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Bermuda’s opportunity in climate finance

Bermuda must practise what it preaches when it seeks to attract new businesses to the island, a panellist told an international audience at the International Tech Summit.
Kevin Richards is the managin…

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Man referred to mental health court

A man who falsely claimed to have impregnated international celebrities and local public officers has been referred to Mental Health Treatment Court.
Jared Gordon, 33, pleaded guilty in Magistrates’ C…

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BF&M donates $12,000 worth of feminine products to WRC

BF&M donated 150 care packages last month to a women’s charity in honour of Women’s History Month.
The packages, donated to the Women’s Resource Centre, were filled with hygiene products such as b…

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Clara Fay’s New Book Now Available

Bermudian author Clara Fay’s new book Mark of a Crescent Moon is currently available in Bermuda and will be released on Amazon on April 21, 2023. A spokesperson said, “Wild Geese Bookworks is proud to offer the debut work from Clara Fay, Mark of a Crescent Moon, currently available in Bermuda at the Bermuda Bookstore […]

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Trio Compete In Dalton Ebanks Invitational

Three Bermuda athletes — Caitlyn Bobb, Za’kayza Parsons and Ketura Bulford-Trott — all competed.at the Dalton Ebanks Invitational at George Mason Stadium in the U.S. The UMBC 4x100m Relay team of Savannah Wright, Petronilla Onyebadi, Bobb, and Parsons claimed the gold medal, running a combined time of 47.01. Bobb also secured second in the 100m […]

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Arch Insurance Acquires Thimble

Arch Insurance announced it has acquired Thimble, a leading insurtech platform for small business customers and agents. A spokesperson said, “Thimble enables small businesses to quickly get insurance coverage by the job, month or year using its award-winning app, website, or over the phone. “The acquisition expands Arch’s suite of digital solutions for small business […]

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Women’s Under-20 Squad face Honduras in Concacaf Qualifiers

Head coach Vance Brown has announced the 20 players who will represent Bermuda at the Concacaf Women’s Under-20 Qualifiers in Nicaragua this week.
With six teams to qualify for the Concacaf Women’s U…

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Carifta athletes face further delays on return home

Bermuda’s Carifta athletes face further delays on their return to the island.
Originally scheduled to fly home on Tuesday night, poor weather in Miami meant their flight from Bahamas failed to arrive …

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Christopher Set To Fight Again Next Weekend

[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermudian boxer Tyler Christopher will step up from four rounds to six for his next professional fight at the Holiday Inn in Yardley, Birmingham, next Saturday [April 22]. The 26-year-old, who has a perfect record of six wins, said he is ready to graduate from four-round contests and will benefit from […]

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Parents told of East End primary school closures

Parents of students in St George were tonight told about plans for a huge shake-up of schooling in the East End.
Officials from the Ministry of Education said at a meeting at the East End Primary scho…

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Kappa Classic returns – full set of Thursday fixtures

Parents of young footballers aged between seven and 15 should be prepared to sign away their lives for the next few days as the Kappa Classic returns.
The festival of football gets under way on Thursd…

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Arch acquires specialty insurtech platform

Arch Insurance, part of Bermudian-based Arch Capital Group Ltd, has acquired Thimble, the insurtech platform for small business customers and agents.
Thimble enables small businesses to quickly get in…

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Art exhibition celebrates 125th anniversary of The Berkeley Institute

An art exhibition celebrating the 125th anniversary of The Berkeley Institute is due to open this month.
The Berkeley Educational Society is inviting special guests to the opening night which feature…

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New images show scale of Fairmont Southampton plans

Six-storey residential units will dominate the skyline at the Fairmont Southampton hotel, according to artist’s impressions of the proposed development released for the first time today.
Images contai…

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30 Minute Video: April 12 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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Fairmont Southampton SDO Available To View

The Ministry of Home Affairs advised that the Fairmont Southampton Special Development Order [SDO] submission has been received and is available for viewing online. The submission summary states, “Proposed Maximum 261 Unit Tourism/Residential Development Comprising up to 114 Tourism and 147 Residential Units Contained Within Buildings of 2 to 6 Storeys with Associated Access Roads, […]

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Fishing In Seasonal Areas Extended By 1 Week

“This winter has been a difficult one for many fishermen as windy conditions have limited the number of fishing days,” said the Minister of Home Affairs, Walter Roban, following detailed discussions with technical experts in the department and a review of information on local fisheries, particularly the Hind Grounds, “As such, to assist the fishermen, […]

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Official Govt & Legal Notices For April 12 2023

The official Government and Legal notices for today [April 12] include notification of planning applications registered and public notification. List of Proposed Planning Applications Advertised on April 12, 2023 Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Notification of Planning Applications Registered Notice ID: GN0338/2023 Public Authorities / Department: Planning Publication date: 12 April 2023 The applications shown […]

