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| SiriusPoint Ltd announces Chairman and CEO Siddhartha Sankaran has resigned from the Company to “pursue other opportunities.” A spokesperson said, “The Board has named Daniel Malloy as Interim Chief Executive Officer while the Board initiates a search for a permanent successor, and current Director Sharon Ludlow as Interim Chair of the Board of Directors. Both of these appointments are effective […]
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| [Written by Stephen Wright] Nikki Bascome says he has embraced a tunnel vision mindset in his Las Vegas training camp while preparing for his upcoming fight against Jamaican Kevin Hylton. Bascome has spent the past month sharpening his tools under the tutelage of Jeff Mayweather, the uncle of Floyd, the five-division unbeaten world champion. The Bermudian […]
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| The Transformational Living Centre [TLC] is offering its thanks to Freisenbruch-Meyer for the company’s financial donations and volunteer work. A spokesperson said, “The Transformational Living Centre is a purpose-built housing facility that seeks to address the growing problem of homelessness among families with children in Bermuda. “It is more than just a home. In addition […]
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| The Bermuda Referee Association’s End of Year Awards were presented by the Bermuda Football Association Referees Committee. The Bermuda Football Association President Mark Wade was on hand to present awards. Award Winners Referee of the Year – Dwight Jackson Assistant Referees of the Year – Amaury Majors and Clinton Hayward Young Referee of the Year […]
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| Bermudian cricketers Amari Ebbin, Cameron Jeffers, and Dennico Hollis were recently in action for their respective teams. Amari Ebbin Amari Ebbin and his University of South Wales teammates went down by 111 runs against the University of Gloucestershire. South Wales won the toss and sent Gloucestershire to bat, they bowled them out for 190 In […]
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| [Opinion column written by MP Jache Adams] All of Bermuda, regardless of political orientation, should be encouraged by the news that rating agency Standard & Poor’s [S&P] has reaffirmed Bermuda’s: A+ Sovereign Credit Rating A-1 short term rating AA+ transfer and convertibility assessment and, Maintained Bermuda’s Credit Rating outlook as “stable” Often, the work of […]
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| Registration is now open for the Bermuda Cricket Board’s 2022 Howzat! Action Cricket Camp for girls and boys age 7 – 13 which will be held from July 4 to 22, 2022. A spokesperson said, “Registration for the Bermuda Cricket Board’s 2022 Howzat! Action Cricket Camp is now open! Players can sign up through the BCB’s […]
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| Junior triathlete Nick Pilgrim put in a strong performance to finish 10th in the 2022 Americas Triathlon Junior Central American and Caribbean Championships, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, finishing in a time of 1:01:12. The race took place in hot, humid and windy conditions with the ocean swim taking place in the waters of the Playa Blanca […]
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| Bermuda track and field athletes Inshan-Nae Smith and Nathan Armstrong recently represented their universities at outdoor championships. Inshan-Nae Smith Inshan-Nae Smith and her Livingstone University women’s track and field teammates competed at the 2022 CIAA Outdoor Track and Field Championship. Smith was a member of the school’s women’s 4x100m relay team that finished 4th clocking […]
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| [Updated] The Senate today [May 18] passed the Fairmont Southampton Hotel Act 2022, with the passage following after a procedural delay which saw the normal morning session adjourned, with the debate starting in the afternoon. The delay was apparently caused as OBA Senators wanted to table amendments to the legislation, so the session was adjourned […]
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| Xtreme Sports Ltd Fun Zone, will host a Family Movie Night series starting next month saying they “hope to bring families together to bond and to also enjoy each other’s company.” A spokesperson said, “This movie series falls in line with the overall vision of Fun Zone, to be a premier event venue for family entertainment. […]
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| 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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| Thursday, May 19 is expected to be mostly sunny, with the high to be near 26°C/78°F and the low to be near 22°C/72°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be WSW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 81%. Sunrise will be at 6.18am and sunset will be at 8.12pm. […]
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Good Morning,
It is with great pleasure that I announce the start of our consultation on a National Plan for People with Intellectual Disabilities and their families.
Intellectual disability is recognized internationally as the term that describes people who have:
This Friday (May 20), the Department of Culture will host a special Heritage Month edition of Creatives Live! – featuring a trio of singers – Toni Robinson, Sheila Smith, and Samantha Smith.
Happening on the City Hall steps, this extended version of the popular open air concert series will take place from 12.30 pm – 2.00 pm.
Friday’s Creatives Live! concert will be carried live via the Bermuda Government’s Facebook page.
| MEF Ltd — otherwise known as The Little Venice Group — today presented a cheque for $10,000 to the Bermuda Red Cross for their Ukrainian Relief Fund. A spokesperson said, “A variety of fundraising initiatives were held by the group including a ‘Taste of Ukraine’ Brunch at Fourways where a percentage of sales were donated […]
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| This Friday [May 20], the Department of Culture will host a special Heritage Month edition of Creatives Live! featuring a trio of singers; Toni Robinson, Sheila Smith, and Samantha Smith. A Government spokesperson said, “Happening on the City Hall steps, this extended version of the popular open air concert series will take place from 12.30 pm […]
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| The Seven Seas Navigator cruise ship is in Hamilton today [May 18], making the first of what is currently scheduled to be three calls for this year. According to the 2022 Bermuda Cruise Ship Schedule [PDF], the 170 meter long Regent brand cruise ship – which has been visiting the island for years stopping in both Hamilton […]
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| After three rounds in the inaugural Moon Gate Tour golf season, Nick Jones leads the Order of Merit. Jones has 33 points, he leads second-place amateur Damian Palanyandi by one point. Currently in 3rd is Dwayne Pearman with 28.5 points, while Will Haddrell is in 4th with 23.0 points. Scott Roy is in 5th with 17.7 […]
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| This Friday you can enjoy a nice meal while supporting a good cause, as the “Family Affair Fish Fry Fundraiser” event will be held at the Thyme Restaurant in support of Family Centre and Focus Counselling Services, with both dine in and take out options available. The event page said, “It’s a Family Affair at […]
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| Minister of Social Development & Seniors Tinee Furbert and Bermuda Hospitals Board Clinical Director of Intellectual Disabilities Morrisa Rogers held a press conference today [May 18] to announce the start of a consultation on a National Plan for People with Intellectual Disabilities and their families. Minister of Social Development and Seniors Tinee Furbert Minister Furbert said, […]
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| Bermuda HealthCare Services donated $1,000 to the family of Oscar and Jove Mascarinas, who sadly died as a result of a explosion earlier this month in Southampton. Executive Chairman of BHCS Dr. Ewart Brown said, “When we heard about the tragic accident that claimed the lives of Oscar and Jove Mascarinas, we wanted to assist […]
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| Ki-Juan Minors concluded competing in the 2022 Wellington International Equestrian Federation’s ESP Spring 35 Horse Jumping event in Florida. Minors, riding Wiser Now, were in the United States Hunter Jumper Association [USHJA] Classes. Minors and Wiser Now finished second competing in the USHJA Hunter 2′/2’6″ Class 233, and finished 3rd competing in the USHJA Hunter 2′/2’6″ […]
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| Engineering company iEPC announced Carmen Trott has been promoted to Principal Engineer, which “will bestow upon her the responsibility of managing the entire team of engineers at the Company.” Carmen Trott said, “I am thrilled by the promotion and recognition of many years of hard work. This feels like the natural next step for me. […]
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