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| As it approaches the completion of its first year in existence, charity HOME has opened newly leased headquarters in North Hamilton, with the property on Union Street offering “administration offices, as well as eight beds, a kitchen, plus communal indoor and outdoor areas for residents.” A spokesperson said, “HOME, a registered charity [1022] launched last fall, […]
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| On Friday [July 15], 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 Kathy Lynn Simmons. […]
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| The Senate is scheduled to be in session on Wednesday [July 20], and the only statement listed on the Order Paper is 2022 Scholarships and Awards Recipients, and Bills due for their first reading include the Bermuda Monetary Authority Amendment [No. 2] Act 2022, the Banks and Deposit Companies Amendment Act 2022, the Domestic Partnership […]
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| The official Government and Legal notices for today [July 19] include traffic notice, notification of planning applications registered, acting appointments and notice of intended marriage. RTN – Road Closure Clyde Best Lane Event Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Traffic Notice Notice ID: GN0716/2022 Public Authorities / Department: Public Works Headquarters Publication date: 19 July 2022 […]
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| The Government is hosting a town hall this evening [July 19] on community violence reduction and anti-social behavior, with the speakers including Minister of National Security Michael Weeks, Commissioner of Police Darrin Simons, and Gang Violence Reduction Coordinator Bishop Leroy Bean. Minister Weeks previously said, “Community violence and anti-social behaviour is a community problem that […]
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| Wednesday, July 20 is expected to see a mix of sun and cloud with a couple of showers around, with the high to be near 29°C/85°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 81%. Sunrise […]
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| Myrtle Edness recently celebrated a truly momentous occasion – her 108th birthday. A party was thrown for Ms. Edness by her daughter, Maureen Eddy. In attendance at the celebration were Ms. Edness’ niece Dame Jennifer Smith, her nephew Andy Smith, her granddaughter Alex Lymbery-Edness, her great-granddaughter Alaya Sealey, Catherine Lymbery, her son in law Russell […]
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| KPMG in Bermuda has released ‘First item on the agenda: economic growth,’ their report covering”best-in-class examples of how islands are developing glidepaths to economic growth and stability.” “The report is based on recent news and conversations with public sector leaders from Bermuda, Barbados, Jamaica, Cayman Islands, The Bahamas, and Isle of Man,” a spokesperson said. “Many […]
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| Candyce Martins was back in action competing at the Nappanee Raceway in Indiana. Competing in Heat 6 which was the 1:04&1 – 1:06 Time Bar Class, Martins and Bet’s Big kid clocked a time of 1:04&3 finishing T2nd. Martins in the bike of Hard Line Drive in Heat 11 which was the 1:08&1 – 1:10 […]
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| While best known for winning the Miss World Pageant in 1979, Gina Swainson also placed as first runner up in the 1979 Miss Universe Pageant, which was held 43 years ago today [July 19] in Perth, Australia. The two pageants are organised by two separate entities and it is quite rare for someone to place […]
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| Bermuda Education Network [BEN] hosted a special story time for preschoolers commemorating Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee. A spokesperson said, “Pre-schoolers and their families attended the July 3rd celebration at the Bermuda National Trust’s Waterville Property and were entertained by guest storyteller Moneca Darrell of Fortitude Re reading Marie Darwin’s ‘The Sparkly Crown.’ “Her Excellency […]
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| Twenty Bermudian students received scholarships worth $605,000 to support their further education at the Association of Bermuda International Companies Education Awards [ABICEA] annual awardee luncheon. A spokesperson said, “ABICEA, which is funded by donations from Bermuda international companies, is one of the island’s largest and longest-running post-secondary scholarship programmes. Now in its 45th year, the […]
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| Today [July 19], marks five years since the murder of Jahcari Francis, and the police have renewed their appeal for witnesses. A police spokesperson said, “Today, 19th July 2022, marks five years since the murder of Jahcari Antoni Francis. At the time of his death, Jahcari was 20 years old. “Members of the public will […]
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| The Bermuda Foundation [BCF] Board of Directors has approved grants of $290,000 to 44 registered charities. The donations are from the organisation’s Bermuda Community Fund, a permanent fund set up to support the nonprofit sector in perpetuity. Dr. Myra Virgil, Managing Director, said, “This fund represents the primary purpose of the Bermuda Foundation. It is an unrestricted […]
