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| The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] will focus on the topic of dolphins during this month’s ‘Kids Hour Saturday’ on April 16. A spokesperson said, “Kids Hours Saturdays take place every third Saturday of the month at 11am and 2pm respectively. Each hour features the screening of short films followed by a book reading for […]
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| The Bermuda Red Cross announced it will provide “education and community outreach on climate change resilience.” A spokesperson said, “This will utilize The Bermuda Red Cross’ established networks within the community over the past ten years, as a consequence of its Disaster Risk Reduction program. “It will further leverage information stemming from the Climate Change Impacts […]
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| The Department of Parks is extending the deadline for proposals from concessionaires to provide beach/park concession services. A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Parks is extending the deadline for proposals from suitable concessionaires to provide beach/park concession services at twelve public parklands for the summer season 2022 [May 1st 2022 to November 30th 2022]. […]
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| Bermuda Stock Exchange [BSX] – a wholly owned subsidiary of Miami International Holdings, Inc. — today announced the appointment of Ailish Byrne as Chief Compliance Officer Designate. A spokesperson said, “Byrne brings 25 years of international stock exchange and financial services experience to her role as she helps drive the development of BSX listing and compliance activities. […]
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| [Updated] The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [April 12] with the list indicating that there are fifty-nine bus runs cancelled so far today. Update 4.00pm: The Ministry has released the list of bus cancellations for this afternoon. There were 59 runs cancelled this morning, 78 cancelled this afternoon, for a […]
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The Department of Parks is extending the deadline for proposals from suitable concessionaires to provide beach/park concession services at twelve (12) public parklands for the summer season 2022 (May 1st 2022 to November 30th 2022). The deadline for submissions is April 25th at 5:00 pm.
The locations available are:
1. Mangrove Bay
2. Somerset Long Bay
3. Daniel’s Head
4. Church Bay
5. Horseshoe Bay Beach (excluding the facility)
6. Chaplin Bay
7. Admiralty House
| An online petition has been launched calling for Air Canada to change its flight schedule to better suit travelers to and from Bermuda, with the petition attaining more than 600 signatures as of this writing. The petition says, “The Air Canada summer schedule is very inconvenient for those travelling east of Toronto and flying into […]
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| [Written by Stephen Wright] Tyler Christopher believes he is becoming a more versatile and well-rounded boxer as he looks to extend his unbeaten record against Richard Helm in Birmingham next Saturday [April 23]. The Bermudian was disappointed not to force a stoppage in his points victory over Carl Turney in February and has been working hard […]
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| Oceanview Reinsurance Ltd., a Bermuda Class E insurance company, today announced that Stelian Dragan has been appointed President and Chief Business Development Officer, effective April 1, 2022. Mr. Dragan is based in Hamilton, Bermuda and will be responsible for directing the business development activities of Oceanview Re.” “Stelian is an ideal complement to the Oceanview […]
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| The Corporation of Hamilton has confirmed that they will file an application for the matter — the Municipal Reform Bill – to be heard in the Privy Council” in the UK. A spokesperson said, “The Council has met and determined that, under the guidance of our legal Counsel, we will file an application for the matter to […]
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| A mother of a school student who sustained a traumatic brain injury in a car crash spent the month of March promoting its status as Brain Injury Awareness Month. Helen Cart used the month, recognised annually by the Brain Injury Association of America, to raise awareness of on-island services and therapies, encourage brain injury prevention […]
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| The International Bar Association’s Human Rights Institute [IBAHRI] has expressed its “surprise and disappointment” at the decision on marriage equality in Bermuda made by the UK’s Privy Council. A spokesperson said, “On 14 March 2022, the United Kingdom’s Judicial Committee of the Privy Council, after reserving its decision for more than a year, handed down two […]
