Twenty Bermudians Achieve American Society Of Administrative Professionals Certification Of Excellence

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News Release: HAMILTON, Bermuda - The Minister of Economy and Labour, Jason Hayward, was proud to present administrative professional certificates to 35 Bermudians who completed training on 28th July 2023. “I am excited to be here today to congratulate the 35 Bermudians who have completed this tr... Read more

Pee-wee Herman Actor & Creator Paul Reubens Dies From Cancer At 70

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Associated Press: LOS ANGELES, By Andrew Dalton — Paul Reubens, the actor and comedian whose Pee-wee Herman character — an overgrown child with a tight gray suit and an unforgettable laugh — became a 1980s pop cultural phenomenon, has died at 70. Reubens, who’s character delighted fans in... Read more

Cup Match Holiday Garbage Collection Advisory

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News Release: HAMILTON, Bermuda - The Ministry of Public Works is advising that due to the Cup Match holiday, household waste that would normally be collected on Thursday, 3rd August and Friday, 4th August, will instead be collected on Saturday, 5th August.  Household waste, recycling and bulk... Read more

Police Release Names Of Two Recent Road Traffic Fatalities

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The Bermuda Police Service (BPS) has released the names of two men who lost their lives on Bermuda's roads. Raheem Burgess, 30, died on Friday when his motorcycle collided with a car on Middle Road in Warwick. His death marked the year’s eleventh road fatality after he was seriously injured ... Read more

RBR Soldiers Shine On Multinational Overseas Exercise

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News Release: WARWICK CAMP, Bermuda - Troops from the Royal Bermuda Regiment returned to the island last week after the conclusion of a major multinational overseas exercise – Tradewinds 23. About 100 members of the battalion travelled to Guyana for the Caribbean-focused, US Southern Command-sp... Read more

Polaris: Paul Moniz Promoted To Operations Manager At Stevedoring Services Limited

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News Release: HAMILTON, Bermuda - Polaris Chief Executive Officer, Warren Jones has announced the promotion of Paul Moniz to the position of Operations Manager at Stevedoring Services Limited (SSL) effective July 26, 2023. This appointment is a testament to Paul’s leadership and dedication to the ... Read more

The extreme heat wave that blasted the Southwest is abating with late arriving monsoon rains

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Associated Press: PHOENIX, By Anita Snow — A historic heat wave that turned the U.S. Southwest into a blast furnace throughout July is beginning to abate with the late arrival of monsoon rains. Forecasters expect that by Monday at the latest, people in metro Phoenix will begin seeing high tempe... Read more

Alpha-gal Syndrome: Meat Allergy Linked To Tick Bites Rising, CDC Says

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BBC News: By Max Matza - The rate of Americans developing a rare meat allergy from tick bites is rising, researchers say, and may have already impacted as many as 450,000 people. New data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Thursday shows a steep increase in c... Read more

For Clergy Abuse Survivors, Sinead O’Conner’s Protest That Offended So Many Was Brave & Prophetic

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Associated Press: By Holly Meyer - In 1992, Sinéad O’Connor destroyed a photo of Pope John Paul II on U.S. national television. The pushback was swift, turning the late Irish singer-songwriter’s protest of sex abuse in the Catholic Church into a career-altering flashpoint. More than 30 y... Read more

Minister Presents $81,000 In Sponsorship Awards To Bermuda’s Elite Athletes

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News Release: HAMILTON, Bermuda - “As the Minister responsible for Sport, I’ve made it a priority to expand our investment and incentives, recognizing that it is essential for the continuous growth of sports in Bermuda,” said the Minister of Youth, Culture and Sport, Sen Owen Darrell, as he pr... Read more