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| Natasha Bryant has joined the Australia SailGP Team for Season Three of the competition as part of the Women’s Pathway Programme [WPP]. Bryant, 21, from Sydney, will race for the first time at the Bermuda Sail Grand Prix presented by Hamilton Princess on May 14 and 15. The programme aims to accelerate the training and […]
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| Tanisha Butler earns ‘Mother of Year’ award, two vehicle collision in Smith’s Parish, police investigating attempted shooting, BMA appoints Ricardo Garcia as Managing Director, CNN features Bermudian Kaelyn Kastle, SailGP teams practice in Bermuda, SailGP: Inspire careers & racing candidates, bid on Endeavour & SailGP Inspire fundraiser, Minister Ernest Peets meets with Bermuda’s Carifta teams, Whip […]
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| Francis Patton Primary School will host a Glow in the Dark party at Fryday’s Trampoline Park in Dockyard on Friday [May 13]. Prices for the party, which runs from 5 to 9 pm, are $15 for one hour, $20 for one-and-half hours, and $24 for two hours. For more information, call 478-3303 or email PTATreasurer277@gmail.com. […]
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| The Bermuda Basketball Association has been able to partner with FEDOMBAL [Dominican Republic Basketball Federation] for 4 Development Games in Santo Domingo, and the games are being used by the BBA to allow younger players to compete at the next level. Bermuda Players Selected for the trip Adam McDonald Jorel Smith Samuel Darrell Chris Crumpler Kieron […]
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| The Bermuda Netball Association is set to launch a Summer League including three divisions. The league, which is open to over-40s, co-ed and female players, starts on May 31. Team registration is $300, player registration is $30, while current members can sign-up for free. To register, email bdanetball@hotmail.com. The deadline is May 17. Related Stories […]
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| White Mountains Insurance Group, Ltd. announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to sell NSM Insurance Group to investment funds affiliated with global investment firm Carlyle. “The transaction values NSM at $1.775 billion,” the company said. “White Mountains expects the transaction will result in a gain of approximately $280 to its adjusted book value […]
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| May 9 saw 0 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange. The BSX finished at 2,376.84, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 64 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available here [PDF]. Related Stories LOM Company Shares Purchased By Director BSX Reports Record ILS Listings In 2021 […]
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| Tuesday, May 10 is expected to see variable cloud with a few showers, mainly morning, with the high to be near 24°C/76°F and the low to be near 21°C/70°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be south. The relative humidity is expected to be near 84%. Sunrise will be at 6.24am […]
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| Privacy Commissioner Alexander White was invited to speak to the Global Cross Border Privacy Rules Forum about the “benefits and potential for Bermuda and other countries to participate in the data transfer system.” A spokesperson said, “Some of the most critical questions about the modern digital economy relate to how personal information is to be […]
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| The Bermuda National Trust has invited the public to visit the Verdmont Museum and Gardens for a “Free Open House” in celebration of Heritage Month. The theme of Heritage Month is “Togetherness” in reflection of how the community came together during the Covid-19 pandemic. The Verdmont Museum and Gardens on Collector’s Hill in Smiths will […]
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Fresh from competing in the Caribbean, members of Bermuda’s Carifta Team recently met with the Minister of Youth, Culture and Sport, Dr. Ernest Peets, who congratulated them on their success at the 49th Edition of the Games.
As the public is aware last month the Carifta Games took place in Jamaica and Barbados, with Bermudian athletes delivering outstanding performances on the track and in the pool, resulting in several medals being won.
| The World Triathlon organisation highlighted their 2022 event calendar, stating that Bermuda will host a race in November of this year, and noting that “the tropical paradise went triathlon crazy” and “collectively lost it” when Dame Flora Duffy won Bermuda’s first ever Olympic gold medal. The Triathlon website said, “We begin the 2022 World Triathlon […]
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| Steven Smith, Anthony Smith, Maddie Durkin, Kelise Wade, and Zachary Moniz all won their Divisions in the BDA Junior Cycling Individual Time Trial. The course saw the adult competitors start on North Shore Road, Pembroke, East of Black Watch Pass, to roundabout at Swizzle Inn, in St. George’s returning on North Shore Road to start/finish […]
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| The police are investigating an attempted shooting which occurred last night [May 8] near the junction of Court Street and Elliott Street, with the ”suspect attempting to discharge the weapon when it jammed.” A police spokesperson said, “Police are investigating an attempted shooting which occurred shortly after 11:00 p.m. on Sunday May 8th 2022. “Police at […]
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| Tanisha Butler has earned ‘Mother of the Year’ honours in the Continental Society of Bermuda essay competition, earning high praise from her daughter Tjaia Butler for working and putting herself through school to be a lawyer, while always being an exceptional mother. Tjaia Butler’s essay read, “If you think your mother should be mother of the year […]
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| The Department of Workforce Development [DWD] advised that the Bermuda Job Board Website [bermudajobboard.bm] is temporarily down. “Technicians are working to restore the site, and the public will be advised when it is operational. The DWD apologises for any inconvenience this may cause,” a Government spokesperson said.“ Related Stories Online Government Services Interruption Tonight Overnight Online […]
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| The Bermuda Sail Grand Prix presented by Hamilton Princess will take place from May 14- 15 in Bermuda, and the international teams are practicing on our waters, with their high tech foiling F50 catamarans capable of speeds in the region of 100kph. The BTA previously noted that “SailGP is one of the world’s fastest growing racing properties […]
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| Registration is now open for the 32nd annual Clarien Iron Kids Triathlon, which will be held on Saturday, June 18 at Clearwater Beach in St. David’s. The Junior Triathlon [Ages 7 – 15] “Children ages 7-15 swim, bike and run to the finish line. This competition is open to all children, but veteran youth triathletes […]
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| Bermudian recording artist Kaelyn Kastle has been featured in a CNN article and video about young Black influencers in Atlanta. Kastle has joined nine other young creators at the “Collab Crib”, which CNN describes as “one of the nation’s only content houses for all-Black influencers.” CNN reports, “Kastle, the self-described house mom, floats around calling […]
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| The Bermuda Monetary Authority’s [BMA] announced that Ricardo Garcia has recently been appointed Managing Director of the Authority. A spokesperson said, “The Managing Director position encompasses several responsibilities. Mr. Garcia will be responsible for the Authority’s supervision of insurance, banking, trust, corporate services, investment and money service business regulated entities, including micro and macro-prudential supervision […]
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