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Music Video: Joanne Ball-Burgess “Body Drop”

By bernews.com
Published On :: Thu, 01 Nov 2018 12:46:52 +0000

Bermudian Joanne Ball-Burgess, also known as Jo-1, who rose to fame through East African dance show Sakata, has released a new video for her latest song “Body Drop”. A spokesperson said, “Jo-1 is back and this time with a bigger banger that will get you to pop, lock and let your body drop. The blend […]

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Earth Hour: ‘Turn Off Unnecessary Lights Tonight’

By bernews.com
Published On :: Sat, 28 Mar 2020 14:27:54 +0000

Due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, Earth Hour activities around the world have taken on a different format, and Greenrock is encouraging all Bermuda residents to turn off any unnecessary lights this evening. A spokesperson said, “As a result of the precautions being taken to limit the potential threats associated with Covid-19, Earth Hour activities around the […]

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2020 Cahow Nesting Season Proving Successful

By bernews.com
Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 11:00:44 +0000

The 2020 Cahow nesting season has seen 134 breeding pairs produce 68 confirmed chicks, with all but two chicks at good or above average weights. A spokesperson said, “The 2020 Cahow nesting season has a record number of 134 breeding pairs, which have produced 68 confirmed chicks.” Jeremy Madeiros, Principle Conservation Officer, said, “After my […]

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BSX On Covid-19 & Business Continuity

By bernews.com
Published On :: Fri, 20 Mar 2020 10:09:08 +0000

The Bermuda Stock Exchange [BSX] provided information about their plans for business continuity amidst the global Covid-19 pandemic. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Stock Exchange [“BSX” or “Exchange”] today issued a statement on the Exchange’s response to the Covid-19 virus and business continuity. “The economic impact of the Covid-19 pandemic and the resulting market volatility has prompted the World […]

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Essent Reports Q1 Results & Declares Dividend

By bernews.com
Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 10:00:48 +0000

Essent Group Ltd. reported net income for the quarter ended March 31, 2020 of $149.5 million or $1.52 per diluted share, compared to $127.7 million or $1.30 per diluted share for the quarter ended March 31, 2019. Essent also announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.16 per common […]

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Photos: Small Cessna Aircraft Crashes At Airport

By bernews.com
Published On :: Tue, 01 May 2018 01:09:53 +0000

Emergency personnel rushed to the airport after a small aircraft crashed while landing this evening [April 30], resulting in the pilot sustaining what officials said were “non life threatening injuries” and the airfield being temporarily closed down before re-opening at around 9.00pm. Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson Lieutenant Russann Francis said, “At 5:33pm today, […]

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Students Benefit From Expressive Art Session

By bernews.com
Published On :: Mon, 09 Dec 2019 15:08:16 +0000

The Ministry of National Security’s Gang Violence Reduction Team and Living Legends Targeted Primary Prevention Program recently held an expressive art session with students at Victor Scott Primary School. The young men named themselves the ‘Hype Kings,’ with the session focused on positive affirmations through expressive art. Local artist Carlos Santana Dill led the class. […]

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Harness Racer Waldron Impressing In Canada

By bernews.com
Published On :: Tue, 01 Oct 2019 09:30:41 +0000

Bermudian harness racer Kiwon Waldron has been making an impressive name for himself tearing up the track in Canada in recent months. Invited to participate on the Quebec Regional Fair Circuit by Team Allard, one of the leading North America harness racing outfits in terms both of wins and earnings, the 19-year old Bermudian racked […]

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Bermuda Harness Pony Racing Results

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Published On :: Sun, 06 Oct 2019 23:00:15 +0000

The Bermuda Equestrian Federation’s Harness Pony Racing Season got underway at the National Equestrian Center on Vesey Street. In the opening race of the 2019-20 Season, Philip Correia in the bike of Reel Patrol took the line honors clocking a time of 1:06&3 competing in the 1:03&4 & Faster Time Bar Class, Dylan DeSilva and […]

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Results: Harness Pony Racing Week 2

By bernews.com
Published On :: Sat, 12 Oct 2019 12:22:19 +0000

The Harness Pony Racing Season moved into their second week of racing at the National Equestrian Center on Vesey Street. Race One in the 1:03&4 & Faster Time Bar Class, Double Time with Dylan DeSilva in the bike clocked a winning time of 1:05&2, Google Me and Candyce Martins was second clocking 1:05&3 and Kayla […]

