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| The Bermuda Athletic Association is re-entering a team in the BFA First Division, with Andrew Bascome set to serve as the head coach. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Athletic Association [BAA] are pleased to announce it is re-entering a team into the BFA First Division after reshaping our football program to meet the challenges of modern football […]
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| The Bermuda Inline Ball Hockey Summer League season got underway at the PCC Hockey Rink, in a double-header a total of 34 goals scored in the two games. Pembroke Pirates 9 – Boaz Island Beer Barons 8 This season opener saw a total of 17 goals scored with the Pembroke Pirates edging the Boaz Island […]
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| Following the first round of Premier and First Division cricket action over the weekend, today we take a look at the top performers. In the batting department, Janeiro Tucker player/coach of the Southampton Rangers was the weekend top scorer with 90, against the St. David’s Cricket Club, while Jordan Burgess from Baileys Bay scored 52 […]
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| A Celebration of Film for the Bermuda International Film Festivals Purpose Trust will be held in July. A spokesperson said, “Trustee Patrice Horner is delighted to announce a Celebration of Film for the Bermuda International Film Festivals Purpose Trust. There have been may ‘fits and stops’ over the past year in the attempt to organize […]
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| Some of the sport fishing boats that will take part in the upcoming Bermuda Triple Crown Fishing Tournament have arrived on the Island. The tournament, which will be held in July, will be comprised of four events; the Bermuda Billfish Blast, Bermuda Big Game Classic, the Sea Horse Anglers Club Billfish Tournament, and the Bermuda […]
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| Masterworks Museum will be hosting an exhibition to honour the late Charles Lloyd Tucker, with the exhibition to be open to the public until September of this year. A spokesperson said, “This year marks the 50th since the death of Charles Lloyd Tucker [1913-1971], a prolific Bermudian painter who inspired a generation of Bermudians. To […]
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| Maiden Holdings, Ltd. announced that it has rejoined the Russell 2000 Index. Patrick J. Haveron and Lawrence F. Metz, Maiden’s Co-Chief Executive Officers stated: “Maiden’s rejoining the Russell 2000 index reflects the progress we have made in creating and increasing shareholder value, particularly over the last year, as we have returned to profitability and significantly […]
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| June 28 saw 0 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange. The BSX finished at 2,559.18, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 61 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available here [PDF]. Related Stories Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: June 25 2021 Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: June 24 […]
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Noting the planned assembly on the grounds of the Cabinet Office tomorrow (29 June), Premier David Burt today confirmed that he and the Cabinet will break from their scheduled meeting to greet those assembled.
Premier Burt said: “The organisers wrote to me last week indicating their intention to assemble peacefully in the grounds of the Cabinet Office and to ask if I would be available to receive documentation from them at 11:30 am.
Good Afternoon,
Today I am joined by the Minister of Labour, the Hon. Jason Hayward to highlight the 2020 Labour Force Survey Report from the Department of Statistics, and to discuss Bermuda’s labour and workforce market.
Thank you, Minister Furbert and good day to members of the media and the general public.
| Citizens Uprooting Racism in Bermuda [CURB] will be hosting a free webinar entitled “Decolonising Archaeology in Bermuda” on Thursday [July 1] from 5.30pm to 7.00pm. A spokesperson said, “Tucker’s Town Burial Ground is a lasting memorial of a once thriving free Black community in Bermuda. The burial plot, long neglected and overgrown, was recovered in […]
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| Middle school teacher Shannon Davis, mentor teacher/primary school teacher Camille Edness and preschool teacher Tyra Simmons — who are all members of the Bermuda Union of Teachers [BUT] – are joining Bernews this evening [June 28] for the latest episode in the Bernews News & Views series. The live video has concluded and the one hour replay […]
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| Noting the “planned assembly” on the grounds of the Cabinet Office tomorrow [29 June], Premier David Burt today confirmed that “he and the Cabinet will break from their scheduled meeting to greet those assembled.” Premier Burt said: “The organisers wrote to me last week indicating their intention to assemble peacefully in the grounds of the […]
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| The police confirmed they are investigating the “circumstances of a suspected collision” after a 19-year-old Southampton man “was found unconscious and injured” on Palmetto Road in Devonshire. A police spokesperson said, “Inquiries continue by the Bermuda Police Service [BPS] regarding the circumstances of a suspected collision, after a 19-year-old Southampton man is hospitalised. “Around 1:10am […]
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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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| The 2021 Western Counties Cricket Competition will be held at the White Hill Field, starting on Saturday, July 3rd. A spokesperson said, “The Western Counties Cricket Association [WCCA] in conjunction with host Somerset Bridge Recreation Club is pleased to announce that the 2021 Western Counties Cricket Competition will be held at the White Hill Field. “After […]
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| Tuesday, June 29 is expected to be generally sunny, a shower or two, mainly later, with the high to be near 28°C/83°F and the low to be near 24°C/75°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be ENE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 72%. Sunrise will be at 6.14am […]
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| Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] is now offering a number of hospital clinics at the Lamb Foggo Urgent Care Centre. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Hospitals Board is now offering a number of hospital clinics at the Lamb Foggo Urgent Care Centre, where mental health, diabetes, asthma and Patient-Centred Medical Home services are now available by appointment […]
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| Middle school teacher Shannon Davis, mentor teacher/primary school teacher Camille Edness, high school teacher Patricia Nesbitt and preschool teacher Tyra Simmons — who are all members of the Bermuda Union of Teachers [BUT] – are joining Bernews this evening [June 28] for the latest episode in the Bernews News & Views series. The live video should start […]
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| The Clearwater Middle School recently held their graduation, with the Bermuda Government congratulating the most recent graduates. The Bermuda Government posted the photos below online, saying: “Congratulations to our 2021 Clearwater Middle School Graduates. Wishing you all the best as you transition into High School.” Related Stories BLDC Staff Help Cleanup At Clearwater School Clearwater […]
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“I join the community in extending my deepest and sincerest condolences to the families, loved ones and friends of the two men who tragically lost their lives last week,” said the Minister of National Security, Renee Ming today.
