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| Cleveland County defeated Warwick Workmen’s Club by 40 runs at the Southampton Oval. Cleveland County batted first and was bowled out for 131, Curtis Jackson was the top scorer with 30, while Malachi Jones led the Warwick Workmen’s bowling attack with figures of 6.3-1-11-4. In reply Warwick Workmen’s Club was bowled out for 91, Jones […]
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| “Bermuda SailGP is another example of Bermuda’s position as a world-class sporting destination, and a positive step towards reestablishing Bermuda’s global profile as we rebuild pre-pandemic tourism industry,” the BTA said today. A spokesperson said, “A picture-perfect weekend on Bermuda’s Great Sound provided the ideal stage for the thrilling kick-off for SailGP Season 3. Thursday […]
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| The Cabinet Office today outlined the events taking place next month to mark Her Majesty The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. A Government spokesperson said, “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 […]
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| [Written by Carla Seely] Rarely does an employee work for the same employer for fifty years. For most of us, we have worked for different organizations in a variety of different capacities during our working lives and, during our tenure at these various organizations, most of us have accumulated some pension funds along the way. […]
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| The official Government and Legal notices for today [May 23] include notice of intended marriages. Marriage Notice: Kathleen Kaye Remoto & Nino Leo Geson Notice Type: Legal Notice Notice Sub Type: Notice of Intended Marriage Notice ID: LN0226/2022 Public Authorities / Department: Registry General Publication date: 23 May 2022 The Marriage Act, 1944 Notice of Intended Marriage […]
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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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| Tuesday, May 24 is expected to see a mix of sun and cloud, 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 NW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 85%. Sunrise will be at 6.16am and sunset […]
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The Ministry of Economy and Labour is pleased to advise that there is an upcoming biometric collection session for Bermudians seeking Canadian Visas. The public will recall that due to the impact of COVID-19, the Canadian Government instituted a travel ban for Canadian public servants. As a result, representatives from the Consulate General of Canada in New York could not facilitate the Biometric Identification Process for Canadian Visa Applicants in Bermuda.
| The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] confirmed they are “currently conducting inquiries into two reported burglaries at City of Hamilton businesses.” A police spokesperson said, “P-Tech on Reid Street, near the junction with Queen Street, was burglarised around 1:40am Monday, 23rd May 2022. It appears that two men gained entry into the store. “Both suspects were […]
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| The police have confirmed the death of 52-year-old Robert Hudson, who died following a collision on St George’s on Sunday, marking the sixth road fatality of the year. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] can now confirm the death of 52-year-old Robert Hudson, Bermuda’s sixth road fatality for 2022, and extends sincere […]
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| Fleet frontrunners Punta del Este were embroiled in a fierce battle with WTC Logistics in Race 11 of the Clipper Race. Punta del Este crossed the second Finish Gate first on Thursday [May 19] at 20:28:06 UTC, with WTC Logistics six minutes behind. GoToBermuda managed to claim third place. Jeronimo Santos, Punta del Este skipper, […]
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| Starting today [May 23] the public has been invited to watch as the porch starts being rebuilt at the old Pub on the Square in St. George’s was rebuilt, with free food on offer from Freddies Buffet and Glaze Bakery. A spokesperson previously said, “Everyone is welcome to watch from a close but safe distance […]
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| There is an upcoming biometric collection session for Bermudians seeking Canadian Visas, set for June 6th and 7th. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Economy and Labour is pleased to advise that there is an upcoming biometric collection session for Bermudians seeking Canadian Visas. The public will recall that due to the impact of […]
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| Two weeks after hosting the Senior End of Season Awards Ceremony, the Bermuda Football Association [BFA] held its first-ever End of Season Youth Awards Ceremony for the 2021/22 Appleby Youth Leagues and All Girls’ Leagues, honouring some of the island’s top male and female youth players, as well as their Coaches. The Association previously announced […]
