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| The Deloitte Tennis Open came to an end at Pomander Gate Tennis Club. Following their three-set 4-6, 6-1, 6-3 victory over Nadirah Durham and Victoria Stephens, Alison Towlson and Shonette Wilson were crowned the Ladies A Doubles Round Robin Champions. David Thomas and Morgan Lightbourne were crowned the Mixed Doubles Champions after they defeated Denzel […]
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| A ‘Family Fun Fest’ to mark the anniversary of the 1959 Theatre Boycott was held on Saturday [July 2] at City Hall. A spokesperson previously said, “This weekend’s rain has begun to renew vegetation, after a period of drought. This exemplifies the capacity of living systems to recreate, following challenging circumstances. “This is a reminder […]
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| Ki-Juan Minors competed in the 2022 Wellington International Equestrian Federation’s People for 2022 June II Horse Jumping event in Florida. Minors and Wiser Now took to the ring for the Class 231 the USHJA Hunter 2 Feet 6 Inch U/S Class where they finished third, they also competed in Class 232 the USHJA Hunter 2 Feet […]
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| US Sailing — at the request of the Newport Bermuda race organizing authority — has convened a panel of experts to compile a report on the factors contributing to the death of Colin Golder, the captain of the 42-foot sloop Morgan of Marietta who died after going overboard in strong winds approximately 325 miles from Bermuda. A […]
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| News that Gianluca Gibbons was featured on the CBS game show ‘Let’s Make a Deal,’ BILTIR awarded a $30,000 scholarship to Kiara Burcher, Coral Wells earned an award at the CaribbWIIN event in Antigua and Barbuda, and Ariel Re staff helped to clean up Southlands Park were all some of the positive news stories from […]
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| The Bermuda Football Association’s Women’s League continued with a double-header at the Clyde Best Center of Excellence Field. Somerset Trojans Big Ballers 0 – PHC Lady Zebras 0 In the opener, the Somerset Trojans Big Ballers and the PHC Lady Zebras played to a scoreless draw. Dandy Stars 0 – Young Men Social Club Lady […]
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Mr. Speaker,
I rise before this Honorable House to provide an update on Passport processing. Several weeks ago, the Bermuda public was advised of passport processing delays of 11 weeks. As the Minister responsible for the Department of Immigration, today I will:
| Sunday, July 3 is expected to see mainly sunny with increasing clouds through the afternoon, 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 south. The relative humidity is expected to be near 78%. Sunrise will be at 6.16am […]
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| The police said that four men have been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting in Flatt’s early yesterday morning [July 1]. Speaking a press conference today, the police said, “At approximately 1:10am on Friday, the 1st of July, 2022, the Bermuda Police Service received several 911 calls reporting gunshots that were heard in the […]
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| “We are now embarking on a new chapter of collaboration between the United Nations and Bermuda that will benefit Bermuda’s people directly,” Minister of Social Development and Seniors Tinee Furbert said in the House of Assembly. The Minister noted the “recent launch of a landmark partnership between the United Nations [UN] and the Government of […]
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| Premier and Minister of Finance David Burt provided an update on the Government’s financial performance for fiscal year 2021/22 in the House of Assembly on Friday [July 1] saying there are “continued signs of a strengthening economy, despite the considerable challenges we continue to face as a country.” The Premier’s full statement follows below: Mr […]
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| St. George’s University [SGU] featured Dr Kyjuan Brown as a speaker at their recently held recruitment event. Dentrecia Blanchette, the SGU Associate Director of Admissions, Caribbean said, “Dr. Brown is the embodiment of a global leader who is serving his community with excellence. He is the owner of Northshore Medical and Aesthetics Center and of […]
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| The Consumer Affairs Board provided an annual report covering the regulatory and supervisory activities of Consumer Affairs for the 2019-2021 calendar years, Attorney-General Kathy Lynn Simmons said in the House of Assembly. The full statement follows below: Mr. Speaker, Honourable Members of the House: Consumer Affairs is the designated government department assigned with the responsibility and […]
