Archive for January, 2023

Brangman Competes In Endurance Competition

Marvin Brangman was in action competing in the 100-mile endurance ride at Broxton Bridge Plantation in Ehrhardt, South Carolina. Brangman, riding Bacardi, finished 6th out of ten riders in the division which qualifies them to enter the AERC Nationals to be held in Texas in October 2023. Riders had 24 hours to complete the 100 miles [160 km] race, over... Read more of this article

Consultation On Expanding Working Population

Following the release of the ‘Addressing the Challenge of an Ageing Population in Bermuda’ position paper, the public is invited to contribute their feedback, as the Government plans to create a “Strategic Policy Paper on Expanding the Working Population of Bermuda.” A Government spokesperson said, “The public will recall... Read more of this article

BMDA On Medical Misinformation Circulating

The Bermuda Medical Doctors’ Association [BMDA] said they wish to ”address a video which has circulated recently, regarding a commonly used medication” noting that “this video is concerning, and the information is unfortunately, inaccurate.” A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Doctors’ Association [BMDA] wishes to... Read more of this article

Francis Patton Primary Longtail Plunge On Feb 4

The Francis Patton Primary School PTA will be hosting their annual Longtail Plunge on Saturday [Feb 4] at 9.00am. A spokesperson said, “It’s not too late to participate or donate towards our annual Longtail Plunge on February 4, 2023! “Our mission for the 2023/2024 school year, is to have a year jam-packed with fun and innovative events for... Read more of this article

Famous Extends Winning Streak To 6 Meets

Sakari Famous and her McNeese University women’s track & field teammates won the team title at the McNeese Indoor II Meet, recording a total of 201 points. Famous won the high jump with a jump of 1.70m or 5 feet 7 inches, extending her winning streak to six straight meets. Related Stories Outerbridge Makes US Top 10 In Two Sprints Jake Brislane... Read more of this article

Waterfront Fails To ‘Capitalise On Opportunities’

The “Waterfront area of the City is a site of immeasurable potential which currently accommodates a series of uses which drastically fail to capitalise upon the opportunities that the area presents,” the Government’s recently released City of Hamilton Plan 2023 Consultative Draft said. The document stated, “Whilst it is recognised... Read more of this article

Bermuda Football Teams To Enter Island Games

[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermuda is scheduled to have men’s and women’s football teams competing at the NatWest Island Games for the first time in a decade at the multi-sport event in Guernsey, Channel Islands, this summer. The men’s team are among 16 islands competing in the tournament and have been drawn in Group 3 with Greenland, Froya... Read more of this article

Video: Jan 31st Bernews Morning Newsflash

40-year-old man dies following collision, professional golfer Brian Morris. who inspired people across the world, dies aged 55, Dr Eve De Rosa to speak at BC Science Event, Chamber appoint Danielle Riviere as new CEO, BHCF appoint Kim Pratt as Executive Director, BILTIR companies providing summer internships and football teams to enter Island Games... Read more of this article

January 2023: Top 10 Bernews “Photo Of Day”

In an effort to provide everyone with a look at the island’s natural beauty each morning, Bernews features a “Photo of the Day” in our email newsletters and on social media seven days a week. Judging by the number of reader’s “likes”, the month’s most popular photos included the crystal winter waves, tranquil day in Flatts Inlet, romantic... Read more of this article

Archers Compete In Belgium Remote Shoot

Bermuda archers took to the line to compete in the Belgium 60x Remote Shoot inside the St. George’s Community Center Gymnasium. In the 18 indoor recurve division, Camerin Pickering finished first with a score of 577/600, Jaydon Roberts was second with a score of 574/600, while Bernard Wade III was third with a score of 563/600, and Robin Selley finished... Read more of this article

Report: Insured Natural Cat Losses Hit $140B

Another year of complex natural hazard events in 2022 resulted in a direct economic cost of USD 360bn, according to the 2022 Natural Catastrophe Report published by Gallagher Re. A spokesperson said, “The insurance industry covered USD 140bn of this total, marking the fifth year since 2017 to cross the USD 100bn threshold for insurers. The year... Read more of this article

Aspen Appoints Mike Duffy To UK Boards

Aspen Insurance Holdings Limited announced that Mike Duffy has been appointed to the Aspen Managing Agency Limited [AMAL] and Aspen Insurance UK Limited [AIUK] Boards as a Non-Executive Director, effective February 1, 2023. A spokesperson said, “Mike will join the AMAL and AIUK [Aspen U.K.] Boards as Senior Independent Non-Executive Director [SID],... Read more of this article