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| The Bermuda National Athletics Association hosted a track meet at the National Sports Center this weekend. The 800 meter run was won by Nirobi Smith-Mills clocking a winning time of 1:57.71, while Sancho Smith finished second in 1:57.73. Tiara Derosa won the women’s open shut putt with a time of 13.34m or 43 feet 9.25 […]
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| [Written by McGinger Design Lab] In the latest of a comic series from McGinger Design Lab, McGinger notes that, “While our Premier welcomed tourists to our shores, several locals were denied the luxury, and were forced to reside in a foreign land – an uncomfortable and worrisome experience for sure!” You can find more information […]
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| Southampton Rangers, Bailey’s Bay, Somerset Cricket Club, Warwick Workmen’s Club, and PHC all recorded victories in this weekend’s Premier & First Division cricket action. Premier Division Southampton Rangers won by 36 runs: Southampton Rangers 175 St. Davids Cricket Club 139/6 At Lord’s in St. David’s, player/coach Janeiro Tucker led the Southampton Rangers to a 36 […]
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| Tiziana Life Sciences has “re-activated its strategic plan to redomicile to Bermuda.” A statement from the company said, “At the Annual General Meeting of the Company held at 10.00 a.m. on 25 June 2021, all of the resolutions were duly passed. “The results of the proxy voting will be available shortly on the Company’s website. […]
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| “No amount of unsigned WhatsApp forwards or baseless character attacks will save lives in this country,” Premier David Burt said, adding that “the Government is committed to making the tough decisions required to move this Island beyond the pandemic.” The Premier said, “There are causes to which we should rally and come together. Two families […]
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| The BTA has “assigned team members to be at the JFK airport to assist Bermuda-bound travellers” and “additional staff has been added to answer calls” to the Covid-19 hotline, the Government said this evening. A Government spokesperson said, “We are working around the clock to make this vital process seamless and easier for travellers. The Bermuda […]
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| Monday, June 28 is expected to see mix of sun and cloud, 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 ENE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 76%. Sunrise will be at 6:14am and sunset will […]
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| The Ministry of Education congratulated the most recent graduates of Victor Scott Primary School. The Ministry of Education posted the photos below online, saying: “Congratulations to our 2021 Victor Scott Primary School Graduates. Wishing you all the best as you transition into Middle School.” Related Stories Photos: Skills Development Graduation Photos: Graduation & Leaving Ceremonies […]
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| Penny & Drum announced the release of its new candle scent – Ahmani – as part of their “Be The Light” campaign to honour Bermudian Autism advocate Ahmani Peets. A spokesperson said, “Penny & Drum is releasing a new candle scent as part of their “Be the Light” campaign to honour Bermudian Autism advocate Ahmani […]
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| Caitlyn Bobb has met the qualifying standard for the World Athletics U20 Championships which will be held in August in Kenya. Bermuda National Athletics Association President Donna Raynor said, “The BNAA are pleased to inform you that Caitlyn Bobb has met the qualifying standard for the World Athletics U20 Championships which will be held August […]
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| Members from the Harbour Swim Club and the Sharks Swim Club continued competing in the Bahamas National Swimming Championships in Nassau, collecting a total of five medals in the third day of action. Sharks In the 13-14 Girls 200m Individual Medley Finals, Bella Howes captured the Bronze Medal with a time of 2:29.16, while Daria […]
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| The Bermuda Professional Golfers Association hosted the first day of the Wilfred Fray Memorial Tournament at the Ocean View Golf Course. Chris Smith shot an opening-round 2-under par to lead the field, amateur Ebonie Burgess-Cox is in second place at 1-over par, with Brian Morris, Darriek Douglas, and Dwayne Pearman all at 2-over par. Wilfred […]
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| A Safekey will be required to enter, as it stands now the maximum attendees they can have under the regulations is 4,000 per day, and they are aiming to put on a “stellar event” so that people can “enjoy the festivities,” St George’s Cricket Club President Neil Paynter said. Mr Paynter was speaking earlier this […]
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| Circle announced the launch of Circle Yield, a “crypto yield and treasury solution for enterprises and corporate treasury leaders.” A spokesperson said, “Circle, a global financial technology firm, today announces the launch of the well regulated crypto yield and treasury solution for enterprises and corporate treasury leaders, Circle Yield. “Regulated by the Bermuda Monetary Authority […]
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| News that Somerset agreed to take part in Cup Match, Disney Cruise Line will visit the Island in 2022, a new eatery ‘Fire and Slice’ has opened, the Continental Society of Bermuda donated hampers to 22 families, and Ocean View Golf Club unveiled their logo were all some of the positive news stories from the […]
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| Kamau Leverock and his Caythorpe Cricket Club Notts, teammates are taking on Clifton Village Cricket Club, Notts in a 50 overs match. Clifton Village Cricket Club, Notts won the toss and scored 216/8 in their 50 overs, Donald Butchart was the top scorer with 117, while Callum McKenzie was the pick of the Caythorpe Cricket […]
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| On June 20, a rental catamaran was reported capsized off Crawl Point with six people in the water, with the Coast Guard safely rescuing all six and returning them to the Hamilton Princess. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre [BMOC] spokesperson said, “On Sunday, June 20 at 6:08pm, a rental catamaran was reported capsized off Crawl […]
