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Official Govt & Legal Notices For Mar 9 2023

March 9, 2023

The official Government and Legal notices for today [Mar 9] include notification of planning applications registered, cancellation of registration & acting appointments. List of Proposed Planning Applications Advertised on March 09, 2023 Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Notification of Planning Applications Registered Notice ID: GN0243/2023 Public Authorities / Department: Planning Publication date: 09 March 2023 The applications […]

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Burch is bullish on Fairmont Southampton after tour

March 9, 2023

No new residences will be built at the Fairmont Southampton Resort until the hotel is open again, a Government Minister told MPs yesterday.
The owners of the Fairmont Southampton Hotel treated members…

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Winston Paynter guilty of heroin and ammunition possession

March 9, 2023

A man has been convicted of having more than $1 million worth of heroin and six rounds of ammunition.
Winston Paynter, 42, was found guilty by unanimous verdict of drug possession and possession of am…

Warwick Workmen’s Club II savour Keen Cup glory

March 9, 2023

Warwick Workmen’s Club II were crowned Keen Cup champions after prevailing 3-1 over Spanish Point Boat Club II at Sandys Boat Club on Wednesday night.
Led by captain Steven Bremar, Warwick jumped out …

Bermuda Junior Tennis team beat Bahamas to continue winning run

March 9, 2023

Bermuda’s World Junior Tennis team have started to find the winning thread and won for the second day in a row in the Dominican Republic on Thursday.
The three-man squad are playing to work out their …

Jediah Cumbermack gains valuable experience in California

March 9, 2023

Jediah Cumbermack enjoyed a memorable time testing his skills at the JP43 Training Camp in Buena Park, California.
The 16-year-old has been invited to the JP43 Training Camp, run by one of the sport’s…

Bermuda Risk Summit puts $1.8m into economy

March 9, 2023

The short-term economic impact of the Bermuda Risk Summit has been estimated at $1.8 million, the Bermuda Business Development Agency has reported.
The event, held Monday through Wednesday at the Hami…

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T20 Cricket Team Arrival

March 9, 2023

Last evening, Bermuda’s Senior Men’s National Cricket Team returned to the island.

And the Minister of Youth, Culture and Sport, Sen. Owen K. Darrell, was on hand at the L.F. Wade International Airport to greet the team and personally thank them for their championship performance in Argentina last week.

The public will be aware that the Senior Men’s National Cricket Team performed outstandingly well during the recently held 2023 ICC Americas T20 World Cup Sub-Regional Qualifiers held in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

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Weather Forecast For Friday March 10

March 9, 2023

Friday, March 10 is expected to see early cloud and possible light showers turn to bright skies, with the high to be near 18°C/64°F and the low to be near 14°C/57°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be NW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 64%. Sunrise will be […]

National women’s hockey players keen to impress on home soil

March 9, 2023

Bermuda’s hockey players should be on top form in the next few days as selection for the Central American and Caribbean Games could well depend on their next performance.
With the island’s final squad…

The Factory promises above par meals at Ocean View clubhouse

March 9, 2023

A new chapter has begun for the buzzing kitchen at the Ocean View Golf Course clubhouse in Devonshire.
This week, The Factory BDA is holding its grand opening, which kicked off in style with a ribbon …

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‘The Factory BDA’ Celebrates Grand Opening

March 9, 2023

The Factory BDA — an eatery located at the Ocean View Golf Course Clubhouse — is celebrating their grand opening this week, which kicked off with a ribbon cutting. A spokesperson said, “The place where patrons can dine on ‘birria tacos, nugs, and the famous bodega burger officially opens its doors after a soft opening last […]

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Motorcycle Rider Injured In Collision In Sandys

March 9, 2023

A male motorcycle rider was injured in a collision in Sandys this afternoon [March 9]. A police spokesperson said, “There has been a reported serious road traffic collision involving a car and a motorcycle at the junction of Somerset Road and Westside Road near the former country Squire, Sandys. “Details of the incident remain limited […]

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Minister Commends Women Of Uniformed Services

