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| Bermuda’s Under 14 football team played their third match in the 2022 Caribbean Football Union [CFU] U14 Challenge Series in the Dominican Republic today [Aug 15], with St. Vincent & the Grenadines claiming the 1-0 victory. After a scoreless first half, the lone goal of the game came in the 60th minute when a foul […] |
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| Sand artists will showcase their creative talents at the Bermuda Sandcastle Competition next month. The event, which features categories for children, teenagers, families, adults and visitors, will be held at Horseshoe Bay on Saturday, September 3. Contestants will have 10×10 plots to build their creations, with building time starting at 10 am and finishing at […] |
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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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| “Although unconfirmed, the news of significant resignations at the DPP requires an immediate explanation,” OBA MP Scott Pearman said, while the Director of Public Prosecutions [DPP] office said that the Department is in the process of recruitment, two counsel are scheduled to commence employment in September and “there has been no reduction in the coverage of […] |
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Bermuda suffered another setback after losing their second straight match at the Caribbean Football Union Under-14 Challenge Series in the Dominican Re…
| The cost of tenderloin went up 18.4%, fruit juices went up 10.8% and the cost of baby food went up 9.4% on a year to year basis, while on a month to month basis, the cost of cantaloupes increased by 20.7% and dry breakfast cereals went up 4%. This is according to the recently released May […] |
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| The official Government and Legal notices for today [August 15] include acting appointments, traffic notice and notice of intended marriages. Acting Appointment: Financial Secretary, Ministry Of Finance Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Acting Appointments Notice ID: GN0802/2022 Public Authorities / Department: Cabinet Headquarters Publication date: 15 August 2022 Mr. Kenneth Joaquin, Registrar of Companies has […] |
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| Tuesday, August 16 is expected to see sunny periods, showers likely, easing overnight, 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 SW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 75%. Sunrise will be at 6.43am and sunset […] |
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13 Bermudians who took part in the 8-week global FinTech Education Programme received their completion certificates at a modest reception on August 11th.
The programme was a collaboration between the Economic Development Department and NEXT, the Island’s first digital asset industry association. NEXT comprises 15 global entities that have established themselves in Bermuda to benefit from the ground-breaking regime regulating digital assets.
| Tahj Cox and Brianna Smith have both earned scholarships from Butterfield, with Tahj Cox receiving $30,000 towards his studies of Medicine and Surgery, while Brianna Smith received $25,000 towards her study of Neuroscience. A spokesperson said, “Butterfield has announced this year’s recipients of its annual scholarship programme including two talented Bermudian students, Tahj Cox and […] |
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| Wendell Eve has earned the Public Service Excellence Award [PSEA] for July, with the Government noting he “is known to be organized, reliable, and always committed to finding solutions to limited resources and other challenges.” A Government spokesperson said, “Recently, [August 15] the Premier, the Hon. David Burt and the Head of the Public Service, […] |
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| 13 Bermudians who took part in the 8-week global FinTech Education Programme received their completion certificates at a reception on August 11th. A spokesperson said, “The programme was a collaboration between the Economic Development Department and NEXT, the Island’s first digital asset industry association. NEXT comprises 15 global entities that have established themselves in Bermuda […] |
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| The Bermuda Comet Class sailors were back in action off the West End Sailboat Club, competing for the Leon Wilson Trophy. Zaniko Hendrickson and his crew Stephen Dickinson claimed the victory in the Regatta with 4 points, picking up two wins and two second place finishes. Alan and Sarah Frith finished second, they also had […] |
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| On August 27th, local video game company Bermuda Island Games [BIG] and educational organization dCyfa will team up to put on a Junior Video Game Design Bootcamp. A spokesperson said, “BIG hosted a Video Game Design Challenge in March with virtual participation from dCyfa. Based on the feedback from that Challenge, there needed to be […] |
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| The Corporation of Hamilton is advising the public that “parking tickets take two days to enter and process in the computerized ticketing system.” A spokesperson said, “The public should also be advised that parking tickets take two days [48 hours] to enter and process in the computerized ticketing system. Therefore, individuals should not attempt to […] |
