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Bermuda Day Parade, Half Marathon Cancelled

“Regrettably against the backdrop of the COVID-19 global pandemic – we simply cannot proceed with hosting the Bermuda Day Parade this year,” Minister of Community Affairs and Sports Lovitta Foggo said. “Heritage Month and its associated activities have always served as a wonderful opportunity for us to come together as a Country to celebrate our […]

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Photos & Video: Non Non-Mariners Raft Up

[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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Insurance Market Celebrates Reciprocal Status

Bermuda’s global insurance market praised the efforts of the Bermuda Monetary Authority [BMA] and the strength of its regulatory regime in being granted Reciprocal Status, a new designation introduced this year, by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners [NAIC], the U.S. insurance regulatory body. Bermuda’s elevated status, effective 1 January 2020, makes it one of […]

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Food Review: Restaurant Weeks At Marcus

[Written by Mikaela Ian Pearman] It’s that time of year again – Restaurant Weeks! It’s almost like a holiday, because there are such amazing deals on offer and it helps with the January blues. My first stop their year was Marcus’ at Hamilton Princess. Marcus’ is one of my favourite restaurants and Chef Danai is truly […]

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Review: Chocolate Cave Valentine’s At Marcus

[Written by Mikaela Ian Pearman] Indulging in a chocolate feast is an incredible experience on most days. But offer that feast on Valentine’s Day and you’ve got a winner. Hamilton Princess decided to offer a creative option this year with a chocolate cave for their loved-up diners. The cave is built inside the private dining room […]

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Dellwood Middle School “Fish Fry” On March 6

The Parent Teacher Student Association of Dellwood Middle School is set to host a “Fish Fry” — with mac-n-cheese, peas-n-rice, coleslaw, beets, and dessert — at the Dellwood Middle School on Friday, March 6th from 12.00pm to 6.00pm. Related Stories “Fish Fry” Postponed Due To Weather Forecast Tickets On Sale For ‘Taste Of Bermuda’ Taste […]

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Child Sex Offender Melvin Martin To Be Released

Attorney-General Kathy Lynn Simmons issued a public notice of the “impending release of child sex offender Melvin Edmund Stuart Martin, who will be released from Westgate on 10 February, 2019.” The 33-year-old sex offender was convicted of multiple counts including sexual exploitation of a young person while in a position of trust, making child pornography, […]

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Child Sex Offender Jomar Caines To Be Released

The Minister of Legal Affairs and Attorney-General Senator Kathy Lynn Simmons today [Aug 7] issued a public notice of the impending release of child sex offender Jomar Akbar Caines, who will be released from Westgate today. A spokesperson said, “Pursuant to section 329H of the Criminal Code 1907, the Minister is empowered to disclose information […]

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mar

Bobby Lambe’s 499.5lb Blue Marlin Catch

After laying claim to a 431.1lb bluefin tuna earlier this month, Captain Bobby Lambe of the fishing vessel ‘Last Chance’ has outdone himself with his latest catch – a 499.5lb blue marlin. The blue marlin was brought to shore arriving at Robinson’s Marina dock this morning. The 499.5lb blue marlin: Related Stories Video: 625 Pound […]

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Blue Marlin Travels 5,089 NM To Win Race

A blue marlin satellite-tagged in July 2017 during the Bermuda Triple Crown Billfish Championship has won the 2017-18 IGFA Great Marlin Race [IGMR] after swimming an estimated 5,089 nautical miles traveling from Bermuda to northeast of Brazil. The International Game Fish Association [IGFA] said, “The winning billfish swam an estimated 5,089 nautical miles [nm] in total […]

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mar

Special Meeting Marks City’s 225th Anniversary

Escorted by Town Crier Ed Christopher, Mayor Charles Gosling and his City Council attended their first meeting of 2020 on this, the 225th anniversary of the Corporation of Hamilton. On January 8th, 1795, the freeholders of the then town of Hamilton came together and held the very first democratic elections. Hosted by a newly refurbished […]

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mar

Renaming Of Somers Day To Mary Prince Day

[Updated with PDF] “It is fitting that the second day of Cup Match be renamed after our National Hero, Mary Prince,” Minister of Labour, Community Affairs and Sports Lovitta Foggo said, as she spoke in Parliament about legislation being tabled — the renaming of Somers Day to Mary Prince Day. Speaking in the House of […]

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Column: Honouring Mary Prince On Cup Match

[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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Paget Primary To Create Black History Museum

[Written by Vejay Steede] Paget Primary’s third annual Bermuda Black History Museum will be staged on Thursday, February 27th from 9am – 2pm. The always wonderful exhibit will be open to the public, and several schools [preschool and primary] have been invited, as in previous years. Invitations have also been sent out to honored guests, […]

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African Bermuda Cultural Bus Tour In March

Titan Express, in partnership with sponsor Department of Community and Cultural Affairs, is offering ‘The African Bermuda Dispersion Cultural Bus Tour,’ again in March, set to be held every Saturday from 10am – 12pm. The sites being visited are Cobbs Hills Methodist Church, The Enslaved Graveyard at the Rubber Tree, & Sarah “Sally” Bassett sculpture. […]

