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| Acting Minister of Public Works Wayne Furbert confirmed that “landfilling at Marsh Folly will end following a successful weekend’s trial of the repaired Unit at Tynes Bay.” The Minister said: “The single burner, which was returned to service last week continued to operate this weekend without any mechanical issues. This news means refuse collected can […]
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| The Regulatory Authority of Bermuda has extended the deadline for feedback to the Preliminary Report for the Large-Scale Self-Supply Licence to January 6, 2022. A spokesperson said, “Due to heightened interest from the public, the Regulatory Authority of Bermuda [“the RA”] has extended the deadline for feedback to the Preliminary Report for the Large-Scale Self-Supply […]
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| The official Government and Legal notices for today [Dec 6] include list of proposed plan applications advertised, acting appointments, contracts valued $50,000 or more and cancellation of registration. List of Proposed Plan Applications Advertised on December 6, 2021 Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Notification of Planning Applications Registered Notice ID: GN1327/2021 Public Authorities / Department: […]
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| [Written by Mikaela Ian Pearman] Afternoon Tea is always special but add in the holiday season and you’ve got something extra special. Last Friday, I was invited to indulge in the ned Festive Afternoon Tea at the Hamilton Princess and I happily said yes. I adore afternoon tea and Christmas just takes it up a […]
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| Tuesday, December 7 is expected to see sunny spells, chance of an early and late shower, with the high to be near 24°C/75°F and the low to be near 19°C/67°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SSW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 77%. Sunrise will be at […]
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| The City of Hamilton, in conjunction with the police and several of the island’s insurance companies, is launching an awareness campaign aimed at informing motorists about what they can do to protect their property against bike theft. A spokesperson said, “Did you know that in 2020, an average of 42 motorbikes were stolen each month, […]
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| BF&M Limited today [Dec 6] reported shareholders’ net income for the nine months ended 30th September 2021 of $19.5 million as compared to shareholders’ net income for the comparative period in 2020 of $18.4 million. Earnings for the period for 2021 equated to an annualized Return on Equity of 8.5% which is level with 2020. Group […]
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| Argus Group Holdings Limited today announced earnings of $8.1 million for the six months to September 30, 2021. A spokesperson said, “Shareholders’ equity grew by $7.8 million over the same period to stand at $157.5 million as at September 30, 2021. “These solid six month results are due to good underlying performance across all main […]
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| The inaugural Environmental Ocean Hero Awards ceremony was held at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] on Thursday, November 25, recognizing “individuals in Bermuda for their tireless effort to preserve and protect Bermuda’s environment.” Ronald Stan, BUEI Co-Chair, said, “Bermuda’s history is unmistakably tied to its surrounding environment, and we thought it important to highlight […]
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| The Bermuda Amateur Swimming Association’s Winter Age Groups concluded at the BASA Pool. In the 11-12 Boys 400 SC Meter Freestyle, Logan Jones clocked a winning time of 5:41.67, Joey Cechini was second in 5:52.63. Imojen Judd won the 13-14 Girls 100 SC Meter IM touching the wall in a time of 1:10.20, Marleigh Howes […]
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| Kaelyn Kastle — who has some 3 million followers on social media and was recently named to the Forbes 30 Under 30 list — will be joining Bernews this evening [Dec 6] for the latest episode in the Bernews News & Views series. The talented recording artist, who recently released a new song ‘Sunsets Suck,’ […]
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| The Knight’s Annual Charity Golf event will mark the 75th birthday of founder Richard Knight and honour former Bermuda Open champion Keith Smith. A spokesperson said, “The event promises to be highly competitive, with another very strong gathering of low handicap and professional golfers already entered. “The last two years, the event has taken the […]
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| The Warriors Annual Turkey Shoot was held at the Ocean View Golf Course, with the Best Dressed team of Calvin Hendrickson, David Burgess, Craig Christensen, and Shannon Trott claiming the prize, while another special prize a $200 Dinner Voucher to Lobster Pot was won by Brian Morris Sr. The team of William Usher Jr., Ebonie […]
