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Carey Olsen Wins Offshore Law Firm Of Year
Carey Olsen has been named Offshore Law Firm of the Year at the Chambers High Net Worth Awards for the second year in a row. A spokesperson said, “The prestigious annual awards recognise national and international law firms which have demonstrated outstanding legal work and expertise, excellent client service and impressive strategic growth... Read more of this article
AM Best Affirms Ratings For Aspen Group
AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Ratings of A [Excellent] and Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings of “a” [Excellent] for Aspen Insurance UK Limited, Aspen Bermuda Limited, Aspen American Insurance Company, and Aspen Specialty Insurance Company, as well as the Long-Term ICR of “bbb” [Good] for Aspen Insurance Holdings Limited, maintaining... Read more of this article
Bermuda’s Olympic And Paralympic Venues
Bermuda’s ten Olympic and Paralympic athletes will compete at six different venues in Paris and Marseilles this summer. Bernews takes a closer look: OLYMPIC GAMES VENUES Athletics: The Stade de France Jah-Nhai Perinchief [triple jump] Jah-Nhai Perinchief will grace the country’s largest stadium, which has hosted such events as the Football... Read more of this article
Weather Forecast For Sunday July 14
Sunday, July 14 is expected to see partly cloudy skies, with the high to be near 29°C/85°F and the low to be near 25°C/77°F according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SSE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 77%. Sunrise will be at 6:22am and sunset will be at 8:27pm. High tide will be at 2:50am and 3:31pm, while... Read more of this article
Berkeley Institute Extends Condolences
The Berkeley Institute has extended their condolences to the families of Razi Garland and Amon Robinson, noting that they “were cherished members of our graduating Class of 2023, and their loss has profoundly impacted our entire school community.” A spokesperson said, “It is with deep sorrow and heavy hearts that we recognize the... Read more of this article
Video: DeSilva-Andrade Wins Medal In Portugal
Yushae DeSilva-Andrade won a silver medal at the Povoa World Boccia Cup in Portugal today [July 13]. The Bermudian, who competes in the women’s BC1 Division, defeated an opponent from Israel to advance to the semifinals, where she then defeated an opponent from Croatia to advance to the finals, where she lost to Brazil’s Andreza De Oliveira. DeSilva-Andrade... Read more of this article
Jah-Nhai Perinchief Wins Event In Memphis
Triple jumper Jah-Nhai Perinchief has warmed up for the Olympic Games in Paris by winning the elite men’s event at the Ed Murphey Track Classic in Memphis, Tennessee, on Thursday [July 11]. Perinchief claimed victory with his fifth and final leap of 16.82 metres. The 26-year-old, whose personal best is 17.03, is part of Bermuda’s eight-team squad... Read more of this article
OpenMat Bermuda To Compete In Boston
OpenMat Bermuda have sent a team of 11 junior and senior athletes to the BJJ GI and No Gi Round-Robin Tournament in Boston, which starts today [July 13]. Representing the Brazilian jiu-jitsu gym are juniors Keegan Dyer, Thea Dyer, Logan Frith, Gaia Angeli, Elias Angeli, Dash Irvine and Giles Roberts. Also competing are adults Jahmali Bridgewater [200lbs],... Read more of this article
Dandy Town And Village Win On Penalties
Dandy Town Under-23 defeated Somerset Trojans Under-23 3-2 on penalties in the Bermuda Football Association Under-23 Summer League play-offs yesterday at BAA Field [July 12]. The matched ended 2-2 after regulation time. Meanwhile, in the other play-off at BAA Field yesterday, North Village Under-23 defeated FC Bascome Under-23 4-3 on penalties after... Read more of this article
U16 Basketball Team Competes In Grand Cayman
Bermuda’s U16 Men’s Basketball Team just concluded participating in the first annual Battle by the Beach in Grand Cayman. A spokesperson said, “Cayman was blessed not to suffer any significant damage from Hurricane Beryl but other teams weren’t as fortunate. Team Port Arthur from Texas, USA and teams from BVI and USVI cancelled... Read more of this article
Full Embodiment Of Bermuda Reserve Police
Governor Rena Lalgie has granted permission for the full embodiment of the Bermuda Reserve Police from July 11 to August 9, 2024. According to yesterday’s official notices, “In accordance with the provisions of Section 16 of the Police Act, 1974, Her Excellency the Governor, Ms. Rena Lalgie has granted permission for the full embodiment of the Bermuda... Read more of this article
Bermuda Women To Face Belize On Sunday
The Bermuda women’s national football team face Belize tomorrow [July 14] in their second friendly match. Coach Naquita Robinson’s squad of 24 players travelled to Belize on Tuesday and lost their opening friendly 2-0 on Thursday. Bermuda have travelled with several under-20 players and English-based players Eva Frazzoni, the Bermuda captain, and... Read more of this article
Customer Call Centre For Shorelink App
The Shorelink App is now operational and officials are continuing to improve the app. A spokesperson for the Ministry of Transport stated, “Since the launch on Monday, we have received valuable feedback from residents who have downloaded the app. Our team has made several app feature adjustments since Monday morning. We can confirm that the issue... Read more of this article
DeSilva-Andrade Reaches Final In Portugal
Yushae DeSilva-Andrade has reached the final of the Povoa World Boccia Cup in Portugal and will face Brazil’s Andreza De Oliveira for the gold medal today [July 13]. DeSilva-Andrade, who competes in the women’s BC1 Division, beat Dora Basic, of Croatia, 12-0 in the semi-final yesterday. The Bermudian is warming up for the Paralympic Games in Paris,... Read more of this article
Shipping Schedule: Week Starting July 13
The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday, July 13th. On Saturday the Vision of the Seas cruise ship is expected, on Sunday the Star Asia bulk carrier, the Norwegian Gem cruise ship, the Gaz Amaris LPG tanker and the Oleander container ship will arrive, and on... Read more of this article
Barritt’s Celebrates 150 Years With New Mixers
Barritt’s is celebrating 150 years of its iconic ginger beer with the launch of a new mixer line and a brand refresh. A statement from the company said, “Barritt’s Ginger Beer, from Barritt’s Beverages International Ltd, a proudly family-owned business for five generations hailing from Bermuda, celebrates 150 years of its iconic... Read more of this article
