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| The Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art launched a campaign to “highlight the impact that collective efforts can have on the sustainability of the Museum” with the campaign entitled “183 and the Power of WE.” Executive Director Risa Hunter said, “183 is the physical address of the Museum being located on 183 South Road, Botanical Gardens. […]
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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 Ministry received 1400 test results and four were positive for Covid-19 — all imported cases from Bermuda residents returning to the Island — so the island now has 10 active cases. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Health received 1400 test results since the last update, and four were positive for COVID-19. All […]
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| An off duty police officer “was approached by a member of the public who handed him a live bullet” and the bullet will be “forensically processed.” Bullet recovered A police spokesperson said, “An off duty police officer reported that just after 2:40 p.m. on Sunday 21st February, 2021, he was approached by a member of […]
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| A service to commemorate the life of US Midshipman Richard Sutherland Dale — the last victim of the War of 1812 — was held this weekend in St George’s. Midshipman Dale, 20, died in Bermuda in February 1815 of wounds received while fighting in the War of 1812. For many years the U.S. Military commemorated Midshipman […]
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| The official Government and Legal notices for today [Feb 22] include a traffic notice, a large group exemption, and a notice to a creditor to prove debts. RTN For Publication: Harrington Sound Road Phase II Road Closure – 2021 March 1 To March 8 Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Traffic Notice Notice ID: […]
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| Tuesday, February 23 is expected to see thickening cloud, developing rain and showers toward evening, with the high to be near 21°C/69°F and the low to be near 17°C/63°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SSW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 75%. Sunrise will be at 6.53am […]
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| The Mobile African Foundation Timeline Exhibit is being held at the Bermuda Society of Arts until March 9th, and an African Cultural Marketplace will be held on Saturday, February 27th at the exhibit. A spokesperson said, “Ashay University and sponsors present The Mobile African Foundation Timeline Exhibit being held at The Bermuda Society of Arts. […]
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| The International Women’s Day Bermuda [IWD Bermuda] committee announced that they will hold a virtual celebration on Monday, March 8th. A spokesperson said, “On Monday, March 8th 2021, communities across the globe will collectively celebrate International Women’s Day 2021, recognizing women and their achievements, while highlighting the ongoing mission of seeking equality for women. “This […]
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| STEP Bermuda will be holding a presentation this Friday [Feb 26] on “Bermuda’s recently updated firewall legislation and recent amendments to the Children Act.” A spokesperson said, “STEP Bermuda is looking forward to Andrew Holden [barrister, XXIV Old Buildings] presentation this Friday 26 Feb 1pm AST [5pm UK time, 12pm EST] on Bermuda’s recently updated […]
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| The Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Bermuda [PrivCom] has partnered with KPMG to “better understand the readiness of the Bermuda community to implement privacy programmes.” “We invite the community to respond at the link provided below. Once the survey has closed, KPMG will compile the aggregated results and share them with PrivCom. “If you […]
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| Police responded to a report of “two suspicious males seen on a white motorcycle with the license plate covered” in Hamilton parish, with both men arrested after “each was found to be in possession of a knife.” A police spokesperson said, “At 8:10 p.m. on Friday 19th February, 2021, Police responded to a report of […]
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| [Updaated] The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [February 22] with the list indicating that there are five bus runs cancelled so far today. Update 4.00pm: The Ministry has released the list of bus cancellations for this afternoon. There were 5 runs cancelled this morning, 21 cancelled this afternoon, for a […]
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| The Post Office’s new customer portal and mobile payments platform has been launched, serving as part of the Bermuda Post Office’s “journey towards a digitally transformed customer experience.” A Government spokesperson said, “Following the rollout of Swift Postal in December 2018 across all of the Bermuda Post Office’s [BPO] branches, the Minister for the Cabinet Office, […]
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| [Written by Don Burgess] Motorists passing through the roundabout connecting St David’s and St George’s received a bit of cheer this morning [Feb 22. Students from St David’s Primary School were holding up various signs of encouragement to start their Random Acts of Kindness Week. Deputy principal Andrea Isaac told Bernews, “We wanted to start […]
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| The ongoing Harrington Sound Road trenching project in Hamilton Parish “will require a full road closure,” the Ministry has advised. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Public Works wishes to inform motorists that the ongoing Harrington Sound Road trenching project in Hamilton Parish will require a full road closure to commence with Phase II […]
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| Two Bermuda golfers – Daniel Augustus and Anthony Phipps — concluded playing in the APGA Tour Black History Month Classic on the PGA GC – Dye Course in Port St Lucie, Florida. Augustus finished T12th, while Phipps finished T16th. Augustus shot a second and final round even par 72, while Phipps shot a final-round 4-over par […]
