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| Governor Rena Lalgie announced the appointment of Mr Juan Wolffe as a Puisne Judge of the Supreme Court of Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “This appointment follows an open and competitive recruitment process and a recommendation received from the Judicial and Legal Services Committee.” The Governor said, “I am very pleased to appoint Mr Wolffe to […]
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| Minister of Transport Lawrence Scott will be delivering remarks in the House of Assembly today [March 4] on “Impact of the Sanction Regime against Russia on the Bermuda Civil Aviation’s Aircraft Register.” We will update with the full statement as able, and in the meantime the live audio will start below when he starts to […]
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| Jessica Lewis – who recorded a 4th place finish in the 100m at the Paralympic Games, marking the highest ever finish by Bermuda — recently received a Certificate of Recognition from the International Paralympic Committee. Ms. Lewis tweeted the graphic below, saying, “Being part of the Paralympic movement is an opportunity I am grateful for every […]
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| As of February 26th, Bermuda has administered a total of 125,085 vaccinations and 72.2% of the population has received two doses and 71.5% of those eligible for a booster have received it. In releasing the latest test results, a Government spokesperson said, “Since January 11th, 2021, Bermuda residents have received 125,085 vaccinations. “Of the 125,085 […]
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| The Bermuda Under 18 Boys National Volleyball Team “Big Wave Riders” will be competing in the Nike Boston Volleyball Festival this weekend. 300 teams are participating at the event located at the Boston Convention Center. Over 60 volleyball courts are required to run the event. Teams competing this weekend are placed into different age groupings […]
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| Four Bermuda cyclists will be in action at the 34th annual Tucson Bicycle Classic this weekend in Arizona. Nic Narraway and Conor White of CS Velo, Liam Flannery of Rio Grande will contest the Pro/1 Category over 3 stages and 3 days, while Clifford Roberts will be racing in the Master Men 50-59 Category. The […]
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| A total of 10 Bermuda triathletes will be competing in the Clermont Challenge this coming weekend. The Clermont Challenge staged the first-ever Age Group Draft Legal Race in the country back in 2010. Organizers are proud to deliver yet again with two days of exciting National Triathlon Development Races [formally called U25 Elite Development Races] […]
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| Bermudian footballer Nahki Wells‘ club, Bristol City FC, recently lit its stadium with the colours of the Ukrainian flag in a show of solidarity with that country following Russia’s invasion. Support for Ukraine has poured in from all over the world, including from the island’s Ukrainian community, which recently gathered in solidarity and launched a […]
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| The Ministry received 4860 test results – spanning three days — and 73 were positive, so there are now 173 active cases, of which 7 people are in hospital. A Government spokesperson said, “Since the last update, the Ministry of Health received 4860 test results, and 73 were positive for the coronavirus, giving a test […]
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| Craig Simmons, Cheryl Packwood, and Cordell Riley will be joining Bernews at 8.00pm this evening [March 3] for the latest episode in the Bernews News & Views series, with the trio set to discuss 2022 Budget, the economy and more. All three are very well known locally and experts in their fields; Cordell Riley is […]
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| Friday, March 4 is expected to see sunny to start, cloudy later with a few showers, with the high to be near 22°C/71°F and the low to be near 16°C/61°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be north. The relative humidity is expected to be near 76%. Sunrise will be at […]
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| The Argus Group has raised nearly $20,000 for local charities with the help of its customers. A spokesperson said, “The funds raised were used to purchase 10,000 antigen test kits for the island’s 32 nonprofit organisations and were distributed throughout February. “Last November, Argus partnered with The Phoenix Stores for the community fundraiser by purchasing […]
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| CG Insurance is extending their ‘Renew. Save. Donate’ initiative “after proving to be an effective way to support the work of local charities.” A spokesperson said, “CG Insurance has chosen to extend their ‘Renew. Save. Donate’ initiative after proving to be an effective way to support the work of local charities. “The ‘Renew.Save.Donate’ initiative, launched […]
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| The official Government and Legal notices for today [March 3] include appointments and acting appointments. Bermuda Monetary Authority Appointments Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Appointments Notice ID: GN0288/2022 Public Authorities / Department: Ministry Level Publication date: 03 March 2022 The Minister of Finance is pleased to make the following appointments. Bermuda Monetary Authority Bermuda Monetary […]
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| Debris that “washed ashore on the beach that judging by supplied photographs appears to be a white wood cabin top of a fishing vessel” that sank in the South Shore area off of Hungry Bay last week. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre spokesperson said, “Saturday 26th February, 9:00am – Telephone call received from a member […]
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| Trey Mallory and his UNC Wilmington men’s tennis teammates lost the doubles point and then went down in the first three matches in singles en route to a 4 – 0 defeat at the hands of the University of North Florida at the UNF Tennis Complex. Mallory and his partner Gabe Hurtado won their match […]