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CURB On Mary Prince Day & Planned Statue

CURB congratulated Minister of Community Affairs, Labour & Sport Lovitta Foggo for “introducing changes to the Public Holidays Amendment Act changing Somers Day to Mary Prince Day, whilst also thanking Thomas Christopher Famous for his advocacy in educating the public about this issue.” A spokesperson said, “As stated by Minister Foggo, Mary Prince is recognized worldwide for the […]

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Video Competition & Film Screening On March 12

Bermuda Advocates for Safe Technology [BAST] is inviting all students to participate in this year’s Student Video Competition, with the winners to be presented with a prize and have their videos screened before the feature film ‘Generation Zapped’ on Thursday, March 12 at 7.00pm at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI]. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda […]

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Drive-In Movies At City Hall In March

With the success of last year’s Drive-In movie night, the City is doing it again. On Saturday, March 7th, film enthusiasts are invited to load the family into the car, head to City Hall Car Park and settle in for a double-header of box office smashes. Entry into the event is free and food and […]

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Video: Fiyah Marshall’s New Single “Til De Sun”

Bermuda singer Fiyah Marshall has released a new video for his song “Til De Sun,” a Bermuda-centric single from his upcoming album “Blazin,” which is set for release on August 14. Fiyah Marshall said, “The album was recorded over the last three years and features collaborations from some of the top multi platinum recording artists […]

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Golf: Bermuda Championship Marks Earth Day

In commemoration of Earth Day, the Bermuda Championship highlighted the PGA Tour’s reusable cup policy, which took effect at the start of the 2020 season. A spokesperson said, “To celebrate Earth Day, the Bermuda Championship is pleased to share the PGA Tour’s new reusable cup policy that took effect at the start of the 2020 […]

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Photos & Video: Purvis Primary Science Fair

Purvis Primary School recently held its annual Science Fair, serving to highlight the students’ scientific knowledge and inquiry skills. A spokesperson said, “Tuesday, February 18th, 2020 was the beginning of Purvis Primary School’s 19th Annual Science Fair. The science fair projects are based on the Cambridge science curriculum, and highlight the students’ scientific knowledge and […]

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Photos: Paget Primary Black History Museum

Paget Primary School hosted their third annual Bermuda Black History Museum this week, with students and teachers transforming some of their classrooms into educational Black History Museums, honouring some of the Black Bermudians who have made contributions to the Island, while also allowing students to learn about some of the island’s barrier breaking figures. . Click […]

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March 2020: Top 10 Bernews “Photo Of Day”

While the island and world are facing unprecedented challenges due to the Covid-19 pandemic, one thing remains constant, the island’s beauty, and as always, Bernews features a “Photo of the Day” in our email newsletters and various social media accounts seven days a week. Always popular, March’s photos attracted tens of thousands of reactions across our various social media […]

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Photos: Mariners Defeat The Rest On Spirit Day

Mariners Spirit Day started under sunny blustery skies with a good crowd present at the Warwick Academy School Field. The Mariners took on The Rest, with the Mariners picking up the 21 – 14 win. Dustin Archibald powered over from 2 meters out, and when Jamie Hodgkins converted it gave the Mariners a 7 – […]

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Photos/Results: Marsden Memorial Match Day

[Updated with photos] The Marsden Memorial Match Day took place at the National Sports Center, with a total of 118 points put on the board in four matches. Women: The Renegades Ladies defeated the Teachers Ladies 41 – 0. The Renegades Ladies got three tries from Amy Harvey, while Elaine McHugh scored twice. Sarah Maybury […]

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Sarah Carr Joins Bowring Marsh Bermuda

Bowring Marsh, the international placement specialist of Marsh, announced today that Sarah Carr has joined the firm as Financial and Professional Liability [FINPRO] Placement Leader in Bermuda, reporting to Chris Reeves, CEO, President, and COO, Bowring Marsh Bermuda. In this role, Ms. Carr is responsible for leading a team of Bowring Marsh colleagues in Bermuda […]

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Marvin Pestcoe Joins Hamilton Insurance Board

Hamilton Insurance Group, the Bermuda-headquartered group of companies has appointed Marvin Pestcoe company’s Board of Directors. A spokesperson said, “Mr. Pestcoe is Executive Chair and Chief Executive Officer at Langhorne Re, the joint-venture, third-party capital-backed life and annuity reinsurance firm launched by RenaissanceRe and Reinsurance Group of America. “Mr. Pestcoe’s 35-year career in insurance, reinsurance […]

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Appleby Hires Rebecca Holloway & Joy Martin

Appleby Bermuda has welcomed Bermudians Rebecca Holloway and Joy Martin as compliance officers within the compliance team. Ms Holloway graduated from Bristol University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in French and Spanish. Ms Holloway is a Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist [CAMS] and Certified Financial Crime Specialist [CFCS]. Prior to joining Appleby, she served as a […]

