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MJ Snaps on the Rookie and Gets Checked by Her Homegirl



Perception is everything.




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Are The Kids Angry About Their Family Dynamic?



Awareness is just the first step.





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Lee Daniels: The Director’s Chair



Stars who have been influenced by the iconic filmmaker.






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Los Angeles Lakers Acquire Russell Westbrook In Reported Trade

The L.A. native will play alongside LeBron James.




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Shaquille O’Neal’s Daughter Amirah Will Attend Texas Southern University

She becomes the second in the family to enroll at TSU.




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First Black Woman To Win Gold Medal In Wrestling To Use Prize Money To By A Food Truck For Her Mom

Tamyra Mensah-Stock says “it’s her dream.”




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Naomi Osaka Gives Olympic Pin To Young Black Girl After U.S. Open Victory

“I thought it would be a nice little memory.”




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Deion Sanders’ Son Becomes The First Collegiate Ambassador For Beats By Dre

Shedeur Sanders is a quarterback with Jackson State.




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Kyrie Irving Says Controversial Mask Tweet Was ‘Nothing COVID Rule Related’

He’s clarifying a comment he made about wearing masks.





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Ryan Russell Says He’s ‘Unstoppable’ Since Making History As Coming Out As The First Openly Bisexual NFL Player

The third-year player got candid about his current life.




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NFL Player Ndamukong Suh Shares First Photos Of Twin Sons

“It's such a fun time.”




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Kyrie Irving Clarifies His Vaccine Stance

It comes as the Brooklyn Nets delivered him an ultimatum.




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Washington Football Team To Retire Sean Taylor’s Number

He was killed in a 2007 burglary.




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Kyrie Irving Could Still Earn $19M, Despite Not Playing

He has refused to get the coronavirus vaccine.




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ESPN Analyst Jay Williams Says People Are Wishing Him Death For Siding With Kyrie Irving

It's all because he sided with Kyrie Irving on COVID vaccine




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Tiger Woods Seen Walking On His Own For The First Since Car Accident

He was reportedly watching his son play golf.




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Bermuda Regiment Relaxes Hair & Beard Policies

Rules around beards and hairstyles for Royal Bermuda Regiment soldiers in uniform have “been relaxed as the organisation takes a further step to embrace diversity and individuality among troops,” the Regiment said today. A spokesperson said, “The significant shift in policies aims to modernise the defence force and is in line with continuing efforts to […]




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Police Confirm Arrest Of Regiment Member

The police have confirmed that a 47-year-old male Royal Bermuda Regiment Reservist was arrested at the airport “following the discovery of items liable for seizure inside his luggage.” A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] can confirm the arrest of a Royal Bermuda Regiment Reservist, at the L.F. Wade International Airport. “The 47-year-old […]




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BermudAir Appoints Nico Buchholz As President

BermudAir announced that Nico Buchholz has been appointed President of the company as of August and will also serve as Deputy CEO. A spokesperson said, “Mr. Buchholz is well known as a global leader in the aviation industry, bringing over 30 years of experience and expertise as an accomplished aerospace C-suite executive from firms across North […]




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Lancashire Holdings Appoints Linda Ventresca

Lancashire Holdings Limited announced the appointment of Linda Ventresca as a Non-Executive Director, with effect from 7 August 2024. A spokesperson said, “Linda Ventresca is an experienced senior leader in the insurance industry, having worked at AXIS Capital from 2003 to 2023. She most recently served as Head of Digital at AXIS Capital and previously […]




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ABIC Appoints Christian Dunleavy As Chairperson

The Association of Bermuda International Companies [ABIC] announced the appointment of Christian Dunleavy as its new Chairperson, succeeding Patrick Tannock. A spokesperson said, “Mr. Dunleavy, a highly regarded leader in Bermuda’s business community, brings over 25 years of experience in the Bermuda market. He currently serves as Group President of Aspen Insurance, CEO of Aspen […]




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Ascot Appoints Kewsong Lee As Chairman

Ascot Group Limited announced that Kewsong Lee, the Founder and CEO of BellTower Partners [BellTower], will be appointed Chairman of the Ascot Board of Directors. A spokesperson said, “Ascot Group Limited, the Bermuda-based global specialty insurance company, announced that Kewsong Lee, the Founder and CEO of BellTower Partners [BellTower], will be appointed Chairman of the […]




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Jerry Rivers To Retire From Everen Specialty

