcase […]
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| June 22 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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| The Ministry received 4,992 test results — spanning 7 days — and 195 were positive, so there are now 251 active cases, of which 3 people are in hospital, and the Ministry noted that “testing numbers decreased by nearly 50%, partly related to the U.S. no longer requiring travellers to show proof of a negative […]
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| [Written by Dale Butler] With a number of clubs and organizations struggling to increase and retain membership, BMDS may have found the solution: develop activities that grab the young. The Summer Showcase held on June 18th at 8pm did that with 18 very confident and talented young musicians from a variety of local music and academic […]
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| Track and field athletes are set to compete in a slate of competitions this summer including the Bahamas National Championships, U23 Caribbean Games in Guadeloupe. the Bermuda National Track & Field Championships, the Commonwealth Games in the UK, and the NACAC Championships in the Bahamas. The Bermuda National Athletics Association [BNAA] spokesperson said, “Fresh off of two […]
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| The official Government and Legal notices for today [June 22] include liquor licence. Notices of Hearing – Liquor Licensing Authority Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Liquor Licence Notice ID: GN0634/2022 Public Authorities / Department: Ministry Level Publication date: 22 June 2022 Liquor Licence Act 1974 Notices Of Hearing Liquor Licencing Authority Annual Session 2022 The […]
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| Thursday, June 23 is expected to see a bright start, cloudier & risk of showers towards afternoon, 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 SE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 79%. Sunrise will be […]
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| Overnight, the majority of the 186-boat fleet arrived in Bermuda and yesterday’s provisional divisional leaders have all been confirmed as the winners in the 52nd running of the Newport Bermuda Race. A spokesperson said, “Winning the largest division in the race, the St. David’s Lighthouse Division with 108 boats, is Illusion, a Cal 40 owned […]
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| Noting that while there was an altercation at the Arboretum and 48 arrests made over the course of the holiday weekend [34 of which were for outstanding warrants] the police said it was a “relatively quiet Heroes Day holiday, in terms of serious crime” and thanked the public for their co-operation. A police spokesperson said, “A […]
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| Athene hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the official opening of its new office space on June 15. A spokesperson said, “Established in 2009, Athene’s Bermuda-based office has experienced tremendous growth over the past 13 years driving the need for a larger office space. The new space is located on the Second Floor, Washington […]
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| The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] is renewing their appeal for information in connection with the murder of Fiqre Crockwell. Mr Crockwell, a talented athlete, was fatally shot six years ago in the Pembroke area. A police spokesperson said, “30-year-old Mr. Crockwell was fatally shot minutes before 3am Monday, 20th June 2016, six years ago whilst […]
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| Information Commissioner Gitanjali Gutierrez is representing Bermuda at the 13th annual conference of the International Conference of Information Commissioners [ICIC], held in Puebla City, Mexico from June 22 to 24. A spokesperson said, “Commissioner Gutierrez attends as a member of the ICIC Executive Committee, accompanied by Investigation Officer Answer Styannes. “The theme for this year’s […]
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| Butterfield has announced that it is now accepting applications to its Graduate Talent Programme via its website. A spokesperson said, “The programme is distinct from previous iterations in that it is open not only to university graduates but also to bright, talented and ambitious candidates who may have chosen a different path and have work […]
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| The Scaur Hill Charity Soup Tasting Party recently raised funds for the Phenomenal People charity. A spokesperson said, “The 21st Scaur Hill Charity Soup Tasting Party got underway on the 26th of March 2022 after two years of not physically happening. Meeting face to face again was a new beginning for the about 18 in […]
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| Dage Minors — who is set to represent Bermuda at the Commonwealth Games in England next month — recently competed in the Battle Road Track Club Track Meet in Massachusetts, where he raced to victory in the men’s 800 meters. At the meet , which was hosted at Bentley University in Massachusetts, Minors won Heat […]
