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Bacardi Is Certified As ‘Great Place To Work’

October 10, 2022

Bacardi Limited is celebrating “being certified as a Great Place to Work at its global headquarters in Bermuda in its first year of participation.” A spokesperson said, “Bacardi is no stranger to the certification, having received recognition from Great Place to Work Certified on multiple occasions at nearly 40 sites across the globe, including operations […]

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Waldron Wins Heat In Standardbred In Canada

October 10, 2022

Kiwon Waldron was back on the Hippodrome 3R Track in Canada in Standardbred Racing, coming in first in one of his heats. During Heat Two, in the bike of Pey Bug, Waldron finished sixth by clocking a time of 1:59. Waldron then finished sixth in Heat 3 in the bike of Sagali with a time […]

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Minister urges people to look after their mental health

October 10, 2022

Mental health services will see a boost in funding, the health minister assured today.
Kim Wilson said that the cash injection, which was announced in July as part of a $15 million relief package, wou…

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Harrington Sound Road reopens after sinkhole repaired

October 10, 2022

A stretch of Harrington Sound Road which was closed due to a sinkhole yesterday is now reopened to all motorists, the Ministry of Public Works said today.
According to a statement, the road was reop…

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Minister Highlights World Mental Health Day

October 10, 2022

Today, countries globally will be observing World Mental Health Day and “here at home, as we work on moving beyond the pandemic, the Minister of Health Kim Wilson shared a World Health Day message for the community,” the Government said. Minister Wilson said, “Without question, COVID-19 has had a more significant impact on our mental health. […]

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DeNexus releases DeRISK 5.0 Platform

October 10, 2022

DeNexus, the provider of next-generation cyber-risk modelling for industrial organisations, reinsurers and investors in insurance-linked securities, has taken it to another level.
The company opened i…

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Survey Results: Mental Health In Bermuda

October 10, 2022

The Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] commissioned questions in September’s Bermuda Omnibus survey, and the “results showed more residents between 18 and 35 rated their mental health as being worse since the pandemic than those in older age groups.” A spokesperson said, “Today is World Mental Health Day. In Bermuda, the theme for this year is […]

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PwC: 1 In 4 Globally Have Suffered Data Breach

October 10, 2022

One in four companies [27%] globally have suffered a data breach that cost them US$1-$20 million or more in the past three years, according to PwC’s annual Global Digital Trust Insights Survey, which surveys more than 3,500 senior executives across 65 countries. A spokesperson said, “The percentage rises to one in three [34%] for companies […]

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Structure Fire At Daniel’s Head Extinguished

October 10, 2022

Multiple calls were received via 911 reporting a fire at Daniel’s Head, with a number of Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service [BFRS] vehicles and personnel responding last night. A spokesperson said, “At 2210hrs [10.10pm], multiple calls were received via 911 reporting a fire at Daniel’s Head [9 Beaches bungalows]. “Four vehicles responded with nine personnel. Upon […]

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Photos: World Rugby Classic Canada vs Lions

October 10, 2022

[Updated with photos] Following Bermuda’s 35-16 victory over Gibraltar, Canada notched a victory of their own at the World Rugby Classic with a 19-15 win over the Lions. The Classic Lions took the lead when James Shanahan scored, and Delon Armitage kicked the conversion to make it 7 – 0. John Moonlight went over for […]

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Carey Olsen Partners With World Triathlon

October 10, 2022

Carey Olsen Bermuda will be competing in the Triathlon Union’s 2022 World Triathlon Series Championships in Bermuda to raise funds for Family Centre Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “The leading offshore law firm is also proud to be one of the sponsors and an Official Partner of the event as it returns for the first time […]

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Photos: Bermuda Defeats Gibraltar In Rugby

October 10, 2022

The Bermuda rugby team made an excellent showing to defeat Gibraltar 35 – 16 in World Rugby Classic action this weekend. Robbie Reid gave Bermuda a 3 – 0 lead when he converted a penalty. Benn Morris leveled the score at 3 – 3 when he hit a penalty for Gibraltar; Morris kicked another penalty […]

