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Photos: Bermuda Powerboat Association Race

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Published On :: Thu, 18 Jul 2019 13:33:40 +0000

The Bermuda Power Boat Association hosted another round of powerboat racing this weekend in Spanish Point, with David Selley and Mathew Smith, Quincè Dowling and Tai Bean, and Aaron Sims and Steven Bridges claiming top spots in their respective classes. A Class A 29 1st – David Selley & Mathew Smith A 26 DNF – Shane Maderios […]

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Around The Island Powerboat Race Postponed

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Published On :: Sat, 10 Aug 2019 12:48:02 +0000

The Bermuda Powerboat Association is postponing the Around the Island race that was scheduled to take place this Sunday [Aug 11] due to the “unfavorable offshore weather forecast. “We plan to go ahead the following Sunday weather dependent,” a spokesperson said. Related Stories Round The Island Powerboat Race This Sunday Around The Island Powerboat Race Results […]

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Round The Island Powerboat Race This Sunday

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Published On :: Fri, 16 Aug 2019 10:42:47 +0000

After being postponed last week due to the inclement weather, the Bermuda Powerboat Association has confirmed that the annual Round the Island race will be held this coming Sunday [Aug 18] starting at 2.00pm from Ferry Reach. A spokesperson said, “The BPBA Executive have declared the annual Round the Island race shall happen on Sunday, […]

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Round The Island Powerboat Race Participants

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Published On :: Sat, 17 Aug 2019 17:56:56 +0000

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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Videos: Around The Island Powerboat Race Start

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Published On :: Sun, 18 Aug 2019 17:20:24 +0000

[Updated] The 2019 Rubis Around the Island Powerboat Race is getting underway this afternoon [Aug 18] with racing scheduled to begin at 2.00pm from Ferry Reach. You can watch a live stream below, and we will have additional coverage later on after the event concludes. Update: The live replay is below Update: A second live replay […]

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Photos: Around The Island Powerboat Race

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Published On :: Mon, 19 Aug 2019 00:15:30 +0000

The 2019 Rubis Around the Island Powerboat Race took place this afternoon [Aug 18], with two new records set, and David Selley and Scott Barnes taking line honours. With a time of 50.19, David Selley and Scott Barnes in addition to Breaking the A Class Record also took the line honours as the first boat to cross […]

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Bermuda Power Boat Association Race Schedule

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Published On :: Wed, 15 Jan 2020 10:47:11 +0000

The Bermuda Power Boat Association [BPBA] has released their race schedule for 2020, with the first event to take place on April 5. Race and Event Schedule: 5th April – Ferry Reach [Points Races] 26th April – St Georges – Marine Expo [Nationals Races] 17th May – Ferry Reach [Points Races] 31st May – Ferry […]

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Photos & Video: British Airways i360 Tower

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Published On :: Wed, 24 Aug 2016 16:20:08 +0000

[Written by Don Burgess] Bermuda residents will be able to use British Airways’ new arrival and departure areas at Gatwick starting on January 24. That is the day BA will move from the North Terminal to the South Terminal and offer up a better travel experience for fliers. Colm Lacy, head of Commercial British Airways Gatwick, […]

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Photos & Video: Home-Grown Alternatives Show

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Published On :: Tue, 10 Dec 2019 03:37:23 +0000

The Home-Grown Alternatives Show was held on Saturday [Dec 7] at the St. Paul’s Christian Centre on Middle Road in Paget, with vendors offering a shopping experience designed to showcase Bermuda-made arts and crafts. Live video replay below: In 1995 Christine Wellman and Mary Tatem decided to hold a pre-Christmas craft fair, and over the years the […]

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Photos: City Art Show Winners & Presentation

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Published On :: Thu, 20 Feb 2020 16:40:44 +0000

The winners of the “A City Celebrates” art exhibition, recently held at the Bermuda Society of Arts, were awarded their prizes along with certificates of recognition this morning in the Mayor’s Parlour at City Hall. As part of its ongoing celebrations to commemorate the 225th anniversary of the Corporation of Hamilton and its democratic electoral […]

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Bermuda Arts Centre To Hold 6×6 Show

