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Dominant Douglas powers St George’s to victory over Western Stars

September 26, 2022

Wellington Oval (Western Stars won toss): St George’s beat Western Stars by nine wickets

Allan Douglas Jr produced a dominant all round-display to guide hosts St George’s to an emphatic win over …

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About 300 customers still without power

September 26, 2022

About 300 properties were still without power, Belco said tonight, after Hurricane Fiona brushed the island two days ago.
The parish with the highest number of outages at 10pm was Pembroke, with 107.
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St George’s win title after nail-biting victory over Bailey’s Bay

September 25, 2022

Sea Breeze Oval (Bailey’s Bay won toss): St George’s beat Bailey’s Bay by one wicket.

It was a close-run thing but St George’s were confirmed champions of the Athene T20 Premier Division by beati…

McGowan confident Cleveland can retain top-flight status after successive victories

September 25, 2022

Lord’s (Cleveland won toss): Cleveland County beat Southampton Rangers by 59 runs.

Mackih McGowan is adamant Cleveland’s hopes of retaining their top-flight status are far from over after helping…

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New SpaceX launch lights up Bermuda night skies

September 25, 2022

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket created a spectacle for Bermuda after its launch from Cape Canaveral on Saturday night.
The spacecraft company said on its website: “On Saturday, September 24 at 7.32pm ET, Sp…

Young Luke Fulton bowls relegation-threatened Warwick to vital win

September 25, 2022

Wellington Oval (Western Stars won toss): Warwick beat Western Stars by six wickets

Warwick secured a vital victory over Western Stars to keep their chances of survival alive in the Athene T20 Pr…

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Almost 500 customers still without power

September 25, 2022

Almost 500 properties were still without power, a Belco spokesman said this evening, after Hurricane Fiona brushed the island two days ago.
The parish with the highest number of outages at 4pm was Pem…

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Hurricane Fiona carries birds far from home

September 25, 2022

Winds from Hurricane Fiona were believed to have brought a tropical bird to Bermuda and taken some longtails from waters around the islands to Canada.
A brown noddy – more commonly found further south…

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700 customers still without power

September 25, 2022

About 700 properties were still without power, Belco said this afternoon, after Hurricane Fiona brushed the island two days ago.
The parish with the highest number of outages at 4pm was Pembroke, with…

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Restaurants to get tips on how reusables can work in Bermuda

September 25, 2022

Restaurateurs can learn this week about how reusable schemes that have been introduced around the world can also be used in Bermuda.
Different approaches to being more environmentally friendly will be…

Janeiro Tucker returns with a bang as Southampton shock Bailey’s Bay

September 25, 2022

Sea Breeze Oval (Southampton won toss): Southampton beat Bailey’s Bay by 86 runs.

Janeiro Tucker returned to the playing stage after a self-enforced absence and produced an innings that mimicked …

Dominant Allan Douglas powers St George’s to convincing win over Western Stars

September 25, 2022

Wellington Oval (Western Stars won toss): St George’s beat Western Stars by nine wickets

Allan Douglas Jr produced a dominant all round-display to guide hosts St George’s to an emphatic win over …

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Schools, Bermuda College to reopen tomorrow

September 25, 2022

Public schools will reopen tomorrow after they were checked for damage following Hurricane Fiona.
Bermuda College students will also return to classes.
Diallo Rabain, the Minister of Education, said:…

Mackih McGowan leads Cleveland to welcome win

September 25, 2022

Lord’s (Somerset won toss): Cleveland County beat Somerset by 22 runs.

