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Tumble Tots Celebrates Its 30th Anniversary

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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Tumble Tots Celebrating 34th Anniversary

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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Live Video Replay: “Art Walk” Fashion Show

[Updated] The St. George’s Art Walk is underway this afternoon [Oct 25], with the event featuring displays from artists, musical and dance performances, as well as a fashion show — which is currently taking place and you can tune in and watch it live via our Periscope account. The fashion show is set to feature […]

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Live Video Replay: Fashion Collective Show

The Bermuda Fashion Collective Show was held last night [Nov 3] at the Bermuda Society of Arts at City Hall, with a number of styles and models on display and part proceeds to be donated to the Chewstick Foundation. The show included Aura Moniz Jones, Carla Faye Hardtman, Deane Williams, Desiree Riley, Edith Rookes, James Lee, Juliette Dyke, Mikaela Eshe, […]

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Video: Bermuda Fashion Collective Show

The Bermuda Fashion Collective Show recently took place at the Bermuda Society of Arts at City Hall, serving to showcase the work of local fashion designers. The fashion show featured all local designers, including Aura Moniz Jones, Carla Faye Hardtman, Deane Williams, Desiree Riley, Dana Cooper, James Lee, Juliette Dyke, Mikaela Eshe, Monique Stevens, Rene […]

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Minister’s Trip Prompts New Energy Initiatives

Following a trip by Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban to Barbados and Jamaica late last year to meet with his counterparts in those countries, several “new energy initiatives are currently underway” at the Ministry of Home Affairs. A Government spokesperson said, “Late last year the Minister of Home Affairs the Hon. Walter Roban visited […]

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Football: BFA Executive Council Season Update

The Bermuda Football Association Executive Council met yesterday [March 31] to discuss the current COVID-19 pandemic and the continued impact on the 2019/20 football season. A spokesperson said, “The Executive Council considered all relevant information inclusive of venue availability, player safety, scheduling, competition rules etc. ‘Soft’ plans were developed for several scenarios that could impact […]

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Photos: Team France Receive Twizy Minicars

Groupama Team France held an event today [April 20] to mark the official keys handover for Renault Twizys vehicles, with the America’s Cup team saying that “today is a major first for the French brand as it moves into the archipelago of Bermuda by placing ten Renault Twizys at the disposal of Groupama Team France.” […]

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Adam Hall Hauls In Career-High Five Hits

Adam Hall racked up a career-high five hits in six trips to the plate, helping power the Delmarva Shorebirds to a 15-7 win over Asheville. The article on the Minor League Baseball website said, “Adam Hall’s first full professional season was going well early on, but he had yet to have a night like he did on […]

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60th Anniversary Theatre Boycott Quiz Winner

On July 18th, there was a presentation made to the winner of the 60th Anniversary of the Theatre Boycott Quiz at the One Communication’s Church Street outlet, which is very near the site where crowds gathered peacefully during that transformative chapter, 60 years ago. Speaker Dennis Lister, Helene Stephenson, Senator Joan Dillas Wright, Glenn Fubler, […]

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Crime Stoppers Receives Award In Singapore

Crime Stoppers Bermuda recently received the International Community Partnership Award during the Crime Stoppers International annual conference in Singapore. A spokesperson said, “Crime Stoppers International has held its 2019 annual conference in Singapore with the theme ‘Cyber Crime – Partnership to Mitigate Cyber Threats’. The conference brings together all of the Crime Stoppers programs worldwide, […]

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Hall Named To Delmarva Anniversary Team

Baseball player Adam Hall has been named to the Delmarva Shorebirds Silver Anniversary Team, marking him as one of the club’s best players over the past 25 years. The club’s official website said, “Time for one last definitive look at our Shorebirds Silver Anniversary Team. “This ultimate Shorebirds lineup is made up of the nine […]

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St. David’s County Cricket Club Executive Update

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

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ICC Holds Virtual Chief Executives Meeting

The International Cricket Council [ICC] hosted a Chief Executives’ Committee meeting via conference call today to discuss the impact of Covid-19 on the sport. A spokesperson said, “During the call, the CEO’s of the 12 Full Members and three Associate representatives confirmed their full commitment to work in partnership to address the challenges the sport […]

