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Bermuda face daunting challenge in Sevens Olympic qualifying tournament

Bermuda head coach Jamie Barnwell acknowledges his side will have to upset the odds if they are to remain in contention for the 2024 Paris Olympics at the Rugby Americas North Sevens tournament in Can…

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Cultural Conference Set For Thursday May 11

The Department of Culture will host its Third Annual Cultural Conference at Spinning Wheel on Court Street on Thursday [May 11]. The event, which runs from 6 pm to midnight, will include a panel discussion on various subjects, including artificial intelligence in the creative industries, a networking forum, and a heritage month kick-off party. There […]

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Rotary awards focus on work with young people

Young people, as well as Rotarians, were recognised for their achievements and dedication at Government House last week.
The Governor, Rena Lalgie, presented awards to Sean Kyle Simmons, Yoenn Pugi, …

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Mount Saint Agnes hails success of play-based learning

A play-based approach to learning has helped elementary pupils at Mount Saint Agnes Academy to thrive despite challenges brought out by the Covid-19 pandemic.
Anna Faria Machado, the school’s princip…

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Wallpaper Wednesday: Pink Heart Bermuda Day

The latest design in Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series features a Bermuda Day theme with a pink heart pastel graphic. For extensive coverage of Bermuda Day over the years – including over 6,000 photos and videos, history, unique graphics, and much more – visit our website BDADay.com, the island’s most comprehensive resource on the Bermuda Day holiday. The design is […]

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Argus: No Share Repurchases In April 2023

In a filing with the Bermuda Stock Exchange, Argus Group Holdings Limited advised that pursuant to its share repurchase programme, during the month of April 2023 the company has not repurchased any shares. Related Stories Argus Advises BSX Of Shareholdings Argus Advises BSX Of Shareholdings Argus Advises BSX Of Shareholdings Argus Share Repurchases For March 2023 Argus: […]

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Mosaic Joins Inaugural GW Cybersecurity Forum

Mosaic’s Co-CEO Mitch Blaser and Global Head of Cyber Yosha DeLong led expert panels at an inaugural forum of government and industry cybersecurity leaders hosted by George Washington University. From left, Mosaic Global Head of Cyber Yosha DeLong, GW President Mark Wrighton, Mosaic Co-CEO Mitch Blaser, and Anuj Mehrotra, Dean of the GW School of […]

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Men in serious condition after Southampton crash

Two men are in hospital with life-threatening injuries after a crash in Southampton last night.
The Bermuda Police Service and other emergency personnel responded to a call at about 10.40pm to attend …

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Standard & Poor’s Affirms Bermuda’s Ratings

Premier and Minister of Finance David Burt today announced that ratings agency Standard & Poor’s [S&P] has reaffirmed Bermuda’s A+ Sovereign Credit Rating and Bermuda’s A-1 short-term rating and its AA+ transfer and convertibility assessment. S&P also maintained the “stable” outlook for Bermuda’s Credit Rating. In their 2023 report published today, S&P indicated that they […]

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Work To Install New Crosswalk Underway

The Ministry of Public Works “wishes to inform motorists and pedestrians that a new crosswalk is being installed on South Road at the Reef’s Resort & Club in Southampton the week of May 9th, 2023.” A Government spokesperson said, “Motorists are advised to use caution as they travel on South Road near the Reefs Resort […]

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Official Govt & Legal Notices For May 9 2023

The official Government and Legal notices for today [May 9] include boards appointments and acting appointments. Board Water Safety Council Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Boards Appointments Notice ID: GN0426/2023 Public Authorities / Department: Ministry Level Publication date: 09 May 2023 The Minister of Transport is pleased to make the following appointments. Water Safety Council Ministry […]

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Assured Guaranty Q1 profit up, revenue down

Bermudian-based Assured Guaranty Ltd has reported net income of $81 million in the first quarter of 2023, compared to $66 million in the 2022 first quarter.
But revenue was down by $133.00 million fro…

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Earthquake detected 83km south east of Bermuda

A 4.3 magnitude earthquake occurred 83km south east of Bermuda, according to the US Geological Survey.
The incident took place at a depth of 7.6km this afternoon, the American monitoring agency said….

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Elijah Daley Wins Bronze Medal In Canada

Elijah Daley began competing in the MAC Spring Long Course Invitational 2023 in Canada, earning a bronze medal on the first day of competition. Daley finished 10th while competing in the 50m freestyle preliminaries, clocking a time of 25.54 to advance to the final. In the final, Daley finished 10th with a time of 26.05. […]

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S&P maintains stable outlook for Bermuda credit rating

Ratings agency Standard & Poor’s has reaffirmed Bermuda’s A+ Sovereign Credit Rating and Bermuda’s A-1 short-term rating and its AA+ transfer and convertibility assessment.
S&P also maintained…

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Coinbase happy with their Bermuda play

A Coinbase executive has assured Americans that the crypto firm is not moving offshore, despite receiving a license from the Bermuda Monetary Authority this month.
But he made the case for using a Be…