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| Centennial Bermuda Foundation, one of Bermuda’s largest providers of educational scholarships, is seeking two new members for its Scholarship Committee and is inviting past recipients to apply. The Committee reviews applications and makes recommendations for awarding up to 22 available scholarships each year. Centennial Managing Director, Allison Towlson explained, “It’s important to have people on […]
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| [Written by Stephen Wright] A new women’s league featuring the island’s top players starts next month as part of the Bermuda Football Association’s plans to revive the game domestically at the senior level. The league will run until July, with matches played at three venues, including the Clyde Best Centre of Excellence, on Friday nights and […]
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| [Written by Stephen Wright] Sergio Goater is yet to lose a match as coach of Hamilton Parish since taking charge of the First Division side at the start of last season. Parish lead the standings with ten wins from 11 matches, seven points ahead of second-place BAA with seven league games of the campaign remaining. They […]
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| [Written by Dale Butler] “One day when the glory comes, it will be ours, it will be ours.” [Common & John Legend] It was a cultural evening of high renown, honour, magnificence, greatness, and glory when I attended a special African potluck and night of culture at 6.00pm on Saturday, 26th February, 2022 and at […]
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| Mixed Majors Bowling League action at the Warwick Bowl saw the Activators and the Fight Back end level at 10 – 10, the MiniMax Forwarders defeat the Mix Ups 17 – 3, while the league leaders Unpredictable defeated the Warriors 16 – 4, and the Spare Change defeated the Movers “N” Shakers 13 – 7. […]
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| Jacob Madeiros recently helped his May River High School Varsity Soccer teammates win their season opener. Taking on Benedictine, May River picked up a 3 – 0 win, with Madeiros scoring the second goal of the game with a 25-yard free kick. Madeiros and his teammates won the Pre-Season Charleston Cup the weekend prior to […]
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| Bermuda’s Madelyn Moore has been named the Western Athletic Conference Swimmer of the Year. The school’s announcement said, “One Western Athletic Conference Swimmer of the Week award, a UNC Record in the 100 back, three gold medals and now add WAC Swimmer of the Year to the accolades this season for Madelyn Moore. Moore dominated the […]
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| [Opinion column written by PLP MP Vance Campbell] The Progressive Labour Party believes in easing the burden of our people in practical, impactful ways through legislation and policy. This approach is reflected in the Government’s recent modernization of Bermuda’s trade union laws and employment legislation. Through collaboration with our Union partners, workers’ rights, protections and […]
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| The official Government and Legal notices for today [March 2] include list of proposed planning applications advertised and traffic notice. List of Proposed Planning Applications Advertised on March 02, 2022 Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Notification of Planning Applications Registered Notice ID: GN0285/2022 Public Authorities / Department: Planning Publication date: 02 March 2022 Listing Of […]
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| [Written by Dale Butler] It was a perfect bright sunshine day on Friday, February 25, 2022 when the Minister of Youth, Culture and Sports, Dr. Ernest Peets, Jr., the Mayor of Hamilton Charles R. Gosling, and the U.S. Consul General, Ms. Karen Grissette joined about 50 citizens at the scenic Barr’s Bay Park, Front Street, […]
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| The legislation regarding various sanctions placed on Russia due to their invasion of Ukraine “will take effect directly in our Overseas Territories as well,” Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon said during yesterday’s session of British Parliament. MP Stephen Doughty asked “how these measures will apply to the British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies. Will they be […]
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| “We believe that the entire OBA leadership needs to attend SCARS training immediately in order to begin the process of changing their mindset,” Social Justice Bermuda said, adding that “this needs to be a moment for genuine learning and change and we encourage all people of all political affiliations to support the Centre Against Abuse, […]
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| MJM Limited announced that Safia Gardener was called to the Bermuda Bar before Puisne Judge of the Supreme Court of Bermuda Larry Mussenden. Ms. Gardener said, “It is a privilege to be one of the newest members of the Bermuda Bar. This pupillage has been a challenging but equally enlightening experience, I am extremely thankful […]
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| The Bermuda Football Association [BFA] has announced the traveling squad to represent Bermuda in the Concacaf W U20 Championship. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda advanced to the Concacaf W U20 Championship [CWU20] in September of last year after victories against the US Virgin Islands and St. Vincent and the Grenadines. “As the top team in Group […]
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| Minister of Youth, Culture and Sport Dr. Ernest Peets recently visited the General Post Office building, site of the Flora Duffy mural, to assess its progress. “The public will recall that the creation of the mural is in recognition of Ms Duffy’s Olympic gold medal achievement,” a spokesperson said. “Entitled ‘Unfolding Flora Duffy’, the mural […]
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| The Bermuda Chamber of Commerce announced their upcoming virtual event “Negotiation Skills for Women presented by Fotini Iconomopoulos” in honor of International Women’s Day. A spokesperson said, “This empowering opportunity is open to members and non-members of The Bermuda Chamber of Commerce, and will be held online via Zoom on Friday March 18th 2022 at […]
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| Deputy Premier Walter Roban and Minister of National Security Renee Ming recently visited the soldiers taking part in the first recruit camp of 2022. Minister Roban and Minister Ming viewed the medic lesson being delivered to the new recruits and also had an opportunity to view the signals and communications lesson. The Deputy Premier spoke […]
