Archive for March, 2024
Video: March 30th Bernews Morning Newsflash
Ministry on standard taxi meter calibration, Red Tape Reduction Consultation launched, Good Friday at Horseshoe Bay Beach, applications open for Dr Barbara Ball scholarship, Soraya Wright & Patrick Tannock share insights At Risk Summit, Age Concern launches ‘Membership Mondays’, 11th Charman Prize Art winners announced, Foreign Languages Week... Read more of this article
Ministry On Standard Taxi Meter Calibration
The Ministry of Transport has advised that the Transport Control Department [TCD] “will not calibrate standard taxi meters this weekend due to technical and programming issues encountered by an external contractor.” A Government spokesperson said, “While this weekend’s calibration is postponed, we can assure the public that efforts... Read more of this article
Madisyn Bobb Breaks Bermuda Junior Record
Madisyn Bobb broke a national junior record that had stood for close to 20 years and also won two events. While competing at the Bo Manor / Harford Tech Meet, Bobb opened her outdoor season by breaking the Bermuda junior record girls hurdles record, finishing second with a time of 15.14, breaking the former record of 15.24. Bobb won the girls 200 meters... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: Good Friday At Horseshoe
Crowds of people made their way to Horseshoe Bay Beach today [March 29] to spend the Good Friday holiday enjoying themselves on the popular South Shore beach. We will have additional coverage of Good Friday later on, and in the meantime click here for all our past coverage of Good Friday. Related... Read more of this article
11th Charman Prize Art Winners Announced
The winners of the 11th Charman Prize have been announced, with the Charman Prize Best in Show going to ‘A Colourful Neighbour’ by Nahshon Hollis. A spokesperson said, “The Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art is thrilled to announce the winners of the 11th Charman Prize under the theme ‘The Local Seen – Bermuda, and Bermudians,... Read more of this article
Wright & Tannock Share Insights At Risk Summit
“The war on talent is real for the insurance industry and the lack of diversity, inclusion and equity should be a key focus, Soraya Wright, Amazon’s Global Head of Corporate Risk & Claims, told those attending the recently held Bermuda Risk Summit. A spokesperson said, “Ms Wright, who has more than 30 years of experience managing complex... Read more of this article
Weather Forecast For Saturday March 30
Saturday, March 30 is expected to be be windy with a few clouds from time to time, with the high to be near 21°C/69°F, and the low to be near 17°C/63°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be WNW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 60%. Sunrise will be at 7:09am and sunset will be at 7:38pm. High tide will be... Read more of this article
Football: Union Omaha Signs Zeiko Lewis
Union Omaha — a professional soccer team based in Omaha, Nebraska — announced the signing of Bermuda’s Zeiko Lewis pending league and federation approval. The club’s announcement said, “Union Omaha announced today the signing of Zeiko Lewis pending league and federation approval. Lewis joins after spending the previous five years... Read more of this article
BermudAir Gains TSA PreCheck For US Flights
BermudAir announced that it “has met all requirements with the U.S. Transportation Security Administration [TSA] to participate in the TSA PreCheck programme for its network of routes between Bermuda and the U.S.” A spokesperson said, “With immediate effect, guests flying on BermudAir with eligible TSA PreCheck programme memberships... Read more of this article
Monologue Slam Event At Bungalow 56
Actors will perform monologues from television shows, movies and plays at Bungalow 56 in Hamilton on Saturday [March 30]. A Monologue Slam, presented by Acting For Film BDA and sponsored by the Bermuda Department of Culture, runs from 8.30 pm to 10 pm. The monologues will be judged by Felix Obas, a filmmaker and director, Lucinda Spurling, a writer... Read more of this article
Burrows & Virginia State Edge Winston-Salem
Alexcie Burrows and her Virginia State University women’s tennis teammates continued their strong start picking up a 4 – 3 win over Winston-Salem State University. Burrows and Jayce Gaither defeated Brooke Higgins, and Iyana Nickens in the number 2 doubles spot 6-0, 6-0. Burrows would then defeat Nickens 7-5, 6-1 in the number 4 singles spot. Related... Read more of this article
Applications Open: Dr Barbara Ball Scholarship
“The Minister of Health encourages students studying for a career in public health to apply for the Dr. Barbara Ball, Public Health Scholarship,” said Minister of Health Kim Wilson. “This scholarship is designed for individuals passionate about making a difference in Bermuda’s public health field and is awarded annually to Bermudian... Read more of this article
