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| Friday, September 25 is expected to see a mix of sun and cloud, with the high to be near 27°C/80°F and the low to be near 23°C/73°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be east. The relative humidity is expected to be near 64%. Sunrise will be at 7.09am and sunset […]
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On Monday, September 28, the Minister of Community Affairs and Sports, the Hon. Lovitta Foggo, JP, MP, will host the premiere film screening of “Louis Rafael ‘Kid’ Corbin: Breaking Golf’s Colour Line in America, Canada, and Bermuda”.
The 20-minute short documentary explores the contributions of the Bermudian golfer Louis Raphael “Kid” Corbin, who led the charge against segregation in golf. The documentary features interviews with Dr. Jeffrey Sammons, Mr. Kim Swan JP, MP, and Mr. Corbin’s relatives. Mr. Swan will be available for questions following the screening of the film.
On Tuesday, September 22, 2020 the Bermuda Cabinet approved the appointment of three International Experts to the Sargasso Sea Commission.
The Sargasso Sea Commission was established by the Hamilton Declaration on Collaboration for the Conservation of the Sargasso Sea, signed in Bermuda on March 11, 2014. The Commission celebrated its five year anniversary last year with a workshop held at the Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences in March 2019.
| The Bermuda Cabinet approved the appointment of three international experts to the Sargasso Sea Commission on Tuesday [Sept 22]. A spokesperson said, “On Tuesday, September 22, 2020, the Bermuda Cabinet approved the appointment of three International Experts to the Sargasso Sea Commission. “The Sargasso Sea Commission was established by the Hamilton Declaration on Collaboration for […]
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| Police are appealing for the public’s assistance in locating 16-year-old Noldre Brown. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in locating 16-year-old Noldre Brown “Noldre was last seen in the Southampton area on Tuesday, 22nd September. Noldre is a black male, approximately 5’ 8” tall, slim built with slight facial […]
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| The St. George’s Town Council has initiated the development of a strategic plan for the Town of St. George “in order to better serve the community.” A spokesperson said, “In order to better serve the community, the St George’s Town Council has initiated the development of a strategic plan for the Town of St. George. […]
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| The premiere film screening of “Louis Rafael ‘Kid’ Corbin: Breaking Golf’s Colour Line in America, Canada, and Bermuda” will take place on Monday, September 28 at BUEI. A Government spokesperson said, “On Monday, September 28, the Minister of Community Affairs and Sports, the Hon. Lovitta Foggo, JP, MP, will host the premiere film screening of […]
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| Skyport is seeking volunteers interested to serve as “mock passengers in trials” designed to test the new passenger terminal building. A spokesperson said, “Skyport is opening the doors at the new passenger terminal building to members of the public interested in serving as mock passengers in trials designed to test out of the new facility. […]
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| MoonGate Group hosted a reception for the MASA Assist “Life In The Caribbean” Art Contest, with Althea Faith Sevilla of Purvis Primary School chosen as the overall winner of the competition. A spokesperson said, “MoonGate Group Ltd. [MoonGate] hosted a reception for the MASA Assist “Life in the Caribbean” Art Contest on Friday, September 18th […]
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| Minister of Labour Jason Hayward is holding a press conference this morning [Sept 24] updating Bermuda on Financial Assistance Reform & Work from Bermuda. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Related Stories Video: BNV With FDM’s Packwood & Minors Video: PLP Press Conference On Seniors […]
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| LOM Financial Ltd. announced the addition of Melanie Gauntlett as an Investment Advisor. A spokesperson said, “Bermudian Melanie Gauntlett has joined LOM Financial [Bermuda] Ltd. as an Investment Advisor. Ms. Gauntlett joins LOM from Clarien where she worked as a Personal Banker for over two years. “Ms. Gauntlett will join the Investment team at LOM […]
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| The Bermuda Stock Exchange [BSX] and parent company Miami International Holdings, Inc. [MIH], today announced that the Hashdex Nasdaq Crypto Index ETF was approved for listing on the BSX. BSX President and CEO Greg Wojciechowski commented, “The team at the BSX welcomes the Hashdex Nasdaq Crypto Index ETF listing. The ETF listing is the first […]
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| [Written by McGinger Design Lab] In the latest of a comic series from McGinger Design Lab, McGinger notes that, “So far 2020 didn’t bring much joy to Bermuda’s shores; Covid-19 took some lives, stunted tourism, spiked unemployment, and hammered both small and large businesses. “Hurricane Paulette, although thankfully not causing extensive damage, made us fear Hurricane Teddy approaching […]
