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Todd & Glasgow Compete In Bowdoin Invitational

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Published On :: Thu, 27 Feb 2020 00:00:37 +0000

Cydnee Todd and Mykal Glasgow along with their Thomas College Men’s and Women’s Track & Field teammates competed at the Bowdoin Invitational IV. Todd finished 5th competing in the women’s weight throw with a top toss of 12.96m or 42 feet 6.25 inches. During the women’s shot put, Todd finished 6th with a top toss […]

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Glasgow Competes In Regional Championships

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Published On :: Wed, 04 Mar 2020 12:27:32 +0000

Mykal Glasgow recently represented the Thomas College men’s track and field team at the NCAA Division III New England Regional Championships at Springfield College. Glasgow finished 11th in the men’s high jump with a top leap of 1.90m, before finishing eighth in the men’s triple jump with a leap of 13.10m. Related Stories Mendes Competes […]

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Bulford-Trott Wins 2 Gold Medals In Invitational

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Published On :: Fri, 06 Mar 2020 00:00:38 +0000

Keturah Bulford-Trott was recently back in action representing Montverde Academy during the Montverde Eagle Invitational Indoor Track Meet, earning two gold medals in running events. Bulford-Trott raced to a time of 12.29 to win the women’s varsity 100 meters race gold medal, following that up with the gold medal in the women’s varsity 200 meters […]

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Bermuda Hockey Academy Win 4Goals Cup

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Published On :: Wed, 31 Jul 2019 12:03:35 +0000

The Bermuda Hockey Academy Men’s team competed in the 7th annual 4Goals Cup on the campus of UMass Lowell in Boston and were crowned the 2019 4Goals Cup Men’s Open Champions. The team played 3 games on the Opening Day winning all three games. The Bermuda Hockey Academy won the first game 2 – 0 […]

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Field Hockey: Dragons Defeat Pink Robins

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Published On :: Mon, 23 Sep 2019 10:36:36 +0000

The Dragons came away with a win over the Pink Robins in Bermuda Field Hockey Federation League action at the National Sports Center. Pink Robins 0 Dragons 4 Only one game took place at the National Sports Center as the Bermuda Field Hockey Federations League season continued, with Dragons defeating the Pink Robins 4 – 0. […]

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Field Hockey: Dragons & Pink Robins Win

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Published On :: Mon, 07 Oct 2019 23:00:23 +0000

A Bermuda Field Hockey double header produced a total of 14 goals at the National Sports Center. Dragons 9 Hawks 1 The Dragons got 4 goals off the stick of Isabel Roe, while Tyler Smith added a hat-trick and Fiona Braidwood scored the other two goals as they defeated the Hawks 9 – 1. The […]

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Field Hockey: Robins, Dragons & Budgies Win

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Published On :: Mon, 04 Nov 2019 12:15:48 +0000

The Bermuda Field Hockey federation league season recently resumed at the National Sports Center with a triple header that produced 13 goals. Pink Robins 4 Longtails 2 The Pink Robins got two goals off the stick of Leana Coetzee as they defeated the Longtails 4 – 2. Also getting on the scoresheet was Joanna Heaney […]

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Field Hockey: Longtails, Budgies & Dragons Win

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Published On :: Mon, 24 Feb 2020 13:02:25 +0000

Action in the Bermuda Field Hockey League resumed at the National Sports Center this past weekend. Hawks 1 Longtails 3 The Longtails defeated the Hawks 3 – 1. The Hawks took the lead in the 32nd minute when Edward Ingham scored, but two minutes later the score was level when Dominique Brown scored for the […]

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Jan 12: Goslings To Fairmont Southampton Race

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Published On :: Mon, 25 Nov 2019 15:58:38 +0000

The annual Goslings to Fairmont Southampton Road Race is set to take place on Sunday, January 12, 2020, taking runners on a 7.2-mile course between Goslings Headquarters in Hamilton and Fairmont Southampton. A spokesperson said, “Ready, Set… Rum! Bermuda is getting ready for the popular annual Goslings to Fairmont Southampton Road Race. Fairmont Southampton, Goslings, […]

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‘You Go Girl’ Event To Be Held Virtually

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Published On :: Sun, 26 Apr 2020 15:53:24 +0000

