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| Kenni Thompson and her Civitas Santa Teresa Badajoz teammates were defeated 3 – 0 by the league leaders Barcelona in their Spanish Women’s First Division match-up. Alexia Putellas gave Barcelona the lead in the 8th minute, the lead was doubled in the 47th minute when Jenni Hermoso scored. The third goal of the game came […]
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| The Bermuda Karting Club Race day seven took place at the Southside Motor Sports Park with an action-packed day. The Tag Senior Class saw Scott Barnes win two of the three races, with Brian Bulhoes winning the other, while the L206 Senior Class saw Barnes take the checkered flag all three times in the class. […]
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| Following the World Tens Rugby Series that took place in October and November 2020, there are “outstanding payments owed to local vendors” and the BTA confirmed they are “withholding post-event sponsorship payments until we are confident local vendors will be made whole.” The event, which took place at the National Sports Centre, involved a number of international […]
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| The PLP said they celebrate International Women’s Day, noting that “PLP women have been trailblazers, creating an enormously proud legacy for our island.” A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Progressive Labour Party has a long history of strong women in leadership roles, working hard on behalf of their party and their community. We celebrate these women […]
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| Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp — the parent company of Ascendant and BELCO – announced financial results for the fourth quarter and year-ended December 31, 2020. In reporting that they surpassed a “milestone of over one million customer connections,” Algonquin noted their acquisition of Ascendant Group and BELCO. The company said, “During the fourth quarter […]
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| Are you a high school student from 15 and 18 years old? If so, the Department of Workforce Development is now accepting applications for the Summer Internship Programme. A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Workforce Development invites applications for the Summer Internship Programme from high school students between the ages of 15 and 18 years […]
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| After 14 meetings held over the past six weeks to discuss the proposal for the introduction of parish primary schools, the Ministry of Education will hold its last meeting on Monday, March 8, and are also reminding people that the consultation submission deadline is on Friday, March 12. A spokesperson for the Ministry of Education […]
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| The island’s soldiers continue to make a contribution to the campaign against Covid-19. The Royal Bermuda Regiment has been stood down from embodiment after the lockdown was stopped, however soldiers are still acting as Covid-19 marshals and helping to staff test stations and vaccination clinics at the King Edward VII Memorial Hospital and Bermuda College. Lance […]
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| Monday, March 8 is expected to be windy, with the high to be near 16°C/61°F and the low to be near 12°C/54°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be NNW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 77%. Sunrise will be at 6:38am and sunset will be at 6:21pm. High […]
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| The Bermuda National Athletics Association hosted their third Carifta Trial Track Meet at the National Sports Center this weekend. Jaeda Grant ran to victory in the Under 17 Girls 1500 Meter Run clocking a time of 5:14.45, Adriana Argent was second in 5:19.06, and Fenella Wightman was third across the line in 5:19.80. Shianne Smith […]
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| Jessica Lewis announced that she is once again teaming up with WindReach Bermuda for second annual Rolling for WindReach Challenge which will be held on April 3rd, which happens to be the sprinters 28th birthday. Windreach said, “You’re invited! Join super-supporter and past participant Jessica Lewis for our second annual Rolling For WindReach and help her celebrate […]
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| Nathan Simons and his Indian Hills Men’s Track and Field teammates took to the track to compete in the National Junior College Athletic Association [NJCAA] National Championships. Simons recorded a Personal Best time in the 400m preliminaries clocking a time of 48.73. He finished second in Heat 3 and 11th overall. Related Stories Morris Concludes […]
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| Kenny Leseur was back in action competing at the Bishops Gate Golf and Lakeside Community Golf Course in Florida, taking part in the IJGT Elite Series #3 Tournament. Leseur missed the cut after the first round after shooting 9-over par 81, with his round consisting of 2 birdies, 9 pars, 5 birdies, and 2 triple […]
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| The Jewish Community of Bermuda will be hosting an exhibition titled “Shoah: Understanding the Holocaust Through Art & Artifacts” at the Bermuda Society of Arts at City Hall from Friday, March 12 to Wednesday, April 7th. A spokesperson said, “This community outreach by the Jewish Community of Bermuda is titled ‘Shoah: Understanding the Holocaust Through […]
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| News that Madelyn Moore was named the Western Athletic Conference Women’s Swimmer of the Year, the BELCO Apprenticeship Programme continued, American actor Levar Burton featured the short story ‘Daddy,’ written by Damion Wilson, on an episode of his podcast, and ABIR donated more than 100 books to schools and libraries were all some of the […]
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| Aspen Insurance Holdings Limited announced that the Board of Directors has declared the following dividends on its Preference Shares: Quarterly dividend of $0.3719 per share on its 5.95% Fixed-to-Floating Rate Perpetual Non-Cumulative Preference Shares with a $25 liquidation preference per share; Quarterly dividend of $0.3516 per share on its 5.625% Perpetual Non-Cumulative Preference Shares with […]
