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| RMS estimates onshore and offshore U.S. insured losses from Hurricane Ida in the Gulf of Mexico to be between $25 billion and $35 billion, and with the island being home to many of the world’s leading re/insurers, Bermuda domiciled companies can be expected to pay out many of the claims. The company said, “RMS, the […]
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| Scott Barnes and David Barbosa were back in action competing in the Rock Island Grand Prix in Illinois. Barnes took to the course in the Margay Ignite Masters – Main Event Race, recording a time of 10:02.683, finishing 2nd. Barbosa finished 7th with a time of 10:40.966 During the Briggs Masters – Main Event Race, […]
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| The Devonshire Parish Council has selected Micah O’Brien and Taylor Hill as the recipients of their 2021 scholarships. A spokesperson said, “The Devonshire Parish Council is proud to announce that they have selected two remarkable individuals to receive the 2021 scholarship. “The recipients distinguished themselves through their passion, enthusiasm and determination to succeed in their […]
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| Hurricane Larry is a “potential threat to Bermuda”, the Bermuda Weather Service said, with its closest point of approach to Bermuda within 72 hours forecast to be 162 nm to the ENE at 2.00pm on Thursday [Sept 9], with the BWS noting that “this system may move closer to Bermuda after this time period depending […]
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| [Written by Don Burgess] There’s something to be said for never-give-up persistence. At 12, Aaron Lugo Jr. has it, and because of it, he will be starting his own business. He earned praise from Bermudian Rodney Smith, the founder of the 50 Yard Challenge, for his poise in completing the task even though it took […]
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| Bermuda’s Joshua Joseph recorded an assist as his Thomas Men’s Soccer team played to a 3-1 victory against the U New England. The school’s match report said, “The Thomas Men’s Soccer team avenged their 2019 loss to the University of New England on Saturday, beating the Nor’easters 3-1 behind a hat trick from junior Eric […]
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| [Written by Lorene Phillips] The results are in: professionals who master the art of executive presence are promoted more often, command higher salaries, make better team leaders, and drive more results than those who do not. So, what is this ‘IT’ factor of ‘presence’ or ‘gravitas’ that everyone desires. In simple terms, people who have […]
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| Four students were recently inducted into the College of Natural Health Sciences Bermuda and the complementary health professions as clinicians-in-training. A spokesperson said, “Four enthusiastic students with dreams of becoming natural health practitioners were yesterday inducted into the College of Natural Health Sciences Bermuda and the complementary health professions as clinicians-in-training. “CNHS-BDA’s President and acting […]
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| Cecille Snaith-Simmons, Larry Hunt, and Ellen-Kate Horton are joining Bernews this evening [Sept 6] for the latest episode in the Bernews News & Views series, with the trio set to discuss their position on the planned closure of West End Primary School. In July, following a consultation process, the Government announced that they will move […]
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| The police are appealing for the public’s assistance in locating 48-year-old Anthony Richardson. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service is appealing for the public’s assistance in locating 48-year-old Anthony Richardson. “Mr. Richardson is described as dark complexioned, approximately 6 feet 4 inches tall of athletic build weighing around 250 pounds, with a bald […]
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| Hurricane Larry is a “potential threat to Bermuda” the Bermuda Weather Service said, with its closest point of approach to Bermuda within 72 hours forecast to be 164nm to the ENE at 3pm on Thursday [Sept 9] with the BWS adding “this system may move closer to Bermuda after this time period depending upon its […]
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| The annual Bermuda Sandcastle Competition took place this past Saturday [Sept 4] at Horseshoe Bay Beach, with Abigail Kempe, Anna Balada, Adrienne Smatt, and Lindsey Cubbon of Team Monsters Inc winning the Best Overall Prize, earning $1,000. Posting the images below on the Bermuda Sandcastle Competition’s Facebook page, the organisers said, “Saturday came and went […]
