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| [Written by Don Burgess] The grim pictures of war hit extremely close to home for Ukrainian residents in Bermuda. The Russian assault on their homeland has left them worrying about their families and friends dealing with Vladimir Putin’s aggression. For Oleksandr Kryvchenko, who works at the Hamilton Princess, this is all too true as he hopes […]
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| “The impact of Covid-19 on the Bermuda economy may linger for a longer period than the disease itself” as “the economic impact witnessed in 2020 has been much more severe than any downturn in recent memory.” This is according to the 2021 National Economic Report of Bermuda, which added, “The devastating economic impact of the […]
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| The “Remembering the Enterprise” commemoration event was held at Barr’s Bay Park. A spokesperson said, “On Friday [Feb 25], the Minister of Youth, Culture and Sport, Dr. Ernest Peets participated in the “Remembering the Enterprise” commemoration event at Barr’s Bay Park. “The event was part of the Department of Culture’s Bermudian Heartbeat’s Lecture Series, and […]
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| Bermuda’s Under 14 Boys’ team of Zach McGuire, Tobiah Goodchild, and Johnny Bart were back in action for the third time in a Group B match at the ITF World Junior Championships Pre Qualifier in El Salvador. The Bermuda team made a great showing to earn their first win of the tournament, coming from behind […]
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| Monday, February 28 is expected to see rain showers, with the high to be near 22°C/71°F and the low to be near 17°C/63°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be WNW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 83%. Sunrise will be at 6:48am and sunset will be at 6:15pm. […]
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| [Written by Stephen Wright] Tyler Christopher raced to his third consecutive win as a professional boxer after a controlled and measured display against Carl Turney in Birmingham last night. Christopher was too sharp and slick for his journeyman opponent, who barely laid a glove on the Bermudian who won the super-welterweight bout 40-35 on points. Turney, […]
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| Netball action returned to the Bernard’s Park under bright and sunny skies, with action in the Under 11, Under 14, and Under 17 Divisions, as well as the Senior Division. Under 11 Division In the opener the Storm defeated the North Village Lady Rams 27 – 1. The Storm were led to victory by MVP […]
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On Friday (Feb. 25), the Minister of Youth, Culture and Sport, Dr. Ernest Peets participated in the“Remembering the Enterprise” commemoration event at Barr’s Bay Park.
The event was part of the Department of Culture’s Bermudian Heartbeat’s Lecture Series, and recognised the February 11, 1835, arrival of the American brig Enterprise.
History shares that the vessel was blown off course and arrived in Hamilton Harbour with 78 enslaved people aboard. Subsequently, a legal hearing led to their emancipation.
| A Bermuda Rugby Football Union triple-header took place at the National Sports Center North Field this weekend, and between the two ladies division matches and one men’s division match, a total of 88 points were put on the board. The match between the Mariners Ladies and Renegades Ladies ended in a 10 – 10 draw. […]
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The Royal Gazette understands that officials were ab…
| The hatching process for Cahow chick in the CahowCam1 is now complete having been witnessed by viewers from Bermuda and around the world via the Nonsuch Expeditions CahowCam live stream. A spokesperson said, “Jeremy first observed dimples [small bumps / ripples in the egg surface] during his nest check on the 25th, then at 2:32am […]
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| Caitlyn Bobb put on an outstanding performance at the 2022 America East Championships, winning multiple gold medals, breaking multiple records, and earning three awards. She competes for the University of Maryland Baltimore County [UMBC], and the school’s report noted that she earned gold medals in the 200m and 400m and “broke her own school record in […]
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| Members of the Bermuda National Athletics Association [BNAA] took to the track in Miramar, Florida to compete on the first day of the Capital Speed Invitational, with the athletes claiming a number of victories and season best times. The BNAA noted that, “In a field of over 1100 competitors our boys and girls shined. On […]
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Somerset Trojans recorded their second win within a week, as they played hosts to Somerset Eagles in a West End derby that offered plenty of excitement in Sat…
| Two football matches yesterday saw nine goals scored as the Devonshire Cougars and Somerset Trojans picked up wins. Devonshire Cougars 3 – Devonshire Colts 1 The Devonshire Cougars picked up an important 3 – 1 win over the Devonshire Colts at the Devonshire Recreation Club to move into second place in the Premier Division, having played […]
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Cougars clawed their way to a comfortable victory against neighbours Colts at ‘The Den’ on Saturday night but two moments of indiscipline took the spotligh…
| [Written by Dale Butler] On Friday, 18th February, 2022 the local band Working Title added to the dining experience at the Fairmont Hamilton Princess Hotel & Beach Club at 76 Pitts Bay Road in Pembroke. For a comprehensive insight into The Pink Palace, I suggest you visit their website. The numerous changes that have taken […]
