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Rodrigues Invited to Compete In Championships

November 6, 2022

Paul Rodrigues Jr has been invited to compete in the Hinman US Sailing Team Racing Championships and is on the Si Jose Team. The Regatta is one of most prestigious team racing regatta in the US and is also a Worlds Qualifier event. Of the 30 teams that are vetted and apply for positions to […]

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Weather Forecast For Sunday November 6

November 5, 2022

Sunday, November 6 is expected to see more cloud than sun at times, a few showers developing, with the high to be near 26°C/78°F and the low to be near 22°C/72°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be east. The relative humidity is expected to be near 71%. Sunrise will be […]

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Dignity Foundation To Help Provide Services

November 5, 2022

Dignity Foundation Charity has been created to “support clients who are underinsured and uninsured to access services provided by Dignity House, a mental health rehabilitation facility in Bermuda.” A spokesperson said, “Why Dignity House? Dignity says that it is “a belief in oneself, that one is worthy of the best. It means that what I […]

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Actress Letitia Wright Praises Shiona Turini

November 5, 2022

Actress Letitia Wright praised Bermudian Shiona Turini for helping to create her stylish look as she graced the red carpet at the premiere of the Black Panther: Wakanda Forever film. Elle UK said, “Few will understand the pressure of developing your personal style in the limelight, but the Guyana-born actor – who first caught the world’s attention in […]

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Video: Dale Eve On Game, Football & More

November 5, 2022

[Written by Stephen Wright] Dale Eve, the Bermuda goalkeeper, hopes to turn his short-term deal at Vanarama National League North side Hereford into a permanent one. Eve, who joined Hereford temporarily last month, strengthened his case to remain at the club with another solid display in their 3-1 defeat at home to Sky Bet League […]

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Video: BNT & Clarien Tree Planting In Sandys

November 5, 2022

Clarien employees embarked on their tree planting initiative in partnership with the Bermuda National Trust [BNT] with an aim to “plant 100 native and endemic trees per year for the next three years” Michael DeCouto, Clarien’s EVP, Chief Marketing & Digital Officer, previously said, “We are extremely pleased to be able to partner with Bermuda […]

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Police Officers Recognised For Good Work

November 5, 2022

The Bermuda Police Service recently recognised seven officers for helping to their work, with each officer receiving an official Letter of Good Work from the Commissioner. The Bermuda Police Service posted the photos online below, and said, “Commissioner of Police Darrin Simons and his Bermuda Police Service [BPS] Senior Leadership Team take every opportunity to salute good […]

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Pharmaceutical Association Makes Donation

November 5, 2022

In celebration of National Pharmacy Week, the local Bermuda Pharmaceutical Association recently held a charity raffle, with the proceeds going towards Open Airways, and specifically their Medication Assistance Program. An Open Airways spokesperson said, “This program was established by Open Airways in close partnership with pharmacists island-wide, and assists those in our community with asthma […]

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Devonshire Cougars Defeat PHC Zebras

November 5, 2022

Playing at the Devonshire Recreation Club, the Devonshire Cougars edged the PHC Zebras 2 – 1. Che’Kai Casey gave the Devonshire Cougars the lead in the 26th minute, Daren Usher equalized for the PHC Zebras with a blast from the edge of the box in the 31st minute. Elisha Darrell gave the Devonshire Cougars the […]

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Snooker: Spanish Point, Sandys & Watford Win

November 5, 2022

The Bermuda Snooker League season resumed with three matches completed. Spanish Point Boat Club Two 3 – Warwick Workmen’s Club Two 2 Warwick Workmen’s Club Two’s captain, Steven Bremar opened the scoring when he took the 1st of 2 games against reigning Bermuda Open Champion & Point Captain, John Orr, 56-35. Orr stormed back in the 2nd […]

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Tennis: Phillips Wins Two Matches In Florida

November 5, 2022

Daniel Phillips returned to action competing in the J4 Boca Raton Hard Court International Tennis Tournament in Florida. In his opening round singles match, Phillips took on Patrik Petera; the Bermudian tennis player won the first set 6-4, Petera leveled the match at 1 – 1 winning the second set 6-4, and in the third set […]

