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Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: April 28 2020

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Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 09:15:09 +0000

April 28 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 29 2020

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Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 09:15:28 +0000

April 29 saw 2,000 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $60,500.00 BD. 2,000 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 30 2020

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Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 09:15:02 +0000

April 30 saw 10,400 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $227,000.00 BD. 10,000 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing up 13.2% at $21.50 per share, while another 400 shares were traded by Ascendant Group Limited, closing down 0.8% at $30.00 per share. The BSX finished at 1,652.75, up […]

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BELCO Office Hours, Bill Deferment Programme

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Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 13:28:42 +0000

BELCO announced that its head office on Serpentine Road will be open Monday to Friday from 8.30am to 3.00pm for bill payments, and their bill deferment programme is still in effect. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Electric Light Company Limited [BELCO] today announced that its head office at 27 Serpentine Road will be open Monday to Friday […]

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One Communications April Share Repurchases

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Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 09:14:22 +0000

In a filing with the Bermuda Stock Exchange [BSX], One Communications Ltd., advised that pursuant to its share repurchase programme, during the month of April 2020 the company repurchased 99,000 of its common shares at an average price of $4.00 for immediate cancellation. Related Stories One Communications Share Repurchases One Communications Share Repurchase One Communications […]

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PartnerRe Dividends On Preferred Shares

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Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 09:19:19 +0000

Bermuda-based PartnerRe Ltd. announced that its Board of Directors has declared a dividend for the period March 1, 2020 – May 31, 2020, of $0.40625 per share on the Company’s 6.50% Series G Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares, $0.453125 per share on the Company’s 7.25% Series H Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares, and $0.3671875 per share on […]

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Photos: Osprey Lands At Bermuda Airport

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Published On :: Fri, 24 Oct 2014 14:54:13 +0000

A visiting Osprey aircraft  – which appears to be from the United States — landed at the LF Wade International Airport at approximately 10.45am this morning [Oct 24]. What exactly it is doing here is unclear, however it is not unusual for military aircraft to stop off in Bermuda. In describing the plane, the US […]

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Photos: Two Osprey Aircraft At Bermuda Airport

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Published On :: Mon, 12 Dec 2016 23:47:56 +0000

Two Osprey aircraft  landed at the LF Wade International Airport today [Dec 12] with the reason for their visit unclear, however it is not unusual for military aircraft to stop off in Bermuda while en-route to other destinations. In describing the plane, the US Air Force website says, “The CV-22 Osprey is a tiltrotor aircraft that combines […]

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Fire Service Clean Spill At Private Plane Facility

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Published On :: Mon, 28 May 2018 19:19:48 +0000

[Updated with video] The Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service attended a spill this afternoon [May 28] at L.F. Wade International Airport’s Apron 4 near the private plane facility. Skyport representatives could also be seen at the scene. The spill was covered with an absorbent material then swept up into containers. The scent of fuel could […]

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Snooker: Trio Represent Bermuda In Canada

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Published On :: Tue, 11 Jun 2019 23:00:41 +0000

The Bermuda Snooker Association sent a team of three players to represent Bermuda at the International Snooker League [ISL] Tournament held at ‘The Corner Bank,’ Toronto, Canada. Warwick’s Steven Bremar, Sandy’s Paul Fedden and The Royal Artillery Association’s Kyle Williams competed in the Team event, Singles Handicap, Don Thomas Handicap, Doubles Handicap and Singles Scratch […]

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Principles Foundation Design Competition

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Published On :: Tue, 03 Dec 2019 14:00:13 +0000

The Bermuda Principles Foundation, sponsored by the Department of Community & Cultural Affairs, is calling on local artists to compete in a design competition. A spokesperson said, “Local artists of all ages are invited to submit a cover and back design for a limited-edition publication on genetics history made in Bermuda. “The Bermuda Triangle: The […]

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Photos/Winners: Astwood Dickinson Prize Giving

