Archive for August, 2019
Argo Group Donates To Bermuda Pride Parade
Argo Group have donated $2,500 towards Bermuda’s first Pride Parade which they said will help improve accessibility at the event and go towards the cost of free parking for participants. “Argo believes that an inclusive, progressive and diverse environment is integral to any successful business,” said Ryan Mather, Argo Group’s global head of... Read more of this article
Future Leader Spotlight: Marley Todd
This article is part 7 of an 8-part series featuring the experience of Bermuda’s Future Leaders at the Global Leadership and Social Entrepreneurship Summer Program. Marley Todd: “I have developed a love for Bermuda’s marine life.” Student Profile Marley: My name is Marley Todd and I am 16 years old. I instantly became interested in the Global... Read more of this article
BTA Announces Promotions & Appointments
The Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] announced a slate of promotions and appointments at both its Hamilton and New York offices, effective September 1. “We’re pleased to recognise the hard work and dedication of team members as the BTA continues its evolution as a world-class destination marketing organisation,” said CEO Kevin Dallas. “Their... Read more of this article
Labour Day Holiday Ferry Service Schedule
The Department of Marine and Ports Services is advising that due to the Labour Day holiday on Monday [Sept 2], the ferry services schedule will be as follows: Blue Route Operating on the weekday schedule between Hamilton and Dockyard. Orange Route Operating on the Monday schedule between Dockyard & St. George’s. Pink Route Operating on the Public... Read more of this article
Boccia Players Compete In Parapan Games
Bermuda Boccia players have started competing in the Parapan Games in Peru. Omar Hayward and Yushae DeSilva-Andrade both took to the court for their Individual BC 1 Division opening matches. DeSilva Andrade went down 5-2 TO her opponent Eduardo Sanchez from Mexico, Sanchez had built at 5-0 lead after the first two rounds, with DeSilva Andrade picking... Read more of this article
EMO Meeting Held For Hurricane Preparedness
A general agency meeting was held yesterday [Aug 28] at BUEI to provide an update on the latest hurricane forecast for this season and some of the web tools that are available on the Bermuda Weather Service website. A Government spokesperson said, “A general agency meeting was held yesterday [28 August] at BUEI for the more than 65 agencies that... Read more of this article
Bermuda Cricket Board Says ‘Thank You’
The Executive of the Bermuda Cricket Board [BCB] have thanked everyone who contributed to the success of the recently held 2019 ICC Americas – T20 World Cup Final. A spokesperson said, “The Executive of the Bermuda Cricket Board [BCB] would like to send out a heartfelt thank you to those who contributed to the success of the 2019 ICC Americas... Read more of this article
Pride Edition Of PechaKucha Night This Evening
The public is invited to attend the Pride Edition of PechaKucha Night at 7pm this evening [Aug 29] at the Blue Waters Anglers Club, with the presenters set to include Shari-Lynn Pringle, Roderick Ferguson, Dr. Lucie Fremlova, Linda Bogle-Mienzer, and Joanne Darrell Herbert. A spokesperson said, “PechaKucha Bermuda is kicking off Pride Week 2019... Read more of this article
209 Visit KEMH Due To Road Accidents In July
209 people visited the Hospital’s Emergency Department or Urgent Care Centre last month due to road traffic accidents, according to the latest statistics from the Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB]. A spokesperson said, “So far this year, July has seen the most road traffic accident victims requiring emergency room services. “The Emergency... Read more of this article
Video: ‘Taking Off’ Highlights Boarding Bridges
Skyport has released the latest episode of ‘Taking Off’, a video series with host Mikaela Pearman that highlights the airport redevelopment project, with this episode highlighting the Passenger Boarding Bridges. Speaking in the episode, Mikaela Pearman said, “One of the most exciting parts of Bermuda’s new passenger terminal building is here!... Read more of this article
Advisory: Sub Post Office Scheduled Closures
The Bermuda Post Office [BPO] is advising the public of upcoming scheduled sub post office closures due to an internal systems upgrade. A government spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Post Office [BPO] is reminding the public that it is currently undergoing an internal systems upgrade. To accommodate the upgrades the BPO’s sub post offices will... Read more of this article
Terry Lister To Launch West Africa Book Tonight
It was a grand journey of discovery that took him across all of West Africa, a personal odyssey he’s now preparing to share with Bermuda readers. Former Government Minister Terry Lister is launching a new book tonight [Aug 29] recounting his experiences in Senegal, Mauritania, The Gambia, Guinea Bassau and Guinea Conakry. Terry Lister at the waterfalls... Read more of this article
