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Jessica Rego Rows 3,000 Miles Across Atlantic

[Written by Don Burgess] A Bermudian woman has completed the “world’s toughest row” to help reduce plastic in the ocean and save marine life. Jessica Rego was part of a three-woman team that took on the Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge and rowed 3,000 miles from San Sebastián de la Gomera in the Canary Islands to Nelson’s […]

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Tennis: Courtland Boyle Named Bantam Of Week

Courtland Boyle has been selected as one of the Bantam of the Week, Trinity Athletics created the Bantams of the Week award to spotlight two outstanding student-athletes who have performed at an extremely high level while representing the Bantams in varsity sporting competition. The school’s announcement said, “The 25th Bantam of the Week of 2019-20 […]

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The Atlantic Spotlights Dr. Katie Davis’ Book

A new book co-authored by Bermudian Dr. Katie Davis on what they don’t teach aspiring novelists in creative writing courses is the subject of a major new report in The Atlantic. Dr. Davis, associate professor at the University of Washington Information School, and colleague Dr. Cecilia Aragon took a deep dive into the burgeoning world […]

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Antigua & Barbuda Withdraw From Carifta Games

[Updated] Citing concerns related to the worldwide spread of Covid-19, Antigua and Barbuda have reportedly withdrawn from the Carifta Games, which are scheduled to be held in Bermuda next month. The report from the Antigua Observer said, “Minister of Sports Daryll Matthew has confirmed the government’s decision to pull out of April’s Carifta Games in Bermuda […]

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Staff Member At Home For Self-Quarantine

Noting that “over the weekend, a single member of staff engaged in personal activities that did not adhere to Covid-19 physical distancing recommendations,” the Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre said that they can assure the community that the Centre has not been compromised as “this staff member remains at home for a period of self-quarantine.” A […]

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EY Staff Gain Anti-Money Laundering Certification

Recently, over 30 EY professionals from the EY Region of the Bahamas, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands and Cayman Islands received the prestigious Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist [CAMS®] credential from the Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists® [ACAMS®]. A spokesperson said, “Recipients included Partners, Principals, Executive Directors and Directors at EY across Assurance, Advisory, Tax and […]

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NAIC Grants Bermuda Reciprocal Jurisdiction

The National Association of Insurance Commissioners [NAIC] has announced that Bermuda has been granted Reciprocal Jurisdiction status effective January 1, 2020, while also approving the island as a Qualified Jurisdiction. A spokesperson said, “The National Association of Insurance Commissioners announced today that Bermuda has been granted Reciprocal Jurisdiction status effective 1 January 2020. Additionally, the […]

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Bermuda Botanical Society Plant Sale On Oct 12

The Bermuda Botanical Society will be hosting a Plant Sale on Saturday, October 12 from 7.30am to 12.00pm at #3 Windybank, Middle Road, Smiths Parish in Devonshire. The Bermuda Botanical Society objective is to encourage and support the study and promotion of the botanical sciences within Bermuda. All the proceeds of the event will be […]

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Heritage Picnic Launches Restaurant Weeks

A picnic combining Bermuda’s creative talent and centuries-old island history has officially launched Restaurant Weeks 2020. Under sunny skies, 60 attendees enjoyed the outdoor fragrance and food-pairing lunch staged by the Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] in the rose garden of 300-year-old Waterville, the Bermuda National Trust Headquarters in Paget. The event, teaming luxury picnic purveyor and event […]

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Restaurant Weeks Events With Chef Adjepong

While the upcoming Bermuda Culture & Heritage Dinner is sold out, a number of events will allow the public to engage with celebrity chef Eric Adjepong during his time on the island for Restaurant Weeks, including a live podcast event, Afro Jam, the Lionfish Bites fundraiser, a Sunday brunch, and the Wild Flavours Foraging Tour. […]

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Food Review: Restaurant Weeks At Marcus

[Written by Mikaela Ian Pearman] It’s that time of year again – Restaurant Weeks! It’s almost like a holiday, because there are such amazing deals on offer and it helps with the January blues. My first stop their year was Marcus’ at Hamilton Princess. Marcus’ is one of my favourite restaurants and Chef Danai is truly […]

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Review: Restaurant Weeks At Island Brasserie

[Written by Mikaela Ian Pearman] My second stop for Restaurant Weeks was the fabulous Island Brasserie at Rosewood Bermuda. It’s one of my favourite spots because the food by Chef Gerry Adams is always incredible. Island Brasserie launched a new steakhouse-style menu last year and Chef Gerry explained he decided to select items from the […]