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Published On :: Tue, 25 Feb 2020 11:00:52 +0000

The Bermuda Arts Centre at Dockyard [BACD] is getting set to hold its annual 6×6 show on Friday, February 28 at Gallery One Seventeen from 5.30pm to 7.00pm. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Arts Centre is holding their annual 6×6 show. Once again the show will be held in Hamilton at Gallery One Seventeen for […]

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Minister: ‘This Is An Art Show Not To Be Missed’

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Published On :: Fri, 28 Feb 2020 21:55:53 +0000

The Primary School art show at the Bermuda Society of Arts Gallery is “not to be missed,” Minister of Education Diallo Rabain said, adding that “the artwork on display is inspirational and reflective of the talent we have within our public and private primary schools.” Speaking in the House of Assembly today [Feb 28], the […]

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Budget: Bill To Change 60/40 Ownership Rule

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Published On :: Fri, 21 Feb 2020 23:59:04 +0000

“We will introduce a bill that will reduce the required ownership of a local company from 60% Bermudian to 40% Bermudian, “Minister of Finance Curtis Dickinson said as he delivered the 2020 Budget in the House of Assembly today. The Budget report said, “We have also made progress in reducing regulations and red tape to […]

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Covid-19: Bill To Allow Power To Close Locations

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Published On :: Mon, 16 Mar 2020 16:11:47 +0000

A Bill to provide power for the Minister of Health to prevent the threatened spread of a communicable disease by “closing schools, cinemas, churches, hotels or other places of public resort” was tabled in the House Of Assembly today. The Bill’s Explanatory Memorandum states, “This Bill seeks to amend the Public Health Act 1949 to […]

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Tributes Paid To Former Speaker Stanley Lowe

By bernews.com
Published On :: Sun, 26 Apr 2020 16:22:15 +0000

[Updated] “A true man for all seasons, and a firm but fair Speaker of the House,” said Premier David Burt today after learning of the passing of former Speaker Mr. Stanley Lowe. Mr. Lowe served as a Member of Parliament from 1968 until his retirement in 2012, having served as Speaker from 1998. The Premier […]

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Local Business Owners Launch Digital Campaign

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Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 20:19:28 +0000

The digital campaign #ChooseBDA was launched on Sunday May 3rd on Instagram and Facebook as an effort by a small group of business owners to “help bring awareness to the major impact local small businesses has on the island’s overall economy.” “These founding business owners hail from different sectors of the economy [retail, service, hospitality, […]

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Video: Pan Am Athlete Profile Of Noah Browne

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Published On :: Fri, 26 Jul 2019 10:00:40 +0000

In the thirteenth of a series of video profiles of the athletes set to represent Bermuda at the upcoming 2019 Pan Am Games in Lima, Peru, meet Noah Browne, who will be competing in squash. The Pan American Games are the world’s third largest international sporting festival, and will run from 26 July to 11 […]

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Noah Browne Advances In Nash Cup In Canada

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Published On :: Wed, 02 Oct 2019 11:57:13 +0000

Noah Browne recently began competing in the $12,000 Men’s NASH Squash Cup 2019, taking place at the London Squash & Fitness in London, Ontario, Canada. Browne advanced to the second round after defeating his first round opponent Charles de la Riva from Canada. Browne eased to victory in 26 minutes, winning 11-8, 11-2, 11-7. Related […]

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Noah Browne Falls In Nash Cup Second Round

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Published On :: Thu, 03 Oct 2019 12:02:07 +0000

Noah Browne recently continued competing in the $12,000 Men’s NASH Squash Cup 2019, taking place at the London Squash & Fitness in London, Ontario, Canada. Browne went down in his second round match when he took on the eighth seed Cameron Seth from Canada. Browne fell in straight sets 11-4, 11-8, 11-6 in 37 minutes. […]

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Noah Browne Advances In Wakefield Open

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Published On :: Fri, 04 Oct 2019 11:26:03 +0000

Noah Browne recently began competing in the $6,000 Men’s Wakefield Open 2019 in Virginia. Browne, ranked fifth, took on Reuben Phillips from England in the first round. Browne advanced in a four game battle, winning 11-6, 11-2, 7-11, 11-5. Related Stories Photos, Videos & Results: Squash Finals Photos & Results: AXIS Squash Challenge Day 1 […]

