Archive for June, 2021
Covid-19: Toll-Free Number For Travellers
A toll-free number is available for travellers calling the Covid-19 helpline from the United States and Canada. A Government spokesperson said, “The Covid-19 helpline is operating from 8 am until 8 pm, seven days a week, and additional staff has been added to answer calls. If you do not have all of the information and your TA is rejected, please... Read more of this article
“How To Identify Sexual Harassment & Bullying”
The Bermuda Chamber of Commerce will host the second of a two-part series of Lunch & Learns for Human Resource Professionals tomorrow [June 29]. A spokesperson said, “On Tuesday, June 29th, the Bermuda Chamber of Commerce will host the second of a two-part series of Lunch & Learns for Human Resource Professionals. The topic of this webinar... Read more of this article
Paget Parish Council Donates To Schools
The Paget Parish Council recently presented gift certificates worth $1,000 to Paget Primary, St. Paul’s Preschool, and Gilbert Institute “to provide autonomy for teachers and Principals to purchase the specific items that would most benefit the students.” A spokesperson said, “For a number of years, Paget Parish Council has made... Read more of this article
Cyana Burgess Earns $30K BILTIR Scholarship
BILTIR awarded a $30,000 scholarship to Cyana Burgess, with Ms Burgess set to continue studying Actuarial Science and Data Analytics at the University of Leicester in the UK. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda International Long Term Insurers and Reinsurers [BILTIR] has announced a $30,000 education award to Cyana Burgess. “Ms. Burgess, who is... Read more of this article
Madelyn Moore Wins 4th Gold Medal At CCCAN
Madelyn Moore closed out her very impressive showing at the Central American and Caribbean Swimming Federation [CCCAN] Championships in Puerto Rico, with a total of 4 gold medals, 2 national records, and one CCCAN record. Following up on her previous medal wins, the Bermudian swimmer claimed the 18 & over 100 meter butterfly gold medal touching... Read more of this article
Smith Wins Wilfred Fray Memorial Tournament
Chris Smith was crowned the Bermuda Professional Golfers Association’s Wilfred Fray Memorial Tournament champion at the Ocean View Golf Course. Smith, who led going into the second day, finished 2 strokes ahead of Dwayne Pearman who double-bogeyed on the 18th. Smith finished with a two-round score of 139, Pearman was second at 141, while Darriek Douglas... Read more of this article
BNAA Hosts Track Meet At National Sports Center
The Bermuda National Athletics Association hosted a track meet at the National Sports Center this weekend. The 800 meter run was won by Nirobi Smith-Mills clocking a winning time of 1:57.71, while Sancho Smith finished second in 1:57.73. Tiara Derosa won the women’s open shut putt with a time of 13.34m or 43 feet 9.25 inches, while the Under 20 girls... Read more of this article
McGinger Comic: Bermudian Travel Issues
[Written by McGinger Design Lab] In the latest of a comic series from McGinger Design Lab, McGinger notes that, “While our Premier welcomed tourists to our shores, several locals were denied the luxury, and were forced to reside in a foreign land – an uncomfortable and worrisome experience for sure!” You can find more information on the links... Read more of this article
Results: Premier & First Division Cricket
Southampton Rangers, Bailey’s Bay, Somerset Cricket Club, Warwick Workmen’s Club, and PHC all recorded victories in this weekend’s Premier & First Division cricket action. Premier Division Southampton Rangers won by 36 runs: Southampton Rangers 175 St. Davids Cricket Club 139/6 At Lord’s in St. David’s, player/coach Janeiro Tucker... Read more of this article
Jeopardy Features Dwayne Leverock Question
The memorable catch by Bermudian cricket player Dwayne Leverock in the World Cup was featured as a question on the popular Jeopardy Game Show. Sandy Olive – a high school teacher from Missouri — correctly answered ‘cricket’ to the question “Though India would win by 257 runs, Dwayne Leverock made a memorable catch for... Read more of this article
Swimmers Win 20 More Medals In Bahamas
Members from the Harbour Swim Club and the Sharks Swim Club continued competing in the Bahamas National Swimming Championships in Nassau, winning 20 additional medals in the latest day of action. Harbour During the 13-14 boys 400m freestyle Brandon Adkins claimed the silver medal with a time of 4:25.17, while Sam Williamson won the 15-17 boys 400m freestyle... Read more of this article
Photos & Results: Bermuda Power Boat Racing
[Updated with photos] The 2021 Bermuda Power Boat Racing season continued with the juniors running heats inshore, while the power boats held a 30 minute offshore race at Ferry Reach. The Junior Drivers are in two groups of three, with Tyler James and Santiago Roe, both winning a heat in the A Group, while Zauza James and Shawn Bremar both won a race... Read more of this article
