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| On June 16 – 17, Bermuda HealthCare Services welcomed Warwick Academy student Teizh Hall as part of her school’s student Work Experience Program. A spokesperson said, “The aim is for the student to gain insight into the expectations of the world of work, enabling the development of social skills while broadening their career plans. “Teizh, […]
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| Manchester City took to Twitter today to highlight their documentary on Bermudian football legend Shaun Goater, tweeting the link to their 12.7 million followers. The Manchester City website said, “A chance to look back on the City career of the one and only, Shaun Goater. In our latest CITY+ documentary, we look at the Goat’s rise […]
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| The Spirit of Bermuda finished the 2022 Newport Bermuda Race this morning [June 21], crossing the finish line in the east end at 10.35am Bermuda time. The vessel, owned by the Bermuda Sloop Foundation, was one of the 187 sailing yachts that took part in the 635-nautical mile race which started on Friday, June 17th. Screenshot from […]
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| The Scooter Mart Bermuda Charge event on July 3rd is set to feature a host of local entertainment including Mr Fotogenik, St George’s Original Dancerettes, Kallie Marcus and Diamond Dill of Natural Movement, the Bermuda Jump Rope Federation, and the Vision School of Dance. Whitney Butterfield, Bermuda Charge Event Committee said, “This year’s Scooter Mart Bermuda Charge auto […]
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| Bermuda took on Uganda in the ICC Men’s CWC Challenge at the Lugogo Cricket Oval in Kampala, Uganda, with the hosts winning by eight wickets. Bermuda won the toss and elected to bat in their second ICC Men’s CWC Challenge League B match. Bermuda was bowled out for 95, with Dalin Richardson the top scorer […]
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| The KraftHeinz Cares initiative – which sees a portion of sales of their products donated to local charities — is now in its 4th year, and has resulted in close to $40,000 being donated to a range of local charities. A spokesperson said, “The KraftHeinz Cares promotion is now in its 4th year; and with […]
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| [Written by Stephen Wright] It has been more than two years since Yushae DeSilva-Andrade represented Bermuda on the international stage in boccia. The athlete admits she is slightly nervous about returning to competitive action after a frustratingly long layoff because of the Covid-19 pandemic. However, she is relieved to resume the bowls-related sport, which she describes […]
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| A record number of Bermudian students are taking part in a summer intern programme with companies belonging to Bermuda International Long Term Insurers and Reinsurers [BILTIR]. Twenty six students – including two based in the Cayman Islands – are joining BILTIR companies for 10 weeks of paid work throughout the summer to learn about all […]
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| “Sadly still no real progress on the return of BMU codes to Bermuda passports,” Premier David Burt said, adding that “it is unfortunate for Bermudians negatively affected by @GOVUK’s decision to take back passport printing from Overseas Territories that there has been no resolution in 6 years.” The UK took over the printing of British […]
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| The Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences’ [BIOS] Ocean Academy helped coordinate a unique learning opportunity for local schools when a NASA science mission moved its flight operations from the U.S. to Bermuda for three weeks beginning earlier this month. A spokesperson said, “The Aerosol Cloud meTeorology Interactions oVer the western ATlantic Experiment [ACTIVATE] mission aims […]
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| The winner of the Eunice Veronica Sharpe Memorial Award at Francis Patton Primary School has been announced, with Kamila Simons received the award at the prize-giving ceremony at the Hamilton Parish school. Kamila eloquently delivered the closing expression of appreciation to the packed assembly hall. In addition to the student’s personal memorial plaque, a Bermuda […]
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| A new fundraiser titled ‘Dare to Lead’ was recently launched by Clipper Race supporter Dirk van Daele in Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “Long-time Clipper Race supporter and former crew member, Dirk van Daele, has launched the next phase of his Dare To Lead partnership at a special event in Bermuda. It includes a fundraiser to […]
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| Kiwon Waldron returned to action as the Standardbred Races season continued in Canada. Waldron was in the bike of Erge Magic Bab during heat one finishing 7th with a time of 2:04&1. Competing in heat 4, Waldron and Kinda Like Her finished 8th clocking a time of 2:03&1. Clocking a time of 2:02&2, Waldron and […]
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| The Carnival in Bermuda ‘Revel de Road’ event was held today [June 20] with the procession traveling through areas in Pembroke and Devonshire, with some spectators setting up along the route to enjoy the event. This year’s Carnival — which is back after a two year hiatus — included a wide range of events; there […]
