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Devaune Ratteray Releases ‘Dark & Stormy’

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Published On :: Tue, 21 Jul 2015 23:00:19 +0000

Bermudian entertainer Devaune Ratteray has been steadily making headway in the worlds of music and dance while living in London, and has now released an ode to an iconic Bermuda drink with a full version of his song Dark & Stormy. Since joining the professional Bollywood group BollyFlex a year ago, Mr. Ratteray has performed […]

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Music Video: Mugzy & Crew Dancing Hot

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Published On :: Wed, 26 Dec 2018 15:00:20 +0000

It may have gotten a bit cool among the hills and ditches emerging and contouring this North Atlantic volcanic crater for a moment, however the temperature is raging hot under the feet of dancer/fitness instructor Anthony [Mugzy] Furbert and his eruptive dance partners. Catching the eye of prominent soca artists Preedy during a working tour […]

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Faith & Community Leaders Plant Loquat Tree

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Published On :: Sun, 02 Feb 2020 22:45:43 +0000

Leaders from the Christian, Muslim and Jewish communities joined with other community members in planting a loquat tree at the corner of Court and Dundonald Streets, serving as an observance of the beginning of the UN World Interfaith Harmony Week, as well as part of Vision 2020’s campaign to plant 2,020 trees this year. A spokesperson said, […]

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‘Eco Lunch & Learn’ Series Returns For Spring

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Published On :: Sun, 23 Feb 2020 18:00:47 +0000

The Bermuda Environmental Sustainability Taskforce [BEST] and Bermuda College have kicked off a new season of their Eco Lunch & Learn Series II. A spokesperson said, “The second half of Series II runs on the last Thursday of each month in February, March and April, 2020. Series III will begin with another slate of presentations […]

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E-Waste & TAG Recycling Day On Saturday

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Published On :: Wed, 04 Mar 2020 16:28:11 +0000

A free E-Waste & TAG Recycling Drop-Off Day event will be held on Saturday [March 7] from 8.00am to 4.00pm at the Somerset Cricket Club premises. A government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Public Works is supporting the Free E-Waste & TAG Recycling Drop-Off Day event being sponsored by Somerset Cricket Club [SCC] on Saturday, […]

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‘Protecting Our Planet & The Public Purse’

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Published On :: Tue, 10 Mar 2020 17:00:58 +0000

Guy Carpenter has released a new report: Protecting Our Planet & The Public Purse, which highlights how the “risk landscape for public sector entities is changing at an unparalleled rate.” A spokesperson said, “Severe weather events and demographic challenges are putting an increasing strain on government finances, requiring a rethink of how catastrophic events are […]

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Please Don’t Discard Gloves & Masks On Ground

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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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Photos & Video: ‘Aurora’ Cruise Ship Arrives

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Published On :: Wed, 19 Feb 2020 12:22:45 +0000

The third cruise ship of 2020 — the ‘Aurora’ — arrived in Bermuda yesterday [Feb 18], carrying an estimated 2,258 passengers and 816 crew members. This marks the third of a projected 197 cruise ship visits to Bermuda this year, which officials said should bring an estimated 543,000 passengers to the island. A Government spokesperson […]

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Photos & Video: P.A.L.S. Fundraising Walk

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Published On :: Sun, 23 Feb 2020 13:40:35 +0000

[Updated with photos] The 32nd annual P.A.L.S. Family Fun Walk is being held this morning [Feb 23], starting and finishing in Paget. The event serves as a major annual fundraiser for the charity, with funds raised going towards medical care, equipment and supplies for cancer patients in Bermuda. This year’s event sponsors included Clarien Bank, […]

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Photos & Video: Girl Guide Thinking Day Service

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Published On :: Sun, 23 Feb 2020 21:00:05 +0000

