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| The Bermuda Water Trucker’s Association [BWTA] announced that the cost for a load of water is set to increase to $120, effective 1st June 2022. The industry cited “absorbing rapidly increasing costs, having held the rate with no increase to the consumer throughout the pandemic, and since 2017.” Related Stories Hill To Provide New Water […]
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| The Dame Marjorie Bean Hope Academy will host a creative hat day to raise funds for the island’s special needs community. The Devonshire-based facility will celebrate the birthday of Dame Marjorie Bean on Wednesday [May 25]. People are encouraged to wear their favourite hat or create their own for the “Let’s have a $2 hat […]
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| Supreme Court Justice Shade Subair Williams has recused herself from the court proceedings related to former Premier Dr. Ewart Brown, with the ruling — which was the second application – saying, “I grant the application for my recusal and direct that these proceedings shall be tried before another judge.” The ruling [PDF] said, “This is […]
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| Royal Bermuda Regiment soldiers attending a two week overseas training exercise at the US Marine Corps base in North Carolina tested positive for Covid, with the RBR noting that “everyone who tested positive while overseas was put into isolation.” A Regiment spokesperson said, “13 people on the trip were listed as positive for the coronavirus […]
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| The 2022 Youth Futsal League kicked off at the National Sports Center with the youth players treated to a visit from a special guest, as professional footballer Nahki Wells visited the league and spoke to the players. In the 8-11 year old age group, a total of 78 goals were scored, with the leading goal […]
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| Tracy Berkeley — the Chief Administration Officer Bermuda Tourism Authority — has asked tourism stakeholders to sign up to be a part of the development of the new Hospitality Signature School, noting that the deadline is May 24th. In an email sent out to stakeholders, BTA Chief Administration Officer Tracy Berkeley said, “As you may […]
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| Premier David Burt, Deputy Premier Walter Roban and Opposition Leader Cole Simons attended the annual Festa dos Senhor Santo Cristo dos Milagres mass held yesterday [May 22] at St. Theresa’s Cathedral. Premier Burt tweeted the photo below, saying, “I joined Deputy Walter Roban and the Opposition Leader, The Hon. Cole Simons at the Annual Festa dos […]
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| [Written by Stephen Wright] Dominique Mayho wants to cement his position as the most successful rider in Sinclair Packwood Memorial Race history. Mayho claimed his fourth title last year to pull one ahead of Kris Hedges and Wayne Scott, who made their mark on the competition with three wins each. The 28-year-old, who also won in […]
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| “It’s vitally important your staff know how to deal with an access request effectively and efficiently,” the TLC Group said. A spokesperson said, “The right of access is a cornerstone of data protection legislations such as Bermuda’s PIPA, Barbados’ DPA, EUs GDPR, and the UK DPA. More and more people are realising the power these […]
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| A trip in April 2022 by Minister of Transport Lawrence Scott to Miami, Florida cost $4,058.37, according to a recent listing on the Government’s travel webpage. The trip duration was listed as from April 24, 2022 – April 28, 2022, and the web page listing said, “The Hon Minister Lawrence Scott, JP MP, Minister of Transport attended the SeaTrade Cruise Global […]
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| The east end welcomed multiple superyachts recently, with half a dozen of them seen in St George’s in a single day, with the Paladin, Seanna, Just J’s, Lovebug, Calliope, and Vibrance all visiting the island. The 154 foot long Paladin is available for charter at a cost of $155,000 a week, while the 213 foot […]
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| The Bermuda National Athletics Association hosted a track meet at the National Sports Center Flora Duffy South Field Stadium this weekend Kelise Wade put on a show in the under 13 girls division winning the 200m, 400m, and 800m races. Wade clocked a time of 28.25 on her way to winning the girls 200 meter […]
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| Hammetts Hotel in Newport, Rhode Island is offering a $50,000 package for the upcoming Newport Bermuda Yacht race which “will put onlookers in direct access of both ends of the action for the first time.” This is according to a report by Forbes, which said, “The biennial yacht race spanning the 635 nautical miles between […]
