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| Bermuda archers took to the line at the Gold Point Archery facility in 79-degree temperatures with winds from the south at 10-15 mph to compete in the NAAB Monthly Shoot. The Bowman Division was won by Naseesha Talbot who had a score of 436, while Robin Selley won the Cub Division with 470 points. Jaydon […]
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| The Schroders Long Course Summer Championships 2021 continued at the National Sports Center. The Girls 15 & Over 50 LC Meter Backstroke A – Final saw Logan Watson-Brown clock a winning time of 31.44, Myeisha Sharrieff finished second with a time of 32.05. The Boys 15 & Over 50 LC Meter Backstroke A – Final […]
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| Family and friends gathered on South Road in Southampton on Saturday, with many leaving tributes to pay their respects and show their love for 16-year-old Amber Bridges, who tragically passed away following a collision in the area last week. People had been asked to wear pink, and numerous people drove past to pay their respects, […]
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| Djair Parfitt-Williams and his Fylkir teammates played to a 1 – 1 saw with Stjarnan in Iceland Men’s First Division Football action, with the Bermudian footballer scoring the goal for his team. Stjarnan took the lead in the 25th minute when Magnus Ando Clausen scored, and in 80th minute Parfittt-Williams continued his goal-scoring streak to bring […]
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| The Bermuda One-Two Yacht Race continued with sailors heading to Bermuda, having started in Newport, Rhode Island. Dragon, skippered by Michael Hennessy, continues as the leader, with Kiwi Spirit II skippered by Stanley Paris in second, and Gryphon Solo with Joe Harris at the helm in third. 23 boats started the race on June 3rd, […]
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| News that Shiona Turini will be a guest judge on Amazon’s “Making The Cut” series, the Bermuda Civil Aviation Authority appointed Kyle James as Business Development Manager, Bermudian boxers were highlighted in an Olympic documentary, and student Isis Tucker teamed up with Keep Bermuda Beautiful to launch a cleanup effort were all some of the […]
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| During 2020, the Parole Board conducted 123 parole reviews, released 15 persons for parole during the period, there were no denials of parole, however one individual was recalled, 84 individuals had their parole decision deferred and 43 inmates chose to decline parole, Minister of National Security Renee Ming said, Speaking in the House of Assembly, […]
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| “The suspension of in-person visits and various other activities has resulted in increased frustrations within the facility,” Minister of National Security Renee Ming said as she introduced the Treatment of Offenders Board Annual Report 2020. Speaking in the House of Assembly, the Minister said, “The Annual Report provides an overview of the work of the […]
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| Bermuda is moving into Phase 3 today [June 6], with some of the changes to include the curfew changing to 12am to 5am, and large gatherings of a maximum of 50 people being allowed. A Government spokesperson previously said, ”Bermuda will move into phase 3 on its road map to recovery on June 6, 2021. ”The […]
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| Sunday, June 6 is expected to see long sunny periods, chance of 1 or 2 showers later, with the high to be near 28°C/83°F and the low to be near 23°C/74°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be south. The relative humidity is expected to be near 75%. Sunrise will be […]
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| Following a Parliamentary Question in the House of Assembly, Minister of Public Works Lt/Col David Burch provided the list of 105 Bermudiana Beach Resort service providers. The question, from OBA MP Susan Jackson, asked for a “list of all the contractors engaged in the Bermudiana Beach Resort redevelopment, renovation furnishing, and maintenance of the property.” […]
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“We must continue to work to keep our island safe,” said a Government spokesperson after Chief Justice Narinder Hargun refused an application for an injunction to pause the proposed mandatory supervised quarantine requirement brought by lawyer Mark Pettingill on behalf of certain applicants.
“This argument failed at the first hurdle and the applicants provided no reason for the Court to stop the proposed plans. The application for an injunction was dismissed.
