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| Tuesday, October 13 is expected to see sunny periods with showers developing by afternoon, with the high to be near 27°C/80°F and the low to be near 23°C/74°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SSE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 78%. Sunrise will be at 7.21am and […]
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| The Ministry has released the list of bus cancellations for this afternoon [Oct 12], with the list indicating that there are twenty-five bus runs cancelled today. Related Stories Ministry: 31 Bus Runs Cancelled On Friday Ministry: 24 Bus Runs Cancelled On Thursday Ministry: 15 Bus Runs Cancelled On Wednesday Ministry: 22 Bus Runs Cancelled On […]
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| The Bermuda Hockey Federation hosted four matches at the National Sports Center as the league season continued. Dragons 0 BHA Pirates 2 The BHA Pirates defeated the Dragons 2 – 0 with a goal in each half. Sebastian Madeiros gave the BHA Pirates the lead in the 31st minute with a field goal, and Nigel […]
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| Bermuda International Long Term Insurers and Reinsurers [BILTIR] has announced the appointment of Kevin Hovi to its Board of Directors. A spokesperson said, “Kevin is President and Chief Financial Officer of Kuvare Life Re Ltd. Prior to his role at Kuvare Life Re, he was Chief Financial Officer at Longitude Re. He previously worked at […]
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| Due to the removal of Rolfe Commissiong, a new Government Senator and Cabinet Minister will be appointed. Technically speaking, Mr Commissiong “resigned” as a Minister, and Premier David Burt advised the Governor to revoke his appointment as a Senator. The Premier said, “The appointment of the Government Leader in the Senate and of the Senator […]
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| Three sailors — John Alden, Kirk Cooper and Bjorn Johnson — have been named to the Bermuda Race Roll of Honour. A spokesperson said, “Created in 2006 with the centennial of the first “Thrash to the Onion Patch,” the Bermuda Race Roll of Honour recognizes and celebrates extraordinary sailors who have sailed across the Gulf […]
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| Jahkiel Samuels has been jailed for three years and four months in England after pleading guilty to charges of possessing an imitation firearm with intent to cause fear of violence and threatening a person with an offensive weapon in a public place. The Nottinghamshire Police website said, “A man threatened two men with an imitation sawn-off […]
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| Social Justice Bermuda said that “while it is clear” Rolfe Commissiong “should never have been appointed, we see his resignation as a positive outcome.” This follows after Mr Commissiong ostensibly “resigned” from Cabinet this weekend, with the Premier also advising the Governor to revoke his appointment to the Senate. The appointment of the former MP, […]
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| Daniel Phillips, who recently relocated to the UK, picked up a win in his first LTA Grade 3 Open Tournament. Phillips, playing in the final, took on the tournament’s number three seed, and they battled in a marathon three set battle. Phillips won the first set 4-2, but fell in the second set by the […]
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| Tabata-Ha Shotokan Karate-Do Bermuda is getting set to host the Bermuda Triangle Championships on Saturday, October 24. A spokesperson said, “Tabata-Ha Shotokan Karate-Do Bermuda is hosting an online tournament, the Bermuda Triangle Championships. It will take place on October 24. “This is open to all martial artists, no matter what style you practice. There will […]
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| The City of Hamilton’s Taste of Bermuda drive-through culinary experience this past weekend attracted foodie film buffs and their families into Par-la-Ville car park for a unique and tasty outing for both kids and parents. City of Hamilton Director of Marketing and Communications, Jessica Astwood, said of the event, “We’re absolutely thrilled by the turnout […]
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| Bermudian football legend Clyde Best was highlighted this past weekend on BBC Sports programme Football Focus, with the associated story calling him “the most prominent black player in English football.” The BBC Sports story said, “Harry Redknapp tells the story of Clyde Best, a teenager from Bermuda who joined West Ham in the 1960s and […]
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| [Column written by Dr Janaki Vakharia] Bermuda has a high incidence of diabetes, particularly of Type 2 diabetes, which can develop later in life. The Bermuda Diabetes Association with the Ministry of Health estimated in a 2014 survey that 12 percent of the population were living with both types of diabetes, and they believed that […]
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| Footy Kings, Vasco, Young Men Social Club, Hamilton Parish, Devonshire Cougars, North Village Rams, St. George’s Colts, and Robin Hood all claimed victories in this weekend’s FA Challenge Cup preliminary round & Premier Division. FA Challenge Cup Preliminary Round: St. David’s 2 – Footy Kings 5 At Bernard’s Park, Corona League outfit Footy Kings defeated […]
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| Jamie Madison Collection is releasing their new line of jackets for the fall/winter season. A spokesperson said, “Local designer, Jamie Madison Collection, is releasing their new line of jackets for the fall/winter season. This year has refocused many of us to consider the most important things in life and at Jamie Madison we wanted to […]
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| The Bermuda Flag Football League season resumed at the TN Tatem school field, with 164 points put on the board. In the opener, the Beer-muda Misfits went down 56 – 12 to the Punishers. The Player of the Game for Beer-muda Misfits was Matt McPhail with 2 passing touchdowns. The Player of the game for […]
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| Edouard Von Herberstein and Eileen Mullowney were crowned the 2020 Round the Sound 10k Male and Female Champions. Von Herberstein clocked a winning time of 2:23:23, with Mullowney finishing third overall crossing the line in a time of 2:26:47. Joe Rhyne and Kristin Gary are the 6K Swim Male and Female Champions, Rhyne was clocked […]
