Author Archive: Skye
Hackathon, Coding, Apps & Cryptocurrency
On December 18th, Code 441 will host its fourth annual Hackathon for students aged 12-17 interested in technology. A spokesperson said: “We’re back for the fourth annual hackathon! Come and learn more about coding and learn how to build interactive games and apps. We will be learning some new things this year around cryptography and blockchain... Read more of this article
Candace Furbert Lands Part In Turner Musical
Bermuda’s Candace Furbert – a former winner of the Bermuda Teen Idol – is once again making her mark on the London stage in the West End production ‘Tina: The Tina Turner Musical.” The show’s website said Ms. Furbert will be a ‘swing’ in the show [i.e. an understudy for several parts.] The singer has had... Read more of this article
2.5 Hour Video: BNT Hosts Christmas Walkabout
Bermuda National Trust‘s popular Christmas Walkabout event is getting underway in St George’s this evening [Dec 1], with the event, which is sponsored by Butterfield, featuring a variety of entertainment, refreshments, Santa and more. Now in its 39th year, the Walkabout has grown exponentially in size and popularity, with the BNT saying... Read more of this article
Dr Paris Makes Third Attempt Around The World
Earlier this month, Dr. Stanley Paris embarked on his third attempt to solo circumnavigate the globe – starting from St. Augustine, Florida and going by way of Bermuda to challenge the existing 150 day, 6-hour record from Bermuda back to Bermuda set by Dodge Morgan in 1986. Photo courtesy of Dr. Paris’ website: The 80-year-old, originally... Read more of this article
Marcus Smith To Launch Mobile App ‘Audiyoo’
Bermudian Marcus Smith recently announced the planned launch of his new app ‘Audiyoo’. Audiyoo is an app that allows users to create, add voice effects, edit, listen, like and share short audio clips with their friends and the world. The ‘Audiyoo’ can be anything happening in a user’s everyday life or it can be a recording... Read more of this article
Singleton Involved In Russia Olympic Decision
This week the World Anti-Doping Agency [WADA] turned down Russia’s appeal for reinstatement after meeting in Seoul. According to Inside the Games the Russian Anti-Doping Agency [RUSADA] has been suspended by WADA since a report they commissioned in 2015 had found evidence of state-sponsored doping and accusing it of enabling rather than catching... Read more of this article
Nagel Completes First Leg Of Volvo Ocean Race
On October 30, Team AzkoNobel, including Bermudian sailor Emily Nagel, finished fourth in the first leg of the Volvo Ocean Race 2017-18 – a six-day passage from Alicante, Spain to Lisbon, Portugal. The team AkzoNobel crew, led by Simeon Tienpont, crossed the finish line in the Tagus river adjacent to the Volvo Ocean Race Village six days, six hours... Read more of this article
Legal Battle Over Reg Grundy’s $715M Fortune
In May 2016 the iconic Australian television producer Reg Grundy passed away at the age of 92 ,leaving his $715 million fortune to his wife, with a legal battle now brewing over his estate, including his property in Bermuda. Reg Grundy’s daughter, Viola La Valette, from his first, short-lived marriage to Lola Powell, recently emerged to challenge... Read more of this article
GREAT4Learning & BHS Launch Partnership
GREAT4LEARNING recently announced a partnership with The Bermuda High School to address the need for innovative learning on the island. A spokesperson for GREAT4LEARNING told Bernews: “I notice that my grandchildren nieces and nephews are being taught the same curriculum, the same way I was taught in the same infrastructure and this is over 40... Read more of this article
Family Finds Dog That Escaped From US Airport
A family who moved to Bermuda recently were devastated when their beloved dog escaped from workers when they were getting ready to load her on a plane at Tampa International Airport are now celebrating after their dog, Brady, was located. The couple told ABC Action News that they had relocated to Bermuda for work and “The airlines would not... Read more of this article
Bermuda Rifle & Drill Team Now Recruiting
The Bermuda Rifle & Drill Team [BRDT] will be celebrating five years in the upcoming 2018 Bermuda Day Parade. In anticipation of this landmark, the BRDT is encouraging all those who are interested in joining their team to register. Registration for the Parade will take place at Warwick Camp on Thursday, Nov 30th from 6.00 pm to 8.00 pm for ages... Read more of this article
Local Photographer Highlights Island Online
Tristan Kermode, a 22-year-old ‘content creator’ born and raised in Bermuda, has recently turned to Instagram to promote his work. The photographer regularly shares vibrant images and videos of Bermuda with his thousands of followers. “I would say Instagram is probably the most important part of what I do,” Tristan told Bernews.... Read more of this article
