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Daniel Phillips Back In Action In Costa Rica

January 22, 2023

Daniel Phillips was back in action in Costa Rica competing in the second week of the J60 San Jose International Tennis Tournament. Phillips competed in the doubles final, he and his partner Jacob Olar from the United States were defeated by Brazilian pair Henrique De Brito and Luis Carvalho in a three-set battle. Phillips and […]

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Ball Hockey: Appleby & Positive Image Win

January 22, 2023

Another Bermuda ball Hockey double-header took place at the PCC Hockey Rink with 13 goals scored in the two matches. Frontier 1 – Appleby 5 In the opener, Appleby defeated Frontier 5 – 1. Andrew Kuzma gave Appleby the lead in the first period, Nathan Kowalski drew Frontier level early in the second period, but then […]

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Augustus Finishes T3rd On Moonlight Tour

January 22, 2023

Daniel Augustus put his final touches on his preparations for the APGA Tour Farmers Insurance Invitational by finishing T3rd on the Moonlight Tour. Playing on the Black Bear Golf Club Course, Augustus shot a two-round total of 138. Mickey DeMorat also shot 138, Austin Hitt finished first at 135, while Kyle Wilshire finished second with […]

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Outerbridge Wins Plymouth Classic 5000m

January 22, 2023

Ryan Outerbridge and his Franklin Pierce men’s track and field teammates competed in the Plymouth Panther Classic, hosted by Plymouth State University. Outerbridge won the men’s 5,000m race with a personal best time of 15:15.59, with his teammate Sebastien Vicary finishing second in 15:30.28. Related Stories Armstrong Advances To Meet Of Champions Morris Makes Howard […]

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Video: Sunday Jan 22nd ‘Good News’ Spotlight

January 22, 2023

News that Support Public Schools Bermuda distributed $60,000 worth of new school supplies to all 18 public primary schools, Dame Flora Duffy won the Triathlete of the Year award, Taylor White was named the Northeast-10 Conference Female Rookie of the Week, Chare Smith signed with Uphill Castle Cricket Club, and the Bermudian designed ‘Hidden Gems […]

Corona League Young Gunz knock out Premier Division Boulevard

January 22, 2023

Young Gunz 4 Boulevard 2

Young Gunz advanced to the quarter-final of the FA Cup with a stunning, come-from-behind victory over Boulevard at Goose Gosling Field on Saturday night.
Given little cha…

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Deadline looms for Southlands proposals

January 22, 2023

Developers have until the end of next month to submit proposals to renovate properties on the Southlands National Park.
The Government invited proposals to develop the Warwick location through a publi…

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Convicted sex offender guilty of intruding on minor’s privacy

January 22, 2023

A convicted sex offender was remanded yesterday after he was found guilty of making inappropriate comments to a schoolgirl.
Shuja Amon Muhammad, 48, was found guilty in Magistrates’ Court of intruding…

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White Finishes Second In Three Swim Events

January 22, 2023

Taylor White and her Bentley University Women’s swimming and diving teammates extended their winning streak to eight with a 167-63 win over Babson College. White led the Bentley women’s 200-yard medley relay A team that finished second clocking 1:52.03, she touched the wall in a time of 1:59.29 finishing 2nd in the women’s 200 yard freestyle […]

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Field Hockey: Budgies Gray & Red Draw

January 21, 2023

The battle of the Budgies ended in a 1 – 1 draw at the National Sports Center during the latest round of Bermuda field hockey action. The Budgies Gray took the lead in the 23rd minute when Cori Bremar scored a field goal, but in the 46th minute, the Budgies Red equalized when Keishae Robinson […]

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Weather Forecast For Sunday January 22

January 21, 2023

Sunday, January 22 is expected to see sunny breaks, becoming rather cloudy, with the high to be near 19°C/67°F and the low to be near 16°C/61°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be NE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 63%. Sunrise will be at 7.18am and sunset will […]

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Win Free Tickets To Bob Marley Tribute Concert

January 21, 2023

Veterans In Action is getting set to present a Bob Marley tribute concert on Saturday, February 4, with Bernews to give away five pairs of free tickets [total of ten] to the show between now and then, starting on January 24. The concert will be held at the BAA Gymnasium, with doors opening at 8.00pm. The show will […]