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| Attorney-General Kathy Lynn Simmons presented a copy of the Annual Report of the Legal Aid Office for the fiscal periods from 2020 – 2022 in the House of Assembly on Friday [July 1]. The Attorney-General’s full statement follows below: Mr. Speaker, I rise to update this Honourable House on the work of the Legal Aid Office. Accordingly, […]
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| The third named storm of the 2022 Atlantic Hurricane season — Tropical Storm Colin — has formed. Tropical Storm Colin is “not a threat to Bermuda at this time”, the Bermuda Weather Service said, with its closest point of approach to Bermuda within 72 hours forecast to be 510 nm to the WNW at 9pm […]
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| The third day of the 2022 Arkas World Championships took place in Turkey, with Bermuda sailors in action. Ethan Thompson continued to lead the Bermuda contingent with 42 points and is in 22nd overall. Sarah Davis currently sits 101st overall with 117 points, while Miguel Power is 141st overall with 157 points. Trystan Hocking is […]
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| In the latest round of the Backyard Cricket League, the Corporation of Hamilton defeated Sluggo’s Angels by 8 wickets. Sluggo’s Angels won the toss and elected to bat, they scored 83/8 in their 15 overs. Chantel Oosthuizen was their top scorer with 29, which came off 36 balls, she hit 5 fours, Calvin Dill was […]
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| Will Haddrell shot a 1-over par 72 at the Port Royal Golf Course to win the 5th round of the Moongate Tour Golf Tournament. Amateur Haddrell finished one stroke ahead of three Professional Golfers and another Amateur, Professionals, Chris Smith, Nick Jones, and Camiko Smith, along with Amateur Adam Perry all finished at 2-over 73. […]
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| The Bermuda Bicycle Association [BBA] announces changes to the National Criterium Championships scheduled for Sunday, July 3rd, 2022. Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Criterium Championships will now be held at the St. David’s Motor Sports Park. “The Criterium Championship is the final event in the CG Insurance Bermuda National Cycling Championships Series,” says Debbie Titterton […]
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| Bermuda athletes started competing in the 2022 Caribbean Games in Guadeloupe. Competing in the men’s 1500 meter run Ryan Outerbridge finished 4th clocking a time of 3:59.58, while Mikal Dill competed in the men’s long jump where he finished 6th with a leap of 6:54m. In the men’s individual time trial cycling Liam Flannery finished […]
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| The finals were held in the Deloitte Tennis Open at Pomander Gate Tennis Club, with champions crowned. In the men’s A singles final, former South African Pro Tour player Wayne Montgomery defeated Trey Mallory in straight sets 6-3, 7-5, Asia-Leigh Hollis won the ladies A singles final after she defeated Morgan Lightbourne in straight sets […]
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| The Institute of Directors Bermuda [IoD] is holding a special meet and greet on July 5 for anyone interested in learning more about their Certificate in Company Direction [CICD] programme and the 2022 CICD Cohort. A spokesperson said, “On Tuesday July 5, 2022, the Institute of Directors Bermuda is holding a special meet and greet […]
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| Women’s League action took place at Bernard’s Park in Bermuda Netball Association’s Summer League play. The Tigers defeated the PHC Lady Zebras 26 – 17. The Tigers were led to victory by MVP Diara Benjamin who scored 16 goals, Jahtuere Trott added 9 goals, and Kessiah Jackson scored once. Tyra-Lyn Simmons scored 10 goals for […]
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| The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday July 2nd. On Saturday the Enchantment of the Seas cruise ship is expected, on Sunday the Norwegian Pearl cruise ship and the Oleander container ship will arrive, and on Monday the Adventure of the Seas cruise ships is scheduled […]
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| Mosaic Insurance has been named “Cyber Newcomer of the Year” by insurtech and data services provider Advisen, a Zywave company. A spokesperson said, “The specialty insurer was honored as an industry top performer at the ninth annual Cyber Risk Awards in New York City this month. The award recognizes start-up operations from 2021 that are […]
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| July 1 saw 2,338 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $14,746.26 BD. 2,338 shares were traded by Argus Group Holdings Ltd, closing even at $6.31 per share. The BSX finished at 2,242.35, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 64 remained unchanged. The full report for the day […]
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Mr. Speaker, I rise today to provide an update on the Bermuda Fire Rescue Service Airport Operations Division.
