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BBA Elite City League: Hornets & Storm Win

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Published On :: Thu, 07 Nov 2019 12:14:09 +0000

A total of 247 points were scored in a Bermuda Basketball Elite City League double header inside the Bermuda College Gymnasium. Game 1 saw the BGA Hornets defeat the Fort Knox Panthers 67-57. Kevin Stephens would lead the BGA Hornets with 25 points, while the Panthers got 21 points from Jorel Smith. Game 2 saw […]

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BBA Elite City League: Falcons & Warriors Win

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Published On :: Sun, 10 Nov 2019 12:00:15 +0000

The Bermuda Basketball Elite City League Season continued with a double header inside the Somersfield Academy Gymnasium with 256 points scored. The first game saw the Falcons defeat the Storm 63 – 52. Jason Lowe led the Falcons with a double-double, 15 points, 17 rebounds, 6 assists and 1 steal, while the Storm were led […]

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BBA Elite City League: Panthers & Falcons Win

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Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2019 13:10:09 +0000

Two hundred and fifty points were scored in a recent Bermuda Basketball Association Elite City League double header in the Bermuda College Gymnasium. The first game saw the Fort Knox Panthers defeat the Warriors 71 – 53. The Panthers were led to victory by Jorel Smith, who scored a game high 29 points; he also […]

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BBA Elite City League: Storm & Warriors Win

By bernews.com
Published On :: Sun, 17 Nov 2019 13:55:00 +0000

A Bermuda Basketball Association Elite City League double header produced 256 points inside the Somersfield Academy Gymnasium. In the opening game the Storm defeated the RLT Lions 65-52. Gershon Kurt led the Storm with a double-double, he scored 22 points and grabbed 12 rebounds, he also had 1 assist, 1 steal and 1 blocked shot, […]

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BBA Elite City League: Falcons & Storm Win

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Published On :: Tue, 19 Nov 2019 11:18:51 +0000

The Bermuda Basketball Associations Elite City League season continued with a double header at the Bermuda College, with 215 points scored. The first game saw the Falcons defeat the Fort Knox Panthers 52-41. The Falcons were led to victory by Ronald Bushner with 14 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists and 3 steals, while the Fort […]

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BBA Elite City League: Panthers Defeat Storm

By bernews.com
Published On :: Thu, 21 Nov 2019 13:18:05 +0000

One game took place inside the Bermuda College Gymnasium as the Bermuda Basketball association’s Elite City League Season continued. The Fort Knox Panthers defeated the Storm by a score of 59-49, the Fort Knox Panthers were led to victory by Jorel Smith, who scored 20 points, he had 3 rebounds, 7 assists and 3 steals, […]

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BBA Elite City League Quarter-Finals Results

By bernews.com
Published On :: Thu, 28 Nov 2019 12:15:09 +0000

The Bermuda Basketball Elite City League Play-offs got underway inside the Bermuda College Gymnasium with a Quarter-Final double-header. In the opening game of the night the Falcons defeated the RLT Lions 62-43. The Falcons were led by Jason Gonsalves who scored 17 points, while the RLT Lions got a game high 19 points from Amaury […]

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BBA Elite City League Play-Offs Semi-Finals

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Published On :: Sun, 01 Dec 2019 20:00:02 +0000

The Bermuda Basketball Association’s Elite City League Play-offs continued inside the Somersfield Academy Gymnasium. In the opener, the BGA Hornets defeated the Falcons 62 – 59; the BGA Hornets were led by Kameron James who scored 22 points, he grabbed 4 rebounds, to go along with 4 assists and 4 steals, while the Falcons got […]

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BBA Elite City League: Hornets Defeat Warriors

By bernews.com
Published On :: Thu, 05 Dec 2019 12:54:53 +0000

The Bermuda Basketball Association Elite City League Best of Three Play-off Final took place inside the Somersfield Academy Gymnasium. The BGA Hornets defeated the Warriors 69 – 65, the BGA Hornets were led to victory by Kevin Stephens who had a double-double scoring 34 points and he grabbed 11 rebounds, Stephens also had 2 assists, […]

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BBA Elite City Finals: Hornets Defeat Warriors

