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| Bermuda is observing National Heroes Day today [June 20], and the Department of Community and Cultural Affairs created a video series highlighting the island’s national heroes: Mary Prince, Gladys Morrell, Sir John Swan, Dr. Pauulu Kamarakafego, Dr. E.F. Gordon, Dame Lois Browne-Evans, Sir Henry Tucker, and Sir ET Richards. Minister of Youth, Culture and Sport Dr. […]
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| Bermuda is set to compete at the International Street and Ball Hockey Federation World Championships at Place Bell, Laval, Quebec. The men’s masters team are in Division B along with the Cayman Islands, France, Hong Kong, Lebanon, Morocco and Pakistan. Bermuda play Pakistan on Tuesday, Lebanon on Wednesday, and Morocco on Thursday before taking on […]
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| AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A+ [Superior] and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings of “aa-” [Superior] of the operating subsidiaries of Bermuda-based Everest Re Group. Concurrently, AM Best has affirmed the Long-Term ICRs of “a-” [Excellent] of Everest Re Group, Ltd. and Everest Reinsurance Holdings, Inc. [Delaware]. Additionally, AM Best has affirmed […]
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| The Newport Bermuda race organisers have announced the very sad news that a sailor has died, after he “went overboard early this afternoon in strong winds, approximately 325 miles from Bermuda.” A spokesperson said, “We regret to report that our Fleet Communications Office for the 52nd Bermuda Race received a report of a crew overboard […]
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| [Written by Mikaela Ian Pearman] The raft up is a long standing Bermuda tradition and carnival weekend has taken it up a notch. Raft Up returned as one of the signature events of Carnival In Bermuda yesterday [Saturday] and it was a little different but still a great event. Raft Up was moved to a new […]
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| Monday, June 20 is expected to be cloudy, with the high to be near 26°C/78°F and the low to be near 22°C/71°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be NNW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 71%. Sunrise will be at 6:12am and sunset will be at 8:29pm. High […]
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| The Clipper Round the World Yacht Race fleet ‘Parade of Sail’ event was held this afternoon [June 19] with the eleven strong fleet making their way around Hamilton Harbour before they left the island to start the next leg of their journey, which will see them sail to New York. Short look at the yachts […]
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| Besides the many challenges that the Newport Bermuda Race presents, one of the lures that attracts some sailors is the chance to do the race with friends or family, and many boats in the fleet have father and son pairs spending their Father’s Day sailing to Bermuda. “This will be my eighth Bermuda Race, but […]
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| Besides the many challenges that the Newport Bermuda Race presents, one of the lures that attracts some sailors is the chance to do the race with friends or family, and many boats in the fleet have father and son pairs spending their Father’s Day sailing to Bermuda. “This will be my eighth Bermuda Race, but […]
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| The Bermuda Pacers Relay Classic took place at the National Sports Center Flora Duffy South Field Stadium. Harrington Sound Primary won the combined Primary School Division with 32 points, while West End Primary finished second with 30 points, and Purvis Primary finished third with 28 points. Sandys, Secondary won the Middle School Division with 32 […]
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| The fifth instalment of the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute’s [BUEI] eight-part Island SOS [Sustainable Ocean Strategies] series is slated to take place at BUEI on Saturday, June 25th at 4.00pm. A spokesperson said, “This month’s island nation being highlighted is the Isle of Man, with a presentation by Bill Dale, founder of ‘Beach Buddies’. During […]
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| The 2022 World Triathlon Cup Huatulco took place this weekend in Mexico, with Erica Hawley finishing 20th in a time of 1:01.40. The Bermudian triathlete — who is part of the Bermuda team for the upcoming Commonwealth Games — clocked 10.21 on the swim, a time of 30.22 on the bike course, before closing out with […]
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| [Written by Stephen Wright] Bermuda captain Kamau Leverock says his teammates must learn from their mistakes after a six-wicket defeat against Kenya in the ICC Cricket World Cup Challenge League B in Uganda yesterday. Kenya required fewer than 20 overs to chase down Bermuda’s total of 107 runs on a flat wicket, slumping from 74 for […]
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| Argo outran every elapsed-time record associated with the Newport Bermuda Race when they completed it just over 33 hours, becoming the first-ever Saturday night finisher in the history of the 635 nautical mile race. A spokesperson said, “Jason Carroll [New York City] and the crew of the MOD70 Argo outran every elapsed-time record associated with […]
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| Clipper yachts arriving in Bermuda, students graduating from C.A.R.E. Learning Centre, Dejon Simmons earning the Community Involvement Award, Clarien Bank donating to nine local charities, and Carey Olsen promoting Kyle Masters, Sam Stevens, Jay Webster, and Michelle Falcucci were all some of the positive news stories from the past week. In additional good news, Jessica […]
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| St George’s Cricket Club will host their Summer Camp at the Wellington Oval from July 4 to 27. The camp is open to youngsters aged 6 to 13 and runs from 8.30 am to 3.30 pm. Delivered by former Bermuda captain and coach Clay Smith, the camp costs $150 per week. There will also be […]
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| Bermuda Football Association Head of Referees Committee Crenstant Williams announced that Amaury Majors and Satia Burchall have been selected to attend the inaugural CFU Next Generation Referee Course in Kingston Jamaica. The course, which will take place in July, was only offered to 25 participants, with Bermuda earning two spots, with Majors and Burchall selected. […]
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Argo’s elapsed time…
The Minister of National Security, the Hon. Michael Weeks, JP, MP, strongly condemned the violence that took place early this morning (June 18th) in the Arboretum.
