Clipper Round The World Race
Clipper Round The World Race (Photographs by Akil Simmons)
17 Athletes Set For 2022 Commonwealth Games
| Bermuda’s team for the upcoming Commonwealth Games — which will be held Birmingham, UK from July 28-August 9th — has been named, with the island set to be represented by seventeen athletes in five different sports. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Olympic Association is pleased to announce the selection of Team Bermuda for the upcoming […]
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Photos: Special Olympics Team Arrives Home
| Bermuda’s Special Olympians – who won four medals at the Special Olympics in Florida — arrived home last night, where they were greeted by Minister of Youth, Culture & Sports Dr Ernest Peets, who said it gives him ”immense pride” to congratulate the team on their successful performance. The Government said, “Congratulations to Eden Woolery, Micah Lambert […]
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Man In Hospital, Police Launch Investigation
| A man is being treated in hospital for multiple stab wounds, which apparently resulted from a fight that “occurred in the area of Court Street and Elliot Street, Pembroke involving a number of persons.” A police spokesperson said, “Approximately 2:50am Saturday, 11th June 2022, police officers responded to a report of a fight that occurred […]
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Man taken to hospital after being stabbed multiple times
A man is in hospital after he was stabbed in a fight in Hamilton early on Saturday morning.
A police spokesman said that at 2.50am, police responded to a report of a fight in the area of Court Street …
A police spokesman said that at 2.50am, police responded to a report of a fight in the area of Court Street …
Western Stars Win Central Second Round
| At the Devonshire Recreation Club, the host team won the toss and sent the Central County cup holders Western Stars to bat. Western Stars would score 310/8 in their allotted 50 overs, with Tre Manders the top score with 95, Allan Doulas was the pick of the Devonshire Recreation Club bowlers with figures of 10-1-61-3. […]
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Concacaf Gold Cup ‘out of the equation’, admits rueful Kyle Lightbourne
Kyle Lightbourne has accepted that Bermuda’s chances of qualifying directly for the Concacaf Gold Cup, and probably even reaching the play-off, have passed them by after a second successive Nations Le…
The Barn needs more help from volunteers
The Bermuda Hospitals Auxiliary is in desperate need of more volunteers to help them run The Barn, one of the largest thrift stores in Bermuda.
“Since the pandemic, many of our volunteers have not re…
“Since the pandemic, many of our volunteers have not re…
The downside of the race to carbon neutrality
The insurance industry has been warned of the social risks of blindly withdrawing insurance cover, and divesting, from so called “dirty industries”.
The warning comes as increasing eco-activism centre…
The warning comes as increasing eco-activism centre…
Lewis Wins 800m In Open Paris Track Meet
| Bermuda’s Jessica Lewis competed in the Handisport – Open Paris – 2022. Lewis took to the track for the combined T34/53/54 women’s 100m final, finishing second clocking a time of 16.94, and she then won the combined T34/53/54 women’s 800m final stopping the clock in a time of 1:58.21. Related Stories Join The Challenge: Rolling […]
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MTM Open Championships 222 Continues
| The MTM Open Championships continued at the Fairmont Southampton Tennis Courts, with three matches on the court. Gavin Manders and Trey Mallory defeated Vincent Boisvert and Ben Jones in straight sets 6-4, 6-1 Shelby Madeiros defeated Morgan Lightbourne in straight-set 6-0, 6-3, and Lewis Walsh defeated Raul Maldonaldo in a three-set battle 6-4, 4-6, 10-8. […]
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Dickinson Wins Allan Frith Memorial Regatta
| Stephen Dickinson sailed to victory in the Allan Frith Memorial Regatta in the St. Gorges Harbour. Dickinson won three of the four races, to finish with 3 net points, Dale Brangman was second with 5 points, and Maxwell Curtis rounded out the top three on the day with 7 points. Allan Frith Memorial Regatta Results […]
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Live Video: Clipper Round World Yacht Race
| The Clipper Round the World Yacht Race fleet is starting to arrive in Bermuda this morning [June 13], with ‘Visit Sanya, China’ crossing the finish line in first, claiming the victory into Bermuda, while ‘GoToBermuda’ finished in second place, doubling its points and claiming another consecutive podium place, and the team’s highest place in the […]
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RFP Issued: Electronic Monitoring Programme
| The Government has issued a Request for Proposals [RFP] for an Electronic Monitoring Programme. The notice said, “The Government of Bermuda is seeking to expand and maintain its programmes to monitor, manage and change behaviours in offenders, with the protection of the community as the primary consideration. Electronic monitoring involves having an electronic bracelet [device] […]
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Seniors want action on cost of living increases, says charity
A charity dedicated to helping the island’s older people said many of its members wanted greater price control regulations in the face of creeping cost-of-living increases.
