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Karting: Barnes & Selley Finish 7th In Orlando

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Published On :: Mon, 03 Feb 2020 13:16:52 +0000

Scott Barnes and David Selley, along with their Simcraft Two teammates, recently concluded competing in the 2020 Simcraft 24 Hours to Orlando Endurance Race. In the end, the Simcraft Two team finished second in their class and seventh overall out of 33 teams. The team faced challenges along the way; they started the race in […]

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Solar Panels Installed At Museum In Dockyard

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Published On :: Wed, 24 May 2017 00:33:22 +0000

UK-based renewable energy investment company Low Carbon, the official renewable energy partner to Land Rover BAR, announced the completion of a partnership project to install solar panels at the National Museum of Bermuda, thereby reducing the museum’s carbon emissions. The solar panel installation was funded through a partnership with Low Carbon, Land Rover BAR and […]

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Bermudian Steven Douglas Joins BE Solar

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Published On :: Fri, 28 Jul 2017 13:31:04 +0000

Steven Douglas has joined the team at BE Solar as their dedicated Project & Procurement Manager. “Steven has vast experience and qualifications in the areas of construction and installation having worked in the elevator industry for over 13 years. He is a certified facility manager through BOMI International and has numerous other certifications,” the company […]

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Consultation On Feed-In Tariff Methodology

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Published On :: Sun, 29 Apr 2018 23:12:20 +0000

Consultation on the method to calculate the rate paid to Renewable Energy Metering Scheme participants is underway, the Regulatory Authority of Bermuda announced today. The Feed-in Tariff is paid by BELCO to compensate people who are connected to the electricity network and who generate electricity via renewable energy systems such as solar panels and wind […]

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Energy Director To Speak In Dominican Republic

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Published On :: Wed, 27 Jun 2018 14:02:41 +0000

The Government of Bermuda’s Department of Energy Director, Jeane Nikolai has been invited, as a guest, to speak on a panel at the 2018 Resilient Infrastructure Forum [RIF]. The RIF takes place June 26 – 28, 2018 in the Dominican Republic. The RIF brings together key stakeholders from the public and private sectors to create […]

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Video: NASA’s Animation Of 1968 Splash Down

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Published On :: Sun, 24 Nov 2019 13:00:45 +0000

After spending 10 days, 20 hours, nine minutes, and three seconds in space, the Apollo 7 space mission splashed down in the Atlantic 200 nautical miles off Bermuda at 7.11am on October 22, 1968. The voyagers were picked up by helicopter and deposited on the deck of the USS Essex by 8:20am, and the spacecraft […]

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Second Screening For Maidentrip Documentary

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Published On :: Sun, 15 Sep 2019 13:00:59 +0000

The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] Film Series will be holding a repeat screening of the riveting 2014 documentary Maidentrip on September 18 following a sold-out show earlier this year. Maidentrip celebrates the accomplishments of the intrepid young woman Laura Dekker and brings her complex and inspiring real-life story to the big screen. In 1995 […]

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Charity Screenings Of Downton Abbey Movie

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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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Video: ‘Living Our Lives’ LGBTQ Documentary

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Published On :: Mon, 16 Sep 2019 17:47:06 +0000

A documentarian visited Bermuda for the island’s first ever Pride Parade and to capture the thoughts and reflections of a cross-section of LGBTQI residents on film during the run-up to the August 31 event. D.L. Perez is currently hosting an online series titled Living Our Lives, intended to present a panoramic view of the LGBTQ […]

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Stevenson Humpback Documentary Wins Award

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Published On :: Sun, 27 Oct 2019 13:00:59 +0000

Bermudian filmmaker Andrew Stevenson’s new up-close-and-personal look at the gentle sea giants which migrate through the island’s waters every spring scooped one of the top awards at a leading environmental film festival this week [Oct 22].. Directed and produced by Mr. Stevenson and filmed entirely off Bermuda, The Secret Lives of Humpbacks won the Best […]

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Ministry Supports Portuguese Documentary

