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| BELCO said they have “commenced work on an Asset Retirement Project [ARP] to dispose of decommissioned assets that include generating engines and buildings.” A spokesperson said, “The ARP planning process commenced in 2014 and will see the abatement of hazardous materials, the removal and disposal of retired assets and the demolition of buildings and structures related […]
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| Bermuda Long Term Insurers and Reinsurers [BILTIR] has produced a Fact Sheet showing the “widespread economic and social benefits which the organisation brings to Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “BILTIR Fact Sheet highlights: The Bermuda life re/insurance sector companies hold $667 billion of assets under management BILTIR member companies contribute $500 million in direct and indirect […]
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| [Opinion column written by OBA MP Susan Jackson] During the most recent session in the House of Assembly, the day after the United Nations International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, there was silence from our government. Bermuda is experiencing a significant public health issue and if government is serious about protecting people, […]
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| The New York Sevens Rugby Tournament recently concluded, with the Bermuda 7s playing in Pool A and Bermuda playing in Pool B. The Bermuda 7s team reached the final, while the Bermuda team was eliminated in the semi-final. Bermuda 7s got things underway with a match 45 – 7 win over the Cocks. Their next […]
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| The Bermuda Golf Association hosted the Thanksgiving Challenge on the Hill at Turtle Hill Golf Course, which was a 36-hole individual stroke play event played on the same day. Gary Burnet claimed the Men’s title with a total 4-over par round score of 112, while Katrin Burnie defended the Ladies title with a score of […]
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| Myeisha Sharrieff was back in the pool for the second day of competition in the Junior Pan Am Games in Colombia, however unfortunately the island’s second swimmer Finn Moseley was unable to compete due to a shoulder injury. Sharrieff competed in heat two of the women’s 100m backstroke where she finished 7th in her haat […]
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| The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [November 29] with the list indicating that there are eighteen bus runs cancelled so far today. Related Stories Buses To Operate On Sunday Schedule Minister: Minibuses To Provide Transportation Ministry: Bus Cancellations For Friday Ministry: Bus Cancellations For Thursday Ministry: Bus Cancellations For Tuesday […]
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| A Bermuda Basketball Association league double-header took place inside the CedarBridge Academy Gymnasium with a total of 271 points scored in the two matches. In the opener, the Black Mambas defeated the Reapers 64 – 61. Kevin Stephens, and Seward Smith both scored 15 points for the Black Mambas, they both also had 3 steals, with […]
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| Blue Island Technology [BIT] has announced the launch of Blue Lightning, a “powerful and flexible cat risk analytics and roll-up engine.” A spokesperson said, “Blue Lightning combines a rich software framework, powerful deployment options and intuitive visualization to create novel and bespoke solutions for the risk industry. “The engine is designed to run alongside a […]
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| Stowmarket Town played to a 6-1 victory over Barking FC, with both Reggie Lambe and Willie Clemons scoring for the team. The club’s match report said, “Storm Arwen bought wet and very windy conditions to Mayesbrook Park where Stowmarket were in the mood to create a perfect storm of their own. “With the Suffolk side […]
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| The National Security Minister’s statement in Parliament about gang violence was a ”vague rehash of information already in the public domain” and “provided little comfort that an impactful plan is being worked on,” MP Michael Dunkley said, Mr Dunkley — the Shadow Minister of National Security, Health and Seniors — said, “Normally Ministers provide statements to Parliament […]
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| Monday, November 22 is expected to see thundershowers and wind, with the high to be near 22°C/72°F and the low to be near 18°C/65°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SSW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 69%. Sunrise will be at 7:00am and sunset will be at […]
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| [Written by Stephen Wright] Scott Barnes aims to make a statement at the Skusa SuperNationals in Las Vegas next week as he looks to build on his legacy as Bermuda’s most decorated kart racer. For more than 20 years, Barnes has invested his time and money in competing overseas, fuelling his life-long passion of measuring […]
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| The latest round of action for the Bermuda Netball Association took place, with a number of matches in various divisions. Under 14 Division North Village Lady Rams 35 Storm Thunder 1 The North Village Lady Rams defeated the Storm Thunder 35 – 1. The North Village Lady Rams were led to victory by Ra’eesah Robinson […]
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| Emma and Jack Harvey, along with their Penn State men’s & women’s swimming and diving teammates were back in action on the second day of the NC State Invitational in the U.S. During the women’s 100 yard butterfly preliminaries, Emma Harvey finished 11th with a time of 54.56 to qualify for the B-Final. Emma Harvey […]
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| [Written by Stephen Wright] Boxer Tyler Christopher claimed his second professional win with a dominant points victory over Mohamed Husain at the Holte Suite, Villa Park in England last night. Christopher was a class above Husain, landing shots with regularity on the brave but limited debutant to win the super-welterweight bout 39-37 on points. The Bermudian […]
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| “We will not police our way out of this problem,” Minister of National Security Renee Ming said, adding that ”we must assist those who are in gangs with a way out and tackle the root causes.” Speaking in the House of Assembly on Friday [Nov 26] the Minister provided an update on the work the Ministry of National […]