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Weather Forecast For Thursday April 13

Thursday, April 13 is expected to be bright and sunny, with the high to be near 22°C/72°F and the low to be near 18°C/65°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be WNW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 72%. Sunrise will be at 6.52am and sunset will be at […]

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Lane Closures In Devonshire & Pembroke

The Ministry of Public Works is informing the public about lane closures, with one on Palmetto Road hill side near the railway trail/DPT in Devonshire, one on Palmetto Road in Pembroke near Bishop Spencer Road, and one on North Shore Road in Devonshire. For more information on the Palmetto Road on hill near railway trail/DPT […]

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Disability Equity Symposium On April 22

Inspire Bermuda, Registered Charity #1006, will be holding its ﬁrst Disability Equity Symposium on Saturday, April 22. A spokesperson said, “In keeping with its mission of advocating for the rights of persons living with disabilities/exceptionalities, the Equity Symposium will bring together participating organizations and registered charities that support persons with disabilities in Bermuda. “Attendees will […]

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Scully Cup win completes rugby clean sweep for Police

Police rugby team completed a remarkable clean sweep of women’s honours after lifting the Scully Cup at the North Field, National Sports Centre, last Saturday.
Coach Matt Koen’s team had things all t…

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Brookfield Infrastructure buys Triton for $13.3 billion

Bermudian-based Triton International Limited, the world’s largest lessor of intermodal freight containers, is to be acquired by Brookfield Infrastructure in a $13.3 billion take-private transaction.
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One Communications expands its range of Apple products

One Communications has expanded its product range of Apple products in their newly designed, Church Street retail store, the company said in a statement.
One Comm previously just sold the popular ipho…

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Man jailed for 25 years for possessing $1m in heroin

A man convicted of having heroin with a street value of $1 million and six rounds of ammunition was today sentenced to 25 years in jail.
Winston Paynter, 43, was found guilty on March 9 of drug posses…

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Fishing in Seasonally Protected Areas Extended by One Week

This winter has been a difficult one for many fishermen as windy conditions have limited the number of fishing days,” said the Minister of Home Affairs, Walter Roban, following detailed discussions with technical experts in the department and a review of information on local fisheries, particularly the Hind Grounds, “As such, to assist the fishermen, the Ministry has decided to keep these fishing grounds open for a little longer this year.”

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Vasco U/11 Football Team Win Games In Azores

Vasco da Gama recently took part in the International U11 Football Tournament in the Azores, winning a number of games. A spokesperson said, “The tournament, organized by Clube União Micaelense based in Ponta Delgada, Azores, was an exciting display of 7-a-side football from 24 teams personally invited to attend. “The International U11 Football Tournament is […]

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BHB Scholarship Application Deadline On April 30

The Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] is offering scholarships to “deserving young Bermudians” interested in pursuing a career in healthcare or finance, with the application deadline on April 30. The information poster says, “Applicants for the Bermuda Hospitals Board Scholarships must be pursuiing a careet in healthcare of finance and have: completed at least two years […]

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Kiwon Waldron Named Rookie Of The Year

Bermuda’s Kiwon Waldron has been named the harness pony racing Rookie of the Year in Canada. The Standardbred Canada website said, “On Saturday evening [April 8] in Trois-Rivieres, Guy Lafontaine and Sophie Mongeon hosted a gala that brought together 160 people at Hippodrome 3R to crown the champions of the 2022 season. “The Rookie of […]

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Fishing in seasonally protected waters extended by a week

Fishing in seasonally protected waters has been extended by one week due to the impact of adverse weather during the winter, Walter Roban, the Minister for Home Affairs, announced today.
Mr Roban sai…

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Covid-19 documentary plays to sold out audience

Organisers hailed the screening of a documentary about those who suffered adverse reactions to Covid-19 vaccines as a success after the film played to a sold-out crowd on Monday.
Eugene Dean of the Co…

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Young Vasco da Gama side take part in Azores tournament

Vasco da Gamas’s under-11 select team has just finished competing in the 15th International Football Tournament of the Azores
The tournament, which was held last week, is organised by Clube União Mic…

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Nicholas & Jonathan Christopher Highlighted

Bermudian brothers Nicholas Christopher and Jonathan Christopher have been featured in a BroadwayWorld article. The BroadwayWorld website said, “Today is National Siblings Day! In celebration of the day, BroadwayWorld spoke with Broadway brothers Nicholas Christopher and Jonathan Christopher, who are currently performing in Sweeney Todd together on Broadway. “Nicholas is best known for his performances […]

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Kite Poster Competition Winners Announced