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Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2019 17:41:58 +0000

Minister of Labour, Community Affairs and Sports Lovitta Foggo recently met with local film maker Milton Raposo to discuss his upcoming documentary FABRIC: Portuguese History in Bermuda. “The Department of Community and Cultural Affairs supported the project by providing a grant to assist with the film, which depicts a comprehensive account of Bermuda’s Portuguese heritage,” […]

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Global Indemnity Donate $12.5K To Turtle Project

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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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Music Video: Jo-1's ‘Don’t Disturb My Dance’

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Published On :: Sat, 10 Sep 2016 23:00:29 +0000

Bermudian Joanne Ball-Burgess, also known as Judge Jo-1, who rose to fame through East African dance show Sakata, has released a new video for her latest song “Don’t Disturb My Dance.” On her blog, Ms. Burgess described how her children took part in the filming process for the video, saying, “My second son, Zahari is […]

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Video: Baby Dolphin Birth In Bermuda

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Published On :: Tue, 11 Feb 2020 11:40:04 +0000

Dolphin Quest Bermuda has shared a video highlighting the birth of Reef in June 2019, with the video providing insight into mother Bailey’s relationship with the organization’s staff and the parental journey ahead of her. The video’s description says, “On June 1, 2019 [World Reef Day], Bailey at Dolphin Quest Bermuda gave birth to a […]

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Donleigh Park Nursery Sign Unveiled

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Published On :: Wed, 26 Feb 2020 12:08:06 +0000

Mayor Charles Gosling, along with members of city council and staff, recently unveiled a sign in Donleigh Park that highlights the process behind trees being grown at the on-site nursery since 2018. A spokesperson said, “Mayor Charles Gosling and members of the city council and staff officially unveiled an informative sign in Donleigh Park, the […]

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Please Don’t Discard Gloves & Masks On Ground

By bernews.com
Published On :: Sun, 19 Apr 2020 11:47:54 +0000

As people continue to work to protect themselves amid the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, a new environmental issue has become apparent in Bermuda, as well as other parts of the world: gloves and masks being discarded inappropriately. A number of gloves and masks were spotted by a local while talking a walk near The Reefs, as […]

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Sandra Boss To Step Down From Enstar Board

By bernews.com
Published On :: Sun, 01 Mar 2020 16:00:20 +0000

Enstar Group Limited announced that Sandra Boss will step down from its Board of Directors in order to pursue a full-time executive role with another company. Ms. Boss has been a director of the Company since November 2015. She serves as Chair of the Risk Committee and is a member of the Compensation Committee and […]

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John Leseur Begins Competing In Colorado

By bernews.com
Published On :: Tue, 14 Jan 2020 12:24:44 +0000

John Leseur recently began competing in the 2020 US Freestyle Selections Moguls Skiing event at the Steamboat Ski and Resort/Howelsen Hill in Colorado. In the opening round, Leseur finished 23rd with a score of 68.76 in a field of 54 competitors. Leseur then finished the second round in eighth place with a score of 80.46. […]

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BPBA Donates $2,000 To St. John’s Ambulance

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Published On :: Thu, 09 Jan 2020 17:38:34 +0000

The Bermuda Powerboat Association [BPBA] made a $2,000 donation to St. John’s Ambulance, offering a “sincere thank you for all the support the BPBA has received in the past and will receive in the future facilitating off shore power boat racing in Bermuda.” A spokesperson said, “The BPBA have a substantial history of working with […]

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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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Douglas Joins Forbes Communications Council

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Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 16:35:37 +0000

Jamari Douglas, Marketing Director at the Bermuda Business Development Agency, has been accepted into Forbes Communications Council, an invitation-only community for executives in communications, marketing, and public relations. Jamari Douglas was vetted and selected by a review committee based on the depth and diversity of his experience. Criteria for acceptance include a track record of […]

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Police Service: ‘We All Need To Do Our Part’

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Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 16:41:49 +0000

