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| Bermuda’s Tyler Butterfield has been noted as one of “10 triathletes who have run super-fast marathons” by Triathlon Magazine Canada. Their website said, “Earlier today we reported on Malindi Elmore’s 11th-place finish at the Boston Marathon, where she ran a 2:27:58. Which got us thinking about fast marathon times run by triathletes – is Elmore […]
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| The preliminaries on the fourth day of the 2022 Carifta Swimming Championships in Barbados have concluded, with multiple Bermuda swimmers — who have already won a total of 12 medals — advancing to the finals. During the 11-12 girls 50 meter freestyle Arabella Newport Derbyshire finished 16th clocking a time of 31.73, while Violet Smith […]
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| The official Government and Legal notices for today [April 19] include notification of planning applications registered, acting appointments and notice of intended marriage. List of Proposed Planning Applications Advertised on April 19, 2022 Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Notification of Planning Applications Registered Notice ID: GN0424/2022 Public Authorities / Department: Planning Publication date: 19 April […]
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| Wednesday, April 20 is expected to be cloudy, rain & showers with possible mist, easing by dusk, with the high to be near 22°C/72°F and the low to be near 18°C/65°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be ENE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 89%. Sunrise will be […]
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| Police are seeking the public’s assistance with the investigation into a burglary at a jewellery store in Hamilton and have released security camera footage of the incident. A police spokesperson said, “Police are seeking the public’s assistance with the investigation into a recent burglary at a City business. Shortly after 3:00 a.m. on Monday, 4th April […]
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| Minister of Youth, Culture and Sport Dr. Ernest Peets congratulated Bermuda’s Carifta Team, who have won several medals at the 2022 Games, and had many other stand out performances. A Government spokesperson said, “As the public is aware the 2022 Carifta Games have been taking place in Jamaica and Barbados these past few days, with […]
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| Premier and Minister of Finance David Burt will be in Barbados tomorrow [April 20] to participate in the Caribbean Financial Access Roundtable. A Government spokesperson said, “At the invitation of the Prime Minister and Minister of Finance of Barbados Mia Amor Mottley, Bermuda’s Premier and Minister of Finance David Burt will be in Barbados on […]
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| [Updated] The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [April 19] with the list indicating that there are twenty-four bus runs cancelled so far today. Update 4.05pm: The Ministry has released the list of bus cancellations for this afternoon. There were 24 runs cancelled this morning, 11 cancelled this afternoon, for a […]
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| The 126th Boston Marathon took place with four Bermuda runners completing the course. Fabrizio Alvera clocked a time of 3:14.40 finishing 5517th overall he finished 101st in the Male 55 – 59 Age Group Division. Karen Smith recorded a time of 3:31.16 finishing 10,463rd overall, she 69th in the Female 50 – 54 Age Group […]
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| The Bailey’s Bay Cricket Club have announced former Bermuda National Team Coach Gus Logie as their Head Coach/Consultant for the 2022 Cricket Season. Director of Cricket Irving Romaine said, “I am hoping with the inclusion of Logie, he can improve not just the players, but also the coaches.” Captain Terryn Fray said, “I believe Logie […]
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| Bristol City is celebrating the 100th appearance by Bermudian footballer Nahki Wells, who signed with the team back in January 2020. When they signed Wells in 2020, the club said they were “thrilled to welcome Nahki Wells to Bristol City, which is a really exciting transfer for us. Nahki is a player we have watched […]
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| Keys to the Rock [K2TR], a Bermuda real estate podcast hosted by industry professionals Daniel Woods and Ben Rego, is aiming to “educate the Bermuda public about all things real estate,” with episode nine recently released. A spokesperson said, “Keys to the Rock is Bermuda’s only real estate podcast, hosted by industry professionals Daniel Woods […]
