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Column: Honouring Mary Prince On Cup Match

[Opinion column written by Chris Famous] Like many others of my age, we were never taught the full story of Bermudian, Caribbean or African History. We all grew up fully believing, to different degrees, whatever we were taught in school. Basically, European History. Specifically, British History. Fast forward a few decades, we all now have access […]

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Paget Primary To Create Black History Museum

[Written by Vejay Steede] Paget Primary’s third annual Bermuda Black History Museum will be staged on Thursday, February 27th from 9am – 2pm. The always wonderful exhibit will be open to the public, and several schools [preschool and primary] have been invited, as in previous years. Invitations have also been sent out to honored guests, […]

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NMB: Free Teacher Development Programme

The National Museum of Bermuda [NMB] is offering a free year-long, four-module programme for all local teachers, which will provide them with the “opportunity to explore, refine and unpack their understanding of Bermuda’s diverse past.” A spokesperson said, “The National Museum of Bermuda [NMB] is offering a free year-long, four-module programme for all local teachers. […]

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CURB On Mary Prince Day & Planned Statue

CURB congratulated Minister of Community Affairs, Labour & Sport Lovitta Foggo for “introducing changes to the Public Holidays Amendment Act changing Somers Day to Mary Prince Day, whilst also thanking Thomas Christopher Famous for his advocacy in educating the public about this issue.” A spokesperson said, “As stated by Minister Foggo, Mary Prince is recognized worldwide for the […]

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NMB Launches At Home With History Programme

The National Museum of Bermuda [NMB] is launching a new online programme “At Home with History” in an effort to stay connected during these challenging times. A spokesperson said, “The National Museum of Bermuda [NMB] is launching a new online programme in an effort to stay connected during these challenging times. “At Home with History” […]

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National Museum Launches Pre-Purchase Tickets

The National Museum of Bermuda [NMB] is asking community members to pre-order admissions tickets through their website to support the Museum while it is closed during the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. A spokesperson said, “The National Museum of Bermuda [NMB] is asking community members to pre-order admissions tickets through their website to support the Museum while […]

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Video: Vintage 1976 Bermuda Promotional Film

A vintage travel film turns back the clock to the “Unspoiled, unhurried, uncommon” Bermuda of 1970s Department of Tourism marketing campaigns. This recently uploaded 1976 Tourism Department video includes scenes of the Queen’s 1975 visit to the island, Wimbledon men’s champion Jimmy Connors playing in a Southampton Princess tennis tournament and the fleet of Tall […]

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Global Indemnity Re Supports Turtle Project

Global Indemnity Re has donated to the Bermuda Zoological Society’s [BZS] ongoing effort to conserve and protect Bermuda’s marine environment, with a one-time donation to go towards the society’s Bermuda Turtle Project, BZS’ signature conservation program. Global Indemnity’s chief operating officer, MJ Chapleau, said, “Global Indemnity Re is pleased to be able to give to […]

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Upcoming Lecture On Bermuda Turtle Project

Bermuda Turtle Project Coordinator Jennifer Gray is getting set to offer a presentation on The Bermuda Turtle Project at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] on Thursday, March 26 at 7.30pm, bringing attendees up to date on the “fascinating history of these endangered species and how Bermuda is contributing to their global preservation.” The event […]

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Bermuda Turtle Project Has “Successful Season”

The Bermuda Turtle Project had a “very successful season,” with a record breaking 289 turtles caught during the project, assisting the project’s mission of conserving sea turtles through research and education. The BZS newsletter said, “The Bermuda Turtle Project [BTP] are happy to report that they had a very successful season! The project took place in the […]

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Global Indemnity Re Aids Bermuda Turtle Project

The Bermuda Zoological Society [BZS] said they “would like to recognize and thank Global Indemnity Re for their recent donation to aid in our environmental programmes. The gift will be allocated to the Bermuda Turtle Project, making them a Leadership supporter of this important community project, data from which has global implications. The BZS said, […]

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Turtle Project Has ‘Another Exceptional Year’