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Bank Makes Positive Impact On Sports Field

Butterfield Bank employees spent last Friday afternoon [Sept 13] making a positive impact on Bernard’s Park with the addition of new waste bins for the sports field. As part of Butterfield’s Community Action Month, bank employees partnered with students from Impact Mentoring Academy to complete Keep Bermuda Beautiful’s [KBB]’s Artful Bins project. KBB executive director […]

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“199 Loads Of Bulk Waste Were Delivered”

The Ministry of Public Works in partnership with Keep Bermuda Beautiful [KBB] recently held a bulky waste clean-up to encourage residents to responsibly dispose of metal waste, rubble, furniture, appliances and other large items. A Government spokesperson said, “The event held on Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 of January, involved the public grouping waste by […]

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Chrysda Smith Scores Twice For York University

Bermuda’s Chrysda Smith scored twice for York University Lions field hockey team as they defeated Western Mustangs by a score of 9-2. The school’s report said, “On Saturday the York University Lions field hockey team defeated the Western Mustangs at Varsity Field in Guelph, Ont., by a lopsided score of 9-2. “Several York players earned […]

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Covid-19: Second Day Of Drive Through Testing

[Updated] Bermuda’s drive through testing is in its second day, Premier David Burt said, adding that they tested 74 people yesterday, and the goal is test 120 at the location today. Premier Burt tweeted the photo below, saying: “Just received a photo of Bermuda’s drive through testing which has started up for the 2nd day. This […]

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Sompo Hires Harriet Harty As Executive VP

Sompo International Holdings has appointed Harriet Harty as the Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer [CHRO] for Sompo International’s Commercial P&C operations. The company said, “Sompo International Holdings Ltd., a Bermuda-based specialty provider of property and casualty insurance and reinsurance, announced today that Harriet Harty has been named Executive Vice President and Chief […]

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“World’s First Captive To Insure Crypto Custody”

Premier David Burt announced that Gemini Trust Company, LLC — a cryptocurrency exchange and custodian — has launched Nakamoto, Ltd. a captive insurance company licensed by the Bermuda Monetary Authority [BMA] to insure Gemini Custody. “Nakamoto — the world’s first captive to insure crypto custody — allows Gemini Custody to increase its insurance capacity beyond […]

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IGI Receives PRA & FCA Regulatory Approval

International General Insurance Holdings Limited [IGI] received regulatory approval from the UK Prudential Regulation Authority [PRA] and Financial Conduct Authority [FCA] in connection with its previously announced business combination with Tiberius Acquisition Corporation [Tiberius]. A spokesperson said, “The PRA approval was received on February 24, 2020, and the FCA approval was received on February 25, […]

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Pensions To Be Paid, Cheques Delivered

Pension benefits automatically paid by direct bank deposit will still be made next week as normal and pension cheques will be processed and delivered by mail tomorrow before the island wide lockdown takes place on Saturday morning. A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Social Insurance wishes to advise the public of the following: “Pension […]

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Demco To Give Out Roses During Pride Parade

Local florists Demco will be handing out free rainbow roses to participants during tomorrow’s Pride Parade from their Church Street location in Hamilton, saying it is their way of showing support. The Parade is scheduled to get underway at 11.00am on Saturday from Victoria Park, and Demco staff will be handing out approximately 300 rainbow […]

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Fattire Massive Mountain Bike Race Results

The Bermuda Bicycle Association’s Fattire Massive Mountain Bike season got underway at the Arboretum. Dominique Mahyo and Nicole Mitchell are the Open 60 Minute Champions, while Clive Langley and Kayla Raymond are the Open 30 Minute Champions. During the Male Open 60 Minute race, Mahyo clocked 13 lap time of 1:01:26.135, Alexander Miller finished a […]

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Fat Tire Massive MTB Lagoon Park Results

The Fat Tire Massive Lagoon Park race was held yesterday [Dec 15], with 83 racers competing in slippery conditions. A spokesperson said, “Fat Tire Massive’s third event finally got the seasonal high winds and downpour that separate the hardcore cyclists from the rest. Thunderstorms spared the event, which saw 83 racers test their mud skills. […]

