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Column: Socioeconomic Impacts On Health Care

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Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 10:19:18 +0000

[Column written by Dr. Annabel Fountain] In the Journal of the American Medical Association last week, Dr. Clyde Lancy reported that in Chicago, more than 50% of COVID-19 cases and nearly 70% of COVID-19 deaths involve black individuals. This is particularly notable because black people make up only 30% of the population there. This pattern […]

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Video: Govt Press Conference On Covid-19

By bernews.com
Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 20:30:02 +0000

[Updated] The Government is holding a press conference this evening [May 6] to update the public on Covid-19. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime, the live video is below, and you can follow our live updates here. Update 7.23pm: Minister Kim Wilson’s full statement follows below: Good Afternoon, Today there […]

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Jillian Terceira Continues Competing In Belgium

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Published On :: Mon, 16 Dec 2019 12:32:44 +0000

Jillian Terceira was recently back in the center ring competing in the CSI** Lier International Horse Jumping event in Belgium. Terceira, competing in the 1.35m CSI2* Table A in Two Phases Special Class riding Iluna Di Cantero, finished 36th after achieving a clear first phase. They then clocked a second phase time of 29.82, but […]

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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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Mervyn Whyte To Conduct Race Inspection

By bernews.com
Published On :: Mon, 02 Mar 2020 17:00:46 +0000

Mervyn Whyte, Event Director for the International North West 200, will make his third visit to Bermuda next month to carry out the route safety inspection for the Bermuda Charge electric superbike road race, scheduled for Labour Day weekend. A spokesperson said, “Mr Whyte previously visited in 2018 and 2019 to assist with event safety […]

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Column: Honouring Connie & Helping Survivors

By bernews.com
Published On :: Thu, 17 Jan 2019 13:25:34 +0000

[Written by Keri Ebright] New Year’s Night, 1978, I was sitting at the police station. I don’t know how long it all took – the whole day felt frozen in time: like it all lasted forever, but at the same time, it had ended. I was there to report him. I promised I wouldn’t – […]

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Police Confirm: 60-Year-Old Sandys Man Arrested

By bernews.com
Published On :: Wed, 27 Feb 2019 21:06:55 +0000

The police have confirmed the arrest of a 60-year-old Sandys man in “connection with a sexual assault.” A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service can confirm the arrest of a 60-year-old Sandys man in connection with a sexual assault. “He was subsequently released on Police bail and an investigation into the matter is now […]

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Column: A Remembrance Of Connie Furtado

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Published On :: Sun, 01 Mar 2020 15:00:22 +0000

[Opinion column written by Keri Ebright] I returned in 2018 at her 40th year anniversary, in 2019 at her 41st, and 2020 for her 42nd. Forty-two years ago, Connie Furtado, age 11, was brutally raped and murdered when walking home from school. Anyone around here in the 1970s remembers this. Forty-two years ago can still […]

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Cycling: Conyers & Hopkins Win Gold In Cuba

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Published On :: Sat, 02 Nov 2019 20:44:20 +0000

Caitlin Conyers raced to victory in the women’s time trial cycling race on the iconic Malecon in Havana this morning [Nov 2], while Kaden Hopkins also claimed gold medals in the Elite and U23 categories. Setting a time which was over a minute faster than the second place finisher from Cuba, Conyers delivered a gold medal […]

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Caitlin Conyers Wins Time Trial In Arizona

By bernews.com
Published On :: Tue, 04 Feb 2020 11:16:19 +0000

Cyclist Caitlin Conyers has started competing in Arizona. Conyers is aiming to step up her cycling career, and as part of that goal is spending time in Arizona. The current Bermuda national champion, Conyers competed in the A Race Against Time – Time Trial. Competing in the women’s pro 1/2 division, she made a strong showing, claiming […]

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Cyclists Conclude Valley Of Sun Bike Race

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Published On :: Mon, 17 Feb 2020 17:00:43 +0000

Kaden Hopkins, Dominique Mayho, Nicholas Narraway and Caitlin Conyers recently concluded competing in the Valley of the Sun Bike Race, a three-day event in which professional and amateur road racing cyclists take part in different categories. The third and final stage was the criterium. In the Pro 1 Men’s Division, Hopkins clocked a time of […]

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Cyclists Continue Vuelta Independencia Race

