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BPOTY Support Bermuda Cahow Initiative

One of the world’s leading bird photography contests has taken a Bermuda Audubon Society programme aimed at boosting Cahow numbers under its wing. Established in 2016, the annual online Bird Photographer of the Year Competition draws tens of thousands of entrants. Describing itself as a “celebration of avian beauty and diversity, and a tribute to […]

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Report: Triathlon Contributed $4.7M To GDP

This year’s MS Amlin World Triathlon Series [WTS] event in Bermuda “generated an estimated $4.7 million for the island’s economy, along with another $9.3 million in projected future tourism,” according to a study by PricewaterhouseCoopers [PwC]. “The April 28 event—one of three annual International Triathlon Union [ITU] World Triathlon Series races secured by Bermuda through […]

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Airport Charity Classic Raises Over $30,000

The Airport Charity Classic organized by Skyport, Aecon & Bermuda Airport Authority raised more than $30,000 for two local charities in its second year. The event was held on October 10 at Tucker’s Point Golf Club with all proceeds going to Tomorrow’s Voices and SCARS [Saving Children and Revealing Secrets]. Twenty-eight teams registered to play […]

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Butterfield Reports Third Quarter 2019 Results

The Bank of  Butterfield  announced financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2019. Net income for the third quarter was $42.4 million or $0.79 per diluted common share, compared to $38.6 million or $0.72 per common share for the previous quarter and $50.4 million, or $0.90 per common share in the third quarter of […]

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Butterfield Supports WRC Voucher Appeal

The Bank of N.T. Butterfield contributed $1,000 to the Women’s Resource Centre’s [WRC] grocery voucher appeal. A spokesperson said, “The Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son Limited today contributed $1,000 to the Women’s Resource Centre’s grocery voucher appeal. The appeal came about after the charity was deluged with calls from mothers, who were left unemployed […]

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Bermuda Motorsports Expo On Jan 27 & 28

For a second year in a row the island’s motorsports clubs have joined forces to host a two-day open house at the Rubis Southside Raceway in St David’s on Saturday January 27th and Sunday January 28th. Takara Dill President of the Bermuda Motorcycle Racing Club and Scott Barnes President of the Bermuda Karting Club are […]

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Photos & Video: Bermuda Motorsports Expo

The Bermuda Association for Motorsports — the governing body for motorsports on the island — recently held their second annual Bermuda Motorsports Expo at the RUBiS Southside Raceway in St. David’s. The 5-minute live video replay is below: The second Bermuda Motorsports Expo is the culmination of the Bermuda Karting Club, Bermuda Motorcycle Racing Club, […]

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DHT Holdings Reports Q2 Loss Of $10.5 Million

Bermuda-based independent oil tanker company DHT Holdings Inc. on Tuesday [Aug 6] reported a loss of $10.5 million in its second quarter. The firm said it had a loss of .7 cents on a per-share basis. Losses, adjusted for non-recurring costs, came to 3 cents per share. DHT Holdings posted revenue of $106.2 million in […]

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Southampton Rangers Sports Club Apologizes

Following the incident this weekend, Southampton Rangers extended their apology to the BFA and community, and said they have started the disciplinary process for the players involved in the altercation and “will act swiftly in handing out the necessary punishment.” This follows after a football match had to be abandoned this weekend after an altercation broke out […]

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Sky Sports: Nahki Wells Most Goals In 2020

According to Sky Sports, Bermuda’s Nahki Wells – along with Ollie Watkins and Said Benrahma — has scored the most goals in the Sky Bet Championship League so far in 2020, with 7 goals each. Wells, who was named the Sky Bet Championship Player of the Month for January, was signed by Bristol City earlier this […]

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Photos: Vintage Transportation Museum Opens

A new museum dedicated to showcasing the various modes of transport Bermudians have used throughout the years is now open, with the Vintage Transportation Museum located inside the Bermudiana Arcade in Hamilton. Owner Paul Martins has spent the last 25 years expanding his collection in the hopes that one day he would finally be able to share […]

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BFSA ‘Good Sportsmanship Award’ On Aug 15

The Bermuda Friendly Societies Association [BFSA] will present its annual “Good Sportsmanship Award” to the Cup Match player who best exemplifies the principles and virtues of good sportsmanship on Thursday [Aug 15] at 6.30pm at Manchester Unity Hall in Hamilton. Leo Mills — a member of the BFSA representing Alexandrina Lodge in Hamilton — said, […]

