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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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Everest Announces Senior Leadership Changes

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Published On :: Tue, 03 Mar 2020 14:13:09 +0000

Everest Re Group, Ltd. announced that Sanjoy Mukherjee will transition from his Bermuda role on April 1 and return to his full time duties as General Counsel and Corporate Secretary of Everest Re Group, Ltd. The company said, “Everest Re Group announced today that Sanjoy Mukherjee, Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, and current Managing […]

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Sompo Appoints Michael Carroll As Senior VP

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Published On :: Tue, 31 Mar 2020 13:05:05 +0000

Sompo International Holdings Ltd. has been appointed Michael P. Carroll as Senior Vice President & Deputy Head of Life Sciences for Sompo Global Risk Solutions [GRS]. A spokesperson said, “Sompo International Holdings Ltd., a Bermuda-based specialty provider of property and casualty insurance and reinsurance, announced today that Michael P. Carroll has been appointed Senior Vice […]

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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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Daleys Win Five Medals On Trillium Cup Opening

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Published On :: Tue, 24 Dec 2019 19:00:23 +0000

Elan and Elijah Daley began competing in the 2019 Trillium Cup, hosted by Etobicoke Swim Club at the Etobicoke Olympium Pool. The pair won a total of 5 medals on the opening day, while Elan broke a Bermuda Age Group and Open Record. Elijah Daley picked up a silver medal finishing 2nd competing Boys 13-Year-Olds […]

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Swimming: Esposito Helps UMBC Finish 2nd

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Published On :: Tue, 18 Feb 2020 17:30:44 +0000

Vanessa Esposito concluded representing the University of Maryland, Baltimore County [UMBC] women’s swimming and diving at the 2020 America East Swimming and Diving Championships. Esposito and her teammates finished second to New Hampshire, New Hampshire scored a total of 876 points, while the UMBC women compiled 759.5, ahead of five other squads. On the final […]

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John Leseur Finishes 6th In Moguls Skiing Duals

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Published On :: Wed, 15 Jan 2020 12:44:18 +0000

John Leseur was recently back in action in the 2020 US Freestyle Selections Moguls Skiing event at the Steamboat Ski and Resort/Howelsen Hill in Colorado. Leseur moved to the duals portion of the event, where he eventually finished in sixth place. After receiving a first round bye, Leseur then defeated American Chase Allen; Leseur had […]

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Photos: Building Damaged In Early Morning Blaze

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Published On :: Wed, 27 Apr 2016 23:00:38 +0000

A building located on Cedar Avenue sustained damage in an early morning blaze on Tuesday [April 26], that is understood to have initially involved two motorcycles. The Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service responded to the fire that occurred at approximately 3.00am. The fire was extinguished but not before the nearby building sustained visible fire, heat […]

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National Sports Governing Bodies Hold Meeting

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Published On :: Sun, 02 Dec 2018 20:21:34 +0000

The Association of National Sports Governing Bodies [ANSGB] held their General Assembly Meeting on Saturday, December 1st at the CedarBridge Academy. Delegates representing Bermuda Boxing Association, Bermuda Association of Motorsports, Bermuda Badminton Association, Bermuda Basketball Association, Bermuda Bicycle Association, Bermuda Body Building and Fitness Federation, Bermuda Bowling Federation, Bermuda Cricket Board, Bermuda Darts Association, Bermuda Equestrian […]

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Ministry Of Finance Operations As Of May 4

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Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 20:32:25 +0000

The Ministry of Finance is advising the public of the current resumption of services and hours of operation for the Office of the Tax Commissioner, the Accountant General’s Office, the Department of Social Insurance and the Registrar of Companies. A Government spokesperson said, “The Office of the Tax Commissioner will have limited staff, on rotation, […]

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Douglas Joins Forbes Communications Council

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

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

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One Communications April Share Repurchases

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Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 09:14:22 +0000

In a filing with the Bermuda Stock Exchange [BSX], One Communications Ltd., advised that pursuant to its share repurchase programme, during the month of April 2020 the company repurchased 99,000 of its common shares at an average price of $4.00 for immediate cancellation. Related Stories One Communications Share Repurchases One Communications Share Repurchase One Communications […]