BELCO announced the winners of their annual kite safety poster competition, with Suri Daniels, Evanna Peets, Cruz LeBlanc, and Kaden Bean-Wolfe all winning awards. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Electric Light Company Limited [BELCO] today announced the winners of their annual kite safety poster competition. The competition, now in its 34th year, was open to Primary 1 […]

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Pink ferry route to run seven days a week from Sunday

Commuters will be able to take the ferry from Warwick and Paget into Hamilton every day of the week, starting on Sunday.
According to a Government spokeswoman, the schedule change is part of the Mini…

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Belco’s kite safety poster winners announced

More than 150 primary school pupils submitted entries to the Belco kite safety poster competition this year – and the winners have now been announced.
The best overall poster was awarded to five-year-…

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Camiko Smith makes subtle gain on APGA Tour

Camiko Smith has regained some confidence after producing his second-best showing to date on the Advocates Professional Golf Association Tour in Las Vegas on Tuesday.
Smith finished on seven over in a…

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Video: Rescued Seal Released Back Into Ocean

After arriving in the United States for rehabilitation at Mystic Aquarium, the seal rescued in Bermuda last February has been released into the ocean. The seal was discovered on Clearwater Beach this past February and was later named Northlands by Ruby Dill – who originally discovered the animal in distress – after her granddaughter’s school. […]

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Bermuda Carifta Swimmers Return Home

Members of Bermuda’s Carifta Swimming Championships team arrived at the LF Wade International Airport after their medal winning showing in Curaçao. Competing in the 13-14 girls division Marleigh Howes led the medal count with four silver medals in the 100, 200, and 400m freestyles, and the 100m backstroke. Bella Howes captured a silver medal in […]

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First LGBTQ+ Movie Night Held At BUEI

[Written by Vejay Steede] The first in a series of movie nights kicked off at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute on Saturday night [April 8]. The event was organized in collaboration with OUTBermuda and is designed to showcase films that explore LGBTQ+ stories, concerns, and ambitions. The film that featured on Saturday night was The […]

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Art Show To Celebrate Berkeley’s Anniversary

The Berkeley Institute is getting set to hold an alumni and current students’ art show, opening on Friday, April 21. A spokesperson said, “In celebration of the 125th anniversary of The Berkeley Institute, The Berkeley Educational Society cordially invites you to the alumni and current students’ art show. “The show officially opens on Friday, April […]

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“It’s A Huge Bonus For Us To Have Him”

[Written by Stephen Wright] Kamau Leverock’s return to English side Handsworth Cricket Club has been heralded as the “Second Coming” with the Bermuda all-rounder confident of carrying his stellar form into the new season. Leverock emerged as Bermuda’s star performer at the Men’s ICC T20 World Cup Americas Sub-Regional Qualifier in Buenos Aires, Argentina, last […]

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Public being given chance to question next college president

The public will have a second opportunity to meet the next president of the Bermuda College at a public forum tomorrow.
The College’s Board of Governors has shortlisted two candidates for the post, To…

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WindReach Appoints James Dockeray To Board

The Directors of WindReach have announced the appointment of James Dockeray to the Board. A spokesperson said, “The charity provides therapeutic programming to enrich the quality of life for those with complex support needs. “Mr Dockeray is a Partner at EY Bermuda. He joined EY in 1999 and spent a decade with the accounting firm […]

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Environmental Action Youth Engagement Portal

“As the future leaders of Bermuda and the world, it is vital that our youth understand and are involved in choosing the path we take,” said Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban. “To encourage all youth to actively participate in protecting and improving our environment and the well-being of our people, the Ministry of Home […]

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Road Closure For Warwick Academy Fun Run

The Ministry of Public Works advised “that there will be a road closure for Morgan’s Road & a portion of Harbour Road in Warwick for the Warwick Academy 5K Fun Run & Walk.” A Government spokesperson said, “Morgan’s Road will be closed from Warwick Academy exit near Middle Road until Harbour Road. Harbour Road will […]

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Mikle Dill stars in first bodybuilding show

Mikle Dill has already received vindication over his decision to quit rugby in pursuit of a bodybuilding career after surpassing expectations in his maiden show.
Having taken the difficult decision to…

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AI holds lots of promise, but also a dark side

Emerging artificial intelligence technology such as ChatGPT could hold many benefits for society, but could also pose a threat to personal privacy, according to panellists at the International Tech Su…

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Summit told the next crypto market bull run is under way

Prices of cryptocurrency may be down from their all-time highs but the next bull run has already begun, a panellist told an audience at the fourth annual International Tech Summit at the Hamilton Prin…

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Wallpaper Wednesday: Easter Bunny On Scooter

The latest design in Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series features the Easter bunny delivering Easter eggs around the island while riding a pink scooter. The design is available in two sizes; a Facebook profile cover image and also in a vertical format, ideally sized for use as a mobile phone wallpaper, WhatsApp status image or […]

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