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| This week’s Wallpaper Wednesday features more than 50 Bermuda Day themed graphics, all available via our network website BDADay.com, utilizing an array of themes including the Bermuda flag, emojis, flowers, jewels, hearts, and the island’s Gombeys. More than 50 free graphics are available to download in BDADay.com’s graphic section, with many familiar sights and colours utilized. […]
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| Alexander Miller recently competed in the Puivelde 2022 Belsele in Belgium, taking part in a road race over a distance of 120 km. Lars Oreel finished first in 2:33:33, while Jo Maes was second with the same time, and Peder Dahl Strand finished third also with the same time. Miller — representing Jonge Rakkers — finished […]
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| The Stone Love 50th Anniversary World Tour is getting set to be held on Saturday [May 28]. The event flyer says, “The official fight night after party Stone Love 50th anniversary world tour alongside OGS Genesis is on Saturday, May 28th. Ticket outlets include ptix.bm, Jamaican Grill, and Freshman. The Shed in Dockyard, an outdoor […]
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| Bermuda Day is just around the corner and as we prepare to celebrate in 2022, BDADay.com has been updated with a focus on the historic aspects of the holiday, including a brief timeline which you can view below. With the Bermuda Half Marathon Derby starting over one hundred years ago in 1909, and the first […]
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| [Written by Dale Butler] I am not surprised that the Friday, May 20th performance of Bermuda’s own Lady Tyson, who now resides in the UK, and Wayne “Off the Radar” Davis was sold out at the Anchor Restaurant, Bar & Lounge, known for its Bermudian service and excellent food. Friday night is the time to enjoy […]
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| Conyers announced the recipients of their 2022 Legal Awards, with Sierra Brangman, Angelica Wales, Nazari Woods, Chrysda Smith, and Taylor Crichlow all receiving educational awards. A spokesperson said, “Conyers is pleased to announce the recipients of the Legal Education Awards for 2022. This year, the firm supported five Bermudian law students with over $70,000 in […]
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| Premier David Burt and the Minister of Economy & Labour Jason Hayward recently met with the President of the Bermuda Industrial Union [BIU] Chris Furbert, General Secretary Helena “Molly” Burgess and First Vice President Eugene Ball. Speaking about the meeting, which was held on Friday, May 13th, a Government spokesperson said, “The meeting was held […]
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| The official Government and Legal notices for today [May 24] include notification of planning applications registered, notice of intention to construct a controlled plant, acting appointments, Bermudian status, permanent resident certificate and cancellation of registration. List of Proposed Planning Applications Advertisesd on May 24, 2022 Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Notification of Planning Applications Registered Notice […]
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| Wednesday, May 25 is expected to be rather cloudy with a few showers likely, easing in evening, with the high to be near 26°C/78°F and the low to be near 21°C/70°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be NW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 83%. Sunrise will be […]
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| The Senate is scheduled to be in session on Wednesday [May 25], and the only statement listed on the Order Paper is Update on School Reform – Beyond September 2022. Bills due for their first reading include the Marriage Amendment Act 2022 and the Motor Car [Liveries] Amendment Act 2022. The Order of Business follows below […]
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The Cabinet Office today outlined the events taking place to mark Her Majesty The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.
In the UK, The Platinum Jubilee Central Weekend takes place from June 2 – 5, and throughout the Commonwealth and the Overseas Territories there are number of events planned.
The local events are as follows:
From the Minister of Education, the Hon. Diallo Rabain, JP MP:
“Using the last working week of this school year to do intensive professional learning with all teachers in the Bermuda Public School System will be significantly advantageous to our progress in reforming education,” said Minister of Education Diallo Rabain following the announcement that public schools will close 3 days early for the summer term 2022.