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| Noting that videos are “being circulated on social media depicting young people in school uniform engaging in unruly behaviour,” the police have appealed to people to please not forward them on. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service is aware of videos being circulated on social media, depicting young people in school uniform engaging […]
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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 eight 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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| The Ministry of Public Works advised of a one lane closure in the westbound lane, between Valley Road and Highwood Lane commencing on March 5th. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Public Works wishes to inform the public that house repairs and painting works will commence at Casa Rosa located at 102 Harbour Road, Paget. […]
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| The Ministry of Public Works is informing the motoring public that “Camp Hill, south of Middle Road will have a partial road closure in order for BELCO to tie their trench work from Middle Road into the Camp Hill substation.” A Government spokesperson said, “A road closure from the junction of Middle Road to the […]
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| The Bermuda Health Council, local health professionals, and medical doctors have partnered “to increase awareness of chronic kidney disease [CKD] for National Kidney Month and World Kidney Day on March 10.” A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Health Council, local health professionals, and medical doctors have partnered to increase awareness of chronic kidney disease [CKD] for […]
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| SiriusPoint has appointed Jason Robart to its Board of Directors. A spokesperson said, “SiriusPoint Ltd, a global specialty insurer and reinsurer, has announced the appointment of Jason Robart to the SiriusPoint Board of Directors as an Independent Director, effective 1 March 2022.” Sid Sankaran, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, said, “I am delighted to welcome […]
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| The Former Cup Match Players and Officials Association is getting set to host its annual golf tournament. A spokesperson said, “The Former Cup Match Players and Officials Association [FCMPOA], a registered charity since 2019, is hosting their annual golf tournament with the assistance of Mr. Brian Morris and Mr. OJ Pitcher, both professional golfers, and […]
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| Port Royal Pros Steve Lambert and Andrew Trott Francis made a statement in the first Greg Maybury Professional Cup battle of 2022 as they defeated the Ocean View Pros Brian Morris and Delyone Borden at the Port Royal Golf Course. The Greg Maybury Professional Cup is a tournament between Ocean View Golf Course Professionals and […]
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| Nahki Wells scored two goals to lead the Bristol City Under 23 team to a 3 – 1 win over the Cardiff City Under 23 team. Tommy Conway gave Bristol City the lead in the 15th minute, that lead would hold until the 53rd minute, Wells was brought down in the box, and the striker […]
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| Arcadian Risk Capital — a Bermuda-based Managing General Agent — announced Gross Written Premium [GWP] of over $225 million for 2021 following what they said was a “year of rapid growth.” A spokesperson said, “The company, which is led by John Boylan, a well-known industry executive with a 35 year track record in the global […]
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| Referee Natasha Trott was back in action during the 2022 CONCACAF Women’s Under-20 Championship in the Dominican Republic. Trott was the Assistant Referee in the match between Cuba and Jamaica in which both teams were seeking their first win of the tournament. After nearly connecting early on a shot that hit the post, Jamaica’s Kameron […]
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| Casey Truran and his Savannah College of Arts and Design [SCAD] Equestrian teammates traveled to Tallahassee, Florida for an IHSA Regular season event and were named the Champions along with the University of Central Florida. SCAD, along with the University of Central Florida, were named the Champions with 44 points, with Truran winning the Open […]
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| The latest design in Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series features a simple design incorporating Bermuda’s 441 area code. 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 Bermudian […]
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| Consumers paid 2.8% more in November than they did a year ago for the basket of goods and services included in the Consumer Price Index [CPI]. A Government spokesperson said, “Today, the Minister of Economy and Labour, the Hon. Jason Hayward, JP, MP, released the November 2021 Consumer Price Index publication from the Department of […]
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| Minister of Education Diallo Rabain announced updates to the Covid-19 quarantine policy for schools today [March 1]. A Government spokesperson said, “Following consultation with the Ministry of Health, Minister of Education Diallo Rabain announced today updates to the quarantine policy for schools which are effective immediately. “The following updates have been made: Vaccinated Positive Cases […]
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| After adjusting for the retail sales rate of inflation – measured at 4.0% in November – the overall volume of retail sales decreased 8.6% when compared to November 2020, according to the recently released Retail Sales Index. A Government spokesperson said, “Today, the Ministry of Economy and Labour released the November 2021 Retail Sales Index. […]
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| The Senate is scheduled to be in session on Wednesday [March 2] and Bills due for their second reading include the Matrimonial Causes [Faultless Divorce] Amendment Act 2022 and the Pharmacy and Poisons Amendment Act 2022. The Order of Business follows below [PDF here]: Related Stories Douglas DeCouto Appointed As An OBA Senator Premier Burt […]
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