By bernews.com
Published On :: Thu, 19 Dec 2019 13:15:00 +0000

The Bermuda Basketball Association’s Elite City League Best of Three final recently took place in the CedarBridge Academy gymnasium. With the series level at 1 – 1, the BGA Hornets and Eastern Zone Community Center Warriors took to the floor for the deciding match. After leading 36 – 30 at the half, the Hornets defeated […]

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Photos & Video: Classic Bike Club Charity Ride

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Published On :: Mon, 29 Feb 2016 13:58:45 +0000

The Bermuda Classic Bike Club hosted their annual charity bike ride on Sunday, February 28th, with proceeds going to the Coalition for the Protection of Children. Dozens of bikes gathered in front of City Hall and the event got underway at 10.30am with the group leaving Hamilton and travelling to St. George’s Town Square via […]

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Fifty-Eight Rowers Raise $3,000 For Charity

By bernews.com
Published On :: Wed, 03 Jan 2018 12:16:12 +0000

Fifty-eight rowers raised more than $3,000 for a local charity last month by rowing almost 400 miles. The rowers from LifeThyme CrossFit, CrossFit BDA, Beyond Fit, the Bermuda Rowing Association, and a team of Warwick Academy students each tackled 40 kilometers in teams of four and two on rowing machines to raise a total of […]

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Photos/Video: Fire Safety Coloring Book Launch

By bernews.com
Published On :: Sat, 28 Sep 2019 02:45:29 +0000

The Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service [BFRS] held a launch for the second volume of their Fire Safety Activity and Coloring Book today [Sept 27] at the Hamilton Fire Station. Minister of National Security Wayne Caines joined Chief Fire Officer Lloyd Burchall, firefighters, former firefighters and family members at the book launch. The 32-minute live […]

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Bermuda’s ICC Twenty20 World Cup Numbers

By bernews.com
Published On :: Sat, 02 Nov 2019 10:00:33 +0000

With Bermuda’s participation in the ICC Twenty20 World Cup Qualifiers having concluded, the numbers of the players during the tournament are below. Delray Rawlins was the teams top scorer with 131 total runs, with Kamau Leverock scoring a total of 95 and Janeiro Tucker scored 94. Tucker was the highest individual scorer with a knock […]

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School Courtyard Named After Calvin Symonds

By bernews.com
Published On :: Sat, 11 Jan 2020 21:05:51 +0000

Yesterday [Jan 10], the Minister of Labour, Community Affairs and Sports Lovitta Foggo, Premier David Burt, and members of Cabinet and Parliament honoured Bermudian sports legend Calvin “Bummy” Symonds by unveiling a plaque at the Northlands Primary School. Mr. Symonds is one of the island’s cricket legend, having had great success in the sport during […]

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St. David’s County Cricket Club Executive Update

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Published On :: Tue, 17 Mar 2020 11:45:15 +0000

The financial members of the St. David’s County Cricket County Club recently elected the club’s executive team for the 2020/2021 term, electing Ms. Ceble Crockwell as President. A spokesperson said, “On Friday, March 13th, 2020, the St. David’s County Cricket Club Inc. held its Annual General Membership Meeting at the aforementioned facility. “During this meeting, […]

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Video Shows Misty Weather In Bermuda

By bernews.com
Published On :: Mon, 27 Apr 2020 13:00:29 +0000

“Bermuda is currently under the influence of a very moist airmass that is interacting with anomalously cool sea surface temperatures. The Bermuda Weather Service has been recording patchy mist and fog for the past 48 hours,” the BWS explained. Update: The BWS explained, “Bermuda is currently under the influence of a very moist airmass that […]

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Todd & Glasgow Compete In New York City

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Published On :: Sat, 08 Feb 2020 16:00:35 +0000

Cydnee Todd, Mykal Glasgow and their Thomas College men’s and women’s track and field teammates recently competed at the New York City Division-III Invitational at the Armory in a non-team-scoring meet. Glasgow competed in the men’s high jump and finished in seventh place with a top leap of 1.83m; he also finished fifth in the […]

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Two-Day Horticultural Community Cleanup

By bernews.com
Published On :: Mon, 09 Dec 2019 14:38:20 +0000

The Ministry of Public Works in partnership with Keep Bermuda Beautiful, is encouraging all of Bermuda to participate in a two day weekend horticultural community clean-up to remove the final remnants of horticultural waste scattered around our island. Held on the 14 and 15 of December, from 7:30Am to 4:00pm each day, the public are […]

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Successful Horticultural Community Cleanup

