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| In order to show their appreciation to all the essential workers at the hospital, BHS students baked cookies, wrote letters and created drawings to “provide a much-needed pick-me-up for all the staff at KEMH.” A spokesperson said, “Last week, the Year 2 group at BHS decided they wanted to do something for all the essential […]
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| The Economic Development Department [EDD] is inviting all Bermuda’s middle- and high-school students to participate in a technology-focused Reverse Pitch. A Government spokesperson said, “The Economic Development Department [EDD] is inviting all Bermuda’s middle- and high-school students to participate in a technology-focused Reverse Pitch. The Challenge aims to assist Bermuda-based companies with innovative technology solutions […]
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| The official Government and Legal notices for today [Sept 27] include acting appointments & notice of declaration of labour dispute. Acting Appointment: Permanent Secretary, Ministry Of Social Development And Seniors Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Acting Appointments Notice ID: GN0936/2021 Public Authorities / Department: Cabinet Headquarters Publication Date: 27 September 2021 Mrs. Jasmin […]
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| [Updated] Minister of Transport Lawrence Scott is holding a press conference this afternoon [Sept 27], and we will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Update: The live broadcast has concluded and the 21-minute replay is below Update 4.50pm: Minister Scott’s remarks: Yesterday, I issued a statement confirming […]
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| Kiwon Waldron recently competed in the Indiana Sire Stakes as the International Trotting & Pacing Association race season continued. Competing in the two-year-old Colt Pace Elimination race, Waldron – in the bike of Belly’s Shadow – finished second, then in the bike of Ima Gonna Get You during the three-year-old Colt Trotters race, Waldron finished […]
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| The City of Hamilton hired five Parking Enforcement Officers to “assist the City with ensuring equal parking and vehicular access opportunities across Hamilton. A spokesperson said, “The officers commenced their new roles on August 23rd, 2021. Previously, such enforcement was carried out by Traffic Wardens via the Bermuda Police Service [BPS]. Members of the public should […]
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| Bermuda’s Zenawi Bowen scored for Thomas College Men’s Soccer team as they played to a 4-2 victory over SUNY Canton, and Joshua Joseph – who is also from Bermuda — recorded an assist in the same match. The school’s match report said, “The Thomas College Men’s Soccer team [5-1] earned their third North Atlantic Conference victory […]
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| Teams that include Bermudian footballers Che’-Chulae Dowling, Zenawi Bowen, Stefan Simmons, Joshua Joseph, Shane Robinson, Nia Christopher, LeiLanni Nesbeth, Vishan Patton, Matthew Moreno, Tyier Welch, Zeiko Lewis, Nathan Trott, Triston Hall, Djair Parfitt Williams, Delia Ebbin, and Kenni Thompson were in action. Che’-Chulae Dowling Che’-Chulae Dowling and her IMG Ascenders Under 19 teammates took on […]
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| [Opinion column written by OBA Chairperson Catherine Kempe] “Mr. Speaker, there are no other meaningful increases to the cost of government services or other fees and taxes. There is a fragility to local finances that cannot be further strained by increased taxes.” – Curtis Dickinson, Minister of Finance, Budget Statement February 26, 2021. Let’s start […]
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| Ten Liberty employees recently took part in the annual SCARS Kayak4Kids event, an undertaking aimed at raising money for the charity. A spokesperson said, “Team Liberty took to the waters this weekend to participate in the annual SCARS Kayak4Kids event, a two day event which saw individuals and teams kayak around the island to raise […]
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| AXA XL today announced the appointment of Andy MacFarlane as Head of Climate. A spokesperson said, “In this newly created role, Mr. MacFarlane will be responsible for developing a single, global climate strategy for AXA XL, ensuring the division’s climate-related efforts are aligned towards furthering AXA’s climate leadership position. Scott Gunter, CEO of AXA XL, […]
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| The Bus Division of the Bermuda Industrial Union [BIU] is holding a press conference this morning [Sept 27], and the live video is below. This comes as the bus service remains suspended, as it has been since September 17th. Last week the BIU sent a letter [PDF] to management stating, “Employers have an obligation to take […]