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| Among a number of accomplishments for the island at the 2022 Commonwealth Games was the historic appearance by Tiara DeRosa, who became the first Bermudian woman to compete in the discus throw at this level. According to the listings on the official website, DeRosa’s appearance at the Games marked only the second time Bermuda has been […] |
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| [Opinion column written by BELCO President Wayne Caines] As the most recent and final fossil-fueled power plant ever to be built in Bermuda, BELCO’s North Power Station [NPS] has presented some unforeseen challenges for those residing in the surrounding area. The NPS entered the planning phase almost two decades ago to bridge the gap between […] |
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| Bermuda’s Under 14 football team played their second match in the 2022 Caribbean Football Union [CFU] U14 Challenge Series, with French Guiana claiming the 2-1 win. French Guiana took the lead on the stroke of half time and in the 61st minute they doubled the lead, and Bermuda scored in the 67th minute thanks to Azende […] |
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| The 2022 Commonwealth Fencing Championships is underway in London, with Bermuda athletes in action. 14-year-old Rhys Swift competed in the junior men’s sabre class, where he finished tied for 37th. Swift, a Warwick Academy student, has been attending fencing classes at St Paul’s Church Hall in Paget for the past four years. The Championships is […] |
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| Ice’ces Jackson has been awarded the Carey Olsen Investing in People scholarship, the second person to have been awarded the scholarship since its launch. A spokesperson said, “Ice’ces, who in September will begin the second year of her Bachelor of Law with Business degree at The University of Law in Birmingham, previously studied at The […] |
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| Bermuda’s Kole Hall scored for Chester FC as they recorded a 2 – 0 victory over Brackley Town. The club’s match report said, “Chester produced an excellent showing to see off Brackley in the sweltering sun. Two superb first half goals were enough for McIntyre’s Blues to take all three points in the thirty three degree […] |
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| The cruise ship Queen Elizabeth disembarked a male passenger in Bermuda for hospital treatment on August 11. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre spokesperson said, “On Wednesday, August 10 at 4:22pm, ships agent Meyers advised Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre that the cruise ship Queen Elizabeth, which had been scheduled to call at Bermuda on passage from Port […] |
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Last month, MPs approved spending $…
| Dage Minors recently competed in the West Chester Mile in West Chester, Pennsylvania. The event was held at the Henderson High School’s track, and Minors clocked a personal best time of 4:02.09, finishing 6th and establishing a new Bermuda Mile Track Record Time. Minors recently represented Bermuda at the Commonwealth Games and will be part of […] |
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| AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A [Excellent] and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a” [Excellent] of Rembrandt Insurance Company, Ltd. The outlook of these Credit Ratings is stable. The ratings agency said, “The ratings reflect Rembrandt’s balance sheet strength, which AM Best assesses as very strong, as well as its […] |
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St George’s began the defence of their Athene T20 League Premier Division title with a comfortable victory over S…
Openers Malachi Jones and Jahcobi Butterfield blasted a 112-run opening partnership to lay the foundation as Warwi…
Jaiden Manders underlined his potential with yet another sparkling all-round display to guide Western Stars…
Flatts came close to pulling off an upset over their Eastern Counties rivals in the opening First Division match of the T2…
Shaun Riley and Kieron Richardson starred with bat and ball respectively to lead Somerset Bridge to victory …
“These past two years have been challenging for many, especially our seniors. Now that we are moving beyond the pandemic, we have planned a series of events focused on the needs and concerns of our seniors,” said the Hon. Tinee S. Furbert, JP, MP, Minister of Social Development and Seniors.
| After competing at the Nappanee Raceway in Indiana, Kiwon Waldron returned to action competing in Standardbred Racing at the Hippodrome 3R Track in Canada, where he made a strong showing to win three races. Waldron in heat one clocked a winning time of 1:58&3 in the bike of Way Over, he then won heat three […] |
| Bermuda took on Uganda at the ICC Mens CWC Challenge League B in Jersey, with Uganda winning by 153 runs. Uganda won the toss in their ICC Mens CWC Challenge League match against Bermuda at the Grainville Cricket Club Ground, St Saviour, Jersey and decided to bat. They would score 314/4 in their allotted fifty-overs, […] |