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Ball Hockey: Liberty Mutual, Appleby, Spirits Win

November 5, 2022

A Bermuda Ball Hockey triple-header at the PCC Hockey Rink produced a 15 goals. Liberty Mutual 3 – Positive Image Dental 2 In the opener, Liberty Mutual came from behind edging Positive Image Dental 3 – 2. In the first reriod Positive Image Dental got goals from Mathieu Desjardins, and James Amaral, while Marcel Bouwens scored […]

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Terceira Continues Competing In Emmers Cup

November 5, 2022

Jillian Terceira continued competing in the Emmers Cup Halloween Edition International Horse Jumping event in the Netherlands. On day three, Terceira once again competed in one class. Terceira and Myrthe de Solart finished second in 1.30m Juniors/Seniors Classic Course with Jump-off Class. The pair clocked a clear first phase time of 70.25 and a clear […]

WTS AGE Group Races 2

November 5, 2022

WTS AGE Group Races 2 (Photographs by Akil Simmons)

WTS AGE Group Races

November 5, 2022

WTS AGE Group Races (Photographs by Akil Simmons)

Dame Flora Duffy inspires Bermuda as amateur athletes come out in force for triathlon

November 5, 2022

The impact Dame Flora Duffy continues to have on Bermuda was evident when hundreds of competitors aged between 16 and 70 took part in the WTS age group races and relay on Saturday.
A day before elite …

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McKenzie-Kohl Tuckett cheered by UK House of Commons

November 5, 2022

In a first for the island, young Bermudian McKenzie-Kohl Tuckett, former Youth Premier, has addressed the British House of Commons to mark UK Youth Parliament Day.
Speaking yesterday, Ms Tuckett, 19, …

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Superhero Sauni ‘is super fast’ and saved Bermudian’s life

November 5, 2022

A Bermudian surgeon remains astonished by his luck at taking to the streets of New York tomorrow in the city’s world-renowned annual marathon.
If chance had not stacked the deck “remarkably” in his fa…

From the stands to the start line: Erica Hawley buzzing for WTCS Bermuda debut

November 5, 2022

Erica Hawley admitted the prospect of racing in the Elite Women’s field in World Triathlon Championship Series Bermuda gives her goose bumps.
Having been among the crowd watching on as Flora Duffy swe…

Hiscox Re & ILS premium exceed a billion dollars

November 5, 2022

Bermudian-headquartered Hiscox Ltd, the international specialist insurer, has reported a 6.3 per cent increase in group gross premiums written for the first nine months of the year.
Hiscox Re & IL…

Vote for Female Entrepreneur of the Year

November 5, 2022

Voting has opened for the Female Entrepreneur of the Year Award presented by Womb Bermuda.
Womb, or Women Who Own or Manage Businesses, said voting is open until November 13.
Some 40 women have been n…

Overall July retail sales fall as building materials and car sales fall

November 5, 2022

Retail sales volume declined slightly in July, dropping by 1.1 per cent compared to last year, the Ministry of Economy and Labour reported today.
That figure was arrived at after adjusting for the ret…

Reasons not to retire just yet

November 5, 2022

I don’t believe in retirement. Why should I or you? Governments and those “all-knowers” across the spectrum, say you should.
According to Mary Lou Weisman in “The History of Retirement, From Early Ma…

Avoid raiding your emergency fund to pay for Christmas

November 5, 2022

Christmas and money – now there’s a combination that can send anyone spiralling.
When you’re trying to take control of your money, saving for an emergency fund is a crucial part of the process. In fac…

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Report on ‘full range’ of self-government options for Bermuda completed

November 5, 2022

The Government has received a report on the full range of self-government options for Bermuda, it was revealed yesterday.
The revelation came during the presentation of the Speech from the Throne by t…

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Government says TA form to be dropped earlier than planned

