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Michael Dunkley: Spending $2.5M Is ‘Worrying’

“I am a keen supporter of golf, but to spend $2.5 million dollars in a very tight budget year, where taxpayers are struggling to meet commitments and no budget was allocated for the work it is very concerning and worrying,” Michael Dunkley said regarding the cost to prepare the Port Royal Golf Course for the […]

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Golf: Jarryd Dillas Finishes T28th In Mexico

Jarryd Dillas concluded competing in the Latin American Amateur Championships at the El Camaleon Golf Club in Mayakoba, Mexico. The Bermudian golfer finished T28th overall with a score of 18-over par 302 after four rounds. In his final round he shot a 3-over par 74; Dillas’ round consisted of 3 Birdies, 9 Pars and 6 […]

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Rugby: Caribbean Cup 2019 Squad Announced

Bermuda coach Jamie Barnwell has named the 29-man squad for this week’s Caribbean Cup fixture against Guadeloupe in the Rugby Americas North championships 2019. A spokesperson said, “Barnwell has selected an experienced team to represent Bermuda. Captained by Aldo Campbell and Peter Dunkerley, Bermuda will be supported in the forwards by Dustin Archibald, Darren Richardson, […]

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Rugby: Gibraltar Defeat Bermuda 22 – 6

The Bermuda Rugby Men’s National Team –  fresh off winning the Caribbean Championships — traveled to face the Gibraltar National Team. The Gibraltar-Bermuda match saw the home team thrill their fans by defeating Bermuda 22 – 6. At the half Gibraltar led 14 – 6, before adding 8 more points in the second half while […]

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2019 Bermuda World Rugby Classic Underway

A total of 93 points were put on the board on the opening night of the 2019 World Rugby Classic at the National Sports Center. Italy 23  – Canada 22 A last minute penalty saw Ramiro Pez connect from a distance to earn Italy a semi-final spot as they defeated Canada by a score of […]

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Video: Miss Bermuda 2015 Pageant Highlights

Alyssa Rose, representing Smiths, was crowned the new Miss Bermuda on July 5, beating out five other competitors for the title, with 2014 Miss Bermuda Lillian Lightbourn handing over her crown. The contestants included Miss Warwick Tamara Bradshaw, Miss Pembroke Ligaya Sanchez-Wilson, Miss Southampton Brittany Madeiros, Miss Devonshire Kathryn O’Connor, Miss Paget Kayla Williams, and the […]

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20 Minute Video: Kardias Club “Tea With A Twist”

The ladies of the Kardias Club hosted their annual ‘Tea with a Twist’ at the Fairmont Southampton on Sunday, with the women in attendance dressed festively in hats and gloves to enjoy high tea and an afternoon of fashion, fellowship, and fun. The event also featured the Kardias Debutantes, including Andira Marie Crichlow, Deja Kiara […]

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Bank Of Butterfield’s 2019 Graduate Trainees

The Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son Limited has announced its 2019 Graduate Trainees, with Kenya Thompson, Arjah Rogers, Leitonya Edwards and Khaleb Tota joining the Bank’s two-year graduate trainee programme that will prepare them for professional careers in the financial services industry. A spokesperson said, “The Butterfield Graduate Trainee Programme offers Bermudian university or […]

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Butterfield Reports Third Quarter 2019 Results

The Bank of  Butterfield  announced financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2019. Net income for the third quarter was $42.4 million or $0.79 per diluted common share, compared to $38.6 million or $0.72 per common share for the previous quarter and $50.4 million, or $0.90 per common share in the third quarter of […]

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Butterfield $125M Share Repurchase Program

In a filing with the Bermuda Stock Exchange, The Bank of Butterfield announced that has approved a new $125 million ordinary share repurchase program. The filing stated: “The Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son Limited [Butterfield] today announced that its Board of Directors has approved a new $125 million ordinary share repurchase program [Program] pursuant to […]

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Butterfield 4th Quarter & Full Year 2019 Results

The Bank of Butterfield today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2019. “Net income for the year ended December 31, 2019 was $177.1 million or $3.30 per diluted common share, compared to $195.2 million or $3.50 per diluted common share for the year ended December 31, 2018,” the company said. […]

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HSBC Branches To Open April 23rd & April 30th

HSBC Harbourview, St. Georges, and Somerset branches will open on Thursday, April 23rd, and Thursday, April 30th from 9am through 12pm to “provide limited banking services to the public.” A spokesperson said, “HSBC Bermuda has announced today that the HSBC Harbourview, St. Georges and Somerset branches will open on Thursday April 23rd and Thursday April […]

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Motocross Racing Set For November 12 & 13

