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| Jah-Nhai Perinchief will be competing in World Indoor Championships which will take place in Serbia later this month. A spokesperson said, “The BNAA is pleased to advise that Jah-Nhai Perinchief has been awarded a placement in the World Indoor Championships due to take place in Belgrade, Serbia from March 18-20, 2022. “His performance [16.91], although […]
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| BF&M put together an initiative in support of the Women’s Resource Centre mission, with their staff preparing 300 essential personal care packages for women and families in need, which were distributed this past weekend, with the company supplementing staff donations with a further $20,000 of personal care essentials. Tina Laws, Executive Director, Women’s Resource Centre & Abigail […]
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| Following approval of charges from the DPP’s office, two people are expected to appear in court this Friday, March 11th in connection with the Revolve raft-up matter. The raft-up took place back in the summer of 2021, when the island had multiple regulations in effect due to the pandemic, and following the event images and […]
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| Between September 2022 and April 2023, the Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art will will hold the first significant Retrospective of Alfred Birdsey, featuring oil paintings, drawings, block prints, and watercolours. A spokesperson said, “Between September 2022 and April 2023, the Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art will hold the first significant Retrospective of Alfred Birdsey. “Although principally featuring oil […]
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| Teams that include Bermudian footballers Nahki Wells, Jonte Smith, Dale Eve, Keziah Martin, Tai Williams, Amar Lewis, Quinaceo Hunt, and Roger Lee were recently in action. Nahki Wells Nahki Wells and his Bristol City teammates were beaten 2-1 by Birmingham City at Ashton Gate. Jonte Smith Jonte Smith’s Ballymena United teammates defeated Larne 4 – […]
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| Phil Matthews has been appointed as Senior Valuer within the Professional Services team, having joined Bermuda Realty in January 2022. A spokesperson said, “Paul Matthews, Manager of the Professional Services Department at Bermuda Realty Company Limited which provides the following services to clients: property appraisals, property management [for condominiums, residential and commercial] and land surveying services […]
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| “The reopening of the Fairmont Southampton will play a critical role in accelerating our tourism recovery efforts,” BTA CEO Charles Jeffers II said, while BTA Chairman Wayne Caines said “the reopening of the Fairmont Southampton will be a major boon to the sector delivering a multitude of benefits to Bermuda’s economy.” BTA Chairman Wayne Caines’ […]
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| A total of 190 points were scored in a double-header during week twelve of the Bermuda Flag Football League played at the TN Tatem Middle School Field. In the opener the Killa Squad defeated the Wolf Pack 61 – 30. The Player of the Game for Killa Squad was Jamai Harvey with 5 receiving touchdowns, […]
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| Six Bermuda archers continued to compete in the ICENATION Belgium Online Shoot. Bernard Wade won the 70m Recurve Outdoor Division with a score of 596, while Jaydon Roberts finished second scoring 583 points. During the 18m Recurve Indoor Division competition, Trina Roberts finished 5th with a score of 492, Alleyne Weekes was 6th with 491, […]
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The intensity of this match at Devonshire Rec was there for all on hand to witness, even if the skills on display did not reach the level of a top-of-the-table c…
| The Bermuda Basketball Association’s Island Basketball League continued inside the CedarBridge Academy Gymnasium with a double-header that produced 206 points in the two matches. The Answer went down 64 – 61 to the Splash Brothers in the opener. Jason Lowe would lead the Splash Brothers with 16 points, and a team-high 9 rebounds, Jahzion Lugo […]
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| The Swan’s Running Club will be hosting the “8K Raymond Swan Run & Walk” on Sunday, March 27. Walkers: 8:00 a.m. Runners: 8:30 a.m. Route: From West Pembroke School to Shelly Bay Parking Lot. It is a straight flat run. Race Fees: Walkers: $30 Runners: $35 Legend Race Series Runners: $120 Categories: Male & Female […]
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| FGH Parent L.P. announced the execution of a P&C loss portfolio transfer reinsurance agreement. The company said, “-FGH Parent, L.P., the ultimate parent company of Bermuda’s largest multi-line reinsurer (together with its subsidiaries, “Fortitude Re”), announces the execution of a P&C loss portfolio transfer reinsurance agreement between Fortitude Reinsurance Company Ltd. (“FRL”) and JRG Reinsurance Company […]
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| The Ag Show Ltd. announced that the 2022 Agriculture Exhibition is cancelled. A spokesperson said, “The Ag Show Ltd. [the committee] regrets to announce the cancellation of the 2022 Agriculture Exhibition. “In November of 2021, the committee decided to monitor the continuous impact on Covid-19 before making a final decision regarding the 2022 Agricultural Exhibition. […]
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Devonshire Colts salvaged a valuable point in a dramatic finish at Wellington Oval on Sunday after the visitors felt hard done by after a couple of strong cal…
A stubborn Somerset Eagles outfit played spoilers as they forced fellow relegation contenders X-Road Warriors to come from behind to earn a draw in their Premi…
| [Written by Stephen Wright] Scott Barnes says his Bermuda karting teammates must adopt a “drive to survive” mentality to outlast their rivals at the SimCraft 24 Hours of Nola in New Orleans on Saturday. Barnes will lead a team named Bermuda Triangle including compatriots David Barbosa, David Selley, Marc Tucker and American Alex Mayer in what […]
