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9-Year-Old Racer Works Towards MiniGP Debut

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Published On :: Wed, 19 Dec 2018 12:00:31 +0000

9-year-old Aeziah Divine is pursuing his dream of advancing his road racing career in the UK miniGP series in 2019, with the young rider aiming to make it onto the UK grid and represent his country. Aeziah has spent most of his life obsessed with bikes; he got his first electric motorcycle at age four, joined […]

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Mitchell Finishes With Fastest Triple Crown Time

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Published On :: Mon, 08 Apr 2019 09:31:21 +0000

Jyire Mitchell turned out for the first time for Team Holeshot Motor Sports on the Canadian AX circuit. Mitchell clocked the comfortable pole position fastest time after first round of qualifiers at the Triple Crown Series. Mitchell was in Group B and he clocked a time of 20.928, with the second place rider in the […]

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BMRC Wett & Wild Family Fun Day On June 23

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Published On :: Sat, 15 Jun 2019 12:00:03 +0000

The Bermuda Motorcycle Racing Club is partnering with Wett & Wild Water Service to host their upcoming Family Fun Day on Sunday, June 23rd. Gates open at 11.30am with races beginning at 1.00pm at the RUBiS Southside Raceway in St. David’s. BMRC will host a full season of racing including Rep’ Your Hero Race Day […]

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Motocross: Mitchell & Smith Compete In Canada

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Published On :: Tue, 16 Jul 2019 09:24:40 +0000

Jyire Mitchell and Jonah Smith competed in the Canadian Pro Nationals Motocross Championships. Mitchell, competing in the 250cc Pro Class, finished 9th overall in a 40 man gate start in the first race, and 10th in the second race, while Smith did not finish either race in the 450cc Pro Division. Related Stories Mitchell Finishes 6th […]

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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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Mitchell Finishes 6th At Walton Raceway

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Published On :: Sun, 18 Aug 2019 12:41:15 +0000

Bermuda’s Jyire Mitchell continued competing for Team Holeshot Motor Sports on the Canadian MX Circuit. The Professional Eighth Round Moncton Division Triple Crown Race took place at the Walton Raceway. In the Moncton 250cc Division, Mitchell finished 6th overall; he finished 8th in the First Moto and then finished 5th in the Second Moto. Mitchell […]

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Tuesday: ‘Open Mic’ On Sex Offenders Registry

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Published On :: Sun, 16 Sep 2018 16:18:11 +0000

An open mic event will be hosted this Tuesday evening [Sept 18] in order to “give the public an opportunity to voice their opinions and concerns concerning a registry for sex offenders.” The event announcement said, “To give the public an opportunity to voice their opinions and concerns concerning a registry for sex offenders, an […]

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Videos: Open Mic On Sex Offenders Registry

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Published On :: Wed, 19 Sep 2018 14:56:30 +0000

An Open Mic event was held last night [Sept 18] to “give the public an opportunity to voice their opinions and concerns concerning a registry for sex offenders.” Hosted by Senator Robyn Swan, the scheduled panelists included Debi-Ray Rivers from SCARS, MP Craig Cannonier, Dany Pen and Shari Lynn Pringle, and the floor was also […]

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Court: Man Charged With Sex Assault On Minor

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Published On :: Mon, 29 Oct 2018 20:32:19 +0000

[Written by Don Burgess] In Magistrates Court today [Oct 29], a 57-year-old man was charged with multiple sex offences relating to a minor while in a position of trust, with the offences said to have spanned a number of years, back to 2008. The man, who cannot be named at this stage due to legal reasons, is […]

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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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Workshop To Help Eliminate Child Sexual Abuse

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Published On :: Tue, 22 Jan 2019 23:00:11 +0000

Approximately 25 people turned up to participate in a workshop designed to help help eliminate child sexual abuse which was organized by the Kiwanis Club of St George’s as their main function to mark this year’s Kiwanis Week. SCARS – Saving Children and Revealing Secrets – hopes to have every resident in Bermuda undertake the […]

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Court: Minors Sentenced To 5 Years In Prison

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Published On :: Wed, 27 Feb 2019 20:20:38 +0000

[Written by Don Burgess + Updated] “Please just leave the children alone.” That was the earnest plea from Supreme Court Justice Carlisle Greaves as he was sentencing sex offender David Minors to five years in prison for charges including sexual exploitation of a minor by a person in a position of trust and showing the boy […]

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Cyclists Continue In The Dominican Republic

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Published On :: Sun, 01 Mar 2020 13:50:14 +0000