Girl Guiding Bermuda held their annual Thinking Day Service this afternoon [Feb 23] at the Anglican Cathedral on Church Street, with Brownies, Guides and other participants marching from City Hall to take part in the service. Thinking Day is the day closest to the birthday of Lord Baden-Powell who was the originator of the now […]

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Photos & Video: Purvis Primary Science Fair

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Published On :: Mon, 24 Feb 2020 13:07:04 +0000

Purvis Primary School recently held its annual Science Fair, serving to highlight the students’ scientific knowledge and inquiry skills. A spokesperson said, “Tuesday, February 18th, 2020 was the beginning of Purvis Primary School’s 19th Annual Science Fair. The science fair projects are based on the Cambridge science curriculum, and highlight the students’ scientific knowledge and […]

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Photos & Video: MOM Community Peace Walk

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Published On :: Sat, 29 Feb 2020 22:31:46 +0000

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

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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 & Video: International Women’s Day

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Published On :: Sat, 07 Mar 2020 22:04:20 +0000

The International Women’s Day Bermuda committee held an International Women’s Day celebration on Friday [March 6] at City Hall with the event featuring speakers and entertainment, while Tami Ray — Bermuda’s first female ferry pilot — received the Woman of the Year award. A spokesperson previously said, “International Women’s Day is for celebrating the achievements […]

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Photos & Video: St. Baldrick’s Fundraiser Event

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Published On :: Sat, 14 Mar 2020 23:41:04 +0000

The St. Baldrick’s Foundation head-shaving fundraising event was held yesterday [March 13] at Docksiders, with the annual initiative seeing people shave their heads in order to raise funds for childhood cancer research. According to the event website, it raised more than $86,000; the highest raising participants were Savannah G, Sean Ramlal, and Samyiah S, while […]

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Video/Photos: Police & Fire Thank Hospital Staff

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Published On :: Wed, 15 Apr 2020 01:23:35 +0000

The Bermuda Police Service and Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service formed a motorcade this evening [April 14] and traveled from Hamilton to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital, where they, along with a few members of the Royal Bermuda Regiment, clapped and cheered to show their appreciation for the work that hospital staff are doing to […]

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Photos, Video & Results: Caribbean Grand Prix

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Published On :: Wed, 11 Dec 2019 03:05:55 +0000

The Caribbean Grand Prix Pro fitness show, with the IFFB Pro qualifier was held in the Ruth Seaton James Auditorium on Saturday [Dec 7] at CedarBridge Academy. There was a Fitness Expo held throughout the day, with prejudging starting in the morning and the main event competition getting underway at 5.00pm. Our first set of […]

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Photos & Results: Bermuda Field Hockey League

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Published On :: Tue, 14 Jan 2020 00:00:35 +0000

[Updated with photos] The Bermuda Field Hockey Federations League season recently resumed with 14 goals scored in a triple header. Sandpipers 0 – Pink Robins 5 The Pink Robins defeated the Sandpipers 5 – 0. The Pink Robins got two goals from Joanna Heaney, while Emma Ranger, Bella Boonstra, and Laura Burt all added a goal each. […]

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Photos & Videos: Fight Night Champion Weigh In

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Published On :: Sat, 18 Jan 2020 01:15:39 +0000

This evening [Jan 17], Bermuda’s Nikki Bascome and his opponent Ryan Oliver from England’s were officially weighed in ahead of their match at the Epic Entertainment Fight Night Champion boxing event, which is set to take place on Saturday [Jan 18] at the Fairmont Southampton. In addition to the main event, a host of other […]

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Photos & Results: Bermuda Field Hockey

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Published On :: Mon, 20 Jan 2020 12:36:24 +0000

[Updated with photos] A total of 15 goals were scored at the National Sports Center in Bermuda Field Hockey action. Men’s Blue Team 2 Men’s White team 2 This match ended in a 2 – 2 draw. The Men’s Blue Team got single goals from Matt Spencer and Alex Godet, while Gary Tavares and Jack […]

