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Noah Browne Targets Fourth National Title

March 8, 2023

[Written by Stephen Wright] Noah Browne is hunting for his fourth national title and believes he is on a collision course to face Taylor Carrick in the semi-finals of the Gnosis National Squash Championships. Browne, the defending champion, and Carrick are on the same side of the draw and will meet if they both win […]

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Gnosis National Squash Championships Day 2

March 8, 2023

The 2023 Gnosis Bermuda National Squash Championships continued at the Bermuda Squash Racquets Association Club in Devonshire. On day two of the tournament, two matches needed five sets to decide a winner. In the men’s A plate division Ben Bramlett defeated Jeffrey Olson 8-11, 11-7, 11-8, 7-11, 19-17, while in the men’s B plate division, […]

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Bermuda Competes In Pre-Qualifying Opener

March 8, 2023

Bermuda’s three member team began competing in the World Junior Tennis Pre-Qualifying Tournament for the Caribbean and North/Central American region. On the opening day, Bermuda lost 3-0 to the Dominican Republic. Tristan Pettit took to the court first, falling to Miguel Baquero in straight sets 6-2, 6-4 in a one hour and seven minute battle. […]

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March 18: Berkeley Institute Fun Run/Walk/Ride

March 8, 2023

The Berkeley Educational Society and the Berkeley Institute, will be having a Fun Run/Walk/Ride on Saturday, March 18 in celebration of the school’s 125th anniversary. The event poster notes that the run/walk/ride starts 9:30am at the corner of Dundonald St. and Princess St. and finishes at The Berkeley Institute school field. A ticket costs $15 for […]

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Bowling: Secret Weapons & Too Legit Win

March 8, 2023

Commercial Bowling League action at the Warwick lanes saw the Secret Weapons defeat the Sweet Life 4 – 0, Too Legit To Split defeat the Bailey’s Bay Strikers 4 – 0, and the match between D’Rollerz and the Sunset end 2 – 2. Men’s High Scratch Game Farijah Harvey 258 Tariq Hewey 203 Sean Perinchief […]

Aaron Gardiner taking long road to football success

March 8, 2023

“To succeed in your mission, you must have single-minded devotion to your goal” Abdul Kalam, former President of India.
Aaron Gardiner is a young man with clear intent as to what he is aiming for …

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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Trailblazer Awards

March 8, 2023

Premier David Burt congratulated Chlora Lindley-Myers and Cheryl Ann Lister who both received Diversity Equity and Inclusion Trailblazer Awards at the second annual Bermuda Risk Summit. ABIR CEO John Huff previously said, “As ABIR celebrates its 30th Anniversary in 2023, we wanted to recognise Chlora Lindley-Myers as the first woman of colour in 152 years […]

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Premier rebukes Jason Hayward, saying PLP represents all voters

March 8, 2023

David Burt has rebuked Jason Hayward, the Minister of Economy and Labour, for stating he does not need the votes of people who think he is not engaging with them or doing a good job.
In pointed rema…

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Women in uniform bring different qualities to the job

March 8, 2023

Women fight crime, train soldiers and keep inmates in check with their no-nonsense but measured approaches.
Now, for International Women’s Day, they tell reporter Fiona McWhirter how they have…

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Seniors fear for missing savings

March 8, 2023

A frustrated pensioner who was left waiting nine months on a court-ordered repayment after losing thousands in a savings scheme has called his plight “senior abuse”.
Another victim – a woman in her 60…

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High winds battering island

March 8, 2023

Gale force winds are still battering the island this morning, and the Government is urging residents to take precautions.
Up to 430 Belco customers lost power yesterday, and there were two reported o…

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Pati fees to raise $50,000 for the Government

March 8, 2023

The Government expects to raise $50,000 by introducing controversial Public Access to Information fees in the coming fiscal year.
Vance Campbell, the Minister of Tourism and Cabinet Office, revealed …

Lesson learnt as St George’s face PHC in FA Cup semi-final

March 8, 2023

St George’s head coach Jarreau Hayward is adamant that lessons have been learnt from his side’s recent thrashing by PHC as they prepare to resume rivalry in the FA Cup semi-final at Devonshire Rec on …

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Wallpaper Wednesday: Sea Turtle Cartoon

March 8, 2023

The latest design in Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series features a sea turtle cartoon, with the colourful animal depicted amongst other sea life. 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 Instagram […]

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SiriusPoint & Arcadian Extend Partnership

March 8, 2023

SiriusPoint and Arcadian Risk Capital announced the extension of their multi-year partnership through 2026. A spokesperson said, “SiriusPoint Ltd. [SiriusPoint], a global specialty insurer and reinsurer, and Arcadian Risk Capital Ltd. [Arcadian], a Bermuda-based Managing General Agent [MGA], have announced the extension of their multi-year partnership through 2026. “The renewed commitment will allow Arcadian to continue […]

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Ariel Re Secures $270M To Support 2023 Growth

March 8, 2023

Ariel Re, a global reinsurance business with offices in Bermuda, London and Hong Kong, has announced it has “secured $270 million of capital from five new institutional and family office investors to support exciting growth opportunities in 2023.” A spokesperson said, “Ariel Re is backed by Pelican Ventures and JC Flowers & Co and underwrites […]