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| Patrick Nisbett competed in an International Horse Jumping competition in Belgium, taking part in two classes. Nisbett and Night Star VD finished second in the 1.40m Grand Prix in two phases class. The pair clocked a clear first phase time of 73.14, they then clocked a clear second phase time of 38.35. The Bermudian equestrian also […]
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| The police have issued yet another advisory about a scam, this one claiming that “$800,000 in prize money from ‘Samsung’ has been won,” with the police noting they are “aware of one elderly local man” who “has so far sent $65,000″ and said it ”is suspected that overseas fraudsters have swindled more local residents.” A police […]
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| The NACAC Outdoor Rankings up to May 16 see a number of Bermuda track and field athletes ranked. Jah-Nhai Perinchief is ranked 16th in the men’s triple jump with a top leap of 15.75m. Dage Minors is ranked 16th in the men’s 1500 meters with a time of 3:45.46, and is is also ranked 17th […]
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| This year’s Harbour Nights will begin tonight [June 1st] and according to the most recent list, there will be 64 local vendors taking part, with a wide array of items available for sale. A spokesperson previously said, “The Bermuda Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the return of Harbour Nights. The annual street festival […]
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| Today [June 1] marks the start of Pride Month and Taj Donville-Outerbridge has challenged “everyone to not only post support on social media but to turn their words into action” and suggested four ways that “Bermudians can show meaningful support to the local LGBTQ+ community through action.” Mr Donville-Outerbridge said, “Today marks the start of the universally […]
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| After a “truck lost a load of gravel” leading to “poor road conditions,” a portion of Middle Road in Southampton, in the area of Barnes Corner, has been temporarily closed this morning [June 1], the police have advised. At 9.15am today, a police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service would like to advise the motoring […]
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| National Security Minister Michael Weeks opened a cybersecurity workshop at Bermuda College yesterday [May 31]. Minister Weeks said, “I firstly want to extend a warm welcome on behalf of the Government of Bermuda to our visiting cybersecurity experts from the International Telecommunications Union, Mr Pablo Ochoa, and Mr. Marwan Rached. “I am extremely pleased that […]
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| Purvis Primary athletes claimed three of the four individual titles at the Bermuda School Sports Federation Primary School track and field championships, as 18 schools participated over two days in the first in person competition in over two years. Sukany Jobson of Purvis Primary was name under 10 girls champion after winning the 400m, 800m […]
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| Mount Saint Agnes Academy is launching their Virtual Art Auction, with all artwork being display at Brew coffee house on Front Street and online bidding now open. A spokesperson said, “MSA is excited once again to be launching their Virtual Art Auction. All artwork is on display at Brew coffee house on Front Street from May […]
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| Bermuda’s men’s and women’s volleyball teams continued competing in the 2022 USA Volleyball Open National Championships, in Orlando, Florida. A spokesperson said, “The women’s team started the day in a match against Radiate VB Flash. They played well and came out winners [25-13 and 25-14]. The second match of the day was against Golden Girls […]
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| Kaden Hopkins and his Essax teammates concluded competing in the Vuelta Navarra Stage Race in Spain. Stage four saw the cyclists cover a distance of 124.8 km. Hopkins finished 79th with a time of 3:20:53, which was 14:52 behind the stage winner Pablo Garcia. Hopkins finished 95th overall with a combined time of 16:19:50, he […]
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| The Mustang Survival Annapolis to Bermuda Race gets underway on Friday [June 3]. One of the longest ocean races on the East Coast of the United States, the 753-mile race, which started in 1979, combines inshore and offshore racing down the Chesapeake Bay, across the Gulfstream, and onto Bermuda. More than 600 yachts have participated […]
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| The latest design in Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series features an emoji hugging a heart-shaped red Bermuda flag. The design is is available in two sizes; a Facebook profile cover image and also in a vertical format, ideally sized for use as a mobile phone wallpaper, WhatsApp status image or Instagram story. You can download […]