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| Sunday, June 27 is expected to see partly cloudy, a couple of late night showers possible, 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 east. The relative humidity is expected to be near 73%. Sunrise will be at […]
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| The Royal Bermuda Regiment Freedom of the City of Hamilton parade was held this morning [June 26] in recognition of Armed Forces Day. A spokesperson previously said, “The Freedom of the city is an honour bestowed by a municipality upon a valued member of the community [in this case the Regiment]. It is an affirmation […]
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| Members from the Harbour Swim Club and the Sharks Swim Club continued competing in the Bahamas National Swimming Championships in Nassau, winning an impressive total of 17 medals on the day. Harbour Sam Williamson got things started with a Gold Medal during the 15-17 Boys 400m IM clocking a time of 4:43.68. During the 11-12 […]
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| Madelyn Moore and Jesse Washington were back in action competing in the Central American and Caribbean Swimming Federation [CCCAN] Championships in Puerto Rico. Moore won the Women’s 18 & Over 50m Freestyle Preliminaries touching the wall in a time of 25.77. Washington finished 5th in the 18 & Over 50 Meter Freestyle clocking a time […]
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| Nicholas Narraway and Caitlin Conyers were back in action competing on the Tour of America’s Dairylands in Wisconsin. The pair competed on Historic Downer Avenue home to one of the most famous urban criterium courses in the country. Famous for its triangle course with turn #1 fast and straightforward, turn #2 acute on rough pavement, […]
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| Madelyn Moore and Jesse Washington continued competed in the Central American and Caribbean Swimming Federation [CCCAN] Championships in Puerto Rico. Moore claimed her second Gold Medal of the Championships when she won the 18 & Over 100m freestyle clocking a time 56-75, an impressive time, which was just off the Olympic B Standard time of […]
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| At 5.30pm today [June 26] there will be a live panel discussion to mark the observance of the 40th anniversary of the launch of the Anti-Apartheid Movement in Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “In observance of the 40th anniversary of the launch of the Anti-Apartheid Movement in Bermuda on Saturday, June 26, 2021 at 5.30pm, there […]
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| The Bermuda School Sports Federation is hosting the 36th annual Denton Hurdle Memorial Awards, which highlight and recognize some of Bermuda’s finest Primary, Middle, and Senior school student-athletes. The awards were introduced in 1986 to honor the late Denton Hurdle. Hurdle was a keen sportsman who attended Warwick Academy, Bermuda College, and Dalhousie University. After […]
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| The Ministry of Health is urging everyone who was at the Swizzle Inn between June 15 and June 24 to get tested. In releasing last night’s test results, a Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Health urges everyone who was at the Swizzle Inn restaurant, between Thursday, June 15 and Thursday, June 24, to get […]
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| Bermuda received 4680 additional doses of the Pfizer vaccine on the British Airways flight on June 24th. This was stated by the Government last night as they provided the latest vaccination statistics, which stated that as of June 19th, there have been a total of 78,008 vaccinations given, with 57.5% of the population having received […]
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| MarketPlace will extend their three-times weekly 5% discount — offered on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday – until September 30th. MarketPlace posted the graphic below on social media, saying: “We will continue to support our communities and our customers by extending our three-times weekly – Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday – 5% discount days through the end […]
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| The Regulatory Authority [RA] is seeking feedback from electronic communications sectoral providers and any other interested parties regarding the National Numbering Plan. The Regulatory Authority said, “Please be advised that the RA has opened a public consultation with an Update on the National Numbering Plan. Visit www.ra.bm to read the consultation document and submit a […]
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| Essent Group Ltd. announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Essent Guaranty, Inc. has obtained $557.9 million of fully collateralized excess of loss reinsurance coverage on mortgage insurance policies written in August 2020 through March 2021 from Radnor Re 2021-1 Ltd, a newly formed Bermuda special purpose insurer. A spokesperson said, “Radnor Re 2021-1 Ltd. is not a […]
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| Bermuda’s Dage Minors took to the track to compete in the East Coast Track and Field Championships at the Thomas Edison Park, in Edison, New Jersey. Minors competed in the Men’s 1500 Meter Run Olympic Development, racing to victory in a time of 3:45.63 in a 21 runner field. Related Stories Armstrong Advances To Meet […]
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| June 25 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], and the full report for the week is available here [PDF]. Related Stories Bermuda Stock […]
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| As of June 19th, there have been a total of 78,008 vaccinations given, with 57.5% of the population having received two doses thus far. A Government spokesperson said, “Bermuda has completed the twenty-fourth full week of vaccinations. Bermuda administered a total of 78,008 vaccinations by the end of the twenty-fourth full week ending June 19. […]
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| The Ministry received 5335 test results — spanning three days of testing — and 4 were positive for Covid-19, so there are now 13 active cases. A Government spokesperson said, “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 […]
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