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Bermuda Harness Pony Racing Results

By bernews.com
Published On :: Mon, 28 Oct 2019 09:45:47 +0000

Harness Pony racing returned to the track for another round of action at the National Equestrian Center on Vesey Street. In the opening race of the evening, Christian Truran was in the bike of Gold N Glory as they won the 1:03&4 & Faster Time Bar Class race with a time of 1:03&3, War Machine […]

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Bermuda Harness Pony Racing Weekend Results

By bernews.com
Published On :: Mon, 04 Nov 2019 12:55:05 +0000

The Harness Pony Racing season continued at the National Equestrian Center on Vesey Street. Race One in the 1:03&3 and Faster Time Bar Class saw Andrea Westerfield in the bike of Custard the Dragon clock a winning time of 1:04 flat, while War Machine with Kayla Cardwell in the bike finished second with a time […]

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Bermuda Harness Pony Racing Results

By bernews.com
Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2019 11:14:08 +0000

The Harness Pony Racing Season resumed at the National Equestrian Center on Vesey Street. In Heat One the 1:03&3 & Faster Time Bar Class, Kiwon Waldron in the bike of Pocket de Gold clocked a winning time of 1:05&4, Christian Truran in the bike of Gold-N-Glory finished second in 1:06 flat and the third place […]

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Results: Bermuda Harness Pony Racing

By bernews.com
Published On :: Mon, 18 Nov 2019 11:26:36 +0000

The Harness Pony Racing Season resumed at the National Equestrian Center on Vesey Street. In the 1:03&3 & Faster Time Bar Class Heat 10 saw Christian Truran and Gold-N-Glory clock a winning time of 1:02&1, while Dylan DeSilva in the bike of Simsfield Hardtime clock the second fastest time of 1:02&4 and finishing third was […]

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Bermuda Harness Pony Racing Results

By bernews.com
Published On :: Mon, 16 Dec 2019 10:27:24 +0000

The Driving Horse & Pony Club of Bermuda [DHPC] Harness Racing season continued on Saturday [Dec 14] at the National Equestrian Center on Vesey Street in Devonshire. The full results follow below [PDF here]: Related Stories Bermuda Harness Pony Racing Results Bermuda Harness Pony Racing Results Bermuda Harness Pony Racing Results Results: Bermuda Harness Pony […]

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Bermuda Harness Pony Racing Results

By bernews.com
Published On :: Sun, 22 Dec 2019 22:52:31 +0000

The Driving Horse & Pony Club of Bermuda [DHPC] Harness Racing season continued this weekend at the National Equestrian Center on Vesey Street in Devonshire, and the results follow below. The full results follow below [PDF here]: Related Stories Bermuda Harness Pony Racing Results Bermuda Harness Pony Racing Results New Years Day Harness Pony Racing Results Bermuda Harness […]

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Photos, Video & Results: Harness Pony Racing

By bernews.com
Published On :: Fri, 27 Dec 2019 13:17:06 +0000

The Driving Horse & Pony Club [DHPC] held a day of harness pony racing yesterday [Dec 26] at the National Equestrian Center on Vesey Street. The first heat was the 1:03&3 & Faster Time Bar Class, with Kiwon Waldron in the bike of Special Gold clocking a winning time of 1:02&1 and Kayla Caldwell in […]

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New Years Day Harness Pony Racing Results

By bernews.com
Published On :: Thu, 02 Jan 2020 11:58:48 +0000

New Years Day traditionally includes Harness Pony Racing at the National Equestrian Center on Vesey Street, with racers taking to the track to start the new year. Heat Two on the day was the 1:05&2 – 1:06&3 Time Bar Class, that saw three ponies cross the line with the exact same time of 1:08&4. Kiwon Waldron […]

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Bermuda Harness Pony Racing Results

By bernews.com
Published On :: Mon, 13 Jan 2020 11:59:57 +0000

The Bermuda Harness Pony Racing Season resumed at the National Equestrian Center on Vesey Street this weekend, with a full slate of races. During the 1:02&4 & Faster Time Bar Class, Dylan DeSilva in the bike of Simsfield Hardtimes clocked winning time of 1:02&2, Special Gold with Darico Clarke in the bike finished second in […]

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Photos, Video & Results: Harness Pony Racing

