Archive for August, 2022

US Consul Participates In Bermuda Pride Events

U.S. Consul General Karen Grissette said she was “honored to participate in Bermuda Pride 2022″ with the Consulate noting “the United States stands with the LGBTQIA+ community of Bermuda.” The U.S. Consulate Hamilton posted the photo below online, saying, “Representing the United States’ support for the LGBTQIA+ community,... Read more of this article

Police Confirm Death Of Malcolm Stovell Jr.

The police have now confirmed the death of 63-year-old Malcolm Stovell Jr and said the ”investigation surrounding the circumstances of Mr. Stovell’s sudden death continues.” A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] can now confirm the death of 63-year-old Malcolm Stovell Jr. and extends sincere condolences to his... Read more of this article

Nasir Rudolph, Maya Leighton Earn Scholarships

The selection committee of the Bermuda Maritime Scholarship announced that Nasir Rudolph and Maya Leighton have earned the award for 2022. Nasir Rudolph A spokesperson said, “Nasir is entering his third year at the University of Miami where he is studying Marine Affairs with a minor in Economics. With a love for the ocean stemming from his summers... Read more of this article

Interview: Deputy OBA Leader Jarion Richardson

How to handle the national debt, cost of living, plans to rebuild the OBA, what the PLP Government has, and has not, done well, and whether the OBA would bring a bill to legalize same sex marriage are a few of the topics Deputy Opposition Leader Jarion Richardson addressed in a recent interview with Bernews. In July of this year, the OBA announced... Read more of this article

CoinZoom Global Gets License From BMA

CoinZoom announced its Bermuda based subsidiary CoinZoom Global, Ltd. has been granted a license under the Digital Asset Business Act [DABA] from the Bermuda Monetary Authority [BMA]. A spokesperson said, “CoinZoom, a U.S. based cryptocurrency exchange and leading fintech company announced its Bermuda based subsidiary CoinZoom Global, Ltd. has been... Read more of this article

Column: Economy, Rising GDP, Be Optimistic

[Opinion column written by Senator Arianna Hodgson] Bermuda’s economy is on the rebound, and as a people, we have a lot to be encouraged and optimistic about regarding the future of our country. The big headlines are: GDP is up! Consumer spending is up! Employment income is up! Tourism arrivals and spending are up! Bermuda’s trade in goods... Read more of this article

Evolution Healing: Stroke Rehabilitation Survey

Evolution Healing Centre is currently running a stroke rehabilitation survey about “unmet needs and the current provision of these services,” with the survey to close on September 2. A spokesperson said, “This survey is very important to gain data on what is being delivered in practice and how we can improve these services. In Bermuda,... Read more of this article

Boxer & Kickboxer Visit Fun Camps Youth Retreat

[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermuda boxer Andre Lambe was the special guest at the final Fun Camps BDA retreat of the summer at Darrell’s Island. Lambe and kickboxer Jermal Woolridge engaged in fun-packed activities with youngsters at the camp and shared some tips during a boxing session. “[I] had a great time over the weekend surrounded by some... Read more of this article

Minors Competes In Summer Series III In Florida

Ki-Juan Minors competed in the Equestrian Sports Production [ESP] Summer Series III in Wellington Florida. During the 1.30m Open Jumper [II2d] with a Jump Off Class, Minors and Gantos G finished 3rd, the pair clocked a clear round one time of 45.201 and a a clear round jump-off time of 45.262. Minors and Gantos G then competed in the 1.35m Equiline... Read more of this article

Video: August 30th Bernews Morning Newsflash

New restaurant ‘Intrepid’ opens at Princess, boxer Andre Lambe & kickboxer Jermal Woolridge visit Fun Camps Youth retreat, Bermuda is Love #NoNewClothes campaign, Natalie Gazzard and Megan Hands win silver medal at CAZOVA, Nia Christopher scores in Towson win, Green Family award scholarships to 10 students and Vincent Darrell earns Sheila Nicoll... Read more of this article

Newmark Plays At International Beatleweek

[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermudian drummer Andy Newmark performed at the “Lennon 1980” headline show at the Liverpool Philharmonic Hall as part of the International Beatleweek Festival on Friday. Newmark, born in Port Chester, New York, to a Bermudian mother and American father, was among three musicians who played on John Lennon’s final pair... Read more of this article

Bermuda Sailors Compete In Comet International

Three Bermuda sailors and their crews concluded competing in the 2022 Comet Class Yacht Racing Association International Championship Regatta, off the Shrewsbury Sailing and Yacht Club in New Jersey. Rudy Bailey out of the West End Sailboat Club, Dale Brangman out of the East End Mini Yacht Club, and Zaniko Hendrickson out of the Mid-Atlantic Boat &... Read more of this article