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Deunte Darrell Suspended For Two Matches

Bermuda’s Deunte Darrell has been suspended for two matches after breaching the ICC Code of Conduct. The ICC said, “Bermuda’s Deunte Darrell has been suspended for Bermuda’s next two matches of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Challenge League B against Jersey and Italy. “During Bermuda’s ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Challenge League B match […]

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Delray Rawlins & Sussex Heading To South Africa

The full schedule for the Sussex Men’s Pre-season cricket tour has been confirmed, with Delray Rawlins and his teammates returning to South Africa. Sussex will fly to Cape Town on Sunday March 8th and play two-day matches against both Loughborough MCCU and Cardiff MCCU during the 13-day trip. Between matches, the players will train at […]

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Sussex Cricket Hosts “Ask Delray Anything!”

While most sporting leagues worldwide continue to be suspended due to Covid-19, the Sussex Cricket team in the UK is using social media to interact with fans, and they recently featured a Q&A with Bermuda’s Delray Rawlins. The Sussex Cricket website said, “Thanks to everybody that sent in their questions for Delray Rawlins on social media. […]

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Weather Causes Delay To NSC Track Repair

Bad weather has delayed the timeline for the National Sports Center track getting resurfaced ahead of the Carifta Games, with a new projected finishing date of mid-March. Craig Tyrell, senior operations manager for the NSC, told Bernews that he expects the track resurfacing should be completed by mid-March. Bermuda is hosting the Carifta Games from […]

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Zooma Bermuda Lighthouse Run Results

The Zooma Women’s Race Series Bermuda Challenge got underway in wet conditions this weekend. The Bermuda Lighthouse Run began at Gibbs Lighthouse and the 1.5 mile course saw runners conclude at the Horseshoe Bay Beach. Annie Graupner clocked a winning time of 9:05, with Catherine Mello second in 9:41, and Sarah Thompson crossed the line third […]

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Video: Bernews Covid-19 Discussion Episode 2

The impact of the pandemic on business and tourism, last night’s press conference, and what role the banks can play in assisting our economic situation were among the topics discussed during Bernews’ second episode in a special series about the Covid-19 pandemic, which is hosted by Eron Hill and Ryan Robinson Perinchief, with business owner Mr. […]

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Video: Bernews Covid-19 Discussion Episode 3

Dr. Henry Dowling and Dr. Ronda James joined hosts Eron Hill and Ryan Robinson Perinchief for Bernews’ third episode in a special series about the Covid-19 pandemic, with today’s broadcast marking the first live iteration of the series. The series will continue every Tuesday and Thursday, and will be streaming on Bernews Facebook page, YouTube channel […]

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Video: Discussion With Dr. Kyjuan Brown

What the symptoms of Covid-19 are, the health system in Bermuda and telemedicine were among the topics discussed as Dr. Kyjuan Brown joined hosts Eron Hill and Ryan Robinson Perinchief for Bernews’ fourth episode in a special series about the Covid-19 pandemic. The series will continue every Tuesday and Thursday, and is being streaming live […]

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US “Cinderella Horse” Who Charmed Bermuda

It’s been 60 years since the “Cinderella Horse” rode his way into America’s heart as well as Bermuda’s. Snowman’s unlikely tale has been called “the greatest ‘nags-to-riches’ story since Black Beauty”, and with good reason. A one-time Pennsylvania plow horse, Snowman was purchased for $80 in 1956 while en route to the slaughterhouse. His new […]

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Bermuda Stardust Stables Jumper Show Results

The Bermuda Equestrian Federation hosted the Stardust Stables Jumper Show at the National Equestrian Center on Vesey Street. In the 1.30m Horse Jumping Against the Clock with a Jump Off Class, Kayla Bardgett was declared the winner. Riding Causing Chaos, the pair clocked a Clear First Round time of 72.91, they then clocked a Jump […]

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US Coast Guard Tall Ship ‘Eagle’ Visits Hamilton

The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Barque Eagle arrived in Hamilton on Friday [July 20] as part of its 2019 cadet summer training deployment. A spokesperson previously said, “While in port, cadets from the ‘Eagle’ will participate in community outreach activities with WindReach and the Sandy’s Boat Club Youth Sailing Program. “As the only active-duty sailing […]

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Industry Leaders Attend PwC Insurance Summit

