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| The latest design in Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series features pink lipstick set in a Bermuda flag design, with the image extracted from our recent Valentine’s Day Virtual Art Gallery. The design is also available below in two slightly different versions as Facebook profile cover images, and you can check back on Bernews every Wednesday for our […]
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| Caitlin Conyers continued competing in the Valley of the Sun Stage Race in Arizona. Competing in the Women Pro-1-2 Division of the 2022 VOS – Landis Cyclery Trek Time Trial, Conyers — representing LUX-CTS p/b Specialized — finished with the 2nd fastest time clocking a time of 32:01.66. Related Stories Hopkins & Conyers Named Riders […]
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| The Bermuda women’s national football team scored in the first few minutes of their Concacaf W Qualifier match against the Cayman Islands and continued to dominate the match, recording a resounding 6-0 victory this evening [Feb 22] in Florida. The entire team made an excellent showing, with Leilanni Nesbeth scoring the first goal [8], Nia […]
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| [Updating] The Bermuda football team is playing the Cayman Islands this evening [Feb 22] as part of the Concacaf W Qualifiers, and while we cannot add the video on our website, you can view it here on YouTube or here on Bernews Sports Facebook page. We will update once the match concludes. The starting line-up, graphic […]
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| Four Bermuda track and field athletes — Caitlyn Bobb, Zakayza Parsons, Inshan-Nae Smith, and Zekiah Lewis — recently competed overseas. Caitlyn Bobb & Zakayza Parsons Caitlyn Bobb and Za’Kayza Parsons represented the University of Maryland, Baltimore County [UMBC] women’s track and field team at the Liberty Open. Bobb won the women’s 200m dash in a […]
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| “Together, collaboratively, with the possibility of external help, I am confident we can work through the current issues to a resolution and refocus our energies back to Education Reform,” Minister of Education Diallo Rabain said. This follows after the Union passed a ‘vote of no confidence’ in the Commissioner of Education, the Permanent Secretary of Education, […]
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| Wednesday, February 23 is expected to see mostly sunny skies developing; slight chance of early 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 NE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 65%. Sunrise will be at […]
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| Taylor Carrick and his Western Ontario men’s squash teammates recently began competing in the Men’s Team Championship in Philadelphia. Carrick and his teammates fell 7 – 2 to the University of Rochester. Playing in the number three singles spot and taking on Abderlrahman Lasheen, Carrick battled Lasheen and came from two games down to win […]
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| Six Bermuda archers competed in the ICENATION Belgium Online shoot. Robin Selley and Trina Roberts competed in the 18m Indoor Series, Selley finished 8th with a score of 511, while Roberts finished 10th with a score of 464. Bernard Wade, Camerin Pickering, Jaydon Roberts, and Robert O’Connor competed in the 70m Outdoor event. Wade claimed […]
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| If you are a frequent consumer of frozen peas you have been paying more, as in 2020 they had the largest price percentage increase at 21%, however on a more welcome note, boneless codfish is among the foods that have had price reductions from 2011 to 2020. This is according to the recently released Bermuda Digest […]
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| “If the Premier doesn’t give any answers, I’m going to say this here, because none of my colleagues are willing to say it, the Premier needs to resign, because more stuff is going to come out,” OBA MP Craig Cannonier said. Speaking in the House of Assembly on Friday, Mr Cannonier said. “This was an impactful […]
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| The Government has “progressive plans for the future” and “we will be guided by what promises we made to the people,” Premier David Burt said. Speaking in the House of Assembly on Friday, Premier Burt said, “The Opposition has the temerity to talk about budgets? They want to talk about the former Minister of Finance, the […]
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| Responsibility for areas including business and economic development have been transferred from the Premier to Minister Jason Hayward, with the Ministry to be called the ‘Ministry of Economy and Labour.’ A Government spokesperson said, “The Cabinet Office advised today, 22 February 2022, that upon the advice of the Premier, Her Excellency the Governor has transferred […]