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| A two-day teacher professional development workshop for middle school science teachers was held on 8th and 9th February. Sponsored by the Ministry of Education, the workshop was facilitated by Dr. Stephanie Toro of Academic Independence Coaching, assisted by Bermuda Zoological Society [BZS] staff and materials from the BZS GASS programmes. Professional Development participants on Zoom […]
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| The Mangrove Bay Post Office will be closed for the remainder of today [Feb 22] “due to work done on the premises over the weekend” so “mail delivery will be impacted today for residences, businesses and PO Boxes starting with the postal code MA and SB.” A Government spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Post Office [BPO] […]
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| Strategic Risk Solutions announced today that Anna Pereira has been appointed to the newly created position of Senior Vice President, Insurance-Linked Securities [ILS], effective March 1st. A spokesperson said, “Pereira takes up her role on March 1, 2021. Based in Bermuda and reporting to Managing Director Jonathan Reiss, Pereira will be responsible for supporting SRS’s ongoing […]
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| If you are looking for a job, it may be a good idea to visit the Marriott website, which currently lists 39 job position openings for the St Regis Bermuda Resort, which is due to open later this year. The jobs listed include Guest Service Supervisor, Spa Therapist, Sales Manager, Chef de Cuisine, Utility Attendant, […]
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| The owner of a missing dog is asking for the public’s help in locating him, with a reward being offered for his safe return. “Our dog, Rico, has been missing since Tuesday night around 7:00pm. He was seen leaving Tankfield Lane, crossing over to Lover’s Lane. He was lightly hit by a car but was […]
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| [Written by Dale Butler] The six-week 11.00am and 1.00pm Culinary Arts Luncheon, revived at the Bermuda College, sold out in one day, highlighting the strong foundation formed over the years. Hostess L’Tanya Roberts, Dean of Business, Hospitality and Technical Education, was on hand to ensure that all COVID-19 protocols were followed when she welcomed guests. […]
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| Christian Ebbin and Magnus Ringsted competed in the 29er/i420 MWE & Skiff Generation Grand Prix #5 in Florida. The Bermuda pair finished 15th out of 21 teams, with 139 net points, with Ebbin and Ringsted’s best finish of 10th place coming in Race 5 of the 10 Rage Regatta. Related Stories Sailing: RBYC Laser Winter […]
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| Sanaa Rae Morris represented the IMG Academy Elite Track and Field team at the IMG Academy Invitational. Morris raced victory in the women’s 100m clocking a time of 12.36 during heat 5, which resulted in her finishing first overall. Related Stories Armstrong Competes In Meet Of Champions Mendes Competes In Provincial Championships Glasgow Competes In […]
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| Cody Rego was back in action competing in the 2021 World Equestrian Federation’s 6 the United States Hunter/Jumper Association [USHJA] / World Championship Hunter Rider [WCHR] Spectacular CSI 3* Horse Jumping event in Wellington, Florida. Competing in the Dover Saddlery / USEF Hunter Seat Medal – Section A-Class, Rego and Sugar Ray finished 8th. Rego […]
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| The Bermuda Karting Club Race day #6 took place at the Southside Motor Sports Park with an action-packed day. The Tag Senior Class saw Scott Barnes win all three races, while the L206 Senior Class saw Barnes take the checkered flag all three times in the class. Robert Wheatley won two of the three races […]
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| The 2021 Ag Show will be a virtual event, set to be broadcast on Friday, April 23rd, the organisers have announced. A spokesperson said, “The 2021 Bermuda Agricultural Exhibition will continue this spring with its first-ever virtual event, to be broadcast on Friday, April 23rd, 2021. “The virtual exhibition will showcase many of the usual […]
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| The Court has dismissed an appeal from an American doctor who appealed against the decision of Bermuda Medical Council [BMC] to refuse his application for registration as a medical practitioner. Dr. Asad Qamar — a U.S. citizen who resides and practices as a cardiologist in Florida — applied to the Bermuda Medical Council [BMC] to […]
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| Open Airways has released its 2020 Year in Review report, detailing some of their work over the course of the past year. “We are very grateful to all who have been involved with us – including patients, health professionals and donors – without whose support none of our work would be possible,” the organisation said. […]
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| Having the Bermuda Day events happen in the manner in which we’re used to is “unrealistic” Minister of Youth, Culture and Sport Dr Ernest Peets said, adding that we should think about the whole festivity of Bermuda Day in a “reimagined way.” The 2020 Bermuda Day parade and half marathon was cancelled last year due to […]
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| [Opinion column written by OBA Senator Robin Tucker] Recently there has been discussion in the media around the PLP’s surprising decision to relocate the Department of Child and Family Services [DCFS] from offices on Victoria Street, where annually DCFS was paying less than $300,000 in rent, to offices in 131 Front Street, a building owned […]
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| Monday, February 22 is expected to be mostly cloudy, with the high to be near 16°C/61°F and the low to be near 14°C/57°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be NE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 63%. Sunrise will be at 6:55am and sunset will be at 6:10pm. […]
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| The Botanical Gardens will be closed to the public on Monday [Feb 22] from 3:00pm to 5:00pm so that pest control measures can be carried out. A spokesperson said, “The Department of Parks wishes to advise the public that the Botanical Gardens will be closed to the public on Monday, 22 February, from 3:00 pm […]
