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Multiple Trucks Damaged In West End Collision

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Published On :: Tue, 11 Sep 2018 19:52:11 +0000

[Updated] Emergency services responded to a collision on Middle Road in Southampton this afternoon [Sept 11] that appeared to involve multiple trucks and resulted in one vehicle smashing into a roadside barrier and the side panel of another truck being peeled back. Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service, police and ambulance personnel attended the scene where […]

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Photos & Videos: BHS Students Visit Fire Station

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Published On :: Thu, 31 Jan 2019 18:59:14 +0000

[Updated with photos] Students from Bermuda High School [BHS] visited Hamilton Fire Station today [Jan 31] where they learned about fire fighting, CPR and even had the opportunity to get some real life training from the experts, as they used a fire extinguisher to put out a fire. Gavin Carter, Fire and Life Safety Educator, said: […]

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McCallan Competes In St Clair River Classic

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Published On :: Tue, 30 Jul 2019 12:21:39 +0000

Bermuda’s Kim McCallan competed in the 2019 St Clair River Off Shore Power Boat Classic in Michigan. The former Bermuda Powerboat Association commodore was making her debut as a driver in the American Power Boat Association Offshore Championship with American syndicate Nobody’s Business Offshore Racing. McCallan, competing in the ProStock V class on board her […]

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BSX On Covid-19 & Business Continuity

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Published On :: Fri, 20 Mar 2020 10:09:08 +0000

The Bermuda Stock Exchange [BSX] provided information about their plans for business continuity amidst the global Covid-19 pandemic. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Stock Exchange [“BSX” or “Exchange”] today issued a statement on the Exchange’s response to the Covid-19 virus and business continuity. “The economic impact of the Covid-19 pandemic and the resulting market volatility has prompted the World […]

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Photos: British Airways’ Flight Simulator

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Published On :: Fri, 26 Aug 2016 10:38:23 +0000

[Written by Don Burgess] Have you ever dreamed of piloting a multi-million dollar airliner? British Airways is giving people a chance to experience the thrill of being in the cockpit of one of its planes through its flight simulator. The facility, which is located in London, could make your next travel to the UK a thrilling […]

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Videos: Coast Guard Evacuates Sick Passenger

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Published On :: Tue, 18 Oct 2016 01:34:56 +0000

[Updated with videos] Local officials are currently helping to coordinate the helicopter evacuation of a sick passenger from the Norwegian Gem cruise ship, with the aircraft and helicopter due to refuel in Bermuda before rendezvousing with the ship. Update: US Coast Guard helicopter & C-130 taking off from Bermuda at approximately 11pm The Duty Officer […]

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Snooker Singles & Doubles Semi-Finals Results

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Published On :: Fri, 14 Mar 2014 09:00:45 +0000

Bermuda Open Singles Semi-Finals Tyler Moniz has returned to Snooker after a brief retirement to secure a place in the Bermuda Open Championship Semi-Finals, he will take on Maurice Hawkins, their match will be played at Spanish Point Boat Club on Saturday, March 15th at 7p.m. The other Semi-Final will see Bermuda Open defending champion […]

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Snooker: Bermuda Open Singles, Doubles Finals

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Published On :: Sun, 13 Apr 2014 15:05:20 +0000

The Bermuda Snooker Association held the Bermuda Open Doubles and Singles Finals at the Spanish Point Boat Club. The Doubles team of Zane DeSilva and Steven Bremar defeated Keith Smith and Daniel Caines 3 straight games. DeSilva and Bremar won the first game 51-28, they then won the second game 66-41 and then they closed […]

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Bremar Wins Tony Desilva Memorial Trophy

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Published On :: Mon, 25 Feb 2019 11:33:40 +0000

Warwick Workman’s Club’s Steven Bremar defeated Sandys Boat Club’s Peter Bromby 4-2 to win the Tony Desilva Memorial Trophy at the Watford Sports Club. Bremar jumped out to a 2 – 0 lead after winning the first match 56 – 23, and then he won the second match 66 – 24. Bromby would pull a […]

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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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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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Dana Selassie ‘Amitie’ Exhibition On Sunday

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Published On :: Fri, 17 Jan 2020 11:30:33 +0000

