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Costa Rica rallies to beat Japan 1-0 in Group E of World Cup

November 27, 2022

Essentially written off after being battered by Spain, Keysher Fuller has changed everything for Costa Rica.
Fuller took advantage of a defensive error and scored the only goal of the match to lead hi…

Vanessa Leemans to head Axa XL cyber unit in London

November 27, 2022

Axa XL has appointed Vanessa Leemans as head of cyber, UK & Lloyd’s, effective immediately.
Ms Leemans will be responsible for leading Axa XL’s cyber business in the UK and driving its strategic, …

Justin Corday nets Somerset Trojans winner after incredible ending with Boulevard

November 27, 2022

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Justin Corday netted a stoppage-time winner to propel Somerset Trojans to a dramatic victory over Boulevard Blazers at Somerset Cricket Club on Saturday.
Th…

Marco Warren believes PHC Zebras are title contenders after easy win over Dandy Town

November 27, 2022

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PHC Zebras kept in touch with the Premier Division leaders as they recorded a comfortable win over Dandy Town Hornets at Goose Gosling Field on Saturday nigh…

Spirited Seas makes for ocean-aged rum

November 27, 2022

Rough seas apparently make for smooth rum.
Gosling Brothers Limited has introduced the wine and spirit merchant’s first ocean-aged rum – Spirited Seas.
The experimental rum was aged across the Atlanti…

Avance chairman: the strongest LPG freight market since 2015

November 27, 2022

Avance Gas Holding Ltd, the Bermudian-based company engaged in the transportation of liquefied petroleum gas, has reported a net profit of $11.6 million for the third quarter of the year.
That compare…

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Google Searches For ‘Flora Duffy’ Up 3,233%

November 27, 2022

According to data from Google Trends, worldwide search interest for Dame Flora Duffy skyrocketed 3,233% in the past week, with this online interest in the Bermudian triathlete coinciding with her record setting win in the World Triathlon Championship, when she became the first woman ever to win four WTS World Triathlon titles. Dame Flora has now […]

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Sydney Fischer’s Blair Academy Season Ends

November 27, 2022

Sydney Fischer and her Blair Academy women’s field hockey teammates’ season is over. Fischer finished the season with 27 points, taking her two-year total to 42. This season, Fischer scored 11 goals – six more than she scored the season before. She equaled her assist total for the year with five. Related Stories Field Hockey: […]

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Video: Sunday Nov 27th ‘Good News’ Spotlight

November 27, 2022

News that Dame Flora Duffy won another World Championship title, Bermuda won multiple gold medals in cycling in the Dominican Republic, Bermudian author St Clair Tucker delivered a lecture at Harvard University, and Gherdai Hassell’s art was showcased in South Africa were all some of the positive news stories from the past week. In additional […]

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Storm knocked out power for 2,000 homes, restoration nearly complete

November 27, 2022

High winds overnight knocked out power for almost 2,000 homes this morning, according to Belco, however electricity has been restored to most.
As of 3.30pm just seven customers were still without powe…

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Plans submitted to redevelop Munro Beach cottage colony

November 27, 2022

A Southampton cottage colony closed 15 years ago could be redeveloped, according to a recent planning application.
The application, submitted by Broadview Ltd on behalf of Barefoot Resorts Ltd, propos…

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Archers Compete In Pan Am Games Qualifiers

November 27, 2022

Bermuda Archers competed in the Pan American Qualifiers, in Santiago de Chile. The Bermuda Archers were competing for a spot in the 2023 Pan American Games. In the men’s recurve 70m division, Camerin Pickering finished 8th, Jaydon Roberts finished 27th, and Bernard Wade III finished 31st. Robin Selley competed in the women’s recurve 70m division […]

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Weather Forecast For Sunday November 27

November 26, 2022

Sunday, November 27 is expected to see plenty of sunshine, with the high to be near 23°C/73°F and the low to be near 19°C/67°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be WNW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 64%. Sunrise will be at 6.59am and sunset will be at […]

