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BUEI Talks To Hold ‘Island SOS’ On August 27

August 23, 2022

The seventh installment of the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute’s [BUEI] eight-part Island SOS [Sustainable Ocean Strategies] series is slated to take place at BUEI on Saturday, August 27 at 4.00pm. A spokesperson said, “This month’s island nation being highlighted is the Bahamas, with a presentation by Casuarina McKinney-Lambert, Executive Director of the Bahamas Reef Environment […]

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Gombey Celebration & Back To School Party

August 23, 2022

YouthVision Promotions is getting set to present the ‘Live In Peace’ Gombey celebration on Saturday, September 3 and the Hamilton Parish Back To School Party on Sunday, September 4th. A spokesperson said, “First, YouthVision Promotions extends our heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of the young man who lost his life to violence. “We […]

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Orange Inflatable Object Seen Floating In Water

August 23, 2022

There is apparently an “orange inflatable object that looks like a water slide” floating in the water approximately 35 nautical miles off Bermuda. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre spokesperson said, “Monday 22nd August, 03:30 pm – A passing merchant ship reported to Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre, the sighting of a floating orange inflatable object, that […]

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Minister connects with young people over employment issues

August 23, 2022

A bid to get young people focused on career paths has been hailed by the labour and economy minister, Jason Hayward.
The minister joined Bermuda Youth Connect to host an in-person gathering discussing…

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Photos & Video: Youth Engagement Event

August 23, 2022

Recently, Minister of Economy and Labour Jason Hayward joined Bermuda Youth Connect to host an in-person youth engagement event discussing Bermuda’s Youth Employment Strategy. A Government spokesperson said, “The event, held at the Berkeley Institute School Library, saw 20 Bermudians from 18 to 26 years of age come together to ask questions, gather information, and […]

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Four Arrested In Connection With Murder

August 23, 2022

Two more people have been arrested in connection with the murder of Marcus Wilson, with the police confirming that “to date four men have been arrested in connection with his murder. ” A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] has arrested the two outstanding suspects in the murder investigation of Marcus Wilson. To […]

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Warwick Academy students who studied during Covid get 100% pass rate

August 23, 2022

Warwick Academy has celebrated its exam results for the class of 2022, who persevered with studies through the Covid-19 pandemic.
The school marked 100 per cent passes for the International Baccalaure…

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Youth Library To Be Closed On Friday

August 23, 2022

The Department of Libraries and Archives is advising that the Youth Library will be closed to the public on Friday [Aug 26] to “allow staff to participate in programme planning and staff development.” A Government spokesperson said, “The Youth Library will reopen and be accessible to the public at 9:00 am on Saturday, August 27th, […]

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Police arrest two more suspects in connection with murder

August 23, 2022

Police investigating the murder of 30-year-old Marcus Wilson, who was killed in a stabbing on Saturday night in Warwick, have arrested two more suspects.
A police spokeswoman said arrests now total fo…

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Minister congratulates graduate entrepreneurs

August 23, 2022

An entrepreneurship programme has just celebrated its latest round of graduates with Jason Hayward, the economy and labour minister.
The Bermuda Economic Development Corporation’s Enterprise Bermuda A…

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Adam Hall & Norfolk Tides Fall To Durham Bulls

August 23, 2022

Adam Hall has now moved to Norfolk Tides which is the Minor League Baseball team of the International League and the Triple-A affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles. Hall took to the field for Norfolk to face off against the Durham Bulls the Triple-A affiliate of the Tampa Bay Rays, with Durham winning 5 – 4 […]

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Magistrate bans man from driving for 18 months

August 23, 2022

A man was banned from driving all vehicles for 18 months after pleading guilty to refusing to provide a sufficient breath sample to police.
Magistrate Craig Attridge heard that police stopped Pedro S…

Canopius hires former Bermuda weather forecaster

August 23, 2022

A former forecaster with the Bermuda Weather Service has been appointed head of catastrophe research at global specialty (re)insurer, Canopius Group.
Canopius said Geoffrey Saville will enhance the gr…

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BHS student wins scholarship to study at McGill University

