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The Economic Development Department (EDD) is pleased to announce the launch of the annual Technology Innovation Awards, otherwise known as the Tech Awards.
Since 2007, the EDD has proudly celebrated the best Bermuda-based companies and products that have made their mark in the technology industry both locally and internationally.
| The Ministry of Public Works issued an advisory about the “parking restrictions and traffic flow changes” that will be in effect in Somerset due to Cup Match. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Public Works wishes to inform the public that the Annual Cricket Cup Match Event taking place at Somerset Cricket Club will […]
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| There will be a “Mural Wall introduction and Vendor Event” on Clyde Best Lane in Somerset on Friday [July 22] and the road will be closed from 6:00pm to 12:00am. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Public Works wishes to inform the motoring public that Somerset Cricket Club will be holding a Mural Wall introduction […]
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| The sixth instalment of the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute’s [BUEI] eight-part Island SOS [Sustainable Ocean Strategies] series is scheduled to take place at BUEI on Saturday, July 23rd at 4.00pm. A spokesperson said, “This month’s island nation being highlighted is Trinidad and Tobago, with a presentation by Lanya Fanovitch, Senior Ecologist of the Environmental Research […]
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| Raleigh Bermuda – in partnership with the Bermuda Police Service and Pathways Bermuda — will be hosting a community presentation entitled “Drugs, Gangs and Corner Boys” on Sunday, July 24th at the Warwick Seventh-Day Adventist Church Hall. A spokesperson said, “This Sunday, July 24, 2022 at 6:00PM, Raleigh Bermuda in partnership with the Bermuda Police Service and […]
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| The Bermuda Football Association [BFA] announced the upcoming Women’s League and U23 Knockout Cup matches. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Football Association [BFA] would like to announce the upcoming Women’s League and U23 Knockout Cup matches. The U23 League concluded last week on Thursday, July 13th. “North Village CC was crowned champions of the U23 […]
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| Bermuda’s Under 19 Rugby National team took to the field for the bronze medal match against Mexico in the Rugby America’s North 15’s Rugby Tournament which is taking place in Jamaica. The team had advanced to this round after claiming multiple victories earlier in the competition, and this bronze medal match saw Mexico claim the […]
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| Zeko Burgess has been added to the team traveling to Jersey next month for the ICC CWC League B, while Delray Rawlins will no longer be included, the BCB announced today. A BCB spokesperson said, “The following change has been made to the team traveling to Jersey for the ICC CWC League B: Zeko Burgess [St. George’s […]
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| “I’m pleased by the progress of the preliminary work underway in the East-End for the construction of the St. George’s Marina. We promised to advance this construction and that promise is being kept,” Minister of Public Works Lt/Col David Burch said, In providing an update on preparation work currently underway, the Minister said, “There is no doubt […]
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| The Corporation of Hamilton is advising motorists “who received a parking ticket which was issued by a City of Hamilton Parking Enforcement Officer [PEO] between August 30th and November 30th, 2021 and subsequently paid, that ticket may be eligible for a refund.” A spokesperson said, “The Corporation of Hamilton implemented the City of Hamilton Parking […]
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| Twenty-five young women recently marked their participation in the She Leads: A Real-World Readiness Programme. A spokesperson said, “On Friday, July 8th, 25 young women celebrated their participation in the She Leads: A Real-World Readiness Programme with invited guests at a special reception hosted by programme sponsor, HSBC. “Students from BHS, The Berkeley Institute, Bermuda […]
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| A 713 pound marlin was caught by Paradise One, one of the local boats taking part in the Bermuda Big Game Classic, which is part of the 2022 Bermuda Triple Crown event. The Bermuda Triple Crown posted the photo below on social media and said, “Final leaderboard for the Bermuda Big Game Classic! Paradise One […]
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| Minister of Tourism Vance Campbell provided an update on tourism, speaking about the the BTA’s financials, global tourism, local tourism arrival figures, maritime tourism strategy, the entertainment sector, airlift, hotel capacity and more. Speaking in the House of Assembly on Friday [July 15], the Minister said, Rebuilding the tourism sector has not been easy, yet the […]
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| Nominations for the annual Technology Innovation Awards are being accepted until September 30. A Government spokesperson said, “The Economic Development Department [EDD] is pleased to announce the launch of the annual Technology Innovation Awards, otherwise known as the Tech Awards. “Since 2007, the EDD has proudly celebrated the best Bermuda-based companies and products that have […]
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| Shotocup, a local martial arts event management company, hosted their first awards ceremony on Saturday [July 16] in Victoria Park. A spokesperson said, “The ceremony marked a successful first year for Shotocup as they were able to facilitate four successful and internationally recognized events both pre- and post-pandemic. “The Director of Shotocup, Edmond Johnson stated […]