By bernews.com
Published On :: Mon, 10 Feb 2020 11:19:31 +0000

[Updated with video, PDF & photos] The Harness Pony Racing Season continued at the National Equestrian Center on Vesey Street. In Heat One, Pocket De Gold with Kiwon Waldron in the bike clocked a winning time of 1:05 flat in the 1:02&3 & Faster Time Bar Class, Christian Truran in the bike of Gold-N-Glory finished […]

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Video & Results: Bermuda Harness Pony Racing

By bernews.com
Published On :: Mon, 24 Feb 2020 12:34:50 +0000

[Updated with PDF] The opening race of the day in Bermuda Harness Pony Racing at Vesey Street set the tone for the day. Kiwon Waldron in the bike of Special Gold battles Kayla Caldwell in the bike of War Machine in the 1:02&3 & Faster Time Bar Class, with Waldron and Special Gold edging Caldwell […]

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Bermuda Harness Pony Racing Results

By bernews.com
Published On :: Mon, 02 Mar 2020 11:08:19 +0000

Harness Pony Racing at the National Equestrian Center on Vesey Street saw the opening day of Champions of Champions racing. War Machine with Kiwon Waldron in the bike won the 1:02&3 and faster time bar class race clocking a time of 1:02&1, while Custard the Dragon and Andrea Westerfield won the 1:02&4 – 1:04 time […]

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Parliament: Audio & Order Of Business

By bernews.com
Published On :: Fri, 28 Feb 2020 13:58:22 +0000

[Updated with audio] The House of Assembly will be in session on Friday [Feb 28] and statements scheduled to be delivered include the Bermuda 1st – An Update, Banana Supply, Preparedness Awareness of the Coronavirus, the 55th Annual Primary School Art Exhibition, the 2019-2020 Financial Support for Bermuda College Students, a new Government Public Safety […]

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Parliament: Audio & Order Of Business

By bernews.com
Published On :: Fri, 06 Mar 2020 14:00:37 +0000

[Updated with audio] The House of Assembly will be in session on Friday [March 6] and statements scheduled to be delivered include the Bermuda Hospitals Board Annual Report 2015 and the Tabling the Repatriation & Mixed Status Families Bill. We will post the audio feed here at around 10am on Friday. Update: Live broadcast has […]

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Minister Kim Wilson On Covid-19 Preparedness

By bernews.com
Published On :: Wed, 11 Mar 2020 14:55:29 +0000

“The Government is taking proactive steps to effectively respond to this global outbreak,” Minister of Health Kim Wilson said in the House of Assembly today [March 11]. The Minister said, “Hand sanitizers have been ordered, which will contribute to the essential hand hygiene needed to protect ourselves and prevent spread. Though we have to remember, […]

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Parliament: Audio & Order Of Business

By bernews.com
Published On :: Fri, 13 Mar 2020 13:00:02 +0000

[Updated with audio] The House of Assembly will be in session on Friday [March 13] and only one statement is scheduled to be delivered, which is on the Bermuda Public Schools – System Transformation. We will post the audio feed here at around 10.15am on Friday. Update: Live broadcast has concluded, and the audio of […]

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Audio: House Of Assembly Emergency Session

By bernews.com
Published On :: Mon, 06 Apr 2020 16:51:08 +0000

[Updated] During an emergency session held this morning — with social distancing in place — the House of Assembly approved the extension of the State of Emergency until April 18th. The Government had already indicated that it would last until April 18th, however it had to be formally done via Parliament This Parliamentary session followed after […]

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Audio & Parliament Order Of Business

By bernews.com
Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 17:15:57 +0000

[Updated with audio] The House of Assembly will hold a ‘virtual session’ today [May 8] and statements scheduled to be delivered include the Emergency Powers [COVID-19 Continuing Precautions] Regulations 2020, 6 Megawatt Solar Farm Progress, COVID-19- Fiscal and Economic Plan Update, Public Works COVID-19 Operations, Heritage Month 2020, Government Feedback Forum for COVID-19 and Public […]

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‘Unverified Messages On Social Media’

By bernews.com
Published On :: Tue, 24 Sep 2019 17:12:55 +0000

The “group going to homes and pretending to be officials from home affairs” message is circulating again, and the police have advised this is “not relevant for Bermuda” and have urged residents to “please think before posting unverified messages on social media.” A police spokesperson said, “Please be advised the below alert is not relevant […]

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Ocean Plastic Advent Calendar Raises Awareness