Minister Ming continued, “These two separate deaths happened in the worst possible circumstances, in such brutal and callous ways. My heart breaks for these young men’s families, and they are foremost on our minds today as we continue to process these tragic deaths.”
| The Hamilton Rotary Interact Club recently held a welcoming ceremony for new members at Shelly Bay Beach and presented leadership certificates to those who had completed a series of leadership seminars. A spokesperson said, “The Hamilton Rotary Interact Club is already preparing to make a difference in the lives of youth in Bermuda and around […]
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| An online fundraising page has been set up to assist with funeral costs for Ra-Che Williams, who died following a hit and run collision. The GoFundMe page says, “Ra-che was a light to those around him…his smile, his laughter, kindness and humble spirit will forever be missed! There are so many things we can say […]
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| Minister for the Cabinet Office Wayne Furbert and Minister of Labour Jason Hayward are holding a press conference this afternoon [June 28] to highlight the 2020 labour and employment activity. Update: The live broadcast has concluded and the 11-minute replay is below Related Stories Video: Minister Hayward Press Conference Video: Minister Burch & Minister Hayward […]
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| HSBC Bermuda is offering free online resources on the Bank’s public website “designed to equip young people with the money management skills they will need to build their future financial confidence.” A spokesperson said, “HSBC Bermuda is offering free online resources on the Bank’s public website to support families in teaching their children about financial […]
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There are causes to which we should rally and come together. Two families in Bermuda are mourning young men, taken from them so unexpectedly. This in addition to the families who have lost their lives to COVID-19. Have we become so lost in social media play in Bermuda that we fail to value those lives lost and to make our first priority to comfort the families they leave behind? Our sense of community and our priorities must be re-ordered so that we again capture the love and unity that saw us through the darkest days of 2020.
“We are working around the clock to make this vital process seamless and easier for travellers,” a Government spokesperson said today. “The Bermuda Tourism Authority (BTA) has assigned team members to be at the JFK airport to assist Bermuda-bound travellers to navigate any potential issues with travel authorisation forms.
The Ministry of Health received 5335 test results since the last update, and four (4) were positive for COVID-19. This gives a test positivity rate of 0.1%.
These results are from testing done on Monday (3 positive out of 1616 results (0.2% positivity)), Tuesday (0 positive out of 1884 results (0.0% positivity)), and Wednesday (1 positive out of 1835 results (0.1% positivity)).
| BELCO is “replacing 40% of its current underground transmission cables that are over 50 years old,” the company said today. Shelly Leman, Managing Director of Transmission, Distribution and Retail, said: “Bermuda Electric Light Company Limited [BELCO] is upgrading the Company’s Transmission, Distribution & Retail [TD&R] assets to improve reliability, reduce costs and expand grid capacity. “As […]
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| Karina Forth and Chloe Powell have both been selected for this year’s Chubb Select internship. A spokesperson said, “Chubb has announced two interns to participate in its 2021 Chubb Select internship program, which is now in its ninth year. Chubb Select is a well-established insurance internship aimed at talented Bermudian university students who are considering […]
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| A toll-free number is available for travellers calling the Covid-19 helpline from the United States and Canada. A Government spokesperson said, “The Covid-19 helpline is operating from 8 am until 8 pm, seven days a week, and additional staff has been added to answer calls. If you do not have all of the information and […]
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| The Bermuda Chamber of Commerce will host the second of a two-part series of Lunch & Learns for Human Resource Professionals tomorrow [June 29]. A spokesperson said, “On Tuesday, June 29th, the Bermuda Chamber of Commerce will host the second of a two-part series of Lunch & Learns for Human Resource Professionals. The topic of […]
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| The Paget Parish Council recently presented gift certificates worth $1,000 to Paget Primary, St. Paul’s Preschool, and Gilbert Institute “to provide autonomy for teachers and Principals to purchase the specific items that would most benefit the students.” A spokesperson said, “For a number of years, Paget Parish Council has made it a priority to keep […]
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| BILTIR awarded a $30,000 scholarship to Cyana Burgess, with Ms Burgess set to continue studying Actuarial Science and Data Analytics at the University of Leicester in the UK. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda International Long Term Insurers and Reinsurers [BILTIR] has announced a $30,000 education award to Cyana Burgess. “Ms. Burgess, who is interning this summer […]
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| Madelyn Moore closed out her very impressive showing at the the Central American and Caribbean Swimming Federation [CCCAN] Championships in Puerto Rico, with a total of 4 gold medals, 2 national records, and one CCCAN record. Following up on her previous medal wins, the Bermudian swimmer claimed the 18 & over 100 meter butterfly gold medal […]
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| Chris Smith was crowned the Bermuda Professional Golfers Association’s Wilfred Fray Memorial Tournament champion at the Ocean View Golf Course. Smith, who led going into the second day, finished 2 strokes ahead of Dwayne Pearman who double-bogeyed on the 18th. Smith finished with a two-round score of 139, Pearman was second at 141, while Darriek […]
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