Archive for January, 2022

Column: Should Bid To Bring Back America’s Cup

[Opinion column written by OBA Senate Leader Ben Smith] If you repeat a lie enough times some people will start to believe it’s the truth. The PLP did a great job of repeating to everyone that the America’s Cup was bad for Bermuda. They continue to repeat this lie every time they feel the pressure or don’t want to answer probing questions. It... Read more of this article

Cal Blankendal Joins Blue Devils FC As Advisor

Blue Devils FC announced that Cal Blankendal has joined the club as an Advisor, and “will be actively working to strengthen ties between Bermuda, Bermuda FA, local football clubs and Blue Devils FC. ” The Canadian based club’s announcement said, “Blue Devils FC announced today that Cal Blankendal has joined the club as an Advisor. Blankedal... Read more of this article

BF&M Sponsors Free For February At NMB

The National Museum of Bermuda [NMB] is offering free admission during its Free For February event, with this year’s iteration sponsored by BF&M. A spokesperson said, “The National Museum of Bermuda is opening its doors for free to all Bermuda residents during the month of February. This year, Free for February is generously sponsored... Read more of this article

Ministry: 35 Bus Runs Cancelled On Monday

[Updated] The full bus schedule resumed today — after operating on a reduced schedule since January 17th — and the bus cancellations have also resumed, with Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [January 31] with the list indicating that there are five bus runs cancelled so far today. Update 4.13pm: The Ministry... Read more of this article

Kaden Hopkins Finishes Third In Race In Spain

Kaden Hopkins finished third overall, and second as an Under 23 rider, competing in the Etape Interclub Vinalopo Yecla Cycle race in Spain. Representing Essax, Hopkins covered the 95.8km distance clocking a time of 2:05:25, finishing behind winner Aitor Escobar who recorded a time of 2:05:18, and his Essax teammate Oscar Moscardo who also clocked a... Read more of this article

Helping Seniors Adapt To Clarien Digital Banking

Clarien Bank and Age Concern are getting set to work in partnership to “help Bermuda’s senior population adapt to digital banking.” A spokesperson said, “Age Concern volunteers will work alongside the Clarien client service team to help guide and educate its senior clients that feel they need a little extra help banking using digital,... Read more of this article

Cycling: Fattire Massive Hog Bay Park Results

The fifth race of the Bermuda Fattire Massive Mountain Bike season took place at Hog Bay Park this weekend. The 60 minutes Open Male race was won by James Holloway who completed 8 laps in a winning time of 51:52.6, Hans Hirschi was second completing 7 laps in a time of 45:19.5, and Cameron Morris was third clocking 46:15.1 also completing 7 laps. The... Read more of this article

Robin Selley Makes Podium In Archery Classic

Bermuda archers concluded competing in the 19th annual Lancaster Archery Classic in Philadelphia, with Jaydon Roberts and Robin Selley both in action during the final portion. Roberts competed in the Cadet Division in the Youth & Collegiate Tournament and finished 7th out of 22 archers, and Selley competed in the Cub Division in the Youth &... Read more of this article

Nathan Trott, Delia Ebbin & Kenni Thompson

Teams that include Bermudian footballers Nathan Trott, Delia Ebbin, and Kenni Thompson were recently in action in England, Wales and France. Nathan Trott in France Nathan Trott and his AS Nancy teammates went down 2 – 0 to Amiens SC at home. Delia Ebbin in Wales Delia Ebbin and her Barry Town United teammates took on Cardiff City in a Quarter-Final... Read more of this article

Video: “Love Circle” At Cabinet Grounds

A few people are gathering at the Cabinet Office grounds on Front Street in Hamilton this morning [Jan 31] for a “love circle,” with Enda Matthie saying they “would like to approach our protest from a different angle” and “do things that bring about healing.” Enda Matthie told Bernews, “This is a love circle.... Read more of this article

College Funding & Scholarship Info Sessions

Mirrors’ PeerForward programme will be hosting a series of online information sessions called ‘Finding Funds for College’ starting tomorrow [Feb 1]. A spokesperson said, “Parents and senior school students can learn more about where and how to find the funds to pay for college and tips on managing the application processes in this series... Read more of this article

Bermuda Is Love Offer Two $5,000 Scholarships

Noting that they want “to help Bermudians gain access to higher education,” Bermuda Is Love is offering two $5,000 academic scholarship awards for 2022/2023. A spokesperson said, “We believe that higher education is a human right and should be made accessible to all. We are seeking applicants who are committed to making Bermuda a... Read more of this article