Everen Specialty Limited announced that Jerry Rivers, Senior Vice President, and Chief Operating Officer, will retire on March 31, 2025. John Talarico, Everen Specialty’s Chair, stated, “On behalf of the Board of Directors, the management team, and all of Everen Specialty’s employees, I want to thank Jerry for his dedicated service over the past 19 […]




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Waldron Back In Winners Circle In Indiana

It was a two race night for Kiwon Waldron at the Harrah’s Hoosier Park in Indiana. In his first race of the night in race 1 the pace class, Waldron in the bike of Levitating finished fourth in a time of 1:56&2. After hanging around for the rest of the night to compete in the […]




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Fairmont Southampton Renovations Update

Westend Properties shared an update on the ongoing renovations at the Fairmont Southampton. A spokesperson said, “Work at the site is proceeding as planned – for instance, demolition within the building has begun in anticipation of the extensive overhaul of the hotel interior. The initial shipments of containers of construction materials and equipment have arrived […]




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Conyers Named Top Tier Firm By Legal 500

Conyers has been ranked as “top-tier in Bermuda offshore expertise” by Legal 500, with 32 lawyers recognized and 17 individually ranked. A spokesperson said, “Conyers has once again been recommended as a top-tier firm in Bermuda offshore expertise in the latest Legal 500 directory rankings. The firm has maintained rankings in Corporate & Commercial, Banking, […]




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AM Best Affirms Everen Specialty’s A-Rating

AM Best affirmed Everen Specialty Ltd.’s A- financial strength and “a-” issuer ratings with a negative outlook, citing improved capital and a focus on core energy operations. A statement from the ratings agency said, “AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A- [Excellent] and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a-” [Excellent] of […]




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Assured Insures $920M In Bonds For JFK Airport

Assured Guaranty insured $920 million of bonds for the JFK Airport Terminal 6 Redevelopment Project to refinance JPM’s short-term debt. A spokesperson said, “Assured Guaranty [AG] has insured $920 million of senior Special Facilities Revenue Bonds issued by the New York Transportation Development Corporation in connection with the JFK Airport Terminal 6 Redevelopment Project. The […]




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SiriusPoint Announce Leadership Changes

SiriusPoint appointed Anthony Shapella as Group Chief Underwriting Officer and David Govrin to focus on Global Reinsurance, effective January 1, 2025. A spokesperson said, “SiriusPoint Ltd.  a global specialty insurer and reinsurer, has today announced changes to its Chief Underwriting Office leadership to support plans for further growth and profitability in 2025. “From January 1, […]




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Police Confirm: Man Dies After Stabbing

[Updated] A 17-year-old male has been arrested after a 20-year-old man was stabbed at Horseshoe Bay Beach this afternoon [May 24], the police have confirmed, with the police subsequently confirming that the victim has died. A police spokesperson said, “Around 3:15 PM on Friday, 24th, May 2024 police responded to a report of a disturbance […]




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Police Confirm Death Of Zijae Jones

The police have confirmed the death of 20-year-old Zijae Jones, and thanked all of the people who have come forward so far and noted that “police are still seeking to speak with additional persons who are believed to be in possession of key information regarding this murder investigation.” Speaking at a press conference yesterday, Assistant Commissioner […]




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Specialized Antennas Track Birds In Bermuda

A cluster of antennas located on Trunk Island in Harrington Sound are helping BAMZ to track the movements of migratory birds. A spokesperson said, “An inconspicuous cluster of antennas mounted atop an old utility pole on Trunk Island in Harrington Sound is gathering remarkable bird conservation data. “It was erected in August 2019 when BAMZ […]




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BZS Virtual Lecture Series On December 9

The Bermuda Zoological Society [BZS] will be holding a virtual lecture series on Thursday [Dec 9] presented by Greg Kearns, Park Naturalist, Maryland, U.S.A on the topic of “Bermuda… ‘Lifeboat for birds’, Soras and the role of MOTUS”. The event promotion said, “Bermuda… “Lifeboat for birds”, Soras and the role of MOTUS presented by: Greg […]




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Happy Bird Company At Washington Mall

The Happy Bird Company is selling its bluebird nesting boxes at Washington Mall today [Dec 23] and tomorrow [Dec 24]. A spokesperson said, “The Happy Bird Company is selling its bluebird nesting boxes for the third year, led by company founder Christian Chin-Gurret. They will be available for purchase at Washington Mall on the Reid […]




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Video: Year’s First Cahow Chick Hatches