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| “Bermuda’s Economy is moving in the right direction, and the Government will keep its promise to deliver even more relief to workers while maintaining fiscal discipline,” said Premier and Minister of Finance David Burt, as he announced that Moody’s Investor Service affirmed Bermuda’s A2 issuer and senior unsecured bond ratings, and maintained Bermuda’s stable outlook. […]
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| “Consumers paid 2.5% more in March than they did a year ago for the basket of goods and services included in the Consumer Price Index [CPI]” and “this level of inflation was the same as the February 2022 annual inflation rate of 2.5%.” This is according to the March 2022 Consumer Price Index publication from […]
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| The Ministry of Health is “reminding the public that the current supply of the Covid-19 vaccines expires at the end of June,” and noted that currently, Covid-19 vaccines are available at the following locations during June: Somerset pharmacy, Wee-Care Pediatrics, Edgewood Pediatric Services, Omni Medical, Northshore Medical, Somers Medical Services/Dr Laura Murphy, Bermuda Healthcare Services/Dr […]
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| Young Bermudian sailors Sebastian Kempe and Nicole Stovell recently won their classes at the RYA Youth National Championships held in Wales. Ipswich Star website said, “Students from the Royal Hospital School [HRS] in Holbrook, Ipswich, have dominated the podium at a national sailing championship. “The RYA Youth National Championships, held in Pwllheli, Wales, saw two current […]
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| Bermuda officials are assisting the U.S. Coast Guard as it searches for two American citizens who were reported overdue after departing Virginia heading for the Azores, with U.S. officials stating they are working “with our counterparts in Bermuda to accurately determine the most intelligent search area for our air crews. ” A U.S. Coast Guard spokesperson said, […]
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| [Written by Ryan Robinson Perinchief] On this day five years ago, the Future Leaders Programme was founded on June 22, 2017. Although I have spent some weeks reflecting on this milestone, rather than share that publicly at this time I would like to take a page out of the late Ms. Laverne Furbert’s book by […]
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| Whitney Institute Middle School students recently engaged in a range of activities designed to promote mental health awareness, including greeting motorists with posters they created showcasing positive messages. A spokesperson said, “May was Mental Health Awareness Month. Throughout the month, Whitney Institute Middle School students engaged in activities designed to promote mental health awareness. “A grub […]
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| The Progressive Labour Party [PLP] paid tribute to the late Olga Scott, noting her legacy of service to our community and saying that “Bermuda is a better place due to her work.” A spokesperson said, “The Progressive Labour Party is deeply saddened by the passing of Mrs. Olga Scott, OBE, wife of former Premier & Party […]
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| Top Spanish sports scientists, Elena Isla and Javier Mallo, recently provided local football coaches, conditioning coaches, trainers and physios with a 15 1/2 hour seminar hosted by FootSail ltd. A spokesperson said, “The objective was to offer those working in team sports, or aspiring to work in team sports, with information that would enhance their […]
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| Members of our Special Olympics team will be joining Bernews at 8.00pm tonight [June 22] for the latest episode in the Bernews News & Views series. The team is fresh off their medal winning performance at the 2022 Special Olympics USA Summer Games in Florida, where equestrian Eden Woolery won a bronze medal in the […]
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| Award winning author Florence Webbe Maxwell will be holding a discussion on her book Girlcott today [June 22] at 6.00pm at the Bermuda National Library. A spokesperson said, “Take advantage of this opportunity to connect with Bermuda’s very own internationally recognized and award winning author, Mrs. Florence Webbe Maxwell. “Join us for a reception and […]
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| [Written by Mikaela Ian Pearman] Hundreds of beautiful people dressed head to toe in white, incredible DJs, awesome bars and great food. This was Glow Bermuda! On Sunday night, I headed to my first actual fete for Carnival in Bermuda weekend and Glow was an excellent first stop. Being arguably one of the best events over […]