Messi leads Argentina to 2-0 win over Mexico at World Cup

November 26, 2022

LUSAIL, Qatar (AP) — Lionel Messi came up with another crucial goal for Argentina in a 2-0 win over Mexico today that ignited the team’s World Cup chances.
Messi took a touch from Angel Di Maria’s pas…

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Bermuda Ball Hockey: Mosher & Appleby Win

November 26, 2022

A double header took place in Bermuda Ball Hockey Winter League action at the PCC Hockey Rink, with a total of 18 goals scored, while both games were decided by shoot-out goals. Alexandra Mosher 4 Positive Image Dental 3 In the opener, Alexandra Mosher got a shoot-out goal to edge Positive Image Dental 4 – […]

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Bermuda Harness Pony Racing Results

November 26, 2022

The 2022/23 Harness Pony Racing Season continued at the National Equestrian Center on Vesey Street, with a full slate of racing. The opening race of the day in the 1:03&1 & faster time bar class saw Candyce Martins in the bike of double time clock a winning time of 1:03&4, Maurice Raynor in the bike […]

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Sandys Boat Club Edge RAA In Snooker

November 26, 2022

RAA and Sandys Boat Club battled in a rescheduled match at the Sandys Boat Club, with the home team winning 3 – 2. Fred Richardson got RAA off to a great start, defeating Sandys Boat Club’s Richie Beale 46 – 30. Paul Fedden equalized for Sandys Boat Club when he won the 1st of 2 […]

Mbappe scores two as France advance, Danes have uphill task

November 26, 2022

Kylian Mbappe scored two goals and put defending champion France into the knockout stage of the World Cup with a 2-1 win over Denmark.
Mbappe put France ahead in the 61st minute and then scored the wi…

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360 Tour: ‘Rockin Around The City Tree’ Event

November 26, 2022

Crowds of people made their way to Hamilton last night [Nov 25] as the City of Hamilton held their ‘Rockin’ Around the City Tree’ event on the grounds of City Hall. You can take a virtual look at the event via Bernews 360 degree tour [move your mouse to view the various angles and/or zoom […]

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Bermuda set to mark International Day of Persons with Disabilities

November 26, 2022

Bermuda will celebrate the UN International Day of Persons with Disabilities with a series of events over the coming weeks.
Tinee Furbert, the Minister of Social Development and Seniors, said that whi…

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Christmas is coming to St George’s

November 26, 2022

The Town of St George is getting into the Christmas spirit with a series of activities promising to bring new life to the old town.
The St George’s Stakeholder Committee has released a schedule of eve…

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Bevan Faces Losing Pension For £1.7M Theft

November 26, 2022

Authorities are reportedly “seeking funds” from Jeffrey Bevan‘s pension following his conviction for stealing from the Bermudian Government. The BBC reported, “An accountant who stole £1.7m from the Bermudian government is facing losing his pension as attempts to claw back money he took continue. Jeffrey Bevan made more than 50 fake payments to himself after moving with […]

Lewandowski scores first World Cup goal as Poland beats Saudis 2-0

November 26, 2022

Finally! Robert Lewandowski at last scored a goal in a World Cup match on Saturday, helping Poland beat Saudi Arabia 2-0 and boosting his team’s chances of reaching the knockout stages.
Lewandowski s…

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Disability Advisory Council’s (DAC) Calendar of Events for the 2022 International Day of Persons with Disabilities

November 26, 2022

“On Monday, November 28^th, at 12:30 pm on the steps of City Hall, we invite the public to join us for the Proclamation of the UN International Day of Persons with Disabilities (December 3^rd, 2022),” said the Minister of Social Development and Seniors, the Hon. Tinee Furbert, JP, MP.

Minister Furbert shared, “As part of their 2022-2023 Goals, the Disability Advisory Council (DAC) oversaw the planning and development of the 2022 United Nations International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) Week of Events.”

