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| The Bermuda Football Association’s Premier and First Division League season kicked off with a total of 30 goals scored over two days. First Division: Young Men Social Club 1 Wolves 0 At the National Sports Center, Social Club scored in the 10th minute with a N’Zyah Edwards strike and done just enough to hold on […]
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| [Opinion column written by Agathe Holowatinc] Today I wanted to write to you about designing your health destiny. You see, in one year you will arrive at either a well-designed destination, or an un-designed one. Well-designed or un-designed. And in the words of Jim Rohn: “And I promise you…you really don’t want to arrive at […]
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| The First Devonshire Brownie Pack recently visited the Town of St, George’s for a historical walkabout in preparation for earning their local history badge. A spokesperson said, “On Saturday, September 26, the First Devonshire Brownie Pack visited the Town of St, George’s for a historical walkabout in preparation for their local history badge. “Brownies were […]
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| “The OBA platform, which is exactly half the length of the PLP’s, mentioned “David Burt” or the “PLP” 22 times in just 20 pages. That’s more than one mention per page. In contrast, the PLP’s 40-page manifesto mentioned the “OBA” just two times,” the PLP said. “The OBA’s platform, like their campaign, is missing ideas […]
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| Sporting app company OnTrack is getting set to produce breast cancer-themed socks and jerseys for the month of October, with 30 percent of the proceeds going to the Bermuda Cancer & Health Centre [BCHC]. A spokesperson said, “OnTrack are proud to announce a relationship with Bermuda Cancer & Health Centre. The local digital sporting application […]
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| Offering an inside look at a range of local businesses, MarketPlace’s Entrepreneur Spotlight video series has produced eight episodes, each highlighting a different island entrepreneur, and you can watch the full set below. In the 8-episode video series, MarketPlace featured local businesses including Honest Greens, Bermuda Glass Candy, Pacheco & Sons Farm, YoCherry, Glam Pop, […]
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| Cliff Drysdale Tennis announced the appointment of Ashley Brooks as the new Director of Tennis at Rosewood Bermuda and Tucker’s Point Club, effective immediately. A spokesperson said, “Cliff Drysdale Tennis, the largest tennis management company in the U.S., has appointed local Bermudian, Ashley Brooks as the new Director of Tennis at Rosewood Bermuda and Tucker’s […]
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| A total of seven spots are available for the Royal Bermuda Regiment’s Recruit Camp next month. Major Duncan Simons, the RBR’s Career Management Officer, said there was still time to grab a place to train for “the best second job in Bermuda”. He added that recruit numbers were restricted to 40 because of strict coronavirus […]
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| Run to Read, a charitable initiative via Knowledge Quest and organised by a young Bermudian, encouraged islanders to raise money to support Bermudian students during the pandemic. A total of $16,500 was raised and this sum has now been matched by the Green Family Scholarship fund for a total of $32,500. “The money raised by […]
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| The Bank of Butterfield announced that its “temporary Banking Centre at Rosebank will cease operations at close of busines”s on Friday [Oct 2]. A spokesperson said, “Commencing on Monday, 5 October, a dedicated teller will be established in the Bank’s Reid Street Banking Centre to assist senior clients and those with disabilities. Clients are asked […]
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| The Department of Public Transportation confirmed that the Central Bus Terminal kiosk resumed normal operations on Friday. A government spokesperson said, “The Department of Public Transportation [DPT] can confirm that the Central Bus Terminal kiosk resumed normal operations on Friday, September 25th, after being temporarily closed from 4pm Thursday, September 24th. “DPT thanks the public […]
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| Free Democratic Movement [FDM] Leader Marc Bean is joining host Don Burgess this morning [Sept 28] for the latest episode in the Bernews News & Views series. The FDM was formed earlier this month and will be contesting their first General Election this Thursday, with the party fielding 14 candidates. For comprehensive coverage of the […]
