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| Cody Rego and Nicholas Lopes competed in the 2021 World Equestrian Federation’s #8 Premier Equestrian Under 25 CSI 2* Horse Jumping event in Wellington, Florida. During the ASPCA Maclay – Section A Class, Rego and Jamaica finished 7th out of 39 competitors. Lopes and Supreme Z finished 2nd competing in the 1.15m Children’s Jumper Modified […]
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| March 8 saw 700 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $25,900.00 BD. 700 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing up 1.4% at $37.00 per share. The BSX finished at 2,523.46, up 1.07% on the day. There was 1 advance, 0 declines, and 57 remained unchanged. The full report […]
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The Ministry of Health received 1604 test results since the last update, and two (2) were positive for COVID-19. These two new cases are classified as under investigation. They are among residents with no currently identified link to other known cases or history of travel in the past 14 days.
Additionally, since the last update, there were two recoveries.
There are currently 22 active cases, of which;
· All 22 are under public health monitoring and;
· None are in the hospital.
| International Women’s Day Bermuda [IWD Bermuda] held a virtual celebration today [March 8] to mark the occasion, with Coral Wells being named “Woman Of The Year,” with the award presented by last year’s winner Tami Ray. The celebration was hosted by Patrina ‘Power Girl’ O’Connor-Paynter, started with a presentation of the IWD ‘Choose To Challenge’ […]
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| Three Bermuda football players and their IMG Academy teammates took to the field for the IMG Showcase. Jaden Masters and her IMG Under 19 Girls Premier teammates defeated Mid-City Lions 1-0, with Masters scoring the lone goal of the game. Katelyn Medeiros, Chechulae Dowling, and their IMG Under 17 Premier Division Girls teammates defeated the Miami […]
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| The Ministry of Health received 1604 test results and two were positive for Covid-19 — which are classified as under investigation — so the island currently has 22 active cases. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Health received 1604 test results since the last update, and two [2] were positive for Covid-19. These two […]
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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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| Two Brownies from the First Devonshire Brownie Pack – Chelsea Sta. Maria and Etana Holdipp-Lynch – will receive scholarships to attend the Masterworks Art Camp this summer after designing Bermuda History Landmark badges. A spokesperson said, “Two talented Brownies from First Devonshire Brownie Pack – Chelsea Sta. Maria and Etana Holdipp-Lynch – have made history […]
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| Police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating the suspect involved in a hit and run road traffic collision which occurred in Pembroke Parish yesterday [March 7]. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in locating the suspect involved in a hit and run road traffic collision which occurred […]
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| “Gusts as high as 62 knots [71.3mph] at elevated locations last night were associated with some hefty showers in the cold air,” the Bermuda Weather Service said. The BWS posted the graphic below online today [March 8] and said, “The active weather continues, as winter 2020/21 continues its trek towards spring. Gusts as high as […]
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The Minister of Home Affairs, the Hon. Walter Roban, and the Registrar General, Mr. Aubrey Pennyman are pleased to announce a call for submissions for the redesigning of the Marriage Room on the first floor of the Government Administration Building.
Bermudians or Bermuda residents are invited to submit a proposal for an 8’5” x 12’¾” mural to be installed in the Registry General’s Marriage Room which reflects the theme, ‘Love Bermuda.’
The mural will serve as a focal point for civil ceremonies that take place within the Registry General.
Good day to all members of the media and the listening public.
I am incredibly pleased to be here today with Melissa Logie, President and CEO of the Chartered Professional Accountants Bermuda (CPA), to announce the launch of a strategic partnership between the Ministry of Labour and the CPA Bermuda, aimed at increasing the number of qualified Bermudian accountants.
Mr. Speaker, as a woman and Minister responsible for Human Rights it is my privilege to stand before this Honourable House today, the 8th of March, to acknowledge the annual celebration of International Women’s Day. Historically this day is observed globally with the aim to celebrate the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women.
