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| The Junior Caribbean Squash Association Championships [CASA] 2022 Team event has concluded in Guyana, with the island’s teams making strong showings. In the team event, the Bermuda boys finished 3rd and the Bermuda girls finished 4th out of the seven islands taking part. Related Stories Photos & Results: AXIS Squash Challenge Photos, Videos & Results: […]
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| On Friday, the student sailors who travelled to the Turks & Caicos as part of a Mary Prince learning expedition, returned to Bermuda and received a warm welcome by family and well-wishers. The Spirit of Bermuda sailed to the Caribbean island earlier this month as part of the Bermuda Sloop Foundation’s special summer interactive learning […]
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| HSBC Bermuda has announced their upcoming Cup Match activities including motorcades set to be held on Monday, July 25 and Tuesday, July 26. A spokesperson said, “Catch the famous HSBC Motorcade starting at 11:00am, travelling across Bermuda from the East and from the West…all roads lead to Hamilton! Grab some giveaways along the route and […]
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OJ Pitcher scored his second century of the season as cup holders St David’s advanced to the second round of the Eastern Counties after r…
| World Emoji Day — yes there is actually a day for emojis – is marked today [July 17] with the World Emoji Day website noting ”we love emojis. You love emojis. Let’s celebrate them! The purpose of World Emoji Day is to promote the use emojis and spread the enjoyment that they bring to all of those […]
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| Dage Minors competed in the 55th annual Bill Luti 5 Miler race in New Hampshire, where he made an excellent showing to win the race and break the Bermuda National Record. Minors recorded a dominant victory in the 201 strong field, finishing almost 40 seconds faster than the second place runner, and in doing so, […]
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| Thirteen participants of the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award — Natalie Calderon, Cree Dunn, Linnea Kuruvilla, Genevieve Lau, Tommy Marshall, Ryley Mason, Hailey O’Donnell, Daniel Ossett, Jaime Procter, Brianna Smith, Emma Stegmann, Robin Stempel, and Kieran Swann – recently received their Gold Certificates and Pins, and you can learn more about these thirteen exceptional young people […]
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| Preparations are underway at the Somerset Cricket Club [SCC] for the 2022 Cup Match Classic, and you can get a bird’s eye view of the club’s grounds with the aerial video, 360° panorama and photos below. The two day match, which has been held for over 100 years, is set to take place in less […]
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| Marlin Magazine has released a video highlighting the 2022 Bermuda Billfish Blast, which is part of the 2022 Bermuda Triple Crown event. Team Overproof — which is from Bermuda and led by Captain Peter Rans — won the event, while Lunatico caught the largest blue marlin of the tournament at 682 pounds. The video’s description […]
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| News that commemorative posters featuring Olympic medalist Clarence Hill were unveiled, swimmers won multiple medals at the CCCAN meet in Barbados, Alexis Lodge, Maya Peart and Amber Furtado earned scholarships, and Aaron Dyer earned his Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt were all some of the positive news stories from the past week. In additional good news, […]
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| S&P Global Ratings [S&P] has affirmed the AA financial strength ratings of Assured Guaranty. A spokesperson said, “Assured Guaranty Ltd. announced today that S&P Global Ratings [S&P] has affirmed the AA financial strength ratings on U.S. bond insurers Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp. [AGM] and Assured Guaranty Corp. [AGC]; U.K. financial guarantor Assured Guaranty UK Limited […]
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| AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A- [Excellent] and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a-” [Excellent] of StarStone Insurance Bermuda Limited [SIBL] [Bermuda] and StarStone Insurance SE [SISE] [Liechtenstein]. The outlook of these Credit Ratings [ratings] is stable. The ratings agency said, “The ratings of SIBL reflect its balance sheet strength, […]
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Good afternoon Mr. Speaker,
Today, I will table the Bermuda Tourism Authority’s Annual Report and Audited Financials for the 2021 fiscal year and give a brief overview of the state of tourism so far this summer.
The Authority is guided by the National Tourism Plan and founded on five key values
The Annual Report
Good morning, Mr. Speaker,
I am pleased to rise today to provide to the Members of this Honourable House an overview of the Approved Residential Schemes Guidelines (the “Guidelines”). These Guidelines will function as one of a range of economic development tools to facilitate economic development and regeneration within the Economic Empowerment Zones (the “EEZs”).
