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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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| Kenni Thompson and her Civitas Santa Teresa Badajoz teammates were defeated 3 – 0 by the league leaders Barcelona in their Spanish Women’s First Division match-up. Alexia Putellas gave Barcelona the lead in the 8th minute, the lead was doubled in the 47th minute when Jenni Hermoso scored. The third goal of the game came […]
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| The Bermuda Karting Club Race day seven took place at the Southside Motor Sports Park with an action-packed day. The Tag Senior Class saw Scott Barnes win two of the three races, with Brian Bulhoes winning the other, while the L206 Senior Class saw Barnes take the checkered flag all three times in the class. […]
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| Following the World Tens Rugby Series that took place in October and November 2020, there are “outstanding payments owed to local vendors” and the BTA confirmed they are “withholding post-event sponsorship payments until we are confident local vendors will be made whole.” The event, which took place at the National Sports Centre, involved a number of international […]
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| The PLP said they celebrate International Women’s Day, noting that “PLP women have been trailblazers, creating an enormously proud legacy for our island.” A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Progressive Labour Party has a long history of strong women in leadership roles, working hard on behalf of their party and their community. We celebrate these women […]
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| Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp — the parent company of Ascendant and BELCO – announced financial results for the fourth quarter and year-ended December 31, 2020. In reporting that they surpassed a “milestone of over one million customer connections,” Algonquin noted their acquisition of Ascendant Group and BELCO. The company said, “During the fourth quarter […]
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On Monday, March 1st, the Minister of Social Development and Seniors, the Hon. Tinee Furbert, JP, MP, was delighted to read the official Proclamation launching Social Work Month 2021.
Minister Furbert said, “I was honoured to be a part of the virtual launch of Bermuda’s Social Work Month 2021. This year’s theme is “Social Workers Are Essential,” and it perfectly embodies the impact of this helping profession.”
| Are you a high school student from 15 and 18 years old? If so, the Department of Workforce Development is now accepting applications for the Summer Internship Programme. A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Workforce Development invites applications for the Summer Internship Programme from high school students between the ages of 15 and 18 years […]
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| After 14 meetings held over the past six weeks to discuss the proposal for the introduction of parish primary schools, the Ministry of Education will hold its last meeting on Monday, March 8, and are also reminding people that the consultation submission deadline is on Friday, March 12. A spokesperson for the Ministry of Education […]
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| The island’s soldiers continue to make a contribution to the campaign against Covid-19. The Royal Bermuda Regiment has been stood down from embodiment after the lockdown was stopped, however soldiers are still acting as Covid-19 marshals and helping to staff test stations and vaccination clinics at the King Edward VII Memorial Hospital and Bermuda College. Lance […]
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| Monday, March 8 is expected to be windy, with the high to be near 16°C/61°F and the low to be near 12°C/54°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be NNW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 77%. Sunrise will be at 6:38am and sunset will be at 6:21pm. High […]
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After 14 meetings held over the past six weeks to discuss the proposal for the introduction of parish primary schools, the Ministry of Education will hold its last final meeting on Monday, March 8.
The spokesperson for the Ministry of Education stated: “This is an opportunity for stakeholders and all community members in Hamilton, Smith’s and Warwick Parishes to join in and hear about the proposal to introduce parish primary schools, offer their feedback and ask any questions. Additionally, anyone else who missed any of the previous meetings can join as well.”