By bernews.com
Published On :: Mon, 23 Dec 2019 21:14:15 +0000

The Ministry of Public Works, in partnership with Keep Bermuda Beautiful [KBB], recently held a two-day weekend horticultural community clean-up to remove the final remnants of horticultural waste scattered around our island. A spokesperson said, “The event, held on December 14 and December 15 from 7.30am to 4.00pm each day, involved the public disposing of […]

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Chrysda Smith Scores Twice For York University

By bernews.com
Published On :: Thu, 10 Oct 2019 19:00:19 +0000

Bermuda’s Chrysda Smith scored twice for York University Lions field hockey team as they defeated Western Mustangs by a score of 9-2. The school’s report said, “On Saturday the York University Lions field hockey team defeated the Western Mustangs at Varsity Field in Guelph, Ont., by a lopsided score of 9-2. “Several York players earned […]

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ILO’s World Day For Safety & Health At Work

By bernews.com
Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 13:54:10 +0000

Around the world, April 28 is recognised as the International Labour Organisation [ILO]’s World Day for Safety and Health at Work. BPSU 1st Vice President, Sis Lalisha Simmons said, “Around the world, April 28 is recognised as the International Labour Organisation [ILO]’s World Day for Safety and Health at Work. “Historically, April 28 has been […]

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Column: Foods To Combat Anxiety & Depression

By bernews.com
Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 10:45:11 +0000

[Opinion column written by Agathe Holowatinc] Recently, I was asked: “Agathe, is there such a thing as foods that help combat anxiety and depression? If so – what are they?” And so that’s what I’d like to focus on today in my post, because it’s a very timely question, given the global panic around coronavirus […]

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Sompo Hires Harriet Harty As Executive VP

By bernews.com
Published On :: Tue, 05 Nov 2019 13:25:40 +0000

Sompo International Holdings has appointed Harriet Harty as the Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer [CHRO] for Sompo International’s Commercial P&C operations. The company said, “Sompo International Holdings Ltd., a Bermuda-based specialty provider of property and casualty insurance and reinsurance, announced today that Harriet Harty has been named Executive Vice President and Chief […]

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Fidelis Raises $300 Million Of Equity Capital

By bernews.com
Published On :: Wed, 12 Feb 2020 10:47:14 +0000

Fidelis Insurance Holdings Limited said it “has raised approximately $300 million of equity capital from a combination of its existing shareholders and a wholly owned subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority [ADIA], in order to support Fidelis’ further growth.” “Fidelis is a leading insurance and reinsurance business, operating a Four Pillar strategy across Bespoke, […]

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Bermuda Botanical Society Plant Sale On Oct 12

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Published On :: Thu, 26 Sep 2019 09:37:36 +0000

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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Court: Minors Pleads Guilty To Sex Offences

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Published On :: Thu, 01 Nov 2018 18:00:59 +0000

[Written by Don Burgess] A 43-year-old man pleaded guilty to three sex offences involving a minor and will await sentencing in the new year after several reports have been conducted. David Minors, from Sandys Parish, admitted to three of six charges involving a minor under the age of 16. Mr Minors –  the former Government road safety officer […]

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Court: Pernell Brangman Guilty Of Sex Offences

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Published On :: Sat, 13 Apr 2019 00:52:27 +0000

A Supreme Court jury unanimously found Pernell Brangman guilty of sexual offenses against a young girl in the late 1990s. Brangman, who is in his early 50s, was found guilty on all three counts of sexual exploitation and having unlawful carnal knowledge of a 10-year-old girl between 1997 and 1998, ZBM has reported. Screenshot courtesy […]

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Man Pleads Guilty To Sexual Assault On Ship

By bernews.com
Published On :: Thu, 02 May 2019 01:57:50 +0000

A 32-year-old Mississippi man pleaded guilty in a Boston federal court to sexually assaulting a minor during a cruise from Boston to Bermuda, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. An official statement from the Attorney’s Office District of Massachusetts — which acknowledged the “valuable assistance” provided by the Bermuda Police Service — said, “A […]

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BBA Postpones Awards Party Due To Covid-19

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Published On :: Sat, 14 Mar 2020 15:09:27 +0000

Due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the Bermuda Bicycle Association [BBA] has decided to postpone its annual awards party and MTB prize giving, which was scheduled for tomorrow [March 15]. A spokesperson said, “Following the suggestion of the Bermuda Government and the Department of Youth, Sport & Recreation that events with more than 50 participants […]

