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| Flynn Watson-Brown and his Baylor School Swimming teammates concluded competed in the 2021 SE Martha Bass Invitational Meet in the U.S. During the 100 yard freestyle, Watson-Brown finished 6th touching the wall in a time of 50.48 and he also finished 15th competing in the 200 yard backstroke clocking a time of 2:17.13. With a […]
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| The latest design in Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series features the phrase ‘Bermuda Is Another World’ – made famous in the song by the legendary Hubert Smith — with an astronaut space theme, in a nod to our recent mention in the NASA SpaceX launch. The design is also available below in two versions as […]
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| The Bermuda Football Association announced that the match between Paget/YMSC scheduled for Saturday has been moved to Sunday; A spokesperson said, “Please be advised the First Division match between Paget/YMSC scheduled for Saturday, Nov 20th at Southampton Oval; has been moved to Sunday – November 21st – 12:30pm at Bernard’s Park.” Related Stories Results: Four […]
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| After three rounds of the Premier Division Football action, the Dandy Town Hornets are the league leaders with 9 points, the PHC Zebras have only played two games and they are in second place with six points, alongside the North Village Rams and the Somerset Trojans who have both played three matches. Osagi Bascome from […]
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| A new online Disaster Recovery Hub comprised of more than 100 major disaster case studies, and covering different events in different locations, has been launched. A spokesperson said, “The frequency and severity of natural disasters such as floods, droughts and hurricanes are expected to change as the climate changes and past experiences are useful to […]
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| The official Government and Legal notices for today [Nov 16] include large group exemptions, permanent resident’s certificate, Bermudian status, acting appointments and notice of intended marriage. List of Proposed Plan Applications Advertised on November 16, 2021 Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Notification of Planning Applications Registered Notice ID: GN1192/2021 Public Authorities / Department: Planning Publication […]
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| Wednesday, November 17 is expected to see some sunny periods with a passing light shower or two, with the high to be near 22°C/71°F and the low to be near 19°C/66°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be north. The relative humidity is expected to be near 62%. Sunrise will be […]
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| Special Olympics Bermuda announced that their first Polar Plunge will be held on December 4, 2021. A spokesperson said, “The Polar Plunge is a registered trademark fundraising event for Special Olympics around the world and is increasing in popularity in the US and Canada, and hopefully here in Bermuda. Participants are encouraged to plunge in […]
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| The Minister of Transport Lawrence Scott and Bermuda Road Safety Council, Chairman Dennis Lister III have extended condolences to the family of latest the road traffic fatality. Minister Scott said, “We extend our sincere condolences to the family of Mr. Albert Simmons. Our thoughts and prayers are with them today. We are deeply troubled that […]
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| [Opinion column written by BPSU General Secretary Kevin Grant] The International Labour Organization [ILO] defines social dialogue as “all types of negotiation, consultation, or exchange of information, between or among representatives of governments, employers, and workers, on issues of common interest relating to economic and social policy.” Social dialogue promotes democratic involvement and buy-in of […]
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| Family Centre is getting set to present their ‘Old Bags’ event on Thursday [Nov 18] at the Horizons Clubhouse on South Shore Road in Paget from 1.00pm to 8.00pm. A spokesperson said, “Family Centre Presents its Popular ‘Old Bags’ Event – a Silent Auction of ‘Designer Inspired’ New Handbags and Sale of Gently used Handbags, […]
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| [Updated] The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [November 16] with the list indicating that there are four bus runs cancelled so far today. Update 4.05pm: The Ministry has released the list of bus cancellations for this afternoon. There were 4 runs cancelled this morning, 15 cancelled this afternoon, for a […]
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| Teams that include Bermudian footballers Nathan Trott, Kenni Thompson, Delia Ebbin, and Jervay Laws were in action. Nathan Trott Nathan Trott was an unused substitute for AS Nancy in their 3-1 French Cup win over Union Lorraine de Plantières. Kenni Thompson Kenni Thompson and her London City Lionesses teammates claimed a 1-0 win against Sheffield […]
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| The police have now confirmed the death of 64-year-old Albert Simmons, which sadly marks Bermuda’s 16th road fatality for 2021. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] can now confirm the death of 64-year-old Albert Simmons – Bermuda’s 16th road fatality for 2021 – and extends sincere condolences to his family and friends. […]
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| Bermuda’s Flora Duffy is headed to Maui for the 25th Xterra World Championship race, which is set to take place on December 5, 2021. Duffy is the defending world champion, and is the only triathlete in the world to have claimed five Xterra world titles, and she has also won five other world titles in other federations. The Xterra website […]
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| The LF Wade International Airport will hold an emergency exercise on Thursday morning [Nov 18] with multiple on island agencies participating. A spokesperson said, “The exercise is designed to test the airport’s emergency plans, with various governmental and non-governmental agencies on hand to participate. The event will be a simulation of an aircraft accident in […]