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| [Written by Stephen Wright] Erica Hawley achieved her first podium finish in the elite women’s Continental Cup yesterday. The Bermudian placed third in the Americas Triathlon Cup Long Beach in California. Hawley, who will represent Bermuda at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham later this month, finished in 1hr 26sec. Gina Sereno, of the United States, claimed […]
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| The Bermuda Powerboat Race Season resumed at Ferry Reach with Powerboats and Junior Powerboats competing. In the Powerboat S Class, Aaron Simms and Steven Bridges claimed the victory, while Craig Nebitt Sr. & Jr. won the D Class. The C Class was won by Chad and Graham Sutherland, with Jody and Tony Carreiro winning the […]
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| Kiwon Waldron was back on the Hippodrome 3R track as the Standardbred Race season continued in Canada. Waldron in the bike of Shemaksmefelunreal in heat 2 clocked a winning time of 1:57&3. In heat 8, in the bike of Erge Magic Bab, Waldron finished 7th clocking a time of 2:03&2. Waldron was back in action […]
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| The West Ham United website has featured Bermuda’s Remy Coddington, noting that he ”has set himself two targets in pre-season: upping his levels and rediscovering his confidence on the pitch.” The West Ham United website said, “The 18-year-old is working hard alongside Mark Robson’s U21s in the early weeks of pre-season, linking up with the development […]
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| Bermudian cricketers Kamau Leverock, Cameron Jeffers, Amari Ebbin and Dennico Hollis were in action for their respective teams overseas. Kamau Leverock Kamau Leverock and his Rode Park & Lawton Cricket Club 1st XI teammates defeated Hanford Cricket Club 1st XI by 139 runs, Rode Park & Lawton won the toss and elected to bat, they scored 237/9 in their […]
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Western Stars clinched promotion to the Premier Division after handing Warwick a crushing defeat in a lopsided 50 overs affair at PHC F…
| The City of Hamilton hosted their “Summer Sunday” event this afternoon [July 17] at Victoria Park, with live entertainment, games and more. Senior Events and Marketing Coordinator Tamara Smith previously said, “The last time this event was held was in 2019 and we are pleased to bring it back as it was a beloved summer […]
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| Governor Rena Lalgie and the Minister of National Security Michael Weeks visited Warwick Camp to spend some time with the Royal Bermuda Regiment’s Junior Leaders. A Government spokesperson said, “The Royal Bermuda Regiment Junior Leaders [JLs] is the Regiment’s Youth Programme. And young people aged 13 – 17 have been participating in their annual summer […]
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| There are 56 people in hospital, Premier David Burt said in Parliament during a recent discussion on the Covid regulations. This is the latest in what has been a steady increase in the past few weeks; there were 28 people in hospital on July 13th, 12 people in hospital on July 6th, and there were […]
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| Today is the third anniversary of the launch of Bermuda Hospitals Board’s [BHB] Primary Stroke Centre. A spokesperson said, “In April, the Stroke Centre received confirmation from Accreditation Canada, that it had achieved distinction certification for its acute stroke and rehabilitation services – Accreditation Canada’s highest award for Stroke Centres. This certification means that BHB […]
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| Monday, July 18 is expected to be partly cloudy, 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 SSE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 74%. Sunrise will be at 6:24am and sunset will be at 8:25pm. […]
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Recently Her Excellency the Governor, Rena Lalgie and the Minister of National Security Michael Weeks, JP, MP, visited Warwick Camp to spend some time with the Royal Bermuda Regiment’s Junior Leaders.
The Royal Bermuda Regiment Junior Leaders (JLs) is the Regiment’s Youth Programme. And young people aged 13 – 17 have been participating in their annual summer camp since 3 July.
“I’m pleased by the progress of the preliminary work underway in the East-End for the construction of the St. George’s Marina. We promised to advance this construction and that promise is being kept.
“There is no doubt that when this Marina is completed, it will contribute towards the economic revival in St. George’s, alongside the St. Regis Hotel and several initiatives underway.
Good morning, Mr. Speaker,
I am elated to rise today to present to this Honourable House an update on investment in the Economic Investment Certificate in Bermuda.
| Junior golfer Arman Newton began competing in the Optimist Junior Golf Championships in Florida. Newton — who was recently crowned the ICS/CobraPuma Junior Championships boy’s 12 – 14 champion — is representing the Bermuda Golf Association at the event, which is being held at the Trump National Doral Resort and Spa in Florida. Competing in […]
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| [Updating] The Summer Sunday event is being held Victoria Park today [July 17] with the event also set to include a wide array of activities, vendors, local entertainment, a ‘Celebrity Dunk Tank’ and more. We will do some updates as able, and obviously the event — which is free — will be far more fun […]
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