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| Two Bermuda track athletes represented their universities in indoor meets in the United States. Stephan Dill Stephan Dill and his Johnson C. Smith University men’s track and field teammates competed in the South Carolina Invitational in Columbia, South Carolina. Dill competed in the men’s 60 meter qualifiers clocking a time of 7.07 finishing 36th. Nathan Simons […]
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| The Bermuda National Trust [BNT] announced the winners of the student art competition “My Bermuda”, which saw 172 entries from primary, middle, secondary and home schools across the island. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda National Trust is pleased to announce the winners of the student art competition “My Bermuda”, sponsored by SOMPO International. “The competition, held […]
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| Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban will be holding a press conference at 1.30pm this afternoon [Feb 2] to “provide an update on Bermuda’s involvement with Blue Shield.” It was previously announced that Bermuda is the first British Overseas Territory to join Blue Shield, a “new UK Government initiative aimed at tackling illegal fishing and […]
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| YouthVision Promotions has launched Visionz Magazine, Bermuda’s “exclusive anti-violence magazine.” A spokesperson said, “YouthVision Promotions has now launched Visionz Magazine, Bermuda’s exclusive anti-violence magazine, to an online platform.” Desmond Crockwell, Director of YouthVision, said, “Over the past two years, Bermuda has been hit hard by the impacts of Covid. Restrictions have caused mass gatherings, such […]
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| The Bermuda Hospitals Board announced that the “change in hours at the Lamb Foggo Urgent Care Centre [UCC] will continue to the end of February at which time it will be re-assessed.” A spokesperson said, “The UCC is currently open from 6pm to 10pm Monday to Friday and 9am -9pm on Saturday and Sunday. The […]
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| KPMG’s global Youth Empowerment AI Hackathon, supported by Microsoft, Enactus and UNESCO, will take place on February 26 and February 27. A spokesperson said, “KPMG announces their global Youth Empowerment AI Hackathon supported by Microsoft, Enactus and UNESCO, will take place February 26-27, 2022. It is being organized within the framework of UNESCO’s Global Education […]
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| The Dolphins Swim Team “has taken the decision to withdraw from membership of the Bermuda Amateur Swimming Association,” saying that “whilst we recognise that producing competitive athletes is important, we believe that a broad approach to good health, fitness, participation, and sportsmanship is vital.” A spokesperson said, “The Dolphins Swim Team of Bermuda announces renewed […]
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| [Written by Stephen Wright] Jasmine Spence had deserted her childhood dream of playing professional football long before she was offered a trial at Milton Keynes Dons Women. The 23-year-old had not trained for more than two years when she nervously pulled on her boots ahead of her first training session for the MK Dons Women’s Development […]
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| “We are working with the Ministry of Health to redefine and redesign the travel authorization, hopefully, to make it easier and simpler for everyone,” Bermuda Tourism Authority CEO Charles Jeffers II said. This was from Mr Jeffers during a live BNV interview where he answered some reader questions, with two pertaining to aspects surrounding the […]
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| Ayleal Dill was recently in action with the Eastwood Under 21 team in a winning effort against Derby. Dill opened the scoring in the early stages of the first half with a rebound, which was followed close behind with the second goal, also from a rebound, with both balls hitting the goal post and Dill […]
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| Having been scheduled for demolition since 2015, the old airplane hangar in the west end is now being demolished, with WEDCo noting that after the front façade collapsed last year they “could not prolong this project as it became a health and safety issue.” The structure is part of the old Royal Naval Air Station […]
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| Tune in tonight [Feb 2] at 8.00pm for the final part of our series on Bermuda’s unique wetlands, giving you an inside look at some of the island’s more unsung natural beauty. Today is World Wetlands Day, with the United Nations noting that “World Wetlands Day, celebrated annually on 2 February, aims to raise global […]
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| The latest design in Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series features a stunning image of the Lover’s Lake Nature Reserve, serving as part of our 2022 World Wetlands Day series, which marks World Wetlands Day, which is celebrated each year on February 2nd. Located in the east end of the island, the Lover’s Lake Nature Reserve is one of […]
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| Robert Edwards Jr. and his Saint Augustine’s University Men’s Track & Field teammates competed at the App State Split Open Indoor Track & Field meet in Boone, North Carolina. Edwards Jr. finished fifth in the men’s 800 meters clocking a time of 2:04.45 and he also finished sixth in the men’s 3000 meters stopping the […]
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| Bittrex Global announced the launch of Bittrex Global Starting Block, a “new Initial Exchange Offering [IEO] platform built to support high-caliber cryptocurrency projects looking to partner with an industry leader in security and compliance to take their project to the next level.” A spokesperson said, “As one of the world’s premier digital exchanges, Bittrex Global […]
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| February 1 saw 0 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange. The BSX finished at 2,665.22, 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 Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Jan 31 2022 Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Jan 28 […]
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The Department of Marine and Ports is advising commuters that the Rockaway Ferry Stop (Green Route) will remain closed for repairs. The ferry stop was closed in December 2021, while parts were sourced from overseas. The Ministry of Public Works has advised that parts and equipment have been shipped and will arrive in Bermuda within the next week. Barring any shipping delays, the work will be completed by the first week of March.
With the exception of Rockaway, ferry services will continue on the Green Route to and from Watford Bridge and Cavello Bay ferry stops.
| Bermuda’s Nahki Wells scored twice for the Bristol City U23 team as they played to a 3-3 draw against Cardiff City today. The club’s match report said, “City Under-23s had to settle for a point in their Professional Development League 2 fixture against Cardiff City after the Bluebirds completed a second half comeback at the […]
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| The Coco Reef Resort in Paget formally today announced its decision for a” temporary closure of the hotel, effective February 1st, until approximately the end of March.” A spokesperson said, “The hotel will use the time for this brief winter break to carry out much needed maintenance to the property as well as working on plans […]
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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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| Members of the Association of Bermuda Insurers and Reinsurers [ABIR] ”contributed $8.5 billion to the Bermudian economy over the decade ended 2020, according to a tally of annual member survey results,” the organisation said. A spokesperson said, “Data reported over the period from 2011 to 2020 show that the group’s aggregate economic impact included $6.4 billion […]
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| The Governor held a reception at Government House to celebrate the launch of the Blue Shield Programme in Bermuda, which is a “new UK Government initiative aimed at tackling the challenges of illegal fishing and unlawful marine activities around the UK Overseas Territories.” Government House posted the photos below online, saying, “Last night the Governor […]
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| The Rockaway Ferry Stop [Green Route] will remain closed for repairs, the Government advised today. A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Marine and Ports is advising commuters that the Rockaway Ferry Stop [Green Route] will remain closed for repairs. The ferry stop was closed in December 2021, while parts were sourced from overseas. “The Ministry […]
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| The official Government and Legal notices for today [Feb 1] include PATI contracts valued $50,000 or more, acting appointments, cancellation of registration and appointments. PATI Information Commissioner’s Office Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: PATI Contracts valued $50,000 or more Notice ID: GN0159/2022 Public Authorities / Department: Information Commissioner’s Office Publication date: 01 February 2022 Bermuda […]
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| [Updated] The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [February 1] with the list indicating that there are nine bus runs cancelled so far today. Update 4.05pm: The Ministry has released the list of bus cancellations for this afternoon. There were 9 runs cancelled this morning, 27 cancelled this afternoon, for a […]
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| Compre has appointed Zameer Mitha as Chief Actuary, North America and said he will be based in London and will “also spend some of his time in Bermuda.” A spokesperson said, “Compre, the international specialist legacy group, today announces the appointment of Zameer Mitha to the newly created role of chief actuary, North America. He […]
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