The Bermuda Police Service is urging businesses and patrons to abide by the new regulations in the area of physical distancing and wearing of protective face-masks when shopping. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service has partnered with the Chamber of Commerce to work on ways to help patrons and owners at reopened businesses, […]

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Monument Re Donates $120,000 To BCF

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Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 10:00:55 +0000

Monument Re has donated $120,000 to the Bermuda Community Foundation’s [BCF] Emergency Fund, with contributions from individual staff members matched by the company. A spokesperson said, “Monument Re announced today that the company is donating $120,000 to the Bermuda Community Foundation’s Emergency Fund. “The donation represents contributions from the company together with generous contributions from […]

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Auto Solutions Donates 5,000 Face Masks

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Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 17:33:43 +0000

Minister Wayne Caines thanked Auto Solutions after the company donated 5,000 face masks for distribution to the public. In an online post, the Bermuda Government said, “National Security Minister Wayne Caines extended his thanks to Auto Solutions’ Managing Director Glen Smith after the company donated 5,000 face masks for distribution to the public. Minister Caines: […]

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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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Snooker Singles & Doubles Semi-Finals Results

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Published On :: Fri, 14 Mar 2014 09:00:45 +0000

Bermuda Open Singles Semi-Finals Tyler Moniz has returned to Snooker after a brief retirement to secure a place in the Bermuda Open Championship Semi-Finals, he will take on Maurice Hawkins, their match will be played at Spanish Point Boat Club on Saturday, March 15th at 7p.m. The other Semi-Final will see Bermuda Open defending champion […]

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Snooker: Bermuda Open Singles, Doubles Finals

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Published On :: Sun, 13 Apr 2014 15:05:20 +0000

The Bermuda Snooker Association held the Bermuda Open Doubles and Singles Finals at the Spanish Point Boat Club. The Doubles team of Zane DeSilva and Steven Bremar defeated Keith Smith and Daniel Caines 3 straight games. DeSilva and Bremar won the first game 51-28, they then won the second game 66-41 and then they closed […]

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Steven Bremar Wins Double Snooker Title

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Published On :: Sat, 25 Apr 2015 09:30:01 +0000

Steven Bremar was crowned a Double Champion as the Bermuda Snooker Open Singles and Doubles Finals took place at Queen’s Club. Firstly in the Doubles Final, the defending champions Bremar & Zane Desilva defeated Ed Gumbs & Chris Dakin. Desilva & Bremar won the first game 70 – 16, they then won the second game […]

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Couple Dominates In Local Pool Tournaments

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Published On :: Thu, 12 Apr 2018 12:00:37 +0000

After winning a number of local pool tournaments, a husband and wife duo are getting set to represent the island at the VNEA championships in Las Vegas – the same tournament where they met 15 years ago. Kat Wilson and her husband Karl Wilson won Bermuda International Pool League [BIPL] 8-ball mixed scotch doubles tournament […]

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OBA’s Scott: ‘Kevin Has Done A Wonderful Job’

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Published On :: Wed, 26 Feb 2020 22:39:37 +0000

“I am saddened and extremely disappointed to hear of the resignation of Kevin Dallas from the BTA,” Shadow Minister for Tourism, Transport and Regulatory Affairs Leah Scott said, adding that “Kevin has done a wonderful job firmly affixing Bermuda as a premier tourist destination.” This follows after it was announced earlier today that Kevin Dallas is stepping down […]

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USA Defeat Bermuda In Doubles Quarter-Finals

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Published On :: Sat, 27 Jul 2019 20:00:03 +0000

Bermuda squash duo Micah Franklin and Noah Browne took on the United States in the Men’s Doubles Quarter Finals at the Pan Am Games in Peru. The pair found themselves down 6-2 in the first game, they were able to stage a comeback to make it 8-6, but the American pair closed out the first […]

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Squash: Dylan Muldoon & Bates College Win

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Published On :: Wed, 29 Jan 2020 12:06:48 +0000

