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| A school student who sustained a traumatic brain injury will join his Warwick Academy classmates in participating in the 35th Annual Convex Bermuda End to End on Saturday [May 7]. David Goonewardene, who is now 17, suffered a brain injury after a car he was a passenger in struck a wall on Knapton Hill Road […]
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| Bermudian author Neletha Butterfield will be signing copies of her latest book, “Student Essays for the Soul” at The Bookmart on Front Street on Saturday [May 7]. The book shares more than 200 essays written by students who either left or were expelled from public school before graduation. Ms Butterfield, who founded the CARE Learning […]
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| [Updating] Emergency service personnel are responding to an incident in the Southampton area this evening [May 2], with unofficial reports suggesting there was some form of an issue with a house. Ambulance, fire vehicles and police vehicles can be seen. Further confirmed details are limited at this time, however we will update as able, as […]
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| The police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating 30-year-old Julianna Trott. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in locating thirty-year-old Julianna Trott. Ms. Trott is heavy built, weighing about 160 lbs, approximately 5’ 5” in height and is light skinned. “Ms. Trott has dark brown hair, worn in a […]
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Good morning to the media and the people of Bermuda.
Bermuda’s economy continued to trend in a positive direction in the 4th quarter of 2021 capping a year of strong economic growth.
4th Quarter GDP
After adjusting for inflation, real GDP increased by 1.0% during the fourth quarter of 2021 and represents the third straight quarter of growth compared to the corresponding quarters of the previous year.
Today, the Ministry of Economy and Labour released the Quarter 4, 2021 Quarterly Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by Expenditure publication.
Minister Hayward explained, “After adjusting for inflation, the Real GDP increased 1.0 per cent for the final three months of 2021, capping off a strong year of economic performance. The Bermudian economy experience a robust rebound in 2021 compared to lower activity in 2020 when the economy began to re-open fully with the easing of COVID restrictions.”
| The police received a call “regarding a garbage truck dumpster separating from the vehicle on North Shore Road in Hamilton parish” this afternoon [May 2]. A police spokesperson said, “Around 3:30pm today [2nd May 2022], a call was received regarding a garbage truck dumpster separating from the vehicle on North Shore Road in Hamilton parish, […]
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| On Thursday, April 28, Francis Patton Primary School hosted a Mini Agricultural Exhibition, featuring a rather impressive array of exhibits. Staff and students were encouraged to bring in a range of exhibits including, but not limited to; traditional Bermuda kites, recyclable critters, flowers, miniature gardens, healthy lunchboxes, high tea hats, candy, baked goods and small […]
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| The official Government and Legal notices for today [May 2] include notice of intention to construct a controlled plant and acting appointments. Clean Air Act :- Notice Of Intention To Construct a Controlled Plant Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Notice of Intention to Construct a Controlled Plant Notice ID: GN0470/2022 Public Authorities / Department: Environment […]
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| Bermudian Muay Thai coach Chuck Morgan performed the role of cornerman in Austin Streicher’s victory at the Freedom Fighter Promotions in New York at the weekend. American Streicher stopped Marcos Matias 54 seconds into the third round to claim the lightweight national title at the Grand Roosevelt Ballroom in Hudson. Matias will be a familiar […]
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| Children’s Mental Health Awareness Month was officially launched today, which is “dedicated to children’s mental health awareness, prioritising Bermuda’s children’s mental health, sharing prevention methods and for us, identifying supportive partner agencies that can help our young people in recovery and healing.” Mid-Atlantic Wellness Institute’s Vice President Clinical Operations and Acting COO Preston Swan said, […]
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| [Written by Don Burgess] A Hamilton Parish man is warning beachgoers about Portuguese Man O War at Shelly Bay after he was stung on Wednesday. The man had gone for a run and had stopped at Shelly Bay around 7 pm. He wanted to refresh himself with a cool dip in the water. He told […]
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| Tomorrow [May 3], the Bermuda Human Resource Association [BHRA] will be hosting a workshop “focusing on self-assessment best practices, empowering women and advancing careers” with Rochelle Rosato, the Global Inclusion & Diversity Leader for Guy Carpenter. Ms Rosato commented, “I am very excited for this opportunity to speak with HR professionals, business leaders, managers and […]
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| The Chubb Bermuda Open Challenger 10k will kick off tomorrow [May 3] at the Bermuda Squash Racquets Association Club in Devonshire. The competition will get underway at 3:45pm on Courts 2 & 4. On Court 2, 1 Owain Taylor from Wales will take on Liam Marrison from Canada, while on Court 4 at the same […]
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| Tuesday, May 3 is expected to see sunny periods with a couple of showers around, with the high to be near 23°C/74°F and the low to be near 20°C/68°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be WSW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 77%. Sunrise will be at 6.31am […]
