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Bermudian’s Novel Wins International Award

By bernews.com
Published On :: Tue, 19 Nov 2019 13:16:44 +0000

Bermudian author Dr. Mandy-Suzanne Wong’s latest novel, Drafts of a Suicide Note, has been named as an Award-Winning Finalist for the American Book Fest’s 2019 Best Book Award for General Fiction. The American Book Fest saw more then 400 winners and finalists in over 90 categories, covering books published from 207 to 2019. Jeffrey Keen, […]

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School Courtyard Named After Calvin Symonds

By bernews.com
Published On :: Sat, 11 Jan 2020 21:05:51 +0000

Yesterday [Jan 10], the Minister of Labour, Community Affairs and Sports Lovitta Foggo, Premier David Burt, and members of Cabinet and Parliament honoured Bermudian sports legend Calvin “Bummy” Symonds by unveiling a plaque at the Northlands Primary School. Mr. Symonds is one of the island’s cricket legend, having had great success in the sport during […]

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Covid-19: Cricket Board Cancel Camps, Training

By bernews.com
Published On :: Thu, 19 Mar 2020 14:19:23 +0000

The Bermuda Cricket Board has canceled/postponed the Pee Wee Clinic, the Easter Action Cricket Camp, and the weekly Senior National Team training due to the ongoing global Covid-19 pandemic. A spokesperson said, “Due to the uncertainties of the Covid-19 pandemic, the Executive of the BCB has decided to cancel both the Pee Wee Clinic and the […]

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Bermuda Cricket Board Talent Identification

By bernews.com
Published On :: Sun, 29 Mar 2020 22:15:51 +0000

The Bermuda Cricket Board via Development Chair, Mr. Arnold Manders [U19 Head Coach] and High Performance Chair, Mr. Peter Philpott, announced the Talent Identification launch for BCB Youth National Academy players and teams aged 13 to 17. “The BCB has identified the need to mirror the Bermuda Football Association’s Youth National Academy structure by setting […]

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Photos/Video: Sports Bermuda Magazine Awards

By bernews.com
Published On :: Mon, 18 Nov 2019 14:02:49 +0000

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

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Weather Forecast For Saturday April 4

By bernews.com
Published On :: Fri, 03 Apr 2020 21:00:55 +0000

Saturday, April 4 is expected to see rain showers along with windy conditions, with the high to be near 20°C/68°F and the low to be near 16°C/61°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be west. The relative humidity is expected to be near 75%. Sunrise will be at 7.02am and sunset […]

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Weather Forecast For Saturday April 11

By bernews.com
Published On :: Fri, 10 Apr 2020 21:00:12 +0000

Saturday, April 11 is expected to be partly cloudy skies with gusty winds in the morning, with the high to be near 19°C/67°F and the low to be near 16°C/60°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be NW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 55%. Sunrise will be at […]

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Weather Forecast For Saturday April 18

By bernews.com
Published On :: Fri, 17 Apr 2020 21:00:27 +0000

Saturday, April 18 is expected to be partly cloudy in the morning then becoming cloudy and windy later in the day, with the high to be near 22°C/71°F and the low to be near 18°C/64°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SSE. The relative humidity is expected to be near […]

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Weather Forecast For Saturday April 25

By bernews.com
Published On :: Fri, 24 Apr 2020 21:00:53 +0000

Saturday, April 25 is expected to see gusty breezes and rain showers early, with thunderstorms developing later in the day, with the high to be near 24°C/75°F and the low to be near 21°C/69°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 89%. […]

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Weather Forecast For Saturday May 9

By bernews.com
Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 21:00:03 +0000

Saturday, May 9 is expected to be windy with a few clouds from time to time, with the high to be near 23°C/73°F and the low to be near 17°C/62°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 69%. Sunrise will be at […]

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Isabelle Dutranoit Breaks Bermuda Record

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Published On :: Sat, 08 Feb 2020 23:00:35 +0000