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Column: Famous On Election, Democracy, More

October 10, 2022

[Opinion column written by Chris Famous] “To divide and rule is their only plan, their only plan” – Jah Cure The continued attempts by those that do not support the Progressive Labour Party [PLP] to dictate how our party runs our internal affairs are both laughable, and more importantly, something to be conscious of. One […]

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2022 Round the Sound Swimming Results

October 10, 2022

American Alex Meyer – a former competition swimmer who specialized in open water and long-distance swimming – swam to victory in the 2022 Round the Sound 10k race. Meyer, who won a gold medal at the 2010 FINA World Open Water Swimming Championships in the 25 kilometer open water event, clocked a winning time of […]

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Minister Commends Bystanders After Boat Fire

October 10, 2022

Minister of National Security Michael Weeks has praised the staff at Dowling’s Marine & Auto Service and boat Captain Sloan Wakefield for leaping into action to avert a possible tragic outcome following the boat fire in the east end. “I want to praise Mr Sloan Wakefield whose heroic and selfless efforts in leaping into action […]

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Oct 30: SPCA To Host ‘Paws To The Park’

October 10, 2022

The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals [SPCA] will be hosting a ‘Paws to the Park’ fundraiser on Sunday, October 30 at Botanical Gardens. A spokesperson said, “The event consists of a fun Halloween-themed walk through the Botanical Gardens where kids can collect treats along the way. There will be some great vendors, […]

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Hockey: Ravens Wins, Budgies & Robins Draw

October 10, 2022

The Bermuda Hockey Federation season got underway at the National Sports Center. Budgies Grey 0 Ravens 2 In the opening match of the season the Ravens defeated the Budgies Grey 2 – 0. Isabel Roe gave the Ravens the lead with a field goal in the 15th minute, Jessica Hollis doubled the Ravens lead when […]

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PLP Debate Postponed Due To ‘Logistical Error’

October 10, 2022

Due to what was termed a “logistical error,” the PLP Leader’s debate — involving Premier David Burt and Curtis Dickinson — scheduled for Saturday [Oct 8] was cancelled. An email sent out by the party said, “Due to a logistical error, it has been agreed by both Candidates and the Party’s Executive Committee that the […]

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Adopt-a-School scheme making an impact on young students

October 10, 2022

A pilot Adopt-a-School programme aimed at introducing young people to the field of woodworking has already begun to make headway, according to organisers.
Rick Richardson, the president of Hamilton Ro…

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BTA refuses to share job advert for vacant CEO post

October 10, 2022

The Bermuda Tourism Authority has refused to share the job advertisement for its vacant chief executive position — or say how many internal applicants have applied for the six-figure salary post.
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Dickinson pulls out of leadership debate after failure to get promised assurances – sources

October 10, 2022

Curtis Dickinson pulled out of the first head-to-head debate for the Progressive Labour Party leadership contest because he was not given the assurances he said he was promised on how it would be hand…

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Emma & Jack Harvey Compete In Swim Meet

October 10, 2022

Emma Harvey and her Penn State Women’s Swimming & Diving teammates defeated Navy, 202.50-97.50, and Boston, 217-82, while Jack Harvey and his Penn State Men’s Swimming & Diving teammates defeated Boston, 212-86, but went down to Navy, 148-150 on the road at Lejeune Hall in their season-opening meet. Emma Harvey led off the Penn State […]

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Bahamas downgraded by Moody’s Investors Service

October 10, 2022

For the second time in little more than a year, Moody’s Investors Service has downgraded the rating for the Government of The Bahamas, this time because of a higher degree of government liquidity risk…

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Dandy Town put trophy loss to bed with easy win over Boulevard

October 10, 2022

Dandy Town Hornets 3 Boulevard Blazers 0

Dandy Town Hornets bounced back from a disappointing midweek loss in the Dudley Eve Trophy quarter-finals with a comfortable win at Goose Gosling Field la…

