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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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Open Airways Medication Assistance Fund

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Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 11:01:49 +0000

In celebration of the World Asthma Day, Open Airways launched the Medication Assistance Fund, which is aimed at providing financial assistance to anyone with asthma or COPD who is experiencing economic hardship during the Covid-19 pandemic so that they will be able to purchase their prescribed inhalers to control their asthma or COPD. A spokesperson said, […]

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Terceira Back In International Action In Belgium

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Published On :: Fri, 13 Sep 2019 23:00:58 +0000

Bermudian equestrian Jillian Terceira took to the center ring on the third day of the Horseman Elite International Horse Jumping Event in Belgium. Riding Escalada, Terceira finished 67th in the 1.40m CSI3* in 2 Phases – 1st Phase Table A – 2nd Phase Table C Class, the pair clocked a time of 56.54, but they […]

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Jillian Terceira Competes In The Netherlands

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Published On :: Wed, 25 Sep 2019 10:29:45 +0000

Jillian Terceira competed in the CLUB ASTEN Spring Wedstrijden Paarden International Horse Jumping event in the Netherlands. Competing in the 1.35m ZZ in Two Phases Class, Terceira and Hamlet di Cantero finished 2nd, the pair clocked a Clear First time of 36:82, Terceira and Hamlet di Cantero clocked a Clear Second Phase time of 32:04. […]

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Madeiros Helps Berry College Win Opener

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Published On :: Tue, 08 Oct 2019 23:00:58 +0000

Lizzy Madeiros and her Berry College Equestrian teammates recently traveled to Auburn Alabama to compete in the first show of the season. Maderios and her Berry College teammates finished first out of 14 teams. Maderios competed in two classes, finishing second while competing in the Limit Over Fences Class and finishing third competing in the […]

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Jillian Terceira Begins Competing In Belgium

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Published On :: Wed, 23 Oct 2019 12:14:40 +0000

Bermudian equestrian Jillian Terceira is taking part in the Sentowerpark – Animo Cup I International Horse Jumping Event in Belgium. On Day One Terceira and Chakola finished 41st competing in the 1.15m Table A on Time Class, they clocked a time of 84.92, but they also had 4 Penalty Fault Points. Related Stories Equestrian Patrick […]

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Terceira Wins Table A on Time Class in Belgium

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Published On :: Thu, 24 Oct 2019 09:43:07 +0000

Bermuda’s Jillian Terceira continued taking part in the Sentowerpark – Animo Cup I International Horse Jumping Event in Belgium. On the second day, Terceira and Iluna won the 1.30m Table A on Time Class, they clocked a Clear Round time of 57.36. Terceira competed on two horses in the 1.20m in 2 Phases Special Class, […]

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Equestrian: Madeiros Wins Hunt Seat Class

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Published On :: Fri, 25 Oct 2019 23:00:43 +0000

Lizzy Madeiros and her Berry College Equestrian teammates recently hosted their Fall Classic over two days, which included their first home shows of the season with one Hunt Seat Show on the first day and two Western Shows on the second day. On the first day, Madeiros and her Hunt Seat teammates won, coming out […]

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Terceira Wins Two Phases Class In Belgium

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Published On :: Sat, 14 Dec 2019 22:10:28 +0000

Bermudian equestrian Jillian Terceira was back in action competing in the CSI** Lier International Horse Jumping event in Belgium. During the CSIYH1* – 6-year-old Horse Table A Against the Clock Class, Terceira and First Lady finished 59th clocking a time of 62.46, but they also had 8 Penalty Fault Points. Terceira and Iluna Di Cantero […]

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Jillian Terceira Continues Competing In Belgium

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Published On :: Mon, 16 Dec 2019 12:32:44 +0000

Jillian Terceira was recently back in the center ring competing in the CSI** Lier International Horse Jumping event in Belgium. Terceira, competing in the 1.35m CSI2* Table A in Two Phases Special Class riding Iluna Di Cantero, finished 36th after achieving a clear first phase. They then clocked a second phase time of 29.82, but […]

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Terceira Begins Competing in The Netherlands