Bermuda cyclists Dominique Mayho and Kaden Hopkins, continued teaming up with Julian Molina, Julian Otero, and Brian Leon to compete in the Vuelta Independencia 7 day stage race in the Dominican Republic. Stage six was a 130K race, with Otero finishing 4th, while Hopkins crossed the line 8th and Mayho was 9th, all had the […]

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Hopkins Named To Class Of Academic All-Stars

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Published On :: Sun, 29 Mar 2020 09:39:14 +0000

USA Cycling has named the Fall 2019 Class of Academic All-Stars and for the second year in a row, Bermuda’s Kaden Hopkins has made the list. In order to be named to the Academic All-Star class, athletes must compete at one of the USA Cycling National Championships and have a term GPA of at least […]

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Ministry Updates On Ciguatera Fish Poisoning

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Published On :: Sun, 29 Jul 2018 15:22:28 +0000

Officials provided an update on the most recent outbreak of Ciguatera Fish Poisoning [CFP], saying that between 29th June and 17th July, they received 13 reports of CFP, and the “fishes implicated in this outbreak were large Amberjacks and Barracuda.” The statement said, “The Ministry of Health and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources […]

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Deadline For Submissions On Net Metering

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Published On :: Thu, 27 Jul 2017 18:20:22 +0000

Update: The deadline has been extended to Wednesday, August 2nd. Greenrock is reminding the members of the public that the deadline for submitting feedback regarding net metering is tomorrow [July 28]. Executive Director of Greenrock, Jonathan Starling said, “Greenrock would like to remind members of the public that the deadline for submitting feedback regarding net […]

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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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Energy Summit Seeks To Strengthen Resilience

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Published On :: Fri, 16 Nov 2018 22:01:14 +0000

Yesterday the Department of Energy held the 2018 Energy Summit at the Hamilton Princess Hotel, with the theme ‘Toward a Resilient Bermuda’. This Summit is in observance of CARICOM Energy Month, which is November. Present at the Summit were members of Government, representatives of industry and business and participants in the energy sector both in […]

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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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Minister On Achieving Renewable Energy Goals

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

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

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Minister On 6 Megawatt Solar Farm Progress

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Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 21:32:52 +0000

[Ministerial statement by Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban] Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to report to this Honourable House on the progress of the 6 megawatt solar farm at the LF Wade International Airport. Just last week, the Regulatory Authority awarded an operating license to the developers of the project, Saturn Solar Bermuda 1, […]

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Column: The Life Journey Of Clint Smith

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Published On :: Tue, 31 Dec 2019 14:55:31 +0000

[Column written by Glenn Fubler] I first met Clinton ‘Amos’ Smith as a fellow student at Berkeley Institute, where his mother, Hyacinth Smith, served as school secretary in the early 60s. His teammates from that 1966 championship PHC Juniors Football squad remember how Clint would be in a jokey mood, whether they won or lost […]

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Renaming Of Somers Day To Mary Prince Day

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Published On :: Fri, 31 Jan 2020 21:33:41 +0000

[Updated with PDF] “It is fitting that the second day of Cup Match be renamed after our National Hero, Mary Prince,” Minister of Labour, Community Affairs and Sports Lovitta Foggo said, as she spoke in Parliament about legislation being tabled — the renaming of Somers Day to Mary Prince Day. Speaking in the House of […]

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City Of Hamilton To Honour George Burt

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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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Minister Recognizes Bermudian Icons At School

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Published On :: Tue, 25 Feb 2020 20:58:45 +0000

Minister of Labour, Community Affairs and Sports Lovitta Foggo recently joined Northlands Primary students in “celebrating those who have made great contributions to Bermuda,” including Calvin ‘Bummy’ Symonds and Mary Prince. A Government spokesperson said, “As part of the island’s black history awareness, Minister of Labour, Community Affairs and Sports Lovitta Foggo recently joined Northlands […]

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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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Milton Raposo’s ‘Fabric’ To Screen On Dec 28

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Published On :: Sun, 22 Dec 2019 15:00:06 +0000

Two additional screenings of the documentary ‘Fabric’ by Milton Raposo – which highlights the history of the Portuguese in Bermuda – will take place on Saturday, December 28 at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute’s Tradewinds Auditorium at 2.00pm and 4.30pm. An online promo said, “Since 1849, the Portuguese have been coming to Bermuda, leaving behind […]

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Upcoming Lecture On Bermuda Turtle Project

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Published On :: Sat, 21 Mar 2015 10:00:11 +0000

Bermuda Turtle Project Coordinator Jennifer Gray is getting set to offer a presentation on The Bermuda Turtle Project at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] on Thursday, March 26 at 7.30pm, bringing attendees up to date on the “fascinating history of these endangered species and how Bermuda is contributing to their global preservation.” The event […]