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Published On :: Thu, 27 Feb 2020 12:54:33 +0000

Bermuda cyclists Dominique Mayho, Kaden Hopkins, and Conor White have teamed up with Julian Molina, Julian Otero and Brian Leon to compete in the Vuelta Independencia 7 day stage race in the Dominican Republic. Stage three was a 133.1K course, with Mayho moving up to eighth place overall. Hopkins is in sixth place overall and holds a […]

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Cyclists Continue In Vuelta Independencia

By bernews.com
Published On :: Fri, 28 Feb 2020 12:32:18 +0000

Bermuda cyclists Dominique Mayho, Kaden Hopkins, and Conor White have teamed up with Julian Molina, Julian Otero and Brian Leon to compete in the Vuelta Independencia 7 day stage race in the Dominican Republic. Stage four was the Circuito Villa Altagracia 138K race. Hopkins leads the Bermuda riders and is in 6th place overall, he […]

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Cyclists Continue Vuelta Independencia Race

By bernews.com
Published On :: Sat, 29 Feb 2020 18:00:49 +0000

Bermuda cyclists Dominique Mayho, Kaden Hopkins, and Conor White have teamed up with Julian Molina, Julian Otero and Brian Leon to compete in the Vuelta Independencia 7 day stage race in Dominican Republic. Stage Five was a 136K Mountain Stage, and Hopkins continues to lead the Bermuda riders and is in 8th place overall, and […]

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Cyclists Continue In The Dominican Republic

By bernews.com
Published On :: Sun, 01 Mar 2020 13:50:14 +0000

Bermuda cyclists Dominique Mayho and Kaden Hopkins, continued teaming up with Julian Molina, Julian Otero, and Brian Leon to compete in the Vuelta Independencia 7 day stage race in the Dominican Republic. Stage six was a 130K race, with Otero finishing 4th, while Hopkins crossed the line 8th and Mayho was 9th, all had the […]

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Bermuda Cyclists Conclude Vuelta Stage Race

By bernews.com
Published On :: Mon, 02 Mar 2020 12:40:10 +0000

Bermuda cyclists Dominique Mayho and Kaden Hopkins, continued teaming up with Julian Molina, Julian Otero, and Brian Leon to compete in the Vuelta Independencia 7 day stage race in the Dominican Republic. The final day saw the cyclists compete for an 84K ride through Santo Domingo. Hopkins finished 8th overall, with a combined time of 23 […]

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Conyers Finishes 17th In Cycling Virtual Race

By bernews.com
Published On :: Sun, 03 May 2020 13:11:31 +0000

Caitlin Conyers finished 17th competing in the USA Cycling Virtual Race League. The race was using the 2019 UCI World Harrogate Circuit that covered 41km. In a field of 44 A Division Women competitors, Conyers clocked a time of 1:05:09. Five riders all had the winning time of 1:00:51, with Shanni Berger from Israel declared […]

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Barnes Continues Competing In Las Vegas

By bernews.com
Published On :: Sun, 24 Nov 2019 13:51:57 +0000

Scott Barnes continued competing in the SuperKarts USA Super Nationals in Las Vegas. Barnes was one of 21 competitors on the track during the G1/G2::3G Kart Racing/AiM Sports Class Heat Three where he crossed the line 9th after 12 laps; with a fastest lap time of 43.661 which came during his 11th lap. Related Stories Videos: […]

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Consultation On Feed-In Tariff Methodology

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Published On :: Sun, 29 Apr 2018 23:12:20 +0000

Consultation on the method to calculate the rate paid to Renewable Energy Metering Scheme participants is underway, the Regulatory Authority of Bermuda announced today. The Feed-in Tariff is paid by BELCO to compensate people who are connected to the electricity network and who generate electricity via renewable energy systems such as solar panels and wind […]

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Bermuda Better Energy Plan Student Contest

By bernews.com
Published On :: Mon, 22 Oct 2018 21:47:31 +0000

Greenrock and BE Solar have just announced a schools competition for the best consultation response on Bermuda’s energy future. “Students have until 5:00pm on Friday the 23rd of November, 2018 to write a response to the consultation and submit it to the Regulatory Authority of Bermuda,” a spokesperson said. “Responses may support any of the […]

