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| Bermudian equestrian Patrick Nisbett claimed victory in Bornival, Belgium. Nisbett, riding Night Star, finished in a time of 27.94 seconds to win the class, which had 27 competitors from Belgium, France, Switzerland and Portugal taking part. Screenshot from the results page showing the top 10: Related Stories Video: Philip Correia On Winning FEI Silver Medal […]
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| The Bermuda Amateur Swimming Association’s National Championships 2022 continued at the National Sports Center. The girls 13 & over 50 LC meter backstroke A – final saw Madelyn Moore clock a winning time of 29.24, Emma Harvey was second in 29.63, and Myeisha Sharrieff finished third with a time of 32.07. The boys 13 & […]
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| Three Save Soil Women’s Bowl Tennis Tournament matches took place at the Fairmont Southampton Tennis Courts. In the 11-12 girls final and a spot to be the number one seed, Nila Samuels defeated her sister Devi Samuels in straight sets 7-5, 7-5 the pair play their tennis out of Grotto Bay Tennis Club. Airez Gilbert-Simons […]
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| Dame Flora Duffy has withdrawn from the Ironman 70.3 North American Championship Chattanooga due to Covid. In a post on Instagram, the Olympic gold medalist said, “Well my race is over before it even started. Have been feeling slightly under the weather the last couple of days and decided I should do a Covid test to […]
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| The tug Clevelander “filled with water and emergency pumping had resulted in some fuel/oil having been discharged by the trash pump they were using to prevent the tug sinking” and an absorbent oil boom was “deployed in order to contain the heavier oil .” A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre spokesperson said, “Wednesday 18th May, 08:35 am – […]
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| Bermuda’s sailing team is continuing to compete in the SSL Gold Cup 2022 Qualifying Series in Switzerland, and you can tune in and watch the action live below. Related Stories Sailors Continue In SSL Gold Cup In Switzerland Sailing: Bermuda To Compete In SSL Gold Cup Bermuda Finish Third On SSL Gold Cup Day 1 […]
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| News that 93 students graduated from the Bermuda College, Ravi Cannonier-Watson will perform in front of the Queen as part of her Platinum Jubilee celebrations at Buckingham Palace, and Berkeley Institute students launched an impressive new local food website were all some of the positive news stories from the past week. In additional good news, […]
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| AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A- [Excellent] and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a-” [Excellent] of Convex Re Limited [CRL] [Bermuda], Convex Insurance UK Limited [CIL] [United Kingdom], Convex Europe S.A. [CES] [Luxembourg] and Convex Guernsey Limited [CGU] [Guernsey]. All four entities are wholly owned subsidiaries of Convex Group Limited […]
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| Robin Hood defeated the Royal Bermuda Regiment’s football team in the Corona League Cup final, recording a 1-0 victory. Captain Shea-Tai Smith, the RBR side’s player/manager said: “We’re very disappointed – we couldn’t capitalise after they went down a man.” Capt. Smith, who came off with an injury only 25 minutes into the game at the […]
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| As the world marks ‘Endangered Species Day,’ Nonsuch Expeditions is highlighting two of Bermuda’s IUCN Red Listed species — the cahow and skink — noting that the two critically endangered species are interacting on Nonsuch Island where they can “thrive without the threat of introduced predators.” Senior Terrestrial Conservation Officer Jeremy Madeiros, head of the […]
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| “We would rather have the kids pick up bikes than guns” was the message as the ‘Bikes Up, Guns Down’ community day event was held this afternoon [May 21] at Southampton Rangers Sports Club, with the event featuring food, music, fun castles, bike displays and more. The ‘Bikes Up, Guns Down’ event, organised by the […]
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| The Bermuda Football Association [BFA] announced that the match between YMSC and SCC has been cancelled due to YMSC forfeiting the match. A spokesperson said, “The Women’s League match between YMSC and SCC has been cancelled due to YMSC forfeiting the match. The match will be recorded as a 3-0 win to SCC.” Related Stories […]
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| In celebration of Heritage Month, the Bermuda National Trust hosted a Free Open House at the Verdmont Museum and Gardens in Smiths today [May 21], with the public able to tour the centuries old property. Executive Director of the National Trust Karen Border told Bernews, “We are thrilled to be opening Verdmont to the public […]
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| Sunday, May 22 is expected to see dry and sunny by day; clouding over at night with some showers, with the high to be near 27°C/80°F and the low to be near 22°C/72°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be NW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 84%. Sunrise […]
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Mr. Speaker, today marks the last day of Road Safety Week in Bermuda.
