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| The Bermuda Ocean Prosperity Programme [BOPP] has released the results of the Ocean Use Survey, which was conducted from September 2020 to February 2021. A spokesperson said, “The results of the Ocean Use Survey, conducted by the Bermuda Ocean Prosperity Programme from September 2020 to February 2021, are now available to the public here. “The […]
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| The Ministry of Public Works said they wish to” remind the public of ongoing road works across the island impacting traffic flow. “Examples of locations where traffic delays may pose a problem are Middle Road near Khyber Pass in Warwick, Georges Bay Road at the entrance to Morgan’s Point, and Store Hill in Smiths, which […]
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| With less than 24 hours until the 2021 Cup Match Classic gets underway, the final preparations are being made at the St George’s Cricket Club this evening. The popular event was cancelled last year due to the pandemic, and returns this year, with some restrictions in place, with a Safekey required to enter. The 2021 Cup […]
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The Ministry of Home Affairs and the Department of Energy invites public middle school students to apply for this year’s Challenger Alaska to Bermuda Virtual Space Camp, offered free of charge.
This camp is continued in partnership with the Challenger Learning Center of Alaska, with whom the Department partnered in 2019 to bring a week of free summer camp to 18 public middle school students. Last year’s pilot virtual summer camp earned Challenger an Arthur C. Clarke Innovation in Education award, and we look forward to continuing that excellence with this year’s camp.
| People around the world have been Googling Bermuda’s Flora Duffy following her Olympic win, with the Bermudian triathlete ranking in the top Google trends, a very notable achievement considering they process billions of searches per day. Shortly after her medal win, Google Trends showed her as the top trend in both New Zealand and Switzerland, […]
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| The police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating 17-year-old Equan Kyree Richardson, who reportedly left home in the early hours of yesterday morning. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in locating 17-year-old, Equan Kyree Richardson, who reportedly left home in the early hours of Tuesday 27th July […]
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| The Ministry “has updated the outdoor mask wearing guidance for the Cup Match Classic,” and “as amended, no masks are required outdoors during the SafeKey Cup Match Classic,” the Government advised today. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Youth, Culture and Sport advised that it has updated the outdoor mask wearing guidance for the […]
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| The official Government and Legal notices for today [July 28] include Draft North East Hamilton Local Plan 2021 & list of proposed planning applications. Assent Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Assent Notice ID: GN0726/2021 Public Authorities / Department: Government House Publication date: 28 July 2021 No. The Assent Of The Governor Was Given […]
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| Thursday, July 29 is expected to see sunny periods with a few showers around, easing later, with the high to be near 29°C/84°F and the low to be near 25°C/77°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be WSW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 81%. Sunrise will be at […]
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| With the 2021 Cup Match Classic set to get underway tomorrow, Camp Paw Paw helped commuters get into the holiday spirit today [July 28] by waving their Cup Match flags and cheering in support of their favourite teams. The 2021 Cup Match Classic will be broadcast on radio, television, and streamed online here on Bernews, on BernewsCupmatch.com, on […]
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| CNN interviewed Olympic Champion Flora Duffy, who told CNN that winning the island’s first ever gold Olympic medal is ‘bigger than her’ as it means so much to everyone in Bermuda. Flora Duffy claimed the victory in a dominant style, finishing more than one minute ahead of the silver medalist to claim the gold, causing […]
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| Following their general election, Bermuda’s Acting Premier Walter Roban has extended congratulations to the new Prime Minister of St Lucia, Philip J. Pierre. A Government spokesperson said, “Following the General Election in St Lucia on Monday, 26 July, the main opposition party, the St Lucia Labour Party [SLP], claimed victory. “Acting Premier, the Hon Walter […]
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| Today [July 28], the Department of Public Transportation [DPT] announced that effective immediately “Route 1 and Route 3 have reopened for DPT buses.” A Government spokesperson said, “All trench work has been temporarily suspended on Shark Hole Hill and Harrington Sound Road/Harrington Hundreds Road intersection. The open trenches have been filled and paved, making it […]
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| There will be changes to the bus routes due to road closures for the Bacchanal Run that will take place on the evening of Saturday [July 31]. A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Public Transportation is advising that road closures will impact bus service for the Bacchanal Run that will take place on the […]
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| The Ministry of Home Affairs and the Department of Energy is inviting “public middle school students to apply for this year’s Challenger Alaska to Bermuda Virtual Space Camp, offered free of charge.” A Government spokesperson said, “This camp is continued in partnership with the Challenger Learning Center of Alaska, with whom the Department partnered in […]
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The Ministry of Home Affairs is pleased to advise the public that twenty Bermudians recently completed the Solar Photovoltaic or PV Certification Training Programme held in partnership with Connectech.
The student participants were selected from a pool of over 150 applicants. Priority was given to those who were currently unemployed or underemployed. Applicants varied widely in age and experience, from recent senior school graduates to individuals who had worked in associated fields but were now seeking a career boost.
Following the General Election in St Lucia on Monday, 26 July, the main opposition party, the St Lucia Labour Party (SLP), claimed victory.
