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| Bermuda has made an excellent start in the 2022 RAN Sevens Rugby Qualifiers in Nassau, Bahamas, with the team recording two wins in the first day of action. Bermuda claimed a big win against Belize, winning the game 52 – 0, and Bermuda also defeated Barbados by a score of 24 – 10. Related Stories Toronto […]
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| The Bermuda Volleyball Association sent four teams to the Rhode Island Rumble Weekend #1, in Providence, Rhode Island over the Easter holiday weekend, with the teams making a successful showing. “Traveling under the club name “Paradise Hitters Volleyball Club” teams were sent to participate in the Girls U14 Club, Girls U16 Club, Girls U17 Club […]
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| Footy Kings have been crowned the Corona League 2021/22 Season Champions. A spokesperson said, “Footy Kings maintained their unbeaten run over the weekend when they faced second place YGS Football Club, which is a new team to enter the league this season. “Footy Kings dominated the game with a goal by Keishan Bean and Dashun […]
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| The Bermuda Football Association’s 2022 Youth Knockout Cup Finals took place at the National Sports Center Flora Duffy South Field Stadium. A total of 15 goals were scored in regulation time in the four matches, and two of the matches also had to be decided by penalties.. Under 13 B Final: FC Bascome 2 Somerset […]
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| News that the new $3.8 million Athene Career Development Centre opened at the Bermuda College, Buy Back Bermuda opened the Eve’s Pond Nature Reserve to the public, Lance Tucker created an excellent array of Gombey inspired artwork, and Rian “8track” Williams produced a song for Protoje were all some of the positive news stories from […]
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| Jarryd Richardson and Logan Jones represented Cardiff Metropolitan University CC 2nd XI helping them to a 5 wicket victory over King’s College, Taunton. King’s College, Taunton won the toss and elected to bat, they scored 132/8 in their 20 overs, Richardson returned figures of 3-0-13-1, he also hung onto a catch. In return Cardiff scored […]
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| AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating [FSR] of A [Excellent] and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings [Long-Term ICRs] of “a+” [Excellent] of the members of Athene Group. A statement from the rating agency said, “Athene, which is focused on the pension group annuity, funding agreement, fixed indexed and fixed annuity market segments, is […]
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| The Bermuda Sloop Foundation held their annual Pirates of Bermuda fundraising event today [April 23], with people ‘walking the plank’ in Hamilton Harbour to help raise money for a good cause. Bermuda Sloop Foundation [BSF] CEO Robin Hamill previously said, “Pirates is our biggest fundraiser and remains a fun and easy way to support a […]
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| The Convex End-to-End will take place on Saturday, May 7th, marking the 35th time the annual event has been held. A spokesperson said, “The full End-to-End event which is 24.1 miles and the Middle-to-End which is 14 miles may sound just too much of a challenge to many potential participants, particularly if they are taking […]
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| The Bermuda Equestrian Federation’s Welcome Home Show event got underway today [April 23] at the Bermuda Botanical Gardens arena, with the event set to continue tomorrow. A spokesperson previously said, “This is particularly exciting at the inaugural Welcome Home Show was held on these very grounds back in 2011. “Show Director & BEF President McKeisha […]
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| Sunday, April 24 is expected to see a mix of sun and cloud, cloudier night with developing showers, with the high to be near 20°C/68°F and the low to be near 17°C/62°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be NNW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 58%. Sunrise will […]
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| Bermudian cricketers Delray Rawlins, Amari Ebbin, Jarryd Richardson and Logan Jones were recently in action for their respective teams. Delray Rawlins Delray Rawlins and his Sussex teammates trail Worcestershire by 322 runs in the first innings, closing the day on 169-5, with Cheteshwar Pujara making an unbeaten 85. Worcestershire was eventually bowled out by Sussex […]
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| Bermuda’s FIFA Referee Assistants were presented their official FIFA gear, with the new uniform sent by FIFA for the trio to use during international duty. Chairman of the Referee’s Association Crenstant Williams said, “The three officials on the FIFA list, are here to receive their gear. Currently on the FIFA officials list is Bermuda’s Natasha Trott, Stefan […]
