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| Bermudian footballer Nia Christopher scored for Towson University as they played to a 1 – 0 victory over Delaware. The school’s match report said, “The first career goal for Towson University women’s soccer freshman Nia Christopher stood up as the game-winning goal as the Tigers collected their first Colonial Athletic Association [CAA] win of the […]
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| Flynn Watson-Brown recently concluded competing in the Baylor 2021 Winter Intrasquad Meet, hitting the pool twice on day two and setting record personal bests both times. Watson-Brown finished third competing in the Mixed 200 Yard Freestyle, touching the wall in a time of 1:53.30. He also won the Mixed 50 Yard Freestyle gold medal, clocking […]
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| The Minister of Education Diallo Rabain released the following statement to provide the public with an update on the impact of Covid-19 in our public schools. Minister Rabain stated, “Bermuda, as we continue to evaluate the evidence, the data, and the psychological impact of where we are as an island, we want to reassure you […]
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| Chase Cooper took to the water representing St. Mary’s College of Maryland Varsity Sailing to compete in the St. Mary’s Spring Opener. The two-conference regatta, sailed in the FJ boats, saw St. Mary’s College of Maryland seniors Cooper and his crew Sophie Taczak finish strong to land atop the podium in the combined division format […]
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| Dylan Powell and his Trinity College Men’s Tennis teammates picked up a 6-3 victory over the visiting Connecticut College Camels in Non-Conference Men’s Tennis action at the Assaiante Center. Playing in the number one doubles position, Powell and Chris Bilicic defeated Julien Tien and Zak Danz 8 – 4. Powell, playing in the number three […]
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| Ryan Outerbridge — representing Franklin Pierce University — competed in the Wilton Wright Invitational at the Jess Dow Field in Connecticut. Outerbridge took to the track for the men’s 3000m race, finishing 8th clocking a time of 9:12. Related Stories Armstrong Competes In Mustang Invitational Armstrong Competes In Winter Championships Morris Concludes In Adidas Championships […]
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| Kaden Hopkins and his Equipo Essax teammates competed in the Amorebieta 110.9 km Road Race on Easter Sunday in Spain. Mikel Retegi led home a group of 7 riders that were separated by 4 seconds, Retegi and Vincente Santamaria both had a time of 2:32.18, with Igor Lizarraga, Pau Delgado, and Angel Gonzalez all clocking […]
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| Camiko Smith was back on the golf course in Florida to compete on the Moonlight Tour. Playing on the West Orange Country Club Golf Course, Smith finished T24th after shooting a round of 3-over par 74. Tommy Cocha from Argentina and Chris Couch from Florida both shot 5-under par 66’s to finish on top of […]
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| SailGP has launched the 2021 eSailGP Championship, with the winner of the virtual event to receive “an all-inclusive package to a SailGP event in 2022.” The SailGP website said. “Building on the success of the inaugural season, which saw more than 146,000 unique players take part across 55,783 individual races, fans will have a chance to […]
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| Flynn Watson-Brown competed in the Baylor 2021 Winter Intrasquad Meet. Watson-Brown made the podium two out of the three times in the pool on day one, which also saw him record three personal best times. Watson-Brown finished 3rd competing in the mixed 100 yard backstroke touching the wall in a personal best time of 1:00.19. […]
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| The Government has confirmed the extremely sad news that “Bermuda has experienced two coronavirus related deaths over the weekend.” A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Health today confirmed that Bermuda has experienced two coronavirus related deaths over the weekend. This brings the number of COVID-19 deaths in Bermuda to 14.” The Minister of Health […]
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| Sanaa Rae Morris competed in the IMG Relay Carnival Track Meet, making an excellent showing to win a total of three medals. Morris finished 3rd in the heat 3 of the women’s 100m clocking a time of 12.45, which also saw her finish 3rd overall. She also ran the anchor leg for the IMG Academy […]
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| The Bermuda Hospitals Board urged “families to ensure their loved ones who are in hospital go home as soon as they are medically fit to do so,” noted that “none of the people admitted to KEMH are fully vaccinated” and also said they are prepared and are managing right now, but “need the community to […]