By bernews.com
Published On :: Fri, 20 Dec 2019 14:21:38 +0000

Local photographer Meredith Andrews has once again collected and re-purposed plastic that has washed up on the shores of Bermuda to create an interesting and thought provoking daily advent calendar series on Instagram. This marks the second year that Ms. Andrews has utilized ocean plastics for her holiday project, which uses discarded materials such as […]

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BPS: Message Circulating Is Not For Bermuda

By bernews.com
Published On :: Wed, 29 Jan 2020 16:47:47 +0000

The fake social media message warning residents about a group of individuals allegedly pretending to verify data for a Government census but really planning to steal from homes is circulating again, leading the police to issue another advisory. The police — who have advised before that this message does not pertain to Bermuda — said, […]

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Threatening Messages Being Sent Electronically

By bernews.com
Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 10:56:06 +0000

The Bermuda Police Service said they are “aware of threatening messages being sent electronically, [e-mail, social media], to members of the public.” A police spokesperson said, “Recipients are being threatened with having their online activity made public, unless they purchase varying amounts of cryptocurrency within a stipulated time period and return it to the person […]

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Local Business Owners Launch Digital Campaign

By bernews.com
Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 20:19:28 +0000

The digital campaign #ChooseBDA was launched on Sunday May 3rd on Instagram and Facebook as an effort by a small group of business owners to “help bring awareness to the major impact local small businesses has on the island’s overall economy.” “These founding business owners hail from different sectors of the economy [retail, service, hospitality, […]

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Squash Players Impress At Guyana Tournament

By bernews.com
Published On :: Mon, 26 Aug 2019 16:40:41 +0000

The Bermuda National Squash Team returned last night after making a strong showing at the Caribbean Squash Championships 2019 in Guyana. The team had a fantastic week with standout performances from Colin Alexander winning the Men’s Over 60 category, Denise Kyme taking 2nd in the Women’s Over 50 Category, and Suzanne Rose finishing 3rd in […]

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Elliott Wins Essex Junior Squash Plate Final

By bernews.com
Published On :: Wed, 05 Feb 2020 12:03:54 +0000

Matthew Elliott recently concluded competing in the Essex Junior Squash Open, competing in the Boy’s Under 17 Consolation Age Group Division. Elliott went in to the plate semi-final, where he defeated Max Chilver in five games, 9/11, 11/4, 11/8, 9/11, and 11/7. Elliott then matched up against Deniz Kucukarslan in the plate final, winning in […]

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Turini Styles Top Actresses For T Magazine

By bernews.com
Published On :: Sun, 19 Apr 2020 10:31:35 +0000

Shiona Turini recently worked as a stylist for The New York Times’ T Magazine, with the Bermudian fashion consultant styling a group which included a number of highly prominent black actresses and entertainers including Halle Berry, Taraji Henson, Mary J. Blige, Angela Bassett, Lynn Whitfield, Kimberly Elise, and Viola Davis. Sharing one of the shoot’s photos […]

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Police Appeal For Witnesses To Shooting

By bernews.com
Published On :: Fri, 04 Oct 2019 20:24:18 +0000

The police are appealing for witnesses to the shooting last night in the east end, which resulted in a 64-year-old man being shot in the shoulder. A police spokesperson said, “Detectives continue to investigate a confirmed firearm incident that occurred around 10:25pm Thursday, October 3rd in the Cashew City Road, St. George’s area where a […]

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Video: Education Minister Press Conference

By bernews.com
Published On :: Thu, 12 Mar 2020 16:13:36 +0000

The Minister of Education Diallo Rabain is holding a press conference this afternoon [March 12] “regarding work being undertaken in our public school system.” We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Update: The live broadcast has concluded and the 19-minute replay is below Related Stories Video: Education […]

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Child Care For Children Of Essential Workers

By bernews.com
Published On :: Mon, 06 Apr 2020 23:36:18 +0000

The Child Care programme for children of essential services workers commenced last week, Minister of Education Diallo Rabain said. Speaking at this evening’s press conference, Minister Rabain said, “Good Evening, We are pleased to report that the Child Care programme for children of our Essential Services Workers commenced last week, Wednesday, April 1st, 2020. The operation of […]

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Videos: Schools Send Messages To Students

By bernews.com
Published On :: Wed, 22 Apr 2020 17:24:43 +0000

Teachers from West Pembroke School and East End Primary recently created videos reaching out to their students as they remain away from class due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. The East End Primary School video features teachers holding up custom made signs bearing messages for students, set to Club Nouveau’s version of ‘Lean On Me,’ […]