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| The Port Royal Golf Developmental Program, headed by Kim Swan, will be offering free golf coaching on Flora Duffy Day on October 18. A spokesperson said, “In recognition of the achievement of a lifetime by Flora Duffy at the Tokyo Olympics, Port Royal Developmental Golf Program with golf coach Kim Swan is dedicating the entire […]
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| Brijette Basden represented Shaw University in the Queen City Cross Country Invitational, hosted by Queens University of Charlotte at the McAlpine Creek Park in North Carolina. Basden finished 251st with a time of 30:02, while Shaw University finished 30th in the 36 team event. Related Stories Quinnae Outerbridge Competes At NEICAAA Outerbridge & Franklin Pierce […]
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| Bermuda’s 2021 ITF/COTECC Under 12 Team of Jaden Jones, Tristan Pettit, and Dexter Snaith, have been afforded a bye on the opening day of competition as the tournament gets underway in the Dominican Republic. The Bermuda tennis team are in Pool A alongside Dominica One, Trinidad & Tobago, Jamaica, and St. Lucia. In their opening […]
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| David Maycock competed in the PBA Bowlers Discount Pro Shop Open finishing 26th in Frederick, Maryland. In a field of 96 competitors, Maycock bowled an 8 game average of 201.13, claiming 1609 pins. Paul Smith claimed the top spot with 1,792 pins. Related Stories Bowlers Continue Competing In CAC Bowling Team To Compete In Guatemala […]
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| Stephen Dickinson and his crew Wesley Tucker sailed to victory claiming the 2021 Marsha L Regatta title off the West End Sailboat Club. Eight boats went to the start line, with Dickinson and Tucker winning all four races, and with one drop race, they finished with 3 points. Second was Gladwin Lambert who finished 5th […]
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| Devwah Whaley guided the Dresden Monarchs to the final of the German Football League for the second time in their club history and will play in the German Bowl on October 9th in Frankfurt. Whaley scored 3 touchdowns as the Monarchs recorded a 37 – 0 win against the Saarland Hurricanes, and finished the game– […]
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| In celebration of the International Right to Know Day tomorrow [Sept 28], the Information Commissioner’s Office will release a series of “What Do You Know Now?” videos. A spokesperson said, “International Right to Know Day was established on 28 September 2002, by campaigners from around the world to mark the creation of the Freedom of […]
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| With the LV= Insurance County Championship season now over, today we take a look at Delray Rawlins batting and bowling numbers for the 2021 League Season. Rawlins played in 10 matches, going to bat 17 times, scoring a total of 233 runs, with his highest score of 58, Rawlins had an average of 13.70. Rawlins […]
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| The Government has “implemented a contingency plan to provide public transportation services” and “has asked licensed minibuses to provide an alternative means of providing transportation.” Minister of Transport Lawrence Scott said, “Although the Government supports labour, we must act to deliver expected public services while efforts continue towards resolving the current impasse. It is now nine […]
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| Monday, September 27 is expected to be cloudy, with the high to be near 28°C/82°F and the low to be near 23°C/74°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be NNE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 83%. Sunrise will be at 7:10am and sunset will be at 7:09pm. High […]
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| With the Sussex season is now over, today we take a look at Delray Rawlins‘ batting and bowling numbers for the 2021 Twenty20 Season. Rawlins played in 11 matches, going to bat 8 times, with 2 not-outs. He scored a total of 155 runs, with his highest score of 50 not out, and he had […]
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| Teams that include Bermudian footballers Nahki Wells, Jonte Smith, Dale Eve, Justin Donawa, Kole Hall, Roger Lee, Reggie Lambe, Keziah Martin, J’nai Butterfield-Steede, Ayleal Dill, Quinaceo Hunt and Seke Spence were in action. Nahki Wells Nahki Wells made his first league start of the season as he and his Bristol City teammates played to a 1 – […]
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| With an aim of bringing “awareness to the importance of saving and preserving Bermuda’s open spaces,” members of the Garden Club of Bermuda recently created five pond flowers at Eve’s Pond using mostly natural materials, with virtual 3D cube images of the creations below. A spokesperson previously said, “To continue the celebration of The Garden […]