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Published On :: Fri, 14 Feb 2020 11:47:26 +0000

Jillian Terceira began competing in the CSI de Peelbergen CSI3*, CSI1*& CSIYH* Indoor Show Jumping event in The Netherlands. Competing in the 1.30m Young Horses 7 years in 2 Phases Special Class, Terceira and First Lady finished 6th. The pair clocked a First Phase Clear Round time of 49.03, they then clocked a Clear Second […]

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Jillian Terceira Wins Class In The Netherlands

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Published On :: Sat, 15 Feb 2020 19:00:08 +0000

Bermudian equestrian Jillian Terceira was back in action competing in the CSI de Peelbergen CSI3*, CSI1*& CSIYH* Indoor International Show Jumping event in The Netherlands. Terceira and First Lady won the 1.25m Klasse Z Clear Round Class after they finished with a Clear Round time of 71.50. Terceira and Escalada also competed in the same […]

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Sompo Hires Harriet Harty As Executive VP

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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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White Mountains Reports Third Quarter Results

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Published On :: Wed, 06 Nov 2019 13:38:38 +0000

White Mountains Insurance Group, Ltd. reported book value per share of $1,003 and adjusted book value per share of $1,005 as of September 30, 2019. Book value per share and adjusted book value per share both increased 2% in the third quarter of 2019. Book value per share and adjusted book value per share increased […]

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AM Best Affirms Ratings Of StarStone Insurance

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Published On :: Sat, 07 Dec 2019 11:00:03 +0000

AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A- [Excellent] and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings of “a-” of StarStone Insurance Bermuda Limited [StarStone] [Bermuda] and its subsidiaries, StarStone Insurance SE [Liechtenstein], StarStone Specialty Insurance Company [StarStone Specialty] and StarStone National Insurance Company [StarStone National]. The outlook of these Credit Ratings [ratings] remains stable. […]

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BILTIR Announces 11% Membership Growth

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Published On :: Thu, 19 Dec 2019 14:10:37 +0000

Bermuda International Long Term Insurers and Reinsurers [BILTIR] has announced that membership grew by 11% in 2019. A spokesperson said, “The number of companies joining BILTIR, which represents the island’s long-term insurers and reinsurers who provide life and annuity products such as pensions, grew from 55 to 61 this year. “Five reinsurance companies – Fortitude […]

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AM Best Affirms Credit Ratings Of Argus Group

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Published On :: Thu, 19 Dec 2019 15:05:06 +0000

AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating [FSR] of A- [Excellent] and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating [Long-Term ICR] of “a-” of Argus Insurance Company Limited and Bermuda Life Insurance Company Limited. Both companies are subsidiaries of Argus Group Holdings Limited. Concurrently, AM Best has affirmed the Long-Term ICR of Argus Group at “bbb-”. The […]

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Apply For BILTIR Summer Intern Programme

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Published On :: Wed, 08 Jan 2020 11:42:47 +0000

Bermuda International Long Term Insurers and Reinsurers [BILTIR] is inviting local students to apply for a 10 week summer internship with a member company. BILTIR, which represents the island’s long-term insurers and reinsurers who provide life and annuity products, hopes the internship programme “will create a pipeline of local life insurance professionals, and that eventually […]

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ABIR Announces New Leadership Appointments

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Published On :: Wed, 08 Jan 2020 22:46:11 +0000

The Association of Bermuda Insurers & Reinsurers [ABIR] today [Jan 8] announced a slate of new leadership appointments of member-company industry executives. Edward Mishambi of RenaissanceRe will become Chair of ABIR’s Policy Committee. The committee reviews insurance regulation in Bermuda and overseas, international regulatory standards, public policy in Bermuda, US natural disaster policy and regulation, […]

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“World’s First Captive To Insure Crypto Custody”

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Published On :: Thu, 16 Jan 2020 13:24:48 +0000

