Archive for August, 2022

Kamau Leverock Signs With Florida Scorpions

Bermudian cricketer Kamau Leverock will play for the Florida Scorpions in the Champions Cricket Open in Canada. Last year, Leverock was appointed Vice-Captain of the Florida Scorpions cricket team, which also included Delray Rawlins for the 2021 edition of the US Open Cricket T20 Tournament, which was held in Florida. The Florida Scorpions are in group... Read more of this article

ABIR 2021 Global Underwriting Results Released

The Association of Bermuda Insurers and Reinsurers [ABIR] released the 2021 global underwriting results today. A spokesperson said, “Member companies of the Association of Bermuda Insurers and Reinsurers [ABIR] recorded a robust 21% year-over-year increase in net premium written in 2021. ABIR’s global underwriting report, released today, comprises... Read more of this article

Ministry: Lobster Season Opens On Thursday

The Ministry of Home Affairs is advising the public that the 2022-23 lobster season opens on Thursday [Sept 1] and will run until March 31, 2023. A Government spokesperson said, “This season will see fewer participants in the commercial spiny lobster trap fishery and the recreational lobster diver fishery due to a decline in the numbers of the local... Read more of this article

Lane Closure Extension Through September 30

The Ministry of Public Works is advising the public that two lane closures will be extended. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Public Works wishes to advise the public that the lane closure between Rocky Hill Park and Ferry Reach Road, St. George’s, has been extended until Friday, 30 September 2022. This lane closure will allow the... Read more of this article

Photos & Video: Final Harbour Nights Of 2022

[Updated with photos] The final Harbour Nights of 2022 is taking place this evening [Aug 31] with activities including the Town Crier, Evolution Gombeys, Big Brothers Big Sisters “How Much Would You Pay To See Me” fundraiser, live musical entertainment by Lyaness, Will B, Pier, and Cush Evans and more. Kendaree Burgess, CEO of the Bermuda Chamber... Read more of this article

Nahki Wells Scores In Win Over Huddersfield

[Written by Stephen Wright] Nahki Wells netted his second goal of the season in Bristol City’s 2-0 win over Huddersfield Town in the Sky Bet Championship tonight. The Bermuda forward headed home into the top right corner from close range in the 35th minute to open the scoring for the home side. Antoine Semenyo doubled City’s advantage with a right-footed... Read more of this article

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BFA Release Charity Cup & Dudley Eve Schedule

The Bermuda Football Association has released an updated schedule for the start of the 2022/23 Season. The season will get underway on Sunday, September 4th at 8pm with the Dandy Town Hornets and Devonshire Cougars playing at the BAA Field in the Charity Cup. The very next day at the Bernard Park the Dudley Eve will get underway, with a Group B double-header,... Read more of this article

Interested In Serving On A Statutory Board?

Governor Rena Lalgie announced that she will be “encouraging members of the public to submit expressions of interest for future appointments to various statutory boards which fall under her remit.” A Government House spokesperson said, “Her Excellency the Governor has today announced that she will be encouraging members of the public to... Read more of this article

Covid: 128 Positive, 141 Active, 7 In Hospital

The Ministry received 5,011 test results — spanning 7 days — and 128 were positive, so there are now 141 known active cases, of which 7 people are in hospital. A Government spokesperson said, “Since the last update, the Ministry of Health received 5,011 test results, and 128 were positive for the coronavirus, giving a test positivity rate of... Read more of this article

Temporary Closure Of BHB Hyperbaric Chamber

Bermuda Hospitals Board’s hyperbaric chamber will close on Friday [Sept 2] and reopen on Monday, September 19. A spokesperson said, “Due to unforeseen circumstances, Bermuda Hospitals Board’s hyperbaric chamber will close on Friday, September 2 and reopen on Monday, September 19.” Related Stories Hyperbaric Chamber Temporarily Unavailable Department... Read more of this article

Temporary Closure Of Berry Hill Road On Friday

Berry Hill Road in Paget will be temporarily closed for tree trimming on Friday [Sept 2] between 9.00am and 10.00am. A Government spokesperson said, “Motorists are being advised today that Berry Hill Road in Paget will be temporarily closed for tree trimming on Friday, 2 September between 9.00am and 10.00am. “The closure will be effective between... Read more of this article