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The Minister of Social Development and Seniors, the Hon. Tinee Furbert, JP, MP, recently visited Dr. Cann Park, the largest seniors residence complex for independent living in Bermuda.
Minister Furbert was joined by Mr. John Barritt, Bermuda Housing Trust Chairperson, and Ianthia Wade, JP, MP, Ageing Well Chair.
Minister Furbert shared, “Dr. Cann Park serves approximately 100 seniors, making it an extremely important pillar of stability for our senior population in Bermuda.
| The Minister of Social Development and Seniors Tinee Furbert recently visited Dr. Cann Park Seniors Residence Complex, the largest seniors residence complex for independent living in Bermuda. Minister Furbert was joined by Mr. John Barritt, Bermuda Housing Trust Chairperson, and MP Ianthia Wade, the Ageing Well Chair. Minister Furbert said, “Dr. Cann Park serves approximately […]
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| The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award in Bermuda announced the results from the first “Alumni Olympics” event series that recently took place. A spokesperson said, “The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award in Bermuda [the Award] is pleased to announce the results from the first “Alumni Olympics” event series that took place on the weekend of Friday 6th […]
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| Bermuda International Long Term Insurers and Reinsurers [BILTIR] announced that Lombard International Life Ltd, part of Lombard International Group, has joined the association. A spokesperson said, “Lombard International Life Ltd becomes the 62nd company to join BILTIR, which represents the island’s insurance, reinsurance and servicing companies who provide life and annuity products. “Lombard International Group […]
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| Jessica Lewis – who will represent Bermuda at the Paralympic Games in Tokyo – is joining Bernews at 8.00pm this evening [Aug 16] for the latest episode in the Bernews News & Views series. Ms Lewis — who is is currently ranked 3rd in the world in the 100m — is the first Bermudian to […]
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| Fidelis Insurance Holdings Limited announced that Victor Riega has been appointed as head of sustainability. A spokesperson said, “Mr. Riega joins Fidelis from Standard Chartered where he was a Senior Sustainability Manager. Previously Mr. Riega worked at Aviva where he led their approach to human rights, their corporate responsibility governance framework and risk management. “Mr. […]
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| Tropical Depression Eight is a “threat to Bermuda”, the Bermuda Weather Service said, with its closest point of approach to Bermuda within 72 hours forecast to be 93 nm to the east at 10am today [Aug 16] with the BWS noting that “this system may move closer to Bermuda after this time period depending upon […]
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| Scott Barnes competed in the fifth round of the Superkarts USA Pro Tour at New Castle Motorsports Park in Indiana. Barnes finished the 16 lap race in 6th place clocking 20:08.128, and in the pre-final Barnes clocked a 10 lap time of 12:39.019 crossing the line 5th. Related Stories Karting Results & Helmet Camera Video […]
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| The Maurice Lacroix World Triathlon Championship Rankings have been updated following this weekend’s race in Montreal, with Bermuda’s Flora Duffy currently ranked #1 in the Elite Women Category. According to the World Triathlon website, “The Maurice Lacroix World Triathlon Championship Rankings are used to determine the best-performing triathletes of the season and, ultimately, the World Champions. […]
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| [Updated: The Ministry confirm there will be an “interruption in bus service” on Monday, 16 August] The Bus Division of the B.I.U “put forward a motion that management must post the winter rosters for pick on Monday, August 16th” and “failing to do so will result in the membership to stand down the service until […]
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| The Bermuda Weather Service and U.S. National Hurricane Center in Miami are “monitoring a small area of low pressure centered approximately 200nm north northeast of Bermuda for signs of possible tropical development.” The BWS posted the photo below on social media, saying: “BWS and NHC are monitoring a small area of low pressure centered approximately […]
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| Monday, August 16 is expected to see thunderstorms, with the high to be near 29°C/84°F and the low to be near 24°C/76°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be N. The relative humidity is expected to be near 74%. Sunrise will be at 6:43am and sunset will be at 8:02pm. High […]
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| The annual Bermuda Sandcastle Competition will be held on Saturday, September 4th at Horseshoe Bay Beach, and the free workshops and tutorials will be held on Saturday, August 28th, Wednesday, September 1st, and Thursday, September 2nd. The event poster says, “Bermuda Sandcastle Competition Horseshoe Bay Beach Sat, Sep 4th, 2021. Due to Covid-19 regulations spaces […]
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| Sergio de Frias concluded competing in the 2021 ILCA4 Youth World’s Championships in Ireland, where he finished in 39th place with 422 net points in the Silver Fleet. On the final day of racing, de Frias finished 58th in the only race of the day. Related Stories Kempe Continues In Youth World Championships International 5O5 […]
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| St David’s won the second round of the Eastern County Cup this weekend. Challengers Cleveland County won the toss against cup holders St David’s Cricket Club and sent them to bat. St David’s Cricket Club Inning ..26 [62] Christopher Douglas b Keith Whorm ..06 [45] Sammy Robinson c Makai Young b Keith Whorm ..00 [08] […]
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| The FEI North American Youth Championships [NAYC] are underway in Traverse City, Michigan, with Robin Stempel representing Bermuda. Ms Stempel — riding Rossano Royal 2 on the first day of the Young Riders Team Competition — finished in 19th place with a score of 61.882%. During the Young Riders Individual Competition, Ms Stempel and Rossano […]
