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| The Bermuda Billfish Blast 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.” A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Billfish Blast kicked off with 35 game boats and over 200 anglers and crew from around the world. They are competing for […]
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| Steven Petty and Authur Wightman competed in the 2022 World Triathlon Sprint Championships in Montreal, while Patty Petty served as a Head Judge. Wightman finished 55th in the Men’s 45-49 Age Group Division clocking a time of 1:18:44; he recorded a time of 16:18 on the swim, 32:49 on the bike, and 23:04 on the […]
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| RiverStone International announced that David Rocke has been appointed as group head of M&A. A spokesperson said, “Rocke will continue his role as managing director of RiverStone Insurance Bermuda Limited alongside this key appointment in RiverStone International’s growth strategy. “Reporting to David Rocke, Jamie Saunders, who has been with RiverStone since March, has been appointed […]
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| An all-female team that recently completed the Newport Bermuda Race – one of only a handful of all-female teams in the race’s history – has been highlighted by Rhode Island Monthly. The Rhode Island Monthly website said, “Sailing can be a bit of a boys’ club. Just ask the ladies of Team Bitter End, who became […]
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| A ‘Personal Perspective: Photographs by Richard Saunders’ is now on display at the Bermuda National Gallery. A spokesperson said, “The exhibition brings together a selection of works by the photographer [Bermudian, 1922-1987] from the gallery’s permanent collection. The exhibition is being held to commemorate both the centenary of Saunders’ birth and the 30th anniversary of […]
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| The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [July 5] with the list indicating that there is one bus run cancelled so far today. Related Stories Ombudsman On Bus Service Communications Buses To Operate On Sunday Schedule Minister: Minibuses To Provide Transportation Ministry: Bus Cancellations For Friday Ministry: Bus Cancellations For Thursday […]
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| In a filing with the Bermuda Stock Exchange, Argus Group Holdings Limited advised that pursuant to its share repurchase programme, during the month of June 2022 the company has repurchased 12,174 shares at an average repurchase price of $6.32 per share. These shares have been retained as treasury shares. Related Stories Argus Extends Share Repurchase […]
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| July 4 saw 10,400 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $65,219.00 BD. 10,100 shares were traded by Argus Group Holdings Ltd, closing up 0.6% at $6.35 per share, while another 200 shares were traded by Bermuda Aviation Services Ltd, closing up 57.1% at $1.65 per share. 100 shares were traded by Polaris […]
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| The police confirmed there was a “stabbing incident” in Smiths this evening [July 4] with a 17-year-old male receiving “non-life threatening stab wounds during the incident.” Update: A police spokesperson said, “Around 7:20 p.m. on Monday 4th July, 2022, police received a report of a stabbing incident outside D and C Grill, on Harrington Sound […]
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| The police are responding to some form of an incident in the Devils Hole area this evening [July 4] with multiple police vehicles and officers on scene and crime scene tape visible. Further details are limited at this time, however we will update as able. Related Stories Police Investigating Two Burglaries In Hamilton “Increased Reports […]
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| [Written by Stephen Wright] The first video episode of Mia Fishel’s football journey since signing for Mexican women’s team Tigres has been released on YouTube. Fishel joined the Monterrey outfit in January and helped them reach the semi-finals of the Torneo Clausura – the second tournament of the Mexican season. The 21-year-old, a United States youth […]
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| The police reiterated their appeal to the public to please not share videos that show the murder victim at the scene. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service is once again appealing to the public not to share videos that show Flatts murder victim 19-year-old Letrae Doeman at the scene shortly after the teen […]
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| Bermuda HealthCare Services announced that Dage Minors is their 2022 BHCS Elite Athlete Award winner, and BHCS Medical Director Dr. Mahesh Reddy presented the middle-distance runner with a $5,000 cheque. A spokesperson said, “Dage has had a phenomenal year on the track and will compete at the Commonwealth Games in England from July 28-August 9th. He […]
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| “Thank you for having the commitment, grit, and determination in answering this noble call to service,” said the Minister of National Security Michael Weeks as he congratulated the island’s 21 new police officers. Speaking during last week’s Police Passing Out Parade for the Recruit Foundation Course 81, the Minister said, “As the newest members of […]
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| The Ministry of Public Works issued an update on the ongoing BELCO trenching project in the Palmetto Road, Barker’s Hill and North Shore Road areas. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Public Works wishes to inform the motoring public that the ongoing BELCO trenching project on Palmetto Road has reached Barker’s Hill roundabout. “The […]
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| The official Government and Legal notices for today [July 4] include notice of intended marriage. Marriage Notice: Tammy Davis & Jermiele Merriwether Notice Type: Legal Notice Notice Sub Type: Notice of Intended Marriage Notice ID: LN0327/2022 Amended Notice ID: LN0277/2022 Public Authorities / Department: Registry General Publication date: 04 July 2022 The Marriage Act, 1944 Notice of Intended […]
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| Tuesday, July 5 is expected to be generally sunny despite the chance of a few early showers, with the high to be near 28°C/83°F and the low to be near 24°C/76°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SSW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 81%. Sunrise will be […]
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| Only one match took place at the TN Tatem Middle School Field, as the Bermuda Flag Football Summer League season continued, the single game produced 84 points. The Black Sharks defeated the Blue Bombers 45 – 39, the Player of the Game for Black Sharks was Ryan Rabain with 2 passing touchdowns and 2 interceptions, […]
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“As the newest members of the Bermuda Police Service, you will play a significant role in our community. You will be called upon to protect the most vulnerable; you will be called upon to be fearless in the face of severe threats; and above all, you will demonstrate leadership in the discharge of your duties. Thank you for having the commitment, grit, and determination in answering this noble call to service,” said the Minister of National Security Michael Weeks, during last week’s Police Passing Out Parade for the Recruit Foundation Course 81.
