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| Marriages in 2020 were “the lowest on record as a result of a 36% decrease,” with a report explaining that the pandemic related restrictions “are a factor for this sharp decline.” “The 248 marriages registered was the lowest on record as a result of a 36% decrease this past year. Covid-19 pandemic restrictions, such as limited […]
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| The latest design in Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series features pink lipstick set in a Bermuda flag design, with the image extracted from our recent Valentine’s Day Virtual Art Gallery. The design is also available below in two slightly different versions as Facebook profile cover images, and you can check back on Bernews every Wednesday for our […]
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| Caitlin Conyers continued competing in the Valley of the Sun Stage Race in Arizona. Competing in the Women Pro-1-2 Division of the 2022 VOS – Landis Cyclery Trek Time Trial, Conyers — representing LUX-CTS p/b Specialized — finished with the 2nd fastest time clocking a time of 32:01.66. Related Stories Hopkins & Conyers Named Riders […]
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As is acknowledged globally, and as I have said many times before, educators are the single most significant in-school influence on outcomes for children (academic and otherwise). I recognise that schools cannot thrive daily without dedicated education professionals. We, as a country, will not achieve the ambitious targets that we have set for education reform without teachers and school leaders at the heart of this change.
| The Bermuda women’s national football team scored in the first few minutes of their Concacaf W Qualifier match against the Cayman Islands and continued to dominate the match, recording a resounding 6-0 victory this evening [Feb 22] in Florida. The entire team made an excellent showing, with Leilanni Nesbeth scoring the first goal [8], Nia […]
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| [Updating] The Bermuda football team is playing the Cayman Islands this evening [Feb 22] as part of the Concacaf W Qualifiers, and while we cannot add the video on our website, you can view it here on YouTube or here on Bernews Sports Facebook page. We will update once the match concludes. The starting line-up, graphic […]
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| Four Bermuda track and field athletes — Caitlyn Bobb, Zakayza Parsons, Inshan-Nae Smith, and Zekiah Lewis — recently competed overseas. Caitlyn Bobb & Zakayza Parsons Caitlyn Bobb and Za’Kayza Parsons represented the University of Maryland, Baltimore County [UMBC] women’s track and field team at the Liberty Open. Bobb won the women’s 200m dash in a […]
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| “Together, collaboratively, with the possibility of external help, I am confident we can work through the current issues to a resolution and refocus our energies back to Education Reform,” Minister of Education Diallo Rabain said. This follows after the Union passed a ‘vote of no confidence’ in the Commissioner of Education, the Permanent Secretary of Education, […]
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| Wednesday, February 23 is expected to see mostly sunny skies developing; slight chance of early shower, with the high to be near 21°C/70°F and the low to be near 17°C/63°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be NE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 65%. Sunrise will be at […]
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| Taylor Carrick and his Western Ontario men’s squash teammates recently began competing in the Men’s Team Championship in Philadelphia. Carrick and his teammates fell 7 – 2 to the University of Rochester. Playing in the number three singles spot and taking on Abderlrahman Lasheen, Carrick battled Lasheen and came from two games down to win […]
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| Six Bermuda archers competed in the ICENATION Belgium Online shoot. Robin Selley and Trina Roberts competed in the 18m Indoor Series, Selley finished 8th with a score of 511, while Roberts finished 10th with a score of 464. Bernard Wade, Camerin Pickering, Jaydon Roberts, and Robert O’Connor competed in the 70m Outdoor event. Wade claimed […]
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On behalf of the Ministry of Youth, Culture and Sport, I’m delighted to be here at the Bermuda National Gallery to formally open The African Collection: Our People, Our Places, Our Stories.
As you’re all aware, this exhibition is being revisited in celebration of the BNG’s 30th anniversary, and this was one of the Gallery’s very first collections it showcased shortly after its opening.
