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Earth Day Marked Virtually During Pandemic

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Published On :: Wed, 22 Apr 2020 22:42:16 +0000

Virtual activities helped to mark Earth Day today [April 22] as we navigate the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, with residents being urged to support environmentally-positive organizations and causes, along with finding other ways to address the threat of climate change. A spokesperson said, “Today marks the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, this as the global community […]

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Wells: ‘Bermuda Will Always Be Home For Me’

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Published On :: Sun, 26 Apr 2020 12:49:35 +0000

Bermudian footballer Nahki Wells recently took over the Bristol City Football Club Twitter account in order to answer questions from fans, with the striker noting that Bermuda “will always be home for me.” In answering a question about Bermuda, Wells said, “I think the last time I was in Bermuda was October or November for […]

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Squash Players Advance In Pan American Games

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Published On :: Thu, 25 Jul 2019 22:04:14 +0000

Bermuda’s Micah Franklin and Noah Browne took to the Squash Courts for individual play at the Pan American Games in Lima, Peru, making a strong start in their first day of action. Franklin took on Israel Aguilar from El Salvador and advanced after defeating his opponent 3 – 1. Aguilar won the first match in […]

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Squash Players Impress At Guyana Tournament

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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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RUBiS Graded Squash Tournament Underway

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Published On :: Wed, 16 Oct 2019 12:28:09 +0000

The 2019 RUBiS Graded Squash Tournament is underway, and the results from the first day of competition are below. Tuesday October 15 Results A Division Piers Carr beat Peter Cooper 11-7, 11-9, 11-7 Korin Knights beat Elijah Simmons 11-9, 8-11, 11-7, 11-4 Anaya Smith beat Malcom Woodley 11-5, 11-5, 11-4 Melina Turk beat Mark James […]

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RUBiS Graded Squash Tournament Day Two

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Published On :: Thu, 17 Oct 2019 11:09:25 +0000

The RUBiS Graded Squash Tournament 2019 continued inside the Bermuda Squash Racquets Association Club in Devonshire. Tournament favorite Micah Franklin cruised to victory in his second match defeating Piers Carr in straight games 11-4, 11-3, 11-2. Four A Division matches went the distance as Eugene Bothello defeated Mark James 11-7, 9-11, 11-8, 9-11, 11-8, Peter […]

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RUBiS Graded Squash Tournament Day Three

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Published On :: Fri, 18 Oct 2019 11:48:43 +0000

It was a marathon night for most as the RUBiS Graded Squash Tournament 2019 continued inside the Bermuda Squash Racquets Association Club in Devonshire. A total of eleven games over the four divisions went five games before a winner was decided and several other matches needed four games to find a winner. Tournament favorite Micah […]

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RUBiS Graded Squash Tournament Day Four

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Published On :: Sat, 19 Oct 2019 13:11:58 +0000

The RUBiS Graded Squash Tournament 2019 concluded inside the Bermuda Squash Racquets Association Club in Devonshire. Tournament favorite Micah Franklin cruised to victory in his fourth and final match defeating Kristian Muldoon in straight games 12-10, 11-2, 11-7. Five matches over the four Divisions needed 5 games to decide a winner. Anthony Fellows won his […]

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AXA BSRA Squash Club Championships Day #1

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Published On :: Tue, 26 Nov 2019 12:14:34 +0000

The 2019 AXA Bermuda Squash Racquets Association’s Club Championships got underway yesterday [Nov 25], and the results from the first day of competition follow below. Men’s Veterans 1st Round Tony Muldoon beat Tony Riker 12-10, 11-8, 11-7 Craig Marshall beat Kevin Gillespie 11-4, 11-5, 11-6 Daniel Sullivan beat Tony Prentice 11-7, 11-2, 12-10 John Stout beat […]

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AXA BSRA Squash Club Championships Day #2

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Published On :: Wed, 27 Nov 2019 11:35:46 +0000

The 2019 AXA Bermuda Squash Racquets Association’s Club Championships continues, and the results from the second day of the competition follow below. Men’s A Stephen Smith beat Anaya Smith 12-10, 8-11, 12-10, 11-7 Korin Knights beat Andrew Stout 8-11, 8-11, 11-9, 11-8, 17-15 Anthony Fellowes beat Mark James 11-3, 11-9, 5-11, 11-5 Ladies Izzy White […]