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| Monday, April 5 is expected to be windy, with the high to be near 19°C/67°F and the low to be near 16°C/60°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be W. The relative humidity is expected to be near 75%. Sunrise will be at 7:02am and sunset will be at 7:41pm. High […]
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| Inside Caribbean Football provided a chart of the leading goalscorers so far in the Concacaf World Cup Qualifiers, with Bermuda’s Kane Crichlow – who scored once against Canada and twice against Aruba — tied for second place. Cyle Larin from Canada is the leading goalscorer with 4 goals, three of them came in the first game […]
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| Cody Rego would once again see action in the 2021 World Equestrian Federation’s Wellington Ag. Services CSI 4* / 2* Horse Jumping event in Wellington, Florida. During the Training Jumper 1.0m [Table II] Class, Rego and For Asgard finished 22nd, they clocked a time of 80.056, but they also had 9 penalty fault points. Related […]
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| SailGP has released the first episode of their “SailGP: Racing On The Edge” documentary series, with this episode highlighting the “supercharged F50 Catamaran developed specifically for SailGP.” The SailGP website said, “SailGP CEO Sir Russell Coutts, in the first episode of the new docuseries SailGP: Racing on the Edge in partnership with Rolex, is particularly […]
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| The police have launched an investigation into a video circulating “in which a male is heard threatening violence against members of the community including police officers” and said that early indications are the individual “is currently overseas” and the BPS is treating this matter seriously. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] is […]
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| With SailGP’s season two set to open in Bermuda later this month, the area in Dockyard has been set up to accommodate the event which will see teams from Denmark, Australia, France, Great Britain, Japan, New Zealand, Spain and United States take part. A spokesperson previously said, “Bermuda Sail Grand Prix presented by Hamilton Princess […]
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| Luke Attride-Stirling and his Adelphi University Men’s Tennis teammates defeated Stonehill College, 6-1, in Northeast-10 Conference action at the Point Set Racquet Club. In the third doubles, Attride-Stirling and Andrew Ray defeated Joey Conrod and Liam Bevens in convincing fashion, 6-2. Attride-Stirling prevailed in straight sets at the No. 3 Singles spot defeating Aleksander Lazowski […]
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| Camiko Smith recently took to the golf course in Florida to compete on the Moonlight Tour. Playing on the Champions Gate International Golf Course, Smith finished 11th after shooting a round of 5-over par 76. Kurtis Luedtke from South Carolina and Ted Smith from Ohio both shot 5-under par 66. Related Stories Dwayne Pearman Wins […]
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| A video posted on YouTube by user Brandon Parks Flying documents a Legacy 500 flight from Bermuda to Fort Myers, Florida, with the video showing an aerial view of the island as the jet takes flight toward the U.S. The video has garnered nearly 1000 views since being shared with the YouTube channel’s 860+ subscribers […]
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| Windybank farm was one of several locations growing Easter Lilies this year, and after seeing the beautiful flowers in the photo sent with the Governor and her family this year, we stopped by to get a few more images of the flowers, some of which were already picked and sent to the Queen via a […]
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| The island celebrating Good Friday and Easter, the Bermuda Football Team defeating Aruba 5 – 0, Kane Crichlow’s goal being featured in the Top 10 Goals, and construction getting underway on the new $3.8 million Bermuda College Centre were some of the positive news stories from the past week. In additional good news, this week’s […]
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| The Bermuda Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in locating 62-year-old Donna Richardson. A police spokesperson said, “Ms Richardson is a patient at King Edward the VII Memorial Hospital and was last seen on Curtis Ward at around 5:30 p.m. on Saturday 3rd April, 2021. “At the time she was wearing a grey hooded […]