The Bermuda Motocross Club will be holding “Back 2 Back” races on Sunday, November 12 and Monday, November 13, with the action to get underway at 1.00pm. A spokesperson said, “There is motocross racing this Sunday as well as on the holiday on Monday at Southside Motopark in St. David’s. Races start at 1.00pm and go until approximately […]

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Bermuda Motorsports Expo On Jan 27 & 28

For a second year in a row the island’s motorsports clubs have joined forces to host a two-day open house at the Rubis Southside Raceway in St David’s on Saturday January 27th and Sunday January 28th. Takara Dill President of the Bermuda Motorcycle Racing Club and Scott Barnes President of the Bermuda Karting Club are […]

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Jyire Mitchell Wins 250 A Class In Connecticut

Jyire Mitchell competed at the Sunday Wilkes-Barre Amateur Arenacross inside the Mohegan Sun Arena in Connecticut. Competing in the 250 A Class, Mitchell finished 1st Overall, he powered his bike to victory ahead of Nicholas Lane and Emory Addison. Mitchell won both Moto’s in the Class. With finishes of 2nd and 5th saw Mitchell finish […]

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2018/2019 Motocross Season Kicks Off Today

The 2018/2019 Bermuda Motocross Club Race season gets underway today [Sept 30] with the start gates due to drop at 1.00pm at the newly designed track layout at the Bermuda Motorsports Park at Southside, St. David’s. Admission is $10 for adults, $5 for youth aged 6-16, and there is an additional $5 charge for those […]

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DHT Holdings Reports Q2 Loss Of $10.5 Million

Bermuda-based independent oil tanker company DHT Holdings Inc. on Tuesday [Aug 6] reported a loss of $10.5 million in its second quarter. The firm said it had a loss of .7 cents on a per-share basis. Losses, adjusted for non-recurring costs, came to 3 cents per share. DHT Holdings posted revenue of $106.2 million in […]

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BNA Umpire Training Course On Sept 28 & 29

The Bermuda Netball Association are reminding those that are interested in taking the Umpire Training Course on Saturday [Sept 28] and Sunday [Sept 29] at Cedarbridge Academy to please register by Wednesday Sept. 25th. The event poster said, “Become a Certified C Badge Umpire. “Classes will be held at CedarBridge Academy Sept. 28th 4pm – […]

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Sky Sports: Nahki Wells Most Goals In 2020

According to Sky Sports, Bermuda’s Nahki Wells – along with Ollie Watkins and Said Benrahma — has scored the most goals in the Sky Bet Championship League so far in 2020, with 7 goals each. Wells, who was named the Sky Bet Championship Player of the Month for January, was signed by Bristol City earlier this […]

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Football: Jamaica Defeats Bermuda 2 – 0

A Jamaica – Bermuda football friendly took place at the Montego Bay Sports Complex yesterday [March 11], with the Jamaica recording a 2-0 win over Bermuda. Bermuda’s starting line-up included Tahj Bell, Donte Brangman, Eusebio Blankendal, Jaylon Bather, Tahzeiko Harris, Osagi Bascome, Willie Clemons, Reggis Lambe, Jahkari Furbert, Cecoy Robinson, and Jonte Smith. Jamaica took […]

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USL Soccer League Postpones 2020 Season

Due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the United Soccer League [USL] – which Bermudian footballer Zeiko Lewis plays in – has decided to postpone the 2020 season for a minimum of 30 days. With the postponement, all matches, including those for Lewis’ Charleston Battery team, will be rescheduled. The report on the Charleston Battery website said, […]

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208 Points Scored In Basketball Double Header

Basketball fans were treated to a total of 208 points inside the Bermuda College Gymnasium as the Bermuda Basketball Association Winter League season resumed. The first game saw the Pembroke Twisters defeat the Warwick Rimrockers 61 – 44. Dion Easton had a double-double on the way to leading the Pembroke Twisters who were down by […]

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Photo Set #2: Hurricane Fabian Memorial Ride

Sunday [Sept 1] saw the Bermuda Long Riders take to the roads in support of the September 5th Foundation’s 10th Anniversary Hurricane Fabian Memorial Ride. The riders, along with members of the Bermuda Police Service Cycle Squad, gathered at City Hall in Hamilton. They then headed east to Memorial Bench on Kindley Field Road, St. George’s where […]

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Video/Photos: Mahindra e2o Electric Car Launch

[Updated with slideshow] Auto Solutions today [July 10] officially unveiled the all-electric, zero-emission Mahindra e2o car at their St. John’s Road showroom. Speaking at the launch, Chetan Maini, CEO Mahindra Reva Electric Vehicles said, “Mahindra Reva, besides being one of the global pioneers in electric vehicles, also offers a comprehensive suite of technologies for different […]