Minister Weeks stated: “After receiving the news that a man was seriously injured during this incident, I want to send my sincerest well wishes to the victim as he recovers.
Mr. Speaker, on 18 February 2022, I advised the Honourable House that 30 new buses had arrived and would be operational after decommissioning and the Department of Public Transport’s bus operators and garage staff had received training on the buses.
Mr. Speaker, I am delighted to confirm that the buses were operational during the first week of April.
Mr Speaker, I rise today to report to this Honourable House that the Cost of Living Commission Amendment Act 2020 is being brought into force as of today, June 17, 2022.
Mr Speaker, this Act passed the Legislature in June of 2020, but when I resumed duties as Minister of Finance it came to my attention that this bill was never brought into force. As a reminder for members of this Honorable House and the listening public, the Cost of Living Commission Amendment Act 2020 provided for the following:
| A Raft Up event was held this afternoon [June 18] at Mangrove Bay in Sandys, 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 on Monday, and all Bernews coverage of the Carnival festivities over the years […]
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| Sunday, June 19 is expected to see early cloud & showers ease; showers likely from mid-afternoon, with the high to be near 27°C/81°F and the low to be near 22°C/72°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 82%. Sunrise will be at […]
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| Following a two year hiatus, the annual Clarien Iron Kids Triathlon was held today [June 18] at Clearwater Beach in St. David’s, with the island’s young athletes in action. Clarien Bank Chief Digital and Marketing Officer Michael DeCouto previously said, “The Clarien Iron Kids Triathlon is a beloved event in Bermuda and we are thrilled […]
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| Enthusiastic party goers turned out early this morning [June 18] for the Nova Mas Swizzle Sunrise at the Arboretum in Devonshire, which was held from 3.00am to 9.00am. The event — which featured a performance from reggae star Elephant Man — was part of the ‘Carnival in Bermuda’ festivities, which includes a wide range of […]
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| The 2022 Newport Bermuda Race got underway yesterday afternoon [June 17] and the leading boat, Argo, is “setting a blistering pace” and could finish the 635 nautical mile race late this evening. A spokesperson said, “At 1130 hours this morning, Jason Carroll’s MOD70 Argo was setting a blistering pace in the 52nd Newport Bermuda Race. […]
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| Conor White concluded representing CS Velo, in the 16th running of the Saint Francis Tulsa Tough in Oklahoma. Competing in the Men’s Pro 1 Division McELROY River Park Criterium, White clocked a time of 1:09:01, which saw him finish 18th, he was .16 seconds behind the stage winner Luke Lamperti who clocked 1:08:45. White said, […]
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| A man was taken to hospital “for multiple head and facial injuries’ following an incident at around 4:15am today [June 18] in the parking lot of the Arboretum. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service is appealing to the public to not share a number of video clips which we are aware are being circulated […]
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| Event organizers officially announced the format, competing teams, and schedule for the 2022 Rugby Americas North [RAN] Women’s 12s and Men’s Under-19s Tournament slated for July 14th to July 17th in Kingston, Jamaica. The four-day event, which will be held at the University of the West Indies, marks the first time it’s been held since […]
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The scope of the task facing Kamau Leverock’s largely inexperienced Bermuda squad at the ICC Cric…
| Two United States Coast Guard vessels — the USCGC Clarence Sutphin Jr and USCGC John Scheuerman — arrived in Bermuda this morning [June 18], making their way to Front Street in Hamilton. The USCGC Clarence Sutphin Jr. is a 154-foot Sentinel Class cutter named for Bronze Star recipient and New York native BM1 Clarence Sutphin Jr, while […]
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| Bermuda won the toss and elected to bat as they got their ICC Men’s CWC Challenge League B matches underway at the Kyambogo Cricket Oval, Kampala, Uganda, with Kenya winning the match by 6 wickets. Kenya’s opening bowlers got off to a good start leaving Bermuda in trouble throughout the inning eventually bowled out for […]