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| Cahow fledging season is beginning on Nonsuch Island, with a “record number of birds for the Cahow Recovery Project.” Jeremy Madeiros, principal conservationist for the Cahow recovery project, said, “From only 18 breeding pairs, making up the entire population of the Cahow when the program began in the early 1960s, the Cahow population has now […]
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| Conor White was back in action competing in the Joe Martin Stage Race in Arkansas, taking part in the 4th and final stage, which was a criterium. White clocked a time of 1:24:34 to finish 29th, he finished 13 seconds behind the stage winner Bryan Gomez who finished in a time of 1:24:21. He finished […]
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| The Bermuda Cricket Board [BCB] has entered into a sponsorship agreement with BF&M Limited for the BCB Women’s National Training Team and the U19 Men’s National Training Team. A spokesperson said, “The Executive of the Bermuda Cricket Board is pleased to announce a sponsorship agreement with insurance company BF&M Limited for the BCB Women’s National […]
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| Bermuda’s sailing team placed third in the SSL Gold Cup 2022 Qualifying Series in Switzerland, and while they made a strong showing to claim two victories to finish in third, they will not advance to the finals. Following the racing action, SSL Team Bermuda said, “What a way to finish the final race, a dominating first […]
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| Bermuda Pride is “transitioning to be a program under the supervision of OUTBermuda,” with the founders saying that “to ensure the long term success of Pride in Bermuda we feel that moving under the umbrella of OUTBermuda is an important next step.” A spokesperson said, “After three consecutive successful years of Bermuda Pride, including the […]
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| The Bermuda Water Trucker’s Association [BWTA] announced that the cost for a load of water is set to increase to $120, effective 1st June 2022. The industry cited “absorbing rapidly increasing costs, having held the rate with no increase to the consumer throughout the pandemic, and since 2017.” Related Stories Hill To Provide New Water […]
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| The Dame Marjorie Bean Hope Academy will host a creative hat day to raise funds for the island’s special needs community. The Devonshire-based facility will celebrate the birthday of Dame Marjorie Bean on Wednesday [May 25]. People are encouraged to wear their favourite hat or create their own for the “Let’s have a $2 hat […]
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| Supreme Court Justice Shade Subair Williams has recused herself from the court proceedings related to former Premier Dr. Ewart Brown, with the ruling — which was the second application – saying, “I grant the application for my recusal and direct that these proceedings shall be tried before another judge.” The ruling [PDF] said, “This is […]
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| Royal Bermuda Regiment soldiers attending a two week overseas training exercise at the US Marine Corps base in North Carolina tested positive for Covid, with the RBR noting that “everyone who tested positive while overseas was put into isolation.” A Regiment spokesperson said, “13 people on the trip were listed as positive for the coronavirus […]
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| The 2022 Youth Futsal League kicked off at the National Sports Center with the youth players treated to a visit from a special guest, as professional footballer Nahki Wells visited the league and spoke to the players. In the 8-11 year old age group, a total of 78 goals were scored, with the leading goal […]
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| Tracy Berkeley — the Chief Administration Officer Bermuda Tourism Authority — has asked tourism stakeholders to sign up to be a part of the development of the new Hospitality Signature School, noting that the deadline is May 24th. In an email sent out to stakeholders, BTA Chief Administration Officer Tracy Berkeley said, “As you may […]
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| Premier David Burt, Deputy Premier Walter Roban and Opposition Leader Cole Simons attended the annual Festa dos Senhor Santo Cristo dos Milagres mass held yesterday [May 22] at St. Theresa’s Cathedral. Premier Burt tweeted the photo below, saying, “I joined Deputy Walter Roban and the Opposition Leader, The Hon. Cole Simons at the Annual Festa dos […]
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| [Written by Stephen Wright] Dominique Mayho wants to cement his position as the most successful rider in Sinclair Packwood Memorial Race history. Mayho claimed his fourth title last year to pull one ahead of Kris Hedges and Wayne Scott, who made their mark on the competition with three wins each. The 28-year-old, who also won in […]
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| “It’s vitally important your staff know how to deal with an access request effectively and efficiently,” the TLC Group said. A spokesperson said, “The right of access is a cornerstone of data protection legislations such as Bermuda’s PIPA, Barbados’ DPA, EUs GDPR, and the UK DPA. More and more people are realising the power these […]
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