August 23, 2022

A teenage environmental campaigner has been awarded a scholarship to study in Canada.
Kristy Sanchez Vega, who was a Bermuda High School pupil, will work towards a Bachelor of Science in Biological Bi…

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Miami flight changes short-lived, says BTA

August 23, 2022

Flights to Miami are expected to return in the first week of November, according to the Bermuda Tourism Authority.
A spokeswoman for the BTA said that while the daily American Airline service to the c…

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Police investigation launched after body found at Dockyard

August 23, 2022

Police have launched an investigation after the body of a 40-year-old man was found in Dockyard.
A spokeswoman for the Bermuda Police Service said: “Shortly before 11pm on Monday, police and other fir…

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Polaris Holding “Returned To Profitability”

August 23, 2022

In a filing with the Bermuda Stock Exchange [BSX], Polaris Holding reported its financial results, noting that “after an economically depressed period caused by Covid-19, Polaris returned to profitability.” The full filing stated: “On 23 August 2022, Polaris Holding Company Ltd. [Polaris], parent company to Stevedoring Services Limited [Stevedoring Services] and East End Asphalt Company Limited […]

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Rosorea Wins Silver Medal In Massachusetts

August 23, 2022

12-year-old Bermudian Owen Rosorea won a silver medal in squash this weekend in the U/13 division t the Boston Metro West U.S. Junior Bronze Event held in Framingham, Massachusetts. A spokesperson said, “Owen defeated Roger Zhou [USA] in the quarter finals, and then Rama Urs [USA] In the semi finals. In a close finals match, […]

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Bermuda Pride Parade, Forum, Party & More

August 23, 2022

Bermuda Pride will hold a number of events this month, including the LGBTQ+ 101 forum, Pride Parade and Block Party, Love & Live Party, Pride Worship Service, and Beach Party. The Bermuda Pride website said, “Our team is excited to bring Bermuda Pride 2022 to the public this year, with more entertainment, more events, more […]

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Registration Now Open For WTS Bermuda

August 23, 2022

Registration for the 2022 World Triathlon Series [WTS] Bermuda is now open, with the event to take place on November 5 and November 6. A spokesperson said, “Registration for the 2022 World Triathlon Series [WTS] Bermuda is now open as the highly anticipated event returns to Bermuda’s shores on 5 – 6 November, 2022. Elite […]

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Each One Reach One Back To School Event

August 23, 2022

Gina Spence Productions [GSP] and Gibbons Company are getting set to hold the 10th annual ‘Each One Reach One’ back to school event. A spokesperson said, “During our 10th anniversary, we will be celebrating this milestone of helping over 10,000 children get dressed for educational success. “We are proud to announce the recycling uniform drive […]

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Bermuda Players Begin Squash Championships

August 23, 2022

Bermuda players began competing in the WATA XXVII Senior Caribbean Singles and Doubles Championships 2022 in Jamaica. Rachel Barnes took to the court in the women’s singles, defeating Chloe Walcott from Trinidad in a four-set battle that took 26 minutes to complete. Barnes won the first game 11-2. She then took a 2 – 0 […]

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Jah-Nhai Perinchief Reflects On Medal Win

August 23, 2022

[Written by Stephen Wright] Jah-Nhai Perinchief has reflected on his silver medal-winning performance at the North American, Central American and Caribbean Association Senior Championships in the Bahamas at the weekend. The triple jumper claimed silver with a leap of 15.89 metres in his third attempt at the Grand Bahamas Sports Complex in Freeport. It capped off […]

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Police Launch Investigation Into Man’s Death

August 23, 2022

The body of a 40-year-old man was found in Dockyard late last night. and the police confirmed that an “investigation surrounding the circumstances of the man’s death has commenced.” A police spokesperson said, “Shortly before 11pm on Monday 22nd August, police and other first responders attended a report of an unresponsive male being found in […]

Polaris swings back to profit

August 23, 2022

Polaris Holding Company Ltd, the parent to Hamilton docks operator Stevedoring Services Ltd and East End Asphalt Company, has reported earnings for the year to the end of March of more than a million …

Gus Logie happy to get in the trenches with improving Bailey’s Bay

August 23, 2022

Gus Logie is relishing his new role as coach of Premier Division side Bailey’s Bay.
The former West Indies Test player took over the reins in April and while he has endured his share of challenges in …