On Monday, 16 May 2022, at City Hall, the Bermuda Road Safety Council launched Road Safety Week from 16-20 May 2022. This year’s theme is “Drive so that others survive”.
The Council, along with the Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service and Bermuda Police Service, had booths available on site where information was shared to raise awareness about road safety, promote safe and responsible road use, and ultimately reduce road casualties.
Mr. Speaker, later today I will lay before this Honourable House the Bill entitled “Land Valuation and Tax Amendment Bill 2022”.
Mr. Speaker, in the 2022/23 Budget statement I, on behalf of the Government, committed to the people of Bermuda “relief now and more relief to come” and with that as the focus one of the items stated was that we will provide Land Tax relief for our local nursing homes. The Land Valuation and Tax Amendment Bill 2022 to be tabled today is another demonstration of the Government continuing to deliver on its promises.
Mr. Speaker,
Today, I rise to provide my Honorable Colleagues and the Bermudian community, with an update on the History and Legacy Committee and the adoption of its terms of reference.
Mr. Speaker,
| Conor White was back in action competing in the Joe Martin Stage Race in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Competing over a 182.4KM course in stage two, White clocked a time of 4:11.32 to finish 44th, he finished 2.09 behind the stage winner Noah Granigan who recorded a time of 4:09.23. Eder Frayre was second in the same […]
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| The Backyard Cricket League continued at the Police Field, with the Bermuda Hospital Board and Hamilton Corporation in action. The Bermuda Hospital Board defeated Hamilton Corporation by 7 wickets. Corporation’s MVP Troy Hall led the way with the bat scoring 57 not out, while Jamal Holder was the pick of the Bermuda Hospital Board bowlers […]
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| Three Save Soil Women’s Bowl Tennis Tournament finals took place at the Fairmont Southampton Tennis Courts, with three matches on the court. In the under 14 Final, Emma Haley defeated Nila Samuels in straight sets 6-3, 6-3. Amaya Rollins needed three sets to be crowned the Under 16 Division champion defeating Kumani Jackson 5-7, 6-2, […]
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| The Inaugural Moon Gate Tour season continued with players competing on the Ocean View Golf Course. Amateur Damian Palanyandi shot an even round 70 to claim the victory by one stroke over a strong field, Cory DeSilva finished second after his 2-over par round 72, Jarryd Dillas and Nicholas Jones both shot 3-over par 73’s, […]
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| Bermuda’s sailing team has recorded their first win in the SSL Gold Cup 2022 Qualifying Series in Switzerland, making a strong showing to win the third race of the series. The official race report said, “Three races and three different winners in the Islands’ group. After SSL Team Puerto Rico [Race 1] and SSL Team […]
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| The Bermuda Football Association’s Women’s League season continued with a doubleheader at the Clyde Best Center of Excellence Field that produced 7 goals. Footy Queens 3 – PHC Lady Zebras 0 The Footy Queens showed their dominance in the league as they defeated a determined PHC Lady Zebras team 3 – 0. After a scoreless […]
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| The History and Legacy Education Committee Working Group “was successful in submitting the terms of reference” on March 31st, Minister of Education Diallo Rabain said, adding that he “looks forward to the formal establishment of the History and Legacy Committee this year, and the work that is to come with preserving, honouring, and commemorating Bermuda’s […]
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| Minister of Education Diallo Rabain provided an update on the “tremendous amount of work that is being done within the Ministry of Education, the Department of Education, and the Learning First Programme.” Speaking in the House of Assembly, the Minister said, “On April 1st, 2022, the Parish Primary Schools and next Signature School we anticipate […]
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| According to the most recent Official Notices, the Bermuda Police Service will be conducting road sobriety checkpoints over the Bermuda Day holiday — from Thursday, May 26th to Sunday, May 29th — with the checkpoints set to take place in Hamilton parish, Smiths, Devonshire, Pembroke, Paget, Warwick and Southampton. Road Sobriety Checkpoint Notice 2022 [PDF here] For […]
