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Kristin White & Yesha Townsend Workshop

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Published On :: Thu, 23 Apr 2020 12:47:32 +0000

In an effort to help people develop their writing skills during the ongoing lockdown due to the Covid-19 pandemic, two Bermudians are offering a month-long online writers’ workshop beginning on May 4. A spokesperson said, “Two Bermudian creatives, Kristin White and Yesha Townsend, have teamed up to offer an online writers’ workshop for those that […]

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Bermuda Championship Weekend Tee Times

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Published On :: Fri, 01 Nov 2019 20:02:22 +0000

The Bermuda Championship and the PGA Tour have announced a two-tee start for the weekend. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Championship and the PGA Tour have announced a two-tee start for the weekend. Tee times are scheduled for 10:30 AM on Saturday, November 2 and 9:30 AM on Sunday, November 3. Gate & Public Parking […]

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Brendon Todd Wins Bermuda Championship

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Published On :: Mon, 04 Nov 2019 00:10:56 +0000

[Written by Don Burgess] Brendon Todd won the Bermuda Championship in style as he tied the course record by shooting a nine-under-par 62 to go -24 under for the tournament. Todd won by four strokes over Harry Higgs. Hank Lebioda finished tied for third after shooting a 63 on the Port Royal Golf Course to finish -18. […]

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Michael Dunkley: Spending $2.5M Is ‘Worrying’

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Published On :: Tue, 17 Dec 2019 14:28:09 +0000

“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: Four-Ball Championships This Weekend

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Published On :: Fri, 31 Jan 2020 13:55:50 +0000

The 36-hole Bermuda Four-Ball Championships will be held at Port Royal Golf Course this coming weekend. A spokesperson said, “The 36-hole Bermuda Four-Ball Championships are due to take place at Port Royal Golf Course over the weekend with tee times starting at 8.00am tomorrow morning. “This is a two-team, partner best ball event [despite the […]

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BRFU Mad Hatters Tournament This Weekend

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Published On :: Thu, 17 Oct 2019 10:50:05 +0000

The Bermuda Rugby Football Union’s domestic season will continue this weekend with the Mad Hatters Tournament at the National Sports Center. The round-robin style tournament will see Mariners, Police, Renegades and Teachers play against each other in Women’s Touch Rugby and Men’s XVs. Serving as the official start to the season, the Mad Hatters tournament […]

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Minister Foggo Attends Youth Rugby Day

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Published On :: Thu, 07 Nov 2019 15:48:05 +0000

Minister Lovitta Foggo attended yesterday’s [Nov 6] Youth Rugby Day, which was part of this week’s World Rugby Classic activities. A government spokesperson said, “The Minister of Labour, Community and Sports, Lovitta Foggo attended yesterday’s [November 6] Youth Rugby Day, which was part of this week’s 32nd Annual World Rugby Classic activities. “Yesterday’s youth clinic, […]

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10 Videos: Bermuda Heroes Weekend Launch

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Published On :: Sun, 22 Nov 2015 22:30:49 +0000

On Friday evening [Nov 20] the launch of the 2016 Bermuda Heroes Weekend [BHW] got underway at the Hamilton Princess, and if you missed the action, or want to relive it, you can watch over an hour of footage of the show below. Guests were given the opportunity to view the costumes for next year’s […]

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HSBC Bermuda Year End Financial Results

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Published On :: Sat, 29 Feb 2020 12:00:46 +0000

“HSBC Bermuda’s total operating income before expected credit losses remained flat compared to 2018 at US$281 million, with decreases in net interest income offset by higher net fee income, dealing profits, and gains on financial investments”, according to the HSBC Bermuda Year End 2019 Financial Results report. “The charge for the change in expected credit […]

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Butterfield Bank Decreasing Lending Rates

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Published On :: Mon, 16 Mar 2020 16:29:44 +0000

In the wake of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son Limited today [March 16] announced that it is decreasing interest rates on personal loans and mortgages. A spokesperson said, “As Bermuda continues to make preparations for the potential impact of COVID-19 locally, and following yesterday’s emergency 100 bps decrease in […]

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Covid-19: Clarien Bank Lowers Lending Rates

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Published On :: Mon, 16 Mar 2020 16:54:29 +0000

In response to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, Clarien Bank says that it understand that its “continued operations and financial support are essential to the health of our society.” A spokesperson said, “Clarien appreciates the gravity of the coronavirus pandemic [Covid-19] and the impact it is having globally, as well as directly here on our community. […]

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East End Asphalt Paves The Way For BMC

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Published On :: Tue, 24 Dec 2019 19:11:58 +0000