The Bermuda Turtle Project, based at the Bermuda Aquarium Museum and Zoo, recently finished its 49th year of study of the sea turtles in Bermuda waters. “The goals of the project are to better understand the biology of sea turtles of Bermuda and to share that understanding with other professionals and the public to ensure […]

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Global Indemnity Donate $12.5K To Turtle Project

Global Indemnity Re has donated $12,500 in support of the 50th anniversary of the Bermuda Turtle Project. A BZS spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Zoological Society [BZS] is pleased to announce that for the fourth consecutive year, Global Indemnity Re [GIR] has supported BZS Conservation. “This year, GIR donated $12.5K in support of the 50th anniversary […]

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Bermuda Turtle Project Celebrating 50 Years

The Bermuda Turtle Project [BTP] said they are “excited to be kicking-off our 50th celebrations in conjunction with the Bermuda Post Office release of a First Day Cover stamp issue featuring sea turtles of Bermuda and our 50 years of work.” “Collaborating with the Stamp Design Advisory Committee has been a pleasure and we are […]

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BZS Lecture: The Roots Of Turtle Project

The Bermuda Zoological Society will be hosting a lecture entitled “Reflection on a Half Century of Sea Turtle Conservation: The Roots of the Bermuda Turtle Project” on Thursday, April 26th. The event poster says, “David Godfrey is Executive Director of the Sea Turtle Conservancy [STC], the world’s oldest and most accomplished sea turtle research and […]

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Bermuda Turtle Project Postal Panels Unveiled

Earlier today [Oct 11], the Minister for the Cabinet Office with Responsibility for Government Reform Lovitta Foggo, joined members of the Bermuda Post Office in unveiling the 50th Anniversary of the Bermuda Turtle Project postal panels on the Church Street side of the Post Office. Photo: Minister Foggo, Susan Moore Williams, Acting Postmaster General, Dr. Eugenie […]

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Bermuda Turtle Project Continues Research

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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Turtle Project’s 2019 Field Trip Underway

The Bermuda Turtle Project, one of the oldest ecological studies of its kind on the island, is this summer beginning its second half-century of research and conservation initiatives aimed at protecting our sea turtles. Established in 1968 by the Bermuda Aquarium, Museum & Zoo in collaboration with the Florida-based, environment-friendly Sea Turtle Conservancy international charity, […]

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Parish Pride Project In Devonshire On Jan 25

[Written by Chris Famous] This week  — Saturday, January 25th — the Parish Pride Project will be carrying out landscaping along Robert’s Avenue in Devonshire between 9am and 1pm. We will be cutting back excess vegetation and picking up discarded bottles and debris. For motorists who may be in the vicinity, please exercise caution along […]

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‘Eco Lunch & Learn’ Series Returns For Spring

The Bermuda Environmental Sustainability Taskforce [BEST] and Bermuda College have kicked off a new season of their Eco Lunch & Learn Series II. A spokesperson said, “The second half of Series II runs on the last Thursday of each month in February, March and April, 2020. Series III will begin with another slate of presentations […]

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‘Protecting Our Planet & The Public Purse’

Guy Carpenter has released a new report: Protecting Our Planet & The Public Purse, which highlights how the “risk landscape for public sector entities is changing at an unparalleled rate.” A spokesperson said, “Severe weather events and demographic challenges are putting an increasing strain on government finances, requiring a rethink of how catastrophic events are […]

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Climate Wise: Offset Your Carbon Footprint

Climate Wise is working to “engender mass support to change the direction of the planet’s climate crisis” by taking donations and investing them “in projects which make meaningful and certified change to the environment.” A spokesperson said, “Climate Wise announced the launch of an organisation designed to engender mass support to change the direction of […]

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RA Approves Operating Licence For Solar Farm

The Regulatory Authority has approved the operating licence for the new solar farm at the ‘Finger’ at L. F. Wade International Airport. A Government spokesperson said, “The Minister of Home Affairs, the Hon. Walter H. Roban, is pleased to announce the Regulatory Authority’s approval of the operating licence for the new solar farm at the […]

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2020 Cahow Nesting Season Proving Successful

