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Evans Competing In Finn Gold Cup In Australia

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Published On :: Thu, 19 Dec 2019 13:54:42 +0000

The 2019 Finn Gold Cup in Melbourne, Australia continued, with Bermuda’s Rockal Evans back on the water for three races after racing was called off the day before. Evans started the day in 42nd, and at the conclusion of the day he came off the water in 43rd with 239 net points. The first race […]

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Evans Moves Up Three Places In Australia

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Published On :: Fri, 20 Dec 2019 13:23:57 +0000

A total of nine races have been sailed as the 2019 Finn Gold Cup continued for the 60-boat fleet in Australia. Bermuda’s Rockal Evans was back on the water for two races sailed on the day. He started the day in 43rd, and at the conclusion of the day he came off the water in […]

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Rockal Evans Finishes 43rd In Finn Gold Cup

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Published On :: Sun, 22 Dec 2019 13:22:55 +0000

Rockal Evans and 60 other sailors returned to the waters of Australia for the final day of sailing in the 2019 Finn Gold Cup. The Bermudian sailor started the day in 40th, and at the conclusion he came off the water in 43rd with 341 net points. Evans finished the only race of the day […]

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Smith & Evans To Compete In World Cup Series

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Published On :: Sun, 19 Jan 2020 14:00:02 +0000

The world of Olympic competition arrives in the USA with the 2020 Hempel World Cup Series on January 20th – 25th in Miami, with over 200 sailors from 50 nations –  including Bermuda –  set to race across seven fleets on Biscayne Bay. In the 48-boat Laser fleet, sailors and competitors from Antigua, Aruba, Barbados, […]

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Evans & Smith Begin World Cup Series In Miami

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Published On :: Tue, 21 Jan 2020 14:27:20 +0000

The Hempel World Cup Series 2020 in Miami recently got underway with both Benn Smith and Rockal Evans looking to advance to the Olympics. Evans, in the Finn Class, needs to beat the two Mexican sailors to claim the one Americas spot up for grabs and after two races he leads them both. After two […]

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Sailing: Evans & Smith Continue In World Cup

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Published On :: Wed, 22 Jan 2020 13:49:41 +0000

The Hempel World Cup Series 2020 in Miami continued with both Benn Smith and Rockal Evans looking to advance to the Olympics. In the Finn Class, Evans needs to beat two Mexican sailors to claim the one Americas spot up for grabs, and after four races he has fallen behind one of them. After two […]

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Smith & Evans Continue At Hempel World Cup

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Published On :: Fri, 24 Jan 2020 12:31:07 +0000

Through four days of action-packed racing on Biscayne Bay, the athletes competing at the 2020 Hempel World Cup Series Miami have experienced a vast array of conditions. Cold temperatures, wind chill, rain, strong breeze, and more typical South Florida conditions have challenged the 182 sailors from 45 nations, including Bermudian sailors Benn Smith and Rockal […]

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Evans & Smith Continue In World Cup Series

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Published On :: Sat, 25 Jan 2020 14:32:32 +0000

The fifth and final day of fleet racing wrapped-up at the 2020 Hempel World Cup Series in Miami. Many of the 182 sailors from 45 nations –  including Bermuda’s Rockal Evans and Benn Smith — raced with Olympic Qualification on the line and targeting a spot in Saturday’s pivotal medal races. Mexico’s Juan Perez Soltero […]

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Smith & Evans Conclude World Cup Series

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Published On :: Sun, 26 Jan 2020 15:29:17 +0000

Miami got a taste of Olympic class sailing at the highest level this week, and on Saturday champions were crowned at the 2020 Hempel World Cup Series in Miami. Bermuda pair Benn Smith and Rockal Evans both took to the water for the final day of racing, with both missing out on the North American […]

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Sailors Move Up Leaderboard In Argentina

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Published On :: Wed, 05 Feb 2020 10:43:38 +0000

Bermuda Optimist sailors Rachael Betschart, Magnus Ringsted, Nicole Stovell and Christian Ebbin continued competing in the Semana de Mar del Plata Optimist Sailing Regatta in Argentina. Only one race was sailed on the second day with the Bermuda sailors moving up the leaderboard. Ringsted started the day in 60th and following his 2nd place finish […]

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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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Bermuda Gold Cup Rescheduled To October

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Published On :: Tue, 17 Mar 2020 10:15:26 +0000

The Bermuda Gold Cup, hosted by the Royal Bermuda Yacht Club, has been rescheduled to October from May due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. A spokesperson said, “Organizers for the Royal Bermuda Yacht Club’s Bermuda Gold Cup match racing regatta have postponed the celebratory 70th running to October due to the outbreak of the novel […]

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Mallory Advances In Antigua & Barbuda Cup

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Published On :: Fri, 15 Nov 2019 11:27:45 +0000