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| Bermuda made an excellent start in the 2022 International Street & Ball Hockey Federation Men’s World Championships in Quebec, defeating Pakistan by a score of 5 – 3. Bermuda jumped out to a 3 – 0 first period lead, with two goals from Matthew Benson and a single strike from Robbie Bailey. Pakistan got back into […]
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| Future Flora Duffys and Tyler Butterfields can develop their swim, bike and run skills at the Junior Triathlon Camp at Clearwater Beach in St George’s next month. The Bermuda Triathlon Association camp runs from July 4 to 8, starting at 8 am and finishing at 1 pm. Sponsored by Butterfield & Vallis, to sign-up for the camp, […]
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| Employees from Aspen were excited to plant the first young red mangrove trees in their sponsored Coastal Red Mangrove Forest on Trunk Island – the Bermuda Zoological Society’s [BZS] ‘Living Classroom’ on June 3rd. In July 2021, Aspen pledged to donate $25K per year, for the next five years, to support the creation of the coastal […]
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| [Written by Taj Donville-Outerbridge] ‘Pride’ is first and foremost, a protest! ‘Pride’ is a march held annually to protest the oppression, discrimination, and violence faced by the LGBTQ+ community. ‘Pride’ is the physical embodiment of the grassroots fight for equality and equity. ‘Pride’ is held in most jurisdictions across the globe. The first ‘Pride’, or […]
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| Following his recent induction into the Azorean Order of Merit by the Legislative Assembly of the Azores, Trevor Moniz travelled to the Azores to receive the award in person. Mr Moniz attended the Formal Session marking Azores Day, in the city of Lagoa on the morning of Monday, 6 June 2022. The ceremony was presided over jointly […]
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| The latest design in Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series features a simple classic photo of Bermuda’s beautiful waters. 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 sizes below, […]
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| June 21 saw 2,443 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $18,290.00 BD. 243 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing up 1.7% at $30.00 per share, while the other 2,200 shares were traded by Bermuda Press [Holdings] Ltd, closing up 11.1% at $5.00 per share. The BSX finished at […]
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| The Albert College boarding school in Canada celebrated their graduation on Saturday and recognized the Class of 2022, which includes Bermudians Lara Backeberg, Thomas Evans, Jessica Mello and Cainan Tucker – all of whom won awards. A spokesperson said, “Forty-one students representing seven countries graduated from Albert College in Canada on Saturday, including four students […]
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| As of this afternoon [June 20] just over half the Newport Bermuda Race fleet has finished in Bermuda, with some seen berthed in Hamilton, including the island’s own Spirit of Bermuda, which completed the race today. The race got underway on Friday [June 17], with the 187 strong fleet starting the 635-nautical mile ocean race, with […]
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| The Senate is scheduled to be in session on Wednesday [June 22], and Bills due for their second reading include The Land Valuation and Tax Amendment Act 2022, The Electricity Amendment Act 2022 and the Consideration of draft ‘Lease Agreement between the Government of Bermuda [Ministry of Public Works] and Gorhams Limited’. The audio stream […]
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| Bermuda Hospitals Board has published a five-year strategy for Mid-Atlantic Wellness Institute services, noting that “it provides a pathway for mental health, intellectual disability and substance use services.” The MWI Directorate Plan 2021-2026 was developed following the launch of the BHB Strategic Plan 2021-2026 last year. R Scott Pearman, Deputy CEO, says: “I’m very proud to […]
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| The Bermuda Football Association [BFA] announced that Reece Jones Jr. and Rahzir Smith-Jones have signed contracts with Hartley Wintney FC, a semi-professional football club in England. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Football Association [BFA] is proud to announce National Team players Reece Jones Jr. and Rahzir Smith-Jones have signed a contract with Hartley Wintney FC […]
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| There will be an ‘Emancipation Cup Match‘ walkabout held in Somerset next month, taking people on a route which will include sites which tell the “stories of yesteryear.” A spokesperson said, “Friends of Sandys welcome members of the public to share in an Emancipation “Cup Match” walkabout in Somerset. Two Sunday morning walks are planned […]
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