Author Archive: Bernews3

WOMB Female Entrepreneur Nominations

In conjunction with Bermuda Economic Development Corporation, W.O.M.B. Bermuda is seeking nominations for the 2023 Female Entrepreneurship Awards. Stephanie Lee, facilitator of W.O.M.B. Bermuda, said, “Individuals are encouraged to nominate a business by completing the short nomination form. Persons can nominate more than one business, in separate... Read more of this article

Wells & Smith Compete In Ironman Event

Louise Wells and Karen Smith competed in the 2023 VinFast IRONMAN World Championship in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii`. Wells clocked a time of 10:47:55 finishing 235th overall and finishing in fifth place in the Female 50-54 Age Group Division. Smith went across the line in a time of 10:50:10, finishing 245th overall and collecting a bronze medal in the Female... Read more of this article

Hucknall Town Signs Ayleal Dill & Seke Spence

Hucknall Town has announced the signing of Ayleal Dill and Seke Spence, with both players making their debut in the second half of a 2 – 2 draw with AFC Mansfield this weekend. The club posted the images below on X, previously known as Twitter, saying: “The club is pleased to announce the signing of 21 year old midfielder, Seke Spence. Formally... Read more of this article

Video: Sunday Oct 15th “Good News” Spotlight

News that Kamau Leverock was named tournament MVP, Eva O’Connor, Sofie Schrum, and Zarah Siddiqi were the winners of the WeSpeak video competition, St. George’s Parish Council awarded scholarships to Kezia Bean, Zyon Minors, Alaysia Swan, and Teressa Woolridge, BNA gave scholarships to Alaiyah Hayward, Mary Smith, Nadine Blake, Cusheah Smith, Dejhi... Read more of this article

Free Youth Chess Event Taking Place Today

Norwegian Chess Grandmaster Johan-Sebastian Christiansen is visiting Bermuda today [Oct 14] to play with the island’s youth chess players at an event free to the public. Organized by Larry Ebbin, the event is taking place today between 3.00pm and 5.00pm at the Bermuda National Library at 74 Church Street in Hamilton. Related Stories Somerset... Read more of this article

Collie Buddz’ Latest Album On Billboard Top Ten

Collie Buddz has earned another entry on Billboard’s Reggae Albums chart, with his latest album ‘Take It Easy’ debuting at number 10. A Dancehall Mag story said, “Bermudian reggae artist Collie Buddz’s fourth studio album, Take It Easy, has opened at No. 10 on the Billboard Reggae Albums chart. “Released on September... Read more of this article

Video: Jahdia Spencer At Labour Conference

Bermudian Jahdia Spencer attended the Labour Party Conference in the United Kingdom, taking to the stage to discuss “the necessity of adopting legislation to establish a healthy online culture, ensuring that the rise of artificial intelligence does not adversely impact youth employment.” The London Office posted on X, saying, “A powerful... Read more of this article

BELCO Working To Restore Power Outages

BELCO crews are working to restore power outages affecting customers in parishes including Devonshire and Pembroke, the company confirmed. A post on BELCO’s X account said, “We are aware of an outage affecting a significant number of our customers in Devonshire in the Parsons Lane area and in Pembroke in the Pitts Bay Road area. Crews... Read more of this article

Column: Stroke Awareness Week

[Column written by Dr W. Taylor Kimberly] This week is Stroke Awareness Week in Bermuda and we wanted to take the opportunity to share some information about this serious illness. In 2020, King Edward VII Memorial saw 4-5 patients a week presenting with stroke symptoms and with the island’s aging population, it’s likely these numbers will only... Read more of this article

Govt: Deadline For Tax Filing Is On Monday

“Taxpayers are reminded that the deadline for tax filing and payment is Monday, October 16th, 2023,” the Government said today. A spokesperson said, “Taxpayers are reminded that the deadline for tax filing and payment is Monday, October 16th, 2023. “Those taxpayers currently registered to e-file must file and pay using www.etax.gov.bm. “Persons... Read more of this article

Opera On Film Set To Screen At BUEI

The Bermuda Opera team is getting set to showcase the Met: Live in HD [2022-23] & Encore series in Bermuda through cinematic presentations, “providing audiences with the opportunity to experience world-class productions on the big screen in high definition quality.” A spokesperson said “The Bermuda Opera Team is proud to present... Read more of this article

Plein Air Exhibition Opens On October 15

The Bermuda Society of Arts‘ Plein Air Exhibition will open on Sunday [Oct 15] from 3.30pm to 5.30pm. A spokesperson said, “We invite Bermuda to a fun and artistic afternoon this Sunday, October 15. “The opening of our Plein Air Exhibition is this Sunday from 3.30pm to 5.30pm at The Bermuda Arts Centre. The show will be available for... Read more of this article