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| Bermuda’s Leilanni Nesbeth scored for Florida State as they played to a 4-3 victory over Virginia, marking her 4th goal of the season. The school’s match report said, “The second-ranked Florida State soccer team [6-0] stayed unbeaten after defeating No. 11 Virginia [5-2-1] 4-3 in a high scoring contest. It was a typical Florida State […]
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| Another glass ceiling for women in sailing will be shattered next week at the 70th Bermuda Gold Cup and 2020 Open Match Racing World Championship when two accomplished female skippers – Pauline Courtois of France and Anna Östling of Sweden – will race in the Open Worlds for the first time ever. “Women’s crews have […]
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| 29 volunteers completed Mirrors two and a half-day volunteer life coach training over the weekend, with the new programme — entitled “Coaching For Success” [CFS] — set to provide additional support and resources to Bermuda’s youth. The Attorney-General and Minister of Legal Affairs and Constitutional Reform Kathy Lynn Simmons expressed her “admiration for the commitment, […]
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| Bermuda briefly trended as high as #3 in the United States rankings on Twitter this morning [Oct 19] due to a spree of tweets about Tropical Depression 27 by major U.S. media outlets and other Twitter users, with the U.S. National Hurricane Center saying “Bermuda should closely monitor the progress of this system.” The term […]
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| The Government of Bermuda is holding another hearing on the “commission to review the question of historic losses of land in Bermuda,” and you can tune in and watch live below. Related Stories Video: Historic Land Losses Commission Video: Protest March At Government House Commission Of Inquiry To Host Hearing Deadline For Land Loss Commission […]
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| There were 1408 test results received over Friday and Saturday and none were positive for Covid-19, so the total of confirmed cases to date remains at 185, with 4 cases being active. A Government spokesperson said, “Over Friday and Saturday, 1408 test results were received by the Ministry of Health, and none were positive for […]
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| The Dudley Eve matches scheduled for Wednesday [Oct 28] will take place at the National Sports Centre, and tickets will be provided to four participating teams, with the remaining tickets to be sold at the BFA Office. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Football Association would like to announce that the Dudley Eve matches scheduled for […]
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| Carey Olsen announced that Bermudian lawyer Marcus Symonds has become the first recipient of a pupillage training contract. A spokesperson said, “Budding Bermudian lawyer Marcus Symonds has become the first recipient of a pupillage training contract with Carey Olsen Bermuda through the firm’s new pupillage programme. “A former Warwick Academy student, Marcus has spent the […]
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| Essent Group has amended its credit facility to increase the total facility from $500 million to $625 million. A spokesperson said, “Essent Group Ltd. today announced that it has amended its credit facility [Credit Facility] to increase the total facility from $500 million to $625 million with terms that provide for: An increase in the […]
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| Raleigh Bermuda recently celebrated the graduation of 13 young Bermudians who completed the 2019 Venturers’ Programme. A spokesperson said, “Raleigh is the only organization on the island that works continuously with young people ages 17–24-years-old by providing them with the survival and life skills to become confident, productive members of our community and to successfully […]
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| [Updated] Tropical Depression 27 has formed over the central Atlantic and interests in “Bermuda should closely monitor the progress of this system,” the U.S. National Hurricane Center said. Tweet from the NHC sent at around 9.00am this morning: The latest forecast from the U.S. National Hurricane Center said, “At 800 AM AST [1200 UTC], the […]
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| Footballers in both the Premier Division and First Division were in action this past weekend, with Dandy Town Hornets, PHC Zebras, Devonshire Cougars, St. David’s, and Social Club all earning wins, while three other matches ended in draws. Premier Division: Somerset Trojans 1 – Dandy Town Hornets 3 The Dandy Town Hornets took the lead […]
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| Teams that include Bermudian footballers Nahki Wells, Kole Hall, Dale Eve, Milan Butterfield, D’Andre Wainwright, J’Nai Butterfield Steede, and Knory Scott were in all action this weekend in England. Nahki Wells Nahki Wells and his Bristol City teammates played to a 2 – 2 draw against Barnsley. Justin Donawa Justin Donawa and his Darlington teammates match […]
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| Luke Treharne, captain of the Wales 7s team, has been on cloud nine since arriving in Bermuda where he has been training alongside his SX10 teammates in preparation for the World Tens Series. Having not played since the pandemic halted proceedings, the Welshman is enjoying being back in a professional environment, preparing hard for next […]
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| Zeiko Lewis and his Charleston Battery teammates have bowed out of the USL Eastern Conference Semi-Finals after being defeated 1 – 0 by Tampa Bay. After a scoreless first half, Tampa Bay got the go-ahead goal with a header from Lucky Mkosana in the 79th minute, and that goal proved to be the winner, which […]
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| The Sandys Parish Council will be offering scholarships for the academic year 2020/21. A spokesperson said, “Scholarships will be awarded to qualified applicants who are pursuing further education through a certificate program, an undergraduate or graduate degree; and whether studying overseas or at the Bermuda College. There are up to three awards granted with a […]
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| The Bermuda Karting Club race season got underway at the Southside Motor Sports Park in St. George’s. Junah Moniz won all three races in the Cadet Class, while Scott Barnes won all three races in the Tag Senior Class. The L206 Senior Class saw Jason North take the checkered flag in all three races. Jauza […]