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Canada stun Lions to end Rugby Classic drought after 16 years

October 9, 2022

Canada turned the World Rugby Classic on its head after pulling off a stunning 19-15 upset over Lions Legends at the National Sports Centre North Field on Sunday.
The Canadians came from behind to sec…

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Bermuda thrash Gibraltar to delight home crowd

October 9, 2022

Bermuda thumped Gibraltar to give departing coach Jamie Barnwell the perfect send off at the National Sports Centre North Field on Sunday.
A dominant second-half display powered the hosts to an emphat…

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Paul Simons scores twice as PHC Zebras inflict heavy defeat on Robin Hood

October 9, 2022

PHC Zebras 4 Robin Hood 0

Forward Paul Simons scored twice to lead PHC Zebras to a dominant victory on Sunday.
The home side took control of the game from the first whistle, creating the cleares…

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North Village halt Hamilton Parish’s winning streak

October 9, 2022

North Village 2 Hamilton Parish 0

North Village brought Hamilton Parish’s three-match winning streak to a halt with a well-constructed win at Bernard Park on Sunday.
Goals on either side of the i…

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Photos, Video & 360: Swizzle Festival

October 9, 2022

The Swizzle Festival was held this afternoon [Oct 9] at Barr’s Bay Park, featuring a “collective of the island’s top swizzle masters, alongside food vendors who have created swizzle-infused culinary offerings on their menus. A BTA spokesperson previously said, “The Bermuda Swizzle Festival is a first-time signature event within the Great Sound Entertainment Series, a […]

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Boat Captain: ‘I Just Did What I Had To Do’

October 9, 2022

[Written by Don Burgess] “I just did what I had to do.” Humble words from Captain Sloan Wakefield helped avert a possible significant disaster when he towed a boat on fire away from the docks after an explosion rocked the east end. The Atlantic Charters captain had just pulled in to fuel his boat, Tenacious, and […]

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SpaceX Launch As Seen From Bermuda

October 9, 2022

Another rocket launch was visible from Bermuda, with the Space X company launching a mission last night from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. The site said, “On Saturday, October 8 at 7:05 p.m. ET, Falcon 9 launched the Intelsat G-33/G-34 mission to a geosynchronous transfer orbit from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) […]

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Video: Bermuda Gombey Virtual Art Gallery

October 9, 2022

The latest installment of Bernews’ series of ‘Virtual Shows’ features a virtual gallery of digital photo art images featuring the island’s iconic Gombeys. The virtual gallery — which utilizes real images of Gombeys which have been edited – is intended to highlight the artistry of the Gombeys, and the fact that they are a living art […]

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Matteo Cervino Places 3rd In Laser Radial Class

October 9, 2022

17-year-old Matteo Cervino competed in the Laser Radial class this weekend in Italy, claiming a 3rd place position out of 29 participants. A spokesperson said, “17-year-old, Matteo Cervino, jumped right back into competition this weekend in his new class, the Laser Radial. He had an impressive showing at the Zonal Meeting for sailors living in the […]

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KBRA Affirms Bermuda’s Issuer Ratings

October 9, 2022

Kroll Bond Rating Agency [KBRA] released the results of its recent review of Bermuda, with the rating agency affirming Bermuda’s long-term and short-term issuer ratings. A Government spokesperson said, “The long-term rating was affirmed at A+ with a stable outlook, while the short-term rating was affirmed at K1+. The A+ long-term rating is in the third […]

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KBRA maintains strong ratings for Bermuda

October 9, 2022

Bermuda’s $22 million revenue loss in aircraft registry receipts as a result of the withdrawal of Russian aircraft certification business, can be covered by better than expected tourism receipts, a ra…

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Premier Burt: Casino License Is ‘Good News’

