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Official Govt & Legal Notices For Jan 29 2024

January 29, 2024

The official Government and Legal notices for today [Jan 29] include notice of intended marriage. Marriage Notice: Angelique Parfitt & Ariel Arias Arias Notice type Legal Notice Notice sub type Notice of Intended Marriage Notice ID LN0057/2024 Public Authorities / Department Registry General Publication date 29 January, 2024 The Marriage Act, 1944 Notice of Intended Marriage The persons […]

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Concacaf Announces Schedule For Qualifiers

January 29, 2024

Concacaf announced the schedule for the first two rounds of Concacaf Qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup 2026, with the Bermuda football team set to play in June, matching up against Honduras, Antigua & Barbuda, Cuba and the Cayman Islands. A spokesperson said, “Concacaf has announced the schedule for the First and Second Round matches […]

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City Advisory: Chancery Lane Access

January 29, 2024

The City of Hamilton is advising members that, as of today [Monday January 29th], Chancery Lane “will be closed to pedestrians due to construction works at 91 Front Street by a private contractor.” A spokesperson said, “Access to Ruby Murry’s restaurant and adjacent businesses will be from the Reid Street entrance only during the demolition […]

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Photos: Friends Of Hospice ‘Stroke Of Genius’

January 29, 2024

Friends of Hospice hosted the ‘Stroke of Genius Extravaganza’ event this weekend, with the event raising funds to support the charity. A spokesperson said, “Dozens of families created lifelong memories this weekend at the Friends of Hospice’s Stroke of Genius Extravaganza at BUEI. The family-friendly day of activities was centred around shared experiences, with participants […]

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Weather Forecast For Tuesday January 30

January 29, 2024

Tuesday, January 30 is expected to see be windy with rain showers in the morning then partly cloudy in the afternoon, with the high to be near 18°C/64°F, and the low to be near 13°C/55°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be NW. The relative humidity is expected to be near […]

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London Market Group appoints two to board

January 29, 2024

London Market Group has appointed two new board members as representatives of the different market associations for 2024.
Jane Warren, active underwriter for Liberty Specialty Markets’ Syndicate 4…

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Foundations Art Fair Features Bermudian Artists

January 29, 2024

Black Pony Gallery has been invited to participate in the Artsy-produced online art fair, Foundations, which is taking place January 23 to February 14, 2024. A spokesperson said, “Featured artists include James Cooper, Teresa Kirby Smith, ABWilson and Charles Zuill [Bermuda] and John Reno Jackson [Cayman]. “Black Pony Gallery will present three artworks by each […]

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Column: Port Royal Events, Growing & More

January 29, 2024

[Opinion column written by Kim Swan & Jayson Jackson] In this our second collaborative article called The Doghouse Series discussing the Bermuda Government Golf Courses, we talk about successfully hosting international events while battling the annual emergence of a dreaded weed on golf greens that spends the winter but dies out when warmer temperatures arrive. […]

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Collision Involving Bus & Car In Southampton

January 29, 2024

A collision involving a car and bus occurred at around 12:15 a.m. on Sunday [Jan 28] in Southampton, with the police confirming that there were no reported injuries. A police spokesperson said, “Around 12:15 a.m. on Sunday, January 28, 2024, police were dispatched to a road traffic collision involving a motorcar and a Department of […]

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Motocross Racing Continues At Southside

January 29, 2024

Motocross racing action continued at the Southside Motorsports Park in St David’s yesterday [January 28]. In the Bermuda Motocross Association Expert class, Allan DeGraff claimed top honours, winning all three races. Aaron Cannonier placed second, and Preston Martin rounded out the podium. In the PeeWee class, Maddox Seymour Durham also completed a clean sweep in […]

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Hodgkins Kicks Three Penalties For Ravens

January 29, 2024

Bermudian Jamin Hodgkins kicked three penalties for Bridgend Ravens in their 38-23 defeat to Cardiff in the Welsh Indigo Group Premiership at Cardiff Arms Park on Saturday [January 27]. Hodgkins, who plays fly-off, opened the scoring with a well-struck penalty for the visiting side and landed a second penalty before the interval. After the break, […]

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National Seniors Strategy Forum On Feb 7