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| The Carnival in Bermuda ‘Revel de Road’ event was held today [June 20] with the procession traveling in areas including Frog Lane, North Shore, Parson’s Road, Palmetto Road, Marsh Folly Road and more, with some spectators setting up along the route to enjoy the event. This year’s Carnival — which is back after a two […]
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| The 78th annual Edward Cross Long Distance Comet Race took place today [June 20] with the fleet leaving the East End Mini Yacht Club and making their way to the West End Sailboat Club. We will update with the results as able, and in the meantime a photo gallery is below. Related Stories Photos: Dickinson […]
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| Four Bermuda archers Jaydon Roberts, Bernard Wade III, Trina Roberts, and Robin Selley competed in the Belgium Icenation Shoot. Jaydon Roberts won the Men’s Recurve 70m Class with a score of 613 points, while Wade III finished second with a score of 584. Competing in the Recurve 60m Class, Trina Roberts finished 4th with a […]
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| The Clipper Round the World Yacht Race fleet arrived in Bermuda last week, marking the first time the fleet stopped in the island and one of the eight stops it will make during its 40,000 nautical mile trip that circumnavigates the globe . The yachts – which represent nations around the world and have more than 150 […]
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| Tuesday, June 21 is expected to see a mix of sun and cloud, with the high to be near 26°C/78°F and the low to be near 22°C/72°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be NNE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 57%. Sunrise will be at 6.12am and sunset […]
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| Bermudian cricketers Delray Rawlins and Stefan Kelly were recently in action for their respective teams. Delray Rawlins Delray Rawlins and his Sussex teammates lost by 4 wickets against Glamorgan at Sophia Gardens. Sussex scored 149/8, as Tom Alsop continued his good form in T20 cricket with the bat as he made 34 from 28. Rawlins […]
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| [Updated with photos] The J.A.M. J’Ouvert AM was held starting at 3.00am this morning [June 20], with the event held as part of the ‘Carnival in Bermuda’ festivities. The Carnival includes a wide range of events set to take place all weekend and today; we will post a photo gallery later on, and you can […]
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| The Carnival in Bermuda ‘Revel de Road’ event is being held today [June 20], and is scheduled to travel through areas including Frog Lane, North Shore, Palmetto Road and more. We will have a photo gallery later on, and in the meantime the live video is below, and you can view all our coverage of […]
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| The Bermuda Optimist Dinghy Association hosted the Race to the Rock a race that saw competitors sail Optimist Dinghies from North Rock Beacon to Spanish Point. Shiloh Cruikshank was the first sailor to cross the line in a time of 4:39:32, finishing second was Oliver Soares who was clocked across the line in a time […]
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| ValeVibe Bermuda held a breakfast party event yesterday [June 19] at Clearwater Beach in St David’s. A spokesperson previously said, “This event will also be honoring the passing of Renalda Bean, who was a stalwart in the Bermuda’s entertainment industry as one of the executive directors of the Soca versus Reggae Productions, an event that […]
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| The 2022 Youth Futsal League continued at the National Sports Center, with a total of 112 goals scored in the two divisions. In the 8-11-year-old age group a total of 52 goals were scored, Mackay Browne from Force Orange is the league leading goalscorer with 24 goals, Enoch Ball from the Force Black, and Chavi […]
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Premier David Burt extended condolences to the family of the late Olga M. Scott OBE, wife of former Premier the Hon. W. Alexander Scott CBE, JP and mother to Mrs. Robyn Eve and Minister of Transport the Hon. Lawrence Scott.
| The Bermuda Bicycle Association hosted the CG Insurance Bermuda National TT Championship at Clearwater with Conor White and Caitlin Conyers both riding to victory. White won the Men’s Open Division clocking a time of 39:52.2, Kaden Hopkins was second in 40:59.2, and Liam Flannery finished third with a time of 41:50.1. In the Women’s Open […]
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| The J.A.M. J’Ouvert AM was held starting at 3.00am this morning [June 20], with the event held as part of the ‘Carnival in Bermuda’ festivities. The Carnival includes a wide range of events set to take place all weekend and today; we will post a photo gallery later on, and you can view all our coverage […]
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| The late Olga Scott was a “social service pioneer” and “exemplified the very essence of public service,” Premier David Burt said today. The Premier extended his condolences to the family of Mrs Scott, the wife of former Premier Alex Scott and mother to Mrs. Robyn Eve and Minister of Transport Lawrence Scott. Premier Burt said, […]
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| A 20-year-old man has been taken to hospital after a crash on Harrington Sound Road early this morning [June 20], the police have confirmed. A police spokesperson said, “Around 3:40 a.m. today, Monday, 20th June 2022, police and other first responders attended a serious, single vehicle, road traffic collision on Harrington Sound Road, Smiths Parish, […]
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