Archive for November, 2023
BioQuest Aims To Help Biodiversity Conservation
BioQuest, powered by CariGenetics, officially launched on the 25th of November, marking a “significant step forward in Bermuda’s biodiversity conservation efforts.” A spokesperson said, “BioQuest is a new, innovative philanthropic NGO focused on biodiversity conservation using genomics, starting with Bermuda’s signature species,... Read more of this article
Goslings Celebrates 5th Papa Seal Release
Goslings has announced the upcoming release of its fifth annual Papa Seal Single Barrel Rum on December 2, with a celebratory event planned at the Gosling’s Wine Cellar. A spokesperson said, “This year marks the fifth consecutive release of Goslings’ annual Papa Seal Single Barrel Rum. To celebrate this milestone, Goslings is hosting the ultimate... Read more of this article
Culture Department Survey On Maker Spaces
The Department of Culture is undertaking a public consultation about the Throne Speech initiative on ‘creative maker spaces,’ and people are encouraged to fill out an online survey. In a post on X, the Department of Culture said, “Calling all creatives! Please fill in this quick online survey to help us plan Creatives Maker Spaces... Read more of this article
Regiment Hosts Open House At Warwick Camp
The Royal Bermuda Regiment hosted an Open House at Warwick Camp to showcase its varied work and provide information about opportunities within the Regiment. A spokesperson said, “From a teenager fresh out of high school to a father of young children who runs an investment management company, excitement was generated among visitors to Warwick Camp... Read more of this article
BNT People & Parishes Student Art Winners
The Bermuda National Trust announced the winners of its 2023 Student Art Competition, themed ‘Bermuda People & Parishes,’ sponsored by SOMPO International. A spokesperson said, “Over 200 pieces of artwork were submitted from primary, middle and senior school students across the island. Initial judging was by artists Jahbarri Wilson,... Read more of this article
Ahmani’s Cookie’s Available On BermudAir
Delicious chocolate chip cookies baked fresh by Ahmani’s Cookie Company are now available as part of the inflight food and beverage offerings with BermudAir. The Bermudian-based airline has partnered with the local food supplier, run by local entrepreneur Ahmani Peets, who bakes cookies and cakes with his father, Anthony Peets. Ahmani Peets launched... Read more of this article
Natasha Trott To Referee Concacaf Matches
Concacaf has announced the referees appointed for the 2023 Road to W Gold Cup Group Stage matches taking place between November 29th – December 5th, 2023, with Bermuda’s Natasha Trott appointed to officiate two matches in the window. Wednesday, November 29th, 2023 | Dominica vs Guyana REF: Kedeen Foster [Cayman Islands] AR1: Natasha Trott [Bermuda] AR2:... Read more of this article
Madeiros Selected For Rush National Elite Team
[Written by Stephen Wright] Teenage Bermudian footballer Jacob Madeiros has been selected to the Rush National Elite team after scoring a hat-trick at a recent regional event in Florida. Rush is an international football organisation with more than 125 partner youth and professional clubs in 50 countries. Madeiros, 16, represented a Rush select team... Read more of this article
White And Hopkins To Hold Cycling Camp
[Written by Stephen Wright] Top Bermudian cyclists Conor White and Kaden Hopkins have teamed up to share their knowledge and expertise with up-and-coming riders at the Winter Cycling Camp at Clearwater Beach next month. Hopkins and White represented Bermuda at the Pan American Games in Lima, Peru, in October, with White winning the bronze medal in the... Read more of this article
Tucker To Showcase Art At Devonshire Church
Artist Lance Tucker will showcase his artwork in a solo show at the Devonshire Seventh-Day Adventist Church on Sunday [December 3]. The show will run from 3 pm to 5 pm and will be Mr Tucker’s first since delving into his ancestry as part of a solo exhibition entitled DNA Discovery at City Hall in Hamilton last summer. Among the pieces for sale, which... Read more of this article
Warwick Win Primary Girls 7-A-Side Tournament
Warwick Academy won the Bermuda School Sports Federations Primary School Girls Seven-A-Side football tournament going undefeated and not conceding a goal. Warwick blanked a spirited St. George’s Preparatory 1 – 0 in the final. Warwick applied constant pressure on the east enders goal but were held at bay by some staunch defending and brave goalkeeping. Naomi... Read more of this article
2023 BSA Club Championships Day 1 Results
The 2023 Bermuda Squash Association Club Championships got underway at the BSA Club in Devonshire. On day one, four matches needed a fifth set to decide a winner, three of the matches were in the men’s B division, second seed Jamie Ball defeated Manjit Varwandkar 11-7, 11-13, 11-4, 8-11, 11-1, sixth seed Neil Lupsic defeated Matty Copeland 6-11,... Read more of this article