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| News that Brian Wellman has been inducted into the University of Arkansas Sports Hall of Honor, Zeiko Lewis is leading the USL Championship League in assists, Flora Duffy won in Malibu, Nia Christopher is the leading scorer in the Colonial Athletic Association, Lieutenant Ci’re Bean trained with the Royal Navy and the new Waterfront Man […]
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| Somerset Reinsurance Ltd. announced the appointment of Christopher [Chris] Smith as Head of Structured Reinsurance with immediate effect. A spokesperson said, “Somerset Reinsurance Ltd. [Somerset], a leading provider of reinsurance solutions to the U.S. life insurance and annuity market, is delighted to announce the appointment of Christopher [Chris] Smith as Head of Structured Reinsurance with […]
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| “Beginning in early November, all adult foreign nationals traveling to the United States by air must demonstrate proof of full vaccination against Covid-19,” the U.S. Consulate in Bermuda said, adding that further information will be provided as it becomes available via the travel.state.gov website. On September 20th, U.S. Press Secretary Jen Psaki said, “In early […]
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| The Bermuda team concluded racing at the UCI Road World Championships in Belgium yesterday, with our cyclists performing “beyond expectations.” Bermuda Bicycling Association President Peter Dunne said, “While their finishing places were distant from the race winners, our team was impressively strong and attracted quite a bit of attention, both from the roadside fans and […]
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| Bermuda’s Flora Duffy has claimed yet another major victory, this time winning the Super League Triathlon Malibu race today [Sept 25] in California. Duffy, who has a string of major victories across a variety of triathlon events, was handed a Wildcard for the event, and today marked the first time the Bermudian triathlete has raced […]
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| Shortly before 11.30am today [Sept 25] emergency responders attended a multiple vehicle collision involving a motorbike, a car and two trucks in Sandys. A police spokesperson said, “Shortly before 11:30 a.m. today, Saturday 25th September, 2021, police along with other emergency responders, attended a serious multiple vehicle collision involving a motorbike, a car and two […]
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| Sunday, September 26 is expected to see early and late chance of showers; bright and sunny afternoon, with the high to be near 28°C/83°F and the low to be near 24°C/76°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be west. The relative humidity is expected to be near 69%. Sunrise will be […]
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| The bus service has now been suspended for just over a week, since last week Friday, and “discussions between the parties are scheduled to continue” this morning [Sept 25], Minister of Transport Lawrence Scott said. The BIU has sent a letter [PDF] to management stating, “Employers have an obligation to take all reasonable care in […]
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| The island is currently dealing with a major outbreak of Covid-19, with this month, by all measures, the worst since the pandemic started over 18 months ago back in March 2020, as all statistical data now exceeds April 2021, when the island experienced the last major surge. September 2021 has seen the most new confirmed cases […]
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| The bus service has now been suspended for just over a week, since last week Friday, and “discussions between the parties are scheduled to continue” this morning [Sept 25], Minister of Transport Lawrence Scott said. The BIU has sent a letter [PDF] to management stating, “Employers have an obligation to take all reasonable care in […]
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| The Bill to create a public holiday on October 18th to honour Bermuda’s first Olympic medalist Flora Duffy passed in the House of Assembly on Friday [Sept 24] with unanimous support. Full audio of MPs discussing the Bill: Premier David Burt’s full statement follows below: “Honourable House. “To every cloud, there is a silver lining.” […]
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| The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday September 25th. On Sunday the Crystal Symphony cruise ship is expected, on Monday the Oleander container ship will arrive, on Wednesday the Norwegian Breakaway cruise ship is scheduled to arrive and on Thursday the Bermuda Islander […]