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Nominations Invited For 2020 Sports Awards

The Department of Youth, Sport and Recreation is inviting the public to submit nominations for outstanding sports individuals to be honoured at the annual Sports Awards in March, 2020. A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Youth, Sport and Recreation announced that it will host the its Annual Sports Awards on March 14th, 2020. “In the […]

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Crime Stoppers Receives Award In Singapore

Crime Stoppers Bermuda recently received the International Community Partnership Award during the Crime Stoppers International annual conference in Singapore. A spokesperson said, “Crime Stoppers International has held its 2019 annual conference in Singapore with the theme ‘Cyber Crime – Partnership to Mitigate Cyber Threats’. The conference brings together all of the Crime Stoppers programs worldwide, […]

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39th Annual Sports Awards On March 14th

The Department of Youth, Sport and Recreation, will be hosting the 39th Annual Sports Awards on March 14th, 2020. The theme of this year’s ceremony is Ceremony, “United Through Sports.” Minister of Labour, Community Affairs and Sports Lovitta Foggo said, “We would like to encourage the public to come out and support our sports heroes at […]

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Over 150 Boats Registered For Newport Race

Over 150 boats have registered so far for the 52nd Newport Bermuda Race, with the 635 mile sailing race set to start on June 19th, 2020. A spokesperson said, “The fleet is growing and getting prepped to race, far ahead of the June 19, 2020 starting time. To date, the entry list includes 153 boats […]

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2020 Newport Bermuda Yacht Race Cancelled

The 2020 Newport Bermuda Yacht Race  – which had some 200 entries and was due to start on June 19th — has been cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Bermuda Race Organizing Committee Chairman Jay Gowell said, “The Bermuda Race Organizing Committee [BROC] has made the difficult decision to cancel the 2020 Newport Bermuda Race due to the […]

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GoMedia, SGI Sports Holding Football Contest

GoMedia and SGI Sports are holding a football skills contest, with people invited to send in videos showing off their skills, with prizes to be awarded to the winners. The event poster says, “Multimedia production group Go Media joins with Shaun Goater and SGI Sports in inviting all football skillers to participate in the lockdown […]

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National Sports Centre To Remain Closed

The National Sports Centre is to remain closed in line with the Government’s phased approach to opening. NSC Operations Manager Craig Tyrrell said: “We have aligned with the schools and Government offices and look forward to opening in Phase 3. “The Government was clear that pools and gyms should remain closed and that sporting activities […]

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Bermudian In China Supports Skills Competition

Darren Burchall, a former national youth team footballer who now teaches in Shenzhen, China, recently took the time to salute those taking part in the Lockdown Football Skills Competition, which is being hosted by GoMedia and SGI Sports. A spokesperson said, “Bermudian teacher and former national youth team footballer Darren “Butchie” Burchall is now back […]

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Photos/Video: Sports Bermuda Magazine Awards

The second annual Sports Bermuda Magazine Awards was held yesterday [Nov 17] at the Ruth Seaton James Center for the Performing Arts at CedarBridge Academy in Devonshire, with a number of the island’s sporting figures honoured for their contributions. The 3-hour live video replay is below: The list of awardees included: Sport Bermuda Magazine Awards […]

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Video: ‘Taking Off’ Highlights Skyport Magic Mile

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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Skyport Magic Mile Rescheduled For March 21

The Skyport Magic Mile – originally scheduled for Saturday, February 29 – has been rescheduled for Saturday, March 21. Organized by the Bermuda Pacers Track Club, the Skyport Magic Mile will be held at the National Sports Centre. The entry fee is $10, and the deadline for registration will be on Saturday, March 14. Related […]

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Video: Sports Center Track Re-Opened

The National Sports Center Track was officially re-opened ahead of the Bermuda National Athletics Association’s track meet this weekend. Chairman of the National Sports Center Board Neville Tyrell was joined by the Minister of Sports Lovitta Foggo, Bermuda Olympic Association President Judy Simons, Bermuda National Athletics Association President Donna Raynor, Trustees and staff of the […]

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National Sports Centre Closing To The Public

