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| The City of Hamilton has decreased rental rates for some of their venues, with the hourly rental rates for parks being reduced by over 50%, the rental rates for the Earl Cameron Theatre reduced by 30%, while the rental rate for Bull’s Head Car Park will also be reduced, at a ‘per level’ rate, by 50%. […]
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| In recognition of the one-year anniversary of the passing of Dr. Eva N. Hodgson, Citizens Uprooting Racism in Bermuda [CURB] is launching the Dr. Eva N. Hodgson Racial Justice Award. A spokesperson said, “In recognition of the one-year anniversary [29th May] of the passing of racial justice advocate Dr. Eva N. Hodgson, and as a way to […]
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| Construction work is underway in the vicinity of the old Severn Bridge in the east end. A Government spokesperson previously said, “The Department of Marine and Ports Services would like to advise water users that construction is taking place in the vicinity of the old Severn Bridge. “Mariners are advised to navigate with caution, particularly […]
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| PwC Bermuda Captive Insurance leader David Gibbons has been named in the Top 20 of the annual Captive Review Power 50 global rankings, while PwC Bermuda captive insurance senior manager Jennifer Masters has been named to the Captive Review Power 50: Ones To Watch list. A spokesperson said, “PwC Bermuda Captive Insurance leader David Gibbons […]
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| The Bermuda National Gallery will be offering “35 full bursaries for public school students with financial need” to attend the BNG Art & Tech summer camp. A spokesperson said, “Recognizing the importance of art education in developing critical thinking skills, confidence and teamwork, Bermuda National Gallery with the generous support of Centennial Bermuda Foundation are […]
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| This week, the mobile vaccination centres will be available at locations including Open Door Christian Fellowship in St. David’s, Sandys Secondary Middle School, and the National Sports Centre. In an online post, the Bermuda Government said, “This week the mobile vaccination programme will be at the following locations: “Tuesday, May 25, the Open Door Christian […]
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| The Bermuda Bicycle Association’s 2021 Road Race season finally got underway with the Bermuda Rouleurs Cycle Club [BRCC] Individual Time Trial taking place this weekend. Competitors started in the Clearwater Beach Car Parking area and made their way to the roundabout at Swizzle Inn and to Clearwater to begin the second lap that saw them […]
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| Bermuda’s Zeiko Lewis recorded an assist as his Charleston Battery team played to a 2-2 draw against the New York Red Bulls II this weekend. The club’s match report said, “The Charleston Battery and New York Red Bulls II match ended in a 2-2 draw on Sunday at Patriots Point. The Battery scored early in […]
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| Due to the Bermuda Day holiday this Friday, garbage normally collected on that day will be collected on Saturday. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Public Works advises the public that due to the Bermuda Day holiday on Friday, 28th May, garbage normally collected on that day will be collected on Saturday, 29th May […]
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| Bermuda’s Justin Donawa scored for Solihull Moors as they claimed a 4 – 1 victory over Wealdstone in England. The club’s match report said, “Solihull Moors wrapped up a fifth victory on the spin with a 4-1 success away to Wealdstone on Saturday afternoon. “Two goals either side of the break were enough to make […]
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| Aspen unveiled their new global brand identity, emphasizing thier mission to bring ‘Clarity from Complexity.’ A spokesperson said, “The new brand represents an important milestone in Aspen’s ongoing transformation to become a leading specialty [re]insurer. “Aspen’s new visual identity focuses on our newly articulated vision of ‘a world where risks are seen as opportunities, not […]
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| Bermudian fashion expert and costume designer Shiona Turini is working on Solos, the newly released Amazon Original sci-fi series. Season 1 of Solos is now streaming on Amazon Prime Video starring Morgan Freeman, Anne Hathaway, Helen Mirren, Uzo Aduba, Anthony Mackie, Constance Wu, Dan Stevens, and Nicole Beharie. The video trailer’s description says, “Solos premieres […]
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| The Progressive Labour Party expressed their condolences to the family of Mr. Walter Seymour. A spokesperson said, “The Progressive Labour Party is immensely saddened by the passing of one of our oldest members Mr. Walter Seymour. “A founding member of Bermuda Provident Bank, Mr. Seymour was committed to the development and progression of black people […]