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| The Bermuda Business Development Agency [BDA] said they “successfully promoted Bermuda as the world’s climate risk finance capital” at the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference [COP26] in Glasgow, Scotland last week. On November 6, the BDA hosted a luncheon for a diverse group of 30 climate leaders and potential partners from around the globe […]
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| Fresh Breath Dental will be offering free tooth extractions to the general public on Friday, November 26 from 10.00am to 4.00pm. A spokesperson said, “It’s Thanksgiving month. We at Fresh Breath Dental are thankful for the support from all its patients for making this event possible and enjoyable. “Since its inception, Fresh Breath Dental has […]
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| Minister of Social Development and Seniors Tinee Furbert and Minister of Youth, Culture and Sport Dr. Ernest Peets will be holding a joint post Throne Speech press conference this afternoon [Nov 16] and we will stream it live, so the video below should start at around 12.30pm. Related Stories Video: Opposition’s Reply To Throne Speech […]
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| Bermuda’s Zeiko Lewis is in contention for two Charleston Battery 2021 Player Awards, with the public able to help by voting Lewis into the top position in the Offensive Player of the Year and Most Valuable Player categories. The club’s website said, “There was much to celebrate in 2021 as the Charleston Battery embarked on […]
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| The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Americas Regional Qualifiers in Antigua have now concluded, and a look at the Bermuda players statistics for the tournament are below. Tre Manders led the team in the batting department with a total of 223 runs, Allan Douglas II had 189 total runs, and Delray Rawlins finished with 169 […]
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| [Opinion column written by PLP MP Crystal Caesar] It is important to give the public some background to the factors that drive our costs of goods. Bermuda has two supply ships. One ship comes out of Florida. And, the other ship comes out of New Jersey. That means, all of the goods that supply our […]
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| Neighbours came to the assistance of an elderly woman in St George’s after three male suspects forced their way inside her residence and attempted to rob her. A police spokesperson said, “Shortly after 9:00 p.m. on Monday 15th November, 2021, police responded to reports of a disturbance at a residence on Queen Street in St. George. […]
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| The Sigma Xi Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated delivered self-care treat boxes to the Matilda Smith Rest Home and the Lamb Foggo Urgent Care facility on Monday. “This was done in support of their Caring for Caregivers Impact Day,” a spokesperson said. The treat boxes included delectable goods featuring local businesses such as […]
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| The Ministry of Finance said they acknowledge the Auditor General’s assessment of the Covid unemployment benefit programme and said they will incorporate the “recommendations into our approach where a gap has been identified.” A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Finance acknowledges the Auditor General’s assessment of the unemployment benefit programme. “As noted in our […]
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| Caelin Peters and his Connecticut College Men’s Basketball teammates dominated the United States Merchant Marine Academy, 79 – 57, in its season opener and first game at the Charles B. Luce Fieldhouse since hosting Tufts on February 8th, 2020. Connecticut came out firing in the first half against the Mariners, Connecticut began to really pull […]
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| Premier David Burt is in London with the Minister of Finance for the annual Joint Ministerial Council, the Government has advised. A Government spokesperson said, “The Premier is in London with the Minister of Finance for the annual Joint Ministerial Council which will see the leaders of the Overseas Territories [OT] engaging in a series […]
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| Bermuda’s NASA tracking station played a role in the recent SpaceX launch, with the island briefly mentioned during the live coverage, with the broadcast stating that “the Bermuda ground station has the signals.” A statement from NASA said, “NASA’s SpaceX Crew-3 astronauts are in orbit following their launch to the International Space Station on the third […]
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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 15] include notification of planning applications registered, traffic notice, acting appointments and large group exemptions. List of Proposed Plan Applications Advertised on November 15, 2021 Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Notification of Planning Applications Registered Notice ID: GN1178/2021 Public Authorities / Department: Planning Publication date: 15 November […]
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| Tuesday, November 16 is expected to see a bright start, increasing cloud cover overnight, with the high to be near 23°C/73°F and the low to be near 19°C/66°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be NW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 61%. Sunrise will be at 6.49am and […]
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| The Ministry received 4592 test results – spanning three days – and 5 were positive, so there are now 49 active cases, of which 2 people are in hospital, with one in ICU. The 49 active cases is the lowest active cases we have had since July 2021. A Government spokesperson said, “Since the last […]
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| The Ministry of Public Works advised that “changes in the normal daily rush hour traffic flow will be implemented on Harbour Road to improve traffic flow around the wall repairs near Lover’s Lane.” A Government spokesperson said, “Starting Wednesday November 17th, 2021, from the hours of 7:00am to 10:00am – Harbour Road between Highwood Lane […]