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Published On :: Tue, 03 Dec 2019 16:35:06 +0000

[Updated with winners] Toward the end of summer, Astwood Dickinson launched the Original Bermuda Collection Competition. The competition aimed to get Bermudians involved in designing the newest additions to the existing Original Bermuda Collection. A spokesperson said, “Entrants were invited to send in their designs and the winning designs were then brought to life by […]

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Students Benefit From Expressive Art Session

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Published On :: Mon, 09 Dec 2019 15:08:16 +0000

The Ministry of National Security’s Gang Violence Reduction Team and Living Legends Targeted Primary Prevention Program recently held an expressive art session with students at Victor Scott Primary School. The young men named themselves the ‘Hype Kings,’ with the session focused on positive affirmations through expressive art. Local artist Carlos Santana Dill led the class. […]

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Photos & Video: Primary Schools Art Exhibition

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Published On :: Mon, 17 Feb 2020 00:00:20 +0000

The Department Of Education in collaboration with Bermuda Society Of Arts is hosting its 55th annual Primary School Art Exhibition at the Bermuda Society Of Arts Gallery at City Hall, serving to showcase some of the island’s talented young artists. The art exhibit, which is free to the public, will continue until March 3rd. Related Stories […]

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Photos: City Art Show Winners & Presentation

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Published On :: Thu, 20 Feb 2020 16:40:44 +0000

The winners of the “A City Celebrates” art exhibition, recently held at the Bermuda Society of Arts, were awarded their prizes along with certificates of recognition this morning in the Mayor’s Parlour at City Hall. As part of its ongoing celebrations to commemorate the 225th anniversary of the Corporation of Hamilton and its democratic electoral […]

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Virtual Opening Of ‘Coast Lines’ On April 6

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Published On :: Thu, 02 Apr 2020 15:11:34 +0000

Due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, the Bermuda Arts Centre’s ‘Coast Lines’ exhibit will have a virtual opening on Monday, April 6 at 5.00pm. A spokesperson said, “With everything thrown at us, as with the rest of the island, the going has been tough. But either you lay down and call it quits or you […]

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NMB Launches “United Together” Project

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Published On :: Thu, 16 Apr 2020 19:22:29 +0000

The National Museum of Bermuda [NMB] is launching ‘United Together: Sharing Bermuda’s Covid-19 Pandemic Stories’, a project collecting electronic mementoes of people’s experiences during the Covid-19 pandemic. A spokesperson said, “To capture this unprecedented time, the National Museum of Bermuda [NMB] is launching United Together: Sharing Bermuda’s Covid-19 Pandemic Stories, a project collecting electronic mementoes […]

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Harness Racer Waldron Impressing In Canada

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Published On :: Tue, 01 Oct 2019 09:30:41 +0000

Bermudian harness racer Kiwon Waldron has been making an impressive name for himself tearing up the track in Canada in recent months. Invited to participate on the Quebec Regional Fair Circuit by Team Allard, one of the leading North America harness racing outfits in terms both of wins and earnings, the 19-year old Bermudian racked […]

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Budget: App To Compare Prices Of Goods

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Published On :: Mon, 24 Feb 2020 15:49:13 +0000

The Government will require grocers to report prices to the Government, with the information to “be made available to the public via mobile application so that consumers can compare the difference in prices of staple goods.” This was contained in the 2020 Budget, which was delivered by Minister of Finance Curtis Dickinson in Parliament on Friday. The […]

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Debt Service Costs Projected At $121.4 Million

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Published On :: Tue, 25 Feb 2020 14:05:07 +0000

“Debt service costs for 2020/21 are projected at $121.4 million,” Minister of Finance Curtis Dickinson said as he delivered the 2020 Budget, with gross public debt estimated to stand at $2.717 billion as of March 31, 2021. The debt service costs will equate to approximately $2.3 million per week, or around $332,000 per day. The Budget […]