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| Terrance Armstrong competed in the Pompton Lakes 5K Run in New Jersey. He clocked a time of 18:05.05 finishing 3rd overall and winning the Male 40 – 49 Age Group Division. Related Stories Quinnae Outerbridge Competes At NEICAAA Outerbridge & Franklin Pierce Win Invitational Lawrence & Lindsay Win Legends Race Series BNAA Pay Tribute To Michael […]
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| RMS estimates that the total U.S. insured losses from Hurricane Nicholas will be between US$1.1 and US$2.2 billion, and with the island being home to many of the world’s top re/insurers it is expected some will be paying claims, A spokesperson said, “RMS, the world’s leading catastrophe risk solutions company, estimates that the total U.S. insured […]
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| September 24 saw 2,070 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $62,217.50 BD. 1,100 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing even at $36.50 per share, while another 970 shares were traded by BF&M Ltd, closing down 1.1% at $22.75 per share. The BSX finished at 2,557.51, down 0.09% on […]
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| A 21-year-old woman and a 60-year-old man were injured in a three vehicle collision in Sandys this evening. A police spokesperson said, “Around 5:30pm on Friday 24th September 2021, police and first responders attended a serious three vehicle collision on Somerset Road at the Junction with Scaur Lane in Sandys. “Early information suggests that a […]
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| The Government has confirmed the extremely sad news that there have been seven more Covid related deaths, bringing the overall death toll to 52. “I am extremely sorry to report today seven Covid related deaths,” said Minister of Health, Kim Wilson. “This is very sad news, and I extend heartfelt condolences to the family and […]
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| Take Five Limited [Buzz] has donated $2000 to the Mirrors Alumni and Friends Association [MAFA] for the development of youth programmes by creating and selling a summer lemonade drink. The mango lemonade was sold for the entire month of August and a donation was provided for every drink purchased. General Manager, Scott Taylor said, “It […]
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| The Global Privacy Assembly [GPA] has selected Bermuda as the site to host its 2023 summit, with the event to “provide an opportunity for regulators and policy-makers to meet in person and set the agenda for global technology and data issues.” A spokesperson said, “The Global Privacy Assembly has selected Bermuda as the site to […]
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| Saturday, September 25 is expected to see variable cloud with the chance of early showers, with the high to be near 28°C/82°F and the low to be near 24°C/76°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be west. The relative humidity is expected to be near 71%. Sunrise will be at 7.09am […]
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| The Bermuda Weather Service [BWS] said that “although the outlook is too far out to indicate the likelihood of impacts to Bermuda, BWS is watching Hurricane Sam in the distant eastern tropical Atlantic, just over 2,000 miles to our southeast. The BWS said, “Closer to home, an interaction between some of the remnants of TD Peter […]
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| “Prospective applicants will now be able to proceed with their intercountry adoption applications in Jamaica and Trinidad & Tobago,” Minister of Social Development and Seniors Tinee Furbert said in the House of Assembly today [Sept 24]. The Minister said, “I rise today to address an issue related to intercountry adoptions that will approve two jurisdictions […]
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| “During the week of 30th August 2021, a number of Bermuda agencies received training in Disaster Victim identification,” Minister of National Security Renee Ming said in the House of Assembly today [Sept 24]. The Minister said, “As a direct result of the Air Crash Incident Training conducted in January 2019, a gap was realized that […]
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| Part of the Post Office’s future vision is a ‘Drop-and-Deliver’ service which “will enable local e-commerce vendors that do not have a delivery network the option of dropping off their mail items to the Bermuda Post Office for delivery locally,” with a $5 fee per delivery item. This was stated by Minister for the Cabinet […]
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| “The 14 day quarantine requirement for unvaccinated travellers will remain in place but they will be expected to quarantine at home after 30 September,” Minister of Health Kim Wilson said, adding that they “will be fitted with an electronic monitoring device.” This appears to refer to residents only, as the Minister also stated that “all unvaccinated visitors […]
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