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| With the Covid-19 pandemic continuing to affect countries around the globe, the number of confirmed cases worldwide has now surpassed 33 million, with over 998,000 deaths worldwide, and the United States having the most confirmed cases and deaths in the world. A BBC story said, “Volunteers from across the North East are being invited to […]
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| The leaders of the three political parties contesting the General Election will engage in a Pre-Election forum tonight [Sept 28] at 8pm, which will see the ”respective leaders involved in segments of just over a half hour each.” It will be hosted by the ‘Community Voices for Democracy’, which had originally called for the format to […]
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| Titan Express will be offering “The Religious Freedom Tour” on Oct 3, Oct 10, Oct 17, Oct 24, and Oct 31. A spokesperson said, “Titan Express Presents “The Religious Freedom Tour”, being held Saturdays in October, which is Oct 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st. The Tour departs at 10:00am from outside the Visitor Service Center […]
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| As part of the Information Commissioner’s Office commemoration of International Right To Know Day, the Information Commissioner Gitanjali Gutierrez delivered her 2020 International Right to Know Day Declaration at the City Hall. A spokesperson said, “On 28 September 2020, the Information Commissioner Gitanjali S. Gutierrez delivered her 2020 International Right to Know Day Declaration at […]
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| Stephen Dickinson won the Kacy Simons Comet Regatta off the Mid Atlantic Sailboat Club. Dickinson won the four-race regatta with 3 points, winning the first three races and he decided to end his day there, Maxwell Curtis was second with 6 points, and Gladwin Lambert was third with 6 points. Kacy Simons Comet Regatta 2020 […]
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| The Bermuda Field Hockey Federation’s first weekend of matches continued at the National Sports Center which produced 10 goals on the day. Falcons 2 Longtails 0 The Falcons defeated the Longtails 2 – 0. Hemijah Beach gave the Falcons the lead in the 44th minute with a penalty corner goal, the lead was doubled in […]
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| Raishun Burch competed in the Leverkousen Teitscheider International Horse Jumping event in Germany. Competing in the Punktespringprüfung Kl.S* in two phases class, Burch and Firefly 41 finished 4th. The pair had a clear first phase time of 65.00, they would then have a clear second phase time of 58.88. Related Stories Equestrian Patrick Nisbett Competes […]
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| The Final Round of the Johnnie Walker Classic was completed at Ocean View Golf Course. After fairly benign conditions during the First Round which allowed for some low scoring, the southeasterly wind picked up to 15-20 knots during the Second Round which put the players to the test. Mark Phillips was the overnight leader with […]
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| The Bermuda National Athletics Association’s 2020 Cross Country season got underway at the Arboretum. Sean Trott and Ashley Couper won the Open Male and Female Division races, Trott was clocked across the line in a time of 16:45.7, with a time of 17:10.1 Moses Mufandaedza was second and Kwame Curling was third clocking 17:35.1. Couper […]
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| This past weekend saw a man arrested in connection with a serious sexual assault, the OBA release their election platform, the PLP hold a pre election rally, the new tugboats arrive, demolition work on East Broadway and various sporting events. Links to our weekend coverage are below, click to view more. News/Misc: Covid-19: 560 Test […]
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| The May 2020 Retail Sales Index has been released, with the report stating that retail sales overall decreased 15%, while liquor stores recorded the largest volume increase of 19.6%. Minister for the Cabinet Office Wayne Furbert said, “After adjusting for the retail sales rate of inflation, measured at 1.3% in May, the overall volume of local […]
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| The postponed Dudley Eve games have been rescheduled for Wednesday [Sept 30] at the National Sports Centre. A BFA spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Football Association would like to announce that the postponed Dudley Eve Match Day 2 fixtures, scheduled on Wednesday, September 13th, has been rescheduled for Wednesday, September 30th at the National Sports Centre. […]
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| The Mirrors Programme recently hosted a prize-giving ceremony for students who entered the annual Art and Digital Competition. A spokesperson said, “Last week, the Mirrors Programme hosted a prize-giving ceremony for students who entered the Annual Art and Digital Competition held in partnership with the Mirrors Alumni & Friends Association and Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art. “The theme […]
