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Photos: Bermuda Motocross Season Kicks Off

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Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2013 17:26:24 +0000

[Updated with photos] The Bermuda Motocross 2013/14 Season got underway at the Southside Motor Sports Park on Monday [Nov 11]. Zano Tucker won all three races in the 50cc Class, while Keon Glasford did the same for the 65cc Class. Kai-Jun Simons won two of the three 85cc Class races to finish the day on […]

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Adam Hall Makes Prospect Team Of The Week

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Published On :: Tue, 21 Aug 2018 23:00:54 +0000

Baseball player Adam Hall has made the MLBPipeline.com’s Prospect Team of the Week, which honors the best performances in the Minors from the previous week. The MLB website said, “MLBPipeline.com’s Prospect Team of the Week honors the best performances in the Minors from the previous week. Any player on an organization Top 30 Prospects list on […]

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Hall Named Minor League Player Of The Month

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Published On :: Thu, 06 Sep 2018 00:00:33 +0000

Baseball player Adam Hall has been named the Baltimore Orioles Minor League Player of the Month for August 2018. This follows after Hall went on a record breaking 19 game hitting streak, and also hit his 1st Home Run of the season. In the batting department Hall leads the team in two categories, he is […]

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Adam Hall Wins Minor League Player Of Month

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Published On :: Sun, 05 May 2019 22:00:36 +0000

Baseball player Adam Hall has been named the Minor League Player of the Month for April, according to the MLB website. The story said, “Hall, a 19-year-old from London, Ontario, batted .354/.453/.456 over 21 games in April, pounding out five doubles, one home run, and 12 RBIs, while scoring 17 runs and stealing 11 bases. “By […]

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Premier & First Division Players Of The Week

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Published On :: Fri, 13 Sep 2019 10:47:51 +0000

One Communications and Bermuda Cricket Board announced the One Communications Premier Division and First Division players of the week for July 21, August 31, September 1, 7 and 8. July 21: One Communications Premier Division Rodney Trott [Bailey’s Bay v Flatts] – 119 not out One Communications First Division Seth Campbell [Western Stars v Warwick Workmen’s] – […]

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EY Earns Reactions ‘Firm Of The Year’ Award

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Published On :: Tue, 01 Oct 2019 19:17:53 +0000

EY was recently honored as “Professional Services/Accounting Firm of the Year” at the Reactions’ 2019 North America Awards. Cordelia Davis, Partner of EY Bermuda and Regional Financial Accounting Advisory Services leader for the EY Region of Bahamas, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands and Cayman Islands, accepted the award at the ceremony in New York on September […]

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Carey Olsen Bermuda Wins Deal Of The Year

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Published On :: Thu, 31 Oct 2019 09:31:04 +0000

Carey Olsen Bermuda was among the winning advisers for the Financial Services Deal of the Year at The Deal Awards Europe 2019. At a ceremony held at the Shard in London earlier today, Carey Olsen was recognised alongside the other advisory teams involved in the US$5.6 billion acquisition of Jardine Lloyd Thompson Group plc [JLT] […]

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Banker Names Butterfield “Bank Of The Year”

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Published On :: Mon, 02 Dec 2019 10:30:33 +0000

International banking industry publication, The Banker, has named The Bank of Butterfield Aas the “Bank of the Year 2019” in Bermuda. This is the seventh year in a row that Butterfield has received the award. Butterfield also received the Bank of the Year 2019 award for the Cayman Islands; the fifth time it has received the […]

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Estera Wins ‘Trust Company Of The Year’

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Published On :: Fri, 31 Jan 2020 12:58:01 +0000

Estera won the ‘Trust Company of the Year – Bahamas, Bermuda and the Cayman Islands’ in Citywealth’s International Finance Centre awards. The awards, announced in London on Wednesday 29 January 2020, recognise outstanding achievements in Estera’s Bermuda and Cayman Islands offices and highlight the expertise of the firm’s private client team.. Richard Gordon, Managing Director of […]

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BUEI Talks “The Voyages Of Bob” On February 4

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Published On :: Sun, 26 Jan 2020 18:00:50 +0000

The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] will present a talk entitled “The Voyages of Bob: Around The World in a Small Yacht” with Alex and Sarah Brooks on Tuesday, February 4th. The event poster says, “3 Oceans; 25 countries; 121 anchorages; 32,000 sea miles. Bermudian Alex Brooks and his partner Sarah spent over 3 1/2 years […]

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Field Of 16 Slated For King Edward VII Gold Cup

