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| The Ministry of Public Works is advising the public that two lane closures will be extended. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Public Works wishes to advise the public that the lane closure between Rocky Hill Park and Ferry Reach Road, St. George’s, has been extended until Friday, 30 September 2022. This lane closure will […] |
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| The final Harbour Nights of 2022 is taking place this evening [Aug 31] with activities including the Town Crier, Evolution Gombeys, Big Brothers Big Sisters “How Much Would You Pay To See Me” fundraiser, live musical entertainment by Lyaness, Will B, Pier, and Cush Evans and more. Kendaree Burgess, CEO of the Bermuda Chamber of […] |
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| [Written by Stephen Wright] Nahki Wells netted his second goal of the season in Bristol City’s 2-0 win over Huddersfield Town in the Sky Bet Championship tonight. The Bermuda forward headed home into the top right corner from close range in the 35th minute to open the scoring for the home side. Antoine Semenyo doubled City’s […] |
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| During August 2022, Bernews posted over 150 videos on our website, various social networks and on our dedicated video website Bernews.TV, and the most viewed videos for the month on YouTube included the Around Island Powerboat Race, a fire on Church Street, the Pride Parade and more. As far as other social media networks, Mark ‘Queen of […] |
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| The Bermuda Football Association has released an updated schedule for the start of the 2022/23 Season. The season will get underway on Sunday, September 4th at 8pm with the Dandy Town Hornets and Devonshire Cougars playing at the BAA Field in the Charity Cup. The very next day at the Bernard Park the Dudley Eve […] |
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| Governor Rena Lalgie announced that she will be “encouraging members of the public to submit expressions of interest for future appointments to various statutory boards which fall under her remit.” A Government House spokesperson said, “Her Excellency the Governor has today announced that she will be encouraging members of the public to submit expressions of […] |
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| The Ministry received 5,011 test results — spanning 7 days — and 128 were positive, so there are now 141 known active cases, of which 7 people are in hospital. A Government spokesperson said, “Since the last update, the Ministry of Health received 5,011 test results, and 128 were positive for the coronavirus, giving a […] |
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| Bermuda Hospitals Board’s hyperbaric chamber will close on Friday [Sept 2] and reopen on Monday, September 19. A spokesperson said, “Due to unforeseen circumstances, Bermuda Hospitals Board’s hyperbaric chamber will close on Friday, September 2 and reopen on Monday, September 19.” Related Stories Plan For People With Intellectual Disabilities Mental Health Clinic Piloted In Hamilton […] |
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| Berry Hill Road in Paget will be temporarily closed for tree trimming on Friday [Sept 2] between 9.00am and 10.00am. A Government spokesperson said, “Motorists are being advised today that Berry Hill Road in Paget will be temporarily closed for tree trimming on Friday, 2 September between 9.00am and 10.00am. “The closure will be effective […] |
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| The official Government and Legal notices for today [August 31] include trademark applications and acting appointments. Trademark Applications Advertised Before Registration No. 48 Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Trademark Applications Notice ID: GN0847/2022 Public Authorities / Department: Registry General Publication date: 31 August 2022 Document Upload: Trademark Applications Advertised Before Registration No. 48 [PDF] Acting Appointment: Director, […] |
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| Thursday, September 1 is expected to see remaining cloudy, chance of rain/showers, easing during PM, with the high to be near 30°C/86°F and the low to be near 26°C/78°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be west. The relative humidity is expected to be near 80%. Sunrise will be at 6.53am […] |
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On Thursday, August 25th, 2022, the Lorraine Rest Home celebrated its 60th anniversary and was officially renamed Lorraine Nursing Home.
The Minister of Social Development and Seniors, the Hon. Tinee Furbert, JP, MP, shared, “In 2018, The Government granted licensure to Lorraine Rest Home to provide nursing care services.”
“It is only right that we take the time to formally acknowledge Lorraine Rest Home as a Nursing Home formally.”