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| An event was held at City Hall yesterday [Feb 21] to highlight efforts being made to increase the opportunity for further learning and education at Westgate Correctional Facility. The project is being spearheaded by eight volunteers, including Tulani Bulford, Glenn Fubler, Kim Jackson, Malcolm Kirkland, Norbert Simmons, Sharon Swan, Lynne Winfield, and Cummings Zuill, who […]
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| [Written by Dale Butler] Last weekend, two local bands – within four blocks of each other on Front Street in the city of Hamilton – played before thirsty local fans eager to enjoy a romantic evening with quality music. Although venues have been closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there was no evidence that our […]
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| On Saturday [Feb 19], Raleigh Bermuda recognized Mrs. Marva Trott as the ’2021 Raleigh Bermuda Community Volunteer of the Year.’ The award presentation was held at the Hamilton Seventh-Day Adventist Church where the award was presented to Mrs. Trott by Raleigh Executive Director Ms. Dany Pen, Raleigh Board Member Mrs. Kaywell Outerbridge and Raleigh Programme […]
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| President of Aon Eric Andersen will speak at the Bermuda Business Development Agency’s [BDA] inaugural Bermuda Risk Summit being held March 14-16, 2022. The Bermuda Risk Summit is the first major, in-person risk event in Bermuda since 2019 and counts CEOs from some of the world’s largest property and casualty [re]insurers among its growing list of international […]
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| BUNA Gallery and Coffee House announced the lineup for their next ‘Soulful Sundays’ event which will be held on Sunday, February 27th at 7.00pm. A spokesperson said, “BUNA Gallery and Coffee House is excited to announce the lineup for BUNA Soulful Sundays, live, on Sunday, February 27th at 7pm. This event is a must see […]
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| [Written by Stephen Wright] Naquita Robinson, the Bermuda women’s coach, has backed her side to bounce back from their defeat to Jamaica in their Concacaf W qualifying opener with a goal-laden display against the Cayman Islands today. Although Bermuda lost 4-0 against Group C favourites Jamaica in Kingston last Thursday, Robinson said she was encouraged […]
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| The Stationery Store and Stationery Store Plus said they “are looking to introduce local brands to their wide selection of products” and are inviting local businesses that offer products such as craft supplies, office supplies/equipment, stationery and writing tools, games & toys to contact them. A spokesperson said, “The Stationery Store and Stationery Store Plus are […]
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| The Bermuda National Gallery’s formally opened their ‘African Collection: Our People, Our Places, Our Stories’ exhibition. A spokesperson said, “Yesterday [Feb 21], the Minister of Youth, Culture and Sport, Dr. Ernest Peets, participated in the Bermuda National Gallery’s formal opening of The African Collection: Our People, Our Places, Our Stories. “The Minister’s attendance at the exhibition […]
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| A planning application for the former Ariel Sands hotel site has been submitted, with the plans describing a “hotel-villa-condo development consisting of 84 keys in 33 hotel guest rooms, 21 villas, and 30 one, two and three bed condominium units, including restaurant and bar with dining terrace, pool, seawall, tennis court, landscaping and supporting works […]
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| BAA took sole possession of second place in the First Division following their 2 – 1 win over Vasco at the BAA Field. After a scoreless first half, Patrick Quinn gave BAA the lead in the 57th minute, only to have Vasco equalize in the 72nd minute when Michael Armstrong found the back of the […]
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| A Good Samaritan assisted someone after their vessel “tangled the deployed anchor line in the vessels propellor causing instability” resulting in a capsize approximately 400 yards offshore. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre spokesperson said, “Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre received a 911 call from a member of public located in the vicinity of Hungry Bay looking out off […]
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| The Bermuda National Trust said they are “embarking on a long-term effort to reinterpret the heritage sites and collections under its care related to the enslavement, resistance and empowerment of Black Bermudians, other people of African descent and the local and global majority.” “Telling more of Bermuda’s story and involving more of Bermuda in that process […]