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| A 29-year-old man has been hospitalized after being assaulted and stabbed by two men in Southampton yesterday [Dec 5]. A police spokesperson said, “Around 4pm Sunday, 5th December a reported stabbing occurred on South Road in Southampton. “Apparently, a 29-year-old local man was attempting to attend Sunday afternoon’s football match at Southampton Rangers Sports Club […]
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| James Rumley — who was sentenced to 14 years in prison after being convicted of importing firearm parts — has lost his appeal. The Court of Appeal’s ruling said, “The appellant in this case, James Rumley, was unanimously convicted by a jury on three charges of unlawful importation of a firearm, contrary to section 3(1)(b) […]
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| The annual MarketPlace Christmas Parade took place yesterday evening [Dec 5], traveling from Shelly Bay to Heron Bay, delighting onlookers who watched from the roadside as the motorcade style parade — which included Santa, Sparky, the Gombeys and more — traveled though the island. You can view more than 100 photos below, the first set […]
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| The superyacht Planet Nine recently visited the island, with the 240 foot long vessel able to accommodate 12 guests in nine cabins. BurgessYachts.com said, “With massive 2,100GT of volume, Planet Nine can accommodate up to twelve guests in nine elegant cabins, including a separate owner’s deck and a main deck VIP suite. Her hull is […]
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| Bermuda’s Peter Silvester made a highly impressive showing to save two penalties helping his Connecticut College soccer team win the NCAA Division III Men’s Soccer National Championship this weekend. The College’s match report said, “Senior captain Lorenzo Bocchetti [Wilmington, Del.] converted a deciding penalty kick after freshman Peter Silvester [Smiths Parish, Bermuda] stopped two penalty […]
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| An inter-school art competition – which offers a top prize of $1,000 – is taking place, with the public voting starting today [Dec 6] and the winners set to be announced on December 15th. A spokesperson said, “Margot Kerry Harvey and Travis Cooper are hosting an inter-school art competition, which is a middle and high school art […]
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| [Written by Stephen Wright] Kamau Leverock and Delray Rawlins hope to spearhead the Florida Scorpions’ push for the title in the US Open T20 Cricket tournament. The Bermuda pair are backing their side to be among the challengers in the ten-team competition, starting today at the Central Broward Regional Park in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Leverock […]
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| Financial institutions underwriter Womba Muzeya has joined the London team of Mosaic Insurance, as the company continues to build out specialty units tackling diverse and specialized risks. A spokesperson said, “Muzeya has been appointed VP, Senior Underwriter, Financial Institutions, reporting to the division’s global head, Chris Brown. She will underwrite a broad array of financial institutions […]
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| Flora Duffy has claimed her 6th Xterra World Championship win, making her the only triathlete in the world to accomplish such a feat, and she won it in massive style – finishing over 6 minutes ahead of the next competitor. When she won her Olympic medal earlier this year, she became the first ever reigning Xterra […]
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| Deloitte in Bermuda and across the Caribbean Region announced that “for fiscal year 2021 our firm is Carbon Neutral.” A spokesperson said, “Making responsible climate choices has culminated in a great result. Deloitte in Bermuda and across the Caribbean Region is pleased to announce that for fiscal year 2021, our firm is Carbon Neutral. “We […]
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| Terry-Lynn Griffiths was called to the Bar at a ceremony held at the Supreme Court before Puisne Judge Larry Mussenden. Brian Myrie, Crown Counsel for the Attorney General’s Chambers moved the application and informed the Court that Ms. Griffiths is a former student of the Berkeley Institute. She obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in Management and […]
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| AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A- [Excellent] and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a-” [Excellent] of Vantage Risk Ltd. [Bermuda] and its affiliate, Vantage Risk Specialty Insurance Company [Chicago, IL], which do business as Vantage Group. The outlook of these Credit Ratings is stable. A statement from the ratings agency […]
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| Minister of Youth, Culture and Sport Dr. Ernest Peets Jr. visited the National Sports Centre to review the installation of a new heat pump for the facility’s pool upgrades. A Government spokesperson said, “Earlier this year, the NSC announced plans to install an energy-saving micro-grid system – a project that is designed to make the […]
