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| Saturday, April 16 is expected to see hazy sunshine, with the high to be near 23°C/74°F and the low to be near 19°C/67°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SSE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 80%. Sunrise will be at 6.49am and sunset will be at 7.49pm. […]
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| Bermuda’s Nia Christopher has been named Concacaf W Qualification Top Performer by Inside Caribbean Football, who posted the graphic online below, saying, “The 20-year-old Bermudian attacker Nia Christopher showed that she is ready to be one of the main players of Bermuda Women’s National Team. She scored 5 goals and assisted once for her country. For […]
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| The Bermuda Volleyball Association’s [BVA] junior club teams will be travelling to the Rhode Island Rumble tournament over the next two weeks. A spokesperson said, “We’re so excited to finally get away to another overseas tournament after being out since March 2020. As we started the season, we were very hopeful about finally being able […]
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| Baseball player Adam Hall and his Bowie Baysox teammates improved to 2 & 3 on the season following their 4 – 3 win over the Binghamton Rumble Ponies. Hall went 1 for 5 from the plate, with a run scored. In the third inning, he would single up the center, and then scored when the next batter […]
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| Nicole Stovell and Sebastian Kempe continued to show their skill as they both took to the water to continue to compete in the RYA Youth Nationals, with the pair continuing to lead their fleets after the fourth day of action. After ten races in the ILCA6 Class, Stovell leads the fleet with 28 points. Stovell […]
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| [Updating] Various events are slated to take place today [April 15] as Bermuda celebrates the annual Good Friday holiday. We will provide some updates as able, and if you have any footage to share please feel free to email info@bernews.com! In the meantime, you can view all our coverage of Good Friday here, and you can watch […]
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| Congregations from the St. George’s churches marked today’s [April 15] Good Friday holiday by staging their annual reenactment of Jesus’ crucifixion. The Walk to Calvary production has been staged annually during the Easter season for years, becoming something of a St. George’s tradition. Good Friday celebrations are taking place at various locations across the island, and you can view […]
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| Bermuda’s Carifta teams recently departed the island, with athletes set to take part in track and field and swimming, with the events set to be held in two different locations, with swimming in Barbados and track & field in Jamaica. The Under 17 track team, as announced, includes Jaeda Grant, J’Naz Richards, Elise Dickinson, Madisyn Bobb, Zenji […]
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| [Written by Stephen Wright] Coach Kovin Moodley hailed the Bermuda women’s hockey team’s fighting spirit after their comeback win over Jamaica in the Central American and Caribbean qualifiers at the National Sports Centre last night. Bermuda found themselves trailing in the third quarter after Shareeka Elliot gave Jamaica the lead from a field goal, however they […]
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| The Bermuda Sandcastle Competition will be on Horseshoe Bay today [April 15] for Good Friday in order to build a sandcastle commemorating the Easter holiday. The Bermuda Sandcastle Competition posted photos of past builds online, saying, “Who else is looking forward to the holiday this weekend? I know I am! I will be on Horseshoe […]
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| [Written by Stephen Wright] Bermuda sprinter Caitlyn Bobb believes she can claim multiple medals at the Carifta Games in Kingston, Jamaica, this weekend. Bobb is stepping up from the Under-17 to the Under-20 division and expects to challenge for the podium in all four of her events – the 200 and 400 metres and 4×100 and […]
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| The Central American and Caribbean Games Qualifier Tournament is taking place in Bermuda, and the recent round of action saw Jamaica, Puerto Rico, and Bermuda all earn wins, while one match ended in a draw. Central American & Caribbean Games Qualifier Men’s Puerto Rico 1 – Jamaica 1 Puerto Rico earned their second point of […]
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| Bermuda’s Caitlyn Bobb — who recently broke her school’s record in the 400m — was named America East Female Track Performer of the Week. Bobb competes for the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, and their report said, “UMBC track and field freshman Caitlyn Bobb was named America East Female Track Performer of the Week, the […]
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| [Written by Stephen Wright] The Bermuda women’s hockey team made a superb start to their Central American and Caribbean Games qualifiers after defeating Jamaica 2-1 at the National Sports Centre last night. Bermuda came from behind to score twice in the fourth quarter thanks to goals from Georgia Harris and Maya Palacio after Shareeka Elliot gave […]
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| Another lone match took place in the latest round of Bermuda Ball Hockey League action at the PCC Hockey Rink, with the Water Hazard edging Frontier by a score of 2 – 1. After two scoreless period all three goals of the game came in the final period. Frontier took the lead when Tom Miller scored, […]
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| [Written by Stephen Wright] Luke Robinson is eager to remain at Worthing FC next season after helping the club win the Isthmian League Premier Division title. The Bermuda winger admits there is uncertainty over his future but hopes to feature in the remaining three games to convince manager Adam Hinshelwood to award him a new contract. […]
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| Bermuda track and field athletes Johndell Cumberbatch, Inshan-Nae Smith, and Brijette Basden represented their universities at outdoor meets. Johndell Cumberbatch Johndell Cumberbatch represented Morehouse College at the Annual Alice Coachman Invitational. Cumberbatch competed in the men’s 4x400m relay, where he helped Morehouse finish 4th clocking 3:31.55. Inshan-Nae Smith Inshan-Nae Smith represented Livingstone College at the […]
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| April 14 saw 0 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange. The BSX finished at 2,461.09, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 64 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available here [PDF], and the full report for the week is available here [PDF]. Related Stories LOM Company […]
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| The police confirmed that “a person has been arrested as part of the ongoing investigation into the murder of Laje Franklin” and said the “subject remains in police custody at this time.” Mr Franklin, 18, was fatally shot in the east end earlier this month. Detective Chief Inspector Peter Stableford said, “We appeal to members […]
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| The official Government and Legal notices today [April 14] include Bermudian status, notice of labour dispute, notice of intention to construct a controlled plant, trademark applications, traffic notice, acting appointments and notification of planning applications registered. Bermudian Status – Section 19 Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Bermudian Status – Section 19 Notice ID: GN0420/2022 Public Authorities […]
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| Following on the heels of the success with Xhavi DeRoza and Alexander Rymon-Lipinski at the Jefferson Cup, Warwick Archers [Robin Hood Youth Program] announced that Luke Fulton has travelled to Orlando, Florida to guest play with the Surf Select Boys 2006 White team at the Easter International Cup. The Surf team features players from California, […]
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| In recognition of World Art Day tomorrow [April 15], the City of Hamilton is launching its City-wide Art Tour, saying that “this self-guided tour takes art enthusiasts across Hamilton to view 19 works of public art inclusive of mosaics, colourful murals and interactive art installations.” “While walking through the City, it’s hard not to notice […]
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| According to the latest statistics, Bermuda has administered a total of 129,924 vaccinations, 74.0% of the population has received two doses and 72.6% of those eligible for a booster have received it while 7% of those with a booster have received a second booster dose. In releasing the latest test results, a Government spokesperson said, […]
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| BELCO today issued a reminder to the public “about safe and sustainable kite flying during the Good Friday holiday.” A spokesperson said, “BELCO reiterates the following safety guidelines for kite flying: Always use the correct supplies when making a kite. Do not use any wire or metal. Keep kites away from power lines and busy roads. […]
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| As a gesture of goodwill in advance of the Easter holiday, the Minister of Social Development and Seniors Tinee Furbert, Premier Burt’s wife Kristin Burt and MP Ianthia Simmons-Wade presented a few of Bermuda’s nursing homes with Easter lily bouquets. A spokesperson said, “The bouquets were shared with Westmeath Residential & Nursing Care Home, the […]
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