Archive for May, 2024

United To Resume Year Round Newark Service

[Updated] Minister of Transport Wayne Furbert announced that “United Airlines will resume year-round service from Newark Liberty International Airport to Bermuda for the first time since 2016.” A Government spokesperson said, “Since then, the air service has been seasonal, with gradual increases in scheduled flights in recent years. “In... Read more of this article

Golfer Ebonie Cox To Compete In Elite Event

Bermudian professional golfer Ebonie Cox will compete against top professional and amateur Black female players at the John Shippen Women’s Invitational in Michigan next week. Held at the Blythefield Country Club in Grand Rapids, the tournament features an elite 12-player field, with the champion earning an exemption into the Meijer LPGA Classic for... Read more of this article

Traffic: Lane Closure In Smith’s & Hamilton Parish

The Ministry of Public Works released road traffic notices for a lane closures in both Smith’s and Hamilton Parish. For more information on the lane closure on South Road in Smith’s, click here. For more information on the lane closure on North Shore Road in Hamilton Parish, click here. For more information on the lane closure on Harrington... Read more of this article

Pool Players Continue Competing In Las Vegas

Bermuda pool players continued competing in the International Pool Tournament in Las Vegas. Keino Zuill finished 2nd in the mini 118 singles division, falling to Cody Kooteney in the final. The Bermuda women’s team of Carolina Arce, Pamela Quadroy, Sharnelle Turini, Marquerite Furbert, and Beverly Pitt went down 116 – 89 to BABS. Playing in the... Read more of this article

Parliament: Audio & Order Of Business

[Updated with audio] The House of Assembly will be in session today [May 31] and statements listed on the Order Paper include Progress on Affordable Housing, Bermuda College Graduates- Class of 2024, Foster Care Month- May 2024, National Register for Persons with Disabilities, Short-Term Relief Benefit, Road to PIPA 2, the Update- Implement of the UK... Read more of this article

Raelyn Robinson Wins Medals At U.S. Track Meet

Six-year-old Bermudian Raelyn Robinson won two silver medals and one bronze medal at the Virginia Invitational Track Showcase. A spokesperson said, “The local track and field community is buzzing with excitement over the outstanding performance of six-year-old Raelyn Robinson at the recent Virginia Invitational Track Showcase, a USATF-sanctioned... Read more of this article

Photos: Middle Schools Hold Vendor Days

Public middle schools are pioneering Vendor Day Marketplaces as part of a community partnership aimed at boosting education in entrepreneurship. A Government spokesperson said, “Students in Business Studies classes at Dellwood Middle School, Whitney Institute Middle School, and Sandys Secondary Middle School showcase their entrepreneurial skills... Read more of this article

Emma Harvey Hits Qualifying Standard

[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermuda swimmer Emma Harvey has hit the qualifying standard in the 100 metres backstroke for the Olympic Games in Paris this summer. Harvey won the B final at the City of Barcelona International Trophy meet today [May 30] in 1min 1.21sec. She will now be considered for selection by the Bermuda Olympic Association under the... Read more of this article

OBA Senator Douglas De Couto On Cyberattack

“Government continues to shamelessly hide the truth of last year’s cyberattack from the Bermudian people, and yet again attempts to dodge accountability,” Opposition Senator Douglas De Couto said. Senator De Couto said, “On 3 May the Minister of National Security made public in the House of Assembly that Government has received a report... Read more of this article

Video: Minister Unveils StoryWalk Initiative

Minister of Public Works David Burch was on hand to unveil the StoryWalk initiative at the Botanical Gardens yesterday [May 30]. Minister Burch said, “I am pleased to be here alongside the talented author Karen E. Franks, representatives of Deloitte, and Bobby DeGraff of Crafty Carpentry and Maintenance to officially unveil the StoryWalk initiative... Read more of this article

Minister On Athletes’ Sponsorship Awards

Minister of Tourism, Culture & Sport Owen Darrell said in the Senate that the “Department of Sport & Recreation is committed to enhancing sporting excellence at all levels and recognizes that our athletes must be supported to ensure their growth and development.” Minister Darrell said, “The goal of the National Junior Sponsorship... Read more of this article

Minister On The Energy Of Bermuda Day

Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport Owen Darrell spoke about Bermuda Day, saying “this year’s event was truly a celebration of our culture, our resilience, and our community spirit.” Minister Darrell said, “This year the sun shone brightly upon us, providing the perfect setting for a parade that was nothing short of spectacular.... Read more of this article