“Genuine and consistent community involvement in addressing community violence and anti-social behaviour is what’s vitally needed right now,” said the Minister of National Security Michael Weeks, JP, MP, as he gets set to host an upcoming Town Hall meeting on the topic.
Taking place July 19, from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. at the St. Paul AME Centennial Hall in Hamilton, the meeting will also feature the Commissioner of Police, Darrin Simons and Bishop Leroy Bean, the Gang Violence Reduction Coordinator.
| Bermuda’s Nahki Wells scored the game winning goal as Bristol City defeated Plymouth Argyle by a score of 1-0 today. The club’s match report said, “Nahki Wells scored a late winner as City came out on top over Plymouth Argyle at Home Park. “The first real chance fell to the hosts as Mickel Miller whipped […]
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| The first round of the Eastern County Cup competition took place today [July 16] at Lord’s in St. David’s, with crowds of people enjoying the always popular event, which saw St. David’s Cricket Club match up against Flatt’s Victoria. Related Stories Police Presence In East End Tomorrow Eastern County First Round Match Drawn Eastern County […]
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| Bermuda’s Ne-Jai Tucker scored for the Burnley Football Club team as they played to a 3-1 victory over Shrewsbury Town. The club’s match report said, “Goals from summer signing Samuel Bastien and Academy youngsters Ne-Jai Tucker & Bobby Thomas gave Burnley their second win of pre-season at Shrewsbury Town on Friday evening. “Bastien opened the […]
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| The first round of the Eastern County Cup competition saw the cup holders St. David’s Cricket Club win the toss and elect to bat against the challengers Flatt’s Victoria. St. David’s Cricket Club scored 281/8 in their allotted 65 overs, with OJ Pitcher the top scorer on 108, his runs came off 116 balls, he […]
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Mr Speaker, by any measure Bermuda is an affluent society. But that affluence has created a society in which economic pressures make it increasingly difficult for many hardworking people to keep up. Legitimate aspirations are frustrated by runaway costs of basic items which are necessities for life in this community. The high cost of living creates circumstances which sometimes defy economic theory but create a reality which the Government has a responsibility to address.
| Bermuda Men’s National Select Team won their second match in the Dominican Republic. A spokesperson said, “Some minor gym administration issues and delays would test the resilience of the Bermuda Men’s National Select Team took on Don Pedro playing their third game in four days. “Every game, the team has started off slow. No different […]
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| Sunday, July 17 is expected to see bright and sunny, 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 south. The relative humidity is expected to be near 70%. Sunrise will be at 6.23am and sunset will be at […]
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| The Junior Caribbean Squash Association Championships [CASA] 2022 Team event continued. The Bermuda boys played two matches on the day, falling 4 – 1 to Barbados, and then they were edged by Guyana 3 – 2. The Bermuda girls team edged the Cayman Islands 3 – 2 in their lone game of the day. Boys […]
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| Premier David Burt met with the Association of Bermuda Insurers & Reinsurers summer interns, noting that they increased the number of interns from 23 last year to 58 students this year. Premier Burt posted the photos below on Instagram and said, “Met with the Association of Bermuda Insurers & Reinsurers’ newest summer interns. ABIR has answered the […]
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| The sixth annual Mirrors Student Art & Digital Competition opened today [July 16] at the Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art in Paget, with the art showcasing a theme ‘Big Dreams, Small Island.’ You can take a look at some photos and a 360° panorama below, and view the art exhibtion in person from Monday through […]
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| Sebastian Kempe and Nicole Stovell concluded competing in the Allianz Youth World Sailing Championships in The Hague, Netherlands. Kempe made an outstanding showing to place 2nd in the 61-strong male international fleet, while Stovell finished 23rd in the 56-strong female international fleet. The event — which included over 400 sailors from 67 nations — took […]
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| The Government has refinanced $500 in debt, Premier and Minister of Finance David Burt said, adding that “the successful execution of this refinancing initiative, coupled with the recent positive assessments by independent rating agencies, reinforces that Bermuda is on the right track.” Speaking in the House of Assembly last night [July 15] Premier Burt said, “I […]
