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| The Regulatory Authority of Bermuda has published its Preliminary Report and Order into the National Numbering Plan Update for public comment. A spokesperson said, “The purpose of the RA’s Consultation document is to update the National Numbering Plan given the requests received from sectoral providers in the electronic communications sector to assign numbers to them. […]
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| The City of Hamilton’s 12 Days of Giving campaign recently concluded with more than 1,000 entries and 24 winners over the last two weeks. A spokesperson said, “The holiday giveaway campaign ran from December 6th to December 17th via the City’s Facebook and Instagram pages. All participants had to do for entry was go to […]
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| Appleby’s Bermuda office delivered holiday donations to local charity STAR [Supportive Therapy for Aids Persons and their Relatives]. This marks Appleby’s 23rd year supporting STAR families during the holiday season. Appleby participates annually in STAR’s Christmas Donation Drive by supporting six families with holiday food hampers, fruit baskets, gifts and vouchers. Tim Faries, Bermuda Managing Partner […]
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| The UK Overseas Territories “have some of the highest vaccination rates globally” and and to date, eleven — including Bermuda — have received booster vaccines, the British Minister of State Amanda Milling said. During a recent session of British Parliament, Conservative MP Andrew Percy asked the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs […]
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| The Bermuda Football Association [BFA] announced that the match between Robin Hood and Somerset Eagles has been re-scheduled for December 22nd. A spokesperson said, “The Premier Division match between Robin Hood and Somerset Eagles from December 18th has been re-scheduled for Wednesday, December 22nd – 8:00pm at Goose Gosling Field.” Related Stories Results: Premier & […]
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| Caitlyn Bobb — who recently recorded the 5th fastest time in the 500m in the United States college rankings this year — has earned the America East Female Track Performer of the Week award. The University of Maryland, Baltimore County website said, “UMBC track and field kicked off the 2021-22 season in grand fashion at […]
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| Engineering company iEPC Limited intern William Welch has completed his second 12-week internship at the Company as part of his university engineering programme and will soon return to school. Mr Welch is a second year Mechanical Engineering student at the University of Waterloo in Canada. Like many, he attended classes virtually from home in Bermuda during Covid-19 […]
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| Argo Group International Holdings announced an agreement to sell its Malta business operations, ArgoGlobal Holdings [Malta] Ltd. and its subsidiaries, to Riverstone Holdings Limited, part of the RiverStone International group. “This sale supports our strategy to focus on U.S.-based specialty insurance risks,” said Andy Borst, interim president of international operations. ArgoGlobal SE business was primarily focused […]
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| 35 of the island’s top cyclists took part in the Bermuda Bicycle Association’s Presidents Cup road race this weekend, with Conor White and Caitlin Conyers racing to victory. A spokesperson said, “With great expectation for an exciting race, 35 riders took the start in Paget for the eighth edition of this round the island competition. […]
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| Minister of Finance Curtis Dickinson will be holding a press conference this morning [Dec 20] to discuss Ministry of Finance matters and we will stream it live, so the video below should start at around 11.30am. Related Stories Video: Minister On National Youth Policy Video: Premier Burt Holds Press Conference Live Video & Updates: 2021 […]
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| Three finals and a masters three-setter took place at the Fairmont Southampton Tennis Courts as the Manders Tennis Management Christmas Bowl continued. Sean Anthony and Kallan Richardson defeated Sebastian Pukke and Mark Bell in the Elite B Division Doubles Final in straight sets 6-4, 6-0. Tobiah Goodchild and Ethan Anderson won the B Division Doubles […]
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| The Bermuda Motocross Club’s season continued at the Southside Motor Sports Park this weekend. Jacob Raynor won the Pee Wee Division on the day, A’Jahni Foggo won the 50cc Class. Aiden Simmons won the 65cc Class, Jazuri Thompson-Easton claimed victory in the 85cc Class, Zano Tucker won the Novice Class, Shaki Easton won the Over […]
