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Live Video: Parks Skills Development Programme

December 19, 2022

An event is being held today [Dec 19] for the Department of Parks’ Skills Development Programme, where participants will be recognised for their achievements and you can tune in live below. The SDP provides training and development opportunities for young people between the ages of 19-25 interested in horticulture and landscaping. Related Stories Video: Government […]

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MarketPlace Christmas Holiday Store Hours

December 19, 2022

The MarketPlace has provided information about their opening hours during the Christmas holiday. Monday, December 19 – Friday, December 23 – All stores open 7am – 9pm Saturday, December 24 – All stores open 7am – 7pm Sunday, December 25 & Monday, December 26 – Closed Tuesday, December 27 – All stores closed except Shelly Bay, Heron Bay & Modern Mart […]

Rockal Evans secures podium finish in Australia

December 19, 2022

Rockal Evans battled through personal pain and poor weather conditions to secure a podium finish at the Sail Sydney Regatta in Australia.
The Bermudian finished third in the ten-boat former Olympic cl…

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Cost Of Minister Furbert’s Trips: $1,959 & $1,238

December 19, 2022

A trip in December 2022 by Minister of Transport Wayne Furbert to New York for a meeting with airline executives cost $1,959.95, and a trip to Miami, Florida for the meetings with Cruise Line partners cost $1,238.10, according to recent listings on the Government’s travel webpage. Meeting with Airline Executives: $1,959.95 The trip duration was […]

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Rockal Evans Finishes 3rd In Finn Class Regatta

December 19, 2022

Rockal Evans competed in the Sail Sydney in Australia, placing 3rd in the finn class that featured ten boats. Going into the last race three boats — Rob McMillian, Anthony Nossiter, and Evans — were all tied on 4 points, so the last race was winner takes all race. McMillan crossed the line first to finish […]

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BHCS Partners With Football Association

December 19, 2022

Bermuda HealthCare Services [BHCS] announced they have signed an agreement with the Bermuda Football Association [BFA] to become the official imaging service provider for the top sporting association. A spokesperson said, “The partnership ensures the island’s footballers have access to the most experienced and qualified Diagnostic Imaging Team on the island.” Dr. Mahesh Reddy – […]

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Football: St. David’s And Paget Draw At Lord’s

December 19, 2022

The Paget Lions played to a 2 – 2 draw with St. David’s at Lords this past weekend. The Paget Lions got single strikes from Dion Stovell and the first division league leading goalscorer Antwan Russell, while St. David’s got goals from Oyinde Bascome, and Jamori Tyrell. Related Stories Football: Shield & Friendship Quarter-Finals Results: […]

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Minister praises Customs for fighting flow of drugs and guns

December 19, 2022

Michael Weeks praised the work of the island’s customs officers after a visit to operations at the LF Wade International Airport.
Mr Weeks, the Minister of National Security, said cutting the flow of …

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Ex-soldiers donate $1,000 in cash and food to hunger charity

December 19, 2022

Soldiers of the Royal Bermuda Regiment Association raised about $1,000 worth of food and cash for a charity combating hunger.
On December 1, members of the soldiers’ network threw its first Annual Bee…

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Nutcracker Holiday Spectacular

December 19, 2022

Nutcracker Holiday Spectacular (Photographs by Akil Simmons)

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Premier accused of ‘cynical marketing exercise’ on Independence

December 19, 2022

A former Progressive Labour Party MP has dismissed speculation that the Government is pressing ahead with Independence.
Instead, Rolfe Commissiong insisted that David Burt, the Premier, had instigated…

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Former MP praised for helping air passenger in distress

December 19, 2022

A former Minister of National Security has received kudos after he came to the aid of a passenger who suffered a seizure on a Bermuda-bound plane.
Jeff Baron, a former OBA MP and senator, said the inc…

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Executive in fintech firm withdrew from Bermuda bank bid

December 19, 2022

A businessman pulled from the purchase of a bank after his financial history was revealed cofounded a fintech firm that has been given a licence by the Bermuda Monetary Authority.
New York-based Logan…

The magic of lower prices at Fresh

December 19, 2022

Three months ago Sharrieff Wales opened Fresh Ltd at 28 Queen Street, selling everything from knives and body soap to floor cleaning products and plates, all for between $2 and $6.
The store’s motto i…

Angel investors bring Akilah’s design to life

December 19, 2022

Aina Curated, the full service architectural design agency, has successfully raised $8,500 through the Bermuda Investor Community, the island’s first fully digital angel investment platform that bring…

KPMG Senior School Investment Challenge begins

December 19, 2022

A team from Saltus Grammar School sits atop the leaderboard after the opening month of the18th annual KPMG Senior School Investment Challenge.
Saltus FUD cc has increased its pot to $102,675.56, up fr…

The 12 days of Clarity

December 19, 2022

The holidays are a magical time to celebrate with friends and family and show our gratitude to all who are around us! It’s also a time to have a little bit of whimsical fun. At the Bermuda Clarity Ins…

Argo installs seven directors after withdrawal of rival candidates

December 19, 2022

Shareholders of Argo Group International Holdings Ltd have voted to elect the seven director nominees put forward by the company for election at the annual general meeting of the Bermudian-based speci…

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Artist raises $8,000 for cancer charity by selling prints

December 19, 2022

An initiative to raise money for a cancer charity which began two years ago has raised $8,000.
The scheme, called the Bermuda Cancer Aid, was created in November 2020 by artist Jon Legere and consult…

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Man jailed for having knife

December 19, 2022

A Pembroke man who admitted having a knife in Hamilton was sentenced to 30 days behind bars.
Jahni Holder, 28, earlier denied the charge, but changed his plea in Magistrates’ Court last Monday.
Prose…

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AM Best Assigns Credit Ratings To Fontana Re

December 19, 2022

AM Best has assigned a Financial Strength Rating [FSR] of A [Excellent] and a Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating [Long-Term ICR] of “a+” [Excellent] to Fontana Reinsurance Ltd. [Fontana Re]. AM Best has assigned a Financial Strength Rating [FSR] of A [Excellent] and a Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a+” [Excellent] to Fontana Reinsurance Ltd. [Fontana […]