March 9, 2023

“I am pleased to celebrate International Women’s Day and in particular recognise the role that women play in our services, and the importance of networking, ” said Minister of National Security Michael Weeks, following his attendance at a women’s networking event held yesterday to recognise women in the uniformed services. The event was held at […]

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Drama Summer Intensive Opens Registration

March 9, 2023

Venture Theatre is offering Drama Summer Intensive 2023 – Shakespeare In Action – three one week drama classes for ages 11-15 and an exclusive three week intensive. A spokesperson said, “In summer of 2023 we are offering three separate one week sessions for students ages 11-15, and we are also offering an exclusive three week […]

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Rider injured in Sandys collision

March 9, 2023

A motorcycle rider has been left with serious injuries after a collision involving his vehicle and a car in Sandys.
Police said the collision occurred on Somerset Road, close to the former premises of…

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Elijah Samuels Returns On Tall Ship ‘Sørlandet’

March 9, 2023

The world’s largest fully operational tall ship, the Sørlandet, docked in Hamilton, with Bermudian Elijah Samuels on board. A spokesperson said, “Beach Education are very excited to confirm that the world’s largest fully operational tall ship, the Sørlandet, will be docking in Hamilton on Thursday, March 9 and departing on March 15. The crew includes […]

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Trivia Quiz Event To Raise Money For PALS

March 9, 2023

[Written by Stephen Wright] A trivia quiz will be held at Bella Vista Bar and Grill at Port Royal Golf Course as part of a fundraiser for cancer charity PALS on Tuesday [March 14]. Organised by Bosom Buddies, a local group of women who have raised around $1.6 million for cancer care on the island […]

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Applications Open For CG Insurance Internship

March 9, 2023

College students and recent graduates considering career possibilities within the insurance industry can now apply for summer internships with CG Insurance. A spokesperson said, “The in-person programme introduces successful applicants to various aspects of the insurance business and runs from June 26th to August 18th. “The CG summer internship programme is offered in Cayman [CG […]

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Enter BELCO’s Kite Safety Poster Competition

March 9, 2023

BELCO announced that their annual Kite Safety Poster competition is open for entries until Friday, March 17, 2023. A spokesperson said, “The competition is open to Primary 1 and Primary 2 students only with one entry per child permitted. All submissions must be on an 8.5” x 11” paper and either be photographed or scanned and […]

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Bermuda Idol 2023 Set To Be Held On March 18

March 9, 2023

Bermuda Idol 2023, presented by HOTT 107.5 and Magic 102.7 FM, is set to take place on Saturday, March 18 at 7.00pm at the Ruth Seaton James Theatre. The event will feature a number of finalists, including: Jada Christine Royalty Natasha Krista Clevie Hailey Nickai Y Viels Lyaness Sean Dickinson Monroe Darrell Tickets cost $70 […]

Clarien launches sustainable development equity fund

March 9, 2023

Clarien Bank Ltd has launched a new international equity fund with a focus on companies engaged in sustainable development.
The bank said the fund seeks to generate strong financial returns for client…

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Cahow starts to hatch on camera

March 9, 2023

An endangered cahow has started to hatch on the live-streamed CahowCam.
The Nonsuch Expeditions blog announced that just before 9am yesterday, viewers of the CahowCam 2 livestream noticed a “pip” – a …

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High praise for Royal Bermuda Regiment trainers in Caribbean

March 9, 2023

Bermuda’s soldiers won praise for their skills after giving training in safely handling riot situations to officers from seven Caribbean countries last month in Barbados.
They teamed with staff from t…

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Leverock Stars For Bermuda At Qualifiers

March 9, 2023

[Written by Stephen Wright] Kamau Leverock emerged as the star performer for Bermuda at the ICC T20 World Cup Americas Sub-Regional Qualifier in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Leverock helped Bermuda top the group with four straight wins to advance to the final regional qualifier on home soil in October and September. The Cayman Islands and Panama […]

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Police Investigating Robbery At Store In Sandys