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Photos, Videos & Results: Butterfield & Vallis 5K

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Published On :: Sun, 26 Jan 2020 22:30:22 +0000

[Updated with full results & photos] The Butterfield & Vallis road race was held today [Jan 26], with Lamont Marshall and Gayle Lindsay racing to victory in the 5K, with the morning also including races for junior runners, free giveaways, prizes and more. The races kicked off at 8.30am with a 1k race for lower […]

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Photos & Results: Bermuda Karting Club Races

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Published On :: Mon, 27 Jan 2020 11:14:12 +0000

The Bermuda Karting Club race season resumed at the Southside Motor Sports Park in the east end this weekend. Stephen Corrado won all three races in the Tag Senior Class, while Travis Lewis won all three races in the L206 Masters Class. The L206 Senior Class saw Jason North won two of the three races, […]

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Photos & Video: Work Underway On NSC Track

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Published On :: Thu, 30 Jan 2020 19:26:14 +0000

Contractors have started prepping and applying the polyurethane levelling material to the surface of the 400-metre running track at the National Sports Centre. The original track was laid in 2001/2002 and has fallen into disrepair and with the NSC due to host the Carifta Games in April, a decision was made to have it resurfaced. […]

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Photos: BNA Who’s Who & Fast Five Tournaments

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Published On :: Sun, 02 Feb 2020 13:21:16 +0000

[Updated with photos] The Bermuda Netball Association’s Under 11 Who’s Who Tournament and the Seniors Fast Five Tournament was held at the Bernards Park. Under 11 Who’s Who The youngsters had to pick sticks to see what position they would play. The first game saw Storm Lightning and Storm Thunder end in a tie 2-2 […]

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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 & Results: Basketball Winter League

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Published On :: Tue, 04 Feb 2020 11:38:29 +0000

[Updated with photos] A total of 181 points were scored in a Bermuda Basketball Association Winter League double header inside the CedarBridge Academy Gymnasium. The first game saw the Pembroke Skyforce defeat the Hamilton Parish Rockets 53 – 50. The Pembroke Skyforce were led by Jason Lowe who had a double-double; he scored 19 points, […]

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Photos & Results: Ed Sherlock 8K Road Race

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Published On :: Mon, 10 Feb 2020 10:52:57 +0000

[Updated with photos] Sean Trott and Gayle Lindsay raced to victory in the 2020 Ed Sherlock 8K road race this weekend. Trott led from start to finish clocking a time of 28:03, Tom Mills was second in a time of 29:39 and Kwame Curling crossed the line third with a time of 29:46. Lindsay was the […]

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Photos & Results: Bermuda Field Hockey

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Published On :: Tue, 11 Feb 2020 10:15:37 +0000

[Updated with photos] In the lone Bermuda Field Hockey Federation match of the weekend, which saw the Hawks take on the Canaries, only one goal was scored. The lone goal of the game came in the 15th minute off the stick of Rory Pollett for the Hawks to record a 1 – 0 win over […]

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Photos, Video & Results: Bermuda Field Hockey

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Published On :: Mon, 17 Feb 2020 12:17:57 +0000

[Updated with video & photos] The Bermuda Field Hockey League season resumed at the National Sports Center with a double-header that produced 9 goals. Pink Robins 0 Griffins 0 In the opening match of the day, the Pink Robins and Griffins played to a scoreless draw. Sandpipers 1 Dragons 8 In the second match, the […]

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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, Video & Results: Star Dust Stables Event

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Published On :: Sun, 23 Feb 2020 17:00:26 +0000

[Updated with photos] The Bermuda Equestrian Federation Star Dust Stables event took place at the National Equestrian Center on Vesey Street. Tyler James and Happy Feet won the 0.75m Pony Jumping Class, after clocking a Clear Round Jump Off time of 31.90, Courtney Sims and Mr. Rainman finished second with a Clear Round Jump Off […]