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Published On :: Tue, 18 Feb 2020 21:10:19 +0000

The Royal Bermuda Yacht Club’s 70th Gold Cup for the King Edward VII trophy returns to its traditional format this year with a field of 16 crews plotting to win the venerable trophy and the lion’s share of the $100,000 prize purse. Scheduled May 11-16, the King Edward VII Gold Cup is the second World […]

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Sail Bermuda: 20% Off For Essential Workers

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Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 14:51:58 +0000

Essential workers are being given a 20 percent discount on a luxury catamaran charter as a ‘thank you’ by Sail Bermuda for their work during the Covid-19 pandemic. A spokesperson said, “Sail Bermuda, which charters the 47′ catamaran Wyuna, is run by husband and wife team Marilyn and Caleb Zuill – a firefighter with the […]

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Yana Orlova Named Director Of The Year

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Published On :: Mon, 13 Jan 2020 12:23:36 +0000

Cliff Drysdale Tennis [CDT] has named Director of Tennis Yana Orlova of Rosewood Bermuda its 2019 Director of the Year during their annual end of year Cliffy Awards. A spokesperson said, “The Cliffy Awards are presented to team members and clubs that embody the Cliff Drysdale Tennis experience through a commitment to world-class tennis and […]

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International Gig Regatta Kicks Off On Oct 21st

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Published On :: Thu, 11 Oct 2018 10:05:19 +0000

Gig rowers from the UK, US, and Bermuda will take to the waters of Bermuda for three days of racing on October 21st, 25th and 27th during the Argus International Gig Regatta, and all of the events are free for spectators. Schedule Saturday, October 20 – Welcome Party, 6:00pm, World Heritage Centre, St. George’s Sunday, […]

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Free Stream Of Duffy’s 2018 Bermuda Victory

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Published On :: Fri, 17 Apr 2020 20:14:54 +0000

Triathlon fans are getting the opportunity to re-live the excitement of Flora Duffy’s win at the 2018 MS Amlin World Triathlon Bermuda – complete with the Bermudian triathlete’s commentary – as streaming platform TriathlonLIVE.tv offers its services free for one year. A spokesperson said, “This weekend Bermuda can re-live the excitement and pride of Flora […]

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Tennis: Courtland Boyle Named Bantam Of Week

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Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 10:12:19 +0000

Courtland Boyle has been selected as one of the Bantam of the Week, Trinity Athletics created the Bantams of the Week award to spotlight two outstanding student-athletes who have performed at an extremely high level while representing the Bantams in varsity sporting competition. The school’s announcement said, “The 25th Bantam of the Week of 2019-20 […]

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Trott’s Save Is Club’s Best Of Season So Far

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Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 20:18:38 +0000

Bermudian goalkeeper Nathan Trott’s save in a match against Rochdale has been voted as AFC Wimbledon’s save of the season so far. A story on the AFC Wimbledon said, “Nathan Trott’s superb save in the match versus Rochdale earned deserved applause from the home faithful – and your vote as Wimbledon’s save of the season […]

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New Cookbook Of Bermuda Vegan Recipes

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Published On :: Tue, 17 Sep 2019 23:00:49 +0000

The Economist magazine has named 2019 as the Year of the Vegan but for one Bermudian, it has been a lifestyle choice for many years. Ilona Perry has been a vegetarian off and on since she was 13-years-old, and a vegan off and on for over ten years. “I am as vegan as I can […]

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Author Tells Of ‘Secrets, Shame, Shackles’

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Published On :: Mon, 14 Oct 2019 13:23:00 +0000

A Bermudian author’s semi-fictionalised account of her life and the “unusual events” which caused her to leave the island for almost 30 years is flying off the shelves at local bookstores. Published in September, former teacher Gracelyn Love Davis’s “realistic fiction novel” Secrets, Shame, Shackles: Don’t Judge Me is proving to be highly popular with […]

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First Church of God To Host Book Signing

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Published On :: Fri, 22 Nov 2019 10:59:24 +0000

Kingdom Dynamics Bookstore will host a book signing featuring Joy Lister Sticca. Marketing Manager for the bookstore Chantel Simons said, “On Thursday, November 21, Kingdom Dynamics Bookstore at the First Church of God on North Shore Road will host a book signing for Joy Lister Sticca on Sunday, November 24 after the church service. “Joy purposefully illustrates in her […]

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First Church Of God To Host Book Signing