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| “March through April is the peak time for spotting humpback whales around Bermuda,” and officials urged the public to follow guidelines, noting that “boaters should not get closer than 100 meters” and the “public is also strongly advised not to swim with whales.” A Government spokesperson said, “March through April is the peak time for […]
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| Firefighters are undergoing training for the new Aerial Ladder Platform which arrived on island last week, and the Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service expect to ”bring the vehicle into full service in the coming weeks.” A Government spokesperson said, “On Thursday, 3 March, the Minister of National Security, Renee Ming, visited the Hamilton Fire Station to observe officers […]
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| A driver sustained “sustained a suspected neck injury” after crashing into a pole in Paget today [March 6]. A police spokesperson said, “Shortly after 10:00 a.m. today, Sunday 6th March, 2022, Police and EMS personnel were dispatched to a single vehicle road traffic collision involving a private motor car near Garden Drive on South Road, […]
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| The Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Social Development and Seniors announced that March is Intellectual Disability Development Awareness Month at the Dame Marjorie Bean Hope Academy. A Government spokesperson said, “According to Principal Margaret Phillips, ‘Dame Marjorie Bean Hope Academy has adopted the celebration of I/DD Awareness Month to bring awareness about the […]
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| Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban visited another local farmer to “continue discussing the increased incidents of theft and security strategies that have proved successful.” “The Minister, who was accompanied by Principal Agricultural Officer Mr. Tommy Sinclair, also discussed the industry’s ongoing challenges facing farmers,” a spokesperson said. “The public will be aware of the […]
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| Monday, March 7 is expected to see sunshine, with the high to be near 22°C/72°F and the low to be near 18°C/65°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be S. The relative humidity is expected to be near 76%. Sunrise will be at 6:39am and sunset will be at 6:21pm. High […]
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The Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Social Development and Seniors are pleased to announce that March is Intellectual Disability Development Awareness Month at the Dame Marjorie Bean Hope Academy.
According to Principal Margaret Phillips, “Dame Marjorie Bean Hope Academy has adopted the celebration of I/DD Awareness Month to bring awareness about the work of the school, our students, and their families.”
March through April is the peak time for spotting humpback whales around Bermuda. As part of journeying from their breeding grounds in the Caribbean to their feeding grounds on the eastern seaboard of North America and as far north as Greenland and Iceland, the whales swim through our waters. For the public, watching these majestic animals, spouting, breaching or swimming along slowly with a calf is a thrilling experience, and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) wishes to remind the public of how to observe the whales safely.
Recently, the Minister of Home Affairs, the Hon. Walter Roban, JP, MP, visited another local farmer to continue discussing the increased incidents of theft and security strategies that have proved successful.
The Minister, who was accompanied by Principal Agricultural Officer Mr. Tommy Sinclair, also discussed the industry’s ongoing challenges facing farmers. The public will be aware of the term “night farming”, used to describe the theft of produce from farms and gardens, is usually carried out under cover of darkness.
On Thursday, 3 March, the Minister of National Security, Renee Ming, visited the Hamilton Fire Station to observe officers undergoing training for the Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service’s (BF&RS) new Aerial Ladder Platform.
The newest addition to the BF&RS’s fleet arrived on island last week.
Minister Ming said, “I’m extremely grateful to the team at the BF&RS for taking a brief pause from their training this morning to demonstrate the functions and capabilities of this state-of-the-art Fire Fighting Appliance.
| Four Bermuda cyclists continued competing in the 34th annual Tucson Bicycle Classic in Arizona, with Stage 2 involving a challenging 20.5-mile loop [33 km] road race. Three Bermuda cyclists competed in the Pro/1 Category; Conor White of CS Velo once again led the Bermuda group finishing in 22nd place with a time of 3:07.23, he […]
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| A newly published book titled From The Pink Sands by Bermudian Rhys Campbell is now available. The book’s description says, “In traditional chapbook fashion, From The Pink Sands is a concise 11 poems. It is the debut poetry release by Bermudian Rhys Campbell. Rhys grew up in Cardiff, Wales – the place that molded him […]
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| Another Bermuda Rugby Football Union triple header took place at the National Sports Center this weekend. The Women’s Division opener saw the Teachers defeat the Renegades drew 10 – 5. The Teachers got tries from Christie Halliday and Sally Cann, while Sarah Maybury scored the lone try for the Renegades. In the other Women’s Division […]
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| It was a mixed day for the Bermuda Under 18 Boys National Volleyball Team “Big Wave Riders” as they went into day two of the Nike Boston Volleyball Festival at the Boston Convention Center. The Bermuda team finished 1 & 2 on the day; in their first match of the day the Bermuda team fell […]
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