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| Bermuda cyclists Kaden Hopkins, Caitlin Conyers, Liam Flannery and Conor White continued competing overseas. Kaden Hopkins Kaden Hopkins was back in action competing in the Van Rysel-Arden Challenge 2022 in Belgium. Hopkins was part of a 10 rider breakaway for 120 kilometers of the 135-kilometer race that contained the eventual stage winner Gilles Borra with […]
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| When the SailGP Season 3 commences in Bermuda next month, the Canadian team said it “will mark an historic moment for Canadian sailing” as “Canada’s first-ever fully professional sailing team will be on the start line with an all-star crew onboard the leading-edge F50 foiling catamaran.” A spokesperson said, “Since the beginning of the year, […]
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| “I am pleased that all of Bermuda have another beautifully restored nature reserve to enjoy with friends, family and nature lovers,” Junior Minister for Home Affairs Senator Lindsay Simmons said at the ribbon-cutting ceremony for Eve’s Pond Nature Reserve held on Friday. Senator Simmons officially opened the nature reserve alongside the President of the Bermuda […]
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| The 2022 Concacaf Women’s Under-17 Championship, which will be held in the Dominican Republic, kicks off on Saturday with former champions the United States and Mexico both in action. Bermuda is also taking part, they will face off against Jamaica on Sunday, and the 20-member squad who will represent Bermuda, according to the Concacaf website, […]
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| Bermudian actress Jordan Claire Robbins will appear in the film Escape the Field, which is set to be released on Friday, May 6. The trailer video’s description says, “The fear is inescapable in Emerson Moore’s horror-thriller about six strangers who suddenly awaken in a remote, endless cornfield. Stripped of their possessions, they are left with […]
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| Robert Edwards Jr. and his Saint Augustine’s University men’s track and field teammates competed in the Trojan Relays Track & Field Meet in Mount Olive, North Carolina. Edwards Jr. competed in the men’s 1500 meters finishing 10th with a time of 4:16.23. Related Stories Bermuda Trio Compete In Outdoor Track Meets Three Athletes Compete In […]
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| The Marketplace has added two more Bermuda-themed reusable bag collection; one featuring the island’s iconic Gombeys and another featuring the Royal Poinciana tree. Late last year, MarketPlace announced it would be “offering a 10-cent discount for each reusable bag presented and used at checkout as part of an overall commitment to becoming a more eco-conscience organisation.” […]
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| April 22 saw 0 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange. The BSX finished at 2,470.43, up 0.01% on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 64 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available here [PDF], and the full report for the week is available here [PDF]. Related Stories Bermuda […]
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| “This is an important move for the tourism industry” and “we look forward to the return of the Fairmont Southampton’s inventory of rooms, conference facilities and the hundreds of jobs it will bring,” BTA CEO Charles Jeffers II said following the tabling of the Fairmont Southampton Act in the House of Assembly today. Background The […]
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| The Association of Bermuda Insurers and Reinsurers [ABIR] said they are “strongly opposing a proposal by Standard & Poor’s Global Ratings to disallow senior debt as a form of available capital,” calling the draft plan “disruptive” and an “overuse of market power.” ABIR’s technical response on numerous fronts is detailed in an 18-page letter to S&P, […]
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| Two people were injured in a two vehicle collision on Middle Road, Southampton this evening [April 22]. A police spokesperson said, “Around 7pm on Friday 22 April, 2022, police and other first responders were dispatched to a report of a two vehicle collision on Middle Road, Southampton, near Pompano Beach Road. “Initial reports suggest that […]
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| [Written by Stephen Wright] DeVon Bean, the Bermuda director of athletics, believes strong foundations were laid by the island’s talented crop of young athletes at the Carifta Games. Bean said the 20-strong team exceeded expectations at the region’s most prestigious athletics meet by winning three medals in Kingston, Jamaica, over the Easter weekend. Caitlyn Bobb claimed […]
