Archive for May, 2019
Jessica Lewis Wins Gold In 200M In Switzerland
Bermuda’s Jessica Lewis competed in the Daniela Jutzeler Memorial 2019 International IPC Track Meet in Switzerland, winning a gold medal on the event’s opening day. Lewis raced to victory in the T53 Women’s 200 meter race, clocking a time of 31.96. Kelsey Lefevour of the United States was second with a time of 32.04, while Yen Hoang,... Read more of this article
June 4: Women’s Golf Day At Turtle Hill Golf Club
Turtle Hill Golf Club at Fairmont Southampton will host Women’s Golf Day for the 4th consecutive year on Tuesday 4th June 2019. “Women’s Golf Day is an experience happening globally where women and girls may experience golf for the first time or where current players may play and engage with women interested in golf. Women’s Golf Day is... Read more of this article
Updates: Schools To Close Today, Teachers Meet
[Updating: The Ministry confirm that 'a decision has been made to close all public schools for the remainder of today, 31 May'] There will be an ‘Emergency Meeting’ for the membership of the Bermuda Union of Teachers [BUT] at 8.30am on Friday morning [May 31] at the Heritage Worship Centre on Dundonald Street in Hamilton, the BUT said,... Read more of this article
Warwick Academy Opens Marine Science Facility
Warwick Academy and its Board of Governors held a ground breaking for their new Marine Science Facility on Wednesday, May 29. A spokesperson said, “This presents an exciting new chapter in the school’s long 357-year history. Warwick Academy has survived this long thanks to innovative thinking, flexibility, nimbleness in delivery and, of... Read more of this article
One Person Injured In Truck Collision In Flatts
[Updated] It “appears that one person has been injured” in a collision involving two trucks in Flatts this morning [May 31], the police said. A police spokesperson said, “A collision involving two trucks has been reported in the North Shore Road, St. James Court area of Flatts. “It appears that one person has been injured and... Read more of this article
Parliament: Audio & Order Of Business
[Updated with audio] Statements on T.N. Tatem Middle School, Railway Trail & Gibbets Island, and the Efficiency Committee Report are due to be delivered in the House of Assembly on Friday [May 31], while Bills to be introduced include the Bermuda Economic Development Corporation Amendment Act 2019 and the Government Loans Amendment Act 2019 are... Read more of this article
Applications Open For BFA Legends Scholarship
The Bermuda Football Association [BFA] announced that applications are now being accepted for the BFA Legends Scholarships 2019. “Bermuda will recall Mical Hardtman, Deshae Darrell, Micah Pond, Andrew McDowall and Savannah Fisher were all awarded with a two-year scholarship award in 2018,” a spokesperson said. “The 2019 BFA Legends,... Read more of this article
Video: Lou-Seal Released Back Into Ocean
An international and collaborative seal rescue effort came to a successful culmination when Lou-Seal — the gray seal rescued in Bermuda in March — returned to the cold waters of the northern Atlantic Ocean. After just six weeks in the care of Mystic Aquarium’s Animal Rescue Program, a fully-recovered Lou-Seal was released at Blue Shutters... Read more of this article
Column: ‘Reckless Abandon’ With Legislation
[Opinion column written by OBA Senator Dwayne Robinson] ‘Reckless abandon’ was the accurate description my colleague Senator Marcus Jones used regarding the way the PLP passed the recent Health Insurance Amendment Act. However, I would go a step further and use this description for the PLP’s entire tenure as Government since their victory in 2017.... Read more of this article
Column: ‘PLP Working To Diversify Economy’
[Opinion column written by MP Dennis Lister III] While the government is focused on diversifying our economy and expanding jobs and opportunities for Bermudians, the OBA seems more focused on fighting for the status quo, protecting the privileged and undermining the work we are doing to improve the lives of Bermudians. The OBA has opposed the introduction... Read more of this article
SBRC Round Table Derby Fun Day On June 1st
Somerset Bridge Recreation Club [SBRC] will host a “Round Table Derby Community Fun Day” on Saturday [June 1] from 4.00pm to 9.00pm at White Hill Field. The event will include food, drinks, fun castle, games, entertainment and more. Related Stories Explore An[Other] World At Masterworks Family Magic Show Set For September 27 Nicola Muirhead Awarded... Read more of this article
Summer Student Entrepreneurship Programme
Are you looking for a way to help your student earn money for the summer? Then, look no further. The Bermuda Economic Development Corporation [BEDC] has launched the 2nd Annual Summer Student Entrepreneur Programme. Following the successful pilot of the programme last year with all 10 participating students gaining valuable insights and earning money,... Read more of this article
