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| Bermuda’s “inflation rate is gouging the pockets of most Bermudians,” Opposition Leader Cole Simons said, adding that people are leaving the island, and the Premier and Cabinet “must do more to empower Bermudians so that they can feel encouraged and confident about living in Bermuda – not overseas.” Mr. Simons said, “The Government’s stated 3.5 […] |
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| Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban participated in the ‘First Regional Heads of Government Meeting in preparation for COP27′ held earlier this month in the Bahamas. A Government spokesperson said, “In preparation for COP 27, which will be held in Egypt later this year, Deputy Premier and Minister of Home Affairs, the Hon. Walter Roban, […] |
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| “It’s time for the Travel Authorization Form [TA] to be eliminated,” OBA MP Michael Dunkley said, asking “how can the Government not see that this form is now outdated and unnecessary?” Mr. Dunkley — who is the Shadow Health Minister — said, “When will the TA be eliminated? It’s time! The One Bermuda Alliance supports the […] |
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| AXA XL announced that the 2022 AXA XL Scholarship has been awarded to 19-year-old Daniel Osset. A spokesperson said, “AXA XL, the P&C and specialty risk division of AXA SA [“AXA”], today announced that the 2022 AXA XL Scholarship has been awarded to University of British Columbia [“UBC”] Sauder School of Business student Daniel Osset. […] |
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| The City of Hamilton launched a marketing campaign for Pier 6, saying that the 6500 sq ft space is “currently undergoing a stunning transformation” and the expected completion date is Fall 2022. A spokesperson said, “The City of Hamilton is excited to launch its marketing campaign for Pier 6 – Hamilton’s premier event venue. “A […] |
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| [Written by Mikaela Ian Pearman] Anytime a celebrity chef comes to Bermuda, I have to find my way there. Why?! Because I know the food is going to be top notch and the experience will be incredible. But also because I love all things food and meeting awesome chefs is always a vibe. Last weekend, […] |
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| A male motorcycle rider was transported to hospital after a collision in Pembroke this afternoon [Aug 18]. A police spokesperson said, “Around 4:15pm on Thursday 18th August, 2022, police and other first responders were dispatched to a report of a serious two vehicle collision involving a private motor car and a motorcycle. “Details are limited […] |
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| Friday, August 19 is expected to see becoming bright and sunny, 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 SW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 75%. Sunrise will be at 6.45am and sunset will be […] |
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| The 2022 Commonwealth Fencing Championships continue in London, with Bermuda athletes in action. Three Bermuda fencers competed on day 8 of the competition in the veteran men’s Sabre individual division. Federico Candiolo finished 41st in the division, Donald Treanor finished 58th, and Ben Jewett finished 66th. Related Stories Fencers At Commonwealth Championships Fencers Compete In […] |
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| Live performances at outdoor locations, expansion of the City of Hamilton busking programme, and the Bermuda Swizzle and Seafood Festivals are among some of the aspects of the Great Sound Entertainment Series. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Tourism Authority, in partnership with the Government of Bermuda, has announced its support of the Great Sound Entertainment Series, […] |
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| “BELCO has not made any attempt to correct the public record,” the Regulatory Authority of Bermuda [RA] said, adding that “as a result, the RA is now considering all legal and regulatory options relating to BELCO’s statements.” This follow after the RA released a public statement earlier this month saying that “in response to public […] |
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| Mosaic Insurance is marking a milestone this week, with two new hires sharing 100th employee honours. A spokesperson said, “Emma Denny and Derrieka Johnson have joined the specialist insurer, which launched 18 months ago, on February 4, 2021, and now has a team spanning hubs in Bermuda, London, New York, Chicago, and Toronto, with further […] |
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| Amelia Lewis was back in action competing in the ILCA 4 Youth World Championships 2022 on the waters of Vilamoura in Portugal. Lewis in a Girl’s Fleet of 156 sailors, moved up 10 more places from her starting position of 81st place to 71st place after 6 races. Sailors now have the opportunity to discard […] |
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| The Saltus Elite Athlete Programme [SEAP] has announced the class of 2022 student athletes with college commitments. A spokesperson said, “The Saltus Elite Athlete Programme is proud to announce the class of 2022 student athletes with college commitments: Sancho Smith: Track & Field – Clayton State University, Georgia; Massassi Maxwell-Smith: Track & Field – Coker […] |
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| Ayleal Dill and his Eastwood teammates picked up their first three points of the season with a 1 – 0 win over Heanor Town FC. The lone goal of the game came when Dill raced through in the 70th minute and calmly slotted past the Heanor keeper to make it 1 – 0. Related Stories […] |
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| Two women were transported to hospital following a two vehicle collision in Paget early this morning [Aug 18]. A police spokesperson said, “Around 1:40am on Thursday 18 August 2022, Police and other first responders were dispatched to a report of a serious two vehicle collision involving a car and a motorcycle, along Middle Road in […] |
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| [Written by Stephen Wright] Bermudian Jamin Hodgkins kicked a series of conversions in Canada Under-20’s 32-24 defeat to Zimbabwe Under-20 in their opening game of the Canada Conference at the University of Guelph in Ontario last weekend. The fly-half, who has represented Bermuda Under-19, is a former Warwick Academy student and now attends Cardiff Met University […] |
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| Norwegian Cruise Line and Carnival Cruise Line — both of which sail to Bermuda — are among the major cruise lines that recently announced changes to their Covid policies, with both set to allow unvaccinated guests and reducing their testing requirements, noting that their policies are subject to local destination regulations. Norwegian Cruise Line A statement […] |
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| The Argus Group released its Annual Report for the financial year ended 31 March 2022, with the company saying “the report’s theme is More Than Meets The Eye, inviting the reader to take a closer look and learn how Argus is delivering value for shareholders through its accelerated pace of change and growth.” Argus Group Chief Executive […] |
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| 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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| [Written by Stephen Wright] Nahki Wells said he was thrilled to “take his chance” after scoring his first goal of the season in Bristol City’s 2-0 win at home to Luton Town in the Sky Bet Championship. Wells admits he was surprised to be handed his first league start of the campaign by City manager Nigel […] |
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| [Written by Stephen Wright] Dage Minors brings the curtain down on his memorable season when he competes at the NACAC Senior Championships in Freeport, the Bahamas, this week. Minors heads to the Caribbean in fine form, having set a personal best and new national record at the West Chester Mile in Pennsylvania last week, finishing sixth […] |
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