Premier David Burt announced that Gemini Trust Company, LLC — a cryptocurrency exchange and custodian — has launched Nakamoto, Ltd. a captive insurance company licensed by the Bermuda Monetary Authority [BMA] to insure Gemini Custody. “Nakamoto — the world’s first captive to insure crypto custody — allows Gemini Custody to increase its insurance capacity beyond […]

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BILTIR, BDA To Showcase Bermuda In Las Vegas

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Published On :: Wed, 26 Feb 2020 12:41:46 +0000

Bermuda International Long Term Insurers and Reinsurers [BILTIR] and the Bermuda Business Development Agency [BDA] are hosting a lounge at one of the world’s leading life re/insurance conferences to showcase the island’s expertise in the sector. BILTIR – which represents 61 long-term insurance, reinsurance and servicing companies who provide life and annuity products – and […]

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50 People Attend ABIR’s Virtual Board Meeting

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Published On :: Thu, 09 Apr 2020 17:51:02 +0000

The Association of Bermuda Insurers & Reinsurers [ABIR] held its first virtual board meeting recently with more than 50 executives from member companies participating in the web-enabled meeting. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda’s leading insurers and reinsurers are meeting clients’ needs globally and demonstrating robust “operational resilience” during the Covid-19 pandemic. “As testament to the industry’s […]

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BILTIR Board Cancels 2020 Conference

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Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 11:39:43 +0000

The Board of the Bermuda International Long Term Insurers & Reinsurers [BILTIR] has canceled the 2020 Bermuda International Life & Annity Conference due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. A spokesperson said, “The Board of the Bermuda International Long Term Insurers and Reinsurers has made the very difficult decision to cancel its 2020 Bermuda International Life […]

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Island Pair To Compete In World Flower Show

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Published On :: Wed, 10 Jul 2019 13:15:10 +0000

After competing together in the Chelsea Flower Show in London, England, Nicky Gurret and Camille Chin-Gurret will venture to India for the World Flower Show, which takes place from February 24 to March 1, 2020 in Jaipur. A spokesperson said, “The World Flower show is a tri-annual event organised by the World Association of Floral […]

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Fairmont Southampton To Hold Dining Festival

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Published On :: Thu, 05 Mar 2020 16:22:55 +0000

Fairmont Southampton is getting set to hold a dining and sustainability festival from April 3 to April 6. A spokesperson said, “The weekend of events will launch with locally sourced and inspired food and beverage pairing dinners including the Pollinator Dinner and Lion Fish Dinner, culminating in a sustainable dining and food festival on Sunday […]

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BMRC Motorcycle Circuit Racing Series Results

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Published On :: Mon, 09 Jul 2018 13:16:18 +0000

Yesterday’s Bermuda Motorcycle Racing Club race day was dedicated to Navell Ricky “Beetle” Darrell, a well loved and devoted senior racer of the club who passed away in a motorcycle accident recently. “The race day commenced with a memorial ride for Beetle where all racers from across the club’s four classes joined together and took […]

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Mitchell Finishes Eighth On Canadian MX Circuit

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Published On :: Mon, 29 Jul 2019 09:24:41 +0000

Jyire Mitchell continued competing for Team Holeshot Motor Sports on the Canadian MX Circuit. The Professional Sixth Round Moncton Division Triple Crown Race took place at the Riverglade Motocross Park. In the Moncton 250cc Division Mitchell finished 8th overall, he finished 7th in the First Moto and then finished 10th in the Second Moto. In […]

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Photos & Video: BMRA Southside Circuit Racing

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Published On :: Mon, 26 Aug 2019 12:03:18 +0000

The Bermuda Motorcycle Racing Association [formally BMRC] hosted the 6th round of their 2019 summer circuit racing series on Sunday [Aug 25] under intermittent rain shower conditions at the RUBiS Southside Motorsports Raceway. With a new track layout that tested both new and veteran riders alike, crowds saw spectacular racing, for 4 races despite the […]

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Police Confirm: 60-Year-Old Sandys Man Arrested

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Published On :: Wed, 27 Feb 2019 21:06:55 +0000

The police have confirmed the arrest of a 60-year-old Sandys man in “connection with a sexual assault.” A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service can confirm the arrest of a 60-year-old Sandys man in connection with a sexual assault. “He was subsequently released on Police bail and an investigation into the matter is now […]