Lessons learnt for Dame Flora Duffy in Collins Cup debut

August 23, 2022

Dame Flora Duffy enjoyed an encouraging debut competing in the Collins Cup triathlon series.
Representing Team International, Duffy faced off against Daniela Ryf, of Team Europe, and Sarah True, of Te…

Bermuda women’s volleyball team claim bronze in Trinidad

August 23, 2022

Bermuda women’s team concluded their Caribbean Zonal Volleyball Association Under-23 Invitational Beach Volleyball Tournament campaign in fine style by claiming a bronze medal in Santa Cruz, Trinidad….

Nathan Trott heads to Denmark on a season’s loan

August 23, 2022

Nathan Trott has embarked on a new chapter in his professional football career at one of the most successful clubs in Danish history.
The Bermudian goalkeeper has joined Vejle, leaders in the Danish s…

Reggie Lambe spot-on to earn FA Cup replay for Stowmarket Town

August 23, 2022

Reggie Lambe converted from the penalty spot to earn Stowmarket Town a replay in their Emirates FA Cup preliminary round tie with Sudbury after the two sides played to a 1-1 stalemate at the weekend.
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Devonshire Cougars Youth Registration Opens

August 23, 2022

Devonshire Cougars are looking to recruit players for their youth programme for the new season. Registration is now open for Cougars’ under-5, under-7, under-9, under-11, under-13 and under-15 teams. Training days are Tuesdays and Thursdays for the under-5, under-7 and under-9 teams, Mondays and Thursdays for the under-11s, and Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays for the […]

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Gay Cities List ‘Beach Alternatives’ For Marriage

August 23, 2022

GayCities has highlighted Bermuda’s repeal of same sex marriage on the island by listing “10 beach alternatives that will welcome [and marry] us” “since Bermuda has banned gay marriage.” The GayCities website said, “Bermuda’s clear, blue waters and pink sand beaches have made the island ideal for destination weddings. However, these crystalline shores have been […]

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Bermuda Coast Guard Tows Disabled Vessel

August 23, 2022

The Bermuda Coast Guard towed a disabled 21ft vessel with two persons on board to Robinsons Marina last weekend. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre spokesperson said, “Sunday 14th August, 8:00pm. Bermuda Radio receives a call from a disabled 21 foot vessel with two persons on board. The vessel is off Pompano, drifting inshore and requests […]

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Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: August 22 2022

August 23, 2022

August 22 saw 9,600 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $71,550.00 BD. 9,000 shares were traded by Argus Group Holdings Ltd, closing up 0.8% at $6.35 per share, while the other 600 shares were traded by BF&M Ltd, closing up 20.0% at $24.00 per share. The BSX finished at 2,401.75, up 1.59% […]

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White Mountains “Modified Dutch Auction”

August 23, 2022

White Mountains Insurance Group, Ltd. announced that it has commenced a “modified Dutch auction” self-tender offer to purchase up to $500 million in value of its common shares. A spokesperson said, “White Mountains Insurance Group, Ltd. announced today that it has commenced a “modified Dutch auction” self-tender offer to purchase up to $500 million in […]

National coach to hold spin bowling workshop

August 22, 2022

National coach Niraj Odedra will be hosting a Spin Bowling Workshop for all club coaches from youth to senior level at the National Sports Centre on Wednesday from 6.30pm to 8.30pm.
The session will …

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Myah V To Headline First Show In Cleveland

August 22, 2022

[Written by Stephen Wright] Myah Ballentine did not feel confident enough to sing even in the shower a year ago, however next month, the Bermudian singer-songwriter will headline her first concert, Myah V and Friends, at the Grog Shop, an iconic venue in Cleveland, Ohio. It has been a remarkable turnaround for the 22-year-old, who was […]

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Public Advisory – Coral Spawning Off Bermuda’s Coastline

August 22, 2022

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has received reports of what appears to be tan-brown slicks floating in the waters along South Shore and other parts of the island.

DENR can advise that this natural occurrence is, in fact, large rafts of pink/orange/brown coral spawn seeking new areas to propagate.

