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| Bermuda International Long Term Insurers and Reinsurers [BILTIR] held a careers event with students at Warwick Academy to highlight job opportunities in the island’s thriving life insurance industry. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, this was the time first time BILTIR had held an in-person careers event in two years. Warwick Academy pupils with BILTIR members Matt […]
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| The City of Hamilton is advising members of the public that, commencing May 16th, paving works will take place along Front Street, from Burnaby Street to Parliament Street. A spokesperson said, “Once these works are completed, paving will continue down Front Street from the Birdcage to the Ferry Terminal and then in the area of […]
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| The Pure Ocean challenge between Bermuda and Lorient will take place next month, with those involved in the series of races over the years reflecting on “the importance of the route and its resurgence.” A spokesperson said, “Ahead of the start of the Pure Ocean challenge between Bermuda and Lorient next month, which will resurrect […]
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| Bermuda College announced it will be offering a new online MBA programme this Fall, through a new partnership with Framingham State University [FSU]. Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs, Dr. Phyllis Curtis-Tweed called the collaboration a “great opportunity for local business professionals to get a graduate degree without having to leave the Island or […]
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| The Association of Bermuda Insurers and Reinsurers [ABIR] will participate in the International Forum of Terrorism Risk Pools [IFTRIP] Annual Conference next month. A spokesperson said, “Themed ‘ReCODE’, the event will stream virtually on May 10, and will bring together thought leaders from international terrorism reinsurance pools, re/insurers, public agencies, academia and the risk and […]
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| The Learn to Earn Programme will kick off in May 2022 and “aims to attract sixteen young Bermudian job seekers and train them for careers in the food and beverage industry,” with the chosen participants set to “undertake skills-development courses, followed by paid on-the-job training opportunities,” Minister of Economy and Labour Jason Hayward said. Speaking […]
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| “The Charities Commission is aware of CAA’s financial challenges, and we have provided the required documentation to them to restore our charity status,” the Centre Against Abuse said. A spokesperson said, “Like many registered charities in Bermuda, Centre Against Abuse [CAA] has had financial challenges over the years. As a non-profit, we are not in […]
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| Are you an entrepreneurial minded student looking for a way to earn money for the summer? If so, the Bermuda Economic Development Corporation [BEDC] has launched the 5th Annual Summer Student Entrepreneur Program [SSEP]. A spokesperson said, “Following the success of the last four years of the program with participating students gaining valuable insights and […]
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| After a two-year hiatus, the BEDC Marine Expo was held on April 24 in St. George’s, with the BEDC noting they “were thrilled to be able to bring back the Expo this year, continuing the annual celebration of Bermuda’s maritime history and culture and sharing the opportunities that the industry provides.” A spokesperson said, “After […]
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| [Written by Dale Butler] I consider myself lucky to have been able to purchase a ticket to see another masterful/professional production by Troika Bermuda entitled “Resurgence – Return to the Stage” held April 22 and April 23, 2022 in the Earl Cameron Theatre at the City Hall to packed audiences eager to support their children […]
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| Argo Group International Holdings, Ltd. announced that its board of directors has “initiated an exploration of strategic alternatives” saying that “as part of this process, the board will consider a wide range of options for the company including, among other things, a potential sale, merger or other strategic transaction.” “Over the last year, Argo’s board […]
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| [Written by Stephen Wright] Long jumper Tyrone Smith hopes for one last hurrah at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham this summer after coming out of retirement. The three-times Olympian called time on his athletics career 12 months ago – despite having met the standard for Birmingham – after missing out on reaching the Olympic Games in […]
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| Considering sentencing discounts of up to 30% in “applicable cases where the defendant enters an early guilty plea is certainly an interesting solution” as an “early and unequivocal guilty plea by a defendant benefits society as whole and our justice system,” however it “is not entirely problem free,” OBA MP Scott Pearman said. This follows […]
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| Open Airways will celebrate World Asthma Day on Tuesday [May 3] from 11.30am to 2.00pm at Victoria Park bandstand. A spokesperson said, “After a 2-year hiatus due to Covid, Open Airways is excited to be back but with a new venue, this year we will be at Victoria Park bandstand on Tuesday 3rd May to […]
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| As of April 22, Bermuda has administered a total of 131,743 vaccinations, 74.2% of the population has received two doses and 72.6% of those eligible for a booster have received it while 9.0% of those with a booster have received a second booster dose. In releasing the latest test results, a Government spokesperson said, “Since […]
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| [Column written by Dr. Freddie Evans] Despite Bermuda having a lot to celebrate after the 49th Carifta Games held in Kingston, Jamaica. One of the first questions I was asked upon my return is “Why can’t we compete with Jamaica?” After the Covid cancellation of Carifta for the last two years, the Bermuda National Athletic […]
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| Ryan Lopes scored a hat-trick to help his Hartley Wintney Under 23 teammates defeat Maidstone United 3 – 1 in Suburban Premier League action in England. The Hartley Wintney team – which also features Bermuda’s Rahzir Smith-Jones and Isaiah Blankendal — are currently in 7th place in the league. Related Stories Bermuda Officials Officiate Overseas […]