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Video: Whitney Institute Middle School Message

By bernews.com
Published On :: Fri, 24 Apr 2020 10:49:15 +0000

The Whitney Institute Middle School staff came together to send a virtual message to the students and families to connect and share positivity. A spokesperson said, “The entire Whitney Institute Middle School staff misses all of the students and wishes the best for them and their families during this pandemic. The staff came together to […]

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Video: Gilbert Institute Message To Students

By bernews.com
Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 22:36:03 +0000

The teachers and staff of Gilbert Institute have created a video sending a message of encouragement to their students as the Covid-19 pandemic continues to keep both staff and students at home. The video’s description says, “The Gilbert staff sending a message of encouragement to students. Edited by Terry Henry.” As the island and world […]

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Video: BFRS & RBR On Hurricane Preparedness

By bernews.com
Published On :: Sat, 12 Oct 2019 02:40:50 +0000

Bernews hosted a News & Views panel discussion today [Oct 11], with Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service Divisional Officer Mark Taylor and Royal Bermuda Regiment Major Dwight Robinson discussing various aspects related to preparing for the approach of a hurricane and how their services respond during and after a storm. Strong winds swept across the […]

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RBR Recruits Get Their First Lesson With Rifles

By bernews.com
Published On :: Wed, 19 Feb 2020 12:11:27 +0000

The country’s newest soldiers got their first lesson with the Royal Bermuda Regiment’s SA-80 rifles. Recruit Camp soldiers were introduced to the standard issue weapon in a classroom – with a major emphasis on safety. Instructors explained the workings of the SA-80 and the rigorous safety procedures that need to be learned before they get […]

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Intro to Organizational Business Coaching

By fisher.osu.edu
Published On :: Thu, 20 Feb 2020 19:28:38 +0000

One of the reasons I enjoy the MAcc program so much is because it allows me the flexibility to take elective classes that spark my professional interests. As a student who one day aspires to be the CFO of a company, I wanted to take extra HRM (human resource management) classes to understand more about … Continue reading "Intro to Organizational Business Coaching"


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Global Business Expedition (GBE) – Panama

By fisher.osu.edu
Published On :: Thu, 26 Mar 2020 15:32:30 +0000

Over spring break, I had the opportunity to travel to Panama with my GBE (Global Business Expeditions) class that was led by two of our supply chain faculty members.  I was the only full-time MBA student that made the trip but was joined by students in the Working Professional MBA, Master of Business Logistic Engineering … Continue reading "Global Business Expedition (GBE) – Panama"


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Why is it called “Fisher” College of Business?

By fisher.osu.edu
Published On :: Mon, 13 Apr 2020 13:09:41 +0000

When you first started looking at our program, you may have asked yourself why we are called the Fisher College of Business. Then you probably shrugged and forgot all about it. Well, I’m here to answer that burning question for you. Like many business schools, we are named after a benefactor who contributed a significant … Continue reading "Why is it called “Fisher” College of Business?"


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ACBDA To Hold Press Conference On Thursday

By bernews.com
Published On :: Wed, 08 Nov 2017 20:13:42 +0000

The America Cup Bermuda will be holding a press conference tomorrow afternoon [Nov 9] where they are expected to discuss the Economic, Environmental and Social Impact of the 35th America’s Cup on Bermuda. According to the Potential Economic Impact [PEI] assessment released by the ACBDA back in 2015 before the event took place, the direct spending […]

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Appeal For Witnesses: Murder Of Jahkoby Smith

By bernews.com
Published On :: Wed, 25 Jul 2018 15:29:26 +0000

This Sunday [July 29] marks the year anniversary of the murder of Jahkoby Smith and police have renewed their appeal for information, and have asked witnesses or anyone who may have any information to please contact them. A police spokesperson said, “Sunday July 29th marks the year anniversary of the death of Jahkoby Smith and […]

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‘Devastated, Saddened By Senseless Murder’

By bernews.com
Published On :: Sun, 29 Jul 2018 12:37:17 +0000

“We were stunned, devastated and saddened to learn of another senseless murder,” Shadow Minister of National Security Michael Dunkley said. “I knew Taylor as a constituent and friend whom I enjoyed conversing with about our beloved home. He was always keen to discuss opportunities and issues facing Bermuda. Just last week we continued our earlier […]

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