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Colonial To Cover Covid-19 Antibody Testing

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Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 14:57:16 +0000

“Clients of Colonial Medical Insurance Company will be covered for Covid-19 antibody testing following an agreement with Helix Genetic and Scientific Solutions Ltd. of Hamilton,” the company announced. A Colonial spokesperson said, “The agreement, which will be operated as a pilot programme through June 30, will provide insurance cover for physician-ordered COVID-19 antibody testing for […]

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Pool: Stripes, Knights & Saints Record Wins

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Published On :: Sun, 15 Feb 2015 11:21:45 +0000

The 2014/15 Bermuda Pool Association League season resumed with the Devonshire Recreation Club Stripes defeating the Mariners Hammerheads 204 – 183, the Devonshire Recreation Club Cues defeated the RAA Young Guns 201 – 175. Queens Club Knights got the better of the Queens Club Dragons 198 – 181, with the Bermuda Breeze defeating the RAA […]

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Bermuda Festival To Offer Senior Discounts

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Published On :: Thu, 21 Nov 2019 18:53:19 +0000

The 45th annual Bermuda Festival of the Performing Arts is updating its pricing scheme to tier the price of seats by their views of the stage. Premium seats will cost the full price, while other seats will cost less. Additionally, seniors [aged 65 and older] and students will enjoy discounted ticket prices on most shows. […]

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Art Exhibition Celebrates City’s 225th Anniversary

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Published On :: Thu, 16 Jan 2020 23:24:37 +0000

The City of Hamilton invites the public to an ‘All things Hamilton’ art exhibition opening at the Bermuda Society of Arts in City Hall at 5:00pm on Friday, January 17th; which is another public celebration to recognize the 225th anniversary of the Corporation of Hamilton. A call for artwork was launched in November and more […]

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Bermuda Biennial Opens At BNG On March 7

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Published On :: Tue, 25 Feb 2020 15:55:51 +0000

The 2020 Bermuda Biennial opens to the public on Saturday, March 7, with the exhibition giving “Bermudian artists the opportunity to engage in an internationally juried process overseen by established curators.” A spokesperson said, “The exhibition, sponsored by Bacardi Limited, is a key platform for the contemporary art scene in Bermuda. Started in 1994 by […]

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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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Bermuda Biennial Opens At National Gallery

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Published On :: Wed, 11 Mar 2020 10:40:50 +0000

The 2020 Bermuda Biennial opened to the public on Saturday [March 7], with the exhibition to run until September. A spokesperson said, “The 2020 Bermuda Biennial opened to the public on Saturday, March 7. The exhibition, sponsored by Bacardi Limited, is a key platform for the contemporary art scene in Bermuda. Started in 1994 by […]

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Virtual Opening Of ‘Coast Lines’ On April 6

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Published On :: Thu, 02 Apr 2020 15:11:34 +0000

Due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, the Bermuda Arts Centre’s ‘Coast Lines’ exhibit will have a virtual opening on Monday, April 6 at 5.00pm. A spokesperson said, “With everything thrown at us, as with the rest of the island, the going has been tough. But either you lay down and call it quits or you […]

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NMB Launches “United Together” Project

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Published On :: Thu, 16 Apr 2020 19:22:29 +0000

The National Museum of Bermuda [NMB] is launching ‘United Together: Sharing Bermuda’s Covid-19 Pandemic Stories’, a project collecting electronic mementoes of people’s experiences during the Covid-19 pandemic. A spokesperson said, “To capture this unprecedented time, the National Museum of Bermuda [NMB] is launching United Together: Sharing Bermuda’s Covid-19 Pandemic Stories, a project collecting electronic mementoes […]

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Minister: Preparing For COVID-19 Coronavirus

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Published On :: Fri, 28 Feb 2020 16:36:37 +0000

While there have been no cases of COVID-19 identified in Bermuda, the spread of it “across the globe highlights that it is highly infectious and therefore it will remain a threat to Bermuda in the foreseeable future,” Minister of Health Kim Wilson said. Speaking in the House of Assembly today [Feb 28] Minister Wilson said, […]

