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Photos & Videos: Fire In Devonshire Marsh Area

By bernews.com
Published On :: Sat, 17 Mar 2018 15:10:23 +0000

[Updating] Firefighters are currently battling a blaze in the marsh area of Devonshire this morning [March 17], with flames seen in the marsh as smoke pours into the air. Lieutenant Francis of the BFRS said, “The Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service Emergency Dispatch Center received a call for a brush fire at 0820hrs in the […]

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Car Crashes Through Wall, Overturns On Beach

By bernews.com
Published On :: Fri, 27 Jul 2018 15:34:23 +0000

[Updated] Emergency service personnel are on scene following a collision in the Bailey’s Bay area this afternoon [July 27] in which a vehicle crashed through a wall, landing on the beach area below. Further details are limited at this time, however we will update as able. Update 12.58pm: Police Media Manager Dwayne Caines said, “At 11.57am […]

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Powerboat Racing Season Set To Get Underway

By bernews.com
Published On :: Mon, 02 Apr 2018 15:23:31 +0000

The upcoming Bermuda Powerboat Association [BPBA] season is set to get underway. After a team test day in April, the first race day is scheduled for May 13th at Ferry Reach. Action is expected to start at 12.00pm on race days. Video from last year’s Around The Island Race. A spokesperson said, “The BPBA Executive […]

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Last BPBA Season Power Boat Race Cancelled

By bernews.com
Published On :: Sat, 08 Sep 2018 13:19:41 +0000

The Bermuda Power Boat Association has cancelled the last power boat race of the 2018 season which was scheduled to take place tomorrow [Sept 8] at Spanish Point Boat Club, due to the approach of Tropical Storm / Hurricane Florence. The association has planned a meeting for Thursday to decide whether to reschedule the race […]

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Powerboat Racing Season Second Race Day

By bernews.com
Published On :: Sun, 26 May 2019 22:10:45 +0000

A two race day was held at the Spanish Point Boat Club for the second race day of the 2019 powerboat racing season. “The first of three races was the BPBA National Championship Series, and the second race was Spanish Point National Championship Race [Race one of three]. A fleet of nine entries in A […]

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Swizzle South Shore To Cease Operations

By bernews.com
Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 13:13:48 +0000

The Swizzle South Shore in Warwick will “permanently cease operations,” the owner confirmed today, explaining that “the crippling effects of the Covid-19 virus and the subsequent contraction of the local economy for many months to come, it was clear that to continue on would only bring mounting debt.” Jay Correia said, “It is with great […]

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Photos & Video: RAF Typhoons, Voyager Leave

By bernews.com
Published On :: Wed, 07 Jan 2015 18:46:26 +0000

The Royal Air Force [RAF] aircraft that arrived in Bermuda yesterday [Jan 6] left the island late this morning, while another set of aircraft touched down on the island a few hours after they departed. The four Typhoons and one A330-200 Voyager tanker traveled from Lajes, Azores and are headed for Nellis Air Force Base […]

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Video/Photos: RAF Voyager & Typhoons Leave

By bernews.com
Published On :: Tue, 23 Feb 2016 21:42:18 +0000

Bermuda’s LF Wade International Airport saw extra activity today after three military aircraft paid the island a visit, taking off earlier this afternoon. The aircraft visiting the island included a Royal Air Force [RAF] A330 Voyager Tanker accompanying two Typhoon fighter jets, with the jets having arrived earlier this week. It is understood that more […]

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Fire Service Clean Spill At Private Plane Facility

By bernews.com
Published On :: Mon, 28 May 2018 19:19:48 +0000

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

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Photos & Video: RAF Voyager & Typhoons Leave

By bernews.com
Published On :: Fri, 18 Jan 2019 21:14:03 +0000

Bermuda’s L.F. Wade International Airport saw extra activity today [Jan 18] when the group of military aircraft that arrived on the island yesterday prepared to take off this afternoon. The 2-minute video replay is below: The aircraft included a Royal Air Force [RAF] A330 Voyager Tanker accompanying four Typhoon fighter jets. A short time after […]

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Bermuda Pool Association League Results

By bernews.com
Published On :: Tue, 20 Jan 2015 10:10:16 +0000

The 2014/15 Bermuda Pool Association League season resumed this past weekend with the St. George’s Saints defeating the Mariners Hammerheads 212 – 183, Bermuda Breeze defeated BPSU 186 – 183. Queens Club Kings defeated the Queens Club Knoghts 236 – 127, the Devonshire Recreation Club Solids defeated the RAA Young Guns 226 – 139. The […]