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Minister: Preparing For COVID-19 Coronavirus

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Published On :: Fri, 28 Feb 2020 16:36:37 +0000

While there have been no cases of COVID-19 identified in Bermuda, the spread of it “across the globe highlights that it is highly infectious and therefore it will remain a threat to Bermuda in the foreseeable future,” Minister of Health Kim Wilson said. Speaking in the House of Assembly today [Feb 28] Minister Wilson said, […]

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Premier Updates On Bermuda First Initiatives

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Published On :: Fri, 28 Feb 2020 21:40:24 +0000

Speaking in the House of Assembly today [Feb 28], Premier David Burt provided an update on progress being made on the implementation of the recommendations from Bermuda First. The Premier said, “One of the pledges in our election platform was to re-establish the Bermuda First advisory group consisting of local and international business and community leaders to […]

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Minister Kim Wilson On Covid-19 Preparedness

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Published On :: Wed, 11 Mar 2020 14:55:29 +0000

“The Government is taking proactive steps to effectively respond to this global outbreak,” Minister of Health Kim Wilson said in the House of Assembly today [March 11]. The Minister said, “Hand sanitizers have been ordered, which will contribute to the essential hand hygiene needed to protect ourselves and prevent spread. Though we have to remember, […]

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Minister Provides Unemployment Benefit Details

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Published On :: Mon, 23 Mar 2020 18:52:16 +0000

[Updated with video] The Unemployment Benefit will be for eligible employees not currently on Financial Assistance and provide a payment of 60% of their gross earnings up to a maximum of $500 per week, and employees eligible must meet the definition of an employee under the Employment Act 2000 and be either Bermudian, spouse of […]

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Bermuda Pride LBGTQI Facebook Cover Designs

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Published On :: Mon, 26 Aug 2019 10:01:14 +0000

With Bermuda’s first Pride Parade set to take place this Saturday [Aug 31] a new set of Facebook timeline covers is available, incorporating the ‘official’ rainbow colours and, of course, a Bermudian theme. In explaining why the Bermuda Pride logo includes extra stripes, the Bermuda Pride website notes, “In organising Bermuda’s first ever Pride we […]

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Police Provide Phishing Prevention Tips

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Published On :: Tue, 21 Apr 2020 11:33:30 +0000

During this period of increased internet use, the Bermuda Police Service provided phishing prevention tips to help the public avoid being a victim of cybercriminals. What is phishing? A police spokesperson said, “Phishing is when criminals try to convince you to click on links within a scam email or text message, or to give sensitive […]

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Video: Pan Am Athlete Profile Of Micah Franklin

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Published On :: Wed, 24 Jul 2019 22:00:22 +0000

In the tenth of a series of video profiles of the athletes set to represent Bermuda at the upcoming 2019 Pan Am Games in Lima, Peru, meet Micah Franklin, who will be competing in squash. The Pan American Games are the world’s third largest international sporting festival, and will run from 26 July to 11 […]

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Video: Pan Am Athlete Profile Of Nick Kyme

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Published On :: Thu, 25 Jul 2019 22:00:58 +0000

In the twelfth of a series of video profiles of the athletes set to represent Bermuda at the upcoming 2019 Pan Am Games in Lima, Peru, meet Nick Kyme, who will be competing in squash. The Pan American Games are the world’s third largest international sporting festival, and will run from 26 July to 11 […]

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Video: Pan Am Athlete Profile Of Noah Browne

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Published On :: Fri, 26 Jul 2019 10:00:40 +0000

In the thirteenth of a series of video profiles of the athletes set to represent Bermuda at the upcoming 2019 Pan Am Games in Lima, Peru, meet Noah Browne, who will be competing in squash. The Pan American Games are the world’s third largest international sporting festival, and will run from 26 July to 11 […]

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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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Bermuda To Host Pro Squash World Tour Events

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Published On :: Tue, 18 Feb 2020 20:50:33 +0000