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| The AgraLiving Institute will be hosting the ‘Sustainable Farming Workshop 101′ on October 17 and October 24, with topics including “growing soil fertility, composting, and raising seedlings successfully, as well as how to create your own garden plan using seasonal local crops to get the most out of your space.” A spokesperson said, “Have you […]
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| CrossTower announced that the Bermuda Monetary Authority has granted it a license under the Digital Asset Business Act [DABA]. A spokesperson said, “CrossTower, a new exchange operator founded by capital markets veterans on a mission to mainstream digital asset investing and trading, today announced that the Bermuda Monetary Authority has granted it a license under […]
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| The 2020 Bermuda National Athletics Association’s Belated Track Series continued at the National Sports Center. Ellie Richmond won the Under 17 Girls Javelin Throw with a top toss of 35.92m or 117 feet 10 inches, while Kesay Bell was second throwing 29.62m or 97 feet 2 inches. Dage Minors won the 800 Meter Run Open […]
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| The Royal Bermuda Regiment’s newest soldiers today [Oct 11] began their military careers with the start of Recruit Camp. A total of 36 rookies arrived at Warwick Camp to start two weeks of training designed to prepare them for life as a soldier. Private Tre Jones-Francis, 20, from Smith’s, said: “I joined for a new […]
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| Citizens Uprooting Racism in Bermuda [CURB] has released an online publication — Black History in Bermuda: Timeline Spanning 5 Centuries — which provides a comprehensive overview that aims to “provide people with a greater understanding and perspective.” A spokesperson said, “Citizens Uprooting Racism in Bermuda [CURB] is excited to announce the online publication of Black History […]
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| Monday, October 12 is expected to see cloudy skies, with the high to be near 27°C/80°F and the low to be near 23°C/73°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be ESE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 70%. Sunrise will be at 7:21am and sunset will be at 6:49pm. […]
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| The Bermuda National Athletics Association’s 2020 Cross Country season continued with the second race of the season. Following the event two weeks ago at the Arboretum, the race day moved to a challenging course around Astwood Park. The Men’s Open Division 3 Mile race was won by Frederick Slemeck who crossed the line in a […]
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| [Written by Don Burgess] Fans and friends of Da’Khari Love helped him celebrate the release of his debut album Renaissance on Friday night [October 9] at the Trudeau Ballroom at the Hamilton Princess. The event was emceed by Ada with JoJo as the DJ for the night. Mr Love, also known as N’Kosi Hollis, said […]
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| Arch Capital Group and Watford Holdings have entered into a definitive agreement under which Arch will acquire all the common shares of Watford in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $622 million. A spokesperson said, “Following closing, which is expected to occur in the first quarter of 2021, Watford will continue to operate as a […]
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| The Bermuda Police Service is continuing to appeal for information to help locate Chavelle Dillon-Burgess. The police have previously said that the disappearance of Ms. Dillon Burgess — a mother of one who has been missing since April 2020 — “is being treated as a suspected case of murder.” The BPS said, “It’s been just about […]
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| Archers took to the line for the latest round of the Bermuda Gold Point Archery League season in 75-degree temperatures with winds from the east northeast at 9 mph. Achieving a personal best was Robin Selley with a score of 504 at 30 meters, Jaydon Roberts scored a 600 at 60 meters, while Alleyne Weeks […]
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| News that Jeremy Cox, Dr. Carika Weldon, Clarence “Tootsie” Bean and Cathy Bassett have all been recognized in the annual Queen’s Birthday Honours List, Flora Duffy won the Arzachena World Cup in Italy and AXA XL won Bermuda Insurer of the Year were all some of the positive news stories from the past week. In […]
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| Sompo International Holdings Ltd. announced a new Directors and Officers Liability [D&O] insurance policy form for publicly traded companies. A spokesperson said, “Sompo International Holdings Ltd., a Bermuda-based specialty provider of property and casualty insurance and reinsurance, announced a new Directors and Officers Liability [D&O] insurance policy form for publicly traded companies. Supported by a […]
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| [Updating] The Premier has confirmed that he advised “the Governor to revoke the appointment of Rolfe Commissiong as a Senator and have accepted his resignation as a Minister. ” He was initially appointed as the Government Senate Leader and Minister of Community and Sports on October 8th, and his appointment has been widely criticized. It […]
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| Sunday, October 11 is expected to see rather cloudy start with some sunshine developing later, with the high to be near 26°C/79°F and the low to be near 23°C/73°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be ENE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 68%. Sunrise will be at 7.20am […]
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| There were 731 test results received today and none were positive for COVID-19, so the total of confirmed cases to date remains at 184, with 5 cases being active. A Government spokesperson said, “Today there were 731 test results received by the Ministry of Health, and none were positive for COVID-19. “Bermuda has had 184 […]
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| Outback scored a goal in each period to secure a 3 – 2 win over Appleby. Outback took a 1 – 0 lead in the first period with a goal off the stick of Jon Talbot. In the second period, Appleby equalized when Ross Rufiange scored, but Outback restored their lead when Kelly Foley scored, […]
