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| The City of Hamilton announced that its City-wide Scavenger Hunt is back by popular demand and will take place March 11th and 12th. “Following on from the success of last year’s Scavenger Hunt, we decided to bring back this unique experience for 2022,” explained Senior Events & Marketing Coordinator Tamara Bradshaw. “The Scavenger Hunt is […]
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| The Bermuda Business Development Agency [BDA] announced that it will hold the Bermuda Risk Summit on March 14-16. Over the course of the Summit’s three half-days at the Hamilton Princess & Beach Club, 200 delegates will hear group CEOs of some of the world’s largest property and casualty reinsurers, including Steve Catlin, Chairman & CEO, […]
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| A Delta Air Lines flight — traveling from Atlanta to Nigeria — diverted to Bermuda due to a medical emergency. According to online flight trackers, a brief animation shown below, Delta flight 54 landed at Bermuda’s airport at about 11.29pm on Saturday night [Feb 5] and departed later on. Skyport confirmed that the flight diverted […]
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| People have experienced “significant delays” with getting applications processed by the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board, and the Ministry should “survey administrative tribunals and bodies to ascertain where economies of scale can be found” and provide a “permanent staff member for administrative support.” This was from the report “A Future for Criminal Injuries Compensation” report by […]
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| We may have “sort of missed the casino boat” and while people who do come may enjoy casinos, it may not attract people like it could “have done five, six, maybe even 10 years ago when we first started talking about it.” This was from Bermuda Tourism Authority CEO Charles Jeffers II as he was […]
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| “I may be the only Black figure skater at the Olympics, which is an honour and a privilege,” Vanessa James said, adding that she feels “so proud to be a trailblazer for young Black girls and boys in figure skating.” Ms James, who along with her old partner Yannick Bonheur were the first Black couple […]
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The Retail Sales Index press statement released Frida…
Rai Simons continued his good form of late to inspire North Village to an emphatic win over X-Roads Warriors in a lopsided Premier Division contest at Garrison …
Robin Hood increased their chances of survival with a dominant victory over Southampton Rangers yesterday.
The visitors took control quickly, creating their be…
St. George’s Colts made the long journey from east but would leave the happier of the two teams, as they escaped ‘The Den’ with a point against hosts Dev…
| Lloyd’s of London recently highlighted Bermudian Mark Lomas, tweeting out a graphic with text saying, “Meet Mark Lomas, our new Head of Culture. Mark believes that we all have personal accountability for creating an inclusive culture.” Their website notes that he joined Lloyd’s as Head of Culture in January 2022, and in describing his background said, […]
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| A law enforcement officer testified in a Bahamian Court about allegedly discovering “suspected cocaine” on a vessel that the defendants — who have denied the charges — claimed was “heading for Bermuda.” The Bahamas media reported, “A Drug Enforcement Unit officer yesterday testified about discovering three bags with suspected cocaine on a vessel captained by […]
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PHC romped to the season’s biggest win as Somerset Eagles capitulated in the second half when they conceded seven goals in 28 minutes at PHC Field yesterday.
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| Royal Bermuda Regiment soldiers are to join forces with troops from Gibraltar to help mount a guard at locations including Buckingham Palace, Windsor Castle and the Tower of London – which is believed to be the first time Bermudian soldiers have performed the role. A total of six soldiers from the RBR will fly to […]
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| The final round of the Bermuda Four-Ball Championship took place at Port Royal Golf Course today [Feb 6]. The team of Damian Palanyandi and Jarryd Dillas retained their overnight lead to become the Bermuda Four-Ball Champions. In the Ladies Division Ebonie Cox and Tracy Nash were also victorious and claimed the Championship title over the […]
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| The Transformational Living Centre [TLC] for Families opened its doors last week to 5 families in need of housing and other support services. “After receiving the go ahead for occupancy, all of the preparation and teamwork came together, with an emotional day of moms and their children entering their new home for the next 12 […]
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| Warriors Golf Group took on Wolves Golf Group in a 3 point system format at Ocean View Golf Course, and the Warriors came out on top defeating Wolves 18 1/2 points to 11 1/2 points. The Closest to the Pin winners are as follows: Hole #2 – Robert Coddington Hole #7 – Jason Darrell Hole […]
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| Kaden Hopkins was back in action competing in stage two of the Vuelta Al Guadalentin in Spain. The day’s stage was the most demanding day with 5 challenging hills before reaching the town of Lorca and ascending the Fortaleza del Sol. Hopkins continues his impressive start with a 10th place finish, he was once again […]
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| Monday, February 7 is expected to be cloudy with showers, with the high to be near 19°C/67°F and the low to be near 17°C/63°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be E. The relative humidity is expected to be near 93%. Sunrise will be at 7:09am and sunset will be at […]
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| Bermuda Rugby League action returned to the National Sports Center this weekend. The Mariners defeated the Renegades in a women’s division match 20 – 15. The Mariners got 2 tries from Apryl Jackson, Victoria Clarke and Amanda Swan added a try each, while the Renegades got 2 tries from Ashley Godek, while Sarah Maybury added […]
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The Minister of National Security, the Hon. Renee Ming, JP, MP, after visiting the scene of the stabbing incident on Parson’s Road yesterday morning, said, “I am shocked and outraged at what is the second violent attack on a person to take place this week.