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| “How can the Premier have been so gullible to have approved this dodgy-looking deal,” OBA candidate Patricia Gordon-Pamplin has asked. Ms Gordon-Pamplin said, “The $800,000 loan was repayable over three years, which is around $22,000 a month, plus interest, from a so-called entertainment business that does not appear to have had any trading activity. “How can […]
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| The 2021 NatWest International Island Games — scheduled to be held in July 2021 — in Guernsey have been postponed due to the impact of the pandemic, the organisers announced today. A spokesperson said, “The International Island Games Association held their virtual AGM on Saturday 26 September when Jorgen Pettersson, chair of the IIGA, sadly […]
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| The Bermuda Amateur Swimming Association hosted the 2020 Barry Hanson Swim Meet at the BASA Pool. Taylor White picked up three wins on the day clocking the fastest Women’s 14 & Over 50 Backstroke time of 30.94, she would then clock a time of 1:11.49 during the Women’s 14 & Over 100 IM and she […]
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| Two new tug boats arrived on this island this weekend, with the new boats replacing the Department of Marine & Ports Powerful and Faithful boats. A Government spokesperson previously said, “The public is advised that arriving in Bermuda in mid-September, weather permitting, are two new fuel-efficient ‘Damen ASD 2811 Azimuth Stern Drive’ tugs to replace […]
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| The Dandy Town Hornets recently defeated the Devonshire Cougars at BAA Field in the Bermuda Football Association’s Premier Division opener. Following a scoreless first half, the Dandy Town Hornets took the lead early in the second half when Azendae Furbert scored. The Dandy Town Hornets then doubled their lead when 16-year-old David Blankendal – making […]
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| The Somersby Men’s Classic 2020 season got underway at the Warwick Lanes. Just Business defeated Team Electric 17 – 13, while Goslings Black Seal defeated Team Metro 20 -10. Team Amstel defeated Team Unsponsored 21 – 9, while Phones Plus defeated Team Reliv 22 – 8, and the New Mix Ups defeated the Bye Team […]
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| The 2020 Johnnie Walker Classic tournament got underway at the Ocean View Golf Course. Mark Phillips will take a 4 stroke lead into the second round after shooting an opening-round 4-under par 66. Phillips shot 6 birdies, 10 pars, and 2 bogeys in his round. Scott Roy is in second after his first round even […]
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| Jillian Terceira is competing in the Bonheiden – CSI2* CSI1* CSIYH* International Show Jumping Event in Belgium. Competing in the 1.30m CSI2* Table A Against the Clock Class, Terceira and Iluna Di Cantero finished 3rd clocking a Clear Round time of 52.80. Related Stories Equestrian Patrick Nisbett Competes in France Terceira, Nisbett Continue Competing In […]
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| Archers took to the line in 81-degree temperatures with winds at 15 knots as yet another round of Gold Point Archery League took place at Southside. Trina Roberts shot the high score for the Women on the day with 529 points at the 30m target. Bernard Wade III won the Men’s 70m 120cm target 72 […]
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| News that MoonGate hosted the MASA Art Competition, Argus Group is celebrating 70 years of service by donating over $70,000 to youth programmes, Teachers Rugby Football Club has awarded a total of $7,500 toward supporting the education of three young club members, and Natasha Trott and Leanda Blackman made football history were all some of […]
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| The Commissioner of Education is reminding everyone that all public schools will be closed on Thursday [Oct 1] due to the General Election. The poster says, “Public Advisory from the Commissioner of Education. Please be advised that, due to the General Election on October 1st, all public schools will be closed on that day. Schools will reopen […]
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| The Progressive Labour Party [PLP] held their ‘Grand Motorcade & Drive-In Rally’ this evening [Sept 26], with the motorcade leaving Alaska Hall and heading to TN Tatem for a socially distanced drive in rally. For comprehensive coverage of the 2020 Bermuda General Election and past elections, you can find more information and statistics on the […]