Following the cancellation of this year’s You Go Girl Relay due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the organisers have made the decision to hold a virtual version of the event on June 7. In an online post, the You Go Girl Relay organisers said, “As you may have heard, the You Go Girl Relay on Front […]

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Governor Visits New Covid-19 Testing Centre

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Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 10:44:52 +0000

[Updated with video] Yesterday, Governor John Rankin and Deputy Governor Alison Crocket visited the newly launched testing centre for essential workers at Southside, St David’s. While there they observed the process – while maintaining social distancing – and thanked all of the staff for their critical work. Governor Rankin said, “I visited the testing centre […]

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Video: Govt Announce ‘Phased Reopening’

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Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 01:30:56 +0000

[Updated] The Government is holding a press conference this evening [April 29] to update the public on Covid-19. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below, and you can follow our live updates here. Update: Premier David Burt tweeted, “We have received 636 more Covid-19 test results. […]

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Video: Govt Press Conference On Covid-19

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Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 20:30:42 +0000

[Updated] The Government is holding a press conference this evening [May 1] to update the public on Covid-19. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below, and you can follow our live updates here. Update 7.50pm: Minister Kim Wilson’s full statement follows below: Good Afternoon, Today there […]

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Government Confirm Seventh Covid-19 Death

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Published On :: Sat, 02 May 2020 22:09:13 +0000

The Government has confirmed that Bermuda has experienced another Covid-19-related death today, taking the total number of Covid-19 related deaths to seven. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Health is saddened to confirm that, regrettably, Bermuda has experienced another COVID-19-related death today. This now takes the total number of COVID-19 deaths to seven. The Minister […]

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Video: Govt Press Conference On Covid-19

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Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 20:35:26 +0000

The Government is holding a press conference this evening [May 4] to update the public on Covid-19. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime, the live video is below, and you can follow our live updates here. Update 6.56pm: Minister Kim Wilson’s full statement follows below: Good Afternoon, Between yesterday and […]

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Video: Govt Press Conference On Covid-19

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Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 20:30:02 +0000

[Updated] The Government is holding a press conference this evening [May 6] to update the public on Covid-19. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime, the live video is below, and you can follow our live updates here. Update 7.23pm: Minister Kim Wilson’s full statement follows below: Good Afternoon, Today there […]

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Argo Group To Sell Trident Public Risk Solutions

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Published On :: Thu, 06 Feb 2020 19:17:26 +0000

Argo Group International Holdings today announced an agreement to sell its Trident Public Risk Solutions brand and underwriting platform to Paragon Insurance Holdings. “The transaction is expected to close in the coming months, and Argo expects to report a pre-tax gain of approximately $37 million related to the transaction,” the company said. “Argo will retain Trident’s […]

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Princess Offer ‘To Go’ Mother’s Day Brunch

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Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 20:25:18 +0000

Hamilton Princess & Beach Club will be offering its traditional Mother’s Day Brunch in to-go format this weekend for those wanting to celebrate their mothers in the usual Bermudian way. “The Hamilton Princess brunch offering will feed four people with a wide spread of more than 15 menu items that will evoke brunch classics and […]

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Government Supports 2020 Superbike Race

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Published On :: Thu, 12 Sep 2019 10:00:18 +0000

The Bermuda Motorcycle Racing Association [BMRA] has announced that the Government of Bermuda, through the Ministry of Tourism and Transport, has given its support for its annual superbike road race. A spokesperson said, “We are pleased to announce that the Government of Bermuda, through the Ministry of Tourism and Transport, has given its support for […]

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Golf Tournament To Support BMRA Youth Racers

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Published On :: Tue, 28 Jan 2020 11:14:16 +0000

Young racers from the Bermuda Motorcycle Racing Association are holding a golf tournament fundraiser to help raise money for them to participate in a race training camp in England in March. The BMRA Spark Golf Tournament will be held on Saturday, February 8 at Ocean View Golf Course in Devonshire. The friendly tournament is open […]

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Cycling: Conyers & Hopkins Win Gold In Cuba

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Published On :: Sat, 02 Nov 2019 20:44:20 +0000

Caitlin Conyers raced to victory in the women’s time trial cycling race on the iconic Malecon in Havana this morning [Nov 2], while Kaden Hopkins also claimed gold medals in the Elite and U23 categories. Setting a time which was over a minute faster than the second place finisher from Cuba, Conyers delivered a gold medal […]

