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| Bacardi Limited today [April 26] announces the promotion of Kerry Carr to the company’s Global Leadership Team. A spokesperson said, “Bacardi Limited, the largest privately held spirits company in the world, today announces the promotion of Kerry Carr to the company’s Global Leadership Team. “In her expanded role as SVP Global Performance Management she adds […]
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| Chubb Charitable Foundation – Bermuda is extending the Robert Clements Scholarship application deadline to May 14th. A spokesperson said, “As a result of ongoing Covid-19 issues, Chubb Charitable Foundation – Bermuda is extending the Robert Clements Scholarship application deadline to May 14, 2021. “We understand the current environment has created a number of challenges for […]
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| The Bermuda Environmental Sustainability Taskforce [BEST] and the Bermuda College will an Eco Lunch & Learn series presentation entitled “The Perils Of Plastic Pollution” on Thursday [April 29]. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Environmental Sustainability Taskforce [BEST] and the Bermuda College are very pleased to announce the fourth in their virtual Eco Lunch & Learn […]
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| An Endeavour and SailGP Inspire fundraiser is raising money for legacy opportunities for young Bermudians who have engaged in Endeavour’s programmes, with items up for auction and bidding set to end at 6.00pm today [April 26]. A spokesperson said, “Endeavour and SailGP Inspire have been partnering over the last few weeks for an online fundraiser […]
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| Bermuda’s Remy Coddington scored for the West Ham United Under 18 team as they played to a 3-3 draw against Norwich City. The club’s match report said, “West Ham United U18s rallied from 3-1 down to draw 3-3 with Norwich City U18s at the Lotus Training Centre on Saturday afternoon. “George Earthy had put the […]
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| The first-ever ‘Virtual Ag Show’ scheduled for Friday, April 23rd was postponed, however the organisers said they ”have been diligently working” to arrange a new date. A spokesperson said, “The first-ever ‘Virtual Ag Show’ scheduled for Friday, April 23rd was postponed by the Ag Show committee [the committee] due to the rise in Covid-19 cases island-wide.” […]
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| Playing in their first postseason match since 2017, Luke Attride-Stirling and his no. 4 seed Adelphi University teammates defeated fifth-seeded Bentley University, 4-2, in the quarter-finals of the 2021 Northeast-10 Conference Championship at the USTA National Tennis Center. In pairs play, Attride-Stirling and Andrew Ray would fall at the number 3 Doubles position 6-3 to […]
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| It showed “what a fabulous venue Bermuda is to run international sailing competitions and for a SailGP event, it is absolutely perfect,” SailGP CEO Sir Russell Coutts said following the conclusion of the Bermuda Sail Grand Prix presented by Hamilton Princess, which saw the British Team claim the victory. Speaking after the event concluded on […]
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| Nathan Simons and his Indian Hills Community College men’s track & field teammates competed at the Drake Relays. Taking to the track for the college men’s 4x400m relay, Simons and his teammates finished on top of the podium. The Indian Hills team of Justin Walden, Elijah Berry, Simons, and Kendrick Winfield clocked the fastest time […]
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| [Opinion column written by MP Chris Famous] “I’ll rise like the day” “I’ll rise up” “I’ll rise unafraid” “I’ll rise up” “And I’ll do it a thousand times again” Andra Day Over the last 100 years, women around the world have rejected the male-imposed shackles dictating what they can or cannot be. Those who wished […]
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| Ki-Juan Minors was back in action once again in the 2021 ESP Spring 3 Horse Jumping event in Wellington, Florida. Minors– riding Gantos G — competed in the 1.20m Jumper II2.1 Class where the pair finished 33rd after they clocked a time of 76.556 with 8 Penalty Fault Points. Related Stories Results, Photos & Video: […]
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The Minister of Education, the Hon. Diallo Rabain, JP, MP, has this afternoon released the following statement to provide the public with an update on the Ministry of Education Awards and Scholarships.
