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| [Updating] A protest is being held this morning [May 31] in Hamilton against what the group called “Bermuda Health Council’s discriminatory policy against HIP and FutureCare patients using Dr. Soares and HMC Burnaby Medical Center.” In an online post, the Imaging Access for HIP and FutureCare patients at HMC Burnaby Urgent Care said, “Have your […]
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| The Bermuda Volleyball Association senior men’s and women’s teams began competing in the 2022 USA Volleyball Open National Championships, in Orlando, Florida. The men have progressed to the Gold Bracket, after finishing 2nd in their pool, while the women are moving on to the Copper Bracket after finishing 3rd in their pool. The men’s team […]
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| A book written by a Bermudian exploring the history of art on the island has been released in an updated, enlarged and revised version. Jonathan Land Evans has published a text-only preview edition of Bermuda in Painted Representation, which details paintings connected with the island throughout history. The consolidated single-volume edition includes three underlying volumes, […]
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| At the PHC Stadium, Somerset Bridge won the toss and sent PHC to bat, they bowled them out for 133, Dante Hayward, and Jayden Symons both scored 20, while Shawn Riley bowled 7-1-24-4, and Donnie Charles bowled 6-2-15-3. In reply Somerset Bridge scored 136/6, Adrian Burrows was the top scorer with 53 not out, Hayward […]
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| Noting that she is “fully aware of the ongoing media and social media commentary regarding the Hamilton Medical Centre and Dr JJ Soares seeking Standard Health Benefit [SHB] approval,” Minister of Health Kim Wilson said that “as the matter is currently under reconsideration, I am unable to provide substantive comments.” This comes in advance of […]
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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 Smiths Parish Council announced that it will offer scholarships for the Academic Year 2021/22. A spokesperson said, “The scholarship is being provided for residents of Smiths Parish pursuing further education. The successful applicants’ recipients will receive a $2500 to assist with tuition and ancillary expenses for the qualifying academic year. We are looking for […]
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| Tuesday, May 31 is expected to see sunny periods, chance of a few morning showers, with the high to be near 26°C/79°F and the low to be near 22°C/72°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be WNW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 80%. Sunrise will be at 6.13am […]
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| Kaden Hopkins and his Essax teammates were back in action competing in the Vuelta Navarra Stage Race in Spain. Stage two saw the cyclists cover a distance of 163.5 km. Hopkins finished 95th with a time of 5:01:12, he finished 13:14 behind the stage winner Alejandro Franco. Hopkins is 100th overall with a combined time […]
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| The 2022 Youth Futsal League continued at the National Sports Center, with a total of 146 goals scored in the two divisions. In the 8-11-year-old age group, a total of 90 goals were scored, with Mackay Browne the leading goal scorer with 11 goals, Cameron Smith scored 10 goals, while Ray Richardson scored 8 goals, […]
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| Thousands of people lined the streets to enjoy the Bermuda Day holiday festivities, which included the Sinclair Packwood Memorial Open and Youth Cycle Races, the Half-Marathon Derby and the Bermuda Day Parade, and some schools got the festivities underway early, holding their own parades the day before the holiday. If you missed some of the […]
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| BELCO noted that with “hurricane season beginning on June 1st, the Company is taking all the necessary steps to prepare for what forecasters believe will be an active season.” A spokesperson said, “BELCO staff begin preparations for hurricane season months before the threat of a storm with the Crisis Management Team meeting to ensure early planning […]
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| Dozens of old Bermuda banknotes — including some dating back to the 1950s — will be auctioned at Noonan’s Auctioneers in the UK this week as part of the Platinum Jubilee Banknote auction, which features banknotes that the Queen appears on. The Queen is listed in the Guinness World Records in regards to the “most […]
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| The City of Hamilton announced its next Fresh Air Films event will take place on Saturday June 25th at Barr’s Bay Park in Hamilton. Senior Events & Marketing Coordinator Tamara Smith said: “We are so excited that our popular Fresh Air Films series is back in its original format; no more drive-in – it’s time […]
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| An afternoon of entertainment from the Royal Bermuda Regiment’s Band & Corps of Drums reinforced by civilian musicians took place in Dockyard on Sunday. The audience in the Victualling Yard in historic Dockyard was enthralled by a mix of military tunes, jazz, orchestral performances and pipes and drums. A 360 panorama of the event Major […]
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| In a filing with the Bermuda Stock Exchange, the Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son Limited announced the results of the Shareholders’ vote at the Bank’s Annual General Meeting held in virtual format on May 25th. The filing stated: “Each of the proposals numbered 1 through 4 on the Meeting Agenda was approved by the […]
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| [Written by Stephen Wright] A former Royal Bermuda Regiment soldier has described the past few weeks carrying out humanitarian work in war-torn Ukraine as among the most challenging yet rewarding experiences of his life. Bermudian Jason Rhind is working with Task Force Yankee: Ukraine, a United States-based aid group, transporting and delivering essential medical supplies. The […]