Bermudian tennis player Trey Mallory began competing in the Antigua & Barbuda Cup. In his first round singles match he took on Andy Zhu from Canada, advancing to the next round after winning in straight sets – 6-4, 6-1. Related Stories Photos: Manders & Cross Win 2011 Argus Open Photos, Video, Results: Tennis Tournament Day […]

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Tennis: Mallory Has Mixed Day In Antigua Cup

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Published On :: Fri, 15 Nov 2019 21:19:27 +0000

Trey Mallory continued competing in the Antigua & Barbuda Cup Tennis Tournament. Playing in his second round singles match, Mallory went down to Ty Switzer from the United States in a three setter. Switzer won the first set 7-6, Mallory won the second set 6-0, and the third and final set saw Switzer win 7-6. Mallory […]

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Mallory Advances To Antigua Cup Doubles Final

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Published On :: Sun, 17 Nov 2019 13:56:41 +0000

Bermudian tennis player Trey Mallory continued competing in the Antigua & Barbuda Cup Tennis Tournament, taking part in the doubles where he teamed up with John Chin from Jamaica. The pair took to the court for their semi-final battle against the number one seeds Christian Kuehne from Switzerland and Maj Tomac from Slovenia, with Mallory and […]

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Tennis: USC Upstate Signs Shelby Madeiros

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Published On :: Sat, 04 Jan 2020 11:40:00 +0000

University of South Carolina announced the signing of Shelby Madeiros, with the Bermudian tennis player set to join the team next fall. The school’s announcement said, “USC Upstate head women’s tennis coach Tim McLane has announced the signing of Shelby Madeiros out of Bermuda. “We are really excited to have Shelby [Madeiros] joining USC Upstate […]

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Photos/Results: Annual Cupmatch Pilot Gig Race

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Published On :: Sun, 31 Jul 2016 12:04:23 +0000

The annual Cupmatch Pilot Gig Race for the Raines Family Trophy was held on Thursday morning, the first day of Cupmatch. Pilot Gig James T Griffiths, bearing the Somerset flag and Pilot Gig Jemmy Darrell, bearing the St Georges flag, rowed out to Ferry reach for a start off Stone Crusher Corner at 9am. James […]

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Bermudian In China Supports Skills Competition

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Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 11:45:27 +0000

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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Oman Will Host ICC Men’s World Cup Challenge

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Published On :: Fri, 25 Oct 2019 12:27:26 +0000

Oman will host the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Challenge League B in December, after the event was relocated from Hong Kong due to the ongoing demonstrations. The ICC said, “Oman Cricket will host the inaugural ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Challenge League B between 2 and 12 December, after the event was relocated from Hong […]

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Bermuda’s ICC Twenty20 World Cup Numbers

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Published On :: Sat, 02 Nov 2019 10:00:33 +0000

With Bermuda’s participation in the ICC Twenty20 World Cup Qualifiers having concluded, the numbers of the players during the tournament are below. Delray Rawlins was the teams top scorer with 131 total runs, with Kamau Leverock scoring a total of 95 and Janeiro Tucker scored 94. Tucker was the highest individual scorer with a knock […]

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St. David’s County Cricket Club Executive Update

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Published On :: Tue, 17 Mar 2020 11:45:15 +0000

The financial members of the St. David’s County Cricket County Club recently elected the club’s executive team for the 2020/2021 term, electing Ms. Ceble Crockwell as President. A spokesperson said, “On Friday, March 13th, 2020, the St. David’s County Cricket Club Inc. held its Annual General Membership Meeting at the aforementioned facility. “During this meeting, […]

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Covid-19: BCB 2020 Cricket Season Update

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Published On :: Fri, 27 Mar 2020 12:52:14 +0000

As a result of the current pandemic Covid-19, the Executive of the Bermuda Cricket Board has been meeting [virtually] to discuss possible changes in operation for the 2020 cricket season. A spokesperson said, “Once the Bermuda Government advises the public that we can go back to operations as normal, notice will be given on the […]

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Minister: Bermuda Gears Up For Carifta Games

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Published On :: Sat, 29 Feb 2020 13:06:09 +0000

“I would encourage those who haven’t already gotten their tickets to go online to Carifta 2020 Bermuda and get your tickets,” Minister of Labour, Community Affairs and Sports Lovitta Foggo said in the House of Assembly, as she urged people to come out and support our athletes. Minister Foggo said, “In just 41 days Bermuda […]

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Two-Day Horticultural Community Cleanup

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Published On :: Mon, 09 Dec 2019 14:38:20 +0000

The Ministry of Public Works in partnership with Keep Bermuda Beautiful, is encouraging all of Bermuda to participate in a two day weekend horticultural community clean-up to remove the final remnants of horticultural waste scattered around our island. Held on the 14 and 15 of December, from 7:30Am to 4:00pm each day, the public are […]

