Archive for February, 2021
BIMA Appoints Grainne Richmond As President
The Bermuda Insurance Managers Association announced that Grainne Richmond has been appointed President. A spokesperson said, “Ms. Richmond, who is Vice President, Strategic Risk Solutions [SRS], takes up her position at the volunteer non-profit organization on March 1, 2021. “She will be joined by Aon’s Alicia Skeete and Artex’s William... Read more of this article
Hopkins Finishes Third In Dominican Republic
Kaden Hopkins recently continued competing in the National Independence Cyclistic Vuelta 2021, with Stage Two seeing competitors race over a 180 kilometer distance. Hopkins decided to make a move with just 2K to go, going for a solo break while the sprinters’ teams were forming their plans. Hopkins was literally caught on the line, finishing third... Read more of this article
1215 Lionfish Caught During Winter Derby
The 7th annual Winter Lionfish Derby took place from January 1st through 31st, 2021, and had 74 active participants who successfully caught 1215 lionfish – which the organisers said was “the most lionfish ever caught in Bermuda during a single month.” A spokesperson said, “Since 2013, the Bermuda Lionfish Task Force [BLTF] has brought... Read more of this article
Bermuda Fire, Rescue Service Extinguish Car Fire
The Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service extinguished a vehicle fire in the Cobbs Hill area. A BFRS spokesperson said, “A 1:59pm on February 22 2021, Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service Dispatch revived a report of a vehicle on fire at Cobbs Hill. “BFRS responded with one appliance from the Hamilton Fire Station with a total of 5 firefighters. “On... Read more of this article
Kayaker Aleksander Doba Dies On Kilimanjaro
Polish sea kayaker Aleksander Doba – known for making the transatlantic journey from Europe to North America aboard a kayak – passed away this week. According to multiple Polish media reports, Mr Doba died while climbing Mount Kilimanjaro. Mr Doba during his stop in Bermuda in 2014: “It is with profound regret that we announce the... Read more of this article
Free Transport To Vaccine Appt For AC Members
Starting on Monday March 1, adults aged 50+ who require assistance with transportation to their scheduled vaccine appointment can call Age Concern to arrange free transportation, Minister of Health Kim Wilson said. Speaking at last night’s [Feb 24] press briefing, Minister Wilson said, “I am also pleased to announce a partnership with the... Read more of this article
Golf: Augustus Concludes Competing In Florida
Bermudian golfer Daniel Augustus concluded competing in the Cat Cup on the Florida Elite Golf Tour. Taking to the Orange County National Golf Club Course in Florida, for his second and final round, he came off the course T16th after shooting 5-over par 77. Augustus shot 3 birdies, 10 pars, and 3 bogeys, 1 double bogey, and 1 triple bogey. Daniel Augustus... Read more of this article
Video: BTA On Miami To Charlotte Flight Change
Following the news that American Airlines will move their direct flight to Bermuda from Miami to Charlotte, the BTA said that this is “good news for leisure travellers” as “it’s all about connectivity,” and “Charlotte offers better US domestic connections.” The Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] said, “The AA... Read more of this article
Morris & Pitcher Win Greg Maybury Golf Cup
Ocean View Professionals Brian Morris and OJ Pitcher won the inaugural Greg Maybury Professional Golf Cup, which is a tournament between Ocean View Golf Course Professionals and Port Royal Golf Course Professionals. Morris and Pitcher took on Stevie Lambert and Andrew Trott-Francis at the Ocean View Golf Course. Playing Match-Play, Morris and Pitcher... Read more of this article
Watson-Brown Competes In SC Championships
Logan Watson-Brown and her Baylor swimming teammates continued competing in the 2021 South Eastern Senior Short Course Championships. Watson-Brown finished second competing in the 200 Yard Freestyle A Final touching the wall in a time of 1:48.83, after having finished first in the preliminaries in a time of 1:51.01. She then finished 7th in the 500... Read more of this article
Bermuda Karting Club Current Points Standings
Following the latest round of the Bermuda Karting Club racing, the current standings in each class are below. The current leader in the L026 Senior Class is Rian Lindo with 551 points, while Scott Barnes is in second with 526 points and David Barbosa is third with 489 points. Nile Bean leads the Tag Junior Class with 400 points, while J’auza James... Read more of this article
Video: February 24 Bernews Morning Newsflash
16,377 vaccines given, police issue two 24-hour closure orders, UK to ‘continue providing proportionate supply’ of vaccines, Governor Rena Lalgie, Premier David Burt & Minister Renee Ming visit RBR camp, Minister Walter Roban visits Pompano’s solar panel installation, Nahki Wells scores in Bristol City victory, BHS finds asbestos in some... Read more of this article
