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| Delray Rawlins and his Sussex 2nd XI teammates resumed their match against Gloucestershire 2nd at the Seat Unique Stadium, Bristol. Gloucestershire 2nd added 54 runs to their overnight total losing 4 wickets, on their way to 319. OJ Price was the top scorer with 94, while Rawlins is the pick of the Sussex bowlers returning […]
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| When Lance Tucker creates his Gombey Warrior inspired artwork, he feels as though he is facing his childhood fears. Mr Tucker remembers watching the Gombeys perform as a youngster and being terrified by the intricate masquerade of dancing and drumming, particularly the captains who would crack their whip. Now 52 years old, Mr Tucker is […]
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| The latest design in Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series is an eternal love theme, with an infinity sign featuring roses with Bermuda flag accents. The design is also available below as a Facebook profile cover image, and you can check back on Bernews every Wednesday for our latest free phone wallpaper and social media graphic download. To […]
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| Ariel Re – global re/insurer with offices in Bermuda, London and Hong Kong — announced that it has “insured the long-term performance warranty of Ecogensus LLC, a global leader in advanced technology focused on delivering sustainable waste management solutions. A spokesperson said, “Through its Lloyd’s Syndicate 1910, Ariel Re provides insurance coverage to backstop comprehensive performance guarantees […]
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| Members of the Bermuda Fire Services Association have passed a vote of no confidence in Chief Fire Officer Burchall, saying that “this vote has been not taken lightly, but there have been numerous and unsatisfied concerns tabled before Senior Management and various Ministers over many years.” The Bermuda Fire Services Association said, “The Bermuda Fire Service […]
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| The Department of Marine & Ports said they will “commence the revised summer ferry schedule on Monday, 2 May 2022.” Announcing the revised summer ferry schedule today, Minister of Transport Lawrence Scott said: “After a two-year suspension, we are pleased to bring the Orange Route back in service. This ferry route will take passengers from […]
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| Bermuda’s Tyler Butterfield has been noted as one of “10 triathletes who have run super-fast marathons” by Triathlon Magazine Canada. Their website said, “Earlier today we reported on Malindi Elmore’s 11th-place finish at the Boston Marathon, where she ran a 2:27:58. Which got us thinking about fast marathon times run by triathletes – is Elmore […]
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| The preliminaries on the fourth day of the 2022 Carifta Swimming Championships in Barbados have concluded, with multiple Bermuda swimmers — who have already won a total of 12 medals — advancing to the finals. During the 11-12 girls 50 meter freestyle Arabella Newport Derbyshire finished 16th clocking a time of 31.73, while Violet Smith […]
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| The official Government and Legal notices for today [April 19] include notification of planning applications registered, acting appointments and notice of intended marriage. List of Proposed Planning Applications Advertised on April 19, 2022 Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Notification of Planning Applications Registered Notice ID: GN0424/2022 Public Authorities / Department: Planning Publication date: 19 April […]
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| Wednesday, April 20 is expected to be cloudy, rain & showers with possible mist, easing by dusk, with the high to be near 22°C/72°F and the low to be near 18°C/65°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be ENE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 89%. Sunrise will be […]
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| Police are seeking the public’s assistance with the investigation into a burglary at a jewellery store in Hamilton and have released security camera footage of the incident. A police spokesperson said, “Police are seeking the public’s assistance with the investigation into a recent burglary at a City business. Shortly after 3:00 a.m. on Monday, 4th April […]
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| Minister of Youth, Culture and Sport Dr. Ernest Peets congratulated Bermuda’s Carifta Team, who have won several medals at the 2022 Games, and had many other stand out performances. A Government spokesperson said, “As the public is aware the 2022 Carifta Games have been taking place in Jamaica and Barbados these past few days, with […]
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| Premier and Minister of Finance David Burt will be in Barbados tomorrow [April 20] to participate in the Caribbean Financial Access Roundtable. A Government spokesperson said, “At the invitation of the Prime Minister and Minister of Finance of Barbados Mia Amor Mottley, Bermuda’s Premier and Minister of Finance David Burt will be in Barbados on […]
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| [Updated] The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [April 19] with the list indicating that there are twenty-four bus runs cancelled so far today. Update 4.05pm: The Ministry has released the list of bus cancellations for this afternoon. There were 24 runs cancelled this morning, 11 cancelled this afternoon, for a […]
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| The 126th Boston Marathon took place with four Bermuda runners completing the course. Fabrizio Alvera clocked a time of 3:14.40 finishing 5517th overall he finished 101st in the Male 55 – 59 Age Group Division. Karen Smith recorded a time of 3:31.16 finishing 10,463rd overall, she 69th in the Female 50 – 54 Age Group […]
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On 1 April 2022, the Labour Advisory Council (the “LAC”) reconvened with a robust agenda geared towards strengthening the rights of employees, establishing guidelines for the misclassification of employees and creating further protections for work permit holders.
The LAC, established in the 1960s, is a non-statutory tripartite Government Board tasked with advancing industrial relations and garnering consensus amongst its members to make recommendations concerning legislative amendments, policies, and standards regarding Bermuda’s labour force.
| The Bailey’s Bay Cricket Club have announced former Bermuda National Team Coach Gus Logie as their Head Coach/Consultant for the 2022 Cricket Season. Director of Cricket Irving Romaine said, “I am hoping with the inclusion of Logie, he can improve not just the players, but also the coaches.” Captain Terryn Fray said, “I believe Logie […]
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| Bristol City is celebrating the 100th appearance by Bermudian footballer Nahki Wells, who signed with the team back in January 2020. When they signed Wells in 2020, the club said they were “thrilled to welcome Nahki Wells to Bristol City, which is a really exciting transfer for us. Nahki is a player we have watched […]
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| Keys to the Rock [K2TR], a Bermuda real estate podcast hosted by industry professionals Daniel Woods and Ben Rego, is aiming to “educate the Bermuda public about all things real estate,” with episode nine recently released. A spokesperson said, “Keys to the Rock is Bermuda’s only real estate podcast, hosted by industry professionals Daniel Woods […]
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| Six members of Openmat Bermuda competed in the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation [IBJJF] Pan American Championship in Orlando. The IBJJF is the largest Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu organization in the world and holds many of the world’s biggest competitions, including the Pan American Championship. The Bermuda competitors were directed and coached by Chris Regan, with four athletes […]
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