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| The Amstel Ultra-Fast 4 Invitational at the Fairmont Southampton Tennis Courts came to an end with the finals taking place. In the A Final, Tariq Simons defeated Gavin Manders in straight sets 4-3, 4-2, while Tre Manders needed three sets to win the B Final 3-4, 4-1, 7-3 over Daniel Woods. The Elite B Final […]
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Dandy Town took a major step towards securing local football’s coveted “Triple Crown” after edging PHC Zebras in an electrifying eleven-goal Friendshi…
| Bermudian Dr Quito Swan is set to release a new book ‘Pasifika Black,’ described as “a lively living history of anti-colonialist movements across the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian Oceans.” The book’s description says, “A lively living history of anti-colonialist movements across the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian Oceans. Oceania is a vast sea of islands, large scale […]
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| [Written by Clinical Dietitian Sarah Williamson] The last two years have made clear that not everything in the world of health is under our control. However, most of us are lucky enough to have a say in one important element, and that is what we eat. The food we put into our bodies directly affects […]
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| “I would regard 25 years as the appropriate sentence in this case, and would therefore grant leave to appeal against sentence and allow a variation of sentence from 30 years’ imprisonment to one of 25 years,” the ruling said. The ruling said, “Josef Vlcek arrived in Bermuda on 23 September 2017 on board a commercial […]
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| BELCO is implementing new rates beginning on Friday [April 1] with “a rate increase for the average residential customer from 44 cents per kilowatt hour to 49 cents.” A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Electric Light Company Limited will implement new rates for all customers beginning Friday, April 1st, 2022. Rates have been set by the Regulatory […]
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| The Ministry of Health reminds the public “that the Pier 6 vaccination centre will close on March 31,” adding that “after March 31, free vaccines will continue to be available at the Hamilton Health Center.” A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Health will continue the fourth dose at the old Crissons Jewellers location on […]
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| JM Smucker and Butterfield & Vallis donated $2,850 to Bermuda Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals [SPCA]. A spokesperson said, “JM Smucker and Butterfield & Vallis recently completed another cycle of their “Pawsitively Purrfect” campaign. With the purchase of any JM Smucker pet food and pet snack product [including Milk Bone, 9 Lives, Pup-Peroni, […]
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| The City of Hamilton continues their “Business Spotlight” video series, which serves to highlight some of the businesses that offer innovative and high-quality services or products, with this episode spotlighting Demco. The video’s description says, “The City of Hamilton is back to continue spotlighting more of our businesses offering innovative and high-quality services or products. […]
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| Premier David Burt has “invited” the Governor to “revoke the appointment” of Renee Ming as a Minister, the Government has confirmed. A Government spokesperson said, “The Cabinet Office announced today that Premier David Burt has invited Her Excellency the Governor to revoke the appointment of the Hon. Renee Ming JP MP as a Minister. Pending […]
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| The official Government and Legal notices for today [March 30] include traffic notice, appointment of marriage officer, acting appointments, list of proposed planning applications advertised and assent. RTN – Middle Road, Warwick – BELCO Cable pulling Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Traffic Notice Notice ID: GN0379/2022 Public Authorities / Department: Public Works Headquarters Publication date: […]
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| Thursday, March 31 is expected to be mostly sunny, with the high to be near 21°C/69°F and the low to be near 17°C/63°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be light and variable. The relative humidity is expected to be near 58%. Sunrise will be at 7.09am and sunset will be […]
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| Bermuda Fun Golf extended their condolences to the family of Wayne “Gussy” Augustus, noting that he “was a true ambassador for hospitality in Bermuda with his outgoing personality.” The company posted the photo below online, saying, “We are deeply saddened by the passing of Wayne “Gussy” Augustus. Wayne has been a key part of Bermuda […]
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| [Updated] When the Cannabis Licensing Bill is “presented to the Governor for assent, the Governor will act in accordance with the Constitution,” Government House said. Before any new legislation becomes law it must pass the House and Senate and — as Bermuda is a British Overseas Territory — it must also receive assent from the UK […]
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| The Senior Women’s National Football Team [SWNT] is preparing for the next round of matches in the Concacaf W Championship Qualifiers, and is set to take on Grenada here in Bermuda on April 12th. After the first two qualifying matches in February, the SWNT is placed third in Group C of the competition. The SWNT will host […]
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| The Bermuda Taxi Owners & Operators Association [BTOA] held its Annual AGM on Tuesday [March 29] at St. Paul Christian Education Centre, Paget. A spokesperson said, “The position of President was retained by Mr. Dennis Furbert after seeing off a spirited challenge by Mr. Ricky Tucker. All remaining Executive positions were voted back in unopposed. […]
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