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| The second week of the 2021 Bermuda Flag Football League Fall season saw action continue at the TN Tatem Middle School Field with a double-header that produced 142 total points. In the opener, the Black Shark$ defeated the Wolf Pack 32 – 20. The Player of the Game for Black Shatk$ was Zakee Govia with […]
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| The Bermuda Commercial Bank announced that Neville Grant has been appointed their Chief Executive Officer. A spokesperson said, “At the December meeting of the Board of Directors, Neville Grant was appointed as the Chief Executive Officer of Bermuda Commercial Bank Limited [BCB]. “Following a successful transition period, Neville steps into the Chief Executive Officer role […]
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| Bermuda Born, a local luxury handbag and accessories brand, has launched its winter bag campaign with “powerful images showing just how dynamic and unstoppable women can be.” A spokesperson said, “Working with Marilyn Allers, owner of Aerial Therapy, Patrice Morgan – Bermuda Born’s founder – highlighted both her stunning winter bag collection as well as […]
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| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Bermuda’s Girl Power Program is launching a book club and the first book on the agenda is Assemble the Tribe: Believe in Your Value. Find Belonging. Be Different, written by Bermudian author and leadership strategist, Leah JM Dean. Thanks to a generous donation from KPMG in Bermuda, BBBS was able to […]
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| The International Women’s Club selected two Bermuda charities associated with women’s health, food/nutrition, and family life as recipients for its annual giving campaign. “The Women’s Resource Centre [WRC] received a grant of $9,000 for women at the, soon to be opened, Transformational Living Centre for Families [TLC] for their Education and Life Skills training program,” a […]
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| The Department of Education said they “would like to update the public on the process that has been put in place to support the safe return to school of staff and students in January 2022.” A Government spokesperson said, “These same procedures, which were in place when staff returned to school in October and after […]
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| The Cabinet Office advised that the “application process is currently open for those wishing to serve on Government boards and committees.” A Government spokesperson said, “The Cabinet Office notes that Expression of Interest [EOI] forms are now available on the Government website and can be completed and submitted electronically. “The EOI forms can be accessed […]
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| The first day of the Bermuda International Laser Class Association’s 2021 Championships got underway on the Great Sound. Laura Hupman and Millie Lewis came off the water as joint leaders in the ILCA 4 fleet class with 7 points. Hupman won the final two races of the day, while Lewis won the second race, and finished […]
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| “He was gifted young man, and he certainly represented Bermuda with pride and excellence,” Minister of Youth, Culture and Sport Dr. Ernest Peets said as he expressed his condolences to the family of the late Osagi Bascome. Mr Bascome, 23, was murdered this weekend in the east end, and the police have launched a murder investigation […]
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| Two finals and a three-setter took place at the Fairmont Southampton Tennis Courts as the Manders Tennis Management Christmas Bowl continued. Jaden Jones won the Under 12 Division title after he defeated Dexter Snaith 6-1, 6-1, while Emiliano Pena defeated Lorenzo Briceno 6-3 to claim the Green Ball 2 Division Final. In Elite B Division […]
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| Teams that include Bermudian footballers Nahki Wells, Jonte Smith, Dale Eve, Kole Hall, Reggie Lambe, Willie Clemons, Tai Williams, Keziah Martin, Amar Lewis and Ayleal Dill were in action in England. There is little doubt the footballers were playing with a heavy heart yesterday as they came to terms with the loss of Osagi Bascome, […]
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| Caitlyn Bobb and Za’Kayza Parsons represented the University of Maryland, Baltimore County [UMBC] during the season opener at Navy. Bobb won the women’s 500m dash in a time of 1:14.14, the fifth-best time in school history and qualifying for the ECAC/IC4A Championships. Bobb and teammates Collese Daley, senior Ayanna Johnson and sophomore Autumn Winston also […]
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| News that BF&M hosted a successful Toys for Tots drive, Olympic swimmer Roy-Allan Burch will be inducted into the Springfield College Athletic Hall of Fame, Ashjuana Thomas earned the Public Service Excellence Award, and Bacardi distributed more than 250 totes filled with food and grocery vouchers to Bermuda bartenders were all some of the positive news […]