International Professional Squash returns to Bermuda next month with the Men’s and Women’s Bermuda Open 2020, an official stop on the PSA Pro World Tour. The Bermuda Squash Racquets Association launched the event today with news that 32 professional players from all over the world will be in Bermuda competing from March 17-21 for $12,000 […]

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Ministry Supports Cultural Music Programme

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Published On :: Wed, 23 Oct 2019 18:26:13 +0000

The Department of Community Affairs and the Bermuda Arts Council donated a combined $6,500 to the Eddie Ming Drum School and Rhythm Lab. The funds will aid in the hosting of an upcoming student workshop, which features Cuban guest percussionist Angel Luis. Minister Foggo, Eddie Ming and Angel Luis at the Ministry of Labour, Community […]

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Jugglin Jason To Host Program On Full 100 Radio

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Published On :: Mon, 13 Jan 2020 17:37:00 +0000

Jugglin Jason is set to host his popular radio program “The Office Workout” on The Full 100 Radio which will air Fridays from 10am to 3pm. A spokesperson said, “The Full 100 Radio is pleased to welcome its first live DJ, Bermuda’s own Jugglin Jason, to the family with his popular radio program the ‘Office […]

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Violinist Sisters Set To Open For Red Priest

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Published On :: Thu, 20 Feb 2020 17:03:39 +0000

Violinist sisters Sari and Naphisa Smith are getting set to open for Red Priest in the Bermuda Festival this weekend. A spokesperson said, “Instrumental music is a universal language that allows one to make up his/her own story – phrasing it in different ways, coming up with one’s own words or pictures in the mind. […]

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Town & Country Bermuda Fashion Spread

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Published On :: Wed, 07 Aug 2019 12:25:42 +0000

Young Hollywood heart-throbs Aisling Franciosi and Wolfgang Novogratz are featured in a major fashion spread shot in Bermuda at Town & Country magazine’s website. Irish-born Ms Franciosi has appeared in the TV shows The Fall and Game of Thrones and stars in the new movie The Nightingale, a historical drama. American Mr. Novogratz is known […]

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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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Police Confirm: Gunshots In Spring Hill, Warwick

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Published On :: Wed, 27 Mar 2019 14:43:59 +0000

Gunshots were fired last night [March 26] in the Spring Hill, Warwick area, the police have confirmed, adding that it does not appear that anyone was injured. A police spokesperson said, “Around 10:40pm Tuesday, March 26th several 911 calls were received reporting gunshots in the Spring Hill, Warwick area. Police officers responded to the neighbourhood […]

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Corbishley: Property Owner Was Not Involved

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Published On :: Wed, 19 Feb 2020 19:45:46 +0000

Following comments on social media about a property owner after a recent shooting, Police Commissioner Stephen Corbishley has moved to clarify that the owner of the property “had no involvement in this matter.” Commissioner Corbishley said, “On Sunday the 16th of February, following the shooting incident on Field View Lane, Pembroke, the BPS had cause […]

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OBA’s Smith: ‘Police Budget Must Be Protected’

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Published On :: Thu, 20 Feb 2020 13:18:57 +0000

“Following the recent spate of shootings, the police budget must be protected if they are to be able to combat gang crime,” Shadow National Security Minister Ben Smith said today. Mr. Smith said, “Recently, I expressed my concerns about reports reaching me that the Bermuda Police Service budget could be cut by as much as […]

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Minister Rabain On Math In Primary Schools

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Published On :: Wed, 11 Mar 2020 16:00:16 +0000

Minister of Education Diallo Rabain spoke in the House of Assembly today [March 11] about the Mathematics Intervention Programme that has been implemented in the island’s public primary schools. Minister Rabain said, “In February 2018, I shared the Cambridge Checkpoint and IGCSE results for the 2017/2018 school year. During that press conference, I advised the […]

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Video: Education Minister Press Conference

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Published On :: Thu, 12 Mar 2020 16:13:36 +0000