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| The St. George’s Colts defeated Robin Hood by a score of 2 – 1 in their match at the Wellington Oval. The St. George’s Colts took the lead in the 4th minute when Jarazinho Bassett found the back of the net, and Tre McCallan doubled the lead for the St. George’s Colts in the 45th […]
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| The Hamilton Princess & Beach Club has unveiled their 2021 Christmas decorations, providing a holiday theme for their guests. On top of the decor, the hotel also has a number of holiday offerings on tap, with a spokesperson saying, “Throughout the holiday period, the hotel has a number of special offerings available for the public […]
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| Swimmers Myeisha Sharrieff and Finn Moseley began competing in the Junior Pan Am Games in Colombia. Sharrieff recorded a personal best in the women’s 100m butterfly, finishing second in her heat touching the wall in a time of 1:09.56 which placed her 22nd overall. Taking to the pool for the men’s 100m butterfly, Mosely finished […]
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| Jaydon Roberts was back in action at the 2021 Junior Pan Am Games in Colombia. In the Elimination First Round of the Men’s Recurve Junior event, Roberts took on Bruno Alejandro Lopez from Peru. In the first two six points match, Lopez won the first game 25-24 to take a 2 – 0 lead, game […]
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| News that swimmer Madelyn Moore broke four school records, Zeiko Lewis won Charleston Battery’s Most Valuable Player award, Resolution Re donated $10,000 to the LCCA charity, KFC raised $5,002 in support of Coalition for the Protection of Children, and BELCO installed lighting at the Dr. Cann Park Seniors Residence in Southampton were all some of […]
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| In a filing with the Bermuda Stock Exchange [BSX], Somers Limited announced share repurchases and total shares in issue. The filing stated: “Somers Limited, a financial services investment holding company, announces that during the month of October 2021, Somers purchased 18,393 of its own common shares at an average cost of $19.00 per share. The […]
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| Minister of Education Diallo Rabain provided the Bermuda College 2020-2021 Annual Report and its 2021 Audited Financial Statements to the House of Assembly, and also provided an update on the $300,000 annual grant and the College Promise Merit Award programme, both of which are provided as financial support for students to attend Bermuda College. The Minister’s full […]
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| Sunday, November 28 is expected to see plenty of sunshine, clouding over at night with a shower, with the high to be near 22°C/71°F and the low to be near 18°C/65°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be light and variable. The relative humidity is expected to be near 61%. Sunrise […]
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| These document covering the changes to the Covid-19 Regulations — which come into effect at 6.00am on Monday [Nov 29] — has been posted. Minister of Health Kim Wilson recently announced impending changes to the Covid regulations, including but not limited to, the size of large groups increasing from 30 to 50, raft-ups being permitted […]
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| A new fund has been launched to support Bermuda’s athletes, with the ‘Flora Gold Fund’ supported by Gosling’s, who are committing proceeds from the sales of the new Flora Gold rum. A BCF spokesperson said, “A new fund has been launched to support Bermuda’s athletes in perpetuity. The establishing donors to the Flora Gold Fund […]
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| The City of Hamilton advised that “due to a waterpipe leak on Ewing Street, the City must close off part of the road to conduct repair works.” A spokesperson said, “The closure will be in effect from November 29th 2021 to December 6th 2021 and will impact access to and from Ewing Street. Access will […]
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| It was a high scoring affair at the PCC Hockey Rink in the latest round of Bermuda Ball Hockey Winter League action with 20 goals scored in a double-header. Frontier 7 – Spine and Sport 6 In the opener Frontier edged Spine and Sport 7 – 6, with the winner coming in the shoot-out. With […]
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| The Ministry of Transport recently hosted an E-Mobility Summit and you can watch the videos below. A Government spokesperson said, “As part of the Government of Bermuda’s Energy Transition Projects, which include the transition of the Public Bus Fleet to zero-emission vehicles, the Ministry of Transport recently hosted an E-Mobility Summit. The Department of Energy […]
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| The Labour Advisory Council will be asked to review a number of possible policies including a requirement to notify the Ministry of Labour where an employer intends to terminate more than 20 people, workplace inspections, wage theft protections and more. This is according to a statement from Minister of Labour Jason Hayward in the House […]
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| [Opinion column written by the OBA’s Dwayne Robinson] The Government has made its intentions known on tackling youth unemployment. The 2021 Throne Speech lacked details, so I was not surprised by the vagueness on how the Government intends to reach this objective. However, I was given a bit of hope by the National Youth Policy produced […]
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| Jaydon Roberts was Bermuda’s first athlete to compete at the 2021 Junior Pan Am Games in Colombia, as he began competing in the Men’s Recurve Junior event. After 72 Arrows, Roberts finished in 22nd place with a score of 535. Nicholas D’Amour from the Virgin Islands had the best score in the Division for the […]
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| Four Bermudian footballers and their teammates concluded competing in the New England Preparatory School Athletic Council [NEPSAC] Championships. In Boys Class B action Adrian Trott, Armand Foy, and their South Kent School Men’s Soccer teammates were crowned the New England Champions. They defeated Westminster 3 – 0 in the New England Final. Lazai Outerbridge, Ben […]
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| The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday November 27th. On Monday the Oleander container ship is expected, on Tuesday the MV Suhar cement carrier and the Martorell vehicles carrier will arrive, on Wednesday the Marsgracht general cargo ship is scheduled to arrive and […]
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