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| Lighthouse Medical Supplies announced a new partnership with NEST Maternity & Baby and Robertson’s Pharmacy, which will bring Danish baby product brand Bambo Nature to Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “Lighthouse Medical Supplies, Ltd. today announced a new partnership with NEST Maternity and Baby and Robertson’s Pharmacy. This partnership will bring to Bermuda the long-awaited Danish […]
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| Damian Gold and Izzy Dutranoit were crowned the 2020 MAAC No Frills 10K Male and Female Champions, while Alexander Winfield and Rebecca Shepherd are the 2020 MAAC No Frills 5K Male and Female Champions. Gold clocked a winning time of 38:46, with Dutranoit finishing second overall with a time of 38:52, Darryl Herrick was the […]
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| [Updated with video] The Island’s vehicle enthusiasts gathered in Dockyard today [Nov 15] for the Scooter Mart Bermuda Charge Charity Ride-Out. The organisers previously said, “The ride and show will be a fundraiser at the venue of the beneficiary, the Bermuda Vintage Transport Museum, which houses a collection of beautifully restored vintage vehicles and is […]
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| The Island’s vehicle enthusiasts gathered in Dockyard today [Nov 15] for the Scooter Mart Bermuda Charge Charity Ride-Out. The organisers previously said, “The ride and show will be a fundraiser at the venue of the beneficiary, the Bermuda Vintage Transport Museum, which houses a collection of beautifully restored vintage vehicles and is currently enduring a […]
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| The Bermuda Match Play Championships concluded today [Nov 15] at the Port Royal Golf Course, with Jevon Roberts and Katrin Burnie claiming the titles. Men’s Champion – Jevon Roberts and Ladies Champion – Katrin Burnie A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Match Play Championships were concluded today at Port Royal Golf Course and Jevon Roberts was […]
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| 41 years ago today [Nov 15] Miss Bermuda Gina Swainson won the Miss World contest, becoming the first, and to this date, the only Bermudian to ever win a major international beauty pageant, and the photos and videos below can give you a walk down memory lane to see the crowning moment. Also notable as […]
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| The Bermuda Football Association’s Girls League took place at the Clyde Best Center of Excellence Field with doubleheaders in the Under 13 and Under 17 Divisions. Under 13 Division: BHS/WA 1 BFLA 5 BFLA won this Under 13 Division match 5 – 1, defeating BHS/WA. BFLA got single strikes from Emily Henshilwood, Annika Dzurus, Keyandae […]
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| “There are properly trained and equipped non-police enforcement officers in the community who are eagerly ready to investigate and prosecute offenders for relevant offences against our laws,” Attorney General Kathy Lynn Simmons said in the House of Assembly. The Attorney General was providing an overview of a training seminar conducted recently by the Department of Public […]
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| The Bermuda round of the 2020 Caribbean Equestrian Association’s Regional Jumping Challenge took place at the National Equestrian Center on Vesey Street. This competition provides an opportunity for local riders to compete against other Caribbean countries without the expense or logistical challenges of competing overseas. Riders from each participating Caribbean country compete over the identical […]
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| Bermudian footballer LeiLanni Nesbeth scored one of her team’s three goals and recorded two assists as Florida State played to a 3-2 win today [Nov 15] and claimed the Atlantic Coast Conference [ACC] Championship title. The school’s match report said, “The top-seeded Seminole Soccer team is ACC Champions for the seventh time in program history […]
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| During the third week of the Battle of the Blades event — being held in Canada by the CBC — Vanessa James and Akim Aliu were among those saved from elimination. This is according to a story in the CBC, which said, “In a surprise twist on Week 3 of Battle of the Blades, Vanessa James, […]
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| [Opinion column written by Dr Nicola Paugh] The Inter Agency Committee for Children and Families [IAC] welcomes the Government’s 2020 Throne Speech. From early in the speech and throughout, the Government makes a clear commitment to social priorities. In 2014, IAC conducted a comprehensive Assessment of the Situation of Children and Families in Bermuda, which […]
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| Footballers in the Premier Division and First Division were in action on Saturday, with Somerset Trojans, Robin Hood, and Hamilton Parish all earning wins. Premier Division: Somerset Trojans 1 – North Village Rams 0 At the Somerset Cricket Club, the Somerset Trojans defeated the North Village Rams 1 – 0. This game featured guest appearances […]
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| Daniel Phillips has started his first Under 18 ITF Europe Tournament, competing in the J4 Antalya Tournament in Turkey. The Bermudian tennis player took to the court for his first round qualifier against Guney Ege Cetin from Turkey where he won the first set 6 – 3, and he then won the second set 6 […]
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| The Hamilton Rotary Club 5K Run and Walk took place at the Botanical Gardens this weekend. Will Green raced to victory in a time of 19:53, Florin Teleman finished second clocking 20:42, and Gerhard Coetsee crossed the line third with a time of 21:37. The first female to cross the line was Leana Coetsee clocking […]
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| The Eastern County Cricket Association hosted its 2020 Golf Tournament at the Ocean View Golf Course, with eleven teams made up of the Four Clubs participating. The St. David’s Cricket Club team of OJ Pitcher, Sammy Robinson, Mark Crawford, and Kiary Swan were crowned the champions with a score of 57. A score of 59 […]
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| The Bermuda Society of Arts [BSoA] at City Hall is presenting several new art shows — set to be showcased from November 13 to December 9 — which highlight the work of local artists. A spokesperson said, “BSoA is excited to present several exciting new shows exhibiting from November 13 – December 9 2020. ‘In […]
