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| Stowmarket Town played to a 6-1 victory over Barking FC, with both Reggie Lambe and Willie Clemons scoring for the team. The club’s match report said, “Storm Arwen bought wet and very windy conditions to Mayesbrook Park where Stowmarket were in the mood to create a perfect storm of their own. “With the Suffolk side […]
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| The National Security Minister’s statement in Parliament about gang violence was a ”vague rehash of information already in the public domain” and “provided little comfort that an impactful plan is being worked on,” MP Michael Dunkley said, Mr Dunkley — the Shadow Minister of National Security, Health and Seniors — said, “Normally Ministers provide statements to Parliament […]
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| Monday, November 22 is expected to see thundershowers and wind, with the high to be near 22°C/72°F and the low to be near 18°C/65°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SSW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 69%. Sunrise will be at 7:00am and sunset will be at […]
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| [Written by Stephen Wright] Scott Barnes aims to make a statement at the Skusa SuperNationals in Las Vegas next week as he looks to build on his legacy as Bermuda’s most decorated kart racer. For more than 20 years, Barnes has invested his time and money in competing overseas, fuelling his life-long passion of measuring […]
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| The latest round of action for the Bermuda Netball Association took place, with a number of matches in various divisions. Under 14 Division North Village Lady Rams 35 Storm Thunder 1 The North Village Lady Rams defeated the Storm Thunder 35 – 1. The North Village Lady Rams were led to victory by Ra’eesah Robinson […]
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| Emma and Jack Harvey, along with their Penn State men’s & women’s swimming and diving teammates were back in action on the second day of the NC State Invitational in the U.S. During the women’s 100 yard butterfly preliminaries, Emma Harvey finished 11th with a time of 54.56 to qualify for the B-Final. Emma Harvey […]
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| [Written by Stephen Wright] Boxer Tyler Christopher claimed his second professional win with a dominant points victory over Mohamed Husain at the Holte Suite, Villa Park in England last night. Christopher was a class above Husain, landing shots with regularity on the brave but limited debutant to win the super-welterweight bout 39-37 on points. The Bermudian […]
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| “We will not police our way out of this problem,” Minister of National Security Renee Ming said, adding that ”we must assist those who are in gangs with a way out and tackle the root causes.” Speaking in the House of Assembly on Friday [Nov 26] the Minister provided an update on the work the Ministry of National […]
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| The St. George’s Colts defeated Robin Hood by a score of 2 – 1 in their match at the Wellington Oval. The St. George’s Colts took the lead in the 4th minute when Jarazinho Bassett found the back of the net, and Tre McCallan doubled the lead for the St. George’s Colts in the 45th […]
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| The Hamilton Princess & Beach Club has unveiled their 2021 Christmas decorations, providing a holiday theme for their guests. On top of the decor, the hotel also has a number of holiday offerings on tap, with a spokesperson saying, “Throughout the holiday period, the hotel has a number of special offerings available for the public […]
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| Swimmers Myeisha Sharrieff and Finn Moseley began competing in the Junior Pan Am Games in Colombia. Sharrieff recorded a personal best in the women’s 100m butterfly, finishing second in her heat touching the wall in a time of 1:09.56 which placed her 22nd overall. Taking to the pool for the men’s 100m butterfly, Mosely finished […]
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| Jaydon Roberts was back in action at the 2021 Junior Pan Am Games in Colombia. In the Elimination First Round of the Men’s Recurve Junior event, Roberts took on Bruno Alejandro Lopez from Peru. In the first two six points match, Lopez won the first game 25-24 to take a 2 – 0 lead, game […]
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| News that swimmer Madelyn Moore broke four school records, Zeiko Lewis won Charleston Battery’s Most Valuable Player award, Resolution Re donated $10,000 to the LCCA charity, KFC raised $5,002 in support of Coalition for the Protection of Children, and BELCO installed lighting at the Dr. Cann Park Seniors Residence in Southampton were all some of […]
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| In a filing with the Bermuda Stock Exchange [BSX], Somers Limited announced share repurchases and total shares in issue. The filing stated: “Somers Limited, a financial services investment holding company, announces that during the month of October 2021, Somers purchased 18,393 of its own common shares at an average cost of $19.00 per share. The […]
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| Minister of Education Diallo Rabain provided the Bermuda College 2020-2021 Annual Report and its 2021 Audited Financial Statements to the House of Assembly, and also provided an update on the $300,000 annual grant and the College Promise Merit Award programme, both of which are provided as financial support for students to attend Bermuda College. The Minister’s full […]
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| Sunday, November 28 is expected to see plenty of sunshine, clouding over at night with a shower, with the high to be near 22°C/71°F and the low to be near 18°C/65°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be light and variable. The relative humidity is expected to be near 61%. Sunrise […]
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| These document covering the changes to the Covid-19 Regulations — which come into effect at 6.00am on Monday [Nov 29] — has been posted. Minister of Health Kim Wilson recently announced impending changes to the Covid regulations, including but not limited to, the size of large groups increasing from 30 to 50, raft-ups being permitted […]