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Photos & Video: Rockin Around The City Tree

November 26, 2022

The City of Hamilton held their ‘Rockin’ Around the City Tree’ event last night [Nov 25] with crowds of people showing up to enjoy the festive event. Senior Events and Marketing Coordinator at the City, Tamara Smith previously said, “Nothing signifies the start of the Christmas season more than a visit from Santa and hot […]

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Bermuda Boccia Players World Rankings

November 26, 2022

With the Rio de Janeiro 2022 World Boccia Championships set to get underway on December 5th, take a look at the Bermuda players’ current Boccia world rankings just released by the Boccia International Sports Federation [BISFed]. Yushae Desilva-Andrade is ranked 23rd in the BC1 Individuals Female Class and Omar Hayward is now ranked 33rd in […]

Australia beats Tunisia 1-0 to revive its World Cup campaign

November 26, 2022

Australia only needed to avoid defeat to stay in the World Cup. The Socceroos did more than that in a 1-0 win over Tunisia this morning.
Mitchell Duke gave Australia the lead midway through the first …

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Shipping Schedule: Week Starting November 26

November 26, 2022

The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday November 26th. On Monday the Oleander container ship and the Norwegian Joy cruise ship are expected, on Thursday the Bermuda Islander container ship will arrive, and on Friday the MSC Seascape cruise ship is scheduled to […]

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400 without power after windy night

November 26, 2022

High winds overnight have left more than 400 homes without power this morning, according to Belco.
The largest area affected is the Devil’s Hole area where 319 Belco customers are without electricity…

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Record-setting Dame Flora Duffy hailed as ‘greatest female triathlete world has ever seen’

November 26, 2022

Community and sporting leaders congratulated Dame Flora Duffy yesterday on her incredible, record-setting win in the World Triathlon Championship Series in Abu Dhabi.
The Olympic gold medal-winner ma…

Reasons to be thankful

November 26, 2022

This is an updated article on being thankful and having gratitude – originally written in November 2007.
That year of 2007 was a time of serious financial concerns, capital markets were headed into se…

Love your Christmas – not someone else’s

November 26, 2022

Christmas is supposed to be a season full of joy. And sometimes, you have to be intentional about protecting that joy.
One thing that instantly puts the spirit of the season at risk is comparison, be…

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Markel Merges PFR With Expanded Cyber Team

November 26, 2022

Markel International, a subsidiary of Markel Corporation [MKL] announced that it will merge its professional and financial risks [PFR] division with its recently expanded cyber team. A spokesperson said, “The decision to merge the two divisions is part of the wholesale business’ efforts to simplify the trading experience for its broking partners and make its […]

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Desmond Competes In Bucknell Invitational

November 26, 2022

Brian Desmond and his Fordham University men’s swimming & diving teammates competed at the Bucknell Invitational. In the men’s 100 yard backstroke, Desmond finished 6th in the C final, with a time of 52.48, which saw him finish 22nd overall. Related Stories Bermuda Swim Coaches Pick Season’s Top 10 Photos: Swimming Championships Final Day Photos: […]

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Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Nov 25 2022

November 26, 2022

November 25 saw 1,000 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $4,900.00 BD. 800 shares were traded by Argus Group Holdings Ltd, closing down 21.0% at $5.05 per share, while the other 200 shares were traded by Bermuda Press [Holdings] Ltd, closing down 9.5% at $4.30 per share. The BSX finished at 2,350.80, […]

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Congratulations Dame Flora Duffy!