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

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Oleander Project Ushers In New Era Of Research

Despite the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, the container ship Oleander continues to work as a “ship of opportunity that acquires important ocean measurements during its weekly voyages between Bermuda and the United States.” A spokesperson said, “As Bermuda shuttered international travel and local business in response to the COVID-19 pandemic this spring, three container ships continued […]

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Photos & Video: Purvis Primary Science Fair

Purvis Primary School recently held its annual Science Fair, serving to highlight the students’ scientific knowledge and inquiry skills. A spokesperson said, “Tuesday, February 18th, 2020 was the beginning of Purvis Primary School’s 19th Annual Science Fair. The science fair projects are based on the Cambridge science curriculum, and highlight the students’ scientific knowledge and […]

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Photos: Paget Primary Black History Museum

Paget Primary School hosted their third annual Bermuda Black History Museum this week, with students and teachers transforming some of their classrooms into educational Black History Museums, honouring some of the Black Bermudians who have made contributions to the Island, while also allowing students to learn about some of the island’s barrier breaking figures. . Click […]

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April 2020: Top 10 Bernews “Photo Of Day”

While the island and world are facing unprecedented challenges due to the Covid-19 pandemic, one thing remains constant: the island’s beauty. As always, Bernews features a “Photo of the Day” in our email newsletters and various social media accounts seven days a week in order to continue to highlight the stunning scenes that Bermuda has to offer. Always popular, […]

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Photos, Video & Results: Caribbean Grand Prix

The Caribbean Grand Prix Pro fitness show, with the IFFB Pro qualifier was held in the Ruth Seaton James Auditorium on Saturday [Dec 7] at CedarBridge Academy. There was a Fitness Expo held throughout the day, with prejudging starting in the morning and the main event competition getting underway at 5.00pm. Our first set of […]

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Photos/Results: Premier & First Division Football

[Updated with photos] Footballers in both the First Division and Premier Division were in action this past weekend, with the PHC Zebras, X-Roads, Boulevard Blazers, St. David’s, Devonshire Colts, and St. George’s Colts all earning wins, while the North Village Rams and Robin Hood played to a draw and two other matches were cancelled. Premier […]

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AXA XL Promotes Carla Whitehurst

AXA XL today announced that Carla Whitehurst has been promoted to the new role of Head of Legal Bermuda. Ms. Whitehurst, formerly Senior Vice President, Associate General Counsel, is an attorney licensed to practice law in Bermuda, Maryland, and Jamaica. In her new role, Ms. Whitehurst is responsible for leading the coordination of all legal […]

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BPBA Powerboat Finals & Prize Presentations

The Bermuda Powerboat Association [BPBA] ended their 2018 season today [Oct 7] with the 3rd race of the 3 race Nationals series and the Spanish Point Boat Club [SPBC] Grand Prix. Today’s races were followed with prize presentations. Nationals Race Results A Class 1st A29 Selley/Smith 290 points 2nd A16 Davidge/Hayne 190 points 3rd A77 […]

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Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: April 1 2020

April 1 saw 0 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange. The BSX finished at 1,502.26, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 60 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available here [PDF]. Related Stories Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: May 8 2020 Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: May 7 […]

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Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: April 2 2020

April 2 saw 0 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange. The BSX finished at 1,502.26, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 60 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available here [PDF]. Related Stories Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: May 8 2020 Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: May 7 […]

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Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: April 3 2020

April 3 saw 57,000 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $170,130.00 BD. 52,000 shares were traded by Argus Group Holdings Ltd, closing up 0.5% at $2.19 per share, while the other 5,000 shares were traded by BF&M Ltd, closing down 1.5% at $16.25 per share. The BSX finished at 1,500.55, down 0.11% […]

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Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: April 6 2020

April 6 saw 92,100 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $327,670.00 BD. 23,000 shares were traded by Argus Group Holdings Ltd, closing up 2.7% at $2.25 per share, while the other 69,100 shares were traded by One Communications Ltd, closing even at $4.00 per share. The BSX finished at 1,501.75, up 0.08% […]