This Sunday [Jan 19], at Utopia Restaurant, the public is invited to attend an inaugural exhibition showcasing the photographic talents of Dana ‘Zhyon’ Selassie. The exhibition will feature a series of photographs based on Documentary Portraiture – a form of photography that captures people in their environments. Dr Selassie notes that the style of photography […]

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City Seeking Submissions For Public Art Intiative

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Published On :: Thu, 30 Jan 2020 21:26:16 +0000

The City of Hamilton is seeking submissions for VIVID 2020: The City of Hamilton’s public art initiative. A spokesperson said, “Over the past five years, the City has reaffirmed its commitment to the arts and our local artists and installed twenty pieces of public art around the City including murals, mosaics and the Chancery Lane […]

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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: Transitional Living Facility To Be Created

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Published On :: Sun, 23 Feb 2020 15:17:55 +0000

A transitional living regime for children who are too old for the care of Child and Family Services will be established which will ensure housing stability, while providing support and guidance, the Government has announced. This was included in the 2020 Budget, with the relevant portion of the Budget Speech stating, “Safeguarding of children is […]

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Parliament: Audio & Order Of Business

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Published On :: Fri, 28 Feb 2020 13:58:22 +0000

[Updated with audio] The House of Assembly will be in session on Friday [Feb 28] and statements scheduled to be delivered include the Bermuda 1st – An Update, Banana Supply, Preparedness Awareness of the Coronavirus, the 55th Annual Primary School Art Exhibition, the 2019-2020 Financial Support for Bermuda College Students, a new Government Public Safety […]

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Full Text: Opposition Reply To 2020/21 Budget

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Published On :: Fri, 28 Feb 2020 21:00:00 +0000

A One Bermuda Alliance Government would “explore the feasibility of decreasing payroll for employers by increasing the cost of work permits.” The OBA believes the move would be revenue neutral and could encourage the hiring of Bermudians, Shadow Finance Minister Pat Gordon-Pamplin said in today’s Budget Reply. In addition, the OBA said they “would lay […]

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PLP Pay Tribute To Vera Commissiong

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Published On :: Mon, 02 Mar 2020 16:09:45 +0000

The PLP have paid tribute to the late Vera Commissiong, a trailblazer who is best known for her work with the Progressive Group, which helped to end official segregation in Bermuda PLP Leader, Premier David Burt said, “The PLP was saddened to learn of the passing of our life member, Vera [Legull] Commissiong, mother to […]

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Parliament: Audio & Order Of Business

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Published On :: Fri, 06 Mar 2020 14:00:37 +0000

[Updated with audio] The House of Assembly will be in session on Friday [March 6] and statements scheduled to be delivered include the Bermuda Hospitals Board Annual Report 2015 and the Tabling the Repatriation & Mixed Status Families Bill. We will post the audio feed here at around 10am on Friday. Update: Live broadcast has […]

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Parliament: Audio & Order Of Business

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Published On :: Fri, 13 Mar 2020 13:00:02 +0000

[Updated with audio] The House of Assembly will be in session on Friday [March 13] and only one statement is scheduled to be delivered, which is on the Bermuda Public Schools – System Transformation. We will post the audio feed here at around 10.15am on Friday. Update: Live broadcast has concluded, and the audio of […]

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Audio: House Of Assembly Emergency Session

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Published On :: Mon, 06 Apr 2020 16:51:08 +0000

[Updated] During an emergency session held this morning — with social distancing in place — the House of Assembly approved the extension of the State of Emergency until April 18th. The Government had already indicated that it would last until April 18th, however it had to be formally done via Parliament This Parliamentary session followed after […]

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Audio & Parliament Order Of Business

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Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 17:15:57 +0000

[Updated with audio] The House of Assembly will hold a ‘virtual session’ today [May 8] and statements scheduled to be delivered include the Emergency Powers [COVID-19 Continuing Precautions] Regulations 2020, 6 Megawatt Solar Farm Progress, COVID-19- Fiscal and Economic Plan Update, Public Works COVID-19 Operations, Heritage Month 2020, Government Feedback Forum for COVID-19 and Public […]

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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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OBA Using WhatsApp For Public Discussions

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Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 11:49:00 +0000

The One Bermuda Alliance [OBA] has set up two WhatsApp groups to allow the public to “ask us questions as well as discuss the statements and articles that we release into the public domain” according to OBA leader Craig Cannonier. Mr. Cannonier said, “Communication is key and nowadays there are many ways in which we […]

