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Equestrian: Truran Wins Class At Zone 5 Event

November 8, 2022

Casey Truran and his Savannah College of Art and Design [SCAD] Equestrian teammates competed in the IHSA Region 5 Zone 5 Horse Show. SCAD was named Champion with 47 points, while the University of Central Florida was named Reserve Champion in the 13-team field. Truran won the Open Over Fences Division, and also finished second […]

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IAC’s final call to take part in training programme

November 8, 2022

A final call was made for leaders in areas such as social services, youth development and education to register for a training programme about ways to support staff through a supervision framework.
Th…

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UK urged to press Bermuda to legalise same-sex marriages

November 8, 2022

The Government is coming under pressure from MPs in Britain to legalise same-sex marriage.
In answer to a question in the House of Commons last week, David Rutley, the parliamentary under-secretary fo…

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Column: Tourism, Fairmont Southampton & More

November 8, 2022

[Opinion column written by PLP MP Jason Wade] With the Premier’s recent announcement that the Fairmont Southampton deal is in the final stage of completion, Bermuda can breathe a massive sigh of relief! Bermuda tourism is coming back, and with it, tremendous opportunities for Bermudians to take the reins once again in an industry that […]

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Second teen admits involvement in manslaughter of 57-year-old grandfather

November 8, 2022

A second teenager has admitted involvement in a fatal stabbing that took the life of a 57-year-old father and grandfather last September.
Shae-Unni Smith, 19, from Sandys, pleaded guilty in the Suprem…

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Premier: self-governance report is about ‘educating the citizens of this country’

November 8, 2022

Bermuda needs to have a serious conversation about the “firestorm” issue of self-government, David Burt said as he ruled out a referendum on independence during the lifetime of this Parliament, which …

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Warwick club walks tall on 100th anniversary

November 8, 2022

More than 200 members and friends of the Warwick Workmen’s Club gathered on Saturday to celebrate the club’s founding and 100 years of service to Warwick Parish and the wider Bermuda community.
The cl…

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Education Authority will not be fully independent, says Rabain

November 8, 2022

An Education Authority in Bermuda will not be fully independent but will be run with minimal political interference, the Minister of Education has said.
During a press conference yesterday, Diallo Ra…

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Government House offers carriage for auction

November 8, 2022

It would have been frequently used back in the days when Government House had a full team of horses and grooms on call.
Now a Brewster Victoria horse-drawn carriage that has sat in storage at Governme…

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Tashae Trott Called To Bermuda Bar

November 8, 2022

Bermudian Tashae Trott – described as “deeply committed” with a “steady head even in the midst of stressful environments” – has joined the Bermuda Bar. Ms Trott was called to the Bar during a ceremony in front of family and friends at the Supreme Court. She thanked Sophia Greaves, director of the corporate department at […]

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Garon Wilkinson Earns Black Belt In Kickboxing

November 8, 2022

[Written by Stephen Wright] Garon Wilkinson, the Bermuda Sanshou Association president, has become the island’s first World Kickboxing and Karate Association [WKA] graded black belt. Wilkinson earned the distinction at the recent WKA World Championships in Prestatyn, Wales, where he coached Bermudian mixed martial artists Kallan Todd, Che Durham and Krista Dyer to medals. The WKA […]

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AXIS Capital Appoints Miranda Hunter

November 8, 2022

AXIS Capital Holdings Limited announced the appointment of Miranda Hunter as Head of Investor Relations. A spokesperson said, “AXIS Capital Holdings Limited [AXIS Capital] announced the appointment of Miranda Hunter as Head of Investor Relations. In this role, Ms. Hunter will be responsible for leading AXIS Capital’s engagement with the investment community and proactively communicating […]

Cup Match legend and Rangers superstar Eldon Raynor dies at 89

November 8, 2022

Eldon Raynor, a Cup Match legend who played a crucial role in establishing Southampton Rangers as a dominant force on the local cricket and football scene, passed away last Thursday at the age of 89.
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Nick Jones primed for Jamaica Open debut

November 8, 2022

Nick Jones will be looking to impress on his debut at the Jamaica Open Golf Championship at the weekend.
The local professional, 33, will be among the field competing for honours at the 54-hole event …