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| The Bermuda National Athletics Association hosted their second Carifta Trial Meet at the National Sports Center. Nirobi Smith-Mills missed out on the Carifta Standard qualifying time by four seconds on his way to winning the Under 20 Men 800 Meter Run clocking 1:59.96, Jaiden Furbert-Jacobs was second in 2:04.78, and Kahzi Sealey finished third with […]
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| Bermudian swimmer Madelyn Moore — who competes for the University of Northern Colorado — won two medals on the final night of the Western Athletic Conference [WAC] Championships in Utah this weekend. Moore, who already won the gold medal in the 50 freestyle, won the gold in the 100 freestyle and then anchored a dramatic […]
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| Teams that include Bermudian footballers Nahki Wells, Justin Donawa, Jonte Smith, and Ajani Burchall were in action in England. Nahki Wells Nahki Wells came off the bench in the 69th minute, as Bristol City were defeated 1-0 by Barnsley. Justin Donawa Justin Donawa came off the bench in the second half and he and his […]
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| Daniel Augustus started playing in the APGA Tour Black History Month Classic on the PGA GC – Dye Course in Port St Lucie, Florida. At the end of the first round, the Bermudian golfer is T23rd after shooting 5-over par 77, with his round consisting of 2 birdies, 12 pars, 1 bogey, and 3 double […]
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| Cody Rego competed in the 2021 World Equestrian Federation’s 6 United States Hunter/Jumper Association [USHJA] / World Championship Hunter Rider [WCHR] Spectacular CSI 3* Horse Jumping event in Wellington, Florida. Rego, riding Achtung Baby, finished 11th in the 1.30m Jumper [II2d] Class, finished 8th in the 1.30m Jumper [II2b] Class and then closed out with […]
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| The next batch of Covid-19 vaccines are scheduled to arrive in Bermuda in the first week of March, Governor Rena Lalgie said. Bermuda Received Two Shipments Last Month Bermuda’s first batch of 9,750 doses arrived on January 8th, and the second allotment of 19,500 doses arrived on January 29th. “The provision and transportation of these […]
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| The Bermuda Environmental Sustainability Taskforce [BEST] and Bermuda College will be hosting their second ECO Lunch & Learn presentation of the year with BE Solar Director of Development Stratton Hatfield to speak at the February 25 event. The event flyer says, “BEST and the Bermuda College are committed to providing a forum for learning; with […]
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| News that Special Olympics Bermuda launched a swim training program, Chatmore School announced its student leaders, Dr Quito Swan’s book Pauulu’s Diaspora: Black Internationalism and Environmental Justice was a finalist for the ASALH book prize, and Clarien Bank donated $2,500 to Action on Alzheimer’s & Dementia were all some of the positive news stories from […]
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| A virtual CPA Post-Election Seminar set to be held by the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association [CPA] on February 22nd will feature members of ten Commonwealth Parliaments, including Bermuda. A statement from the organisation said, “A cohort of experienced international experts on parliamentary democracy will address Members of the Parliament of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago […]
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| The Senate is scheduled to be in session on Monday [Feb 22] and the Cannabis Licensing Act 2021 and Consideration of the draft Order entitled the “Public Health [COVID-19] Emergency Extension Order 2021 are both listed on the schedule. The Order of Business follows below [PDF here]: Related Stories Jackson On Parish Primary Schools Proposal […]
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| Sunday, February 21 is expected to see some sunny periods, chance of a few blustery showers, with the high to be near 17°C/62°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 62%. Sunrise will be at […]
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| An airplane operated by Longtail Aviation, a Bermuda based company, had an “inflight emergency” today [Feb 20] in the Netherlands. A spokesperson said, “An airplane operated by Longtail Aviation underwent an inflight emergency at about 1610 [local time] in The Netherlands. The aircraft, a Boeing 747-400 freighter with Bermuda registration VQ-BWT, was performing flight LGT-5504 […]
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| Bermudian swimmer Madelyn Moore broke the University of Northern Colorado school record in 100 yard backstroke while competing in the WAC Swimming Championships. “A day after winning the 50 free, Moore was back looking for another first-place medal in the 100 back. Breaking her school record, Moore hit the wall at 54.66, good enough for […]
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| “If Her Majesty’s representative in Bermuda does not give assent to something that has been passed lawfully and legally under this local government, this will destroy the relationship that we had with the United Kingdom,” Premier David Burt said, adding that he expects “the UK government will listen to the democratic voice of the people of […]
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| Kenny Leseur concluded competing in the IJGT Elite Series #1 Tournament at the Bishops Gate Golf and Lakeside Community Golf Course in Florida. Leseur shot a final-round 76, to finish T6th at 227. Leo Liu from China led from start to finish concluding on 213, Alejandro Fierro from Mexico finished in second at 216, and […]
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| Saltus Grammar School has launched a three-part virtual alumni workshop, called the ‘Saltus Alumni Career Webinar’ series, with the next event to be held on Tuesday [Feb 23]. A spokesperson said, “On Tuesday, 16th February 2021, the Department of Advancement at Saltus launched a three-part virtual alumni workshop, called the ‘Saltus Alumni Career Webinar’ series. […]
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