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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 Government will host two town halls this month, one on June 23rd on Bermuda’s Youth Employment Strategy, and one on June 28th on Signature Schools and Education Reform. A Government spokesperson said, “The Government remains committed to engaging and connecting with the community on a number of important policies, programmes and initiatives that affect the […]
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| The Information Commissioner’s Office [ICO] has released a new public awareness video “highlighting the roles of Information Commissioner and the ICO in upholding the rights of Bermudians and residents when making request for public records under the Public Access to Information [PATI] Act.” “When Bermudians and residents make a PATI request for public records, they […]
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| After months of renovation and repair work, the the upper verandah of the Commissioner’s House at the National Museum of Bermuda has re-opened. A spokesperson said, “A Bermuda icon, the Commissioner’s House sits in the centre of the National Museum of Bermuda [NMB], dominating the Dockyard skyline and commanding sweeping views of the sea. Recently, the House has undergone […]
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| [Written by Stephen Wright] Dage Minors said he is “over the moon” after qualifying in both of his events for the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, which starts next month. Minors left it late to qualify in the 1,500 metres, his favoured discipline, hitting the mark at the Portland Track Festival in Oregon last weekend. It was […]
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| Clinton Hayward became Bermuda’s latest FIFA Referee Assistant to officiate in the Nations League, when he was the Assistant Referee in the Puerto Rico vs British Virgin Islands match. Bermuda Football Association Head of Refereeing Crenstant Williams posted, “Words cannot express what it felt like to watch our new FIFA AR officiate in his First […]
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| Yushae DeSilva-Andrade will compete in the Póvoa de Varzim 2022 World Boccia Cup in Portugal, which is set to take place from July 3rd – July 11th. DeSilva-Andrade — who is currently ranked 36th in the world in her division — will represent Bermuda in the BC1 Division. File photo of DeSilva-Andrade in action: Related Stories Boccia […]
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Narrative Research Bermuda said results…
| The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] announced that the topic for this month’s ‘Kids Hour Saturdays’ on June 18th is coral reefs. A spokesperson said, “Kids Hours Saturdays’ takes place every third Saturday of the month at 11am and 2pm respectively. Each hour features the screening of short films followed by a book reading for […]
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| In a filing with the Bermuda Stock Exchange, BF&M Limited advised that pursuant to its share repurchase programme, during the month of May 2022 the company has not repurchased any shares. Related Stories BF&M Prepare 300 Packages, Donate $20K BF&M Sponsors Free For February At NMB Endeavour & BF&M No Limits Sailing Programme Bermuda Championship […]
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| The Liberty Mutual National Sprint Triathlon took place along Front Street, with Alex Pilgrim and Maddie Durkin racing to victory. Pilgrim clocked a time of 1:06:16, with Maddie Durkin finishing two seconds back in 1:06:18. Liberty Mutual National Sprint Triathlon Junior Duathlon [7 to 10] 20:18 Caleb Mello 20:54 Mathis Stevens 21:02 Xonti Burch 21:07 […]
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| June 13 saw 0 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange. The BSX finished at 2,242.07, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 64 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available here [PDF]. Related Stories LOM Company Shares Purchased By Director BSX Reports Record ILS Listings In 2021 […]
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| The official Government and Legal notices for today [June 13] include acting appointments and boards appointments. Boards Sandys Parish Council Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Boards Appointments Notice ID: GN0609/2022 Public Authorities / Department: Ministry Level Publication date: 13 June 2022 Her Excellency the Governor is pleased to make the following appointments. Sandys Parish Council […]
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The Minister of Transport, the Hon. Lawrence Scott, JP, MP, has issued the following update regarding the school minibus service.