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Premier Updates On Bermuda First Initiatives

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Published On :: Fri, 28 Feb 2020 21:40:24 +0000

Speaking in the House of Assembly today [Feb 28], Premier David Burt provided an update on progress being made on the implementation of the recommendations from Bermuda First. The Premier said, “One of the pledges in our election platform was to re-establish the Bermuda First advisory group consisting of local and international business and community leaders to […]

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Minister: Transport Control Department Update

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Published On :: Fri, 28 Feb 2020 22:07:00 +0000

“As of April 01, 2020, legislation will reflect that the only legal licence plates for motor cars will be a white background with black characters,” Minister of Tourism & Transport Zane Desilva said. Speaking in the House of Assembly today [Feb 28] the Minister said, “I rise today to make a short statement to clear […]

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Minister: New Public Safety Radio System

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Published On :: Sat, 29 Feb 2020 12:38:06 +0000

“This new radio platform will enable public safety agencies to coordinate more efficiently than in past days,” Minister of National Security Wayne Caines said, explaining that “for the 1st time in Bermuda, every radio on the system across the various departments will be able to speak to each other. ” Speaking in the House of […]

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Minister Kim Wilson On Covid-19 Preparedness

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Published On :: Wed, 11 Mar 2020 14:55:29 +0000

“The Government is taking proactive steps to effectively respond to this global outbreak,” Minister of Health Kim Wilson said in the House of Assembly today [March 11]. The Minister said, “Hand sanitizers have been ordered, which will contribute to the essential hand hygiene needed to protect ourselves and prevent spread. Though we have to remember, […]

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Minister: $150 Million Increase In Debt Ceiling

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Published On :: Tue, 17 Mar 2020 13:24:01 +0000

Due to the expected impact of the global Covid-19 pandemic, the Finance Ministry is taking the necessary action to secure emergency liquidity lines of credit, including an associated $150 million increase in the debt ceiling, Minister of Finance Curtis Dickinson said. Speaking in the House of Assembly on Monday [March 16] the Minister said, “The […]

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Minister Provides Unemployment Benefit Details

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Published On :: Mon, 23 Mar 2020 18:52:16 +0000

[Updated with video] The Unemployment Benefit will be for eligible employees not currently on Financial Assistance and provide a payment of 60% of their gross earnings up to a maximum of $500 per week, and employees eligible must meet the definition of an employee under the Employment Act 2000 and be either Bermudian, spouse of […]

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Cannonier: ‘Everyone Must Play Their Part’

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Published On :: Wed, 08 Apr 2020 18:31:18 +0000

“With so many people adversely affected by this crisis, everyone must step in to play their part,” OBA Leader Craig Cannonier said. Mr. Cannonier said, “I want to thank the Governor for his help in arranging a special flight from the UK to bring Bermudians home – it will mean a great deal to those […]

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Cannonier Supports #ChooseBDA Campaign

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Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 15:02:59 +0000

“It is important to support, as much as we can, our local businesses,” OBA Leader Craig Cannonier said, adding that “I am happy to give my backing to the new #ChooseBDA campaign.” Mr. Cannonier said, “While the health of Bermudians is paramount, it is obvious to everyone by now that this is going to be […]

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Minister Updates On Covid-19 Economic Plan

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Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 17:58:11 +0000

The pandemic has “unleashed both a global health emergency and an unprecedented economic crisis of historic magnitude,” unbudgeted Covid-19 expenditures for this fiscal year are estimated to be $70-$80 million, and Covid-19 will also cause a major decline in Government revenues, Minister of Finance Curtis Dickinson said. Speaking in the House of Assembly today [May 8], […]

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Instagram Video 101: A Live IG Video Training

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Published On :: Wed, 30 Oct 2019 12:36:20 +0000

If you’ve ever wanted to learn all about creating and posting videos to Instagram so that your business or personal brand can be more visible online, you’re in luck. A live training is scheduled for next week called Instagram Video 101: How to create videos for Instagram using what you already have. It will be […]

