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| The Department of Environment and Natural Resources [DENR] said they “wish to remind boaters of Bermuda’s rules and regulations for boat sewage disposal. A Government spokesperson said, “Please review the attached flyer and visit the DENR’s Environmental Obligations for Vessels Visiting Bermuda webpage on gov.bm for more information. Boaters are urged to dispose of boat waste […]
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| The Bermuda Golf Association has selected Jarryd Dillas, Will Haddrell and Damian Palanyandi to represent Bermuda at the 32nd Men’s World Amateur Team Championship – Eisenhower Trophy [WATC], to be played from August 31st to September 3rd at Le Golf National and Golf de Saint-Nom-La-Brèteche in Paris, France. A spokesperson said, “Gary Burnet will accompany […]
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| The Bermuda Billfish Blast recently kicked off with 35 boats and over 200 crew from around the world who are all “competing for over $300,000 in cash plus prizes.” The event is billed as “an angler’s dream, the pursuit of world record size blue and white marlin draw some of the finest sport-fishing vessels in […]
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| Lord Michael Cashman has introduced a Private Members Bill in the UK House of Lords to “make provision for the marriage of same sex couples” in British Overseas Territories, including Bermuda. The Bill — which was introduced yesterday [July 6] — states “In the law of the Territory, marriage has the same effect in relation […]
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| The Government has issued a Request for Proposals [RFP] “to conduct a financial feasibility study to determine the optimal direction of the Government-owned Quarry.” The notice said, “This Request for Proposals [RFP] is an invitation by the Government of Bermuda [the “Government”] to prospective proponents to submit proposals for a Financial Feasibility Study Quarry Operations […]
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| After making an impressive showing all season, Bermuda’s Jaaziah Van-Lowe was named Footballer of the Year at the Basildon Academy in England. Van-Lowe also finished first in High Jump in the Basildon District Competition. Related Stories Footballers Team Undefeated In Showcase Astwood Commits To University Of Nebraska “Butterfield To Be A Real Asset For Chesterfield” […]
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| Rakaya Simmons, Tierrai Tull, and Lorae Santucci will be joining Bernews at 6.00pm this evening [July 7] to discuss reproductive rights, abortion access and related matters, with the topic having been in the U.S. and international headlines since the U.S. Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v Wade; and the discussion also aimed at ‘starting […]
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| Boris Johnson has announced his resignation as party leader, saying “it is clearly now the will of the Parliamentary Conservative party that there should be a new leader of the party and therefore a new Prime Minister” and “the process of choosing that new leader should begin now and the timetable will be announced next […]
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| The 2022 Arkas Optimist World Championships in Turkey came to an end with Bermuda’s sailors taking to the water for the final day of competition. Ethan Thompson led the Bermuda Fleet with 230 points, finishing in 26th place. Sarah Davis finished in the 131st position, while Miguel Power finished in 142nd. Sophia Dias finished in […]
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| The Bermuda Football Association’s Under 23 League season resumed at the BAA Field with a double-header that produced 11 goals on the night. Robin Hood 4 – PHC Zebras 3 In the opener Robin Hood edged the PHC Zebras 4 – 3, Robin Hood got a hat-trick from Sachiel Ming, and a single strike from […]
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| The 2022 Highland Spring Open continued at the Pomander Gate Tennis Club. In the Girls 18 Singles Division, Asia-Leigh Hollis defeated Unaysah Khan in straight sets 6-0, 6-0, while Airez-Gilbert Simons defeated Nadirah Durham in straight sets 7-6, 6-4. During Boys 14 Singles action Zack McGuire defeated Jadon Spriggs in straight sets 6-1, 6-3, and […]
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| [Opinion column written by PLP MP Jason Wade] “The children are our are future. Teach them well and let them lead the way” – lyrics from “The Greatest Love of All.” It has been said that Bermuda’s most excellent resource is our people; without investment in our people, particularly our youth, that resource will be depleted. […]
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The RFP, which was published online last week, has called for interest…
| The 151.8-foot long superyacht Lady May recently paid a visit to Bermuda. The Yacht Charter Fleet website said, “The multi-award winning 46.22m/151’8″ motor yacht ‘Lady May’ [ex. Como] was built by Feadship in the Netherlands at their Aalsmeer shipyard. Her interior is styled by British designer design house RWD and she was delivered to her […]
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| A trip in April 2022 by Minister of Youth, Culture and Sport Dr Ernest Peets to Kingston, Jamaica for the 49th 2022 Carifta Games cost $2,704.19, according to a recent listing on the Government’s travel webpage. The trip duration was listed as from April 14, 2022 – April 19, 2022, and the web page listing said, “Dr. The Hon Ernest […]
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| In a filing with the Bermuda Stock Exchange, the Government of Bermuda “announced the commencement of cash tender offers for its outstanding 4.138% Senior Notes due 2023 and 4.854% Senior Notes due 2024.” The filing stated: “The Government of Bermuda announced today the commencement of offers to purchase for cash [the “Tender Offers”] its outstanding […]
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Since the last update, the Ministry of Health received 3,909 test results, and 239 were positive for the coronavirus.
These results are from testing done on:
The Department of Marine and Ports has announced that the Boat and Moorings Section is fully operational as of today, 6 July 2022, and will begin processing all registrations. The new expiration date for registration is Wednesday, 31 August 2022. Late fees will commence on Thursday, 1 September 2022.
| Bermuda’s swimming team will be traveling to Barbados to compete in the Central American and Caribbean Amateur Swimming Confederation [CCCAN] event, with 22 swimmers set to represent the island. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Swimming will be returning to Barbados on Thursday July 7th to compete against our region. This time we will be competing at the […]
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| The Ministry received 3,909 test results — spanning 7 days — and 239 were positive, so there are now 258 active cases, of which 12 people are in hospital. A Government spokesperson said, “Since the last update, the Ministry of Health received 3,909 test results, and 239 were positive for the coronavirus. “These results are […]
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| The Bermuda Football Association’s Women’s League continued with a double-header. PHC Lady Zebras 2 – Footy Queens 2 The PHC Lady Zebras and the Footy Queens drew 2 – 2 in the opener. The PHC Lady Zebras took the lead in the 3rd minute when Tyeonae Smith scored, however Shantae Todd equalized for the Footy […]
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| The Bermuda Inline Ball Hockey League season resumed with a double-header at the PCC Hockey Rink that produced 21 goals. Paget Pistols 10 – Boaz Island Beer Barons 5 In the opener, the Paget Pistols defeated the Boaz Island Beer Barons 10 – 5. The Paget Pistols jumped out to a 4 – 1 first […]
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