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| Applications for Ignite Bermuda’s Young Adult Entrepreneurial Internship programme taking place this summer will close Friday [April 29] at 5.00pm. A spokesperson said, “The part-time paid internship programme will run from May 31 to July 21, 2022, and will offer successful applicants the opportunity to gain real-world experience within some of Bermuda’s top startups as […]
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| Cameron Jeffers, Amari Ebbin, and their Cowbridge Cricket Club teammates defeated Bridgend Town Cricket Club by 103 runs in England. Bridgend Town won the toss and elected to field, Cowbridge scored 205/8 in their allotted 40 overs, Jeffers scored 30 runs off 41 balls hitting 2 fours, while Ebbin added 1 before being trapped LBW. […]
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| Daniel Phillips started competing in the J3 Delray Beach International Tennis Federation Tournament at the Delray Swim and Tennis Club in Florida. In his first round match, the Bermudian tennis player took on American Alex Feles, and advanced with a straight sets victory 6-3, 6-2. Phillips teamed up with American Ellas Shokry in the doubles […]
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| Trey Mallory and his UNC Wilmington Men’s Tennis team captured the school’s eighth conference title in the last 13 years by defeating Elon, 4 – 2, in the Championship match of the 2022 CAA Men’s Tennis Championships. In doubles play, the No. 3 tandem of sophomore Gabe Hurtado and freshman Mallory clinched the key point […]
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| If you drove along South Shore in Warwick last Saturday morning you may have seen a large group of people planting at Warwick Playground. The Bermuda Zoological Society [BZS] was joined by their Junior Volunteers, members of the BZS Science Club, individuals from the Government of Bermuda’s Department of Parks, employees from the Bermuda Aquarium, […]
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| The Axiom Mission crew — the first all-private astronaut team ever to fly aboard the International Space Station — returned to Earth yesterday [April 25], 17 days after a launch that saw Bermuda receive a mention as the island’s tracking station was involved. The Axiom Space website said, “The Axiom Mission 1 [Ax-1] crew and […]
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| The Bermuda Boxing Federation is offering a National Level Referee and Judge Certification course at Controversy Gym tomorrow [April 27]. The session runs from 6 pm to 7.30 pm and will continue with an online session on the last Wednesday of each month. For more details, contact bermudaboxingfed@gmail.com. A volunteer application form can be found […]
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| [Written by Stephen Wright] Sergio Goater has reflected on Hamilton Parish’s “invincibles” season in which they clinched the First Division title without losing a match. Parish won 14 of their 16 games, finishing ten points ahead of second-place Boulevard, ending their six-year absence from the top flight. The only blemishes on Parish’s campaign came in […]
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| The Bermuda Powerboat Association [BPBA] made a $3,000 donation to the St John’s Ambulance Service, with the organisation noting that they “are very grateful for St John’s support of the BPBA, always being at our races and at the ready.” Related Stories BPBA Donates $2,000 To St. John’s Ambulance BPA Donates $1,000 To St. John […]
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| Minister of Education Diallo Rabain joined the Department of Libraries and Archives to celebrate the launching of Preservation Week. A spokesperson said, “Minister Rabain was presented with historical documents tied to the ship The Rover, which mostly sailed between Boston and the West Indies that was captured by a Bermudian Privateer in 1798. The papers […]
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| The Ministry of Health is reminding the public that the free fourth dose booster clinic “will close permanently on April 29th.” A spokesperson said, “Reminder from the Ministry of Health. The free fourth dose booster clinic at the site of the former art gallery in Crisson’s at 71 Front Street, across from the number five […]
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| In a filing with the Bermuda Stock Exchange [BSX], LOM Financial Limited, announced a dividend. The full filing stated: “LOM Financial Limited at a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Company held on 22 April 2022: The Board of Directors have decided to pay a dividend of $0.04 per share on May 6th, 2022 […]