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Photos: Fry-Angle Aquarium Society Fish Show

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Published On :: Mon, 13 Nov 2017 23:17:27 +0000

The Bermuda Fry-Angle Aquarium Society held its annual tropical fish show this weekend at the Peace Lutheran Church in Devonshire. Sponsored by Sousa’s Landscape Management and Noah’s Ark, the event saw more than 40 entrants, with Dan Sharifi — the owner of Cichlids of the Americas, an internet-based fish provider located in Central Florida — […]

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Column: Security Of Our Energy Supply

By bernews.com
Published On :: Wed, 16 May 2018 22:00:30 +0000

[Opinion column written by Nick Hutchings] Further to news coverage of Stratton Hatfield’s recent speech to Hamilton Rotarians about the benefits of energy from the sun and relative to the Regulatory Authority’s public consultation on BELCO’s proposed integrated resource plan [IRP], Part I Any discussion about energy, whether about security of supply, least cost or […]

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Column: Security Of Our Energy Supply Part II

By bernews.com
Published On :: Sun, 10 Jun 2018 17:37:38 +0000

[Opinion column written by Nick Hutchings] Further to news coverage of Stratton Hatfield’s recent speech to Hamilton Rotarians about the benefits of energy from the sun and relative to the Regulatory Authority’s public consultation on BELCO’s proposed integrated resource plan [IRP], Part II I finished Part I of this essay by saying hats off to […]

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Column: Security Of Our Energy Supply Part III

By bernews.com
Published On :: Thu, 12 Jul 2018 14:28:37 +0000

[Opinion column written by Nick Hutchings] I finished Part II of this essay by asking our decision makers if they believe 97% of climate scientists are correct in their assertion that climate change is, to a very large degree, the result of burning fossil fuel and, if they do, would they also agree that waiting to […]

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Solar Panels Installed On City Works Depot

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Published On :: Wed, 16 Jan 2019 16:19:45 +0000

The City of Hamilton continues it efforts to going greener in 2019 with its latest project – the installation of solar panels on the roof of the City Works Depot on Laffan Street. An area totaling approximately 3,785 sq. feet will be covered by 210 solar panels, which the City said will be the largest […]

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Special Meeting Marks City’s 225th Anniversary

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Published On :: Wed, 08 Jan 2020 22:49:52 +0000

Escorted by Town Crier Ed Christopher, Mayor Charles Gosling and his City Council attended their first meeting of 2020 on this, the 225th anniversary of the Corporation of Hamilton. On January 8th, 1795, the freeholders of the then town of Hamilton came together and held the very first democratic elections. Hosted by a newly refurbished […]

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Bahá’í Community Honours Black History Month

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Published On :: Sun, 02 Feb 2020 12:15:09 +0000

The Bermudian Bahá’í Community will honour Black History Month at their First Sunday Gathering at the Bahá’í National Centre 11.15am today. A spokesperson said, “The Bermudian Bahá’í Community will honour Black History Month of February at their First Sunday Gathering at the Bahá’í National Centre on Sunday, 2 February. “The programme will begin at 11:15 […]

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City Plaque To Commemorate George Trott

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Published On :: Wed, 05 Feb 2020 22:44:22 +0000

In the spirit of Black History Month, the City of Hamilton today [Feb 5] unveiled a bronze plaque to honour the contribution to the construction of City Hall by master carver George Trott. “The impressive chandeliers that command the City Hall foyer were designed by Mr. William Harrington but it was Mr. Trott who put […]

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City Of Hamilton To Honour George Burt

By bernews.com
Published On :: Mon, 10 Feb 2020 20:52:56 +0000

The City of Hamilton will celebrate the 60th anniversary of the opening of City Hall tomorrow [Feb 11], with the original tools used by George L. Burt, who laid the cornerstone of the building, to be on display. “The cornerstone is the very first stone laid for a building. It is usually in the northeast […]

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Charity Screenings Of Downton Abbey Movie

By bernews.com
Published On :: Sun, 15 Sep 2019 15:00:42 +0000

Downton Abbey is revisited in a newly released movie continuation of the hugely popular TV historical soap opera. Bermudian fans of the show can catch up with the post-World War One goings-ons of the aristocratic Crawley family and their domestic servants as well as help a good cause at two charity screenings of the film […]