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Nominations Invited For 2020 Sports Awards

The Department of Youth, Sport and Recreation is inviting the public to submit nominations for outstanding sports individuals to be honoured at the annual Sports Awards in March, 2020. A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Youth, Sport and Recreation announced that it will host the its Annual Sports Awards on March 14th, 2020. “In the […]

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2020 Newport Bermuda Yacht Race Cancelled

The 2020 Newport Bermuda Yacht Race  – which had some 200 entries and was due to start on June 19th — has been cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Bermuda Race Organizing Committee Chairman Jay Gowell said, “The Bermuda Race Organizing Committee [BROC] has made the difficult decision to cancel the 2020 Newport Bermuda Race due to the […]

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Sail Bermuda: 20% Off For Essential Workers

Essential workers are being given a 20 percent discount on a luxury catamaran charter as a ‘thank you’ by Sail Bermuda for their work during the Covid-19 pandemic. A spokesperson said, “Sail Bermuda, which charters the 47′ catamaran Wyuna, is run by husband and wife team Marilyn and Caleb Zuill – a firefighter with the […]

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Phillips Wins 2nd Round Match In Netherlands

Daniel Phillips continued competing in the INTIME Tennis Direct Junior Open in the Netherlands. In his second round singles match, Phillips took on Freddy Blaydes from Great Britain and advanced in a three set battle. Phillips won the first set 6-3, Blaydes won the second set 6-3, and Phillips won the third set 7-6. Phillips’ […]

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Tennis: MTM Doubles Bowl 2020 Finals

The Manders Tennis Management Doubles Bowl Tournament came to an end at the Fairmont Southampton Tennis Courts. Ben Simmons and Lavern Stowe were crowned the Mixed Doubles Champions, while Scott Redmond and Tariq Simons were the Men’s Doubles Champions. Jones and Stowe had to battle to claim the title taking on Scott Redmond and Imani […]

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Swain And Hedstrom Finish 29th In Boston

Michael Swain and Lulu Hedstrom represented Bermuda during the 50th Head Of The Charles Rowing Event on the Charles River in Boston. The pair competed in the Directors Challenge Mixed Doubles Division among 41 teams, Swain and Hedstrom finished 29th, after crossing the line in a time of 20:54.24. Carlo and Margarita Zezza won the […]

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Olympics: Pearson Finishes 2nd In Semifinal

[Written by Don Burgess] Shelley Pearson stroked her way to a second place finish in her semi-final C/D heat today to advance to the women’s Olympic single sculls C Final on Saturday. Pearson — rowing in lane three — was third at the 500 metres mark, trailing both Sanita Puspure of Ireland and Felice Chow from […]

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Video & Photo Set #2: International Gig Regatta

The Bermuda Pilot Gig Club is hosting an International Gig Regatta with approximately 80 overseas visitors arriving from various countries including the United States, United Kingdom and Holland. The event started on October 23rd at Mangrove Bay in Somerset, then moved to the Spanish Point Boat Club in Pembroke on October 26th, and the third, and final […]

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International Gig Regatta Kicks Off On Oct 21st

Gig rowers from the UK, US, and Bermuda will take to the waters of Bermuda for three days of racing on October 21st, 25th and 27th during the Argus International Gig Regatta, and all of the events are free for spectators. Schedule Saturday, October 20 – Welcome Party, 6:00pm, World Heritage Centre, St. George’s Sunday, […]

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Rower Shelly Pearson Qualifies For 2019 Pan Am

More than 200 rowers — including Bermuda’s Shelly Pearson – earned qualification for their countries to the Lima 2019 Pan American Games recently while competing at the Pan American Qualification Regatta in Rio de Janeiro. The best rowers from across the Americas gathered in iconic Rio de Janeiro, Brazil seeking the chance to compete at the Lima […]

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Free Stream Of Duffy’s 2018 Bermuda Victory

Triathlon fans are getting the opportunity to re-live the excitement of Flora Duffy’s win at the 2018 MS Amlin World Triathlon Bermuda – complete with the Bermudian triathlete’s commentary – as streaming platform TriathlonLIVE.tv offers its services free for one year. A spokesperson said, “This weekend Bermuda can re-live the excitement and pride of Flora […]

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Football: USL League Two Cancel 2020 Season

Last month, Bermuda’s Bascome FC football team — which was scheduled to make its debut this year – announced that they will take a hiatus from the USL League Two 2020 season with a commitment to return in 2021, and now the USL itself has announced the cancellation of the 2020 USL League Two season due to […]