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| The official Government and Legal notices for today [April 25] include embodiment of the Bermuda Reserve Police, acting appointments and notice of intended marriage. Embodiment of the Bermuda Reserve Police :- Bermuda Police Service Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Public Notification Notice ID: GN0450/2022 Public Authorities / Department: Bermuda Police Service Publication date: 25 April […]
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| The Bermuda Hospitals Board advised “that there will be traffic diversions for those driving to the front of the Acute Care Wing on Tuesday 26 April 2022. A spokesperson said, “Cleaning of the outside of the hospital building necessitates use of a lift that will block the road [on the campus] at the main entrance. […]
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| Gang Violence Reduction Coordinator Pastor Leroy Bean and Minister of National Security Michael Weeks are joining Bernews at 8pm this evening [April 25] for the latest episode in the Bernews News & Views series, with Pastor Bean and Minister Weeks set to discuss the work being done to address gang violence. The live video will […]
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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 second Annual Summerhaven Charity Golf Tournament was held in somewhat breezy conditions on Saturday [April 23] at the Ocean View Golf & Country Club. A spokesperson said, “Due to the restrictions imposed by Covid, the tournament — which began in 2019 — had to be postponed for 2 years. “A field of 35 players […]
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| The Bermuda Air Ambulance service held an event today to announce their official launch, noting that their “aircraft is positioned on the ground in Bermuda on a ‘ready to go’ basis.” A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Air Ambulance company Ltd [BAA], Bermuda’s “ready to go” air ambulance service, for critically ill and injured patients, commenced […]
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| Tuesday, April 26 is expected to see cloud thins to partly cloudy skies, chance of brief shower, with the high to be near 21°C/70°F and the low to be near 17°C/63°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be north. The relative humidity is expected to be near 66%. Sunrise will be […]
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| The Institute of Directors Bermuda [IoD] welcomed the island’s seventh Chartered Director, with Shanna Lespere earning the prestigious designation. A spokesperson said, “Chartered Directorship is the third and highest designation offered through the IoD’s professional development programme. For Mrs Lespere, it is the culmination of a two-year process, including pandemic-related delays, that saw her achieve […]
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| Bermuda-based MGA Arcadian Risk Capital has announced the promotion of Nicole Barna to Executive Vice President, Head of Transactional Liability Underwriting. A spokesperson said, “In addition, she continues in her role as Arcadian’s Underwriting Counsel. “Ms. Barna joined Arcadian shortly after its inception in January 2021 as a Senior Vice President with responsibility for the […]
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| MSC Cruises announced their summer 2023 program, with the MSC Meraviglia cruise ship set to visit Bermuda. The announcement said, “MSC Cruises revealed the details of its Summer 2023 program today, with an incredible choice of modern, glamourous ships sailing to more than 140 destinations around the world. As it pertains to Bermuda, the company […]
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| Robin Horsfield finished first in the Men’s 20-29 category and 17th overall out of 1074 participants in the Paris to Ancaster Race in Canada. A spokesperson said, “As preparation for his upcoming mountain bike season, Robin Horsfield entered the Paris to Ancaster 70 km race held April 24th. Riding a mountain bike in the majority […]
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| The Inter Agency Committee for Children, Families, and the Community [IAC] has opened registration for a 3-part training series focused on effective nonprofit board development. A spokesperson said, “The training will be facilitated by Danielle Riviere of OD Solutions and will run virtually from 5pm-7pm on Thursday May 5th, Thursday June 2nd, and Thursday July […]
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| Endeavour is partnering with SailGP Inspire to “create exciting legacy opportunities to benefit Bermuda’s youth.” A spokesperson said, “Endeavour, a Bermuda-registered charity and nonprofit that has engaged more than 5,500 diverse youth from across Bermuda in its experiential learning through sailing programmes since 2015, is partnering with SailGP Inspire, the global league’s community, education and […]
