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| Daniel Augustus was back in action on the APGA Tour at Port St Lucie, Florida. The Bermudian golfer shot a second-round 4-under par 68 to come off the course up 13 places to finish T10th. Augustus shot 6 birdies, 10 pars, and 2 bogey’s. Related Stories Augustus Finishes T5th In APGA In Louisiana Daniel Augustus Begins […]
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| Ignite Bermuda is set to run its second Young Adult Entrepreneurial Internship programme this summer for 7 weeks, from May 31 to July 21, 2022. A spokesperson said, “Through funding and support from HSBC Group and HSBC Bank Bermuda, this initiative aims to offer 20 local young adults, ages 18-25 years old, first-hand entrepreneurial experience […]
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| National Library Week week is being celebrated from April 3 to April 9, celebrating “our libraries and the contributions they and the many librarians and library workers who run them make to our communities.” A spokesperson said, “This year we will celebrate National Library Week on April 3rd – 9th. We set this time aside […]
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| A new app named ‘Woi’ has been launched, with an aim to connect “users with skilled service providers.” Shakeem Albouy said, “Woi is an app that brings together communities by connecting users with skilled service providers. Whether you’re hosting an event, detailing your car, or are seeking routine maintenance for a property, Woi provides a […]
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| The Harness Pony Racing season came to an end at the National Equestrian Center on Vesey Street. In Heat 6 the 1:0371 and Faster Time Bar Class Kirista Rabain in the bike of Simsfield Hardtimes clocked a winning time of 1:02 flat, War Machine with Philip Correia in the bike was second clocking 1:02&1. In […]
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| Casey Truran and his Savannah College of Art and Design [SCAD] equestrian team were declared Champion of the IHSA Zone 5 Finals and are now eligible to compete in the ANRC National Equitation Championships. A spokesperson said, “The SCAD Equestrian Team, of which Bermuda’s Casey Truran is a member, was declared Champion of the IHSA […]
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| The St. George’s Rotary Club held a 5K run/walk through St. George’s this morning [April 3rd] — which started and finished on Ordnance Island — with the event held in honour of Philip Guishard who the organisers noted “was renowned for his commitment to the sporting community of Bermuda.” Related Stories Photos: Berkeley Institute Fun Run/Walk […]
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| Bermuda’s Alexander Rymon Lipinski, Xhavi DeRoza and Nile Bean helped New England Surf to a Championship win at the Jefferson Cup in the U.S. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Triangle connection of Alexander Rymon Lipinski and Xhavi DeRoza from the Warwick Archers [Robin Hood FC] youth program and fellow Bermudian Nile Bean helped the 2007 […]
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After breathing down the back of Dandy Town’s neck for the entire season, PHC Zebras left Bernard Park yesterday with their league title hopes hanging by a thread, af…
| “The academic year beginning September 2023 will see the opening of two new Parish Primary Schools and one new Signature School,” the Ministry announced. A spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Education is pleased to announce the next steps in progressing the Government’s bold and ambitious Education Reform agenda. “In a letter to affected schools on […]
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| The Minister of Youth, Culture and Sport, Dr. Ernest Peets continued his visits to the island’s cultural heritage institutions, with recent stops at the Bermudian Heritage Museum and the St. George’s Historical Society Museum. A Government spokesperson said, “The public will be aware that as part of the Ministry’s ongoing support of the island’s museums, […]
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| The Winners Edge Mountain Biking Championships took place this weekend at Southlands. A spokesperson said, “Robin Horsfield successfully defended his crown as Open Men National Champion, and Cassandra McPhee took the Open Women category, James Holloway in Masters Men, Cameron Morris in the Junior Men and young Skye Ferguson is the 2022 Junior Women National […]
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| The Department of Health invites the public to participate in virtual and in-person events during Public Health Week, which will be held from April 4th to 8th. “Public Health Week features several events as part of the Government of Bermuda’s initiative to promote healthy lifestyles,” said Minister of Health Kim Wilson. “I encourage everyone to […]
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| [Written by Stephen Wright] Shaun Goater was among the former professional players rolling back the years in a charity football match at the Manchester City Academy Stadium today [April 3]. The Bermuda legend joined his former Manchester City teammate Paul Dickov and ex-Premier League stars Wes Brown, Matt Le Tissier and Robbie Savage in dusting off […]
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The Department of Health invites the public to participate in virtual and in-person events during Public Health Week, 4th – 8th April 2022.
