USATF Bermuda Games
USATF Bermuda Games (Photographs by Akil Simmons)
Travel Authorisation (TA) Process Update
The Government of Bermuda recently experienced delays with its Microsoft Outlook account and an outage to gov.bm. This has impacted the Travel Authorisation (TA) process, causing some travellers to have experienced a delay in receiving their TAs.
At the same time, the volume of TA requests has increased with the start of the cruise ship season.
The call centre is working to manage the increased calls and emails. There is a backlog of TAs to be processed, and the priority of work now is to address those flights for tomorrow (Sunday) and Monday.
Request for Proposals: Commercial Activity Within Parklands 2022
The Department of Parks is seeking proposals from suitable concessionaires to provide beach/park concession services at twelve (12) public parklands for the summer season 2022 (May 1st 2022 to November 30th 2022).
The locations available are:
1. Mangrove Bay
2. Somerset Long Bay
3. Daniel’s Head
4. Church Bay
5. Horseshoe Bay Beach (excluding the facility)
Weather Forecast For Sunday April 10
| Sunday, April 10 is expected to see sunny spells soon develop after early morning rain & showers, with the high to be near 21°C/69°F and the low to be near 16°C/61°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be west. The relative humidity is expected to be near 68%. Sunrise will be […]
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Govt: Delays In Travel Authorisation Process
| An outage on the Government website has “impacted the Travel Authorisation process, causing some travellers to have experienced a delay a delay in receiving their TAs,” the Government confirmed. A Government spokesperson said, “The Government of Bermuda recently experienced delays with its Microsoft Outlook account and an outage to gov.bm. This has impacted the Travel Authorisation […]
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BBA Island Basketball League Final Stats
| The Bermuda Basketball Association’s Island Basketball League came to an end inside the CedarBridge Academy Gymnasium, over the weekend, the final season numbers are below. Gershon Kurt from the Reapers led the Player Performance Rating with a score of 49.2, Jahzion Lugo from The Answer finished in second with a Rate of 33.5, and Jason […]
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Live Updates: Local Events & USATF Games
| [Updating] The USATF Bermuda Games is being held today [April 9] at the Flora Duffy Stadium, featuring an array of top international athletes — including multiple Olympic medalists — as well as top Bermuda athletes. A number of local entities combined to help bring this world class event to Bermuda, the main local event sponsor […]
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LIVE REPORTS | USATF Bermuda Games
Good day, we join you live from the National Sports Centre where some of the biggest names in track and field will be competing at the USATF Bermuda Games.
This World Athletics Continental Tour Gold …
This World Athletics Continental Tour Gold …
Former US State Department employee jailed over kickbacks for island US Consulate project
A former US State Department employee has been sentenced to a year in prison and fined $500,000 for receiving kickbacks in return for giving inside bidding information to a contractor of a lucrative c…
Hopkins Finishes 4th In Portugal Road Race
| Kaden Hopkins began competing in the 29th Volta A Portugal Do Futuro Road Race. Competing over a challenging 141.1 km course, Hopkins representing Equipo Essax finished 4th. Hopkins clocked a time of 3:21:09, 32 seconds behind the stage winner Francisco Pereira. Related Stories Horsfield To Compete: Caribbean Championships Bermuda Cyclists Finish Competing In Arizona Hopkins […]
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Police appeal for help to find missing 49-year-old woman
Police are asking for the public’s help in locating a 49-year-old woman who went missing this morning.
