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| Bermuda’s tennis team claimed their second win at the Davis Cup event in Trinidad, with Gavin Manders, James Finnigan, Trey Mallory, and Tariq Simons defeating Antigua and Barbuda by a score of 2 – 1. Mallory got Bermuda off to a good start defeating Cordell Williams in straight sets 6-1, 6-1. This match took 55 minutes to […] |
| CNBC has featured Bermuda in an article entitled ‘From Bali to Bermuda: 6 tropical destinations that make it easy to live and work remotely.’ The report said, “The concept of working remotely isn’t new. But it really took the world by storm at the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic. There was no other choice. “And it […] |
| The latest design in Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series features Dame Flora Duffy, who has become the first triathlete in history to win back to back gold medals at the Commonwealth Games, with the Bermudian superstar racing to victory to claim yet another major international win. The design is available in different versions in two sizes; a […] |
| A collection of work inspired by everyday life by Bermudian artist Gladwin Daniels is on display at the Bermuda National Library on Queen Street. Mr Daniels is the second Bermudian artist to have artwork on show at the library after Jordan Zancanella. The exhibition runs until August 6. “The inspiration for my work comes from […] |
| [Opinion column written by Chris Famous] Meet The Right Honourable Mary Elizabeth Truss aka Liz Truss. Currently, Secretary of State for Foreign Commonwealth and Development Affairs of the United Kingdom. According to most polls and bookmakers, by early September, she will be the next Prime Minister of the United Kingdom [UK] and its Overseas Colonies […] |
| The Board of Directors of RenaissanceRe Holdings announced a quarterly dividend of $0.37 per common share on its common shares. The dividend is payable on September 30, 2022, to shareholders of record on September 15, 2022. “In addition, the Board of Directors approved a renewal of RenaissanceRe’s authorized share repurchase program, bringing the total current authorization up […] |
| August 2 saw 25,000 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $137,500.00 BD. 25,000 shares were traded by LOM Financial Limited, closing up 6.8% at $5.50 per share. The BSX finished at 2,232.82, up 0.09% on the day. There was 1 advance, 0 declines, and 64 remained unchanged. The full report for the […] |
| FoodHub named the winner of their Devonshire drive thru contest this afternoon [Aug 2], which saw the public compete in choosing a name for the establishment, and also noted that they plan to open in a few weeks and will be hiring staff and urged people to apply for the jobs. The contest – which […] |
| The Transformational Living Centre [TLC] for Families is now utilizing solar power which they said “will provide most of the energy required to power their electrical needs.” A spokesperson said, “Gil Nolan, operations manager of Sunny Side Solar and Nick Hutchings, a volunteer for the non-profit solar company that donated the solar panels to the […] |
The public would recall the incident last week, Wednesday, July 27, on Front Street, Hamilton, involving the Bermuda Police Service that resulted in the death of a pitbull dog.
I can confirm that Officers from the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) also attended the scene that afternoon.
While this outcome was unfortunate, it is essential to point out that this incident is the latest in a series of matters involving pitbulls over the last two weeks.
| Judah Smith-Dyer, Jordan Smith, Ajani Robinson, AJ Smith, and Trey Vance are set to compete in the 2022 Alpha Beautillion on Thursday [Aug 4]. A spokesperson said, “The 2022 Alpha Beautillion is set to take place on Thursday, August 4 at the Ruth Seaton James Centre for the Performing Arts. “The five young men competing in this […] |
| Swimmer Madelyn Moore has set another Bermuda national record at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. Moore finished sixth in her heat in the 50 metres backstroke semi-finals at the Sandwell Aquatics Centre tonight [Aug 2] in 29.18sec. It was the second national record she has set at these Games after also swimming a personal best […] |
| [Written by Stephen Wright] Tiara DeRosa said it was an “eye-opening experience” competing in the discus final at the Commonwealth Games but said she learnt some valuable lessons and was proud to represent Bermuda on the world stage. DeRosa finished in eleventh place with a best throw of 45.79 metres in her third attempt in front […] |
| The official Government and Legal notices for today [August 2] include assent, traffic notice and acting appointments. Assent Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Assent Notice ID: GN0764/2022 Public Authorities / Department: Government House Publication date: 02 August 2022 No. The Assent Of The Acting Governor Was Given On The 2nd Day Of August, 2022 To […] |
| 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 […] |
| Wednesday, August 3 is expected to see a bright & dry start, cloud cover increasing later, 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 east. The relative humidity is expected to be near 74%. Sunrise will be at […] |
| The Sandys Parish Council wants to wish’ Gladstone “Old Hell” Robinson a happy birthday, noting that works with numerous Sandys parishioners and community establishments. A spokesperson said, “Happy birthday, ‘Old Hell!’ Gladstone Robinson, better known as Old Hell, has been trucking for 40 years, running his own business named Robinson Trucking [334-9727]. “Old Hell inherited the trucking […] |
| Jillian Terceira began competing in the Summer Event 3: CSI4*-CSI2*-CSI1*-CSIYH1* at Tops International Arena in the Netherlands. In the 1.30/1.35m CSI1* in two phases special, with the 2nd phase against the clock class, Terceira and Chanita finished 7th with a clear phase time of 40.44. Terceira and Myrthe de Solart competed in the 1.20m CSI1* […] |
| The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] is once again appealing for any witnesses or information on the murder of Jahkoby Smith, who was killed in 2017. A police spokesperson said, “Around 7:15pm on Saturday 29th July, 2017, Jahkoby Smith was fatally stabbed after he was involved in an altercation that took place at the West End […] |
| The Department of Public Transportation [DPT] advised “that due to the closure of Middle Road in Southampton, in the area of Riviera Road and Rebecca Road, Route 8 buses will be detoured due to BELCO trench work on Saturday, 6 August and Sunday, 7 August.” A Government spokesperson said, “Inbound and outbound Route 8 Somerset […] |
| The Corporation of Hamilton is advising the public “that there is a significant volume of individuals who currently have outstanding parking tickets.” A spokesperson said, “Summonses are currently being issued and offenders will be put before the Courts. We are advising all individuals with outstanding tickets to make arrangements with the Court to pay their tickets. […] |
| In a filing with the Bermuda Stock Exchange [BSX], LOM Financial Limited released their 2022 Interim results. The full filing stated: LOM Financial Limited today announced the Company’s interim financial results to 30 June 2022. In a letter to shareholders, the company’s CEO stated: To our Shareholders: The first half of 2022 has been very […] |
| MARINE innovation and the Next Generation collaborative summer workshop brought “new opportunity for ocean technology education to Bermudian students.” A spokesperson said, “A new collaboration between BIOS, Arizona State University’s [ASU] Center for Global Discovery and Conservation Science, and the National Deep Submergence Facility [NDSF] at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution [WHOI] resulted in an exciting […] |
| The Bermuda Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in locating 16-year-old Ni’asa Pitcher. A police spokesperson said, “Ms. Pitcher is described as 5’ 5” in height, light complexioned, slim built with black hair worn in a small bun. “She was last seen in the area of Smith’s Avenue, Warwick, around 10:00 p.m. on Monday, […] |