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Column: Socioeconomic Impacts On Health Care

[Column written by Dr. Annabel Fountain] In the Journal of the American Medical Association last week, Dr. Clyde Lancy reported that in Chicago, more than 50% of COVID-19 cases and nearly 70% of COVID-19 deaths involve black individuals. This is particularly notable because black people make up only 30% of the population there. This pattern […]

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Equestrian: Madeiros Wins Hunt Seat Class

Lizzy Madeiros and her Berry College Equestrian teammates recently hosted their Fall Classic over two days, which included their first home shows of the season with one Hunt Seat Show on the first day and two Western Shows on the second day. On the first day, Madeiros and her Hunt Seat teammates won, coming out […]

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CEA Regional Jumping Challenge On Nov 16

Local showjumping competitors are gearing up to defend Bermuda’s championship title, with the Bermuda round of the 2019 Caribbean Equestrian Association Regional Jumping Challenge [CEA RJC] set to take place at the National Equestrian Centre on Saturday, November 16 at 8.30am. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Equestrian Federation expressed its delight that Bermuda will, once […]

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Photos, Video, Results: CEA Jumping Challenge

[Updated with photos] The Bermuda Equestrian Federation hosted their Caribbean Equestrian Association 2019 Regional Jumping Challenge and a Support Show at the National Equestrian Center on Vesey Street. The Bermuda Team scored 0 Total Penalty Faults, clocking a time of 168.86. Scoring for Bermuda was Kayla Bardgett who had a Double Clear Round best time of […]

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Annabelle Collins Is Heading To 2020 Olympics

The Bermuda Equestrian Federation advised that the Federation Equestre Internationale [FEI] has “now confirmed that Bermuda is eligible to compete with one individual athlete/horse dressage combination at the upcoming 2020 Olympics in Tokyo.” “Although Annabelle and her the 11 year old Stallion, Joyero VG, have already achieved the requisite qualifying scores for the 2020 Olympics, […]

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12-Year-Old Kamali Tucker Excited For Ag Show

Each year when the Ag Show rolls around Kamali Tucker is filled with excitement, as the 12-year-old likes meeting up with friends and checking out the exhibits and other entertainment, but for this passionate equestrian the real joy is in competing in horse jumping. The Bermuda High School [BHS] student admits the atmosphere at the […]

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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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AXA XL Reinsurance Leadership Team Changes

AXA XL has announced additional changes within its Reinsurance Leadership Team [RLT], effective January 1. A spokesperson said, “The changes are part of AXA XL Reinsurance’s simplified Reinsurance organizational structure which was announced in September. The structure is aligned around AXA XL Reinsurance’s key markets and intended to enhance the focus on its Payer to […]

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ABIR Announces New Leadership Appointments

The Association of Bermuda Insurers & Reinsurers [ABIR] today [Jan 8] announced a slate of new leadership appointments of member-company industry executives. Edward Mishambi of RenaissanceRe will become Chair of ABIR’s Policy Committee. The committee reviews insurance regulation in Bermuda and overseas, international regulatory standards, public policy in Bermuda, US natural disaster policy and regulation, […]

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Free Healthcare Insurance Webinar On April 15

A free webinar will be held on Wednesday [April 15] at 12.00pm to discuss “reinsurance, claim trends and the underwriting cycle in the Medical Professional Liability [MPL] market.” A spokesperson said, “Bermuda’s healthcare insurance market will hold a free-to-join industry webinar on April 15 at 12.00pm AST to discuss reinsurance, claim trends and the underwriting […]

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Arkansas Defeats Portland, Whaley Scores

Devwah Whaley and his University of Arkansas teammates defeated Portland State 20 – 13, at Donald W. Reynolds Stadium. Touchdowns on the ground from Whaley and Rakeem Boyd, along with three Hog interceptions, were enough to grab a win in the season opener. Senior Running Back Whaley scored Arkansas’ first touchdown of the 2019 season, […]

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Bermuda Flag Football League Underway

The Bermuda Flag Football League Season got underway on the T.N. Tatem Middle School Field with 18 points put on the board in a single match. The Punishers defeated the Renegades 12 – 6, Jared Jimenez led the Punishers with two offensive touchdowns, while the Renegades saw Jacqueline Oliver record four sacks. Related Stories Punishers […]