| “All non-immunised persons travelling to Bermuda are subject to mandatory supervised quarantine which will come into effect on 13 June,” the Government said today, adding that there are six approved quarantine hotels and the traveller must cover the costs for the hotel stay. “We must continue to work to keep our island safe,” said a […]
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| The Bermuda One-Two Yacht Race got underway in Newport, Rhode Island. Boats and classes are starting to separate themselves as they get into the open water. Dragon is the early leaders skippered by Michael Hennessy, with Gryphon Solo are in second with Joe Harris at the helm, and Kent Racing skippered by Tim Kent is in […]
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| Delray Rawlins and his Sussex 2nd XI teammates made it two wins in a row when they defeated Middlesex 2nd XI by 42 runs. Sussex won the toss and elected to bat, a brutal 44-ball 82 from Luke Wright, with solid support from Bopara who scored 34 off 24 and Rawlins scored 34 off 21, […]
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| The Schroders Long Course Summer Championships 2021 got underway at the National Sports Center. Imojen Judd won the 13-14 Girls 50 LC Meter Backstroke Preliminaries with a time of 33.20, Bella Howes was second touching the wall in a time of 34.31 and Elena Pearman finished 3rd clocking 34.62. The Boys 15 & Over 50 […]
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| Calvin Smith has retired from the Bermuda Police Service [BPS] after over 42 years of public service. A police spokesperson said, “Earlier this week, at 5pm Monday 31st May, Staff Officer Calvin Smith officially retired from the Bermuda Police Service [BPS] after over 42 years of public service – which saw him receive the Overseas Territories […]
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| The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday June 5th. On Sunday the Oleander container ship is expected, on Wednesday the Somers Isles container ship will arrive, and the Viking Orion cruise ship. The weekly shipping schedule, which is subject to change, follows below […]
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| The Ministry of Public Works is informing the public about a lane and railway trail closures including on Stokes Point Road & Mullet Bay Road to Echo Lane in St. George’s, Store Hill Road to Middle Road Substation in Flatts in Smiths, and U.S. Naval Annex Substation near George’s Bay Road railway trail in Southampton […]
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| Enstar Group Limited announced that one of its wholly owned subsidiaries has completed a Loss Portfolio Transfer with Hiscox Ltd. A spokesperson said, “Enstar Group Limited announces today that one of its wholly owned subsidiaries has completed a Loss Portfolio Transfer with Hiscox Ltd [Hiscox], pursuant to which Enstar’s Syndicate 2008 has reinsured a diversified […]
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| June 4 saw 5,400 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $124,200.00 BD. 5,400 shares were traded by BF&M Ltd, closing at an even $23.00 per share. The BSX finished at 2,553.64, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 61 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is […]
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| The Bermuda football team played against Suriname this evening [June 4] as part of the World Cup Qualifiers, with Suriname recording a 6 – 0 win. We will update with additional information as able. Starting line up image courtesy of the BFA: Related Stories Results: Bermudian Footballers In Europe Football: Qualifier To Be Played In […]
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| “This is a significant milestone for Bermuda, particularly from a cultural and heritage standpoint,” Minister of Youth, Culture and Sport, Dr. Ernest Peets said in reference to SATA Azores Airlines launching air service between Bermuda and the Azores. A Government spokesperson said, “Today the Minister of Youth, Culture and Sport, Dr. Ernest Peets offered the […]
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| “The Court was not minded to grant our application for interim injunctive relief but it did grant our application for an expedited hearing on this matter” and the application will be heard on the 7th and 8th July, the Constitutional Freedom Bermuda group said. A spokesperson said, “Constitutional Freedom Bermuda would like to take this […]
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| The Ministry received 1210 test results and none were positive, and there are now 10] active cases, with one person in hospital. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Health received 1210 test results since the last update, and none were positive for Covid-19. This gives a test positivity rate of 0.0%. “Additionally, there were […]
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Mr. Speaker, I wish to advise the House of the rescinding of the approval granted to the Government of Bermuda to purchase from the Trustees of the Sandys Secondary School, for a purchase price of One Million Bermuda dollars for the unencumbered freehold interest of the 2.5-acres, namely lots 1, 2, 3 and 4 situated at the site of Sandys Secondary Middle School.
Mr. Speaker, let me first declare my double interest:-
| Saturday, June 5 is expected to see a mix of sun and cloud, with a few showers, with the high to be near 28°C/83°F and the low to be near 23°C/73°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be south. The relative humidity is expected to be near 76%. Sunrise will be […]
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| The Teacher’s Certification Bonded Loan Offering will come into effect in September 2021, Minister of Education Diallo Rabain said in the House of Assembly today [June 4]. The Minister said, “The purpose of this loan is to provide financial support to Bermudian residents who are enrolled in an approved and accredited distance- learning Teacher Certification […]
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| Noting that they have “significantly increased demand over the next few months,” the St. Regis Bermuda Resort — which opened last month — said they are “able to offer exciting employment opportunities” with “over 100 job vacancies.” A spokesperson said, “The opening of The St. Regis Bermuda Resort on May 22, 2021 marked an iconic […]
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| The Ministry of Health announced that “Bermuda can begin administering the vaccine to the lower age group of 12 – 15 year olds.” “The UK Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency [MHRA] has approved the use of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine in children aged 12-15,” said Kim Wilson, Minister of Health. “They have announced that it […]
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| Noting the issues with the past debt incurred, Minister of Public Works Lt/Col David Burch said that the “matter continuously delayed the advancement of the sale and given the current economic climate; it has been determined that it is in the best interests of the Government to rescind the purchase approval” for Sandys 360. Speaking […]
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| On June 13th, Bermuda will welcome SATA Azores Airlines, Minister of Transport Lawrence Scott said, adding that “this flight will be the first in a series of SATA charter flights until September 2021.” Speaking in the House of Assembly today [June 4], the Minister said, “This direct route will increase opportunities for inbound tourism and […]
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