With assets of $500 billion, life reinsurance is now the largest insurance sector by assets in Bermuda and could see even greater growth in the coming year, according to industry leaders speaking at the PwC Insurance Summit on Thursday, November 7. Moderating a session on life reinsurance, Colm Homan, Partner, Insurance, PwC Bermuda, noted that […]

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EY To Host Business & Accounting Update Event

EY will be hosting the EY [Re]Insurance Business and Accounting Update in Bermuda on 10 December 2019. The event will gather leaders in the [re]insurance industry for meaningful discussions on a range of topics including accounting, tax, and regulatory matters, as well the business imperatives facing the Bermuda [re]insurance industry. Among noteworthy speakers is Patrick […]

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Insurance Market Celebrates Reciprocal Status

Bermuda’s global insurance market praised the efforts of the Bermuda Monetary Authority [BMA] and the strength of its regulatory regime in being granted Reciprocal Status, a new designation introduced this year, by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners [NAIC], the U.S. insurance regulatory body. Bermuda’s elevated status, effective 1 January 2020, makes it one of […]

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Minister On NAIC Reciprocal Jurisdiction Status

NAIC announced that Bermuda has been granted Reciprocal Jurisdiction status and has also approved Bermuda as a Qualified Jurisdiction, Minister of Finance Curtis Dickinson said in the House of Assembly today [Dec 13]. The Minister’s full statement follows below: Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to be able to provide the House of Assembly with an […]

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AM Best Affirms Credit Ratings Of Argus Group

AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating [FSR] of A- [Excellent] and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating [Long-Term ICR] of “a-” of Argus Insurance Company Limited and Bermuda Life Insurance Company Limited. Both companies are subsidiaries of Argus Group Holdings Limited. Concurrently, AM Best has affirmed the Long-Term ICR of Argus Group at “bbb-”. The […]

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“World’s First Captive To Insure Crypto Custody”

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

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New Insurer For Crypto, Cannabis Businesses

Premier David Burt announced that Relm, an insurer that specializes in emerging business categories, has been granted a license by the Bermuda Monetary Authority [BMA]. A Government spokesperson said, “The new business, which is led by CEO Joe Ziolkowski and Operations Vice President Keyla Roman, is owned by Deltec International Group, a Bahamas-headquartered independent financial […]

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Women In Reinsurance To Host Panel Discussion

Women in Reinsurance [WiRe] will be hosting a panel discussion webinar on Wednesday [April 29] at 4.00pm, exploring how the island’s re/insurance sector is faring during the Covid-19 pandemic. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda’s Women in Reinsurance group is hosting a panel discussion via webinar on how the island’s re/insurance sector is doing in a […]

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Food Review: Restaurant Weeks At Marcus

[Written by Mikaela Ian Pearman] It’s that time of year again – Restaurant Weeks! It’s almost like a holiday, because there are such amazing deals on offer and it helps with the January blues. My first stop their year was Marcus’ at Hamilton Princess. Marcus’ is one of my favourite restaurants and Chef Danai is truly […]

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Princess Offer Australian Menu To Help Wildlife

Hamilton Princess & Beach Club is raising money for Australian charity, Sydney Wildlife, in the wake of the country’s devastating bushfires. Marcus’, the hotel’s flagship restaurant, will be offering a special, Australian-themed a la carte menu for lunch and dinner on Friday, January 31st, with proceeds set to assist orphaned native animals in Australia. Diners will […]

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Review: Chocolate Cave Valentine’s At Marcus

[Written by Mikaela Ian Pearman] Indulging in a chocolate feast is an incredible experience on most days. But offer that feast on Valentine’s Day and you’ve got a winner. Hamilton Princess decided to offer a creative option this year with a chocolate cave for their loved-up diners. The cave is built inside the private dining room […]

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Workshop To Help Eliminate Child Sexual Abuse

Approximately 25 people turned up to participate in a workshop designed to help help eliminate child sexual abuse which was organized by the Kiwanis Club of St George’s as their main function to mark this year’s Kiwanis Week. SCARS – Saving Children and Revealing Secrets – hopes to have every resident in Bermuda undertake the […]

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Child Abuse & Sexual Assault Awareness Month