Gillian Johnstone was last seen around 5:41am today as she left King Edward VII Memorial Hospita…
Gillian Johnstone was last seen around 5:41am today as she left King Edward VII Memorial Hospita…
Trott Officiates In Women’s World Cup Qualifier
| Bermuda’s FIFA Assistant Referee Natasha Trott was part of the officiating team in the Women’s World Cup Qualifier between Antigua and Barbuda and Anguilla. Antigua and Barbuda collected their first three points in Group A thanks to a 1-0 victory against Anguilla at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in North Sound, Antigua. Related Stories Concacaf: Changes […]
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Police: Help Locate Missing 49-Year-Old
| The police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating 49-year-old Gillian Johnstone. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in locating forty-nine-year-old Gillian Johnstone. “Ms. Johnstone was last seen around 5:41 a.m. today, Saturday, April 9th 2022, as she left the King Edward VII Memorial Hospital, headed in an […]
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North Village Rams Defeat Devonshire Cougars
| The North Village Rams picked up a 3 – 0 win at the Devonshire Rec against the Devonshire Cougars. Jalen Harvey gave the North Village Rams the lead in the 36th minute, and they took that lead to the break. Justin Bell doubled the visitors’ lead in the 58th minute, and then four minutes later […]
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Williamson Competes In British Championships
| Sam Williamson began competing in the British Swimming Championships 2022 at the Ponds Forge International Sports Center in Sheffield. On day one, Williamson was representing Mount Kelly School Williamson finished 81st during the men’s open 400m freestyle touching the wall in a time of 4:12.18. With a time of 1:07.03, Williamson finished 82nd competing in […]
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Shipping Schedule: Week Starting April 9
| The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday, April 9th. On Sunday the Norwegian Pearl cruise ship is expected, on Monday the Oleander container ship and the Celebrity Silhouette cruise ship will arrive, and on Tuesday the Norwegian Gem cruise ship is scheduled to […]
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English Market Now Offer Two New Brands
| The English Market located in the Washington Mall in Hamilton is now stocking two new brands they said were “healthy and affordable.” Whole Foods Organic and Great Value Foods – companies which specialise in manufacturing cereal breakfast foods and several other products — are now available at the store, which is open from Monday to […]
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Man who faked positive Covid-19 tests to dodge drug court jailed
A man who faked positive Covid-19 test results for months to avoid attendance at the Drug Treatment Court was yesterday jailed for four months after he admitted the offence.
Magistrates’ Court heard t…
Magistrates’ Court heard t…
Schoolboy remembers day he saved his friend’s life
A year after Saatchi Trott, aged 11, won an award for bravery, he returned the plaque to Harrington Sound Primary School for the next awardee. Sékou Hendrickson spoke to Saatchi about the time he …
Pastor: shootings are ‘alarming and everyone is concerned’
A church leader with ministries in both parishes where shooting murders happened this week said the island faced a “dilemma” over gun crime.
Pastor Dean Smith, of the Open Door Christian Assembly in …
Pastor Dean Smith, of the Open Door Christian Assembly in …
Smith inspired to study law by cousin-in-law who is judge
A woman inspired by her Supreme Court judge cousin to study law was yesterday Called to the Bar.
Roshanda Smith, 26, joined the profession watched by family and friends as well as by her cousin Puisne…
Roshanda Smith, 26, joined the profession watched by family and friends as well as by her cousin Puisne…
It’s ‘power, power, power’, Swan says of Burt keeping finance
A controversial decision by David Burt to hold on to the finance portfolio as well as the top job in government showed his interest was control, the island’s longest-serving premier has claimed.
Sir J…
Sir J…
Galaxy of stars ready to shine at Bermuda Games
A galaxy of stars will illuminate the Flora Duffy Stadium today at the first staging of the USATF Bermuda Games, as a host of Olympic and World Championships medal-winners get ready to compete at the …
Village close out league campaign on a winning note
Devonshire Cougars 0 North Village 3
North Village ended their Premier Division campaign on a high note with a convincing victory over Devonshire Cougars at Devonshire Recreation Club last night….
Dominican Republic end Bermuda’s Concacaf Championships hopes with late goal
Dominican Republic 1
Bermuda 0
Bermuda 0
Bermuda’s qualification bid for the Concacaf W Championships later this summer ended last night in Santo Domingo when the home team scored in the dying minutes …
Relegation battle takes spotlight this weekend
The first full league season in three years will come to an end this weekend with the relegation dogfight between X-Roads and Devonshire Colts taking full focus.