“Public Health Week features several events as part of the Government of Bermuda’s initiative to promote healthy lifestyles,” said Minister of Health, Kim Wilson, JP, MP. “I encourage everyone to join the Department of Health’s panel discussion and workshop, and those persons interested in a career in public health should attend the Careers Fair.”
| Swan’s Running Club will be hosting the Ludwig Cann 10K Race on Sunday, April 10, starting from Astwood Park. Walkers will begin at 8.00am and runners will begin at 8.30am. The fee to participate is $15 for juniors, $35 for runners, and $30 for Swan’s members and walkers. A spokesperson said, “The third race of […]
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| Daniel Augustus was once again back in action on the APGA Tour at Port St Lucie, Florida. The Bermudian golfer shot an opening-round 3-over par 75 to come off the course T23rd. He shot 3 birdies, 11 pars, 2 bogey’s, and 2 double bogey’s. Daniel Augustus APGA Tour First Round Scorecard 1 – 4 – Par […]
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| Tournament organizers announced the official schedule for the upcoming RAN Sevens Qualifiers set to take place on April 23rd – 24th in Nassau, Bahamas. With 15 men’s teams and six women’s teams set to take part in the two-day qualifying tournament for the Rugby World Cup Sevens 2022 in Cape Town, South Africa in September, […]
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| The Reapers were crowned the Bermuda Basketball Association’s Island Basketball Champions inside the CedarBridge Academy Gymnasium. Taking on the Black Mambas in the final, the Reapers jumped out to an early lead and controlled the match claiming a 59 – 43 win. Jorel Smith and Keishun Swan both scored 15 points each to lead the […]
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| Softball is back after a two-year layoff due to the Covid pandemic. Games started this week with play across four divisions at the Michael Preece Softball Diamond. In A Division, the Greg Bell, Adam Birch coached Moongate Brewers dethroned The Kings 26 to 3 while the X-Bats picked up a default victory against Blue Wahoos. […]
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| A new drive-thru restaurant will be opening soon on Middle Road in Devonshire which will be serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner 7 days a week, with the company saying the new venture is expected to create dozens of jobs. A spokesperson said, “Imagine that, ordering in your pajamas, or you or your kids not having […]
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| Two players from Bermuda’s Warwick Archers Youth Football [Robin Hood FC] began participating in the Jefferson Cup Boys Showcase event in Richmond, Virginia. The first day saw the 2007 New England Surf State Navy team – featuring Bermuda’s Xhavi DeRoza and Alexander [Olek] Rymon-Lipinski — go undefeated through the first two rounds of the tournament […]
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| The Bermuda Musical and Dramatic Society Stage Show will have an additional performance on Wednesday, April 6th at 8 pm at the Daylesford Theatre in Hamilton. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Musical and Dramatic Society and the production team of Shorts: An Evening of Short Comedies About Death, Armageddon, Time Travel, Ocean Exploration, Arch Rivalries […]
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Jahkari Furbert scored twice as Somerset Trojans put on a dominating display against a spirited but short-handed Southampton Rangers outfit to win comfort…
| 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 first day of the Towson Invitational. Competing in the women’s 100m preliminaries Bobb advanced to the finals with the 3rd fastest time of 11.93, Bulford-Trott also advanced to the final finishing 8th with […]
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| Teams that include Bermudian footballers Nahki Wells, Reggie Lambe, Willie Clemons, Keziah Martin, Kole Hall, Ayleal Dill, Milan Butterfield, Amar Lewis, Knory Scott, Quinaceo Hunt and Djair Parfitt-Williams were recently in action, with two players scoring. Nahki Wells Nahki Wells started for Bristol City in their away match against AFC Bournemouth, where his team lost […]
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Tears were flowing last night in the Boulevard camp as the Blazers came from a goal down at half-time to defeat BAA at Goose Gosling Field in an emotionally-charged match to…
| A memorial fund has been launched to assist the family of the late Hannah Elizabeth Jiménez-Flood, as well as contribute to the living and educational expenses of her children. The GoFundMe page said, “On March 25th, 2022, what we thought would be a normal Friday evening turned into a devasting farewell as our dearly beloved Hannah […]
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| [Written by Dale Butler] We are told that the ultimate culinary arts goal of excellence, coveted by chefs, is to be rated with AA Michelin Star. I have eaten at approximately six of them in four different countries and, while they had some interesting and unusual menu items, I was not in a hurry to […]