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| Dage Minors raced to victory in the Swat FQ Track & Field Meet hosted at Widener University, Pennsylvania. Minors took to the track for the men’s 1500 meter run, and in a field of 24 runners, the Bermudian runner had a photo finish with Sean Peterson, with both runners clocking 3:45.46. Minors was declared the […]
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| The Ministry of Public Works advised this evening [May 22] that Waste Management staff “continue working to clear the backlog of garbage.” “It should be stressed that collection delays have been due to mechanical challenges being experienced with the trash truck fleet,” a spokesperson said. “As of Friday afternoon, there were four trucks in operation, […]
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| In advance of this year’s Bermuda Day, our dedicated holiday website BDADay.com has been updated with a number of new features, with this year’s upgrades focused on some of the historic aspects of the iconic holiday. The new sections include a look at the history of the Half Marathon Derby and Sinclair Packwood Cycling Race, a timeline […]
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| After two years of the Bermuda Day parade being cancelled due to the pandemic, things are certainly getting back to normal, with people ‘marking their spots’ days before the holiday, with tape, string and signs seen along the parade route. The City has previously asked “members of the public who have used tape to mark […]
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| A shopping fair fundraising event was held today [May 22] at the Botanical Gardens, with funds raised to be donated toward the Red Cross Ukraine Relief Fund. The advance promo for the event said, “For businesses and the general public to sell your items, you choose the amount you want to pay for a pitch; all pitch proceeds go […]
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| Annabelle Collins competed in the 2022 CDI Jerez de la Frontera in Spain, where she competed in two classes, winning one of the classes. Collins — riding Hogan — won the Intermediaire Kur to Music Class with a score of 69.630%. During the Prix St Georges Class, Collins and Hogan finished 9th with a score of […]
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| [Updated with photos] The “Festa do Senhor Santo Cristo dos Milagres” [the Festival of the Christ of Miracles] is being held today [May 22] in Hamilton and you can tune in and watch live below. A centuries old tradition that originated in the Azores in the 17th century, the festival sees procession move through Hamilton, […]
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| “The Government is committed to strengthening working relationships with our tourism stakeholders,” said Minister of Tourism Vance Campbell as he visited tourist accommodations across the island to meet with managers. Minister Campbell — accompanied by MP Crystal Caesar — met with Mid Ocean Club General Manager Austen Gravestock, Grotto Bay Resort Managing Director JP Martens, […]
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| While attending the Executive Forum in New York earlier this month, Minister of Economy and Labour Jason Hayward said he “restated the Government’s commitment to ensuring Bermuda remains a top tier business jurisdiction and a place where businesses can come to thrive” and “made it clear to all that Bermuda is open for business.” A […]
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| Monday, May 23 is expected to see intervals of clouds and sunshine, with the high to be near 26°C/79°F and the low to be near 23°C/73°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be NNW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 97%. Sunrise will be at 6:16am and sunset will […]
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| A motorcycle rider was transported to hospital with what were described as ‘life threatening injuries’ after a crash in St. George’s today [May 22]. A police spokesperson said, “Around 2:45pm, Sunday 22nd May, police and other first responders were dispatched to a report of a serious collision along Cut Road near the junction with Floral […]
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| The annual Bermuda Sandcastle Competition will be held on Saturday, September 3rd at Horseshoe Bay Beach, and the free workshops and tutorials will be held in advance. A look at this year’s Sandcastle competition The event poster says, “Bermuda Sandcastle Competition Horseshoe Bay Beach Sat, Sep 3rd, 2022. 2022 Space is Limited Please go to […]