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Local Business Owners Launch Digital Campaign

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Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 20:19:28 +0000

The digital campaign #ChooseBDA was launched on Sunday May 3rd on Instagram and Facebook as an effort by a small group of business owners to “help bring awareness to the major impact local small businesses has on the island’s overall economy.” “These founding business owners hail from different sectors of the economy [retail, service, hospitality, […]

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Results: BSRA February Classic 2020 Day One

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

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

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Results: BSRA February Classic 2020 Day Two

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

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

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Results: BSRA February Classic 2020 Day Three

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

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

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BSRA February Classic 2020 Final Results

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Published On :: Sat, 22 Feb 2020 14:08:40 +0000

The BSRA February Classic 2020 recently concluded at the Bermuda Squash Racquets Association Club, with Anaya Smith winning the Division A, Alex Adelsberg winning the Division B, Andrew Cox winning the Division C, and Christine Barnes winning the Division D. Division A Final – Anaya Smith beat Anthony Fellowes 11-5, 11-2, 7-11, 11-8 Alex Southern […]

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Emergency Radio Station Will Have New Music

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Published On :: Sat, 21 Sep 2019 20:25:30 +0000

As a bit of a silver lining in the midst of these storm clouds, the Emergency Broadcast Radio station will apparently have new music for their upcoming broadcast during Tropical Storm Jerry. While the Emergency Broadcast Station — which broadcast on FM 100.1 — is a quality source of information during storms as it includes […]

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Bermudian Singer In UK Music Charity Venture

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Published On :: Fri, 18 Oct 2019 11:00:18 +0000

Bermudian entertainer Janita Adderley is part of a charity initiative in the UK which is using music to raise awareness and funds for those suffering from mental health issues. Singer Ms Adderley, a member of the Bermuda group The Loquats and the all-female band Stiletto 5, studied at York College and still spends time in […]

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Singer Chelsea Amber To Perform In Toronto

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Published On :: Sat, 19 Oct 2019 14:00:17 +0000

An upcoming concert by Bermudian-Canadian singer-songwriter Chelsea Amber is one of the hottest tickets in Toronto right now. She will be headlining a show along with fellow Juno Award-nominee Drew Brown on October 28 at Mississauga’s Gospel Café. The Ontario city’s JOY Radio is promoting the show heavily, including re-posting this 2017 half-hour video of […]

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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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Unleashed: Show Us Your #WKDside On Nov 2

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Published On :: Sun, 27 Oct 2019 23:00:24 +0000

Chivas Entertainment will be hosting their “Unleashed: Show Us Your #WKDside” event on Saturday, November 2nd at Docksiders on Front Street. The night will be filled with entertainment with the event poster saying, “DJ Rusty G, Mista Genius, and DJ Mystro will play the best Soca, Reggae, Hip Hop, and the Top 40. Ttickets cost […]

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Temptation Recalls Motown Stars’ Bermuda Visit

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Published On :: Sun, 03 Nov 2019 23:00:09 +0000

They way they did the things they did had already made The Temptations Motown’s brightest stars by the time they played their only engagement in Bermuda in 1964. While such classics as My Girl and Papa Was A Rolling Stone still lay in the Detroit vocal group’s future, they had already charted on both sides […]

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Column: Celebrating Emperor Haile Selassie I

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Published On :: Wed, 06 Nov 2019 12:25:22 +0000

[Written by Chris Famous] “Hail him without any apology. Hail His Imperial Majesty” – Burning Spear” “Look to the east for the crowning of a Black King” - Hon. Marcus Garvey On November 2nd, 1930 in Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, Ras Tafari was crowned as His Imperial Majesty Emperor Haile Selassie the first and […]

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Bermuda School Of Music’s ‘Joy To The World’

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Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2019 20:31:19 +0000

The Bermuda School of Music will present ‘Joy to the World’ on Friday, December 13 and Saturday, December 14 at St. John’s Church in Pembroke. A spokesperson said, “Director Marjorie Pettit presents an evening of joyful and uplifting Holiday favorites both old and new for this year’s “Joy to the World”. The concert features the […]

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Sisters To Star In St. John’s Church Concert

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Published On :: Sat, 07 Dec 2019 12:00:27 +0000