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Drive-In Movies At City Hall In March

By bernews.com
Published On :: Fri, 07 Feb 2020 11:00:27 +0000

With the success of last year’s Drive-In movie night, the City is doing it again. On Saturday, March 7th, film enthusiasts are invited to load the family into the car, head to City Hall Car Park and settle in for a double-header of box office smashes. Entry into the event is free and food and […]

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Global Indemnity Re Supports Turtle Project

By bernews.com
Published On :: Fri, 12 Sep 2014 15:48:53 +0000

Global Indemnity Re has donated to the Bermuda Zoological Society’s [BZS] ongoing effort to conserve and protect Bermuda’s marine environment, with a one-time donation to go towards the society’s Bermuda Turtle Project, BZS’ signature conservation program. Global Indemnity’s chief operating officer, MJ Chapleau, said, “Global Indemnity Re is pleased to be able to give to […]

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Global Indemnity Re Aids Bermuda Turtle Project

By bernews.com
Published On :: Mon, 21 Dec 2015 15:27:37 +0000

The Bermuda Zoological Society [BZS] said they “would like to recognize and thank Global Indemnity Re for their recent donation to aid in our environmental programmes. The gift will be allocated to the Bermuda Turtle Project, making them a Leadership supporter of this important community project, data from which has global implications. The BZS said, […]

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Global Indemnity Donate $12.5K To Turtle Project

By bernews.com
Published On :: Tue, 12 Dec 2017 01:00:08 +0000

Global Indemnity Re has donated $12,500 in support of the 50th anniversary of the Bermuda Turtle Project. A BZS spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Zoological Society [BZS] is pleased to announce that for the fourth consecutive year, Global Indemnity Re [GIR] has supported BZS Conservation. “This year, GIR donated $12.5K in support of the 50th anniversary […]

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Bermudian Stylist Involved In Beyonce Video

By bernews.com
Published On :: Sun, 07 Feb 2016 15:46:52 +0000

Bermuda’s Shiona Turini continues to build her fashion credentials, with her latest accomplishment being working as a stylist for superstar Beyonce’s latest video ‘Formation’, which has just been released, attaining some 6 million views on Youtube in the first 24 hours. “Beyoncé employed a cadre of stylist — among them Shiona Turini, Zerina Akers, Ade […]

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Faith & Community Leaders Plant Loquat Tree

By bernews.com
Published On :: Sun, 02 Feb 2020 22:45:43 +0000

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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Photos: Colonial Valentine’s Day Tea Party

By bernews.com
Published On :: Wed, 19 Feb 2020 19:26:21 +0000

More than 100 seniors enjoyed a Valentine’s Day tea party organised as a big ‘thank-you’ from one of the Island’s biggest pension providers. Colonial Group International invited seniors with a pension with the firm to the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute which was decorated with hearts and flowers. CGI CEO Naz Farrow told the seniors: “It […]

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Photos & Video: MOM Community Peace Walk

By bernews.com
Published On :: Sat, 29 Feb 2020 22:31:46 +0000

“Why do we only rest in peace, why don’t we live in peace?” That was the sentiment expressed on one sign as the Mothers On A Mission [MOM] group held a peace walk today [Feb 29] with an aim to promote peace and unity in the community. The group left CedarBridge Academy at around 2.30pm this […]

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Ed Appoints Kelley As Liability Division Head

By bernews.com
Published On :: Wed, 15 Jan 2020 12:46:01 +0000

Ed, the global reinsurance, wholesale and specialty broker, announced the appointment of Colin Kelley as Head of Ed’s new Liability Division in Bermuda. Effective immediately, Mr Kelley will lead the professional lines, casualty and healthcare teams. Mr Kelley brings more than 16 years of both underwriting and broking experience to the business. He joins from […]

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MS Society 3rd Annual Swimathon On March 7

By bernews.com
Published On :: Sun, 09 Feb 2020 14:00:35 +0000

The Multiple Sclerosis Society of Bermuda will be hosting their annual swimathon on March 7th at the Aquatics Centre from 10 am to 2 pm. A spokesperson said, “The Multiple Sclerosis Society of Bermuda is hosting our annual Swimathon on Saturday, March 7th 2020 at the Aquatics Centre [National Sports Centre] from 10 am to […]

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