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| “The Premier chose to be political, voting to stop an OBA Bill that would combat inequality and enhance penalties for those who discriminate against workers,” Shadow Minister for Home Affairs & Legal Affairs Scott Pearman said today. Mr Pearman said, “The decision by the Burt Administration to vote down the OBA’s Equality Act shows how […]
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| Beyond Plastic Bermuda [BPB] announced the launch of its new website “designed to educate the community on the perils of single-use plastics [SUPs] – its detrimental effects on both the environment and our health – as well as provide helpful information and resources to assist everyone in moving away from single-use plastics.” A spokesperson said, […]
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| The City announced “spectacular upgrades” at the Albuoy’s Point area, including officially marking a spot as the northern point of the Bermuda Triangle; a bronze plaque has been placed in the area, along with a QR code that, when scanned, will show an informative video. Speaking at the unveiling last night, Councillor John Harvey said, […]
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| The Bermuda National Track and Field Championships has concluded, with winners being announced for each division. Caitlyn Bobb won the 17-19 female division with 20 points after she won the 100 & 200m races, Shayla Cann was second in the division with 10 points, while Za’Kayza Parsons and Keturah Bulford-Trott finished tied third with eight […]
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| Bittrex Global announced that Stephen Stonberg has stepped down as CEO, and Oliver Linch has been appointed as CEO. A spokesperson said, “The Boards of Directors of Bittrex Global GmbH and Bittrex Global [Bermuda] Ltd. announce today that Stephen Stonberg has stepped down as CEO. The Boards have appointed the current General Counsel of Bittrex Global, […]
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| A sailing vessel returned to Bermuda as a crew member tested positive for Covid-19. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre spokesperson said, “Thursday 30th June, 8:56 am – An email was received from a 37 ft Swedish registered sailing vessel which had recently departed Bermuda bound for Canada, the vessel was 85 miles to the north […]
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| The 2022 Highland Spring Junior Open is underway at the Pomander Gate Tennis Club. Asia-Leigh Hollis defeated Nadirah Durham in straight sets in their Girls 18 Singles Division match 6-2, 6-0, while Airez Gilbert- Simons defeated Samara Adams 6-0, 6-1. In Boys 16 Singles Division action, Cooper McGuire defeated Jaden Marshall-Hollis in straight sets 6-0, […]
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| Cecilia’s Care Residency in Southampton has opened, offering the ability to accommodate eight residents over the age of 60. It is owned and operated by Ms. Valerie Arorash, a registered nurse who has aimed to open her own care facility for many years, and the facility — which is named after Ms Arorash’s mother — […]
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| A therapy group set up by the Family Centre has helped local teenage girls overcome anxiety and low self-esteem. The Girls Group, which was held on Thursdays from May 12 to June 23, taught girls aged 12 to 15 how to build a “coping toolbox” and increase their skills in self-expression and assertiveness. Rishèe Paschal, […]
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| The latest design in Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series offers a unique look at one of the Bermuda’s iconic Gombeys, with an image adjusted to create a paint-like look set against feathers. The design is available in two sizes; a Facebook profile cover image and also in a vertical format, ideally sized for use as a mobile phone […]
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| July 5 saw 2,000 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $60,005.00 BD. 2,000 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing down 1.0% at $30.00 per share. The BSX finished at 2,230.53, down 0.72% on the day. There were 0 advances, 1 decline, and 63 remained unchanged. The full report […]
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| A 493 pound marlin was caught today [July 5] by the crew on the ‘Fragrant Harbor,’ one of the boats taking part in the 2022 Bermuda Triple Crown. According to the event website, another boat — ‘Krazy Salts’– caught one slightly larger, weighing in at 495lbs. ‘Fragrant Harbor’, which is based in Florida, is now […]
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| The Spirit of Bermuda — and a number of local students and a block of Bermuda limestone — have departed the island for a special learning voyage focusing on Mary Prince, which will sail to the Turks & Caicos as the students receive perspectives from Bermudian historian Dr. Theodore Francis. A spokesperson explained that the […]
