Archive for June, 2020
Weather Forecast For Wednesday July 1
Wednesday, July 1 is expected to see thunderstorms likely in the morning, then a chance of scattered thunderstorms in the afternoon, with the high to be near 27°C/81°F and the low to be near 23°C/74°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Sunrise will be at 6.16am and sunset will be at 8.30pm. High tide will be at 5.41am and 6.21pm, while low... Read more of this article
Bermuda Cancer & Health Centre Launch Appeal
Due to the financial impact caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, the Bermuda Cancer & Health Centre [BCHC] launched an appeal with an aim to raise $200,000. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre [Centre] acknowledge that oncologic care worldwide has been adversely impacted by the ongoing public health emergency. However, on Island... Read more of this article
Pop-Up Testing Cancelled Today Due To Weather
The pop-up testing scheduled for today [June 30] at the Heron Bay MarketPlace has been cancelled due to the inclement weather. A government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Health wishes to advise the public that, due to inclement weather, this afternoon’s pop-up testing scheduled to take place at the Heron Bay MarketPlace has been cancelled. “Individuals... Read more of this article
Ignite To Launch Nonprofit Sprint Programme
Ignite Bermuda is getting set to launch a nonprofit Sprint Programme in order to “enable as many community leaders as possible, empowering them to create positive impacts in their lives and businesses.” A spokesperson said, “Recognising the impact of the Third Sector in the community, Ignite will be launching its first nonprofit Sprint... Read more of this article
Sign Up: Online Course, Video Pro In 30 Days
Video marketing is a key component to building an online business that most entrepreneurs bypass because they don’t know where to start or aren’t confident on camera, Marketing and Video Coach Mikaela Ian Pearman said. She will be teaching an online course, Video Pro in 30 Days, designed for business owners who want to master video marketing in... Read more of this article
Chamber To Host Privacy & Security Webinar
The Bermuda Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a Zoom webinar on Privacy & Security Considerations for businesses in a post Covid-19 environment on Tuesday, July 7th, from 12.00pm to 1.30pm. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce a webinar on Privacy & Security Considerations for businesses in a post... Read more of this article
Bermuda Captive Conference Going Virtual
The 2020 Bermuda Captive Conference will be held virtually due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, with the event set to take place from September 9 to September 11. A spokesperson said, “It has been announced that the 2020 Bermuda Captive Conference will be hosted on a virtual platform for the first time in response to the continued uncertainty... Read more of this article
Convergence 2020 Set To Be Held Virtually
ILS Bermuda’s Convergence 2020 will be held virtually due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, with the event scheduled for October 6 to October 8. A spokesperson said, “Due to the unprecedented and unpredictable COVID-19 pandemic crisis, ILS Bermuda’s annual Convergence 2020 event scheduled for October 6 – 8, 2020 will be a virtual event. “ILS... Read more of this article
Mychel Jones Awarded Duperreault Fellowship
The Duperreault Fellowship, an endowment fund that supports the professional development of Bermuda residents working or studying in the field of substance abuse, today announced that Mrs. Mychel Jones has been chosen as the 2020 Duperreault Fellow. Ms. Mychel Jones’ award of $64,000 will fund her studies, over four years, for a Bachelor of Science... Read more of this article
Jyire Mitchell Wins Motocross Championships
Jyire Mitchell finished on top of the Regional – Wild Cat Creek MX ME Vet – Amateur and Youth Regional Motocross Championships. Competing in the 2020 Loretta Lynn’s Area & Regional Qualifier 250 Pro Sport Division Mitchell finished with 3 points. Forty-one bikes went to the start line, with Mitchell winning all three races, holding... Read more of this article
Parfitt-Williams & Fylkir Defeat Grotta 2 – 0
Djair Parfitt-Williams and his Fylkir Reykjavík team – which plays in the First Tier League in Iceland — were at home facing off against Grotta. After a scoreless first half, Parfitt-Williams and his teammates emerged victorious 2 – 0. Valdamir Thor Ingimundarson gave Fylkir the lead when he converted from the penalty spot in the 62nd... Read more of this article
MTM Covid Open Tournament Day Two Results
The MTM COVID Open Tennis Tournament continued at the Fairmont Southampton Tennis Courts. One match needed three sets, while seven matches were affected by rain. Zach McGuire defeated Mathew Brookes 6-7, 6-3, 10-8. Tego Bean defeated Antonio Warner in straight sets 6-3, 6-4, while Shelby Maderios defeated Sebastien Pukke in straight sets 6-2, 6-4. Morgan... Read more of this article