Dylan Muldoon and his No. 21 nationally ranked Bates Men’s Squash teammates defeated No. 20 Colby 5-4 for their sixth straight victory at the Bates Squash Center. Visiting Colby claimed points at the first, fifth, eighth and ninth positions in the lineup, but not enough to defeat the surging Bobcats. Muldoon won his match, and […]

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Muldoon Awarded NESCAC All-Academic Honors

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Published On :: Fri, 27 Mar 2020 10:15:19 +0000

Bates College Men’s Squash player Dylan Muldoon has been awarded New England Small College Athletic Conference [NESCAC] Winter All-Academic Honors. To be honored, a student-athlete must have reached sophomore academic standing and be a varsity letter winner with a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.50. A total of 964 student-athletes have been named […]

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Bermuda’s Lip Sync Idol On December 28th

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Published On :: Mon, 16 Dec 2019 11:58:42 +0000

Mark — “Sybil Barrington” — Anderson will be hosting a lip sync competition titled “Bermuda’s Lip Sync Idol” on Saturday, December 28th at 8.00pm at City Hall, with a $1,000 cash prize up for grabs. The contestants are scheduled to include Clarence Simmons, Ingrid Welch, Reesie Shakir, Gina Love, Simone Boreland, Howard Hayward Mello, Janita […]

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Shiona Turini Styles New Barbie Doll Series

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Published On :: Tue, 18 Feb 2020 16:43:10 +0000

Shiona Turini worked with Barbie for their latest campaign, with the iconic doll brand saying they were “proud to collaborate” with the Bermudian stylist for “this series celebrating diversity through fashion.” Barbie posted on Instagram saying, “Proud to collaborate with stylist and creative consultant @shionat for this series celebrating diversity through fashion,” and then quoted Ms […]

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Wine Down Wednesdays “Scandal Edition”

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Published On :: Mon, 22 Sep 2014 10:00:33 +0000

PinkSand Entertainment will be hosting “Wine Down Wednesdays – Scandal Edition” on Wednesday September 24th from 6:30pm at Muse Restaurant SkyBar featuring a Scandal quiz with prizes, video recaps, predictions for this season, conversation and more. The promo flyer said, “This month will see the return of ABC network’s hit primetime drama Scandal starring Kerry […]

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Bermudiana Beach Resort Launch Condo Sales

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Published On :: Mon, 21 Oct 2019 17:39:15 +0000

Today [Oct 21], Bermudiana Development Company Limited announces the launch of sales at the Bermudiana Beach Resort, with prices starting at $415,000 for studios, $465,000 for one-bedroom condos, $558,000 for two- bedroom condos and $750,000 for three-bedroom condos. A spokesperson said, “Today, Bermudiana Development Company Limited announces the launch of sales at the Bermudiana Beach Resort. […]

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Premier Visits WWII Vet Randolph Hayward

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Published On :: Thu, 07 Nov 2019 22:57:29 +0000

Premier David Burt today paid a visit to Randolph Hayward, who served with the Bermuda Contingent of the Caribbean Regiment during World War II, with the Premier noting that as ”we approach Remembrance Day, it is important that we celebrate these living links to our history.” A Government spokesperson said, “Premier David Burt today paid a […]

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Digicel & One Donate Cell Service To Soldiers

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Published On :: Sun, 26 Apr 2020 22:05:28 +0000

The island’s two biggest telecommunications companies have donated almost $30,000 worth of cell phone services to help soldiers on the Covid-19 frontline keep in touch with their loved ones. Digicel and One Communications said they decided to support the Royal Bermuda Regiment’s efforts to control the spread of the disease and give about 200 soldiers […]

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Video: America’s Cup Documentary Part #1

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Published On :: Tue, 12 Dec 2017 12:10:49 +0000

Look back at the highlights of the 35th America’s Cup in Bermuda with a 9-part retrospective documentary produced by the ACBDA, and narrated by legendary Bermudian actor Earl Cameron. The documentary is airing on ZBM TV9 this week, and each of the nine parts will be available online here on Bernews, beginning today. “Hear from […]

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Video: America’s Cup Documentary Part #2