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| Trey Mallory and his UNC Wilmington men’s tennis teammates swept all six singles matches to cruise past state rival UNC Greensboro, 6 – 1, at the UNCW Courts. UNC Greensboro claimed the doubles point winning at the number one and number three spots, and Mallory teamed up with Bekhzod Rasamatov in the number two spot […]
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| The Bermuda Karting Club 2021-2022 season continued with Race Day at the Southside Motor Sports Park. The Tag Senior Class saw Blake Horseman in the winner’s circle in all three races, while the L206 Senior Class saw two different winners, David Barbosa, won races one and three, with Scott Barnes taking the checkered flag in […]
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| The Bermuda Union of Teachers confirmed that the Union passed a ‘vote of no confidence’ in the Commissioner of Education, the Permanent Secretary of Education, and the Minister of Education, with the motion passed with a majority of 72% of the members present in the meeting. “This vote is a direct reflection of many months of […]
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| The official Government and Legal notices for today [Feb 21] include acting appointments & notice of intended marriage. Acting Appointment: Commissioner Of Education, Ministry Of Education Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Acting Appointments Notice ID: GN0253/2022 Public Authorities / Department: Cabinet Headquarters Publication date: 21 February 2022 Dr. Llewellyn Simmons, Director of Academics, Department of Education […]
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| A week after finishing fifth in the 2022 Americas Triathlon Cup Viña del Mar in Chile, Erica Hawley finished in the same position while competing in the 2022 Americas Triathlon Cup and South Americas Championships Villarrica. Taking to the course in the Elite Women’s race, Hawley clocked a time of 2:04:37. She earned a time […]
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| The Ministry received 6642 test results — spanning 4 days — and 107 were positive, so there are now 204 active cases, of which 5 people are in hospital, and the Ministry confirmed that the island has recorded another coronavirus related death, marking the 123rd since the pandemic began. “Sadly, Bermuda has recorded another coronavirus […]
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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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| People may hear “gunshots and loud bangs” in the west end today [Feb 21] and tomorrow, as Royal Bermuda Regiment soldiers will be participating in a blank firing exercise. The RBR tweeted, “Public Notice! Soldiers will be participating in a blank firing exercise from 21-22 Feb at South Shore Park, Warwick, and Hog Bay Park, […]
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| The MJM law firm has welcomed Mark Adams to the firm’s Corporate & Finance Team as a Senior Associate. A spokesperson said, “Mark qualified in England and Wales in 2002 and has extensive international experience which includes corporate finance, M&A, advisory, restructuring, venture capital, asset finance, project finance, tax leasing, commercial lending, trade finance, Islamic finance and […]
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| Bermuda’s cycling team of Conor White, Liam Flannery, Zander Miller, Nicolas Narraway, and Dominque Mayho have started racing in the XLIII Vuelta Ciclística Independencia Nacional in the Dominican Republic. The seven-day stage race runs over 1,100 kilometers got underway with the Santo Domingo-San Cristóbal-Bani-Azua-Barahona route, with a route approximately 178 kilometers. Riders 2 through 40 […]
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| The Minister of Youth, Culture and Sport, Dr. Ernest Peets extended congratulations to Major Kenneth Dill, Marjorie Pettit, the late Ted Ming, Paul and Penelope Leseur and Daren A. Herbert who were all honoured at the Bermuda Arts Council’s [BAC] Annual Awards Ceremony. A Government spokesperson said, “These six Bermudians were celebrated for their significant […]
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| The Ombudsman’s ‘Bus Service Communications’ report was tabled in the House of Assembly on Friday [Feb 18], with the report stating “that the communication of the bus cancellations does amount to maladministration in that the communication process is inadequate in providing information to the widest number of bus users and the general public about bus […]
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| Assistant Referee Natasha Trott officiated in a recent Concacaf Women’s World Cup qualifying match, becoming the first Bermudian female to do so. Trott officiated in the match that saw Mexico keep their unbeaten record intact in Group A after posting an 8-0 victory versus Antigua and Barbuda in the Dominican Republic. Seven different players accounted […]