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Threatening Messages Being Sent Electronically

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Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 10:56:06 +0000

The Bermuda Police Service said they are “aware of threatening messages being sent electronically, [e-mail, social media], to members of the public.” A police spokesperson said, “Recipients are being threatened with having their online activity made public, unless they purchase varying amounts of cryptocurrency within a stipulated time period and return it to the person […]

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Video: Pan Am Athlete Profile Of Nick Kyme

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Published On :: Thu, 25 Jul 2019 22:00:58 +0000

In the twelfth of a series of video profiles of the athletes set to represent Bermuda at the upcoming 2019 Pan Am Games in Lima, Peru, meet Nick Kyme, 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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National Junior Squash Championships Day One

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Published On :: Sun, 22 Dec 2019 03:00:27 +0000

Day One of the AXA Bermuda National Junior Squash Championships concluded after a long day of competition today [Dec 21] at the Bermuda Squash Racquets Association Club. The Boys Under 19 semi final’s saw Anaya Smith defeat Charlie Riker 11-6, 11-5, 11-6. He will face Taylor Carrick who defeated Matthew Elliott 11-6, 11-6, 11-3. Izzy […]

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National Junior Squash Championships Finals

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Published On :: Mon, 23 Dec 2019 03:33:45 +0000

The final day of play at the 2019 AXA Bermuda National Junior Squash Championships took place today [Dec 22] at the Bermuda Squash Racquets Association Club in Devonshire. Taylor Carrick won the Boys Under 19 final defeating Anaya Smith, while Charlotte Toogood won the Girls Under 19 final defeating Abigail Brewer. Matthew Elliott captured the […]

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Photos: Junior Squash Championships Finals

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Published On :: Thu, 26 Dec 2019 14:25:51 +0000

The final day of play at the 2019 AXA Bermuda National Junior Squash Championships took place at the Bermuda Squash Racquets Association Club in Devonshire, concluding just before Christmas. Taylor Carrick won the Boys Under 19 final defeating Anaya Smith, while Charlotte Toogood won the Girls Under 19 final defeating Abigail Brewer. Matthew Elliott captured […]

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Squash: Carrick Advances In British Junior Open

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Published On :: Fri, 03 Jan 2020 12:51:59 +0000

Taylor Carrick recently began competing in the Dunlop British Junior Open 2020. Playing in the Boy’s Under 19 Division, Carrick took on Pablo Dolz Marti from Spain. Carrick needed five games to advance, coming from behind to do so. In the end, Carrick defeated Marti 11-9, 4-11, 4-11, 11-7, 11-8. Related Stories Photos, Videos & […]

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Elliott Wins Essex Junior Squash Plate Final

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Published On :: Wed, 05 Feb 2020 12:03:54 +0000

Matthew Elliott recently concluded competing in the Essex Junior Squash Open, competing in the Boy’s Under 17 Consolation Age Group Division. Elliott went in to the plate semi-final, where he defeated Max Chilver in five games, 9/11, 11/4, 11/8, 9/11, and 11/7. Elliott then matched up against Deniz Kucukarslan in the plate final, winning in […]

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Ex-Beatles Reunite Over Lennon Bermuda Song

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Published On :: Sun, 15 Sep 2019 19:00:47 +0000

Come together, sang John Lennon in the classic Beatles track of that name, right now — over me. And his two surviving bandmates have done just that, staging a semi-Beatles reunion of sorts to record a new version of Grow Old With Me, one of the songs Mr. Lennon wrote in Bermuda during the summer […]

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Photos/Video: Canadian Songsters Mini-Concert

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Published On :: Fri, 27 Sep 2019 21:14:46 +0000

[Updated with photos] The Salvation Army is holding it’s annual Congress this weekend and provided Bermuda with the opportunity to hear the visiting musical group, the Canadian Staff Songsters at a mini-concert this afternoon [Sept 27] on the steps of City Hall. The 66-minute live video replay is below: Related Stories Salvation Army Band To […]

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Ministry Supports Cultural Music Programme

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Published On :: Wed, 23 Oct 2019 18:26:13 +0000