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Debris Thrown In Ocean Harming Sea Turtles

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Published On :: Mon, 17 Aug 2015 11:30:22 +0000

[Written by Don Burgess] Residents are being urged not to throw debris into the ocean after another sea turtle was found dead recently. Two swimmers near the channel off of Dockyard recently found a turtle floating dead in the water. The animal had become entangled in fishing line and strangled to death. At the end of […]

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Collaboration Leads To Recovery Of Transmitter

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Published On :: Thu, 13 Apr 2017 14:39:00 +0000

Thanks to a collaborative effort involving people from the Bahamas, Bermuda and the United States, a turtle satellite transmitter was located, allowing important data on sea turtle migration being safely recovered. “The Bermuda Turtle Project [BTP], a joint project of the Bermuda Zoological Society [BZS] and the Sea Turtle Conservancy [STC], has as its mission […]

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Attempted Armed Robbery In Hamilton Parish

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Published On :: Sun, 16 Jun 2019 14:49:48 +0000

Around 8:40am today [June 16th] police responded to an attempted armed robbery at Howzat liquor store in Hamilton parish, where a lone male “brandishing what appeared to be a firearm and demanded money.” The culprit left on a motorcycle empty handed, and there were no reported injuries. A police spokesperson said, “Around 8:40am today [June […]

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Delivery Man Injured In Robbery Admitted To ICU

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Published On :: Thu, 09 Jan 2020 15:46:38 +0000

A 40-year-old Four Star delivery man is under observation in the ICU after being assaulted and robbed last night in Sandys, the police have confirmed. A police spokesperson said, “At last check a 40-year-old Four Star delivery man was under observation in the Intensive Care Unit after being assaulted and robbed around 8:40pm Wednesday, January […]

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Armed Robbery At Washington Mall In Hamilton

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Published On :: Wed, 29 Jan 2020 16:49:37 +0000

[Updating: Police confirm that two men rode up to the Washington Mall in Hamilton, went into the Gold Standard store and began smashing the display cases and stealing jewellery, with one of the suspects pointing a suspected firearm at one of the workers.] Police have confirmed that there was a robbery in Washington Mall in […]

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Audio: Collie Buddz New Song Like Yuh Miss Me

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Published On :: Mon, 07 Sep 2015 01:00:33 +0000

Bermudian reggae artist Collie Buddz has released a new EP titled Blue Dreamz, with the lead single “Like Yuh Miss Me” available now. Speaking about the song, which is about missing one’s significant other, Buddz told The Fader, “Everyone can relate, whether it was a long day or a quick business trip. “In my case, […]

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Video: Summertime Again Remix By HEЯITAGE

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Published On :: Thu, 22 Jun 2017 23:45:26 +0000

Musical group HEЯITAGE, recently released their latest track, “Summertime Again Remix ft. Roy-G X Minonic”, a hot and danceable summer anthem. A spokesperson said, “Soul/pop band, HEЯITAGE released the music video for their, “Summertime Again Remix.” Capturing the beauty of a summer by the ocean. Lead singer HannaH is featured wearing her Bermuda colors as […]

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Possible Banana Shortage Due To Contamination

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Published On :: Fri, 31 Jan 2020 15:06:25 +0000

There “may be a temporary shortage of bananas in the coming weeks due to continued pest contaminations of imported banana shipments,” the Government said today. A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Environment and Natural Resources [DENR] advises the public that there may be a temporary shortage of bananas in the coming weeks due to […]

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Minister Meets With Island’s Solar Installers

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Published On :: Thu, 20 Feb 2020 01:00:54 +0000

Earlier this month the Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban met with the island’s solar installers to hear their thoughts on how to build a shared vision for Bermuda’s energy future. Attendees included representatives from the Department of Planning, Department of Energy, BE Solar, Greenlight Solar, AES, BEST and BAE. A Government spokesperson said, “The […]

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Renewal Of Refrigerant Handlers’ Permits

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Published On :: Tue, 10 Mar 2020 21:35:11 +0000

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources [DENR] is reminding service personnel of residential or commercial HVAC systems and personnel who fill gases into refrigeration, chiller or freezer units that “over the next few months, many of the current 5-year Refrigerant Handlers’ Permits are due to expire.” A Government spokesperson said, “The Government is committed […]

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Photos: Minister Dickinson Delivers Budget

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Published On :: Sat, 22 Feb 2020 14:10:23 +0000

Minister of Finance Curtis Dickinson delivered the 2020 Budget in the House of Assembly on Friday morning, which sets out the Government’s financial plans for the upcoming fiscal year. A live blog on the Budget can be found here, and all our coverage of the 2020 Budget here. Related Stories PLP Respond To OBA Budget Reply […]