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| Jayden DeSilva, a 14-year-old Chatmore British International School, was recognized in the 2021 Student Achievement Awards by the Council of British International Schools [COBIS] for his “Significant Contribution to the Wider Life of the School”. A spokesperson said, “In December 2020, when a 14-year-old Chatmore British International School student donated a $1000 shopping opportunity to […]
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| Ayleal Dill, Seke Spence, Mazhi Simmons, and their Ilkeston Town’s Under 23 teammates concluded their NSL Cup campaign with a 5 – 0 win over Attenborough. Ilkeston Town’s Under 23 got single strikes from Lamin Manneh, Ricco Spencer, Dill, Marfo, and Adam Khan. Unfortunately, they did not advance as Awsworth won their match to advance […]
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| The second regatta of the 2021 World Rowing Cup Series in Lucerne, Switzerland has concluded, with Dara Alizadeh — who will represent Bermuda at the Tokyo Olympics – taking part. Alizadeh competed in the men’s single sculls quarter-final #3 where he clocked a time of 7:25.67 to finish 5th and advance to the men’s single sculls […]
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| With Bermuda Day quickly approaching, Bernews has launched a new website – BDADay.com – which features more than 5,000 photos, videos and pages celebrating Bermuda Day history, events, and celebrations past and present. This website covers the holiday in extensive detail through more than 150 videos, almost 5,000 photos, an array of free social media […]
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| The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [May 24] with the list indicating that there are three bus runs cancelled so far today. Related Stories Ministry: 43 Bus Runs Cancelled On Friday Ministry: 19 Bus Runs Cancelled On Thursday Ministry: 46 Bus Runs Cancelled On Wednesday Ministry: 49 Bus Runs Cancelled […]
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| The overarching aim of the Bermuda Plan is ‘to effectively manage Bermuda’s natural and built environment, resources and development and to help build healthy, sustainable communities,” Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban said. Speaking in the House of Assembly on Friday [May 21], the Minister said, “Today I laid for the consideration and approval the […]
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Today the Close to Home Mobile COVID-19 Vaccination Programme was located at Transport Control Department (TCD) on North Street, Hamilton. A total of 401 doses were administered between 10am and 2pm.
There were 240 first doses and 161 second doses administered. This is, by far, the largest number of people to participate in the programme in one day. 1,723 people have gotten a first and second shot of the vaccine through the mobile programme.
| “With this step in the right direction for energy costs, it is perhaps more important now than ever to increase our uptake of renewable energy so that fuel costs can reduced or eliminated” as “with more renewable energy comes less use of fossil fuel, which accounts for a good portion of every electric bill.” This […]
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| An American military aircraft recently visited the island, with the United States Air Force [USAF] C-130 Hercules touching down in Bermuda on Thursday and departing on Friday. The aircraft had the words ‘St Joseph’ and ‘Missouri Air Guard’ on it, so it appears to be connected with the 139th Airlift Wing located at Rosecrans Air […]
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| A total of 401 doses were administered at the Mobile Covid-19 Vaccination Programme at TCD today [May 23], marking the largest number of people to participate in the programme in one day. A Government spokesperson said, “Today the Close to Home Mobile COVID-19 Vaccination Programme was located at Transport Control Department [TCD] on North Street, […]
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| Monday, May 24 is expected to be partly cloudy, with the high to be near 25°C/77°F and the low to be near 21°C/70°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be WSW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 84%. Sunrise will be at 6:16am and sunset will be at 8:16pm. […]
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Today’s arrival of Viking Cruises “Orion” signals the beginning of home-porting for Bermuda. Acting Minister of Transport, the Hon. Walter Roban said: “The sight of a cruise ship returning to our shores brings with it the promise of much needed economic activity. Many sectors depend on business from cruise passengers and crew and through the successful realization of homeporting for Bermuda, the Government has taken another important step to get Bermudians back to work.”