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Browne Falls in Wakefield Open Quarter-Finals

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Published On :: Sun, 06 Oct 2019 16:44:47 +0000

Noah Browne recently continued competing in the $6,000 Men’s Wakefield Open 2019 in Virginia. Browne, ranked fifth, took on Mohamed Nabil from Egypt in the quarter-finals. Browne fell in a five game battle; Browne won the first match 11-7, but Nabil leveled the match at 1-1 when he won game two 11-9. Browne went back […]

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Browne Advances In Cleveland Squash Open

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Published On :: Fri, 25 Oct 2019 12:02:11 +0000

Noah Browne recently began competing in the $20,000 Men’s Cleveland Skating Club Squash Open, taking place in Cleveland, Ohio. In his first round match, Browne took on Arshad Iqbal Burki from Pakistan in a match that lasted three sets. Browne advanced to the second round after defeating Burki in straight games that took 22 minutes, […]

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Unleashed: Show Us Your #WKDside On Nov 2

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Published On :: Sun, 27 Oct 2019 23:00:24 +0000

Chivas Entertainment will be hosting their “Unleashed: Show Us Your #WKDside” event on Saturday, November 2nd at Docksiders on Front Street. The night will be filled with entertainment with the event poster saying, “DJ Rusty G, Mista Genius, and DJ Mystro will play the best Soca, Reggae, Hip Hop, and the Top 40. Ttickets cost […]

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Temptation Recalls Motown Stars’ Bermuda Visit

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Published On :: Sun, 03 Nov 2019 23:00:09 +0000

They way they did the things they did had already made The Temptations Motown’s brightest stars by the time they played their only engagement in Bermuda in 1964. While such classics as My Girl and Papa Was A Rolling Stone still lay in the Detroit vocal group’s future, they had already charted on both sides […]

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Photos: Fashion Festival Final Evolution Show

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Published On :: Mon, 08 Jul 2019 18:27:35 +0000

The 10th anniversary Bermuda Fashion Festival got underway on Sunday [July 7] with the Final Evolution Fashion Show under the #1 car park tent on Front Street. The Bermuda All Star Show is a new production designed especially for the 10th anniversary and will take place tomorrow [July 9] featuring veteran Bermuda designers who will […]

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Photos: BDA Fashion Festival All Star Showcase

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Published On :: Wed, 10 Jul 2019 14:21:34 +0000

The 10th anniversary Bermuda Fashion Festival continued on Tuesday [July 9] with the Bermuda All Star Fashion Show under the #1 car park tent on Front Street. The Bermuda All Star Show is a new production designed especially for the 10th anniversary. The International Designer Show is set to take place on Thursday and is […]

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Town & Country Bermuda Fashion Spread

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Published On :: Wed, 07 Aug 2019 12:25:42 +0000

Young Hollywood heart-throbs Aisling Franciosi and Wolfgang Novogratz are featured in a major fashion spread shot in Bermuda at Town & Country magazine’s website. Irish-born Ms Franciosi has appeared in the TV shows The Fall and Game of Thrones and stars in the new movie The Nightingale, a historical drama. American Mr. Novogratz is known […]

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Photos & Video: Bermuda Hair Show

By bernews.com
Published On :: Fri, 23 Aug 2019 23:00:02 +0000

Natural Blessings Always Productions, in conjunction with Northshore Medical & Aesthetics Center [NMAC], recently hosted the ninth annual Bermuda Hair Show at CedarBridge Academy. The event programme said, “Our sponsors have breathed life into our vision and we are immensely grateful for every partnership we have made over the past nine years. “The presenting sponsor […]

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Duke’s Bermuda Suit Now In English Museum

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Published On :: Mon, 09 Sep 2019 09:31:35 +0000

It went out of style so very long ago that it might well be referred to as a museum piece. But a lounge suit purchased by the Duke of Windsor [1894-1972] at Bermuda’s old flagship department store Triminghams in 1940 actually fits that description quite literally. The Duke bought the single-breasted wool suit along with […]

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Corbishley: Property Owner Was Not Involved