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Cap Of 450 Recreational Lobster Diver Licenses

The Minister of Home Affairs Walton Brown today announced a cap of 450 recreational lobster divers for the 2018-2019 season, which opens September 1st 2018. Licenses will be issued on a first come, first served basis from August 6th 2018. The deadline to report catch data [including nil catches] for the 2017-2018 season was April […]

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Cap Of 375 Recreational Lobster Diver Licences

The Ministry of Home Affairs is advising of a cap of 375 recreational lobster diver licences to be issued for the 2019-2020 season. “Licences will be issued on a first come, first served basis starting on Monday, 5 August 2019 and the diving season is set to open 1 September, 2019,” a spokesperson said. “The […]

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Barnes Has Impressive Start In Las Vegas

Bermuda’s Scott Barnes began competing in the SuperKarts USA Super Nationals in Las Vegas. During the G1/G2::3G Kart Racing/AiM Sports Class Heat One which saw 21 karts take to the track, Barnes finished 6th completing the 12 laps. Barnes took to the track again to compete in the G2::3G Kart Racing/AiM Sports Class Second Heat […]

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Minister: First Phase Of Energy Rebate Initiative

The Energy Rebate Initiative will be primarily targeted to seniors and low income households, Minister of Transport and Regulatory Affairs Walter Roban said in the House of Assembly today [June 29]. Minister Roban said, “Although the previous rebate structure achieved positive results, it would not be enough to simply reboot the old scheme. Under the […]

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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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Column: Anniversary Of 1981 General Strike

[Opinion column written by Glenn Fubler] During the press conference on Friday, May 1, Premier David Burt reminded us that Government is collaborating with the Opposition in response to the multiple challenges of the pandemic. To reinforce that point, he invited Opposition Leader Craig Cannonier to share remarks. Responding to a reporter’s question, the Premier admitted, […]

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Video: ‘Living Our Lives’ LGBTQ Documentary

A documentarian visited Bermuda for the island’s first ever Pride Parade and to capture the thoughts and reflections of a cross-section of LGBTQI residents on film during the run-up to the August 31 event. D.L. Perez is currently hosting an online series titled Living Our Lives, intended to present a panoramic view of the LGBTQ […]

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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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Delivery Man Injured In Robbery Admitted To ICU

A 40-year-old Four Star delivery man is under observation in the ICU after being assaulted and robbed last night in Sandys, the police have confirmed. A police spokesperson said, “At last check a 40-year-old Four Star delivery man was under observation in the Intensive Care Unit after being assaulted and robbed around 8:40pm Wednesday, January […]

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Music Video: ‘Different Universe’ By Spence

Local musician Richard Spencer – known by his stage name Spence – has released a new music video for his song ‘A Different Universe,’ lamenting the ills of the world even while imagining a more peaceful planet. Mr. Spencer — who has been playing music for about 16 years, and writes, composes, and performs all […]

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‘Roof Wetting’ Held For New Beehives At Bacardi

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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Video: Cahow Chick Hatches Live On Camera

As the Nonsuch Expeditions team and viewers from around the world watched online, a Cahow chick in burrow #831 hatched at approximately 12.00am on Friday, February 28, officially launching the 2020 CahowCam season. This the eighth season that the team has been live streaming from the underground nesting burrows on Nonsuch Island, during which tens […]

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Photos & Video: ‘Aurora’ Cruise Ship Arrives

The third cruise ship of 2020 — the ‘Aurora’ — arrived in Bermuda yesterday [Feb 18], carrying an estimated 2,258 passengers and 816 crew members. This marks the third of a projected 197 cruise ship visits to Bermuda this year, which officials said should bring an estimated 543,000 passengers to the island. A Government spokesperson […]

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Photos: Minister Dickinson Delivers Budget

Minister of Finance Curtis Dickinson delivered the 2020 Budget in the House of Assembly on Friday morning, which sets out the Government’s financial plans for the upcoming fiscal year. A live blog on the Budget can be found here, and all our coverage of the 2020 Budget here. Related Stories PLP Respond To OBA Budget Reply […]

