Bermuda News Updates

ASB Donates To KEMH & School Campaign

November 21, 2023

The American Society of Bermuda [ASB] said they are “dedicated to making a difference in the lives of children and seniors,” and as part of “this effort we have made a donation to the Long Term Care Unit at КЕМН and the Gina Spence Foundation.” A spokesperson said, “The American Society’s donation of two reclining chairs […]

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Column: Healthy Holiday Eating Tips

November 21, 2023

[Column written by Letitia Rabain] The holiday season is finally here and a main feature of many of the festivities that occur during this time of year are those seasonal foods that are oh so sweet to our tongues as well as our souls! Turkey and stuffing and pumpkin pie! Oh my! But don’t fear, […]

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Kenni Thompson Available For Bermuda Call-Up

November 21, 2023

Kenni Thompson has boosted the Bermuda women’s national team’s hopes of reaching the inaugural Concacaf W Gold Cup after making herself available for their upcoming qualifiers against St Vincent and the Grenadines and the Dominican Republic. Thompson, who is yet to make her international debut, will bring a wealth of experience to coach Naquita Robinson’s […]

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Live Video Link: French Guiana vs Bermuda

November 21, 2023

The French Guiana and Bermuda football match is getting underway and you can watch the action live here on YouTube, and we will update with the results once the match concludes. Related Stories BFA To Host Rhode Island FC For Training Camp Football: Wolves & Young Men Social Club Win Football: Bermuda Defeat St Vincent […]

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Group Aims To Save St. David’s Primary School

November 21, 2023

Members of the “Keep Our School Open” group have rallied together with an aim to stop St. David’s Primary School from being closed, with the group holding a meeting and also launching an online petition. A spokesperson said, “The community of St. David’s has rallied together to save St. David’s Primary School from closure as […]

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Jennifer Doe Earns Trichologist Certification

November 21, 2023

Local hair stylist Jennifer Doe is now a certified trichologist and is offering hair loss services through Ginny’s Salon in Smith’s Parish. A spokesperson said, “Trichology is the paramedical study of hair health, hair loss and scalp disorders. It embodies the science of structure, function and diseases of the human hair and scalp as well […]

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CariGenetics Updates On Breast Cancer Study

November 21, 2023

CariGenetics provided an update on the progress of its groundbreaking Caribbean Whole Genome Breast Cancer Research Pilot Study, saying it is a “monumental step towards understanding the genetic factors influencing breast cancer in the Caribbean population.” A spokesperson said, “Since the study’s launch, the company has received abundant support and interest from the public. “To date, there are […]

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Tree Planted In Honour Of Bermuda Is Love

November 21, 2023

The Association of Fundraising Professionals of Bermuda recently celebrated National Philanthropy Day by partnering with the Bermuda National Trust to plant a tree in the Royal Naval Dockyard Cemetery in honour of Bermuda is Love. The cedar tree is part of a larger plot for annual planting by AFP Bermuda to recognise important philanthropy in […]

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Sam Williamson Breaks Bermuda Record

November 21, 2023

Sam Williamson made waves at the 2023 British Universities & Colleges [BUCS] Short Course Championships in Sheffield by setting a new Bermuda open record. Williamson took to the pool to compete in the 100m individual medley preliminaries, touching the wall in a personal best time of 56.45 finishing 9th, which took him into the A […]

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Phillips Competes In J500 Merida In Mexico

November 21, 2023

Daniel Phillips continued competing in the J500 Merida XXXVI Copa Mundial Yucatan in Mexico, stepping onto the clay court for his first-round main draw match. The Bermudian tennis player faced off against Calvin Baierl from the United States but ultimately fell in straight sets, with a score of 7-6, 6-0. Related Stories Photos: Manders & […]

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Krista Dyer Wins Silver Medal At World Wushu

November 21, 2023

[Written by Stephen Wright] Krista Dyer said she feels elated after claiming the silver medal in sanda at the World Wushu Championships in Fort Worth, Texas, yesterday [November 20]. Dyer, competing in the women’s 65kg division, defeated Nicole Lowe-Tarbert, of Australia, 2-0, having lost her opening contest 2-0 to Ana-Maria Pal, of Romania. It is […]

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Leverock On Upcoming Match, Team & More

November 21, 2023

[Written by Stephen Wright] Danté Leverock insists the Bermuda national team are embracing the pressure as they prepare for their “must-win” promotion clash against French Guiana away in the Concacaf Nations League today [November 21]. Bermuda are top of group C, one point ahead of French Guiana and Belize and two points ahead of Saint […]

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Minister Furbert’s Trip To Dallas Cost $2,196.35

November 21, 2023

A trip in October 2023 by Minister of Transport Wayne Furbert to Dallas cost $2,196.35, according to a recent listing on the Government’s travel webpage. The trip duration was listed as from October 10, 2023 – October 12, 2023, and the web page listing said, “The Hon Wayne L Furbert, JP MP, Minister of Transport attended […]

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Omar Hayward Reaches Semi-Finals In Chile

November 21, 2023

Omar Hayward has reached the boccia semi-finals in the men’s individual BC1 division at the Parapan Am Games in Santiago, Chile, Hayward won all three of his pool A matches, beating German Caldéron Nahuel, of Chile, 7-2 and Jose Pagua Herrera, of Venezuela, 5-3 in his first day of action, before defeating Jose Chagas de […]

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‘They were arguing about their baby’

November 21, 2023

A close friend and co-worker of a missing woman presumed dead recounted in the Supreme Court the last time she heard from her.
Twilia Ebbin-Wilson, who took the stand yesterday during the murder trial…

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Hayward optimistic in panel’s overview of economic strategy

November 21, 2023

Bermuda’s blueprint for diverse, sustainable economic growth will come with closing the gap between “jobs that are in demand and the supply of labour”, Jason Hayward, the Minister of Economy and Labou…

Jai Bean intent on filling void left by talisman Nahki Wells

November 21, 2023

Jai Bean is determined to seize his opportunity and continue to lead the line for Bermuda as he tries to establish himself as the long-term successor to Nahki Wells.
In the wake of talisman Wells’s de…

Sensational Omar Hayward seals Parapan Am Games semi-final spot

November 21, 2023

Omar Hayward booked his place in the Parapan Am Games boccia semi-finals, maintaining his perfect record with a thrilling final pool A victory over world No 5 Jose Carlos De Oliveria.
The Bermudian we…

Concern for looming insurance industry skills gap

November 21, 2023

The principal fact-finding agency for the US Government in labour economics and statistics has forecast the loss of some 400,000 skilled insurance industry jobs from US markets by 2026.
The United Sta…

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Artist Ingrid Botelho Inspired By Nature

November 21, 2023

[Written by Stephen Wright] Ingrid Botelho has always been a creative soul but never considered using sea glass as an artistic medium until a visit to a beach more than eight years ago. She remembers sitting on the sand and crafting the naturally weathered pieces of glass into pictures and being struck by its artistic […]