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| The Clipper Round the World Yacht Race fleet arrived in Bermuda this week, marking one of the eight stops the fleet 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 crew members combined — are berthed at the […]
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| The Bank of Butterfield announced that “in response to today’s 75 basis point increase in the US Federal Funds Rate, it is adjusting its interest rates on loans and selected deposits by half a percentage point, absorbing a third of the rise.” A spokesperson said, “The base rate for Bermuda dollar residential mortgages, consumer loans, corporate loans […]
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| The police have now confirmed the death of 70-year-old Keith Gordon, and said the “investigation has commenced into the circumstances surrounding the death of Mr. Gordon.” A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service can confirm the identity of the 70-year-old make whose lifeless body was found at a Victoria Street, City of Hamilton residence […]
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| Covid-19 statistics will not provided today [June 15] as the “Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit database is currently offline.” A Government spokesperson said, “The Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit database is currently offline due to technical difficulties. Therefore, Covid-19 statistics are not able to be provided today. An update will be provided once the situation is resolved, which we anticipate in the coming […]
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| The official Government and Legal notices for today [June 15] include trademark applications, boards appointments, Bermudian status, appointments and elections. Acting Appointment: Chief Immigration Officer, Department Of Immigration Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Acting Appointments Notice ID: GN0621/2022 Public Authorities / Department: Cabinet Headquarters Publication date: 15 June 2022 Ms. Marita Grimes, Assistant Chief Immigration Officer, […]
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| Thursday, June 16 is expected to see some early cloud & chance of showers; becomes brighter later, with the high to be near 26°C/78°F and the low to be near 21°C/70°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be north. The relative humidity is expected to be near 68%. Sunrise will be […]
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| The Bermuda Chamber of Commerce announced that this evening’s [June 15] Harbour Nights event has been cancelled due to the weather. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Chamber of Commerce would like to inform the public of their decision to cancel Harbour Nights this evening. The Bermuda Weather Service Forecasts rainfall and increased winds for this evening. “The […]
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| Jillian Terceira competed in the PeelBergen CSI2*, CSI1*, CSIYH1*, CSIV-B International Horse Jumping event in the Netherlands. On day one, Terceira and Vaiana 15 finished 16th competing in the CSIYH1* 5 yrs-1.05m/ 6yrs-1.15m in two phases special class clocking a clear first phase time of 42.17, and then they clocked a clear second phase time […]
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Recently (June 10), the Minister of Transport, Lawrence Scott and the Head of the Public Service, Dr. Derrick Binns recognized the Ministry of Transport’s Stacey Evans as the May recipient of the Public Service Excellence Award (PSEA).
The PSEA is a programme that aims to encourage outstanding achievement and recognize Public Officers who are demonstrating admirable service delivery. Each month an individual or team is selected for their outstanding public service accomplished in the last 60 days.
| The Bermuda inline ball hockey season got underway at the PCC Hockey Rink with a double header that produced 16 goals. Pembroke Pirates 5 – Boaz Island Beer Barons 3 The Pembroke Pirates defeated the Boaz Island Beer Barons 5 – 3 in the opener. The Pembroke Pirates took a 1 – 0 lead when […]
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| Mikal Dill, Ryan Outerbridge, Liam Flannery, Alexander Miller, and Nicholas Narraway will be representing Bermuda at the inaugural Caribbean Games, which will be held starting later this month in Guadeloupe. The Bermuda Olympic Association said, “The inaugural Caribbean Games will take place in Guadeloupe from June 27th – July 3rd, 2022. The Caribbean Games will debut […]
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| Premier David Burt met with British Shadow Foreign Secretary David Lammy, Shadow Minister for Foreign, Commonwealth + Development Affairs Stephen Doughty and Lord Collins of Highbury to “discuss the return of passport printing to the Bermuda Government.” The UK took over the printing of British Overseas Territories passports back in 2016, which was not a […]
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| Stacey Evans has earned the Public Service Excellence Award [PSEA] for May, with the Government noting that she ”has demonstrated exceptional commitment to her role” with the Transport Planning Team. A spokesperson said, “Recently [June 10], the Minister of Transport, Lawrence Scott and the Head of the Public Service, Dr. Derrick Binns recognized the Ministry of Transport’s […]
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| Noting they “received certain information,” the police confirmed they have “begun an investigation into the death of a 70-year-old male” whose body was found at a Victoria Street residence on Saturday. A police spokesperson said, “Having received certain information, the Bermuda Police Service has begun an investigation into the death of a 70-year-old male, whose […]