| 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 […]
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| Tuesday, June 14 is expected to see a mix of sun and cloud, with the high to be near 28°C/82°F and the low to be near 24°C/75°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 84%. Sunrise will be at 6.11am and sunset […]
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| Minister of Transport Lawrence Scott provided an update regarding the school minibus service. Minister Scott said, “Since September 2021, the Ministry of Transport has contracted the services of two minibus companies to operate school student transportation. As with any Government, contract vendors are required to comply with banking regulations and due diligence requirements to operate […]
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| The Clipper Round the World Yacht Race fleet — which consists of eleven 70-foot ocean racing yachts — arrived in Bermuda today [June 13], marking the first time the race has stopped in Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “We’ve been tracking their movements for months and now, for the first-time ever, the Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA], race organizers, […]
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| Some local residents can expect to receive calls starting this evening [June 13] as Narrative Research Bermuda will be conducting their Q2 Bermuda Omnibus Survey. A spokesperson said, “Narrative Research Bermuda would like to let all residents of Bermuda know that we are going into field with our Q2 Bermuda Omnibus Survey this evening Monday […]
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| Carey Olsen Bermuda announced the promotions of Bermudians Kyle Masters, Sam Stevens and Jay Webster to the Carey Olsen group partnership and Michelle Falcucci to counsel, with effect from 1 July 2022. Carey Olsen Bermuda Limited managing partner Michael Hanson said: “It makes us immensely proud to be able to announce these promotions. We have […]
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| The Clipper Round the World Yacht Race fleet arrived in Bermuda today [June 13], with Visit Sanya, China crossing the finish line in first and the GoToBermuda being welcomed by the Royal Bermuda Regiment band after they placed second. Speaking from on board after finishing the race, GoToBermuda AQP Max Rivers said: “ We are […]
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| Desmond Crockwell thanked everyone who supported the Hamilton Parish “Live In Peace Gombey Celebration” event on Saturday [June 11]. Following the event, Desmond Crockwell told Bernews, “On behalf of YouthVision Promotions, I want to thank everyone who came out to promote peace through Hamilton Parish with us on Saturday evening. Special thanks to the YVP family, […]
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| Baileys Bay, St. Davids Cricket Club, Willow Cuts, Somerset Bridge, Flatt’s Victoria, and PHC all recorded victories in this weekend’s Premier & First Division cricket action. Premier Division Somerset Cricket Club 320/4 Baileys Bay 322/3 At the Somerset Cricket Club, yet another 600 runs were scored, as Baileys Bay defeated the Somerset Cricket Club by […]
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| A day after going down in their opening Challenge B League Warm-Up match, Bermuda went down by 55 runs against Ceylon Lions. Ceylon Lions won the toss and elected to bat, they scored 239/9 in their 50 overs, Eddie Agaba was the top scorer with 46 not out, while Jabari Darrell was the pick of […]
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| Nine local charities have received a much-needed financial boost thanks to the Clarien Foundation and its ongoing commitment to “enhancing and strengthening the Bermuda community.” The charities represent various areas including health, education, families, entrepreneurship and human rights. Michael DeCouto, Clarien’s EVP, Chief Digital & Marketing Officer said: “It is with great pleasure that we […]
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| Rockal Evans — who recently represented Bermuda in the SSL Gold Cup in Switzerland — was crowned the Woollahra Sailing Club Finn Club Champion in Australia. Evans had a consistent Finn Series sailing to the Championship Series victory with a total of eight points. Rob McMillian was Evans’ nearest rival with 17 points to finish […]
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| Three Bermuda archers took part in the Belgium Icenation Shoot Online competition, competing in weather conditions that were sunny with 10 mph crosswinds. Camerin Pickering won the Recurve – 70m division with 621 points, while Jaydon Roberts finished second with 590 points. At the Recurve – 60m distance, Robin Selley was declared the winner with […]
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| The Bermuda Business Development Agency [BDA] said they “will continue to promote Bermuda’s strengths at its latest overseas mission to London next week.” A spokesperson said, “Across four days, from June 12 – 16, the BDA delegation will engage with leading global capital allocators, law firms, wealth managers and tech incubators, specifically to discuss Bermuda’s […]
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| In a filing with the Bermuda Stock Exchange [BSX], Somers Limited announced they received ‘an unsolicited offer from shareholders representing approximately 95% of the Company’s issued share capital.’ The full filing stated: “Somers Limited, a financial services investment holding company, announces that it has received an unsolicited offer from shareholders representing approximately 95% of the […]
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