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AXA BSRA Squash Club Championships Day #3

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Published On :: Thu, 28 Nov 2019 12:10:40 +0000

The 2019 AXA Bermuda Squash Racquets Association’s Club Championships continues, and the results from the third day of the competition follow below. Ladies Rachel Barnes beat Hailey Moss 11-5, 11-5, 11-5 Izzy White beat Jayne Craig 7-11, 11-6, 16-14, 11-8 Alex Furtado beat Joann Bielby 11-7, 11-5, 11-4 Susie Howells beat Victoria Stephens 11-7, 11-2, […]

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AXA BSRA Squash Club Championships Day #4

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Published On :: Fri, 29 Nov 2019 11:48:21 +0000

The Bermuda Squash and Racquets Association’s AXA BSRA Squash Club Championships 2019 continued inside the Devonshire Club, with Semi-Final action taking place. Both Men’s Veterans Semi Finals needed five matches to decide a winner, as Eugene Bothello defeated Nick Leach 11-5, 6-11, 11-8, 5-11, 11-4 and Spencer Moss defeated Shane McDonnell 6-11, 11-2, 6-11, 11-3, […]

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Squash: Bermuda Players Compete In Canada

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Published On :: Wed, 11 Dec 2019 15:09:28 +0000

Nine young squash players represented Bermuda at the Canadian Junior Open [CJO] in Niagara-on-the-Lake from December 6 to December 10. A spokesperson said, “In a pool of 250 of the top squash players from 20 countries, William Frith, Ethan Rosorea, Isabella White, Andrew Cox, Owen Rosorea, Nicholas Southern, Taylor Carrick, Alex Southern and Anaya Smith […]

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National Junior Squash Championships Day One

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Published On :: Sun, 22 Dec 2019 03:00:27 +0000

Day One of the AXA Bermuda National Junior Squash Championships concluded after a long day of competition today [Dec 21] at the Bermuda Squash Racquets Association Club. The Boys Under 19 semi final’s saw Anaya Smith defeat Charlie Riker 11-6, 11-5, 11-6. He will face Taylor Carrick who defeated Matthew Elliott 11-6, 11-6, 11-3. Izzy […]

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Results: BSRA February Classic 2020 Day One

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Published On :: Wed, 19 Feb 2020 11:47:12 +0000

The Bermuda Squash Association Club began hosting their February Classic 2020 at the Devonshire location. Rachel Barnes started warming up for the Bermuda Open with a five game win over Elijah Simmons 11-5, 7-11, 11-4, 9-11, 11-3 in Division A, while Anthony White defeated Eugene Bothello in the same Division 6-11, 13-11, 5-11, 11-5, 11-6. […]

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Results: BSRA February Classic 2020 Day Two

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Published On :: Thu, 20 Feb 2020 12:05:51 +0000

It was a marathon night at the Bermuda Squash Racquets Association Club as five matches across four divisions went 5 games, while six matches went 4 games. Nick Leach defeated Ben Bramlett in their A Division match 11-13, 11-9, 11-6, 11-13, 12-10, while in the B Division, Rhys Puddy defeated Susie Howells 11-7, 10-12, 5-11, […]

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Results: BSRA February Classic 2020 Day Three

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Published On :: Fri, 21 Feb 2020 11:42:19 +0000

The February Classic 2020 continued at the Bermuda Squash Racquets Association Club, with yet another full slate of matches taking to the court. In an A Division match Elijah Simmons defeated Nick Leach 11-8, 9-11, 12-10, 1-11, 11-8, while Victoria Stephens defeated Canty Corbin in another match that went five games 7-11, 11-2, 11-5, 8-11, […]

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Salayah Stange Wins Heather Nova Competition

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Published On :: Wed, 08 Jan 2020 12:14:16 +0000

Salayah Stange is this year’s winner of the Bermuda Festival Heather Nova Singer/Song Writer competition, with the young singer set to receive a cash prize,  perform at the Bermuda Festival events, and professionally record one of her songs. Ms. Nova said, “I am thrilled to announce that this year’s winner of the annual Heather Nova Singer/Songwriter […]

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Ruben Studdard To Perform In Bermuda In May

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Published On :: Mon, 02 Mar 2020 18:00:30 +0000