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| Bermuda’s Flora Duffy – a 10-time world champion and the first triathlete in history to be crowned both the World and Olympic Champion in the same year – recently thanked Specialized Triathlon for a special bike presented to celebrate her Olympic gold. The impressive bike sports gold colouring on the tires and frame with the […]
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| The police have now confirmed the death of 35-year-old Flavio Goncalves, who died following a collision in Devonshire on Friday, A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] can now confirm the death of 35-year-old Flavio Goncalves, Bermuda’s eighth road fatality for 2021, and extends sincere condolences to his family and friends. “Mr. Goncalves […]
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| Cecille Snaith-Simmons, Larry Hunt, and Ellen-Kate Horton are joining Bernews this evening [Sept 6] for the latest episode in the Bernews News & Views series, with the trio set to discuss their position on the planned closure of West End Primary School. In July, following a consultation process, the Government announced that they will move […]
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| The official Government and Legal notices for today [Sept 6] include notice of intended marriage. Marriage Notice: Lauren Durfee & Salvatore Corso Notice Type: Legal Notice Notice Sub Type: Notice Of Intended Marriage Notice ID: LN0245/2021 Public Authorities / Department: Registry General Publication Date: 06 September 2021 The Marriage Act, 1944 Notice Of Intended Marriage […]
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| Tuesday, September 7 is expected to see sunny periods with a few showers, chance of thunder, with the high to be near 29°C/85°F and the low to be near 25°C/77°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SSE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 76%. Sunrise will be at […]
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| A rider “struck a wall after a blowout of the motorcycle’s rear tyre” whole traveling on Middle Road in Southampton, the police have confirmed. A police spokesperson said, “Around 5:40pm Sunday, 5th September police, Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service as well as ambulance personnel were dispatched to a reported single vehicle motorcycle crash on Middle […]
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| The Black Shark$ were recently crowned the Bermuda Flag Football League [BFFL] Bermuda Bowl champions following a comeback win over the Punishers at the TN Tatem Middle School Field. The Punishers scored twice on the same play before the Black Shark$ ran off 33 points to claim the win. The player of the game for […]
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| Bermuda’s Nia Christopher continues to be in top form, this time scoring a hat-trick for the Towson University women’s soccer team and also earning the CAA Offensive Player of the Week award. In announcing the Bermudian footballer’s award, the CAA — a collegiate athletic conference made up of various East Coast universities — also noted […]
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| As of the most recent statistics, the island currently has 290 active Covid-19 cases and unfortunately seven people are in hospital. According to data provided by the Health Ministry, the average age of all active cases is 38 years, and 45% are male. As far as hospitalizations, the average age is 56 years, 57% are […]
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| Baseball player Adam Hall and his Aberdeen IronBirds teammates finally got back on the field of play having had games called off due to inclement weather, where they were defeated 3 – 2 to the Jersey Shore BlueClaws. The first runs of the game came in the 5th inning when Jersey Shore scored twice, Aberdeen responded […]
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| The annual Labour Day 5K Road Race took place this morning [Sept 6], with Teddy Shum and Gayle Lindsay racing to victory. Teddy Shum clocked a winning time of 16:25, with Sean Trott finishing second in 16:49, and Domico Watson finished third with a time of 17:11. Start of Labour Day 5K Road Race Gayle […]
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| Bermuda’s Kole Hall scored for Radcliffe FC as they recorded a 2 – 0 victory over Skelmersdale United in England. The club’s match report said, “The Boro enter the draw for the Second Qualifying Round of the FA Cup after a 2-0 victory against Skelmersdale United at the Neuven Stadium. “Lee Fowler’s side started off […]
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| Hurricane Larry is “around 1,000 miles southeast of Bermuda this morning,” the Bermuda Weather Service said, adding that “large swells from the southeast will increase through this week, and dangerous surf will continue to develop on the south shore from today onward.” The BWS said, “Major Hurricane Larry is around 1,000 miles southeast of Bermuda […]