Age Concern Bermuda highlig…
Age Concern Bermuda highlig…
Dogged Derrick Brangman and George O’Brien steer St David’s to victory
Wellington Oval
(St George’s won toss): St David’s beat St George’s by three wickets
(St George’s won toss): St David’s beat St George’s by three wickets
Sammy Robinson hailed his side’s resilience after St David’s battled their way to victory over area rivals …
Somerset waste unbeaten 138 from Evening League recruit
Somerset Cricket Club (Somerset won toss): Bailey’s Bay beat Somerset by seven wickets
A veritable run feast saw Bailey’s Bay stroll past ten-man Somerset with acres to spare, despite chasing a m…
Government warns of bus cancellations due to ‘shortage of resources for student transportation’
The Government has warned of bus cancellations tomorrow due to “a shortage of resources for student transportation”.
It is expected that the Department of Public Transportation will provide a further …
It is expected that the Department of Public Transportation will provide a further …
DPT Advise Of Bus Cancellations On Monday
| The Department of Public Transportation [DPT] advised “that there will be bus cancellations tomorrow morning, 13 June 2022, due to a shortage of resources for student transportation.” A spokesperson said, “The Department will redeploy buses to cover the minibus shortage to ensure that school students are transported safely and get to school on time. This […]
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US End Negative Covid-19 Test Requirement
| The United States CDC has officially announced that the requirement for a negative Covid test for airline passengers to enter the US has been rescinded, effective today [June 12]. The matter was previously reported by multiple media outlets, and the official announcement from the CDC said, “On June 10, 2022, the Centers for Disease Control […]
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Hospital construction work as new chillers installed
Health chiefs have advised the public that construction work will start near the King Edward VII Memorial Hospital’s Berry Hill car park from tomorrow.
The Bermuda Hospitals Board is installing five t…
The Bermuda Hospitals Board is installing five t…
Special Olympic Team Finish With 4 Medals
| Bermuda’s Special Olympic Team has concluded competition at the 2022 Special Olympics USA Summer Games in Florida, making an excellent showing to claim four medals. Equestrian Eden Woolery won a bronze medal in the Western Equitation B1 Class, Micah Lambert won a silver medal in tennis-singles, Bridget Marshall won a bronze medal in tennis-singles, and […]
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Photos: Flora Duffy In Triathlon Series Leeds
| Dame Flora Duffy finished seventh at the AJ Bell World Triathlon Championship Series Leeds this weekend, completing the sprint-distance race — 750m swim, 20km bike, 5km run — in 59min 44sec. “It was a pretty tough day out there,” Duffy told Bernews after the race. “Getting Covid between Yokohama and Leeds wasn’t ideal because, with my late […]
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Cannonier & Watson Trial Starts In Court
| The trial for Sophia Cannonier and Michael Watson, who are accused of allegedly breaking Covid-19 quarantine rules, got underway earlier this week, with a number of supporters outside as the trial commenced. The couple have put forward the view that since they had had tests which showed they had “robust levels of antibodies” there should be […]
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Photos & Video: Military Aircraft In Bermuda
| A military aircraft was recently in Bermuda, with a support aircraft travelling to the island with supplies. The 403rd Wing website says, “The C-130J is the newest generation of the C-130 Hercules which primarily performs the tactical portion of the airlift mission. The aircraft is capable of operating from rough, dirt strips and is the […]
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Temporary Chillers To Be Installed At KEMH
| The Bermuda Hospitals Board advised “that five temporary chillers will be installed on the KEMH site near to the Berry Hill visitors’ car park and delivery area of the General Wing.” A spokesperson said, “There should be no impact to patients accessing patient parking areas as the construction site is not a public area. Vendors […]
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Weather Forecast For Monday June 13
| Monday, June 13 is expected to be partly cloudy, 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 SSW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 97%. Sunrise will be at 6:11am and sunset will be at 8:26pm. […]
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Hundreds march for peace and unity
Hundreds of people marched through Hamilton Parish yesterday in a show of peace and unity.