In the spirit of the holiday season, East End Asphalt heavy equipment operator Clevaughn Darrell helped the Bermuda Motocross Club [BMC] maintain its Southside Motocross Track for the 2019-2020 season. Mr Darrell, who has been a heavy equipment operator at East End Asphalt for just over a year, heeded the call to help BMC launch […]

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Concacaf Suspends All Upcoming Competitions

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Published On :: Fri, 13 Mar 2020 14:52:05 +0000

Due to the global concerns about the spread of Covid-19, Concacaf has suspended all upcoming competitions scheduled to take place over the next 30 days. A spokesperson said, “Given the constantly evolving public health situation, and global concerns about the spread of Covid-19, the Concacaf Council convened yesterday via a conference call. “During the meeting […]

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Covid-19: BFA Suspend Football Season

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Published On :: Thu, 19 Mar 2020 01:08:36 +0000

The Bermuda Football Association [BFA] announced the suspension of “all football inclusive of Youth, Senior and National Academy / Teams matches and activities” due to the Covid-19 pandemic. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Football Association [BFA] is very much cognizant of the current situation involving the Covid-19 [coronavirus] and the impact on our communities and the actions […]

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Concacaf Suspends Two More Tournaments

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Published On :: Fri, 20 Mar 2020 09:32:56 +0000

As the Covid-19 pandemic continues to affect countries around the globe, Concacaf has decided to suspend two additional national tournaments. A spokesperson said, “At Concacaf we are continuing to monitor closely the public health situation and our thoughts are with everyone affected by Covid-19. “The health and wellbeing of all individuals participating in Concacaf competitions […]

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Concacaf To Suspend Upcoming Competitions

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Published On :: Sun, 05 Apr 2020 10:21:12 +0000

Concacaf announced the suspension of the 2020 Concacaf Nations League Finals, Road to Gold Cup Qualifiers, and Flow Caribbean Club Championship due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. A spokesperson said, “At Concacaf our thoughts are with all the communities affected by the spread of Covid-19 at this difficult time. As we continue to assess our […]

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Photos: BMRC Weekend Motorcycle Racing

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Published On :: Tue, 21 May 2013 12:47:11 +0000

The Bermuda Motorcycle Racing Club season continued at the Southside Motorsports Park on Sunday [May 19] when they rode alongside the Bermuda Karting Club. D’Nico Durrant won both races in the Mini GP 70 Class. Neither Devone Bailey or Jazari Caisey finished race one in the Mini GP 80 Class. Bailey won the second race […]

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Baseball: Hall Extends Hit Streak To 19 Games

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Published On :: Wed, 29 Aug 2018 20:35:36 +0000

Baseball player Adam Hall extended his hitting streak to 19 games, MILB.com noted, adding that he’s batting .456 during the streak to raise his season average to .304. Their report said, “Adam Hall is squeezing all he can out of the month of August. After going 0-for-4 on Aug. 2, he hasn’t looked back. “The Orioles’ No. […]

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BFA Legends Scholarship Awards Presentations

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Published On :: Fri, 09 Aug 2019 16:36:10 +0000

Five student-athletes received a scholarship from the Bermuda Football Association [BFA] Legends programme, with the presentation held at the Clyde Best Center of Excellence Richard Calderon Scholarship A spokesperson said, “Richard Calderon was a stalwart at the North Village Community Club where he would go on to win every major trophy in Bermuda a few […]

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Endeavour Maritime Springboard Programme

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Published On :: Sat, 22 Feb 2020 13:00:44 +0000

From learning about boat mechanics and repairs to discovering the many roles involved with the Department of Marine and Ports, young Bermudians completing the Endeavour Maritime Career Springboard Programme receive firsthand experience about maritime career pathways. Now running with its third year of cohorts, the seven-week training programme is offered in partnership with the Bermuda […]

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Endeavour Sailing Celebrates Women’s Day

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Published On :: Wed, 11 Mar 2020 15:48:52 +0000

Endeavour Community Sailing welcomed female youth sailors and female entrepreneurs for an International Women’s Day event on Sunday, March 8. A spokesperson said, “Endeavour Community Sailing, a registered charity in Bermuda dedicated to building self-confidence, teamwork, and life skills by engaging Bermuda’s youth in experiential learning, welcomed female youth sailors and female entrepreneurs for an […]

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Endeavour Maritime Springboard Programme

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Published On :: Wed, 01 Apr 2020 02:19:41 +0000

[Written by Robyn Bardgett] While March was certainly a turbulent month, there was still plenty to celebrate during International Women’s Month. And as the month ends, it’s important to highlight the many women who are making waves on the water, no matter what the hurdles. For women making it in a sailing or maritime career, […]

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Courts & Shorts Tennis Weekend To Be Held

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Published On :: Mon, 02 Mar 2020 18:18:15 +0000

