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| The Bermuda Rugby Football Union is searching for female athletes to train with the Bermuda Women’s National 7s rugby team. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Rugby Football Union wants to welcome all female athletes to try rugby and train with the Bermuda Women’s National 7s team. “The Bermuda Women’s National 7s team have several commitments […]
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| Specialist underwriter Tom Dilley has joined Mosaic Insurance to lead the company’s global financial institutions division. A spokesperson said, “Based in London, Dilley has been appointed SVP, Head of Financial Institutions, taking overall responsibility for the unit launched and guided by Chris Brown through the company’s first year. “Brown will now focus entirely on his […]
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| [Written by Stephen Wright] Bermuda winger Luke Robinson has been hailed for making an immediate impact for English non-League side Worthing. The 23-year-old has been in impressive form since joining the Isthmian League Premier Division leaders last month. Robinson made his debut as a late substitute in Worthing’s 3-1 victory away to Bognor Regis Town last […]
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| The MTM Singles Championships 2022 got underway at the Fairmont Southampton Tennis Courts. One match needed a third set tiebreaker as Zach McGuire defeated Tobiah Goodchild 6-4, 6-7, 6-1 in their Under 14 Division battle. Elite B Division 6 6 Ben Lines defeated 1 2 Nick Butterfield 6 6 Sebastian Pukke defeated 1 1 Charlotte […]
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| A new publication describes a beardfish species, Polymixia hollisterae, living on Bermuda’s deep slope, and notes that there “are only 10 species of Polymixia known globally so it is remarkable we have three here.” In a recent edition of the Envirotalk newsletter, Curator of the Natural History Museum Dr. Robbie Smith said, “Dr. Terry C. […]
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| The police are appealing for witnesses to the collision in Sandys on Tuesday, December 28th, 2021. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service, is once again requesting the public’s assistance with the investigation into a serious two vehicle road traffic collision, which occurred just east of Woody’s Drive in, Sandys, shortly before 7:00 pm […]
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| Tuesday, January 4 is expected to see sunny periods, chance of early showers drying by late morning, with the high to be near 19°C/67°F and the low to be near 16°C/61°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be north. The relative humidity is expected to be near 67%. Sunrise will be […]
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| The Ministry of Health today [Jan 3] provided further information regarding outbound passenger antigen testing. A Government spokesperson said: “1. More specifically, the Ministry reminded that outbound travellers must still in the first instance undergo the process of getting tested at a testing facility. “2. Outbound passengers who have been tested at a government site should […]
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| The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has amended the emergency use authorization [EUA] for the Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine to “expand the use of a single booster dose to include use in individuals 12 through 15 years of age, shorten the time between the completion of primary vaccination of the Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 Vaccine and a booster dose […]
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| Dr Kyjuan Brown has announced the release of two new dietary supplements “for those looking for comprehensive digestive health support.” A spokesperson said, “Dr Kyjuan Brown, the creator of Dr Brown’s Laboratory, announced the official release of two new dietary supplements for those looking for comprehensive digestive health support. Dr Brown’s Laboratory, which is a […]
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| Bermuda has welcomed the first baby of 2022, with a baby girl making her grand debut into the world on Sunday afternoon. A Bermuda Hospitals Board spokesperson said, “Bermuda has welcomed the first baby of 2022, and it’s a girl! Baby Zara was born at 4.12pm on Sunday 2 January 2022. She weighed 8lbs and […]
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| One game recently took place in Bermuda Flag Football League week three action at the TN Tatem Middle School Field, with a total of 66 points scored. The Killa Squad defeated the Wolf Pack 54 – 12. The player of the game for Killa Squad was Seward Smith with seven passing touchdowns, one rushing touchdown, […]
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| Teams that include Bermudian footballers Jonte Smith, Dale Eve, Kole Hall, Roger Lee, Reggie Lambe, Willie Clemons, D’Andre Wainwright, and Quinaceo Hunt were recently in action. Jonte Smith Jonte Smith’s Ballymena United was only able to field a squad of 15 as of their registered squad against Portadown. Smith was not in the team as […]
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| [Written by Stephen Wright] Dame Flora Duffy said she is “grateful and honoured” to have been made a Dame in the New Year’s Honours. Duffy, who received an OBE in 2018, was recognised as Dame Commander of the British Empire for her services to sport in Bermuda. The 34-year-old stormed to the gold medal in the […]
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| The Regulatory Authority of Bermuda has published their Activity Report for the period April 1 to June 30, 2021, which states that “the purpose of this document is to report on the progress of activities of the Regulatory Authority of Bermuda for the electricity and electronic communications sectors, for the fiscal year 2021-22.” The 2021-2022 Activity […]
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The Ministry of Health today confirmed that increased wait times for the return of results is as a direct result of the significant increase positive cases.