| The 2022 Comet Race season continued with the Marsha L. Regatta off the West End Sailboat Club. Five boats went to the start line for the regatta with Dale Brangman and his crew Tajahri Rodgers sailing to victory with 4 points, the pair won two races, they also had a second-place finish and a third, […]
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| Minister of National Security Michael Weeks provided some additional information on the plans to hire temporary overseas firefighters to provide coverage at L.F. Wade International Airport. This follows after the Minister’s statement in Parliament on Friday which said that in order to meet an increased amount of certified aircraft rescue firefighters needed per crew at the airport, the […]
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| A 26-year-old man was taken to hospital following a “stabbing incident said to have taken place aboard a private boat” last night [July 3], the police have confirmed. A police spokesperson said, “Shortly before 9:10 p.m. on Sunday 3rd July, 2022, Police received a call reporting a stabbing incident, said to have taken place aboard […]
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| Author Janine Ogle Dyer will be holding a book signing and reading from her new children’s book The Light at Rock Island Café on Saturday [July 9] from 10.00am to 1.00pm. A spokesperson said, “Janine Ogle Dyer, author of children’s book The Light, will be signing books and reading from her new children’s book at […]
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| A motorcycle rider is in the ICU following a crash on Flatts on Saturday [July 2], and early this morning [July 4] the “driver of a mini-bus lost control of the vehicle and collided with a wall” in Flatts. Motorcycle Collision On July 2nd, Rider In ICU A police spokesperson said, “Around 10:25 pm on […]
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| The Honourary Consul for Ghana in Bermuda advised that they are now issuing visas for travel to Ghana. A spokesperson said, “Mrs. Ronita Teye-Botchway, the Honourary Consul for Ghana in Bermuda wishes to inform the Bermuda public that the Consulate is now issuing Visas for travel to Ghana. The application is now entirely online through the […]
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| Bermuda’s mass vaccination programme ended on June 30th and it ”surpassed the World Health Organisation’s goal of 70 per cent immunization of a population,” Minister of Health Kim Wilson said. Speaking in the House of Assembly, the Minister noted the campaign “saw over 75% of the total population fully immunized, and over 85% of the eligible population […]
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| Lindo’s Group of Companies has officially launched Bermuda’s newest bulk buy offering with their new store, Next Level. A spokesperson said, “Open 7am until 7pm, Monday through Saturday, the new store is already proving popular with Lindo’s customers and bargain hunters. The name of the store is a playful riff on its location, directly above […]
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| Premier David Burt met with Bermuda International Long Term Insurers and Reinsurers’ [BILTIR] summer interns on Friday [July 1], noting in a tweet that the number of interns taking part in the program is a record 26 this year. In the tweet, Premier Burt said, “Met with BILTIR Bermuda’s newest summer interns on Friday! BILTIR […]
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| AM Best has commented that the Credit Ratings of BF&M Limited and its insurance subsidiaries “remain unchanged following BF&M’s announcement of a strategic review. ” A statement from the ratings agency said, “On June 29, 2022, BF&M announced that it has initiated “a review of strategic alternatives to maximize shareholder value, which may include the sale […]
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| The CG Insurance National Criterium Championships was held this weekend, with many of the island’s top cyclists in action. A spokesperson said, “Men’s Open Championship was a heated battle between Conor White, Tyler Smith, Alex Pilgrim and Nicholas Pilgrim. Rain fell on the track early in the race, leaving the corners slick and the riders […]
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