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| The official Government and Legal notices for today [April 22] include cancellation of registration, acting appointments, cancellation of registration and notice of intended marriage. Cancellation of Registration :- Bermuda Monetary Authority Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Cancellation of Registration Notice ID: GN0448/2022 Public Authorities / Department: Bermuda Monetary Authority Publication date: 22 April 2022 Order […]
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| Saturday, April 23 is expected to see a mix of sun & cloud after a couple early showers, 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 NNE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 75%. Sunrise will […]
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| There has been a road traffic collision on South Shore Road near the junction with Southcote Road in Paget. A police spokesperson said, “Please be advised there’s been a serious road traffic collision on the South Shore Road near the junction with Southcote Road in Paget. “All traffic is being diverted away from the scene.” […]
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| Buy Back Bermuda said they are “thrilled to be opening the Eve’s Pond Nature Reserve in Hamilton Parish to the public today” after the “3.4-acre property was purchased with public donations to Buy Back Bermuda in 2008 and work to restore it as a nature reserve began in 2019.” A spokesperson said, “Buy Back Bermuda […]
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| People from one end of the island to the other recently celebrated Good Friday – many flying kites as is traditional — and the 3D pop up graphics below offering a unique look at some of the day. You can view all our coverage of the Good Friday here, view past 3D photo galleries here and view ‘virtual art’ themed videos […]
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| Yesterday [April 21], Alternative Investment Management Association [AIMA] Bermuda hosted a spring social and hot topics overview, covering new themes in ESG and climate risk; digital assets; and regulatory and compliance updates for CRS and Economic Substance. “Hosted by Butterfield Bank, the event was chaired by local EXCo members Laura Knox, Wakefield Quin; Silver Bakurumpagi, […]
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| Hamilton Insurance Group, Ltd. has received a positive outlook from A.M. Best Rating Services, Inc. [“A.M. Best”] and affirmation of its Financial Strength Rating of A- [Excellent] and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings of “a-” [Excellent] of Hamilton Re, Ltd. and Hamilton Insurance DAC, each a wholly owned subsidiary of Hamilton. “We’re proud of this […]
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| Students from various schools were on East Broadway this morning [April 22], waving and greeting morning commuters with “Say No To Single Use Plastic” signs. A Beyond Plastic Bermuda spokesperson said, “Students from Warwick Academy, Whitney Institute, Saltus, Somersfield Academy and Bermuda High School attended a Beyond Plastic Earth Day Rally along East Broadway this morning. […]
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| The U.S. Consulate General partnered with the Bermuda Zoological Society [BZS] and Paget Primary School to celebrate the 52nd annual Earth Day by volunteering to support the Trunk Island Living Classroom in Harrington Sound. A spokesperson said, “To highlight this year’s Earth Day theme ‘Invest in Our Planet,’ and raise awareness about important environmental issues […]
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| [Updated] Minister of Tourism Vance Campbell will be delivering remarks in the House of Assembly today [April 22] on the ‘Fairmont Southampton Hotel Act 2022′, and a Bill by the same name is listed on the Order Paper under Government Bills. The hotel has been closed for some time, and last month Westend said they have […]
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| [Column written by BELCO’s Krista Barnes] Dear Residents of Bermuda, On Earth Day 2021, we made a bold and public commitment to you. We promised to join you, unifying our efforts, to ensure Bermuda’s journey towards sustainability is progressive, efficient, innovative, and sound. While our journey towards sustainability is ongoing, our unwavering commitment to a […]
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| As we mark Earth Day today, April 22, the City shares its plans for the Front Street pump station, aimed at reducing the amount of microplastics and bacteria that are expelled into the ocean via our wastewater. Public Relations Manager Helen Zoellner said, “It may not look like much from the outside, but the City’s […]
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| Minister of Tourism Vance Campbell will be delivering remarks in the House of Assembly today [April 22] on the ‘Fairmont Southampton Hotel Act 2022′, and a Bill by the same name is listed on the Order Paper under Government Bills. The hotel has been closed for some time, and last month Westend said they have “obtained […]