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Minister Recognizes Bermudian Icons At School

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Published On :: Tue, 25 Feb 2020 20:58:45 +0000

Minister of Labour, Community Affairs and Sports Lovitta Foggo recently joined Northlands Primary students in “celebrating those who have made great contributions to Bermuda,” including Calvin ‘Bummy’ Symonds and Mary Prince. A Government spokesperson said, “As part of the island’s black history awareness, Minister of Labour, Community Affairs and Sports Lovitta Foggo recently joined Northlands […]

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Second Screening For Maidentrip Documentary

By bernews.com
Published On :: Sun, 15 Sep 2019 13:00:59 +0000

The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] Film Series will be holding a repeat screening of the riveting 2014 documentary Maidentrip on September 18 following a sold-out show earlier this year. Maidentrip celebrates the accomplishments of the intrepid young woman Laura Dekker and brings her complex and inspiring real-life story to the big screen. In 1995 […]

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Jan 16: BNL, US Consulate To Screen ‘The Public’

By bernews.com
Published On :: Sat, 21 Dec 2019 13:00:30 +0000

The Bermuda National Library and the U.S. Consulate will host a screening of the film ‘The Public’ on Thursday, January 16th, 2020 at the Bermuda National Library at 5.00pm. “They will also hold discussions about the community’s most challenging issues, homelessness, mental illness and the role of the library in the community,” a spokesperson said. […]

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Confined Sea Turtles Released In Great Sound

By bernews.com
Published On :: Tue, 27 Jun 2017 22:02:35 +0000

Today [June 27], the Ministry of the Environment returned 38 green turtles collected from the high marine traffic area of the Great Sound back to western waters. A spokesperson said, “A further eight of the smallest green turtles and three hawksbill turtles were released inshore in the East End in mid June, and it is […]

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Bermuda Turtle Project Continues Research

By bernews.com
Published On :: Mon, 15 Oct 2018 15:03:23 +0000

The Bermuda Zoological Society in partnership with the Sea Turtle Conservancy completed another research and education programme this year, with the Bermuda Turtle Project committed to the goal of promoting the conservation of marine turtles through research and education. “During the 2018 research session the BTP team captured 259 green turtles and 1 hawksbill turtles […]

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Soiree Raises $200,000 For Turtle Conservation

By bernews.com
Published On :: Thu, 06 Dec 2018 16:22:22 +0000

The Bermuda Turtle Project 50th anniversary events culminated with a Sea Turtle Soirée, attended by some 235 guests and successfully raising $200,000 to support the future of this valued research and education initiative. There was much to celebrate by project partners, the Bermuda Zoological Society [BZS] and the Sea Turtle Conservancy [STC]. Amid STC’s initiatives […]

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Investigation Continues Into Robbery & Attack

By bernews.com
Published On :: Mon, 17 Jun 2019 21:59:16 +0000

The police continue to investigate the appalling incident in which a grown man brandished a knife and robbed a mother and her child, punching the 13-year-old son who bravely intervened to assist his mother. A police spokesperson said, “A mother, said to be a 32-year-old Paget woman and her son, said to be a 13-year-old […]

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Three Men Arrested In Connection With Robbery

By bernews.com
Published On :: Thu, 30 Jan 2020 16:59:10 +0000

“Three men were taken into custody overnight from a residence in Warwick in relation to the armed robbery at Gold Standard in the Washington Mall,” the police have confirmed. Detective Superintendent Nicholas Pedro, Crime Division said, “Three men were taken into custody overnight from a residence in Warwick in relation to the armed robbery at […]

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Possible Banana Shortage Due To Contamination

By bernews.com
Published On :: Fri, 31 Jan 2020 15:06:25 +0000

There “may be a temporary shortage of bananas in the coming weeks due to continued pest contaminations of imported banana shipments,” the Government said today. A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Environment and Natural Resources [DENR] advises the public that there may be a temporary shortage of bananas in the coming weeks due to […]

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Video: Second Cahow Chick Revealed

By bernews.com
Published On :: Thu, 12 Mar 2020 11:47:06 +0000

As scientists, students, and viewers from around the world watched online, a second Cahow chick hatched live on camera, following the first hatching of the season on February 28. A spokesperson said, “Scientists, students, and followers around the world were watching as the new chick in the CahowCam2 burrow was finally revealed. “Its peeps had […]