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Bermuda Pool Association League Results

By bernews.com
Published On :: Sun, 01 Feb 2015 11:43:05 +0000

The 2014/15 Bermuda Pool Association League season resumed with Bermuda Breeze defeating the RAA Young Guns 210 – 159, the St. George’s Saints defeated the Devonshire Recreation Club Stripes 203 – 189. BPSU defeated the Devonshire Recreation Club Cues 212 – 167, the Queens Club Kings defeated the Queens Club Dragons 218 – 146 the […]

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Bermuda Pool League Set To Begin Season

By bernews.com
Published On :: Thu, 21 Sep 2017 09:37:36 +0000

The 2017/18 Bermuda pool league season will get underway on Thursday September 21st, with 16 teams entering the League for the Season. The teams this season will see include the Bermuda Breeze, Warwick Workmans, Dragons, St. Georges Saints, Bishops, Drink ‘em and Sink ‘em, Knights, Mariners Vikings, Baileys Bay, B.A.A. Bandits, P.O.R.C Alley Shooters, B.P.S.U, […]

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Bermuda Pool League Season Gets Underway

By bernews.com
Published On :: Sat, 23 Sep 2017 10:00:02 +0000

The 2017/18 Bermuda Pool League Season got underway across the island. The Bermuda Breeze defeated the Bishops 204 – 150, Bailey’s Bay defeated the BAA Bandits 213 – 167, and the Dragons defeated the HWC Pitbulls 218 – 161. The Gladiators defeated RAA 201 – 185, Bailey’s Bay II defeated BPSU 188-185, and Warwick Workmens […]

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Latest Results From Bermuda Pool League

By bernews.com
Published On :: Fri, 06 Oct 2017 09:53:34 +0000

The 2017/18 Bermuda Pool League Season continued across the island. The BBC Cricketers defeated RAA 203 – 199, Bermuda Breeze defeated the Queens Club Kings 184 – 171, in a close battle B.P.S.U edged P.O.R.C Alley Shooters 192 – 191. Drink ‘em and Sink ‘em, Knights defeated the Gladiators 211 – 168 and Warwick Workmans […]

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Latest Results From Bermuda Pool League

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Published On :: Fri, 13 Oct 2017 18:19:34 +0000

The latest round of Bermuda’s Pool League saw seven matches played across the island. Bermuda Breeze defeated the BAA Bandits 233 – 125, the Kings defeated the HWC Pitbulls 220 – 156. The Knights defeated the Dragons 215 – 146, while Bailey’s Bay defeated BPSU 209 – 163. Warwick Workmens defeated the St. George’s Saints […]

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Bermuda Snooker League Season Continues

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Published On :: Wed, 01 Nov 2017 22:00:26 +0000

The 2017/18 Snooker League Season got underway with four games played. The Spanish Point Boat Club Team One defeated the RAA Rebels 5 – 0. Chris Dakin won his match against Kyle Williams 58-38, while Stewart Greenslade defeated Jacal Washington 50-31. The double frame match saw Paul Fedden win both games against Jelani Hollis 48-44 […]

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Bermuda Snooker League Action Results

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Published On :: Thu, 09 Nov 2017 00:00:44 +0000

Spanish Point Boat Club One defeated Sandy’s Boat Club Two 4 – 1 in the latest round of Bermuda Snooker League action. Ed Gumbs and Tyler Siese split a game each in the double frame matches with Gumbs taking the first game 47-37 and Siese 45-32 in the second game. Paul Fedden defeated Jim 82-8 […]

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Bermuda Snooker League Action Results

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Published On :: Fri, 22 Dec 2017 10:52:36 +0000

Three matches were played in the latest round of the Bermuda Snooker League play. Warwick Workman’s Club One 3 Spanish Point Boat Club One 2 Trevor Mouchette gave Warwick the lead when he defeated Chris Dakin 58-20, Spanish Point Boat Club One would lead 2 – 1 after Paul Fedden defeated Todd 71-30 & 44-25, […]

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Bermuda Snooker League Action Results

By bernews.com
Published On :: Thu, 25 Jan 2018 00:00:36 +0000

Four matches were played in the latest round of the Bermuda Snooker League play. Warwick Workman’s Club Two 3 Warwick Workman’s Club One 2 The battle of Warwick Workman’s Club was won by the second team 3 – 2, Zane DeSilva of the 2nd team defeated Gary Bascombe 65-48, before Trevor Mouchette drew the teams […]