January 29, 2024

The Ministry of Youth, Social Development and Seniors will be hosting a National Seniors Strategy Community Forum on February 7th at the Bermuda National Sports Centre Pavilion. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Youth, Social Development and Seniors invites you to a National Seniors Strategy Community Forum. “The National Seniors Strategy Community Forum will […]

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BEDC To Host Small Business Expo On Feb 3

January 29, 2024

The Bermuda Economic Development Corporation [BEDC] will be hosting the 2nd Annual Small Business Expo on Saturday, February 3rd, at the Willowbank Resort. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Economic Development Corporation [BEDC] welcomes the New Year with an opportunity to help existing and new entrepreneurs calibrate and prepare for 2024. The 2nd Annual Small Business […]

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Draw To Win $500 With BELCO E-Billing

January 29, 2024

In an effort to reduce paper use, BELCO has launched a campaign to encourage more customers to opt for electronic bills, with all paperless billing customers to be entered into a draw to win a $500 BELCO gift voucher. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Electric Light Company Limited [BELCO] today announced the launch of an ebilling campaign which […]

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RA Publishes Sectoral Review Report

January 29, 2024

The Regulatory Authority of Bermuda [RA] released its sectoral review, with a focus on the electricity sector. A spokesperson said, “Fulfilling legislative obligations and aligning with mandates, the Regulatory Authority of Bermuda [RA] has released its sectoral review, with focus on the electricity sector. This periodic review, conducted every three years as per the Regulatory Authority […]

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Bermuda Brownies Celebrate 105th Anniversary

January 29, 2024

First Devonshire and First West Pembroke Brownies marked the 105th anniversary of Guiding in Bermuda with a health and fitness day, creating a ’105′ display with fruit, and presenting a donation to support the Bermy Bouncers. A spokesperson said, “First Devonshire and First West Pembroke Brownies celebrated the 105th anniversary of Guiding in Bermuda with […]

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Column: Tripartite Social Dialogue Implementation

January 29, 2024

[Opinion column written by BPSU General Secretary Kevin Grant] As we stand on the threshold of a new year, the horizon is painted with ambitious Government initiatives including Education Reform, Universal Health Care, Pension Reform, Tax Reform, Economic Recovery Plan, Economic Development Strategy, and a Global Minimum Corporate Income Tax plan. While these projects promise […]

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Keishon Bean strikes twice as PHC power to top of Premier Division

January 28, 2024

Devonshire Cougars 1 PHC Zebras 2

Keishon Bean’s secon-half brace catapulted PHC Zebras back to the top of the Premier Division at Devonshire Recreation Club on Sunday night.
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St George’s pile on misery for X-Roads with easy win

January 28, 2024

St George’s Colts 3 X-Roads 0

St George’s Colts ended a frustrating run of results by securing maximum points against the Premier Division’s bottom side X-Roads at Wellington Oval on Sunday.
Befo…

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Column: Robinson On PLP, OBA Record & More

January 28, 2024

[Opinion column written by OBA Senator Dwayne Robinson] The public have been treated to propaganda op-eds from the PLP recently; it feels like the party is sweating under growing public dissatisfaction and recent poll results. Like a one-trick pony, the PLP clearly is attempting to shift the public displeasure on to the OBA, because, of course, […]

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Weather Forecast For Monday January 29

January 28, 2024

Monday, January 29 is expected to see be showers early, then thundershowers arriving later in the day. Gusty winds, with the high to be near 22°C/71°F, and the low to be near 16°C/60°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 88%. Sunrise […]

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Photos, Video & 360: Living Green Expo

January 28, 2024

Greenrock hosted the Living Green Expo today [Jan 28] in Dockyard, with the event featuring a walk & run, bike ride, yoga practice, fun castle, face painting, vehicles, refreshments, a wide variety of vendors and more. The organisers previously said, “The Living Green Expo has been developed to provide a public platform for businesses in […]

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Firearm discovered after St George’s traffic stop

January 28, 2024

A traffic stop in St George’s led to the seizure of a firearm, along with drugs and money.
A police spokesman said that at about 4.30pm yesterday officers were carrying out traffic stops on Mullet Bay…

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Man Arrested, Firearm, Drugs & Cash Seized

January 28, 2024

A 22-year-old man was arrested and a warrant was executed at his residence, where a “firearm was recovered and seized” along with a large quantity of controlled drugs and cash, the police have confirmed. A spokesperson said, “A traffic stop in St. George’s on Saturday, January 27, 2024, has led to the recovery of a […]

