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| Daniel Phillips continued competing in the ITF J4 Bayamón Puerto Rico Bowl. Phillips is ranked sixth for the hard court tournament. In his second round match, he took on Alec Martinez from Puerto Rico, advancing to the third round with a straight-set victory 6-0, 6-1. Phillips then teamed up with American Cyrus Mahjoob in the […]
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| Footballers in both the Shield and Friendship Trophy were recently in action, with Hamilton Parish and Robin Hood both earning wins. Shield: Vasco 2 Hamilton Parish 3 Hamilton Parish stayed on course to do the First Division double as they came from behind to defeat Vasco 3 – 2 at the Devonshire Recreation Club. Vasco […]
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| Xtreme Sports Fun Zone will be holding an Xtreme Bingo event on Saturday [March 19] from 7.00pm to 11.00pm. The event – open to those 18 and older – will feature cash and other prizes, with a $15 entry fee including three bingo cards and a $25 entry including six bingo cards, with additional cards […]
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| BUNA Gallery and Coffee House has announced the line up for its BUNA Soulful Sundays Live on Sunday, March 27 at 7.00pm. A spokesperson said, “BUNA Gallery and Coffee House is pleased to announce a new and exciting line up for the March series of BUNA Soulful Sundays Live, Sunday, March 27th at 7.00pm. “As […]
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| The latest design in Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series features the iconic Bermuda longtail with a ‘flying with pride’ rainbow theme, with the concept a nod to the statement made by OUTBermuda following the Privy Council’s ruling on marriage. Speaking after the ruling, OUTBermuda Deputy Chair Zakiya Johnson Lord said, “We hold our heads high. Our struggle is […]
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| The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [March 16] with the list indicating that there are twenty bus runs cancelled so far today. Related Stories Ombudsman On Bus Service Communications Buses To Operate On Sunday Schedule Minister: Minibuses To Provide Transportation Ministry: Bus Cancellations For Friday Ministry: Bus Cancellations For Thursday […]
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| March 15 saw 0 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange. The BSX finished at 2,495.00, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 63 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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| The Government has confirmed the “termination of short-term contracts of some of the MDL team,” while the former MDL Director Dr Carika Weldon has noted that a policy could have been implemented where some people paid for tests, as the cost per test at MDL equated to around $5 each. Government: A Government spokesperson said, “Since […]
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| Taylor Carrick and his Western University Men’s Squash teammates captured their 38th consecutive Championship during the 2022 Ontario University Athletics [OUA] Squash Championships in Canada. Having to play four matches in one day, Carrick and his teammates ran through the tournament with a record of 26-2. Carrick was undefeated in his four matches not losing […]
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| The City of Hamilton announced the winners of its City Scavenger Hunt which took place over the weekend. A total of 105 teams took part in the hunts on Friday, March 11 and Saturday, March 12 with two hunts on each day. A spokesperson said, “The hunt took participants all around the City from Waterfront […]
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| The House of Assembly will be in session on Wednesday [March 16] and the budget debate will continue, and there is one statement listed on the Order Paper, with Minister of Economy and Labour Jason Hayward set to provide an “Extension of the Supplemental Unemployment Benefit Programme”. The Order of Business is below [PDF here]: […]
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| The official Government and Legal notices for today [March 15] include trademark applications and cancellation of registration. Trademark Applications Advertised Before Registration No. 39 Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Trademark Applications Notice ID: GN0327/2022 Public Authorities / Department: Registry General Publication date: 15 March 2022 Document Upload: Adverts 15-Mar-2022 [PDF] AAA Risk Solutions Limited Notice Type: […]
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| Wednesday, March 16 is expected to see any early cloud soon burns off to give plenty of sunshine, 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 north. The relative humidity is expected to be near 68%. Sunrise will […]