The event was organised as a tribute to Daemon Bell, a parish resident who died after attempting to break up …
The event was organised as a tribute to Daemon Bell, a parish resident who died after attempting to break up …
A financial strength rating for Lion Re
AM Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of A (Excellent) and long-term issuer credit rating of “a” (Excellent) of Bermudian-based Lion Reinsurance Company Limited.
The outlook of these cred…
The outlook of these cred…
Bacardi in fight against plastics
Bacardi Limited, the Bermudian-based global spirits company, is continuing its fight to eliminate single-use plastic.
The family-owned drinks giant said it has partnered with the Beyond Plastic Bermud…
The family-owned drinks giant said it has partnered with the Beyond Plastic Bermud…
Government under renewed pressure to scrap TA forms as US drops Covid testing need
The Government is under renewed pressure to relax Covid-19 safety regulations for travellers, after the US dropped the need for testing.
From today travellers entering the US do not have to provide pr…
From today travellers entering the US do not have to provide pr…
Company boss ‘pleased Government can face accountability’ over shipping deal
A company pursuing a legal challenge over an online shopping deal said it is pleased the Government can face accountability for its procurement decisions.
Island importer Mailboxes Unlimited launched …
Island importer Mailboxes Unlimited launched …
Police say death of 70-year-old man not suspicious
The death of a man found at a home in Hamilton is not being treated as suspicious, police have confirmed.
The body of the 70-year-old man, who has not been named, was found at a home on Victoria Stree…
The body of the 70-year-old man, who has not been named, was found at a home on Victoria Stree…
Police Confirm Death Of 70-Year-Old Man
| Police have confirmed the death of a 70 year old man, and said an “autopsy is anticipated in due course to determine cause of death, however foul play is not suspected at this time.” A police spokesperson said, “Around 3:10pm on Saturday 11th June 2022, police and other first responders attended a report of an […]
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Photos: Montserrat Defeat Bermuda In Football
| Montserrat claimed a 3-2 victory over Bermuda in the 2022-23 Concacaf Nations League in the Dominican Republic, with Bermuda’s two goals scored by Willie Clemon and Nahki Wells. The Concacaf Match Report said, “Lyle Taylor scored a pair of goals to lead Montserrat to a dramatic 3-2 victory versus Bermuda in Group B of League […]
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Bobb Breaks School Record At Championships
| Bermuda’s Caitlyn Bobb capped off her season with a 17th place finish at the NCAA Championships, where she broke her school’s record in the 400m with a sub-52 second run. Bobb competes for the University of Maryland, Baltimore County [UMBC] and their report ssaid, “UMBC track and field freshman Caitlyn Bobb capped off her historic […]
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30th anniversary show ‘went off like a bomb’
United Dance Productions’ 30th Anniversary recital “went off like a bomb” on its opening night.