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Published On :: Wed, 13 Dec 2017 12:12:02 +0000

“The beauty of Bermuda and its natural assets – including the people in our community – these all make up one of the reasons why the 35th America’s Cup was so successful in Bermuda”, the ACBDA said. “Hear from those who led the organising authorities and from Bermudians who excelled in their trade during Bermuda’s busiest […]

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Video: America’s Cup Documentary Part #3

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Published On :: Thu, 14 Dec 2017 19:02:17 +0000

“This is Part 3 of a nine-part series walking you down memory lane of Bermuda’s 35th America’s Cup and revealing behind the scenes insights from Bermudians who were involved in planning and preparing the event.”, the ACBDA said. “You’ll hear how they were nervous in the planning stages, wondering ‘could we deliver’ and ‘had Bermuda […]

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Video: America’s Cup Documentary Part #4

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Published On :: Fri, 15 Dec 2017 13:34:22 +0000

“The 35th America’s Cup in Bermuda was very much about the Common Good of the island and its people. As a community we learned how to work together for the good of all and how to collaborate as agencies, government departments and the private sector for the best results,” the ACBDA said as Part 4 […]

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Video: America’s Cup Documentary Part #5

By bernews.com
Published On :: Mon, 18 Dec 2017 14:05:16 +0000

“Part 5 of this 9-part documentary is all about the doors that were opened for Bermudians who stepped forward to be involved and for businesses that were tasked with delivering to a standard that they’d not previously experienced,” the ACBDA said. “Creating opportunities for Bermudians was one of the key reasons for bringing the America’s […]

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Video: America’s Cup Documentary Part #6

By bernews.com
Published On :: Tue, 19 Dec 2017 12:29:19 +0000

“A unique aspect of the America’s Cup in Bermuda was that the racing teams, their support crew and their families came to live in Bermuda for an extended period, well before the event. They integrated into our community taking part in local events and supporting many charities, organisations and social programs”, the ACBDA said. “Of […]

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Video: America’s Cup Documentary Part #7

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Published On :: Wed, 20 Dec 2017 12:00:35 +0000

“The America’s Cup brought people from around the world and across Bermuda to work together over a finite and intense period and many close friendships and personal bonds were formed, most of which may last a lifetime,” the ACBDA said as Part 7 of the 9 part documentary was released. “Everything from professional relationships and […]

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Video: America’s Cup Documentary Part #8

By bernews.com
Published On :: Thu, 21 Dec 2017 12:10:30 +0000

“Hosting the America’s Cup required a considerable investment by the Bermuda government, something that needed to be weighed up – the risk vs. the reward, and then setting reasonable expectations within the community about the returns,” the ACBDA said. “In Part 8 – Investing in Bermuda, you will hear how, despite all the evidence that […]

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Video: America’s Cup Documentary Part #9

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Published On :: Fri, 22 Dec 2017 12:12:45 +0000

“Given the enormous scope and scale of the 35th America’s Cup in Bermuda it inevitably served up a number of learning opportunities for the island – what worked, what could we do better and what can we take forward or leave behind when pursuing national potential,” the ACBDA said as the final part of the […]

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Police Remind Public: Don’t Drink & Drive

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Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 17:18:00 +0000

With people expected to be in a “celebratory mood” tomorrow [May 2] as the ‘Shelter in Place’ order expires, the Bermuda Police Service is reminding those who intend to consume alcohol not to get behind the wheel of a vehicle or ride a bike. A police spokesperson said, “With the lifting of the Shelter in […]

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Randall & Quilter Acquires Barbados Insurer

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Published On :: Thu, 02 Jan 2020 12:38:10 +0000

Randall & Quilter Investment Holdings Ltd. [R&Q] announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary R&Q Re [Bermuda] Limited has completed the acquisition of the Barbados insurer, Distinguished Re Ltd, formerly known as the Saranac Insurance Company, Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of Distinguished LLC. A spokesperson said, “Distinguished Re participated as a reinsurer of the capacity providers on […]

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