The Department of Community Affairs and the Bermuda Arts Council donated a combined $6,500 to the Eddie Ming Drum School and Rhythm Lab. The funds will aid in the hosting of an upcoming student workshop, which features Cuban guest percussionist Angel Luis. Minister Foggo, Eddie Ming and Angel Luis at the Ministry of Labour, Community […]

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Chelsea Amber Scores Nine Award Nominations

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Published On :: Tue, 19 Nov 2019 12:00:10 +0000

2019 has been the year of Bermudian-Canadian songbird Chelsea Amber. She’s released a new album that’s been a critical and popular success, dominated the airwaves with a series of hit singles and has now scooped nine nominations for the upcoming Gospel Music Association of Canada’s upcoming Covenant Awards. Nominees for the 41st annual Covenants were […]

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Column: Going Up Yonder With Toni Robinson

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Published On :: Mon, 25 Nov 2019 13:50:52 +0000

[Written by Dale Butler] The CD arrival of Bermuda’s “First Lady of Gospel” a few months ago was widely received and appreciated with the excellent selection of songs and their delivery. Long a staple at weddings, funerals and VIP events, Toni had also performed with excellence in numerous plays by Atlantic Publishing House and for […]

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Violinist Sisters Set To Open For Red Priest

By bernews.com
Published On :: Thu, 20 Feb 2020 17:03:39 +0000

Violinist sisters Sari and Naphisa Smith are getting set to open for Red Priest in the Bermuda Festival this weekend. A spokesperson said, “Instrumental music is a universal language that allows one to make up his/her own story – phrasing it in different ways, coming up with one’s own words or pictures in the mind. […]

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Turini To Speak At WWD Influencer Summit

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Published On :: Sun, 16 Jun 2019 16:00:47 +0000

Bermudian fashion expert Shiona Turini will be one of the speakers at the first WWD Influencer Summit on June 25 in New York. The story in WWD said, “WWD will be hosting its first InfluencerSummit in New York on June 25 at Live Nation. “The daylong event will bring together more than 150 senior-level executives and […]

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Turini Featured In High-End Shoe Campaign

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Published On :: Wed, 25 Sep 2019 15:02:10 +0000

Luxury retailer Nordstrom is opening the doors of its newly built Manhattan flagship location next month, and Bermudian style influencer Shiona Turini is helping the Seattle-based chain to celebrate.. In the lead-up to the grand opening of the seven-storey, 320,000-square-foot store on West 57th Street Nordstrom has teamed with 14 footwear brands and their social […]

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Turini Styles Celebrities For Elle Magazine

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Published On :: Sat, 12 Oct 2019 15:00:40 +0000

Shiona Turini recently worked as a stylist for Elle Magazine’s ’2019 Women in Hollywood’ covers, with the Bermudian fashion consultant styling celebrities including Mindy Kaling, Lena Waithe, Melina Matsoukas, and Jodie Turner-Smith. In total, the special 2019 Women in Hollywood issue features Dolly Parton, Zendaya, Nicole Kidman, Mindy Kaling, Natalie Portman, Lena Waithe, Melina Matsoukas, […]

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Video: ‘Queen & Slim’ Highlights Shiona Turini

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Published On :: Mon, 16 Dec 2019 23:30:56 +0000

Following her Costume Designers Guild Award nomination, the makers of the film Queen & Slim created a video highlighting the work of Shiona Turini, calling the Bermudian fashion expert an “incredibly talented costume designer.” The film recently debuted by earning a reported $15.8 million through five days, including $11.7 million over the weekend, according to […]

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Shiona Turini Attends CDGA Awards In California

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Published On :: Wed, 29 Jan 2020 15:02:31 +0000

Bermudian style influencer and fashion expert Shiona Turini attended the 22nd Costume Designers Guild Awards [CDGA] yesterday [Jan 28] in Beverly Hills, California, where she was nominated in the ‘Excellence in Contemporary Film’ category. Ms. Turini was nominated for her work on ‘Queen & Slim’ alongside Arjun Bhasin, Mitchell Travers, Jenny Eagan, and Ellen Mirojnick, […]

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