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| The One Bermuda Alliance [OBA] is holding an “OBA Platform Release” this evening [Sept 26] and streaming online and you can watch it live below, as well as read their full election platform, which the party released this evening. Live video below: The full OBA platform follows below [PDF here]: For comprehensive coverage of the […]
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| Sunday, September 27 is expected to see sunny periods with the chance of a passing shower, with the high to be near 27°C/81°F and the low to be near 24°C/76°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 74%. Sunrise will be at […]
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| There were 560 test results received today and none were positive for COVID-19, so the total of confirmed cases to date remains at 181, with 5 cases being active. A Government spokesperson said, “Today there were 560 test results received by the Ministry of Health, and none were positive for COVID-19. “Bermuda has had 181 […]
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| Demolition work is underway on East Broadway today [Sept 26] with workers seen at the building next to the gas station, which appears to be the old ‘Great Things’ building. The gas station next door has noted that while demolition work is taking place adjacent to them, they are still open for business. Related Stories […]
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| Police Detective Superintendent Nicholas Pedro, Officer in Charge of the Crime Division, today [Sept 26] announced that a suspect has been arrested in connection with the recent sexual assault, with a 37-year-old male taken into custody. Image of the suspect provided by the police: Detective Superintendent Pedro said, “What we have learned so far however, […]
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| Bermuda’s Knory Scott has signed with Hastings United Football Club in the UK. In an online post, Hastings United said, “Bermudian international winger Knory Scott joins The ‘U’s from Kidderminster Harriers. “All at the club welcome Knory to Hastings and listen to what he has to say about the manager, the club, what to expect […]
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| Hours for liquor licensed establishments will be extended from 12 midnight to 2am, the Government confirmed today. A Government spokesperson said, “At Tuesday’s Covid press conference, and in light of the current regulations expiring this weekend, changes to the public health regulations were announced. “It is correct that the hours for liquor licensed establishments will […]
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| The OBA Leader has alleged that the Premier asked him for the “Opposition’s support in bringing Bermuda to Independence,” while the PLP has alleged that Mr Cannonier is “lying,” and pointed out that “Bermuda cannot go to independence without Bermudians voting in favour in a referendum.” These statements were made in the run up to […]
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| The 2020/21 Bermuda Field Hockey season got underway at the National Sports Center this evening. The first two matches in action was a mixed team affair with the Griffins falling 4 – 1 to the BHA Pirates. The Pirates took the lead in the 7th minute when Donnie Simmons scored a field goal, but in […]
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| The Driven Society and BEDC will be hosting a conversation with Jeff Lindor on Thursday, October 1 at 8.00pm. The event flyer says, “Join Driven Society and BEDC on October 1st for an inspiring conversation with Jeff Lindor, founder of the Gentlemen’s Factory. “Born in Haiti, raised in a public housing development in Brooklyn, NY. […]
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| 8% of businesses in the City of Hamilton, North Hamilton, St. Georges and Dockyard are permanently closed, 59% are fully open and 33% are temporarily closed and/or operating on reduced hours. These were some of the key takeaways from the Bermuda Chamber of Commerce foot survey on the impact of COVID-19 on business in Bermuda. A […]
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| Warwick Academy celebrated Mad Hair Day on Friday [Sept 25] with the students and staff wearing unusual hairstyles to help raise funds for the PALS charity, which works to support cancer patients. ”Great community spirit was shown as all students and staff took part,” a spokesperson said. Related Stories Photos: WA Takes Part In PALS Mad Hair […]
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| “The FDM Party’s anti-mask position is dangerous and we must ensure that those who advocate against capable management of the coronavirus remain out of the House of Assembly,” the PLP said. A spokesperson said, “In an interview, FDM Leader Marc Bean rejected the scientific consensus and said that wearing masks does not help to stop […]
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