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| The Ministry of Public Works has issued two road traffic advisories, for Sunday, 19 June 2022, and Sunday, 26 June 2022, which will be in effect due to the BBA National Time Trial Championship Race and the BBA National Road Race Championship. The full BBA National Time Trial Championship Race traffic notice follows below [PDF […]
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| “An unqualified success”, said Premier Burt about his time at Consensus 2022 in Austin, Texas, where he and representatives from the Bermuda Business Development Agency [BDA] and the Bermuda Monetary Authority [BMA] engaged with business leaders to promote Bermuda’s Fintech industry. A Government spokesperson said, “The Premier & Minister of Finance departed Texas on Saturday […]
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| Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] today announced that Butterfield & Vallis won the Corporate Blood Drive. A spokesperson said, “In this ninth competition, 15 local companies competed. Every blood donation from an employee or an employee’s friends and family, counts towards the final total. The winner is always announced on World Blood Donor Day, which is today, […]
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| The Ministry of Public Works is advising the public that its Biannual Septage Disposal Operation scheduled this week is postponed/ A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry will inform the public and area residents before the new date. “As a note, the process for the Biannual Septage Disposal is as follows: “The Tynes Bay Septage Receiving […]
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| Carnival in Bermuda is back after a two-year hiatus with a “new organization, a fresh, new route for the parade and numerous festivities over the weekend,” the organisers said. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Mas Band Association [BMBA] will present Carnival in Bermuda alongside the Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] and local event promoters from June 16 […]
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| A unique insight into life on board a Clipper 70 will be available this week as part of free tours of the 70-foot racing yacht. Members of the public can explore the stripped-out ocean racing yacht in a virtual tour on Thursday [June 17], while in-person tours will take place from Wednesday [June 15] to […]
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Che Jennings was gunned down outside Warwick Workmen’s Club on April 7.
Yesterday’s ceremony wa…
The Government remains committed to engaging and connecting with the community on a number of important policies, programmes and initiatives that affect the people.
And in the upcoming weeks, there will be town hall meetings taking place to provide the public with an opportunity to learn more about two Throne Speech pledges: Signature Learning Schools and Bermuda’s Youth Employment Strategy.
| The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] held a press conference today [June 14] to provide information on the policing plan for the National Heroes’ Day holiday weekend. Chief Inspector Alexander Rollin, Community Policing Division said, “With the National Heroes’ Day holiday weekend upon us, the public can look forward to a host of carnival type activity starting […]
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| A newly published book titled The Hunger: A Guide to Nonfiction Writing by Lee-Ann Liles is now available at locations including Brown & Co., Bermuda Bookstore and the Bermuda College bookstore. The book’s cover says, “‘The Hunger’ is defined by the author as the drive to write, a desire to get thoughts and ideas on […]
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| [Written by Stephen Wright] Fight City Muay Thai and Fitness will send the largest-ever team from Bermuda to compete in the TBA World Muay Thai Classic in Des Moines, Iowa. The ten-strong squad includes Jay Astwood, Donna Munoz-Pitcher, Shaun Lavis, Na’Twuan Fisher, Ashton Bell, Antwan Edwards, Emma Edwards, Tyler Kerr, Yolanda Yuan and Keron Lee. Head […]
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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 Government will host two town halls this month, one on June 23rd on Bermuda’s Youth Employment Strategy, and one on June 28th on Signature Schools and Education Reform. A Government spokesperson said, “The Government remains committed to engaging and connecting with the community on a number of important policies, programmes and initiatives that affect the […]
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| The Information Commissioner’s Office [ICO] has released a new public awareness video “highlighting the roles of Information Commissioner and the ICO in upholding the rights of Bermudians and residents when making request for public records under the Public Access to Information [PATI] Act.” “When Bermudians and residents make a PATI request for public records, they […]
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| After months of renovation and repair work, the the upper verandah of the Commissioner’s House at the National Museum of Bermuda has re-opened. A spokesperson said, “A Bermuda icon, the Commissioner’s House sits in the centre of the National Museum of Bermuda [NMB], dominating the Dockyard skyline and commanding sweeping views of the sea. Recently, the House has undergone […]
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| [Written by Stephen Wright] Dage Minors said he is “over the moon” after qualifying in both of his events for the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, which starts next month. Minors left it late to qualify in the 1,500 metres, his favoured discipline, hitting the mark at the Portland Track Festival in Oregon last weekend. It was […]
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| Clinton Hayward became Bermuda’s latest FIFA Referee Assistant to officiate in the Nations League, when he was the Assistant Referee in the Puerto Rico vs British Virgin Islands match. Bermuda Football Association Head of Refereeing Crenstant Williams posted, “Words cannot express what it felt like to watch our new FIFA AR officiate in his First […]
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| Yushae DeSilva-Andrade will compete in the Póvoa de Varzim 2022 World Boccia Cup in Portugal, which is set to take place from July 3rd – July 11th. DeSilva-Andrade — who is currently ranked 36th in the world in her division — will represent Bermuda in the BC1 Division. File photo of DeSilva-Andrade in action: Related Stories Boccia […]
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| The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] announced that the topic for this month’s ‘Kids Hour Saturdays’ on June 18th is coral reefs. A spokesperson said, “Kids Hours Saturdays’ takes place every third Saturday of the month at 11am and 2pm respectively. Each hour features the screening of short films followed by a book reading for […]
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| In a filing with the Bermuda Stock Exchange, BF&M Limited advised that pursuant to its share repurchase programme, during the month of May 2022 the company has not repurchased any shares. Related Stories BF&M Prepare 300 Packages, Donate $20K BF&M Sponsors Free For February At NMB Endeavour & BF&M No Limits Sailing Programme Bermuda Championship […]
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| The Liberty Mutual National Sprint Triathlon took place along Front Street, with Alex Pilgrim and Maddie Durkin racing to victory. Pilgrim clocked a time of 1:06:16, with Maddie Durkin finishing two seconds back in 1:06:18. Liberty Mutual National Sprint Triathlon Junior Duathlon [7 to 10] 20:18 Caleb Mello 20:54 Mathis Stevens 21:02 Xonti Burch 21:07 […]
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| June 13 saw 0 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange. The BSX finished at 2,242.07, 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 official Government and Legal notices for today [June 13] include acting appointments and boards appointments. Boards Sandys Parish Council Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Boards Appointments Notice ID: GN0609/2022 Public Authorities / Department: Ministry Level Publication date: 13 June 2022 Her Excellency the Governor is pleased to make the following appointments. Sandys Parish Council […]
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The Minister of Transport, the Hon. Lawrence Scott, JP, MP, has issued the following update regarding the school minibus service.
| With an aim to expand the way they deliver their news to the community, the Bermuda Broadcasting Company is continuing to live stream their evening news programme online for viewers both on the island and abroad. The live video will begin at 7.00pm, and play to 7.30pm, and then the replay will be available: Related […]
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| Tuesday, June 14 is expected to see a mix of sun and cloud, with the high to be near 28°C/82°F and the low to be near 24°C/75°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 84%. Sunrise will be at 6.11am and sunset […]
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| Minister of Transport Lawrence Scott provided an update regarding the school minibus service. Minister Scott said, “Since September 2021, the Ministry of Transport has contracted the services of two minibus companies to operate school student transportation. As with any Government, contract vendors are required to comply with banking regulations and due diligence requirements to operate […]
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| The Clipper Round the World Yacht Race fleet — which consists of eleven 70-foot ocean racing yachts — arrived in Bermuda today [June 13], marking the first time the race has stopped in Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “We’ve been tracking their movements for months and now, for the first-time ever, the Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA], race organizers, […]
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