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Flag Football League: Squad & Punisher Win

The Bermuda Flag Football Season resumed on the TN Tatem Middle School Field, with 57 points put on the board in a double header. Renegades 6 Killa Squad 32 In the opener the Kill Squad defeated the Renegades 32 – 6 , Matt Kielo was the stand out player for the Renegades with 1 rushing […]

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Photos & Results: Flag Football League Action

The Bermuda Flag Football season recently resumed on the TN Tatem Middle School field, with 57 points put on the board in a double header. Renegades 6 – Killa Squad 32 In the opener, the Killa Squad defeated the Renegades 32 – 6. Matt Kielo was the stand out player for the Renegades with one […]

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Photos & Results: Flag Football League Action

The Bermuda Flag Football League season resumed at the TN Tatem Middle School Field, with a total of 82 points scored in a double header. The Renegades went down 13 – 12 to the Punishers, Player of the game for Renegades was Matt Kielo, who had 1 passing Touchdown, 2 Sacks and 2 Interceptions, the […]

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Photos & Results: Flag Football League Action

The Bermuda Flag Football League season recently resumed at the TN Tatem Middle School Field, with a total of 107 points scored in a double header. A total of 63 points were scored in the opener as the Punishers defeated the Killa Squad 39 – 24. Seward Smith led the Killa Squad with four passing […]

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Photos & Results: Bermuda Flag Football League

[Updated with photos] Only one game took place at the TN Tatem Middle School Field in the Bermuda Flag Football League, with the game producing a total of twenty points. The Renegades defeated the Killa Squad by a score of 13 – 7. Graeme Westwood led the winning Renegades team with a receiving touchdown, while […]

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Video & Results: Bermuda Flag Football League

A recent Bermuda Flag Football Winter League double header saw 89 points scored on the TN Tatem Middle School field, with Killa Squad and Beer-muda Misfits picking up wins. Killa Squad 26 – Black Shark$ 25 The Killa Squad edged the Black Shark$ 26 – 25 in the opener. The player of the game for […]

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Magazine Features Mother/Daughter Floral Art

Nicky Gurret and Camille Chin-Gurret’s floral art has been featured in the Summer edition of the magazine ‘The Floral Arranger,’ one of the world’s leading magazines for flower arrangers. This is the third time Ms. Gurret has had her floral art featured in the magazine, with this feature highlighting the exhibit the pair did for […]

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BTA Release Bermuda Food Harvest Almanac

With the help of local farmers, fishermen and beekeepers, the Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] has created a Bermuda Food Harvest Almanac to debut this weekend at the Botanical Gardens Farmers’ Market. The pocket-sized guide is “designed to connect restaurateurs, grocers and consumers with locally grown foods at their freshest.” “As we roll out a food […]

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‘The Art Of Meal Prep’ Free Webinar On Jan 21

Ocean Rock Wellness will be hosting a free online webinar titled ‘The Art of Meal Prep’ on Tuesday, January 21 at 12.00pm to encourage individuals to make small changes in their diet. A spokesperson said, “Ocean Rock Wellness is hosting a free online webinar ‘The Art of Meal Prep’ to encourage individuals to make small […]

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“Fish Fry” Postponed Due To Weather Forecast

The Bermuda Transport Museum “Fish Fry”, which was scheduled for this Sunday, has been postponed due to a forecast of inclement weather. The BTA posted on social media stating, “Due to a forecast of high winds & rain this Sunday [Feb 2], the Bermuda Transport Museum ‘Fish Fry’ is postponed. Our new date is Sunday, […]

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Food Review: February Menu At Pink Beach

[Written by Mikaela Ian Pearman] When one thinks of Pink Beach Club at The Loren, you tend to conjure up thoughts of a gorgeous Bermuda scene with blue ocean, gorgeous sky and the sound of waves crashing. And that usually means warmer weather. But The Loren is still kicking in the winter, especially on the […]

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Meal Pick Up Plan Aimed To Help Restaurants

In light of the global Covid-19 pandemic, the Bermuda Chamber of Commerce launched an initiative aimed at keeping restaurants operating, with a “plan to have customers order meals online and pick up curbside. ” A spokesperson said, “Today the Bermuda Chamber of Commerce launched an initiative with the assistance of the City of Hamilton and the […]

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Meals On Wheels Appeals For Volunteers