[Written by Don Burgess] An American Idol winner will be performing in a pre-Mother’s Day concert in May. Ruben Studdard, also known as the ‘Velvet Teddy Bear’, will do a tribute to Luther Vandross on May 9 at the Fairmont Southampton. Studdard released an album entitled Ruben sings Luther in 2018. He has won several […]

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Hayley Francis Cann To Launch New Book

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Published On :: Thu, 05 Mar 2020 11:00:35 +0000

Bermuda’s Hayley Francis Cann, a certified music therapist who now resides in Canada, will be hosting a book launch signing for her new book Mandy’s Mom, The Music Therapist on Saturday, March 14 at the Long Story Short Bookstore in St. Georges from 3.00pm to 4.30pm. The event poster says, “Bermuda’s own Hayley Francis Cann […]

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Video: Local Musicians Urge Us To Stay Inside

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Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 20:45:18 +0000

The Bermuda Government released a video featuring some of the island’s best known musicians urging us to stay inside. The video features Shine Hayward, Joy Barnum, Tricray Astwood, Adrian Jones, Olivia Hamilton, and Robert Edwards. As the island and world deals with the Covid-19 pandemic, we are doing our best to provide timely and accurate […]

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Allure Magazine Highlights Salt Spray Soap Co

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Published On :: Tue, 18 Feb 2020 21:55:04 +0000

In celebration of Black History Month, American beauty magazine Allure has highlighted 16 of the best black-owned beauty brands, with Salt Spray Soap Co. – a skincare line by Bermudian Genelle John – among the brands highlighted. Allure said, “Unfortunately, though so many of our wider cultural and stylistic proclivities come from the Black community […]

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Remote Learning To Resume On Monday

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Published On :: Sat, 18 Apr 2020 13:37:38 +0000

Commissioner of Education, Kalmar Richards confirmed that the public schools in Bermuda will resume the remote learning program starting on Monday, April 20th. A government spokesperson said, “A key priority during this period is to ensure that educational activities continue through the extension of irregular school closures. Commissioner Richards said: “We are well aware that […]

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Video: MSA Elementary Virtual Sports Day

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Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 10:42:54 +0000

Mount Saint Agnes Academy held their first ‘Virtual Sports Day’, which saw students take part in a number of events and submit photos and videos. A spokesperson said, “Remote learning challenges us to be creative with our longstanding traditions and customs. On May 1, MSA Elementary Virtual Sports Day replaced our traditional sports day and […]

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Court: Shaketa Raynor Jailed In England

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Published On :: Thu, 03 Oct 2019 12:25:56 +0000

44-year-old Shaketa Raynor has reportedly been jailed for four years in the UK after being caught trying to smuggle cocaine. This is according to a report by the HullLive, which said, “Croydon Crown Court heard on Monday that Shaketa Raynor, 44, was found with over four kilogrammes of the Class A drug in her suitcase after […]

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Court: Woman To Pay $7,500 For Boat Damage

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Published On :: Thu, 21 Nov 2019 16:34:42 +0000

[Written by Don Burgess] A Hinson’s Island woman has been ordered to pay $7,500 for damage she did to a boat belonging to a neighbor. Earlier this week, Mary-Beth Sherwin, 53, pleaded guilty to taking a vehicle without authority in March 2018. The court heard that the owner had secured his 16′ skiff as there […]

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Court: Two Tourists Fined For Not Paying Bill

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Published On :: Sat, 28 Dec 2019 21:33:18 +0000

[Written by Don Burgess] Two American women were fined after pleading guilty to not paying a restaurant bill. Samantha Salafia, 25, and Kelly Yawgel, 25, ate at the Huckleberry restaurant at the Rosedon Hotel, then left without paying the $198. Police later arrested them at the Hamilton Princess after a manager followed them across the street. […]

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Daren A. Herbert To Play New Lead Role

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Published On :: Tue, 03 Jun 2014 19:13:24 +0000

Bermudian actor Daren A. Herbert is getting set to play the lead role in “Welcome Back To Harlem: A Hellfighter’s Story” with Rooted Theatre in Vancouver, Canada, with the theatre turning to the online community for help in funding the production. According to the theatre’s promotional material, “Welcome Back To Harlem: A Hellfighter’s Story” is […]

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Playlist Partners With Atlanta-Based Studio 27

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Published On :: Thu, 24 Jul 2014 11:44:26 +0000