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| News that the Bermuda women’s national football team defeated the Cayman Islands 6-0, the Bermuda Arts Council honoured Major Kenneth Dill, Marjorie Pettit, the late Ted Ming, Daren Herbert and Paul and Penelope Leseur at its annual awards ceremony, BF&M donated $75,000 to the College Foundation, Emma Harvey helped set new school record in relays, […]
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| Enstar reported consolidated net earnings of $437 million [or earnings of $21.71 per fully diluted ordinary share] for the year ended December 31, 2021, compared to consolidated net earnings of $1.7 billion [or earnings of $78.80 per fully diluted ordinary share] for the year ended December 31, 2020. A spokesperson said, “The key drivers of […]
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| We “have a demographic challenge in Bermuda” and “if we do not reverse these trends, it will lead to economic disaster for Bermuda,” Premier and Minister of Finance David Burt said, adding that a declining population increases the cost of living, an ageing population increases the cost of healthcare and a shrinking workforce puts future pensions at […]
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| Madelyn Moore continues to impress at the 2022 WAC Swimming and Diving Championships in Texas, claiming two more gold medals and helping to set a relay record, which follows her performance on the first day, which saw her claim two medals and two new records. The school report said, “Northern Colorado Swim and Dive just keep […]
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| Bermuda Red Cross is launching a disaster cash appeal for those affected by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Red Cross is launching a disaster cash appeal for those affected by the crisis in Ukraine. “We are gravely concerned about the intensification of fighting in Ukraine over the past few days. People are losing […]
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| [Written by Stephen Wright] It is unlikely the name Keziah Martin is regularly passing the lips of Bermudian football fans; however, it soon could be, and probably already should be, given his performances for Kidderminster Harriers this season. Although Martin is as Bermudian as traditional codfish and potatoes, the Gombey Warriors and Cup Match, he is […]
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| The City of Hamilton has launched a video series entitled “Black History Month Business Spotlight” featuring black-owned Bermuda businesses with an enduring historical presence in the City, with this episode spotlighting Spinning Wheel. The video’s description says, “In recognition of Black History Month, the City of Hamilton has created a series of brief videos featuring black-owned Bermuda […]
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| Natasha Trott officiated the 2022 Concacaf Women’s Under-20 Championship in the Dominican Republic. Trott was an assistant referee in the Group E match between Puerto Rico and the host, which saw Puerto Rico use a strong second half to down Dominican Republic 3-1 at the Estadio Olimpico Felix Sanchez in Santo Domingo. Puerto Rico took […]
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| Sunday, February 27 is expected to see sunny periods, early morning and late night showers, 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 WSW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 78%. Sunrise will be at 6.49am […]
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Since the last update, the Ministry of Health received 7351 test results, and 67 were positive for the coronavirus, giving a test positivity rate of 0.9%.
These results are from testing done on:
§ Sunday: 14 positive out of 2361 results (0.6% positivity)
§ Monday: 29 positive out of 2499 results (1.2% positivity)
§ Tuesday: 24 positive out of 2491 results (1.0% positivity)
10 of the new cases are classified as imported with a history of travel in the previous 14 days.
| Endeavour is working with other local organizations to offer training and career development opportunities that prepare young people for working in the maritime sector, and the video below highlights their work with Waterstart. A spokesperson said, “Endeavour, a registered charity and non-profit that engages diverse youth across Bermuda in experiential learning that builds their confidence […]
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| The payroll tax concessions for hotels, restaurants, bars and nightclubs will be extended for at least another six months and the ‘New Hire Relief’ will be extended for a further two years. Extension of Payroll Tax Concessions for Hotel & Restaurant Industry In delivering the 2022 Budget, Premier David Burt said, “Mr. Speaker, since the onset […]
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| Bermudian cyclists Conor White, Liam Flannery, Zander Miller, Nicholas Narraway, and Dominque Mayho continued racing the XLIII Vuelta Ciclística Independencia Nacional in the Dominican Republic. The fifth day of the race involved 216 kilometers traveling on the Samaná-Nagua-Río San Juan-Gaspar Hernandez-Sosúa-Puerto Plata stretch. Riders 4 – 60 all finished 1 minute and 20 seconds behind […]
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| Nikita Robinson is inviting the public to support a school to help celebrate World Book Day 2022, which is less than a week away. A spokesperson said, “Evangelist Nikita Robinson of The Worship Room on Magic102.7FM is inviting the public to support a nursery, preschool or public primary, middle or high school to help celebrate […]
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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 February 26th. On Monday the Oleander container ship is expected, on Tuesday the Gas Amaris LPG tanker will arrive, on Wednesday the Somers Isles container ship is scheduled to arrive, and on […]
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