A Ministry spokesperson advised that the highly contagious Omicron variant has led to a significant increase in positive pools of samples. These samples must be run twice to ensure accuracy. This takes time and as a result there has been a delay with the results.
| Northshore Medical and Aesthetics Center [NMAC] is offering Antigen Travel TeleHealth Testing, providing “faster testing” so that travelers “don’t miss their flights.” A spokesperson said, “Bermudians and residents are excited about Northshore Medical’s newest Covid-19 testing solution to help them with faster testing so they don’t miss their flights. “NMAC’s Antigen Travel TeleHealth Testing solution […]
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| [Joint statement supported by a number of local personalities including former Premiers Alex Scott & Sir John Swan, Senator Joan Dillas Wright, Senator Michelle Simmons, Lisa Reed, Dwight Jackson, Keith Jensen, Kevin Grant, Bishop Dill, Bishop Wes Spiewak, Imam Saleem Talbot. Rev Erskine Simmons and Diana Kempe] The passing of Archbishop Desmond Tutu represents a […]
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| Monday, January 3 is expected to be mostly sunny, with the high to be near 24°C/76°F and the low to be near 19°C/66°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SSW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 93%. Sunrise will be at 7:21am and sunset will be at 5:26pm. […]
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| The talented team behind the Bermuda Sandcastle Competition is wishing the public a happy new year, using one of their always artistic sand creations to do so. The Bermuda Sandcastle Competition posted the photo below on social media saying, “Happy 2022 everyone! Wait what?.. 2022.. how did this happen.. lol. They say time flies when […]
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| The match between St. Georges CC vs Devonshire Colts which was scheduled for today [Jan 2] has been postponed. A BFA spokesperson said, “Please be advised that the match scheduled for today at Wellington Oval at 3:00 p.m. between St. Georges CC vs Devonshire Colts has been postponed as Devonshire Colts have confirmed that several […]
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| Epic Entertainment has revealed the match-ups for the upcoming Fight Night Champion event in Dockyard on January 29th. The post said, “It’s been a long time coming but it’s finally here. We can’t wait for January 2022 when several of our fighters will take part in the Fight Night Champion event.” Nikki Bascome will headline […]
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| Clarendon Wallace will be hosting an event dubbed ‘The Huddle’ on Sunday, January 23 from 3.00pm to 4.00pm. Lorene Phillips said, “I am most excited to introduce you to ‘The Huddle’, where next-gen leaders lead the conversation. This is the realization of my dream to provide a space for our younger generation to converse about […]
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| News that Bermuda welcomed in 2022, Dame Flora Duffy, Dr Joseph Froncioni, Erica Smith, and Owen Simons were all recognized in the Queen’s New Year Honours List, the Gombeys celebrated Christmas and New Year, and MOvember raised over $35,000 for men’s health were all some of the positive news stories from the past week. In […]
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| As is traditional, various Gombey troupes are making their way around the island today [Jan 1] to celebrate the New Year, and we caught up with one troupe in St George’s and another troupe making a special visit to the Devonshire home of two centenarian sisters, Glorice Brimmer and Ruby Sampson, who were both delighted by […]
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| Sunday, January 2 is expected to see bright and sunny, with the high to be near 23°C/73°F and the low to be near 20°C/68°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 82%. Sunrise will be at 7.20am and sunset will be at […]
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| Bermuda kart drivers — Scott Barnes, Marc Tucker, Brian Bulhoes, and Brian Hall — have concluded competing in the Daytona Kart Week. Barnes claimed one win and two second place finishes, and speaking after the races he said, “I had a shot at 4 wins, lost two right at the finish line by inches in KZ […]
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| The match between Paget and Vasco which was scheduled for today [Jan 1] has been postponed. A BFA spokesperson said, “Please be advised that the Competitions Committee has postponed the match scheduled today at Southampton Rangers at 12:30 p.m. between Paget vs Vasco. The rescheduled date is yet to be confirmed.” Related Stories Football: BFA Announces […]
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| The Department of Education announced that parents and guardians can now register to attend open houses for preschools, primary schools, and middle schools. A Government spokesperson said, “The open houses will take place virtually using the ZOOM app, and attendees must sign up by midnight before the scheduled open house event. Those who sign up […]
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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 1st. On Sunday the Bermuda Islander container ship is expected. The weekly shipping schedule, which is subject to change, follows below [PDF here]: Related Stories Shipping Schedule: Week Starting December 25 […]
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| While the past year has not, by any measure, been a good year overall, that didn’t stop Bermuda from experiencing a wealth of positivity as well. In order to be reminded of the many good news stories that the island produced, take a look below at some of Bernews’ Good News video covers from throughout […]
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| December 31 saw 3,400 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $79,200.00 BD. 3,400 shares were traded by BF&M Ltd, closing at an even $23.00 per share. The BSX finished at 2,595.09, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 63 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is […]
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Her Majesty, The Queen, has recognized the following Bermudians her annual New Year’s Honours List:
Dame Commander of the British Empire:
• Ms. Flora Duffy OBE – for services to Sport in Bermuda.
Member of the Order of the British Empire:
• Dr. Joseph Froncioni – for services to Road Safety in Bermuda.
Queen’s Certificate & Badge of Honour:
• Mrs. Erica Smith – for services to the community.
• Mr. Owen Ellsworth Simons – for services to music education.
The Department of Education today announced that parents and guardians can now register to attend open houses for preschools, primary schools, and middle schools.
The open houses will take place virtually using the ZOOM app, and attendees must sign up by midnight before the scheduled open house event. Those who sign up before the midnight deadline will receive the meeting link and other details from the school directly.
Open Houses will be recorded and uploaded to the Bermuda Public Schools YouTube Channel. (Subscribe now to get a notification!)
| The official Government and Legal notices today [Dec 31] include notification of planning applications registered, contracts valued at $50,000 or more and PATI information statement. List of Proposed Plan Applications Advertised On December 31, 2021 Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Notification of Planning Applications Registered Notice ID: GN1449/2021 Public Authorities / Department: Planning Publication date: […]
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