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| Over $50,000 U.S. cash was seized and a 45-year-old female foreign national was arrested and in another matter, a search warrant was executed at a residence where cannabis “with an estimated street value of $800,000″ was seized, with six people – three of whom work at the airport — arrested. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda […]
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| LOM Financial Limited announced that Leslie Rans has been appointed as an independent director with effect from 22nd April, 2022. A spokesperson said, “She will also serve on the boards of the company’s regulated subsidiaries in Bermuda and Bahamas. “As a senior executive, Leslie has extensive experience in both financial and operating environments with a […]
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| Minister of Health Kim Wilson is holding a press conference this morning [April 25] along with Mr Ian Stein, PAHO/WHO Representative to Jamaica, Bermuda and the Cayman Islands. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video should start at around 11.00am today. A Government spokesperson said, “Every year as […]
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| The Bermuda Volleyball Association junior club team concluded competing in the Rhode Island Rumble Tournament, finishing fifth and winning the silver bracket. The Paradise Hitters Under 13 team competed in the silver bracket on day two, picking up a 2 – 1 come from behind win over Husky 20-25, 25-11, 15-7. The Bermuda team then […]
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| The 2022 RAN Sevens Qualifiers concluded in Nassau, Bahamas, with Bermuda finishing fourth. In their opening match on day two, Bermuda took on Trinidad & Tobago in a quarter-final battle, claiming a tight match 7 – 5. In the semi-final, Bermuda fell to Jamaica 24 – 5, earning a spot in the third/fourth place match. […]
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| [Written by Steve Smith] The Bermuda Bicycle Association 2022 road race season kicked off on Sunday 24th April in bright sunshine with the VT Construction organised race covering a seven-mile loop through Smiths and Hamilton Parishes. The new three race categories started with the Open category, covering 6 laps [42 miles], followed by the Citizen […]
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| A total of 10 goals were scored at the National Sports Center Flora Duffy South Field Stadium in two Bermuda Football Association finals. Shield Final: Wolves 3 – Young Men Social Club 2 Wolves came from 2 – 0 down to defeat the Young Men Social Club 3 – 2 in the Shield Final. Wolves […]
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| The Government has advised the public to “take extreme care and caution while in or near the ocean given the increased presence of the Portuguese Man of War.” A spokesperson said, “Portuguese Man of War can be identified with their bluish gas-filled float on top of the water, however, their in-water tentacles are often not […]
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| Chayce Smith and Martina Olcheski-Bell ran to victory in the Run for Memories 5K Road Race in St. George’s. Smith ran away from the field from start to finish clocking a winning time of 16:46, Time Price was second in a time of 18:27, and Adam Somekh finished third with a time of 19:07. Olcheski-Bell […]
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| The Bermuda Equestrian Federations 2022 Welcome Home Show concluded at the Botanical Gardens, with Melody Greenslade announced as the Overall Adult Champion, while Tyler James was announced as the Overall Junior Champion. In the Junior Equitation under 12 Years Class, Amber Howard rode Storm Watch to victory, while Ryan Wright riding Bon Voyage was second, […]
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| The annual Middle and Senior School Art Exhibition is taking place at Bermuda Society of Arts gallery at City Hall, showcasing artwork from the island’s talented students. A Government spokesperson previously said, “The 56th annual Art Exhibition is open at the Bermuda Society of Arts gallery at the City Hall. After two years of virtual […]
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| The 2022 Concacaf Women’s Under-17 Championship in the Dominican Republic is underway, with Bermuda matching up against Jamaica in their first match of the tournament. Bermuda Starting Line-Up: – Samantha Davies, Samara Darrell, Sarai Richardson, Jahni Simmons, Zorena Anderson, Robin-Valana Pearman [Sanaa Simmons 59th], K Xiyae Gibbons, Katelyn Medeiros, Camryn Lines, Azari Easton [Ramiah Brangman […]
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| A Bermudian jewellery design shop has been featured in a news segment on the CBS News Sunday Morning show. Saltwater Jewellery Design, a business on Water Street, St George’s, specialises in handcrafted jewellery. Their website states, “Saltwater Jewellery Designs is a bespoke boutique offer many unique handcrafted jewellery designs. Featuring semiprecious stone, freshwater pearls. Saltwater […]