Mr. Speaker, the Bermuda Fire Rescue Service operates the Airport Rescue Firefighting Services which provides aircraft rescue and firefighting services for the L.F. Wade International Airport. This is an essential service that enables the airport to serve international commercial flights.
| Premier David Burt welcomed the Future Leaders Bermuda Summer Programme participants to the Cabinet Grounds, noting the “Government is proud to continue to sponsor this important initiative.” Premier David Burt tweeted, “Welcomed the Future Leaders Bermuda Summer Programme participants to the Cabinet Grounds. Bermuda Government is proud to continue to sponsor this important initiative as […]
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| Minister of Public Works David Burch highlighted the successful training of 35 Bermudians within the Horticultural industry through the partnership between the exceptional Skills Development Programme [SDP] run by Mr. Roger Parris and his team, the Department of Parks and The Kingston Maurward College. Speaking in the House of Assembly today [July 1], “Since 2015 the […]
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| Minister of Economy and Labour Jason Hayward provided an update on the Establishment of the Project Management Office in support of Bermuda’s Economic Recovery Plan [ERP]. Speaking in the House of Assembly today [July 1] the Minister said, ”In March I reported to this Honourable House the Government had identified four lead initiatives – the rehabilitation […]
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| Minister of Social Development and Seniors Tinee Furbert provided an update on the ”continuing progress with regard to the Ministry’s on-going commitment to embedding a sound Litigation Guardian Service framework into Bermuda’s Court.” Speaking in the House of Assembly today [July 1] the Minister said, “I am delighted to report that considerable progress has been made […]
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| Minister of Education Diallo Rabain provided an update on the ”exciting work that continues in support of Education Reform, and more specifically about the introduction of Signature Learning Programmes in September 2022, for our two senior schools The Berkeley Institute and the CedarBridge Academy.” Speaking in the House of Assembly today [July 1], the Minister said, […]
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| [Open letter] The murder this morning in Flatts is the latest in a recent series of violent incidents which has been adversely impacting our small community. We, the undersigned, note that there is no question that we will only be able to meaningful address this challenge through meaningful collaboration, involving all sectors of our community. […]
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| The official Government and Legal notices for today [July 1] include striking off and acting appointments. Diamond Standard Exchange Ltd Struck In Error Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Striking Off Notice ID: GN0665/2022 Public Authorities / Department: Registrar of Companies Publication date: 01 July 2022 Registrar of Companies Notice No.__________ Whereas: Diamond Standard Exchange Ltd., registration number […]
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| “I have today introduced for the consideration of this Honourable House, an Order proposed to be made under the Tourism Investment Act 2017 [PDF],” Minister of Tourism Vance Campbell said in the House of Assembly today [July 1]. The Minister said, “Honourable Members will be familiar with the iconic property known as Cambridge Beaches and […]
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| In order to meet an increased amount of certified aircraft rescue firefighters needed per crew at the airport, the Government has “sourced ten 10 suitably qualified firefighters to come to Bermuda in July, initially for 3 months,” Minister of National Security Michael Weeks said, explaining that it is a “temporary measure” and they have started a “recruitment […]
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| A Passing Out Ceremony was held at Police Headquarters in Prospect to officially welcome the island’s newest members of the Bermuda Police Service. A police spokesperson said, “We would like to congratulate 21 of our newest family members. Recruit Foundation Course [RFC] 81 have successfully completed their 18-week training course. To mark the occasion, a […]
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| The Ombudsman for Bermuda’s Annual Report 2021 has been tabled in the House of Assembly and is now available to the public. A spokesperson said, “Michael DeSilva, Ombudsman for Bermuda, has submitted his Annual Report for 2021 to the Speaker of the House of Assembly in accordance with his statutory duty under the Ombudsman Act […]
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| “The current processing times have, in some cases, been up to 20 weeks. It is anticipated that with the addition of new staff the process will return 11 weeks,” Minister of Economy and Labour Jason Hayward said in regards to passport processing times. Speaking in the House of Assembly today [July 1] the Minister said, […]
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