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Dandy Town clinched their ninth Premier Division title and first in six seasons with a convincing victory over relegation-threatened Devonshire Colts at Goose Gosl…
| [Updated] Bermudian footballer Dante Leverock is serving as an assistant for the 2022-23 Concacaf Nations League Draw this evening. Their website said, “On Monday, April 4, former Concacaf stars Oribe Peralta [Mexico], Paulo Cesar Wanchope [Costa Rica] and Dante Leverock [Bermuda] will serve as assistants for the Draw to reveal the groups for the 2022-23 Concacaf […]
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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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| [Written by Stephen Wright] Muay Thai fighters Ashton Bell and Tyler Kerr represented Bermuda with pride during their title bouts at the Warriors Cup in New York last Friday [April 1]. Bell, vying for the super-middleweight championship title, was competitive throughout his five-round contest against his highly skilled opponent, Dominic Murn, losing 48-47 on points. […]
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| The Bermuda Boxing Federation National Team competed in Guayaquil, Ecuador last month in the AMBC Elite Men’s & Women’s Continental Championships, launching the journey to the 2024 Olympics. A spokesperson said, “National Team athlete Adrian Roach competed in the events quarterfinals on Thursday March 24th, hosted at the Coliseo Voltaire Paladines.” Mr. Roach said, “I […]
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| [Updated] The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [April 4] with the list indicating that there are thirty-two bus runs cancelled so far today. Update 4.05pm: The Ministry has released the list of bus cancellations for this afternoon. There were 32 runs cancelled this morning, 37 cancelled this afternoon, for a […]
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| Teams that include Bermudian footballers Zeiko Lewis, Ryan Lopes, Rahzir Smith-Jones, Delia Ebbin, Kenni Thompson, and Whitnae Duerr were recently in action. Zeiko Lewis Zeiko Lewis and his Sacramento Republic FC teammates claimed all three points against Monterey Bay FC at Heart Health Park. Ryan Lopes & Rahzir Smith-Jones Ryan Lopes came off the bench, […]
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TO ALL ATTORNEYS
INCREASE OF SERVICES (COVID-19)
This Practice Direction is issued further to Circular 01 of 2022.
It should be noted that the health, safety and welfare of the Members of the Public, as well as Court Administrative Staff continues to be our paramount concern so services will continue to be limited and be revisited.
WITH EFFECT FROM 4 APRIL 2022:
GENERAL:
| A swearing in ceremony will be held at 5.30pm this afternoon [April 4] at Government House. We assume, not know, it will be related to Cabinet, as this follows after Renee Ming left the position as National Security Minister, and the Premier saying he “looks forward to announcing the new Cabinet configuration.” Today’s event is for […]
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| Oliver Betschart has claimed yet another win, this time at the Fort Sam Golf Course in San Antonio, where he won his age group and also won overall in a field of 49 players. A spokesperson said, “This weekend in the backdrop of the PGA Valero Texas Open, Oliver’s Coach, PGA Tour Professional and winner […]
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| The police have confirmed the death of a 69-year-old man. A police spokesperson said, “Around 12:25pm Monday, 4th April 2022 a 911 call was received of a body overboard in the waters off Penhurst Park dock, North Shore Road, Smith’s parish. “Coastguard, police and ambulance personnel attended the scene. “The individual involved, believed to be […]
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| Following a two year hiatus, Clarien Bank announced that the 32nd Annual Clarien Iron Kids Triathlon is scheduled to return on Saturday, June 18, 2022. A spokesperson said, “The Clarien Iron Kids Triathlon is a community-driven event hosted by Clarien Bank in partnership with the Bermuda Triathlon Association, allowing young athletes to compete in a traditional […]
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| Caitlyn Bobb, Za’Kayza Parsons, Keturah Bulford-Trott, and their University of Maryland Baltimore County [UMBC] Women’s Track and Field teammates competed on the second day of of the Towson Invitational. Bobb won the women’s 200m dash, crossing the finish line in a time of 24.60. Bulford-Trott ran the third leg for the UMBC women’s 4x100m relay […]
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| The Registrar for the Courts of Bermuda has released Court Circular No. 3 of 2022, regarding the provision of Court services. The official circular, dated April 1st, says, “This Practice Direction is issued further to Circular 01 of 2022. It should be noted that the health, safety and welfare of the Members of the Public, as […]
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| Appleby announced that Bermudian Duncan Card has joined the firm’s Bermuda office as Partner. A spokesperson said, “Appleby is delighted to announce Bermudian Duncan Card, a leading commercial lawyer that was based in Canada, joined the firm’s Bermuda office as Partner, effective 1 April 2022. “Duncan joins Appleby from an internationally-recognised Canadian law firm where […]
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| ILS Bermuda today [April 4] announced the appointment of Jo Stanton as Chair and Hanni Ali as Deputy Chair. A spokesperson said, “ILS Bermuda Ltd., a group promoting economic development through the growth of insurance-linked securities [ILS] and alternative risk transfer in Bermuda, today announced the appointment of Jo Stanton as Chair of the ILS […]
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| The City of Hamilton is extending the deadline for its Request for Proposals regarding the 2022 VIVID: City of Hamilton Public Art Initiative. A spokesperson said, “The original deadline of March 31st will be extended until April 15th, to allow individuals more time to consider and submit their proposal. “Over the past seven years, the […]
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| Customs “intercepted a shipment found to contain about 58 pounds of cannabis, with an estimated street value of $1.2 million” and “four persons were arrested in relation to this matter,” the police have confirmed. A police spokesperson said, “On Thursday 24th March 2022, police conducted a joint operation dubbed ‘Operation Mizar’ with HM Customs. “The […]
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| Concacaf has confirmed the procedures and pots for the 2022/23 Concacaf Nations League [CNL] official draw, with Bermuda in League B. A spokesperson said, “The live TV event, which will sub-divide Leagues A, B, and C into groups, will take place on April 4, in Miami, FL at 7:00 pm ET. “Fans will be able […]
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| Bermuda International Long Term Insurers and Reinsurers [BILTIR] announced that Hannah Ross has been appointed to its Board of Directors. A spokesperson said, “Ms Ross is Chief Strategy and Capital Officer at The Argus Group, where she leads a team covering group actuarial and risk, capital and finance, and strategic programme delivery. A fellow of […]
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| Virginia-based reggae band Soja won the 2022 ‘Best Reggae Album’ Grammy Award for ‘Beauty in the Silence,’ an album which features an appearance by Bermudian Collie Buddz on one song. The six nominees for the Best Reggae Album were Etana’s Pamoja, Sean Paul’s Live N Livin, Spice with 10, Jesse Royal’s Royal, Gramps Morgan with Positive […]
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| [Opinion column written by MP Michael Weeks] Last month Premier and Finance Minister David Burt was asked to approve a 5% increase in price for gasoline and a 6.7% increase for diesel for March. He refused to raise the prices and instead ordered a review that will look to see if price reductions can be made […]
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| [Written by Stephen Wright] Bermudian motorcycle racer Jediah Cumbermack is ready to “make my country proud” as he gears up for the opening race of the North America Talent Cup in Austin, Texas, this coming weekend [April 8 to 10]. The 16-year-old is racing overseas for the first time against talented young riders from the United […]
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| Caitlin Conyers competed in the 17th Annual Tour de Murrieta in California, racing to victory in a stage race in the Women’s Pro category. The Murrieta: Stage 1 – Grand Prix was a one-mile lightning-fast course through downtown Murrieta, and Conyers finished 14th in the Women Pro 1-3 Division. The Murrieta: Stage 2 – Circuit […]
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