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| The 214-foot long superyacht Callisto recently paid a visit to Bermuda. The Boat International website said, “Callisto is the ultimate contemporary-classic yacht. She combines magnificent exterior lines, an elegant Terence Disdale interior, and an expansive Sundeck with sophisticated amenities, making this 65m beyond impressive. “Luxurious yet unassuming, Callisto is an incredibly inviting and comfortable superyacht. […]
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| The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday Shipping Schedule: Week Starting April 2nd. On Monday the Oleander container ship and the Norwegian Epic cruise ship are expected, on Tuesday the Somers Isles container ship will arrive, and on Wednesday the Norwegian Pearl cruise […]
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| During March 2022, Bernews posted over 150 videos on our website, various social networks and on our dedicated video website Bernews.TV, and the most viewed videos for the month included police press conference, CCTV footage of shooting, Government press conference on Covid-19, Premier and Minister of Finance David Burt press conference and more. As far […]
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| Casey Truran and his Savannah College of Arts and Design [SCAD] Equestrian teammates won its ninth-consecutive National Tournament of Champions Overall Series. The Overall Series title is awarded to the college with the two highest scores of the four horse shows in the series – Pre-Season Classic, Holiday Tournament, Winter Classic, and Spring Classic. SCAD […]
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| Daniel Augustus competed on the Moonlight Tour at the Black Bear Golf Course in Florida. Augustus finished 4th shooting a 2-under par 70, finishing three strokes behind winner George Kneiser, who finished in a three-way tie with Nick Mazurek, and Kyle Wilshire. Related Stories Bermuda Trio Compete In Trinidad Open Oliver Betschart Places Second In […]
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| In a filing with the Bermuda Stock Exchange, Argus Group Holdings Limited advised that pursuant to its share repurchase programme, during the month of March 2022 the company has repurchased 71,950 shares at an average repurchase price of $6.39 per share. These shares have been retained as treasury shares. Related Stories Argus Group Share Repurchases […]
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| April 1 saw 0 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange. The BSX finished at 2,465.21, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 63 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available here [PDF], and the full report for the week is available here [PDF]. Related Stories LOM Company […]
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| “All four betting licences have expired, and betting shops must cease operation as of the end of March 31st,” the Bermuda Gaming Commission announced. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Gaming Commission’s remit was expanded in August of last year to include the regulation of betting shops. Part of the transfer of responsibilities to the Commission […]
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| [Written by Stephen Wright] Nikki Bascome will face Kevin Hylton on a fight card billed as “Bermuda v Jamaica” at The Shed in Royal Naval Dockyard on May 28. Bascome, who will headline the Epic Entertainment promotion, will look to build on his unanimous points victory over Canadian Dylan Rushton at the same venue in […]
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| The City of Hamilton is inviting Bermuda’s residents and visitors on a trip into the past with its free ‘Discover Hamilton’ walking tour, led by Town Crier Ed Christopher. A spokesperson said, “The tour, which commences today [April 1st], takes you through the streets of Hamilton and past culturally and historically significant landmarks such as […]
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| MarketPlace is encouraging customers to continue to exercise caution and remain diligent, saying that “face masks are strongly encouraged while inside the store, but not required.” Speaking on Monday, Minister of Health Kim Wilson said, “As a reminder, after March 31, an indoor mask mandate will continue for the following settings only: for those in healthcare or institutional […]
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| The official Government and Legal notices today [April 1] include assent, Regulatory Authority work plan budget & notice of intended marriages. Assent Investment Business Amendment Act 2022 Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Assent Notice ID: GN0389/2022 Public Authorities / Department: Government House Publication date: 01 April 2022 No. The Assent Of The Governor Was Given […]
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| Saturday, April 2 is expected to be cloudy with rain and showers developing, easing by evening, with the high to be near 22°C/71°F and the low to be near 18°C/64°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be west. The relative humidity is expected to be near 83%. Sunrise will be at […]
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| [Updated] The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [April 1] with the list indicating that there are thirty bus runs cancelled so far today. Update 4.05pm: The Ministry has released the list of bus cancellations for this afternoon. There were 30 runs cancelled this morning, 34 cancelled this afternoon, for a […]
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| RenaissanceRe Holdings announced “key appointments that advance its Environmental, Social, and Governance [ESG] strategy and further the Company’s industry-leading understanding of climate risk.” A spokesperson said, “RenaissanceRe’s purpose is to protect communities and enable prosperity, which is reflected in an ESG strategy centered on promoting climate resilience, closing the protection gap, and inducing positive societal change. […]
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The Ministry of Education is delighted to announce that the Annual Middle and Senior School Art Exhibition is back!