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| Thousands of people lined the streets for the always-popular Bermuda Day parade on Friday [May 27], with entertainment provided by a wide variety of groups, and if you missed some of the action — or want to relive it — you can watch 35 minutes of parade highlights below. You can view our first set […]
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| [Opinion column written by OBA’s Dwayne Robinson] I recently attended the Bikes Up Guns Down event at Southampton Rangers. It was organised by a community group that is committed to create safe and fun spaces for the youth in the area. As a father, I especially loved seeing the number of men in attendance with their […]
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| High jumper Sakari Famous has broken her University’s record — for the third time this season — and qualified for the NCAA National Championships which are set to be held in June in Oregon. Famous competes for the McNeese State University, and their report said, “Sakari Famous has made history all season as a high […]
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| The Bermuda Bicycle Association Road race season continued with a Time Trial organized by Bicycle Works this weekend. Steve Smith and Maddie Durkin won the Open and Women’s Division, while Anthony Smith won the Citizen Division. Photo courtesy of Rochelle Smith Steve Smith clocked a winning time of 23:19.0, Steve Millington was second in 24:04.2, […]
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| Kairos XXII Productions, a local entertainment and production company, will host four weeks of live music each Saturday in June. A spokesperson said, “The event, titled The Experience, will feature the Century 22 Band and will showcase some of Bermuda’s best known and beloved entertainers at the Willowbank Resort in Somerset. Musical genres will include […]
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| The YAO Baseball Season resumed with two divisions in action and a total of 82 runs crossed the plate. In the Cal Ripken 10 – 12 year old age group division, the Blue Jays defeated the Cubs 11 – 8, while the Phillies edged the Yankees 14 – 13. In the Rookie Majors 8 – […]
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| Bermuda Microsystems Group is celebrating 30 years of business this month and said that in “recognition of this milestone, it has undergone a brand update that reflects where it is as a business today and where it’s heading in the future.” A spokesperson said, “The company entered the IT market back in 1992 with its […]
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| 16-year-old Bermudian sailor Rachael Betschart became the first female winner of the WASZP foiling class after soaring to victory on the same racecourse as SailGP’s F50s during the Bermuda Sail Grand Prix. Betschart, who was competing in the WASZP for the first time, triumphed after five fleet races against seven other competitors. “I actually came […]
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| The Harbour Swim Club Silver and Gold Squads got off to a great start competing at the T2 Aquatics Pool in Naples, Florida, with several podium finishes claimed by the team. In the girls 12 and under 400 free, where several personal bests were achieved with Gabi Cechini leading the girls finishing 12th in a […]
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| Monday, May 30 is expected to see partly to mostly cloudy, 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 WSW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 84%. Sunrise will be at 6:13am and sunset will be […]
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| Bermudian cricketers Delray Rawlins, Dennico Hollis, Cameron Jeffers, Amari Ebbin and Dominic Sabir were recently in action for their respective teams. Delray Rawlins Delray Rawlins and his Sussex teammates fell to an opening match defeat at the start of the Vitality Blast campaign. Mohammad Rizwan made a brilliant 81 not-out in his first T20 innings […]
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| A woman was transported to hospital via ambulance for treatment of head and neck injuries after she “lost control of her vehicle and crashed into a utility pole” in Devonshire. A police spokesperson said, “Around 12:00pm on Sunday 29th May, police officers on patrol, came across a single vehicle collision on Middle Road, Devonshire in […]
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| Military musicians past and present are holding a special Celebration Concert in the historic former Royal Naval Dockyard this afternoon [May 29] and you can tune in and watch live below. A spokesperson previously said, “The Royal Bermuda Regiment Band & Corps of Drums will take centre stage at the free event, organised as part […]
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| Kaden Hopkins and his Essax teammates began competing in the Vuelta Navarra Stage Race in Spain. Stage one saw the cyclist cover a distance of 162km, with a 10,500 feet of climbing, the conditions were cold, and damp, and finished at the mountain top. Hopkins finished 131st with a time of 3:35:59, he finished 9:39 […]
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| A male teenager who was injured in a “suspected motorcycle crash” has been transferred from the ICU to a general ward, and the police said ”inquiries are ongoing regarding the circumstances of the suspected motorcycle crash.” A police spokesperson said, “A male teenager who sustained head and facial injuries as well as abrasions to his body […]
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| 56 students graduated from Warwick Academy recently as they hosted their first in person graduation ceremony for two years. A spokesperson said, “Her Excellency the Governor Rena Lalgie was the guest speaker and her words of encouragement were both insightful, practical and sprinkled with some good laughs. “The graduates are heading off to a wide range […]
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| After being restricted due to the pandemic, Bermuda Education Network [BEN] have resumed expeditions for public primary schools throughout April and May. A spokesperson said, “Over eighty trips were organized by BEN as part of their Horizons Program for public primary schools with partners Bermuda Zoological Society, Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute, Bermuda National Trust, The […]
