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| The official Government and Legal notices for today [April 18] include Bermudian status. Bermudian Status – Section 19A Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Bermudian Status – Section 19A Notice ID: GN0421/2022 Public Authorities / Department: Immigration Publication date: 18 April 2022 Notice is hereby given that application has been made to the Minister of Economy and […]
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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, April 19 is expected to see occasional sunny breaks; showers developing overnight, with the high to be near 24°C/75°F and the low to be near 19°C/67°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 84%. Sunrise will be at 6.45am and sunset […]
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| Commissioner of Police Darrin Simons thanked the public as there were “no major incidents reported” at any of the events held over the Easter holiday, and he also thanked the “various Community Clubs and Sports Clubs, which organised these very well attended social gatherings and worked with us.” Commissioner Simons said, “In keeping with the Easter […]
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| The U.S. Coast Guard cutter “Angela McShan” is currently visiting Bermuda, with the vessel set to serve as “part of a multi-month fisheries enforcement operation in partnership with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Royal Bermuda Regiment and Coast Guard, and the Bermuda Police Service.” A spokesperson previously said, “The cutter will be the first […]
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| Bermuda swimmers continued competing on the third day of the 2022 Carifta Swimming Championships in Barbados, and the preliminary results from the morning session are below, with multiple swimmers set to appear in the finals later today. During the 11-12 girls 200 meter individual medley Violet Smith finished 9th clocking 2:55.76, Myeisha Sharrieff advanced to […]
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| Police responded to a report of a stabbing incident in Sandys and then “attended a nearby residence where they spoke with the 31-year old male victim, who had sustained a stab wound to his right arm.” A police spokesperson said, “Around 12:10 a.m. on Sunday 17th April, 2022, police responded to a report of a […]
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| On Thursday, May 26, Sail Away Soca – a team that consists of Melissa Trott, Sheena Chomoledgy and Hafid James – will be hosting its second fundraising event. A spokesperson said, “This year they decided to have a fundraiser to get the frontline nurses a thank you gift for their hard work and commitment during […]
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| The second day of the track and field portion of the 2022 Carifta Games continued in Jamaica with Bermuda’s team making strong showings. J’auza James continued competing in the U20 octathlon, he took to the track for the 110 meter hurdles where he finished 9th clocking a time of 19.20, he finished first in the […]
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| Bermudian Dr. Katie Davis will be hosting the Youth Digital Wellness Summit virtually on Thursday [April 21] and Monday, April 25. A spokesperson said, “An innovative gathering of researchers from around the world that aims to set a collaborative agenda for research related to adolescent digital wellness has been organized by Bermudian Dr. Katie Davis. […]
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| The National Museum of Bermuda [NMB] is resuming its ‘Bermuda in the Atlantic World’ lecture series with a free virtual lecture on Thursday, April 28 at 5.30pm. A spokesperson said, “Reckoning with the slave ship Enterprise in Bermuda, 1835′ will be presented by professor Dr. Neil Kennedy and will share new research into the American […]
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| Aiden Simmons recently competed in the Severn Valley Motocross Championships Round 4 & 5 in Herefordshire, England. Competing on the Bromyard Track in the small wheel 85cc class, Simmons rode to victory in five of the six motos. Race one saw Simmons clock a six lap winning time of 12:18.982. He was faster in race […]
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| Ciarra Wells continued competing in the Youth Easter Meeting Regatta in Malcesine, Lake Garda, Italy. Wells came off the water in 141st place after four more races in the ILCA4 Class. Wells finished the first race of the day — and the fifth of the regatta — in 69th, she did not compete in the […]
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| Students participating in the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute’s [BUEI] Youth Climate Summit Programme were given a presentation and tour of the Department of Public Transportation’s [DPT] new electric buses. A Government spokesperson said, “DPT Acting Operations Manager, Michael DeLeon, and Adrian Dill, Department of Energy highlighted the features of the new bus and talked with […]
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| The police have now confirmed the death of 29-year-old Jason Lee, who died following a collision last week. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] can now confirm the death of 29-year-old Jason A. Lee, Bermuda’s fourth road fatality for 2022, and extends sincere condolences to his family and friends. “Mr. Lee was […]
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| While she has not tested positive, Governor Rena Lalgie was “identified as being a close contact of a positive Covid-19 case, ” and Government House is working with the Corporation of St. George to reschedule the Peppercorn Ceremony, which was due to take place this Wednesday. A Government spokesperson said, “On Saturday night the Governor […]
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| Nicholas Lopes competed in the Equestrian Sports Production Spring Series CSI 3*, in the ESP Spring 2 Horse Jumping event in Wellington, Florida. Lopes mounted Casino 71 for the WIHS Hunter Phase Class, and the pair finished 4th with 85 points, and the finished 11th in the WIHS Jumper Phase Class with 79 points. The WIHS […]
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| The PHC Zebras advanced to the FA Challenge Cup final following their 2 – 1 win over the North Village Rams at the Wellington Oval. Justin Bell gave the North Village Rams the lead in the 10th minute when he converted from the spot after a foul in the box. In the 40th minute the […]
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| “Travel is gradually returning to Bermuda, and all indicators predict a busy year ahead,” the BTA said, adding that the island’s hotels are “reportedly nearly sold-out for the upcoming SailGP events” in May. A spokesperson said, “As Covid related travel restrictions continue to be eased, travel is gradually returning to Bermuda, and all indicators predict a […]
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| Three Bermuda archers – Jaydon Roberts, Trina Roberts and Robin Selley — competed in the Belgium Icenation Shoot. Due to Easter many did not compete, however in Bermuda the archers had much better weather conditions with winds 13 mph. Jaydon Roberts won the Men’s Recurve 70m Class with a score of 552 points, while Trina Roberts […]
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| The 3D pop up graphics below offer a unique look at some of the action from the BRCC Criterium in the east end, where cyclists rode a new course introduced by the Bermuda Roulers Cycle Club. You can view our coverage of the cycling event here, and take a look at some virtual 3D popup […]
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| A UK Schools Education Fair will be held at BUEI on April 21st and 22nd where they “will be showcasing a diverse, bespoke offering of hand-picked UK boarding schools.” A spokesperson said, “A new company has launched to help Bermudians and Bermuda residents find out more about schools and education opportunities in the United Kingdom […]
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| Bermuda’s 4×100 women’s relay teams have made excellent showings at the 2022 Carifta Games in Jamaica this evening [April 17], with both the U17 and U20 teams placing 4th, and in one case, just 0.01 second off a medal. Considering the Caribbean consistently produces many of the best sprinters in world, claiming two 4th places […]
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Antwan Russell kept his composure to score two spot-kicks to earn PHC Zebras victory over North Village in this FA Cup semi-final encounter at Wellington Oval today….
Later this month, the Minister of Home Affairs, the Hon. Walter Roban will represent Bermuda at two conferences in the Caribbean.
The Minister will attend The Turks and Caicos Islands Climate Change Summit on April 21 – 22 and the Caribbean Renewable Energy Forum from April 26 – 28. At these events, the Minister will highlight the many environmental, energy and conservation initiatives and programmes undertaken by the island to ensure a more sustainable Bermuda.