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| Tabata-Ha Shotokan Karate-Do Bermuda held the Bermuda Triangle Championships virtually this weekend, with 52 competitors from the United States and Bermuda competing in 38 divisions. A spokesperson said, “Tabata-Ha Shotokan Karate-Do Bermuda held the Bermuda Triangle Championships virtually. We had 38 divisions with 52 competitors from all over the US and Bermuda competing in those […]
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| The football matches scheduled for today [Sept 6] have been postponed, the Bermuda Football Association has advised. A spokesperson said, “Following an emergency meeting of the Executive Council of the Bermuda Football Association, it has been decided to postpone the matches scheduled for today at the Bernard’s Park between Devonshire Colts vs St. Georges and Dandy […]
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| In celebration of the 50th anniversary of Port Royal Golf Course, the Weekly Free Golf Clinic recently launched, with the event being held on Sundays at 3.00pm. A spokesperson said, “Kim Swan, teaching pro with the Port Royal Developmental Golf Program, expressed delight after the successful launch of the Weekly Free Golf Clinic in honour […]
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| The island is marking Labour Day today [Sept 6] and while there is not an official Labour Day March scheduled the annual 5k road race and walk is being held. We will update with the results as able once the race concludes, and in the meantime the live video is below. Related Stories Sept 6: Swan’s Running […]
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| Stephen Dickinson and his crew Wesley Tucker sailed to victory claiming the 2021 Warren Mickey Foggo Flag Pole to Flag Pole title on Sunday. The pair sailed to victory in a time of 2:28:17, with Maxwell Curtis and Stefan Furbert second in a time of 2:32:10, and Gladwin Lambert and his crew Zanikae Hendrickson crossing […]
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| Happy Labour Day! There is no official march set to take place today however you can watch over 70 videos from past Labour Days on Bernews.TV, Hurricane Larry is a “potential threat to Bermuda,” sandcastle contest was held at Horseshoe Bay Beach, Masterworks features Jayde Gibbons show, Court Street market held, Admiralty House Vendors Market held, BFA postponed […]
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| The BJC Team Time Trial took place on a course that followed North Shore Road from Government House to the swing bridge roundabout in St. George’s and back, 17.7 miles. The youth category riders went as far as the roundabout at Barkers Hill and back. The team of Darren Glasford, Wayne Scott, Mark Hatherley, and […]
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| As the island marks Labour Day today [Sept 6] you can take a look back at previous Labour Day events spanning the past decade via Bernews Labour Day video archives, with hours of footage of the speeches, marches, banquets, and more here on Bernews TV. Brief animation scroll of some of the Labour Day section on Bernews.TV: Related […]
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| The New Raz Adventures — a Bermudian animated series — will be releasing their special finale episode entitled “King Goris Strikes Back” today. A spokesperson said, “Bermudian cartoon, The New Raz Adventures, has released a special episode titled “King Goris Strikes Back”. Running at approximately 23 minutes, this longer-than-average installment acts as a finale for the […]
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| Enstar Group Limited announced that one of its wholly owned subsidiaries has completed the purchase of the entire 27.7% interest in Enhanzed Reinsurance Ltd. previously held by an affiliate of Hillhouse Group. “The purchase price of $217.1 million is based on 90% of Enhanzed Re’s total shareholders’ equity as of June 30, 2021 and is […]
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| Hurricane Larry is a “potential threat to Bermuda”, the Bermuda Weather Service said in their 6pm advisory today, with its closest point of approach within 72 hours forecast to be 342nm to the ESE at 6pm on Wednesday [Sept 8] with the BWS noting “this system may move closer to Bermuda after this time period […]
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| [Labour Day message from Minister of Labour Jason Hayward] Happy Labour Day to the workers of Bermuda! As we celebrate this day, I take this opportunity to give my sincere thanks and gratitude to each and every worker for the contributions you make to our Island home. The previous year has been a tumultuous journey, […]