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| [Written by Stephen Wright] Noah Browne hopes to secure a spot at the Commonwealth Games by winning his first match of the Chubb Bermuda Squash Championships. Browne will achieve the qualifying standard if he beats Egyptian Seif Shenawy in the opener at the Bermuda Squash Racquets Association in Devonshire tomorrow night [Tuesday]. Along with squash team-mate […]
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| BELCO advised that there “will be a temporary partial closure of Cemetery Road between May 2, 2022, and July 1, 2022.” A spokesperson said, “Eco Pest, TreeCon and CNC Automated Carpentry Ltd will be accessible by entering Cemetery Road from Serpentine Road and Gorham’s Lumberyard will be accessible by entering Cemetery Road from Woodlands Road. “The […]
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| “After adjusting for inflation, the real GDP increased 1% for the final three months of 2021,” the Government said today. A Government spokesperson said, “Today, the Ministry of Economy and Labour released the Quarter 4, 2021 Quarterly Gross Domestic Product [GDP] by Expenditure publication.” Minister Hayward explained, “After adjusting for inflation, the Real GDP increased […]
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| Roman Abramovich’s superyacht fleet may lose its registration in Bermuda, a report from the UK’s Daily Mail has claimed. The Daily Mail website said, “Roman Abramovich’s superyacht fleet faces being mothballed ‘imminently’ as Bermudian authorities prepare to withdraw the flag they sail under, an insider has revealed. “The 533ft Eclipse and 456ft Solaris, along with […]
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| “Bermuda’s economy continued to trend in a positive direction in the 4th quarter of 2021 capping a year of strong economic growth,” Minister of Economy and Labour Jason Hayward said. 4th Quarter GDP Speaking at a press conference today, Minister Hayward said, “After adjusting for inflation, real GDP increased by 1.0% during the fourth quarter […]
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| TBi has ”acquired the business and certain assets” of WoW, with TBi saying they “have an exciting vision to take the company to new heights.” A spokesperson said, “TeleBermuda International Limited [TBi] today announced that it acquired the business and certain assets of World on Wireless Limited [WoW], acting by its Joint Provisional Liquidators [JPLs], Michael […]
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| The Royal Bermuda Yacht Club had a successful return to Bermuda International Invitational Race Week [BIIRW] with 9 International One Design completing two races on the Great Sound. Beautiful conditions with the wind at 10-12 knots out of the northwest sees Patrick Cooper, Bermuda 1, the provisional leader after two races. Cooper won both races […]
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| Bermuda HealthCare Services [BHCS] congratulated Sean Trott and Gayle Lindsay for their first place finishes in the Sir Stanley Burgess 5K Race held this weekend, with the company donating $2,500 to each winner. Sean Trott, BHCS Medical Director Dr Mahesh Reddy and Gayle Lindsay Trott crossed the line in a time of 15:56. Chayce Smith was second […]
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| The Huddle will be hosting an event on networking on Sunday, May 15th at 3.00pm. A spokesperson said, “The Huddle — a new platform created by coaching company Clarendon Wallace and aimed at providing professional support for the Island’s next generation of leaders — will host an event on networking on Sunday, May 15th. “Entitled […]
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| Randall & Quilter [R&Q] will be supporting the Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences [BIOS], noting that they “are really excited about this partnership with BIOS which we hope will allow us to play a small part in making a difference to support environmental consciousness.” A spokesperson said, “Randall & Quilter [R&Q], the specialist non-life insurance group, […]
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| Bermuda Environmental Sustainability Taskforce [BEST] and Bermuda College announced that their May Eco Lunch & Learn presentation will be on Thursday [May 5] from 1.00pm to 2.00pm. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Environmental Sustainability Taskforce [BEST] and Bermuda College are very pleased to announce their May feature presented by Dr. Mark Guishard, the Director of the […]
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| Chubb Bermuda has named two industry veterans to leadership positions; Christine Russell to the role of Head of Bermuda Claims and Claims Counsel, and Jevon Williams as General Counsel. Each will be based in Hamilton, Bermuda and will report to Judy Gonsalves, Division President, Chubb Bermuda. In her new role, Ms. Russell will assume full management […]
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| The Schroders Spring LC Championships came to an end at the National Sports Center with the finals taking place. During the 11-12 girls 50 LC meter butterfly A – final, Arabella Newport Derbyshire clocked a winning time of 32.83, Tallulah Parkinson was second with a time of 35.99, and Violet Smith finished third touching the […]
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| The Bermuda Karting Club 2021-2022 season came to an end with the Inver Re Trophy Day 2022 Race Day at the Southside Motor Sports Park. The Tag Senior Class saw Blake Horseman in the winner’s circle in all three races. The L206 Senior Class saw three different winners, David Barbosa would drive to victory in […]
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