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| The official Government and Legal notices for today [May 16] include boards appointments, appointments, trademark applications and cancellation of registration. Board Of Education GNO320/2022 Amended Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Boards Appointments Notice ID: GN0520/2022 Public Authorities / Department: Ministry Level Publication date: 16 May 2022 The Minister of Education is pleased to make the […]
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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 17 is expected to see cloudy, early mist, occasional rain or showers, easing later, with the high to be near 24°C/76°F and the low to be near 20°C/68°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SSW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 87%. Sunrise will be at […]
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| Irish Media outlet The42 has shared a tribute to the late Freddy Hall, recalling his positive presence both on and off the the football field. Mr Hall — who passed away at age 37 following a collision — was widely regarded as as one of the island’s best ever goalkeepers, and played professionally overseas, becoming a fans’ […]
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| The Bermuda Tourism Authority today [May 16] released first quarter figures that they said “highlighted gradual recovery for several key tourism metrics.” A spokesperson said, “According to the data, leisure air visitor arrivals were down 70% over pre-pandemic figures which reflected 314% growth over 2021 measures. Bermuda’s air capacity has dropped by nearly 44% vs […]
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| The Bermuda Football Association [BFA] announced the upcoming Concacaf Nations League [CNL] matches for the Senior Men’s National Team, who are set to take on Haiti, Montserrat, and Guyana, including matches against Haiti and Monserrat which will be played here in Bermuda in June. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Football Association is pleased to announce the […]
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| Brijette Basden recently represented Shaw University while participating in the high jump at the CIAA National Championship 2022 at Bowie State University. Basden placed fourth place out of 17 competitors after recording a top leap of 1.45m. Related Stories BNAA Track & Field Weekend Meet Results Simons & Outerbridge Compete In Outdoor Meets Zekiah Lewis & […]
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| Horizon Communications has launched a range of new internet packages “for businesses looking for high speeds and great savings.” A spokesperson said, “Horizon Communications, Bermuda’s newest internet provider, has launched a range of new internet packages for businesses looking for high speeds and great savings. Their new wireless technology can provide 1gbps+, secure, faster than […]
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| The Information Commissioner issued Decision 10/2022 in regards to records relating to the Molecular Diagnostic Laboratory [MDL]. A spokesperson said, “On 9 May 2022, the Acting Information Commissioner issued Decision 12/2022 Cabinet Office. The Applicant had submitted a public access to information [PATI] request to the Ministry of Health Headquarters [Ministry Headquarters] seeking records relating to […]
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| Kiwon Waldron was back in action standardbred qualifier races in Canada. . In heat one, Waldron was in the bike of Time to Dance; they finished fifth out of nine, crossing the line in a time of 1:58.3. During heat two, Waldron was in the bike of Shemaksmefelunreal and finished second by clocking a time […]
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| This past weekend, Bermuda’s next generation of sailing superstars displayed their skills while taking part in the SailGP’s Inspire Careers and Racing programs as part of the Bermuda SailGP presented by Hamilton Princess. SailGP previously announced that 17 students were awarded internships in the Inspire Careers program and 34 local Inspire Racing candidates were selected […]
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| The Association of Filipinos in Bermuda are accepting donations for the family of Oscar and Jove Mascarinas, who were tragically killed in a house explosion in Southampton earlier this month. In an online post, the Association of Filipinos in Bermuda said, “We are saddened by the news of the recent death of our member, Jove […]
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| Trevor Moniz has been inducted into the Azorean Order of Merit by the the Legislative Assembly of the Azores/ The Portuguese Cultural Association said, “On 13 May 2022, the Legislative Assembly of the Azores inducted Mr Moniz into the Azorean Order of Merit in recognition of his professional achievements [Insígnia Autonómica de Mérito – Profissional]. The proposal […]
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| Military musicians past and present will throw a special Celebration Concert in the historic former Royal Naval Dockyard on Sunday, May 29 from 3.00pm and 4.30pm. A spokesperson said, “The Royal Bermuda Regiment Band & Corps of Drums will take centre stage at the free event, organised as part of Heritage Month and designed to […]
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| The 2022 Bermuda National Athletics Association’s Track & Field season continued with a meet at the National Sports Center Flora Duffy South Field Stadium this weekend. In the Under 17 Girls 200 Meter Dash Ellise Dickinson clocked a winning time of 27.63, Pria Wilson was second in 27.70, and Lashee Jones finished third with a […]
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| The Gnosis Criterium was held yesterday [May 15], which marks the last cycling race before the Bermuda Day Sinclair Packwood Memorial Race. A spokesperson said, “The VT Construction team swept the Open category podium with Cameron Morris, Phil Mace and Dominique Mayho putting on a clinic on how to dominate with team tactics. Mace’s early solo […]
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| Two Bermuda Volleyball Association teams competed in the FC Power Championships in Daytona Beach, Florida. The Paradise Hitters Under 18 team finished with two wins and three defeats. In their opener, they fell 25-11, 25-18 to the Power Elite team, but came from a game down to defeat WPVC Armour Black 23-25, 25-12, 15-11. Game […]
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| Kaden Hopkins and his Equipo Essax teammates won the Spanish Cup General Classification. Stage two was a 110k stage with over 7700 feet of climbing. After an aggressive start, Hopkins covered a six rider breakaway. Oscar Garcia dropped back and so the team plan changed with Hopkins and teammate Tomas Morales, who was only 12 […]
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| The Birmingham 2022 Queen’s Baton Relay will arrive in Bermuda on May 22, marking the 62nd destination out of the 72 Commonwealth nations and territories it will be visiting. A spokesperson said, “On Sunday May 22nd 2022, Peter Dunne, Bermuda Olympic Association President and Branwen Smith-King, Bermuda Olympic Association Secretary General, will officially welcome the […]
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| The merchants of Court Street will be holding the Court Street Market on Sunday, May 22nd from 1.00pm to 6.00pm. The Court Street Market promo said, “Court Street Market Bermuda Day Heritage celebration. Help stimulate the economy buy Bermuda on Sunday, May 22, 2022 from 1pm-6pm. Vendors from around Bermuda Mini Court Street Marathon Dance groups […]
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Recently (May 13), Premier David Burt and the Head of the Public Service, Dr. Derrick Binns recognized the Attorney-General’s (AG) Chambers’ Drafting Section Administration Team, as the April recipients of the Public Service Excellence Award (PSEA).
The PSEA is a programme that aims to encourage outstanding achievement and recognize Public Officers who are demonstrating admirable service delivery. Each month an individual or team is selected for their outstanding public service accomplished in the last 60 days.
| The second day of racing in the Bermuda Sail Grand Prix presented by Hamilton Princess took place today [May 15], with Australia claiming the victory. The event saw a nine-strong fleet take part, with Great Britain, the United States, New Zealand, Australia, Canada, Switzerland, Spain, Denmark, and France all in action in the two-day event, […]
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| The Drafting Section Administration Team from the Attorney-General Chambers won the Public Service Excellence Award [PSEA] for the month of April. A Government spokesperson said, “Recently [May 13], Premier David Burt and the Head of the Public Service, Dr. Derrick Binns recognized the Attorney-General’s [AG] Chambers’ Drafting Section Administration Team, as the April recipients of […]
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| Monday, May 16 is expected to be cloudy with a few showers, with the high to be near 25°C/77°F and the low to be near 21°C/69°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be S. The relative humidity is expected to be near 83%. Sunrise will be at 6:20am and sunset will […]
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