Archive for June, 2024
Column: Horner On London Climate Week & More
[Column written by Patrice Horner] The London Climate Week June 24-30th is hosting hundreds of sessions and workshops from leading experts in climate solutions, as the temperature nears record highs. The activity in climate and sustainability can be difficult to navigate as there is a soup of acronyms. Countries and companies are expected to report... Read more of this article
Photos/Video: CedarBridge Academy Graduation
[Updated with photos] CedarBridge Academy held their graduation ceremony this morning [June 28], celebrating their students accomplishments, and you can tune in and watch live below. Related Stories Photos & Video: CedarBridge Academy Awards Photos/Video:... Read more of this article
Parliament Audio & Order Of Business
[Updated with audio] The House of Assembly will be in session today [June 28] and statements listed on the Order Paper include the Introduction of the Public Service Career Guide, Progress on Improving Government Efficiencies, Purchasing of New Asphalting Equipment, Update on Road Works, the Tabling of the West End Development Corporation Amendment... Read more of this article
BF&M & Argus Announce Merger Agreement
BF&M and Argus Group announced today that they “have signed a definitive amalgamation agreement, pursuant to which BF&M and Argus will combine in an all-stock transaction.” A spokesperson said, “The transaction is subject to required regulatory approvals and shareholder approval with a planned completion date for the amalgamation... Read more of this article
Photos: Newport Bermuda Boats At RBYC
More than 160 boats participated in the 53rd Newport Bermuda Race, making the 635-nautical mile journey to Bermuda, and the island is currently hosting the yachts that successfully completed the race. Related Stories Photos: Newport Bermuda Race Prizegiving Photos: Newport Bermuda Race Prize-Giving Aerial Photos & Video: Newport Race... Read more of this article
Scooter Mart Announce New Rider Contests
The Scooter Mart Motor Fest announced rider contests for June 30 on Front Street with new attractions and classic favorites. A spokesperson said, “Scooter Mart Motor Fest [presented by Bermuda Charge], the island’s premier celebration of bike and auto culture, is set to deliver an unforgettable experience on 30 June on Front Street. This... Read more of this article
Column: Sir John Swan On Politics, Trends, More
[Opinion column written by Sir John Swan] Anyone watching the world of international politics will be aware of what I view as disturbing trends, specifically: A decided swing to extremism – people seem attracted to the far right or far left of the political spectrum. The middle, where people are willing to consider other opinions, who see right and... Read more of this article
Bermuda Resume Ball Hockey Championships
Bermuda continued competing in the ball hockey men’s world championship in Switzerland. Bermuda matched up against Great Britain in pool B quarter-final action, where they lost 6 – 4. Jason Smith scored two goals for Great Britain in the first period, while Chris Merritt scored for Bermuda as Great Britain led 2 – 1 at the break. In the second... Read more of this article
Premier: Launch Of An Online Payment Portal
We are “taking one of our first steps” in our “promise to advance the digital transformation of government services with the launch of an online payment portal, which will firstly allow capability for online payments of parking tickets,” Premier David Burt said. Premier & Minister of Finance David Burt said, “Good afternoon... Read more of this article
BEN Milestone Year & New Support For Horizons
The Bermuda Education Network [BEN] announced the completion of another successful year of our Horizons experiential learning program. A spokesperson said, “This year [2023/24], every public primary school participated in a total of 180 field trips, with 2,594 students benefiting from these enriching experiences. “Each field trip was accompanied... Read more of this article
BGA Junior Golfers To Compete In Jamaica
The Bermuda Golf Association was accepted into the Caribbean Golf Association recently as an associate member. Their first participation as an associate member will be at the Caribbean Amateur Junior Golf Championships being held in Kingston, Jamaica from July 1st – 6th, 2024. A spokesperson said, “The BGA is sending three promising juniors... Read more of this article
Jessica Lewis Competes In Canadian Track Trials
Jessica Lewis was back in action competing in the Canadian track and field Olympic trials. She finished second competing in the women’s 400m finals clocking a time of 1:04.78, Nandini Sharma, a T54 competitor, won the race with a time of 1:02.03. Earlier in the day, competing in the women 400m preliminaries, Lewis won heat one clocking a time of 1:00.65. Related... Read more of this article
