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| [Updated] The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [March 21] with the list indicating that there are twenty-five bus runs cancelled so far today. Update 4.05pm: The Ministry has released the list of bus cancellations for this afternoon. There were 25 runs cancelled this morning, 33 cancelled this afternoon, for a […]
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| The second Bermuda Flag Football League [BFFL] play-off semi-final took place at the TN Tatem Middle School Field, with the Killa Squad defeating the Blue Bombers 40 – 25. The Player of the Game for Killa Squad was Regular Season MVP and Quarterback of the year Seward Smith with 5 passing touchdowns, 1 rushing touchdown, […]
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| Three Bermuda sailors competed in the UKLA Noble Marine & Ovington ILCA 4, ILCA 6 and ILCA 7 Second Qualifier in Weymouth, England. Millie Lewis competed in the ILCA4 fleet, and after four races on the day she finished 19th with 54 net points and was also 2nd in the Under 17 Female Division in […]
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| The Sensei Roots Invitational Shia Martial Arts Tournament took place inside the Whitney Institute Gymnasium. The event was opened by the Minister of Sport Dr. Ernest Peets who announced the Bermuda Karate Federation will be recognized as the Martial Arts National Sports Governing Body by the Ministry of Youth and Sports. Japanese/Okinawan Division Rueben Bean […]
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Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to provide the House with a report on the state of the island’s roads and the various trenching projects ongoing and projected for the upcoming year.
| Free “vaccine booster appointments are available until March 31st at Pier 6 by appointment or walk-in,” the Government said, noting that after that date, the “vaccine will be available through participating physicians’ offices and participating pharmacies, and there will likely be a charge for this service.” In an online post, the Government of Bermuda said, […]
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| [Written by Dale Butler] With a shortage of nightclubs and hotels for the performing arts, the Department of Community and Cultural Affairs is taking the lead with its “Creatives Live” series of entertainment on the steps of the City Hall in Hamilton. Taking centre stage on Friday, March 18th was Cindy Smith, a member of […]
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| BELCO provided an update on “current work to upgrade the Company’s underground transmission system.” “As part of the project, BELCO is replacing 40% of its current underground transmission cables that are over 50 years old. Nearly 25% of our cables have served Bermuda for over 60 years,” a spokesperson said. “These cables and other transmission […]
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| A trip in November 2021 by Premier David Burt to London and Brussels cost $13,247.08, according to a recent listing on the Government’s travel webpage. UKOTA Meeting The trip duration was listed as from November 14, 2021 – November 22, 2021, and the web page listing said, “This year the Premier acted in capacity as […]
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| Hamilton clothing store Banter & Steel is closing its doors after nearly three years in business, but will maintain a website in order to continue to serve its customers online. Lianna Masters told Bernews, “We opened Banter & Steel in April 2019. Unfortunately, we are unable to sustain the physical space with the effects of […]
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| A trip in November 2021 by former Minister of Finance Curtis Dickinson in the United Kingdom and Brussels for the Joint Ministerial Council/European Commission and European Union Meetings cost $26,018.35, according to a recent listing on the Government’s travel webpage. The trip duration was listed as from November 13, 2021 – November 23, 2021, and […]
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Premier Division leaders Dandy Town maintained their five-point cushion at the top of the standings after cruising to a comfortable win over a wasteful Robin Hood at Goo…
PHC picked up three crucial points in a title race that seems destined to go to the distance, with their thirteenth win in 16 matches yesterday at Wellington Oval.
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Somerset Eagles capitalised on poor decision-making to keep themselves in the hunt for Premier Division survival with a vital win over Devonshire Colts at Pol…
Somerset Trojans continue their ascendancy up the league table at the back end of the season with a slim victory against North Village at Bernard’s Park yesterd…
| A court in Maryland, USA disbarred an American attorney for cheating his clients and a law firm out of nearly $15,000 by padding his expense reports during a seven-year period, including billing his firm for a trip to Bermuda. The Maryland Daily record reported, “Maryland’s top court has disbarred a Bethesda attorney for cheating not his […]
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| Former Argentina rugby player Federico Martin Aramburu — who played in multiple Bermuda World Rugby Classics — was fatally shot in France this weekend. The BBC reported, “Former Argentina international Federico Martin Aramburu was reportedly shot dead in France early on Saturday. “The 42-year-old, who was capped 22 times, played at the 2007 World Cup […]
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| The ‘Dignity House’ facility in Pembroke has officially opened, providing a “residential mental health facility in Bermuda, dedicated to helping homeless and vulnerable adults reintegrate into society. Nicholas Darceuil previously said, “Mental Health Rehabilitation initiatives provides solutions to the revolving door syndrome in the health care system. “Mental illness with poor support can result in […]
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| Following the recent round of rugby action, the Renegades Ladies will face the Police Ladies in the Scully women’s cup final, while the Renegades will face the Teachers in the men’s final. Women’s Scully Cup Semi-Finals In the opener, the Renegades edged the Teachers 10 – 5, Sarah Mavery and Maeve Dillon scored a try […]
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| Officers from the Royal Bermuda Regiment joined counterparts from the Caribbean and the UK for a course run on the island for the first time. Royal Bermuda Regiment junior officers, with soldiers from the Cayman Islands Regiment, the Turks & Caicos Islands Regiment, Army Reserve personnel from the Royal Anglian Regiment and the Princess of Wales’s […]
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| Footballers in the Premier Division, Corona League and First Division were in action recently, with Devonshire Cougars, Robin Hood and Boulevard Blazers earning wins. Premier Division: Southampton Rangers 1 – Devonshire Cougars 5 The Devonshire Cougars traveled to the Southampton Oval and came away with a 5 – 1 victory over the Southampton Rangers. Lejaun […]
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The Ministry of Social Development and Seniors would like to advise the public that the K Margaret Carter Centre (KMCC) is closed and will reopen on Monday, March 28th.
There are several staff and clients currently in quarantine and subsequently, there are absences. As a result, the client-to-staff levels are presently unsustainable.
Parents/Guardians have been notified. The Department of Health will guide on the recommended closure period and testing to safely return to the facility.
| The Bermuda Netball Association held a host of matches this weekend. Under 11 Harold “Doc” Dowling Tournament The Storm were crowned the Under 11 Harold “Doc” Dowling Tournament champions with a record of two wins and a draw. They scored 22 goals, and gave up 6 goals, while Rangers finished as the Runners-Up, with a […]
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