PlayList Management [PLM], a local talent management and development company, has joined forces with Studio 27, an Atlanta-based talent/development company. This partnership was created during PLM’s annual Developing Artists Program 2014, which was recently completed in Atlanta. A spokesperson said, “Studio27 Model and Talent, founded by director and owner Cheryl Harris, is a full artist […]

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Famous For 15 Minutes To Feature Local Plays

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Published On :: Thu, 14 Aug 2014 21:03:04 +0000

The Famous for 15 Minutes Playwriting Festival is getting set to celebrate its 12th year, with all proceeds to go towards the BMDS Charitable Trust, which gives out bursaries to students studying in Theatre Arts. This year’s event will run from August 28 – 30 and from September 3 – 6, 2014, with six original 15-minute […]

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Daren A. Herbert Play To See Canadian Debut

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Published On :: Tue, 19 Aug 2014 10:15:28 +0000

Bermudian actor Daren A. Herbert has been cast in the leading role of Burrs, a vaudeville star who performs in blackface, in the upcoming stage production of The Wild Party – a role that has traditionally been played by a white actor. The production, which has long been difficult to put together in either the […]

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Premier Wishes Troika Well With Latest Play

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Published On :: Wed, 27 Aug 2014 15:36:58 +0000

The Premier and Minister of National Security Michael Dunkley today [Aug 27] extended his support and well wishes to Troika Bermuda in advance of their upcoming production of Beauty and the Beast, which kicks off tomorrow evening [Aug 28]. Troika’s modern take on the Academy-Award winning animated classic will include all of the songs written […]

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Wine Down Wednesdays “Scandal Edition”

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Published On :: Mon, 22 Sep 2014 10:00:33 +0000

PinkSand Entertainment will be hosting “Wine Down Wednesdays – Scandal Edition” on Wednesday September 24th from 6:30pm at Muse Restaurant SkyBar featuring a Scandal quiz with prizes, video recaps, predictions for this season, conversation and more. The promo flyer said, “This month will see the return of ABC network’s hit primetime drama Scandal starring Kerry […]

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Photos & Videos: Hubert Smith, The Play

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Published On :: Sun, 28 Sep 2014 14:03:13 +0000

A play celebrating the life of legendary Bermudian musician Hubert Smith — best known for being the composer and singer of Bermuda is Another World – is presently running at the Fourways Inn, where it is set to continue until October 5th. “Hubert Smith: The Play” was spearheaded by Dale Butler, and the performers include […]

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New Play To Kick Off With Front Street Party

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Published On :: Fri, 03 Oct 2014 20:39:31 +0000

The Gilbert and Sullivan Society of Bermuda is getting set to present “The Pirates Of Penzance!” from October 9 through October 18, 2014 at the Earl Cameron Theatre at City Hall, with a special “Pirate Happy Hour” to be held from 4.00pm through 6.00pm on October 4, 2014. A spokesperson said, “During the October 4 […]

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“Pied Piper” Pantomime Delayed Until 2015

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Published On :: Sat, 15 Nov 2014 14:14:47 +0000

Due to roof damage at City Hall in the recent storms, the Bermuda Musical and Dramatic Society [BMDS] has postponed the pantomime production of the Pied Piper to January 2015, where it will will take place at the Ruth Seaton James Auditorium. A BMDS spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Musical and Dramatic Society has recently been […]

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One Day Model And Talent Audition Workshop

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Published On :: Tue, 09 Dec 2014 11:43:40 +0000

PlayList Management, LLC [PLM], a local talent management & development company, has joined forces with Scott Cooper, CEO & Founder of Talent Inc. and Evolution Management Company to host a Model and Talent Audition Workshop on Saturday, January 31st, 2015. PLM said, “Scott wants to see Bermuda’s talent and will offer industry insider advice on […]

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Saltus To Present ‘Our Country’s Good’ Play

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Published On :: Fri, 06 Feb 2015 10:40:30 +0000

The Saltus Grammar School production this year is ‘Our Country’s Good’ by Timberlake Wertenbaker and it will be held in Alumni Hall in the Saltus Secondary Department, February 26th-28th. It is an Olivier Award winning play described as being about “a very dark period in British history”. A spokesperson said, “We hope you enjoy this […]

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Actor Herbert Plays Historic Role In Production

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Published On :: Thu, 19 Feb 2015 12:15:07 +0000

