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| A Bermuda tennis team will be competing in the Billie Jean King Cup [former Fed Cup] in the Dominican Republic. The five Bermuda players will be led by coach Jovan Whitter in the competition, which will take place between July 25th – 30th. Bermuda Billie Jean King Cup 2022 Team Shelby Madeiros Asia-Leigh Hollis Kumani […] |
| The idea behind Nasir Simmons’s award-winning debut short film, Tentacle Head, came after a chance encounter in Bermuda with a previously homeless person. Simmons, a Bermudian filmmaker, struck upon the conversation in a doctor’s office and connected with the emotional trauma of “someone having to hide something from society to gain respect and be treated […] |
| The Bermuda Netball Association’s Women’s Summer League and Coed League Season are now over, the League Standings and leading Goalscorers are below. The Tigers won the Women’s League with 27 points, with the BHB Angels second with 21 points and the Stars finished third with 18 points. Diara Benjamin from the Tiger was the League […] |
| “Since 2001 we have had 71 murders in Bermuda where a weapon has been used,” Minister of National Security Michael Weeks said, adding that “this included 43 murders involving a firearm and 20 involving a knife” and “during this period we have had 294 confirmed firearm incidents.” Speaking at yesterday’s [July 19] town hall on community […] |
| 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 […] |
| The official Government and Legal notices for today [July 20] include PATI contracts valued $50,000 or more, acting appointments and notice of intended marriage. PATI Bermuda Land Development Company Limited Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: PATI Contracts valued $50,000 or more Notice ID: GN0727/2022 Public Authorities / Department: Bermuda Land Development Company Limited Publication date: 20 […] |
| “I am aware of the numerous justifiable complaints concerning the unacceptable situation area residents and businesses face from BELCO’s emissions,” said the Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban, following incidents of soot impacting neighbouring areas. “We can and must do better to protect the health and safety of those in our community and our environment.” […] |
| Oliver Betschart competed in the Under 14, 2 day Swiss Golf National Championship, July 18th -19th, which was hosted by Swiss Golf at the Golf Park Zurichsee. A spokesperson said, “Set in the beautiful backdrop of the mountains, in 85+ degree temperatures Oliver was one of 80 players in his age group, that took part […] |
| Thursday, July 21 is expected to see plenty of sunshine after the chance of an early shower, 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 77%. Sunrise will be […] |
| The success of Bermudian business post the Covid pandemic “relies on passion, hard work, and collaboration,” according to Malika Serrar of Pull My Hair salon and Alex Marshall of Whip Rideshare E-Scooters, with the pair entering into a customized E-scooter brand partnership. Both entrepreneurs said they understand that by supporting each other, the road to […] |
| In a filing with the Bermuda Stock Exchange [BSX], Somers Limited announced that their shareholders “voted overwhelmingly” to approve the merger with SNB Investments Limited [SNB]. The full filing stated: “Somers Limited, a financial services investment holding company, is pleased to announce that further to the Company’s announcement on 8 July 2022, Somers’ shareholders voted […] |
| The Ministry received 4020 test results — spanning 7 days — and 266 were positive, so there are now 307 active cases, of which 18 people are in hospital, and the Ministry confirmed that the island has recorded a coronavirus-related death, bringing the total to 142 since the pandemic began in 2020. Last week Wednesday […] |
| After a fishing vessel sighted “unmanned paddleboards drifting” the RBR Coast Guard attended the scene and found “three unmanned drifting paddleboards” which had apparently “gone missing after drifting free from a property at Ely’s Harbour.” A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre spokesperson said, “Sunday 17th July, 7:20am – Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre received a call on […]
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| Candyce Martins – in the bike of MI’s Where’s The Party — has broken the Mare World Record that the pair set earlier this month at the Nappanee Raceway in Indiana. Competing in Race 18, Martins and MI’s Where’s The Party — which is owned by Eddie and Susie Roque — went to the start line […]
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| The Bermuda Business Development Agency [BDA] said they are “proud to support the 60th annual Florida Insurance Council [FIC] Summer Symposium on July 26-28, in Orlando, Florida,” noting that “Bermuda [re]insurers provide over 60% of the hurricane reinsurance in Florida.” The FIC programme will include state legislators, the Office of Insurance Regulation and other industry […]
