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| There are currently 1170 doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine available, the Ministry of Health announced. A spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Health is pleased to announce that there are currently 1170 doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine available. The original expiration date was June 2022. However, the manufacturer has extended the shelf life past the original expiry […] |
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| The Bermuda Lawn Tennis Association’s Back to School Tournament came to an end at the W.E.R Joell Tennis Stadium. In the boy’s under 12 final Hasan Khan defeated Chase McCrimmon in straight sets 6-3, 6-3. The match was held up for a few minutes as McCrimmon rolled his ankle, but following a bit of treatment […] |
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| The Government recently recognized 16 people who are currently participating in. and two — Pandora Wright and Gladwina O’Mara — who have completed the Bermuda Government’s Leadership Development Programme. A Government spokesperson said, “As the Government continues its goal of developing the next leaders in the public sector, the Head of the Public Service, Dr. […] |
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| Two races were completed today at the 2022 ILCA U21 World Championships as Sebastian Kempe in Vilamoura, Portugal, and the other sailors got back on the water. It was another morning without wind, so the race committee displayed the AP flag to start the day. The wind finally filled with about 6–7 knots, which was […] |
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| Natalie Gazzard and Megan Hands began competing on the CAZOVA Under 23 Beach Volleyball Tour in Pueblo El Pao, Santa Cruz, Trinidad and Tobago. The Bermuda pair have won their first three matches. Gazzard and Hands started off well winning their first match 21-11, 21-4 over Kayla Hutchinson and Talibah Hamlett from Trinidad. Gazzard and […] |
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| Monday, August 29 is expected to be partly cloudy, with the high to be near 31°C/88°F and the low to be near 27°C/80°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be S. The relative humidity is expected to be near 77%. Sunrise will be at 6:52am and sunset will be at 7:47pm. […] |
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As the Government continues its goal of developing the next leaders in the public sector, the Head of the Public Service, Dr. Derrick Binns recently recognized 16 officers who are currently participating in and two officers who have completed the Bermuda Government’s Leadership Development Programme.
Graduates of the programme are Pandora Wright, Director of Financial Assistance and Gladwina O’Mara, Assistant Official Receiver, Registrar of Companies.
| The Eastern County Cup cricket competition took place on Saturday [August 27] at Lord’s in St. David’s, with crowds of people enjoying the always popular event, which saw Bailey’s Bay thrill their fans by claiming the victory over St. David’s Cricket Club. Related Stories Photos: Eastern County Cup Cricket Event Photos: Attendees Enjoy Eastern County Match Photos: Bailey’s […] |
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| Bailey’s Bay executed a game plan and claimed the Eastern County Cup from St. David’s Cricket Club at Lord’s in St. David’s. Bailey’s Bay won the toss and elected to bat, Bailey’s Bay scored 218/7 declared after 57 overs, Tre Manders for the third time in a row scored a century, he scored 114 not […] |
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| Three Bermuda sailors – Rudy Bailey, Dale Brangman, and Zaniko Hendrickson — are competing in the 2022 Comet Class Yacht Racing Association International Championship Regatta at the Shrewsbury Sailing and Yacht Club in New Jersey. After five races, Bailey is in 2nd place with 10 net points, Brangman is in 11th place with 44 net points, […] |
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| Bermudian cricketers Kamau Leverock, Amari Ebbin, Cameron Jeffers, Dennico Hollis and Janhoi Bean were recently in action for their respective teams. Kamau Leverock Kamau Leverock and his Rode Park & Lawton Cricket Club teammates won by 89 runs over Newcastle & Hartshill Cricket Club. Batting first Rode Park scored 202/6 in their allotted 40 overs, […] |
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Bailey’s Bay ended a four-year wait to reclaim the prized Eastern Counties Cup on Saturday when they dethroned holders St Da…
| Ki-Juan Minors concluded competing in the Equestrian Sports Production [ESP] Summer Series II in Wellington, Florida. During the 1.30m Elite Horse Transport Stake Open Jumper [II.1] Class, Minors and Gantos G finished 3rd, the pair clocked a time of 83.664 with 2 penalty fault points. The result saw Minors finish as the Class Reserve Champion. […] |
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| News that Bermuda Pride Parade held, the Institute of Bermuda Architects announced the appointment of Tika Gilbert as their new President, the students of the 2022 STEAM Academy Programme built a rather impressive Popsicle Bridge, Djair Parfitt-Williams signed for Finnish team, presentation to U25 nominees at the City Hall, Chelsea Basden, Saraé Botelho, and Naysaa […] |
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| [Written by Stephen Wright] Katura Horton-Perinchief rolled back the years with a celebratory dive to mark her eighteenth anniversary of becoming the first Black woman in the world to compete in diving at the Olympic Games. She performed the dive yesterday at the Aquatics Facility at the National Sports Centre, where she holds her Star Diving […] |