October 9, 2022

“This is good news,” said Premier David Burt today after the Bermuda Gaming Commission’s announcement on Friday that the St. Regis hotel has been granted Bermuda’s first casino license. The Premier said, “This represents new employment opportunities and a potential increase in hospitality jobs. The process has been a long and detailed one in which […]

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Photos: Post Office Team Clean Up Gardens

October 9, 2022

On Friday, Bermuda Post Office [BPO] employees volunteered their time by partnering with the Department of Parks to clean up and beautify the Botanical Gardens. A spokesperson said, “The initiative celebrated World Post Day [WPD], an annual observance that is recognised globally today, Sunday, 9 October. WPD intends to raise awareness of the postal system’s role […]

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Premier welcomes casino licence for St Regis resort

October 9, 2022

The Premier, David Burt, said that the granting of the island’s first casino licence represents “new employment opportunities and a potential increase in hospitality jobs”.
David Burt was speaking aft…

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World Rugby Classic Day2

October 9, 2022

World Rugby Classic Day 2 (Photographs by Akil Simmons)

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Swizzle Festival declared a hit

October 9, 2022

Vendors hailed the first Bermuda Swizzle Festival a success today as a steady flow of locals and tourists came out in the sunshine to sample their wares.
The event at Barr’s Bay Park featured a host …

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Swizzle Festival

October 9, 2022

Swizzle Festival (Photographs by Akil Simmons)

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Massive fields take to the water for Around The Sound swim

October 9, 2022

More than 300 swimmers took to the water on Sunday morning for the Around The Sound swim.
With five events between 800m and 10,000m, there was plenty of choice for committed athletes and dedicated ama…

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Boat blows up next to gas station and crowded restaurant

October 9, 2022

A man escaped with his life today after a boat moored next to a gas station and a packed restaurant exploded.
Gas attendants helped get the owner to safety after he dived into the water to escape the …

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Deadline for filing of Wedco annual financial reports extended

October 9, 2022

Legislation extending the deadline for Wedco to file its annual financial reports was passed in the House of Assembly.

The West End Development Corporation Amendment Act 2022, which was passed wi…

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Video: Boat On Fire In St George’s

October 9, 2022

There is boat on fire in St George’s today [Oct 9]. Further details are limited at this time, however we will update as able and in the meantime, a video is below. Related Stories Video: BFRS Extinguish Boat Fire In Warwick Three Videos: Two Boats On Fire In Dockyard Photos: Fire Service Extinguish Boat Blaze […]

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2022 Bermuda Keelboat Regatta Continues

October 9, 2022

The Bermuda Keelboat Regatta continued in the Great Sound, however due to light winds only one race was able to be completed in both the IOD and J105 Fleets. Blythe Walker started the day in third place, but won the only race of the day to move into first place in the IOD Fleet sailing […]

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Stretch of Harrington Sound Road closed due to partial collapse of roadway

October 9, 2022

Police are warning motorists to avoid a section of Harrington Sound Road after a partial collapse of the roadway.
A police spokesman said: “The Bermuda Police Service wishes to advise the public that …

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Road Closed Due To ‘Partial Collapse’

October 9, 2022

“Due to a partial collapse of the roadway, Harrington Sound Road is closed to vehicular traffic from the junction with Paynters Road to the entrance of the government quarry,” the police said today [Oct 9]. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service wishes to advise the public that due to a partial collapse of […]

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Thousands show up for Gombey Festival at Botanical Gardens

October 9, 2022

It was billed as an event that would “keep the tradition alive”.
And that’s exactly what thousands of Bermudians did yesterday when they showed up for the Bermuda Gombey Festival at the Botanical Gard…

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125th Anniversary Praise & Thanksgiving Service

October 9, 2022

The Berkeley Institute and The Berkeley Educational Society will be holding the 125th anniversary Praise and Thanksgiving Service on Sunday, October 16th at 4.00pm at the St. Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church. with the anniversary address to be given by Reverend Cyril Simmons of the Class of 1992. The St. Paul AME website notes that, […]

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