“While I am glad that this stabbing incident has not resulted in an unspeakable tragedy, I want to convey to the young man and his family, you are in our thoughts and prayers at this time.
| Bermuda track athletes were back at the Flora Duffy National Sports Center South Field for another Bermuda National Athletics Association Track Meet. During the mixed 400 meter dash Antonio Bailey clocked a winning time of 50.38, Sancho Smith was second in 50.81, and Seer Carey finished third with a time of 53.44. J’Auza James won […]
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| Adriana Penruddocke and Benn Smith continued competing in the 2022 US Open OCR Sailing Series in Clearwater, Florida. Penruddocke, competing in the 80 competitors ILCA6 Class, came off the water after the three races on the second day in 22nd place with 58 net points. Penruddocke finished the first race in 15th place, which was followed […]
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| The Bermuda Amateur Swimming Association hosted their third swimming meet of 2022 this weekend. After back-to-back long course events at the National Sports Center, the action moved to the BASA Pool for the BASA Series #1 short course event. Jesse Washington swam to victory in the men’s 15 & over 50 SC meter butterfly touching […]
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| [Written by Stephen Wright] Lovintz Tota knows he is in a race against Father Time after moving to Greater Manchester, England, to fast-track his professional boxing career. At 36, Tota plans to turn professional at an age when most boxers are considering hanging up the gloves. However, the Bermudian is adamant age will not count against […]
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| For the first time in 2022, the Bermuda Netball Association was able to host league matches at the Bernards Park. Despite showers eliminating some play, matches in four Divisions were played. Under 11 Division Rangers 15 Phoenix Sparks 2 The Rangers made a welcome return to action picking up a 15 – 2 win over […]
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| After visiting the scene of the stabbing incident on Parson’s Road, Minister of National Security Renee Ming said, “I am shocked and outraged at what is the second violent attack on a person to take place this week.” This follow after a 14-year-old male was ”brutally attacked by two males on a motorcycle” on Friday morning, […]
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| Concacaf announced details for 2022/23 Concacaf Nations League, with Bermuda placed in League B. A spokesperson said, “Concacaf has confirmed the details of the 2022/23 Concacaf Nations League presented by Qatar Airways [CNL]. The competition’s group stage matches, featuring the men’s national teams of all 41 Concacaf Member Associations is scheduled to take place during the […]
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| In 1972, the “UK Government decided to abolish the Sterling Area” and the Bermuda dollar exchange was fixed on par with the United States dollar, and “along with that came the introduction of the Bermuda dollar, which was launched on 6 February 1970.” This is according to a document from the BMA which said, “The formation […]
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| Teams that include Bermudian footballers Nahki Wells, Keziah Martin, Jonte Smith, Kole Hall, Reggie Lambe, Willie Clemons, Tai Williams, Amar Lewis, Quinaceo Hunt, J’Nai Butterfield-Steede, and Roger Lee all had matches scheduled, with most being played, while some were called off. Nahki Wells Nahki Wells and his Bristol City teammates played to a 3-1 defeat […]
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| The Bermuda Four-Ball Championships got underway on Saturday [Feb 5] at Port Royal Golf Course. A spokesperson said, “The wind was a little stronger than forecast and provided some challenging conditions for the players. “In the Men’s Championship Division, Jarryd Dillas and Damian Palanyandi are the overnight leaders with a 1-under par 70. They are […]
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| A goal in each half earned the Premier Division league leaders Dandy Town Hornets a 2 – 0 win over the Somerset Trojans at the Somerset Cricket Club. Dandy Town Hornets captain Angelo Simmons gave them the lead in the seventh minute, and while both teams created chances for the remainder of the half, neither […]
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| Insured losses from major natural catastrophes in 2021 – excluding Covid-related losses – have so far reached roughly US$116 billion, the third largest total since 2011, and about 63% higher than the average loss of $71 billion since 2011, according to a recent report, With the island being home to several of the world’s major […]
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