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Swimmers Continue Competing In Florida

By bernews.com
Published On :: Sat, 14 Dec 2019 22:20:57 +0000

Warwick Academy swimmers took to the pool again to continue competing in the Speedo Winter Age Group Championships in Florida. Jack Harvey qualified for the 15-16 Men’s 200 Yard Backstroke Final when he clocked the second fastest Preliminary time of 1:55.30. Bella Howes finished 11th during the 13-14 Women’s 50 Yard Breaststroke touching the wall […]

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Warwick Swimmers Continue Championships

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Published On :: Mon, 17 Feb 2020 18:00:01 +0000

Through 24 events at the 2020 Eastern Interscholastic Swimming & Diving Championships, the Warwick Academy team is in 17th place with 250 points. Bella Howes clocked a time of 54.69, finishing 18th in the women’s 100 yard freestyle. Caleb Ingham finished 23rd competing in the men’s 100 yard freestyle, touching the wall in a time […]

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Photos: Work Continues After Front Street Fire

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Published On :: Wed, 24 Aug 2016 12:01:43 +0000

Work is continuing on Front Street following the July 21 blaze that caused severe damage to a number of buildings. At approximately 4.30am that morning, the fire broke out on Front Street, with Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service deploying 16 vehicles and over 30 members to battle the blaze. The blaze took hours to get under […]

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Powerboat Racing Season Second Race Day

By bernews.com
Published On :: Sun, 26 May 2019 22:10:45 +0000

A two race day was held at the Spanish Point Boat Club for the second race day of the 2019 powerboat racing season. “The first of three races was the BPBA National Championship Series, and the second race was Spanish Point National Championship Race [Race one of three]. A fleet of nine entries in A […]

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Photos: Powerboat Racing Second Race Day

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Published On :: Thu, 30 May 2019 17:00:35 +0000

A two race day was held at the Spanish Point Boat Club for the second race day of the 2019 powerboat racing season. “The first of three races was the BPBA National Championship Series, and the second race was Spanish Point National Championship Race [Race one of three]. A fleet of nine entries in A […]

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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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Photos/Video: Second RAF Aircraft Group Arrive

By bernews.com
Published On :: Fri, 09 Jan 2015 10:17:53 +0000

Another group of Royal Air Force aircraft landed at the L.F.Wade International Airport on Wednesday afternoon [Jan 7], with the four Typhoons and one A330-200 Voyager tanker having traveled from Lajes, Azores and expected to stay overnight, departing in the morning depending on weather conditions along their route. They mark the second group to land […]

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Photos: Airport Redevelopment Construction

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Published On :: Wed, 17 May 2017 23:00:39 +0000

Construction on Bermuda’s new airport terminal continues with workers preparing the site for development and receiving delivery of materials for building. The project has seen the arrival of three boat loads of materials with the latest cargo ship recently arriving in St. George’s Harbour with materials for the project being transferred to Marginal Wharf before […]

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Snooker: Island Construction Cup & Miller Cup

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Published On :: Fri, 11 Apr 2014 09:53:14 +0000

In a close fought battle Spanish Point Boat Club defeated defending champions Watford Sports Club 1 for the Island Construction Cup. In a race to three games, first two names out of the hat were Chris Dakin and Zane DeSilva. DeSilva would give Watford Sports Club an early lead by defeating Dakin 46-40. Next to […]

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Bermuda Snooker League Season Continues

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Published On :: Wed, 01 Nov 2017 22:00:26 +0000

The 2017/18 Snooker League Season got underway with four games played. The Spanish Point Boat Club Team One defeated the RAA Rebels 5 – 0. Chris Dakin won his match against Kyle Williams 58-38, while Stewart Greenslade defeated Jacal Washington 50-31. The double frame match saw Paul Fedden win both games against Jelani Hollis 48-44 […]

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International Snooker Tournament Concludes

By bernews.com
Published On :: Mon, 21 May 2018 09:30:05 +0000

The International Snooker Tournament came to an end inside the Ocean View Golf Club. Pat Burke was crowned the Low Scratch Champion after defeating Paul Fedden in the Final. Steve Pavlick won the Singles Handicap title after his Final win over Tyler Moniz. The Doubles Champions were Brake and Geoff Brunn, they defeated Keino Zuill and […]