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| The Royal Bermuda Yacht Club [RBYC] announced that the 2022 Bermuda Gold Cup sailing event — which was due to be held October — has been cancelled. A spokesperson said, “The Royal Bermuda Yacht Club [RBYC] has made the difficult decision to cancel this year’s Bermuda Gold Cup, a World Match Racing Tour Event, due […]
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| A man has been found guilty in a British court of murdering MP Sir David Amess. a British MP who served as the Chair of the Britain-Bermuda All-Party Parliamentary Group. The BBC website reported, “An IS fanatic has been found guilty of murdering Sir David Amess MP. The Southend West MP was stabbed more than 20 times during […]
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| Bermuda track and field athletes Nathan Simons and Robert Edwards Jr. represented their universities at outdoor meets. Nathan Simons Nathan Simons and his Mount Marty Men’s Track and Field teammates competed in the 2022 Concordia Invitational. Simons finished 2nd in the Men’s 200 meter clocking a time of 21.44, and he also clocked 48.61 finishing 2nd […]
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| Some of the world’s fastest runners made their way to the Flora Duffy Stadium for the USATF Bermuda Games on Saturday [April 9] with an array of top international athletes from nations including Canada, USA, Germany, Kenya, Zambia, Great Britain, Morocco, Jamaica, Barbados, Bahamas, Trinidad & Tobago, Brazil, Haiti, France, Liberia and Bermuda in action. Prior to the main […]
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| The RYA Youth Nationals got underway in the UK with Nicole Stovell and Sebastian Kempe both taking to the water and finishing the first day on top of their fleets. After two races in the ILCA6 Class, Stovell leads the fleet with 3 points after winning the first race and finishing second in the second […]
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| The Bermuda Equestrian Federation [BEF] is getting set to hold its ‘Welcome Home Show’ on April 23 and April 24, featuring “a variety of equestrian disciplines including jumping, western, carriage driving, harness racing, fancy dress” and more. A spokesperson said, “With the disappointing news that our Annual Ag Show was to yet again cancelled due […]
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The Minister of Legal Affairs and Constitutional Reform, Hon. Kathy Lynn Simmons, JP, MP today issued the AML-ATF Advisory 1/2022 (below) regarding the Risks Relating to Deficiencies in Anti-Money Laundering and Anti-Terrorist Financing (AML/ATF) Systems and Controls in Specified Jurisdictions.
The Proceeds of Crime (Anti-Money Laundering and Anti-Terrorist Financing) Regulations 2008 (POCA Regulations) require the Bermuda regulated sector and relevant persons to apply enhanced customer due diligence to high-risk countries.
The Department of Public Transportation is advising commuters that there will be service delays this week and no public bus service tomorrow, Tuesday, 12 April from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm.
Last week, the Department responded to questions regarding cancellations and delays. The issues stemmed from resource shortages, including a backlog in the shipment of tires for the diesel fleet. The bus maintenance challenges have resulted in fewer buses in service and increasing cancellations. The new tires will be delivered this week.
| Bermuda Football Association [BFA] SWNT Head Coach Naquita Robinson called for support on the Concacaf W Qualifiers home match against Grenada on Tuesday [April 12], with the game to mark the first match of the qualifiers that the SWNT play in Bermuda. “These girls have worked hard,” Coach Robinson said at a press conference today. […]
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| Athlete Dage Minors, BTA Director of Global Sales and Business Development Hazel Clark, and Bermuda National Athletics Association [BNAA] President Dr. Freddie Evans are joining Bernews this evening [April 11] for the latest episode in the Bernews News & Views series, with the trio set to discuss the recently concluded USATF Bermuda Games. Related Stories […]
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| Rockal Evans won the Sail Port Stephens in Australia, a two-day event that saw the second day of action canceled due to a lack of wind. Evans finished the regatta with five points after winning three races and finishing second in another. The first day conditions were 14-18 knots with gusts around 23 knots. The […]
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| The official Government and Legal notices for today [April 11] include notice of intention to construct a controlled plant, trademark applications and notice of intended marriage. JDJ Marion Trust Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Notice of Intention to Construct a Controlled Plant Notice ID: GN0402/2022 Public Authorities / Department: Environment and Natural Resources Publication date: […]
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