Consulate Celebrates ASU, BIOS Partnership

U.S. Consul General Karen Grissette welcomed senior leadership from Arizona State University [ASU] and the Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences [BIOS] to celebrate their new partnership which will “enable scientists and researchers to better understand ocean health and climate science.” The engagement supported a first-time visit to Bermuda by leadership from the Julie Ann Wrigley […]

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Princess Says ‘Thanks’ To Frontline Workers

Hamilton Princess is sharing the love this Valentine’s Day, as in order to show their “appreciation for frontline workers and their incredible work during the pandemic,” the hotel has given away vouchers for stays at the hotel to three front line organisations: Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service, Bermuda Hospitals Board and the Covid testing team. General […]

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Woman Injured In Collision On Church Street

A 38-year-old female motorcycle rider was taken to KEMH after a two vehicle collision on Church Street in Hamilton today. A police spokesperson said, “Around 9:35am on Monday 14th February, 2022, police and other first responders were dispatched to a report of a two vehicle collision on Church Street, involving a private motorcar and and […]

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Additional Speakers For Bermuda Risk Summit

The Bermuda Business Development Agency [BDA] announced that additional international speakers and partners will participate in Bermuda’s first major in-person risk event since 2019, the Bermuda Risk Summit being held March 14-16, 2022. A spokesperson said, “The BDA also welcomes recent announcements by the Government of Bermuda streamlining arrival protocols effective March 7, namely that […]

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Sandcastle Competition: Happy Valentine’s Day

The Bermuda Sandcastle Competition took to social media in order to wish the island a happy Valentine’s Day, sharing photos of a sand sculpture depicting two doves in front of a heart. The Bermuda Sandcastle Competition posted the images below online, and said, “Happy Valentine’s Day to all the love birds out there. Thanks to […]

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PwC: M&A Reached Record Heights In 2021

M&A reached record heights in 2021 and deal momentum is set to continue in 2022 fueled by digital acceleration, according to a PwC analysis. A spokesperson said, “A strong deals pipeline, the availability of abundant capital, and an ongoing intense demand for digital and data-driven assets all point to another supercharged year for M&A in […]

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Tennis: Mallory Wins Singles Match At UNCW

Trey Mallory and his UNC Wilmington men’s tennis teammates claimed a 6 – 1 win over Troy University at the UNCW courts. In the singles, the Bermudian tennis player took on Javier Llinares and picked up a straight-sets victory 6-0, 6-3. Related Stories Phillips Wins Clay Court Championships Opener Mallory Wins Twice On Invitational Opening […]

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49,201 Registered Road Vehicles In 2020

In 2020 there were a total of 49,201 registered road vehicles, which included 22,515 private cars, 3,806 trucks, 558 taxis, 238 Government private [GP] vehicles, 24 farm tractors as well as 295 buses, mini-buses & limousines. This is according to the recently released 2021 Environmental Statistics Compendium, which noted that “private cars accounted for nearly […]

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Sixteen New Regiment Recruits Start Training

The Royal Bermuda Regiment’s latest soldiers today [Feb 13] started to settle in for two weeks of basic training. The group of sixteen – 14 men and two women – arrived at Warwick Camp and were issued their uniforms and kit. They were also briefed on Covid-19 precautions and the standards of personal appearance they will […]

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GDP Increased 3.6% In 3rd Quarter Of 2021

“After adjusting for inflation, the GDP in constant prices increased 3.6% in the third quarter of 2021, reflecting encouraging signs of a rebound in economic activity, compared to 2020,” the Government said today. A Government spokesperson said, “The stats were shared today by the Cabinet Office, as outlined in the 2021 3rd Quarter Gross Domestic Product [GDP] […]

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Island To Host International Hockey Tournament

The Bermuda Hockey Federation will host the Central American and Caribbean Games Qualifier Tournaments in April 2022, with teams from the Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Puerto Rico, Jamaica and Guyana set to take part. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda is to be the proud host of 5 field hockey countries from our PAHF region to compete in […]

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BFRS Extinguish Fire In Fourways Laundry Room

The Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service extinguished a fire in the laundry room of the Fourways Inn in Warwick today. A spokesperson said, “On Sunday February 13, 2022 at 2:39pm, BFRS Dispatch received a report of a structural fire in the laundry room at Fourways Inn Warwick. “BFRS responded with one appliance from Hamilton Station […]