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| “While elements of this relief package are welcomed, this initiative will only provide temporary, short-term relief,” the BPSU President said, adding that “the BPSU continues to strongly advocate for a more pragmatic, long-term approach to economic recovery.” This follows after the Premier announced a $15 million economic relief package which will include, but is not […]
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| Carol Swainson has been appointed the new head of the Bermuda High School for Girls — effective July 2023 and pending immigration approval – with the school noting she “will be the first woman of colour to hold the position of Head of School at BHS in its 128-year history.” A spokesperson said, “The BHS Board […]
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| The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] will be hosting a weekend of fun deep-sea movies in the Tradewinds Auditorium, including one the entire family can enjoy for free. A spokesperson said, “Kicking-off the weekend on Friday, July 22nd at 6pm is a special screening of BUEI favourite, ‘The Deep’, last shown at BUEI in 2004. […]
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| [Written by Don Burgess] A fisherman had a once in a lifetime experience when he was able to reach out and touch a shark. Mark Moran and two friends were aboard his boat Dry Socket when they spied what appeared to be two sharks swimming close to them. “Me and two other guys were at Sally […]
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| The cost of potatoes went up 24.4%, pineapples increased 17.6%, bread went up 8.3% and the cost of baby food went up 6.7% on a year to year basis, while on a month to month basis, the cost of green peppers increased by 21.1%. This is according to the recently released April Consumer Price Index, […]
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| Dale Brangman and his crew Tajahri Rodgers claimed victory in the Burchall Brothers Bowl which saw the sailors race from the West End Sailboat Club around Five Star Island and back. Brangman and Rodgers then claimed another win in the Pearl Island Shield, which saw the sailors leave the West End Sailboat Club, and sail […]
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| [Column written by Jessica Lightbourne, which is Part 3 of a five part series] Part 3: Strategic Communication & Influence In the age of the hybrid workplace, employee activism and the millennial and Gen Z workforce, the most effective leaders use a coaching style which is truly compelling, engaging and transformational. As a leadership coach […]
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| The 2022 Bermuda Fitted Dinghy Racing Season continued in Mangrove Bay with three races. Contest II out of the Royal Bermuda Yacht Club won the E. R. Williams Cup, Challenger II out of the Sandys Boat Club took the line honors in the second race of the day the Middleton Shield race, and Contest II […]
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| The Somerset Bridge — the smallest drawbridge in the world — is ready for the upcoming holiday, having been decorated in advance of the Cup Match holiday. The bridge has been adorned with both Somerset’s red & blue colours as well as St George’s blue & blue, with ribbons and cricket bats used to decorate the west […]
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| The Bermuda Men’s National Select Basketball Team won their final tour match in the Dominican Republic. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Men’s National Select Team playing 4 games in a short period of time was meant to give the Team a feel for CBC Tournament play. However, by this time, players would be fatigued and […]
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| The official Government and Legal notices for today [July 18] include acting appointments and notice of intended marriage. Acting Appointment: Director, Department Of Youth, Sports And Recreation Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Acting Appointments Notice ID: GN0712/2022 Public Authorities / Department: Cabinet Headquarters Publication date: 18 July 2022 Dr. Freddie Evans, Property Manager, Department of […]
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| Three men were charged in connection with the murder of 19-year-old Letrae Doeman, who was fatally shot earlier this month. Appearing in Magistrates Court today, Quazori Brangman of Pembroke, Jukai Burgess of St. George’s and Nasaje Anderson of St. George’s were charged with the unlawful killing of Letrae Doeman and using a firearm to commit […]
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| You can show your support for your Cup Match team while also supporting a good cause with the Family Centre Cup Match ribbon campaign, with ribbons available at various locations throughout the island. A spokesperson said, “Family Centre kicks off its Cup Match Tag Day 2022 Campaign this week. This is Family Centre’s major fundraiser […]
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| Fifty people attended the BEDC’s graduation dinner and induction ceremony for the Enterprise Bermuda’s incubator programme. The event opened with a welcome message by the Minister of Economy and Labour Jason Hayward, who expressed the “Government’s commitment to supporting local business development.” Minister Hayward said, “Through the BEDC, we continue our commitment to supporting a […]
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| Tuesday, July 19 is expected to see sunny start; increasing cloud later, chance of a shower or 2, with the high to be near 30°C/86°F and the low to be near 25°C/77°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 77%. Sunrise will […]
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