Archive for April, 2023

“Distribution Of 150,000 LED Light Bulbs”

The Ministry of Home Affairs has launched the new LED initiative, and the “distribution of 150,000 LED light bulbs will begin with the most vulnerable: seniors and low-income households.” A Government spokesperson said, “Through the Department of Energy, the Ministry of Home Affairs is pleased to launch the new LED initiative, announced... Read more of this article

Robinson Helps Whitehawk FC Win Promotion

[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermudian winger Luke Robinson has helped Whitehawk FC win promotion after they defeated Hythe Town 1-0 in the Isthmian League South East Division play-off final yesterday [April 29]. Robinson, who signed for the East Sussex side in December, was an unused substitute. Whitehawk reached the play-offs after finishing second... Read more of this article

People Urged To Become Foster Parents

May is Foster Care Month and the Department of Child and Family Services is “urging more residents who are able to consider becoming foster parents.” “Currently, there are 50 children in foster care and the Minister of Social Development and Seniors Tinee Furbert stressed the importance of providing support for our young people in... Read more of this article

Weather Forecast For Monday May 1

Monday, May 1 is expected to be windy with showers and thunderstorms, with the high to be near 25°C/77°F and the low to be near 21°C/70°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SSW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 89%. Sunrise will be at 6:32am and sunset will be at 8:00pm. High tide will be at 6:11am and... Read more of this article

Golf: Sherlock Qualifies As Leadbetter Instructor

Bermuda’s Quinton Sherlock Jr. has made a major step in establishing himself as an international elite golf instructor. For the past year and a half, he has been studying under David Leadbetter and his top instructors. Sherlock has visited the Golfzon Leadbetter world headquarters in Orlando, Florida twice during the process, learning directly from... Read more of this article

Somerset Primary Students Read 3,000 Books

Somerset Primary School students recently celebrated achieving their target of reading 3,000 books with a fun-themed Literacy Day. The event started with an assembly, with each class presenting their favourite author before the older students were paired with younger students as part of a “buddy read”. Students spent the rest of the day travelling... Read more of this article

2023 Ag Show Equestrian Day #2 Results

The 2023 Horse Jumping event at the exhibition came to an end in the Center Ring at the Botanical Gardens. Glen Smith won the Open Carriage Single Class with J.S. Magic, while Melody Greenslade won the Ladies Pleasure Single Class with Random Renegade. Jaylynn Hines and her horse Toto D’ysenbeeck Z won the 1.10m Horse Jumping Class, the pair clocked... Read more of this article

PLP On World Day For Safety & Health At Work

The PLP said they “join with trade unions, employers, and the government in recognition of the International Labour Organization [ILO]’s World Day for Safety and Health at Work.” A spokesperson said, “Since 2003, April 28 has been observed as part of an annual global campaign to promote occupational safety, health, and decent work. “The... Read more of this article

Top 10 Most Viewed Videos For April 2023

Video: Sunday April 30th ‘Good News’ Spotlight

News that the Brownies held a clean-up, KraftHeinz and Butterfield & Vallis presented a cheque to WindReach for $3,684.50, Future Leaders Bermuda announced the promotions of Mckenzie-Kohl Tuckett and Seon Tatem to Assistant Director positions, and Suzanne Williams-Charles will be a featured panelist at the Insurance Europe International Conference... Read more of this article

Harper’s Bazaar Highlights “A Trip To Bermuda”

Harper’s Bazaar has featured the island in a story titled “The Ultimate Packing Guide For A Trip To Bermuda.” The Harper’s Bazaar story said, “Ringed with blush pink sands and edged with turquoise waters, Bermuda is a chic island hideaway unlike any other. And a visit here is best complemented by a curated wardrobe that’s... Read more of this article