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Photos, Video & Results: Bermuda Karting Club

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Published On :: Mon, 24 Feb 2020 12:57:21 +0000

[Updated with photos] The Bermuda Karting Club race season resumed at the Southside Motor Sports Park in the east end. Stephen Corrado won all three races in the Tag Senior Class, while Travis Lewis won all three races in the L206 Masters Class. The L206 Senior Class saw three different drivers take the checkered flag. […]

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Photos & Results: Bermuda Netball League

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Published On :: Tue, 25 Feb 2020 18:00:22 +0000

[Updated with photos] A lone Bermuda Netball Association Senior League make-up match recently took place at Bernard Park, with 105 goals scored. Phoenix Heat 70 – Docksiders 35 The Phoenix Heat doubled up the score on the Docksiders as they picked up a 70 – 35 win. Danielle Raynor led the Phoenix Heat to victory […]

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Photos, Video & Results: Ball Hockey League

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Published On :: Thu, 27 Feb 2020 23:00:47 +0000

[Updated with photos] Only 8 goals were scored in the double-header at the PCC Hockey Rink in Bermuda Ball Hockey action. Quad City Mallards 1 Manitoba Moose 2 The opener on the night was a low scoring affair, with the Manitoba Moose edging the Quad City Mallards 2 – 1. The Manitoba Moose took the […]

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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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Photos & Results: Bermuda Field Hockey League

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Published On :: Mon, 02 Mar 2020 12:30:45 +0000

[Updated with photos] A total of 8 goals were scored in the latest round of Bermuda Field Hockey action at the National Sports Center. Canaries 0 Budgies 1 This match saw a stoppage due to high winds and rain, with debris blowing across the pitch, and the lone goal of this game came in the […]

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Photos, Video & Results: Bermuda Karting Race

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Published On :: Mon, 09 Mar 2020 11:34:54 +0000

[Updated with photos] The Bermuda Karting Club race season resumed at the Southside Motor Sports Park in the east end this weekend. Stephen Corrado won all three races in the Tag Senior Class, while Travis Lewis won all three races in the L206 Masters Class. The L206 Senior Class saw two drivers take the checkered […]

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Photos, Video & Results: Bermuda Field Hockey

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Published On :: Mon, 09 Mar 2020 12:01:04 +0000

[Updated with photos] A Bermuda Field Hockey triple header took place at the National Sports Center. Ravens 1 Griffins 1 The Ravens and Griffins played to a 1 – 1 draw, the Griffins took the lead in the 9th minute when Jack Finlay scored a Field Goal, but Petal Toby would equalize from a Penalty […]

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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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Fidelis Appoints Daniel Burrows & Ian Burford

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Published On :: Tue, 04 Feb 2020 19:36:38 +0000

Fidelis Insurance announced that founder member Daniel Burrows has been promoted to Group Managing Director for the Fidelis Group and Ian Burford has been appointed to Chief Executive Officer for Fidelis Underwriting Limited [FUL]. Burrows joined Fidelis in 2015 and previously was co-CEO of AonBenfield’s Global ReSpeciality [GRS] division. Burford has over 30 years’ experience […]

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HSBC Announces Resignation & Appointment

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Published On :: Wed, 19 Feb 2020 10:48:28 +0000

In a filing with the Bermuda Stock Exchange, HSBC announced the resignation and appointment of directors. The filing stated: HSBC Managed Portfolios Limited HSBC Corporate Money Funds Limited HSBC Specialist Funds Limited [each a “Company”] Director Resignation and Appointment The Board of Directors of each Company wish to announce the resignation of Mr. Anthony Joaquin […]

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John McSweeney & Larissa Roche Join Appleby

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Published On :: Thu, 27 Feb 2020 11:00:34 +0000