The 56th Annual Art Exhibition is open at the Bermuda Society of Arts gallery at the City Hall. After two years of virtual art displays, the public can explore the exhibition and appreciate these beautiful works in person.
The works are vibrant, thought-provoking, and engaging as students visually answer the question, “Is Bermuda Another World?’
| The Ministry of Education announced that the annual Middle and Senior School Art Exhibition is back. A Government spokesperson said, “The 56th Annual Art Exhibition is open at the Bermuda Society of Arts gallery at the City Hall. After two years of virtual art displays, the public can explore the exhibition and appreciate these beautiful […]
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| Employees of Bowring Marsh Bermuda recently volunteered to prepare and serve more than 1,000 meals at the Hamilton SDA Church’s [HSDAC] feeding program. “The HSDAC feeding program has been in existence for more than 35 years serving unsheltered persons and individuals who find themselves in difficult situations in our community,” a spokesperson said. “Colleagues spent […]
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| The Inter Agency Committee for Children, Families, and the Community [IAC] has opened registration for its second Healing Centered Engagement Certification. A spokesperson said, “This certification will help youth workers and education explore ways that they can enhance their thoughts and behaviours to more effectively reach and impact the youth they serve. The 9-week certification […]
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| Heritage Nursery & Preschool students celebrated Career Day by dressing up in a variety of work related attire, with the event serving as the culmination of their month long unit of study on ‘community helpers.’ Students from ages 18 months to 4 years were excited for the opportunity to dress up, and the career minded young […]
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| [Written by Patricia Pogson-Nesbitt] Hindsight’s “Livin’ Local” is a polished nightclub review of Old School music. The production opens with Hindsight’s signature song, and video, so aptly named, “There’s No Place Like Bermuda.” Tourists and locals were greeted with a projected visual tour of the island’s coast, from St. George’s to Somerset. The images were […]
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| The football match between Hamilton Parish and Ireland Rangers ended in a 0 – 0 draw. Ireland Rangers became only the second team this season to claim a point against the First Division Champions Hamilton Parish, as they held them to a scoreless draw. Seventh place Ireland Rangers were able to deny Hamilton Parish for the […]
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| Two Bermuda Netball Association Under 14 make up matches took place at Bernard’s Park. The North Village Lady Rams Red defeated the North Village Lady Rams Whites 39 – 0. MVP Ra’eesah Robinson led the North Village Lady Rams Red to victory with 25 goals, while Sioma Rudo added four goals. Marlie Dill scored twice […]
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| As of March 25th, Bermuda has administered a total of 128,243 vaccinations and 73.4% of the population has received two doses and 72.4% of those eligible for a booster have received it. In releasing the latest test results, a Government spokesperson said, “Since 11 January 2021, Bermuda residents have received 128,243 vaccinations. “Of the 128,243 […]
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| The Bermuda Hockey Federation released the updated Central American and Caribbean [CAC] Games Qualifiers Schedule, with teams from Bermuda, Puerto Rico, Jamaica, and Guyana set to take part in the event, which will be held from April 13th to 17th. A spokesperson said, “Due to one of the teams not making it to the qualifiers […]
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| Five Bermuda track athletes competed in school track meets. Madisyn Bobb represented Harford Tech Women’s Track and Field at a track meet between Aberdeen, Fallston, and Harford Tech. During the women’s varsity 400 meters, Bobb clocked a winning time of 1:06.04. She then leapt a personal best of 3.79m to finish fourth in the women’s […]
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| Aiming to provide the community with a look at Bermuda’s natural beauty each morning, Bernews features a “Photo of the Day” in our email newsletters and on social media seven days a week. Judging by the number of reader’s “likes”, the month’s most popular photos included the Reef’s in Southampton, stunning islands, Scaur Hill, Flatt’s Inlet and […]
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| Bermudian entrepreneur and entertainer Gianluca Gibbons has featured in an advert for Daily Harvest – which is currently in frequent rotation on CNN — and has also appeared in commercials for companies such as exercise equipment company, Peloton, and Fender, a musical instrument manufacturer. “During the pandemic, I was fortunate to begin working with Central Artists’ […]
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