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| The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] announced that the topic for this month’s ‘Kids Hour Saturdays’ on March 19 is turtles. A spokesperson said, “Kids Hours Saturdays’ takes place every third Saturday of the month at 11am and 2pm respectively. Each hour will feature the screening of short films followed by a book reading for […]
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| [Updated] The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [March 15] with the list indicating that there are forty-seven bus runs cancelled so far today. Update 4.10pm: The Ministry has released the list of bus cancellations for this afternoon. There were 47 runs cancelled this morning, 29 cancelled this afternoon, for a […]
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| The Bermuda Flag Football League [BFFL] regular season has come to an end, and the Season Awards have been announced. Seward Smith from the Killa Squad was named the League MVP, he also was named the Quarterback MVP. Zavante Garnett from the Blue Bombers also picked up two awards winning the Offensive and Defensive Player […]
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| Governor Rena Lalgie announced the appointment of the next Deputy Governor of Bermuda, Mr Tom Oppenheim. A Government House spokesperson said, “Her Excellency the Governor, Ms Rena Lalgie, today announced the appointment of the next Deputy Governor of Bermuda, Mr Tom Oppenheim. Tom will take over from the current Deputy Governor, Alison Crocket, and is […]
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| The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] held a press conference yesterday [March 14] to provide an update on the recent shooting incident at the Devonshire Recreation Club, and released CCTV footage in the incident. A police spokesperson previously said, “Shortly before midnight on Thursday, 10th March 2022, police responded to a firearms incident, which took place […]
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| Instructors said that six soldiers, drawn from across the Royal Bermuda Regiment, had volunteered for the two weeks of training needed to qualify to use a chainsaw safely – and to help remove invasive species and clear tracks on South Shore beaches. Private Jason Cummings, 37, said: “This is a good skill to have because […]
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| “We congratulate the Bermuda Government on its successful Privy Council Appeal,” Preserve Marriage Bermuda Chairman Dr. Melvyn Bassett said. Dr. Bassett, who is Chairman of the group who has long campaigned against same sex marriage, said, “Dear Preserve Marriage Board Members/ Pastors and Supporters, We wish to advise you that the Privy Council ruling has supported […]
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| Mosaic Insurance said they are “building out a cybersecurity underwriting unit in Bermuda, to align its global business strategy around the fast-growing risk.” A spokesperson said, “The specialty insurer has transferred its cyber team underwriter George Cole from London to the company’s Bermuda corporate headquarters, following his temporary secondment to the island late last year. The move adds another […]
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| “Lessors continue to terminate aircraft leases and make attempts to retrieve the aircraft. However, there has been mixed success due to the level of cooperation with the States in which the aircraft are located at the time,” Minister of Transport Lawrence Scott said in the House of Assembly in relation to the BCAA suspending the […]
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| 29 of the 43 Short-Term Stimulus projects are either started or completed representing a spend of around $6 million, and 92 new jobs were created, Minister of Public Works Lt/Col David Burch said. Speaking in the House of Assembly, the Minister said, “I will provide the House with a report on the Short-Term Stimulus Program […]
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| PwC announced plans to build on its new global strategy and also announced their newest hire, Joseph Gordon, who will lead our deals platform. A spokesperson said, “PwC today announced plans to build on its new global strategy in response to a changing world impacted by technological disruption, fractured geopolitics and climate change. “The strategy […]
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| James Stout and partner, Peter Cipriano, won the U.S. Open Racquets Doubles title over Ben Cawston and Mike Bailey, at the Racquet and Tennis Club, Park Avenue, New York. A spokesperson said, “The score was 3-1 [11/15, 15/12, 15/7, 15/10] and the match lasted for an hour and a half. “Cawston [WR 3] and Bailey […]