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| Premier David Burt recently spent time with participants in the Future Leaders Bermuda programme, noting that “they asked very thought provoking questions on a number of topics.” In an online post, Premier David Burt said, “Enjoyed spending time and engaging with the young people of Future Leaders Bermuda on Monday at Bermuda College. “We had open discussions […]
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| Sea Toy — a fishing boat from North Carolina — won 2022 Bermuda Big Game Classic, Day Two Release Points Jackpot, Overall Release Points Jackpot and Marlin Magazine Manufacturer’s Cup for a total winnings of $113,600. The events were part of the 2022 Bermuda Triple Crown fishing tournament, which awarded $413,000 in purse plus prizes. […]
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| The Bermuda Police Service has added an electric car to its fleet of vehicles. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service has recently had a new addition to its vehicle fleet. Members of the western community may well have seen Parish Officer Donna Desilva going about her duties in a new ECO EV1 vehicle. […]
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| The Somerset Big Ballers advanced to the K.O Final following their 2 – 0 win over the Dandy Stars. Eva Frazzoni gave Somerset the lead in the 39th minute, and Jya Ratteray Smith doubled the lead in the 57th minute. The Somerset Big Ballers will now attempt the double having won the League last week. […]
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On Friday, 15 July, the Minister of Legal Affairs brought into force Part 5 of the Child Safeguarding (Miscellaneous Amendments) Act 2019.
“The safeguarding and promotion of the welfare of our children are paramount to all, if Bermuda is to thrive in the future,” said the Attorney–General and Minister of Legal Affairs, the Hon. Kathy Lynn Simmons JP, MP. “There should be no hiding place for the vile perpetrators of sexual offences against children, and no procedural hurdle at trial too high to prohibit perpetrators being brought to justice.”
| [Opinion column written by Senator Rev Emily Gail-Dill] Gang violence and the murder of our countrymen in the streets is something we must see come to an end. We are all tired of losing loved ones, going to yet another funeral of someone gone too soon, and seeing too many of us become desensitized to […]
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| 31 abandoned and derelict boats – located in areas including Mullet Bay, Ferry Reach, Coney Island, Stovell Bay and more – will be “removed and discarded,” the Government has advised. These 31 boats are addition to the notices earlier this year about 54 abandoned vessels, with the Government having previously issued two notices of boats set […]
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| Six Bermudian students are taking part in the National Museum of Bermuda’s [NMB] summer internship programme this year getting hands-on work experience and training in all aspects of museum work, including learning best practices in heritage management, as well as deepening their understanding of Bermuda’s diverse history. Through the programme, NMB interns learn historical research […]
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| “To be free is very sweet,” Mary Prince wrote in her groundbreaking book, with the quote featured on the latest design in Bernews weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series, with the text set against a view of the Mary Prince Emancipation Park in Devonshire. The island will soon celebrate Mary Prince Day, with the second day of […]
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| Hamilton Insurance Group, Ltd. announced the appointments of Ashly Turner to lead US Energy Insurance and Steve Blackwell to lead US Life Sciences Insurance at Hamilton Select Insurance Inc., Hamilton’s newly-launched E&S insurer with a Financial Strength Rating of A- [Excellent] from A.M. Best Company, Inc. A spokesperson said, “Over the past year, Hamilton has established […]
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| The semifinal football match between Footy Queens and PHC has been cancelled A spokesperson said, “Please be advised the women’s KO semifinal between Footy Queens and PHC has been cancelled. “Footy Queens cannot field a team and will forfeit the match. The match at 8.00pm will continue between D.Stars and SCC. ” Related Stories Gibbons […]
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| Three Bermuda archers competed in the Belgium Icenation Shoot. Robin Selley finished 3rd in the 60 Meter Recurve Division with 542 points, while Robert O’Connor competing at the same distance finished 6th with 477 points. William Pickering competed at the 50 Meter Compound Division, finishing 3rd with a score of 639 points. Related Stories Archers […]
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| July 19 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’ […]
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