Archive for June, 2021
BPSU Appoint Kevin Grant, Linda Bogle-Mienzer
The Bermuda Public Services Union [BPSU] announced that Kevin Grant has been appointed as General Secretary, while Linda Bogle-Mienzer has been appointed as Labour Relations Organizer. BPSU President Armell Thomas said, “I am pleased to announce the following Secretariat staff appointments: Bro. Kevin S. Grant MMHRM, CMgr, MCMI, General Secretary “Effective... Read more of this article
Videos & Updates: Demonstration At Cabinet
[Updating] A “public demonstration” has been scheduled for today [June 29] at the Cabinet Building, with the gathering planned for 11.30am. A poster promoting the event said, “We’re all equal. Vaccinated & unvaccinated. The Concerned Citizens. Join us for a public demonstration at the Cabinet Building on Tuesday, June 29,... Read more of this article
“Bermuda Pride Has Made Significant Strides”
“Bermuda Pride has made significant strides in representing the rights of the LGBTQ+ community, and I acknowledge the leaders in this community for displaying their bold and unwavering commitment,” Minister of Social Development and Seniors Tinee Furbert said. In issuing a statement “recognising the celebrations of Bermuda Pride,... Read more of this article
TROIKA Bermuda To Host ‘Groove’ Workshop
TROIKA Bermuda is getting set to host their ‘GROOVE’ dance workshop series on Saturday, July 10th and Sunday, July 11th. A spokesperson said, “TROIKA Bermuda’s mission is to educate, enlighten and entertain by producing significant theatre experiences for young people and their families, which are presented by a creative ensemble of the... Read more of this article
Hiscox: Settlement In Business Losses Case
Hiscox Insurance Company Limited reached a settlement in the matter of the business interruption losses suffered as a result of the lockdown imposed by the UK Government in 2020 in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. A statement from the company said, “Hiscox Insurance Company Limited [Hiscox] and the members of the Hiscox Action Group [HAG] have... Read more of this article
Danny: Fourth Named Storm Of Season Forms
Danny — the fourth named storm of the 2021 Atlantic Hurricane season — formed in the Atlantic, with the system then dissipating over Georgia. The latest forecast from the U.S. National Hurricane Center said, “At 5.00am EDT [0900 UTC], the remnants of Danny were located near latitude 33.0 North, longitude 83.0 West. The remnants are... Read more of this article
Video: June 29th Bernews Morning Newsflash
Man left injured after ‘suspected collision’, man stabbed, Premier David Burt & Cabinet to ‘greet those assembled’ at the planned protest today, Paget Parish Council donates to schools, Berkeley Institute holds graduation, Cyana Burgess earns $30,000 BILTIR scholarship, Karina Forth & Chloe Powell selected for Chubb internship, BELCO replacing... Read more of this article
Column: Dr Astwood On Why Wantley Matters
[Opinion column written by Dr. Norma Cox Astwood] The history of Berkeley’s relationship with Wantley extends beyond the bricks and mortar that built those edifices. The history is what those buildings represent. To demolish Wantley is to further annihilate and deny Bermuda’s black population, and by extension all of Bermuda’s population, another... Read more of this article
Summer BizCamp Set To Begin On July 12
The Youth Entrepreneurship Initiative [YEI] will be holding the 2021 Summer BizCamp from July 12 to July 23, with the programme to feature a combination of online video lectures and in-person workshops at Berkeley Institute. A spokesperson said, “The Youth Entrepreneurship Initiative [YEI] in conjunction with the Economic Development Department... Read more of this article
BAA To Enter First Division, Bascome To Coach
The Bermuda Athletic Association is re-entering a team in the BFA First Division, with Andrew Bascome set to serve as the head coach. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Athletic Association [BAA] are pleased to announce it is re-entering a team into the BFA First Division after reshaping our football program to meet the challenges of modern football... Read more of this article
Bermuda Inline Ball Hockey Season Underway
The Bermuda Inline Ball Hockey Summer League season got underway at the PCC Hockey Rink, with a total of 34 goals scored in the two games. Pembroke Pirates 9 - Boaz Island Beer Barons 8 This season opener saw a total of 17 goals scored with the Pembroke Pirates edging the Boaz Island Beer Barons 9 – 8 in overtime. A total of 11 goals were scored... Read more of this article
Cricket: Premier & First Division Top Performers
Following the first round of Premier and First Division cricket action over the weekend, today we take a look at the top performers. In the batting department, Janeiro Tucker player/coach of the Southampton Rangers was the weekend top scorer with 90, against the St. David’s Cricket Club, while Jordan Burgess from Baileys Bay scored 52 not out against... Read more of this article
