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Genius Talks - Earvin "Magic" Johnson on Business Strategy

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Published On :: Thu, 27 Jun 2019 13:11:54 EDT



Earvin "Magic" Johnson talks about choosing investments.


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LeBron James Goes Virtual To Accept Nickelodeon’s Generation Change Award

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Published On :: Mon, 4 May 2020 12:53:00 EDT

The King was honored for his extensive philanthropic work


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LeBron James Helps 2020 Grads Celebrate In #GraduateTogether

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Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 08:22:00 EDT



The NBA Star is giving graduates back their happy moment.


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Here's How Alicia Keys Trains for the New York City Marathon

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Published On :: Fri, 16 Oct 2015 16:53:00 EDT



The singer is running for the young people of Africa.


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How Ray J and Princess Love Are Celebrating Their Engagement

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Published On :: Sun, 6 Dec 2015 13:12:00 EST



Couple expands their family with a new one of these.


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Bermuda Karate Organization Updates Ratings

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Published On :: Tue, 03 Sep 2019 10:00:48 +0000

Following the Lepercq Memorial BKO has updated its ratings of local competitors, with the following accumulating more than 12 points: Junior boys: Kentaro Bean 22 Dakhari Bailey 16 Davonte Richardson 16 Junior girls: Callahj Simons 24 Ja’eiyah Johnston 22 Fancie Bowens-Tucker 21 Milahn Powell 16 Senior men: Kent Bean 28 Charles Ndaiye 19 Senior women: […]

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Latest Bermuda Karate Organization Rankings

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Published On :: Tue, 05 Nov 2019 11:05:31 +0000

Following the 32nd Skippy Kick on November 3, the top rated competitors for BKO events in 2019 have been finalized, and are listed below in a descending order. Junior boys Kentaro Bean Davonte Richardson Lucas Frias Dakhari Bailey Will Spriggs Junior girls Callahj Simons Fancie Bowens-Tucker Ja’eiyah Johnston Seri Fisher Milahn Powell Men Kent Bean […]

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Tumble Tots Celebrates Its 30th Anniversary

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Published On :: Tue, 01 Sep 2015 15:50:32 +0000

30 years ago, Anne Hines and Christine DeSilva, both having worked in education for over 40 years, recognized a need. The two of them founded the Bermuda Gymnastics Association and grew to realize that parents also sought a program, not offered at that time, designed specifically for the younger age group, so Tumble Tots Bermuda […]

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Quality Gymnastics Opens Fall Term Registration

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Published On :: Fri, 05 Aug 2016 19:03:32 +0000

Quality Gymnastics has opened registration for their fall term, which will run from September 6 to December 12. A spokesperson said, “Held in our centrally located facility, the Fall Program includes 15 weeks of recreational or competitive skills training, facilitated by accredited coaches in a professional gym setting. “Regardless the age or skill level, Quality […]

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Tumble Tots Celebrating 34th Anniversary

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Published On :: Sun, 14 Apr 2019 13:00:11 +0000

Tumble Tots Bermuda is celebrating its 34th anniversary this year, as 34 years ago, Anne Hines and Christine DeSilva, both having worked in education for over 40 years, recognized a need. The two of them founded the Bermuda Gymnastics Association and grew to realize that parents also sought a program, not offered at that time, designed […]

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Photos: Colonial Helps Next Generation Rugby

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Published On :: Thu, 07 Nov 2019 22:38:02 +0000

The next generation rugby players in Bermuda and East and Southern Africa have been given a big boost thanks to one of the Island’s leading insurance companies. Colonial Group International, which is sponsoring the Classic Lions during the World Rugby Classic, held a quiz night earlier this week which raised $4,500 for Beyond Rugby Bermuda […]

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Clarien Bank Resumes Normal Operations Friday

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Published On :: Thu, 19 Sep 2019 16:12:41 +0000

Clarien Bank Limited will resume all business operations post Hurricane Humberto on Friday, September 20. The Hamilton and Paget Plaza locations will open at 8:30am per normal for in-branch services. Clarien Bank Limited CEO Ian Truran commented: “Our priority is always the safety of our clients and employees. We have completed a thorough assessment of […]

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Bank Of Butterfield Decreases Loan Rates

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Published On :: Mon, 23 Sep 2019 20:45:08 +0000

The Bank of Butterfield announced that, in step with the recent 25 basis point decrease in the US Federal Funds Rate, the Bank is decreasing its interest rates on personal loans and mortgages. “The base rate for Bermuda dollar residential mortgages and consumer loans will decrease by 0.25% to 5.25%,” a spokesperson said. “The rate decrease […]

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Butterfield Bank Decreasing Lending Rates

