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| The Washington Post has featured Bermuda’s African Diaspora Heritage Trail in an article titled “Bermuda trail brings island’s Black heritage to the fore.” The Washington Post website said, “It was a blistering hot day in June 1730 when the enslaved woman Sally Bassett was burned at the stake at the foot of Crow Lane in […]
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| Nicholas Narraway continued competing in the Tour of the Gila in the U.S, with the second stage contested on a 76.2-mile course with everything from rollers to steep ascents and descents to a flat sprint, which provided plenty of opportunities for teams to execute their game plans, and the action started shortly after the flag […]
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| The City announced that they “will open Front Street to eastbound traffic between 4.30pm and 6.00pm only” saying it should “ease congestion for traffic exiting the City during the post-work rush hour.” A spokesperson said, “The City of Hamilton is advising members of the public that, due to public response regarding the current Front Street […]
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| “We are actively working with departments and agencies across government, with industry, and Crown Dependencies and Overseas Territories to enforce sanctions against Russia,” the Parliamentary Under-Secretary for the British Department for Transport said. The UK joins numerous other allies around the world such as the US, Canada, Switzerland and the EU in imposing the sweeping […]
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| Starr Insurance Companies announced an agreement with FPG Insurance Holdings Limited and local Thai shareholders to purchase FPG Insurance Public Company Limited [FPG Thailand], a Thai non-life insurance company, together with local Thai parties. The company said, “Starr’s investment will be held by its Bermuda insurance company, Starr Insurance & Reinsurance Limited. The transaction is […]
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| The drivers of SailGP’s nine-strong F50 fleet have reflected on their performances in the Bermuda Sail Grand Prix presented by Hamilton Princess, which kicked off the league’s third season on May 14-15. The event, which comprised five fleet races and a Grand Final, saw defending champions Australia sweep to victory while Ben Ainslie’s Great Britain […]
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| 93 Bermuda College students will graduate on Thursday [May 19] receiving their associate degrees, diplomas or certificates under the big tent on the College’s athletic field, marking the first time that the annual Commencement ceremony will be held in person since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic in 2020. Nearly half of the Class of 2022 […]
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| [Opinion column written by PLP MP Anthony Richardson] The unanimous passage of the Fairmont Southampton Hotel Act 2022 on May 6, 2022 represents a clarion call to all Bermuda residents to ‘Get Ready’! Bermuda is now one step closer to seeing the iconic Fairmont Southampton reopen its doors. The passage of the historic Act is […]
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| ‘Bikes Up, Guns Down’ will be the message throughout a community day at Southampton Rangers Sports Club on Saturday [May 21]. The ‘Bikes Up, Guns Down’ event, organised by the Give Back Foundation, hopes to help curb the growing incidents of violence on the island while also promoting the positive impact of motocross. A selection […]
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| The Government recently advised the public to take “care and caution while in or near the ocean given the increased presence of the Portuguese Man of War,” and one beach in Devonshire is a prime example of this, with dozens of them washed up on the shoreline. While tip toeing carefully around the beach area, wearing […]
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| A event titled ‘Be The Change’ – aimed at men and teenage boys – is set to be held at the National Sports Centre’s north field on Saturday [May 21] from 5.00pm to 7.00pm. A spokesperson said, “A rally cry for adult men and teenage boys is being raised by the organizers of a free […]
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| The Bermuda Police Service said they are “seeking the public’s assistance in locating 52-year-old Jason Liburd.” A spokesperson said, “Mr. Liburd, a Bermudian national, is described as dark skinned, medium built, weighing about 150 lbs, approximately 5’ 5” in height, with black hair worn in a close cut. “He was last seen on Rambling Lane, […]
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| “There may be delays in garbage collection over the next two to three days due to a shortage of operational waste collection trucks,” the Ministry of Public Works said this evening [May 17]. A spokesperson said, “The delays are a direct result of the challenges with securing critical parts due to supply chain issues and […]
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| The Tax Justice Network’s Financial Secrecy Index 2022 was published today, with Bermuda ranked in 49th, and the organisation ranking the United States in first, with their statement saying “the US now fuels more global financial secrecy than Switzerland, Cayman and Bermuda combined. ” The organisation said, “The US has climbed to the top of […]
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| The latest installment of Bernews’ series of ‘Virtual Shows’ features a look at some of the images captured during the 2022 SailGP event in Bermuda, including both the professional racing and the Bermudian youth sailors in the SailGP Inspire programme. Presented by Hamilton Princess, the event saw a nine-strong fleet take part, with Great Britain, […]
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| The roots of the Bermudian dialect will be explored in a virtual talk hosted by the Bermuda National Trust on Thursday [May 19]. The talk is entitled ‘Did you say that: How dialects influence our identity’ and will be delivered by Britanni Cann-Fubler. It will examine how accents and dialects impact society and the individual. […]
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| Somerset Pharmacy is now offering Covid vaccinations, with appointments available at the west end location on Tuesdays. A spokesperson said, “On Tuesday, May 17th, Somerset Pharmacy became the first pharmacy in Bermuda to offer Covid vaccinations. For now, Somerset Pharmacy is offering vaccinations on Tuesdays from 9:30-3:30pm by appointment. Appointments are required because there are […]
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| SiriusPoint Ltd announced that Daniel S. Loeb, its largest individual shareholder, will join the Board of Directors. “We are delighted that Dan is joining the Board at this time as the Company continues to focus on serving our clients as a specialized global insurer and reinsurer,” said Sharon Ludlow, Chair of the SiriusPoint Board of Directors. […]
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| Dame Flora Duffy recently raced to a third place finish at the World Triathlon Championship Series in Yokohama, Japan, completing the Olympic-distance event — her first race of the year — in 1hr 51min 55sec. “It’s nice to be back, and I am happy with my race. I have a lot to work on and […]
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| The official Government and Legal notices for today [May 17] include acting appointments, jurors selection and striking off. Auditor General Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Acting Appointments Notice ID: GN0523/2022 Public Authorities / Department: Government House Publication date: 17 May 2022 Government Notice No.______ Acting Appointment Auditor General The Governor is pleased to appoint Tracey […]
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| Wednesday, May 18 is expected to see early cloud & a shower or two around, afternoon brightening, with the high to be near 25°C/77°F and the low to be near 21°C/69°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be west. The relative humidity is expected to be near 88%. Sunrise will be […]
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| The Senate is scheduled to be in session on Wednesday [May 18] and the Fairmont Southampton Hotel Act 2022 — which has already passed in the House of Assembly — is due for its second reading, and there are also three announcements scheduled related to the Fairmont Southampton, including the ‘Property Site Plan’, ‘Renovation Scope […]
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| The Bermuda Football Association [BFA] will be holding its End of Season Youth Awards Ceremony for the 2021/22 Appleby Youth Leagues and All Girls’ Leagues on Sunday [May 22], which will be the first ever BFA awards ceremony for Youth and Girls leagues. A spokesperson said, “The Ceremony will take place at CedarBridge and begin […]
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| Atlantic Publishing House will be hosting the Crystal Butterfly Literary Awards on Sunday, June 5th. A spokesperson said, “Atlantic Publishing House is Proud to Present The Second Crystal Butterfly Literary Awards Exclusively for Women Authors. The First Crystal Butterfly Literary Awards was launched in 2019. “This year we have selected the following authors for their […]
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