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Fattire Massive Mountain Bike Race Results

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Published On :: Mon, 18 Nov 2019 11:17:42 +0000

The Bermuda Bicycle Association’s Fattire Massive Mountain Bike season got underway at the Arboretum. Dominique Mahyo and Nicole Mitchell are the Open 60 Minute Champions, while Clive Langley and Kayla Raymond are the Open 30 Minute Champions. During the Male Open 60 Minute race, Mahyo clocked 13 lap time of 1:01:26.135, Alexander Miller finished a […]

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Photos & Results: Fat Tire National Museum Race

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Published On :: Mon, 02 Dec 2019 19:00:39 +0000

[Updated with photos] Over 90 cycling enthusiasts signed up for the Fat Tire Massive Race, which was held this weekend at the National Museum of Bermuda [NMB]. A spokesperson said, “The second venue for our Mountain Bike series was a rare chance to explore the grounds of NMB, including Casemates Barracks and Commissioner’s House. Ninety-one […]

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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: Duffy Takes First Place In Virtual Race

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Published On :: Sun, 19 Apr 2020 09:40:58 +0000

As the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic continues to prevent sporting events from happening, Bermudian triathlete Flora Duffy recently used virtual technology to earn her latest win as she took top spot in a Zwift Pro Triathlete Race Series “eRacing” event. Photo of Ms Duffy in the virtual race via her Instagram page: The race saw athletes […]

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Cyclists Compete In USA Cycling Virtual Race

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Published On :: Mon, 20 Apr 2020 10:04:22 +0000

18 local cyclists took part in the USA Cycling Dadurday Chase Virtual Race. Leading the way was Alexander Miller who competed in the A Division, finishing 9th clocking a time of 47:50, Tommy Marshall was the top B Division rider crossing the line 24th with a time of 51:15. Tim Madeira won the C Division race […]

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Cycling: BBA To Hold Virtual Grand Prix

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Published On :: Fri, 24 Apr 2020 09:55:16 +0000

Despite the ongoing ‘lockdown’, the Bermuda Bicycle Association members plan to compete, turning to technology to help test their skills, with Conor White creating a virtual Stage Race by compiling three events on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, somewhat in the format of the Bermuda Grand Prix. Friday April 24th will feature a 17.5km Time Trial, […]

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BBA Virtual Grand Prix Stage 1 Results

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Published On :: Sat, 25 Apr 2020 13:17:51 +0000

Conor White and Caitlin Conyers have taken the early lead as the BBA Virtual Grand Prix got underway. The three day stage race saw the competitors compete in a 17.5km time trial. White completed the course in a time of 22:59, with Alex Miller second clocking 23:45, Conyers was third overall stopping the clock in […]

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Results: BBA Virtual Grand Prix Stage 2

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Published On :: Sun, 26 Apr 2020 11:52:21 +0000

Conor White has extended his BBA Virtual Grand Prix lead after the second day, which saw competitors compete over a distance of 30.2km. White clocked a Stage Two winning time of 39:44, in second place was B Division leader Geri Mewitt in a time of 43:36, with Alex Miller crossing the line third with a […]

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Results: BBA Virtual Cycling Grand Prix Final

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Published On :: Mon, 27 Apr 2020 10:41:51 +0000

After the final day of racing in the BBA’s Virtual Grand Prix, Conor White and Liana Mederios were crowned the male and female champions. The final day saw the competitors compete in a 15.7km Crit City Race. Alex Miller clocked a winning time of 19:09, with White finishing second in a time of 19:39, while […]

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White Finishes 13th In British Virtual Time Trial

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Published On :: Sat, 02 May 2020 10:57:22 +0000

Conor White competed in a British Virtual Power Time Trial. In a field full of current pro tour cyclist, White managed to finish 13th in a 120 competitor A Division. Rob G from Great Britain clocked a winning time of 20.41, Freddy Ovet who is a member of the World Tour Team Israel was second […]