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Fat Tire Massive MTB Lagoon Park Results

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Published On :: Mon, 16 Dec 2019 12:40:19 +0000

The Fat Tire Massive Lagoon Park race was held yesterday [Dec 15], with 83 racers competing in slippery conditions. A spokesperson said, “Fat Tire Massive’s third event finally got the seasonal high winds and downpour that separate the hardcore cyclists from the rest. Thunderstorms spared the event, which saw 83 racers test their mud skills. […]

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Video: Vintage 1976 Bermuda Go-Kart Action

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Published On :: Mon, 04 Nov 2019 00:00:44 +0000

Bermuda Karting Club 2019/20 racing recently got underway at the East End’s Southside Raceway. And the start of a new season prompted one former club member to roll back history’s odometer and revisit scenes of Bermuda go-karting action from more than four decades ago. Karting 1967 “I was going through my archives and found this […]

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Video: AC Endeavour Program Goes ‘Off Grid’

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Published On :: Thu, 10 Nov 2016 13:10:41 +0000

Local company Alternative Energy Systems recently donated 10 solar panels to the America’s Cup Endeavour program, with the installed solar panels not only helping to lower costs and reduce the program’s footprint, but also helping to educate its young participants and ensure that the program continues “well beyond the America’s Cup.” AC Endeavour Community Sailing […]

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Minister On Achieving Renewable Energy Goals

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Published On :: Thu, 24 Oct 2019 13:03:39 +0000

On Tuesday [Oct 22], Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban met with CEO of the Bermuda-based Legal & General [L&G] Re, Thomas Olunloyo and Laura Mason, London-based CEO of Legal & General Retirement, Institutional to “discuss investment opportunities that could help Bermuda achieve future renewable energy goals.” Minister Roban said, “I am pleased to have […]

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Photos: GFOX Holds Beach Clean-Up In Angola

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Published On :: Thu, 30 Jan 2020 12:19:26 +0000

GFOX, a company which was founded by Bermudian Quinton DeShield, held a beach clean-up on Saturday [Jan 25] in Luanda, Angola, with the concept behind the project being to clean up while helping to create employment for people. Some 260 garbage bags of trash were collected during the endeavor, which is part of the overall […]

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Fairmont Southampton Achieves Planet 21 Gold

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Published On :: Mon, 24 Feb 2020 18:00:19 +0000

Fairmont Southampton has achieved the Planet 21 Gold Level thanks to their efforts to make the hotel and the guest experiences offered more sustainable, along with environmental work within the community. A spokesperson said, “Fairmont Southampton have examined all aspects of the business and our colleagues’ efforts to make further positive contributions to the community, […]

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Golf: Bermuda Championship Marks Earth Day

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Published On :: Thu, 23 Apr 2020 09:51:29 +0000

In commemoration of Earth Day, the Bermuda Championship highlighted the PGA Tour’s reusable cup policy, which took effect at the start of the 2020 season. A spokesperson said, “To celebrate Earth Day, the Bermuda Championship is pleased to share the PGA Tour’s new reusable cup policy that took effect at the start of the 2020 […]

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Photos: Goslings To Fairmont Southampton Race

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Published On :: Mon, 13 Jan 2020 13:18:56 +0000

[Updated with PDF & photos] Dennis Mbelenzi and Deon Breary were crowned the Goslings to Fairmont Southampton champions after racing on Sunday morning. Mbelenzi clocked a winning time of 41.20, with Domico Watson second in 42.51, while Tom Mills finished third stopping the clock on a time of 43.51. Breary won in a time of 49.52, […]

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Argo Appoints Carol McFate To Board

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Published On :: Sat, 08 Feb 2020 13:00:41 +0000

Argo Group International Holdings announced the appointment of Carol A. McFate to its Board of Directors. “We’re honored to welcome Carol to our Board,” said Argo Group Chairman, Gary Woods. “This is a year of renewed opportunity for Argo Group, and strong, independent oversight is crucial to taking full advantage of it. “Carol’s impressive background and […]

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Argo Announce Board Of Directors Nominees

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Published On :: Sat, 22 Feb 2020 11:00:44 +0000