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| A study on dolphins, including several at Dolphin Quest Bermuda in Dockyard, has shown that the marine mammals can identify their friends by taste. Research has shown that bottlenose dolphins use their sense of taste to discern their friends’ urine from unrelated dolphins, according to an article in National Geographic. The article reads: “Study leader […]
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| During May 2022, Bernews posted hundreds of videos on our website, various social networks and on our dedicated video website Bernews.TV, and the most viewed video topic for the month was Bermuda Day, with the various Bermuda Day themed videos getting more than 150,000 views. In addition to the parade, other highly watched videos included […]
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| Aiming to provide the community with a look at Bermuda’s natural beauty each morning, Bernews features a “Photo of the Day” in our email newsletters and on social media seven days a week. Judging by the number of reader’s “likes”, the month’s most popular photos included Bermuda’s Somerset Bridge, Horseshoe Bay, Astwood Park, Bermuda’s south shore, John […]
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| The official Government and Legal notices for today [May 31] include trademark applications, notification of planning applications registered, traffic notice & notice of intended marriage. Trademark Applications Advertised Before Registration No. 44 Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Trademark Applications Notice ID: GN0559/2022 Public Authorities / Department: Registry General Publication date: 31 May 2022 Document Upload: Adverts […]
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| Deputy Director of the Bermuda Weather Service Michelle Pitcher is joining Bernews this evening [May 31] for the latest episode in the Bernews News & Views series. Ms Pitcher will be discussing the 2022 hurricane season — which officially starts tomorrow — with the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration [NOAA] having predicted a likely […]
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As Heritage Month comes to an end, the Minister of Youth, Culture and Sport, Dr. Ernest Peets reflected on his visit to Tucker House and Globe Hotel Museum, which took place earlier this month (May).
The public will be aware that as part of his ongoing support of the island’s cultural institutions, Minister Peets has committed to engaging with those who oversee and manage these facilities.
~ EMO Executive will meet next week ~
The 2022 Hurricane Season starts tomorrow, June 1, and today the Minister of National Security, the Hon. Michael Weeks confirmed that the Emergency Measures Organisation (EMO) Executive will meet next week to assess Government’s hurricane readiness.
| The 2022 Hurricane Season starts tomorrow [June 1], and today the Minister of National Security Michael Weeks confirmed that the Emergency Measures Organisation [EMO] Executive will meet next week to assess Government’s hurricane readiness. Minister Weeks said, “This is a very familiar time of year for us. Hurricane Season runs from June 1st to November […]
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| GoToBermuda has claimed its first podium finish in the Seattle Pacific Challenge after finishing third in the latest stage of the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race. After an exceptionally close contest, with a nail-biting wait over the past few days for the final results, GoToBermuda finished behind Punta del Este in second and Ha […]
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| Government House is reflecting on the Queen’s visits to Bermuda over the past 70 years, posting a series of images online. Government House posted the photos online below, saying, “With two days until the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, we remember the numerous visits to Bermuda over her 70 year reign. “Less than six months after her […]
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| The Royal Bermuda Regiment [RBR] is advising that later this evening [May 31] they “will be conducting a test fire of two 25-pounder Ceremonial Guns in preparation for the Queen’s Birthday Parade.” A spokesperson said, “As part of the process, residents in the Warwick Camp area can expect to hear two loud bangs between 6.30pm […]
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| Dale Eve, Dante Leverock, Nahki Wells, Reggie Lambe, and Willie Clemons are among the team members named as the Bermuda Football Association [BFA] announced the selected squad for the upcoming Concacaf Nations League matches this June. A spokesperson said, “Following the Concacaf Draw, Bermuda was placed in Group B of League B with Haiti, Montserrat, […]
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| As Heritage Month comes to an end, the Minister of Youth, Culture and Sport, Dr. Ernest Peets reflected on his visit to Tucker House and Globe Hotel Museum, which took place earlier this month. A Government spokesperson said, “The public will be aware that as part of his ongoing support of the island’s cultural institutions, […]
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