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| Vanessa James will return to the ice to compete in the Battle Of The Blades, as Canadian broadcaster CBC announced that the new season will launch on October 22nd, with eight new pairs — including James and her partner Akim Aliu –ready to hit the ice in support of charities across Canada. The Battle Of […]
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| For the remaining month of October and month of November the Department of Corrections is “spearheading a Community Book Drive for inmates,” the Ministry of National Security said. Minister of National Security Renee Ming said, “The Department of Corrections has quite a number of avid readers within our correctional facilities who are very interested in […]
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| Following the two fatal collisions this week, Transport Minister Lawrence Scott extended his condolences to both men’s families. Minister Lawrence Scott said, “I was shocked to learn that two men have tragically lost their lives in separate fatal road collisions in the past 72 hours. “I send my sincere condolences to both men’s families on behalf of […]
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| On Thursday evening the Department of Health held a graduation ceremony for the most recent graduates of their ‘Eat Grow Save’ initiative with lead instructor Chaplin Kevin Santucci. A Government spokesperson said, “The eight-week workshop was created to encourage residents to start home gardens and featured several guest speakers including Norwood Salaam [Bermuda Agriculture Group], Vanese Gordon [Education Enforcement Officer, Works and […]
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| Dage Minors and Isabelle Dutranoit raced to victory in the 2020 George Jones Smiler Miler 5K road race. Minors clocked a winning time of 17:23, Sammy Degraff was second in a time of 18:49 and Jauza James finished third overall in a time of 19:59. Dutranoit crossed the line 5th overall with a time of […]
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| Monday, October 19 is expected to see partly cloudy skies, with the high to be near 27°C/81°F and the low to be near 24°C/75°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be ENE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 75%. Sunrise will be at 7:26am and sunset will be at […]
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| Sean Trott participated in the World Athletics Half Marathon Championships, taking part in the event virtually. Other local runners, including Rose-Anna Hoey, Moses Mufandaedza, Seamus Fearon, and Alex Winfield, all completed the course along with Dage Minors and Chris Estwanik who paced Trott. Trott, along with Minors and Estwanik, ran along the Race Weekend Half […]
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| Organizations and individuals with innovative technology were celebrated at the 2020 TechAwards, with the presentation shown as part of the Bermuda Development Agency’s Virtual Tech Summit. Premier David Burt noted in his remarks, “It is my pleasure to be here for our 13th Technology Innovation Awards which recognize outstanding achievements being made in information technology […]
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| 24 archers took to the line for the final outdoor shoot of the season as the Fall Outdoor Tournament 2020 took place at the Gold Point Archery Range. Bernard Wade III won the Seniors Recurve Men 70 m 72 arrows Division with a score of 567 out of 720, while the Master’s Recurve Woman 30 […]
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| “All fans attending football matches are legally required to wear a mask at all times,” the Bermuda Football Association said. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Football Association [BFA] recognizes that the COVID-19 pandemic has had an impact on the community regarding the gathering of groups of people at events such as attending football matches. “In […]
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| The Bermuda Police Service was recently recognised by American officials for their role in the investigation of an alleged $2 billion tax fraud by tycoon Robert Brockman. The statement from the U.S Department of Justice said, “According to the indictment, Brockman, a resident of Houston, Texas, and Pitkin County, Colorado, used a web of offshore […]
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| The 2020 NPC Worldwide Caribbean Grand Prix Bermuda has been postponed until December 4th, 2021. Ross Caesar and Dion Smith commented, “The decision to cancel the Bermuda Pro Qualifier was an enormous disappointment, a tough one, not only to the athletes, spectators, exhibitors, and professionals who were due to attend the show. “It was necessary […]
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| The Sandy’s Parish Council hosted a Keep Bermuda Beautiful Coastal Cleanup this weekend at Mangrove Bay in the west end, with a number of enthusiastic volunteers, including area MP Minister Kim Wilson, helping to clean up the shoreline area. Related Stories Photos: US Consulate Participates In Clean Up Photos: EY Coastal Clean-Up Held Today Photos: Airport […]
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| Apex Group Ltd., a global financial services provider, announced today the planned acquisition of FundRock Management Company SA and FundRock Partners Ltd. A spokesperson said, “This latest deal serves to reinforce Apex’s ability to deliver award-winning services on a global basis and complement the Group’s 2019 acquisition of Luxembourg-based ManCo LRI, adding 150 employees across […]
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| News that Athene Holding, Athora Holding, Aspen Insurance Holdings, and Catalina Holdings are making a $3.5 million donation to the Bermuda College Foundation to create a Career Development Centre, WindReach received a $20,000 donation from Third Point Reinsurance, and Arielle DeSilva, Zantae Dill, and Kaisha Wilson joined Appleby Bermuda’s trainee programme were all some of […]
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| AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A [Excellent] and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a” of Brit Reinsurance [Bermuda] Limited [Brit Re] [Bermuda]. The outlook of these Credit Ratings [ratings] is stable. A statement from the ratings agency said, “The ratings reflect Brit Re’s balance sheet strength, which AM Best categorizes […]
