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| [Updated] Minister of Transport Lawrence Scott is holding a press conference this afternoon [Sept 27], and we will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Update: The live broadcast has concluded and the 21-minute replay is below Update 4.50pm: Minister Scott’s remarks: Yesterday, I issued a statement confirming […]
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| Kiwon Waldron recently competed in the Indiana Sire Stakes as the International Trotting & Pacing Association race season continued. Competing in the two-year-old Colt Pace Elimination race, Waldron – in the bike of Belly’s Shadow – finished second, then in the bike of Ima Gonna Get You during the three-year-old Colt Trotters race, Waldron finished […]
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| The City of Hamilton hired five Parking Enforcement Officers to “assist the City with ensuring equal parking and vehicular access opportunities across Hamilton. A spokesperson said, “The officers commenced their new roles on August 23rd, 2021. Previously, such enforcement was carried out by Traffic Wardens via the Bermuda Police Service [BPS]. Members of the public should […]
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| Bermuda’s Zenawi Bowen scored for Thomas College Men’s Soccer team as they played to a 4-2 victory over SUNY Canton, and Joshua Joseph – who is also from Bermuda — recorded an assist in the same match. The school’s match report said, “The Thomas College Men’s Soccer team [5-1] earned their third North Atlantic Conference victory […]
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| Teams that include Bermudian footballers Che’-Chulae Dowling, Zenawi Bowen, Stefan Simmons, Joshua Joseph, Shane Robinson, Nia Christopher, LeiLanni Nesbeth, Vishan Patton, Matthew Moreno, Tyier Welch, Zeiko Lewis, Nathan Trott, Triston Hall, Djair Parfitt Williams, Delia Ebbin, and Kenni Thompson were in action. Che’-Chulae Dowling Che’-Chulae Dowling and her IMG Ascenders Under 19 teammates took on […]
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| [Opinion column written by OBA Chairperson Catherine Kempe] “Mr. Speaker, there are no other meaningful increases to the cost of government services or other fees and taxes. There is a fragility to local finances that cannot be further strained by increased taxes.” – Curtis Dickinson, Minister of Finance, Budget Statement February 26, 2021. Let’s start […]
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| Ten Liberty employees recently took part in the annual SCARS Kayak4Kids event, an undertaking aimed at raising money for the charity. A spokesperson said, “Team Liberty took to the waters this weekend to participate in the annual SCARS Kayak4Kids event, a two day event which saw individuals and teams kayak around the island to raise […]
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| AXA XL today announced the appointment of Andy MacFarlane as Head of Climate. A spokesperson said, “In this newly created role, Mr. MacFarlane will be responsible for developing a single, global climate strategy for AXA XL, ensuring the division’s climate-related efforts are aligned towards furthering AXA’s climate leadership position. Scott Gunter, CEO of AXA XL, […]
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| The Bus Division of the Bermuda Industrial Union [BIU] is holding a press conference this morning [Sept 27], and the live video is below. This comes as the bus service remains suspended, as it has been since September 17th. Last week the BIU sent a letter [PDF] to management stating, “Employers have an obligation to take […]
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| The Port Royal Golf Developmental Program, headed by Kim Swan, will be offering free golf coaching on Flora Duffy Day on October 18. A spokesperson said, “In recognition of the achievement of a lifetime by Flora Duffy at the Tokyo Olympics, Port Royal Developmental Golf Program with golf coach Kim Swan is dedicating the entire […]
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| Brijette Basden represented Shaw University in the Queen City Cross Country Invitational, hosted by Queens University of Charlotte at the McAlpine Creek Park in North Carolina. Basden finished 251st with a time of 30:02, while Shaw University finished 30th in the 36 team event. Related Stories Quinnae Outerbridge Competes At NEICAAA Outerbridge & Franklin Pierce […]
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| Bermuda’s 2021 ITF/COTECC Under 12 Team of Jaden Jones, Tristan Pettit, and Dexter Snaith, have been afforded a bye on the opening day of competition as the tournament gets underway in the Dominican Republic. The Bermuda tennis team are in Pool A alongside Dominica One, Trinidad & Tobago, Jamaica, and St. Lucia. In their opening […]
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| David Maycock competed in the PBA Bowlers Discount Pro Shop Open finishing 26th in Frederick, Maryland. In a field of 96 competitors, Maycock bowled an 8 game average of 201.13, claiming 1609 pins. Paul Smith claimed the top spot with 1,792 pins. Related Stories Bowlers Continue Competing In CAC Bowling Team To Compete In Guatemala […]
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| Stephen Dickinson and his crew Wesley Tucker sailed to victory claiming the 2021 Marsha L Regatta title off the West End Sailboat Club. Eight boats went to the start line, with Dickinson and Tucker winning all four races, and with one drop race, they finished with 3 points. Second was Gladwin Lambert who finished 5th […]
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| Devwah Whaley guided the Dresden Monarchs to the final of the German Football League for the second time in their club history and will play in the German Bowl on October 9th in Frankfurt. Whaley scored 3 touchdowns as the Monarchs recorded a 37 – 0 win against the Saarland Hurricanes, and finished the game– […]
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| In celebration of the International Right to Know Day tomorrow [Sept 28], the Information Commissioner’s Office will release a series of “What Do You Know Now?” videos. A spokesperson said, “International Right to Know Day was established on 28 September 2002, by campaigners from around the world to mark the creation of the Freedom of […]
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| With the LV= Insurance County Championship season now over, today we take a look at Delray Rawlins batting and bowling numbers for the 2021 League Season. Rawlins played in 10 matches, going to bat 17 times, scoring a total of 233 runs, with his highest score of 58, Rawlins had an average of 13.70. Rawlins […]
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This evening, the Minister of Transport, the Hon. Lawrence Scott, JP, MP, confirmed that Government had implemented a contingency plan to provide public transportation services.