The United States Tennis Association [USTA] and Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] announced plans for a weekend of tennis events and activities to take place on the island April 3–4. “The first-ever “Courts & Shorts Weekend” in Bermuda is part of an ongoing celebration of the island as a tennis destination for fans, players, enthusiasts and […]

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Overseas Visitors To Attend Bermuda Gig Regatta

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Published On :: Sun, 16 Oct 2016 11:00:22 +0000

The Bermuda Pilot Gig Club is hosting an International Gig Regatta with 80 overseas visitors arriving from US, UK and Holland. Action is set to start on October 23rd at Mangrove Bay in Somerset from 10am – 4pm, then at Spanish Point Boat Club on October 26th from 1pm – 6.30pm, and lastly at St. […]

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Rowing Club Completes Postponed End-to-End

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Published On :: Wed, 31 May 2017 16:42:36 +0000

On May 20th, the Bermuda Rowing Club End-to-End Team were finally able to complete the XL Catlin End-to-End rowing route after having to postpone from the original date due to rough seas. The route from White’s Island to Dockyard was approximately 14 km and the seas were “flat calm.” The main event of End-to-End’s 30th anniversary […]

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Lockdown Football Skills Competition Extended

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Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 12:10:18 +0000

GoMedia and SGI Sports have announced that the Lockdown Football Skills Competition has been extended until May 8. A spokesperson said, “The organizations made the decision after the latest Covid-19 regulations were released by the Government, noting that it will be quite a while yet before the island is fully operational. “GoMedia spokesperson Rick Richardson […]

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Rev. Milton Burgess Set To Attend Book Signing

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Published On :: Wed, 23 Oct 2019 15:17:25 +0000

Kingdom Dynamics Bookstore at the First Church of God on North Shore Road will host a book signing for Rev. Milton Burgess tomorrow [Oct 24] from 4.30pm to 7.30pm. A spokesperson said, “On Thursday, October 24, Kingdom Dynamics Bookstore at the First Church of God on North Shore Road will host a book signing for […]

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ICC: Deunte Darrell Suspended For One Match

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Published On :: Thu, 24 Oct 2019 13:25:30 +0000

Deunte Darrell has been suspended for one match for breaching the ICC Code of Conduct during the T20 World Cup Qualifier. The ICC said, “Deunte Darrell will miss Bermuda’s next ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Qualifier match against Scotland on Thursday after he was handed one suspension point for breaching Level 2 of the ICC […]

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Deunte Darrell Suspended For Two Matches

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Published On :: Tue, 10 Dec 2019 13:05:16 +0000

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

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Football Shield & Friendship Semi-Final

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Published On :: Fri, 27 Dec 2019 14:04:27 +0000

The Devonshire Colts and Southampton Rangers have advanced to the Shield and Friendship finals after semi-final matches at the Wellington Oval. Shield Semi-Final: Devonshire Colts 2 – St. David’s 0 The Devonshire Colts have advanced to the Shield final after picking up a 2 – 0 win over St. David’s at the Wellington Oval. Things […]

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Mendes Competes In Raven’s Last Chance

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Published On :: Sun, 23 Feb 2020 13:00:47 +0000

Brianna Mendes represented McGill University at the Raven’s Last Chance Track & Field Meet. In women’s 1500 meter run open preliminaries, Mendes finished 8th clocking a time of 4:50.45, and in the final she recorded a time of 4:50.73 to finish 8th. Related Stories Mendes Competes In Provincial Championships Famous Advances In NCAA Championships Famous […]

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Mendes Competes In Provincial Championships

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Published On :: Sun, 08 Mar 2020 12:00:14 +0000

Brianna Mendes –  representing McGill University –  competed in the RSEQ Provincial Championships. Mendes finished the women’s 1500m race in 17th place with a time of 4:57.47, and she also finished 11th competing in the women’s 3000m race stopping the clock in a time of 10:29.93. Related Stories Glasgow & Thomas College Fourth In Invitational […]

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BNAA Hosts Track & Field Meet On Weekend

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Published On :: Sun, 15 Mar 2020 09:35:59 +0000

The Bermuda National Athletics Association hosted their second track meet in 2020, with two athletes meeting the Carifta standard. Both athletes came from Field Events, with Kesay Bell meeting the Under 17 Women’s Shot Put Standard when she had a top toss of 11.95m, with the Standard set at 11.83m. Nisaiah Berkeley was second with […]

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BHB: Wear A Mask When Attending Hospital

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Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 12:15:32 +0000

The Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] is requesting that members of the public who have a cloth mask wear it when attending the hospital to help prevent the spread of Covid-19. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Hospitals Board is asking members of the public who have a cloth mask, to please wear it if they need to […]

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Over 250 Delegates Attend Insurance Summit