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| Sunday, March 7 is expected to be cloudy, periods of rain and showers, heavy at times, with the high to be near 17°C/62°F and the low to be near 13°C/56°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be NE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 84%. Sunrise will be at […]
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| The 2021 Belmont Hill Pro Scratch Tournament took place, ending in a three-way tie. The teams of Paul Adams and Scott Barnett, Dwayne Pearman Sr. and Jevon Roberts, and Scott Roy and Adam Perry all finished deadlocked on 64. Twilton Smith and his partner Leroy Bean finished fourth at 65, while Darriek and Arriek Douglas, […]
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| Sanaa Rae Morris and her IMG Academy Elite teammates competed in the Larry Richardson Memorial Invitational in Sarasota, Florida. Morris led off the IMG Academy women’s 4x100m relay team that clocked a winning time of 48.65. She also won Heat 6 of the women’s 400m stopping the clock in a time of 57.51, which also […]
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| Police attended the Botanical Gardens last night [March 5] after receiving reports that a large party was taking place, and according to the police “there were in excess of 100 persons at the event” and “no one was wearing masks and there was no social distancing.” A police spokesperson said, “Shortly before 11:00pm on Friday […]
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| Quinton Sherlock took to the Achimota Golf Club Course to compete in the Independence Cup Tournament in commemoration of Ghana’s independence. Sherlock shot an opening round 74 to come off the course T10th. Following his round, Sherlock said, “The conditions were good. We had our first rain in 4 months a few weeks ago marking […]
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| Bermuda Olympic hopeful Dara Alizadeh competed on the second day of the World Rowing Americas Olympic Qualification Regatta. Competing in the M1X Men Senior Semi-Final 1, Alizadeh finished 5th stopping the clock in a time of 7:33.44, which sent him to the B Final Race. Alizadeh crossed the line third in the B Final clocking […]
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| Police attended a “report of assault on two Regiment soldiers who were carrying out security duties at the Bulls Head Car Park Covid testing site,” with the female suspect “located by officers and arrested.” A police spokesperson said, “At 12:30pm on Friday 5th March, 2021, officers were dispatched to a report of assault on two […]
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| The Bermuda Men’s National Team got their Pre-World Cup Qualifying Training Camp off to a winning start picking up a 3 – 0 win over the Bahamas in Florida. Zeiko Lewis gave Bermuda the lead in the first half when he converted from the penalty spot, and Bermuda took that led to the break. Bermuda […]
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| Following the public notice earlier this week that there were Covid-19 vaccine doses that needed to be used immediately, hundreds of residents responded, and health officials “administered about 600 more vaccines than was scheduled for the day.” In releasing last night’s test results, the Ministry said, “This past Wednesday, the Ministry of Health reported an excess […]
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| “The Ministry of Transport said they “would like to advise the public that road works will be continuing on Saturday, March 6th, 2021 on Harrington Sound Road requiring continued diversions for bus routes 1 and 3.” A Government spokesperson said, “As a result, there will be no service on Harrington Sound Road on Saturday, March […]
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| The House of Assembly will be in session on Monday [March 8] and the only statement listed as scheduled to be delivered is on International Women’s Day 2021, and the Budget debate is also set to continue. The Order of Business is below [PDF here]: Related Stories 128 Complaints To Human Rights Commission Minister Burch On […]
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| The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday March 6th. On Sunday the Epic Caledonia LPG tanker is expected, on Monday the Oleander container ship will arrive, on Tuesday the Somers Isles container ship is scheduled to arrive, and on Thursday the Bermuda Islander […]
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| AM Best has revised the outlooks to positive from stable and affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A- [Excellent] and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a-” of Somerset Reinsurance Ltd. [Somerset Re] [headquartered in Pembroke, Bermuda]. A statement from the ratings agency said, “The Credit Ratings reflect Somerset Re’s balance sheet strength, which AM […]
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| In a filing with the Bermuda Stock Exchange [BSX], BF&M Limited advised that pursuant to its share repurchase programme, during the month of February 2021 the company repurchased 89,000 common shares at an average price of $21.00. The Company advised the repurchased shares were reserved for issuance. Related Stories BF&M ‘No Limits’ Sailing Programme Goes […]
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| March 5 saw 0 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange. The BSX finished at 2,496.64, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 58 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 ‘Active And […]
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| The Ministry received 425 test results and one was positive for Covid-19 — which is classified as local transmission with known contact — so the island currently has 22 active cases. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Health received 425 test results since the last update, and one [1] was positive for COVID-19. This new case is classified as local transmission with known […]
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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 [March 5] include registered charitable organizations, the appointment of marriage officers, contracts valued $50,000 or more, and a notice of approval rates of terminal handling charges. Registered Charitable Organizations – March 5, 2021 Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Public Notification Notice ID: GN0216/2021 Public Authorities […]
