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Column: Dodging The Valentine’s Day Blues
[Column written by Dr. Jacqueline Olds] Whether you think it is a Hallmark holiday or not, Valentine’s Day has a way of stirring up a lot of strong emotions in people – both positive and negative. For weeks now, islanders have been bombarded with advertising and staycation offers aimed at couples celebrating the occasion. Whether you’re not in... Read more of this article
Hamilton Parish & Devonshire Cougars Win
The Football Challenge Cup Quarter Finals were held this weekend, with Hamilton Parish and Devonshire Cougars both earning wins. Hamilton Parish 3 – Tuff Dogs 1 Hamilton Parish secured a spot in the Semi-Finals of the FA Challenge Cup with a 3-1 victory over Tuff Dogs at the Wellington Oval. The match saw Macquille Walker open the scoring for... Read more of this article
Video: Sunday Feb 11th “Good News” Spotlight
News that Somersfield Academy appointed Tanisha Edwards as its new Director of Student Life starting in September, Jamari Douglas and Kiwan Michael Anderson were named to Marcomms’ Most Influential list, Fiona Holmes earned the AFP Bermuda scholarship, and Jomeko Mallory earned his Red Seal certification were all some of the positive news stories... Read more of this article
AM Best Confirms Strong Ratings For PartnerRe
AM Best confirmed strong ratings for PartnerRe Ltd. and its subsidiaries, noting stability despite leadership changes. The ratings agency said, “AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating [FSR] of A+ [Superior] and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings [Long-Term ICR] of “aa-” [Superior] of the operating subsidiaries of PartnerRe Ltd.... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: BNT’s Plant & Bake Sale
The Bermuda National Trust held its Plant & Bake Sale today [Feb 10], offering a diverse selection of plants, baked goods, and local produce at its headquarters in Paget. BNT Executive Director Karen Border previously noted they will have a “fabulous selection of plants, from bedding annuals to unusual trees and shrubs, native and endemic... Read more of this article
Kaden Hopkins Finishes Ninth In Stage Four
Bermudian cyclist Kaden Hopkins finished ninth in the fourth stage of the Essor Basque in France today [February 10]. Hopkins, who races for French development team Vendée U, continued his encouraging start to the season in the La Ronde Du Pays Basque, which took place from St Jean Le Vieux to St Jean Pied De Port over 117 kilometres. The 23-year-old,... Read more of this article
Weather Forecast For Sunday February 11
Sunday, February 11 is expected to see partly cloudy skies, with gusty winds developing during the afternoon, with the high to be near 21°C/69°F, and the low to be near 18°C/65°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be WSW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 76%. Sunrise will be at 7:05am and sunset will be... Read more of this article
Tennis: Trey Mallory & UNC Defeat Tulane
Trey Mallory and his UNC Wilmington tennis teammates came from behind for a 4-3 win at Tulane at the City Park Tennis Complex. Mallory playing in the number 5 spot defeated Fynn Kuenkler in straight sets 6-4, 7-5. Related Stories Chloe McBrearty Wins U14 Tennis In Tampa Daniel Phillips Advances In ITA Championships Asia-Leigh Hollis Helps Wheaton... Read more of this article
6 Cricket Players Unable To Travel To India Camp
[Written by Patrick Bean] Six members of the Bermuda cricket team unable to travel to India for a two-week practice camp, will instead spend the next three days engaged in intense net training before flying to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Thursday, February 15 to take part in the ICC Cricket World Cup Challenge League play-off. Included among the six left... Read more of this article
Video: Alizadeh Starts Competing In Australia
Bermuda’s Dara Alizadeh started competing in the 2024 NSW Rowing Championships hosted by the Sydney International Regatta Center in Australia. Competing in the Championship Men’s Elite Single Scull, Alizadeh finished 4th clocking a time of 7:05.59. Alizadeh — who represented Bermuda at the last Olympics — finished 6.04 behind the... Read more of this article
Minister Roban’s Trip To Florida Cost $3,081.41
A trip in April 2023 by Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban to Miami, Florida cost $3,081.41, according to a listing on the Government’s travel webpage. The trip duration was listed as from April 26, 2023 – April 28, 2023, and the web page listing said, “Deputy Premier and Minister of Home Affairs, the Hon. Walter H. Roban, JP, MP represented... Read more of this article
CURB To Host Annual Tag Day On March 21st
Citizens Uprooting Racism in Bermuda [CURB] will hold its annual Tag Day on March 21 “in alignment with the International Day of the Elimination of Racial Discrimination.” A spokesperson said, “Citizens Uprooting Racism in Bermuda, a registered charity [#768], is gearing up for its annual Tag Day on Thursday, March 21, 2024, in alignment... Read more of this article
