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| A new take-out restaurant has opened in the Washington Mall offering everything from breakfast specials to custom made sandwiches, avocado toasties, a buffet and plenty of healthy options. Owners Antonello Fadda and Ilario Pepi used to run Eateries Food Court in the Mall, but decided not to renew the lease and instead set up the […]
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| The Bermuda Amateur Swimming Association’s Winter Age Group Championships got underway at the BASA Pool. A total of 7 swimmers took to the pool on the opening night competing at three different distances. During the Girls 10 & Under 400 SC Meter Freestyle, Gaby Cechini from the Harbour Amateur Swim Club clocked a winning time […]
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| Jillian Terceira began competing at the Sentower Park – CSI2*/CSI1*/CSIYH1 International Indoor Horse Jumping Event in Belgium as part of the Christmas Tour. On the first day, the Bermudian equestrian competed in only one class, which was the 1.30m CSI2* in two phases special class. Terceira and Mia Volo Vd Molendreef finished 58th, they had […]
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| Nearly 3000 archers from around 80 countries registered for the Virtual Indoor Archery World Series, including archers from Bermuda, marking the first time Bermuda archers have taken part in a World Series Event. The weather was not the best for Jaydon Roberts and Trina Roberts who shot the tournament outside, and were challenged with wind […]
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Today the Minister of National Security, the Hon. Renee Ming JP, MP, offered the following response in light of last night’s Police exercises, which involved a number of loud bangs that created public concern.
Minister Ming said, “It’s important to recognize that there’s heightened anxiety in our community for a number of reasons, most particularly being the fact that we are still navigating through a pandemic with additional local cases.
Good morning.
Thank you for joining us this morning to introduce the new operators of the Horseshoe Bay Beach Concession.
Before doing that though – I’d like to give some background on the process employed to get to this point.
Having reviewed the last tendering process, the existing lease, and the lessons learnt, plans were put in place to ensure a far better outcome for the next lease period.
| Quinton Sherlock continued competing in the seventh edition of the Gold Fields Professional Golfers Association [PGA] tournament at the Damang Golf Club at Tarkwa. Francis Torgah sits atop the leaderboard after carding a three-under-par 69 on the second day, the best round of the day was a 7-under 65 by Vincent Torgah, who moved from […]
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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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| [Opinion column written by Ryan Robinson Perinchief] A grocery store which repeatedly sells expired foods has never been penalised. A power company pollutes a neighbouring community with harmful soot but doesn’t fall foul of environmental regulations. An association blocks a newcomer’s license to prevent competitors from entering the market. An internet service provider receives regular […]
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| The House of Assembly will be in session on Friday [Nov 27] and statements scheduled to be delivered include an update on Government Reform 2020, Bermuda Post Office Business Plan 2020, annual Parole Board Report 2017-2020, Horseshoe Bay Café Concession, Employment and Labour Legislative Amendments, Remote Learning Readiness, the Bermuda Civil Aviation Authority’s annual report […]
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| Saltus had its ’15 minutes of fame’ when Triventure Films used the school field to film part of their upcoming movie, Deadly Doula directed by Ryan Dewar. A spokesperson said, “They worked with local company, Burnt House Productions, that is co-owned by Saltus Alum, Andrew Kirkpatrick ‘03 and Nhuri Bashir. Some of the Saltus Year […]
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| The Olde Towne Carolers will perform a-capella at City Hall’s Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony on Friday [Nov 27], starting 6.45pm. A spokesperson said, “Planning Factory Bermuda is pleased to announce the Bermudian Entertainment Group, The Olde Towne Carolers, will perform a-capella at City Hall’s Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony on Friday, November 27, starting 6:45 p.m. […]
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| The island’s first woman Royal Bermuda Regiment officer in three decades is one of two soldiers to complete the training course at the British Military Academy Sandhurst. Former Corporal LeeAnn Tucker, 29, and ex-Colour Sergeant Sheldon Fox returned to the island on Tuesday after eight gruelling weeks on the mix of classroom and field exercises […]
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| The Public Health [COVID-19] Emergency [No. 3] Order 2020 has been extended for 60 days. The document states, “The Public Health [COVID-19] Emergency [No. 3] Order 2020 is extended for 60 days. Accordingly, in paragraph 3[2] of that Order, delete “26 November 2020” and substitute “25 January 2021”. The full Public Health [COVID-19] Emergency [No. […]
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| Friday, November 27 is expected to start sunny, clouding over as a few showers develop, 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 NNE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 82%. Sunrise will be at 6.59am […]
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| There were 853 test results received and one was positive for Covid-19 — which is classified as imported – so the island now has 26 active cases. A Government spokesperson said, “There were 853 test results received by the Ministry of Health yesterday [25 November 2020], and one was positive for COVID-19. “The new case […]
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| “I’ve communicated with the police leadership that when they intend to hold such training exercises that will have a community impact, they must provide clear and ample notification to the public,” Minister of National Security Renee Ming said. This follows after last night’s police exercises, which involved a number of loud bangs, and resulted in […]
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| Flora Duffy has withdrawn from the Professional Triathletes Organization [PTO] 2020 Championship, which is set to be held in Daytona Beach, Florida in December. Duffy, a multiple time world champion, posted the image below on Instagram and said, “New bike, new bars, new kit, new fit but no race. For a few reasons, I have decided to […]
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Recently, the Minister of Education, Hon. Diallo Rabain, JP, MP hosted the third Fathers Speak session for fathers of students in the Bermuda Public School System. Fathers from across the island met at the Cedarbridge Academy Cafetorium to learn and discuss how to effectively communicate with their children.
