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| On Thursday, May 26, Sail Away Soca – a team that consists of Melissa Trott, Sheena Chomoledgy and Hafid James – will be hosting its second fundraising event. A spokesperson said, “This year they decided to have a fundraiser to get the frontline nurses a thank you gift for their hard work and commitment during […]
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| The second day of the track and field portion of the 2022 Carifta Games continued in Jamaica with Bermuda’s team making strong showings. J’auza James continued competing in the U20 octathlon, he took to the track for the 110 meter hurdles where he finished 9th clocking a time of 19.20, he finished first in the […]
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| Bermudian Dr. Katie Davis will be hosting the Youth Digital Wellness Summit virtually on Thursday [April 21] and Monday, April 25. A spokesperson said, “An innovative gathering of researchers from around the world that aims to set a collaborative agenda for research related to adolescent digital wellness has been organized by Bermudian Dr. Katie Davis. […]
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| The National Museum of Bermuda [NMB] is resuming its ‘Bermuda in the Atlantic World’ lecture series with a free virtual lecture on Thursday, April 28 at 5.30pm. A spokesperson said, “Reckoning with the slave ship Enterprise in Bermuda, 1835′ will be presented by professor Dr. Neil Kennedy and will share new research into the American […]
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| Aiden Simmons recently competed in the Severn Valley Motocross Championships Round 4 & 5 in Herefordshire, England. Competing on the Bromyard Track in the small wheel 85cc class, Simmons rode to victory in five of the six motos. Race one saw Simmons clock a six lap winning time of 12:18.982. He was faster in race […]
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| Ciarra Wells continued competing in the Youth Easter Meeting Regatta in Malcesine, Lake Garda, Italy. Wells came off the water in 141st place after four more races in the ILCA4 Class. Wells finished the first race of the day — and the fifth of the regatta — in 69th, she did not compete in the […]
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| Students participating in the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute’s [BUEI] Youth Climate Summit Programme were given a presentation and tour of the Department of Public Transportation’s [DPT] new electric buses. A Government spokesperson said, “DPT Acting Operations Manager, Michael DeLeon, and Adrian Dill, Department of Energy highlighted the features of the new bus and talked with […]
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| The police have now confirmed the death of 29-year-old Jason Lee, who died following a collision last week. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] can now confirm the death of 29-year-old Jason A. Lee, Bermuda’s fourth road fatality for 2022, and extends sincere condolences to his family and friends. “Mr. Lee was […]
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| While she has not tested positive, Governor Rena Lalgie was “identified as being a close contact of a positive Covid-19 case, ” and Government House is working with the Corporation of St. George to reschedule the Peppercorn Ceremony, which was due to take place this Wednesday. A Government spokesperson said, “On Saturday night the Governor […]
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| Nicholas Lopes competed in the Equestrian Sports Production Spring Series CSI 3*, in the ESP Spring 2 Horse Jumping event in Wellington, Florida. Lopes mounted Casino 71 for the WIHS Hunter Phase Class, and the pair finished 4th with 85 points, and the finished 11th in the WIHS Jumper Phase Class with 79 points. The WIHS […]
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| The PHC Zebras advanced to the FA Challenge Cup final following their 2 – 1 win over the North Village Rams at the Wellington Oval. Justin Bell gave the North Village Rams the lead in the 10th minute when he converted from the spot after a foul in the box. In the 40th minute the […]
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| “Travel is gradually returning to Bermuda, and all indicators predict a busy year ahead,” the BTA said, adding that the island’s hotels are “reportedly nearly sold-out for the upcoming SailGP events” in May. A spokesperson said, “As Covid related travel restrictions continue to be eased, travel is gradually returning to Bermuda, and all indicators predict a […]
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| Three Bermuda archers – Jaydon Roberts, Trina Roberts and Robin Selley — competed in the Belgium Icenation Shoot. Due to Easter many did not compete, however in Bermuda the archers had much better weather conditions with winds 13 mph. Jaydon Roberts won the Men’s Recurve 70m Class with a score of 552 points, while Trina Roberts […]
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| The 3D pop up graphics below offer a unique look at some of the action from the BRCC Criterium in the east end, where cyclists rode a new course introduced by the Bermuda Roulers Cycle Club. You can view our coverage of the cycling event here, and take a look at some virtual 3D popup […]
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| A UK Schools Education Fair will be held at BUEI on April 21st and 22nd where they “will be showcasing a diverse, bespoke offering of hand-picked UK boarding schools.” A spokesperson said, “A new company has launched to help Bermudians and Bermuda residents find out more about schools and education opportunities in the United Kingdom […]
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| Bermuda’s 4×100 women’s relay teams have made excellent showings at the 2022 Carifta Games in Jamaica this evening [April 17], with both the U17 and U20 teams placing 4th, and in one case, just 0.01 second off a medal. Considering the Caribbean consistently produces many of the best sprinters in world, claiming two 4th places […]
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Antwan Russell kept his composure to score two spot-kicks to earn PHC Zebras victory over North Village in this FA Cup semi-final encounter at Wellington Oval today….
Later this month, the Minister of Home Affairs, the Hon. Walter Roban will represent Bermuda at two conferences in the Caribbean.
The Minister will attend The Turks and Caicos Islands Climate Change Summit on April 21 – 22 and the Caribbean Renewable Energy Forum from April 26 – 28. At these events, the Minister will highlight the many environmental, energy and conservation initiatives and programmes undertaken by the island to ensure a more sustainable Bermuda.
Yesterday (April 16), Premier David Burt and Mrs. Kristin Burt hosted an Easter Egg Hunt on the Cabinet Office lawn for dozens of little ones.
This was the first Easter Egg Hunt to be hosted since 2019, and the first time it’s taken place on the Cabinet lawn.
During the festive atmosphere, students from Government’s pre-schools were treated to an array of activities, including face painting, fun castles and other games and events.
Yesterday’s event culminated with a special visit from the Easter Bunny, much to the delight of the toddlers.
| There is winning a race and then there is being so far ahead you are the sole runner shown on screen during the live broadcast, which is what Bermuda’s Jauza James managed to achieve as he recorded a dominant victory in the 1500m portion of the octathlon at the Carifta Games today [April 17] in […]
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| Bermuda’s swimming team is competing in the 2022 Carifta Swimming Championships in Barbados, where they made an excellent showing on the first day to claim three medals and make multiple appearances in various finals. Finals Sam Williamson won the Gold Medal during the 15 – 17 Boys 200 Meter Breaststroke Final clocking the fastest time […]
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| The Bermuda Hospitals Board advised “that there will be traffic diversions on the King Edward VII Memorial campus for those driving to the front of the Acute Care Wing including the Emergency Department entrance.” “The diversions will be in place from Monday 18- Friday 22 April 2022,” a spokesperson said. “Cleaning of the outside of […]
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| The commanding officers of British Overseas Territories’ military units from around the world have “joined forces for the first time to create strength in numbers. “A total of six military officers, coordinated by Lieutenant Colonel Benjamin Beasley, the CO of the Royal Bermuda Regiment, met up in London to discuss ways the armed services could […]
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| The Bermuda women’s hockey team has concluded the Central American and Caribbean Games Qualifier Tournament in top style, claiming the overall victory, qualifying for the CAC Games, and Bermuda’s Maha Clarke was named the women’s tournament MVP. As is traditional, the conclusion of the event — which was held in Bermuda at the National Sports […]
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