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| Bermuda track and field athletes Nathan Armstrong, Nathan Simons, and Zekiah Lewis represented their universities at outdoor meets. Nathan Armstrong Nathan Armstrong and his Rider University men’s track and field teammates recorded 190 points, good for a first-place finish, as they hosted the Rider Invitational on the Michael P. Brady Track & Field Complex. Armstrong […]
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| The solar project at ‘the finger’ at the airport, has won the Best Utility-Scale Project in the Caribbean award at the 2022 Caribbean Renewable Energy Forum Industry Awards, Deputy Premier and Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban announced. Minister Roban said, “Many will be aware that I am currently overseas participating in environmental conferences. I am […]
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| Teams that include Bermudian footballers Reggie Lambe, Willie Clemons, and Milan Butterfield were recently in action. Reggie Lambe & Willie Clemons Reggie Lambe, Willie Clemons, and their Stowmarket Town teammates went down 2 – 1 to Brentwood in their Isthmian North Play-off Semi-Final at The Arena. Milan Butterfield Milan Butterfield and his Alfreton Town teammates […]
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| A day after falling in singles and winning in doubles Daniel Phillips was back in action competing in the J3 Delray Beach International Tennis Federation Tournament at the Delray Swim and Tennis Club in Florida. In the doubles quarter-finals, the 6th seed Phillips and his American partner Ellas Shokry would take on Americans Ian Bracks […]
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| More than 100 amateur golfers are on their way to Longboat Key, Florida, for next week’s Kitty Michael Golf Invitational, a team event for women from Central America, the Caribbean, and around North America. The 54-hole event is planned for May 2nd – 6th at the Resort at Longboat Key. Teams from Panama, St. Croix, […]
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| The Ministry received 10069 test results — spanning 7 days — and 345 were positive, so there are now 376 active cases, of which 9 people are in hospital, with one person in ICU. A Government spokesperson said, “Since the last update, the Ministry of Health received 10069 test results, and 345 were positive for […]
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| The official Government and Legal notices today [April 27] include an acting appointment. Acting Appointment :- Head Of The Public Service, The Cabinet Office Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Acting Appointments Notice ID: GN0457/2022 Public Authorities / Department: Cabinet Headquarters Publication date: 27 April 2022 Government Notice No. Acting Appointment Head Of The […]
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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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| Thursday, April 28 is expected to see wet early morning, soon becoming dry, but remaining cloudy, with the high to be near 22°C/71°F and the low to be near 17°C/62°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be NW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 70%. Sunrise will be at […]
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| [Written by Stephen Wright] Bermudian football is mourning the death of former national team goalkeeper Freddy Hall who has been killed in a road accident aged 37. Regarded as one of the island’s best ever goalkeepers, Hall played professionally in England, Ireland and North America, becoming a fans’ favourite during his three-and-half years at Irish […]
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| The police have now officially confirmed the death of 37-year-old Frederick Hall, who died following a road collision on Sunday. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] can now confirm the death of 37-year-old Frederick Hall, Bermuda’s fifth road fatality for 2022, and extends sincere condolences to his family and friends. “Information received […]
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| Dominic Sabir and his Oxford Cricket Club teammates 1st XI defeated Horspath Cricket Club 1st XI by 114 runs in Englad. Oxford won the toss and elected to bat, they would score 267/7 in their allotted 45 overs, Marcus Campopiano was their top scorer with 63, and Sabir added 18 off 14 balls hitting 2 […]
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| The City of Hamilton will host a number of events as part of ‘Spring Into The City’ from Monday, May 2nd to Saturday, May 7th. A spokesperson said, “The City of Hamilton is inviting members of the public to join us for our latest City event activation Spring Into The City. “To celebrate the arrival […]
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| Bermuda’s second match in the 2022 Concacaf Women’s Under-17 Championship in the Dominican Republic saw them take on Canada, with Canada claiming the 5-0 victory. Bermuda’s starting line up included Dominique Brown, Robin-Valana Pearman [Brittany Pacheco [83rd], Azari Easton [Keidel Astwood 80th], Samara Darrell, K Xiyae Gibbons, Jahni Simmons, Ramiah Brangman [Sanaa Simmons 61st], Ashley […]
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| Daniel Phillips continued competing in the J3 Delray Beach International Tennis Federation Tournament at the Delray Swim and Tennis Club in Florida. In his second round singles match, Phillips took on American Tommy Czaplinski. The pair battled in a three-setter; Phillips won the first set 6-3, before Czaplinski leveled the match at 1 – 1 […]
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| Bermuda track and field athletes Ryan Outerbridge, Inshan-Nae Smith, and Johndell Cumberbatch represented their universities at outdoor meets. Ryan Outerbridge Ryan Outerbridge and his Franklin Pierce University men’s track & field team was in action at MIT, for the Sean Collier Invitational. Outerbridge claimed the fourth place spot clocking a time of 4:00.34 in the […]
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| Meredith Andrews has earned yet another accolade, this time been named the silver winner in the 37th Association of Photographers [AOP] Photography Awards. Ms. Williams was entered for her art exhibit titled ‘Flotsam and Jetsam: The Cost of Modern Living.’ The AOP website says, “We extend our heartfelt thanks to all our winners and finalists […]