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| The Ministry and Department of Education provided an update on quarantine measures for Bermuda Public Schools. Minister of Education Diallo Rabain shared, “The Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Health have worked closely together to ensure that a more robust risk assessment policy is in place, and quarantine measures that strike a balance of […]
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| The Bermuda Monetary Authority [BMA] announced that Chief Actuary, Ricardo Garcia, who also serves as Vice-Chair of the International Association of Insurance Supervisors’ [IAIS] Policy Development Committee [PDC], has been appointed to the IAIS Executive Committee [ExCo], succeeding BMA Chief Executive Officer, Craig Swan, in this role. A spokesperson said, “The IAIS is a global […]
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| The City of Hamilton announced its 2021 Christmas events, with Rockin’ Around the City Tree set to take place on Friday November 26th, and three-night Fresh Air Films in December. A spokesperson 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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| With the renewed energy and funding received from its loyal corporate and individual members, the St. George’s Foundation is now prepared to continue the restoration of various assets located within Ferry Point Park. A spokesperson said, “This initiative aligns with the St. George’s Foundation’s mission: “to support the UNESCO World Heritage Site through collaboration, education, […]
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| [Updated] The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [November 15] with the list indicating that there are five bus runs cancelled so far today. Update 4.10pm: 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 […]
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| The BASA Winter Meet 2021 took place at the BASA Pool this weekend. Taylor White won the Women 15 & Over 50 SC Meter Backstroke clocking a time of 31.90, Bella Howes was second in 33.39, and Tayla Horan finished third touching the wall in a time of 34.55. The 11-12 Girls 100 SC Meter […]
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| Hamilton Parish, Wolves, and the Dandy Town Hornets all earned wins in this weekend’s football action. Young Men Social Club 2 – Hamilton Parish 4 At the Police Field, Hamilton Parish advanced to the First Round of the FA Challenge Cup with a 4 -2 win over Young Men Social Club. Shakeem Albouy gave Hamilton […]
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| The amendments which will allow for some long-term residents to become PRC holders will be brought into force effective December 1st, 2021, Minister of Labour Jason Hayward said. Speaking in the House of Assembly on Friday [Nov 12], the Minister said, ”I rise in this Honourable House today to announce that effective December 1st, 2021, the amendments to […]
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| Horizon Communications has announced that they have launched free WiFi in the city, with coverage currently “over sections of Front, Reid, Burnaby and Church streets.” The Horizon Communications announcement said, “We’ve just launched free WiFi in the city! Super fast, reliable and free – doesn’t get better than this! Try it today. Open your WiFi options […]
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| A 37-year-old man appeared in Magistrates Court today [Nov 15] charged with the murder of 28-year-old Morissa Moniz. Anthony Davis was not required to enter a plea as the charge must be heard in the Supreme Court. He was remanded in custody and will re-appear at the December Arraignment Session. Ms Moniz was found in […]
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| The Cannabis Licensing Act — which passed in the House of Assembly in February 2021 however failed in the Senate in March 2021 – “will be reintroduced in the House of Assembly,” the Government said. This is according to a new webpage — Gov.bm/economicrecovery-updates — the Government has released that shows the current status of all 31 […]
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| On Saturday [Nov 13], Ocean View Golf Course hosted their ‘Thanks and Giving’ Golf Tournament, a surprise fundraising benefit for Brian Morris, which raised over $10,000. A spokesperson said, “On Saturday November 13th 2021 under breezy conditions, Ocean View Golf Course hosted their Thanks and Giving Golf Tournament, a fundraising benefit for the Head Professional […]
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| One Communications has launched the ‘Welcome to the One Business District’ campaign along with the expansion of their business solution offerings. A spokesperson said, “One Communications, Bermuda’s Tier 1 business solutions provider, continues to be the leader in innovation with the expansion of solutions to help clients improve business productivity, optimize IT resources, and reduce […]
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| Minister of Labour Jason Hayward and the Minister of National Security Renee Ming will be holding a press conference at around 10.00am this morning [Nov 15]. We will have additional information later on, and in the live video below should start at around 10.00am. Update: The live broadcast has concluded and the 30-minute replay is […]
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| The Commonwealth Games Federation [CGF] has appointed Bermudian Arantxa King as their first Ethics Officer. A statement from the organisation said, “The Commonwealth Games Federation [CGF] is delighted to announce the appointment of its first Ethics Officer and a further four members to its Ethics Commission. “The CGF Ethics Commission is a completely independent body tasked […]
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| The BEDC will be launching ByBermuda — an online marketplace which offers local goods — on November 29th, Premier David Burt announced. In providing an update on the 31 priority initiatives in the Economic Recovery Plan, Premier David Burt said, “One of the 31 priority projects reads as follows: ‘Use BEDC resources to create an […]
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| On Thursday [Nov 18], guest speaker Danny R. M. Simmons will outline his plans to revitalise the Botanical Gardens and “restore it to its former, glorious state.” A BEST spokesperson said, “Saved in 2006 from the new hospital development, today Bermuda’s Botanical Gardens has sadly fallen into a state of neglect. Although the Bermuda Botanical […]
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