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Successful Horticultural Community Cleanup

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Published On :: Mon, 23 Dec 2019 21:14:15 +0000

The Ministry of Public Works, in partnership with Keep Bermuda Beautiful [KBB], recently held a two-day weekend horticultural community clean-up to remove the final remnants of horticultural waste scattered around our island. A spokesperson said, “The event, held on December 14 and December 15 from 7.30am to 4.00pm each day, involved the public disposing of […]

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Bermuda Hockey Academy Win 4Goals Cup

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Published On :: Wed, 31 Jul 2019 12:03:35 +0000

The Bermuda Hockey Academy Men’s team competed in the 7th annual 4Goals Cup on the campus of UMass Lowell in Boston and were crowned the 2019 4Goals Cup Men’s Open Champions. The team played 3 games on the Opening Day winning all three games. The Bermuda Hockey Academy won the first game 2 – 0 […]

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‘Opening Up Booking To All Essential Workers’

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Published On :: Sun, 26 Apr 2020 14:57:20 +0000

The Bermuda Government’s free Covid-19 testing continues, and essential workers are welcome to book their test online. Last night, Premier Burt tweeted saying, “Essential Workers. The Government of Bermuda’s free Covid-19 testing continues tomorrow. Today we got more 84 more people, but we were under capacity. So we are opening up booking to all essential […]

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Minister Provides Update On Contact Tracing

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Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 19:56:22 +0000

Minister of Health Kim Wilson confirmed during yesterday evening’s [April 29] press briefing that focus is being placed not only on testing for Covid-19, but also on contact tracing when positive cases have been identified. Speaking at the press briefing, Minister Wilson said, “As I have mentioned previously, testing is just one measure which we […]

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Updates: Covid-19 On Saturday, May 9th

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Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 23:40:29 +0000

[Updating] As the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic continues to affect countries around the globe with over 230,000 deaths worldwide, and sadly the island has now recorded seven Covid-19 related deaths. Live updates will be posted as they come in, encompassing both the public and private sectors, and if you have relevant information, please email info@bernews.com. Further information can […]

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Photos: Two Super-Yachts Visit St. George’s

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Published On :: Tue, 25 Jun 2019 21:46:09 +0000

Two super-yachts were seen in St. George’s this afternoon [June 25], including the 55-metre ‘Vida’ and the 40-metre ‘Next Chapter.’ According to yachtcharterfleet.com, “The 180.45ft steel motor yacht ‘Vida’ was built by Heesen in Netherlands, she was delivered to her owner in 2019. The yacht’s interior has been designed by Francesco Paszkowski. “Vida’s interior configuration […]

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Photos & Video: Non Non-Mariners Raft Up

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Published On :: Mon, 05 Aug 2019 15:16:14 +0000

[Updated with more photos] The Cup Match holiday weekend wrapped up with a raft up event at Mangrove Bay, with revelers taking to the water on boats, inflatables and more. Despite the cancellation of the Non-Mariners’ Race, hundreds of people showed up in order to enjoy the event, which included DJs aboard boats, making for […]

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EY To Host Business & Accounting Update Event

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Published On :: Fri, 06 Dec 2019 10:12:46 +0000

EY will be hosting the EY [Re]Insurance Business and Accounting Update in Bermuda on 10 December 2019. The event will gather leaders in the [re]insurance industry for meaningful discussions on a range of topics including accounting, tax, and regulatory matters, as well the business imperatives facing the Bermuda [re]insurance industry. Among noteworthy speakers is Patrick […]

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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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Argo Group To Sell Trident Public Risk Solutions

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Published On :: Thu, 06 Feb 2020 19:17:26 +0000

Argo Group International Holdings today announced an agreement to sell its Trident Public Risk Solutions brand and underwriting platform to Paragon Insurance Holdings. “The transaction is expected to close in the coming months, and Argo expects to report a pre-tax gain of approximately $37 million related to the transaction,” the company said. “Argo will retain Trident’s […]

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AM Best Upgrades Somerset Re Credit Ratings

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Published On :: Sun, 23 Feb 2020 11:00:08 +0000

AM Best has upgraded the Financial Strength Rating to A- [Excellent] from B++ [Good] and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating to “a-” from “bbb+” of Bermuda-based Somerset Reinsurance Ltd. The outlook of these Credit Ratings has been revised to stable from positive. A statement from the ratings agency said, “The ratings reflect Somerset Re’s balance […]

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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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Meal Pick Up Plan Aimed To Help Restaurants

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Published On :: Wed, 18 Mar 2020 18:27:58 +0000