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Bermuda Snooker League Action Results

By bernews.com
Published On :: Thu, 22 Feb 2018 12:49:39 +0000

The Bermuda Snooker League season resumed with four matches on tap, three of the matches ended with a three point margin, while the other was decided by one point. Spanish Point Boat Club One 4 Spanish Point Boat Club Two 1 Spanish Point Boat Club One won the battle of the Club with a 4 […]

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Bermuda Win International Snooker Team Event

By bernews.com
Published On :: Wed, 16 May 2018 11:31:06 +0000

The International Snooker Tournament got underway with a Team Event inside the Ocean View Golf Club. Bermuda entered two teams that faced off against teams from Halifax, Vancouver, NYAC and Calgary. The Bermuda Two team of Steven Bremar, Mike Zimmerman and Keino Zuill won the team event with 24 points. Bremar played in Division 1, with […]

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Bermuda Snooker League Triple Header Results

By bernews.com
Published On :: Thu, 17 Jan 2019 12:29:41 +0000

The Snooker League Season is underway with a triple header of matches played. Warwick Workman’s Two 3 – Warwick Workman’s One 2 Warwick Workman’s Two came away with the bragging rights after they took the lead as Ray Desilva defeated Daemon Hanley 61-23, and then Steven Bremar defeated Gary Bascombe 60-35 and 58-30 to give […]

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Bermuda Snooker League Action Results

By bernews.com
Published On :: Thu, 24 Jan 2019 12:23:12 +0000

The Bermuda Snooker League Season continued with four matches played across the island. Warwick Workman’s Club One 4 Spanish Point Boat Club One 1 Daemon Henley gave Warwick Workman’s Club One the lead when he defeated Chris Dakin in the 1st of 2 games 55 – 47, but Spanish Point Boat Club One’s Dakin leveled […]

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Four Games Played In Bermuda Snooker League

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Published On :: Thu, 14 Feb 2019 19:00:03 +0000

Four more matches were played across the island in Bermuda Snooker League play, two games were decided by a single point, while the other two were won by three points. Sandys Boat Club One 4 Warwick Workman’s Club One 1 Sandy’s Boat Club number One team defeated Warwick Workman’s Club One 4 – 1 at […]

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Four Games Played In Bermuda Snooker League

By bernews.com
Published On :: Fri, 22 Feb 2019 15:23:13 +0000

Four more matches were played across the island in Bermuda Snooker League play, with three games decided by a single point, while the other won won by a clean sweep. Sandys Boat Club One 5 – Warwick Workman’s Club Two 0 The opening two matches of this encounter saw the two players who represented Bermuda at the […]

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Four Games Played In Bermuda Snooker League

By bernews.com
Published On :: Thu, 28 Feb 2019 11:24:28 +0000

The Bermuda Snooker League season resumed with four more games taking place. Sandys Boat Club One 3 Spanish Point Boat Club Two 2 Sandys Boat Club traveled to the Spanish Point Boat Club and defeated the home team 3 – 2. Paul Fedden gave Sandys Boat Club a 2 – 0 lead when he defeated […]

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Four Games Played In Bermuda Snooker League

By bernews.com
Published On :: Thu, 21 Mar 2019 12:19:05 +0000

Four matches recently took place in Bermuda Snooker League action across the island. Watford Sports Club 5 – Warwick Workmen’s Club Two 0 Watford Sports Club dominated Warwick Workmen’s Club Two at the Watford Sports Club, resulting in a 5 – 0 win. Winslow Smith gave Watford Sports Club a 2 – 0 lead after […]

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Bermuda Snooker League 2018/19 Champions

By bernews.com
Published On :: Mon, 10 Jun 2019 09:30:15 +0000

The Bermuda Snooker League season has come to an end, with the season featuring League Games, plus the Bermuda Open Singles & Doubles, Keen Cup, Island Construction Services Cup and the Tony DeSilva Memorial Cup. League The 2018/19 Snooker League Champions were Sandys Boat Club One with a point score of 51 over close rival […]

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Snooker League Keen Cup First Round Results

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Published On :: Wed, 04 Dec 2019 00:00:24 +0000