Meals on Wheels are appealing for volunteers for kitchen operations, deliveries and also additional help with the phones and administration. A spokesperson said, “Meals on Wheels offer an essential and critical service and we need to keep operational through these challenging times. Many of our regular volunteers are no longer able to assist us and […]

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Butterfield Bank Donate $150,000 For Meals

The Bank of Butterfield is donating $150,000 for a programme with The Loren to deliver healthy meals to senior citizens and vulnerable persons in Bermuda during the Covid-19 health crisis, with the programme set to begin on Wednesday. A spokesperson said, “The Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son Limited and The Loren Hotel at Pink […]

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Video: Butterfield & Loren Meal Programme

In response to the Covid-19 pandemic, The Loren and Butterfield Bank launched a community feeding program to feed 500 of Bermuda’s most vulnerable residents on a daily basis. A spokesperson previously said, “The Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son Limited and The Loren Hotel at Pink Beach announced that they have initiated an urgent meal programme to […]

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Motorcycle Racing Current Season Standings

Following the Bermuda Motorcycle Racing Club’s latest round of racing over the weekend, the current standings are below. Kymaree Pitt leads the Minibike Junior Division with 337 points, Jediah Cumbermack is in second with 315 points and Aeziah Divine is in third with 231 points. Kenny DeSilva is the current leader in the Scooter 70 […]

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9-Year-Old Racer Works Towards MiniGP Debut

9-year-old Aeziah Divine is pursuing his dream of advancing his road racing career in the UK miniGP series in 2019, with the young rider aiming to make it onto the UK grid and represent his country. Aeziah has spent most of his life obsessed with bikes; he got his first electric motorcycle at age four, joined […]

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BMRC Racing Season Opener Set For May 26th

Sunday circuit racing is back with the Bermuda Motorcycle Racing Club [BMRC] kicking off their summer series on Sunday, May 26th at the RUBiS Southside Raceway, St. David’s. Gates are set to open at 11.30am, with the first class hitting the grid for a 1.00pm start. The BMRC’s race schedule is as follows: May 26th: […]

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Court: 53-Year-Old Man Denies Rape Charge

[Written by Don Burgess] A 53-year-old man pleaded not guilty to a rape in 1988. The man, who cannot be named at this stage for legal reasons, allegedly committed the offence sometime between the dates of September 1988 and October 1988. His trial is scheduled to start in February 2019. His bail conditions remain the same […]

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Court: Minors Pleads Guilty To Sex Offences

[Written by Don Burgess] A 43-year-old man pleaded guilty to three sex offences involving a minor and will await sentencing in the new year after several reports have been conducted. David Minors, from Sandys Parish, admitted to three of six charges involving a minor under the age of 16. Mr Minors –  the former Government road safety officer […]

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Child Sex Offender Melvin Martin To Be Released

Attorney-General Kathy Lynn Simmons issued a public notice of the “impending release of child sex offender Melvin Edmund Stuart Martin, who will be released from Westgate on 10 February, 2019.” The 33-year-old sex offender was convicted of multiple counts including sexual exploitation of a young person while in a position of trust, making child pornography, […]

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Child Sex Offender To Be Released On Sunday

Child sex offender Melvin Edmund Stuart Martin is scheduled to to be released from prison this Sunday [Feb 10], with the Government having previously issued an advisory of his impending release. The 33-year-old sex offender was convicted of multiple counts including sexual exploitation of a young person while in a position of trust, making child […]

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Court: Minors Sentenced To 5 Years In Prison

[Written by Don Burgess + Updated] “Please just leave the children alone.” That was the earnest plea from Supreme Court Justice Carlisle Greaves as he was sentencing sex offender David Minors to five years in prison for charges including sexual exploitation of a minor by a person in a position of trust and showing the boy […]

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Police Confirm: 60-Year-Old Sandys Man Arrested

The police have confirmed the arrest of a 60-year-old Sandys man in “connection with a sexual assault.” A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service can confirm the arrest of a 60-year-old Sandys man in connection with a sexual assault. “He was subsequently released on Police bail and an investigation into the matter is now […]

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Court: 37-Year-Old Man Denies Sexual Assault