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Conyers Finishes 17th In Cycling Virtual Race

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Published On :: Sun, 03 May 2020 13:11:31 +0000

Caitlin Conyers finished 17th competing in the USA Cycling Virtual Race League. The race was using the 2019 UCI World Harrogate Circuit that covered 41km. In a field of 44 A Division Women competitors, Conyers clocked a time of 1:05:09. Five riders all had the winning time of 1:00:51, with Shanni Berger from Israel declared […]

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19 Invited To Bid On Airport Solar Development

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Published On :: Fri, 03 Feb 2017 16:41:15 +0000

The RFQ process for the solar project at the airport finger yielded 29 submissions, 19 met the criteria and were invited to bid, with the project attracting potential bidders from Bermuda, Canada, Spain, USA, Germany, UK and Australia. This was stated by the Minister of Economic Development Dr Grant Gibbons in the House of Assembly […]

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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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Minister: First Phase Of Energy Rebate Initiative

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Published On :: Fri, 29 Jun 2018 15:25:34 +0000

The Energy Rebate Initiative will be primarily targeted to seniors and low income households, Minister of Transport and Regulatory Affairs Walter Roban said in the House of Assembly today [June 29]. Minister Roban said, “Although the previous rebate structure achieved positive results, it would not be enough to simply reboot the old scheme. Under the […]

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Joanna Frith Joins BE Solar As Sales Director

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Published On :: Wed, 12 Sep 2018 13:08:47 +0000

Joanna Frith has joined the team at BE Solar as their new sales director, where “she will be working to develop customized project scopes for residential and commercial solar electric systems in addition to energy efficiency and battery storage projects. Joanna will focus on assisting existing clients while recruiting new clients for BE Solar.” A […]

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Ministry ‘Encouraged’ By IRP Energy Plan

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Published On :: Fri, 26 Jul 2019 14:03:26 +0000

The Ministry of Home Affairs said they are encouraged by the publication of the Regulatory Authority’s Integrated Resource Plan [IRP], which calls for “high levels of renewable energy resources,” with the RA saying the plan includes adding utility-scale solar photovoltaic and wind power via an offshore wind farm. A Ministry spokesperson said, “The Ministry of […]

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Better Energy Plan Team: IRP Is ‘Fantastic News’

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Published On :: Mon, 29 Jul 2019 14:44:01 +0000

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

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Remembering The Island’s WWI Air Combat Ace

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Published On :: Sun, 17 Nov 2019 22:00:57 +0000

In World War One a pilot who downed five or more enemy aircraft was considered an ace. Almost by definition it was those who flew the fast and nimble fighters who most often won the designation. Slower, less maneuverable bombers, while armed with defensive guns, were far more likely to end up the vanquished, not […]

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1793 Bible, 1700s Cedar Chairs, 1800s Petticoat

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Published On :: Tue, 18 Feb 2020 11:00:08 +0000

A bible printed in 1793, a pair of Bermuda cedar chairs made between 1710-50, and a child’s petticoat worn in Bermuda between 1866-70 are among the latest acquisitions at the National Museum of Bermuda, which were described in the latest issue of MariTimes – the museum’s official magazine. According to the latest issue of the […]

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Fresh Air Film Postponed To November 24th

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Published On :: Fri, 15 Nov 2019 16:20:02 +0000

The City of Hamilton’s Fresh Air Film series moves to North Hamilton as it presents a free screening of the box office smash, The Lion King, the 2019 live-action version of the classic animated blockbuster. Originally scheduled for this weekend, the event has been postponed due to inclement weather. The new date is Sunday, November […]

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Soiree Raises $200,000 For Turtle Conservation

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Published On :: Thu, 06 Dec 2018 16:22:22 +0000

The Bermuda Turtle Project 50th anniversary events culminated with a Sea Turtle Soirée, attended by some 235 guests and successfully raising $200,000 to support the future of this valued research and education initiative. There was much to celebrate by project partners, the Bermuda Zoological Society [BZS] and the Sea Turtle Conservancy [STC]. Amid STC’s initiatives […]

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