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Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: April 7 2020

April 7 saw 145,000 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $503,050.00 BD. 45,000 shares were traded by Argus Group Holdings Ltd, closing up 1.8% at $2.29 per share, while the other 100,000 shares were traded by One Communications Ltd, closing even at $4.00 per share. The BSX finished at 1,502.55, up 0.05% […]

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Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: April 8 2020

April 8 saw 56,900 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $184,295.00 BD. 200 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing up 0.6% at $18.10 per share, while another 55,000 shares were traded by Argus Group Holdings Ltd, closing up 2.6% at $2.35 per share. 1,700 shares were traded by […]

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Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: April 9 2020

April 9 saw 36,700 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $135,075.00 BD. 35,000 shares were traded by Argus Group Holdings Ltd, closing up 1.7% at $2.39 per share, while the other 1,700 shares were traded by Ascendant Group Limited, closing even at $30.25 per share. The BSX finished at 1,509.05, up 0.05% […]

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Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: April 13 2020

April 13 saw 70,000 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $117,650.00 BD. 70,000 shares were traded by Argus Group Holdings Ltd, closing down 13.0% at $2.08 per share. The BSX finished at 1,502.85, down 0.41% on the day. There were 0 advances, 1 decline, and 59 remained unchanged. The full report for […]

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Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: April 14 2020

April 14 saw 100 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $1,950.00 BD. 100 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing up 7.7% at $19.50 per share. The BSX finished at 1,565.81, up 4.19% on the day. There was 1 advance, 0 declines, and 59 remained unchanged. The full report […]

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Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: April 15 2020

April 15 saw 900 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $16,290.00 BD. 900 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing down 7.2% at $18.10 per share. The BSX finished at 1,502.85, down 4.02% on the day. There were 0 advances, 1 decline, and 59 remained unchanged. The full report […]

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Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: April 16 2020

April 16 saw 2,500 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $62,875.00 BD. 1,000 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing down 3.3% at $17.50 per share, while another 1,500 shares were traded by Ascendant Group Limited, closing even at $30.25 per share. The BSX finished at 1,475.86, down 1.80% […]

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Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: April 17 2020

April 17 saw 4,600 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $107,650.00 BD. 2,800 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing up 8.6% at $19.00 per share, while another 1,800 shares were traded by Ascendant Group Limited, closing even at $30.25 per share. The BSX finished at 1,543.33, up 4.57% […]

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Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: April 20 2020

April 20 saw 1,500 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $45,375.00 BD. 1,500 shares were traded by Ascendant Group Limited, closing even at $30.25 per share. The BSX finished at 1,543.33, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 60 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is […]

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Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: April 21 2020

April 21 saw 62,700 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $163,500.00 BD. 61,200 shares were traded by Argus Group Holdings Ltd, closing up 0.5% at $2.09 per share, while the other 1,500 shares were traded by Ascendant Group Limited, closing even at $30.25 per share. The BSX finished at 1,543.53, up 0.01% […]

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Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: April 22 2020

April 22 saw 271,801 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $858,704.00 BD. 110,000 shares were traded by Argus Group Holdings Ltd, closing down 1.9% at $2.05 per share, while the other 161,801 shares were traded by One Communications Ltd, closing even at $4.00 per share. The BSX finished at 1,542.73, down 0.05% […]

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Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: April 23 2020

April 23 saw 16,500 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $105,375.00 BD. 1,500 shares were traded by Ascendant Group Limited, closing at an even $30.25 per share, while the other 15,000 shares were traded by One Communications Ltd, closing even at $4.00 per share. The BSX finished at 1,542.73, even on the […]

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Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: April 24 2020

April 24 saw 1,000 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $30,250.00 BD. 1,000 shares were traded by Ascendant Group Limited, closing even at $30.25 per share. The BSX finished at 1,542.73, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 60 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is […]

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Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: April 27 2020

April 27 saw 1,500 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $45,375.00 BD. 1,500 shares were traded by Ascendant Group Limited, closing even at $30.25 per share. The BSX finished at 1,542.73, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 60 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is […]

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