The National Sports Centre will be closing to the public today [March 19] to reduce the risk of Covid-19 transmission. NSC’s Operations Manager Craig Tyrrell said, “The National Sports Centre will be closing to the public as of 3pm today, Thursday, March 19th in coordination with the Government’s efforts to reduce transmission of Covid-19. “At […]

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Bank Makes Positive Impact On Sports Field

Butterfield Bank employees spent last Friday afternoon [Sept 13] making a positive impact on Bernard’s Park with the addition of new waste bins for the sports field. As part of Butterfield’s Community Action Month, bank employees partnered with students from Impact Mentoring Academy to complete Keep Bermuda Beautiful’s [KBB]’s Artful Bins project. KBB executive director […]

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Skyport Magic Mile Cancelled Due To Covid-19

The Skyport Magic Mile has been cancelled as a precaution due to health concerns regarding Covid-19. The event is organized by the Bermuda Pacers Track Club and sanctioned by the Bermuda National Athletics Association featuring more than 500 young people aged four to 15 years old participating each year in their respective age groups. It […]

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White Mountains Reports Third Quarter Results

White Mountains Insurance Group, Ltd. reported book value per share of $1,003 and adjusted book value per share of $1,005 as of September 30, 2019. Book value per share and adjusted book value per share both increased 2% in the third quarter of 2019. Book value per share and adjusted book value per share increased […]

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White Mountains Reports Fourth Quarter Results

White Mountains Insurance Group, Ltd. reported book value per share of $1,024 and adjusted book value per share of $1,018 as of December 31, 2019. Book value per share and adjusted book value per share increased 2% and 1% in the fourth quarter of 2019. Book value per share and adjusted book value per share […]

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Arkansas Defeats Portland, Whaley Scores

Devwah Whaley and his University of Arkansas teammates defeated Portland State 20 – 13, at Donald W. Reynolds Stadium. Touchdowns on the ground from Whaley and Rakeem Boyd, along with three Hog interceptions, were enough to grab a win in the season opener. Senior Running Back Whaley scored Arkansas’ first touchdown of the 2019 season, […]

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Appleby Support Restaurants With Gift Cards

Appleby’s Bermuda office is supporting local restaurants by giving all its employees $100 gift cards to use for takeout meals, or in the restaurants when they open again. Bermuda Managing Partner, Tim Faries said: “Appleby has deep roots in Bermuda and we wanted to do our part to support the local restaurants that are struggling […]

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Government Supports 2020 Superbike Race

The Bermuda Motorcycle Racing Association [BMRA] has announced that the Government of Bermuda, through the Ministry of Tourism and Transport, has given its support for its annual superbike road race. A spokesperson said, “We are pleased to announce that the Government of Bermuda, through the Ministry of Tourism and Transport, has given its support for […]

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Golf Tournament To Support BMRA Youth Racers

Young racers from the Bermuda Motorcycle Racing Association are holding a golf tournament fundraiser to help raise money for them to participate in a race training camp in England in March. The BMRA Spark Golf Tournament will be held on Saturday, February 8 at Ocean View Golf Course in Devonshire. The friendly tournament is open […]

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19 Invited To Bid On Airport Solar Development

The RFQ process for the solar project at the airport finger yielded 29 submissions, 19 met the criteria and were invited to bid, with the project attracting potential bidders from Bermuda, Canada, Spain, USA, Germany, UK and Australia. This was stated by the Minister of Economic Development Dr Grant Gibbons in the House of Assembly […]

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Museum To Temporarily Close Due To Covid-19

The National Museum of Bermuda [NMB] will be temporarily closing effective tomorrow [March 17] saying their “goal is to do everything we can to curb the spread within our community.” A spokesperson said, “At the National Museum of Bermuda [NMB], the wellbeing and safety of our visitors, staff and community are our number one priority. […]

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Ministry Supports Portuguese Documentary

Minister of Labour, Community Affairs and Sports Lovitta Foggo recently met with local film maker Milton Raposo to discuss his upcoming documentary FABRIC: Portuguese History in Bermuda. “The Department of Community and Cultural Affairs supported the project by providing a grant to assist with the film, which depicts a comprehensive account of Bermuda’s Portuguese heritage,” […]

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Global Indemnity Re Supports Turtle Project