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| In a filing with the Bermuda Stock Exchange [BSX], One Communications Ltd., advised that their Annual General Meeting will be adjourned. The filing stated: “One Communications Ltd. will adjourn the 2020 Annual General Meeting of its shareholders [AGM] originally due to take place at 9:00am on 25 September 2020. “The Company has been notified that […]
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| The MarketPlace has released the seventh episode of their “MarketPlace Entrepreneur Spotlight” video series — which highlights local entrepreneurs who sell their locally made or grown products through their stores — with the latest episode spotlighting Doyle Stocks and D&G Sherbert. The video’s description says, “The MarketPlace Entrepreneur Spotlight is a video series highlighting 8 […]
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| [Opinion column written by FDM candidate Cheryl Packwood] I was raised to believe in equality and freedom for all – and I knew from childhood that this included economic equality. My father, Cyril Packwood, came home from his days of research in the Bermuda Archives with the stories of Mary Prince, Philippa, Sally Bassett and […]
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| In the lead up to the 2020 General Election — which is now only one week away — the PLP held another press conference, with Premier David Burt, Minister Curtis Dickinson, and Davida Morris delivering remarks. Premier & Party Leader David Burt’s remarks: Good afternoon, Last night, the Progressive Labour Party launched our platform – […]
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| In the lead up to the 2020 General Election — which is now only one week away — the PLP held another press conference, with OBA Leader Craig Cannonier and OBA candidate Patricia Gordon Pamplin delivering remarks. OBA Leader Craig Cannonier’s remarks on PLP platform: What Bermuda needs more than anything right now is a […]
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| The Bermuda Health Council is inviting the public to join a live discussion on cannabis on Facebook on Tuesday, September 29. A Government spokesperson said, “The Health Council is inviting the public for a Facebook live discussion. “The discussion is facilitated by the Bermuda Health Council on Tuesday, September 29th at 1.00pm with Arrington Herry, […]
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| The PartnerRe Women’s 5K Run & Walk will be held virtually from Friday, October 2 to Sunday, October 4. The event poster says, “This year, we’ve decided to host the PartnerRe 5K virtually. We’ll still have the same great goody bags and raffle prizes, plus this year you’ll have the added benefit of choosing your […]
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| Teachers Rugby Football Club has awarded a total of $7,500 towards supporting the education of three young club members, with Tyler Kendall, Corrie Cross, and Cerise Woodley the recipients of the scholarship. A spokesperson said, “Teachers Rugby Football Club has awarded a total of $7,500 towards supporting the education of three young club members. Congratulations […]
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| The Somerset Trojans defeated the North Village Rams with a score of 1 – 0, while the Devonshire Cougars and Dandy Town Hornets played to a 1-1 draw. Group B: Somerset Trojans 1 North Village Rams 0 The Somerset Trojans came away with a 1 – 0 win over the North Village Rams at the […]
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| Jillian Terceira was back in action competing in the Azelhof CSI3*2*1*YH Lier International Jumping Event in Belgium. On day two of the competition, Terceira competed in only one class. Competing in the 1.30m CSI1* Table A in 2 Phases with Both Phases Against the Clock Class, Terceira and Mia Volo Vd Molendreef finished 9th. The […]
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| The 2020/21 Second Spring Senior Bowling League season got underway at the Warwick Bowl. The Pinsplitters went down 4 – 0 to the New Comers, while the Drifters defeated the Islanders 4 – 0, the Last Pin went down to the Blue Angels 4 – 0, and Just Kickin defeated The Star Lites 4 – […]
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| Bermuda-based company, Emergence Limited, was awarded Prophix’s “North American Partner of the Year” during last week’s annual client and partner summit. A spokesperson said, “Whilst the “Future Forward” themed conference had to be held virtually this year, the global Corporate Performance Management [CPM] software company did not disappoint. The day was filled with informative sessions […]
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| September 23 saw 5,800 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $105,400.00 BD. 3,000 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing down 6.1% at $23.00 per share, while another 2,800 shares were traded by Somers Limited, closing down 3.7% at $13.00 per share. The BSX finished at 1,731.44, down 3.93% […]
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