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| The Clipper Round the World Yacht Race fleet — which consists of eleven 70-foot ocean racing yachts — arrived on the island earlier this week, marking the first time the race has stopped in Bermuda. The Clipper race spans some 40,000 nautical miles as the vessels circumnavigate the globe, with Bermuda one of the eight stops the […]
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| The fourth week of the 2022 Bermuda Cricket Board 50 overs League Season saw Bermuda play warm-up matches, league matches and one Central County Cup match played, Bermuda also had several players playing overseas as well, and take a look at the week’s top performers, both locally and abroad. Jacob Albertze representing the Somerset Cricket […]
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| The Bermuda Netball Associations Women’s Summer League and Coed League season got underway at the Bernards Park. Women’s Summer League The Stars defeated the St. George’s Lady Colts 31 – 10, Fredrick Samuels scored 31 goals for the Stars, while the MVP for the St. George’s Lady Colts was Coriah Simmons. The BHB Angels defeated […]
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| When a Pembroke playground was burnt to the ground last April, the local community rallied together with a mission to restore the site to its former glory. The Pig’s Field Family Connection was formed out of the ashes of the popular playground and is working with community members, the corporate sector and the Government to replace […]
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| [Opinion column written by Taj Donville-Outerbridge & Onuri Smith] Unconscious bias is commonly defined as the ideals, attitudes, and associations we hold subconsciously that often greatly affect the way we see, feel, and interact with other individuals. While this natural phenomenon helps us make quick judgements about the world that help us survive, it is […]
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| The latest design in Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series features a rendition of the spectacular goal by Bermuda’s Dante Leverock during a recent football game, with the goal attracting worldwide attention. While the momentous goal — which was featured by ESPN and FIFA – was captured on video, there does not appear to be photo of the moment, […]
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| A Public Information Session will be held on Wednesday, June 29 at 6.00pm at the Botanical Gardens, Horticulture Hall. A spokesperson said, “The Skills Development Program is hosting trainers from Kingston Maurward College [KMC]. They arrive from June 21 to July 1, 2022. They will be hosting training sessions at the Botanical Gardens for the […]
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| June 14 saw 2,200 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $56,385.00 BD. 1,400 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing down 3.4% at $29.95 per share, while another 800 shares were traded by BF&M Ltd, closing down 21.5% at $18.05 per share. The BSX finished at 2,140.65, down 4.52% […]
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| The official Government and Legal notices for today [June 14] include traffic notice, notification of planning applications registered, cancellation of registration and notice of intended marriage. RTN – BBA National Road Race Championship June 26th 2022 Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Traffic Notice Notice ID: GN0614/2022 Public Authorities / Department: Public Works Headquarters Publication date: […]
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| [Updated] The police responded to the John Smith’s Bay area in Smiths this evening [June 14], with multiple police vehicles and officers seen earlier this evening and crime scene tape visible. Unofficial information suggests there may have been some form of an altercation, and confirmed details are limited at this time, however we will update […]
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| Darren Woods will be joining Bernews at 8.00pm this evening [June 14] for the latest episode in the Bernews News & Views series, with Mr Woods set to discuss Carnival in Bermuda, which will take place this coming weekend with a wide range of events set to be held. The video will be live streamed […]
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| The Ministry of Public Works advised that the “Revel De Road Procession will take place on Monday, June 20th, 2022 and will require multiple road closures at the times listed below.” A Government spokesperson said, “There will be four routes to this event that will require road closures. See list below for each route and […]
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| On Thursday, 16th June 2022 C.A.R.E. Learning Centre will hold their annual graduation celebration for the Class of 2021. A spokesperson said, “Fifteen students who were successful in receiving their high school diplomas last year have been anxiously waiting for this special day when they will be recognized for their outstanding achievements after waiting a […]
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| The police responded to the John Smith’s Bay area in Smiths this evening [June 14], with multiple police vehicles and officers seen earlier this evening and crime scene tape visible. Unofficial information suggests there may have been some form of an altercation, and confirmed details are limited at this time, however we will update as […]
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