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| [Written by Stephen Wright] Ravi Cannonier-Watson, by admission, was not the most talkative child. It was through the medium of dance, arguably the most natural and human form of expression, that the Bermudian conveyed his emotions and thoughts via movements and body language. Cannonier-Watson, who is now 17, has the opportunity to ‘communicate’ in front of […]
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| The official Government and Legal notices for today [May 19] include traffic notice, notice of intended marriage and trademark applications. RTN – Lane Closure North Shore Road May 30 2022 to Sept 2 2022 Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Traffic Notice Notice ID: GN0532/2022 Public Authorities / Department: Public Works Headquarters Publication date: 19 May […]
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| The House of Assembly will be in session on Friday [May 20] and the statements scheduled to be delivered include the Bermuda Monetary Authority Annual Report 2021, Keeping Our Promise to Deliver Relief to Bermuda’s Taxpayers, Tabling of Amendments to the Electricity Act 2016 to Create a Regulatory ‘Sandbox’, Road Safety Week, Update on the […]
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| Friday, May 20 is expected to see clouds may build overhead to give a chance of showers later, with the high to be near 26°C/79°F and the low to be near 22°C/72°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be WSW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 86%. Sunrise will […]
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| The public is invited to watch as the “porch is being rebuilt at one of Bermuda’s heritage sites, the old Pub On The Square in St. Georges,” with free food tastings by Freddies Buffet and Glaze Bakery. A spokesperson said, “The restoration will start this weekend and last for approximately 2 weeks. Everyone is welcome […]
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| The fourth instalment of the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute’s [BUEI] eight-part Island SOS [Sustainable Ocean Strategies] series is slated to take place at BUEI on Saturday [May 21] at 4.00pm. A spokesperson said, “This month’s island nation being highlighted is Barbados, with a presentation by Carlos Gilkes, Technical Officer of the National Conservation Commission [NCC]. […]
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| Dr. Stephen Sherwin will make his ninth start as skipper in the Newport Bermuda Yacht Race since 2000 when his Corby 41.5 Nasty Medicine takes the start on Friday, June 17. A spokesperson said, “In four weeks, a fleet of approximately 200 yachts will set off on the 52nd Newport Bermuda Race, the original ocean […]
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| The City of Hamilton provided a progress update regarding the road paving works taking place along Front Street. A spokesperson said, “The City can report that crews are making good progress and should be finished the Front Street section by the end of day tomorrow [Friday, May 20th, 2022]. The intention is to then, at […]
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| “I’d love Nahki to stay with us,” Bristol City manager Nigel Pearson said, according to a report in the Bristol Live, which added “with one year left on his contract, City are stuck in a transfer quandary with the experienced striker.” In the report, Bristol City manager Nigel Pearson said, “I’ve spoken to four players […]
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| The Department of Public Transportation [DPT] is advising the public that the Central Bus Terminal kiosk “will have reduced hours due to limited staff resources.” A Government spokesperson said, “As such, DPT is advising of the following hours of operation for the kiosk: Thursday, May 19 7:15am – 5:00pm Friday, May 20 7:15am – 5:00pm […]
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| Bermuda College is holding a graduation ceremony this afternoon [May 19], with 93 graduates receiving associate degrees, diplomas or certificates under the big tent on the College’s athletic field, marking the first time that the annual Commencement ceremony will be held in person since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic in 2020. Live video below: […]
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| The Save Soil Women’s Bowl Tennis Tournament got underway at the Fairmont Southampton Tennis Courts. One of the matches on the night needed three sets to decide a winner as Victoria Stephens defeated Kumani Jackson 6-4, 2-6, 6-2, while Morgan Lightbourne defeated Nadhira Durham 6-0, 6-1. Jacky Lambert defeated Carika Weldon in straight sets 6-0, […]
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| [Written by Stephen Wright] Bermudian dressage rider Robin Stempel has set her sights on qualifying for the North American Junior Young Rider Championships next year. Stempel, riding Rossano Royale 2, was in impressive form at the Raleigh Spring Dressage Show at the North Carolina Fairgrounds last weekend. Competing in the Federation Equestre Internationale Young Riders – […]