While it may look unsightly, this act of nature is one to be celebrated as it reflects the excellent health of Bermuda’s coral reef system.

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30 Minute Video: August 22 ZBM Evening News

August 22, 2022

With an aim to expand the way they deliver their news to the community, the Bermuda Broadcasting Company is continuing to live stream their evening news programme online for viewers both on the island and abroad. The live video will begin at 7.00pm, and play to 7.30pm, and then the replay will be available: Related […]

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Two Arrested In Connection With Murder

August 22, 2022

The police have named the victim of the fatal stabbing this weekend as Marcus Wilson, and confirmed that two people have been “taken into police custody and are currently detained.” The police previously said, “Shortly after 8pm on Saturday 20th of August, Police received a report of a disturbance at an Astwood Walk, Warwick Residence. Two men […]

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BF&M Reports Shareholders 412.3M Net Loss

August 22, 2022

BF&M Limited today reported shareholders’ net loss of $12.3 million for the six months ended 30th June 2022, as compared to the shareholders’ net income for the comparative period in 2021 of $14.8 million. Net income from operations after excluding the negative fair value movements in investments was $4.3 million versus $13.3 million in the first […]

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Official Govt & Legal Notices For August 22 2022

August 22, 2022

The official Government and Legal notices for today [August 22] include acting appointments. Acting Appointment: Land Registrar, Department Of Land Title And Registration Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Acting Appointments Notice ID: GN0826/2022 Public Authorities / Department: Cabinet Headquarters Publication date: 22 August 2022 Ms. Amanda Waltham, Land Title Mapping Officer, Department of Land Title and […]

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Weather Forecast For Tuesday August 23

August 22, 2022

Tuesday, August 23 is expected to see cloudy start and chance of showers, brighter afternoon, with the high to be near 31°C/88°F and the low to be near 26°C/79°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 74%. Sunrise will be at 6.48am […]

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Ministry of National Security to Hold Retreat to Address Community Violence

August 22, 2022

“This event will advance our national strategy to address the community violence problem,” said Minister of National Security Michael Weeks, JP. MP, as he hosts a retreat on September 15th and 16^th.

“This upcoming retreat will build on the feedback received during the town hall meeting on community violence held on 19 July at the St. Paul Centennial Hall, by engaging stakeholders who directly work with young people and who were not able to attend that meeting,” the Minister added.

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Coral Spawning Off Bermuda’s Coastline

August 22, 2022

Noting the “tan-brown slicks floating in the waters along South Shore and other parts of the island,” officials said that it is “coral spawn seeking new areas to propagate” and “while it may look unsightly, this act of nature is one to be celebrated as it reflects the excellent health of Bermuda’s coral reef system.” […]

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Hodgkins Set For Final Of Canada Conference

August 22, 2022

[Written by Stephen Wright] Jamin Hodgkins will be hoping to help Canada Under-20 end their Canada Conference rugby union campaign on a high note when they face Uruguay tomorrow. Hodgkins, whose mother is Canadian and father Bermudian, kicked two conversions in Canada’s 25-24 win over Chile in a tight contest at the University of Guelph in […]

Bank share price declines on NYSE

August 22, 2022

The RG/BSX Index climbed 37.70 (1.59 per cent) to close at 2,401.75, buoyed by insurance stocks trading on the Bermuda Stock Exchange.
Argus Group Holdings Ltd. closed at $6.35, up a nickel (0.8 per c…

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Environmental officials say brown slicks are coral spawning and indicate healthy reefs

August 22, 2022

Plumes of pink and brownish material that appeared over the weekend in the waters off South Shore are from coral spawning and indicate healthy reefs, environmental officials said.
The Department of En…

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Charity calls for help to meet $186,000 target to equip students for back to school

August 22, 2022

A charity has raised almost $50,000 towards its goal of $186,000 to help equip 1,200 students with back to school supplies.
Gina Spence Productions launched its tenth Each One Reach One programme, aim…

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UK industrial action causes delays in post to UK

August 22, 2022

A wave of strike action across the UK will see postal services to Britain facing delays, the Government warned today.
The UK Royal Mail is experiencing industrial action, along with other key sectors …