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White Sands Hotel Submits New Suite Plans

January 21, 2023

The White Sands Road in Paget has submitted a planning application laying out plans to convert the existing West Building from hotel rooms to hotel suites, renovate the pool area and more. The listing said, “Proposed conversion of existing West Building from 22 hotel rooms to 8 hotel suites, demolish and replace the remaining 18 hotel rooms […]

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Survey Launched On Bermuda’s Protected Areas

January 21, 2023

The Planning Applications Review Team [PART] has launched an online survey to “gauge our community’s awareness, interest, and concern regarding protected areas in Bermuda.” A spokesperson said, “The Planning Applications Review Team [PART], is an alliance of environmental advocacy groups and individuals that came together in 2019 due to concerns regarding the effectiveness of land […]

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Minors Competes In WEF 2 Florida Coast Event

January 21, 2023

Ki-Juan Minors began competing in the 2023 WEF 2 Florida Coast Equipment CSI3* International Horse Jumping event in Florida. Minors riding Ilias finished 3rd competing in the USHJA Hunter 3′ U/S Class and the Bermudian equestrian also finished 5th competing in the USHJA Hunter 3′ CALI @ 30+ Class riding Ilias. Related Stories Equestrian Patrick Nisbett […]

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National Trust To Hold Auction And Jumble Sale

January 21, 2023

The Bermuda National Trust will hold its annual Auction and Jumble Sale next month. Described as “the biggest recycling event of the year”, the sale from February 19 to 25 will feature well-made items of any age, including furniture, decorative items, housewares, porcelain, silver, carpets, jewellery, Boar war items, maritime items, artwork and antiques. Donations […]

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Roberts & Roy Share Moongate Tour Golf Win

January 21, 2023

Jevon Roberts finished on top of the leaderboard alongside Scott Roy in the 2023 Moongate Tour Season at the Port Royal Golf Course. Roberts shared the win with Roy as both shot 7-over par 78’s, Nick Jones was one stroke back in third place. Mark Phillips and Oliver Betschart both shot 10-over par 81;s to end […]

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Football: St. George’s Colts & North Village Win

January 21, 2023

St. George’s Colts and the North Village Rams earned wins in the latest round of football action. Tuff Dogs 1 – St. George’s Colts 11 The St. George’s Colts advanced into the next round of the Bermuda Football Association’s FA Challenge Cup following their 11 – 1 win over Tuff Dogs. Jonte Smith led the […]

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Regiment Instructors Assisting TCI Regiment

January 21, 2023

Royal Bermuda Regiment [RBR] instructors are assisting the Turks and Caicos Islands Regiment [TCIR] “as the two British Overseas Territory units build on opportunities to work together.” A spokesperson said, “Members of an overseas Regiment are getting their first taste of firing weapons on a live range thanks to a detachment of Royal Bermuda Regiment […]

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Flora Duffy Named Best Female Triathlete

January 21, 2023

[Written by Stephen Wright] Dame Flora Duffy has been crowned the Best Female Triathlete of the year at the inaugural Global Triathlon Awards in Nice, France, yesterday. The Bermudian topped a shortlist, including Ashleigh Gentle, of Australia, Georgia Taylor-Brown and Lucy Charles-Barclay, of Britain, and American Chelsea Sodaro. Duffy enjoyed a scintillating year after retaining her […]

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Gorhams Plans New Warehouse Buildings

January 21, 2023

Gorhams plans to demolish its existing single storey warehouse and replace it with 3 storey warehouse buildings. This is according to a planning application which stated “proposed demolition of existing single storey warehouses, to be replaced by three new 3 storey warehouse buildings to be connected with the existing north retail building.” It added that […]

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Shipping Schedule: Week Starting January 21

January 21, 2023

The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday Shipping Schedule: Week Starting January 21st. On Monday the Oleander container ship is expected, on Tuesday Demeter Leader vehicles carrier will arrive, and on Friday Norwegian Gem cruise ship is scheduled to arrive. The weekly shipping […]

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Morris Competes In VCU Rams Indoor Invitational

