Live Video Link: Bermuda vs Barbados Football
| [Updating] The Bermuda Under 20 football team is playing against Barbados this evening [Nov 6] as part of the Concacaf U20 Championship, and you can watch a live stream of the game here on YouTube or here on Facebook. Update: Bermuda scored to bring the game level at 1 – 1. According to the Concacaf website, the […]
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Field Hockey League: Longtails & Pirates Win
| The Bermuda Field Hockey season got underway at the National Sports Center. Longtails 1 Pink Robins 0 In the season opener the Longtails edged the Pink Robins 1 – 0, the lone goal of the game came in the 43rd minute off the stick of Maure Van De Berg. Hawks 1 Pirates 4 In the […]
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Bermuda Training Squad Announced For Classic
| With the announcement that a Bermuda team will take part in the annual World Rugby Classic, Bermuda coach Jamie Barnwell has announced a 30 men roster Training Squad. Bermuda Classic Training Squad Jamie Baum Alex Brown Tashon DeSilva Mike Kelly Darren Klien Kabir Dill Trae Stevens Mike Dill Chris Mewett Jahniko Francis Birtie Horsfield Bennett Gibson […]
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Bermuda Bowlers Begin Super Championships
| The Bermuda’s National Men’s Bowling Team took to the lanes as the International Bowling Federation [IBF] Super World Championships got underway at the Dubai International Bowling Center in the United Arab Emirates. The Bermuda team of David Maycock, Lamar Richardson, Damien Matthews, Dennis Joell, and Steven Riley are up against the best bowlers in the […]
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Weather Forecast For Sunday November 7
| Sunday, November 7 is expected to see cloudy, rain/showers, heavy at times, chance of thunder, with the high to be near 25°C/77°F and the low to be near 22°C/71°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SSW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 89%. Sunrise will be at 6.41am […]
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Photos: Masterworks Hold Christmas Market
| Candles, note cards, plates, Christmas decorations, jewelry, tea, cookies, honey, hats and bags were some of the gift items available as Masterworks held their annual One Stop Shop Christmas Market today [Nov 6] at their Paget location, with gift items from ten artisans available. Related Stories Masterworks Christmas Shopping Drop Off Over 30 Local Crafters […]
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Video: Turini In “Insecure: Wine Down” Show
| Bermudian fashion expert Shiona Turini – who is working as a costume designer for the HBO series “Insecure” – recently appeared in an HBO video which provides a ‘look inside the episode’. The video’s description said, “Creator and star Issa Rae, showrunner Prentice Penny, and costume designer Shiona Turini discuss the big fashion show and […]
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Maybury To Officiate In Concacaf Men’s U20
| Another Bermuda official has been selected to officiate in a Concacaf tournament, with Stefan Maybury being selected to take part in the 2022 Concacaf Men’s Under-20 Championship Qualifiers, in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. Head of Referees Crenstant Williams said, “This young man is the definition of perseverance, he was selected as a match official for […]
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Arch Relaunches Watford Re As Somers Re
| Arch Capital Group Ltd., alongside investment partners Warburg Pincus and Kelso & Company announced that Watford Holdings Ltd. and Watford Re Ltd. have been renamed Somers Group Holdings Ltd. and Somers Re Ltd, respectively. A spokesperson said, “Headquartered in Bermuda, the name Somers Re is a nod to Sir George Somers, who founded Bermuda in […]
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BFA Premier Division Schedule Changes
| The Premier Division match between SCC vs Robin Hood scheduled for Thursday, November 11th has been moved to Wednesday, November 10th – 8:00pm at Somerset Cricket Club, the Bermuda Football Association announced. The Premier Division match between Dandy Town / X-Roads WFC scheduled for Wednesday, November 10th – will kick-off 8:00pm at Goose Gosling Field. […]
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BNG Launch Shadow Land Virtual Walkthrough
| The Bermuda National Gallery has launched a digital walkthrough of The Shadow Land: Cape Dorset Prints from the Bacardi Collection. Their email newsletter said, “We have launched a new, immersive digital walkthrough of The Shadow Land: Cape Dorset Prints from the Bacardi Collection. This unique, 360 degree experience is generously supported by the Canadian Consul. […]
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Police Officer Shares Video Of Fatal Collision
| The police have confirmed that one of their officers “inappropriately shared a video of the most recent fatal road traffic collision” and said the “matter is now under disciplinary review.” Following the fatal collision, the police had said they were “aware of a video being circulated on social media, showing footage of today’s fatal road […]
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$10K Donation For Restoration Of Eve’s Pond
| The Garden Club of Bermuda donated $10,000 to Buy Back Bermuda [BBB] to assist with the further restoration of Eve’s Pond. A spokesperson said, “BBB, a joint initiative by the Bermuda Audubon Society and the Bermuda National Trust, was formed in 2004 to save open spaces for the benefit of our wildlife and human health […]
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Shipping Schedule: Week Starting November 6
| The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday November 6th. On Saturday the Johanna C general cargo ship is expected, on Sunday the Crystal Symphony cruise ship will arrive, on Monday the Oleander container ship is scheduled to arrive, and on Thursday the Bermuda […]
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Caribbean Grand Prix Pro Qualifier Postponed
| This year’s NPC Worldwide Caribbean Grand Prix Bermuda Pro Qualifier scheduled for November 20th, 2021 has been postponed. “The decision to postpone the Bermuda Pro Qualifier was an enormous disappointment, a tough one, not only to the athletes, spectators, exhibitors, and professionals who were due to attend the show,” a spokesperson said. “It was necessary […]
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Simons queries vague Government pledge to change Constitution
The Constitution and parts of the island’s governance are in line to be updated in the new session of Parliament, it was announced in the Throne Speech yesterday.
