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| KPMG is co-sponsoring the 6th Caribbean Infrastructure Forum [CARIF] as it returns, live and in-person, at the Ritz-Carlton in Coconut Grove, Miami this September 19-20, 2022. A spokesperson said, “Investment in state of the art, sustainable infrastructure will play a critical role in stimulating economic growth, accelerating decarbonization, and building resilience across the Caribbean. “But in […]
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| The U.S. based Coppermine United Women’s Soccer Team includes two of the island’s top footballers, and Leilanni Nesbeth and Nia Christopher combined to score all three goals for their team as they recorded a 3-1 victory yesterday. Coppermine United – which plays in the pro-am United Women’s Soccer League which takes place over the summer – took […]
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| The Government will host a town hall at 6pm this evening [June 23] on Bermuda’s Youth Employment Strategy and people can attend in-person at the St. Paul’s AME Centennial Church Hall or watch online or via CITV television. The meeting will be hosted by Minister of Economy and Labour Jason Hayward, Department of Workforce Development […]
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| Daniel Augustus began competing APGA Tour at TPC Sugarloaf in Georgia, where he shot an opening-round 1-under par. Augustus had 3 birdies, 13 pars, and 2 bogeys. Daniel Augustus APGA Tour at TPC Sugarloaf First Round Scorecard 1 – 4 – Bogey 2 – 3 – Par 3 – 4 – Par 4 – 5 – […]
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| Madelyn Moore began competing in the 19th FINA World Championships in Budapest, Hungary. In her first event of the competition, Moore took to the pool for the women’s 50 meter butterfly. Her time of 27.48 saw Moore finish 36th overall, after she finished 6th in Heat 4. Related Stories Bermuda Swim Coaches Pick Season’s Top […]
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| The 2022 ISBHF International Street & Ball Hockey Federation Men’s World Championships continued in Quebec, with Bermuda taking on Lebanon, where the were defeated 4 – 3. Bermuda took a 1 – 0 lead when Doug Lynch scored, taking that lead to the break. Lebanon scored three unanswered goals in the second half to take a 3 […]
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| Another Bermuda Football Association Under 23 Division double-header took place, with a total of five goals scored. Robin Hood 2 – Somerset Trojans 0 The opener saw Robin Hood score a goal in each half as they defeated the Somerset Trojans 2 – 0. An own goal in the 26th minute gave Robin Hood the […]
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| Youngsters can enjoy the fun and excitement of gymnastics at an Open House event next month. The Open House is hosted by the Bermuda Gymnastics Association’s training centre in Southside, St David’s, on July 10. The free session, from 9 am to 11 am, is for children aged 1 to 5. Related Stories Results: International […]
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| The Bermuda Stroke Play Championships will be taking place at Port Royal Golf Course from Friday, June 24th to Sunday, June 26th. A spokesperson said, ““In the Men’s Championship Division there are 19 competitors including the defending Champion, Damian Palanyandi. The Senior Men’s Division is also well supported this year and Arthur Jones will be […]
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| Talented youngsters from the Bermuda Dance Academy will take centre stage on Saturday. ‘Into The Wild’, the academy’s 7th recital, will be held at the Berkeley Institute Cafetorium at 2 pm and 7 pm. The show is directed by Nikia Manders. Related Stories Upcoming: Concepts In Motion Dance Recital Upcoming: In Motion School’s Dance Showcase […]
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| June 22 saw 0 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange. The BSX finished at 2,144.11, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 64 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available here [PDF]. Related Stories LOM Company Shares Purchased By Director BSX Reports Record ILS Listings In 2021 […]
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| The Ministry received 4,992 test results — spanning 7 days — and 195 were positive, so there are now 251 active cases, of which 3 people are in hospital, and the Ministry noted that “testing numbers decreased by nearly 50%, partly related to the U.S. no longer requiring travellers to show proof of a negative […]
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| [Written by Dale Butler] With a number of clubs and organizations struggling to increase and retain membership, BMDS may have found the solution: develop activities that grab the young. The Summer Showcase held on June 18th at 8pm did that with 18 very confident and talented young musicians from a variety of local music and academic […]
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| Track and field athletes are set to compete in a slate of competitions this summer including the Bahamas National Championships, U23 Caribbean Games in Guadeloupe. the Bermuda National Track & Field Championships, the Commonwealth Games in the UK, and the NACAC Championships in the Bahamas. The Bermuda National Athletics Association [BNAA] spokesperson said, “Fresh off of two […]
