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| [Written by Stephen Wright] Bermuda’s athletes who will compete in the upcoming Commonwealth Games in Birmingham are below, including Dame Flora Duffy, Tyler Butterfield, Erica Hawley, Tyler Smith, Caitlin Conyers, Kaden Hopkins, Conor White, Nicholas Narraway, Emma Keane, Jah-Nhai Perinchief, Caitlyn Bobb, Dage Minors, Sakari Famous, Tiara DeRosa, Madelyn Moore, Jack Harvey, and Emma Harvey. Dame Flora Duffy Age: […] |
| The Corporation of St. George is informing the public of the Cup Match trash collection schedule for businesses and residents. A spokesperson said, “The Corporation of St. George would like to inform the public, whose trash is normally collected by the Corporation of St. George, that Cup Match trash collection for businesses and residents is […] |
| Premier David Burt, Minister of Youth, Culture and Sport Dr Ernest Peets, St George’s West MP Kim Swan, President of the St. George’s Cricket Club Neil Paynter, and St. George’s Cricket Club member Romeo Ruddock were on hand as a cheque for $25,000 was presented to St. George’s Cricket Club to help cover their Cup Match costs. The […] |
| Ocean View Golf Course recently held its annual Cup Match Golf Tournament, with the St. George’s team emerging as victors. A spokesperson said, “Sunday the 24th July, the Ocean View Golf Course hosted its fifth annual Cup Match Golf Tournament at Ocean View Golf Course. This was another brilliant event orchestrated by the Head Golf […] |
| The Bermuda Stock Exchange [BSX] will be closed for the Cup Match holiday. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Stock Exchange [BSX] advises that the BSX will be closed on Thursday, 28th and Friday, 29th July 2022, for the Emancipation Day and Mary Prince Day [collectively known as “Cup Match”] public holidays in Bermuda. “The BSX will reopen […] |
| [Written by Stephen Wright] Dame Flora Duffy might be the Commonwealth Games defending champion, but some say she is not the favourite to win the individual triathlon in Birmingham on Friday, with Duffy noting “I’m the defending champion, although I don’t think I’m quite the favourite.” That distinction belongs to Georgia-Taylor Brown, currently ranked No 1 […] |
| [Opinion column written by Wayne Caines] As Bermuda’s sole provider of electricity, we at BELCO take our responsibility to the community seriously – not only in terms of providing safe, reliable power, but also to take every measure possible to minimise the impacts of our operations on our environment and community. It was unfortunate that […] |
“We shall never forget the importance of this annual two-day cricket classic. Cup Match is so much more than a two-day cricket game – it is part of our culture and heritage,” said Premier, the Hon. David Burt, JP, MP, at the cheque presentation to the Somerset Cricket Club.
| The Government has released the ferry schedule for the Cup Match holiday on Thursday [July 28] and Friday [July 29]. Blue Route Operating on the weekday schedule between Hamilton and Dockyard Orange Route Thursday only: Operating on the weekday schedule between Dockyard and St. George’s Pink Route Operating on the weekday schedule between Hamilton, Paget, […] |
| RiverStone International announced that Mike Cain has joined the company, effective July 25th, as group head of legal and company secretary. A spokesperson said, “Cain is a senior lawyer with 25 years’ experience operating in the international insurance and reinsurance sector. In his former role at Aspen, Mike held the position of general counsel and […] |
| [Column written by Jessica Lightbourne, which is Part 4 of a five part series] Part 4: Control Orientation How do you own the boardroom? Bottom line: remember that you are the CEO of your life. This knowledge is what separates the wheat from the chaff. As a leadership coach specialising in career development for Black […] |
| AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A+ [Superior] and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “aa” [Superior] of Assured Guaranty Re Overseas Ltd. The outlook of these Credit Ratings [ratings] is stable. A statement from the ratings agency said, “The ratings reflect AGRO’s balance sheet strength, which AM Best assesses as strongest, as […] |
| Premier & Minister of Finance David Burt and Bermuda Business Development Agency [BDA] CEO David Hart “underscored Bermuda’s key advantages as an international business domicile” during a Commonwealth Chamber of Commerce of Hong Kong webinar. A spokesperson said, “Premier Burt highlighted Bermuda’s stability, security, and reputation for regulatory excellence via our integrated, independent financial services […] |