Tonight’s 8pm clash at Goose Gosling …
Tonight’s 8pm clash at Goose Gosling …
Nahki Wells remains upbeat despite limited opportunities at City
Nahki Wells opened up about his season at Bristol City as he spoke with the media yesterday ahead of today’s English Championship match against Peterborough at Ashton Gate.
Opportunities have been lim…
Opportunities have been lim…
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Dear readers: two notices!
• April is Financial Literacy Month in Bermuda and in the United States and the UK features Financial Awareness Days in April and May (Canada’s Financial Literacy Month is N…
• April is Financial Literacy Month in Bermuda and in the United States and the UK features Financial Awareness Days in April and May (Canada’s Financial Literacy Month is N…
Only start your own business if you’re serious
Dear Dave,
I’ve been wanting to start my own small business for years. The only problem has been my current job. I make good money, but I also put in a lot of hours. About a month ago, I came up with …
I’ve been wanting to start my own small business for years. The only problem has been my current job. I make good money, but I also put in a lot of hours. About a month ago, I came up with …
Dev Rec To Host Good Friday Fun Day
| Devonshire Recreation Club will host a Good Friday Community Fun Day, from 11 am to 6 pm. The free event will feature kite flying, fun castles, mini cricket, tug of war, an Easter egg hunt, a raffle, and a jump rope competition. Also on offer will be fish cakes, hot cross buns, and hot dogs. […]
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New strain of Covid-19 Omicron variant detected
A more contagious version of the Omicron variant of Covid-19 was detected on the island last month.
But medics said they did not expect an increase in hospitalisations because the symptoms of the new …
But medics said they did not expect an increase in hospitalisations because the symptoms of the new …
Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: April 8 2022
| April 8 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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‘Honoured To Help Bring World-Class Event’
| [Written by Stephen Wright] Athene Life Re, the main sponsor of the USATF Bermuda Games, says it “takes immense pride” in helping bring the inaugural athletics meet to the island. The USATF Bermuda Games, a World Athletics Continental Tour Gold Label Event – the highest level outside the World Athletics Diamond League – will be held […]
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Police Plan A “Noticeable Increase In Patrols”
| “In the wake of recent firearms violence, we have created a surge capacity” and this “will create a noticeable increase in patrols, visibility and engagement,” Assistant Police Commissioner Antoine Daniels said. This follows after a week of gun violence which has sadly resulted in the deaths of two young men, 24-year-old Che Jennings was fatally shot […]
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Parks and recreation: beach and park concessions out to tender
Concessions at 12 beaches and public parks will be available over the summer, the Government announced today.
Officials said proposals could be submitted for more than one location but that only one …
Officials said proposals could be submitted for more than one location but that only one …
Photos: Athene Fastest Kid On Rock Qualifiers
| The qualifying heats for the ‘Athene Fastest Kid on the Rock’ are being held this evening [April 8] at the Flora Duffy Stadium, with the event part of the inaugural USATF Bermuda Games, which will continue tomorrow. We will update with the full results as able, and in the meantime, you can view all our […]
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Live Video Link: Dominican Republic vs Bermuda
| The Bermuda Women’s Football National Team is set to play against Dominican Republic tonight [April 8] as part of the Concacaf W Qualifiers, and we cannot add the video on our website, however it is being live streamed here on the Concacaf YouTube channel and here on Facebook. Bermuda’s starting line-up tonight: Related Stories Video: […]
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Photos: ‘Tilly’s Filly’ Painted Sculptures Fundraiser
| [Updated with video] Life-size painted sculptures of a therapy horse will be auctioned off at a fundraising event at WindReach later this month, and the ‘Tilly’s Fillies’ are now on display at the Church Street level of Washington Mall. Tilly, a miniature pony, died in November last year after almost a quarter of a century […]
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Bank stock closes higher in New York
The RG/BSX Index remained at 2,461.09, unchanged for the day, in the absence of activity on the Bermuda Stock Exchange.