While competing in the 2020 Camel City Invitational in North Carolina, Isabelle Dutranoit set a new Bermuda national record of 9:50.80 in the 3000m, shattering the old one set in 2014. Dutranoit — who has already qualified for the 2020 Carifta Games — competes for Wake Forest and she was their top finisher in the event, […]

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Hill-Edwards Helps Franklin Pierce Win Relay

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Published On :: Sun, 09 Feb 2020 13:26:14 +0000

Destini Hill-Edwards and her Franklin Pierce University women’s track and field teammates competed in the Panther Invitational. Franklin Pierce University Women’s Track and Field team finished in third place out of 14 teams. Hill-Edwards ran the second leg for the Franklin Pierce Women’s 4x200m relay team that clocked a winning time of 1:52.37. Related Stories […]

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Hill-Edwards Competes In Valentine Invitational

By bernews.com
Published On :: Mon, 17 Feb 2020 11:30:17 +0000

Destini Hill-Edwards and her Franklin Pierce University Women’s Track and Field teammates competed at the David Hemery Valentine Invitational hosted by Boston University. In the women’s 60-meters, Hill-Edwards finished 3rd in heat 4 and was 21st out of 80 runners with a time of 8.12. In the women’s 200-meters, she finished the 43rd heat in […]

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Ashley Irby Sets New Bermuda Record In 1000m

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Published On :: Tue, 18 Feb 2020 23:19:21 +0000

While competing in the 1000m at the Darius Dixon Memorial, Ashley Irby shattered the Bermuda record, with her time of 2.58.96, breaking the former record of 3:01.94. Bermuda National Athletics Association President Donna Raynor said, “The MAAC juniors competed in New York at the Armory Championships and we had Shayla Cann meet the qualifying standard […]

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Keturah Bulford-Trott Wins Three Races

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Published On :: Thu, 27 Feb 2020 18:00:39 +0000

Keturah Bulford-Trott recently took to the track to compete in the Royal Open Indoor Track Meet representing Montverde Academy. Bulford-Trott ran to victory in the women’s varsity 100 meters, stopping the clock in a time of 12.20, just short of the women’s under 20 Carifta Games qualifying standard, which is set at 12.00. She also […]

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Bermuda Track Athletes: Medals & New Record

By bernews.com
Published On :: Mon, 02 Mar 2020 14:41:56 +0000

Bermuda track athletes Chayse Tanner, Nathan Armstrong, Isabelle Dutranoit, and Nirobi Mills-Smith had strong performances as they recently competed in their respective track and field events. Bermuda National Athletics Association President Donna Raynor said, “We have had another fantastic weekend as our athletes prepare for the upcoming Carifta Games. We had a team that traveled […]

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Bulford-Trott Wins 2 Gold Medals In Invitational

By bernews.com
Published On :: Fri, 06 Mar 2020 00:00:38 +0000

Keturah Bulford-Trott was recently back in action representing Montverde Academy during the Montverde Eagle Invitational Indoor Track Meet, earning two gold medals in running events. Bulford-Trott raced to a time of 12.29 to win the women’s varsity 100 meters race gold medal, following that up with the gold medal in the women’s varsity 200 meters […]

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Tiffany Dawson Earns WBFF Pro Card

By bernews.com
Published On :: Fri, 26 Jul 2019 13:45:12 +0000

[Written by Don Burgess] Life couldn’t get much better for Tiffany Dawson. This past weekend she won a World Beauty, Fitness, and Fashion [WBFF] competition in Dallas, Texas on Saturday and earned her pro card. Next month she will compete in the world championships, and in September she will marry the love of her life. Ms […]

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Tiffany Dawson To Make Pro Debut On Saturday

By bernews.com
Published On :: Mon, 05 Aug 2019 12:40:50 +0000

[Written by Don Burgess] Tiffany Dawson will make her pro debut on Saturday at the World Championships after having earned her pro card for the World Beauty, Fitness and Fashion Inc. three weeks ago in Dallas, Texas. Ms Dawson told Bernews she leaves Monday for the Bahamas and will participate in the red carpet event on […]

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Sabrina Burgess Earns IFBB Pro Card