January 21, 2023

Sanaa Rae Morris and her Howard University women’s track & field teammates competed in the 2023 VCU Rams Indoor Invitational. Morris clocked a time of 8.13 in the women’s 60 meters dash finishing 28th and she recorded a time of 41.10 competing in the women’s 300 meters, where she finished 5th. Related Stories Bobb Competes In […]

What longevity means for our finances

January 21, 2023

Our increasing longevity represents probably the greatest financial challenge of our lifetimes — for all generations.
Consider this: how long do you think you will live compared to your parents?
I as…

It’s your father’s responsibility, not yours

January 21, 2023

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My husband and I just heard of your plan. We are excited to learn more about money, and we have already saved up $1,000 for our beginner emergency fund. Right now, we have a problem. My fat…

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Egg prices soar as US avian flu epidemic affects imports

January 21, 2023

A local grocer has been forced to charge customers more than double its usual price for imported eggs, due to the effects of bird flu in the United States.
About 58 million poultry had been infected…

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Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Jan 20 2023

January 21, 2023

January 20 saw 0 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange. The BSX finished at 2,309.65, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 68 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available here [PDF], and the full report for the week is available here [PDF]. Related Stories ‘Active And […]

Late goals spare North Village’s blushes as they edge past Footy Kings

January 21, 2023

Footy Kings 0 North Village 2 (after extra time)

Two goals late in the second period of extra time from substitute Tahmi Williams and Tre Ming spared North Village the blushes in this FA Cup firs…

Bermuda win bid to host 2024 Pan American Challenge

January 21, 2023

The Bermuda Hockey Federation have successfully won the bid to host the 2024 Women’s Pan American Challenge.
The tournament will serve as the qualifier for the 2027 Pan American Games, where the top …

Kavin Smith out to extend mountain bike series advantage

January 21, 2023

Kavin Smith will be out to cement his position at the top of the standings as the One Communications Mountain Bike Race Series returns on Sunday.
Smith made it back-to-back wins last week a close-foug…

Jevon Roberts and Scott Roy share the spoils in Moongate Tour season opener

January 21, 2023

Jevon Roberts and Scott Roy put down an early marker after finishing joint winners of the 2023 Moongate Tour season opener at a windswept Port Royal Golf Course yesterday.
The pair coped best in the t…

Ruthless St George’s run riot against Tuff Dogs to progress in FA Cup

January 21, 2023

Tuff Dogs 1 St George’s Colts 11

St George’s Colts dominated this match from start to finish to thump Corona League team Tuff Dogs 11-1 in this FA Cup First Round match at Goose Gosling Field ye…

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City of Hamilton Plan 2023 (Consultative Draft)

January 20, 2023

Good afternoon to all members of the media and the listening public.

I am excited to be here at Fort Hamilton with the Department of Planning Director, Mrs Victoria Cordeiro and her team, Mr Kenny Campbell and Mrs Tamsyn Doran. We are here today to announce the release of the City of Hamilton Plan 2023 Consultative Draft, which marks the culmination of extensive research and policy development by the Department of Planning.

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Official Govt & Legal Notices For Jan 20 2023

January 20, 2023

The official Government and Legal notices for today [Jan 20] include acting appointments, cancellation of registration and public notification. Registrar Judicial Department Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Acting Appointments Notice ID: GN0079/2023 Public Authorities / Department: The Judiciary Publication date: 20 January 2023 Government Notice No. Acting Appointment Judicial Department The Governor, after consultation with the Chief Justice, has […]

Bank stock finishes up on NYSE

January 20, 2023

The RG/BSX Index remained unchanged at 2,309.65, closing the week as it began, with another day of inactivity on the trading floor of the Bermuda Stock Exchange.
Meanwhile, the Bank of N.T. Butterfiel…

Dame Flora Duffy crowned female triathlete of the year

January 20, 2023

Dame Flora Duffy has been crowned the female triathlete of the year at the inaugural Global Triathlon Awards.
At the ceremony, which took place in Nice, France this evening, the Bermudian beat strong…

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Sentencing delayed for former Regiment commander

January 20, 2023

A former commanding officer of the Royal Bermuda Regiment who admitted a charge of official corruption will have to wait until next week to learn his fate.
David Curley, 55, was to be sentenced today …

