Category: News
Hamilton Princess Donates $6K To Charities
The Hamilton Princess & Beach Club contributed $6,000 to three local charities as part of its 6th Annual Black History Month Celebration Dinner. Big Brothers Big Sisters [BBBS], the Adult Education School, and the Women’s Resource Centre, were selected by the hotel’s Black History Month honourees: Dr. Terry-Lynne Emery, Dr. Carika Weldon, and... Read more of this article
Video: Hamilton Launches Campaign For HOME
In a concerted effort to confront the pressing issue of homelessness, the City of Hamilton is launching a robust public communications initiative this week aimed at raising awareness, fostering education, and rallying support for the charity HOME. The initiative, designed to complement HOME’s ongoing efforts, will employ a diverse range of communication... Read more of this article
BHCF Foundation Appoints Six New Directors
The Bermuda Hospitals Charitable Foundation [BHCF] has expanded its board with the addition of six new directors, Angela Atherden, Sally-Anne Baron, Andrew Gibbs, Richard Lau, Nevine Lewis and Harriet Stuckes. Jane Spurling, Chair of the Board, said, “The new Directors bring a wide range of experience in finance, compliance, information technology,... Read more of this article
Bermuda SPCA Appoints New Leadership Team
The Bermuda Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals [SPCA] announced the appointment of Kim White as President, LaKeitha Cunningham as Vice President, and April Augustus as Executive Director. A spokesperson said, “Kim White brings a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to animal welfare to his new role as President. With a background... Read more of this article
Jessica Lewis On Season Goals And More
[Written by Stephen Wright] Jessica Lewis believes she is approaching her peak as an athlete as she builds towards the Paralympic Games in Paris this summer. The 30-year-old recently won her second Female Athlete of the Year award in recognition of her gold medal display in the T53 100 metres at the Parapan Am Games in Santiago, Chile, in November last... Read more of this article
30 Minute Video: March 18 ZBM Evening News
With an aim to expand the way they deliver their news to the community, the Bermuda Broadcasting Company is continuing to live stream their evening news programme online for viewers both on the island and abroad. The live video will begin at 7.00pm, and play to 7.30pm, and then the replay will be available: Related Stories 30 Minute Video: March... Read more of this article
Berkeley Partners With Thomas For Staff Training
As part of its commitment to providing the best education to its students, The Berkeley Institute has partnered with Thomas College to “offer online graduate certificates and degrees to its entire staff to advance their own professional development.” Director of Staff Development, Ms. Keisha Allen-Smith, shares, “This is a ground-breaking... Read more of this article
Consultation On Retaining The Local Workforce
Minister of Economy and Labour Jason Hayward presented a Position Paper on “Retaining the Local Workforce,” noting that he is inviting consultation on the proposals and “seeking feedback on proposals to retain Bermuda’s local workforce, for the long-term benefit of our country.” Speaking in the House of Assembly on Friday, the... Read more of this article
Newsflash Video & Weekend Reports, Photos
This past weekend saw rower Dara Alizedah qualify for the Olympic Games in Paris, the Eat ‘Em to Beat ‘Em Lionfish Chowder Competition, the Bermuda Triple Challenge, the Bermuda International 7s Rugby Tournament and various other community and sporting events. Links to our weekend coverage are below, click to view more. News/Misc: PLP Mourns Passing... Read more of this article
Photos: Students Take Part In Climate Classroom
Over 200 Bermuda students took part in the “The Climate Classroom,” an immersive learning experience organized by ASU Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences [BIOS] with support from HSBC. A spokespersonssaid, “The highly anticipated and fully booked Climate Classroom made its return to the ASU BIOS campus recently, leading students through... Read more of this article
Government Analyst Earns PSEA Award
A Government Analyst from the Ministry of Health earned the Public Service Excellence Award [PSEA] for February, with the Government noting “this meticulous, exacting and dedicated public officer provides forensic drug chemistry and technical analysis to assist in crime detection.” A Government spokesperson said, “Recently [15 March],... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: Lionfish Chowder Competition
The Bermuda Zoological Society [BZS] held the second Eat ‘Em to Beat ‘Em Lionfish Chowder Competition on Saturday at the Bermuda Aquarium, Museum & Zoo [BAMZ]. A spokesperson previously said, “Participating visitors will help to choose the best Lionfish Chowder in Bermuda from eight competing chefs and restaurants: Butterfield... Read more of this article
Rower Dara Alizadeh Qualifies For Olympics
Dara Alizedah has qualified for the Olympic Games in Paris after finishing fourth in the men’s single sculls final at the World Rowing Americas Olympic and Paralympic Qualification Regatta in Rio de Janeiro this weekend. Alizedah needed a top-five finish to reach his second successive Olympics, having finished eighteenth at the rescheduled Tokyo Games... Read more of this article
Video: Sunday March 17 “Good News” Spotlight
News that Auto Solutions’ David Furtado and Jayde Russell won awards, the airport earned an Airport Service Quality Award, Yan-Xia Rogers joined Carey Olsen Bermuda, Wilton Re sponsored the Devonshire Colts program, and Jyire Mitchell won motocross races were all some of the positive news stories from the past week. In additional good news,... Read more of this article
Car & Motorcycle Collision In Hamilton Parish
[Updated] There was a collision involving a motorcycle and a car on North Shore Road in Hamilton Parish this evening [March 17]. A police spokesperson said, “There has been a serious road traffic collision on the North Shore Road, just west of Francis Patton Primary School, Hamilton Parish. “Details are limited at this time, but the incident... Read more of this article
Govt Launch Red Tape Reduction Consultation
“I am announcing the opening of the promised consultation with the Government’s largest and most important stakeholder, the people of Bermuda, to hear directly from the public about what regulations they feel can be reduced,” Premier and Minister of Finance David Burt said in the House of Assembly. The Premier said, “We want to hear... Read more of this article