| The City of Hamilton will be launching an “awareness campaign in the coming weeks to inform the public about the benefits of acquiring monthly or annual parking passes for the Bull’s Head Car Park,” saying that “parking at Bull’s Head is the most economical way to park all day in the City.” City CEO Dwayne […]
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| “British Overseas Territories have frozen Russian assets with a combined estimated value in excess of 11 billion US dollars,” the Minister of State James Cleverly said. The UK joins numerous other allies around the world such as the US, Canada, Switzerland and the EU in imposing the sweeping sanctions against Russia following their invasion of Ukraine, […]
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| Bermuda Investor Community Limited announced the launch of “Bermuda’s first fully digital platform bringing qualified individual investors and entrepreneurs together.” A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Investor Community is a sister company of Ignite, the island’s first privately funded entrepreneurial accelerator. The launch of the Community’s online platform marks the realisation of a key goal for the founders […]
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| In celebration of its 90th anniversary, the Lady Cubitt Compassionate Association [LCCA] has donated $50,000 each to four rest homes on the island. A spokesperson said, “The Packwood Home, Matilda Smith-Williams Seniors Residence, Westmeath Residential & Nursing Care Home, and Lorraine Rest Home received $50,000 each, with the funds to be used for the purchase […]
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| Public schools will close early for the summer break and the Department of Youth and Sport will commence summer camps a week early and “to help parents and guardians manage this adjustment to the school year there is no charge for this first week of summer camp,” Minister of Education Diallo Rabain said. Statement In […]
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| Local artist Meredith Andrews has donated $30,000 to Keep Bermuda Beautiful [KBB] and the Bermuda National Gallery [BNG] through proceeds from her recent art exhibition highlighting the impacts of modern living on ocean pollution. A spokesperson said, “In 2021, Keep Bermuda Beautiful [KBB] and the Bermuda National Gallery [BNG] were looking to collaborate on an exhibition that […]
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| One man is in custody after another man was “assaulted with a bladed weapon” last night in Devonshire. A police spokesperson said, “Around 8:21pm on Monday 23rd May 2022, police responded to a report of an assault in the Cedar Park, Devonshire area. “On arrival it was ascertained that two men had been involved in […]
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| BELCO advised that the “Palmetto Road [Devonshire] to Store Hill [Smiths] trench will commence on Palmetto Road on Monday, May 30th and it is expected that the trench will reach its conclusion at Store Hill by the end of October 2022.” A spokesperson said, “The Palmetto Road to Barker’s Hill Roundabout portion of this trenching project […]
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| The Birmingham 2022 Queen’s Baton Relay arrived in Bermuda – the 62nd destination out of the 72 Commonwealth nations and territories it will be visiting – this week, and has toured the island from east to west, with many notable people involved. Bernews caught up with the Baton in the west end yesterday, which involved two of […]
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| [Written by Stephen Wright] Andre Lambe aims to continue his impressive knockout streak when he faces Jamaican Dwayne Lawrence at The Shed in Dockyard on Saturday. Lambe remains undefeated after stopping all four of his opponents and believes another early finish could be on the cards against Lawrence. The only opponent to have survived the […]
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| [Written by Dale Butler] The three top local vocalists slated to render outstanding performances before lunchtime patrons at the well-established “Creatives Live!” event on the steps of the historic City Hall were Toni Robinson, Sheila Smith and Samantha Smith. However, when it was announced that Sheila would not be available, the audience took it in stride […]
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| Minister of Youth, Culture and Sport Dr. Ernest Peets will be joining Bernews at 6.00pm this evening [May 24] for the latest episode in the Bernews News & Views series, with Minister Peets set to discuss the upcoming Bermuda Day celebrations. This year will mark the full return of the Bermuda Day parade, which has […]
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| The MarketPlace has provided information about their opening hours during the Bermuda Day holiday. Monday, May 23 – Thursday, May 26 – Open 7am – 9pm Friday, May 27 – All stores closed Saturday, May 28 – Open 7am – 9pm Sunday, May 29 – Open 9am – 7pm For extensive coverage of Bermuda Day […]
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| The Raleigh International Bermuda charity said they continue to “fully operate its existing and planned Programmes despite the announcement by Raleigh International UK to cease its own operations by the end of May 2022.” A spokesperson said, “Raleigh International UK has cited reasons for its closure as the combination of reduced funding and foreign aid, and the […]
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| The United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative [UNEP FI] has confirmed Aspen‘s status as a signatory to the Principles of Sustainable Insurance [PSI]. A spokesperson said, “For the past two years, a key part of our ESG strategy has been actively participating in the UN Sustainable Development Goals, and now, we’ve extended this commitment as […]
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