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Warwick Win Island Construction Cup Semi-Final

By bernews.com
Published On :: Fri, 10 Jan 2020 12:16:10 +0000

Warwick Workman’s Club Two and Sandys Boat Club Two faced off in the 1st of two Island Construction Cup semi-finals. Steven Bremar opened the scoring for Warwick when he completed a convincing win over Sandys Tyler Siese 59 – 13. Sandys captain Chris Bromby levelled the score at 1-1 as he dismissed Warwick’s Mike Zimmerman […]

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Sandys Boat Club Win Island Construction Cup

By bernews.com
Published On :: Thu, 05 Mar 2020 19:00:08 +0000

Warwick Workman’s Club Two team took on defending champions Sandys Boat Club One team in the final of the Island Construction Cup held at Warwick Workman’s Club. Richie Beale opened the scoring for Sandys when he defeated Warwick’s Mike Zimmerman, closing him out on the colors to pick up the win 62-44. Sandys Martin Siese […]

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Winners Of Airport Art Contest Announced

By bernews.com
Published On :: Thu, 28 Nov 2019 20:04:24 +0000

Bermuda Skyport and Aecon Airport Constructors have chosen the artists to display works in the new passenger terminal building when it opens next year. The winners are: Christina Hutchings, Daniel DeSilva, Edwin Smith, Jahday Ford, Jonathan Northcott, JP Rouja, Michele Smith, Milton Hill, Otto Trott, Vaughan & Amy Evans, William Gringley and Zoe Dyson Hedstrom. “The […]

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OBA: ‘Few Solutions To Resuscitate Economy’

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Published On :: Fri, 21 Feb 2020 20:23:20 +0000

“Government missed its revenue targets, it overspent, failed in its promise to produce a budget surplus and is now projecting a budget deficit,” the OBA said today. “They boasted loudly about a projected $7m surplus but somehow oversaw a $14m deficit,” said Shadow Finance Minister Pat Gordon-Pamplin, who just took over the Shadow Ministry after […]

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Minister: Transport Control Department Update

By bernews.com
Published On :: Fri, 28 Feb 2020 22:07:00 +0000

“As of April 01, 2020, legislation will reflect that the only legal licence plates for motor cars will be a white background with black characters,” Minister of Tourism & Transport Zane Desilva said. Speaking in the House of Assembly today [Feb 28] the Minister said, “I rise today to make a short statement to clear […]

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Minister Updates On Covid-19 Economic Plan

By bernews.com
Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 17:58:11 +0000

The pandemic has “unleashed both a global health emergency and an unprecedented economic crisis of historic magnitude,” unbudgeted Covid-19 expenditures for this fiscal year are estimated to be $70-$80 million, and Covid-19 will also cause a major decline in Government revenues, Minister of Finance Curtis Dickinson said. Speaking in the House of Assembly today [May 8], […]

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‘Crush Your Confidence’ Challenge To Launch

By bernews.com
Published On :: Tue, 13 Aug 2019 12:50:14 +0000

A former reporter and marketing professional has taken her skill set and packaged it into services directed to women. Mikaela Ian Pearman is known for her on-camera work and is now focusing on assisting women to confidently come out of their shell. She is launching a three-day confidence challenge on August 19 where she will […]

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Noah Browne Falls In Nash Cup Second Round

By bernews.com
Published On :: Thu, 03 Oct 2019 12:02:07 +0000

Noah Browne recently continued competing in the $12,000 Men’s NASH Squash Cup 2019, taking place at the London Squash & Fitness in London, Ontario, Canada. Browne went down in his second round match when he took on the eighth seed Cameron Seth from Canada. Browne fell in straight sets 11-4, 11-8, 11-6 in 37 minutes. […]

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Photos/Video: Canadian Songsters Mini-Concert

By bernews.com
Published On :: Fri, 27 Sep 2019 21:14:46 +0000

[Updated with photos] The Salvation Army is holding it’s annual Congress this weekend and provided Bermuda with the opportunity to hear the visiting musical group, the Canadian Staff Songsters at a mini-concert this afternoon [Sept 27] on the steps of City Hall. The 66-minute live video replay is below: Related Stories Salvation Army Band To […]

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