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| Relay For Life of Bermuda’s Luminaria Ceremony will take place on Friday, May 13 at the National Sports Centre. A spokesperson said, “The Luminaria Ceremony, held annually during the Relay For Life of Bermuda event, is a powerful tribute of remembrance and hope. It is a time to grieve for those we have lost, to […]
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The Department of Workforce Development invites applications for the Summer Internship Programme from high school students between 15 and 18 years old.
Students must be 15 and no older than 18 years of age by 1st July 2022.
Applications are available on www.bermudajobboard.bm until the 4th April 2022.
Hardcopyt applications will not be accepted, and students must be able to commit for the entire month of July.
| Hamilton Princess & Beach Club has donated 30 Chromebooks to Sandys Secondary Middle School as part of its partnership with the school. A spokesperson said, “Each year the Hamilton Princess & Beach Club partners with a local public school to offer support, supplies and volunteering. The laptops will be used by students and staff to […]
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| The Court of Appeal has ruled that the Municipal Reform Bill “if enacted will not contravene section 9 of the Constitution” and has dismissed the appeal brought by the Corporation of Hamilton. The ruling said, “The Corporation of Hamilton contended before the Chief Justice that the decision of the Government of Bermuda to convert the Corporation […]
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| Citing the need to “bring added vibrancy to Hamilton and alleviate financial strain on visual and performance artists caused by Covid-19,” the City of Hamilton has decided to waive busker fees again for 2022, for the second consecutive year. The City’s Marketing and Communications Director Jessica Astwood said, “Every year The City of Hamilton hosts […]
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| The Department of Workforce Development invites applications for the Summer Internship Programme from high school students between 15 and 18 years old. A Government spokesperson said, “Students must be 15 and no older than 18 years of age by 1st July 2022. Applications are available on www.bermudajobboard.bm until the 4th April 2022. “Hardcopy applications will not […]
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| [Written by Don Burgess] Former UN peacekeeper Jeff Baron said NATO should be doing more to help Ukraine in its war against Russia. In 2007-08, Mr. Baron served with Ukrainian and Russian UN Peacekeepers in the Balkans. “There was tremendous camaraderie,” he said. “As a response team, when we needed a lift, the Russians would give […]
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| On Sunday [March 20], local martial artists came together to compete at the 26th annual Shiai tournament. A spokesperson said, “The world-class event was held at the Whitney Institute Auditorium and featured 45 categories of competition including Kata, Kobudo, Kumite, Wushu, and Sanda. “The event showcased martial artists ranging in age from 4 to 49 […]
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| Through the partnership with BELCO, the “government has been able to add new underground assets for a fraction of the cost” and the public “should expect another year of traffic lights and trenching, then another year or two of paving, but after that the majority of the work will be completed,” Minister of Public Works […]
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| New centenarian Kenneth Smith received a visit from Premier David Burt at his home in Hamilton Parish as he celebrated his 100th birthday. A spokesperson said, “Premier David Burt visited with Mr Kenneth Smith during his 100th birthday celebrations at his home in Hamilton Parish. Mr Smith was one of the Dockyard Apprentices in the […]
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| At the BAA Field, BAA moved back into second place in the First Division standings following their 5 – 1 win over the Paget Lions. After a scoreless first half, the game came to life in the scoring department with Tre Burgess finding the back of the net for BAA in the 51st minute, but […]
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| Three Bermuda track and field athletes began their outdoor seasons with their respective universities. Keturah Bulford-Trott Keturah Bulford-Trott made her University of Maryland, Baltimore County [UMBC] debut while competing at the Maryland Invitational. She finished third in the women’s 100 dash heat 2 by clocking a time of 13.08; her time saw her finish 11th […]
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| [Written by Dale Butler] The Leopards Club International welcomed the changes in the new COVID-19 regulations by reopening the club and setting in place its plans for the year. With clubs all over the island practically closed during this worldwide emergency, they will need concrete plans to survive. The Leopards Club Entertainment Committee is led […]
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| Island Boat Club – a boat membership program — has increased the size of its fleet to four boats, adding a 21-foot Dual Console Robalo to its offering, with an eight-person capacity. The Robalo rounds out the Island Boat Club fleet, which also includes two Axopar 28 T-Tops and a 19-foot Scout 195 Sportfish. Jack Bridges, […]