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| Casey Truran and his Savannah College of Arts and Design [SCAD] Equestrian teammates traveled to Long Valley, N.J. to compete in the 2022 American National Riding Commission Nationals at Centenary University. The team earned the American National Riding Commission Novice Division National Champion Team and the National Division Reserve Champion Team titles. SCAD had two […]
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| [Opinion column written by MP Lovitta Foggo] Beyond all of the economic data and statistics, there is a moral question at the heart of any discussion around a minimum wage. Do we, as a society, accept that there are people in Bermuda who work full time for wages that trap them in poverty, and if […]
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| The Saltus Grammar School Golf Tournament will be held at Belmont Hills in Warwick on Friday [April 29] to raise money for the Stephenson Scholarship Fund. The event includes lunch at midday, with a shotgun start at 1 pm. The Stephenson Scholarship Fund was established in 1996 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the employment of […]
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| Footy Force Promotion’s Youth Futsal League starts next month at the hockey pitch at the National Sports Centre. The league runs from May 8 to July 3 and will feature two age groups – 8 to 11-year-olds [10.30 am to 12 pm] and 12 to 14-year-olds [12.15 pm to 1.45 pm]. The participation fee is […]
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| The latest design in Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series features a glass butterfly with Bermuda flag accents adorning its wings. The design is also available below as a Facebook profile cover image, and you can check back on Bernews every Wednesday for our latest free phone wallpaper and social media graphic download. To access more phone wallpapers with […]
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| Dame Flora Duffy, Tyler Smith, Erica Hawley, Tyler Butterfield, Jah-Nhai Perinchief, Caitlyn Bobb, Sakari Famous, Caitlin Conyers, Madelyn Moore, and Emma Harvey are set to represent Bermuda at the 2022 Commonwealth Games which will be held this summer in Birmingham, UK. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Olympic Association [BOA] today announced the athletes who have qualified […]
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| The official Government and Legal notices for today [April 26] include permanent resident certificate, list of proposed planning applications advertised and boards appointments. Permanent Resident’s Certificate – PRC 31ZA Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Permanent Resident Certificate – PRC 31ZA Notice ID: GN0456/2022 Public Authorities / Department: Immigration Publication date: 26 April 2022 Notice is […]
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| A notice has detailed a “temporary policy of sentence discounts on guilty pleas” which is “intended to assist in the clearing of the backlog” and states that the “Court will strongly consider applying an additional sentencing discount of up to 30% in cases” where people “unequivocally accept their guilt in pleading guilty.” The sentence discount does […]
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| “The Ministry of Education advised that Berkeley Institute and CedarBridge Academy ”have been approved to hold Sports Day this year after demonstrating appropriate Covid protocols to protect students, staff and spectators.” A spokesperson said, “The Minister of Education was approached by both CedarBridge Academy and The Berkeley Institute about the possibility of holding full Sports Days […]
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| Wednesday, April 27 is expected to be mostly sunny, increasing cloud overnight, risk of a shower, with the high to be near 22°C/71°F and the low to be near 18°C/64°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be NW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 65%. Sunrise will be at […]
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| The Court has dismissed an “application for judicial review and constitutional relief” in a case brought about the Covid testing policy in schools, in effect ruling on the Education Ministry’s side. The ruling said, “These judicial review proceedings relate to the decision by the Minister for Education [“the Minister” or “the Respondent”] to [i] require […]
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| [Written by Glenn Fubler] Born on April 23, 1922, Elizabeth Musson Kawaley observed her 100th birthday this past Saturday, with her immediate family. This, after being released from KEMH on the Friday – following major surgery for a hip fracture. Of course, her family was betwixt and between themselves last week, given their mother’s health […]
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| The Leopards Club International will be hosting a special forum on Thursday [April 28] at 6.00pm. The event poster says, “Calling all clubs/associations: the Leopards Club International presents a special forum titled ‘Use It or Lose It – Developing Successful Strategies for Clubs/Associations.’ “The guest speaker will be Minister Michael Weeks at the Leopards Club […]
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| Helping to maintain the beauty of our island home was at the top of the Earth Day agenda for a number of HSBC’s employees, as eighteen HSBC employees joined forces with Keep Bermuda Beautiful [KBB] on Friday, April 22nd as just one of the ways the Bank marked Earth Day. “This particular call to action was […]
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| Verdmont Museum was the latest stop by the Minister of Youth, Culture and Sport, Dr. Ernest Peets, who continued his visits to the island’s museums, galleries and historical landmarks. “Located in Smith’s Parish, Verdmont Historic Home and Garden is owned and maintained by the Bermuda National Trust. The Georgian style house was built in the […]
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| KPMG has released its Impact Report highlighting their corporate citizenship efforts including “over $1.25 million in financial giving and 1,226 community service hours in 2021.” A spokesperson said, “As Earth Month comes to a close, our annual Impact Report, highlighting our corporate citizenship efforts in Bermuda, is now available. At KPMG, we have a collective […]
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