Struggling Cleveland County secured a welcome victory after overcoming an in-form Somerset by 22 runs in the first of a Athe…

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Fiona puts Irie FM off the air

September 25, 2022

Damaged equipment after a lightning strike and power cut at the Irie FM studio during Hurricane Fiona has prevented the radio station from broadcasting on the airwaves since Friday.
But the reggae mus…

Late rally flatters Robin Hood as Boulevard Blazers storm through

September 25, 2022

Robin Hood 2 Boulevard Blazers 4

Boulevard earned their place in the final eight of the Dudley Eve Trophy following a strong performance against Robin Hood at Goose Gosling Field on Saturday nigh…

Jeze Butterfield makes late impact to complete Trojans comeback

September 25, 2022

St George’s Colts 3 Somerset Trojans 4

Somerset Trojans came from behind in a seven-goal thriller to beat St. George’s Colts and advance into the quarter-final round the Dudley Eve Trophy on Sa…

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Bus service resumes this morning

September 25, 2022

The bus service resumed at 6am today under the regular Sunday schedule.
The Ministry of National Security announced the news during a post hurricane update this evening.
Michael Weeks, the Minister …

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Canadian military to help clean up Fiona’s devastation

September 25, 2022

TORONTO (AP) — Canadian troops are being sent to assist the recovery from the devastation of storm Fiona, which swept away houses, stripped off roofs and knocked out power across the country’s Atlanti…

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Customers without power drops to 1,101

September 25, 2022

Just 1,101 customers are still without electricity in the wake of Hurricane Fiona this morning.
Belco workers cut the number of customers without power from 1,214 at 10pm last night and a high of more…

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Motor yacht runs aground

September 25, 2022

A 73-foot motor yacht landed up on the rocks at Ports Island as a result of Hurricane Fiona.
The charter boat, named Cortina, is still at the Warwick location facing in a southeasterly direction.
The…

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World Central Kitchen comes to island’s aid

September 25, 2022

A US-based charity was in Bermuda distributing food to those impacted by Hurricane Fiona.
As well as Bermuda, World Central Kitchen also had teams in the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico and Turks and…

Rejuvenated Somerset aim to extend unbeaten run

September 25, 2022

Rejuvenated Somerset will be keen to build upon their good run of form in the Athene T20 League Premier Division when they travel to Lord’s to face Cleveland County tomorrow.
Jeff Richardson’s team ar…

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Bus service to resume tomorrow morning

September 24, 2022

The bus service will resume at 6am tomorrow under the regular Sunday schedule.
The Ministry of National Security announced the news during a post hurricane update this evening.
Michael Weeks, the Mi…

Tyler Christopher unfazed by late change of opponent

September 24, 2022

Tyler Christopher is adamant he is not fazed by a late change of opponent ahead of returning to the ring for his fifth professional fight tomorrow.
The 26-year-old Bermudian was due to face fellow sou…

Journey to financial awareness

September 24, 2022

On April 18 2022, a financial literacy contest was announced for all readers of this Moneywise column, seeking five winners.
The contest invited any interested contestants to describe in 200 words or …

Eleven tips to help you to fight inflation

September 24, 2022

Inflation: it’s a constant news headline, the joke of every meme, and the word we curse under our breath every time we have to put the fancy bacon back on the shelf and grab the generic turkey bacon i…

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Number of Belco customers without power drops to 7,011

September 24, 2022

More than 19,000 of the customers who lost their electricity at the peak of Hurricane Fiona have had their power restored.
There were just 7,011 Belco customers without lights at 8am, down from 14,8…

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Fearsome Fiona grazes Bermuda

September 24, 2022

Bermuda had a narrow escape after Hurricane Fiona grazed past the island in the early hours of yesterday.
Although gusts of up to 113mph were recorded in the west end at the height of the hurricane, …

Jarryd Dillas relishing Johnnie Walker Classic title defence

September 24, 2022

Jarryd Dillas will rest his title on the line when he tees off in the opening round of the Johnnie Walker Classic at Ocean View Golf Course today.
The Mid Ocean Club amateur came from three shots back…

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Number of Belco customers without power drops to 11,996

September 24, 2022

More than half of the customers who lost their electricity at the peak of Hurricane Fiona have had their power restored.
But there were still 11,196 Belco customers without lights at 8pm, down from …

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Bus service resumption stalled

September 23, 2022

Bus passengers will have to wait to find out when service will resume after Hurricane Fiona.
The Department of Public Transportation said bus services could not resume because power had not yet been …

All cricket called off on Saturday

September 23, 2022

The Bermuda Cricket Board has cancelled all matches for tomorrow in the Athene T20 League after the passing of Hurricane Fiona.
With the matches not to be rescheduled, it means the season is over for …