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| Six members of Openmat Bermuda competed in the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation [IBJJF] Pan American Championship in Orlando. The IBJJF is the largest Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu organization in the world and holds many of the world’s biggest competitions, including the Pan American Championship. The Bermuda competitors were directed and coached by Chris Regan, with four athletes […]
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| The Bermuda Fitted Dinghy Association has released its 2022 race schedule, with events taking place from May 29 to August 21. Events include the Heritage Trophy, Anniversary Cup, and Leon D. Fox Cup on May 29; the BAA Cup, WH Bennett Memorial Trophy, and Spithead Trophy on June 5; the Gilbert Bowl, Cambridge Cup, and […]
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| The 213 foot sailing yacht Adix – a triple masted schooner that accommodates 10 passengers and 14 crew – recently paid a visit to Bermuda. A yacht with the same name and that looks like this one, hence appears to be the same one, is notable for once being used to reportedly “smuggle a Picasso […]
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| Artists Sheilagh Head [Luscious Landscapes] and Andy Detzer [Dazzling Gombeys] have joined forces in a spring celebration to benefit Habitat for Humanity Bermuda this Thursday. The show will open at the Habitat Store on Front Street, with both artists on hand to showcase their newest work. Sheelagh Cooper, Chair of Habitat for Humanity, said, “Bermuda land […]
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| Bermuda swimmers continued competing on the third day of the 2022 Carifta Swimming Championships in Barbados, winning another four medals to bring the team’s overall tally to 12. Bermuda captured another gold when Arabella Newport Derbyshire won the 11-12 girls 200m butterfly in a time of 2:39.10, and Marleigh Howes won a silver medal during […]
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| After a two year hiatus, the Bermuda National Trust [BNT] will be presenting its annual Environment and Cultural Heritage Awards in 2022, and is inviting the public to submit nominations. A spokesperson said, “The BNT Annual Awards, sponsored by Butterfield & Vallis, recognise individuals, organisations or groups which have worked for the benefit of Bermuda and […]
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| After her impressive showing at the 2022 Carifta Games in Jamaica, Bermuda’s Caitlyn Bobb is now ranked 10th in the world in the 400m under 20 division, and she has also attainted a rank of 90th in the world’s senior division. Bobb claimed a bronze medal in the U20 400m at the Carifta Games with […]
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| The Labour Advisory Council [LAC] reconvened on April 1st with a “robust agenda geared towards strengthening the rights of employees, establishing guidelines for the misclassification of employees and creating further protections for work permit holders.” A Government spokesperson said, “The LAC, established in the 1960s, is a non-statutory tripartite Government Board tasked with advancing industrial […]
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| Monument Re announced that it has entered into a Reinsurance Agreement with Countrywide Assured PLC, a subsidiary of Chesnara plc. Manfred Maske, Group CEO of Monument Re stated that “it has been a pleasure to work with Chesnara and CountryWide and conclude this annuity reinsurance with CountryWide.” Related Stories Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: April 18 […]
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| A two vehicle collision occurred at the junction of Court and Dundonald Street this morning [April 19] with a motorcyclist being transported to hospital “for treatment of a suspected head injury.” A police spokesperson said, “Around 7:50am on Tuesday 19 April 2022, police and first responders were dispatched to a report of a two vehicle […]
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| Teams that include Bermudian footballers Nahki Wells, Reggie Lambe, Willie Clemons, Keziah Martin, Kole Hall, Ayleal Dill, Milan Butterfield, Amar Lewis, Knory Scott, Quinaceo Hunt, Djair Parfitt-Williams, and Delia Ebbin were recently in action. Nahki Wells Nahki Wells and his Bristol City teammates rounded off their Easter campaign with a share of the points against […]
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| Delray Rawlins was part of the Sussex 2nd XI team that took on Gloucestershire 2nd XI, claiming four wickets in the match. Gloucestershire 2nd won the toss and elected to bat, scoring 265/6. OJ Price was the top scorer with 94, while Rawlins was the pick of the Sussex bowlers after returning figures of 30-8-69-4. […]