| The Government has “implemented a contingency plan to provide public transportation services” and “has asked licensed minibuses to provide an alternative means of providing transportation.” Minister of Transport Lawrence Scott said, “Although the Government supports labour, we must act to deliver expected public services while efforts continue towards resolving the current impasse. It is now nine […]
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| Monday, September 27 is expected to be cloudy, with the high to be near 28°C/82°F and the low to be near 23°C/74°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be NNE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 83%. Sunrise will be at 7:10am and sunset will be at 7:09pm. High […]
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| With the Sussex season is now over, today we take a look at Delray Rawlins‘ batting and bowling numbers for the 2021 Twenty20 Season. Rawlins played in 11 matches, going to bat 8 times, with 2 not-outs. He scored a total of 155 runs, with his highest score of 50 not out, and he had […]
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| Teams that include Bermudian footballers Nahki Wells, Jonte Smith, Dale Eve, Justin Donawa, Kole Hall, Roger Lee, Reggie Lambe, Keziah Martin, J’nai Butterfield-Steede, Ayleal Dill, Quinaceo Hunt and Seke Spence were in action. Nahki Wells Nahki Wells made his first league start of the season as he and his Bristol City teammates played to a 1 – […]
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| With an aim of bringing “awareness to the importance of saving and preserving Bermuda’s open spaces,” members of the Garden Club of Bermuda recently created five pond flowers at Eve’s Pond using mostly natural materials, with virtual 3D cube images of the creations below. A spokesperson previously said, “To continue the celebration of The Garden […]
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| News that Brian Wellman has been inducted into the University of Arkansas Sports Hall of Honor, Zeiko Lewis is leading the USL Championship League in assists, Flora Duffy won in Malibu, Nia Christopher is the leading scorer in the Colonial Athletic Association, Lieutenant Ci’re Bean trained with the Royal Navy and the new Waterfront Man […]
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| Somerset Reinsurance Ltd. announced the appointment of Christopher [Chris] Smith as Head of Structured Reinsurance with immediate effect. A spokesperson said, “Somerset Reinsurance Ltd. [Somerset], a leading provider of reinsurance solutions to the U.S. life insurance and annuity market, is delighted to announce the appointment of Christopher [Chris] Smith as Head of Structured Reinsurance with […]
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| “Beginning in early November, all adult foreign nationals traveling to the United States by air must demonstrate proof of full vaccination against Covid-19,” the U.S. Consulate in Bermuda said, adding that further information will be provided as it becomes available via the travel.state.gov website. On September 20th, U.S. Press Secretary Jen Psaki said, “In early […]
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| The Bermuda team concluded racing at the UCI Road World Championships in Belgium yesterday, with our cyclists performing “beyond expectations.” Bermuda Bicycling Association President Peter Dunne said, “While their finishing places were distant from the race winners, our team was impressively strong and attracted quite a bit of attention, both from the roadside fans and […]
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| Bermuda’s Flora Duffy has claimed yet another major victory, this time winning the Super League Triathlon Malibu race today [Sept 25] in California. Duffy, who has a string of major victories across a variety of triathlon events, was handed a Wildcard for the event, and today marked the first time the Bermudian triathlete has raced […]
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| Shortly before 11.30am today [Sept 25] emergency responders attended a multiple vehicle collision involving a motorbike, a car and two trucks in Sandys. A police spokesperson said, “Shortly before 11:30 a.m. today, Saturday 25th September, 2021, police along with other emergency responders, attended a serious multiple vehicle collision involving a motorbike, a car and two […]
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| Sunday, September 26 is expected to see early and late chance of showers; bright and sunny afternoon, with the high to be near 28°C/83°F and the low to be near 24°C/76°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be west. The relative humidity is expected to be near 69%. Sunrise will be […]
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