Sisters Naphisa and Sari Smith will be the star violin soloists in this year’s Joy to the World Christmas Concert on December 13 and December 14 at St. John’s Church in Pembroke. A spokesperson said, “The sisters will perform Vivaldi’s Concerto for Two Violins in A Minor. The teenagers have honed their abilities over many […]

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Heather Nova Singer/Songwriter Competition

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Published On :: Wed, 11 Dec 2019 11:30:04 +0000

The Bermuda Festival’s Heather Nova Singer/Songwriter Competition is expanding this year, and is open all male and female local entrants under the age of 30. The winner will be mentored by Ms. Nova and will have the opportunity to open for one of the Bermuda Festival events. In addition, the winner will receive $500 and […]

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Somerset Brigade Band To Host Festival of Music

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Published On :: Mon, 13 Jan 2020 17:22:40 +0000

Under the patronage of Premier David Burt, the Somerset Brigade Band will present their annual “Festival of Music” on Saturday, February 8th at 7.30pm at St. James Church Hall, as they also celebrate their 90th anniversary. The event will feature vocalist Mrs. Melinda Jennings, trumpet soloist Mr. Conrad Roach, and the Somerset Brigade Band; and […]

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Audio: Singer Celebrates Romance With Song

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Published On :: Fri, 14 Feb 2020 12:47:39 +0000

Local singer and songwriter Valerie Sherwood has recorded a new version of her song One Heart and One Mind, which she wrote in 1984 to perform at the wedding of her friends Alan and Ruth Marquardt, who are celebrating 35 years of marriage this year. The guitar ballad version of the song features music and […]

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Audio: Sir Dudley Releases ‘Gal Gone’ Song

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Published On :: Wed, 19 Feb 2020 01:00:23 +0000

Bermudian reggae artist Giles Spurling, also known as Sir Dudley, has released a new single titled Gal Gone. The song is composed of an instrumental created by Mr. IVibes of IVibes Productions and lyrics and vocals composed by Sir Dudley. The record was recorded, mixed and mastered at MassFX Recording by Mr. IVibes. A spokesperson […]

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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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Video: Local Musicians Urge Us To Stay Inside

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

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

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Videos: Meet The Winning Local Designers

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Published On :: Fri, 31 Jan 2020 16:40:15 +0000

As the winners of the Carnival Costume Design Challenge, local designers Colita Cook-Shillingford and Barbie Paynter will see their costumes launched tomorrow [Feb 1] at the NOVA Mas International costume presentation and launch party. NOVA Mas explained that Colita Cook-Shillingford and Barbie Paynter participated in the Cultural Apprenticeship program that was facilitated last year between […]

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Teachers Union Sign Off On Job Descriptions

By bernews.com
Published On :: Thu, 05 Mar 2020 20:45:58 +0000

The Bermuda Union of Teachers said they have signed off on the long awaited Job Descriptions for Para-educators and Educational Therapist Assistants. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Union of Teachers is happy to reveal that after a twenty year battle for clarity, this Union has signed off on the long awaited Job Descriptions [JD] for […]

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Bermuda Education Network Launches Website

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Published On :: Mon, 27 Apr 2020 12:47:40 +0000

The Bermuda Education Network [BEN] has launched their new website—www.ben.bm—with the hope that it will provide some useful support for parents and teachers during the shelter in place period. BEN Director, Laura Bell worked on the project with Stephan Johnston of SJD World design studio. She explained that although the project has been in the […]

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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: Simmons To Be Sentenced In Jamaica

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Published On :: Mon, 08 Jul 2019 12:53:34 +0000

Bermudian Zharrin Simmons appeared in a Jamaican court in connection with charges of possession and attempting to export cannabis. According to a report from McKoy’s News, “The St. James Parish Court has deferred sentencing for Zharrin Simmons, the Bermudian born British woman who was nabbed at the Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay with more than […]

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Court: Man Admits Throwing Corrosive Liquid

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Published On :: Thu, 21 Nov 2019 16:26:28 +0000

[Written by Don Burgess] A man who had a standoff with police pleaded guilty to multiple charges related to that incident, including four counts of throwing a corrosive liquid at officers. James Dallas, 70, was involved in a seven-hour standoff with police on March 28, 2019 on Happy Valley Road in Pembroke. Mr Dallas pleaded guilty to […]

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