Acting Premier, the Hon Walter Roban JP, MP has extended congratulations to the new Prime Minister Phillip J. Pierre, who will form the next Government of Saint Lucia.
Minister Roban said, “On behalf of the Government and people of Bermuda, I extend heartfelt congratulations on your victory. Your victory conveys the trust that St Lucians have for a stronger future.
Good Afternoon Bermuda, thank you for joining us.
| Youth sailor Sebastian Kempe continued competing at the 2021 ILCA 6 Youth World Championships in Arco, Italy. It was a tough day on the water for the race committee on northern Lake Garda. With a less than promising forecast, the committee sent the sailors afloat three hours early to try to grab the last of […]
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| The Corporation of St. George [CSG] is informing the public about the Cup Match trash collection for businesses and residents. A spokesperson said, “The Corporation of St. George [CSG] would like to inform the public, whose trash is collected by the CSG, that Cup Match trash collection for businesses and residents is as follows: “There […]
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| Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban is holding a press conference this morning [July 28] to introduce a Solar Training Course with the National Center for Construction Education and Research [NCCER]. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Update: The live broadcast has concluded and the […]
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| Each week Bernews features Bermuda themed ‘Wallpaper Wednesday’ designs, and this week focuses on Cup Match designs, with over 50 options available via our network site BernewsCupMatch.com. The graphical themes available range from those suitable for Somerset and St. Georges fans, to ones highlighting Mary Prince Day and Emancipation Day, giving you a wide range of options […]
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| OUTBermuda is asking its stakeholders to “submit feedback on how the charity and its board are doing and what they can do better” via a survey. A spokesperson said, “OUTBermuda is reflecting on another successful renewal of its Registered Charity status; the Registry General in Bermuda renewed the charity’s status through to 14 July 2024.” Adrian […]
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| The Former Cup Match Players & Officials Association [FCMPOA] hosted a luncheon for senior Cup Match players – those above 80 years of age – with eight out of 16 players that fall into the category attending the event. Speaking during the event, FCMPOA President Dean Minors said, “As President of the Former Cup Match […]
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| The 2021 Cup Match Classic — which gets underway tomorrow [July 29] — will be broadcast on radio, television, and streamed online here at Bernews. St. George’s Cricket Club’s President Neil Paynter previously said, “We are pleased that the 2021 Cup Match Classic will be aired on TV, radio and live internet streaming this year […]
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| Robin Horsfield recently returned to cycling action in Quebec, Canada A spokesperson said, “As Canada came out of a months-long lockdown of sport, Robin Horsfield was able to return to action in July. “After gathering some first and second place finishes at regional races [at the Hardwood Hills weekly series and Kelso Conservation weekly series], […]
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| Kaden Hopkins continued competing in the Vuelta a Madrid Under 23 Road Race. Representing Essax, Hopkins finished Stage Two in 89th place after he clocked a time of 2:55:46 over a 104.8 km distance. Elias Maris won the stage with a time of 2:38:49, and Hopkins is in 88th place overall 17:06 behind the leader […]
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| 15 to 20 trucks are needed to collect the trash “yet they continue to work with about 6 to 8 trucks” and the “public continue to place things in the trash that they know should not be placed in the trash” such as paint, medical waste, and dog waste, are two of the concerns that Sanitation […]
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| Firefighters extinguished a house fire on So Far Lane in St David’s yesterday [July 27]. A BFRS spokesperson said, “A 3:03pm on July 27, the BFRS dispatch received a report of a house fire on So Far Lane in St David’s. “BFRS responded with two appliances from the Clearwater and Hamilton stations with a total […]
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| As the Cup Match holiday weekend approaches, St John Ambulance has provided “a few simple, but life saving tips to help keep safe in the sun.” A spokesperson said, “With temperatures forecasted to rise above 80 degrees this week, St John Ambulance Bermuda is sharing a few simple, but life saving tips to help keep […]
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| The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [July 28] with the list indicating that there are two bus runs cancelled so far today. Related Stories Interruption In Public Bus Service On Friday Advisory: Current Bus Schedule Updates Bus Service Will Be Suspended On Tuesday Minibus Operators: It’s Not Financially Viable Govt: […]
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| Enstar Group Limited announced that one of its wholly owned subsidiaries has signed an agreement with Royal & Sun Alliance Insurance Limited to provide adverse development cover for certain UK, Irish and other business of RSA and its subsidiaries, in exchange for premium. “RSA is a wholly owned subsidiary of Toronto-based property & casualty insurance […]
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| The Bermuda Stock Exchange [BSX] will be closed on Thursday, July 29 and Friday, July 30 due to the Cup Match holiday. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Stock Exchange advises that the BSX will be closed on Thursday, 29th and Friday, 30th July 2021, for the Emancipation Day and Mary Prince Day [collectively known as […]
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| July 27 saw 3,100 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $72,075.00 BD. 3,100 shares were traded by BF&M Ltd, closing up 1.1% at $23.25 per share. The BSX finished at 2,513.89, up 0.09% on the day. There was 1 advance, 0 declines, and 60 remained unchanged. The full report for the day […]
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Good Afternoon Bermuda, thank you for joining us.