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| This year’s Relay For Life event at National Sports Centre has been moved from May 20th and 21st to the weekend before – May 13th and 14th, 2022. A spokesperson said, “This year’s anticipated in-person Relay For Life event at National Sports Centre has been moved from Friday and Saturday May 20th and 21st to the […]
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| Fresh off his first ITF Tennis Championship win, Daniel Phillips recently took to the courts to battle in the J5 Guatemala International Tennis tournament. Phillips, as he did in the previous tournament, had to compete in the qualifiers to advance to the main draw. He took on Cowen Lau from Indonesia in his first qualifier, […]
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| Bermudian cyclists Caitlin Conyers and Kaden Hopkins recently competed overseas. Caitlin Conyers Caitlin Conyers competed in the 2022 VOS – Safeco Ins Parrish Agency Road Race, which is part of the Valley of the Sun Stage Race. Competing in the Women Pro-1-2 Division, Conyers crossed the line 4th clocking a time of 2:51.58, with riders […]
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| Ariel Re has partnered with charity advocate Fiona Dill to donate over $16,000 to Bermudian families through the company’s employee giving campaign. A spokesperson said, “Ariel Re, a Bermuda-based reinsurance business with offices in Bermuda, London and Hong Kong, is proud to announce it partnered with Bermudian charity advocate Fiona Dill to donate over $16,000 […]
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| The Bridal Suite Bermuda will be hosting a “Love Wedding Marriage” bridal show in November of this year, and are inviting vendors to take part. Calling it a “bridal show in Bermuda with an experience,” a spokesperson said “brides to be and other guests will partake in a wedding show experience that makes them feel […]
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| Bermudian founders of the International Coaching & Leadership Institute [ICLI] — CEO Jessica Lightbourne and the Director of Business Development Lorene Phillips — congratulates its Chief Learning Officer and co-founder Sophia Casey for achieving the Master Certified Coach [MCC] credential awarded by the International Coaching Federation [ICF]. A spokesperson said, “This award puts Sophia in […]
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| For the third consecutive year, in 2020 the number of deaths exceeded the number of births, with a recent Government report stating that in 2020 the “number of deaths increased 6% to set another record high of 566, with an ageing population and Covid-19 as contributory factors.” This is according to the recently released Bermuda […]
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| Monument Re announced that its Luxembourg subsidiary Monument Assurance Luxembourg S.A. has completed the acquisition of AME Life Lux S.A. [AMELL] from French Mutual Insurance Group, Covéa, following receipt of regulatory approval from the Commissariat aux Assurances. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. A spokesperson said, “AMELL is a well-established Luxembourg-based life insurance […]
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| The “most respected PLP Minister has resigned” and “doing so very close to the budget is certainly a very concerning situation,” OBA MP Michael Dunkley said. Speaking in the House of Assembly on Friday, Mr Dunkley said, “There is a crisis, whether the Premier and any colleagues acknowledge it, or admit it or not. Sir […]
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| Jessica Burns recently made an appearance on the UK’s popular Graham Norton Show, where she mentioned that she was from Bermuda, before being flipped on the show’s infamous red chair. Ms. Burns is the host of a podcast – titled ‘I Can Relate’ – which aims to share difficult stories from everyday people. Following her […]
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| BF&M announced a $75,000 donation to Bermuda College Foundation to help to support its ongoing mandate to provide alternative sources of funding to Bermuda College. “BF&M has expanded its pillars of giving, which to date have been Our Heritage and Future, Wellness, and now include Youth and Education,” said Abigail Clifford, President, COO, and CEO […]
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| The Royal Bermuda Regiment’s newest soldiers yesterday [Feb 20] hit the halfway mark in two weeks of training. “The recruits said they had already noticed an increase in their fitness, because of early morning physical training on the parade ground and that they had learned new skills,” a spokesperson said. Private Justus Anderson, 24, from Warwick, […]
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