November 25, 2022

Premier David Burt:

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Traffic snarled after Spurling Hill collision

November 25, 2022

A man was taken to hospital tonight with what are believed to be serious injuries after a two-vehicle collision in Hamilton.
A police spokeswoman said emergency services responded to reports of a coll…

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Weather Forecast For Saturday November 26

November 25, 2022

Saturday, November 26 is expected to be cloudy & wet start, becoming drier/brighter toward afternoon, with the high to be near 22°C/72°F and the low to be near 18°C/64°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 at 6.58am […]

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PR Firm Offers Small Business Black Friday Deal

November 25, 2022

A public relations firm is offering small businesses an opportunity to book media services at a reduced rate in honour of Black Friday. Mikaela Ian PR, owned by Mikaela Ian Pearman and recently a finalist for the BEDC Start up of the Year 2022, has launched a special PR consulting package to help small business […]

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Official Govt & Legal Notices For Nov 25 2022

November 25, 2022

The official Government and Legal notices for today [Nov 25] include government notice and acting appointments. 2nd Of The Same Clean Air Act Notice For The Bank Of Nt Butterfield And Son Due To Two Licences For Two Side By Side Generators Being Installed Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Notice of Intention to Construct a Controlled […]

Bank finishes higher in New York

November 25, 2022

The RG/BSX finished the week off by 5.83 points (0.24 per cent) at 2,350.80, with declines leading advances two to one, with the only two trade issues on Friday dropping the market 32.64 points or 1.3…

US frustrates England again at a World Cup in 0-0 draw

November 25, 2022

The United States frustrated England in a 0-0 draw today for its second consecutive tie in the World Cup.
The result might not match the US’s famous 1-0 win from the 1950 tournament, but it was the la…

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Santa greets children as he arrives at the airport

November 25, 2022

Preschool students were given a chance to meet Santa Claus today during a brief visit to the LF Wade International Airport.
The jolly man in red arrived on today’s Delta flight and greeted children in…

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Record-breaking Dame Flora Duffy hailed as ‘greatest female triathlete world has ever seen’

November 25, 2022

Community and sporting leaders today congratulated Dame Flora Duffy on her incredible, record-breaking win in the World Triathlon Championship Series in Abu Dhabi.
The Olympic Gold medal-winner made …

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Malpas & Bournemouth University Edge Imperial

November 25, 2022

Jaden Malpas and his Bournemouth University men’s volleyball teammates traveled to take on the Imperial team in men’s one division action, Bournemouth University playing in the BUCS Volleyball Premier North/South League picked up a 3 – 2 win. Related Stories Volleyballers To Compete In Trinidad & Tobago Malpas Helps Bournemouth University Win Volleyball Association Awards […]

Ecuador and Holland draw, preventing host Qatar from advancing in World Cup

November 25, 2022

Ecuador striker Énner Valencia scored a World Cup-best third goal Friday in a 1-1 draw against Holland that eliminated host nation Qatar from the tournament.
The draw gave both the Dutch and Ecuador …

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Hamilton Princess serves up Thanksgiving dinners for people in need

November 25, 2022

The Hamilton Princess got into the holiday spirit offering Thanksgiving dinner to needy families at the Salvation Army North Street Citadel.
A spokeswoman for the hotel said that more than 200 dinners…

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Record-breaking Dame Flora Duffy hailed as ‘greatest female triathlete in the world’

November 25, 2022

Community and sporting leaders today congratulated Dame Flora Duffy on her incredible, record-breaking win in the World Triathlon Championship Series in Abu Dhabi.
The Olympic Gold medallist made his…

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Video: Santa Arrives At Airport, Greets Children

November 25, 2022

Tis the season for all things jolly, and there’s nothing merrier than a visit from Santa Claus, who landed in Bermuda via Delta Airlines today, with Santa greeting children at the airport in advance of his appearance at The Annex Toys this evening [Nov 25]. A spokesperson said, “The Annex Toys, Skyport Concierge Service and […]

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Football: Hamilton Parish And BAA Win

November 25, 2022

Footballers in both the First Division and Premier Division were in action, with Hamilton Parish and BAA both earning wins. Premier Division Robin Hood 1 Hamilton Parish 2 At the BAA Field, Hamilton Parish defeated Robin Hood 2 – 1 with all three goals coming in the second half. Macquille Walker gave Hamilton Parish the […]