Rena Lalgie, the Governor, who delive…
Rena Lalgie, the Governor, who delive…
Fall back: clocks change this weekend
Clocks are set to go back one hour tomorrow morning as Daylight Savings Time ends.
The change will come into effect at 2am on Sunday, but it is recommended that people should change their clocks befor…
The change will come into effect at 2am on Sunday, but it is recommended that people should change their clocks befor…
Eye in the sky CCTV network scheduled for modernisation
The island’s CCTV network will be upgraded to help police tackle crime, the Throne Speech promised yesterday.
Rena Lalgie, the Governor, said that public safety would be “enhanced by marrying technolo…
Rena Lalgie, the Governor, said that public safety would be “enhanced by marrying technolo…
Take five: what we learnt from the Throne Speech
Here are five things we learnt from today’s Throne Speech:
1) A day of firsts: Rena Lalgie, the Governor, made history as the first woman, and the first Black person, to deliver the Speech from t…
Analysis: Throne Speech big on plans but short on detail
The Throne Speech was as heavy on the rhetoric of solidarity as it was light on the details of recovery.
It took Rena Lalgie, the Governor, 8,241 words to say not very much at all.
Not her fault as, a…
It took Rena Lalgie, the Governor, 8,241 words to say not very much at all.
Not her fault as, a…
Argo Reports 2021 Third Quarter Results
| Argo Group International Holdings, Ltd. [Argo] announced financial results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021. Argo reported third quarter 2021 net income attributable to common shareholders of $19.8 million or $0.56 per diluted common share, compared to a net loss attributable to common shareholders of $[25.1] million or $[0.72] per diluted […]
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Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Nov 5 2021
| November 5 saw 5,286 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $203,511.00 BD. 5,286 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing up 4.1% at $38.50 per share. The BSX finished at 2,679.26, up 3.10% on the day. There was 1 advance, 0 declines, and 61 remained unchanged. The full report […]
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COVID-19 Update 5 November 2021
Since the last update, the Ministry of Health received 3548 test results, and 12 were positive for the coronavirus, giving a test positivity rate of 0.3%.
These results are from testing done on:
· Tuesday: 10 positive out of 1797 results (0.6% positivity)
· Wednesday: 2 positive out of 1751 results (0.1% positivity)
Three of the new cases are classified as imported with a history of travel in the previous 14 days.
The additional 9 new cases are classified as either local transmission (7) or under investigation (2).
Lane Closure On South Road For Road Paving
| This Ministry of Public Works said “there will be a single-lane closure on South Road, Paget to complete the paving works near Botanical Gardens entrance that were interrupted due to equipment failure.” A Government spokesperson said, “The single-lane closure will be from the Camden property entrance to Tee Street along South Road, Paget. “Motorist are […]
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WindReach’s Miniature Horse ‘Tilly’ Passes Away
| WindReach announced that Tilly — a miniature horse who worked as a therapy animal — passed away, noting that since she first arrived at WindReach back in 1997 she was a “gem of a therapist.” A spokesperson said, “It is with tremendous sadness that WindReach announces the passing of our beloved therapy animal, Tilly. Tilly’s […]
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“More Funds Are Invested In Our Elite Athletes”
| “The Government will lead the drive to ensure that even more funds are invested in our elite athletes,” it was announced in today’s Throne Speech. The relevant part of today’s [Nov 5] Throne Speech said, “Flora Duffy’s success can be replicated by others on these islands and the Government will lead the drive to ensure […]
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Covid-19: 12 new cases reported, but 10 recoveries
The number of Covid-19 cases rose by two today after 12 new cases were reported.