In recognition of Child Abuse Awareness Month and Sexual Assault Awareness Month, Saving Children and Revealing Secrets [SCARS] and Centre Against Abuse [CAA] united to hold a joint event titled ‘Partner in Prevention’ on Friday, April 26. “SCARS and Centre Against Abuse recognized government departments that partner with them to put prevention mechanisms in place […]

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Sex Offender Junius Caines To Be Released

[Updated] The Attorney-General has issued a “public notice of the impending release of sex offender Junius Carman Caines who will be released from Westgate on 24 June, 2019.” “Mr. Caines, a 50-year-old black male who will be residing in Pembroke Parish, was convicted and incarcerated for serious sexual assault,” the Government added. Photo provided by […]

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Photos & Results: Fat Tire National Museum Race

[Updated with photos] Over 90 cycling enthusiasts signed up for the Fat Tire Massive Race, which was held this weekend at the National Museum of Bermuda [NMB]. A spokesperson said, “The second venue for our Mountain Bike series was a rare chance to explore the grounds of NMB, including Casemates Barracks and Commissioner’s House. Ninety-one […]

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Cyclists Compete In USA Cycling Virtual Race

18 local cyclists took part in the USA Cycling Dadurday Chase Virtual Race. Leading the way was Alexander Miller who competed in the A Division, finishing 9th clocking a time of 47:50, Tommy Marshall was the top B Division rider crossing the line 24th with a time of 51:15. Tim Madeira won the C Division race […]

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Photos: Tiny Octopus Found On Side Of Lionfish

While emptying a bag of lionfish they caught while diving in the Watch Hill Park and John Smith’s Bay area, local divers found a tiny octopus clinging to the side of a lionfish. In a post on social media, Weldon Wade said, “What a discovery! When freediving and culling lionfish we spear them and sometimes safely […]

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Video: US Show Looks At Lionfish In Bermuda

The American morning television program ‘America’s Morning Headquarters’ [AMHQ] recently highlighted Bermuda and the robots that are helping decrease our lionfish population. Host Katie Linendoll says: “When you touch down on the tiny island of Bermuda you quickly become captivated by the picturesque quality of the island. Some of the most gorgeous coral reefs in […]

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Annual Junior Fishing Tournament On August 19

The Bermuda Anglers Club Annual Junior Fishing Tournament will be held on Sunday [Aug 19] and is open to any boys and girls under the age of 17. It is free to enter and fishing starts at 8.30am. Prizes are up for grabs in several categories for boys and girls, which include fishing from the […]

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Heatwave Lionfish Tournament On August 18

The Bermuda Lionfish Task Force and Blue Water Divers & Watersports are getting set to present the Heatwave Lionfish Tournament Sunday, August 18 from 6.00am to 3.00pm, with the weigh-in being held from 3.00pm to 6.00pm at Robinson’s Marina, Somerset Bridge. A spokesperson said, “It’s summertime; in August, the water temperatures are as hot as […]

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Solar Panels Installed At Museum In Dockyard

UK-based renewable energy investment company Low Carbon, the official renewable energy partner to Land Rover BAR, announced the completion of a partnership project to install solar panels at the National Museum of Bermuda, thereby reducing the museum’s carbon emissions. The solar panel installation was funded through a partnership with Low Carbon, Land Rover BAR and […]

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Lisa Howie Joins National Museum Of Bermuda

The National Museum of Bermuda [NMB] announced that Lisa Howie has been hired as NMB Director of Learning and Engagement. Ms. Howie will be implementing the newly launched NMB Education Strategy which aims to reposition the Museum as a multi-faceted community institution that encourages and supports the open exploration of history, heritage and identity. “We are […]

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African Bermuda Dispersion Cultural Bus Tour

Bermuda minibus group tour company Titan Express, in partnership with the Department of Community and Cultural Affairs, is getting set to present ‘The African Bermuda Dispersion Cultural Bus Tour’ every Saturday in February and March. The tour departs at 10.00am from outside the Visitor Service Center in Hamilton and will visit sites including Cobbs Hills […]

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Video: Usain Bolt Races In Bermuda In 2004

As Bermuda prepares for Carifta Games 2020, which will be held on the island, the event’s organisers have posted a throwback video featuring Usain Bolt when the world-renowned Jamaican track athlete competed in Carifta 2004, also held in Bermuda. During the 2004 event, Bolt broke the 200m world junior record, won three gold medals, and […]

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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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African Bermuda Cultural Bus Tour In March