Argo Group International Holdings announced the nominations of Dr. Bernard C. Bailey & Fred R. Donner to stand for election to the company’s board of directors at Argo’s annual shareholder meeting on April 16, 2020. A spokesperson said, “Argo Group International Holdings, Ltd. an international underwriter of specialty insurance and reinsurance products in the property and […]

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Argo Group Elects New Board Members

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Published On :: Fri, 17 Apr 2020 09:54:22 +0000

Argo Group International Holdings announced shareholders’ election of three new board members: Bernard C. Bailey, Fred R. Donner, and Argo Group Chief Executive Officer Kevin J. Rehnberg. “Today marks several noteworthy milestones for Argo,” said Thomas A. Bradley, Argo Group board chairman. “We appreciate the support from our shareholders approving meaningful governance enhancements and the election […]

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Elan & Elijah Daley Win Gold Medals In Canada

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Published On :: Sat, 01 Feb 2020 19:00:42 +0000

Elan and Elijah Daley claimed gold medals on the first day of the 2020 Central Region A Championships in Canada. Elan Daley won the girls 14-year-olds 50 LC meter freestyle gold medal when she touched the wall in a time of 26.59. Elijah Daley won the boys 13-year-olds 200 LC meter butterfly gold medal when […]

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Daleys Capture More Gold In Championships

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Published On :: Sun, 02 Feb 2020 19:00:45 +0000

Elan and Elijah Daley claimed more gold medals on the second day of the 2020 Central Region A Championships in Canada. Elan Daley picked up yet another gold medal during the girls 14-year-olds 100 LC meter freestyle touching the wall in a time of 56.93, and Elijah Daley won the boys 13-year-olds 100 LC meter […]

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Elan Daley Wins Gold Medals & Breaks Records

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Published On :: Tue, 10 Mar 2020 11:28:55 +0000

Elan Daley recently took to the Toronto Pan Am Center to compete in the 2020 Winter Ontario Swimming Long Course Championships hosted by the Etobicoke Swim Club, winning the girls’ 15 age group Ontario Provincial High Point Championship Award. During the women’s 15-year-old 200 LC meter IM preliminaries, Daley finished seventh with a time of […]

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National Sports Governing Bodies Hold Meeting

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Published On :: Sun, 02 Dec 2018 20:21:34 +0000

The Association of National Sports Governing Bodies [ANSGB] held their General Assembly Meeting on Saturday, December 1st at the CedarBridge Academy. Delegates representing Bermuda Boxing Association, Bermuda Association of Motorsports, Bermuda Badminton Association, Bermuda Basketball Association, Bermuda Bicycle Association, Bermuda Body Building and Fitness Federation, Bermuda Bowling Federation, Bermuda Cricket Board, Bermuda Darts Association, Bermuda Equestrian […]

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Importers Reminded To Collect Cargo From Docks

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Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 14:11:09 +0000

Stevedoring Services Limited [SSL] is reminding importers that cargo should be collected from the Hamilton Docks as soon as possible. A spokesperson said, “Stevedoring Services Limited would like to remind all importers [independent and agent representatives] that cargo should be collected from the Hamilton Docks as soon as possible. “Demurrage [storage fees] is in effect. […]

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Argo Group Issues $0.31 Cash Dividend

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Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 09:26:53 +0000

Argo Group International Holdings, Ltd. announced that the Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.31 per share on the company’s common stock. The cash dividend will be paid on June 12, 2020 to shareholders of record on May 29, 2020. Related Stories Argo Group Reports First Quarter Results AM Best Downgrades Credit […]

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ZipX Donates 5,000 Face Masks To Government

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Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 11:45:52 +0000

ZipX Bermuda has donated 5,000 face masks to the Bermuda Government for the island’s frontline workers during the Covid-19 pandemic. A spokesperson said, “ZipX Bermuda has donated 5,000 face masks to the Bermuda Government for the island’s frontline workers. Additionally, they are supplying ZipX customers with complimentary individually-wrapped face masks with every package they deliver.” […]

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Photos: Qatar Airplane Unloading Cargo

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Published On :: Thu, 06 Apr 2017 12:19:25 +0000