By bernews.com
Published On :: Thu, 05 Sep 2019 14:12:36 +0000

[Written by Don Burgess] Sabrina Burgess can count herself among the world’s best after winning the Masters Over 50 Figure competition at the 2019 North American Championships. She also earned her pro card by placing first at the event held in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on August 29th. Ms Burgess, who trains with Carmichael Bryan at Positive […]

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58 Honoured At Denton Hurdle Memorial Awards

By bernews.com
Published On :: Sat, 22 Jun 2019 02:05:03 +0000

Fifty eight student athletes were honoured tonight [June 21] at the 34th annual Denton Hurdle Memorial Awards at Warwick Academy. These awards, honoring the late Denton Hurdle, are used to highlight, recognize and reward the finest primary, middle and senior school student-athletes. Denton Hurdle was a keen sportsman who attended Warwick Academy, Bermuda College and […]

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Photos: Estwanik & Lindsay Win Bacardi 8K Race

By bernews.com
Published On :: Mon, 18 Nov 2019 14:00:37 +0000

[Updated with photos] Chris Estwanik and Gayle Lindsay won the 2019 Bacardi 8K Road Race this past weekend. Estwanik was clocked across the line in a time of 26:27, Spencer Butterfield was second stopping the clock in a time of 28:49, while Cody Lima who was third in a time of 29:26. Lindsay was 11th […]

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Updates: Covid-19 On Saturday, May 9th

By bernews.com
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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Bermuda Stardust Stables Jumper Show Results

By bernews.com
Published On :: Tue, 21 Jan 2020 00:00:09 +0000

The Bermuda Equestrian Federation hosted the Stardust Stables Jumper Show at the National Equestrian Center on Vesey Street. In the 1.30m Horse Jumping Against the Clock with a Jump Off Class, Kayla Bardgett was declared the winner. Riding Causing Chaos, the pair clocked a Clear First Round time of 72.91, they then clocked a Jump […]

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US Coast Guard Tall Ship ‘Eagle’ Visits Hamilton

By bernews.com
Published On :: Sat, 20 Jul 2019 22:22:19 +0000

The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Barque Eagle arrived in Hamilton on Friday [July 20] as part of its 2019 cadet summer training deployment. A spokesperson previously said, “While in port, cadets from the ‘Eagle’ will participate in community outreach activities with WindReach and the Sandy’s Boat Club Youth Sailing Program. “As the only active-duty sailing […]

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White Mountains Reports Third Quarter Results

By bernews.com
Published On :: Wed, 06 Nov 2019 13:38:38 +0000

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

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50 People Attend ABIR’s Virtual Board Meeting

By bernews.com
Published On :: Thu, 09 Apr 2020 17:51:02 +0000

The Association of Bermuda Insurers & Reinsurers [ABIR] held its first virtual board meeting recently with more than 50 executives from member companies participating in the web-enabled meeting. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda’s leading insurers and reinsurers are meeting clients’ needs globally and demonstrating robust “operational resilience” during the Covid-19 pandemic. “As testament to the industry’s […]

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BILTIR Board Cancels 2020 Conference

By bernews.com
Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 11:39:43 +0000

The Board of the Bermuda International Long Term Insurers & Reinsurers [BILTIR] has canceled the 2020 Bermuda International Life & Annity Conference due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. A spokesperson said, “The Board of the Bermuda International Long Term Insurers and Reinsurers has made the very difficult decision to cancel its 2020 Bermuda International Life […]

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Garden Club Of Bermuda To Host Fundraiser

By bernews.com
Published On :: Fri, 15 Nov 2019 14:28:01 +0000

The Garden Club of Bermuda will be hosting a fundraising event on Saturday, November 23, from 10.00am to 3.00pm. Admission is $20 for adults, $10 for students aged 10-18, and free for children below 10. A spokesperson said, “The Garden Club of Bermuda Open House & Gardens at Palm Grove will be held on Saturday, […]

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Photos: Garden Club Of Bermuda Fundraiser