By bernews.com
Published On :: Wed, 11 Dec 2019 21:01:48 +0000

Kingdom Dynamics Bookstore will host a book signing featuring Gracelyn Love with her new novel Secrets, Shame, Shackles – Don’t Judge Me on Sunday, December 15. Kingdom Dynamics Bookstore Marketing Manager Chantel Simons said, “On Sunday, December 15, the Bookstore will host a book signing after service for Gracelyn Love for her new novel.” A […]

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New Children’s Book: The Heart Of The Dragon

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Published On :: Fri, 13 Dec 2019 01:00:17 +0000

‘The Heart Of The Dragon,’ a new children’s book written by Suzie Arruda and Dr. Larry Trott to “promote the importance of having a clean mind as well as a good heart to children,” has been released. A spokesperson said, “Heart of the Dragon [HOTD] is inspired to promote a movement in holistic education where […]

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First Church Of God To Host Book Signing

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Published On :: Tue, 18 Feb 2020 15:14:15 +0000

Kingdom Dynamics Bookstore is getting set to host a book signing featuring Minister Sareta Hayward with her book God’s Got This on Thursday [Feb 20] from 4.30pm to 7.30pm. Marketing Manager Chantel Simons said, “Kingdom Dynamics Bookstore at the First Church of God on North Shore Road will host a book signing featuring Minister Sareta […]

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BCUA To Offer Basic Cricket Umpire Course

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Published On :: Fri, 21 Feb 2020 15:42:49 +0000

The Bermuda Cricket Umpire’s Association [BCUA] will be offering an eight week Basic Cricket Umpires Course from March 10 to April 28 at Charities House on Point Finger Road in Paget. A spokesperson said, “Please be advised that the BCUA will be having a Basic Cricket Umpires Course commencing 10th March to 28th April 2020. […]

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Chubb Continues Sponsorship Of Cricket Camp

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Published On :: Fri, 13 Mar 2020 18:07:32 +0000

The Bermuda Cricket Board announced that Chubb has agreed to continue its sponsorship of the BCB’s 2020 Easter “Action Cricket Camp” that is taking place over five days from March 30 to April 3. The aim of the Easter Camp is to enhance player’s cricket and social skills in a safe, enjoyable and positive environment. […]

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Video: ‘Taking Off’ Highlights Skyport Magic Mile

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Published On :: Thu, 06 Feb 2020 18:00:39 +0000

Skyport has released the latest episode of ‘Taking Off’, a video series with host Mikaela Pearman that highlights the airport redevelopment project, with this episode highlighting the Skyport Magic Mile. Speaking in the episode, Mikaela Pearman said, “The Skyport Magic Mile is around the corner and we are so excited! “On Saturday, February 29, up […]

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Armstrong Competes In Meet Of Champions

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Published On :: Tue, 10 Mar 2020 23:00:25 +0000

Nathan Armstrong recently competed in the New Jersey State Indoor Meet of Champions, earning a personal best for his efforts. Armstrong finished 24th while competing in the men’s varsity 3,200 meter race by clocking a time of 9:50.8 before marking a personal best with a time of 4:19.96 in the 1,600 meter event. The runner […]

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“199 Loads Of Bulk Waste Were Delivered”

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Published On :: Fri, 17 Jan 2020 21:38:54 +0000

The Ministry of Public Works in partnership with Keep Bermuda Beautiful [KBB] recently held a bulky waste clean-up to encourage residents to responsibly dispose of metal waste, rubble, furniture, appliances and other large items. A Government spokesperson said, “The event held on Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 of January, involved the public grouping waste by […]

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Photos: 32nd Annual Night Of Champions

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Published On :: Sun, 11 Aug 2019 02:30:40 +0000

The Bermuda Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation [BBBFF] hosted their 32nd Annual Night of Champions tonight [Aug 10] at the Earl Cameron Theatre at City Hall in Hamilton. Shannon Douglas won the Bikini Division while Joy Eve won the Figure Division, and Melissa Smith won the Women’s Physique Division. Antonio Soares won the Men’s Bodybuilding Division […]

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Photo Set #2: 32nd Annual Night Of Champions

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Published On :: Mon, 12 Aug 2019 01:17:16 +0000

The Bermuda Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation [BBBFF] hosted their 32nd Annual Night of Champions on Saturday [Aug 10] at the Earl Cameron Theatre at City Hall in Hamilton. Visiting IFBB Pro League Judge Rudy Jambrosic was Head Judge, and he was joined by Sabrina Burgess, Paul DeCouto, Carl Neblett, Sandra Simons, Monica Teixeira and Carrie […]