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| Monday, December 6 is expected to be partly cloudy, with the high to be near 23°C/74°F and the low to be near 19°C/67°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 83%. Sunrise will be at 7:06am and sunset will be at 5:13pm. […]
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| The annual MarketPlace Christmas Parade is taking place this evening [Dec 5], traveling from Shelly Bay to Heron Bay. Update | The live replay from the start is below: A Government spokesperson previously said, “The Ministry of Public Works wishes to inform motorists that the MarketPlace Ltd. will be holding a Christmas Parade from the […]
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| The merchants of Court Street are holding their Court Street Market Christmas Extravaganza today [Dec 5], with the event set to run until 6.00pm. A spokesperson previously said, “Over 50 merchants and vendors will be set up on Court Street between Dundonald and Elliott Streets, selling a mixture of merchandise perfect for holiday gifts. As […]
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| Vanessa Esposito and her University of Maryland, Baltimore County [UMBC] women’s swimming and diving teammates began competing in the 2021 ECAC Winter Championship. Esposito took to the pool for the women’s 500 yard freestyle finishing 7th with a personal best time of 5:05.15. Related Stories Bermuda Swim Coaches Pick Season’s Top 10 Photos: Swimming Championships […]
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| The 2021 Bermuda National Athletics Association’s National Cross Country Championships took place at the Botanical Gardens. Martin Wolfe won the Men’s 20-39 Division with a time of 33:29.16, while the Women’s 20-39 Division was won by Gayle Lindsay who recorded a time of 21:05.03 In the 14-16 Men’s 3 Division race, Tajahri Rogers won the […]
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| The Bermuda Amateur Swimming Association hosted their Winter Age Groups at the BASA Pool. In the girls 15 & over 200 SC meter individual medley, Tayla Horan clocked a winning time of 2:35.42, Adriana Argent was second in 2:40.82, and Bella Howes finished third with a time of 2:41.94. Brandon Adkins won the boys 15 […]
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| News that Dale Eve was named Man of the Match after recording three penalty saves for Spennymoor Town, WindReach donated inclusive books to the island’s schools, the Garden Club of Bermuda donated $10,000 to the Friends of the Bermuda Railway Trail, and Kaden Hopkins won Bermuda’s first medal at the Junior Pan American Games in […]
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| NorthShore Medical is offering a range of Covid PCR and Antigen testing options, including fast turnaround for those planning to travel, SafeKeys, at home VIP Covid-19 testing, carside testing options and more. A spokesperson said, “Covid-19 has taken the world by storm for the past two years and many are stressed out and seeking convenient and affordable […]
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| Benn Smith and Adriana Penruddocke concluded competing in the 2021 Junior Pan American Games in Colombia taking to the water for races five and six. Penruddocke finished second in race five and fourth in race six to come off the water in 4th place overall with 18 net points in the women’s division. Smith remained […]
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| Scott Barnes was back on the track as the Super Nationals 24 Kart Racing got started at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Barnes crossed the line 5th in heat one, but a penalty saw him drop one spot to officially finish 6th, and Barnes also drove to a 5th place finish in heat two. Barnes […]
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| Special Olympics Bermuda held their first Polar Plunge today [Dec 4] at Horseshoe Bay, with people taking the plunge to support the charity. A spokesperson previously said, “The Polar Plunge is a registered trademark fundraising event for Special Olympics around the world and is increasing in popularity in the US and Canada, and hopefully here […]
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| Sunday, December 5 is expected to see a mix of sun and cloud, with the high to be near 22°C/72°F and the low to be near 19°C/66°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be ESE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 69%. Sunrise will be at 7.05am and sunset […]
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| The football match between Boulevard and Ireland Rangers scheduled for tomorrow [Dec 5] has been postponed. A spokesperson said, “The First Division match between Boulevard and Ireland Rangers scheduled tomorrow Sunday, December 5th has been postponed. The rescheduled date is yet to be confirmed. Related Stories Premier & First Division Standings & Scorers Results: Premier […]
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