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| The official Government and Legal notices for today [June 22] include liquor licence. Notices of Hearing – Liquor Licensing Authority Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Liquor Licence Notice ID: GN0634/2022 Public Authorities / Department: Ministry Level Publication date: 22 June 2022 Liquor Licence Act 1974 Notices Of Hearing Liquor Licencing Authority Annual Session 2022 The […]
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| Thursday, June 23 is expected to see a bright start, cloudier & risk of showers towards afternoon, with the high to be near 27°C/81°F and the low to be near 23°C/73°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 79%. Sunrise will be […]
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| Overnight, the majority of the 186-boat fleet arrived in Bermuda and yesterday’s provisional divisional leaders have all been confirmed as the winners in the 52nd running of the Newport Bermuda Race. A spokesperson said, “Winning the largest division in the race, the St. David’s Lighthouse Division with 108 boats, is Illusion, a Cal 40 owned […]
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| Noting that while there was an altercation at the Arboretum and 48 arrests made over the course of the holiday weekend [34 of which were for outstanding warrants] the police said it was a “relatively quiet Heroes Day holiday, in terms of serious crime” and thanked the public for their co-operation. A police spokesperson said, “A […]
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| Athene hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the official opening of its new office space on June 15. A spokesperson said, “Established in 2009, Athene’s Bermuda-based office has experienced tremendous growth over the past 13 years driving the need for a larger office space. The new space is located on the Second Floor, Washington […]
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| The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] is renewing their appeal for information in connection with the murder of Fiqre Crockwell. Mr Crockwell, a talented athlete, was fatally shot six years ago in the Pembroke area. A police spokesperson said, “30-year-old Mr. Crockwell was fatally shot minutes before 3am Monday, 20th June 2016, six years ago whilst […]
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| Information Commissioner Gitanjali Gutierrez is representing Bermuda at the 13th annual conference of the International Conference of Information Commissioners [ICIC], held in Puebla City, Mexico from June 22 to 24. A spokesperson said, “Commissioner Gutierrez attends as a member of the ICIC Executive Committee, accompanied by Investigation Officer Answer Styannes. “The theme for this year’s […]
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| Butterfield has announced that it is now accepting applications to its Graduate Talent Programme via its website. A spokesperson said, “The programme is distinct from previous iterations in that it is open not only to university graduates but also to bright, talented and ambitious candidates who may have chosen a different path and have work […]
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| The Scaur Hill Charity Soup Tasting Party recently raised funds for the Phenomenal People charity. A spokesperson said, “The 21st Scaur Hill Charity Soup Tasting Party got underway on the 26th of March 2022 after two years of not physically happening. Meeting face to face again was a new beginning for the about 18 in […]
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Today, the Minister of Economy and Labour, the Hon. Jason Hayward, JP, MP, released the March 2022 Consumer Price Index publication from the Department of Statistics.
| Dage Minors — who is set to represent Bermuda at the Commonwealth Games in England next month — recently competed in the Battle Road Track Club Track Meet in Massachusetts, where he raced to victory in the men’s 800 meters. At the meet , which was hosted at Bentley University in Massachusetts, Minors won Heat […]
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| “Bermuda’s Economy is moving in the right direction, and the Government will keep its promise to deliver even more relief to workers while maintaining fiscal discipline,” said Premier and Minister of Finance David Burt, as he announced that Moody’s Investor Service affirmed Bermuda’s A2 issuer and senior unsecured bond ratings, and maintained Bermuda’s stable outlook. […]
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| “Consumers paid 2.5% more in March than they did a year ago for the basket of goods and services included in the Consumer Price Index [CPI]” and “this level of inflation was the same as the February 2022 annual inflation rate of 2.5%.” This is according to the March 2022 Consumer Price Index publication from […]
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| The Ministry of Health is “reminding the public that the current supply of the Covid-19 vaccines expires at the end of June,” and noted that currently, Covid-19 vaccines are available at the following locations during June: Somerset pharmacy, Wee-Care Pediatrics, Edgewood Pediatric Services, Omni Medical, Northshore Medical, Somers Medical Services/Dr Laura Murphy, Bermuda Healthcare Services/Dr […]
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| Young Bermudian sailors Sebastian Kempe and Nicole Stovell recently won their classes at the RYA Youth National Championships held in Wales. Ipswich Star website said, “Students from the Royal Hospital School [HRS] in Holbrook, Ipswich, have dominated the podium at a national sailing championship. “The RYA Youth National Championships, held in Pwllheli, Wales, saw two current […]
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