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| An online petition calling for the Government to “restore an adequate ferry service on the Paget/Warwick route” has been launched, attaining over 1,000 signatures so far. The petition says, “The Paget/Warwick ‘Pink’ ferry service has been reduced dramatically over the last ten years. There are, and have always been, many ferry users who are unable to […]
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| Bermuda’s Professional Golfers Association’s Monthly Medal took place at the Mid Ocean Golf Course with Camiko Smith picking up the win. Smith shot an even round 71, to finish two strokes ahead of second-place Dwayne Pearman, Nick Jones, Chaka DeSilva, and Delyone Borden all finished at 7-over par 78 in third place. BPGA April Monthly […]
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| Daniel Augustus shot a first round 5-under par to lead the APGA Tour at TPC Scottsdale Arizona by 1 stroke. The Bermudian golfer shot a bogey free round, which included 5 birdies. Daniel Augustus APGA Tour at TPC Scottsdale first round scorecard 1 – 4 – Par 2 – 4 – Par 3 – 3 – […]
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| Ciarra Wells concluded competing in the Youth Easter Meeting Regatta in Malcesine, Lake Garda, Italy. Wells finished the regatta in 142nd place with 502 net points in the ILCA4 Class. A total of 10 races took place with Wells’ best finish of 48th coming in the first race. Wells finished the first race of the […]
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| Appleby Bermuda has welcomed Justin Lafferty to its “growing and specialised Dispute Resolution team.” A spokesperson said, “Before joining Appleby in Bermuda, Justin practiced at a leading national firm in Canada where he gained experience in a range of complex commercial disputes and worked on several high-profile cases. “His experience includes the civil and injunction […]
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| The Everest Re Group said they mourn the passing of their Chief Risk Officer & Chief Actuary Don Mango. A spokesperson said, “Don was a respected industry leader and played a key role in elevating the company’s culture of rigorous risk management. Ari Moskowitz, Everest Reinsurance Chief Operations Officer and Chief Pricing Actuary has been appointed […]
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| The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [April 19] with the list indicating that there are twenty-four bus runs cancelled so far today. Related Stories Ministry: 39 Bus Runs Cancelled On Monday Ministry: 64 Bus Runs Cancelled On Thursday Ministry: 108 Bus Runs Cancelled On Wednesday Department Updates On Public Bus […]
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| April 18 saw 0 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange. The BSX finished at 2,461.09, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 64 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available here [PDF]. Related Stories LOM Company Shares Purchased By Director BSX Reports Record ILS Listings In 2021 […]
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| Bermuda’s relay teams made a spectacular showing at the Carifta Games in Jamaica this evening [April 18] to claim two medals in the 4×400 relays, with the U17 team claiming a silver medal, while the U20 team won a bronze medal. Screenshot from the broadcast showing the U17 4×400 relay results: Video of the U17 […]
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| Bermuda women’s football coach Naquita Robinson, and football players Leilanni Nesbeth and Victoria Davis will be joining Bernews this evening [April 18] for the latest episode in the Bernews News & Views series. The team recently played Grenada as part of the Concacaf W Qualifiers, with Bermuda claiming an impressive 6-0 victory with Leilanni Nesbeth scoring a […]
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| [Written by Stephen Wright] There have been major sporting moments to savour for the Minors family recently. Not to be outdone by her younger brother Dage, who came third in the 1,500 metres in the USATF Bermuda Games just a week ago, Tse Smith captained the women’s hockey team to glory at the Central American and […]
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| The official Government and Legal notices for today [April 18] include Bermudian status. Bermudian Status – Section 19A Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Bermudian Status – Section 19A Notice ID: GN0421/2022 Public Authorities / Department: Immigration Publication date: 18 April 2022 Notice is hereby given that application has been made to the Minister of Economy and […]
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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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| Tuesday, April 19 is expected to see occasional sunny breaks; showers developing overnight, with the high to be near 24°C/75°F and the low to be near 19°C/67°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 84%. Sunrise will be at 6.45am and sunset […]
