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Dates Confirmed For 2027 Pan Am Games
The Pan American Games in Lima, Peru, will be held from July 16 to August 1, 2027, the Panam Sports Executive Board has confirmed. The executive board met last week in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, to decide the date. There were three proposals from the Peruvian government on the table. They were willing to organise the Games in May, July or September. “There... Read more of this article
Bermuda Congratulates Azores On Legislation
The Government of Bermuda “extends its congratulations to the Autonomous Region of the Azores, which passed groundbreaking legislation to protect 30% of their waters and designating the largest marine protected area [MPA] network in the North Atlantic.” A Government spokesperson said, “This historic decision safeguards 287,000 square kilometers... Read more of this article
Bermudians In UK Advised To Use Caution
The Government of Bermuda’s London Office has advised “Bermudians currently residing in the United Kingdom [UK] to exercise a heightened degree of caution considering the current riots and public disorder.” A government spokesperson said, “Today, the Government of Bermuda’s London Office has issued following notification, and advises... Read more of this article
Premier Congratulates New UK Prime Minister
Following the UK general election, Premier David Burt said he has “written to the new Prime Minister to congratulate him on his election victory and reiterated the Government of Bermuda’s commitment to building relationships with the new UK Government.” “There will no doubt be changes in policy and personnel and I look forward... Read more of this article
Bermuda Ranked High Per Capita In Collisions
[Written by Don Burgess] With police revealing Bermuda has between four to six traffic accidents per day, that places the island in the top 10 countries in the world in reported accidents per population. Based on the mid-range figure of five accidents per day, Bermuda would have 1825 accidents per year, placing us tenth on the list, just below Slovenia’s... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: Peace March For Palestine
The Peace Collective and several other organizations held a march this weekend to show solidarity with Palestine, and launched an online petition urging the Governor to support international efforts for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza. The organizers previously said, “The Peace Collective, along with Social Justice Bermuda, the Muslim Community... Read more of this article
Peace Collective To Hold March For Palestine
The Peace Collective, alongside several organizations, announced a peaceful protest and march in Bermuda on June 22, 2024, in solidarity with Palestine, and have also launched an online petition calling on the Governor to use “diplomatic channels to support international efforts for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza.” A spokesperson said, “The... Read more of this article
Dolphins Cause Delay For NZ Sail Grand Prix
Racing in the New Zealand Sail Grand Prix was postponed due to a dolphin sighting on the racecourse. A spokesperson said, “Racing was canceled on the opening day of the ITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix | Christchurch, due to mammal activity on the racecourse for the duration of the race window. “As racing was due to start at 3pm local time,... Read more of this article
Lima, Peru To Host 2027 PanAm Games
Lima, Peru emerged victorious in the bid to host the 2027 Pan American Games after an extensive candidacy process. A spokesperson said, “After two intense months of candidacy, the city that will organize the 2027 Pan American Games was finally chosen today. “At 9:00 a.m. [ET] in Miami, the Extraordinary General Assembly of Panam Sports began... Read more of this article
Scientists Explore “Category 6″ Designation
A pair of scientists have produced a paper that explores the options of adding another category of hurricanes, suggesting that a new Category 6 should include any storm with wind speeds above 192 miles per hour. The Saffir-Simpson scale currently goes from Category 1 to 5, and the study — published Monday in the Proceedings of the National Academy... Read more of this article
Lima & Asuncion Apply To Host 2027 PanAms
Lima, Peru and Asuncion, Paraguay have both applied to host the 2027 Pan American Games. A spokesperson said, “Following the opening of the candidature process for the 2027 Pan American Games by Panam Sports on January 5, two South American cities have met all the requirements and submitted their official interest in hosting the continent’s... Read more of this article
Panam Removes Barranquilla As 2027 Host City
The Panam Sports Executive Committee announced they have “unanimously decided to withdraw” Barranquilla, Colombia as the host city of the 2027 Games “following several breaches of the Host City Contract.” A spokesperson said, “Panam Sports informs the public that its Executive Committee has unanimously decided to withdraw... Read more of this article