But health officials said ten people had recovered from infection.
Kim Wilson, the Minister of Health, said the vaccine…
But health officials said ten people had recovered from infection.
Kim Wilson, the Minister of Health, said the vaccine…
Covid: 12 New, 59 Active, 6 In Hospital, 1 In ICU
| The Ministry received 3548 test results — spanning two days — and 12 were positive, so there are now 59 active cases, of which 6 people are in hospital, with one person in ICU. A Government spokesperson said, “Since the last update, the Ministry of Health received 3548 test results, and 12 were positive for […]
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Arielle DeSilva Is Called To The Bemuda Bar
| Appleby announced that Arielle DeSilva was called to the Bermuda Bar today before Puisne Judge of the Supreme Court of Bermuda Larry Mussenden. A spokesperson said, “Arielle, a Trainee in Appleby’s 2-year Bermuda legal trainee programme obtained a Bachelor of Arts [Hons.] in Drama and Theatre studies from the University of Kent in 2015. After receiving […]
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Queen’s Green Canopy Tree Planting Initiative
| Preparations are underway for tomorrow’s tree planting as part of The Queen’s Green Canopy initiative, Government House said. Government House posted the photos below online, saying, “This initiative was created to mark Her Majesty’s Platinum Jubilee in 2022 and invites people from across the UK and the world to “Plant a Tree for the Jubilee”. […]
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Official Govt & Legal Notices For Nov 5 2021
| The official Government and Legal notices for today [Nov 5] include notification of planning applications registered, traffic notice, large group exemptions, notice of intention to construct a controlled plant, and acting appointments. Proposed List of Plan Applications Advertised on November 5, 2021 Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Notification of Planning Applications Registered Notice […]
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Football: FA Challenge Cup Preliminary Draw
| The Bermuda Football Association [BFA] Competitions Committee held the draw for the FA Challenge Cup Preliminary Rounds. A spokesperson said, “The Preliminary round will allow seven First Division teams and one Corona League team a chance to earn a position in the FA Challenge Cup. The matches will be played on Saturday, November 13th, and […]
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OBA Leader: ‘Weakest Throne Speech Presented’
| “This by far is the weakest and least impressive Throne Speech presented,” Opposition Leader Cole Simons said today [Nov 5], adding that “the people of Bermuda deserve better.” Mr Simons said, “Today I stand here shedding a tear for Bermuda. I have been in the House for 23 years and this by far is the weakest […]
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Cuts to bureaucracy promised to boost patient care
A pledge to “streamline” healthcare administration so more cash can be spent on patient care was made in today’s Throne Speech.
The Government said that “systemic reform” of the system was “desperatel…
The Government said that “systemic reform” of the system was “desperatel…
RA: Large Scale Self Supply Public Consultation
| The Regulatory Authority [RA] has opened a public consultation on the Large Scale Self Supply Licence Preliminary Report, and the deadline to submit feedback is on December 6, 2021. A spokesperson said, “Please be advised that the RA has opened a public consultation on the Large Scale Self Supply Licence Preliminary Report. The deadline to […]
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Road Closure On Middle Road In Smith’s
| There will be road closure starting on Saturday [Nov 6] on Middle Road in Smith’s from Verdmont Road to Store Hill. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Public Works wishes to inform the motoring public that the ongoing BELCO trenching project on Middle Road in Smith’s parish will have to implement a road closure. Due […]
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RTN: South Road Lane closure Notice 2 | Government of Bermuda
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Commissioner reveals police officer made death crash video public
CCTV footage of a fatal road crash was released to the public by a police officer, The Royal Gazette can reveal.
Acting Commissioner of Police Darrin Simons said the officer had admitted he had poste…
Acting Commissioner of Police Darrin Simons said the officer had admitted he had poste…
New Island-Wide CCTV System Planned
| The Ministry of National Security will “advance a new island-wide CCTV system” it was announced in today’s Throne Speech. The relevant part of today’s [Nov 5] Throne Speech said, “For Bermuda to thrive, it must remain a safe place to live and work. Public safety will be enhanced by marrying technology to crime prevention and detection. […]
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Masterworks ‘Charman Art Detective’ Programme
| The Masterworks Museum’s 10th Charman Prize opened to the public on October 11th, and visiting families with children ages 5-12 will be given a ‘Charman Art Detective’ worksheet, which upon completion, can be exchanged for a free art kit. A spokesperson said, “The Masterworks Museum’s 10th Charman Prize opened to the public on October 11th. […]
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