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Published On :: Mon, 16 Mar 2020 16:29:44 +0000

In the wake of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son Limited today [March 16] announced that it is decreasing interest rates on personal loans and mortgages. A spokesperson said, “As Bermuda continues to make preparations for the potential impact of COVID-19 locally, and following yesterday’s emergency 100 bps decrease in […]

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Covid-19: Clarien Bank Lowers Lending Rates

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Published On :: Mon, 16 Mar 2020 16:54:29 +0000

In response to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, Clarien Bank says that it understand that its “continued operations and financial support are essential to the health of our society.” A spokesperson said, “Clarien appreciates the gravity of the coronavirus pandemic [Covid-19] and the impact it is having globally, as well as directly here on our community. […]

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AM Best Affirms Credit Ratings Of OCIL

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Published On :: Sun, 22 Sep 2019 10:00:34 +0000

AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A- [Excellent] and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a-” of Oil Casualty Insurance, Ltd [OCIL] [Hamilton, Bermuda]. AM Best also has affirmed the Long-Term Issue Credit Rating of “bbb” on the $200 million 8.00% deferrable subordinated debentures, due Sept. 15, 2034. The outlook of these […]

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RUBiS Service Stations Operating Hours

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Published On :: Mon, 30 Mar 2020 18:40:51 +0000

RUBiS Service Stations will be temporarily changing their operating hours due to the Covid-19 pandemic. A spokesperson said, “Due to the unprecedented Covid-19 pandemic, RUBiS Service Stations will be temporarily changing their operating hours to better address the Bermuda community’s needs. If you need service after these hours, select sites below offer 24-hour refueling. As the […]

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RUBiS Service Stations Operating Hours

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Published On :: Mon, 06 Apr 2020 15:02:31 +0000

RUBiS Service Stations will be temporarily changing their operating hours due to the Covid-19 pandemic, with select sites offering 24-hour refueling for essential service workers. Please note that only essential workers, with permission, may be out at all hours during the Shelter in Place. As the island and world deals with the Covid-19 pandemic, we […]

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Photos/Video: Cycle Cruises Celebrate 10 Years

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Published On :: Fri, 06 May 2016 14:22:25 +0000

The roar of motorcycle engines crossed the island this week as a group of visiting riders on their Harley Davidsons and other supersized motorcycles were joined by members of the Bermuda Longriders on a ride across the island. The group is part of ETA Motorcycle Cruises, which offers cruises all through the Caribbean and Bermuda […]

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Baseball: Spring League Registration Now Open

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Published On :: Sun, 10 Feb 2019 14:00:36 +0000

Registration is now open for the 2019 Spring League with five divisions including Tee Ball: Ages 4 & 5, Rookie Minors: Ages 6 & 7, Rookie Majors: Ages 8 & 9, Cal Ripken: Ages 10 to 12, and Babe Ruth: Ages 13 to 16. The YAO Bermuda website said, “We will have five divisions, based […]

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KMCC Celebrates Clients’ Sailing Adventure

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Published On :: Mon, 03 Feb 2020 22:12:43 +0000

On Friday evening, the Minister of Health Kim Wilson attended a celebratory reception hosted by the K. Margaret Carter Centre [KMCC] in conjunction with the Bermuda Sailor’s Home [BSH], to recognise two KMCC clients who are about to embark on a 10-day sailing journey out of Antigua onboard ‘The Tenacious’ – one of two sailing […]

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Endeavour Sailing Celebrates Women’s Day

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Published On :: Wed, 11 Mar 2020 15:48:52 +0000

Endeavour Community Sailing welcomed female youth sailors and female entrepreneurs for an International Women’s Day event on Sunday, March 8. A spokesperson said, “Endeavour Community Sailing, a registered charity in Bermuda dedicated to building self-confidence, teamwork, and life skills by engaging Bermuda’s youth in experiential learning, welcomed female youth sailors and female entrepreneurs for an […]

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Celebration Event To Highlight Wilson & Hill

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Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2019 19:52:16 +0000

The Department of Youth, Sport and Recreation will host an event to highlight the contributions of the late Sammy Wilson and Olympic medalist Clarence Hill at the Centre on Angle Street, which will include the renaming of the Centre to the Sammy Wilson Central Zone Community Centre and the naming of the gym to the […]

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Public Urged To Celebrate World Book Day

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Published On :: Thu, 27 Feb 2020 20:21:28 +0000

Nikita Robinson of The Ladies Room on Hott1075 is inviting the public to read at a nursery, preschool, or primary school reading class to help celebrate World Book Day on March 5. 1,312 books will be delivered to 43 pre/nursery schools throughout the Island in celebration of World Book Day. In addition, 18 public primary […]