March 9, 2023

Police are investigating a robbery at Champs Variety Store in Sandys in which the two male suspects — one armed with a knife and one with a baseball bat — demanded the two female staff hand over cash. A police spokesperson said, “Police are seeking two male suspects in connection with a robbery which occurred […]

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Daley Wins Gold & Breaks Bermuda Records

March 9, 2023

Elijah Daley concluded competing in the Ontario Winter Championships, at Scarborough in Canada, winning two gold medals and breaking records in the Bermuda 15 – 16 age-group. Daley advanced to the 100m butterfly final after finishing 2nd in the preliminaries clocking a time of 58.31, in the final Daley clocked a record-breaking personal best time […]

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Belco announces kite safety poster contest deadline

March 9, 2023

A popular children’s competition highlighting kite safety is back courtesy of Belco, with entries accepted until next Friday.
Children in primary years one and two are invited to send in one entry eac…

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Destruction of Mary Prince-linked house ‘unforgivable’, says former MP

March 9, 2023

An activist and former Progressive Labour Party MP last night condemned the demolition of Watlington House, which had ties to National Hero Mary Prince.
Rolfe Commissiong called the move a “shameful” …

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Police seek two men who robbed Champs variety store

March 9, 2023

Police are seeking two men after an armed robbery last night in Sandys.
The suspects, one wielding a knife and the other a baseball bat, went to Champs Variety Store on Cambridge Road just before 11pm…

Bermuda runners complete Six Star Challenge in Tokyo Marathon

March 9, 2023

Five Bermuda-based runners completed the Abbott World Major Marathon Series Six Star Challenge in Tokyo last weekend.
Marcello Ausenda, Gabriela Martin, Natalie Price, Marla Smith and Peter Tobin all …

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RBR Help Build Regional Public Order Capacity

March 9, 2023

Soldiers from the Royal Bermuda Regiment were praised for their “professionalism and expertise” after they delivered public order training to officers from seven Caribbean countries. A spokesperson said, “A group of four, led by Warrant Officer Class Two Shaun Williams, travelled to Barbados last month to work with people from member states of the Regional […]

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Courtney Trott: Cricket To The Core

March 9, 2023

[Written by Patrick Bean] ‘You don’t play for the crowd, you play for the country!’ – MS Dhoni [former India captain] Intrinsic within the conscience of Bermuda national cricket team manager Courtney Trott is that of remaining loyal to the community one represents, whether it be country, county, or club. Beyond the noisy cheers of […]

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Brownies Support Cancer Awareness In Bermuda

March 9, 2023

First Devonshire Brownies learned a lesson from cancer survivor Donnamae Postlethwaite, a former Brownie, Guider, and current council member of Guiding in Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “First Devonshire Brownies learned a lesson on resilience and compassion when they heard from former Brownie, Guider, and now council member of Guiding in Bermuda, Ms. Donnamae Postlethwaite, veteran member […]

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SAT To Be Fully Digital For International Students

March 9, 2023

The College Board SAT exams for the first time since their inception in 1926 will be fully digital for students taking the tests internationally. A spokesperson said, “The College Board SAT exams for the first time since their inception in 1926 will be fully digital for students taking the tests internationally. The results of the […]

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Tennis: Bermuda Defeat Aruba In Pre-Qualifying

March 9, 2023

Bermuda’s three-member team continued competing in the World Junior Tennis Pre-Qualifying Tournament for the Caribbean and North/Central American region. On day three, Bermuda defeated Aruba 3 – 0. Tristan Pettit began the day playing in the number 2 singles spot and he would defeat Noah Martinez in straight sets 6-1, 6-0 in 44 minutes. In […]

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Teenager among two hurt in Pembroke crash

March 9, 2023

A woman and a teenager were taken to hospital yesterday in the wake of a three-vehicle collision on Palmetto Road in Pembroke.
A police spokesman said that the crash happened at about 3.50pm near the …

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Video: Minister Weeks Press Conference

March 9, 2023

Minister of National Security Michael Weeks will be holding a press conference at 11.00am this morning [March 9] to “discuss his Ministry’s budget initiatives.” The live video should start at around 11.00am, and in the meantime, you can view all our coverage of the 2023 Budget here. Update: The live broadcast has concluded and the replay is […]