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| 8% of businesses in the City of Hamilton, North Hamilton, St. Georges, and Dockyard are permanently closed, 65% are fully open and 27% are temporarily closed and/or operating on reduced hours according to a foot survey conducted by the Bermuda Chamber of Commerce to record new data on the impact of Covid-19 on businesses. A spokesperson […]
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| Bermudian Shiona Turini has been featured in The New York Times “T List” section, where the fashion expert explains her daily beauty routine, telling the publication she is a fan of the Whipped Body Butter from Bermudian brand Salt Spray Soap. The New York Times website said, “For the first installment of the T List’s beauty […]
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| Saturday, March 6 is expected to see a mix of sun and cloud, clouding up overnight with rain by dawn, with the high to be near 18°C/65°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 67%. […]
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| The Bermuda Dietitians Association has launched a new campaign ‘Choose Your Health, Eat Sustainably’ in time for National Nutrition Month, which aims to demonstrate how Bermudians can make essential changes for Bermuda’s health, and the planet. A spokesperson said, “A new campaign from the Bermuda Dietitians Association in time for ‘National Nutrition Month’ aims to […]
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| The Ministry has released the list of bus cancellations for this afternoon [March 5], with the list indicating that there are thirty-five bus runs cancelled today. Related Stories Ministry: Bus Cancellations For Friday Ministry: Bus Cancellations For Thursday Ministry: Bus Cancellations For Tuesday Ministry: Bus Cancellations For Wednesday Ministry: Bus Cancellations For Thursday Ministry: Bus […]
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| “The Economic Recovery Plan proposes a governance structure that will see the creation of a dedicated Economic Recovery Project Management Office,” Premier David Burt said in the House of Assembly today [March 5]. The Premier said, “Following an assessment of Bermuda’s past performance & current state and with detailed input from all Ministries and the […]
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| In celebration of International Women’s Day on Monday [March 8], HSBC Bermuda lit up the Front Street facade of the Harbourview Centre branch in purple, the official colour of International Women’s Day. A spokesperson said, “From tonight through to Monday evening, the Front Street facade of the Harbourview Centre will be illuminated purple, the official […]
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| During the 2019 calendar year, the Human Rights Commission received 128 complaints with the “majority of complaints citing claims of discriminatory difference in treatment on the grounds of disability [34%], race [11%], place of origin [11%] and ethnic or national origins [11%].” This is according to a statement from Minister of Social Development & Seniors […]
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| “Effective April 1, 2021 all of the government’s human resource services will be centralized under the Department of Employee and Organizational Development,” Minister of the Cabinet Office Wayne Furbert said in the House of Assembly today [March 5]. The Minister said, “I’m pleased this morning to update this Honourable House on the changes in the […]
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| The Government of Bermuda London Office advised Bermudians in the UK “that all travellers departing England for Bermuda must complete a declaration form to confirm that they are outside of their home to travel abroad for a legally permitted reason.” A Government spokesperson said, “The Government of Bermuda London Office wishes to advise Bermudians in […]
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| The Bermuda Golf Association and the Bermuda Golf Foundation will be holding an assessment day for the 2021 BGA Junior Golf program at the Port Royal Golf Course on Saturday, March 13th. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Golf Association and the Bermuda Golf Foundation [Charity #141] are now able to provide you with an update […]
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| [Updated with full response] In advance of his formal response on Friday [March 5] in the House of Assembly, OBA Leader and Shadow Finance Minister Cole Simons provided key highlights of the OBA’s response to the 2021/22 Budget Statement. Mr. Simons commented: “Many residents see the budget as very aspirational and one that lacks detail. […]
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| “If you take into account just the percentage of the population which is eligible for the vaccine, i.e. persons more than 16yrs old, we have vaccinated 27% of the eligible population and immunised 16% of that population,” Minister of Health Kim Wilson said in the House of Assembly today [March 5]. The Minister said, “Currently, […]
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| The Education Amendment Act 2021 is the “first legislative step in delivering the Government’s commitment to phase out middle schools, introduce signature schools and move from a 3-tier to a 2-tier public education system,” Minister of Education Diallo Rabain said. Speaking in the House of Assembly today [March 5] the Minister said, “It will be […]
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| The Bermuda National Gallery has unveiled two new exhibitions: I Am Because You Are by Gherdai Hassell and Illusion & Abstraction: Capturing the Landscape. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda National Gallery yesterday unveiled two new exhibitions: I Am Because You Are by Gherdai Hassell and Illusion & Abstraction: Capturing the Landscape. BNG members can preview […]
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| The City of Hamilton announced the relaunch of their newsletter The CityZen, which “will connect subscribers directly to the latest in City events, upcoming projects, requests for proposals, road closures, employment opportunities, and much more.” A spokesperson said, “The City of Hamilton is pleased to announce the relaunch of its popular newsletter The CityZen. The CityZen […]
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