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| [Written by Stephen Wright] Bermuda forward Djair Parfitt-Williams scored on his debut for Ilves in their 3-2 defeat at home to Haka in the Finnish top flight today [Aug 27]. The 25-year-old came on as a 71st-minute substitute and netted four minutes later. Parfitt-Williams previously played for Rudar Velenje in Slovenia, Fylkir in Iceland and English […] |
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| Sunday, August 28 is expected to see early cloud and showers around; brighter skies by midday, with the high to be near 31°C/88°F and the low to be near 27°C/80°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be south. The relative humidity is expected to be near 72%. Sunrise will be at […] |
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| A Bermuda Inline Ball Hockey double-header took place at the PCC Hockey Rink, producing 27 goals. Pembroke Pirates 5 Boaz Island Beer Barons 11 In the opener, the Boaz Island Beer Barons came from behind to defeat the Pembroke Pirates 11 – 5. The Pembroke Pirates led 3 – 1 after the first period, with […] |
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| Following back-to-back days of no racing at the 2022 ILCA Under 21 World Championships in Vilamoura, Portugal, Sebastian Kempe and the other sailors were finally able to get back on the water. The fourth day saw the 158 sailors in the ILCA 7 Division compete in three races. Kempe came off the water up one […] |
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| Bermuda players James Dodgson and Peter Drury were back on the court competing in the WATA XXVII Senior Caribbean Singles and Doubles Championships 2022 in Jamaica. Dodgson competed in the men’s singles 40 round robin division and went down in straight games to Bruce Levy from Jamaica 11-9, 11-6, 11-6 in a match that took […] |
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| Nick Jones and Chaka DeSilva both shot a 2-under par round of 69 to win the Moongate Tour 7th and final round at the Port Royal Golf Course. The pair claimed the victory by one stroke over Dwayne Pearman who shot a 1-under par 70. Camiko Smith was 4th after a round of 1-over par […] |
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| The Bermuda Lawn Tennis Association’s Back to School Tournament continued at the W.E.R Joell Tennis Stadium. Caitlin Neijmeijer won the girls 18 division final with a straight sets victory over Nadhira Durham 6-3, 6-3. Boy’s 16 Division 6 6 Tobiah Goodchild defeated 1 2 Jadon Spriggs 6 6 William Freisbruch defeated 2 2 Zander Rafferty […] |
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| [Updating] The Bermuda Pride Parade event is being held today [Aug 27] in the City of Hamilton under a theme of “Love & Live”, and we will be bringing you some updates of the event throughout the day, with the main coverage [photos & videos] to be posted later today. The Pride website said, “The […] |
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| The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday August 27th. On Saturday the Danmark full-rigged ship is expected, on Sunday the Oleander container ship will arrive, and on Monday the Adventure of the Seas and Norwegian Joy cruise ships are scheduled to arrive. On […] |
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| The Pakistan Cricket Board [PCB], confirmed that David Hemp — who is a former Bermudian cricketer – will be leaving his position as the head coach of the women’s team once his contract expires in October, 2022. Hemp said, “I have enjoyed living in Pakistan and working with the women cricketers, but it has also been difficult […] |
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| August 26 saw 6,100 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $6,405.00 BD. 6,100 shares were traded by Bermuda Aviation Services Ltd, closing down 19.2% at $1.05 per share. The BSX finished at 2,454.91, down 0.06% on the day. There were 0 advances, 1 decline, and 69 remained unchanged. The full report for […] |
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| Government’s expenditures relating to the Covid-19 pandemic, the public Pension Funds, and the effectiveness and efficiency of Government’s IT and E-Government infrastructure are some of the matters the Parliamentary Standing Committee on the Public Accounts [PAC] have had under review, Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee Cole Simons said. Mr. Simons, who is also the […] |
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| Moderna has commenced legal action againsy Pfizer and BioNTech, alleging that their Covid vaccine copied its technology. The New York Times reported, “Moderna on Friday sued Pfizer and BioNTech, alleging that their Covid vaccine copied its groundbreaking technology. “Moderna said in a statement that Pfizer and BioNTech infringed on patents filed between 2010 and 2016 […] |
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| The Ministry of Public Works provided an update on various road and lane closures. Southampton: Lighthouse Road will be reopened for traffic this Saturday, 27 August. Middle Road will remain with a one-lane closure at that junction. Smith’s: Harrington Sound Road pull hole near Town Hill has been paved and reopened. Three more pull holes […] |
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| Saturday, August 27 is expected to see sunny skies, building cloud with chance of a shower later, with the high to be near 31°C/88°F and the low to be near 27°C/80°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be south. The relative humidity is expected to be near 74%. Sunrise will be […] |
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| The Bermuda Football Association [BFA] announced the traveling Bermuda U17 squad for the upcoming Concacaf U17 Qualifiers [CU17Q] that will take place from August 30th – September 8th in Bradenton, FL, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, and Managua, Nicaragua. A spokesperson said, “Head Coach Cecoy Robinson calls out for support of the young team as they […] |
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