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| Elijah Daley had a good start at the Ontario Junior International Swim Meet, representing Markham Aquatic Club. On the first day, Daley set a personal best during the men’s 100m breaststroke touching the wall in a time of 1:07.80 finishing 23rd overall. Daley finished 30th with a time of 58.04 during the men’s 100m butterfly […]
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| Sunday, December 19 is expected to see sunny periods; chance of a shower or two, mainly overnight, with the high to be near 24°C/75°F and the low to be near 19°C/67°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be WSW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 80%. Sunrise will be […]
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| The ÜberVida Christmas Boat Parade is being held this evening [Dec 18] in Hamilton Harbour, with 21 boats currently expected to take part in the festive event, and while the best viewing point will be in person, for those who cannot make it, Bernews will live stream the parade tonight. Map of the Boat Parade […]
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| The police have now officially named the man who was murdered this morning as Osagi Bascome, who was one of the island’s most talented footballers. Speaking at a press conference this afternoon, the police confirmed they have launched a murder investigation and have appealed for anyone with information to please contact them. Mr Bascome being […]
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| The Bermuda Bicycle Association’s annual Presidents Cup road race will be held tomorrow morning and will include most of all of the island’s current cycling stars. A spokesperson said, “Included in the current registration list is defending cup holder Dominique Mayho, Kaden Hopkins, Conor White, Nic Narraway, Zander Miller, Liam Flannery, Tyler Smith, Caitlin Conyers […]
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| ‘Bermuda Is Love’ held a free clothing giveaway today [Dec 18] at Elliot Primary School. A spokesperson previously said, “The purpose of our Free Clothing Giveaway is to provide free clothing to people in need, as well as reduce the impact of fast-fashion and consumerism on our society. Clothing is a basic human need and […]
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| Assistant Police Commissioner Martin Weekes, returned to Bermuda this week having completed the prestigious Strategic Command Course [SCC] facilitated by the UK’s College of Policing. The 2021 SCC commenced in September and was a full time course with a mix of ‘in person’ and ‘virtual’ learning sessions due to Covid-19 restrictions. A/Commissioner of Police Darrin […]
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| The Bermuda Football Association [BFA] has postponed a number of matches this weekend. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Football Association [BFA] Competitions Committee would like to advise they have made changes in the senior football schedule. The two senior matches scheduled for Saturday, December 18th, [Robin Hood/ Somerset Bridge RC and BAA/Wolves] have been postponed. […]
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| Eight Bermuda young sailors were back in action competing in the 2021 South American Optimist Championships in Mar del Plata, Argentina. Ethan Thompson, Sarah Davis, Trystan Hocking, Shiloh Cruickshank, Oliver Soares, Riley Lowe, Sophia Dias, and Dylan Menzies all took to the water for the three more races on the fourth day of individual racing. […]
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| Bermuda’s Sebastian Kempe made a spectacular showing to win the 2021 Youth Sailing World Championships ILCA6 Male Fleet division in Oman. The event website said, “This went right down to the wire. José Gomes Saraiva Mendes (POR) started the day with a bit of a points gap but the Portuguese sailor was back in 27th […]
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| The Bermuda Farmers’ Market is being held today [Dec 18] at the Botanical Gardens, with a wide variety of goods available for purchase. The Farmers’ Market offers local farmers, fishermen, gardeners and artisans a venue to sell produce, plants and locally-made crafts directly to residents and visitors. It will be held each Saturday going forward […]
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| The latest Creatives Live event — a musical midday concert series aimed at showcasing and supporting Bermuda’s artists – hosted by the Department of Community and Cultural Affairs was recently held on the steps of City Hall, with the event featuring Silver City. Related Stories Creatives Live To Feature Bermuda Carolers Creatives Live To Feature […]