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| It was a tough day for the competitors in the Bermuda Match Play Championships at Port Royal on Saturday [Nov 14] with strong south westerly winds sweeping across the course from early in the morning. “The Men’s Championship Division provided some drama when Bryce Gorrell eliminated the defending champion, Jarryd Dillas on the 19th hole. […]
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| News that model Aliana King was featured in Vogue Mexico and in a campaign for L’Oréal’s Sanoflore Laboratoire Bio, Hamilton Princess donated $6,382 to BCHC, and Hailey Edwards has been called to the Bermuda Bar were all some of the positive news stories from the past week. In additional good news, British Vogue featured Melanie […]
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| Three global airline alliances – oneworld, SkyTeam and Star Alliance — have urged governments worldwide to implement “guidelines for passenger testing protocols, as well as the adoption of digital health pass technology, so air travel may safely resume.” The alliances, which include 58 member airlines — including most the airlines that fly to the island — are […]
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| AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A [Excellent] and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings of “a+” of Castle Harbour Insurance Limited and Harrington Sound Insurance Limited. These companies are captive insurance companies for Schlumberger Limited The outlook of these Credit Ratings is stable. Both captives are domiciled in Bermuda. A statement from […]
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| Sunday, November 15 is expected to see a mix of sun and cloud, with the high to be near 23°C/74°F and the low to be near 20°C/68°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 6.49am and sunset […]
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| Tropical Storm Iota — the record breaking 30th named storm of the 2020 Atlantic Hurricane Season – is “not a threat to Bermuda,” the Bermuda Weather Service said, with its closest point of approach to Bermuda within 72 hours having passed. This season has been so active that meteorologists have resorted to using names from […]
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| The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] held their annual Harbourside Market event today [Nov 14], with the event featuring a wide array of goods for sale. With some 30 different vendors spread over multiple floors, the market offered a variety of holiday gifts including toys, clothing, gift bags, handcrafted soaps, home decor, skincare/beauty, ornaments, painted […]
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| Bermuda’s Leilanni Nesbeth and her Florida State Women’s Soccer teammates advanced to the ACC Championship following a 4-win over Duke. The school’s match report said, “The top-seeded Seminole Soccer team [10-0] advanced to the ACC Championship for the 12th time in program history with a 4-0 shutout win over fourth-seed and No. 6 Duke [7-4-2]. […]
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| The International Cricket Council [ICC] Americas Region will be hosting a 9-week introductory online curators course starting on Saturday, November 21 at 1.00pm. A BCB spokesperson said, “The International Cricket Council [ICC] Americas Region is hosting a 9-week introductory online curators course. “Starting November 21st, 2020 at 1.00pm for one hour every Saturday, participants will […]
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| “The Ministry of Legal Affairs and Constitutional Reform, through the Department for National Drug Control, has completed the fourth administration of the Survey of Pregnant Women,” Attorney General Kathy Lynn Simmons said in the House of Assembly on Friday [Nov 13]. The Attorney General’s full statement follows below: Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to inform […]
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| Opposition Leader Cole Simons delivered the formal response to the 2020 Throne Speech in the House of Assembly, addressing a wide range of issues including the economy, education, healthcare, policing and much more. Mr Simons said, “I note in this year’s Speech from the Throne that the current government is examining constitutional reform which has yet […]
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| The Bermuda Pacers have paid tribute to Clevonte Lodge-Bean, who passed away following a collision in Sandys on November 8. A spokesperson said, “It is with a heavy heart that the club writes this tribute for Clevonte Lodge-Bean. “As a club, we can recall when this young athlete began his athletic dreams with the Bermuda […]
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| Polaris’ revenue in the first half ended September 30, 2020 was down $1.57 million from the prior year’s top line with the company noting that cargo volumes were down significantly as the virus ”delivered a brutal punch to Bermuda.” This is according to a filing with the Bermuda Stock Exchange [BSX] where Polaris Holding Company Limited reported […]
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| Skyport, British Airways and other airport stakeholders “successfully executed a trial at the new passenger terminal building.” A spokesperson said, “Skyport, in collaboration with British Airways, and many other airport stakeholders successfully executed a trial at the new passenger terminal building using a Boeing 777, the largest commercial flight that currently flies to Bermuda. “The […]
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| November 13 saw 16,923 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $179,387.00 BD. 1,400 shares were traded by BF&M Ltd., closing even at $18.70 per share, while another 2,000 shares were traded by Bermuda Press [Holdings] Ltd, closing even at $5.00 per share. 4,000 shares were traded by Bermuda Aviation Services Ltd, closing […]
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| The Bermuda Match Play Championships got underway at Port Royal Golf Course with a Stroke Play Qualifier. In the men’s championship flight, Jevon Roberts shot a 1-under 70 to finish on top of the leaderboard, Roberts had 5 birdies, 10 pars, 2 bogeys, and 1 double bogey. Eric West finished second with a round of […]