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BNL To Host Big Book Sale On September 28th

The Bermuda National Library will be hosting its annual Big Book Sale on Saturday [Sept 28] from 10.00am to 4.00pm at 13 Queen Street. Book lovers can buy their favorite books for only $1 each, and they can fill their bags for just $5 if they show their library card. Related Stories ‘Education For The […]

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Children’s Reading Festival On Saturday, Nov 2

The Ladies of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. Bermuda Alumnae Chapter will be hosting their 20th Annual Children’s Reading Festival in Victoria Park from 11.00am – 4.00pm on Saturday November 2nd. This free event for children from infants to P6 is filled with books, fun castles, giveaways, storytelling, drinks and popcorn, entertainment and more. This […]

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‘Beach Art’ Book Launch Set For February 20

Nicky Gurret will be launching a book titled Beach Art on Thursday, February 20 from 6.00pm to 7.30pm, organized by Friends of The Bermuda National Library. The event, being held at the upper level of the Bermuda National Library, will include a slide show, reception and book signing. A spokesperson said, “Beach Art, is a […]

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Island-Wide Reading On World Book Day 2020

Nikita Robinson of The Ladies Room on Hott1075 is acknowledging the many community members who have volunteered to read to children on World Book Day today [March 5]. Ms. Robinson said, “From St. George’s to Somerset, our community readers will show off their reading skills to our nursery and primary schools starting as early as […]

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ICC T20 Qualifier: Netherlands Defeat Bermuda

Bermuda in their final ICC Twenty20 World Cup Qualifier going on in Dubai faced the Netherlands. Netherlands batted first and scored 206/3 in their allotted 20 overs. Opener Max O’Dowd was the top scorer with 59 while Ben Cooper who shared an opening stand of 123 added 57. Three Bermuda bowlers claimed a wicket each, […]

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Bermuda’s ICC Twenty20 World Cup Numbers

With Bermuda’s participation in the ICC Twenty20 World Cup Qualifiers having concluded, the numbers of the players during the tournament are below. Delray Rawlins was the teams top scorer with 131 total runs, with Kamau Leverock scoring a total of 95 and Janeiro Tucker scored 94. Tucker was the highest individual scorer with a knock […]

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Covid-19: BCB 2020 Cricket Season Update

As a result of the current pandemic Covid-19, the Executive of the Bermuda Cricket Board has been meeting [virtually] to discuss possible changes in operation for the 2020 cricket season. A spokesperson said, “Once the Bermuda Government advises the public that we can go back to operations as normal, notice will be given on the […]

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Video: T20 Organisers Highlight Bermuda Team

The T20 World Cup organisers have highlighted the Bermuda cricket team ahead of the T20 World Cup Qualifier. The video description says, “With the 2019 ICC – T20 World Cup Qualifier fast approaching, let us look at some of the most memorable names in the Bermuda Cricket Squad.” Related Stories Video: Scotland Sets Surrey On […]

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Video: Triathlete Flora Duffy Reflects On 2019

In a video provided by the International Triathlon Union, Bermuda’s Flora Duffy reflected on the past year and spoke about her goals for the upcoming year. The video’s description says, “Two-time ITU World Champion Flora Duffy reflects on 2019 and gives insight into her greatest goal yet, to win an Olympic medal. “Duffy heads into […]

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Weather Forecast For Sunday April 12

Sunday, April 12 is expected to be partly cloudy, with the high to be near 20°C/68°F and the low to be near 16°C/61°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be north. The relative humidity is expected to be near 62%. Sunrise will be at 6.52am and sunset will be at 7.47pm. […]

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Weather Forecast For Monday April 20

Monday, April 20 is expected to be windy, with the high to be near 23°C/73°F and the low to be near 19°C/67°F according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be S. The relative humidity is expected to be near 81%. Sunrise will be at 6:43am and sunset will be at 7:52pm. High […]

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Weather Forecast For Tuesday April 21

Tuesday, April 21 is expected to be windy with thunderstorms in the morning followed by occasional showers in the afternoon, with the high to be near 22°C/72°F and the low to be near 19°C/66°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be NW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 84%. […]

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Weather Forecast For Wednesday April 22

Wednesday, April 22 is expected to be mostly sunny skies, with the high to be near 22°C/72°F and the low to be near 17°C/63°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be west. The relative humidity is expected to be near 73%. Sunrise will be at 6.41am and sunset will be at […]

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Weather Forecast For Thursday April 23

Thursday, April 23 is expected to see a few passing clouds, otherwise generally sunny, with the high to be near 20°C/68°F and the low to be near 17°C/63°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be NE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 57%. Sunrise will be at 6.40am and […]

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