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“This conference has proven to be an excellent opportunity to showcase what Bermuda has done to develop our Blue Economy and Marine Spatial Plan,” said the Minister of Home Affairs, the Hon. Walter Roban, JP, MP, following his attendance at the UN Ocean Conference in Lisbon, Portugal.
Minister Roban attended an event organised by the French Government to promote the SARGADOM project. This project will contribute to the protection of biodiversity and ecosystem services in the high seas on the Thermal Dome in the Pacific and the Sargasso Sea in the Atlantic.”
| Kiwon Waldron had a busy day competing at the Hippodrome 3R Track, as the Standardbred race season continued in Canada. In heat 2, Waldron in the bike of Prairie Mystic finished 4th clocking a time of 1:58 flat. Waldron and Pey Bug also finished 4th in heat 3 clocking a time of 1:59&3. In heat […]
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| Appleby has welcomed Bermudian university students for their 2022 summer internship programme, noting that the ”internships, ranging from two to 13 weeks, assigns each student with a mentor and places them in a legal practice area or support group department in the firm’s Bermuda office.” A spokesperson said, “This year’s students are: Corporate – Guielle Bean, completing […]
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| [Written by Stephen Wright] Dame Flora Duffy returns to action in the World Triathlon Championship Series when she competes in Hamburg this weekend. Duffy withdrew from the previous WTCS round in Montreal in favour of racing in the Subaru Ironman 70.3 Mont-Tremblant, which was her final chance to qualify for the 70.3 World Championships in St […]
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| Kamau Leverock helped the World XI defeat the Michigan Cheetahs to claim the 2022 Diversity Cup in Detroit. Playing in the 17th Annual Diversity Cup 2022 Final, the Michigan Cheetahs batted first and scored 139/9 in their allotted 20 overs, opener Ian Chauhan was the top scorer with a knock of 54, Ali Shafique was […]
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| The opening ceremony of the World Boccia Cup was held in Póvoa de Varzim in Portugal, with Yushae DeSilva-Andrade representing the island at the competition, which runs through July 11. Extract from the Opening Ceremony video showing glimpses of the Bermuda team: It has been more than two years since DeSilva-Andrade represented Bermuda on the international […]
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| The Bermuda Billfish Blast kicked off with 35 boats and over 200 crew from around the world, who are all “competing for over $300,000 in cash plus prizes.” A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Billfish Blast kicked off with 35 game boats and over 200 anglers and crew from around the world. They are competing for […]
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| Steven Petty and Authur Wightman competed in the 2022 World Triathlon Sprint Championships in Montreal, while Patty Petty served as a Head Judge. Wightman finished 55th in the Men’s 45-49 Age Group Division clocking a time of 1:18:44; he recorded a time of 16:18 on the swim, 32:49 on the bike, and 23:04 on the […]
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| RiverStone International announced that David Rocke has been appointed as group head of M&A. A spokesperson said, “Rocke will continue his role as managing director of RiverStone Insurance Bermuda Limited alongside this key appointment in RiverStone International’s growth strategy. “Reporting to David Rocke, Jamie Saunders, who has been with RiverStone since March, has been appointed […]
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| An all-female team that recently completed the Newport Bermuda Race – one of only a handful of all-female teams in the race’s history – has been highlighted by Rhode Island Monthly. The Rhode Island Monthly website said, “Sailing can be a bit of a boys’ club. Just ask the ladies of Team Bitter End, who became […]
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| A ‘Personal Perspective: Photographs by Richard Saunders’ is now on display at the Bermuda National Gallery. A spokesperson said, “The exhibition brings together a selection of works by the photographer [Bermudian, 1922-1987] from the gallery’s permanent collection. The exhibition is being held to commemorate both the centenary of Saunders’ birth and the 30th anniversary of […]
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| The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [July 5] with the list indicating that there is one bus run cancelled so far today. Related Stories Ombudsman On Bus Service Communications Buses To Operate On Sunday Schedule Minister: Minibuses To Provide Transportation Ministry: Bus Cancellations For Friday Ministry: Bus Cancellations For Thursday […]
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| In a filing with the Bermuda Stock Exchange, Argus Group Holdings Limited advised that pursuant to its share repurchase programme, during the month of June 2022 the company has repurchased 12,174 shares at an average repurchase price of $6.32 per share. These shares have been retained as treasury shares. Related Stories Argus Extends Share Repurchase […]