| Carey Olsen Services Bermuda announced that Susie Tindall has been promoted to managing director, with Michael Frith moving to the position of chairman. A spokesperson said, “Both have been with the corporate services provider, a member of the Carey Olsen Bermuda Limited group of companies, since its launch in August 2020. “Susie, formerly Carey Olsen […] |
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| The Registrar for the Courts of Bermuda has released a Court Circular, dated August 31st, which states that “whilst the Courts have utilized Zoom to conduct remote hearings to address the difficulties with attending the Courts in person as a result of the Covid-19 Pandemic, all parties are now expected to attend all Court hearings […] |
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| A trip in April 2022 by Premier David Burt to Barbados for the Caribbean Financial Access Roundtable cost $5,371.52 and a trip in June 2022 to the United Kingdom for meetings cost $12,631.72, according to recent listings on the Government’s travel webpage. United Kingdom Meetings: $12,631.72 The trip duration was listed as from June 8, […] |
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| Lorraine Rest Home recently celebrated its 60th anniversary and was officially renamed Lorraine Nursing Home. Minister of Social Development and Seniors Tinee Furbert shared, “In 2018, The Government granted licensure to Lorraine Rest Home to provide nursing care services.” “It is only right that we take the time to formally acknowledge Lorraine Rest Home as […] |
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| The Hamilton Princess & Beach Club has been named by Historic Hotels Worldwide as having one of 2022′s top 25 “most magnificent art collections.” A spokesperson said, “Many of the hotels highlighted here exhibit the most magnificent art collections found at historic hotels, and many are committed to supporting art movements and diversity in art. […] |
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| The ‘Bermudian’ ferry — which was built in 1988 — departed the island earlier this week for Boston, where it will undergo a “scheduled refit” with an estimated cost of $4.5 million and a completion timeframe of 11 months. A Ministry of Transport spokesperson said, “The Bermudian ferry and tender departed Bermuda earlier this week for […] |
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| Roger Lightbourne and Gary Smith have been charged with attempted murder in England, according to reports from the UK media and police. A statement from the Leicestershire Police said, “Two people have been charged with attempted murder after a man was found with stab wound injuries in Upperton Road, Leicester, last month. “Roger Lightbourne, 31, of […] |
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| Jarryd Dillas, Damian Palanyandi, and William Haddrell are representing Bermuda at the 32nd World Amateur Golf Championship. A spokesperson said, “A 2024 Olympic Games preview of sorts is being staged at Le Golf National and Golf de Saint-Nom-LaB-Bretéche, as the 32nd World Amateur Golf Championship opens today with 71 teams from around the globe playing […] |
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| Police confirm death of Malcolm Stovell Jr, Nasir Rudolph & Maya Leighton earn scholarships, students attend DREAM SPARK Summer Camp, Bermuda U17 football team defeat BVI 4 – 0, array of entertainment for Harbour Nights finale, reminder that marine turtles are a protected species and Wallpaper Wednesday features Bermuda’s shoreline are some of the stories in this morning’s [Aug […] |
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| The latest design in Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series features an image showing Bermuda’s shoreline and our always beautiful waters. The design is available in two sizes; a Facebook profile cover image and also in a vertical format, ideally sized for use as a mobile phone wallpaper, WhatsApp status image or Instagram story. You can download both […] |
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| Teachers can learn more about Singapore mathematics techniques at a three-day workshop at the CedarBridge Academy Cafeteria in October. The Ministry of Education, the Singapore Strategies Math Institute and Deloitte have partnered to deliver the workshop, which runs from October 26 to 28. The daily sessions, running from 10 am to 4 pm, will be […] |
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| AM Best has released a new report — ‘ ‘U.S.-Bermudian Reinsurers Benefit as Market Conditions Improve’ — as part of their look at the global reinsurance industry. A statement from the company said, “Despite elevated catastrophe activity, AM Best’s composite of U.S. and Bermudian reinsurers posted an improved underwriting margin in 2021, with a minimal […] |
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| The Bermuda Football Association’s Referee Committee will hold a week-long assessor course next month. English referee assessor Colin Hills will attend the course, which runs from September 22 to 28 at the Clyde Best Centre of Excellence. For more details, call the BFA at 295-2199 or e-mail bfa@bermudafootball.com. Related Stories Results: Twelve Bermudian Footballers Overseas […] |
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| Kiwon Waldron was back in action competing at the Hippodrome 3R Track in Canada in Standardbred Racing. In Heat 3, Waldron and Shemaksmefelunreal finished 6th stopping the clock in a time of 1:59&3. Waldron and Take A Sip finished 5th in Heat 6 clocking a time of 2:09&4. Related Stories Kiwon Waldron Continues Racing In […] |
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“Watching our students engage in sports education and STEM projects with such joy was heartwarming to see,” said the Minister of Education, the Hon. Diallo Rabain, JP, MP.
“This is the third year the Ministry of Education has sponsored 20 public school students to attend the DREAM SPARK Summer Camp.”
Between August 1-5, 2022, 42 students between the ages of 5 and 16 participated in:
● Innovative and intense basketball drills
● Engaging STEM projects
● Designing, building, and testing STEM projects