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| Terrance Armstrong competed in the United States of America Track & Field National Masters Men’s Mile – The Rochester Mile in Rochester New York. Armstrong clocked a time of 4:50 crossing the line 10th overall, he was the second 50-year old finisher, with Scott Weeks finishing 5th overall with a time of 4:45. Related Stories […]
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| Bermuda’s Jessica Lewis concluded competing in the World Para Athletics Grand Prix in Switzerland. In her third and final event, Lewis took to the track for the T53 Women’s 100m. Lewis was clocked across the line in a time of 16:74 which saw her finish 3rd, with Catherine Debrunner breaking the World Record in a winning […]
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| RYL Rentals will be celebrating their first anniversary on Sunday, June 5th with a Free Family Community Day at the St George’s Cricket Club from 12pm to 6.00pm. Owner Rogernae Lightbourne said, “RYL Rentals, a new small business offering party rentals. RYL Rentals, a sole proprietorship and uses the acronym, RYL, which stands for Relevant, […]
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| News that the island celebrated Bermuda Day, Convex Group partnered with Dame Flora Duffy, the Garden Club of Bermuda donated $10,000 to Waterstart, Conyers gave out their 2022 Legal Awards, the Lady Cubitt Compassionate Association donated $200,000 to rest homes, and local artist Meredith Andrews donated $30,000 to Keep Bermuda Beautiful and the Bermuda National […]
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| [Written by Dale Butler] It was a joy to sit at the Bayside Terrace Grill & Bar at Bermuda’s famous Grotto Bay Beach Resort and Spa at 11 Blue Hole Hill, Hamilton Parish. The facility has long had a good reputation for establishing enduring memories. Toting an invitation in my back pocket to hear Bermuda’s famous […]
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| Bermuda Onion Day was celebrated today [May 28] at Carter House in St. David’s, featuring historic displays and, of course, onions. Introduced to the island in the early 1600s, the Bermuda onion was first exported to the east coast from St. George’s in 1847. Onions quickly became Bermuda’s major export crop, and by the middle […]
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| Sunday, May 29 is expected to see a mix of sun and cloud with the chance of a shower or two, 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 SW. The relative humidity is expected to be near […]
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| The Harbour Swim Club’s Silver and Gold Squads will be competing in the T2 Aquatics Norris Foundation Meet in Naples, Florida. The team is made up of 26 swimmers and ranges in age from 11 to 15. For many on the team, this will be their first overseas trip since 2019. Head Coach of the […]
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| Our fourth and final Bermuda Day Parade photo gallery is in keeping with the tradition of the Gombeys appearing at the end of events, with the final gallery featuring images showcasing the island’s iconic Gombeys, who thrilled the crowds with their performances. According to the parade order list, the Bermuda Day parade ended with five […]
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| After initially issuing an advisory to ‘be on the lookout’ for a sailing vessel that left Bermuda and was expected to arrive in Nova Scotia on May 25, the First Coast Guard District has confirmed that vessel has been located and all “crew members are safe” The USCG Northeast tweeted the image below and said, […]
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| Thousands of people lined the streets — some setting up the night before — for the much anticipated Bermuda Day Heritage Parade in Hamilton, which marked the first parade since 2019, with the past two years affected by the pandemic. Participants including the Gombeys, dance groups, motocross riders and more, made their way past an enthusiastic crowd […]
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| The 2022 National Junior Sponsorship Awards were recently presented, with a number of the island’s top young athletes earning grants to assist them in their sporting endeavors. Hosted by the Department of Youth, Sports and Recreation, tennis player Trey Mallory was named as the first recipient of the Flora Duffy Award, an award designed to assist athletes […]
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| Bermuda’s Jessica Lewis continued competing in the World Para Athletics Grand Prix in Switzerland. In her second event, Lewis took to the track for the T53 Women’s 400m. Lewis was clocked across the line in a time of 59:44 which saw her finish 5th, with Catherine Debrunner breaking the World Record in a winning time of […]
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| The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday May 28th. On Saturday the Carnival Magic cruise ship is expected, on Sunday the Norwegian Pearl and Enchantment of the Seas cruise ships and the Oleander container ship will arrive, and on Tuesday the Cool Runner […]
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| [Written by Stephen Wright] Bermudian football coach Peter Rickards has become a Talent ID Consultant for the Steven Gerrard Academy. He is responsible for promoting opportunities for young players to live and play at the academy’s facilities in Liverpool and Alicante, Spain. Rickards has been providing pathways for Bermudian youngsters for several years as part of […]
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| The Baha’is of Hamilton Parish are inviting the public to join them for the Last Sunday of the Month Devotional Programme tomorrow [May 29]. A spokesperson said, “As Bermuda reflects and relaxes in the afterglow of Heritage Month 2022 and its Bermuda Day activities after almost two years, a result of the coronavirus pandemic, the […]
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