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Thomas Sinclair & Maxwell Dill Earn PSEA Award

Thomas Sinclair and Maxwell Dill from the Department of Environment and Natural Resources earned the Public Service Excellence Award [PSEA] for January. A Government spokesperson said, “Premier David Burt and the Head of the Public Service, Dr. Derrick Binns recognized the January recipients of the Public Service Excellence Award [PSEA] – Mr. Thomas Sinclair and […]

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Photos, Video, 360: Landmarks Art Show Opening

The Bermuda Arts Centre held the opening of their ‘Landmarks’ show at Gibbs Hill Lighthouse today [Feb 13]. A spokesperson previously said, “The Bermuda Plein Air Group will be in attendance. They will be capturing the lighthouse, the view and the afternoon. One might fall in love with one of the paintings right off the […]

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Basketball League: Young Goatz & Reapers Win

The Bermuda Basketball Association’s Island Basketball League continued inside the CedarBridge Academy Gymnasium with a double-header that produced 249 points in the two matches. In the opener, the Splash Brothers went down to the Young Goatz 58 – 50. Darae Smith led the Young Goatz to victory with 16 points and 8 rebounds, while his […]

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Jah-Nhai Perinchief Wins, World Leading Leap

Jah-Nhai Perinchief made a highly impressive showing at the Tyson Invitational, winning the triple jump with a massive leap of 16.91m [55.47 ft], which is the world’s leading distance so far this season. The Bermudian athlete entered this meet holding an already impressive 8th place in the season rankings thanks to his leap of 16.55 [54.29 […]

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Video: Sunday Feb 13th ‘Good News’ Spotlight

News that Hamilton Princess will honour Martha Dismont and Gary Phillips, Bermuda Cricket Board’s Rájan Simons was awarded a full scholarship, the Transformational Living Centre opened its doors to five families, and Coralisle Group’s Zest Wellness Programme won a Wellness Council of America gold medal were all some of the positive news stories from the […]

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Carlyle And H&F Commit Additional Capital

Vantage Group Holdings announced today that funds managed by Carlyle and Hellman & Freidman have “committed up to an additional $200 million of capital to fund the continuing growth of Vantage, with the majority of the proceeds intended to take advantage of opportunities in its US insurance platform.” A spokesperson said, “Vantage is also pleased […]

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8pm Live: Bermuda Valentine’s Day Virtual Gallery

At 8.00pm this evening [Feb 13], Bernews will be hosting a Bermuda Valentine’s Day ‘Virtual Art Gallery’ digital art show, with items ranging from roses, hearts, chocolates, teddy bears and more, all digitally altered to be Bermudian themed. The virtual Valentine’s Day art gallery celebration will be live at 8.00pm, showcasing some of the traditional […]

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Man Injured In Crash On Curving Avenue

A 69-year-old car driver was injured when he “collided with a wall on Curving Avenue” earlier today. A police spokesperson said, “Around 1:30pm on Saturday 12th of February 2022, Police and other first responders were dispatched to a single vehicle collision involving a private motorcar on Curving Avenue Pembroke. “Initial information suggests, a 69-year-old man […]

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Tucker Inducted Into Virginia-DC Hall Of Fame

Former Bermuda National Coach Keith Tucker has been inducted into the Virginia-DC Soccer Hall of Fame. The announcement said, “For forty years Coach Tucker has nurtured and grown the game of Soccer in the District of Columbia at every level from the Division 1 college to US coed recreational youth soccer. “Born in Bermuda, Coach […]

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Videos: Endeavour, Spirit Ship & Coast Guard

Endeavour is working with other local organizations to offer training and career development opportunities that prepare young people for working in the maritime sector, and the two videos below highlight some of their :hands-on experiences aboard the Spirit of Bermuda and learning more afloat with the Royal Bermuda Regiment Coast Guard.” A spokesperson said, “Endeavour, […]

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Video: City Spotlights Scratchie’s Barber Shop