The first of this year’s Cahow chicks hatched on February 27, with the event seen live on CahowCam 1. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda’s pioneering Cahow Recovery Program is excited to announce that on February 27th at 1.57am, CahowCam 1 captured the successful hatching of the first of this year’s Cahow chicks. “Seen attended to by […]




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First Bald Eagle Reported In Bermuda In 34 Years

A Bald Eagle — the first one reported in Bermuda in 34 years — has been seen flying across the island, the Bermuda Audubon Society said. The Bermuda Audubon Society posted the photos below online, saying, “Bald Eagle arrives in Bermuda! Rumors were circulating this past week about a very large bird flying around Bermuda. […]




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Dead Birds Found On South Shore Beaches

Over the past two days, multiple dead birds were found along South Shore beaches, with officers from Department of Environment and Natural Resources collecting ”over 95 birds within several hours.” A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Environment and Natural Resources [DENR] can advise that between the 5 -6th June 2022, the Bermuda Aquarium, Museum and Zoo received reports […]




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Partnership To Help Enhance Bluebird Population

“We are thrilled to partner with Mr. Jaavaid Warren-Smith to create a more sustainable future for our bluebird population,” said Minister of Public Works Lt/Col David Burch of an initiative to preserve endangered species and biodiversity in our parks. A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Parks announces its partnership with 25-year-old Bermudian environmentalist Jaavaid […]




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Backyard Birds Commemorative Stamp Issue

The Philatelic Bureau of the Bermuda Post Office will be releasing a new commemorative stamp issue, “Backyard Birds” on Thursday, September 21, 2023. A Government spokesperson said, “Today, nine songbird species live in backyards across the Bermuda archipelago. Of these, seven were introduced by humans, while two species are indigenous to Bermuda, their North American […]




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BUEI Talks: ‘A Big Year For Birds In Bermuda’

In collaboration with the Bermuda Audubon Society, the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] will host the BUEI Talk: ‘2023: A Big Year for Birds in Bermuda’ presented by Dr. Miguel Mejias on Thursday, February 8th at 7:30pm at the Tradewinds Auditorium A spokesperson said, “During his informative talk, Dr. Mejias will present his favourite birding highlights […]




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11 Impaired Driving Arrests During Checkpoints

Eleven motorists “failed the alco-analyser test at Hamilton Police Station and were arrested for an impaired driving offence” during checkpoints held from February 23 to February 26. Acting Superintendent Robert Cardwell, Tactical Operations Division said, “As advertised, road side sobriety testing was enforced between last week Thursday, 23rd February 2023 and Sunday, 26th February 2023 […]




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Man Arrested For Suspected Impaired Driving

A male motorcyclist was arrested on suspicion of driving while impaired after he “lost control of his motorcycle and crashed by mounting the sidewalk” after trying to flee the police. A police spokesperson said, “Shortly after 3:45 a.m. Saturday, 25th November 2023, police officers on mobile patrol on Reid Street observed a disturbance, in the area […]




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Six People Arrested For Impaired Driving

Six people were arrested for driving whilst impaired over the weekend with at least two of them involved in road traffic collisions. A police spokesperson said, “Troublingly, six people were arrested for driving whilst impaired over the weekend with at least two of them involved in road traffic collisions. “One person recorded a minimum reading […]




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Billionaire’s Lawyers Say He Has Dementia

Robert Brockman – the business tycoon charged in the largest-ever tax case against a U.S. individual — is “facing progressive dementia that will render him unable to help in his defense, according to a legal filing citing his doctors,” according to report from Bloomberg. According to the initial indictment, Mr Brockman, an American, is accused of using a […]




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Billionaire Must Stand Trial In Tax-Evasion Case

The judge overseeing the case against Robert Brockman – an American billionaire accused of allegedly “using a Bermuda-based family charitable trust and other offshore entities to hide assets from the Internal Revenue Service while failing to pay taxes” – has rejected his claims that dementia leaves him incompetent to stand trial. The Bloomberg website said, […]




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Video: Simmons Earns First-Round Win In Mexico

[Written by Stephen Wright] Boxer Saundre “Dash” Simmons scored his third successive first-round stoppage win with a TKO over Mexican Victor Aceves in Tijuana yesterday [May 19]. Simmons dropped Aceves [2-7-2] twice in the opening stanza before the referee waved the fight off, handing the Bermudian his fourth straight victory since turning professional. Dismantling his […]