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Photos: Drive Through Testing At Southside

On Friday [April 24], the Government launched the drive-through testing facility at Southside, which offers free testing to essential workers, including hospital staff, health care workers, police officers, fire service officers, soldiers, prison officers, grocery staff, pharmacy staff, gas stations, utility workers, security officers, stevedores, and other essential workers. Those who wish to get tested can […]

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Photos: BNA Who’s Who & Fast Five Tournaments

[Updated with photos] The Bermuda Netball Association’s Under 11 Who’s Who Tournament and the Seniors Fast Five Tournament was held at the Bernards Park. Under 11 Who’s Who The youngsters had to pick sticks to see what position they would play. The first game saw Storm Lightning and Storm Thunder end in a tie 2-2 […]

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Photos: Fat Tire Massive Race At Hog Bay Park

[Updated with photos] 56 racers competed during the Fat Tire Massive Mountain Bike Series at Hog Bay Park this weekend. A spokesperson said, “Under clearing skies, Hog Bay park hosted 56 racers in the second last points race for the Fat Tire Massive Mountain Bike Series. With only one race to go, several positions are […]

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Aspen Appoints Andrew Kudera As Executive VP

Aspen Insurance Holdings announced that Andrew [Andy] Kudera has been appointed Executive Vice President and Group Chief Actuary, effective February 3, 2020. Mr. Kudera brings 40 years of actuarial experience in the re/insurance industry to Aspen. Prior to managing his own consulting firm, he served as Executive Vice President and Group Chief Actuary at Validus Group […]

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Daleys Win Five Medals On Trillium Cup Opening

Elan and Elijah Daley began competing in the 2019 Trillium Cup, hosted by Etobicoke Swim Club at the Etobicoke Olympium Pool. The pair won a total of 5 medals on the opening day, while Elan broke a Bermuda Age Group and Open Record. Elijah Daley picked up a silver medal finishing 2nd competing Boys 13-Year-Olds […]

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Photos, Video & Results: Fat Tire Massive Race 4

[Updated with photos] Over 90 mountain bike enthusiasts took part in the Fat Tire Massive Race 4 at Southlands, with Alexander Miller claiming first place in the Open 60 class. Rounding out the top five was visiting Canadian Jeff Currie, who took second place, Alan Potts in third, Cameron Morris in fourth, and Moses Johnson […]

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Traffic Diverting In Paget Due To Utility Pole Fire

[Updated] Police have advised this afternoon [Oct 20] that there are traffic diversions currently in place on Middle Road in Paget due to a utility pole fire. A Police spokesperson said, “Traffic diversions are currently in place on Middle Road in Paget due to a downed utility pole at the junction with Ord Road [Ess […]

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Photos: Car Driver Crashes Into Tree In Hamilton

[Updated] Emergency services responded to a collision late this evening [Nov 20] on Reid Street in Hamilton which involved a car driver colliding with a tree on a sidewalk. It appears that two people were injured, with Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service personnel attending to them initially, with an ambulance then arriving on scene.  Details […]

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Powerboat Association Votes In New Executive

The Bermuda Powerboat Association held its Annual General Meeting [AGM] last week; as a result a new Commodore, Vice Commodore, Rear Commodore, and executive were elected. New Commodore Robert Cardwell said, “Last week the Bermuda Powerboat Association held its AGM. This AGM was well attended and in that AGM the following executive elections were made: […]

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McCallan Competes In St Clair River Classic

Bermuda’s Kim McCallan competed in the 2019 St Clair River Off Shore Power Boat Classic in Michigan. The former Bermuda Powerboat Association commodore was making her debut as a driver in the American Power Boat Association Offshore Championship with American syndicate Nobody’s Business Offshore Racing. McCallan, competing in the ProStock V class on board her […]

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Photos: Flight From Brazil Diverts To Bermuda

[Updated with video + official information] An American Airlines flight traveling from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, diverted to Bermuda this morning [Dec 3], touching down at just past 6.00am. The Boeing 767-300 was heading to New York when some form of technical difficulty arose, and it was greeted by the Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service […]

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