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Paget Primary Holds Dr. Seuss Celebration

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Published On :: Thu, 05 Mar 2020 17:00:48 +0000

Paget Primary School recently held its first annual Dr. Seuss Birthday Celebration and Pajama Day. A spokesperson said, “On Monday, March 2, Paget Primary School held its first annual Dr. Seuss Birthday Celebration and Pajama Day. The very popular Dr. Seuss books have entertained, educated and inspired the young and not-so-young around the world for […]

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Runners Compete In Las Vegas Marathon, 10K

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Published On :: Mon, 18 Nov 2019 19:00:06 +0000

Seven Bermuda runners took to the streets of Las Vegas, three of them competed in the Humana Rock ‘n’ Roll Las Vegas Half Marathon, while the other four competed in the Humana Rock ‘n’ Roll Las Vegas 10K. Eddie Butterfield was the first of the Bermuda runners to cross the line in the Humana Rock […]

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PwC Bermuda Half & Full Marathon Results

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Published On :: Mon, 20 Jan 2020 12:02:03 +0000

Americans Bryan Morseman and Megan Gubbins won the PwC Bermuda Marathon, while Abdulmenan Kasim Gelatu and Nuhamin Bogale Ashame from Ethiopia won the PwC Bermuda Half Marathon. Morseman clocked a time of 2:28:52 over a new course that saw the runners start in Dockyard, Bermuda’s Sean Trott was second with a time of 2:43:04 and […]

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Zooma Women’s Half Marathon & 10K Results

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Published On :: Mon, 17 Feb 2020 10:56:51 +0000

The Zooma Women’s Race Series Bermuda Challenge continued, with the second day of the event seeing runners take part in a 10K and a Half Marathon. Andrea Luber clocked a winning time of 1:36.11 in the Half Marathon, Bonnie Mills was second in 1:39.06, and Sarah Thompson crossed the line third with a time of […]

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Bermuda Day Parade, Half Marathon Cancelled

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Published On :: Wed, 15 Apr 2020 15:09:58 +0000

“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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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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Insurance Market Celebrates Reciprocal Status

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Published On :: Thu, 12 Dec 2019 13:30:16 +0000

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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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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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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Collaboration To Reduce Lionfish Population

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Published On :: Tue, 13 Mar 2018 19:10:38 +0000

It is often said that good things come in groups of three, and that might be the case for a trio of research projects aimed at reducing a threat to Bermuda’s marine biodiversity: the invasive lionfish. BIOS said, “While many invasive species disrupt natural ecosystems by spreading disease or competing for food and habitat, lionfish […]

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Solar Farm Should Be Operational In 2019

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Published On :: Fri, 08 Jun 2018 15:32:35 +0000

The solar farm at the airport finger is expected to begin construction in the late summer or early fall and it should be operational in the first quarter of 2019, according to Minister of Transport and Regulatory Affairs Walter Roban. Speaking in the House of Assembly today, Minister Roban said, “Monday, June 4 was an […]

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BELCO Ordered To Pay Distributed Generators

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Published On :: Sun, 19 Aug 2018 21:48:11 +0000

[Updated] BELCO has been ordered by the Regulatory Authority of Bermuda [the Authority] to pay all distributed generators for the electricity they feed-in to the BELCO grid according to RA officials. A spokesperson said, “Until now, some consumers who feed-in their excess power from distributed generation to BELCO’s grid have not yet been paid. Payment […]

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RA: New Renewable Energy Feed-In-Tariff Rate

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Published On :: Fri, 04 Oct 2019 19:38:40 +0000

The Regulatory Authority today [Oct 4] announced that after “conducting a thorough and complete solar PV analysis to establish a new Feed-in-Tariff [FIT] for Bermuda’s solar PV distributed generators [Gs], the FIT has been revised from 0.1736 [$/kWh] to $0.2265 per kilowatt hour [kWh], and will take effect on October 7, 2019.” The RA said, […]

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Royal Bermuda Yacht Club Celebrates 175 Years

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Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2019 20:35:17 +0000

The Royal Bermuda Yacht Club — which was established on November 1, 1844 –  recently celebrated its 175th anniversary, and the center of the celebration is the launch of a new scholarship fund which, in addition to existing bursaries, will make year-round sailing more accessible to young sailors. A spokesperson said, “The Royal Bermuda Yacht […]

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City Plaque To Commemorate George Trott

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Published On :: Wed, 05 Feb 2020 22:44:22 +0000

In the spirit of Black History Month, the City of Hamilton today [Feb 5] unveiled a bronze plaque to honour the contribution to the construction of City Hall by master carver George Trott. “The impressive chandeliers that command the City Hall foyer were designed by Mr. William Harrington but it was Mr. Trott who put […]