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| The fifth annual St. George’s Marine Expo hosted by Bermuda Economic Development Corporation [BEDC] was held today [April 24] at Ordnance Island in St George’s. Ray Lambert, BEDC Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise Director, previously said, “We are thrilled to be presenting the 5th Annual Marine Expo in partnership with Rubis. This year’s event will […]
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| Minister of Education Diallo Rabain attended the official opening of the new Athene Career Development Centre at the Bermuda College held earlier this week and he thanked everyone “for their efforts and dedication to our young people.” A Government spokesperson said, “The $3.8 million renovations provide state-of-the-art classrooms, labs, and a lecture theatre where students […]
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| Six Royal Bermuda Regiment soldiers returned from London after a 10- week stint of guarding Royal sites. Corporal Orville Hall, one of six Royal Bermuda Regiment soldiers attached to the Royal Gibraltar Regiment for ceremonial duties at sites such as Buckingham Palace, the Tower of London and Windsor Castle, said the troops had risen to the […]
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| Monday, April 25 is expected to see rain showers, with the high to be near 21°C/69°F and the low to be near 16°C/61°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be NNW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 81%. Sunrise will be at 6:39am and sunset will be at 7:55pm. […]
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| The Egg Spectacular Spring Event & Market was held today [April 24] at the Queen Elizabeth Park in the City of Hamilton, with activities at the Kreative Innovations event including a play zone, photos with the Easter Bunny, an egg hunt, entertainment, special guests, local vendors and more. Related Stories Photos & Videos: Premier’s Easter […]
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| Young Bermudian sailor Tre Maxwell has been featured in a promotional video for the SailGP Inspire programme. Maxwell went behind the scenes with some of the world’s best sailors at the Mubadala United States Sail Grand Prix, the Season Two Grand Final, in San Francisco last month. Season Three gets underway in Bermuda next month. […]
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| After winning two medals in her final Carifta performance in Barbados, Bermuda swimmer Taylor White has committed to Bentley University in the fall. White — who won a silver and a bronze medal at the Carifta Championships – will attend Bentley which is located in Massachusetts, Boston. Related Stories Swimmers Win Another Seven Carifta Medals Swimmers […]
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| Local referees can brush up on their rules of the game at a course featuring FIFA Instructors next week. Running from Monday until Saturday [April 25 to 30], the course will be held at CedarBridge Academy and BFA Field at the Clyde Best Centre of Excellence. It will run from 5.30 pm to 9 pm […]
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| Bermuda track and field athletes Sakari Famous, Robert Edwards Jr., Stephan Dill, and Mikal Dill represented their universities at outdoor meets. Sakari Famous Sakari Famous and her McNeese State University women’s track and field team competed at the NSU Leon Johnson Invitational in Natchitoches. In the women’s high jump, Famous finished 2nd with a top […]
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| The police have confirmed the sad news that a 37-year-old man has died following a collision, marking the island’s fifth road fatality of 2022. A police spokesperson said, “Shortly after 3:00 a.m. today, Sunday 24th April 2022, police received a call indicating emergency services were required at a residence in St. George’s. “During the exchange, […]
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| [Written by Stephen Wright] Tyler Christopher ticked another box after comfortably defeating journeyman MJ Hall on points in the first all-southpaw bout of his burgeoning career at Villa Park in Birmingham. Christopher dominated the super-welterweight contest, improving his professional record to four straight wins, with the referee scoring the fight 40-36. Hall, a late stand-in opponent, […]
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| Swan’s Running Club will be hosting the Sir Stanley Burgess 5K Race on Sunday, May 1, starting at the Clyde Best Centre for Excellence in Prospect. Walkers will begin at 8.00am and runners will begin at 8.30am. The fee to participate is $30 for walkers and $35 for runners. A spokesperson said, “The last race […]
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