Titan Express, in partnership with sponsor Department of Community and Cultural Affairs, is offering ‘The African Bermuda Dispersion Cultural Bus Tour,’ again in March, set to be held every Saturday from 10am – 12pm. The sites being visited are Cobbs Hills Methodist Church, The Enslaved Graveyard at the Rubber Tree, & Sarah “Sally” Bassett sculpture. […]

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Museum To Temporarily Close Due To Covid-19

The National Museum of Bermuda [NMB] will be temporarily closing effective tomorrow [March 17] saying their “goal is to do everything we can to curb the spread within our community.” A spokesperson said, “At the National Museum of Bermuda [NMB], the wellbeing and safety of our visitors, staff and community are our number one priority. […]

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

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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Column: Review Of ‘Just Mercy’ Movie

[Opinion column written by Glenn Fubler] The movie Just Mercy, an inspiring story about a real hero, began screening at Speciality Cinema this past weekend. That transformational figure – Bryan Stevenson – was described by Desmond Tutu as “America’s Nelson Mandela.” The movie’s Executive Producer, Michael B. Jordon of Black Panther fame, included two Academy […]

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Free Movie Screening Of ‘Just Mercy’ Held

In celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Day, the Bermuda Climate Action Network [Bermuda CAN], Imagine Bermuda, and Speciality Cinema hosted a free screening of the movie Just Mercy for secondary students from different schools in Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “As a follow-up to the Youth Session on Transformational Leadership held on MLK Day, the […]

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MS Awareness Week Film Series & Discussion

As part of MS Awareness Week, the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Bermuda will be hosting a “Film Series & Discussion” at the Bermuda National Library on Tuesday, March 3 and on Thursday, March 5. Tuesday, March 3, 2020 in the Bermuda History and Cultural Studies Room:  A spokesperson said, “MS Focus Presents Research Edge with […]

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Women Thwart Man Trying To Rob Business

A Howzat liquor store employee and her 81-year-old mother and second female employee thwarted a lone male that attempted to rob the business on Sunday. A police spokesperson said, “A Howzat liquor store employee and her 81-year-old mother – with the assistance of a second female employee – thwarted a lone male that attempted to […]

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Music Video: Kidd Clazzic “Bonita Applebum”

Bermudian artist Kidd Clazzic has created his Free Verse Video Friday Series for 2015 with the release of his new mini music video, “Bonita Applebum.” The video was directed by young Bermudian film maker, Marq Rodriguez. Kidd decided to create the video series to celebrate some of his favourite rap artists, as well as some classic […]

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Music Video: QKO’s Tribute To Road Victims

Bermudian musical production team DemBiez has released a video featuring 14-year-old singer Quinn Outerbridge – also known by her stage name QKO – offering a tribute to the people who have lost their lives on Bermuda’s roads. The video’s description says, “14 year old Bermudian Quinn Outerbridge [stage name "QKO"] making her tribute to those […]

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Music Video: Happy Birthday – Feliz Cumpleaños

Local singer Charmarie Woolridge-Virgin has released a music video for her song “Happy Birthday – Feliz Cumpleaños,” an original piece written and produced by Ms. Woolridge-Virgin and John Woolridge. When asked how she got started with music, the singer, who performs under the name Charm, said, “I got started with music at a very young […]

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Music Video: DemBiez & QKO – Mu’LahLah

Bermudian musical production team DemBiez has released its latest piece of work, a song entitled “Mu’LahLah,” featuring young singer Quinn Outerbridge, also known by her stage name QKO. The video’s description says, “Dem Biez Music Group is an independent record label running out of Bermuda which is working with singers who always have had dreams […]

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Music Video: Little JJ’s Song “This Is Bermuda”

Local musician Javoni Dowling Swan, known also by his stage name Little JJ, is continuing to work his way upward in the music business by trying his hand at everything from instruments to entertainment media, with the young artist recently releasing a music video for his song “This is Bermuda.” The song explores everything from […]

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Musician Aisha Bassett Releases Acoustic Video

Bermudian composer Aisha Bassett, also known by her stage name Aisha NuSound, has released a new live acoustic singer, with an accompanying music video for the song ‘Abba Father.’ ‘Abba Father’ was written and composed by Ms. Bassett and performed by Femi Okunsanya. Ms. Bassett previously said, “One of my biggest musical influences is my […]

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