| “Whilst International Women’s day is a celebration I also consider it should be a reminder to shine a light on women, young and old, that are prevented from leading a life that is safe but instead find themselves vulnerable from issues of abuse or exploitation,” Commissioner of Police Stephen Corbishley said. Commissioner of Police Corbishley […]
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| The official Government and Legal notices for today [March 8] include an appointment. Acting Appointment: Director, Department Of Parks Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Acting Appointments Notice ID: GN0217/2021 Public Authorities / Department: Cabinet Headquarters Publication Date: 08 March 2021 Mr. Craig Burt, Parks Officer, Department of Parks has been appointed to act […]
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| The Government announced a call for submissions for a mural for Government Administration Building, with artists “invited to submit a proposal for an 8’5” x 12’¾” mural to be installed in the Registry General’s Marriage Room which reflects the theme, ‘Love Bermuda.” A Government spokesperson said, “The Minister of Home Affairs, the Hon. Walter Roban, […]
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| On Saturday, March 6th the Bermuda Debate Society hosted the 31st annual National Schools Debate Tournament, with teams from Bermuda High School and Warwick Academy taking the top prizes for the middle and senior school divisions respectively. Held online this year, the tournament featured debaters from BHS, Saltus, Warwick Academy, and Somersfield. Forming the winning […]
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| Hamilton Princess & Beach Club have been featured in the UK’s Vanity Fair magazine, in the glamourous ‘Hollywood’ issue – one of the publications most popular editions, year on year. The four page spread, also available online, was penned by the publication’s Travel Editor, Michelle Jana Chan and features photos taken by local photographer, Nhuri […]
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| [Updated] The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [March 8] with the list indicating that there are four bus runs cancelled so far today. Update 4.00pm: The Ministry has released the list of bus cancellations for this afternoon. There were 4 runs cancelled this morning, 29 cancelled this afternoon, for a […]
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| Nathan Simons and his Indian Hills Men’s Track and Field teammates took to the track to conclude competing in the National Junior College Athletic Association [NJCAA] National Championships. Simons — along with Aurel Tchanbi, Justin Swann, and Elijah Berry — competed in the 4x400m relay, finishing heat 3 in 3rd place, with a time of […]
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| The police have released a photo and said they are “seeking the assistance of the public in identifying and locating this person.” A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] is seeking the assistance of the public in identifying and locating this person. “If you can assist, please make contact with Acting Detective Inspector […]
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| “I would like to take this opportunity to wish the women within our community and globally a Happy International Women’s Day and I encourage them to #ChooseToChallenge,” Minister of Social Development and Seniors Tinee Furbert said in the House of Assembly today [March 8]. Minister Furbert said, “As a woman and Minister responsible for Human […]
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| Apollo and Athene have entered into an agreement to merge in an all-stock transaction that “implies a total equity value of approximately $11 billion for Athene,” it has been announced. A statement from Apollo said, “Under the terms of the transaction, each outstanding Class A common share of Athene will be exchanged for a fixed […]
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| The weather has caused a “series of outages island-wide” and BELCO have “restored many areas already and crews are working hard to restore power to remaining pockets as quickly as possible,” the company has said. The BWS had a Gale Warning in effect for this morning [March 8] with high winds affecting the island. BELCO […]
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| The Bermuda PGA recently launched a series titled ‘Getting To Know Bermuda’s Golf Professionals’ to highlight local golfers, with their latest story focusing on Keith Smith. A spokesperson said, “If ever a player personified the struggle of golf in Bermuda it is Keith Smith, a Bermuda Tournament Professional who proudly qualified alongside Kim Swan to […]
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| Desta Zion Wilson was featured in BBC One’s “A Celebration For Commonwealth Day” — a special programme hosted by the BBC this weekend to mark Commonwealth Day — with the Bermudian singer performing a rendition of Bob Marley classics with the ACM gospel choir. The video below is set to start part way through, showing […]
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| DARAG announced the acquisition of SunPoint Holdings Limited in Bermuda and said that “SunPoint will be integrated into DARAG Bermuda Ltd and will provide DARAG Bermuda with a platform for further expansion.” “This is DARAG’s first company acquisition in Bermuda since the launch of its Bermuda operation in 2019 and provides the seller with complete […]
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| The Bermuda Fat Tire Massive 2020/2021 Mountain Bike Race Series season continued at Casemates. Robin Horsfield continued his dominance in the Male Open 60 Minute field when he clocked a 6 lap winning time of 49:24.1, Liam Flannery was second after completing 6 laps clocking 50:16.1, and Alan Potts also completed 6 laps clocking 53:07.1. […]
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| Quinton Sherlock took to the Achimota Golf Club Course to conclude competing in the Independence Cup Tournament in commemoration of Ghana’s independence. Sherlock shot an second and final round 71 to come off the course 8th. Following his round, Sherlock said, “I had a good round going, I was -4 after #10, but a bogey […]
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| A $5,000 MarketPlace gift voucher, a motorcycle, 5 night hotel stay, iPhone, 55 inch smart TV, $500 BELCO voucher, $1,000 fuel voucher and a $5,000 travel voucher are just some of the outstanding prizes you can win in a raffle which aims to assist local schools. A spokesperson said, “For 25 years, Bermuda public primary […]
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