By bernews.com
Published On :: Wed, 19 Feb 2020 19:45:46 +0000

Following comments on social media about a property owner after a recent shooting, Police Commissioner Stephen Corbishley has moved to clarify that the owner of the property “had no involvement in this matter.” Commissioner Corbishley said, “On Sunday the 16th of February, following the shooting incident on Field View Lane, Pembroke, the BPS had cause […]

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BHS School To Close For ‘Unknown Period’

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Published On :: Mon, 16 Mar 2020 11:30:23 +0000

BHS has announced that a “decision has been made to close the School at the end of the day on Monday, March 16th.” A spokesperson said, “On Sunday afternoon, BHS received news that a Secondary student was screened for Covid-19, as a precautionary measure over the weekend. “This student was absent from BHS for most […]

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Court: Man Admits Throwing Corrosive Liquid

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Published On :: Thu, 21 Nov 2019 16:26:28 +0000

[Written by Don Burgess] A man who had a standoff with police pleaded guilty to multiple charges related to that incident, including four counts of throwing a corrosive liquid at officers. James Dallas, 70, was involved in a seven-hour standoff with police on March 28, 2019 on Happy Valley Road in Pembroke. Mr Dallas pleaded guilty to […]

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Bermudian Actor Reflects On Motown Role

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Published On :: Sun, 22 Jun 2014 10:46:06 +0000

With the tour of hit show “Motown the Musical” recently kicking off in Chicago, Illinois, Bermudian actor Nicholas Christopher, a member of the show’s original cast who is currently playing Smokey Robinson in the production, was interviewed by Broadway World about growing up in Bermuda, the role that Motown-era music played in his upbringing, and […]

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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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Storm Postpones Pirates of Penzance Show

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Published On :: Tue, 14 Oct 2014 11:36:25 +0000

[Updated] In the wake of Tropical Storm Fay, many island services and establishments were forced to close or cancel, with the planned October 12 production of the Pirates of Penzance no exception. The show’s postponement will see it now take place on October 18 at 3.00pm, with anyone holding tickets for the postponed performance able […]

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All Pirates of Penzance Shows Cancelled

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Published On :: Thu, 16 Oct 2014 18:04:50 +0000

All of the remaining run of The Pirates of Penzance have been cancelled due to the pending arrival of Hurricane Gonzalo. A statement from the Gilbert & Sullivan Society said, “Dear Gilbert & Sullivan Society of Bermuda patrons, members, cast, crew and audiences,It is with a very heavy heart that we must announce the cancellation […]

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Upcoming: Glow In The Dark Puppetry Show

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Published On :: Tue, 28 Oct 2014 12:22:42 +0000

The Salvation Army West End Community Church [WECC] Blacklight Mime and Puppet Ministry will be presenting ‘Glow Party’ on Saturday [Nov 1] starting at 7.00pm at the Earl Cameron Theatre, City Hall. The production involves young people from the ages of 8 – 20 doing Glow in the Dark [blacklight] puppetry along with help from […]

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‘Just For Laughs’ Show Returns To Bermuda

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Published On :: Thu, 06 Nov 2014 10:45:09 +0000

The 9th edition of Bermuda’s annual funny event ‘Just For Laughs Bermuda’ will be held from January 7 to January 10, 2015 at Fairmont Southampton’s Mid-Ocean Amphitheatre. A spokesperson said, “Just For Laughs Bermuda returns in January 2015 with a stellar line-up of talent. The 9th edition of Bermuda’s annual funny event will be hosted […]

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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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Bermudians To Attend Florida Talent Showcase

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Published On :: Wed, 25 Feb 2015 12:51:25 +0000

PlayList Management, LLC [PLM], a local Talent Management & Development Company, through their Atlanta affiliate, Studio 27 Model and Talent, is sending eight talented Bermudians to Talent INC., a National Talent Showcase, held in Orlando, Florida next month [March 2015]. A spokesperson said, “Last summer, Studio27 Model and Talent, in conjunction with PLM, launched its […]

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Sompo & Willis Towers Watson Launch Platform