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| The Marine Climate Change Impacts Partnership [MCCIP] released a ‘Report Card,’ which discusses the “key climate change effects on the coastal and marine environment around the Caribbean and Mid-Atlantic UK Overseas Territories.” The report on the Marine Climate Change Impacts Partnership website said, “There are six UK Overseas Territories in the Caribbean and Mid-Atlantic. “They […]
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| The Bus Division of the B.I.U “put forward a motion that management must post the winter rosters for pick on Monday, August 16th” and “failing to do so will result in the membership to stand down the service until such time that they do so,” the BIU confirmed this evening. A BIU spokesperson said, “There […]
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| Dara Alizadeh has concluded competing in the Henley Royal Rowing Regatta in the UK, after taking part in the semi-finals. Competing in The Diamond Challenge Sculls Men’s Singles, Alizadeh — who was representing Cambridge University — took on Alexander Devereux, who claimed the victory to advance to the final. Related Stories Video: Alizadeh Advances In Henley […]
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| Bermuda’s Flora Duffy continues her exceptional form, racing to victory in the World Triathlon Championship Series in Montreal, Canada today, adding yet another gold medal to her already tremendous collection. The Triathlon website said, “It was only a matter of days since her Olympic triumph in Tokyo, but Flora Duffy continued her journey into the […]
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| Sunday, August 15 is expected to see cloudy spells, developing showers by noon, chance thunder, with the high to be near 29°C/84°F and the low to be near 26°C/78°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be NW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 73%. Sunrise will be at 6.42am […]
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| Dara Alizadeh – fresh off his Olympic appearance where he placed 18th – is taking part in the Henley Royal Regatta in the UK. Competing in The Diamond Challenge Sculls Men’s Singles, Alizadeh, representing Cambridge University, defeated Italy’s Simone Martini. Related Stories Alizadeh Concludes Competing In Rowing Cup Alizadeh Places 3rd In Olympic Rowing Qualifiers Minister Lovitta […]
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| The 2021 Atlantic Hurricane Season continues, with two systems now swirling in the Atlantic with Tropical Storm Grace joining Tropical Depression Fred. Tropical Depression Fred is “not a threat to Bermuda at this time”, the Bermuda Weather Service said, with its closest point of approach to Bermuda within 72 hours having passed. Graphic courtesy of […]
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| A number of taxi drivers have expressed their “dismay at having to pay the $1,000 payroll tax in addition to their licencing fees,” former OBA Senator Dwayne Robinson said, adding that “last year, drivers were given a $500 reprieve, why can’t it continue for another year.” Mr Robinson said, “How can the Government say it’s committed […]
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| The Caribbean Cycling Championship Road Race got underway in Santo Domingo, with Bermuda’s Caitlin Conyers making an excellent showing as they competition got underway. In the Elite Women’s category, the champion was Dominican Juana Fernández, and also claiming podium spots were Belizean Kaya Cattouse and Bermuda’s Caitlin Conyers. Related Stories Horsfield To Compete: Caribbean Championships Hopkins […]
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| A jet ski — with two people onboard – was towed into Morgan’s Point after the engine was disabled and would not start A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre spokesperson said, “Saturday 7th August, 8:10pm. Bermuda Radio received a 911 call from an observant member of the public at Willowbank in Somerset, reporting a jet-ski upside down, […]
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| The U.S. Food and Drug Administration amended the emergency use authorizations for the Pfizer and Moderna Covid-19 vaccines to “allow for the use of an additional dose in certain immunocompromised individuals, specifically, solid organ transplant recipients or those who are diagnosed with conditions that are considered to have an equivalent level of immunocompromise.” The FDA […]
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| The Government of Canada will “require employees in the federally regulated air, rail, and marine transportation sectors to be vaccinated” and the “vaccination requirement will also extend to certain travellers” which “includes all commercial air travellers.” A statement on the Canadian Government’s official website said, “As soon as possible in the fall and no later […]
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| The penultimate day of the ILCA4 Youth World Championships took place in Ireland, with another day of strong winds in Dublin Bay greeting the competitors. Sergio de Frias continued competing in the Silver Fleet, with the Bermuda sailor coming off the water in 34th place with 367 net points. Two races took place yet again […]
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| July 2021 was the world’s hottest month ever recorded, according to new global data released by NOAA’s National Centers for Environmental Information. “In this case, first place is the worst place to be,” said NOAA Administrator Rick Spinrad, Ph.D. “July is typically the world’s warmest month of the year, but July 2021 outdid itself as […]
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| Duane Jones has been featured on the cover of the August 2021 issue of My Halifax Experience magazine. According to his website, “Art Pays Me is a lifestyle brand and podcast founded in Halifax, Nova Scotia by Duane Jones in 2011. Duane is an Artist and Designer who moved to Halifax from Bermuda in 2000 […]
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