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| Sunday, October 18 is expected to see a mix of sun and cloud, with a chance of a stray shower, with the high to be near 27°C/81°F and the low to be near 24°C/75°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be NE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 78%. […]
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| The Bermuda Ball Hockey League season continues at the PCC Hockey Rink, we take a look at the current stats and standings. Frontier is the League Leaders with 6 points, while Spine and Sport, Liberty Mutual Insurance, Outback, and BDA Spirits are tied with 4 points. Christopher Merritt from Frontier, Robbie Bailey from Spine and […]
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| Police have confirmed that a 45-year-old man has died following a collision in Warwick. A police spokesperson said, “At around 11:50 p.m. on Friday, 16th October, police received a report of a serious single vehicle collision involving a motorcycle, in the area of Windreach, on Spice Hill Road, Warwick. “Upon arrival, officers found a 45-year-old […]
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| The first thing AJ Davis had to do after committing to the London Royals for the World Tens Series was cancel his holiday. The England 7s player thought better of a bit of September sun and has instead put his focus back onto his training. “I was planning on going on holiday this week, but […]
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| Samurai Sportswear have been confirmed as the technical kit supplier for World Tens Series franchises SX10, Asia Pacific Dragons, Miami Sun, Phoenix and the London Royals. A spokesperson said, “Founded in 1996 by CEO Terry Sands, the family-run business has over 20 years of expertise in designing and manufacturing high quality sports garments. “The sportswear […]
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| The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday October 17th. On Sunday the Western Highway vehicles carrier is expected, on Monday the Agenda container ship and the Oleander container ship will arrive, and on Wednesday the Somers Isles container ship is scheduled to arrive. […]
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| [Written by Don Burgess] The grand reopening of the Salvation Army’s Booth 6 residence took place Wednesday afternoon. A spokesperson for the Salvation Army said, “Our goal is to provide a safe and secure place of residence for people to begin to heal and transform their lives and eventually reintegrate them into the community.” The […]
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| The Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] has released a video highlighting the island as a draw for owners of superyachts. The video’s description says, “On land and on the water, Bermuda’s allure is boundless – and her appeal is catching the eye of more and more superyacht captains and owners. “With the new superyacht legislation enacted […]
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| Enstar Group Limited has announced that it has successfully completed the “first ever insurance business transfer [IBT] to occur in the United States.” A spokesperson said, “Enstar Group Limited today announced that it has successfully completed the first ever insurance business transfer to occur in the United States, having received judicial approval from the Oklahoma […]
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| October 16 saw 4,728 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $87,720.00 BD. 328 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing down 3.8% at $25.50 per share, while another 4,400 shares were traded by BF&M Ltd, closing up 0.3% at $18.05 per share. The BSX finished at 1,853.88, down 2.35% […]
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| Robert T. Brockman, an American software tycoon, has been “charged with using a web of Caribbean entities to hide $2 billion in income in what prosecutors called the largest U.S. tax case ever against an individual.” A Bloomberg story said, “Robert T. Brockman, a Houston software tycoon, was charged with using a web of Caribbean […]
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| Premier David Burt announced that the Attorney-General Kathy Simmons will serve as the acting Minister of Community Affairs and Sports. “Minister Simmons will act until a substantive Minister is appointed, which will happen before the convening of Parliament,” the Government said. This follows after the removal of Rolfe Commissiong from the Senate and Cabinet, which […]
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| Ascendant Group Limited said they “welcomed the approvals of the Regulatory Authority [RA] and Minister of Finance as necessary steps in completing the sale of Ascendant to Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp.” Ascendant Chairman Peter Durhager said: “This is welcome news and could not come at a more critical time for Bermuda. With the RA’s approval […]
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| Today the Attorney-General and Acting Minister of Community Affairs and Sports Kathy Simmons offered condolences on the passing of Mr. Shiraz Ali. A Government spokesperson said, “A deeply respected Cup Match legend, Mr. Ali represented Somerset for 11 years from 1964 to 1975. For him though, cricket was not a game, and matches were not […]
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| COVID-19-safe businesses across the island now have the opportunity to earn the World Travel & Tourism Council [WTTC] “Safe Travels” Stamp. A spokesperson said, “COVID-19-safe businesses across the island now have the opportunity to earn the World Travel & Tourism Council [WTTC] ‘Safe Travels’ Stamp, thanks to a programme launched today at the annual Bermuda […]
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| The official Government and Legal notices for today [Oct 16] include list of proposed planning applications and cancellation of registration. List Of Proposed Planning Applications Advertised On October 16, 2020 Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Notification Of Planning Applications Registered Notice ID: GN0940/2020 Public Authorities / Department: Planning Publication Date: 16 October 2020 […]
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| Saturday, October 17 is expected to see a mix of sun and cloud, with the high to be near 27°C/81°F and the low to be near 24°C/76°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be NE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 85%. Sunrise will be at 7.24am and sunset […]
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