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| In a filing with the Bermuda Stock Exchange, White Mountains Insurance Group announced that HG Global closed a new $150 million, 10-year term loan credit facility with Hudson Structured Capital Management Ltd, [conducting its re/insurance business as HSCM Bermuda] and Security Benefit Life Insurance Company. The filing stated: “HG expects to receive the proceeds of the […]
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| News that Keivin Richardson-Crane Pimentel – British Airways’ first Bermudian Inflight Manager – worked on a flight to Bermuda, Hamilton Princess donated to two local charities, a documentary depicting the life of Bermudian football legend Clyde Best is underway, Clarien Bank appointed Pearline McIntosh to SVP, Head of Private Banking, and Conyers is supporting the […]
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| “The UK Government is not aware of any examples of an Overseas Territory defaulting on its debt to international creditors,” Minister of State Amanda Milling said. During the British Parliament’s session on March 30th, Conservative MP Andrew Rosindell asked the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs “what the liabilities or obligations are […]
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| FGH Parent, L.P. announced the signing and closing of a $4 billion reinsurance transaction. A spokesperson said, “FGH Parent, L.P., [together with its subsidiaries, “Fortitude Re”], today announced the signing and closing of a $4 billion reinsurance transaction between its subsidiary Fortitude Reinsurance Company Ltd., Bermuda’s largest multiline reinsurer, and Taiyo Life Insurance Company [Taiyo […]
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| The Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences [BIOS] has undertaken a project to “report on the science and impacts of climate change, with a specific focus on Bermuda.” This effort is supported by HSBC, and is being led by Dr. Mark Guishard, adjunct faculty at BIOS and Director of the Bermuda Weather Service [BWS], a section […]
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| “An investment team behind FoodHub acquired an interest in Four Star,” the company confirmed, noting that “the operations and food production related to Four Star will remain the same. ” A spokesperson said, “Four Star has been in business since 1990 serving pizzas and more from four locations across the island. For over 30 years, […]
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| The 2022 Welcome Home Show will be returning to the Bermuda Botanical Gardens arena on Saturday, April 23rd and Sunday, April 24th. A spokesperson said, “This is particularly exciting at the inaugural Welcome Home Show was held on these very grounds back in 2011. “Show Director & BEF President McKeisha Smith together with her dynamic […]
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| During March 2022, the top 10 ‘most liked’ photos on the Bernews Instagram page included news about this year’s Bermuda Day parade, the Hamilton Princess flying the Ukrainian flag, a statement by OUTBermuda, a whale breaching the water, a rainy day, a sunset over Shelly Bay, the view from Fort Scaur, and more. #1 – […]
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| Sunday, April 3 is expected to see early sunshine; thickening cloud with wet spells developing, with the high to be near 22°C/71°F and the low to be near 18°C/65°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 80%. Sunrise will be at 7.05am […]
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| Kamau Leverock and his Titans teammates took on the Houston Stallions in the Houston Open 2022. A day after having their first match rained out this match was delayed and reduced to 10 overs. The Titans won the toss and elected to field, they claimed an early wicket, but that was all the success they had […]
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| Jaaziah Van Lowe and his Bowers & Pitsea Youth Under 14 teammates picked up a 3 – 0 win over Brentwood Town Youth Under 14 in an Eastern Junior Alliance League match. Bowers & Pitsea Youth Under 14 got two goals from Oliver Purdie, and a single strike from Josh Morley, with Van Lowe recording […]
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| A Corona league double-header took place at the BAA Field, with 16 goals scored as both matches ended in draws. Tuff Dogs 5 – Robin Hood 5 In the opener the Tuff Dogs and Robin Hood played to a 5 – 5 draw. Detroy Smith led the Tuff Dogs with two goals, while Bruce Degrilla, […]
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| In the latest round of Bermuda Ball Hockey Winter League triple-header action at the PCC Hockey Rink a total of 23 goals were scored between the three matches. Frontier 7 Liberty Mutual 2 In the opener Frontier defeated Liberty Mutual 7 – 2, Jeremy Estey led Frontier to victory with a hat-trick, Cam Poland, Danny […]
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| Players from Bermuda’s Warwick Archers Youth Football [Robin Hood FC] are participating in the Jefferson Cup Boys Showcase event in Richmond, Virginia, which is taking place from April 1st – 3rd. A spokesperson said, “Xhavi DeRoza and Olek Rymon-Lipinski have been invited to join the New England Surf Club State Select [Massachusetts] U15s team through […]
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