| Noting that it is if “all of the data metrics allow” and “we are successful in continuing to reduce local transmission,” the Premier said that “it is envisioned Phase 2 can commence on Sunday May 9th” and “we would be able to progress to Phase 3 on June 6th.” Speaking during tonight’s [April 25] National […]
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| Damiso Husband has joined TeleBermuda International Limited [TBi] as the Vice President of Sales. A spokesperson said, “TeleBermuda International Limited [TBi] is delighted to announce that Damiso Husband has joined the team as Vice President of Sales. Damiso’s responsibilities will encompass sales team leadership, accelerating TBi’s revenue expansion, and overall customer outreach strategy. “Damiso brings […]
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| To ensure that all students can submit their application, the deadline for filing applications for the Ministry’s awards and scholarships will be extended to 4:45 pm on Wednesday, April 28th. Minister Rabain stated, “The Ministry of Education has been informed that the Bermuda Scholarships website www.bermudascholarships.com is temporarily offline. “Students applying for Ministry awards and […]
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| [Updated with full speech] Premier David Burt will be delivering a National Address at 8.00pm this evening [April 25] entitled “Moving Beyond The Pandemic,” and you can tune in and watch it live. “I will be giving a National Address highlighting where we have been and where we are currently in our battle against the […]
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| CURB will be holding its latest community webinar “Black Masculinity & Legacies of Subjugation: Negotiating Power in the Corporate World and Beyond” on April 29th from 6:30pm to 8:00pm, and the public is invited to participate in the discussion. A spokesperson said, “The community forum and panel discussion will reflect on the racial ideology that has […]
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| “The cashiers on the first floor at the Government Administration Building and the Department of Social Insurance will re-open to the public to receive payments on Monday, 26 April,” the Government said today. A spokesperson said, “Their hours of operation will be from 9 am until 2 pm. Masks and physical distancing are required.” Related […]
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| Monday, April 26 is expected to see thunderstorms, with the high to be near 22°C/71°F and the low to be near 17°C/63°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be WNW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 83%. Sunrise will be at 6:38am and sunset will be at 7:56pm. High […]
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| Bermuda’s Nahki Wells scored for Bristol City FC as they played to a 3-2 loss against Luton Town at Ashton Gate today. The club’s match report said, “City conceded their first-half lead as Luton Town battled back to steal a 3-2 win at Ashton Gate. It would be a game of two halves with City largely the better side […]
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| Jah-Nhai Perinchief and his Tennessee Track & Field teammates competed in the Clark Wood Open, with Perinchief winning the triple jump and setting a new Clark Wood Open meet record. The school’s report said, “Making his Volunteer debut at the meet, graduate student Jah-Nhai Perinchief had the top showing in the triple jump as he […]
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| The second day of racing in the Bermuda Sail Grand Prix presented by Hamilton Princess took place today [April 25] with teams from Australia, France, Japan, United States, Spain, Great Britain, Denmark, and New Zealand, with Team Great Britain claiming the win in Bermuda. We will update with a full race report when able. Related […]
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| James Finnigan and his St. Mary’s Men’s Tennis teammates picked their 13th win of the season as they rolled to a 6 – 1 victory over Dallas Baptist University to close out their regular season. St. Mary’s won all three matches to win the doubles point as Jeremiah Sanchez and Finnigan won, 6-1. St. Mary’s […]
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| The second day of the SailGP presented by Hamilton Princess is being held this afternoon [April 25] and you can tune in and watch the action live. SailGP features rival national teams battling in short, intense races, building to the grand final and aprize of $1 million. The high-tech, high-speed action features some sailing’s best athletes racing in […]
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| Vanessa Esposito and her UMBC Women’s Swimming teammates were back in action competing in the 2020-21 America East Championships. Esposito took to the pool in the Women’s 200 yard freestyle, finishing 6th touching the wall in a personal best time of 1:53.20. Related Stories Bermuda Swim Coaches Pick Season’s Top 10 Photos & Results: BASA […]
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| The Bermuda College vaccination centre is accepting walk-ins today [Sun, April 25] from 9am to 3pm, and there is also free transportation available to anyone who may need transportation to get vaccinated In releasing the test results last night, a Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Health is reminding the public that the Bermuda College […]
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| Premier David Burt will be delivering a National Address at 8.00pm this evening [April 25] entitled “Moving Beyond The Pandemic,” and you can tune in and watch it live. “I will be giving a National Address highlighting where we have been and where we are currently in our battle against the coronavirus,” the Premier said […]
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| The second day of the SailGP presented by Hamilton Princess is being held this afternoon [April 25] and you can tune in and watch the action live. SailGP features rival national teams battling in short, intense races, building to the grand final and aprize of $1 million. The high-tech, high-speed action features some sailing’s best athletes racing in […]
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| News that Dennis Joaquin created a beautiful mural in Warwick, CG Insurance donated $25,000 to the Covid-19 vaccine clinic, Zeiko Lewis was named as one of the ‘Top Five Attacking Midfielders’ and Justin Donawa scored a hat-trick were all some of the positive news stories from the past week. In additional good news, Shelby Madeiros recorded […]
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| Oil Casualty Insurance, Ltd. [OCIL] held its Annual General Meeting of Shareholders from Bermuda by videoconference on April 21, 2021. A spokesperson said, “Oil Casualty Insurance, Ltd. [OCIL] held its Annual General Meeting of Shareholders from Bermuda by videoconference on April 21, 2021. During the meeting, Shareholders received an update on the Company’s underwriting operations; […]
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| Tiara DeRosa represented Mississippi Valley State University at the I-20 Twilight Track Meet. The Bermudian athlete competed in the women’s shot-put, finishing second with a top toss of 13.17m or 43 feet 2.5 inches. Related Stories Hill-Edwards, Outerbridge Compete In South Meet Trott Competes In Hopkins/Loyola Invitational Lewis Competes In James Barber Invitational Ryan Outerbridge […]
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| The Ministry received 1315 test results and 20 were positive, so there are now 676 active cases, of which 28 people are in hospital with 8 in ICU. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Health received 1315 test results since the last update, and 20 were positive for coronavirus, yielding a test positivity rate […]
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| Sunday, April 25 is expected to see sunny spells turns cloudy; a few showers develop by evening, with the high to be near 22°C/71°F and the low to be near 19°C/66°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SSE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 67%. Sunrise will be […]
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