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| The Bermuda Netball Association’s Women’s Summer League season concluded at Bernard’s Park. In the opener, the BHB Angels defeated the St. George’s Lady Colts 25 – 19. Charlene Boggle Gomez led the BHB Angels with 15 goals, Donnisha Gardner, and MVP Demiqua Daniels both added 5 goals each, Selena Bascome scored 7 goals to lead […]
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| Bermuda’s Under 19 Rugby National team continued taking part in the Rugby America’s North 15’s Rugby Tournament in Jamaica, with the team recording one win and one draw in the second day of action. Bermuda 13 – Trinidad 0 Bermuda started day two like they finished day one scoring a convincing win, as they defeated […]
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| The 2022 Bermuda Triple Crown event is being held this month – with 35 boats and over 200 crew from around the world taking part — and the Bermuda Big Game Classic portion is now underway, and a look at some of the boats heading out on Friday morning is below. The organisers previously said, “Boats and […]
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| A Bermuda Football Association Women’s League triple-header took place at the Clyde Best Center of Excellence Field. Young Men Social Club Lady Bluebirds 0 – St. George’s Lady Colts 2 In the opener, the St. George’s Lady Colts defeated the Young Men Social Club Lady Bluebird by a score of 2 – 0. Kiuntae Smith […]
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| 27 goals were scored in the latest round of Bermuda Ball Hockey Inline Summer League play at the PCC Hockey Rink. Boaz Island Beer Barons 6 – Hamilton Hurricanes 5 The opener needed a shootout goal to decide a winner as the Boaz Island Beer Barons edged the Hamilton Hurricanes 6 – 5. During regulation […]
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Mr Speaker,
Today I would like to celebrate and commend the recipients of the various scholarships and awards provided by the Ministry of Education.
Through our mandate to support continuing education, the Ministry funds scholarships and awards, helping over 65 individuals to attend college and university. There are 9 scholarship and award categories provided by the Ministry of Education, which are in addition to those granted through the College Promise programme, administered by Bermuda College.
| The island has a new resident, namely a new flamingo chick, who is almost two weeks old now, having hatched on July 3rd. The Bermuda Zoological Society [BZS] recently posted a video on their social media showing the new resident. Related Stories Osprey Dies After Being Found In St George’s Video: Bermuda Bluebird Nest Box […]
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| The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday July 16th. On Saturday the Carnival Magic and the Enchantment of the Seas cruise ships are expected, on Sunday the Norwegian Pearl cruise ship and the Oleander container ship will arrive, and on Monday the Adventure […]
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| July 15 saw 400 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $1,900.00 BD. 400 shares were traded by Bermuda Press [Holdings] Ltd, closing down 5.0% at $4.75 per share. The BSX finished at 2,230.73, down 0.02% on the day. There were 0 advances, 1 decline, and 63 remained unchanged. The full report for […]
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Mr Speaker,
This morning, I would like to give brief remarks regarding a Bill entitled the Bermuda College Amendment Act 2022, which I intend to table later today.
The Bill proposes a simple change – to allow the Bermuda College to appoint its own Auditor. The Bermuda College initiated the proposal as a result of recent changes to the accreditation standards of the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE), the accrediting body of our only tertiary educational institution.
| The Corporation of St George, supported by the UNESCO World Heritage Fund, is holding the Cup Match Extravaganza event this evening [July 15] at King’s Square in St. George’s, with the event including live entertainment, vendors and more. We will have full coverage later on, and in the meantime a 10-minute live replay from Bernews […]
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| “Consumers paid 3.5% more in April than they did a year ago for the basket of goods and services included in the Consumer Price Index [CPI]” which “was the highest recorded level of inflation since August 2012 when the annual inflation rate was 3.1%.” This is according to the April 2022 Consumer Price Index publication […]
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| The official Government and Legal notices for today [July 15] include acting appointments and traffic notice. Assistant Justice Of The Supreme Court Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Acting Appointments Notice ID: GN0707/2022 Public Authorities / Department: The Judiciary Publication date: 15 July 2022 Government Notice No: Appointment Of Assistant Justices In exercise of the powers conferred upon […]
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