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| [Written by Stephen Wright] A team of Bermuda karting drivers narrowly missed out on double glory at the SimCraft 24 Hours of Nola in New Orleans at the weekend. The Bermuda Triangle team, including David Barbosa, Scott Barnes, David Selley, Marc Tucker and American Alex Mayer, won the Masters class but were denied overall victory, settling […]
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| Ariel Re has opted to use Portfolio Manager, “the market-leading cyber risk analytics platform from CyberCube.” A spokesperson said, “Ariel Re, a global reinsurance business with offices in Bermuda, London and Hong Kong, has opted to use Portfolio Manager, the market-leading cyber risk analytics platform from CyberCube. “CyberCube’s Portfolio Manager is a scenario-based data-driven model […]
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| The Route 3 buses will resume service along the entire published route starting tomorrow [March 15], according to Department of Public Transportation. A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Public Transportation [DPT] is pleased to advise passengers that as of tomorrow, Tuesday, 15 March, Route 3 buses will resume service along the entire published route. […]
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| A woman recently won a trip to Bermuda while appearing on the American game show ‘The Price is Right.’ The contestant won the $10,000 island vacation while playing Bullseye, which saw her correctly guess a multiple of grocery products costing between $10 and $12. Related Stories BTA: Cinemagraphs Show Beauty Of Island Live Video Replay: […]
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| The Ministry received 4740 test results — spanning 4 days — and 139 were positive, so there are now 257 active cases, of which 9 people are in hospital, and the Ministry confirmed that the island has recorded another coronavirus related death, marking the 125th since the pandemic began. “Bermuda is recording another coronavirus related […]
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| The official Government and Legal notices for today [March 14] include acting appointments and patent applications. Acting Appointment: Director, Department Of Communications Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Acting Appointments Notice ID: GN0323/2022 Public Authorities / Department: Cabinet Headquarters Publication date: 14 March 2022 Ms. Nea Talbot, Assistant Director, Department of Communications has been appointed to […]
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| Opposition Leader Cole Simons has responded to today’s [March 14] Privy Council ruling on same sex marriage, deciding in favour of the Government. Mr Simons said, “The One Bermuda Alliance was surprised by today’s decision by the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council in London. Here we are in 2022 and we are still lagging […]
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| Tuesday, March 15 is expected to see rather cloudy with a couple of showers developing, with the high to be near 21°C/69°F and the low to be near 17°C/63°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be ENE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 76%. Sunrise will be at 7.29am […]
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| The Bermuda Football Association [BFA] Competitions Committee has awarded three points to X-Roads Warriors FC following the abandoned match between that club and the Southampton Rangers on January 30. A spokesperson said, “The BFA Competitions Committee with regards to the outcome of the match between Southampton Rangers vs X-Roads Warriors FC, which was abandoned on […]
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| The Ministry of Education is advising the public of the “islandwide initiative to improve STEM Education with LINGO STEM Coding Kit Lessons.” A Government spokesperson said, “Commencing with the Dual Enrolment students under the leadership of Instructor Joseph Weeks, The Ministry of Education’s goal is to provide every senior school student in Bermuda with LINGO […]
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| [Updated] The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [March 14] with the list indicating that there are twenty-eight bus runs cancelled so far today. Update 4.10pm: The Ministry has released the list of bus cancellations for this afternoon. There were 28 runs cancelled this morning, 38 cancelled this afternoon, for a […]
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| A 36-year-old man has been arrested for driving whilst impaired following a two vehicle collision in St George’s. A police spokesperson said, “A thirty-six-year-old male has been arrested for driving whilst impaired, following a two vehicle collision near the junction of Mullet Bay Road and Wellington Slip Point Road, St George. “Shortly after 2:00 p.m. […]
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| “Just as we supported OUTBermuda with this legal case, we will continue to find ways to create equity for those in the LGBTQ+ community who need it most,” Wesley Methodist Church said following today’s ruling by the Privy Council in the UK. A spokesperson said, “Wesley Methodist Church is committed to supporting equal rights and […]