In New York, The Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son Limited rose by 29 cents (0….
In New York, The Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son Limited rose by 29 cents (0….
City Re-Engages Parking Enforcement Officers
| The City of Hamilton said they have “re-engaged the services of their Parking Enforcement Officers and as of April 7, 2022, they are now fully active in the City of Hamilton.” A spokesperson said, “The City has four Parking Enforcement Officers [PEOs] who were employed by the City in August of last year to assist […]
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Golf: Match Play Championships Qualifier
| The qualifying round of the Bermuda Match Play Championships took place today [April 8] at Port Royal Golf Course. A spokesperson said, “The qualifying round of the Bermuda Match Play Championships took place today at Port Royal Golf Course. The low round of the day was Adam Perry with a score of 74. “Please click […]
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Warwick Workmen’s Club murder victim named as Che Jennings
The victim of a gun murder at a community club was today identified by police as Che Jennings.
Mr Jennings, who was shot several times just after 8.30pm on Thursday, was 24 and from Warwick.
Commissi…
Mr Jennings, who was shot several times just after 8.30pm on Thursday, was 24 and from Warwick.
Commissi…
Townsend To Speak: World English Symposium
| Bermuda College English advisor/tutor in the Centre for Learning and Academic Success Yesha Townsend will “highlight the importance of heritage and identity in the Bermudian colloquial language and dialect” in a keynote address at the Oxford English Dictionary’s World English Symposium in the UK. Ms. Townsend — who will be speaking on the second day […]
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Ministry: 96 Bus Runs Cancelled On Friday
| [Updated] The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [April 8] with the list indicating that there are fifty-five bus runs cancelled so far today. Update 4.13pm: The Ministry has released the list of bus cancellations for this afternoon. There were 55 runs cancelled this morning, 41 cancelled this afternoon, for a […]
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Sussex and Notts even after day two at Hove
Delray Rawlins was wicket-less from 11 overs as Nottinghamshire reached 214 for five at the close of day two in reply to Sussex’s first innings score of 375 all out in the LV= Insurance County Champio…
Shipping Report
Ardmore to sell three tankers
Bermudian-headquartered Ardmore Shipping Corporation has agreed terms for the sale of three 2008-built MR product tankers to German-based Leonhardt & Blumberg for an …
Bermudian-headquartered Ardmore Shipping Corporation has agreed terms for the sale of three 2008-built MR product tankers to German-based Leonhardt & Blumberg for an …
Reilly to head Sompo Tokyo office
Bermudian-based Sompo International Holdings Ltd, the global re/insurer, has appointed Kenneth Reilly as head of its new Tokyo office.
Mr Reilly joins the company on July 1 as executive vice-president…
Mr Reilly joins the company on July 1 as executive vice-president…
Live Video: Police Press Conference On Murders
| The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] is holding a press conference this afternoon [April 8] to address the two recent murders, a 24-year-old man was fatally shot in Warwick, and 18-year-old Laje Franklin was fatally shot in the east end. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. […]
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Temporary Bus Route Change On Route 3
| The Department of Public Transportation [DPT] is advising passengers that “due to BELCO roadworks in Flatts, a complete road closure on Flatts Hill will take place from 6.00pm Friday, April 8, until 7.00am Monday, April 11, 2022″ “As a result, all Route 3 buses will detour as follows: Route 3 [Outbound] Route 3 [Inbound] Middle […]
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Coast Guard Visit
Recently (April 6), Deputy Premier and Minister of Home Affairs, Walter Roban joined Her Excellency the Governor, Rena Lalgie, US Consul General Karen Grissette, Minister of Transport Lawrence Scott, and other invited guests for a tour of the recently arrived U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Angela McShan (WPC-1135).
The public will be aware that the vessel arrived in Dockyard on Wednesday and will be in Bermuda taking part in a multi-month fisheries enforcement operation.