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| A new fund has been launched to support Bermuda’s athletes, with the ‘Flora Gold Fund’ supported by Gosling’s, who are committing proceeds from the sales of the new Flora Gold rum. A BCF spokesperson said, “A new fund has been launched to support Bermuda’s athletes in perpetuity. The establishing donors to the Flora Gold Fund […]
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| The City of Hamilton advised that “due to a waterpipe leak on Ewing Street, the City must close off part of the road to conduct repair works.” A spokesperson said, “The closure will be in effect from November 29th 2021 to December 6th 2021 and will impact access to and from Ewing Street. Access will […]
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| It was a high scoring affair at the PCC Hockey Rink in the latest round of Bermuda Ball Hockey Winter League action with 20 goals scored in a double-header. Frontier 7 – Spine and Sport 6 In the opener Frontier edged Spine and Sport 7 – 6, with the winner coming in the shoot-out. With […]
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| The Ministry of Transport recently hosted an E-Mobility Summit and you can watch the videos below. A Government spokesperson said, “As part of the Government of Bermuda’s Energy Transition Projects, which include the transition of the Public Bus Fleet to zero-emission vehicles, the Ministry of Transport recently hosted an E-Mobility Summit. The Department of Energy […]
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| The Labour Advisory Council will be asked to review a number of possible policies including a requirement to notify the Ministry of Labour where an employer intends to terminate more than 20 people, workplace inspections, wage theft protections and more. This is according to a statement from Minister of Labour Jason Hayward in the House […]
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| [Opinion column written by the OBA’s Dwayne Robinson] The Government has made its intentions known on tackling youth unemployment. The 2021 Throne Speech lacked details, so I was not surprised by the vagueness on how the Government intends to reach this objective. However, I was given a bit of hope by the National Youth Policy produced […]
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| Jaydon Roberts was Bermuda’s first athlete to compete at the 2021 Junior Pan Am Games in Colombia, as he began competing in the Men’s Recurve Junior event. After 72 Arrows, Roberts finished in 22nd place with a score of 535. Nicholas D’Amour from the Virgin Islands had the best score in the Division for the […]
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| Four Bermudian footballers and their teammates concluded competing in the New England Preparatory School Athletic Council [NEPSAC] Championships. In Boys Class B action Adrian Trott, Armand Foy, and their South Kent School Men’s Soccer teammates were crowned the New England Champions. They defeated Westminster 3 – 0 in the New England Final. Lazai Outerbridge, Ben […]
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| The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday November 27th. On Monday the Oleander container ship is expected, on Tuesday the MV Suhar cement carrier and the Martorell vehicles carrier will arrive, on Wednesday the Marsgracht general cargo ship is scheduled to arrive and […]
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| Members of Bermuda’s digital asset, insurance and reinsurance sectors “have gained an insight into a new blockchain based market solution for insuring digital asset risk” at a Nayms breakfast briefing hosted in conjunction with Carey Olsen Bermuda Limited. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda regulated startup Nayms is leading the way in providing a new digital […]
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| The final day of the 2021 Bucknell Swimming & Diving Invitational took place in Pennsylvania, with Brian Desmond representing Fordham, and Caleb Ingham representing La Salle University. Towson won the men’s competition with 1435 points, followed by Bucknell [1229], Davidson [997], Rider [988.5], NJIT [915], Fordham [637], and La Salle [429.5]. Desmond took to the […]
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| November 26 saw 0 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange. The BSX finished at 2,711.10, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 62 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available here [PDF], and the full report for the week is available here [PDF]. Related Stories Bermuda Stock […]
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| Shadow Minister of Health Michael Dunkley expressed his support with the Government’s intended changes to a number of the Covid-19 policies which are currently in place. This follows after Minister of Health Kim Wilson announced impending changes to the Covid regulations, including but not limited to, the size of large groups increasing from 30 to 50, […]
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| Gross Domestic Product [GDP] decreased 6.9% in 2020 “largely to the effects of Covid-19 related restrictions,” according to the just released 2020 GDP report from the Department of Statistics. Minister for the Cabinet Office Wayne Furbert said, “As the public will appreciate, last year our economy was significantly challenged due to the pandemic. Like other […]
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| “This fire is a tragedy and our thoughts and prayers are with the Bascome family and it is our hope that our community rallies around them to ensure that this important institution is preserved,” the PLP MPs said following the recent fire at Westover Farm in the west end. A statement from the Sandys PLP […]
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| The official Government and Legal notices for today [Nov 26] include notification of planning applications registered, permanent resident’s certificate, large group exemptions, phased re-opening and notice of intended marriages. List of Proposed Plan Applications Advertised on November 26, 2021 Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Notification of Planning Applications Registered Notice ID: GN1286/2021 Public Authorities / […]
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| The City of Hamilton is holding their Rockin’ Around the City Tree event this evening [Nov 26] and you can tune in and watch live below. A spokesperson previously said, “With the festive season nearly upon us, the City of Hamilton is excited to announce its 2021 Christmas programming, with events that are guaranteed to […]