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| Greenrock, the Corporation of Hamilton, and the West End Development Corporation [WEDCO] recently held a press conference highlighting Earth Hour, which will be held on Saturday, March 26. Greenrock Chairman Eugene Dean said, “Every year, at 8:30 pm on the last Saturday of March, millions of supporters in over 190 countries and territories unite, taking […]
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| ESPN’s dedicated Twitter cricket feed recently posted a video of the iconic catch of Bermudian cricketer Dwayne “Sluggo” Leverock at the 2007 World Cup, earning more than 12,000 likes. Sluggo’s now famous diving catch has previously been featured by BBC Sport when the play earned fourth place in a vote to determine which matches and […]
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| Bermuda’s Casey Truran was declared the 2021/2022 Reserved Champion in the Final IHSA Regional 5, Zone 5 – Final High Point Rider Standings. A spokesperson said, “It was a weekend to remember for Bermuda’s Casey Truran and SCAD equestrian team, fondly referred to as the “Bees”. “On Saturday 19th March, the SCAD team won the […]
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| The Bermuda Amateur Swimming Association’s Short Course Championships concluded at the National Sports Center, with a number of personal bests achieved throughout the meet. During the 13-14 girls 50 SC meter backstroke A – final, Imojen Judd clocked a winning time of 30.81, Elanna Fulton was second clocking a personal best time of 31.85, and […]
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| The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [March 22] with the list indicating that there are thirty-two bus runs cancelled so far today. Related Stories Ombudsman On Bus Service Communications Buses To Operate On Sunday Schedule Minister: Minibuses To Provide Transportation Ministry: Bus Cancellations For Friday Ministry: Bus Cancellations For Thursday […]
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| March 20 saw 0 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange. The BSX finished at 2,495.00, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 63 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available here [PDF]. Related Stories LOM Company Shares Purchased By Director BSX Reports Record ILS Listings In 2021 […]
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Since the last update, the Ministry of Health received 5140 test results, and 137 were positive for the coronavirus.
These results are from testing done on:
• Wednesday: 35 positive out of 1873 results (1.9% positivity)
• Thursday: 36 positive out of 1413 results (2.5% positivity)
• Friday: 38 positive out of 1089 results (3.5% positivity)
• Saturday: 28 positive out of 765 results (3.7% positivity)
8 of the new cases is classified as imported with a history of travel in the previous 14 days.
| The Ministry received 5140 test results — spanning 4 days — and 137 were positive, so there are now 312 active cases, of which 9 people are in hospital. A Government spokesperson said, “Since the last update, the Ministry of Health received 5140 test results, and 137 were positive for the coronavirus. “These results are from […]
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| Over $2,000 was raised for PALS by the running group Bermuda Weekenders. A spokesperson said, “With the cancellation of this year’s Bermuda Triangle Challenge Weekend, the running group Bermuda Weekenders decided to create their own fun event and raise money for a worthy cause. “A special shirt was created for the event and all participants […]
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| The Bermuda Police Service is advising the public of “increased reports of tools being stolen from tool sheds and vehicles” and sharing “tips that would assist in preventing you falling victim to such incidents.” A police spokesperson said, “Secure your tool shed with a high quality padlock and hardened steel security chain. Cheap padlocks and […]
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| The Ministry of National Security is congratulating officers from the Royal Bermuda Regiment [RBR] and the Bermuda Police Service [BPS] for completing a specialised training course held earlier this month. Lt Halston Farley – Cayman, Lt Theo Kelly – Cayman, Lt Gabe Rabess – Cayman, Capt Adrian Parker – Turks and Caicos, Capt Francis Glinton […]
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| The Atlantic World Art Fair will open to the public for two weeks from April 20 to May 5, with the support of Butterfield. A spokesperson said, “The Atlantic World Art Fair is pleased to return to the leading global online art marketplace Artsy, following a successful inaugural event last year, and will open to […]
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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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| Tuesday, March 22 is expected to see a mix of sun and cloud, with the high to be near 21°C/69°F and the low to be near 17°C/62°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be NW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 57%. Sunrise will be at 7.20am and sunset […]
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