[Written by Don Burgess] A 37-year-old man denied a charge of serious sexual assault. The man, who cannot be named at this stage for legal reasons, also pleaded not guilty to trespassing. The offences are alleged to have occurred on September 6, 2018. His trial is scheduled for June 10, 2019. Related Stories Court: Man Charged […]

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Court: 27-Year-Old Man Denies Sexual Assault

[Written by Don Burgess] A 27-year-old man denied a count of sexual assault that allegedly occurred last month. The man, who cannot be named at this stage for legal reasons, is accused of sexually assaulting a woman on February 14, 2019 in Southampton, and he is also charged with sexually assaulting the same woman on […]

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Man Pleads Guilty To Sexual Assault On Ship

A 32-year-old Mississippi man pleaded guilty in a Boston federal court to sexually assaulting a minor during a cruise from Boston to Bermuda, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. An official statement from the Attorney’s Office District of Massachusetts — which acknowledged the “valuable assistance” provided by the Bermuda Police Service — said, “A […]

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Court: 60-Year-Old Man Denies Sexual Assault

Appearing in Magistrates Court today [May 9], a Sandys man was charged with sexual assault. The 60-year-old man, who cannot be named at this stage for legal reasons, denied intruding on the privacy of a woman and sexually assaulting the same woman. The defendant was ordered to have no contact with the complainant and was […]

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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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Child Sex Offender Jomar Caines To Be Released

The Minister of Legal Affairs and Attorney-General Senator Kathy Lynn Simmons today [Aug 7] issued a public notice of the impending release of child sex offender Jomar Akbar Caines, who will be released from Westgate today. A spokesperson said, “Pursuant to section 329H of the Criminal Code 1907, the Minister is empowered to disclose information […]

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Sex Offender Heman Viera To Be Released

Attorney General Kathy Lynn Simmons issued a public notice of the impending release of sex offender Heman Ledrew Viera, who will be released from Westgate on November 8th, 2019. Photo provided by the Ministry: A spokesperson said, “The Minister of Legal Affairs, Senator the Hon. Kathy Lynn Simmons, JP, has today issued a public notice […]

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Robin Horsfield Wins Bronze In Caribbean

Bermuda’s Robin Horsfield finished on the podium in third place at the 2019 Caribbean Mountain Biking Championships in the Dominican Republic. Racing in the Under 23 category, Horsfield took on the challenging field of mainly local cyclists, but overcame the home course advantage to finish in third place behind winner Jeudy Loranzo from the Dominican […]

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Bermuda Cycling Team To Compete In Cuba

The 2019 Caribbean Cycling Road Race Championships is slated to be held in Havana, Cuba, from October 31st to November 3rd. Bermuda will be represented by five cyclists; three male and two female competitors. In the Male Division Dominque Mahyo, Kaden Hopkins and Connor White will fly the flag, while Pan American Games competitor Caitlyn […]

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BBA Ferry Reach 50K Mountain Bike Race

The Bermuda Bicycle Association’s [BBA] Ferry Reach 50K Mountain Bike Race recently took place in windy conditions, with Alan Potts coming in first place. Potts covered the 50K distance in a winning time of 3:08.00; Cameron Morris was second in 3:10.00 and Moses Johnson was third in 3:12.00. Ferry Reach 50K Mountain Bike Race results: […]

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Cycling: Hopkins Holds U23 Leaders Jersey

Bermuda cyclists Dominique Mayho, Kaden Hopkins, and Conor White have teamed up with Julian Molina, Julian Otero and Brian Leon to compete in the Vuelta Independencia 7 day stage race in the Dominican Republic. Stage one saw the riders compete over a 156.2 km course, with Hopkins finishing in 8th Place, 22 seconds behind the stage […]

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Fishing In Seasonally Protected Areas Prohibited

The Ministry of Home Affairs is reminding commercial and recreational fishers, that fishing in the Seasonally Protected Areas — also known as the “Hind Grounds” and “Grouper Grounds” — will be prohibited from 15 April to 14 August 2018 in order to protect spawning Red Hinds and Black Groupers. “It should also be noted that […]

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Cap Of 450 Recreational Lobster Diver Licenses

The Minister of Home Affairs Walton Brown today announced a cap of 450 recreational lobster divers for the 2018-2019 season, which opens September 1st 2018. Licenses will be issued on a first come, first served basis from August 6th 2018. The deadline to report catch data [including nil catches] for the 2017-2018 season was April […]

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