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| Bermuda HealthCare Services announced that “following two years of Covid-related absence, the Calvin “Bummy” Symonds Safe Hands award returns to the annual Cup Match Classic this year.” A spokesperson said, “Proudly sponsored by BHCS, the prestigious award is presented to the player who makes the most spectacular catch. Mr. Dennis Wainwright, former St. George’s wicketkeeper, and […] |
| Butterfield is offering a free class in money management and financial literacy to college and university students between the age of 18 and 30. A spokesperson said, “The hour-long Butterfield 101 Money Management Programme will be held virtually at 6pm on Thursday, 4 August, and will be taught by members of the Retail Banking and […] |
| 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 […] |
| The Ministry received 4146 test results — spanning 7 days — and 205 were positive, so there are now 263 active cases, of which 16 people are in hospital, and the Ministry confirmed that the island had recorded two more coronavirus-related deaths, bringing the total to 144 since the pandemic began in 2020. “Unfortunately, Bermuda […] |
| The official Government and Legal notices for today [July 26] include acting appointments, boards appointments and notice of intended marriage. Director Of Planning Mr. Maynard Packwood Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Acting Appointments Notice ID: GN0753/2022 Public Authorities / Department: Planning Publication date: 26 July 2022 Government Notice No. Acting Appointment Director Of The Department Of Planning […] |
| Wednesday, July 27 is expected to see a mix of sun and cloud; increasing cloud overnight, with the high to be near 31°C/87°F and the low to be near 26°C/79°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 73%. Sunrise will be at […] |
| The Government issued an advisory about camping and beaches over the Cup Match holiday, urging people to “help play their part in ensuring that our outdoor spaces are left in a pristine condition. ” Minister of Public Works, Lt/Col David Burch said, “As the annual Cup Match holiday fast approaches, I know that many residents […] |
| Local martial artist Charles Butterfield has been nominated for inclusion in the 2022 Bill ‘Superfoot’ Wallace Changing Lives book and inducted in the AMAA Foundation Who’s Who Legends Hall of Honors. A spokesperson said, “Jessie Bowen, Director of the American Martial Arts Alliance Foundation, announced the release of the highly anticipated 2022 Bill ‘Superfoot’ Wallace […] |
| Kiwon Waldron was back in action competing in Standardbred Racing in Canada. The 2nd race of the day was the first $6,500 division for the two-year-old pacing fillies and YS Sensationalcity [Keystone Velocity] with driver Waldron led with ease from start to finish in 2:03&4 by three open lengths. In heat 6, Waldron was in […] |
| A 36-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder, two teens were arrested after a physical dispute in Devonshire, a suspect was arrested in connection with the theft of $15,000 worth of jewellery from a hotel room, and a man was arrested in connection with an assault on a party cruise. A police spokesperson said, […] |
| HSBC Bermuda held a second Cup Match motorcade today [July 26], greeting onlookers and spreading holiday spirit on a route starting from Somerset and ending in Hamilton. This was the second motorcade held, with yesterday’s event traveling from St. George’s to Hamilton. Today’s motorcade began on Somerset, moving through Middle Road into Hamilton via East Broadway, […] |
| [Written by Stephen Wright] Bermuda’s athletes who will compete in the upcoming Commonwealth Games in Birmingham are below, including Dame Flora Duffy, Tyler Butterfield, Erica Hawley, Tyler Smith, Caitlin Conyers, Kaden Hopkins, Conor White, Nicholas Narraway, Emma Keane, Jah-Nhai Perinchief, Caitlyn Bobb, Dage Minors, Sakari Famous, Tiara DeRosa, Madelyn Moore, Jack Harvey, and Emma Harvey. Dame Flora Duffy Age: […] |
| The Corporation of St. George is informing the public of the Cup Match trash collection schedule for businesses and residents. A spokesperson said, “The Corporation of St. George would like to inform the public, whose trash is normally collected by the Corporation of St. George, that Cup Match trash collection for businesses and residents is […] |
| Premier David Burt, Minister of Youth, Culture and Sport Dr Ernest Peets, St George’s West MP Kim Swan, President of the St. George’s Cricket Club Neil Paynter, and St. George’s Cricket Club member Romeo Ruddock were on hand as a cheque for $25,000 was presented to St. George’s Cricket Club to help cover their Cup Match costs. The […] |
| Ocean View Golf Course recently held its annual Cup Match Golf Tournament, with the St. George’s team emerging as victors. A spokesperson said, “Sunday the 24th July, the Ocean View Golf Course hosted its fifth annual Cup Match Golf Tournament at Ocean View Golf Course. This was another brilliant event orchestrated by the Head Golf […] |
| The Bermuda Stock Exchange [BSX] will be closed for the Cup Match holiday. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Stock Exchange [BSX] advises that the BSX will be closed on Thursday, 28th and Friday, 29th July 2022, for the Emancipation Day and Mary Prince Day [collectively known as “Cup Match”] public holidays in Bermuda. “The BSX will reopen […] |
| [Written by Stephen Wright] Dame Flora Duffy might be the Commonwealth Games defending champion, but some say she is not the favourite to win the individual triathlon in Birmingham on Friday, with Duffy noting “I’m the defending champion, although I don’t think I’m quite the favourite.” That distinction belongs to Georgia-Taylor Brown, currently ranked No 1 […] |
| [Opinion column written by Wayne Caines] As Bermuda’s sole provider of electricity, we at BELCO take our responsibility to the community seriously – not only in terms of providing safe, reliable power, but also to take every measure possible to minimise the impacts of our operations on our environment and community. It was unfortunate that […] |
“We shall never forget the importance of this annual two-day cricket classic. Cup Match is so much more than a two-day cricket game – it is part of our culture and heritage,” said Premier, the Hon. David Burt, JP, MP, at the cheque presentation to the Somerset Cricket Club.
| The Government has released the ferry schedule for the Cup Match holiday on Thursday [July 28] and Friday [July 29]. Blue Route Operating on the weekday schedule between Hamilton and Dockyard Orange Route Thursday only: Operating on the weekday schedule between Dockyard and St. George’s Pink Route Operating on the weekday schedule between Hamilton, Paget, […] |
| RiverStone International announced that Mike Cain has joined the company, effective July 25th, as group head of legal and company secretary. A spokesperson said, “Cain is a senior lawyer with 25 years’ experience operating in the international insurance and reinsurance sector. In his former role at Aspen, Mike held the position of general counsel and […] |
| [Column written by Jessica Lightbourne, which is Part 4 of a five part series] Part 4: Control Orientation How do you own the boardroom? Bottom line: remember that you are the CEO of your life. This knowledge is what separates the wheat from the chaff. As a leadership coach specialising in career development for Black […] |
| AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A+ [Superior] and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “aa” [Superior] of Assured Guaranty Re Overseas Ltd. The outlook of these Credit Ratings [ratings] is stable. A statement from the ratings agency said, “The ratings reflect AGRO’s balance sheet strength, which AM Best assesses as strongest, as […] |
| Premier & Minister of Finance David Burt and Bermuda Business Development Agency [BDA] CEO David Hart “underscored Bermuda’s key advantages as an international business domicile” during a Commonwealth Chamber of Commerce of Hong Kong webinar. A spokesperson said, “Premier Burt highlighted Bermuda’s stability, security, and reputation for regulatory excellence via our integrated, independent financial services […] |