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| The Taste of Bermuda drive-through culinary experience got underway last night [Oct 9] with the social distancing style event hosted by the City of Hamilton featuring food and film screenings. The City previously said, “The event will feature three nights of food, drink, activations and films to take place in the Par-la-Ville Car Park. The […]
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| Bermuda’s Flora Duffy has claimed yet another major international title, racing to victory in the Arzachena World Cup this weekend in Italy. The triathlon.org report said, “It was one of those performances you just had to take a step back and admire as Flora Duffy took the tough Arzachena World Cup course by the neck and raced […]
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| The World Tens Series announces the inclusion of two further franchises set to take their place in the 2020 series in Bermuda later this month. The World Tens website said, “The World Tens Series announces the inclusion of two further franchises set to take their place in the 2020 series in Bermuda later this month. […]
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| The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday October 10th. On Monday the Oleander container ship is expected, on Tuesday the Somers Isles container ship will arrive, and on Thursday the Vanquish container ship is scheduled to arrive. The weekly shipping schedule, which is […]
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| American Airlines has resumed its Caribbean operations, including flights to Bermuda, following a ceasing of service to the island due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. A spokesperson said, “American Airlines today resumes service between Miami International Airport [MIA] and six destinations in the Caribbean, including Eleuthera [ELH], Freeport [FPO], and George Town [GGT] in the […]
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| October 9 saw 9,480 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $26,343.20 BD. 9,400 shares were traded by Argus Group Holdings Ltd, closing down 1.1% at $2.76 per share, while the other 80 shares were traded by Bermuda Press [Holdings] Ltd, closing even at $5.00 per share. The BSX finished at 1,831.69, down […]
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| There were 622 test results received today and none were positive for COVID-19, so the total of confirmed positive cases to date remains at 184, with 5 cases remaining active. A Government spokesperson said, “Today there were 622 test results received by the Ministry of Health, and none were positive for COVID-19. “Bermuda has had […]
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| “The Premier in his very first act as the newly elected government has been tone deaf” and the Premier “has shown total disregard for the feelings and wellbeing of the people he promised to protect.” This was from the OBA following the appointment of Rolfe Commissiong to the Senate and Cabinet, with the now Senator Commissiong […]
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| Jeremy Cox, Dr. Carika Weldon, Clarence “Tootsie” Bean and Cathy Bassett have all been recognized in the annual Queen’s Birthday Honours List. Commander of the British Empire: Mr. Jeremy Cox CBE – for services to the economy of Bermuda. Queen’s Certificate & Badge of Honour: Dr. Carika Weldon – for services to the COVID-19 pandemic response. Mr. Clarence […]
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| The Bermuda Cricket Board [BCB] has arranged for club presidents to meet with the International Cricket Council [ICC] on Monday [Oct 12]. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Cricket Board, via President Lloyd Smith and Executive Director Calvin Blankendal, has arranged for club presidents to meet with the International Cricket Council. “On Monday, October 12, all […]
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| The official Government and Legal notices for today [Oct 9] include notices of hearing, acting appointments, and tribunal procedure. Notices Of Hearing – Liquor Licensing Authority Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Liquor Licence Notice ID: GN0914/2020 Public Authorities / Department: Ministry Level Publication Date: 09 October 2020 Liquor Licence Act 1974 Notice Of […]
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| Minister Wayne Furbert joined the Bermuda Post Office to highlight World Post Day, and also unveiled a series of commemorative stamp panels which were commissioned to recognise the 400th Anniversary of Parliament. A Government spokesperson said, “Minister Wayne Furbert joined the Bermuda Post Office to highlight World Post Day, which is observed annually on October […]
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| Saturday, October 10 is expected to see long sunny periods, with the high to be near 25°C/77°F and the low to be near 22°C/72°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be NE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 62%. Sunrise will be at 7.19am and sunset will be at […]
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| Starting on Wednesday, October 14, the seasonal flu vaccine will be available for priority groups through their doctor or the Flu Express at a cost of $15.00 per shot. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Health would like to advise the public that, commencing 14th October, the seasonal influenza [flu] vaccine will be available […]
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| The Ministry has released the list of bus cancellations for this afternoon [Oct 9], with the list indicating that there are thirty-one bus runs cancelled today. Related Stories Ministry: 24 Bus Runs Cancelled On Thursday Ministry: 15 Bus Runs Cancelled On Wednesday Ministry: 22 Bus Runs Cancelled On Tuesday Ministry: 46 Bus Runs Cancelled On […]
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| The St. George’s Foundation’s [SGF] next project will include clearing around the Old Lime Kiln located off the Railway Trail at Ferry Point Park in St. George. A spokesperson said, “Following on the success of their first project of clearing the invasive growth from Martello Tower, the second SGF project will see the clearing around […]
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