Author Archive: Bernews3

Diabetes Association Launches New Campaign

The Bermuda Diabetes Association has launched its ‘Live Your Best Life’ campaign in recognition of Diabetes Awareness Month, with a series of events to take place throughout November. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Diabetes Association is thrilled to announce the launch of their ‘Live Your Best Life’ campaign as part... Read more of this article

Video: Minister Grants Fairmont Hotel SDO

[Updated] Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban held a press conference this morning [Oct 26] to provide an update on the Fairmont Southampton SDO. Update 11.58am: The press conference is still underway, the Minister announced he will grant the SDO, with some conditions related to the building and environmental measures. Update 2.35pm: Deputy Premier... Read more of this article

Gathering For Peace Held At Anglican Cathedral

[Updated] A ‘Gathering for Peace’ event was held yesterday [Oct 25] at the Anglican Cathedral on Church Street in response to the Israel/Palestine crisis. A spokesperson previously said, “This in the face of the Israel/Palestine crisis that began on October 7th with the tragic attack in Israel by Hamas, which has resulted in responses that has... Read more of this article

Library Association: Books, Bites, & Beverages

The Library Association of Bermuda is set to host an evening entitled “Books, Bites, & Beverages” on Saturday, November 4, 2023. This event will take place at the Bermuda College Library from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. A treat for book enthusiasts and food lovers alike, the event promises to be an evening of literary and gastronomic exploration.... Read more of this article

UK To Confirm Public Register Timeline In Nov

A UK Parliamentary Under-Secretary said they will “confirm the timeline” to implement publicly accessible registers of company beneficial ownership with Bermuda and the other British Overseas Territories at the Joint Ministerial Council meeting scheduled to be held next month. In a written question in the British Parliament, Labour MP... Read more of this article

Woman Arrested After Hamilton Parish Collision

A female driver who allegedly left the scene of a collision yesterday in Hamilton parish was “subsequently arrested at a nearby residence on suspicion of driving while impaired and causing grievous bodily harm by dangerous driving,” the police confirmed. A police spokesperson said, “Shortly after 5:30 pm on Tuesday, 24th October, 2023,... Read more of this article

Football: Michail Antonio Praises Clyde Best

West Ham United striker Michail Antonio has heaped praise on Bermudian football legend Clyde Best for paving the way for Black players in English football, saying that “I wouldn’t be where I am without Clyde.” A West Ham Zone story said, “Best was one of the first Black players in the old First Division when he joined West Ham in 1968 and... Read more of this article

‘Gathering For Peace’ At The Anglican Cathedral

A ‘Gathering for Peace’ event is scheduled for Wednesday, October 25, 2023, from 1:00pm to 2:00pm at the Anglican Cathedral on Church Street in response to the Israel/Palestine crisis. A spokesperson said, “Please be informed that there will be a Gathering for Peace at the Anglican Cathedral on Church Street on Wednesday, October 25,... Read more of this article

Dame Flora Duffy Provides Update On Injury

Dame Flora Duffy has provided an update on the knee injury which has affected her triathlon season. TRI247 reported, “Flora Duffy, the reigning Olympic Games triathlon champion, has provided an update on the knee injury which kept her on the sidelines for the entirety of the 2023 short-course season. “The Bermudian, who won the Olympic gold medal... Read more of this article

Peter Rickards On Chelsea Trip To Denmark

[Written by Stephen Wright] Peter Rickards furthered his football coaching education on a recent trip to Denmark with the Chelsea Foundation – the Premier League side’s social responsibility programme. The Bermudian, who has lived in England for several years, was invited to join the coaching team after a former MK Dons Sports and Education... Read more of this article

Endeavour Graduates Share Maritime Journeys

[Written by Robyn Bardgett] Endeavour, a Bermuda-registered charity that builds self-confidence and life skills for Bermuda’s youth through experiential education, partners with the Bermuda College Athora Division of Professional and Career Education [APACE] to prepare young Bermudians for working in the maritime industry. The Endeavour Maritime Career... Read more of this article

Garden Club Donates $40,000 To Four Charities

The Garden Club of Bermuda donated $40,000 to four charities to support environmental youth education programs, providing $10,000 to each organization. A spokesperson said, “The Garden Club of Bermuda [GCB] is donating $40,000 to four charities in support of extracurricular youth education programmes relating to the environment. Each organisation... Read more of this article