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| The 2021 UCI Rankings of countries for Junior Road Cycling has been released, with Bermuda ranked in 20th place. Bermuda was also ranked 8th in the Under 23 Men America’s with 184 points at the end of 2021. The impressive ranking comes from points earned at the Junior Caribbean Cycling Championships, an event that the […]
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| In the second of our five-part series for 2022 World Wetlands Day, we take a look at the Somerset Long Bay & Reserve in the west end, which is described as a “brackish to freshwater pond with mangrove islets.” The Department of Environment and Natural Resources said, “Somerset Long Bay Pond is a former tidal […]
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| SiriusPoint Ltd. has announced the appointment of Shams Patel to the role of Chief Pricing Actuary. A spokesperson said, “Shams joined SiriusPoint in 2008 and most recently held the position of Head of Pricing and Business Planning in the UK. As Chief Pricing Actuary, Shams will lead pricing strategy across SiriusPoint’s global re/insurance platform, working […]
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| Police officers on patrol duties have a new uniform, marking the first new uniform to be routinely worn by Patrol officers in around 40 years. A police spokesperson said, “After a lengthy delay due to issues with the manufacturing and shipping chains, a new uniform will finally be rolled out for Bermuda Police Service [BPS] officers […]
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| The Bermuda Football Association announced the Premier Division match scheduled for tonight [Jan 29] between Robin Hood and the PHC Zebras has been postponed due to the field being unplayable from the rain. The rescheduled date is yet to be confirmed. The Bermuda Weather Service [BWS] had issued a Gale Warning valid for today, and […]
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| The Bermuda Amateur Swimming Association hosted the Second Winter Long Course Qualifier at the National Sports Center. Arabella Newport Derbyshire won the 11-12 girls 50 meter backstroke clocking a time of 35.77, Somers Estwanik was second in a personal best time of 37.01, and Cristina Abend finished third clocking 39.82. During the women’s 15 & […]
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| Sunday, January 30 is expected to see a fair start, turning cloudy as showers return towards evening, with the high to be near 18°C/64°F and the low to be near 14°C/57°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be west. The relative humidity is expected to be near 63%. Sunrise will be […]
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| Evolution Healing Centre will be hosting an open house event on Friday, February 11 from 2.00pm to 4.00pm. Cardiovascular event A spokesperson said, “February is Heart Month when all people can focus on their cardiovascular health. “Nearly 1 in 2 adults in the US have hypertension [high blood pressure], but only 1 in 4 have […]
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| The Bermuda Risk Summit 2022 will be hosted at the Hamilton Princess and Beach Club from March 14 to March 16. The Bermuda Business Development Agency [BDA] website said, “As the world’s risk capital, Bermuda welcomes leading risk specialists to enjoy engaging thought-leadership sessions, cutting-edge keynote presentations, and C-suite networking opportunities, during the Bermuda Business […]
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| Bermuda archers were back in action competing in the 19th Annual Lancaster Archery Classic in Philadelphia, with Jaydon Roberts and Camerin Pickering making it through to the eliminations rounds. There were 67 Olympic Recurve Men shooters and the cut was 32, Pickering finished 25th, while in the youth men’s and women’s the cut off was […]
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| The Bermuda Football Association’s Youth League season resumed across the island, with a number of matches taking place. Under 13 B Final: Vasco 9 Southampton Rangers 2 Vasco took on the Southampton Rangers in the Under 13 B Final coming away with a 9 – 2 victory. MVP Masaki Kitade led Vasco with 3 goals, […]
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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 January 29th. On Monday the Oleander container ship is expected, on Tuesday the Somers Isles container ship will arrive, and on Thursday the Bermuda Islander container ship is scheduled to arrive. The […]
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| Everest Re Group has become an official signatory of the UN Principles for Sustainable Insurance [PSI], a “global framework for a sustainable insurance industry developed through partnership between risk management leaders and the United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative.” A spokesperson said, “The company is one of 12 Bermuda or North American-based insurance sector companies to […]
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| The Court has dismissed an appeal by Jamel Simons, who was convicted of a sexual assault of a 15-year-old girl that took place in 2002. The ruling said, “This is an appeal against Magistrate Mr. Khamisi Tokunbo’s finding of guilt against the Appellant on Information to a charge of sexual assault, contrary to section 323 […]
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| In the first of our five-part series for 2022 World Wetlands Day, we take a look at the Spittal Pond Nature Reserve, one of the most well known wetlands areas in Bermuda. Declared a “Wetland of International Importance” in 1999, Spittal Pond is the only Bermudian example of a non-tidal, permanent, shallow and brackish lagoon with […]
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| January 28 saw 17,000 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $102,000.00 BD. 17,000 shares were traded by Argus Group Holdings Ltd, closing even at $6.00 per share. 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 […]
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| Coldwell Banker Bermuda Realty has welcomed two new real estate agents, Vance Campbell, Jr. and Sergio Pitcher. A spokesperson said, “Coldwell Banker Bermuda Realty welcomes two new real estate agents, Vance Campbell, Jr. and Sergio S. Pitcher. Vance is a Professionally Qualified Accountant with thirty years post qualification experience across a wide spectrum of industries. “He […]
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Today, the Department of Transportation (DPT) advises that the full bus schedule will resume on Monday, 31 January 2022.