Appleby Bermuda is welcoming John McSweeney and Larissa Roche to its Dispute Resolution and Corporate department. A spokesperson said, “Mr. McSweeney is an associate within the Dispute Resolution department in Bermuda. Prior to joining Appleby, Mr. McSweeney was a litigation associate in another Bermuda law firm where he represented clients in a wide range of […]

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Appleby Hires Rebecca Holloway & Joy Martin

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Published On :: Thu, 12 Mar 2020 16:11:29 +0000

Appleby Bermuda has welcomed Bermudians Rebecca Holloway and Joy Martin as compliance officers within the compliance team. Ms Holloway graduated from Bristol University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in French and Spanish. Ms Holloway is a Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist [CAMS] and Certified Financial Crime Specialist [CFCS]. Prior to joining Appleby, she served as a […]

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Appleby Hires Kit Cunningham & John Small

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Published On :: Fri, 03 Apr 2020 12:40:39 +0000

Appleby Bermuda has welcomed Kit Cunningham and John Small to its Corporate department. Mr. Cunningham is an associate in Appleby’s Bermuda office practicing in all areas of corporate and commercial law, including finance, insurance, public and private M&A, digital asset business and technology, intellectual property, and aviation. He was called to the Bermuda Bar in November […]

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Elijah Daley Breaks Long & Short Course Records

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Published On :: Thu, 12 Dec 2019 00:00:39 +0000

Elijah Daley recently competed in the Point Claire Invitational Swim Meet in Quebec, hosted by the Pointe Claire Swim Team. The meet was run as a short course meet in the morning and as long course meet for the finals. Daley broke the 13-14 Boy’s age group short course record during the 400 Individual Medley […]

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Swimming: Harvey & Penn State Defeat Buffalo

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Published On :: Mon, 13 Jan 2020 19:00:41 +0000

Emma Harvey and her Penn State women’s swimming teammates earned a 180-134 team win against Buffalo after the second and final day of a dual meet competition. Harvey led off the Penn State Women’s B team that won the Women’s 200 Yard Medley Relay with a time of 1:44.19. Harvey then finished eighth in the […]

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Elan & Elijah Daley Win Gold Medals In Canada

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Published On :: Sat, 01 Feb 2020 19:00:42 +0000

Elan and Elijah Daley claimed gold medals on the first day of the 2020 Central Region A Championships in Canada. Elan Daley won the girls 14-year-olds 50 LC meter freestyle gold medal when she touched the wall in a time of 26.59. Elijah Daley won the boys 13-year-olds 200 LC meter butterfly gold medal when […]

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Moore & Teammates Qualify For Championships

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Published On :: Sun, 01 Mar 2020 13:16:46 +0000

Madelyn Moore and her Northern Colorado Women’s Swimming and Diving teammates concluded competing at the WAC Swimming and Diving Championships. Moore led off both Northern Colorado’s 200 Freestyle Relay and 400 Medley Relay teams that posted NICA Qualifying Times. Moore, Petra Kis, AJ Popp and Emily Hamel made up the 200 Freestyle Relay team that […]

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Elan Daley Wins Gold Medals & Breaks Records

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Published On :: Tue, 10 Mar 2020 11:28:55 +0000

Elan Daley recently took to the Toronto Pan Am Center to compete in the 2020 Winter Ontario Swimming Long Course Championships hosted by the Etobicoke Swim Club, winning the girls’ 15 age group Ontario Provincial High Point Championship Award. During the women’s 15-year-old 200 LC meter IM preliminaries, Daley finished seventh with a time of […]

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Photos, Video & Results: Fat Tire Massive Race 4

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Published On :: Mon, 27 Jan 2020 12:46:29 +0000

[Updated with photos] Over 90 mountain bike enthusiasts took part in the Fat Tire Massive Race 4 at Southlands, with Alexander Miller claiming first place in the Open 60 class. Rounding out the top five was visiting Canadian Jeff Currie, who took second place, Alan Potts in third, Cameron Morris in fourth, and Moses Johnson […]

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