[Updated] A Qatar Airways cargo plane landed at Bermuda’s airport this morning [April 6], and a number of boxes are being unloaded from the plane. According to an online tracker, the Boeing 777-200LR/F arrived on the island this morning from Hamad International Airport in Doha, Qatar. The boxes being unloaded are all covered in black […]

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Photos: Cargo Ship Delivers Airport Materials

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Published On :: Wed, 17 May 2017 13:43:02 +0000

One of the marine vessels in St. George’s Harbour is the cargo ship Nomadic Bergen which is anchored in the harbour delivering cargo destined for the airport redevelopment site. Unloading of materials continues, utilizing cranes and a floating barge which transports the cargo to Marginal Wharf where a fleet of flatbed trucks deliver the items […]

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TABS Partners With Alshante Foggo For Mural

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Published On :: Tue, 03 Mar 2020 19:42:12 +0000

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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Budget: App To Compare Prices Of Goods

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Published On :: Mon, 24 Feb 2020 15:49:13 +0000

The Government will require grocers to report prices to the Government, with the information to “be made available to the public via mobile application so that consumers can compare the difference in prices of staple goods.” This was contained in the 2020 Budget, which was delivered by Minister of Finance Curtis Dickinson in Parliament on Friday. The […]

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Govt: Department Of Energy’s Budget Brief

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Published On :: Sat, 07 Mar 2020 15:01:19 +0000

Earlier this week the Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban delivered the Department of Energy’s Budget Brief. A Government spokesperson said, “Some highlights include: “This past year, the Department has continued with the Solar Rebate programme, striving to benefit those in smaller residences and encouraging ordinary homeowners to adopt solar photovoltaic panels to take some […]

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New Ringo Video Features Bermuda Lyric Sheet

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Published On :: Mon, 14 Oct 2019 23:00:48 +0000

Former Beatle Ringo Starr has released the official video for his rendition of one-time bandmate John Lennon’s Bermuda-penned song Grow Old With Me. The song will appear on Ringo’s new album, What’s My Name, to be released on October 25. John Lennon’s original lyric sheet for the song Grow Old With Me, annotated “Fairylands, Bermuda” […]

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Column: Going Up Yonder With Toni Robinson

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Published On :: Mon, 25 Nov 2019 13:50:52 +0000

[Written by Dale Butler] The CD arrival of Bermuda’s “First Lady of Gospel” a few months ago was widely received and appreciated with the excellent selection of songs and their delivery. Long a staple at weddings, funerals and VIP events, Toni had also performed with excellence in numerous plays by Atlantic Publishing House and for […]

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Audio: Sir Dudley Releases ‘Gal Gone’ Song

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Published On :: Wed, 19 Feb 2020 01:00:23 +0000

Bermudian reggae artist Giles Spurling, also known as Sir Dudley, has released a new single titled Gal Gone. The song is composed of an instrumental created by Mr. IVibes of IVibes Productions and lyrics and vocals composed by Sir Dudley. The record was recorded, mixed and mastered at MassFX Recording by Mr. IVibes. A spokesperson […]

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Government: Public Schools Remain Open

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Published On :: Mon, 16 Mar 2020 18:03:30 +0000

“While school activity has been restricted public schools remain open,” the Department of Education said this afternoon, adding that they have put preventative measures in place including stepped up cleaning and disinfecting, suspension of field trips, sporting events and assemblies, encouraging sick staff and students to stay at home, social distancing and more. A Government spokesperson […]

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Column: Ask Google For Learning Inspiration

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Published On :: Wed, 15 Apr 2020 09:32:47 +0000

[Opinion column written by OBA MP Susan Jackson] Unlike, I suspect, most adults, our children are natives to learning online. Toys are digital and internet connected. Smart toys with software and laptops are considered child’s play [for the child, anyway]. My own children were forced into online learning during 9/11 and winter storms. As a […]

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Bermuda Festival Tickets Go On Sale Tomorrow

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Published On :: Mon, 24 Nov 2014 19:21:49 +0000

Tickets for the 2015 Bermuda Festival will be available for purchase beginning tomorrow [Nov 25] at 10.00am. The Bermuda Festival is honouring their 40th anniversary with an amazing line-up of talented local and international performers, with 19 events to choose from including jazz, classical, opera, theatre, and even disco. The events start on January 23rd, […]

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