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| When a Pembroke playground was burnt to the ground last April, the local community rallied together with a mission to restore the site to its former glory. The Pig’s Field Family Connection was formed out of the ashes of the popular playground and is working with community members, the corporate sector and the Government to replace […]
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| [Opinion column written by Taj Donville-Outerbridge & Onuri Smith] Unconscious bias is commonly defined as the ideals, attitudes, and associations we hold subconsciously that often greatly affect the way we see, feel, and interact with other individuals. While this natural phenomenon helps us make quick judgements about the world that help us survive, it is […]
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| The latest design in Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series features a rendition of the spectacular goal by Bermuda’s Dante Leverock during a recent football game, with the goal attracting worldwide attention. While the momentous goal — which was featured by ESPN and FIFA – was captured on video, there does not appear to be photo of the moment, […]
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| A Public Information Session will be held on Wednesday, June 29 at 6.00pm at the Botanical Gardens, Horticulture Hall. A spokesperson said, “The Skills Development Program is hosting trainers from Kingston Maurward College [KMC]. They arrive from June 21 to July 1, 2022. They will be hosting training sessions at the Botanical Gardens for the […]
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| June 14 saw 2,200 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $56,385.00 BD. 1,400 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing down 3.4% at $29.95 per share, while another 800 shares were traded by BF&M Ltd, closing down 21.5% at $18.05 per share. The BSX finished at 2,140.65, down 4.52% […]
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| The official Government and Legal notices for today [June 14] include traffic notice, notification of planning applications registered, cancellation of registration and notice of intended marriage. RTN – BBA National Road Race Championship June 26th 2022 Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Traffic Notice Notice ID: GN0614/2022 Public Authorities / Department: Public Works Headquarters Publication date: […]
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| [Updated] The police responded to the John Smith’s Bay area in Smiths this evening [June 14], with multiple police vehicles and officers seen earlier this evening and crime scene tape visible. Unofficial information suggests there may have been some form of an altercation, and confirmed details are limited at this time, however we will update […]
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| Darren Woods will be joining Bernews at 8.00pm this evening [June 14] for the latest episode in the Bernews News & Views series, with Mr Woods set to discuss Carnival in Bermuda, which will take place this coming weekend with a wide range of events set to be held. The video will be live streamed […]
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| The Ministry of Public Works advised that the “Revel De Road Procession will take place on Monday, June 20th, 2022 and will require multiple road closures at the times listed below.” A Government spokesperson said, “There will be four routes to this event that will require road closures. See list below for each route and […]
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| On Thursday, 16th June 2022 C.A.R.E. Learning Centre will hold their annual graduation celebration for the Class of 2021. A spokesperson said, “Fifteen students who were successful in receiving their high school diplomas last year have been anxiously waiting for this special day when they will be recognized for their outstanding achievements after waiting a […]
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| The police responded to the John Smith’s Bay area in Smiths this evening [June 14], with multiple police vehicles and officers seen earlier this evening and crime scene tape visible. Unofficial information suggests there may have been some form of an altercation, and confirmed details are limited at this time, however we will update as […]
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| The Ministry of Public Works has issued two road traffic advisories, for Sunday, 19 June 2022, and Sunday, 26 June 2022, which will be in effect due to the BBA National Time Trial Championship Race and the BBA National Road Race Championship. The full BBA National Time Trial Championship Race traffic notice follows below [PDF […]
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| “An unqualified success”, said Premier Burt about his time at Consensus 2022 in Austin, Texas, where he and representatives from the Bermuda Business Development Agency [BDA] and the Bermuda Monetary Authority [BMA] engaged with business leaders to promote Bermuda’s Fintech industry. A Government spokesperson said, “The Premier & Minister of Finance departed Texas on Saturday […]
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| Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] today announced that Butterfield & Vallis won the Corporate Blood Drive. A spokesperson said, “In this ninth competition, 15 local companies competed. Every blood donation from an employee or an employee’s friends and family, counts towards the final total. The winner is always announced on World Blood Donor Day, which is today, […]
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| The Ministry of Public Works is advising the public that its Biannual Septage Disposal Operation scheduled this week is postponed/ A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry will inform the public and area residents before the new date. “As a note, the process for the Biannual Septage Disposal is as follows: “The Tynes Bay Septage Receiving […]
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| Carnival in Bermuda is back after a two-year hiatus with a “new organization, a fresh, new route for the parade and numerous festivities over the weekend,” the organisers said. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Mas Band Association [BMBA] will present Carnival in Bermuda alongside the Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] and local event promoters from June 16 […]
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| A unique insight into life on board a Clipper 70 will be available this week as part of free tours of the 70-foot racing yacht. Members of the public can explore the stripped-out ocean racing yacht in a virtual tour on Thursday [June 17], while in-person tours will take place from Wednesday [June 15] to […]
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Che Jennings was gunned down outside Warwick Workmen’s Club on April 7.
Yesterday’s ceremony wa…
The Government remains committed to engaging and connecting with the community on a number of important policies, programmes and initiatives that affect the people.
And in the upcoming weeks, there will be town hall meetings taking place to provide the public with an opportunity to learn more about two Throne Speech pledges: Signature Learning Schools and Bermuda’s Youth Employment Strategy.
| The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] held a press conference today [June 14] to provide information on the policing plan for the National Heroes’ Day holiday weekend. Chief Inspector Alexander Rollin, Community Policing Division said, “With the National Heroes’ Day holiday weekend upon us, the public can look forward to a host of carnival type activity starting […]
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| A newly published book titled The Hunger: A Guide to Nonfiction Writing by Lee-Ann Liles is now available at locations including Brown & Co., Bermuda Bookstore and the Bermuda College bookstore. The book’s cover says, “‘The Hunger’ is defined by the author as the drive to write, a desire to get thoughts and ideas on […]
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| [Written by Stephen Wright] Fight City Muay Thai and Fitness will send the largest-ever team from Bermuda to compete in the TBA World Muay Thai Classic in Des Moines, Iowa. The ten-strong squad includes Jay Astwood, Donna Munoz-Pitcher, Shaun Lavis, Na’Twuan Fisher, Ashton Bell, Antwan Edwards, Emma Edwards, Tyler Kerr, Yolanda Yuan and Keron Lee. Head […]
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