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| Nathan Armstrong competed at the Mustang Last Chance Invitational Indoor Track and Field event. Armstrong competed in the Men’s Varsity 1600 meters, finishing 3rd stopping the clock in a time of 4:38.40 representing Pompton Lakes. Related Stories Armstrong Competes In Winter Championships Morris Concludes In Adidas Championships Armstrong Competes In Meet Of Champions Mendes Competes […]
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| The Ministry received 3,339 test results and 108 were positive for Covid-19 — 22 classified as local transmission with known contact and 86 as under investigation — so there are currently 630 active cases, with 18 people in hospital, with four in critical care. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Health received 3,339 test […]
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| Auditor General Heather Thomas commented on her opinion on the financial statements of the Consolidated Fund of the Government of Bermuda for the year ended March 31, 2020, included in the financial statements tabled by the Minister of Finance on March 26, 2021. Mrs Thomas said, “Trust and confidence in the Public Sector has never been […]
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| The National Cultural Heritage Policy — which has a goal to “inspire national pride and to support the deepening of our shared identity” — was tabled in the Senate. Speaking in the Senate earlier this week, Minister Of Youth, Culture And Sport Dr. Ernest Peets said, “The 2020 Throne Speech promised a National Cultural Heritage […]
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| Sunday, April 4 is expected to see a mix of sun and cloud, chance of a few blustery showers, with the high to be near 18°C/64°F and the low to be near 14°C/58°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be NW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 60%. Sunrise […]
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| A driver “was arrested on suspicion of driving whilst impaired” after a car crash on Harbour Road in Paget last night [April 2] which resulted in the vehicle overturning. A police spokesperson said, “Around 10:40 p.m. on Friday 2nd April, 2021, police responded to a report of a single vehicle road traffic collision on Harbour […]
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| Equestrian Cody Rego was in action again at the 2021 World Equestrian Federation’s Wellington Ag. Services CSI 4* / 2* Horse Jumping event in Wellington, Florida. Rego and For Asgard finished 5th in the Hunter Phase CALI Section B Class with a score of 84. The same pair finished 8th in the Overall CALI A […]
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| The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday April 3rd. On Monday the Global Symphony bulk carrier and the Oleander container ship are expected, on Wednesday the Somers Isles container ship will arrive, and on Thursday the Bermuda Islander container ship is scheduled to […]
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| Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. announced the successful completion of the sale of substantially all of the assets of its wholly-owned subsidiary, Donlen Corporation to Athene Holding Ltd. A spokesperson said, “Hertz received $891 million in cash proceeds per the terms of the transaction, subject to certain adjustments post-closing based on the level of assumed indebtedness, […]
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| Athene Holding Ltd. announced the close of a significant pension risk transfer transaction in connection with JCPenney’s pension plan termination. A spokesperson said, “Under the terms of the transaction, which was signed in March 2021, JCPenney transferred $2.8 billion in pension obligations to Athene. Athene’s wholly-owned subsidiaries, Athene Annuity and Life Company [“AAIA”], and Athene […]
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| Bermuda’s Kane Crichlow’s second goal against Aruba in the World Cup Qualifying match was featured in “Top 10 Caribbean Goals in the Concacaf World Cup Qualifying First Round March 24-31″ by ‘Inside Caribbean Football. The BFA pointed out that “the goal featured is the final goal of Bermuda’s 5-0 win against Aruba in which Kane […]
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| As the island celebrates Good Friday amid ongoing Covid-19 restrictions — with officials having advised us all to stay in our family bubbles and avoid large gatherings — celebrants are finding unique ways to mark the holiday, including kitesurfers taking to the water today [April 2]. Kitesurfers were spotted at both Horseshoe Bay and Elbow Beach […]
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| While many traditional Easter holiday festivities were canceled across the island due to the Covid-19 pandemic, a few families marked the occasion of Good Friday by flying kites at Shelly Bay today [April 2]. The fun was captured on video as kites were seen soaring above a football field and dancing with the changing winds. Related […]
