Author Archive: Bernews3

Photos: Cruise Ship ‘Hamburg’ Visits Bermuda

The cruise ship Hamburg recently docked in Bermuda, bringing a number of visitors to the island. A translated description from operator Plantours Kreuzfahrten’s website says, “Welcome to the ship to the world! Small and fine. Comfortable and casual. Individual and communicative. International and German-speaking. Open to the world and also... Read more of this article

Sustainable Seas Conference Starts Nov 1st

The Sustainable Seas Conference is set to begin on November 1st, with an aim to “unite voices from around the world to protect our oceans, the heartbeat of our planet and Bermuda’s largest asset, our blue backyard.” A spokesperson said, “The world is facing an urgent call to action in the preservation and sustainability of our oceans,... Read more of this article

Bermuda Women To Face Barbados Tonight

The Bermuda women’s national team will look to return to winning ways when they face Barbados in the Concacaf W Gold Cup qualifiers at the Flora Duffy Stadium at 7 pm tonight [October 31]. Bermuda, who drew 1-1 with Barbados in Bridgetown on Friday, are top of group C League B after three qualifying games. The winner of the group will advance to a... Read more of this article

Met Opera: Live In HD & Encore Series

The Bermuda Opera team is presenting the Met: Live in HD [2022-23] & Encore series in Bermuda on film on Sundays at BUEI at 5.00pm, with the next installment to take place on Saturday [Nov 4]. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Opera Team is proud to present the Met: Live in HD [2022-23] & Encore series in Bermuda [on film]. Don’t miss... Read more of this article

Chowdhury Honoured On EqualityX ‘Top 50′ List

Karim Chowdhury, vice-president of private banking at Butterfield Group, has been named among the Top 50 Influential Muslims in Europe by EqualityX. The organisation said, “EqualityX was established to celebrate outstanding Muslim talent and champion the achievements of inclusive Muslim employers. Our Influential Muslims lists recognise professionals... Read more of this article

Cherie-lynn Whitter Named Public Service Head

Cherie-lynn Whitter has been appointed as the Head of the Public Service, the Government announced today. A Government spokesperson said, “Following the recommendation of the Public Service Commission [PSC], Mrs. Cherie-lynn Whitter has been appointed as the Head of the Public Service. “Mrs. Whitter assumes the role following the retirement... Read more of this article

Video: Mia Fishel Scores First Goal For US Team

Footballer Mia Fishel opened the scoring for her team as the United States defeated Colombia 3-0 yesterday [Oct 29]. Fishel, whose father Patrick is Bermudian, is related to the Bascomes, the island’s famous football family, including former Bermuda players Andrew and David Bascome. A story in The Athletic says, “The U.S. women’s national... Read more of this article

Photos: Star Pride Cruise Ship Visits Hamilton

The cruise ship Star Pride recently made a scheduled visit to Bermuda, bringing passengers to the island for a day of exploration and leisure. The Windstar Cruises website says, “Star Pride is large enough to pamper and entertain you, yet small enough to tuck into delightful tiny harbors and hidden coves that others can’t reach. “This... Read more of this article

Review: Curry Leaf Take-Out Restaurant

[Written by Dale Butler] It is always a joy after morning chores to pick a take-out restaurant I have never attended in order to satisfy my one meal a day journey in life that started four years ago. Having seen the Curry Leaf advert online, I was impressed and became even more determined to find it to experience their food. Located on the corner of... Read more of this article

Video: Sunday Oct 29th “Good News” Spotlight

News that Nia Christopher was named the Coastal Athletic Association [CAA] Women’s Soccer League’s Attacking Player of the Year, Carmel Butterfield received the Dr Joanne Barbara Pratt Bursary Award from the Bermuda Occupational Therapy Association, Jovan Jordan-Whitter was named 2023 LEC Coach of the Year, the Garden Club of Bermuda donated $40,000... Read more of this article

UK Helping OTs Build “Cyber Resilience”

The United Kingdom is working with British Overseas Territories to build “cyber resilience,” with cyber risk reviews completed in six British Overseas Territories, including Bermuda. This is according to a recent session in UK Parliament, in which Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton asked, “To ask His Majesty’s Government what support... Read more of this article

Results Of Online Stroke Survey Released

A online survey in Bermuda collected data from 56 respondents, finding that some stroke survivors “are not receiving the necessary rehabilitation support.” A spokesperson said, “For this project, a nationwide online survey was conducted to gather data about the lived experiences of stroke survivors in Bermuda. The online survey was... Read more of this article