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| The Bermuda basketball team played their second game in the Dominican Republic against a Dominican Republic Select Team, losing 90 – 55. All four of the scheduled games in the Dominican Republic include players trying to make the Under 22 National Team and a few guest players competing in their top pro league [LNB]. Game 2 […]
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| Marvin Brangman competed in the 2022 Biltmore Challenge Endurance Ride in Asheville, North Carolina. Brangman competed in the 30-mile Endurance Ride on his new horse Koweta Choir Girl [Lollipop]. In a field of 40 starters, 25 finished the ride, with the Bermudian equestrian finishing in 8th place. Related Stories Equestrian Patrick Nisbett Competes in France […]
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| “To retain the distinct and extraordinary character of this award, the nomination process for new national heroes will now open to the public once every ten years, with the next cycle beginning in 2025,” Minister of Youth, Culture and Sport Dr. Ernest Peets said, Speaking yesterday [May 11] in the Senate, the Minister said, “Becoming […]
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| Nicholas Narraway competed in the 2022 USAC Collegiate Road Race National Championships representing Fort Lewis College. He clocked a time of 2:50:00 in the Varsity Men’s race crossing the line in 24th place in a field of 62 finishers. Narraway finished 1 minute and seven seconds behind the winner Roed Torbjorn who clocked 2:48:53 representing Colorado […]
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| As of May 7, Bermuda has administered a total of 132,621 vaccinations, 74.4% of the population has received two doses and 70.7% of those eligible for a booster have received it while 10.8% of those with a booster have received a second booster dose. In releasing the latest test results, a Government spokesperson said, “Since […]
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| Ian Salisbury has named his squad which included Delray Rawlins ahead of Sussex’s trip to Leicestershire in their sixth game in the LV= Insurance County Championship. Sussex will be looking to bounce-back after defeat last week to Middlesex, as they travel to Grace Road in search of their first win of the season. Related Stories […]
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| On Saturday [May 7], an Argentinian crew member on a catamaran – that was traveling from Miami to the Azores — was transported to Bermuda after suffering a head injury as a result of a fall while working on the vessel’s mast. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre spokesperson said, “Saturday 7th May, 1:40pm – RCC Norfolk advises that […]
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| Free Spirit Media is getting set to premiere a short film titled Bermuda, about a woman planning a trip to Bermuda. The Reel Chicago website said, “Free Spirit Media announces its first in-person public screening in over two years. In association with IFA Chicago, Free Spirit Media presents the premiere of Bermuda, a short film […]
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| In a filing with the Bermuda Stock Exchange, The Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son Limited advised that during the month of April 2022, the Bank did not repurchase Common Shares for cancellation. Related Stories Bank Of Butterfield Adjusts Interest Rates Butterfield Share Repurchases For March 2022 Butterfield Share Repurchases For February 2022 Butterfield Share […]
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| May 11 saw 0 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange. The BSX finished at 2,376.84, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 64 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available here [PDF]. Related Stories LOM Company Shares Purchased By Director BSX Reports Record ILS Listings In 2021 […]
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| A U.S. Coast Guard helicopter crew medevaced four men from a sailboat — which was traveling from Bermuda to the United States – after they “sustained injuries due to heavy sea conditions” around 80 nautical miles south of New York. The U.S. Coast Guard Northeast said, “This past Sunday, U.S. Coast Guard Sector Long Island Sound […]
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| On Saturday [May 7] a dedication event was held at the Bermuda Aquarium, Museum and Zoo to present Dr. David Wingate with a portrait, painted by local artist Henry Ward. A spokesperson said, “The painting features Dr. Wingate assisting a fledging Cahow from its nest, with two Cahows in flight behind him. “The painting was […]
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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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| The Minister of National Security Michael Weeks expressed his praise and concern following the second firearm incident to take place in only a few days. Minister Weeks said, “I want to express my thanks to the off duty police officer who took action at the scene yesterday afternoon, which led to the recovery of a […]
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| The official Government and Legal notices today [May 11] include Bermudian status and notice of intended marriage. Bermudian Status – Section 19A Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Bermudian Status – Section 19A Notice ID: GN0500/2022 Public Authorities / Department: Immigration Publication date: 11 May 2022 Notice is hereby given that application has been […]
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| Thursday, May 12 is expected to see cloudy start with showers easing through the morning, with the high to be near 24°C/76°F and the low to be near 21°C/70°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 90%. Sunrise will be at 6.23am […]
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| [Opinion column written by OBA’s Dwayne Robinson] Definition of ‘whataboutism’: the act or practice of responding to an accusation of wrongdoing by claiming that an offense committed by another is similar or worse. [Merriam- Webster dictionary] Anyone who follows politics globally or locally will know how common the practice of “whataboutism” is by some politicians. […]
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| The Ministry received 8805 test results — spanning 7 days — and 303 were positive, so there are now 356 active cases, of which 7 people are in hospital, and the Ministry confirmed that the island has recorded another coronavirus related death, bringing the total to 135 since the pandemic began. “I am saddened to […]
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Ornithologist shows David Wingate helping a fledging Cahow from its nest with two of the seabirds in fligh…
A supplement touting Bermuda’s effort in preparing for net-zero and holding the Bermuda Risk Summit has been published in the Spring 2022 issue of Bermuda: Re+ILS online publication (see link here: Bermuda: Re+ILS digital edition).
A supplement touting Bermuda’s effort in preparing for net-zero and holding the Bermuda Risk Summit has been published in the Spring 2022 issue of Bermuda: Re+ILS online publication (see link here: Bermuda: Re+ILS digital edition).