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Clyde Best enjoys special visit to former club West Ham

Bermuda legend Clyde Best enjoyed a walk down memory lane after spending a few days visiting former side West Ham United.
Best, who became a pioneer for black players at West Ham, scoring 46 goals in …

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30 Minute Video: May 9 ZBM Evening News

With an aim to expand the way they deliver their news to the community, the Bermuda Broadcasting Company is continuing to live stream their evening news programme online for viewers both on the island and abroad. The live video will begin at 7.00pm, and play to 7.30pm, and then the replay will be available: Related […]

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Butterfield closes up on the NYSE

The RG/BSX Index was unchanged on Tuesday in the absence of trading, closing at 2,109.91.
Meanwhile the Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son closed up 26 cents (1.08 per cent) on the New York Stock Exch…

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Bermuda Bananas triumph over Platano Power

Mark James blasted a grand slam and a 3rbi shot while amassing 9rbi to lead Bermuda Bananas to a 22-19 victory in Softball Bermuda A Division action last week.
Bananas scored their final five runs in…

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Asbestos abatement courses on offer

The Department of Health will offer several training courses to get people certified – and recertified – in asbestos removal, the Government announced today.
The asbestos abatement courses will be ove…

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Santo Cristo Festival returns in full force

A religious Portuguese festival will take place in full this weekend for the first time in three years.
The Santo Cristo Festival will feature food and live entertainment, including a headlining perfo…

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Adult Education School focusing on life lessons and classroom teaching

The recently reopened Adult Education School is transforming the lives of mature students who were unable to graduate from high school.
But the school’s leaders insist that the facility provides much …

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Triathlon Thursday night sprints start this week

The Bermuda Triathlon Association’s Thursday Night Sprints season starts this week.
Held at Clearwater Beach, participants compete in a 200m swim, an 8km bike ride and 2km run, although there are sho…

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Weather Forecast For Wednesday May 10

Wednesday, May 10 is expected to be cloudy, showers develop by midday & turn to rain at night, with the high to be near 24°C/75°F and the low to be near 19°C/66°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be WSW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 83%. Sunrise will […]

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Barry DeCouto gives $5,000 to Central Counties Cricket Association

The Central Counties Cricket Association has received a huge boost with former player Barry DeCouto providing $5,000 of sponsorship.
Through his company, DeCouto and Dunstan Real Estate, DeCouto yest…

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Lawyer jailed for stealing from wheelchair bound client

A lawyer who stole more than $86,000 from her quadriplegic client was today imprisoned for five years.
Nancy Vieira, from Pembroke, was convicted of dishonestly obtaining a $50,000 money transfer fro…

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Ardmore in Q1 profit bounce back

Bermudian-headquartered Ardmore Shipping Corporation, which owns and operates product and chemical tankers, has reported a first quarter turnaround year-over-year, recording net income of $43.3 millio…

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White Mountains Q1 income climbs

White Mountains Insurance Group Ltd, the financial services holding company domiciled in Bermuda, has reported comprehensive income attributable to common shareholders of $180 million in the first qua…

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Construction safety certification courses being offered by DWD

People looking for a career in construction can now get international qualifications through a four-day government course.
The course, offered by the Department of Workforce Development, will train pe…

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DWD Offers Free NCCER Construction Industry Basic Safety Certification

The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) offers tradespersons and individuals in the construction industry or seeking a career in these fields the opportunity to participate in a short four-day course to obtain a valuable qualification.

Participants will earn National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) certification aligning with international standards through one of six short four-day training courses held at the Department of Workforce Development on:

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Upcoming Asbestos Abatement Supervisors and Workers Certificate Training

The Ministry of Health, Department of Environmental Health is offering asbestos abatement courses May 15 – 25.

“Asbestos is a respiratory hazard that is quite harmful, and anyone intending on working to remove asbestos must be properly trained,” said Minister of Health, Kim Wilson, JP, MP. “These courses are vital to ensuring that anyone working with asbestos remains safe.”

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Department of Corrections Launches New Campaign to Recruit Corrections Officers

“If you desire a challenging but rewarding career that can lead to professional development and community appreciation, then I encourage you to apply to become a Corrections Officer,” said Minister of National Security Michael Weeks, JP, MP.

Minister Weeks’ remarks come as the Department of Corrections (DOC) launches its latest recruitment campaign for Corrections Officers. Applicants should apply via the Government Careers website by 17 May 2023.