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Covid-19: Second Day Of Drive Through Testing

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Published On :: Sat, 25 Apr 2020 21:32:51 +0000

[Updated] Bermuda’s drive through testing is in its second day, Premier David Burt said, adding that they tested 74 people yesterday, and the goal is test 120 at the location today. Premier Burt tweeted the photo below, saying: “Just received a photo of Bermuda’s drive through testing which has started up for the 2nd day. This […]

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Sexual Harassment Prevention Training Offered

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Published On :: Wed, 06 Nov 2019 10:45:34 +0000

Sompo International Holdings has partnered with Traliant to offer discounted sexual harassment prevention training to Sompo International’s qualified commercial management liability clients. The company said, “Sompo International Holdings Ltd., a Bermuda-based specialty provider of property and casualty insurance and reinsurance, has partnered with Traliant, a provider of award-winning compliance training, to offer discounted sexual harassment […]

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AM Best Affirms Ratings Of StarStone Insurance

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Published On :: Sat, 07 Dec 2019 11:00:03 +0000

AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A- [Excellent] and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings of “a-” of StarStone Insurance Bermuda Limited [StarStone] [Bermuda] and its subsidiaries, StarStone Insurance SE [Liechtenstein], StarStone Specialty Insurance Company [StarStone Specialty] and StarStone National Insurance Company [StarStone National]. The outlook of these Credit Ratings [ratings] remains stable. […]

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AM Best Affirms Credit Ratings Of Argus Group

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Published On :: Thu, 19 Dec 2019 15:05:06 +0000

AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating [FSR] of A- [Excellent] and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating [Long-Term ICR] of “a-” of Argus Insurance Company Limited and Bermuda Life Insurance Company Limited. Both companies are subsidiaries of Argus Group Holdings Limited. Concurrently, AM Best has affirmed the Long-Term ICR of Argus Group at “bbb-”. The […]

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Fidelis Raises $300 Million Of Equity Capital

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Published On :: Wed, 12 Feb 2020 10:47:14 +0000

Fidelis Insurance Holdings Limited said it “has raised approximately $300 million of equity capital from a combination of its existing shareholders and a wholly owned subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority [ADIA], in order to support Fidelis’ further growth.” “Fidelis is a leading insurance and reinsurance business, operating a Four Pillar strategy across Bespoke, […]

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Colonial Group To Close Office To Walk-Ins

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Published On :: Fri, 20 Mar 2020 17:40:31 +0000

Colonial Group International will close its offices on Monday [March 23] for walk-in business but will continue to service clients without any disruptions. CGI CEO Naz Farrow said: “It is clear that in Bermuda as well as the rest of the world we are facing an unprecedented challenge. At Colonial we are concerned and focused […]

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Photos & Results: BFFL Playoff Semi-Finals

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Published On :: Mon, 04 Nov 2019 12:20:42 +0000

[Updated with photos] Bermuda Flag Football League playoff action recently took place at the TN Tatem Middle School field. Following semi-final play, the Punshers and Black Shark$ advanced to play in Bermuda Bowl VIII. Punisher 7 – Renegades 0 In a game of missed chances, the Punishers scored the lone touchdown of the game to […]

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Garden Club Of Bermuda To Host Fundraiser

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Published On :: Fri, 15 Nov 2019 14:28:01 +0000

The Garden Club of Bermuda will be hosting a fundraising event on Saturday, November 23, from 10.00am to 3.00pm. Admission is $20 for adults, $10 for students aged 10-18, and free for children below 10. A spokesperson said, “The Garden Club of Bermuda Open House & Gardens at Palm Grove will be held on Saturday, […]

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Photos: Garden Club Of Bermuda Fundraiser

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Published On :: Sun, 24 Nov 2019 02:03:03 +0000

The Garden Club of Bermuda hosted an Open House & Gardens fundraising event at Palm Grove in Devonshire today [Nov 23]. Proceeds from the event goes towards The Garden Club’s Skills Development Program, which is administered with the Parks Department, allowing young Bermudians to gain hands-on training in the field of horticulture. There was an […]

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Culinary Tour Of Cooper’s Island On January 26

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Published On :: Sun, 12 Jan 2020 18:00:48 +0000