A spokesperson for the Department said, “The regular weekday public bus schedule will resume operating as of Monday morning. We wish to thank the public for their patience and apologize for the inconvenience caused by the reduced service.
Today, the Department of Transportation (DPT) advises that the full bus schedule will resume on Monday, 31 January 2022.
A spokesperson for the Department said, “The regular weekday public bus schedule will resume operating as of Monday morning. We wish to thank the public for their patience and apologize for the inconvenience caused by the reduced service.
| A total of four changes have been made to the match-ups for the upcoming Fight Night Champion event in Dockyard. Dylan Rushton from Canada will face Nikki Bascome in the main fight of the night, Rushton who has had 18 fights since 2017 will be up against Bascome who has had 10 fights since 2014. Rushton […]
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| The Department of Transportation [DPT] advised that the “full bus schedule will resume on Monday, January 31.” A spokesperson for the Department said, “The regular weekday public bus schedule will resume operating as of Monday morning. We wish to thank the public for their patience and apologize for the inconvenience caused by the reduced service. […]
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| The Bermuda Weather Service [BWS] has issued a Gale Warning valid for Saturday morning [Jan 29] through Saturday evening. The BWS forecast says, “A weak front lingers nearby maintaining cloudy skies and the potential for rain and showers. This pattern eases at times today before winds begin to strengthen. “Then on Saturday, a rapidly developing […]
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| Skyport released the airline flight schedule for February 2022, with American Airlines, British Airways, JetBlue Airways, Delta Airlines, and WestJet Airlines all scheduled to serve Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “Changes include: Slight time changes overall, with the most significant being JetBlue’s flight 1731 that will see an approximately 30 minute forward time change starting on […]
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| Following the Court ruling in the Attorney-General v Information Commissioner matter, the Attorney Generals’ Chambers said the “decision is a demonstration of the rule of law being upheld according to the literal interpretation of the express provisions in the Public Access to Information Act.” A statement from the Attorney-General’s Chambers said, “In December 2021, the […]
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| “A plan for the transition of leadership for Bermuda Molecular Diagnostics Laboratory is already well developed,” Minister of Health Kim Wilson said, adding that “more information regarding the new leadership will be announced very shortly.” Speaking at yesterday’s [Jan 27] press briefing, Minister Wilson said, “I want to assure the public that a plan for […]
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| As of January 22nd, Bermuda has administered a total of 120,535 vaccinations and 72.9% of the population has received one dose, 71.6% have had two doses, and 64.8% of those eligible for a booster have received it. In releasing the latest test results, a Government spokesperson said, “Since January 11, 2021, Bermuda residents have received […]
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| The Ministry of Health is “currently conducting a review” of the regulations “with a view to making adjustments to take effect from February 4,” Minister of Health Kim Wilson said. Speaking at yesterday’s [Jan 27] press briefing, Minister Wilson said, “With respect to the public health legislation, the Ministry of Health is currently conducting a […]
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| Bermuda has not fared well in Kayak’s “Remote Work Rankings,” which states they compare 111 countries using 22 different factors, with the island ranked almost last. Of the 22 factors they use, five are in the “local prices” category, which is driving down our overall score quite significantly as not only did they allocate us […]
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| Three Bermuda archers recently began competing in the 19th annual Lancaster Archery Classic, with some 1,400 archers set to compete in the three day event in Philadelphia. Camerin Pickering entered the qualifying Men’s Olympic Recurve Division and after 60 arrows finished with a score of 574 out of 600. Jaydon Roberts entered the qualifying Men’s […]
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| [Written by Stephen Wright] A pair of ambitious fighters from Fight City Muay Thai and Fitness will make their debuts on home soil at Fight Night Champion at The Shed in Royal Naval Dockyard tomorrow. Ashton Bell and Tyler Kerr have already claimed impressive victories overseas and are now determined to experience that winning feeling in […]
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| [Opinion column written by MP Neville Tyrrell] We understand that there has been much public debate about Covid testing, quarantine, back to school and travel regulations. There are people in our population that have pre-existing conditions making them vulnerable to contracting Covid and being hospitalized. So, with them in mind, we have consistently erred on […]
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| The Bermuda Football Association [BFA] announced that the Friendship/Shield matches scheduled for Wednesday, February 2nd will take place at Devonshire Recreation Club. A spokesperson said, “Please be advised that the Friendship/Shield matches scheduled for Wednesday, February 2nd will take place at Devonshire Recreation Club.” Related Stories Results: Six Bermudian Footballers Overseas Concacaf: Changes To Refereeing […]
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