The Bermuda Snooker League Season is underway, and play moved into the Keen Cup 1st Round. Warwick Workmen’s Club Two 3 Watford Sports Club 2 Warwick Workmen’s Club Two edged the Watford Sports Club at home 3 – 2. Winslow Smith put Watford Sports Club up when he defeated Warwick Workmen’s Club Two’s Ray DeSilva […]

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3 Games Played In Bermuda Snooker League

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Published On :: Wed, 11 Dec 2019 00:00:59 +0000

Three matches recently took place in Bermuda Snooker League action, with Sandys Boat Club One, Spanish Boat Club One, and Warwick Workmen’s Club One picking up wins. Sandys Boat Club One 4 – RAA 1 Kyle Williams from RAA defeated Peter Bromby 52-48. Sandys Boat Club One took a 2 – 1 lead after Martin Siese defeated […]

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Four Games Played In Bermuda Snooker League

By bernews.com
Published On :: Fri, 24 Jan 2020 11:47:48 +0000

Four matches recently took place in Bermuda Snooker League action, with Spanish Point Boat Club Two, Watford Sports Club, Sandys Boat Club One, and Warwick Workman’s Club Two picking up wins. RAA Club 1 Spanish Point Boat Club Two 4 Scott Barnes opened the scoring for Spanish Point when he defeated RAA’s Kyle Williams in […]

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Four Games Played In Bermuda Snooker League

By bernews.com
Published On :: Fri, 13 Mar 2020 11:39:42 +0000

The Bermuda Snooker League season recently resumed, with four matches played. Sandys Boat Club One 3 – Warwick Workman’s Club One 2 Martin Siese gave Sandys an early lead when he defeated Warwick’s Gary Bascombe 62-50. Paul Fedden increased that lead in the second game with a convincing win over Warwick’s Richard Burton by 67-29. […]

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Masterworks To Host 441 Featuring Four Artists

By bernews.com
Published On :: Thu, 09 Jan 2020 10:37:19 +0000

Masterworks will be hosting an art event dubbed ’441′ beginning today [Jan 9], with the opening reception to take place from 5.30pm to 7.00pm and the exhibit running until Monday, February 10. The event will feature four artists, including Je-Shae Pace, De’Javon Paynter, Jahbarri Wilson, and Toni Tonae. Related Stories Black Pony Features Teresa Kirby […]

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Black Pony Gallery Features Gherdai Hassell

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Published On :: Fri, 17 Jan 2020 12:45:31 +0000

Black Pony Gallery has announced the inclusion of Bermudian artist Gherdai Hassell and her first online exclusive solo exhibition ‘Collecting the Gaze.’ Curator Lisa Howie said, “The beauty of black women is celebrated in this limited-edition print run by Gherdai Hassell. Her layers of mixed media materials combined with deft brushwork create sculpted portraits that […]

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New Dates/Deadline: Anti-Violence Art Exhibition

By bernews.com
Published On :: Mon, 03 Feb 2020 15:18:43 +0000

The Live. Love. Life. Anti-Violence Art Exhibition will now be held from February 26 to March 4, and the deadline for submissions has been extended until February 21st, with some $9,000 in cash prizes to be awarded. A government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of National Security is advising that it has amended the dates for the […]

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Dejavon Paynter Paints Clearwater Beach

By bernews.com
Published On :: Thu, 05 Mar 2020 13:03:31 +0000

Local artist Dejavon Paynter has painted a portrayal of the Clearwater Beach race festivities that are scheduled for Labour Day weekend. A spokesperson said, “Local artist Dejavon Paynter has put brush to canvas to create the first portrayal of Clearwater Beach race festivities scheduled for Labour Day weekend. “Paynter was engaged by organisers of the […]

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BNG Postpones ARTReach For Education Gala

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Published On :: Mon, 16 Mar 2020 13:15:13 +0000

The Bermuda National Gallery has postponed the ARTReach for Education Gala, which was scheduled for March 21. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda National Gallery’s ARTReach for Education Gala, sponsored by Randall & Quilter, which was scheduled for March 21, has been postponed in line with government recommendations amid growing concerns surrounding the spread of novel […]

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Black Pony Gallery Features Richard E Sutton

By bernews.com
Published On :: Sun, 03 May 2020 12:13:50 +0000

Black Pony Gallery has announced the inclusion of local artist Richard Edson Sutton, an artist and art educator based in Bermuda. Curator Lisa Howie said, “As a child he resided in several Caribbean Islands before moving to New York City where he experienced a culture shock. “In the US, he was struck by the systems […]

