Author Archive: Bernews3

OBA Candidates Nicky Gurret & Marcus Jones

The One Bermuda Alliance [OBA] has announced Nicky Gurret as the approved candidate for Constituency 18, Pembroke West Central and Marcus Jones is the approved candidate for constituency 19, Pembroke West. Constituency 18 is currently held by the PLP’s David Burt, while the PLP’s Jache Adams is the current MP for Constituency 19. A spokesperson... Read more of this article

Photos: 9/11 Wreath Laying At Warwick Academy

Today [Sept 11], Warwick Academy held a ceremony to honour school alumna Rhondelle Tankard and all those who perished in the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001 in New York City. The ceremony saw Governor Rena Lalgie lay a wreath, followed by Head Boy Matthew Banner and Head Girl Sanaa Simmons, with Principal Dave Horan... Read more of this article

Fergus Morrison To Be Promoted At Aeolus

Aeolus Capital Management Ltd. announced that Fergus Morrison is to be promoted to Partner, “with immediate effect and subject to Bermuda immigration approval.” A spokesperson said, “Mr. Morrison first joined Aeolus in 2018, where he currently serves as Portfolio Manager on the team responsible for underwriting and pricing property... Read more of this article

Video: Sunday Sept 10th ‘Good News’ Spotlight

News that Yushae DeSilva-Andrade won a gold medal at the Fortaleza World Boccia Cup in Brazil, the Today Show will come to Bermuda, Shaqcoy Fox earned the Bermuda Hotel Association Adrian Hassell Memorial Scholarship, and Aaliyah Nolan scored a hat trick for Bradford City AFC were all some of the positive news stories from the past week. In additional... Read more of this article

Cricket: Bermuda To Face Grassroots Academy

[Written by Patrick Bean] Bermuda is set to take on Grassroots Cricket Academy in a match that will decide the second finalist of the inaugural Bermuda Premier League [BPL]. The winners of what shapes up as a mouth-watering clash will earn the right to face Barbados in Sunday’s final. The undefeated will be favoured regardless of who they face, having... Read more of this article

Harrington Workmen’s Back To School Event

Harrington Workmen’s Club will be offering free haircuts and braiding at their back to school event on Sunday [Sept 10]. The event will be held at Harrington Workmen’s Club from 9.00am to 4.00pm, with giveaways to take place throughout the day. Related Stories BEN Thanks Kattegat For Decade Of Support Photos: Rotary Sponsor School Garden... Read more of this article

Attempted Bubble Traveler Arrested In U.S.

Reza Baluchi – the man who has repeatedly attempted to travel from Florida to Bermuda in a bubble – was arrested after another failed effort to cross the Atlantic Ocean in his homemade vessel, with the would-be bubble traveler attempting to get to London in his latest attempt. Mr. Baluchi made his first attempt in 2014, resulting in him... Read more of this article

Travel Noire Features Cup Match Holiday

Travel Noire has featured the island’s Cup Match holiday, calling it “a uniquely Bermudian celebration of emancipation.” The story says, “Bermuda’s Cup Match holiday is undeniably one of the best times of the year to visit. It’s when the island comes alive with cultural events and celebrations in remembrance of its history, legacy... Read more of this article

‘Nautical’ Art Show Opens This Friday

[Updated] Nautical, an art show onboard the Spirit of Bermuda, is set to take place on Friday [Sept 8] at Albouy’s Point in Hamilton. A spokesperson said, “It looks like we’re going to have a beautiful evening on September 8 for a floating art show. “If you are looking for beautiful pieces of art, then ‘Nautical,’... Read more of this article

Wallpaper Wednesday: Bermuda Flag High Heel

The latest design in Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series features a stylish high heel shoe, with the footwear’s design utilizing the Bermuda flag. The design is available in two sizes; a Facebook profile cover image and also in a vertical format, ideally sized for use as a mobile phone wallpaper, WhatsApp status image or Instagram story.... Read more of this article

Photos: JAB J’Ouvert Event At Southlands Park

Southlands Park in Warwick was bursting with vibrant energy this weekend as a lively crowd of people gathered to celebrate at the JAB J’Ouvert event early in the morning. Paint, music, and dancing filled the air as attendees enjoyed the festivities. Related Stories Photos: Jab J’Ouvert Event At Southlands Photos:... Read more of this article

Column: Opportunities In Healthcare Stocks

[Written by Bryan Dooley] The year 2023 has witnessed a rather wild ride in the equity markets, leaving investors with a sense of uncertainty. The chasm between market winners and losers has grown substantially, fueled in part by the relentless pursuit of inflation-fighting policies by global central banks, which have exerted considerable pressure on... Read more of this article