November 5, 2022

The controversial Travel Authorisation form imposed during the Covid-19 pandemic is to be dropped three weeks earlier than previously announced.
The Government announced yesterday that the TA’s elimin…

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Superhero Suani ‘is super fast’ and saved Bermudian’s life

November 5, 2022

A Bermudian surgeon remains astonished by his luck at taking to the streets of New York tomorrow in the city’s world-renowned annual marathon.
If chance had not stacked the deck “remarkably” in his fa…

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Jehovah’s Witnesses Resume ‘Public Ministry’

November 5, 2022

After pausing their “in-person preaching in early 2020 due to the pandemic,” Jehovah’s Witnesses noted they “recently started their in-person preaching again.” A spokesperson said, “On November 5th and 6th some of the best triathletes from around the world will be swimming, biking and running their way through the streets and waters of Bermuda as […]

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Shipping Schedule: Week Starting November 5

November 5, 2022

The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday November 5th. On Saturday the Theo T cruise oil tanker is expected, on Sunday the Norwegian Pearl cruise ship will arrive, and on Monday the Oleander container ship and the Carnival Pride cruise ship are scheduled […]

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Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Nov 4 2022

November 5, 2022

November 4 saw 0 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange. The BSX finished at 2,436.96, 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 BSX Will […]

Casey Truran helps college equestrian team get season off to perfect start

November 5, 2022

Bermudian Casey Truran helped the Savannah College of Art and Design Equestrian team get off to an ideal start in the new Intercollegiate Horse Show Association season.
In the opening competition in G…

Elisha Darrell grabs tenth goal of the season as Cougars edge past PHC

November 5, 2022

Devonshire Cougars 2 PHC Zebras 1

Elisha Darrell’s tenth goal of the season secured the points for Devonshire Cougars in an evenly fought Premier Division contest at Devonshire Recreation Club la…

Daniel Phillips back on song with Boca Raton doubles title and spot in singles final

November 4, 2022

Teenage tennis star Daniel Phillips has rediscovered the form that propelled him to two titles on the ITF Junior Tour this spring by winning the doubles and reaching the singles final at the J4 Boca R…

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OBA Leader: Throne Speech ‘Lacked Substance’

November 4, 2022

The 2022 Throne Speech was “empty and lacked substance and clearly shows that the PLP has lost its connection with the residents on this island, and truly has no real plan for their futures,” Opposition Leader Cole Simons said today. Mr. Simons said, “I would have loved to stand here this afternoon and say to […]

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Vendors’ market celebrates secodn anniversary

November 4, 2022

A popular community market is back tomorrow, two years after it launched with just a few stalls to its name.
The vendors market at Brenda’s Pool on South Shore in Warwick was kick-started by area MP L…

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BNT: Rent A ‘Christmas Cedar Tree’ Programme

November 4, 2022

Noting it is a “sustainable local option,” the Bermuda National Trust is offering a Christmas cedar tree rental programme, allowing people to ‘rent’ a tree for the holiday season, which can be returned in January, when it will be planted in a nature reserve. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda National Trust’s [BNT] popular live cedar tree rental programme […]

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Triathlon Moms To Compete In Age-Group Races

November 4, 2022

[Written by Stephen Wright] Maria Duffy, Julia Hawley and Karen Smith will demonstrate where their triathlete offspring inherited their sporting genes from when they race in the World Triathlon Championship Series Bermuda age-group events. The three mothers compete tomorrow, Duffy in the 70-plus and Hawley and Smith in the 50-59 age divisions, before turning their […]

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BHB Server Back After Temporary Down Time

November 4, 2022

An “air conditioning failure in the Acute Care Wing unfortunately caused BHB servers to power down this morning” [Nov 4], however the server was back on line by “early lunchtime.” A BHB spokesperson told Bernews. “An air conditioning failure in the Acute Care Wing unfortunately caused BHB servers to power down this morning, due to rising […]

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Official Govt & Legal Notices For Nov 4 2022