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| Monday, September 6 is expected to see mix of sun and cloud, with the high to be near 29°C/85°F and the low to be near 25°C/77°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 85%. Sunrise will be at 6:57am and sunset will […]
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| Following Covid-19 testing on players and officials, the first game scheduled for this evening [Sept 5] has been postponed, the BFA advised today. A spokesperson said, “Please be advised that following Covid-19 testing on players and officials on Friday, September 3rd the Bermuda Football Association [BFA] has decided to postpone the first game scheduled for […]
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| Scott Barnes began competing in the Rock Island Grand Prix. He took to the course in the Margay Ignite Masters – Time Trial Heat Race where he recorded the fastest lap time of 50.096, and he then won the Margay Ignite Masters – Heat Race 1 clocking a 9 lap time of 6:54.424. During the […]
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| Scott Barnes began competing in the Rock Island Grand Prix. He took to the course in the Margay Ignite Masters – Time Trial Heat Race where he recorded the fastest lap time of 50.096, and he then won the Margay Ignite Masters – Heat Race 1 clocking a 9 lap time of 6:54.424. During the […]
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| There was another vendors market held on Court Street today [September 5] with a wide variety of items for sale including an array of clothing, shoes, candles, jewelry, books, purses, hats, and more; with refreshments also available for sale. Related Stories Photos: Admiralty House Vendors Market Photos & Video: Court Street Market Underway Harbour Nights […]
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| The Craig Bean Memorial Championships continued at the Fairmont Southampton Tennis Courts. Jaden Jones defeated Tobiah Goodchild in a three-set Under 12 Semi-Final 6-3, 3-6, 10-6, he will meet Tristan Pettit in the Final after he defeated Dexter Snaith 6-1, 6-1 in the other Semi-Final. Men’s A Singles Division 6 6 Tariq Simons defeated 0 […]
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| The Bermuda Comet Class took over the Hamilton Harbour, with Maxwell Curtis and his crew Matia Phipps sailing to victory in their Pre-Flag Pole Race Regatta. Curtis finished level on five points with Allen Frith and his crew Sara Frith, Curtis won two of the four races, with Frith winning once, Stephen Dickinson and his […]
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| Three Bermuda players — Ayleal Dill, Mazhi Simmons, and Kashe Hall — helped the Ilkeston Town Under 23 pick up a 5 – 3 win, defeating Cotgrave in England. Ilkeston Town got 2 goals from both Lamin Manneh, and Kieran Cummings, with Dill scoring the other. Related Stories BFA: Charity Cup & Dudley Eve Trophy […]
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| Bermuda cyclists Caitlin Conyers, Conor White, Nicolas Narraway, Alexander Miller, and Liam Flannery were all back in action competing in the Green Mountain Stage Race. During the Stage 2 of the Randolph Circuit Race, Conyers finished 12th in the Women’s Pro/1/2/3 Division clocking a time of 3:36:15. Narraway was 19th in a time 4:04:57, while […]
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| A Tropical Storm Warning is “becoming increasingly likely” while it is “possible we enter into a hurricane watch to cover any changes of the projected track of Larry,” the Bermuda Weather Service said in their latest forecast discussion. As of 8am this morning [Sept 5] the BWS also stated, “Category 3 Hurricane Larry continues to […]
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| Sompo International, a Bermuda-based specialty provider of property and casualty insurance and reinsurance, announced that Mr. Neville Weston has joined the company’s Reinsurance platform as Head of Global Distribution and Product Development, reporting to Mr. Christopher Donelan, CEO of Global Reinsurance. A spokesperson said, “In this new role, he will be responsible for assessing, devising and […]
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| News that Omar Dill, Malik Robinson and Oral Barnett completed training to become qualified air traffic controllers, Jessica Lewis raced to a very impressive fourth place finish in the 100m finals at the Paralympics, L&G Re announced that Nisha Smith is the 2021 recipient of the ABIC Education Award, while internship opportunities were provided to […]
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| MarketPlace provided information about their opening hours during the Labour Day holiday — which will take place this Monday [Sept 6] — with their graphic stating that their Shelly Bay, Heron Bay, Modern Mart, and Pricerite Warwick stores will be open from 8.00am to 6.00pm. Related Stories BSX Will Be Closed For Labour Day Holiday […]
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