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MS Society 3rd Annual Swimathon On March 7

The Multiple Sclerosis Society of Bermuda will be hosting their annual swimathon on March 7th at the Aquatics Centre from 10 am to 2 pm. A spokesperson said, “The Multiple Sclerosis Society of Bermuda is hosting our annual Swimathon on Saturday, March 7th 2020 at the Aquatics Centre [National Sports Centre] from 10 am to […]

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Photos & Videos: Fire In Devonshire Marsh Area

[Updating] Firefighters are currently battling a blaze in the marsh area of Devonshire this morning [March 17], with flames seen in the marsh as smoke pours into the air. Lieutenant Francis of the BFRS said, “The Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service Emergency Dispatch Center received a call for a brush fire at 0820hrs in the […]

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Marine Safety Advisory: Round The Island Race

The Bermuda Police Service is reminding members of the public that the Around the Island Powerboat Race will take place starting at 2.00pm Sunday [Aug 18] and they are encouraging everyone to “make this year’s event as safe as possible for all users of Bermuda’s waters”. A police spokesperson said, “While the Bermuda Powerboat Association […]

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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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Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: March 30 2020

March 30 saw 25,000 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $49,650.00 BD. 25,000 shares were traded by Argus Group Holdings Ltd, closing up 11.9% at $2.25 per share. The BSX finished at 1,503.66, up 0.32% on the day. There was 1 advance, 0 declines, and 59 remained unchanged. The full report for […]

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Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: March 31 2020

March 31 saw 89,060 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $166,650.00 BD. 60 shares were traded by Somers Limited, closing even at $15.00 per share, while another 89,000 shares were traded by Argus Group Holdings Ltd, closing down 3.1% at $2.18 per share. The BSX finished at 1,502.26, down 0.09% on the […]

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mar

MarketPlace Offer 5% Discount For FA Recipients

[Updated] MarketPlace announced a “daily 5% discount for recipients of financial assistance for six months to support them through the challenging times ahead.” A spokesperson said, “The new daily 5% discount offering, which comes into effect from Thursday, May 7, is our way of continuing to support our community members who need it most. “The […]

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mar

Steven Bremar Wins Double Snooker Title

Steven Bremar was crowned a Double Champion as the Bermuda Snooker Open Singles and Doubles Finals took place at Queen’s Club. Firstly in the Doubles Final, the defending champions Bremar & Zane Desilva defeated Ed Gumbs & Chris Dakin. Desilva & Bremar won the first game 70 – 16, they then won the second game […]

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Bremar Wins Tony Desilva Memorial Trophy

Warwick Workman’s Club’s Steven Bremar defeated Sandys Boat Club’s Peter Bromby 4-2 to win the Tony Desilva Memorial Trophy at the Watford Sports Club. Bremar jumped out to a 2 – 0 lead after winning the first match 56 – 23, and then he won the second match 66 – 24. Bromby would pull a […]

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Marine Paintings Exhibition By Stephen Card

An exhibition of marine paintings by Stephen Card will hang at Gallery One Seventeen until the end of November at 117 Front Street East. A spokesperson said, “Stephen Card is often asked how long it took him to paint a maritime scenario, a boat, a ship, etc. His answer is very often the same: ‘it […]

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Photos & Video: Primary Schools Art Exhibition

The Department Of Education in collaboration with Bermuda Society Of Arts is hosting its 55th annual Primary School Art Exhibition at the Bermuda Society Of Arts Gallery at City Hall, serving to showcase some of the island’s talented young artists. The art exhibit, which is free to the public, will continue until March 3rd. Related Stories […]

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Bermuda Biennial Opens At BNG On March 7

The 2020 Bermuda Biennial opens to the public on Saturday, March 7, with the exhibition giving “Bermudian artists the opportunity to engage in an internationally juried process overseen by established curators.” A spokesperson said, “The exhibition, sponsored by Bacardi Limited, is a key platform for the contemporary art scene in Bermuda. Started in 1994 by […]

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International Women’s March Online Chat

A live chat event with Dany Pen, founder of Women’s A.C.T, as well as Robyn Swan, founder of Move Bermuda Forward, will be held on Sunday [Jan 19] at 1.00pm to mark the anniversary of the International Women’s March. In an online post, Women’s A.C.T Group said, “Happening This Sunday. Join Dany Pen and Robyn […]

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BEU “Vehemently Denounce” Brannon Remarks

The Bermuda Entertainment Union [BEU] said they “vehemently denounce” the remarks made by local entertainer Tony Brannon, while Mr Brannon has apologized for his remarks and said that he understands he “must work on anti-racism and regain the communities trust.” This comes after Mr Brannon referred to members of the Government as “cockroaches” on social […]

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Earth Day Marked Virtually During Pandemic

Virtual activities helped to mark Earth Day today [April 22] as we navigate the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, with residents being urged to support environmentally-positive organizations and causes, along with finding other ways to address the threat of climate change. A spokesperson said, “Today marks the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, this as the global community […]

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