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Review: Restaurant Weeks At Tempest Bistro

[Written by Mikaela Ian Pearman] For my third stop for Restaurant Weeks, I decided to head to Tempest Bistro because it’s a great spot for amazing food and they had vegan options on the RW menu. I’m not vegan but I love well-executed vegan food. Tempest had a vegan special for each course, which is incredible […]

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Food Review: Restaurant Weeks At Sul Verde

[Written by Mikaela Ian Pearman] My fourth stop for Restaurant Weeks was Sul Verde at Rosewood Bermuda. I love Sul Verde because the vibe is so relaxed and they have the best pizza in Bermuda. I was excited to sample the special menu to try dishes I’d never had there. I tend to order the same […]

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Survey Results Praise Restaurant Weeks

[Updated with video] An effort to raise the profile of Bermuda Restaurant Weeks by introducing food experiences beyond the walls of a restaurant has won favour with restaurateurs, according to an industry survey. A spokesperson said, “Two events – a fragrance and food pairing picnic and a church-inspired culture dinner – took place during Restaurant […]

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Podcast Series To Promote Restaurant Weeks

A two-part, travel-themed podcast series recorded in Bermuda during Restaurant Weeks 2020 officially released its first installment today online. The content, produced by Travel with Meaning, is intended to promote next year’s Restaurant Weeks, the campaign’s 10th anniversary. Malcolm Gosling, President and CEO of Gosling’s International, is the interviewed subject for the debut episode. Bravo […]

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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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Appleby Support Restaurants With Gift Cards

Appleby’s Bermuda office is supporting local restaurants by giving all its employees $100 gift cards to use for takeout meals, or in the restaurants when they open again. Bermuda Managing Partner, Tim Faries said: “Appleby has deep roots in Bermuda and we wanted to do our part to support the local restaurants that are struggling […]

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Atlantic Lionshare’s ROV Helps Remove Lionfish

The Atlantic Lionshare team recently developed a remotely operated vehicle dubbed The Reef Sweeper that has removed more than 1,000 lionfish from the Bermuda Platform so far this year, with more removal work planned to take place in the future. A spokesperson said, “By now, most members of the Bermudian public will be aware of […]

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Better Energy Plan Team: IRP Is ‘Fantastic News’

The Bermuda Better Energy Plan Team called the release of the Regulatory Authority’s Integrated Resource Plan [IRP] “fantastic news for our island and the planet.” The IRP calls “high levels of renewable energy resources,” with the RA saying the plan includes adding utility-scale solar photovoltaic and wind power via an offshore wind farm. “Within the […]

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‘The Early Atlantic Age: How Did We Get Here?’

The National Museum of Bermuda [NMB] is getting set to host a free public lecture on Thursday, March 12 from 5.30 to 7.00pm in the North Hall at Bermuda College. A spokesperson said, “Bermudian historian Dr. Clarence Maxwell will be presenting on ‘The Early Atlantic Age [1250-1609]: Why and how did we get here?’. “The lecture will take […]

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Faith & Community Leaders Plant Loquat Tree

Leaders from the Christian, Muslim and Jewish communities joined with other community members in planting a loquat tree at the corner of Court and Dundonald Streets, serving as an observance of the beginning of the UN World Interfaith Harmony Week, as well as part of Vision 2020’s campaign to plant 2,020 trees this year. A spokesperson said, […]

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Renewal Of Refrigerant Handlers’ Permits

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources [DENR] is reminding service personnel of residential or commercial HVAC systems and personnel who fill gases into refrigeration, chiller or freezer units that “over the next few months, many of the current 5-year Refrigerant Handlers’ Permits are due to expire.” A Government spokesperson said, “The Government is committed […]

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Refrigerant Handlers Meetings Postponed

Due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, scheduled meetings of refrigerant handlers have been postponed until further notice. A Government spokesperson said, “Please note that the following meetings of the permitted refrigerant handlers planned at Bermuda College for Wednesday 18th March, Wednesday 25th March and Thursday 26th March 2020 have been postponed until further notice. “Future […]

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Around The Island Race Route Map & Entrants

The Around the Island Power Boat Race is scheduled to take place this coming Sunday [Aug 12] with boats taking to the Ferry Reach start line in the afternoon. A spokesperson said, “BPBA have secured Rubis as our official Round the Island sponsor. Early indications are that the weather is going to create the opportunity […]

