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| Some local residents can expect to receive calls starting this evening [June 13] as Narrative Research Bermuda will be conducting their Q2 Bermuda Omnibus Survey. A spokesperson said, “Narrative Research Bermuda would like to let all residents of Bermuda know that we are going into field with our Q2 Bermuda Omnibus Survey this evening Monday […]
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| Carey Olsen Bermuda announced the promotions of Bermudians Kyle Masters, Sam Stevens and Jay Webster to the Carey Olsen group partnership and Michelle Falcucci to counsel, with effect from 1 July 2022. Carey Olsen Bermuda Limited managing partner Michael Hanson said: “It makes us immensely proud to be able to announce these promotions. We have […]
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| The Clipper Round the World Yacht Race fleet arrived in Bermuda today [June 13], with Visit Sanya, China crossing the finish line in first and the GoToBermuda being welcomed by the Royal Bermuda Regiment band after they placed second. Speaking from on board after finishing the race, GoToBermuda AQP Max Rivers said: “ We are […]
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| Desmond Crockwell thanked everyone who supported the Hamilton Parish “Live In Peace Gombey Celebration” event on Saturday [June 11]. Following the event, Desmond Crockwell told Bernews, “On behalf of YouthVision Promotions, I want to thank everyone who came out to promote peace through Hamilton Parish with us on Saturday evening. Special thanks to the YVP family, […]
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| Baileys Bay, St. Davids Cricket Club, Willow Cuts, Somerset Bridge, Flatt’s Victoria, and PHC all recorded victories in this weekend’s Premier & First Division cricket action. Premier Division Somerset Cricket Club 320/4 Baileys Bay 322/3 At the Somerset Cricket Club, yet another 600 runs were scored, as Baileys Bay defeated the Somerset Cricket Club by […]
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| A day after going down in their opening Challenge B League Warm-Up match, Bermuda went down by 55 runs against Ceylon Lions. Ceylon Lions won the toss and elected to bat, they scored 239/9 in their 50 overs, Eddie Agaba was the top scorer with 46 not out, while Jabari Darrell was the pick of […]
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| Nine local charities have received a much-needed financial boost thanks to the Clarien Foundation and its ongoing commitment to “enhancing and strengthening the Bermuda community.” The charities represent various areas including health, education, families, entrepreneurship and human rights. Michael DeCouto, Clarien’s EVP, Chief Digital & Marketing Officer said: “It is with great pleasure that we […]
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| Rockal Evans — who recently represented Bermuda in the SSL Gold Cup in Switzerland — was crowned the Woollahra Sailing Club Finn Club Champion in Australia. Evans had a consistent Finn Series sailing to the Championship Series victory with a total of eight points. Rob McMillian was Evans’ nearest rival with 17 points to finish […]
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| Three Bermuda archers took part in the Belgium Icenation Shoot Online competition, competing in weather conditions that were sunny with 10 mph crosswinds. Camerin Pickering won the Recurve – 70m division with 621 points, while Jaydon Roberts finished second with 590 points. At the Recurve – 60m distance, Robin Selley was declared the winner with […]
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| The Bermuda Business Development Agency [BDA] said they “will continue to promote Bermuda’s strengths at its latest overseas mission to London next week.” A spokesperson said, “Across four days, from June 12 – 16, the BDA delegation will engage with leading global capital allocators, law firms, wealth managers and tech incubators, specifically to discuss Bermuda’s […]
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| In a filing with the Bermuda Stock Exchange [BSX], Somers Limited announced they received ‘an unsolicited offer from shareholders representing approximately 95% of the Company’s issued share capital.’ The full filing stated: “Somers Limited, a financial services investment holding company, announces that it has received an unsolicited offer from shareholders representing approximately 95% of the […]
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| Bermuda’s team for the upcoming Commonwealth Games — which will be held Birmingham, UK from July 28-August 9th — has been named, with the island set to be represented by seventeen athletes in five different sports. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Olympic Association is pleased to announce the selection of Team Bermuda for the upcoming […]
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| Bermuda’s Special Olympians – who won four medals at the Special Olympics in Florida — arrived home last night, where they were greeted by Minister of Youth, Culture & Sports Dr Ernest Peets, who said it gives him ”immense pride” to congratulate the team on their successful performance. The Government said, “Congratulations to Eden Woolery, Micah Lambert […]
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| A man is being treated in hospital for multiple stab wounds, which apparently resulted from a fight that “occurred in the area of Court Street and Elliot Street, Pembroke involving a number of persons.” A police spokesperson said, “Approximately 2:50am Saturday, 11th June 2022, police officers responded to a report of a fight that occurred […]