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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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| The official Government and Legal notices for today [Nov 13] include large group exemptions and a list of proposed planning applications. Public Health [Covid-19 Emergency Powers] Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Public Notification Notice ID: GN1024/2020 Public Authorities / Department: Ministry Level Publication Date: 13 November 2020 Public Health [Covid-19 Emergency Powers] [No. […]
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| Saturday, November 14 is expected to see sunny periods with a few afternoon showers, with the high to be near 26°C/79°F and the low to be near 21°C/69°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 80%. Sunrise will be at 6.48am and […]
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| [Updated] The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [Nov 13] with the list indicating that there are five bus runs cancelled so far today. Update: The Ministry has released the list of bus cancellations for this afternoon. There were 5 runs cancelled this morning, 29 cancelled this afternoon, for a total […]
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| “The challenge of rising demand and changing demographics faced by our health system requires transformative reform,” Minister of Health Kim Wilson said in the House of Assembly today [Nov 13]. The Minister said, “I rise to give this statement today to update this Honourable House and the public on the Government’s intentions with respect to […]
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| The Commission of Inquiry into Historic Losses of Land in Bermuda will reconvene its hearings at 10.00am on Wednesday, November 18th. A spokesperson said, “The Commission of Inquiry into Historic Losses of Land in Bermuda will reconvene its hearings at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, 18th November 2020 in the Dining Hall at the Warwick Camp, […]
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| Following a short period of overseas leave, Police Commissioner Stephen Corbishley has tested positive for Covid-19 so he is now isolated at home, in regular contact via electronic means with his management team, and is “in good spirits and looks forward to returning to work.” A statement sent by the police said, “The Bermuda Police […]
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| “Bermuda has responded well to the immediate challenges of Covid-19″ and “we must now focus our efforts on rebuilding our economy” as the implications for Bermuda’s finances “are extremely serious,” Minister of Finance Curtis Dickinson said. Speaking in the House of Assembly today [Nov 13], the Minister said, “I rise this morning to provide this […]
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| Ten graduates of Endeavour Community Sailing recently competed in the 2020 Bermuda Optimist Open Championship, while three graduates competed in the Bermuda Optimist National Championship. A spokesperson said, “Ten youth sailors were among the green fleet during the 2020 Bermuda Optimist Open Championship presented by PwC. The Bermuda Optimist Open Championship green fleet provides an […]
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| Alternative Energy Systems [AES] were the successful bidder for the roof top solar PV system, with a price of $2,880,599 for all four buildings; the General Post Office, Government Administration, Public Transportation and TCD, Minister of Public Works Lt/Col David Burch said. Speaking the House of Assembly today [Nov 13], the Minister said, “The Government’s Capital Expenditure Plan Technical […]
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| The financial strength of Bermuda-based Coralisle Group Ltd. has been recognised by AM Best Rating Services, the independent global credit rating agency. A spokesperson said, “The financial strength of Bermuda-based Coralisle Group Ltd. [CG or the Group] has been recognised by AM Best Rating Services, the independent global credit rating agency. “Best affirmed CG’s Financial […]
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| The 2020 General Election cost $692,698 and a total of 25,760 persons voted, with 4,411 people [17%] voting in the advanced polls, Minister for the Cabinet Office Wayne Furbert said. Speaking in the House of Assembly today [Nov 13], Minister Furbert said, ”Today I would like to provide this Honourable House with details emanating from the […]
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| “The Department of Workforce Development has developed and will sponsor several training programmes which will benefit displaced workers,” Minister of Labour Jason Hayward said. Speaking in the House of Assembly today [Nov 13], the Minister said, “You are aware that there has been considerable job loss since the onset of the pandemic. Consequently, many Bermudians […]
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| Bermudian footballer Leilanni Nesbeth and her second-ranked Florida State soccer teammates continue to play in the 2020 ACC Tournament on Friday, November 13th at 6:40 pm Bermuda time against fourth-seed and No. 6 Duke. Florida State entered the 2020 ACC Tournament as the No. 1 seed after finishing the regular season without a loss or […]
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| The record setting 2020 Atlantic Hurricane Season continues, with Tropical Depression 31 forming in the Atlantic. The system is “not a threat to Bermuda,” the Bermuda Weather Service said, with its closest point of approach to Bermuda within 72 hours having passed. It is forecast to become a hurricane, and if it does it will […]
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| There were 905 test results received yesterday and two were positive for Covid-19 — which “are classified as imported” — so Bermuda now has a total of 24 active cases. A Government spokesperson said, “There were 905 test results received by the Ministry of Health yesterday [12 November 2020], and two were positive for COVID-19. […]
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| 1609 Design is getting set to officially open its second location on Reid Street tomorrow [Nov 14]. A spokesperson said, “1609 Design is launching a second location as we expand our product line, which will surprise and bring joy to the local shopper. “With memories of Christmas shopping at Trimingham’s, we want to carry that […]
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