Today’s arrival of Viking Cruises “Orion” signals the beginning of home-porting for Bermuda. Acting Minister of Transport, the Hon. Walter Roban said: “The sight of a cruise ship returning to our shores brings with it the promise of much needed economic activity. Many sectors depend on business from cruise passengers and crew and through the successful realization of homeporting for Bermuda, the Government has taken another important step to get Bermudians back to work.”
| Scott Barnes has had four sessions on track as the SKUSA Pro Tour’s 12th edition of the Spring Nationals Rounds got underway at the Utah Motorsports Campus in Grantsville, Utah. In the warm-up round of the Shifter Masters Class, Barnes finished 7th, and after the race he said, “We were slow but the tracks in […]
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| The Ministry of Health is reminding everyone that “Bermuda’s current supplies of Pfizer BioNTech and AstraZeneca vaccines will expire on 30 June,” and noted that “for those who wish to get the Pfizer vaccine, there are no guarantees of Bermuda getting more doses in the immediate future.” The Government posted the graphic below which states, […]
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| The Government is urging parents who wish to have their children age 12 to 17 vaccinated to register here. The Bermuda Government posted the graphic below on social media, saying: “Parents who are interested in having their children age 12 to 17 vaccinated are encouraged to register their children on: https://vaccine.resqwest.com/web/so the Ministry of Health […]
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| The Viking cruise ship Orion has entered Bermuda’s waters and will be anchored in Grassy Bay in the west end of the island, local officials have confirmed. The cruise ship was originally supposed to be in Bermuda’s waters on Friday, however we understand the ship delayed travel slightly to err on the side of caution […]
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| Bermudian cricketers Dennico Hollis and Keegan Jones were in action for their respective teams in the UK. Dennico Hollis Dennico Hollis and his Stenhousemuir Cricket Club teammates went down by 9 wickets against East Kilbride. Stenhousemuir Cricket Club batted first and was bowled out for 73, Hollis went without scoring, and East Kilbride scored 76/1. Keegan Jones […]
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| All 2021 Bermuda Day Half Marathon Derby participants need to be either fully vaccinated or possess a negative Covid test within 3 days of the race, the organisers said. The organisers posted on social media saying, “In keeping with the Bermuda Government’s exemption requirements for the 2021 Bermuda Half Marathon Derby, All 2021 Derby participants […]
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| Djair Parfitt-Williams and his Fylkir teammates defeated Keflavik in Iceland’s First Division Football League, with the Bermudian footballer scoring a goal to help his team claim the win. The visitors took the lead in the 1st minute when Frans Elvarsson scored, however Parfitt-Williams drew Fylkir level when he scored in the 14th minute. Orri Hrafn Kjartansson […]
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| While appearing on ’The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,’ American actor Morgan Freeman recounted the time he got caught in a storm while sailing back from Bermuda back in 1979. “I sailed my little sloop, a 30 footer, to Bermuda and spent about four, five weeks down there and I was on my way back to […]
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| A new BDADay.com website launching to showcase the Bermuda Day holiday, Sandys Parish Council awarding three Educational Bursaries, Bermuda College holding a virtual graduation, Shiona Turini styling two major magazine covers and Jah-Nhai Perinchief winning the SEC Championship gold medal were all some of the positive news stories from the past week. In additional good […]
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| In a filing with the Bermuda Stock Exchange [BSX], Somers Limited announced share repurchases and total shares in issue. The filing stated: “Somers Limited [Somers], a financial services investment holding company, announces that during the month of April 2021, Somers had no repurchases of its own common shares. The number of common shares in issue as […]
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