Bermudian actor Daren A. Herbert is getting set to take on the role of Burrs, a vaudeville performer who makes his living in blackface, in a Toronto-based production of the musical ‘The Wild Party’. The Toronto production is casting — for the first time, to anyone’s knowledge — a black actor in the role, according […]

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Bermuda Tourism Authority: ‘Way We Live Tours’

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Published On :: Sat, 05 Oct 2019 15:00:33 +0000

“The Bermuda Tourism Authority has worked so hard with local stakeholders to create experiences this fall that focus on our homes, neighbourhoods and architecture,” the BTA said. A spokesperson said, “Visitors are fascinated with the way we live out here. That’s why the Bermuda Tourism Authority has worked so hard with local stakeholders to create […]

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Land Taxpayers Reminded To Submit Forms

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Published On :: Tue, 10 Dec 2019 14:28:14 +0000

The Land Valuation Department is reminding all land taxpayers to complete and submit the survey forms received in the mail during the first two weeks of November 2019, with forms available for download for those who have no received them. A government spokesperson said, “The Land Valuation Department is reminding all land taxpayers to complete […]

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Govt Starts Legal Proceedings Over Caroline Bay

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Published On :: Thu, 26 Mar 2020 23:56:40 +0000

The Bermuda Government has “commenced legal proceedings intended to place the assets at Caroline Bay under the control of Provisional Liquidators.” Last year Finance Minister Curtis Dickinson confirmed that the developers defaulted on their loan, and since the previous administration provided a guarantee of up to $165 million for the project it “resulted in the government having […]

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Premier Visits WWII Vet Randolph Hayward

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Published On :: Thu, 07 Nov 2019 22:57:29 +0000

Premier David Burt today paid a visit to Randolph Hayward, who served with the Bermuda Contingent of the Caribbean Regiment during World War II, with the Premier noting that as ”we approach Remembrance Day, it is important that we celebrate these living links to our history.” A Government spokesperson said, “Premier David Burt today paid a […]

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Photos: Wreath Laying At The War Memorial

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Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2019 14:20:02 +0000

Bermuda is marking Remembrance Day today, with dignitaries laying wreaths at the War Memorial on the Grounds of the Cabinet Office on Front Street, with the wreaths laid in advance of the Remembrance Day Parade. Bermuda joined nations around the world to mark the day, paying tribute to all of the island’s war veterans, with […]

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Photos & Video: 2019 Remembrance Day Parade

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Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2019 14:36:33 +0000

[Updated with photos] Hundreds of people came out to honour war veterans and the fallen today [Nov 11] as the island marked Remembrance Day. The crowds lined Front Street near the Cenotaph at Cabinet Office as the small band of surviving veterans marched on parade alongside soldiers from the Royal Bermuda Regiment, and its Band […]

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Sand Artwork Pays Tribute To Veterans

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Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2019 21:59:26 +0000

Hannah Emmerson paid tribute to veterans with a work of sand art created for The Bermuda Sandcastle Competition’s Facebook page. The piece, created on Horseshoe Bay Beach, features a number of poppies, with accompanying text saying ‘lest we forget.’ Ms. Emmerson said, “The piece was created as a tribute to our veterans. May we never […]

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Bermuda Called A Superyacht “Playground”

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Published On :: Tue, 17 Oct 2017 11:37:16 +0000

Bermuda has been featured as a “playground” for the superyachting community by JamaqueParadis Magazine, a publication known for its placement in hotels and VIP lounges in the Caribbean, with the article noting that the luxury boat owners were “particularly appreciative of the privacy that Bermuda offers” and the “lifestyle of understated luxury.” The article opens […]

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ACBDA To Hold Press Conference On Thursday

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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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SJD World Gives Back On Philanthropy Day

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Published On :: Wed, 15 Nov 2017 12:09:18 +0000

In honour of National Philanthropy Day, a Bermudian graphic design firm is giving back to the local community. SJD World, the creators of a popular America’s Cup Activity Book, which features a host of child-approved games, puzzles and educational resources, have selected ten community based organisations, charities and schools to donate copies of their activity […]

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Driver Arrested After Collision On Causeway

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Published On :: Sat, 07 Dec 2019 12:50:32 +0000

The driver of a car involved in an early morning collision with a truck on the Causeway on Friday [Dec 6] was arrested on suspicion of driving whilst impaired. A police spokesperson said, “The incident occurred at around 6:30am, when a car driven west on the causeway by a female occupant, collided with a truck […]

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