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| The Over 60s Cricket World Cup will take place in Australia in September 2022, and Bermuda Cricket Board President Arnold Manders has been invited to play. The Tournament will run from Friday, September 2nd, 2022 to Thursday, September 15th, 2022, and the competition will be drawn from the some of world’s cricket-playing nations, together with some […]
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| Brian Morris and Dwayne Pearman are taking another shot at reaching the U.S. Senior Open Championship. The Championship is scheduled to be played at the Saucon Valley Country Club in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania June 23rd – 26th, 2022. Morris and Pearman will play in the Qualifier at the TPC Treviso Bay Golf Course, in Naples Florida. […]
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| The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday May 21st. Saturday the Enchantment of the Seas cruise ship is expected, on Sunday the Norwegian Pearl cruise ship, the Free Volunteer crew transfer and the Oleander container ship will arrive, and on Monday the Owl […]
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Ross Probert’s goal midway through the first half was left to stand as the winner as Robin Hood lifted the Corona League Cup with an exciting victory in the …
| Musicians can showcase their talent at the Bermuda Folk Club open mic night at The Astwood Arms on Front Street next Saturday [May 28]. Hosted by Harmony Song, otherwise known as Sharon DeCouto, the evening starts at 7.30 pm. The Bermuda Folk Club has been running since 1971 and started in the Captain’s Club at […]
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| Nicholas Narraway concluded competing in the Tour of the Gila in the U.S. Representing CS Velo, Narraway competed in the Men’s Elite Pro/Cat 1 Division. Stage Four was a Criterium that took place in Downtown Silver City, by far the most popular event at the Tour of the Gila. Narraway clocked a time of 1:34.12 […]
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| Enstar Group announce that one of its wholly owned subsidiaries has closed a previously announced agreement for a ground-up loss portfolio transfer with Aspen Insurance Holdings Limited and its subsidiaries for their 2019 and prior business. Enstar will assume net loss reserves of $3.12 billion, subject to a limit of $3.57 billion. The existing adverse […]
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| May 20 saw 1,000 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $22,990.00 BD. 1,000 shares were traded by BF&M Ltd, closing up 27.7% at $22.99 per share. The BSX finished at 2,218.00, up 2.09% on the day. There was 1 advance, 0 declines, and 63 remained unchanged. The full report for the day […]
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| Today [May 21] marks six years since the murder of 26-year-old Patrick Dill, and the police are renewing their appeal for anyone with any information to please contact them. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] is renewing its appeal for witnesses to come forward regarding the murder of 26-year-old Patrick Dill, who was […]
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Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to provide an update to this Honourable House on the progress of the St. George’s Marina Development Project.
Mr. Speaker, in accordance with section 28 of the Bermuda Monetary Authority Act 1969, I am pleased to table the Bermuda Monetary Authority Annual Report 2021 (the “Report”).
| The official Government and Legal notices for today [May 20] include road sobriety checkpoint notice, acting appointments, boards appointments, and jury service. Road Sobriety Checkpoint [No. 5] Notice 2022 Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Road Sobriety Checkpoint Notice Notice ID: GN0536/2022 Public Authorities / Department: Bermuda Police Service Publication date: 20 May 2022 The Assistant […]
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| A ‘Bermuda Day Experience’ is being offered by the Bermuda Tourism Authority, with the package including a reserved seat to watch the parade, lunch with a complimentary drink, and a meet and greet with local parade entrants, with tickets costing $50 for adults and $25 for children. The event page says, “The Bermuda Day Parade […]
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