The City of Hamilton has launched a video series entitled “Black History Month Business Spotlight” featuring Black-owned Bermuda businesses with an enduring historical presence in the City, with this episode spotlighting Theodosia Lambert and Scratchie’s Barber Shop. The video’s description says, “In recognition of Black History Month, the City of Hamilton has created a series […]

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Photos, Video & 360: BNT Hold Plant & Bake Sale

The Bermuda National Trust [BNT] is holding their annual Plant and Bake Sale today [Feb 12] at Waterville in Paget, with the event featuring baked goods, locally grown plants, fresh vegetables, home-made preserves, local honey and more. Governor Rena Lalgie is working at the tea & coffee table at the event, and the funds raised […]

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Review: Sung Sing Restaurant In Hamilton

[Written by Dale Butler] Strategically located on the corner of Court and Victoria Streets in Hamilton, opposite the historic St. Paul A.M.E. Church and Dame Lois M. Browne-Evans buildings, is Sung Sing Restaurant, in operation since 1998. With four out of seven restaurants already reviewed along The Heartbeat Restaurant Gateway on Court Street, it was […]

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Roberts Edwards Jr. Competes In Invitational

Robert Edwards Jr. and his Saint Augustine’s University men’s track and field teammates recently competed at the Vince Brown Invitational Indoor Track & Field Meet in Newport News, Virginia. Edwards Jr. competed in the men’s 3,000 meters, finishing 10th with a time of 9:27.34. He was also a member of the Saint Augustine’s Distance Medley […]

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Golf: Augustus Finishes T4th On Moonlight Tour

Daniel Augustus competed on the Moonlight Tour at the Eagle Dunes Golf Course in Florida. Augustus finished T4th shooting a 3-under par 69, finishing four strokes behind winner George Kneiser. Following his round, Augustus said, “I am overall happy with my round, I had to knock some tournament rust off before the APGA Tour season […]

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2021 Environmental Statistics Compendium

The Department of Statistics has released the 2021 Environmental Statistics Compendium. A Government spokesperson said, “The Compendium is structured into 13 sections and contains brief analyses, tables and graphs for each section. There are more than 40 statistical tables which provide a wealth of data about Bermuda’s environmental conditions. “Some of the 2019 to 2020 highlights […]

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Shipping Schedule: Week Starting February 12

The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday Shipping Schedule: Week Starting February 12th. On Monday the Oleander container ship is expected, on Tuesday the Empress LNG tanker will arrive, on Thursday the Bermuda Islander container ship is scheduled to arrive and on Thursday […]

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Triangle Life Appoints Jon Hack As Board Advisor

Triangle Life has appointed Jon Hack as Board Advisor for the company’s “upcoming capital raise.” A spokesperson said, “Triangle Life Ltd., a provider of life insurance products to high-net-worth [HNW] individuals globally through its wholly owned subsidiary, Triangle Life Insurance Co Ltd., today announced the appointment of Jon Hack as an advisor to the board […]

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BF&M Share Repurchases For January 2022

In a filing with the Bermuda Stock Exchange [BSX], BF&M Limited advised that pursuant to its share repurchase program, during the month of January 2022 the company repurchased 10,000 common shares at an average price of $23.00. The Company advised the repurchased shares were reserved for issuance. Related Stories BF&M Sponsors Free For February At […]

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October 2021 Consumer Price Index Report

Consumers paid 2.5% more in October than they did a year ago for the basket of goods and services included in the Consumer Price Index [CPI]. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry for the Cabinet Office released the October 2021 Consumer Price Index [CPI]. In summary, during October 2021 consumers paid 2.5% more than they did […]

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Karting: Scott Barnes Set To Compete In Florida

[Written by Stephen Wright] Scott Barnes is in the driving seat to claim the Skusa Winter Series title at the Homestead-Miami Motorplex in Florida this weekend. Barnes is leading the standings in the Shifter Masters class after enjoying a near-perfect weekend on the opening two rounds of the series last month. Bermuda’s No 1 driver almost […]

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Video: ‘Forbes Under 30′ Event In Bermuda

The first-ever Under 30 Residency in Bermuda has highlighted its opening week in a video that showcases attendees as they “settled into their work routines at the Hamilton Princess Bermuda Resort where they attended mentorship events, hosted panels, and networked.” The video’s description says, “The first-ever Under 30 Residency in Bermuda is designed to connect […]

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