Minister of Education, the Hon. Diallo Rabain initiated the Fathers Speak series during the 2018-2019 academic year to encourage and provide fathers with an avenue to express their opinions and discuss topical subjects concerning the public education system.
Recently, the Minister of Education, Hon. Diallo Rabain, JP, MP hosted the third Fathers Speak session for fathers of students in the Bermuda Public School System. Fathers from across the island met at the Cedarbridge Academy Cafetorium to learn and discuss how to effectively communicate with their children.
Minister of Education, the Hon. Diallo Rabain initiated the Fathers Speak series during the 2018-2019 academic year to encourage and provide fathers with an avenue to express their opinions and discuss topical subjects concerning the public education system.
| The police and the Bermuda Coast Guard will be conducting a live training exercise on the water today [Nov 26]. A police spokesperson said, “Please be advised that the Bermuda Police Service will be conducting a live training exercise along with the Bermuda Coast Guard on the water throughout today.” Related Stories Magazine And Ammunition […]
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| Bermuda Industrial Union [BIU] President Chris Furbert is holding a press conference today [Nov 26], and we will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Update: The live broadcast has concluded and the 38-minute replay is below Related Stories Video: BUT Celebrating World Teachers’ Day Video: BIU President […]
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| Fat Tire Massive presents the 2020-2021 One Communications MTB Race Series, which kicks off this Sunday at the Arboretum. Sunday’s event is part of a seven-race series and is open to riders of all ages and abilities. Registration is online only at www.racedayworld.com, closing at midnight on the Saturday before each race. There will be […]
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| While hope is on the horizon with news of upcoming vaccines, the Covid-19 pandemic continues to affect countries around the globe, with the number of confirmed cases worldwide now surpassing 60 million, with over 1,424,000 deaths worldwide, and the United States continuing to have the most confirmed cases and deaths in the world. A CNN story […]
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| [Updated] Minister of Public Works Lt/Col David Burch is holding a press conference this morning [Nov 26] to provide an update on the Horseshoe Bay Beach Concession. Update: The live broadcast has concluded and the 21-minute replay is below Related Stories Horseshoe Bay Work Project Is 21% Complete Horseshoe Lifeguard Service Suspended Horseshoe Bay Closed […]
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| Recently, the Minister of Education Diallo Rabain hosted the third Fathers Speak session for fathers of students in the Bermuda Public School System. Fathers from across the island met at the CedarBridge Academy Cafetorium to learn and discuss how to effectively communicate with their children. Minister Rabain initiated the Fathers Speak series during the 2018-2019 […]
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| In celebration of Clarien CEO Ian Truran’s 50th birthday today [Nov 26], Clarien will be donating 50 meals to the Family Centre’s clients this afternoon at 5pm. As a father of two, the Family Centre is a charity near and dear to Mr Truran’s heart – and for nearly 20 years now Clarien Bank has […]
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| Papa Seal Single Barrel Bermuda Rum is now available from Goslings, with an ongoing promotion offering the chance to “win one of five bottles of Papa Seal Rum and a behind the scenes tour of Goslings production facility in Hamilton.” A spokesperson said, “Papa Seal Single Barrel Bermuda Rum is an extremely rare release that […]
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| CG Insurance said that as one of their employees has been in contact with someone who has tested positive for Covid-19, they will close their Reid Street office for the remainder of the week. A CG spokesperson reports, “It has come to our attention that a CG Insurance employee has been in contact with someone who has […]
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| On Wednesday night [Nov 25] a sailing vessel returned to Bermuda to disembark a crewmember who had a suspected dislocated shoulder. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre spokesperson said, “Bermuda Radio received a Marine VHF call from the 50ft Sailing Vessel Peekaboo, returning to Bermuda to disembark a crewmember whom sustained a suspected dislocated shoulder. “The […]
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