By bernews.com
Published On :: Sun, 24 Nov 2019 02:03:03 +0000

The Garden Club of Bermuda hosted an Open House & Gardens fundraising event at Palm Grove in Devonshire today [Nov 23]. Proceeds from the event goes towards The Garden Club’s Skills Development Program, which is administered with the Parks Department, allowing young Bermudians to gain hands-on training in the field of horticulture. There was an […]

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Food Review: Restaurant Weeks At Sul Verde

By bernews.com
Published On :: Thu, 30 Jan 2020 10:30:02 +0000

[Written by Mikaela Ian Pearman] My fourth stop for Restaurant Weeks was Sul Verde at Rosewood Bermuda. I love Sul Verde because the vibe is so relaxed and they have the best pizza in Bermuda. I was excited to sample the special menu to try dishes I’d never had there. I tend to order the same […]

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Appleby Support Restaurants With Gift Cards

By bernews.com
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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9-Year-Old Racer Works Towards MiniGP Debut

By bernews.com
Published On :: Wed, 19 Dec 2018 12:00:31 +0000

9-year-old Aeziah Divine is pursuing his dream of advancing his road racing career in the UK miniGP series in 2019, with the young rider aiming to make it onto the UK grid and represent his country. Aeziah has spent most of his life obsessed with bikes; he got his first electric motorcycle at age four, joined […]

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BBA Postpones Awards Party Due To Covid-19

By bernews.com
Published On :: Sat, 14 Mar 2020 15:09:27 +0000

Due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the Bermuda Bicycle Association [BBA] has decided to postpone its annual awards party and MTB prize giving, which was scheduled for tomorrow [March 15]. A spokesperson said, “Following the suggestion of the Bermuda Government and the Department of Youth, Sport & Recreation that events with more than 50 participants […]

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Bermuda Bicycle Association Announce Awards

By bernews.com
Published On :: Sat, 02 May 2020 12:00:55 +0000

The Bermuda Bicycle Association announced the 2019 Awards, which was originally planned at the end of March, but was postponed due to the Covid-19 pandemic. A spokesperson said, “The BBA’s annual awards were to have been announced and presented at the end of March but with the cancellation of the event the award recipients were […]

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Over 100 Lionfish Caught In Guardians Derby

By bernews.com
Published On :: Mon, 19 Nov 2018 17:57:19 +0000

Guardians of the Reef hosted the 3rd annual Bermuda Fall Lionfish Derby recently, with the culling competition also marking the island’s second ‘Reef Sanctioned Derby’ where all participants must be part of a 2-4 person team lead by a Team Captain, with a total 103 lionfish caught during the event. Each Team Captain attended one […]

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Solar Panels Installed At Museum In Dockyard

By bernews.com
Published On :: Wed, 24 May 2017 00:33:22 +0000

UK-based renewable energy investment company Low Carbon, the official renewable energy partner to Land Rover BAR, announced the completion of a partnership project to install solar panels at the National Museum of Bermuda, thereby reducing the museum’s carbon emissions. The solar panel installation was funded through a partnership with Low Carbon, Land Rover BAR and […]

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BELCO Ordered To Pay Distributed Generators

By bernews.com
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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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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Stevenson Humpback Documentary Wins Award

By bernews.com
Published On :: Sun, 27 Oct 2019 13:00:59 +0000

Bermudian filmmaker Andrew Stevenson’s new up-close-and-personal look at the gentle sea giants which migrate through the island’s waters every spring scooped one of the top awards at a leading environmental film festival this week [Oct 22].. Directed and produced by Mr. Stevenson and filmed entirely off Bermuda, The Secret Lives of Humpbacks won the Best […]

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Robbery: “We Heard All The Glass Shattering”

By bernews.com
Published On :: Thu, 30 Jan 2020 13:59:35 +0000

[Written by Don Burgess] A brazen daylight armed robbery at the Gold Standard in Washington Mall shocked employees at nearby shops. At 9:30am yesterday, two men rode a motorcycle through the walkway of the second floor of the Washington Mall. The men — one brandishing what police termed a ‘suspected firearm’ — smashed the display cases, and […]

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Music Video: Jo-1's ‘No Ordinary Christmas’

