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Netherlands strikes late to beat Senegal 2-0 at World Cup

November 21, 2022

DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Cody Gakpo and substitute Davy Klaasen scored late to give the Netherlands a 2-0 victory over Senegal at the World Cup today.
Gakpo rose to glance in a cross by Frenkie de Jong in t…

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Jahkari Woods presented with public service excellence award

November 21, 2022

Community health worker, Jahkari Woods, has been recognised for his work with a public service excellence award.
Mr Woods was presented with last month’s award due to always being organised and one st…

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Savings to be used to boost after school staff numbers

November 21, 2022

Government savings are expected to help boost capacity for the popular after school programme, the Senate heard today.
Owen Darrell, the Minister of Youth, Culture and Sport, told the Upper House that…

Saka, Rashford help England rout Iran 6-2 at World Cup

November 21, 2022

DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Bukayo Saka and Marcus Rashford put last year’s European Championship loss behind them, combining to score three goals in England’s 6-2 rout of Iran at the World Cup.

Both players …

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Minister: Increase In Afterschool Programme

November 21, 2022

The Afterschool Programme currently has a waitlist, but it is “anticipated that specified cost savings realized in the Ministry will help to provide greater service capacity,” Minister of Youth, Culture and Sport Senator Owen Darrell said today [Nov 21] in the Senate. The Minister said, “The Department of Youth, Sport, and Recreation has hosted the Afterschool […]

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Gherdai Hassell’s Art Showcased In South Africa

November 21, 2022

Bermudian artist Gherdai Hassell is one of the artists invited to exhibit at Zeitz MOCAA in Cape Town, South Africa. A spokesperson said, “Bermudian artist Gherdai Hassell is one of the artists invited to exhibit at Zeitz MOCAA in Cape Town, South Africa. It is the largest, most ambitious exhibition held on the continent to […]

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Rev Kingsley Tweed To Speak On Theatre Boycott

November 21, 2022

[Written by Dale Butler] On Saturday, December 10th at 7 p.m. at St. Paul A.M.E. Church’s Centennial Hall, the legendary Rev. Dr. Kingsley Tweed will share his memories of the famous 1959 Theatre Boycott organized by the secretive “Progressive Group.” Exiled for over 41 years, historians would often mention his name, but were unaware of […]

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The Smith Parish Family Candlelight Vigil

November 21, 2022

The Smith Parish Family Candlelight Vigil (Photographs by Akil Simmons)

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Police find driver, passenger of vehicle left unattended after crash

November 21, 2022

Police have found the driver and passenger of a vehicle which was left unattended after hitting a wall.
Officers were called to the crash on North Shore Road near the junction of East Point Lane at 4….

World Cup teams nix armbands that were seen as snub to Qatar

November 21, 2022

DOHA, Qatar (AP) — FIFA’s threat of on-field punishment for players pushed World Cup teams to back down today and abandon a plan for their captains to wear armbands that were seen as a rebuke to host …

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Column: Tessitore On Throne Speech & Youth

November 21, 2022

[Opinion column written by approved OBA candidate Sophia Tessitore] After listening to the Government’s 2022 Throne Speech, it has become increasingly clear to me that despite its lackluster 1000 Day Plan and Education Authority, the Progressive Labour Party Government is woefully unprepared and unwilling to meet the needs of Bermuda’s youth. As a 21-year-old Bermudian, […]

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Cavin White Joins MK Dons SET In The UK

November 21, 2022

[Written by Stephen Wright] Cavin White is chasing his football dreams after joining the MK Dons Sports and Education Trust – a programme connected with English professional club Milton Keynes Dons. The 14-year-old impressed during a month-long trial at the Buckinghamshire outfit, playing two matches at the pre-academy level. Bermudian Peter Rickards, the MK Dons […]

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Sailing Vessel Diverts Due To Sick Crew Member

November 21, 2022

A 49ft sailing vessel diverted to Bermuda to disembark a crew member suffering from severe dehydration due to sea sickness. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre spokesperson said, “Wednesday 16th November 2022, 2:00 pm – Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre, was advised that a crew member onboard the inbound 49ft sailing vessel Frog’s Leap, was suffering from […]

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2022 Christmas Short Story Contest: deadline is December 5

November 21, 2022

The 2022 Stanley Ratteray Memorial Christmas Short Story Contest is open for entries.
The competition is open to all full-time Bermuda residents and stories may be fiction or non-fiction.
The deadline…

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BAA, Wolves, X-Roads, Devonshire Cougars Win

November 21, 2022

Footballers in both the First Division and Premier Division were in action this weekend, with BAA, Wolves, X-Roads, and Devonshire Cougars all earning wins. First Division St. David’s 0 – BAA 3 At Lord’s in St. David’s, BAA defeated the home team 3 – 0. After a defensive error, Riley Robinson gave BAA the lead […]

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Minister Diallo Rabain On Education Reform

November 21, 2022

Speaking in the House of Assembly, Minister of Education Diallo Rabain provided an update on the work that is taking place to reform the public education system in Bermuda. The Minister’s full statement follows below: Mr. Speaker, I rise today to update this Honourable House and the listening public on the exciting work that is […]

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Rider hurt in two-vehicle crash

November 21, 2022

A rider suffered a leg injury in a Devonshire crash yesterday.
Police said that a car and a motorbike appeared to be involved in the incident at about 7.20pm in the area of Loyal Hill Road and North S…

World’s richest rapper sues Bacardi

November 21, 2022

In his hit song Part II (On The Run), rapper Jay-Z sings about how he is “Chucking deuces, chugging D’Ussé“.
But these days the richest rap artist in the world could be doing more choking than chuggin…

Norwegian businessman meets childhood hero Clyde Best

November 21, 2022

When Norwegian insurance executive Rolf Roppestad came to Bermuda for business meetings this month, he had a special request.
He wanted to meet his childhood hero, Bermudian footballer, Clyde Best, w…

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Fintech adviser: ‘naysayers’ risk Bermuda losing out on ‘biggest industry of the next decade’

November 21, 2022

Bermuda’s “naysayers” risk the island losing out on “the biggest industry of the next decade”, the Government’s fintech adviser has warned.
Denis Pitcher, head of the booking management company resQwe…