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| Bowie Baysox second baseman Adam Hall hit a game-winning sacrifice fly in the bottom of the 10th inning to give his a team a 3-2 win and third straight victory over the Akron RubberDucks at Prince George’s Stadium. In a 2-2 tie in the bottom of the 10th inning, Bowie had designated hitter Dylan Harris […]
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| Bermuda cyclists Kaden Hopkins, Caitlin Conyers, Liam Flannery and Conor White continued competing overseas. Kaden Hopkins Kaden Hopkins continued competing in the Van Rysel-Arden Challenge 2022 in Belgium. Brekke Flotten won the second stage, over a distance of 122 kilometers, and only 74 riders crossed the line with a time of 3:05.00, with Hopkins was […]
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| Fifteen police officers recently attended and completed a two weeks Senior Investigating Officers [SIO] course, held at the Police Training School, Prospect. The Bermuda Police Service posted the photo below online, saying, “The program forms part of the Bermuda Police Service initiative to invest in the continued development of investigators, and is in line with […]
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| Rian “8track” Williams has produced a song by Jamaican reggae artist Protoje, who is signed to RCA Records, marking what he called “his first big record label album placement.” Mr. Williams told Bernews, “It’s been a long time coming. I have known Protoje for eight years and he constantly told me to be patient and […]
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| Premier and Minister of Finance David Burt returns from Barbados this evening after taking part in the Caribbean Financial Access Roundtable, which “discussed critical issues regarding correspondent banking relationships, de-risking, anti-money laundering, and related banking issues.” “Challenges with correspondent banking relationships have hindered our efforts to further diversify our economy in Bermuda in areas such […]
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| [Written by Carla Seely] The Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary defines the term special needs as “any of various difficulties [such as a physical, emotional, behavioral, or learning disability or impairment] that causes an individual to require additional or specialized services or accommodations [such as in education or recreation].” For families with special needs children who have disabilities, […]
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| [Written by Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban] On 22nd April 1970, Earth Day was first officially recognised in the USA primarily due to the efforts of US Senator Gaylord Nelson, who witnessed the massive oil spill off the coast of Santa Barbara, California, the year before. Inspired by the student anti-war effort at the […]
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| An exciting afternoon of football will be on display this Saturday with the 2022 Appleby Youth Knockout Cup finals being held at The Flora Duffy South Field Stadium. A spokesperson said, “Four finals will be contested starting with the Under 13 B division final at 12:00pm. The Under 13 A Division final is slated for […]
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| According to today’s Official Notices, the Bermuda Police Service will be conducting road sobriety checkpoints starting on Friday, April 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] Related Stories Road Sobriety Checkpoints Over Christmas Road Sobriety Checkpoints Over Christmas Road […]
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| The Hamilton Health Centre on Victoria Street is closed for the rest of this week “due to plumbing issues in the adjacent building, which has caused interruption to Health Centres services.” A Ministry of Health spokesperson said: “Personnel from the Ministry of Public Works have been on-site today assessing the situation, which will require significant […]
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| [Updated] The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [April 21] with the list indicating that there are sixty-one bus runs cancelled so far today. Update 4.05pm: The Ministry has released the list of bus cancellations for this afternoon. There were 61 runs cancelled this morning, 62 cancelled this afternoon, for a […]
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| Shelby Madeiros and her Siena Women’s Tennis teammates defeated the Seton Hall Pirates by a final score of 5 – 2 on the road. Maderios teamed up with Anastasia Koniaev, and they picked up a 7-6 win at the #3 Doubles spot defeating Hiba El Khanlifi and Hili Kronzon. Related Stories Photos: Manders & Cross […]
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