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| “The Government is pleased with the outcome of the appeal,” Attorney-General Kathy Lynn Simmons and Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban said today following the ruling by the Privy Council in the UK. Attorney-General and Minister of Legal Affairs and Constitutional Reform Kathy Lynn Simmons Attorney-General Kathy Lynn Simmons said, “The Government is pleased with […]
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| [Written by Dale Butler] The City of Hamilton was packed on Friday, March 11th at 8.00pm and because of this I had to park at the City Hall car park and walk to The Loft in the Emporium Building situated at 69 Front Street. Managed by the Hinds family with Executive Producer Irving Minors, The […]
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| Todd Fox — the Principal of Francis Patton Primary School — has earned the Public Service Excellence Award [PSEA]. A Government spokesperson said, “Recently [March 11], Premier David Burt and the Head of the Public Service, Dr. Derrick Binns recognized Mr. Todd Fox as the February recipient of the Public Service Excellence Award [PSEA]. “The PSEA is […]
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| Footballers in both the Premier Division and First Division were in action this weekend, with X-Roads, Vasco, and BAA all earning wins. Premier Division St. George’s Colts 0 – X-Roads 1 X-Roads bounced back from their heavy defeat midweek to pick up a 1-0 win over the St. George’s Colts at the Wellington Oval. The […]
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| Devonshire Cougars, Dandy Town Hornets, PHC Zebras, and North Village Rams all walked away with wins in recent FA Challenge Cup quarter final football action. Somerset Eagles 2 – Devonshire Cougars 5 The Devonshire Cougars have advanced to the semi-finals following their 5 – 2 win over the Somerset Eagles at the White Hill Field. […]
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| The Privy Council in the UK — Bermuda’s highest court of appeal — has issued their ruling on same sex marriage, deciding in favour of the Government, which in effect, is against same sex marriage. OUTBermuda said, “Today, Bermuda’s highest judicial body, the Privy Council’s Judicial Committee, sided with the Government of Bermuda’s appeal and […]
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| Following today’s ruling by the Privy Council, OUTBermuda said they will continue to “advocate for equality, justice and dignity for all LGBTQ+ Bermudians” adding that “this decision just highlights that OUTBermuda must continue our work.” A spokesperson said, “Today, Bermuda’s highest judicial body, the Privy Council’s Judicial Committee, sided with the Government of Bermuda’s appeal […]
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| Cody Rego competed in the 2022 WEF Douglas Elliman CSI5*/2* International Horse Jumping Event in Wellington, Florida. Competing in the WIHS Hunter Phase CALI Section B Class, Rego and Tanzanite De Semilly picked up the Blue Ribbon with a score of 90. Rego and Tanzanite De Semilly finished 7th in the WIHS Jumper Phase CALI […]
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| The Bermuda Field Hockey Federation’s season continued at the National Sports Center with a double-header that produced 5 goals. Ravens 1 – Falcons 1 In the opening match of the day, the Ravens and Falcons battled to a 1 – 1 draw. The Ravens took the lead in the 51st minute when Sharmini Samuels scored […]
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| Friends of Hospice Bermuda have opened Little Angels, a thrift and consignment store located in Washington Mall in Hamilton. A spokesperson said, “Friends of Hospice Bermuda [registered charity #391] have opened what they described as a much needed resource for the local community. Little Angels, a thrift and consignment store located in the heart of […]
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| Elijah Daley swam in the MAC In-House Racing hosted by the Markham Aquatic Club at the Markham Pan Am Pool – SC. Daley only competed in one event finishing 2nd in the 200m freestyle touching the wall in a personal best time of 1:58.78. Related Stories Thompson, Esposito Compete In Championships National Swimming Championships Results […]
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| The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [March 14] with the list indicating that there are twenty-eight bus runs cancelled so far today. Related Stories Ombudsman On Bus Service Communications Buses To Operate On Sunday Schedule Minister: Minibuses To Provide Transportation Ministry: Bus Cancellations For Friday Ministry: Bus Cancellations For Thursday […]
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