Global Indemnity Re has donated to the Bermuda Zoological Society’s [BZS] ongoing effort to conserve and protect Bermuda’s marine environment, with a one-time donation to go towards the society’s Bermuda Turtle Project, BZS’ signature conservation program. Global Indemnity’s chief operating officer, MJ Chapleau, said, “Global Indemnity Re is pleased to be able to give to […]

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Sea Turtles Being ‘Temporarily Relocated’

[Updated] In “anticipation of intense boating activity in the Great Sound,” the America’s Cup Bermuda is “coordinating a temporary sea turtle relocation project,” in which “sea turtles will be netted based on methods used successfully for turtle tagging operations and temporarily relocated inside a purpose-built ocean enclosure” near the Aquarium in Flatts. The statement from […]

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Sea Turtles Arriving At ‘Temporary Home’

The sea turtle relocation project in which sea turtles “will be netted based on methods used successfully for turtle tagging operations and temporarily relocated inside a purpose-built ocean enclosure” near the Aquarium in Flatts” is underway. A recent statement from the Government said, “In anticipation of intense boating activity in the Great Sound in late […]

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Man Injured In Reported Armed Robbery

Two men, each brandishing a bladed article, assaulted and robbed a 40-year-old man last night [Jan 8] in Sandys parish. A police spokesperson said, “Detectives are currently conducting inquiries regarding a reported armed robbery. “Early information suggests that the incident occurred around 8:40pm Wednesday, January 8th on Church Valley Lane in Sandys parish – where […]

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National Sports Governing Bodies Hold Meeting

The Association of National Sports Governing Bodies [ANSGB] held their General Assembly Meeting on Saturday, December 1st at the CedarBridge Academy. Delegates representing Bermuda Boxing Association, Bermuda Association of Motorsports, Bermuda Badminton Association, Bermuda Basketball Association, Bermuda Bicycle Association, Bermuda Body Building and Fitness Federation, Bermuda Bowling Federation, Bermuda Cricket Board, Bermuda Darts Association, Bermuda Equestrian […]

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Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: March 18 2020

March 18 saw 0 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange. The BSX finished at 1,572.57, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 60 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available here [PDF]. Related Stories Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: May 8 2020 Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: May 7 […]

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Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: March 19 2020

March 19 saw 20,000 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $46,000.00 BD. 20,000 shares were traded by Argus Group Holdings Ltd, closing down 27.0% at $2.30 per share. The BSX finished at 1,555.57, down 1.08% on the day. There were 0 advances, 1 decline, and 59 remained unchanged. The full report for […]

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Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: March 20 2020

March 20 saw 12,000 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $45,900.00 BD. 12,000 shares were traded by One Communications Ltd, closing up 6.7% at $4.00 per share. The BSX finished at 1,559.01, up 0.22% on the day. There was 1 advance, 0 declines, and 59 remained unchanged. The full report for the […]

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Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: March 23 2020

March 23 saw 131,400 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $553,127.00 BD. 37,900 shares were traded by LOM Financial Limited, closing down 1.1% at $2.72 per share, while another 5,500 shares were traded by BF&M Ltd, closing down 1.1% at $17.50 per share. 88,000 shares were traded by One Communications Ltd, closing […]

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Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: March 24 2020

March 24 saw 27,350 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $144,175.00 BD. 250 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing down 14.2% at $16.30 per share, while another 15,000 shares were traded by Argus Group Holdings Ltd, closing down 12.6% at $2.01 per share. 4,600 shares were traded by […]

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Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: March 25 2020

March 25 saw 100,200 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $403,600.00 BD. 200 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing up 10.4% at $18.00 per share, while another 100,000 shares were traded by One Communications Ltd, closing up 5.3% at $4.00 per share. The BSX finished at 1,506.52, up […]

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Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: March 26 2020

March 26 saw 90 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $333.00 BD. 90 shares were traded by One Communications Ltd, closing even at $4.00 per share. The BSX finished at 1,506.52, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 60 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is […]

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Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: March 27 2020

March 27 saw 5,000 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $82,500.00 BD. 5,000 shares were traded by BF&M Ltd, closing down 5.7% at $16.50 per share. The BSX finished at 1,498.86, down 0.51% on the day. There were 0 advances, 1 decline, and 59 remained unchanged. The full report for the day […]

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