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Estwanik And MacGuinness Win Fidelity 5K

January 28, 2024

Chris Estwanik returned to the local running scene with a victory in the David Saul Memorial – Fidelity 5K Run today [January 28]. Estwanik, the eight-time Bermuda Day Half Marathon champion, posted a time of 15min 42sec. Adam Prunty came second in 17:13, and Sanchez Smith placed third in 18:00. Dominique Mayho, one of the […]

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Polar plunge chills but helps raise money for primary school

January 28, 2024

Staff, parents and students took an icy dip this morning to help raise money for their school.
About 30 people took part in Francis Patton Primary School’s annual Longtail polar plunge, which saw part…

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Ministry Clarifies Speed Cameras, CCTV & More

January 28, 2024

The Ministry said that “speed cameras are not currently operational in Bermuda” and “encouraged the public to be mindful of its ongoing and active CCTV installation project.” A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of National Security advised today that it is aware of online imagery and commentary circulating regarding ‘speed trap cameras.’ “The Ministry however […]

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Kempe, Patton & Smith Competing In Australia

January 28, 2024

On the third day of the ILCA World Championship Sailing Regatta in Australia, Bermuda’s Sebastian Kempe, Campbell Patton, and Malcolm Smith were in action. The day featured three races, bringing the total number of races in the series to six, with 151 sailors competing. Sebastian Kempe is leading the group from Bermuda, ranking 84th overall […]

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Chris Estwanik makes surprise return to win David Saul Memorial 5K

January 28, 2024

Chris Estwanik made a surprise return to competitive action with a commanding victory in the David Saul Memorial Fidelity 5K.
After being rarely seen on a start line in Bermuda since his eighth Half-M…

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‘Love Is Love’ To Host Buffet Brunch & Fundraiser

January 28, 2024

Love is Love BDA is set to host a buffet brunch on February 4th at Thyme Restaurant, featuring dancer Marcus Zebra Smith as well as a charity raffle fundraiser for OUTBermuda’s 2024 education bursary program. A spokesperson said, “Love is Love BDA will be hosting their very first buffet brunch on Sunday, February 4th, 2024, […]

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Football: Rams, Social Club, Colts, & Wolves Win

January 28, 2024

Four football matches took place on Saturday, with a total of 14 goals scored. Premier Division Hamilton Parish 1 – North Village Rams 2 At the Wellington Oval, the North Village Rams went to the top of the table following their 2 – 1 win over Hamilton Parish. In the 8th minute the North Village […]

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Daniel Augustus In Fifth Place In Florida

January 28, 2024

Following his initial round at the APGA Farmers Insurance Invitational in Florida, Daniel Augustus is currently tied for fifth place. With a first-round score of an even-par 70, Augustus concluded just two shots behind the leader. His performance included 2 birdies, 14 pars, and 2 bogeys. Related Stories Sherlock Elected As Bermuda PGA President Butterfield […]

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Parkland saved from the bulldozer

January 28, 2024

An area of protected parkland which was set for development has won a temporary reprieve from the bulldozers, after the Government backtracked on its decision to grant the project planning approval.
T…

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Splash & Dash Triathlon Series Results

January 28, 2024

The Bermuda Triathlon Association Cambridge Beaches Splash and Dash took place this weekend, with Jens Drea and Megan Berry winning the 400m swim/4K run division. 400m swim/4k run 25.48 Jens Drea 26.31 Nick Strong 28.48 Megan Berry 29.17 Dominic Wright 29.43 Julian Fletcher 29.56 Mike Toyer 30.21 Caroline Black 34.09 Paul Tohill 400m swim/2k run […]

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Ball Hockey League: BDA Spirits & CG Win

January 28, 2024

Action continued in the Bermuda ball hockey league at the PCC Hockey Rink, with 19 goals scored in a double header. BDA Spirits 8 Appleby 2 The opener produced 10 goals as BDA Spirits defeated Appleby 8 – 2. Robbie Bailey scored four times to lead BDA Spirits to victory. Adam Mattatall added two goals, […]

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Video: Sunday Jan 28th “Good News” Spotlight