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Polaris Acquires Duck’s Puddle Properties

In a filing with the Bermuda Stock Exchange [BSX], Polaris Holding Company Limited provided notice of transactions. The full filing stated: “On 4 May 2023, the Company completed the acquisition of Duck’s Puddle Properties Ltd., which is the owner of certain property located at 8 Duck’s Puddle Drive in Hamilton Parish. In addition, a subsidiary […]

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Bermuda Healthcare Services Celebrates 30 Yrs

Bermuda Healthcare Services, a medical practice owned by former premier Dr. Ewart Brown, will spend the summer celebrating its 30th anniversary. A spokesperson said, “The practice opened in March 1993 as Dr. Brown transitioned his practice from Los Angeles to Bermuda. Despite many challenges, Bermuda Healthcare Services began with just three part-time staff members and […]

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Registration Opens For Clarien Iron Kids Triathlon

Registration is now open for the Clarien Iron Kids Triathlon & Carnival which will be held on Saturday, June 17 at Clearwater Beach. A spokesperson said, “Registration is now open for the 33rd annual Clarien Iron Kids Triathlon & Carnival on Saturday, June 17 at Clearwater Beach in St. David’s. Are You Ready to Race? […]

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Caitlin Conyers Competes In Tour Of The Gila

Caitlin Conyers recently competed in the Tour of the Gila in Silver City, New Mexico, representing Amy D Foundation. Stage one Conyers finished the 114.3 km course in a time of 3:53.19 crossing the line 19th, stage two was a 119.3 km road race that saw Conyers finish 24th with a finish time of 3:29.49. […]

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Unusual sight as three brown pelicans spotted on island

Three brown pelicans have been spotted along North Shore, offering a rare sight for curious birdwatchers.
The pelicans were first spotted on Friday near Gibbet’s Beach in Smith’s before moving to Shel…

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Live: The promise and risk of artificial intelligence

Join our partner The Washington Post as they host Reid Hoffman, LinkedIn co-founder and a partner at the venture firm Greylock, in a discussion on the future for Artificial Intelligence.
Mr Hoffman w…

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Argo first quarter loss increases to $36.4m

Argo Group International Holdings Ltd, which has agreed to be sold to Brookfield Re later this a year, reported its 2023 first quarter loss widened to $36.4 million.
Argo, a Bermuda-based specialty …

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Renee Faulcon Named BNA Nurse Of The Year

The Bermuda Nurses Association [BNA] is holding events to mark Nurses Month, including the 36th annual Bermuda Nurses Association Brunch. The brunch event saw Renee Faulcon, a nurse educator at Bermuda College, named the 2023 Nurse of the Year. Renee Faulcon: BNA 2023 Executive Team: Irena Ashton, BNA Nurse of the Year 2022; Janice Mullings-George; […]

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Man and a woman admit dishonesty offences

A man this morning denied a recent series of burglaries, but he and a woman admitted two dishonesty offences that took place last year.
Jahnika Thompson, 42, from Hamilton Parish, and Norman Bell, 62,…

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Volunteers clean up more than 25,000lb of trash in one week

Volunteers helped to clean up more than 25,000lb in litter and illegally dumped waste during a weeklong island-wide clean up.
Keep Bermuda Beautiful organised its 2023 Great Big Bermuda Clean Up, spon…

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DWD Offers Construction Safety Certification

The Department of Workforce Development [DWD] offers tradespersons and individuals in the construction industry or seeking a career in these fields the opportunity to participate in a short four-day course to obtain a valuable qualification. A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Workforce Development [DWD] offers tradespersons and individuals in the construction industry or seeking […]

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Asbestos Abatement Certificate Training

The Ministry of Health, Department of Environmental Health announced the upcoming Asbestos Abatement Supervisors and Workers Certificate Training on May 15 – 25. “Asbestos is a respiratory hazard that is quite harmful, and anyone intending on working to remove asbestos must be properly trained,” said Minister of Health, Kim Wilson. “These courses are vital to […]

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BHA Supports Fairmont Southampton Investment

The Bermuda Hotel Association [BHA] said they are “expressing its full support for the proposed investment in the Fairmont Southampton.” A spokesperson said, “The aims of the BHA are to increase the number of air visitor arrivals to Bermuda, increase the overall national hotel occupancy and improve the return on investment to hotel investors. “The […]

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Video: Virtual Gallery Of Convex End-To-End

The latest installment of Bernews’ series of ‘Virtual Shows’ features a look at some of the images captured during the 36th annual Convex End-to-End Walk held over the weekend, as people walked, cycled, rowed, and sailed across the island to raise money for charity. This marks the 13th in a series of ‘Virtual Art Shows’ by Bernews […]

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Jessica Lewis Wins In Cruisers Classic

Bermuda’S Jessica Lewis competed in the Cruisers Classic and Para Athletics Clinic in Canada, winning in the 100 metre, 200 metre, and 400 metre events. Competing in round one of the women’s 100m WC, Lewis notched a winning time of 18.29; in round 2, she followed that up with a winning time of 19.22. Lewis went […]

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Hotel association backs Fairmont Southampton renovation

The Bermuda Hotel Association is backing controversial plans to redevelop the Fairmont Southampton resort.
In a statement, the association said that the redevelopment is vital to increase air visitor …

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Butterfield in discussions over Google Pay

Google Pay, the contactless payment option, appears to be on the near-term horizon for Butterfield Bank clients in Bermuda.
Google Pay allows consumers to pay for products and services with their smar…

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