Author Archive: Bernews3

Irbisio Green Fund Launches With $100M Target

The Irbisio Green Energy Fund is officially launching, aiming “to provide an integrated approach to clean technology infrastructure investing.” A spokesperson said, “Irbisio Green Energy Fund is launching today to provide an integrated approach to clean technology infrastructure investing. With an initial target of $100 million to... Read more of this article

PwC Sponsors Eve’s Pond Nature Reserve

PwC Bermuda has committed to a five year, $73,000 sponsorship of Eve’s Pond Nature Reserve in Hamilton Parish. A spokesperson said, “The 3.4 acre nature reserve, just west of Shelly Bay on North Shore Road, belongs jointly to the Bermuda Audubon Society and the Bermuda National Trust as part of their Buy Back Bermuda partnership. It was opened... Read more of this article

BRSC Asks Events To Use Transportation Plans

The Bermuda Road Safety Council [BRSC] is encouraging “event planners, organizers, and hosts of large events to incorporate a transportation plan for their guests.” A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Road Safety Council would like to take this time to re-emphasize our Transportation Plan initiative. The transportation plan initiative... Read more of this article

PrivCom & HRC Mark Human Rights Day

In commemoration of Human Rights Day, the Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Bermuda [PrivCom] and the Human Rights Commission [HRC] marked “key milestones for privacy as a fundamental human right.” A spokesperson said, “This year, on the occasion of Human Rights Day, the Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Bermuda and the Human... Read more of this article

Butterfield APGA Event Set For Dec 12 &13

The Butterfield Bermuda Championship is set to hold the Butterfield Bermuda APGA Championship in collaboration with the Advocates Professional Golf Association [APGA] and the PGA TOUR tomorrow [Dec 12] and Wednesday [Dec 13]. A spokesperson said, “The Butterfield Bermuda Championship is pleased to announce the return of the Butterfield Bermuda... Read more of this article

GCS Magazine Interviews Jayson Jackson

[Written by Stephen Wright] Jayson Jackson, the head golf course superintendent for the Bermuda Government Golf Courses, was featured in last month’s edition of GCM, the official publication of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America [GCSAA]. The Bermudian was interviewed before the PGA Tour’s Butterfield Bermuda Championship at the... Read more of this article

Results: Premier & First Division Football

Footballers in both the Premier Division and First Division were in action this weekend, with X-Roads, Devonshire Cougars, Devonshire Colts, and Robin Hood all earning wins, while one other match ended in a draw. Premier Division X-Roads 5 – Dandy Town Hornets 2 X-Roads picked up their first win of the season with a 5 – 2 victory over the Dandy... Read more of this article

Nine Videos: School Carol-Off At Airport

[Updated] The ‘Great Christmas Carol-Off’ is taking place at the airport this week — with hundreds of students to take part as schools compete for over $8,000 in prizes to support their music programs — and you can tune in and watch live below. In an effort to streamline today’s coverage we have added all the videos in advance,... Read more of this article

North Village Community Club Enjoying Success

[Written by Patrick Bean] What’s in a name? When it comes to the word ‘community’ in North Village Community Club, therein lies the foundation of the organisation, with its serving up of various organised sporting, recreational, and learning activities for those of – but not limited to – the north Hamilton and northeast areas of Pembroke. Founded... Read more of this article

Connectech Coding To Hold Open House Event

Connectech Coding is getting set to hold an open house event for the public on December 13, with a number of activities planned. A spokesperson said, “Connectech Coding, a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to bridging the digital divide and fostering technological innovation in our communities, is inviting the community to join us for a... Read more of this article

11-Year-Old Boy In Intensive Care Unit

An 11-year-old boy is listed in serious condition in the ICU after being struck by a car in Sandys yesterday afternoon [Dec 7], the police have confirmed. A police spokesperson said, “Around 3:45 p.m. on Thursday, 7th December 2023, police and other first responders were dispatched to a report of a road traffic collision involving a pedestrian... Read more of this article