Archive for August, 2021
Auto Solutions Signs Dealership With VW
Auto Solutions announced that Volkswagen [Latin America] has renewed Auto Solutions’ exclusive dealership for the Bermuda market. Glen Smith, Managing Director of Auto Solutions commented: “We are very happy to continue this important partnership with Volkswagen. We are always looking to bring to Bermuda cars that are the perfect fit for island... Read more of this article
Emancipation Creativity Competition Winners
Minister of Youth, Culture and Sport, Dr Ernest Peets congratulated Alay Burgess Rocker, Callahj Simons and Riley Darrell, who were the first, second and third place winners of the Emancipation Youth Creativity Competition, which was held earlier this month. “Those who participated in the contest were asked to submit poems, WhatsApp or YouTube... Read more of this article
Guy Carpenter Selects Isabella Boonstra As Intern
Guy Carpenter announced today [Aug 31] the appointment of Isabella Boonstra as a summer intern to support its operations in Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “Guy Carpenter, a leading global risk and reinsurance specialist and a business of Marsh McLennan, announced today the appointment of Isabella Boonstra as a summer intern to support its operations... Read more of this article
Three Newly Qualified Air Traffic Controllers
Omar Dill, Malik Robinson and Oral Barnett have completed both formal and on-the-job training to become qualified Air Traffic Controllers. A spokesperson said, “Three young Bermudians whose overseas air traffic controller training was postponed from March 2020 to August 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic, have now completed both formal and on-the-job... Read more of this article
Live Videos & Updates: BIU Members Gather
[Updating] Some members of the Bermuda Industrial Union [BIU] gathered at Union Square starting at 8.00am on Monday morning and the protest is expected to continue on Tuesday [Aug 31] and we will provide updates as able. The BIU called for their non-essential members to gather for two days in protest of the latest legislation, which the Government... Read more of this article
Organisers Seeking Volunteers For WTSBDA
People are being encouraged to register to volunteer for the upcoming World Triathlon Sprint and Relay Championship in Bermuda [WTSBDA]. A spokesperson said, “Local fans of Flora Duffy are encouraged to show their love for the international superstar by registering to volunteer at her first triathlon on home soil since winning the sport’s Olympic... Read more of this article
Experience Investment Programme Webinar
The Bermuda Tourism Authority is inviting tourism entrepreneurs to register for the Experience Investment Programme webinar, which will be held on Thursday [Sept 2]. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Tourism Authority has announced the renewal of the Experience Investment Programme [EIP] Fall-Spring edition. The programme creates opportunities... Read more of this article
Focus Counselling Celebrates Recovery Month
Focus Counselling Services [FCS] is celebrating Recovery Month in September. A spokesperson said, “Focus Counselling Services has spent over 25 years working to support individuals seeking recovery. We provide services during, before, and after treatment. Join us to recognize the importance of recovery through this year’s theme Recovery is For... Read more of this article
Music Review: “Reflections Of Hymn” Concert
[Written by Dale Butler] This musical event featuring professionals, church members and children broke the book of superlatives: impressive, momentous, awesome and stellar. At its conclusion my sinuses were clear, my leg ceased hurting, my spirit was revived, my energy restored and I felt as though I had conquered the world. Where do I start? I would... Read more of this article
Cycling Trio Conclude Competing In Arkansas
The Joe Martin Stage Race recently concluded in Fayetteville, Arkansas, with Conor White and Nicolas Narraway competing in the Elite Men’s 1, 2 Division, while Caitlin Conyers competed in the UCI Pro Women 1, 2 Division. The final day of racing was the Fayetteville Criterium, which saw White clock a winning time of 52:39, while Narraway finished eighth... Read more of this article
Tropical Storm Kate “Not A Threat At This Time”
Tropical Storm Kate is “not a threat to Bermuda at this time”, the Bermuda Weather Service said, with its closest point of approach to Bermuda within 72 hours forecast to be 511 nm to the east at 3am on Friday [Sept 3], with the BWS noting that “this system may move closer to Bermuda after this time period depending upon its track.” Graphic... Read more of this article
19 Complete Coaching & Umpiring Courses
The Bermuda Netball Association congratulated 12 participants who completed the Level I and Level II Coaching courses as well as seven participants who passed the AFNA Level C Umpire Award Theory Course. A spokesperson said, “Level I and Level II Bermuda Netball Association Coaching courses commenced earlier this year. The coaching courses were... Read more of this article