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| The 32nd annual Clarien Iron Kids Triathlon is being held today [June 18] at Clearwater Beach in St. David’s, and we will have a photo gallery later on, and in the meantime the live video is below. Related Stories Clarien Iron Kids Triathlon To Return In 2022 Registration Open For Iron Kids Triathlon Registration Opens: […]
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| In a battle of two teams looking for their first win in the Backyard Cricket League, and Sluggo’s Angels claimed a 9-wicket victory over HSBC. HSBC won the toss and elected to bat, they scored 76/5 in their allotted 15 overs, Sinclair Smith was their top scorer with 28, off 17 balls hitting 5 fours, […]
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| The 2022 Newport Bermuda Race got underway on Friday [June 17], with the 187 strong fleet setting off for the 635-nautical mile ocean race. A spokesperson said, “At approximately 1642 hours on Friday afternoon, Christopher Stanmore-Major’s Gran Mistral 80 Osprey entered the course of the Newport Bermuda Race and drew to a close one of the most […]
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| Jesse Washington started competing in the 19th FINA World Championships in Budapest, Hungary. Competing on the opening day, Washington finished 55th overall in the men’s 50m butterfly with a time of 25.59, with the Bermudian swimmer finishing 5th in Heat 3. Related Stories Bermuda Swim Coaches Pick Season’s Top 10 Photos & Results: BASA Winter […]
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| The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday June 18th. On Saturday the Carnival Magic and the Enchantment of the Seas cruise ships and the Clarence Sutphin Jr and John Scheuerman USCGs are expected, on Sunday the Oleander container ship and the Norwegian Pearl […]
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| The Spanish Point Boat Club will hold their Opening of the Patio Dinner and Dance next Saturday [June 25]. The event, including a buffet dinner, starts at 6 pm and features a DJ. Tickets costing $50 are available at the bar for members and guests only. Related Stories Upcoming: Dance Foundation Gala Upcoming: Concepts In […]
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| June 17 saw 0 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange. The BSX finished at 2,116.51, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 64 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available here [PDF], and the full report for the week is available here [PDF]. Related Stories LOM Company […]
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| The 2022 Queen’s Baton Relay has now visited 68 nations and territories of the Commonwealth — including Bermuda — in 253 days, with visits to Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales remaining in the international journey. A spokesperson said, “In recent weeks the Baton has visited Commonwealth nations and territories spanning North America, South America, and […]
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| Speaking the House of Assembly today [June 17] Minister of Education Diallo Rabain highlighted the recent graduation at the Bermuda College and the “incredible Class of 2022.” The Minister said, “Like most universities and colleges, Commencement represents the culmination and highlight of the academic year for Bermuda College. Bermuda College’s Commencement also marks the start […]
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| [Written by Stephen Wright] Jomar Wilkinson has been appointed head coach of Premier Division side Boulevard Blazers. Wilkinson, who led Somerset Trojans to fifth in the top flight last season, was unveiled as Boulevard’s new head coach today. He will take charge of a Boulevard side that finished second in the First Division last term to […]
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| The official Government and Legal notices for today [June 17] include appointment of marriage officer, professional engineers registration, notification of planning applications registered, elections and acting appointments. Maritime Marriage Officer: Alexander Jowett Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Appointment of Marriage Officer [Maritime] Notice ID: GN0631/2022 Public Authorities / Department: Registry General Publication Date: 17 June […]
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