The Minister of Education Diallo Rabain is holding a press conference this afternoon [March 12] “regarding work being undertaken in our public school system.” We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Update: The live broadcast has concluded and the 19-minute replay is below Related Stories Video: Education […]

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Warwick Academy Remote Learning Programme

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Published On :: Mon, 30 Mar 2020 19:30:49 +0000

[Written by Warwick Academy student An Mei Daniels] My school, Warwick Academy, is now several days into its programme of remote learning, which commenced on Friday 20th March in response to school closures due to the Covid-19 virus. In the days leading up to the school closure, teachers immediately started training so that the remote […]

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Zoological Society Virtual Spring Break Camp

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Published On :: Wed, 08 Apr 2020 18:56:31 +0000

The Bermuda Zoological Society [BZS] hosted a virtual spring break camp for students, with a virtual walk through a nature trail, online lectures, crafts, a Zoom Bluebird box building session and more. A spokesperson said, “Children usually rejoice in a break from school. However, this year with schools already closed parents were looking for ways to […]

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BNG Youth Arts Council: Free Digital Program

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Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 10:54:44 +0000

The Bermuda National Gallery [BNG] Youth Arts Council recently launched a free digital program aimed at providing “opportunities for creative and independent thinking through an exchange of ideas and art education.” A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda National Gallery Youth Arts Council, aimed at students aged 14-17, produces art activities relevant to the teens of today. […]

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Legal & General To Provide Free Laptops

By bernews.com
Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 22:41:06 +0000

Legal & General Reinsurance [L&G Re] has launched the Lighthouse Connect fund at the Bermuda Community Foundation, in partnership with the Mirrors Programme, to raise funds to provide free laptops to Bermuda public school students. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda-based Legal & General Reinsurance [L&G Re] has launched the Lighthouse Connect fund at the Bermuda Community […]

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Column: In Celebration Of Principals & Teachers

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Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 21:45:45 +0000

[Written by Reeshemah Swan] Someone once said that, “…it is during adversity that one finds creativity…” As we enter another week of school buildings being closed, let us take the time to celebrate the non-essential front line workers who have been teaching school at home. In essence, school is open and continues to be – […]

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Saltus Graduates Receive Surprise Visits

By bernews.com
Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 10:42:07 +0000

Saltus students who make up the graduating class of 2020 recently received visits from the school’s staff members. A spokesperson said, “With the situation of the pandemic still unfolding, the graduating class of 2020 have missed some rites of passage such as prank day, final assembly, and the graduate walk. “Despite this, faculty saw this […]

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Court: Man Sentenced To 3.5 Years In U.S. Prison

By bernews.com
Published On :: Fri, 13 Dec 2019 16:31:12 +0000

An American man convicted in a U.S. court of sexually assaulting a minor on a seven-day cruise from Boston to Bermuda was sentenced to 3.5 years in a prison, according to the U.S Department of Justice. A statement from the U.S Department of Justice said, “A Mississippi man was sentenced yesterday in federal court in […]

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Court: Man Sentenced For Threatening Premier

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Published On :: Wed, 29 Jan 2020 18:51:34 +0000

A man who admitted threatening the Premier was sentenced to a year imprisonment plus two years of probation. Puisne Judge Charles-Etta Simmons handed down the sentence to Jared Gordon in the Supreme Court today, with time he has already spent in custody taken into consideration, with the court hearing he has already spent approximately 18 […]

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Nishanthi Bailey’s Encore Presentation Of Chain

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Published On :: Fri, 04 Jul 2014 12:03:00 +0000

Following on the success of her recent performances of the one-woman production “Chain,” local actress Nishanthi Bailey will be holding an encore performance on Saturday night [July 5]. “Chain” will be presented exclusively at the Daylesford Theatre on Washington Street in Hamilton, located behind City Hall, beginning at 7pm and 9.30pm. Tickets are available from […]

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