By bernews.com
Published On :: Mon, 25 Dec 2017 14:00:43 +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, a holiday-themed track titled “No Ordinary Christmas.” The song was written and arranged by Joanne Ball-Burgess and produced by AgelessMuzik Studios by producer Dominic Khaemba. Keyboards are by Emery […]

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‘Roof Wetting’ Held For New Beehives At Bacardi

By bernews.com
Published On :: Mon, 27 Jan 2020 13:42:18 +0000

Noting that it is part of their “ongoing commitment to environmental sustainability,” Bacardi recently welcomed ‘new tenants’ as honeybees moved in as part of the Aberfeldy Barrels and Bees program, with the company holding a ‘roof wetting’ for the new beehives at the Bacardi building. A spokesperson said, “The global headquarters of Bacardi, located in […]

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Free Saturday Activities At National Museum

By bernews.com
Published On :: Fri, 21 Feb 2020 12:08:34 +0000

The National Museum of Bermuda is offering free Saturday activities — including Palmetto weaving, book readings and chair yoga — during the month of February. A spokesperson said, “National Museum of Bermuda is offering free Saturday activities during the month of February. This coming Saturday, February 22, local artist and historian Ronnie Chameau and Bermudian author […]

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E-Waste & TAG Recycling Day On Saturday

By bernews.com
Published On :: Wed, 04 Mar 2020 16:28:11 +0000

A free E-Waste & TAG Recycling Drop-Off Day event will be held on Saturday [March 7] from 8.00am to 4.00pm at the Somerset Cricket Club premises. A government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Public Works is supporting the Free E-Waste & TAG Recycling Drop-Off Day event being sponsored by Somerset Cricket Club [SCC] on Saturday, […]

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Please Don’t Discard Gloves & Masks On Ground

By bernews.com
Published On :: Sun, 19 Apr 2020 11:47:54 +0000

As people continue to work to protect themselves amid the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, a new environmental issue has become apparent in Bermuda, as well as other parts of the world: gloves and masks being discarded inappropriately. A number of gloves and masks were spotted by a local while talking a walk near The Reefs, as […]

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Happy Bird Company Offers Bluebird Boxes

By bernews.com
Published On :: Tue, 21 Apr 2020 12:16:04 +0000

The Happy Bird Company is selling its bluebird nesting boxes for the second year, led by company founder Christian Chin-Gurret. A spokesperson said, “Spring is definitely in the air with the lovely sounds of bird chirping all over the island. Many birds are starting their nests and that includes the native bluebirds [Sialia sialis]. “Between […]

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Fidelis Appoints Daniel Burrows & Ian Burford

By bernews.com
Published On :: Tue, 04 Feb 2020 19:36:38 +0000

Fidelis Insurance announced that founder member Daniel Burrows has been promoted to Group Managing Director for the Fidelis Group and Ian Burford has been appointed to Chief Executive Officer for Fidelis Underwriting Limited [FUL]. Burrows joined Fidelis in 2015 and previously was co-CEO of AonBenfield’s Global ReSpeciality [GRS] division. Burford has over 30 years’ experience […]

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BDA Appoints Four New Board Members

By bernews.com
Published On :: Fri, 07 Feb 2020 17:55:10 +0000

The Bermuda Business Development Agency [BDA] has appointed Susan Pateras, Barclay Simmons, Marc Telemaque, and Leon Thomas to the company’s board of directors A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Business Development Agency [BDA] has appointed four new members to the company’s board of directors. “Joining the board are Susan Pateras, COO of Liberty Specialty Markets; Barclay […]

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Argo Appoints Carol McFate To Board

By bernews.com
Published On :: Sat, 08 Feb 2020 13:00:41 +0000

Argo Group International Holdings announced the appointment of Carol A. McFate to its Board of Directors. “We’re honored to welcome Carol to our Board,” said Argo Group Chairman, Gary Woods. “This is a year of renewed opportunity for Argo Group, and strong, independent oversight is crucial to taking full advantage of it. “Carol’s impressive background and […]

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