Under the artistic direction of Suzette Harvey, the show, which sold out, opened with the youngest danc…
Under the artistic direction of Suzette Harvey, the show, which sold out, opened with the youngest danc…
78th Edward Cross Long Distance Comet Race
| The 78th annual Edward Cross Long Distance Comet Race will take place on Monday, June 20th, set to start in the east end at 11.00am, with the fleet set to sail to the west end. In advance of the race on Monday, a number of events will be held starting on Thursday June 16th including […]
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Video: Sunday June 12th ‘Good News’ Spotlight
| News that Eden Woollery, Micah Lambert and Bridget Marshall won medals at the Special Olympics in Florida, FIFA and ESPN highlighted Dante Leverock’s goal, Reggie Lambe became the island’s most capped footballer, and Daren Herbert will star in season three of the Canadian television show ‘Pretty Hard Cases’ were all some of the positive news […]
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‘Territories Committed To Meeting Standards’
| “All Overseas Territories with financial centres are committed to global tax transparency standards,” Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon said. During the British Parliament’s session on June 10th, Liberal Democrat Lord Jones of Cheltenham asked “what progress they have made on reforming procedures in the UK’s Overseas Territories to eliminate [1] tax avoidance, and [2] money laundering.” […]
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Montserrat leave Bermuda’s Gold Cup qualification hanging by a thread
Montserrat 3 Bermuda 2
Bermuda’s prospects of qualifying for the Concacaf Gold Cup took a dive tonight when they came out on the wrong end of a wild, five-goal second half at the Estadio Olímpico…
Sakari Famous Finishes 15th In NCAA Final
| Bermuda’s Sakari Famous finished 15th in the high jump final at the 2022 NCAA Division I Outdoor Track & Field Championships in Oregon today [June 11] and became the first female high jump All-American for her University. Famous — the Bermuda national record holder — competes for the McNeese State University in Louisiana, and qualified […]
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Live Updates: Bermuda vs Montserrat Football
| [Updating] The Bermuda Football Team is matching up against Montserrat today [June 11] as part of the Concacaf Nations League, and we cannot add the video on our website, however is being live streamed here on the Concacaf YouTube channel and here on Facebook, and we will provide live updates as able. This match was […]
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Sakari Famous joint 15th in NCAA high jump final
Sakari Famous completed a stellar season in college athletics by finishing joint fifteenth in the high jump final at the NCAA Championships in Eugene, Oregon, this evening.
The McNeese State junior, w…
The McNeese State junior, w…
Eunice Veronica Sharpe Memorial Award
| The first student to be honoured with the Eunice Veronica Sharpe Memorial Award will be named at the Francis Patton School in Hamilton Parish. A spokesperson said, “The presentation will occur at the School’s Annual Leaving Ceremony which is set for the week of 13 June. “Established by the Baha’is of Hamilton parish in honour […]
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Live Video: Live In Peace Gombey Celebration
| YouthVision Promotion is hosting the Hamilton Parish “Live In Peace Gombey Celebration” event this evening [June 11] and you can tune in and watch it live. Desmond Crockwell previously said, “This celebration will honour the late Daemon Bell, a Bailey’s Bay Cricket Club family member who tragically lost his life in a senseless murder. “The […]
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Weather Forecast For Sunday June 12
| Sunday, June 12 is expected to see mostly sunny with clouds building by late afternoon, 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 south. The relative humidity is expected to be near 87%. Sunrise will be at 6.11am […]
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Proposal For 40 Foot Long Bermuda Sign
| The Corporation of Hamilton is seeking permission to install a 40 foot long ‘Bermuda’ sign on Front Street. A section of the planning application said, “The proposal seeks planning permission for the installation of the Bermuda Marquee Sign on the existing cycle area that is level and concrete surfaced at No 1 Car Park immediately […]
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BOA Elect Chairperson And New Members
| The Bermuda Olympic Association [BOA] Athlete Commission recently organized an election, and the top five candidates elected were Jessica Lewis [para athletics], Julian Fletcher [swimming], Dage Minors [athletics], Caitlin Conyers, [cycling] and Tyler Butterfield, [triathlon]; with Julian Fletcher re-elected as Chairperson and Jessica Lewis elected as Vice Chairperson. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Olympic Association [BOA] […]
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