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| Conor White was back in action competing in the Joe Martin Stage Race in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Stage 3 was a time trial, which was set on a short 3-mile point-to-point course, finishing with about a half-mile and 700-foot climb to the finish. White clocked a time of 10:01 to finish 24th, and is 71st overall with […]
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| Bermudian equestrian Patrick Nisbett claimed victory in Bornival, Belgium. Nisbett, riding Night Star, finished in a time of 27.94 seconds to win the class, which had 27 competitors from Belgium, France, Switzerland and Portugal taking part. Screenshot from the results page showing the top 10: Related Stories Video: Philip Correia On Winning FEI Silver Medal […]
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| The Bermuda Amateur Swimming Association’s National Championships 2022 continued at the National Sports Center. The girls 13 & over 50 LC meter backstroke A – final saw Madelyn Moore clock a winning time of 29.24, Emma Harvey was second in 29.63, and Myeisha Sharrieff finished third with a time of 32.07. The boys 13 & […]
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| Three Save Soil Women’s Bowl Tennis Tournament matches took place at the Fairmont Southampton Tennis Courts. In the 11-12 girls final and a spot to be the number one seed, Nila Samuels defeated her sister Devi Samuels in straight sets 7-5, 7-5 the pair play their tennis out of Grotto Bay Tennis Club. Airez Gilbert-Simons […]
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| Dame Flora Duffy has withdrawn from the Ironman 70.3 North American Championship Chattanooga due to Covid. In a post on Instagram, the Olympic gold medalist said, “Well my race is over before it even started. Have been feeling slightly under the weather the last couple of days and decided I should do a Covid test to […]
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| The tug Clevelander “filled with water and emergency pumping had resulted in some fuel/oil having been discharged by the trash pump they were using to prevent the tug sinking” and an absorbent oil boom was “deployed in order to contain the heavier oil .” A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre spokesperson said, “Wednesday 18th May, 08:35 am – […]
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| Bermuda’s sailing team is continuing to compete in the SSL Gold Cup 2022 Qualifying Series in Switzerland, and you can tune in and watch the action live below. Related Stories Sailors Continue In SSL Gold Cup In Switzerland Sailing: Bermuda To Compete In SSL Gold Cup Bermuda Finish Third On SSL Gold Cup Day 1 […]
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| News that 93 students graduated from the Bermuda College, Ravi Cannonier-Watson will perform in front of the Queen as part of her Platinum Jubilee celebrations at Buckingham Palace, and Berkeley Institute students launched an impressive new local food website were all some of the positive news stories from the past week. In additional good news, […]
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| AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A- [Excellent] and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a-” [Excellent] of Convex Re Limited [CRL] [Bermuda], Convex Insurance UK Limited [CIL] [United Kingdom], Convex Europe S.A. [CES] [Luxembourg] and Convex Guernsey Limited [CGU] [Guernsey]. All four entities are wholly owned subsidiaries of Convex Group Limited […]
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| Robin Hood defeated the Royal Bermuda Regiment’s football team in the Corona League Cup final, recording a 1-0 victory. Captain Shea-Tai Smith, the RBR side’s player/manager said: “We’re very disappointed – we couldn’t capitalise after they went down a man.” Capt. Smith, who came off with an injury only 25 minutes into the game at the […]
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| As the world marks ‘Endangered Species Day,’ Nonsuch Expeditions is highlighting two of Bermuda’s IUCN Red Listed species — the cahow and skink — noting that the two critically endangered species are interacting on Nonsuch Island where they can “thrive without the threat of introduced predators.” Senior Terrestrial Conservation Officer Jeremy Madeiros, head of the […]
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| “We would rather have the kids pick up bikes than guns” was the message as the ‘Bikes Up, Guns Down’ community day event was held this afternoon [May 21] at Southampton Rangers Sports Club, with the event featuring food, music, fun castles, bike displays and more. The ‘Bikes Up, Guns Down’ event, organised by the […]
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| The Bermuda Football Association [BFA] announced that the match between YMSC and SCC has been cancelled due to YMSC forfeiting the match. A spokesperson said, “The Women’s League match between YMSC and SCC has been cancelled due to YMSC forfeiting the match. The match will be recorded as a 3-0 win to SCC.” Related Stories […]