Celebrity chef Eric Adjepong is getting set to join Doreen Williams-James of Wild Herbs N Plants Bermuda on January 26 for a one-time culinary tour of Cooper’s Island. The tour costs $65 and will depart from Clearwater Beach at 2.30pm. An online promo said, “Celebrity chef Eric Adjepong of Top Chef joins Doreen Williams-James of […]

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‘The Art Of Meal Prep’ Free Webinar On Jan 21

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Published On :: Sat, 18 Jan 2020 15:00:07 +0000

Ocean Rock Wellness will be hosting a free online webinar titled ‘The Art of Meal Prep’ on Tuesday, January 21 at 12.00pm to encourage individuals to make small changes in their diet. A spokesperson said, “Ocean Rock Wellness is hosting a free online webinar ‘The Art of Meal Prep’ to encourage individuals to make small […]

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Princess Offer Australian Menu To Help Wildlife

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Published On :: Tue, 28 Jan 2020 16:20:15 +0000

Hamilton Princess & Beach Club is raising money for Australian charity, Sydney Wildlife, in the wake of the country’s devastating bushfires. Marcus’, the hotel’s flagship restaurant, will be offering a special, Australian-themed a la carte menu for lunch and dinner on Friday, January 31st, with proceeds set to assist orphaned native animals in Australia. Diners will […]

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Wild Edible Herbal Classes Offered Via Zoom

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Published On :: Sat, 25 Apr 2020 10:26:27 +0000

Wild Herbs N Plants of Bermuda is getting set to hold ‘Wild Edible Herbal Classes’ via Zoom from Sunday, April 26 through Tuesday, April 28. A spokesperson said, “We have been doing our wild edible herbal tours for going on three years now, and many people have asked if we are going to be doing […]

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Princess Offer ‘To Go’ Mother’s Day Brunch

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Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 20:25:18 +0000

Hamilton Princess & Beach Club will be offering its traditional Mother’s Day Brunch in to-go format this weekend for those wanting to celebrate their mothers in the usual Bermudian way. “The Hamilton Princess brunch offering will feed four people with a wide spread of more than 15 menu items that will evoke brunch classics and […]

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Tuesday: ‘Open Mic’ On Sex Offenders Registry

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Published On :: Sun, 16 Sep 2018 16:18:11 +0000

An open mic event will be hosted this Tuesday evening [Sept 18] in order to “give the public an opportunity to voice their opinions and concerns concerning a registry for sex offenders.” The event announcement said, “To give the public an opportunity to voice their opinions and concerns concerning a registry for sex offenders, an […]

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Videos: Open Mic On Sex Offenders Registry

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Published On :: Wed, 19 Sep 2018 14:56:30 +0000

An Open Mic event was held last night [Sept 18] to “give the public an opportunity to voice their opinions and concerns concerning a registry for sex offenders.” Hosted by Senator Robyn Swan, the scheduled panelists included Debi-Ray Rivers from SCARS, MP Craig Cannonier, Dany Pen and Shari Lynn Pringle, and the floor was also […]

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Court: Minors Pleads Guilty To Sex Offences

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Published On :: Thu, 01 Nov 2018 18:00:59 +0000

[Written by Don Burgess] A 43-year-old man pleaded guilty to three sex offences involving a minor and will await sentencing in the new year after several reports have been conducted. David Minors, from Sandys Parish, admitted to three of six charges involving a minor under the age of 16. Mr Minors –  the former Government road safety officer […]

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Sex Offender Management Bill Tabled In Senate

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Published On :: Mon, 12 Nov 2018 16:38:26 +0000

A Bill which seeks to “enhance the effective oversight and management of sex offenders” and “establish a sex offender register” was tabled in the Senate on Friday [Nov 9]. The Bill — officially titled the ‘Criminal Code [Sex Offender Management] Amendment Act 2018′ — “seeks to amend the Criminal Code Act 1907 to enhance the […]

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AG On Sex Offender Management Amendment

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Published On :: Mon, 26 Nov 2018 20:12:27 +0000

In the past, a sex offender could refuse to participate in any rehabilitative or therapeutic programs and a new Bill will require sex offenders to complete programs before being permitted to apply for parole or being released from prison on their early release date, Attorney General Kathy Simmons said today. The Attorney General said, “The […]

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CAA On Sex Offender Management Amendment

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Published On :: Thu, 29 Nov 2018 18:48:41 +0000

Centre Against Abuse said they support the proposed Bill relating to supervision of sex offenders, but have requested it include a provision for victims to be notified via the same channel that the Minister is, as “often victims learn about the release of their sex offender after they have been released.” A spokesperson said, “Centre […]

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