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| The Manders Tennis Management Christmas Bowl continued at the Fairmont Southampton Tennis Courts. In Elite B Division action, Sebastian Pukke defeated Sean Anthony in straight sets 6-4, 6-4, Darren Woods defeated Camillo Legere in straight sets 6-0, 6-3. Elite B Division 6 6 Sebastian Pukke defeated 4 4 Sean Anthony 6 6 Darren Woods defeated […]
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| The Appleby Youth tournament finals scheduled for today [Dec 18] have been postponed. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Football Association [BFA] Youth Committee has decided to postpone all Appleby Youth tournament finals scheduled for today [Saturday, December 18]. “The Youth Committee will reschedule all Appleby Youth tournament finals into the new year and will release […]
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| The Olde Towne Carolers are set to perform in St. George’s, at the Hamilton Princess, in Dockyard and at Rosewood Bermuda over the next few days. A spokesperson said, “Planning Factory Bermuda announces The Olde Towne Carolers will perform locally through an Experiences Grant awarded by Bermuda Tourism Authority. “An Experiences Application for funding was made […]
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| Open Mat Bermuda [Jiu Jitsu Academy] raked in the medals after representing Bermuda in an International Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Federation [IBJJF] tournament held in Las Vegas. Four competitors took to the mats during the four day, Single-Elimination event, which attracted thousands of international participants. Ryce Lima fought her way through the brackets, winning herself a […]
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| Daniel Phillips recently took to the court again to compete on the Battle of Boca Tour in Florida. Phillips advanced to the final after his semi-final opponent Jack Loutit from Australia withdrew. 16-year-old Phillips faced off against 28-year-old American Michael Redlicki, who is ranked 351 on the ATP Tour in the final. Phillips fell in […]
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| December 17 saw 4,299 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $70,463.00 BD. 299 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing up 2.8% at $37.00 per share, while another 1,700 shares were traded by Argus Group Holdings Ltd, closing even at $6.00 per share. 2,100 shares were traded by BF&M […]
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| Eight Bermuda young sailors were back in action competing in the 2021 South American Optimist Championships in Mar del Plata, Argentina. Ethan Thompson, Sarah Davis, Trystan Hocking, Shiloh Cruickshank, Oliver Soares, Riley Lowe, Sophia Dias, and Dylan Menzies all took to the water for the 3 more races on the third day of Individual racing. […]
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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 today [Dec 17] include list of proposed plan applications, appointments and contracts valued at $50,000 or more. List of Proposed Plan Applications Advertised on December 17, 2021 Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Notification of Planning Applications Registered Notice ID: GN1405/2021 Public Authorities / Department: Planning Publication date: 17 December […]
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| [Updated] Minister of Transport Lawrence Scott will be holding a press conference this morning [Dec 17] and we will stream it live, so the video below should start at around 10.30am. The topic of the press conference was not stated, however we assume it is likely to be about the bus situation, with service currently […]
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| “The deadline for persons to send in their submissions to serve on the National Youth Policy’s Working Group [NYP] has been extended to December 19,” the Government said today. A spokesperson said, “The public will recall that the Ministry launched the National Youth Policy, a 2020 Throne Speech pledge, last month. The development of the […]
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| [Written by Dale Butler] The second drive-through musical festival was held Thursday, December 16th in The Heartbeat of Hamilton by Atlantic Publishing House, outside of the historic Hubie’s Nightclub, which met an untimely death in 2010. Featured veteran saxophonists Miles “Trane” Manders and Keith Lee played a wide selection of Christmas songs to a Covid […]
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| Butterfield has donated holiday hampers to the Christ Church Warwick Feeding Programme and is also donating the funds raised from its annual employee raffle to the Loads of Love programme. A spokesperson said, “This holiday season Butterfield has partnered with Christ Church Warwick to support members of the community who are homeless or find themselves […]
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