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| [Opinion column written by OBA Shadow Minister for Home Affairs & Legal Affairs Scott Pearman] Do you consider yourself a conspiracy theorist? No? Well if – like many other residents and visitors – you think Premier Burt’s Travel Authorisation [TA] requirements are just not working, and need to be scrapped, then you are apparently. So […]
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| [Written by Stephen Wright] Adriana Penruddocke has earned Bermuda a sailing berth at the Pan American Games in Santiago, Chile, next year. Penruddocke, competing in the ILCA 6 Radial Class, finished third at the ILCA North American Championships in the Portsmouth Olympic Harbour in Ontario, Kingston. She also finished as the second-best women’s sailor at the […]
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| The Senate is scheduled to be in session on Wednesday [July 6], and the statements listed on the Order Paper include the Recognition of the Skills Development Programme Training, Landmark Launch of a Bermuda and United Nations Economic Partnership and the Preparations for the Introduction of Signature Learning Programmes in September 2022, and Bills due […]
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| 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 […]
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| The 2022 Christmas Boat Parade will be held on Saturday, December 10th and the City is calling on all interested participants to sign up. A spokesperson said, “The City of Hamilton is thrilled to announce that it will be hosting the 2022 City Christmas Boat Parade on Saturday, December 10th after a brief hiatus. “Since 2017, the […]
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| “This conference has proven to be an excellent opportunity to showcase what Bermuda has done to develop our Blue Economy and Marine Spatial Plan,” said the Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban following his attendance at the UN Ocean Conference in Lisbon, Portugal. A Government spokesperson said, “Minister Roban attended an event organised by the […]
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| The Department of Culture outlined a “series of events being held this month in the lead up to the Emancipation, Mary Prince, and Cup Match Holiday.” A Government spokesperson said, “As is tradition, each year, the Department of Culture hosts and sponsors several activities during the month of July and August to commemorate Bermuda’s emancipation. The […]
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“This conference has proven to be an excellent opportunity to showcase what Bermuda has done to develop our Blue Economy and Marine Spatial Plan,” said the Minister of Home Affairs, the Hon. Walter Roban, JP, MP, following his attendance at the UN Ocean Conference in Lisbon, Portugal.
Minister Roban attended an event organised by the French Government to promote the SARGADOM project. This project will contribute to the protection of biodiversity and ecosystem services in the high seas on the Thermal Dome in the Pacific and the Sargasso Sea in the Atlantic.”
| Kiwon Waldron had a busy day competing at the Hippodrome 3R Track, as the Standardbred race season continued in Canada. In heat 2, Waldron in the bike of Prairie Mystic finished 4th clocking a time of 1:58 flat. Waldron and Pey Bug also finished 4th in heat 3 clocking a time of 1:59&3. In heat […]
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| Appleby has welcomed Bermudian university students for their 2022 summer internship programme, noting that the ”internships, ranging from two to 13 weeks, assigns each student with a mentor and places them in a legal practice area or support group department in the firm’s Bermuda office.” A spokesperson said, “This year’s students are: Corporate – Guielle Bean, completing […]
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| [Written by Stephen Wright] Dame Flora Duffy returns to action in the World Triathlon Championship Series when she competes in Hamburg this weekend. Duffy withdrew from the previous WTCS round in Montreal in favour of racing in the Subaru Ironman 70.3 Mont-Tremblant, which was her final chance to qualify for the 70.3 World Championships in St […]
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| Kamau Leverock helped the World XI defeat the Michigan Cheetahs to claim the 2022 Diversity Cup in Detroit. Playing in the 17th Annual Diversity Cup 2022 Final, the Michigan Cheetahs batted first and scored 139/9 in their allotted 20 overs, opener Ian Chauhan was the top scorer with a knock of 54, Ali Shafique was […]
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| The opening ceremony of the World Boccia Cup was held in Póvoa de Varzim in Portugal, with Yushae DeSilva-Andrade representing the island at the competition, which runs through July 11. Extract from the Opening Ceremony video showing glimpses of the Bermuda team: It has been more than two years since DeSilva-Andrade represented Bermuda on the international […]
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