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| In celebration of Heritage Month, the Bermuda National Trust hosted a Free Open House at the Verdmont Museum and Gardens in Smiths today [May 21], with the public able to tour the centuries old property. Executive Director of the National Trust Karen Border told Bernews, “We are thrilled to be opening Verdmont to the public […]
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| Sunday, May 22 is expected to see dry and sunny by day; clouding over at night with some showers, with the high to be near 27°C/80°F and the low to be near 22°C/72°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be NW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 84%. Sunrise […]
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| Conor White was back in action competing in the Joe Martin Stage Race in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Competing over a 182.4KM course in stage two, White clocked a time of 4:11.32 to finish 44th, he finished 2.09 behind the stage winner Noah Granigan who recorded a time of 4:09.23. Eder Frayre was second in the same […]
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| The Backyard Cricket League continued at the Police Field, with the Bermuda Hospital Board and Hamilton Corporation in action. The Bermuda Hospital Board defeated Hamilton Corporation by 7 wickets. Corporation’s MVP Troy Hall led the way with the bat scoring 57 not out, while Jamal Holder was the pick of the Bermuda Hospital Board bowlers […]
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| Three Save Soil Women’s Bowl Tennis Tournament finals took place at the Fairmont Southampton Tennis Courts, with three matches on the court. In the under 14 Final, Emma Haley defeated Nila Samuels in straight sets 6-3, 6-3. Amaya Rollins needed three sets to be crowned the Under 16 Division champion defeating Kumani Jackson 5-7, 6-2, […]
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| The Inaugural Moon Gate Tour season continued with players competing on the Ocean View Golf Course. Amateur Damian Palanyandi shot an even round 70 to claim the victory by one stroke over a strong field, Cory DeSilva finished second after his 2-over par round 72, Jarryd Dillas and Nicholas Jones both shot 3-over par 73’s, […]
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| Bermuda’s sailing team has recorded their first win in the SSL Gold Cup 2022 Qualifying Series in Switzerland, making a strong showing to win the third race of the series. The official race report said, “Three races and three different winners in the Islands’ group. After SSL Team Puerto Rico [Race 1] and SSL Team […]
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| The Bermuda Football Association’s Women’s League season continued with a doubleheader at the Clyde Best Center of Excellence Field that produced 7 goals. Footy Queens 3 – PHC Lady Zebras 0 The Footy Queens showed their dominance in the league as they defeated a determined PHC Lady Zebras team 3 – 0. After a scoreless […]
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| The History and Legacy Education Committee Working Group “was successful in submitting the terms of reference” on March 31st, Minister of Education Diallo Rabain said, adding that he “looks forward to the formal establishment of the History and Legacy Committee this year, and the work that is to come with preserving, honouring, and commemorating Bermuda’s […]
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| Minister of Education Diallo Rabain provided an update on the “tremendous amount of work that is being done within the Ministry of Education, the Department of Education, and the Learning First Programme.” Speaking in the House of Assembly, the Minister said, “On April 1st, 2022, the Parish Primary Schools and next Signature School we anticipate […]
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| According to the most recent Official Notices, the Bermuda Police Service will be conducting road sobriety checkpoints over the Bermuda Day holiday — from Thursday, May 26th to Sunday, May 29th — with the checkpoints set to take place in Hamilton parish, Smiths, Devonshire, Pembroke, Paget, Warwick and Southampton. Road Sobriety Checkpoint Notice 2022 [PDF here] For […]
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| The Over 60s Cricket World Cup will take place in Australia in September 2022, and Bermuda Cricket Board President Arnold Manders has been invited to play. The Tournament will run from Friday, September 2nd, 2022 to Thursday, September 15th, 2022, and the competition will be drawn from the some of world’s cricket-playing nations, together with some […]
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