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| Nia Christopher scored for her Coppermine United Women’s Team as they played to a 2-1 victory over New Jersey Copa FC today [June 25]. The U.S. based team — which plays in the pro-am United Women’s Soccer League which takes place over the summer — also includes Bermuda’s Leilanni Nesbeth, and the two Bermudians have combined […]
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| “The Bermuda National Trust heritage awards were recently presented after a two-year gap. A spokesperson said, “Larry Mills, Richard Spurling, Chaplain Dr. Kevin Santucci and 15-year-old Luke Foster were amongst those receiving top awards for their contribution to Bermuda’s cultural or natural heritage. “The annual awards, sponsored by Butterfield & Vallis, recognise individuals, organisations or […]
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| Kiwon Waldron was back in action at Hippodrome 3R as the Standardbred race season continued in Canada. Waldron in the bike of Erge Magic Bab won heat 2 clocking a time of 2:01&2. In the bike of Kinda Like Her, Waldron finished 3rd in heat 7 with a time of 2:00&3. Related Stories Waldron Continues […]
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| The annual Round the Island Seagull Race event was held today [June 25] with the race starting at Sandy’s Boat Club this morning. We will post the full results as able, and in the meantime a video, 360 panorama and a photo gallery from the start is below. Related Stories Annual Round The Island Seagull […]
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| The Governor welcomed “School Garden & Eco Club” students from Victor Scott Primary and Dellwood Middle Schools to celebrate their gardening success for the 2021-2022 school year. In an online post, the Government House said, “Yesterday evening, the Governor and Mr Jacob Hawkins welcomed “School Garden & Eco Club” students from Victor Scott Primary and […]
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| Sunday, June 26 is expected to see sunny breaks, a few showers decreasing by evening, with the high to be near 27°C/81°F and the low to be near 23°C/74°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be south. The relative humidity is expected to be near 87%. Sunrise will be at 6.13am […]
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| The Bermuda Police Service made it three wins in a row defeating Hamilton Corporation by 8 wickets in the PRC Back Yard League. The Bermuda Police Service won the toss and sent the Hamilton Corporation to bat, they bowled them out for 65, with Charles Marshall Jr. their top scorer with 19, while Phillip Anderson […]
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| There is a a “delay in the distribution of 2022 student summer passes due to the late arrival of the shipment” and “until the new shipment arrives, the current student passes for the 2021/22 school year are valid.” A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Transport advises parents and students of a delay in the […]
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| Bermuda continues to lead their group at the 2022 ISBHF International Street & Ball Hockey World Championships in Quebec after recording another victory, this time defeating Hong Kong by a score of 5 – 2. Bermuda took the lead in the 2nd minute when Robbie Bailey scored, however in the 3rd minute, Hong Kong equalized with […]
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| The Bermuda Football Association’s Women’s League season resumed at the Clyde Best Center of Excellence Field with a double-header that produced 8 goals. Footy Queens 2 – Dandy Stars 0 In the opener, the Footy Queens defeated the Dandy Stars 2 – 0, with a goal in each half. Teyah Lindo gave the Footy Queens […]
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| Dame Flora Duffy is set to compete in the Subaru Ironman 70.3 Mont-Tremblant triathlon in Quebec this Sunday [June 26]. A statement from the organisation said, “After a two-year hiatus, the Subaru IRONMAN 70.3 Mont-Tremblant triathlon will return this Sunday, June 26, to the picturesque international Resort of Tremblant in the heart of Quebec’s stunning […]
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| The 1st round of the Bermuda Stroke Play Championships took place on Friday at the Port Royal Golf Club. The early leader in the Men’s Championship Division is James Godwin with an even par round of 71 closely followed by the defending champion, Damian Palanyandi with a one-over par 72. In the Ladies Division, Ebonie […]
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| June 24 saw 5,986 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $73,600.80 BD. 1,486 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing up 1.0% at $30.30 per share, while another 4,500 shares were traded by Argus Group Holdings Ltd, closing up 33.4% at $6.35 per share. The BSX finished at 2,198.11, […]
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| Saturday, June 25 is expected to be cloudy with a few showers, heavy at times, risk of thunder, with the high to be near 27°C/80°F and the low to be near 23°C/73°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be south. The relative humidity is expected to be near 86%. Sunrise will […]
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| Lenovo has awarded MobileTech Ltd with the Outstanding Performance Award in 2020 and the Top Partner Award with the Latin America and Caribbean region in 2022. A spokesperson said, “From the small ‘one-stop-shop’ to an award-winning region partner, MobileTech Ltd. has proven that a great mix of hard work and passion are key ingredients to […]
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| The City of Hamilton is advising members of the public of a sewer main break on Point Finger Road opposite the King Edward VII Memorial Hospital. A spokesperson said, “The City’s crews responded immediately to the line break to begin repair works. The City’s Engineer along with his teams are liaising with the appropriate Government […]
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| The Information Commissioner issued Decision 17/2022 in regards to the Customs Department. A spokesperson said, “On 16 June 2022, the Information Commissioner issued Decision 17/2022, Customs Department. The Applicant had submitted a public access to information [PATI] request to the Department seeking records for customs duty figures related to vector control products. “The Information Commissioner […]
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| Appleby partners Vanessa Schrum and Hannah Tildesley and Senior Associate Caljonah Smith are getting set to speak at the Transcontinental Trusts: Bermuda 2022 conference. A spokesperson said, “Appleby is pleased to be a Gold sponsor of the Transcontinental Trusts: Bermuda 2022 conference on 29 June – 1 July at Hamilton Princess & Beach Club. “Partners […]
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| The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] held a press conference this afternoon [June 24] where they confirmed that the investigation into the death of 70-year-old Keith Gordon is now a murder investigation, and one person has been arrested. Related Stories ‘Murder Investigation Into Death Of 49-Year-Old’ Three Arrested In Connection With Murder National Security Minister Extends […]
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| Due to impending inclement weather, the City of Hamilton is informing the public that the Fresh Air Films: Back Outside event scheduled for Saturday [June 25] has been cancelled. Senior Events and Marketing Coordinator, Tamara Smith, said of the news, “while we are disappointed to have to make this decision, after reviewing the forecast for […]
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The Minister of Social Development and Seniors, the Hon.
The Ministry of Public Works is responding to a recent report of palm trees being removed from the Ocean View Golf Course and later relocated to a private residence in Smiths Parish.
The Ministry can report that 12 Canary Island Date Palms were relocated as part of an exchange authorised by the Golf Course Board of Trustees in 2019 in consultation with the Minister.
| Bermuda Dance Academy will be holding its seventh annual ‘Into the Wild’ recital tomorrow [June 25] at 2.00pm and 7.00pm in the Berkeley Institute Cafetorium. A spokesperson said, “Please join Bermuda Dance Academy as they dance ‘Into the Wild’ in their seventh annual recital directed by Nikia Manders on Saturday, June 25th, 2022 at 2pm […]
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