| Only one match took place at the TN Tatem Middle School Field, as the Bermuda Flag Football Summer League season continued, with the single game producing 71 points. The Black Sharks defeated the Blue Bombers 59 – 12, the Player of the Game for Black Sharks was Shane Granville with 2 receiving touchdowns, 2 interceptions […] |
| July 25 saw 0 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange. The BSX finished at 2,230.73, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 64 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available here [PDF]. Related Stories LOM Company Shares Purchased By Director ‘Active And Significant Year For The BSX’ […] |
| “We shall never forget the importance of this annual two-day cricket classic. Cup Match is so much more than a two-day cricket game – it is part of our culture and heritage,” said Premier David Burt at the cheque presentation to the Somerset Cricket Club. The Premier said, “The Government understands that for both Clubs […] |
| The Ministry of Public Works advised that the lane closure on Old Military Road in Devonshire will be extended to allow BELCO to continue its trenching work, with the closure set to continue until September 2nd, 2022. The advisory follows below [PDF here]: Related Stories BRSC: “Our Roads – National Health Crisis” 37-Year-Old U.K. Visitor […] |
| The Department of Marine and Ports Services has advised that the Rockaway Ferry stop will reopen today [July 25]. A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Works and Engineering has completed the repairs to the ramp for embarkation. Scheduled service to Rockaway will resume at 4:10 pm today, departing from Hamilton. “The Department apologises for […] |
| In a filing with the Bermuda Stock Exchange, the Bank of Butterfield announced that Michael Covell has retired from the Board of Directors effective today [July 25]. Michael Collins, Butterfield’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, said, “On behalf of the Board of Directors, I would like to thank Mike for his valuable contributions and insight, particularly as […] |
| The official Government and Legal notices for today [July 25] include notice of intended marriages. Maritime Marriage Notice: Ben Abrahams & Chanmorokoth Hem Notice Type: Legal Notice Notice Sub Type: Notice of Intended Marriage [Maritime] Notice ID: LN0380/2022 Public Authorities / Department: Registry General Publication date: 25 July 2022 The Maritime Marriage Act, 1999 Notice of Intended Marriage […] |
| 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 […] |
| Tuesday, July 26 is expected to see early cloud & showers clear; bright & sunny towards midday, with the high to be near 31°C/87°F and the low to be near 26°C/79°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 […] |
| HSBC Bermuda helped to spread holiday spirit today [July 25] with a Cup Match motorcade traveling from their St. George’s branch to Hamilton, greeting onlookers as it traveled around. While the motorcade may have left the east end, it sported both Somerset and St George’s colours, and another motorcade will take place tomorrow, leaving Somerset […] |
| Eden Robinson, Grace Reeves, Madison Smith and Nicholas Hassell are taking part in the Allied World Bermuda 8-week summer internship program. A spokesperson said, “Allied World Bermuda launched a structured 8-week summer internship program that went from June 6th to July 29th this year. Four talented Bermudians were selected this year out of a competitive […] |
| BBC World Service Sport recently featured Bermudian triathlete Dame Flora Duffy ahead of the upcoming Commonwealth Games. Dame Flora recently earned her a nomination for the Commonwealth Games GOAT [Greatest of All Time] award, and is considered to be a medal contender at these Games. The 2022 Commonwealth Games – which will take place in […] |
| The City of Hamilton is advising the public of trenching work that will take place tomorrow [July 26], resulting in detours on part of Richmond Road. A spokesperson said, “The City of Hamilton wishes to advise motorists, businesses, and the general public of the following road closure on Tuesday July 26th for the purposes of […] |
| Errin Cann won a Wushu Taolu [forms] medal at the 13th Pan American Wushu Championships in Brazil. Cann’s score of 8.250 in Female Group C [11 & under] Jianshu [straight sword] was good enough to capture second place and the silver medal. USA’s Sabrina Ding captured the gold and Chile’s Sara Bruno rounded out the […] |