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Hurricane Fiona delivers a little bundle of love

September 23, 2022

A happy couple got more than they bargained for during Hurricane Fiona – the birth of their first child.
Kei-she Fubler and Brandon Wilson welcomed their daughter A’riyah Justice Fubler-Wilson into th…

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Nova Scotia gets ready for Hurricane Fiona

September 23, 2022

Hurricane conditions were expected to hit Canada tonight as Fiona raced towards the country’s maritime provinces.
Officials warned residents there to prepare for coastal flooding and power outages.
Th…

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After a slow start, hurricane season intensifies

September 23, 2022

After a slow start, the 2022 hurricane season has accelerated with several systems being monitored by meteorologists.
A series of pre-season and mid-season forecasts warned that the season was expecte…

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Hurricane Fiona Community Pictures

September 23, 2022

Hurricane Fiona Community Pictures

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Shelter residents have ‘good time’ during uneventful night

September 23, 2022

Camaraderie prevailed through Hurricane Fiona at the emergency shelter in CedarBridge Academy in Devonshire, where 12 overnighters braved the storm together.
Lunch was being served to support staff an…

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Hurricane Fiona Aftermath

September 23, 2022

Hurricane Fiona Aftermath (Photographs by Akil Simmons)

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Community turns out for World Peace Day walk and gathering

September 23, 2022

Members of the community took part in a walk, run and gathering on Wednesday evening in recognition of United Nations Peace Day.
Local activists, religious leaders, sports people and other community m…

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Norwegian Getaway misses Bermuda voyage due to Fiona

September 23, 2022

Norwegian Getaway sailed yesterday for New England and Canada rather than its scheduled destination of Bermuda to avoid high seas causes by Hurricane Fiona.
The Getaway left New York yesterday an…

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Community bands together to clear 110,000lb of rubbish from Pembroke lot

September 23, 2022

Tonnes of waste were cleared from an empty Pembroke lot as part of a community effort to improve a Curving Avenue neighbourhood.
Traci Burgess, executive director of Keep Bermuda Beautiful, said more …

Powerboat season hailed a success despite poor start

September 23, 2022

After last weekend’s final meeting of the season, the Bermuda Power Boat Association commodore Robert Caldwell hailed the 2022 season as a success despite a series of setbacks.
“Our season did not go…

YAO Baseball Bermuda to launch Fall Ball youth programme

September 23, 2022

YAO Baseball Bermuda will launch its Fall Ball youth programme at Southside, St David’s, weather permitting on Sunday.
The event is open to participants ages 4 to 16 who will be involved in various s…

Daniel Augustus continues progress with podium finish on Moonlight Tour

September 23, 2022

Daniel Augustus says his game is in a “good place” after securing a podium finish on the Moonlight Tour in Florida.
The Bermudian professional fired a boge -free, three-under 69, to finish tied for th…

Bermuda trio making steady strides in English women’s football

September 23, 2022

Eva Frazzoni, Keunna Dill and Kshaela Burch-Waldron continue to impress on the English women’s football scene.
The Bermuda trio have more than held their own playing for their respective clubs and eve…

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Fiona past its closest point of approach

September 23, 2022

Hurricane Fiona has passed its closest point of approach to Bermuda and is now racing away to the north of the island taking aim at the Canadian maritime provinces.
The Bermuda Weather Service confir…

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More than 7,000 Belco customers lose power

September 23, 2022

More than 7,000 Belco customers are without power with winds increasing in strength as Hurricane Fiona moves closer to the island.

Gusts of almost 70 knots – about 80mph – have been recorded at Fo…

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Drone video footage from inside Fiona released

September 22, 2022

Video footage from a drone inside Hurricane Fiona as it barrelled towards Bermuda has been released by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
Drone maker Saildrone, Inc and the NOAA rel…

Bank share price falls on NYSE

September 22, 2022

With a total trade volume of just 1,354 shares valued at $44,592.10 on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, the RG/BSX Index closed unchanged for the week, without the benefit of a Friday session.
The market w…