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Photos: CedarBridge Host Mini Flower Carnival

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Published On :: Wed, 26 Feb 2020 13:02:11 +0000

The Foreign Language Department of CedarBridge Academy held its inaugural miniature carnival this week, with the event based on the Nice Carnival in France. A spokesperson previously said, “Our theme is the same as this year’s Nice Carnival – Le roi de la mode, [The King of Fashion]. “The flower float parade also draws inspiration […]

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Photos: Harold Smith Celebrates 100th Birthday

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Published On :: Wed, 26 Feb 2020 18:40:31 +0000

Premier David Burt recently attended the 100th birthday of Mr. Harold Smith, at a party put on by his family at the Bermuda Industrial Union. Over 100 friends and family joined in the celebration, which included live entertainment, dinner, tributes, and prayers. “It was a great honour to attend the birthday celebration of Mr. Harold […]

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Photos & Video: Building Demolition In Hamilton

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Published On :: Sun, 01 Mar 2020 14:29:55 +0000

Work started this weekend on the demolition of the Valerie T. Scott building on Reid Street in Hamilton. A Government spokesperson previously said, “The Ministry of Public Works advises the public of road closures and parking restrictions in the City of Hamilton beginning this Friday, 28 February until the end of day on Sunday, 1 […]

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Photos: Bermuda Sailors In World Series In Miami

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Published On :: Tue, 28 Jan 2020 00:00:48 +0000

Sailors Benn Smith and Rockal Evans represented Bermuda in the recently concluded Hempel World Cup Series 2020 in Miami, which saw hundreds of sailors from around the world take part in the 470, RS:X, Laser, Laser Radial and Finn fleets. Evans finished in 10th place overall in the Finn class, while Smith finished 15th overall […]

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Photos/Results: Premier & First Division Football

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Published On :: Mon, 03 Feb 2020 12:42:17 +0000

[Updated with photos] Footballers in both the First Division and Premier Division were in action this past weekend, with the PHC Zebras, X-Roads, Boulevard Blazers, St. David’s, Devonshire Colts, and St. George’s Colts all earning wins, while the North Village Rams and Robin Hood played to a draw and two other matches were cancelled. Premier […]

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Photos, Video & Results: Futsal Mini-League

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Published On :: Mon, 17 Feb 2020 12:59:18 +0000

[Updated with video & photos] Futsal Mini-League action recently resumed in the CedarBridge Academy gymnasium, with the second week seeing a total of 31 goals scored. The Red team defeated the Navy team 2 – 0. The Red team got single strikes from Harlem Bean-Fox and Jamarion Dill. Jayshun Headlum and Xenai Savery scored a goal […]

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Photos & Results: Futsal Mini-League Week Four

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Published On :: Mon, 02 Mar 2020 12:13:57 +0000

[Updated with photos] Futsal Mini-League action recently resumed inside the CedarBridge Academy gymnasium, with fans witnessing a total of 52 goals during play. Red 4 – Grey 2 Harlem Bean-Fox scored twice to lead the Red team to a 4 – 2 win over the Grey team. Amir Johnson and Rajee Knight added a goal […]

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Carey Olsen Bermuda Appoints Michael Frith

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Published On :: Mon, 13 Jan 2020 17:31:45 +0000

Carey Olsen Bermuda has appointed Michael Frith in the firm’s corporate practice. “Mr. Frith, who was formerly director of another global offshore law firm, is a well-known figure in the offshore legal marketplace. He specialises in all aspects of Bermuda corporate law, with a particular focus on insurance/reinsurance regulatory and transactional matters, as well as […]

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Brad Sforza Joins Hamilton Insurance Group

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Published On :: Mon, 20 Jan 2020 16:19:10 +0000

Hamilton Insurance Group, the Bermuda-headquartered group of companies underwriting specialty insurance and reinsurance on a global basis, today announced that Brad Sforza has been appointed to the position of Senior Vice President, Head of Property Reinsurance for its new US reinsurance platform, effective January 27, 2020. Mr. Sforza comes to Hamilton from PartnerRe, where he […]

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Jasmine DeSilva & Anastasia Slater Join BDA

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Published On :: Mon, 27 Jan 2020 20:44:08 +0000

The Bermuda Business Development Agency [BDA] said they have “bolstered its team with the appointment of two experienced and talented Bermudians to further enhance its work to attract inward direct investment to the island.” “Jasmine DeSilva joined last week as Business Development Manager and is responsible for driving initiatives in the insurance industry, working closely […]

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