November 4, 2022

The official Government and Legal notices for today [Nov 4] include acting appointments, notification of planning applications registered and public notification. Acting Appointment: Postmaster General, Bermuda Post Office Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Acting Appointments Notice ID: GN1039/2022 Public Authorities / Department: Cabinet Headquarters Publication date: 04 November 2022 Mr. Keith Wainwright, Coordinator – Sub […]

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Buses to detour due to the international triathlon

November 4, 2022

Bus passengers will experience detours this weekend due to the World Triathlon Championship Series.
The detours will affect routes 1, 2, 3, 7 and 8 and will begin tomorrow at 6am.
Buses leaving Hami…

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OBA on Throne Speech: ‘this government appears to have lost its way’

November 4, 2022

An “empty” Throne Speech shows the Government is out of touch with voters, the opposition One Bermuda Alliance today insisted.
Cole Simons, the OBA leader, said the set piece parliamentary statement …

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40 Female Entrepreneurs Nominated For Award

November 4, 2022

Voting is now open for the W.O.M.B Bermuda Female Entrepreneur award, with everyone able to cast their vote online/ A spokesperson said, “Vote now for the Female Entrepreneur for 2021/2022. For the last month, nominations have been pouring in, with almost 80 individual nominations, resulting in 40 nominees! Congratulations!!” “This year’s nominees are: Business Name Owner […]

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Tuckett Speaks In UK House Of Commons

November 4, 2022

In celebration of UK Youth Parliament Day, McKenzie-Kohl Tuckett spoke in the UK House of Commons. The Bermuda London Office tweeted the photos below, saying: “In celebration of UK Youth Parliament Day, 19-year-old McKenzie-Kohl Tuckett, Bermuda’s former Youth Premier, spoke to the @HouseofCommons from the Prime Minister’s despatch box. Her speech focused on the importance […]

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Retail Sales Decreased 1.1% In July 2022

November 4, 2022

After adjusting for the retail sales rate of inflation – measured at 5.1% in July – the overall volume of retail sales decreased 1.1% when compared to July 2021, according to the recently released Retail Sales Index. A Government spokesperson said, “Today, the Ministry of Economy and Labour released the July 2022 Retail Sales Index. […]

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July 2022 Consumer Price Index: Inflation 4.5%

November 4, 2022

Consumers paid 4.5% more in July than they did a year ago for the basket of goods and services included in the Consumer Price Index [CPI]. A Government spokesperson said, “Today, the Minister of Economy and Labour, the Hon. Jason Hayward, JP, MP, released the July 2022 Consumer Price Index publication from the Department of […]

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Bus Detours Due To World Triathlon Event

November 4, 2022

The Department of Public Transportation [DPT] is advising that there will be detours in effect for Route 1,2,3,7 and 8 buses due to road closures associated with the World Triathlon. A Government spokesperson said, “The detours will be in effect on Saturday, November 5th and Sunday November 6th. Journey times on all affected routes will […]

Overall July retail sales fall

November 4, 2022

Retail sales volume declined slightly in July, dropping by 1.1 per cent compared to last year, the Ministry of Economy and Labour reported today.
That figure was arrived at after adjusting for the ret…

News / Royal Gazette

Social insurance payments to be made on sliding scale based on earnings: Throne Speech

November 4, 2022

Social insurance payments will be made according to a sliding scale based on what a person earns, according to today’s Throne Speech.
No details of how the changes would impact individual contributors…

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Government Announces Early Elimination of the Travel Authorisation Process

November 4, 2022

Today, the Bermuda Government is pleased toannounce the elimination of the travel authorisation (TA) process three weeks earlier than previously announced, a move which will streamline the overall travel experience for visitors.

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DPT Notice: Detours due to World Triathlon 2022

November 4, 2022

The Department of Public Transportation (DPT) advises that there will be detours in effect for Route 1,2,3,7 and 8 buses due to road closures associated with the World Triathlon. The detours will be in effect on Saturday, November 5^th and Sunday November 6^th. Journey times on all affected routes will be impacted by the detours.

Saturday November 5^th 6:00 am to approximately 2:00pm