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| Commissioner of Police Darrin Simons thanked the public as there were “no major incidents reported” at any of the events held over the Easter holiday, and he also thanked the “various Community Clubs and Sports Clubs, which organised these very well attended social gatherings and worked with us.” Commissioner Simons said, “In keeping with the Easter […]
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| The U.S. Coast Guard cutter “Angela McShan” is currently visiting Bermuda, with the vessel set to serve as “part of a multi-month fisheries enforcement operation in partnership with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Royal Bermuda Regiment and Coast Guard, and the Bermuda Police Service.” A spokesperson previously said, “The cutter will be the first […]
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| Bermuda swimmers continued competing on the third day of the 2022 Carifta Swimming Championships in Barbados, and the preliminary results from the morning session are below, with multiple swimmers set to appear in the finals later today. During the 11-12 girls 200 meter individual medley Violet Smith finished 9th clocking 2:55.76, Myeisha Sharrieff advanced to […]
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| Police responded to a report of a stabbing incident in Sandys and then “attended a nearby residence where they spoke with the 31-year old male victim, who had sustained a stab wound to his right arm.” A police spokesperson said, “Around 12:10 a.m. on Sunday 17th April, 2022, police responded to a report of a […]
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| On Thursday, May 26, Sail Away Soca – a team that consists of Melissa Trott, Sheena Chomoledgy and Hafid James – will be hosting its second fundraising event. A spokesperson said, “This year they decided to have a fundraiser to get the frontline nurses a thank you gift for their hard work and commitment during […]
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| The second day of the track and field portion of the 2022 Carifta Games continued in Jamaica with Bermuda’s team making strong showings. J’auza James continued competing in the U20 octathlon, he took to the track for the 110 meter hurdles where he finished 9th clocking a time of 19.20, he finished first in the […]
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| Bermudian Dr. Katie Davis will be hosting the Youth Digital Wellness Summit virtually on Thursday [April 21] and Monday, April 25. A spokesperson said, “An innovative gathering of researchers from around the world that aims to set a collaborative agenda for research related to adolescent digital wellness has been organized by Bermudian Dr. Katie Davis. […]
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| The National Museum of Bermuda [NMB] is resuming its ‘Bermuda in the Atlantic World’ lecture series with a free virtual lecture on Thursday, April 28 at 5.30pm. A spokesperson said, “Reckoning with the slave ship Enterprise in Bermuda, 1835′ will be presented by professor Dr. Neil Kennedy and will share new research into the American […]
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| Aiden Simmons recently competed in the Severn Valley Motocross Championships Round 4 & 5 in Herefordshire, England. Competing on the Bromyard Track in the small wheel 85cc class, Simmons rode to victory in five of the six motos. Race one saw Simmons clock a six lap winning time of 12:18.982. He was faster in race […]
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| Ciarra Wells continued competing in the Youth Easter Meeting Regatta in Malcesine, Lake Garda, Italy. Wells came off the water in 141st place after four more races in the ILCA4 Class. Wells finished the first race of the day — and the fifth of the regatta — in 69th, she did not compete in the […]
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| Students participating in the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute’s [BUEI] Youth Climate Summit Programme were given a presentation and tour of the Department of Public Transportation’s [DPT] new electric buses. A Government spokesperson said, “DPT Acting Operations Manager, Michael DeLeon, and Adrian Dill, Department of Energy highlighted the features of the new bus and talked with […]
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| The police have now confirmed the death of 29-year-old Jason Lee, who died following a collision last week. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] can now confirm the death of 29-year-old Jason A. Lee, Bermuda’s fourth road fatality for 2022, and extends sincere condolences to his family and friends. “Mr. Lee was […]
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