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Black Pony Features Teresa Kirby Smith

By bernews.com
Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 23:00:58 +0000

Black Pony Gallery is getting set to open a new exhibition showcasing works by Teresa Kirby Smith, a photographer who received an MA in Photography & Fine Arts Administration from New York University. Curator Lisa Howie said, “Black Pony Gallery is committed to the narrative of contemporary visual art makers in the Atlantic world. Currently, […]

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Kiwon Waldron Breaks Track Record In Canada

By bernews.com
Published On :: Tue, 13 Aug 2019 23:00:17 +0000

Kiwon Waldron was recently back in action, taking the St Aime Des Lacs Track in Canada by storm as he notched two wins and broke a track record. Waldron was in action on three occasions during the day’s racing, picking up two wins and a second place finish to go along with setting the new […]

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New Years Day Harness Pony Racing Results

By bernews.com
Published On :: Thu, 02 Jan 2020 11:58:48 +0000

New Years Day traditionally includes Harness Pony Racing at the National Equestrian Center on Vesey Street, with racers taking to the track to start the new year. Heat Two on the day was the 1:05&2 – 1:06&3 Time Bar Class, that saw three ponies cross the line with the exact same time of 1:08&4. Kiwon Waldron […]

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Photos: Waldron Breaks Bermuda Bred Record

By bernews.com
Published On :: Mon, 20 Jan 2020 15:00:46 +0000

[Updated with photos] The Bermuda Harness Pony Racing Season resumed at the National Equestrian Center on Vesey Street and what an afternoon they had. Kiwon Waldron — who dominated tracks in Canada over the summer — was in the bike of ThisBabyRocks and the pair broke the Bermuda Bred Record. In Heat 2 Waldron and […]

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Budget: Transitional Living Facility To Be Created

By bernews.com
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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Budget: Cruise Tax Increase To Raise $4.4 Million

By bernews.com
Published On :: Tue, 25 Feb 2020 12:00:57 +0000

The tax rate will be increased from $22 to $25 per cruise ship passenger over the age of two, and this increase is expected to raise an additional $4.4 million. This is according to the 2020 Budget Report delivered by Minister Curtis Dickinson on Friday [Feb 21] which said, “Following last year’s notification to all cruise lines, […]

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Minister: $150 Million Increase In Debt Ceiling

By bernews.com
Published On :: Tue, 17 Mar 2020 13:24:01 +0000

Due to the expected impact of the global Covid-19 pandemic, the Finance Ministry is taking the necessary action to secure emergency liquidity lines of credit, including an associated $150 million increase in the debt ceiling, Minister of Finance Curtis Dickinson said. Speaking in the House of Assembly on Monday [March 16] the Minister said, “The […]

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Tributes Paid To Former Speaker Stanley Lowe

By bernews.com
Published On :: Sun, 26 Apr 2020 16:22:15 +0000

[Updated] “A true man for all seasons, and a firm but fair Speaker of the House,” said Premier David Burt today after learning of the passing of former Speaker Mr. Stanley Lowe. Mr. Lowe served as a Member of Parliament from 1968 until his retirement in 2012, having served as Speaker from 1998. The Premier […]

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Support Your Cup Match Team On Facebook

By bernews.com
Published On :: Sun, 14 Jul 2019 22:00:28 +0000

With Cup Match mere weeks away, people across the island are getting set to side with Somerset or St. George’s and show off their colours during the event. No matter which team you claim as your own, BermudaCovers.com has the graphics you need to turn your Facebook profile into a bastion of red or blue […]

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Ocean Plastic Advent Calendar Raises Awareness

By bernews.com
Published On :: Fri, 20 Dec 2019 14:21:38 +0000

Local photographer Meredith Andrews has once again collected and re-purposed plastic that has washed up on the shores of Bermuda to create an interesting and thought provoking daily advent calendar series on Instagram. This marks the second year that Ms. Andrews has utilized ocean plastics for her holiday project, which uses discarded materials such as […]

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Bermuda Themed New Year Facebook Covers

By bernews.com
Published On :: Tue, 31 Dec 2019 02:00:13 +0000

Celebrate the New Year with a Bermudian vibe by using these Bermuda-themed New Year’s Facebook and Twitter covers, as well as mobile phone wallpapers that turn your social media profile and mobile device into a showcase of both New Year’s celebration and island pride! Part of the Bernews network, BermudaCovers.com offers a wide array of […]

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