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| Saturday, April 3 is expected to see a cloudy and wet start, brightening later with some sunshine, with the high to be near 18°C/64°F and the low to be near 12°C/54°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be NW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 71%. Sunrise will be […]
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| Happy Good Friday and please enjoy it safely, armed robbery at Cake Shop in Pembroke, 75 new confirmed Covid-19 cases in Bermuda, now 537 active with 5 people in hospital including 3 in critical care, Dr Ewart Brown appears in Court via video link, Lt/Col David Curley, Gareath Adderley and Christopher Clarke appear in Court, […]
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| Rego Sotheby’s International Realty’s [RSIR] top agency professionals were recently recognized for their exceptional achievements, with Ben Rego earning the ‘Top Listing Agent’, ‘Top Selling Agent, ‘Top Commissioned Agent’ and ‘Top Rental Agent’ award, becoming the first agent to sweep all four awards. RSIR President Buddy Rego said, “In a year of numerous challenges and […]
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| On April 1st, Take Five Ltd [TFL] collaborated with Liberty Specialty Markets Bermuda to donate five hundred meals to families across the island for the Easter Holiday. “The meal donation is part of TFL’s pledge to donate 2,000 meals in 2021 to families in need. Each quarter TFL with partners such as Liberty Specialty Markets […]
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| Due to the Covid-19 pandemic the normal Good Friday celebrations are not taking place, marking the second year of pandemic related restrictions for the holiday, however if you are at home and would like take a look back at some of the island’s Good Friday events spanning the past decade, you can watch over 80 videos Good […]
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| Golf Digest has highlighted Rosewood Bermuda in an article entitled “Best Golf Resorts In The Caribbean And Bermuda”. Regarding Rosewood Bermuda, the story said, “Surprisingly secluded on an island otherwise known for its congestion, the Rosewood is conveniently on the edge of hilly, and panoramic Tucker’s Point.” You can read the full story here on Golf […]
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| The organising committee of the Newport Bermuda Race has named GMT Composites an Official Race Supporter of the 2022 Newport Bermuda Race. A spokesperson said, “GMT is a sponsor of the 2021 series of Race-Prep Webinars and, located in Bristol, RI, is readily available to provide technical support as racers prepare their boats. “We have […]
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| PartnerRe Ltd. announced that it will redeem all of its outstanding 6.50% Series G Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares, 7.25% Series H Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares, and 5.875% Series I Non-Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares on May 3. The company said, “The Series G Preferred Shares, Series H Preferred Shares and Series I Preferred Shares are referred to […]
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| April 1 saw 5,408 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $71,634.00 BD. 3,000 shares were traded by Argus Group Holdings Ltd, closing up 4.2% at $4.75 per share, while the other 2,408 shares were traded by BF&M Ltd, closing up 4.3% at $24.00 per share. The BSX finished at 2,613.17, up 0.53% […]
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| Minister of Health Kim Wilson, Chief Medical Officer Dr. Ayo Oyinloye and Department of Health David Kendell held an online conversation with the Government media early this evening [April 1] about the current coronavirus outbreak in Bermuda. As the island and world deals with the Covid-19 pandemic, we are doing our best to provide timely […]
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| [Written by Kim Swan] I often ask myself – what is my purpose in this life? In recent years it has been abundantly clear that one aspect of that purpose has been the carrying forward the heavy burden of those black golfers who were denied the opportunity to compete equally as men during the prime […]
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| There was an armed robbery at the Cake Shop Bakery in Pembroke this afternoon [April 1] with “two men brandishing firearms” entering the premises and stealing an “undisclosed quantity of cash. A police spokesperson said, “Around 4:38 p.m. today, Thursday 1st April, 2021, police responded to a report of an armed robbery at the Cake […]
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