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| July 4 saw 10,400 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $65,219.00 BD. 10,100 shares were traded by Argus Group Holdings Ltd, closing up 0.6% at $6.35 per share, while another 200 shares were traded by Bermuda Aviation Services Ltd, closing up 57.1% at $1.65 per share. 100 shares were traded by Polaris […]
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| The police confirmed there was a “stabbing incident” in Smiths this evening [July 4] with a 17-year-old male receiving “non-life threatening stab wounds during the incident.” Update: A police spokesperson said, “Around 7:20 p.m. on Monday 4th July, 2022, police received a report of a stabbing incident outside D and C Grill, on Harrington Sound […]
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| The police are responding to some form of an incident in the Devils Hole area this evening [July 4] with multiple police vehicles and officers on scene and crime scene tape visible. Further details are limited at this time, however we will update as able. Related Stories Police Investigating Two Burglaries In Hamilton “Increased Reports […]
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| [Written by Stephen Wright] The first video episode of Mia Fishel’s football journey since signing for Mexican women’s team Tigres has been released on YouTube. Fishel joined the Monterrey outfit in January and helped them reach the semi-finals of the Torneo Clausura – the second tournament of the Mexican season. The 21-year-old, a United States youth […]
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| The police reiterated their appeal to the public to please not share videos that show the murder victim at the scene. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service is once again appealing to the public not to share videos that show Flatts murder victim 19-year-old Letrae Doeman at the scene shortly after the teen […]
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| Bermuda HealthCare Services announced that Dage Minors is their 2022 BHCS Elite Athlete Award winner, and BHCS Medical Director Dr. Mahesh Reddy presented the middle-distance runner with a $5,000 cheque. A spokesperson said, “Dage has had a phenomenal year on the track and will compete at the Commonwealth Games in England from July 28-August 9th. He […]
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| “Thank you for having the commitment, grit, and determination in answering this noble call to service,” said the Minister of National Security Michael Weeks as he congratulated the island’s 21 new police officers. Speaking during last week’s Police Passing Out Parade for the Recruit Foundation Course 81, the Minister said, “As the newest members of […]
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| The Ministry of Public Works issued an update on the ongoing BELCO trenching project in the Palmetto Road, Barker’s Hill and North Shore Road areas. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Public Works wishes to inform the motoring public that the ongoing BELCO trenching project on Palmetto Road has reached Barker’s Hill roundabout. “The […]
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| The official Government and Legal notices for today [July 4] include notice of intended marriage. Marriage Notice: Tammy Davis & Jermiele Merriwether Notice Type: Legal Notice Notice Sub Type: Notice of Intended Marriage Notice ID: LN0327/2022 Amended Notice ID: LN0277/2022 Public Authorities / Department: Registry General Publication date: 04 July 2022 The Marriage Act, 1944 Notice of Intended […]
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| Tuesday, July 5 is expected to be generally sunny despite the chance of a few early showers, with the high to be near 28°C/83°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 81%. Sunrise will be […]
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| Only one match took place at the TN Tatem Middle School Field, as the Bermuda Flag Football Summer League season continued, the single game produced 84 points. The Black Sharks defeated the Blue Bombers 45 – 39, the Player of the Game for Black Sharks was Ryan Rabain with 2 passing touchdowns and 2 interceptions, […]
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“As the newest members of the Bermuda Police Service, you will play a significant role in our community. You will be called upon to protect the most vulnerable; you will be called upon to be fearless in the face of severe threats; and above all, you will demonstrate leadership in the discharge of your duties. Thank you for having the commitment, grit, and determination in answering this noble call to service,” said the Minister of National Security Michael Weeks, during last week’s Police Passing Out Parade for the Recruit Foundation Course 81.
| The 2022 Comet Race season continued with the Marsha L. Regatta off the West End Sailboat Club. Five boats went to the start line for the regatta with Dale Brangman and his crew Tajahri Rodgers sailing to victory with 4 points, the pair won two races, they also had a second-place finish and a third, […]
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