| The Bermuda National Athletics Association hosted their third Carifta Trial Track Meet at the National Sports Center this weekend. Jaeda Grant ran to victory in the Under 17 Girls 1500 Meter Run clocking a time of 5:14.45, Adriana Argent was second in 5:19.06, and Fenella Wightman was third across the line in 5:19.80. Shianne Smith […]
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| Jessica Lewis announced that she is once again teaming up with WindReach Bermuda for second annual Rolling for WindReach Challenge which will be held on April 3rd, which happens to be the sprinters 28th birthday. Windreach said, “You’re invited! Join super-supporter and past participant Jessica Lewis for our second annual Rolling For WindReach and help her celebrate […]
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| Nathan Simons and his Indian Hills Men’s Track and Field teammates took to the track to compete in the National Junior College Athletic Association [NJCAA] National Championships. Simons recorded a Personal Best time in the 400m preliminaries clocking a time of 48.73. He finished second in Heat 3 and 11th overall. Related Stories Morris Concludes […]
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| Kenny Leseur was back in action competing at the Bishops Gate Golf and Lakeside Community Golf Course in Florida, taking part in the IJGT Elite Series #3 Tournament. Leseur missed the cut after the first round after shooting 9-over par 81, with his round consisting of 2 birdies, 9 pars, 5 birdies, and 2 triple […]
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| The Jewish Community of Bermuda will be hosting an exhibition titled “Shoah: Understanding the Holocaust Through Art & Artifacts” at the Bermuda Society of Arts at City Hall from Friday, March 12 to Wednesday, April 7th. A spokesperson said, “This community outreach by the Jewish Community of Bermuda is titled ‘Shoah: Understanding the Holocaust Through […]
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| News that Madelyn Moore was named the Western Athletic Conference Women’s Swimmer of the Year, the BELCO Apprenticeship Programme continued, American actor Levar Burton featured the short story ‘Daddy,’ written by Damion Wilson, on an episode of his podcast, and ABIR donated more than 100 books to schools and libraries were all some of the […]
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| Aspen Insurance Holdings Limited announced that the Board of Directors has declared the following dividends on its Preference Shares: Quarterly dividend of $0.3719 per share on its 5.95% Fixed-to-Floating Rate Perpetual Non-Cumulative Preference Shares with a $25 liquidation preference per share; Quarterly dividend of $0.3516 per share on its 5.625% Perpetual Non-Cumulative Preference Shares with […]
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| Sunday, March 7 is expected to be cloudy, periods of rain and showers, heavy at times, with the high to be near 17°C/62°F and the low to be near 13°C/56°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be NE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 84%. Sunrise will be at […]
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| The 2021 Belmont Hill Pro Scratch Tournament took place, ending in a three-way tie. The teams of Paul Adams and Scott Barnett, Dwayne Pearman Sr. and Jevon Roberts, and Scott Roy and Adam Perry all finished deadlocked on 64. Twilton Smith and his partner Leroy Bean finished fourth at 65, while Darriek and Arriek Douglas, […]
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| Sanaa Rae Morris and her IMG Academy Elite teammates competed in the Larry Richardson Memorial Invitational in Sarasota, Florida. Morris led off the IMG Academy women’s 4x100m relay team that clocked a winning time of 48.65. She also won Heat 6 of the women’s 400m stopping the clock in a time of 57.51, which also […]
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| Police attended the Botanical Gardens last night [March 5] after receiving reports that a large party was taking place, and according to the police “there were in excess of 100 persons at the event” and “no one was wearing masks and there was no social distancing.” A police spokesperson said, “Shortly before 11:00pm on Friday […]
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| Quinton Sherlock took to the Achimota Golf Club Course to compete in the Independence Cup Tournament in commemoration of Ghana’s independence. Sherlock shot an opening round 74 to come off the course T10th. Following his round, Sherlock said, “The conditions were good. We had our first rain in 4 months a few weeks ago marking […]
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| Bermuda Olympic hopeful Dara Alizadeh competed on the second day of the World Rowing Americas Olympic Qualification Regatta. Competing in the M1X Men Senior Semi-Final 1, Alizadeh finished 5th stopping the clock in a time of 7:33.44, which sent him to the B Final Race. Alizadeh crossed the line third in the B Final clocking […]
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| Police attended a “report of assault on two Regiment soldiers who were carrying out security duties at the Bulls Head Car Park Covid testing site,” with the female suspect “located by officers and arrested.” A police spokesperson said, “At 12:30pm on Friday 5th March, 2021, officers were dispatched to a report of assault on two […]
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| The Bermuda Men’s National Team got their Pre-World Cup Qualifying Training Camp off to a winning start picking up a 3 – 0 win over the Bahamas in Florida. Zeiko Lewis gave Bermuda the lead in the first half when he converted from the penalty spot, and Bermuda took that led to the break. Bermuda […]
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| Following the public notice earlier this week that there were Covid-19 vaccine doses that needed to be used immediately, hundreds of residents responded, and health officials “administered about 600 more vaccines than was scheduled for the day.” In releasing last night’s test results, the Ministry said, “This past Wednesday, the Ministry of Health reported an excess […]
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| “The Ministry of Transport said they “would like to advise the public that road works will be continuing on Saturday, March 6th, 2021 on Harrington Sound Road requiring continued diversions for bus routes 1 and 3.” A Government spokesperson said, “As a result, there will be no service on Harrington Sound Road on Saturday, March […]
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| The House of Assembly will be in session on Monday [March 8] and the only statement listed as scheduled to be delivered is on International Women’s Day 2021, and the Budget debate is also set to continue. The Order of Business is below [PDF here]: Related Stories 128 Complaints To Human Rights Commission Minister Burch On […]
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