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| At the Devonshire Recreation Club, the host team won the toss and sent the Central County cup holders Western Stars to bat. Western Stars would score 310/8 in their allotted 50 overs, with Tre Manders the top score with 95, Allan Doulas was the pick of the Devonshire Recreation Club bowlers with figures of 10-1-61-3. […]
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| Bermuda’s Jessica Lewis competed in the Handisport – Open Paris – 2022. Lewis took to the track for the combined T34/53/54 women’s 100m final, finishing second clocking a time of 16.94, and she then won the combined T34/53/54 women’s 800m final stopping the clock in a time of 1:58.21. Related Stories Join The Challenge: Rolling […]
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| The MTM Open Championships continued at the Fairmont Southampton Tennis Courts, with three matches on the court. Gavin Manders and Trey Mallory defeated Vincent Boisvert and Ben Jones in straight sets 6-4, 6-1 Shelby Madeiros defeated Morgan Lightbourne in straight-set 6-0, 6-3, and Lewis Walsh defeated Raul Maldonaldo in a three-set battle 6-4, 4-6, 10-8. […]
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| Stephen Dickinson sailed to victory in the Allan Frith Memorial Regatta in the St. Gorges Harbour. Dickinson won three of the four races, to finish with 3 net points, Dale Brangman was second with 5 points, and Maxwell Curtis rounded out the top three on the day with 7 points. Allan Frith Memorial Regatta Results […]
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| The Clipper Round the World Yacht Race fleet is starting to arrive in Bermuda this morning [June 13], with ‘Visit Sanya, China’ crossing the finish line in first, claiming the victory into Bermuda, while ‘GoToBermuda’ finished in second place, doubling its points and claiming another consecutive podium place, and the team’s highest place in the […]
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| The Government has issued a Request for Proposals [RFP] for an Electronic Monitoring Programme. The notice said, “The Government of Bermuda is seeking to expand and maintain its programmes to monitor, manage and change behaviours in offenders, with the protection of the community as the primary consideration. Electronic monitoring involves having an electronic bracelet [device] […]
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Sammy Robinson hailed his side’s resilience after St David’s battled their way to victory over area rivals …
A veritable run feast saw Bailey’s Bay stroll past ten-man Somerset with acres to spare, despite chasing a m…
| The Department of Public Transportation [DPT] advised “that there will be bus cancellations tomorrow morning, 13 June 2022, due to a shortage of resources for student transportation.” A spokesperson said, “The Department will redeploy buses to cover the minibus shortage to ensure that school students are transported safely and get to school on time. This […]
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| The United States CDC has officially announced that the requirement for a negative Covid test for airline passengers to enter the US has been rescinded, effective today [June 12]. The matter was previously reported by multiple media outlets, and the official announcement from the CDC said, “On June 10, 2022, the Centers for Disease Control […]
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| Bermuda’s Special Olympic Team has concluded competition at the 2022 Special Olympics USA Summer Games in Florida, making an excellent showing to claim four medals. Equestrian Eden Woolery won a bronze medal in the Western Equitation B1 Class, Micah Lambert won a silver medal in tennis-singles, Bridget Marshall won a bronze medal in tennis-singles, and […]
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| Dame Flora Duffy finished seventh at the AJ Bell World Triathlon Championship Series Leeds this weekend, completing the sprint-distance race — 750m swim, 20km bike, 5km run — in 59min 44sec. “It was a pretty tough day out there,” Duffy told Bernews after the race. “Getting Covid between Yokohama and Leeds wasn’t ideal because, with my late […]
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| The trial for Sophia Cannonier and Michael Watson, who are accused of allegedly breaking Covid-19 quarantine rules, got underway earlier this week, with a number of supporters outside as the trial commenced. The couple have put forward the view that since they had had tests which showed they had “robust levels of antibodies” there should be […]
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| A military aircraft was recently in Bermuda, with a support aircraft travelling to the island with supplies. The 403rd Wing website says, “The C-130J is the newest generation of the C-130 Hercules which primarily performs the tactical portion of the airlift mission. The aircraft is capable of operating from rough, dirt strips and is the […]
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| The Bermuda Hospitals Board advised “that five temporary chillers will be installed on the KEMH site near to the Berry Hill visitors’ car park and delivery area of the General Wing.” A spokesperson said, “There should be no impact to patients accessing patient parking areas as the construction site is not a public area. Vendors […]
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| Monday, June 13 is expected to be partly cloudy, with the high to be near 28°C/82°F and the low to be near 24°C/76°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SSW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 97%. Sunrise will be at 6:11am and sunset will be at 8:26pm. […]
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