In light of the global Covid-19 pandemic, the Bermuda Chamber of Commerce launched an initiative aimed at keeping restaurants operating, with a “plan to have customers order meals online and pick up curbside. ” A spokesperson said, “Today the Bermuda Chamber of Commerce launched an initiative with the assistance of the City of Hamilton and the […]

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Appleby Support Restaurants With Gift Cards

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Published On :: Mon, 30 Mar 2020 12:35:57 +0000

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

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Published On :: Thu, 12 Sep 2019 10:00:18 +0000

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

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Published On :: Tue, 28 Jan 2020 11:14:16 +0000

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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Photos & Results: BBA Presidents Cup Race

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Published On :: Sun, 06 Oct 2019 22:06:39 +0000

[Updated with photos] VT Construction/Madison rider Jamie Cousins clinched a maiden victory in the annual Presidents Cup after a powerful two man effort assisted by junior Nic Narraway. “The race which takes in a full 100 kilometer circuit of the island was billed as another opportunity for Dominique Mayho to demonstrate his dominance and to […]

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BZS Lecture: “Black Grouper In Bermuda”

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Published On :: Mon, 15 Jan 2018 10:24:06 +0000

The Bermuda Zoological Society will be hosting a lecture event “Black Grouper in Bermuda”, presented by Dr. Tammy Warren, Senior Marine Resources Officer, Department of Environment and Natural Resources. The lecture will take place on Tuesday, January 23rd at 7.00pm with doors opening at 6:30pm. The event poster says, “Come early and enjoy a look […]

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Ministry Updates On Ciguatera Fish Poisoning

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Published On :: Sun, 29 Jul 2018 15:22:28 +0000

Officials provided an update on the most recent outbreak of Ciguatera Fish Poisoning [CFP], saying that between 29th June and 17th July, they received 13 reports of CFP, and the “fishes implicated in this outbreak were large Amberjacks and Barracuda.” The statement said, “The Ministry of Health and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources […]

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Column: Security Of Our Energy Supply

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Published On :: Wed, 16 May 2018 22:00:30 +0000

[Opinion column written by Nick Hutchings] Further to news coverage of Stratton Hatfield’s recent speech to Hamilton Rotarians about the benefits of energy from the sun and relative to the Regulatory Authority’s public consultation on BELCO’s proposed integrated resource plan [IRP], Part I Any discussion about energy, whether about security of supply, least cost or […]

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Column: Security Of Our Energy Supply Part II

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Published On :: Sun, 10 Jun 2018 17:37:38 +0000

[Opinion column written by Nick Hutchings] Further to news coverage of Stratton Hatfield’s recent speech to Hamilton Rotarians about the benefits of energy from the sun and relative to the Regulatory Authority’s public consultation on BELCO’s proposed integrated resource plan [IRP], Part II I finished Part I of this essay by saying hats off to […]

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Clean Up To Begin For ‘Finger’ Solar Project

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Published On :: Mon, 25 Jun 2018 19:35:37 +0000

The Ministry of Transport and Regulatory Affairs is advising motorists of site clean-up works to take place on ‘The Finger’ in St. David’s in connection with the new solar project. “Works will begin June 26th until July 31st, Monday through Friday,” a spokesperson said. “Works will get underway at 9.30 a.m. and are expected to […]

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Column: Security Of Our Energy Supply Part III

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Published On :: Thu, 12 Jul 2018 14:28:37 +0000

[Opinion column written by Nick Hutchings] I finished Part II of this essay by asking our decision makers if they believe 97% of climate scientists are correct in their assertion that climate change is, to a very large degree, the result of burning fossil fuel and, if they do, would they also agree that waiting to […]

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‘Finger’ Clean Up Planned For November 28th

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Published On :: Tue, 27 Nov 2018 16:16:38 +0000

Clean-up work will take place on ‘The Finger’ in St. David’s, starting at 9.00am on November 28th and motorists should expect to see trucks moving between Clearwater Beach and the Airport Dump, the Government said today. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Home Affairs is advising motorists of upcoming further clean-up works to take place on […]

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Column: Honouring Mary Prince On Cup Match

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Published On :: Tue, 11 Feb 2020 11:34:37 +0000

[Opinion column written by Chris Famous] Like many others of my age, we were never taught the full story of Bermudian, Caribbean or African History. We all grew up fully believing, to different degrees, whatever we were taught in school. Basically, European History. Specifically, British History. Fast forward a few decades, we all now have access […]

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Jason Eddy’s Film Picks Up Another Award

By bernews.com
Published On :: Tue, 24 Sep 2019 11:00:43 +0000

An acclaimed drama starring London-based Bermudian actor Jason Eddy has added another award to its growing list of accolades. Director Meena Ayittey’s Home was recently named a Golden Award Winner in the Best Short Film category by the 2019 European Screen Awards. “Another award win for Home,” the British director announced on her social feeds […]

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