Archive for June, 2020

Kraft Cares Raises $5,914 For Heart Foundation

KraftHeinz and Butterfield & Vallis completed the first quarter of their 2020 Kraft Cares Campaign at the end of April, with $5,914.37 presented to the Bermuda Heart Foundation. For a limited time, with the purchase of any Kraft Cheese product at stores throughout Bermuda, a percentage of sales was accrued to be donated to the Bermuda Heart Foundation. Simone... Read more of this article

Students Take Part In Virtual Work Experience

Saltus students participated in their first Virtual Work Experience which saw the students go through the process of picking a job from a jobs board and then working on their application letter and resume. A spokesperson said, “Every year the Saltus SGY1 students complete a week of Work Experience in the local community. During this time, students... Read more of this article

BNT Uses Virtual Programmes To Teach Online

As the Covid-19 pandemic required students to undertake online learning from home, a partnership between the Department of Education and the Bermuda National Trust [BNT] utilized Zoom lessons and interactions with historical figures to to help children continue their educational pursuits. A spokesperson said, “A partnership between the Department... Read more of this article

Terlena Murphy Launches ‘Force Multiplier’

A new human resource management and business consultancy firm, Force Multiplier Consulting, has entered the market. Owner and primary consultant, Terlena Murphy, decided to place her 16 years of human resource and talent development experience into her own hands and put her shingle out to announce that she is open for business. Ms. Murphy’s vision... Read more of this article

Webinar: Supporting Black Owned Businesses

The Bermuda Economic Development Corporation [BEDC] will be holding a free webinar entitled “The Importance of Supporting Black Owned Businesses” on Wednesday [July 1]. A spokesperson said, “Given the current movements and discussions taking place globally as well as in Bermuda, please join us for a timely and engaging webinar with... Read more of this article

BTA’s Glenn Jones On Reaching Black Travelers

Bermuda Tourism Authority Interim CEO Glenn Jones recently spoke to Skift about how tourism marketers can reach Black travelers, with the publication saying that Bermuda does this by “highlighting the nation’s Black cultural history in their marketing collateral and working with Black celebrities and influencers.” The Skift.com story said,... Read more of this article

‘Will Resume Disconnection For Non-Payment’

As the island prepares to move into Phase 4 on July 1st, BELCO said they “will resume normal disconnection activities for non-payment of bills,” however customers on the Government’s COVID-19 Unemployment Programme can apply for the bill deferment programme and customers who may have difficulty paying their bills are encouraged to contact... Read more of this article

Football: Kole Hall Signs With Radcliffe FC

Kole Hall recently signed a contract with Radcliffe FC, a team that plays in the BetVictor Northern Premier League/Premier Division. Hall is a product of an ID Camp put on by Devonshire Colts, Ipswich Town, VidApro, Bermuda Football Association, Bermuda Football Coaches Association, and Sidekicks. Radcliffe FC manager Lee Fowler said, “Hall still... Read more of this article

KPMG Supports The Women’s Resource Centre

Noting they are “committed to the community in which we live and work,” KPMG in Bermuda has provided financial support to the Women’s Resource Centre [WRC] in conjunction with Solstice. “During these unprecedented times, the firm recognises that we need to support charities more than ever due to not only a shrinking economy, but... Read more of this article

MTM Covid Open Tennis Tournament Underway

The MTM COVID Open Tennis Tournament got underway at the Fairmont Southampton Tennis Courts. Two matches needed three sets, while a third three-setter was halted due to a player retiring. Andre Carr came from a set down to defeat Andrew Feldman 4-6, 6-3, 10-5, while Sebastien Pukke defeated Don Trott in a three-setter 6-4, 4-6, 11-9 and the match between... Read more of this article

Flag Football: Black Shark$ And Squad Win

The Bermuda Flag Football Winter League season resumed with a double-header at the TN Tatem Middle School Field, which produced 79 points. X-Patriots 0 Black Shark$ 26 In the opener, the Black Shark$ shut out the Patriots 26 – 0. The player of the game for X-Patriots was AJ Durham with an interception, while the Player of the game for Black Shark$... Read more of this article

Brownies Reuse Waste, Hold Eco Fashion Show

While completing schooling via remote learning, the First Devonshire Brownie Pack has designed outfits, hats, and accessories using items that would ordinarily be considered garbage. A spokesperson said, “The First Devonshire Brownie Pack has spent the last few months designing outfits, hats and accessories using items that would ordinarily be tossed... Read more of this article