Archive for September, 2023

KEMH To Turn Pink For Cancer Awareness

The King Edward VII Memorial Hospital [KEMH] Acute Care Wing will be illuminated in pink throughout October in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month. A spokesperson said, “The entrance to the King Edward VII Memorial Hospital [KEMH], Acute Care Wing will be bathed in a pink glow in celebration of Breast Cancer Awareness starting on Sunday 1... Read more of this article

ABIR Celebrates 30th Anniversary At Forum

The Association of Bermuda International Insurers and Reinsurers [ABIR] celebrated 30 years of partnership and leadership at the ABIR@30 Lunch Forum. An audience of industry participants, regulators, representatives of supporting industries, politicians and dignitaries witnessed presentations from ABIR’s key partners “highlighting the Bermuda... Read more of this article

23 Students Complete ‘Building My Future’

This summer, twenty-three Youth Leadership Academy students participated in ‘Building My Future,’ a Family Centre internship programme designed to provide youth with valuable work experience and life skills. The aims of ‘Building My Future’ are to teach work habits critical to job success, inspire youth to learn, and reinforce the connection... Read more of this article

Weather Forecast For Saturday September 30

Saturday, September 30 is expected to be cloudy, with the high to be near 29°C/84°F and the low to be near 25°C/77°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SW.The relative humidity is expected to be near 77%. Sunrise will be at 7:12am and sunset will be at 7:05pm. High tide will be at 9:49am, while low tide will be at... Read more of this article

Julia Slade Begins Competing In Maryland

Julia Slade began competing in the 30th Capital Challenge Horse Show at the Prince George’s Equestrian Center in Maryland. Riding her Hanoverian gelding Love Dreamer 2, Slade finished 7th competing in the Open Equitation 3’3 Class. Slade and Love Dreamer 2 also competed in the USHJA 3’3 Jumping Seat Medal Gymnastics Class finishing 63rd. Related... Read more of this article

Turner & Davis Named To Gold Cup League Best

Bermuda’s Za’Khari Turner and Victoria Davis were named as part of the ‘League B Best XI’ in the Concacaf Road W Gold Cup, with Concacaf noting that stand out performances from the two Bermudians. The Bermuda women’s football team won both their matches, defeating the Dominican Republic by a score of 2-0 and recording a... Read more of this article

Waldauer & Dunkley Win Splash & Dash Event

Alex Waldauer and Christine Dunkley raced to victory in the Cambridge Beaches Splash and Dash event. Waldauer clocked a winning time of 22.05, Jens Drea was second clocking 23.12, and Alex McManus was the third male to cross the line finishing 6th overall clocking 27.43. Dunkley won in a time of 24.06, Ashley Couper was the second female finisher and... Read more of this article

Aspen Appoints Bobby Bianconi As Head Of Cyber

Aspen Insurance Holdings Limited appointed Bobby Bianconi as Global Head of Cyber. A spokesperson said, “Bobby has been with Aspen since 2016 and brings over 1o years of dedicated underwriting experience, most recently as Head of US Cyber. “Prior to joining Aspen, Bobby led the Cyber portfolio for the Western United States at Allied World. Bobby... Read more of this article

Kempe Finishes 2nd In ILCA UK Championships

Sebastian Kempe recently participated in the UKLA – ILCA UK National Championships. In the ILCA7 Class, Kempe secured an impressive 2nd place, tying with 34 net points alongside the winner, Stefan Elliott-Shircore from Australia. Throughout the event, Kempe demonstrated his skill by claiming victory in two out of the 12 races sailed, accompanied by... Read more of this article

Adkins & Smith Conclude Kickoff Classic Meet

Brandon Adkins and Violet Smith represented Baylor on the second day of the SE Fall Kickoff Classic Meet. Smith finished sixth in the 13 – 14 women’s 50 yard freestyle clocking a time of 27.79, Adkins finished third clocking a time of 1:58.67 during the men’s open 200 yard backstroke. Smith finished sixth in the 13 – 14 women’s 100 yard freestyle... Read more of this article

Bowling: Islanders, Pinsplitters, Blue Angels Win

In Second Spring Senior Bowling League action at the Warwick Lanes saw the Islanders defeat the Last Pin 3.5 – 0.5, the Star Lites went down 3 – 1 to the Pinsplitters, and the New Comers went down 3 – 1 to the Blue Angels. Men Handicap Game: Elvin Thomas 251, McNeil Simmons 235, Llewellyn Jones 200 Handicap Series: Elvin Thomas 659, McNeil... Read more of this article

Parliament: Audio & Order Of Business

[Updated with live audio] The House of Assembly will be in session on Friday [Sept 29] and statements listed on the Order Paper include an Update on the Tax Reform Commission; Expansion of Pension Investments; Submarine Cable initiative, Google and Nuvem; the Intention to make Expungement of Convictions [Criminal Records] Regulations 2023; Update on... Read more of this article