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The Department of Marine & Ports Services advises that due to unforeseen internal technical issues caused by the Government-wide IT outage last month, there’s currently a delay in the processing of registration payments for all boats, moorings, pylons, and floating docks.
Consequently, the Department has extended the registration expiration date to Friday, 1st July 2022.
| When the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race fleet of eleven 70-foot yachts, including the GoToBermuda team, arrive in Bermuda on June 13, they will have battled awe-inspiring 36-nautical miles and five ocean crossings. More than 150 race crew from diverse walks of life, all age groups and more than 40 nations will be arriving […]
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| The acrobatic goal by Bermuda’s Dante Leverock in last night’s match against Guyana has been highlighted by FIFA via Twitter to their more than 15 million followers, with FIFA suggesting that the spectacular goal could be a contender for the FIFA Puskás Award, which is given to the most aesthetically significant goal. FIFA’s tweet said,, “A #Puskas […]
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| Asia Atienza, Sophia Marsh and Zahra Wilson have been selected for this year’s Chubb Select Internship Program. A spokesperson said, “Chubb announced three interns who will participate in this year’s, Chubb Select Internship Program. Chubb Select is a well established insurance internship program aimed at talented Bermudian university students considering a career in the international […]
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| Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] and Bermuda Blood Donor Centre thanked the Hamilton Princess & Beach Club, for the second year running providing two prizes to recognise the blood and apheresis donors in Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “The prizes are a stay at the hotel, and a champagne brunch, which will be offered as raffle prizes […]
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| [Written by Stephen Wright] Reggie Lambe became Bermuda’s most capped player last night in their 2-1 defeat away to Guyana in the Concacaf Nations League. Lambe made his 44th appearance for his country, surpassing Damon Ming’s record. Ming, who at the age of 43 still turns out for Premier Division side Somerset Trojans, played for Bermuda […]
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| Jewel Bank has received approval from the Bermuda Monetary Authority [BMA] for its combined full bank license and digital asset business [DABA] license. The company said, “Jewel Bank is Bermuda’s first new bank in over twenty years and first digital asset bank. Jewel’s services address the core banking, payments, and settlement needs of many of […]
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| Micah Lambert and Bridget Marshall, were back in action at the 2022 Special Olympics USA Games in Orlando, Florida. Marshall was the first of the local players to get on the court, and she got off to a roaring start playing Angela Dohrn, where she dominated the match-winning 6-1. Then Lambert took to the court […]
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| Aquarian Holdings and Somerset Reinsurance have signed a definitive agreement for Aquarian to acquire a controlling interest in Somerset Re, a leading provider of reinsurance solutions to the U.S. life insurance and annuity market. A spokesperson said, “In addition, the transaction will provide Somerset Re with a substantial amount of immediate and committed new capital […]
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| The MTM Open Championships got underway at the Fairmont Southampton Tennis Courts with Women’s Division matches, Elite B Division and B Division matches taking to the court. Two of the matches on the opening night needed a third set tie-breaker to determine a winner. In an Elite B Division match, Jadon Spriggs defeated Ethan Anderson […]
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| There is “currently a delay in the processing of registration payments for all boats, moorings, pylons, and floating docks,” so the Department of Marine & Ports has extended the registration expiration date to July 1st. A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Marine & Ports Services advises that due to unforeseen internal technical issues caused […]
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| Jillian Terceira competed in the Azelhof International Horse Jumping event in Belgium. Competing in the 1.40m CSI2* Table A in 2 Phases Special Class, Terceira and Mia Volo VD Molendreef finished 18th, the pair clocked a clear first phase, and they then recorded a time 28.55 in the second phase, but they had 4 penalty […]
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| This lone Bermuda Football Association Women’s League match at the Clyde Best Center of Excellence Field saw the Footy Queens battle the St. George’s Lady Colts. The Footy Queens came away with an 8 – 1 win, after leading 3 – 0 at the break. Leilani Nesbeth gave the Footy Queens the lead in the […]
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| Bacardi has partnered with the Beyond Plastic Bermuda campaign, a joint collaboration between Bermuda Environmental Sustainability Taskforce [BEST] and Keep Bermuda Beautiful [KBB], to educate the local community about the dangers of plastic pollution and encourage actions to reduce single-use plastic on the island. A spokesperson said, “Family-owned Bacardi Limited continues its fight to eliminate […]
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| Bermudian singer-songwriter Heather Nova has announced the upcoming dates for her acoustic tour. Ms Nova will tour across 12 countries and has 40 concerts, running from October 4 to November 20. “So excited to finally be hitting the road again in October, and can’t wait to see you out there. Essen and Cologne already sold […]
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| The month of June is internationally recognized as Pride Month, and the latest design in Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series features the iconic Bermuda longtail with a ‘flying with pride’ rainbow theme. The design is is available in two sizes; a Facebook profile cover image and also in a vertical format, ideally sized for use […]
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| Approximately 50 ‘environmental stewards’ will be spread throughout the fleet of the upcoming Bermuda Newport Race, collectively forming the Green Team, “which will help oversee the race’s sustainability goals while racing to Bermuda.” A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Race Organizing Committee has made sustainability a focal point of the biennial race. The past three editions […]
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| June 7 saw 2,427 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $75,297.00 BD. 2,427 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing up 3.3% at $31.00 per share. The BSX finished at 2,242.07, up 2.45% on the day. There was 1 advance, 0 declines, and 63 remained unchanged. The full report […]
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| Mikaela Pearman launched Mikaela Ian PR at the end of April and offers “bespoke communications services along with media and video coaching to help clients expand their impact and income by garnering media attention and exposure.” Ms Pearman has over 15 years of media, communications and marketing experience. She began her career as a journalist […]
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| The official Government and Legal notices for today [June 7] include acting appointments, boards appointments, notification of planning applications registered, notice of intended marriage and notice of intended domestic partnership. Deputy Governor Mrs. Pearl Joseph Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Acting Appointments Notice ID: GN0586/2022 Public Authorities / Department: Government House Publication date: 07 June […]
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| The House of Assembly was in session on Friday [June 3] and during the Motion to Adjourn [MTA] seven MPs spoke on topics including, but not limited to, the Travel Authorization form, education, tourism and more. You can listen to audio below posted in the order they spoke, which included Opposition Leader Cole Simons, Minister […]
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| Open Mic Bermuda is getting set to present “Sankofa Realized” on Saturday [June 11]. A spokesperson said, “The next installment of the critically acclaimed Open Mic Bermuda sessions at The Griot Bookstore and Culture Center will go down this weekend. The not-to-be-missed open mic and live performance event will be called ‘Sankofa Realized,’ and a […]
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| [Written by Dale Butler] The Bermuda Musical and Dramatic Society [BMDS], operating since 1945, is described on its Facebook page as “a magnet to those who enjoy music & drama. Whether as performers, technicians, or an audience members have found BMDS to be the home of amateur theatre in Bermuda.” It is centrally located at “Daylesford”, […]
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Bermuda’s Concacaf Nations League promotion and Gold Cup qualification aspirations were dealt a major blow after slipping to defeat by Guyana at the National Track and Field Le…
| The Senate is scheduled to be in session on Wednesday [June 8], and the only statement listed on the Order Paper is Bermuda College Graduates Class of 2022, and Bills due for their first reading include the Land Valuation and Tax Amendment Act 2022 and the Electricity Amendment Act 2022. The live audio will start […]
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| Wednesday, June 8 is expected to see plenty of sunshine, with the high to be near 26°C/78°F and the low to be near 22°C/71°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 65%. Sunrise will be at 6.11am and sunset will be at […]
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