January 28, 2024

News that students from Whitney Institute created a Bermuda Fitted Dinghy, Dage Minors and Catherine Riihiluoma were awarded the Butterfield Cup, CariGenetics earned Service Lab Certification, BermudAir announced its expansion to Baltimore and Orlando, and actress Tsilala Brock will be making her official Broadway debut were all some of the positive news stories from the […]

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Desmond & Fordham Earn 6th Dual Meet Sweep

January 28, 2024

Brian Desmond and the Fordham swimming & diving team achieved their sixth dual meet sweep of the season, triumphing in both competitions against the Iona Gaels at Hynes Center Pool. The Fordham men’s team, with Desmond as a key member, enhanced their season record to 6-1 following a 162-126 win against Iona. In the Fordham […]

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AM Best Withdraws Credit Ratings Of Carolina

January 28, 2024

AM Best has withdrawn the Financial Strength Rating of A- [Excellent] and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a-” [Excellent] of Carolina Re, Ltd [Bermuda]. At the time of the withdrawal, the outlook of the Credit Ratings [ratings] was negative. The ratings agency said, “The withdrawal of the ratings previously assigned to Carolina Re, Ltd […]

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Social Club grab crucial win in relegation battle

January 28, 2024

Somerset Trojans 1 Young Men’s Social Club 2

Young Men’s Social Club survived a late surge from Somerset Trojans to secure a vital three points at Somerset Cricket Club on Saturday night.
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Curb embraces National Day of Racial Healing

January 28, 2024

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Parks watchdog still sidelined one year on

January 28, 2024

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LOM sees 25,000 shares trade on BSX

January 27, 2024

The Royal Gazette/BSX Index closed unchanged at 2,135.79 on Friday.
The only stock to trade was LOM Financial Ltd, which closed unchanged on $5.45 as 25,000 shares changed hands.
For the week, the ind…

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CariGenetics first in region to get ONT certification

January 27, 2024

CariGenetics, a Bermudian-based genetic research company, has become the first in the Latin American and Caribbean region to receive lab certification from a leading British organisation.
According t…

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Ariel Sands designer discusses project in US magazine

January 27, 2024

The founder of a design firm involved in the redevelopment of the Ariel Sands resort has said that the project aims to offer guests a tranquil retreat with contemporary allure.
In an interview with Su…

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Three Sailors Continue Competing In Australia

January 27, 2024

The ILCA World Championship Sailing Regatta, organized by Adelaide Sailing Club at West Beach in Australia, continues, with Bermuda sailors Sebastian Kempe, Campbell Patton, and Malcolm Smith in action On the second day of racing, a single race took place, bringing the total series races to three in a field comprising 151 sailors. Sebastian Kempe […]

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Sebastian Kempe reignites hopes of Olympic qualification

January 27, 2024

Sebastian Kempe produced a sparkling couple of performances at the ILCA 7 World Championship in Adelaide on Saturday to ignite Bermuda’s hopes of securing Olympic qualification.
After a disappointing …

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Weather Forecast For Sunday January 28

January 27, 2024

Sunday, January 28 is expected to see be partly cloudy, with the high to be near 22°C/72°F, and the low to be near 19°C/67°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 86%. Sunrise will be at 7:16am and sunset will be at […]

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Armstrong & Rider University Compete In Villanova

January 27, 2024

Nathan Armstrong and his Rider University track and field teammates competed at the Villanova Invitational. Armstrong took to the track for the men’s 1000 meters, Armstrong finished 20th clocking a time of 2:33.30. Related Stories Outerbridge Competes At Panther Invitational Parsons, Bobb, & Bulford-Trott Compete Sanaa Rae Morris Competes In Seahawk Event Smith & Clayton […]

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Video: Francis Patton Holds ‘Longtail Plunge’

January 27, 2024

The Francis Patton Primary School PTA held their fifth annual Longtail Plunge this morning [Jan 27] in Hamilton Parish, with Principal Todd Fox, teachers, students, and parents braving the cold waters to help raise money for the school. Related Stories Photos: SPS Donating $55K Of Items To Schools Centennial Bermuda Appoints Success Coaches Saltus Raises […]

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Vote For Jamie Madison Jacket Collection

January 27, 2024

The Jamie Madison Collection is marking its sixth year, with the public invited to “shape the future of the collection” by voting for a preferred jacket style. Founder Jaime Ramsay said, “As we reflect on the past six incredible years, the Jamie Madison Collection team is overwhelmed with gratitude for the unwavering support from our […]

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