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| Saturday, November 27 is expected to see overcast with wet spells to start, drying from midday, with the high to be near 22°C/72°F and the low to be near 18°C/64°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be WNW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 74%. Sunrise will be at […]
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| Paving work is being carried out today [Nov 26] at Jackson Way, near the Canal Street entrance to Bull’s Head Car Park, and it will continue this weekend. A spokesperson said, “The City of Hamilton is advising members of the public that there is current paving works being carried out today at Jackson Way, near […]
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| The football match between Ireland Rangers and Hamilton Parish WC has been postponed. A BFA spokesperson said, “Please be advised, the match between Ireland Rangers and Hamilton Parish WC has been postponed and a new date is yet to be set. The Vasco/BAA match scheduled for Saturday will be reschedule for Sunday at 3pm. “ Related […]
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| While the Tynes Bay facility is being repaired, the Ministry is “preparing for its last resort for waste disposal – and that is reopening a portion of Marsh Folly for landfilling,” Acting Minister of Public Works Wayne Furbert said, adding that “we anticipate needing to landfill for a period of perhaps one to two weeks […]
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| Premier David Burt, Minister of Health Kim Wilson and Minister of Education Diallo Rabain will be holding a joint press conference at 12.45pm this afternoon [Nov 26] and we will stream it live, so the video below should start at around 12.45pm. Related Stories Video: Minister Wilson & Minister Rabain Ministers: Student Health Rumour Is […]
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| “Bermuda is committed to increasing our protection of our fragile ecosystem, reducing our carbon footprint, and mitigating the impact of climate change,” Deputy Premier and Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban said. Speaking in the House of Assembly today [Nov 26] the Minister said, “I rise to provide an update of my participation in COP […]
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| The Bermuda Football Association Women’s Committee has launched a new web page which will “centralize all updates, activities, and details of the BFA Women’s Committee.” A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Football Association [BFA] Women’s Committee [WC] has launched Bermuda Women’s web pages which can be found at bermudafa.com/W on the BFA website. “This will centralize […]
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| The size of large groups will increase from 30 to 50, raft-ups are permitted and the Government will be “changing the pre-arrival test requirement to accept antigen tests,” Minister of Health Kim Wilson said today as she announced changes to the Covid regulations. Speaking in the House of Assembly today [Nov 26] the Minister said, […]
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| Premier David Burt, Minister of Health Kim Wilson and Minister of Education Diallo Rabain will be holding a joint press conference at 12.45pm this afternoon [Nov 26] and we will stream it live, so the video below should start at around 12.45pm. Related Stories Video: Minister Wilson & Minister Rabain Ministers: Student Health Rumour Is […]
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| It is the well honoured convention “that Bills passed in the Legislature will not be denied the Assent of the Governor,” Premier David Burt said, adding that it “is our expectation with respect to the legislation on cannabis.” Speaking in the House of Assembly today [Nov 26] the Premier spoke about the “annual trek to […]
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| As the end of the year quickly approaches, BEST Shipping said they want to notify the public of its Ocean Freight and BEST Direct Air Service cut-off dates for holiday deliveries. “Ocean Freight deliveries must arrive at our New Jersey warehouse by December 6th and BEST Direct Air Service must arrive at our New Jersey […]
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| Emma and Jack Harvey, along with their Penn State Men’s & Women’s Swimming and Diving teammates, competed on the first day of the NC State Invitational in the U.S. During the Women’s 50 Yard Freestyle Preliminaries, Emma Harvey finished 37th touching the wall in a time of 23.5, to advance to the E-Final which she […]
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| Bermuda National Men’s Rugby coach Jamie Barnwell has released the two squads that will represent Bermuda at the New York Sevens Tournament this coming weekend. The Bermuda teams have been split into two different groups, with Bermuda 7s in POOL A, while Bermuda is in POOL B. Bermuda 7s get things underway with a match […]
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| Fire at Westover Farm in Sandys, House of Assembly in session today, for the first time in months there is no one in hospital due to Covid, 6 new confirmed Covid-19 cases, active Covid cases continue to decline, booster now available to over 18-year-olds, 102,468 total vaccinations so far, Large Group Exemptions require SafeKey use, Soja reggae album earns Grammy […]
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| November 25 saw 0 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange. The BSX finished at 2,711.10, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 62 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available here [PDF]. Related Stories Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Nov 24 2021 Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Nov 23 […]
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| “Large Group Exemptions will continue to require the use of SafeKey at indoor and outdoor events,” the Government said, adding that “flexibility will be permitted for specific populations engaged in an antigen testing regime, however, in general spectators and guests will continue to require SafeKey at all large gatherings.” This appears to be an adjustment […]
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