Archive for February, 2025
Bermudians Join UKOT Youth Summit
Bermudians Jasiah Durham and Katherine Gunther are representing Bermuda at the 2025 UK Overseas Territories Association Youth Summit in London. The Government’s London office said, “Today, young Bermudians Jasiah Durham and Katherine Gunther are participating in the 2025 UK Overseas Territories Association Youth Summit as Youth Participants... Read more of this article
Education Minister Meets With Gilbert PTA
Minister of Education Crystal Caesar met with the Gilbert Institute PTA where “attendees received detailed insights into decision-making, student placement plans, and additional resources available to support families.” A Government spokesperson said, “The Minister of Education, Crystal Caesar and the Ministry of Education team met... Read more of this article
Brian Duperreault To Speak At Risk Summit
Industry icon Brian Duperreault will headline the closing session of the Bermuda Risk Summit 2025 with a ‘seaside chat’ on his career, Bermuda’s role in global re/insurance, and the launch of Mereo Insurance. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Business Development Agency [BDA] is pleased to announce that Brian Duperreault, a legendary... Read more of this article
Educators Take Part In Two Day Session
Principals and staff from the Western and Eastern parish primary schools recently participated in a “two-day onboarding session to shape the future of education in Bermuda.” A Government spokesperson said, More than 60 school representatives from West End, Somerset, St. George’s Prep, East End, and St. David’s Primary Schools... Read more of this article
Shadow Minister Dwayne Robinson On BTA
“I’m calling on the Minister of Tourism to provide an update on this Government’s plan to assist the BTA with its staffing issues, the overarching vision for the Tourism industry, and the future of the Bermuda Tourism Authority as an entity,” said Shadow Tourism Minister Dwayne Robinson. Mr. Robinson, who was recently elected as an MP... Read more of this article
Sharrieff Shines As Howard Claims 2nd At NEC
Myeisha Sharrieff and her Howard University women’s swimming and diving teammates produced a strong performance at the 2025 Northeast Conference [NEC] championship, securing second place with a total score of 683.5 points. This impressive result marks the second consecutive year that Howard has finished as runners-up in the conference. Sharrieff... Read more of this article
BTA Releases 2024 Q4 Tourism Report
The Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] has reported “its Q4 and year-end tourism results for 2024, reporting sustained performance improvements across key metrics despite ongoing challenges related to limited hotel capacity.” A spokesperson said, “The year saw a notable increase in total visitor arrivals, with air visitors leading the... Read more of this article
Video: Freemasons Donate To Two Charities
The Freemasons Fund For Bermuda [FFFB] has donated to two local charities — the Scout Association of Bermuda and the Family Centre — with the donations presented at Freemasons’ Hall in Hamilton. Dr. Sandy DeSilva of the Family Center expressed gratitude, highlighting how the funds will help sustain free services such as counseling, group programs,... Read more of this article
Kaleidoscope Celebrates Bermudian Artists
Children at the Kaleidoscope Arts Foundation got the opportunity to celebrate Black History Month inspired by local Bermudian artists. A spokesperson said, “This February at Kaleidoscope Arts Foundation [Kaleidoscope] 57 children aged 4-13 years old got the opportunity to celebrate Black History Month inspired by local Bermudian artists! “Four artists... Read more of this article
70th Anniversary Of Colvin’s “Heroic Stand”
The public is invited to the Cathedral on Monday, March 3 at 12.30pm to honour the 70th anniversary of 15-year-old Claudette Colvin’s “heroic stand” on a Montgomery, Alabama bus. A spokesperson said, “The island community is invited to join an appreciation celebration on Monday, March 3 from 12.30pm to 1.30pm at the Cathedral for the... Read more of this article
Everen Group Appoints James Peniston As CIO
The Everen Group announced the appointment of James Peniston as Chief Investment Officer, effective April 1, 2025. A spokesperson said, “The Everen Group, a group of leading energy insurance companies based in Bermuda, is pleased to announce the appointment of James Peniston as Chief Investment Officer, effective April 1, 2025. His appointment follows... Read more of this article
BUEI’s Seasonal Whale Watching Tours
The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] will host seasonal Whale Watching Tours every Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday from 9.00am to 4.30pm throughout March and April, starting on Saturday, March 15. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] is hosting its seasonal Whale Watching Tours in March and April.... Read more of this article