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Round The Island Powerboat Race Participants

The Bermuda Powerboat Association [BPBA] will be hosting the annual Round the Island race tomorrow [Aug 18] starting at 2.00pm from Ferry Reach. Eighteen boats are confirmed as registered with more unconfirmed at the time of the list release. Participant list released by BPBA follows below: A – Class: A29 – David Selley & Scott […]

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Ascendant Group Announces 1st Quarter Results

In a filing with the Bermuda Stock Exchange [BSX], Ascendant Group Limited’s announced results for the first three months of 2020. The full filing stated: “Ascendant Group Limited, a publicly traded provider of energy and energy-related services, today announced results for the first quarter of 2020, with core earnings of $4.1 million, or $0.42/share, compared […]

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Assured Guaranty Declares $0.20 Dividend

Assured Guaranty Ltd. today declared a quarterly dividend of $0.20 per common share. The dividend is payable on June 3, 2020 to shareholders of record at the close of business on May 20, 2020. Assured Guaranty Ltd. is a publicly traded Bermuda-based holding company. Through its subsidiaries, Assured Guaranty provides credit enhancement products to the […]

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Colonial To Cover Covid-19 Antibody Testing

“Clients of Colonial Medical Insurance Company will be covered for Covid-19 antibody testing following an agreement with Helix Genetic and Scientific Solutions Ltd. of Hamilton,” the company announced. A Colonial spokesperson said, “The agreement, which will be operated as a pilot programme through June 30, will provide insurance cover for physician-ordered COVID-19 antibody testing for […]

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Huckleberry Restaurant Launches Online Store

Huckleberry Restaurant & Rosedon Hotel recently re-launched its curbside pick-up service with a new online storefront at HuckleberryBDA.com. A spokesperson said, “Huckleberry Restaurant & Rosedon Hotel have officially re-launched curbside pick-up service with a new web-enabled storefront at HuckleberryBDA.com. “The new website showcases six weeks of hard work by our team, who stayed on the […]

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Submit Your Art For The Anti-Violence Exhibition

The Ministry of National Security is reminding interested individuals that the deadline for submissions for the Live. Love. Life. Anti-Violence Art Exhibition is January 31 – February 10, 2020. Late last year, the Minister of National Security Wayne Caines announced a partnership with Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art to host the anti-violence awareness initiative. The […]

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New Dates/Deadline: Anti-Violence Art Exhibition

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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Anti-Violence Art Exhibition To Open On Wed

The Live. Love. Life. Anti-Violence Art Exhibition will be held at the Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art from February 26 – March 4, 2020. A government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of National Security takes this opportunity to thank those who have provided submissions for the Live. Love. Life. Anti-Violence Art Exhibition, which will be held […]

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Photos: Live. Love. Life. Anti-Violence Art Exhibit

[Updated with video] The Live. Love. Life. Anti-Violence Art Exhibition opened this evening [Feb 26] at the Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art, with the Exhibition set to run until March 4th. Last year, the Minister of National Security Wayne Caines announced a partnership with Masterworks to host an exhibition in an effort to raise awareness […]

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TABS Partners With Alshante Foggo For Mural

TABS has collaborated with local artist Alshanté Foggo to create an island-inspired mural at their flagship store on Reid Street. The mural doubles as a “selfie wall” where customers can take a memento photo of themselves against the brightly coloured backdrop. Rebecca Singleton, the owner and designer of TABS says: “We want to give our […]

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Celebrity La La Anthony Says “I Love Bermuda”

American television personality La La Anthony recently gave Bermuda a shout out via social media, noting that “Bacchanal Run in Bermuda is on my list of the top ten things I’ve ever done” and adding “I love Bermuda.” The posts, made on both Twitter and Instagram to more than 4.5 million and nine million followers […]

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Nishanthi Bailey’s Encore Presentation Of Chain

Following on the success of her recent performances of the one-woman production “Chain,” local actress Nishanthi Bailey will be holding an encore performance on Saturday night [July 5]. “Chain” will be presented exclusively at the Daylesford Theatre on Washington Street in Hamilton, located behind City Hall, beginning at 7pm and 9.30pm. Tickets are available from […]

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Playlist Partners With Atlanta-Based Studio 27