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| SiriusPoint Ltd announces Chairman and CEO Siddhartha Sankaran has resigned from the Company to “pursue other opportunities.” A spokesperson said, “The Board has named Daniel Malloy as Interim Chief Executive Officer while the Board initiates a search for a permanent successor, and current Director Sharon Ludlow as Interim Chair of the Board of Directors. Both of these appointments are effective […]
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| [Written by Stephen Wright] Nikki Bascome says he has embraced a tunnel vision mindset in his Las Vegas training camp while preparing for his upcoming fight against Jamaican Kevin Hylton. Bascome has spent the past month sharpening his tools under the tutelage of Jeff Mayweather, the uncle of Floyd, the five-division unbeaten world champion. The Bermudian […]
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| The Transformational Living Centre [TLC] is offering its thanks to Freisenbruch-Meyer for the company’s financial donations and volunteer work. A spokesperson said, “The Transformational Living Centre is a purpose-built housing facility that seeks to address the growing problem of homelessness among families with children in Bermuda. “It is more than just a home. In addition […]
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| The Bermuda Referee Association’s End of Year Awards were presented by the Bermuda Football Association Referees Committee. The Bermuda Football Association President Mark Wade was on hand to present awards. Award Winners Referee of the Year – Dwight Jackson Assistant Referees of the Year – Amaury Majors and Clinton Hayward Young Referee of the Year […]
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| Bermudian cricketers Amari Ebbin, Cameron Jeffers, and Dennico Hollis were recently in action for their respective teams. Amari Ebbin Amari Ebbin and his University of South Wales teammates went down by 111 runs against the University of Gloucestershire. South Wales won the toss and sent Gloucestershire to bat, they bowled them out for 190 In […]
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| [Opinion column written by MP Jache Adams] All of Bermuda, regardless of political orientation, should be encouraged by the news that rating agency Standard & Poor’s [S&P] has reaffirmed Bermuda’s: A+ Sovereign Credit Rating A-1 short term rating AA+ transfer and convertibility assessment and, Maintained Bermuda’s Credit Rating outlook as “stable” Often, the work of […]
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| Registration is now open for the Bermuda Cricket Board’s 2022 Howzat! Action Cricket Camp for girls and boys age 7 – 13 which will be held from July 4 to 22, 2022. A spokesperson said, “Registration for the Bermuda Cricket Board’s 2022 Howzat! Action Cricket Camp is now open! Players can sign up through the BCB’s […]
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| Junior triathlete Nick Pilgrim put in a strong performance to finish 10th in the 2022 Americas Triathlon Junior Central American and Caribbean Championships, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, finishing in a time of 1:01:12. The race took place in hot, humid and windy conditions with the ocean swim taking place in the waters of the Playa Blanca […]
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| Bermuda track and field athletes Inshan-Nae Smith and Nathan Armstrong recently represented their universities at outdoor championships. Inshan-Nae Smith Inshan-Nae Smith and her Livingstone University women’s track and field teammates competed at the 2022 CIAA Outdoor Track and Field Championship. Smith was a member of the school’s women’s 4x100m relay team that finished 4th clocking […]
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| [Updated] The Senate today [May 18] passed the Fairmont Southampton Hotel Act 2022, with the passage following after a procedural delay which saw the normal morning session adjourned, with the debate starting in the afternoon. The delay was apparently caused as OBA Senators wanted to table amendments to the legislation, so the session was adjourned […]
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| Xtreme Sports Ltd Fun Zone, will host a Family Movie Night series starting next month saying they “hope to bring families together to bond and to also enjoy each other’s company.” A spokesperson said, “This movie series falls in line with the overall vision of Fun Zone, to be a premier event venue for family entertainment. […]
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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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| Thursday, May 19 is expected to be mostly sunny, with the high to be near 26°C/78°F and the low to be near 22°C/72°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be WSW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 81%. Sunrise will be at 6.18am and sunset will be at 8.12pm. […]
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