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| The Bermuda and Fire Rescue Service extinguished a vehicle fire in Pembroke early this morning [April 7]. A spokesperson said, “On Thursday April 7th, 2022 at 4:17am, BFRS received a report of a vehicle on fire on Parsons Road, Pembroke. One appliance from Hamilton Station responded with a total of four firefighters. “On arrival, fire crews […]
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| [Written by Stephen Wright] Dage Minors believes the star-studded line-up at the USATF Bermuda Games is the “greatest field of athletes” ever assembled on the island. Minors, along with top local names Jah-Nhai Perinchief and Lamont Marshall, will be among some of the most decorated figures in athletics when they compete at the Flora Duffy Stadium […]
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Wolves came from behind to pull off one of the season’s biggest upsets and in the process secure their spot in the First Division Shield final.
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| The Bermuda Motocross Club’s season recently continued at the Southside Motor Sports Park, with the 3D pop up graphics below helping to highlight some of the event’s action. Jacob Raynor won the Pee Wee Division, A’Jahni Foggo won the 50cc Class. Aiden Simmons won the 65cc Class, Jazuri Easton-Thompson raced to victory in the 85cc […]
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| [Part 4 of a series of Public Health workers for 2022 Public Health Week] Caroline Roque, Pediatric Physiotherapist Caroline Roque is a Pediatric Physiotherapist working for the Department of Health . She works within the Early Intervention team providing specialist services to children aged 0-4 years. “I have worked in this position here in Bermuda […]
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| Mr. Ian Stein — the Pan American Health Organization [PAHO]/World Health Organization [WHO] Representative to Bermuda, Jamaica, and the Cayman Islands — has issued a warning about “the impact of climate change on health.” A spokesperson said, “Climate change is devastating to our environment and causes adverse health effects. Heatwaves, droughts, heavy storms, and rising […]
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| The Bermuda Chamber of Commerce announced the upcoming Webinar Wednesday session on Leading Hybrid Teams. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the upcoming Webinar Wednesday session on Leading Hybrid Teams. This educational opportunity is open to Chamber of Commerce members and non-members and will be held online via Zoom […]
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| [Column written by Minister of Education Diallo Rabain] During my time as Minister of Education, I have noticed that there is rarely a discussion or debate on daily media and social media feeds about the big ideas, the vision that the Government’s team has for learning and schooling and what this means for the future […]
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| Bermuda Red Cross announced that “through the many fantastic efforts of individuals, companies, foundations and schools we now have $372,234 raised for the Ukraine Crisis Appeal, of which is $100,000 from The Peter Cundhill Foundation.” A spokesperson said, “We sent $190,000 to British Red Cross on 16 March as we felt it was important to […]
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| The 2022 USATF Bermuda Games are set for Saturday, April 9 at the Flora Duffy Stadium in Devonshire, with numerous top international athletes set to take part. The USATF website said, “Eight Olympic medalists from last summer’s Tokyo Games highlight the field for the 2022 USATF Bermuda Games. Set for April 9 at Flora Duffy […]
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| BUEI’s second event in celebration of Bermuda’s Dive Month is a special screening of the film, ‘Men of Honor’ this Friday [April 8] at 7.00pm. A spokesperson said, “The ‘Men of Honor’ film, directed by George Tillman Jr., is based on the life of Carl Brashear, the first African American Master Diver in the US […]
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| The Cannabis legislation “appears to be a smoke screen for the PLP Government’s real agenda, which is to build a case for independence,” Opposition Leader Cole Simons said, with Mr Simons asking if the PLP Government is “intentionally orchestrating a real case for their own political endgame for Independence.” Mr Simons said, “From the OBA’ […]
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| Consumers paid 2.5% more in January 2022 than they did a year ago for the basket of goods and services included in the Consumer Price Index [CPI] A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Economy and Labour released the January 2022 Consumer Price Index from the Department of Statistics. Consumers paid 2.5% more in January 2022 than they […]
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| Devonshire Colts Community Club recently held their AGM, in which the election of seven new Board Members and two Executive Committee members was confirmed. A spokesperson said, “Presenting a new direction for the club, Zuri Darrell takes his seat as the President. Rounding out the executive board is Eurique’ Wilkin – Vice President & Technical […]
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| The Bermuda Chamber of Commerce announced this year’s Annual General Meeting panel keynote speaker will be Kristine Remedios, Head of Global Inclusion and Diversity for KPMG. A spokesperson said, “The topic of discussion will be Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, a critical part of the growing focus on ESG. “Kristine Remedios is responsible for leading the […]
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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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| The Ministry received 7112 test results — spanning 6 days — and 147 were positive, so there are now 220 active cases, of which 4 people are in hospital, and the Ministry confirmed that the island has recorded another coronavirus related death, marking the 129th since the pandemic began. “I am sad to report that […]
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| Thursday, April 7 is expected to see rather cloudy at times with the chance of a sprinkle or two, with the high to be near 24°C/75°F and the low to be near 21°C/69°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 91%. Sunrise […]
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| The police confirmed that there was a shooting in the Ord Road, Paget area on Monday evening, and said that no one was injured. A police spokesperson said, “Around 9:10pm Monday, 4th April 2022 one 911 call was received reporting a single gunshot heard in the Ord Road, Tribe Road No. 5, Paget area. “Police […]
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| If you’ve ever been curious about using your skills to make money online, a Bermudian entrepreneur will be hosting a workshop on the topic. Mikaela Ian Pearman will be teaching a workshop on Saturday “all about how to identify your skills that can help you monetize online” saying that “she will be taking everything she’s […]
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| The ‘Run Jump Throw’ event for kids aged 6 to 12 years old will be held on April 9th from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm, with the event set to take place in advance of the inaugural USATF Bermuda Games at the Flora Duffy Stadium, which will see a number of world class athletes in action. […]
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| The Government announced that the Annual Middle and Senior School Art Exhibition will now begin on Friday [April 8]. A Government spokesperson said, “The public is advised of a change of date: The Annual Middle and Senior School Art Exhibition will begin on Friday, April 8th, 2022. “The opening ceremony will be on Friday, April 8th […]
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| The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Angela McShan is scheduled to arrive in Bermuda today [April 6] as “part of a multi-month fisheries enforcement operation in partnership with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Royal Bermuda Regiment and Coast Guard, and the Bermuda Police Service.” A spokesperson said, “The cutter will be the first of […]
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| [Updating: Police confirm a young man has died following a shooting in the east end] The police confirmed they “received a report of a body lying in the road near Clearwater Beach, St. David’s” this morning [April 6] and said they “located the body of a male and secured the scene, which is currently being […]
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