PlayList Management [PLM], a local talent management and development company, has joined forces with Studio 27, an Atlanta-based talent/development company. This partnership was created during PLM’s annual Developing Artists Program 2014, which was recently completed in Atlanta. A spokesperson said, “Studio27 Model and Talent, founded by director and owner Cheryl Harris, is a full artist […]

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“Pied Piper” Pantomime Delayed Until 2015

Due to roof damage at City Hall in the recent storms, the Bermuda Musical and Dramatic Society [BMDS] has postponed the pantomime production of the Pied Piper to January 2015, where it will will take place at the Ruth Seaton James Auditorium. A BMDS spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Musical and Dramatic Society has recently been […]

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Cannonier Urges Landlords To Help Tenants

“Landlords must work with their tenants to try and provide some relief as the economy faces huge disruption due to Covid-19,” according to the Leader of the One Bermuda Alliance, Craig Cannonier. Mr. Cannonier said, “For the immediate survival of many small to medium sized Bermudian businesses, rent relief could be vital. Many buildings have […]

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Dr Gibbons: ‘Significant Contribution Of AC35'

Former Minister Dr Grant Gibbons said that “as the OBA Government Minister with responsibility for the 2017 America’s Cup, I was pleased to read PWC’s independent assessment of the event, which clearly demonstrates the significant contribution AC35 made to Bermuda’s economy over the past three years and will continue to make well into the future.” […]

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SJD World Gives Back On Philanthropy Day

In honour of National Philanthropy Day, a Bermudian graphic design firm is giving back to the local community. SJD World, the creators of a popular America’s Cup Activity Book, which features a host of child-approved games, puzzles and educational resources, have selected ten community based organisations, charities and schools to donate copies of their activity […]

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Assured Guaranty To Acquire BlueMountain

Assured Guaranty – a publicly traded Bermuda-based holding company — has entered into an agreement to purchase all of the outstanding equity interests in BlueMountain Capital Management, LLC  and its associated entities for a purchase price of approximately $160 million, subject to certain adjustments. BlueMountain is an alternative asset management firm with $19.3 billion in assets […]

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Police Execute Warrant After Shooting Incident

Following this morning’s shooting, police executed a warrant at a residence in Pembroke, with three people taken into custody – two were released at the scene and the third individual was arrested and released on police bail. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service can confirm that following this morning’s shooting incident, police officers […]

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Police Execute Warrants, Two Men Arrested

Police executed two warrants at separate residences in Pembroke, with a 23-year-old man arrested in connection with the armed robbery at Gold Standard, while an 18-year-old male was arrested in relation to the shooting of a 22-year-old man on Happy Valley Lane on February 13th. A police spokesperson said, “At around 4:30 pm on Tuesday […]

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TRB Webinar: Evaluating Goals Under the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program

Is your organization aiming to increase the participation of minority-and women-owned businesses in state and local transportation projects? TRB will conduct a webinar on Wednesday, May 27, 2020, from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM Eastern to discuss how to meet the goals set by the U.S. Department of Transportation Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (USDOT DBE). State and local transportation projects that receive federal funding are mandated to go through the triennial DBE goal-setting process. Make your next goals...




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Assorted Calibers Podcast Ep 097: Someday this Quarantine is Gonna End…

Hello Internet! In This Episode: Erin and Weer’d discuss the increasing desperation of anti-gunners as they react to mass firearm purchases by Americans of all walks of life; Weer’d fisks a stand-up routine by Steve Hofstetter; David tells us how … Continue reading




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‘Substantial Doubt’ For Norwegian Cruise Line

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings has warned there is “substantial doubt” about their “ability to continue as a going concern.” This was contained in a filing [PDF] with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, which stated, “As a result of the impact of the COVID19 pandemic, our financial statements contain a statement regarding a substantial doubt […]

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Travel + Leisure On Next Quarantine Daydream

Travel + Leisure has selected Bermuda as one of “17 trips Travel + Leisure editors can’t wait to take as soon as we can travel again” as the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic continues to severely limit international travel. The Travel + Leisure website said, “When it’s time to travel again, where will you go? We share […]

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BFRS Extinguish Fire At Mid Atlantic Wellness

The Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service [BFRS] extinguished a fire at the Mid Atlantic Wellness Institute. A BFRS spokesperson said, “At 9:52am, fire dispatch received a call reporting a fire at the Mid Atlantic Wellness Institute. BFRS responded with 3 appliances out of the Hamilton Station. “On arrival, fire crews found a Sterno which had […]

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