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Published On :: Fri, 08 Nov 2019 19:49:53 +0000

Bermuda’s role on the world stage was celebrated at the PwC Insurance Summit, presented by the Financial Times on Thursday [Nov 7] at the Hamilton Princess. Now in its 14th year, the island’s premier insurance forum was presented by the Financial Times and two of its leading journalists along with PwC insurance leaders. Over 250 […]

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Industry Leaders Attend PwC Insurance Summit

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Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2019 17:38:12 +0000

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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50 People Attend ABIR’s Virtual Board Meeting

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Published On :: Thu, 09 Apr 2020 17:51:02 +0000

The Association of Bermuda Insurers & Reinsurers [ABIR] held its first virtual board meeting recently with more than 50 executives from member companies participating in the web-enabled meeting. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda’s leading insurers and reinsurers are meeting clients’ needs globally and demonstrating robust “operational resilience” during the Covid-19 pandemic. “As testament to the industry’s […]

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Tuesday: ‘Open Mic’ On Sex Offenders Registry

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Published On :: Sun, 16 Sep 2018 16:18:11 +0000

An open mic event will be hosted this Tuesday evening [Sept 18] in order to “give the public an opportunity to voice their opinions and concerns concerning a registry for sex offenders.” The event announcement said, “To give the public an opportunity to voice their opinions and concerns concerning a registry for sex offenders, an […]

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Videos: Open Mic On Sex Offenders Registry

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Published On :: Wed, 19 Sep 2018 14:56:30 +0000

An Open Mic event was held last night [Sept 18] to “give the public an opportunity to voice their opinions and concerns concerning a registry for sex offenders.” Hosted by Senator Robyn Swan, the scheduled panelists included Debi-Ray Rivers from SCARS, MP Craig Cannonier, Dany Pen and Shari Lynn Pringle, and the floor was also […]

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Sex Offender Management Bill Tabled In Senate

By bernews.com
Published On :: Mon, 12 Nov 2018 16:38:26 +0000

A Bill which seeks to “enhance the effective oversight and management of sex offenders” and “establish a sex offender register” was tabled in the Senate on Friday [Nov 9]. The Bill — officially titled the ‘Criminal Code [Sex Offender Management] Amendment Act 2018′ — “seeks to amend the Criminal Code Act 1907 to enhance the […]

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AG On Sex Offender Management Amendment

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Published On :: Mon, 26 Nov 2018 20:12:27 +0000

In the past, a sex offender could refuse to participate in any rehabilitative or therapeutic programs and a new Bill will require sex offenders to complete programs before being permitted to apply for parole or being released from prison on their early release date, Attorney General Kathy Simmons said today. The Attorney General said, “The […]

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CAA On Sex Offender Management Amendment

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Published On :: Thu, 29 Nov 2018 18:48:41 +0000

Centre Against Abuse said they support the proposed Bill relating to supervision of sex offenders, but have requested it include a provision for victims to be notified via the same channel that the Minister is, as “often victims learn about the release of their sex offender after they have been released.” A spokesperson said, “Centre […]

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Child Sex Offender Melvin Martin To Be Released

By bernews.com
Published On :: Mon, 04 Feb 2019 22:51:27 +0000

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

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Published On :: Sat, 09 Feb 2019 22:45:22 +0000

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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‘Inadequate Punishment For Sex Offenders’

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Published On :: Fri, 01 Mar 2019 03:09:53 +0000

The Advocates for Change invite the public to gather outside of the House of Assembly at 12:00pm on Friday March 1st, to “speak with their Member of Parliament about the inadequate punishment for sex offenders.” A spokesperson said, “One in three Bermuda residents suffered sexual abuse before the age of 18. This statistic was revealed […]

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Sex Offender Junius Caines To Be Released

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Published On :: Wed, 19 Jun 2019 10:15:47 +0000

[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

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Published On :: Wed, 07 Aug 2019 18:06:49 +0000

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

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Published On :: Tue, 05 Nov 2019 15:59:22 +0000

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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Bermuda Cyclists Resume Vuelta Independencia

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Published On :: Wed, 26 Feb 2020 12:27:30 +0000

Bermuda cyclists Dominique Mayho, Kaden Hopkins, and Conor White have teamed up with Julian Molina, Julian Otero, and Brian Leon as they continue competing in the Vuelta Independencia 7 day stage race in the Dominican Republic. Stage two saw the cyclists compete over a 162K course. Mayho was fourth across the line with the same […]

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Cyclists Continue Vuelta Independencia Race

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Published On :: Thu, 27 Feb 2020 12:54:33 +0000

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 three was a 133.1K course, with Mayho moving up to eighth place overall. Hopkins is in sixth place overall and holds a […]

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