I had the wonderful opportunity of touring the exhibition last week and I must say, it was truly a breath-taking experience.
| If you are a frequent consumer of frozen peas you have been paying more, as in 2020 they had the largest price percentage increase at 21%, however on a more welcome note, boneless codfish is among the foods that have had price reductions from 2011 to 2020. This is according to the recently released Bermuda Digest […]
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| “If the Premier doesn’t give any answers, I’m going to say this here, because none of my colleagues are willing to say it, the Premier needs to resign, because more stuff is going to come out,” OBA MP Craig Cannonier said. Speaking in the House of Assembly on Friday, Mr Cannonier said. “This was an impactful […]
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| The Government has “progressive plans for the future” and “we will be guided by what promises we made to the people,” Premier David Burt said. Speaking in the House of Assembly on Friday, Premier Burt said, “The Opposition has the temerity to talk about budgets? They want to talk about the former Minister of Finance, the […]
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| Responsibility for areas including business and economic development have been transferred from the Premier to Minister Jason Hayward, with the Ministry to be called the ‘Ministry of Economy and Labour.’ A Government spokesperson said, “The Cabinet Office advised today, 22 February 2022, that upon the advice of the Premier, Her Excellency the Governor has transferred […]
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| An event was held at City Hall yesterday [Feb 21] to highlight efforts being made to increase the opportunity for further learning and education at Westgate Correctional Facility. The project is being spearheaded by eight volunteers, including Tulani Bulford, Glenn Fubler, Kim Jackson, Malcolm Kirkland, Norbert Simmons, Sharon Swan, Lynne Winfield, and Cummings Zuill, who […]
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| [Written by Dale Butler] Last weekend, two local bands – within four blocks of each other on Front Street in the city of Hamilton – played before thirsty local fans eager to enjoy a romantic evening with quality music. Although venues have been closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there was no evidence that our […]
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| On Saturday [Feb 19], Raleigh Bermuda recognized Mrs. Marva Trott as the ’2021 Raleigh Bermuda Community Volunteer of the Year.’ The award presentation was held at the Hamilton Seventh-Day Adventist Church where the award was presented to Mrs. Trott by Raleigh Executive Director Ms. Dany Pen, Raleigh Board Member Mrs. Kaywell Outerbridge and Raleigh Programme […]
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| President of Aon Eric Andersen will speak at the Bermuda Business Development Agency’s [BDA] inaugural Bermuda Risk Summit being held March 14-16, 2022. The Bermuda Risk Summit is the first major, in-person risk event in Bermuda since 2019 and counts CEOs from some of the world’s largest property and casualty [re]insurers among its growing list of international […]
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| BUNA Gallery and Coffee House announced the lineup for their next ‘Soulful Sundays’ event which will be held on Sunday, February 27th at 7.00pm. A spokesperson said, “BUNA Gallery and Coffee House is excited to announce the lineup for BUNA Soulful Sundays, live, on Sunday, February 27th at 7pm. This event is a must see […]
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| [Written by Stephen Wright] Naquita Robinson, the Bermuda women’s coach, has backed her side to bounce back from their defeat to Jamaica in their Concacaf W qualifying opener with a goal-laden display against the Cayman Islands today. Although Bermuda lost 4-0 against Group C favourites Jamaica in Kingston last Thursday, Robinson said she was encouraged […]
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| The Stationery Store and Stationery Store Plus said they “are looking to introduce local brands to their wide selection of products” and are inviting local businesses that offer products such as craft supplies, office supplies/equipment, stationery and writing tools, games & toys to contact them. A spokesperson said, “The Stationery Store and Stationery Store Plus are […]
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| The Bermuda National Gallery’s formally opened their ‘African Collection: Our People, Our Places, Our Stories’ exhibition. A spokesperson said, “Yesterday [Feb 21], the Minister of Youth, Culture and Sport, Dr. Ernest Peets, participated in the Bermuda National Gallery’s formal opening of The African Collection: Our People, Our Places, Our Stories. “The Minister’s attendance at the exhibition […]
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| A planning application for the former Ariel Sands hotel site has been submitted, with the plans describing a “hotel-villa-condo development consisting of 84 keys in 33 hotel guest rooms, 21 villas, and 30 one, two and three bed condominium units, including restaurant and bar with dining terrace, pool, seawall, tennis court, landscaping and supporting works […]
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