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Raleigh Bermuda application deadline is January 31

January 20, 2023

Young people who want to learn to be more independent and to overcome social problems while also getting a chance to travel to an overseas country can apply for a survival skills programme before Janu…

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Call for volunteers to clean up Railway Trail dumping ground

January 20, 2023

A last call is going out to volunteers to participate in a trash clean up in Warwick on Sunday morning.
Chaplain Kevin Santucci has organised the event to help a family that has been targeted by ille…

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Video: Press Conference On City Plan 2023

January 20, 2023

Deputy Premier and Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban held a press conference this afternoon [Jan 20] on the City of Hamilton Plan 2023. The press conference has just concluded and we will have additional information later on, and in the meantime the live video replay is below. Related Stories Panel Discussion On Corporation Of […]

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Public asked for feedback on draft City of Hamilton plan

January 20, 2023

Residents have been asked by the Government for their thoughts about the future of the City of Hamilton.
Walter Roban, the Minister of Home Affairs, announced this afternoon the launch of public consu…

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Three arrested after car and porch fires in Devonshire

January 20, 2023

Three people have been arrested after a string of suspicious fires in a Devonshire neighbourhood, police said this afternoon.
Officers were called to a report of a vehicle fire involving a car in the …

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Men treated in hospital after two-bike crash in Paget

January 20, 2023

Two men remained in hospital after their motorcycles crashed in Paget yesterday, police said this afternoon.
Their injuries were not thought to be life-threatening.
The crash happened near the Rubis P…

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Three Arrested In Connection With Vehicle Fires

January 20, 2023

Three suspects have been arrested in connection with two vehicle fires in Devonshire this week, the police have confirmed. A police spokesperson said, “At 1:15 a.m. today, Friday, January 20th, 2023, police attended a reported vehicle fire involving a motorcar, in the area of Derwent Lane, Devonshire. “Upon arrival officers spoke with a resident who […]

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Human Library Information Session On Jan 25

January 20, 2023

A Human Library information session is set to be held at the Bermuda National Library on January 25 at 6.00pm, in advance of the Human Library event set to take place in February. A spokesperson said, “The Human Library, a chance to unjudge someone. WalkTogetherBermuda in partnership with the Bermuda National Library, Citizens Uprooting Racism in […]

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Art lovers invited to apply for BNG internship opportunities

January 20, 2023

Art enthusiasts looking for a career in museums are being offered the chance for some on-the-job training through the Bermuda National Gallery.
The three-month paid internships, sponsored by the Bank …

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Moore Joins Bangladesh National Programme

January 20, 2023

[Written by Stephen Wright] Former Bermuda cricket coach David Moore has been appointed Bangladesh’s head of programmes on a two-year contract. In a statement, the Bangladesh Cricket Board [BCB] said Moore, who served as Bermuda coach from 2010 to 2013, will be responsible for “planning, devising strategies and implementation of the High Performance and Bangladesh […]

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Appleby Streamlining, Possible 6 Redundancies

January 20, 2023

The Appleby law firm confirmed they are “reorganizing and streamlining some of our business support departments” and there is “the possibility of no more than six support role redundancies.” Brad Adderley, Bermuda Managing Partner: “We are in the process of reorganizing and streamlining some of our business support departments, with the possibility of no more […]

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Bob Marley Tribute Concert On February 4

January 20, 2023

Veterans In Action is getting set to present ‘Legend,’ a Bob Marley tribute concert, on Saturday, February 4 at the BAA Gymnasium. The event will feature Ras Shiloh, Ras Solomon, Troy Anthony, Dilinjah, Jugglin’ J, 3 The Hardway, Blackstar, DJ IBreeze of King Jyrus, and MC Rizla Matic. The event poster says, “Doors open at […]

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National Gallery Launches Internship Programme

January 20, 2023

The Bermuda National Gallery is currently seeking applications for its 2023 Internship Programme. A spokesperson said, “Sponsored by Butterfield, the three-month paid programme provides on the job training in all aspects of museum operations for students age 18 to 25. With a new intake every quarter, the gallery is currently seeking applications for its Spring, […]