By bernews.com
Published On :: Fri, 13 Sep 2019 09:36:12 +0000

Bermuda-based Sompo Global Risk Solutions [GRS] has “entered into a strategic partnership” with Willis Towers Watson to “create an integrated insurance platform to serve the needs of the middle market commercial real estate segment.” The company said, “Sompo GRS offers comprehensive multi-line capabilities targeted to accounts in select industry verticals including hospitality, real estate, life […]

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WEDCO: Two Options For Albert Row Property

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Published On :: Sun, 06 Oct 2019 12:32:55 +0000

“For more than 15 years WEDCO has been searching both internally and externally for a solution which would see the restoration of Albert Row,” WEDCO said, explaining that they are still hopeful someone will come forward with a “workable solution,” however if not the only two options are to leave them in a derelict condition or […]

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Rental Property Owners Urged To Attend Meeting

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Published On :: Wed, 15 Jan 2020 13:11:15 +0000

The Bermuda Rental Association of Vacation Home Owners [BRAVO] is urging all vacation rental property owners and managers to attend a meeting tomorrow [Jan 16] at 6.00pm at Ignite Bermuda on Wesley Street in Hamilton. A spokesperson said, “All vacation rental property owners and managers are invited to attend a meeting to learn about the […]

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Column: How To Price Your Airbnb Rental

By bernews.com
Published On :: Sun, 19 Jan 2020 23:00:57 +0000

[Column written by Ade Brown] About 60% of your potential income comes from the intrinsic value of your property, location, and amenities. The other 40% is dependent upon implementing an effective Airbnb pricing strategy. Your strategy should take into account the fluctuating demand for your property throughout the year. Airbnb allows you to set different […]

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Driver Arrested Following Paget Two Car Collision

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Published On :: Sun, 14 Jul 2019 07:22:42 +0000

[Updated] A man was arrested on suspicion of impaired driving early this morning [July 14] following a two car collision on South Road in Paget which resulted in another man being injured and transported to King Edward Memorial Hospital. Police spokesperson Robin Simmons said, “Around 2:40am Sunday, July 14th a two car collision occurred on […]

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Two People Arrested Following Separate Crashes

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Published On :: Wed, 04 Sep 2019 20:39:47 +0000

A 45-year-old Pembroke man was arrested on suspicion of causing injury by careless driving, while a 63-year-old Southampton man was arrested on suspicion of impaired driving following two separate collisions yesterday [Sept 3]. Reported Three Vehicle Collision on North Shore Road in Devonshire A police spokesperson said, “Around 5:50pm Tuesday, September 3rd a reported three […]

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Police Confirm: Man Dies Following Shooting

By bernews.com
Published On :: Mon, 10 Dec 2018 11:02:07 +0000

[Updated with video] A 33-year-old man has died following a shooting in the Rambling Lane area in Pembroke early this morning [Dec 10], the police have confirmed. Police Media Manager Dwayne Caines said, “Police and other first responders attended a report of a firearms incident that took place outside of a residence on Rambling Lane […]

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‘No Evidence To Show Firearm Discharged’

By bernews.com
Published On :: Wed, 04 Mar 2020 21:41:24 +0000

Last night the police received several reports of gunshots in the Jones Village, Warwick area, however police “found no forensic or other evidence to confirm that a firearm had been discharged.” A police spokesperson said, “At around 10:30 pm on Tuesday 3-Mar-2020, the Bermuda Police Service received several reports of gunshots in the Jones Village, […]

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Police Confirm: Man Dies Following Shooting

By bernews.com
Published On :: Wed, 18 Mar 2020 11:59:33 +0000

The police have confirmed that one of the men who was shot yesterday afternoon has died. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service can confirm the death of 28-year-old Clarke Fox. “Mr. Fox succumbed to injuries sustained in a firearms attack shortly before 2:45 pm yesterday, Tuesday March 17th, at the corner of Court […]

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Two People Arrested Following Fatal Shooting

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Published On :: Thu, 19 Mar 2020 11:49:42 +0000

Two men have been arrested following a shooting on Court Street on Tuesday [March 17] that resulted in the death of one man and injuries to another. Following the shooting, a police spokesperson said, “At around 2:45 pm today, Tuesday 17th March, police were called out to a reported firearms incident at the junction of […]

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