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Belco hopes more women will apply for company opportunities

March 9, 2023

Female employees of Belco were highlighted in celebration of International Women’s Day.
The energy company said it is continuously trying to improve female representation and that of its 237 full-tim…

Mosaic names new director and opens Singapore office

March 9, 2023

Mosaic Insurance has appointed Jennifer Zhu of Golden Gate Capital to its board of directors.
She joins six other directors of the company, including board chairwoman Caroline Foulger, who took up the…

Apex appoints former Mauritius finance minister to leadership role

March 9, 2023

A former finance minister of Mauritius has been appointed to a leadership position at Apex Group Ltd, the Bermudian-based global financial services provider.
The company said Rama Sithanen will take o…

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Photos & Video: Cricket Team Arrive Home

March 9, 2023

After their highly successful showing in Argentina, the Bermuda’s National Cricket Team arrived back on the island last night [March 8]. The team won all four of their matches at the CC Men’s T20 World Cup Americas Regional Qualifier, and advanced to the final regional qualifier. Minister of Youth, Culture and Sport Senator Owen Darrell […]

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Phillips Advances To Quarter-Finals In Las Vegas

March 9, 2023

Daniel Phillips continued competing in the J60 Las Vegas International Tennis Tournament. Phillips is ranked number two, and was in action in round three. He took on Keaton Hance, who was ranked 13th, with Phillips advancing in straight sets 6-3, 6-0.

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Rotary Seeks Funding For School In Zimbabwe

March 9, 2023

Hamilton Rotary Interact Club is seeking corporate funding to help provide running water for a rural school in Zimbabwe. A spokesperson said, “The Hamilton Rotary Interact Club was originally introduced to Bermuda by past presidents Rotarians Kirk Kitson and the late Jay Bluck 47 years ago. “When the teen members left for college and the […]

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Bowling: Star Lites, Pinsplitter, & Blue Angels Win

March 9, 2023

Second Spring Senior League Bowling action at the Warwick Lanes saw the Star Lites defeat the Last Pin 3 – 1, the second-placed Islanders fall 4 – 0 to the league leaders Pinsplitters, and the Blue Angels defeat the New Comers 4 – 0. Men Handicap Game: Elvin Thomas 248, Llewellyn Jones 242, McNeil Simmons […]

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Gnosis National Squash Championships Day 3

March 9, 2023

The third day of the 2023 Gnosis Bermuda National Squash Championships was held at the Bermuda Squash Racquets Association Club in Devonshire. In the men’s open, Anaya Smith defeated the experienced Nick Kyme 11-2, 11-6, 1-1 Retired, and Kristian Muldoon defeated Taylor Carrick 11-4, 11-5, 13-11. In the men’s B draw there were twogames between […]

Bermuda leading the way on legacy insurance

March 9, 2023

Bermuda’s financial services regulator has played a pivotal role in the growth of the legacy solutions sector on the island, a panellist told an international audience on Wednesday at the Bermuda Risk…

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Joint Ministerial Council To Be Held In May

March 9, 2023

The next Joint Ministerial Council –which leaders of the British Overseas Territories including Bermuda normally attend — will be held on 11-12 May 2023. This is according to comments made in the British Parliament session earlier this week, with Conservative MP Lord Randall of Uxbridge asking the British Government “whether they have set a date […]

Top-class athlete Jay Donawa switches attention to coaching future generations

March 9, 2023

Former Bermuda Marathon Derby champion Jay Donawa has always been a person with a hurried mission, his recurring desire having been that of crossing the finish line before anyone else.
Among the top t…

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Somers Smith Wins Suzuki Caribbean Award

March 9, 2023

Auto Solutions’ Somers Smith has been recognised by Suzuki Caribbean as one of the region’s top three sales representatives for the second time inside of a year. A spokesperson said, “The 27-year-old Bermudian Sales Associate was informed this month that he had scooped the honour from the regional distributor’s Rewards & Recognition Programme for the […]