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Collaboration Leads To Recovery Of Transmitter

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Published On :: Thu, 13 Apr 2017 14:39:00 +0000

Thanks to a collaborative effort involving people from the Bahamas, Bermuda and the United States, a turtle satellite transmitter was located, allowing important data on sea turtle migration being safely recovered. “The Bermuda Turtle Project [BTP], a joint project of the Bermuda Zoological Society [BZS] and the Sea Turtle Conservancy [STC], has as its mission […]

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Bermuda Turtle Project Celebrating 50 Years

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Published On :: Thu, 05 Apr 2018 14:06:37 +0000

The Bermuda Turtle Project [BTP] said they are “excited to be kicking-off our 50th celebrations in conjunction with the Bermuda Post Office release of a First Day Cover stamp issue featuring sea turtles of Bermuda and our 50 years of work.” “Collaborating with the Stamp Design Advisory Committee has been a pleasure and we are […]

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Devaune Ratteray Releases ‘Dark & Stormy’

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Published On :: Tue, 21 Jul 2015 23:00:19 +0000

Bermudian entertainer Devaune Ratteray has been steadily making headway in the worlds of music and dance while living in London, and has now released an ode to an iconic Bermuda drink with a full version of his song Dark & Stormy. Since joining the professional Bollywood group BollyFlex a year ago, Mr. Ratteray has performed […]

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Video: Devaune Ratteray Releases ‘Little Secret’

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Published On :: Mon, 10 Oct 2016 16:21:18 +0000

In between travelling Europe as a Bollywood dancer with the world-renowned group BollyFlex for the past year, Bermudian entertainer Devaune Ratteray has been recording music for his second EP after the success of his first entitled R.E.D released in 2013. Now, the finishing touches are being made to his second effort entitled ‘Growth’ “I learned a lot […]

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Warwick Academy Students Hold Demonstration

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Published On :: Mon, 02 Mar 2020 14:30:43 +0000

Friday, February 28 marked the 20th consecutive Friday morning that a small group of Warwick Academy students demonstrated on Middle Road to raise awareness about climate change, with the students holding the demonstration before school started. A spokesperson said, “Friday, February 28 marked the 20th consecutive Friday morning that a small group of concerned Warwick Academy students […]

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RA Approves Operating Licence For Solar Farm

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Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 15:45:31 +0000

The Regulatory Authority has approved the operating licence for the new solar farm at the ‘Finger’ at L. F. Wade International Airport. A Government spokesperson said, “The Minister of Home Affairs, the Hon. Walter H. Roban, is pleased to announce the Regulatory Authority’s approval of the operating licence for the new solar farm at the […]

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Photos: Harold Smith Celebrates 100th Birthday

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Published On :: Wed, 26 Feb 2020 18:40:31 +0000

Premier David Burt recently attended the 100th birthday of Mr. Harold Smith, at a party put on by his family at the Bermuda Industrial Union. Over 100 friends and family joined in the celebration, which included live entertainment, dinner, tributes, and prayers. “It was a great honour to attend the birthday celebration of Mr. Harold […]

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Ministry Of Finance Operations As Of May 4

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Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 20:32:25 +0000

The Ministry of Finance is advising the public of the current resumption of services and hours of operation for the Office of the Tax Commissioner, the Accountant General’s Office, the Department of Social Insurance and the Registrar of Companies. A Government spokesperson said, “The Office of the Tax Commissioner will have limited staff, on rotation, […]

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Swizzle South Shore To Cease Operations

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Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 13:13:48 +0000

The Swizzle South Shore in Warwick will “permanently cease operations,” the owner confirmed today, explaining that “the crippling effects of the Covid-19 virus and the subsequent contraction of the local economy for many months to come, it was clear that to continue on would only bring mounting debt.” Jay Correia said, “It is with great […]

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RUBiS Service Stations Phase 1 Operating Hours

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Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 11:23:22 +0000

RUBiS Energy Bermuda provided information about their operating hours during the Island’s Phase 1 reopening, with select sites offering 24-hour refueling for essential service workers. RUBiS also reminds the public that surname shopping does apply to gas stations. As the island and world deals with the Covid-19 pandemic, we are doing our best to provide […]

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Art Exhibition Celebrates City’s 225th Anniversary

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Published On :: Thu, 16 Jan 2020 23:24:37 +0000

The City of Hamilton invites the public to an ‘All things Hamilton’ art exhibition opening at the Bermuda Society of Arts in City Hall at 5:00pm on Friday, January 17th; which is another public celebration to recognize the 225th anniversary of the Corporation of Hamilton. A call for artwork was launched in November and more […]

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