Author Archive: Bernews3

Govt: Learn More About Tourism Investment Act

The Government is encouraging “existing restaurants, visitor excursions and attractions, and cultural sites and artistic activities that cater to the tourism experience” to learn more about the amended Tourism Investment Act [TIA] 2017. A Government spokesperson said, “The public is reminded that the Minister of Tourism and the Cabinet... Read more of this article

Horseshoe Bay Named 6th Most Beautiful Beach

Bermuda’s Horseshoe Bay has been named “one of the most beautiful beaches in the world according to research that analyzed locations around the globe” A spokesperson said, “Horseshoe Bay in Bermuda has been named the most beautiful beach in the world according to new data, with Turquoise Bay in Western Australia and others making... Read more of this article

One Comms Reminds To Keep Email Active

One Communications is reminding the public to keep their email addresses active. A spokesperson said, “Do you have a One Communications email address that you are unable to log into or you are no longer receiving emails on at Northrock.bm, Logic.bm, ibl.bm or therock.bm? “Please give us a call at 700-7000 and choose option 4 by August 14th... Read more of this article

Masterworks Exhibition: ‘Then And Now’

The St. David’s Islanders and Native Community is partnering with Masterworks to showcase “the committee’s growth since inception of their reconnection with their native ancestorial roots.” A spokesperson said, “The St. David’s Islanders and Native Community will partner with Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art to showcase the committee’s... Read more of this article

T’Shun Basden Completes HETT Certification

BELCO apprentice mechanic T’Shun Basden has successfully completed an academic 35-week Heavy Truck and Transport [HETT] Certification Programme at Saskatchewan Polytechnic in Canada. A spokesperson said, “T’Shun has been an apprentice mechanic in BELCO’s garage on the transport team since 2020. He was one of eight candidates interviewed... Read more of this article

Global Atlantic Leads Funding Efforts At BIOS

The Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences, a unit of Julie Ann Wrigley Global Futures Laboratory and School of Ocean Futures at Arizona State University, has announced funding support for deep-sea research and education training for Bermudians. A spokesperson said, “The funding is led by a charitable grant from the Global Atlantic Re foundation,... Read more of this article

Focus Groups Held For Draft Blue Plan

This spring, the Bermuda Ocean Prosperity Programme [BOPP] and the Bermuda Government’s Department of Environment and Natural Resources “hosted a series of focus groups to provide stakeholders with a long-term forum in which to discuss and provide feedback on key components of the Draft Blue Prosperity Plan.” A spokesperson said, “The... Read more of this article

Debate Team Set To Compete In Vietnam

The 2023 Bermuda National Debate team is on its way to Hanoi, Vietnam to represent Bermuda at the 35th annual World Schools Debating Championships. A spokesperson said, “Ava Gibson [16, BHS], Oliver ‘Olly’ Cherry [16, Somersfield Academy], Ann ‘Annie; Pursell [15, Somersfield Academy], Marli Spriggs [17, BHS], and Matthew Banner... Read more of this article

Photos, Video & 360: Summer Sunday Funday

Summer Sunday City Funday took place in Victoria Park yesterday [July 16], with live entertainment, multiple food and snack vendors, carnival games, giveaways, and more, with the event also including the Big Brothers Big Sisters dunk tank, which saw multiple people dunked for a good cause. Related Stories Photos,... Read more of this article

Elliot School Alumni Give Education Awards

Members of the Elliott School Alumni Association recently gathered to present this year’s recipients of the further education awards funded by The Elliot Trust. A spokesperson said, “On Wednesday, July 12th, 2023 at 6:00 pm, members of the Elliott School Alumni Association gathered at the T. N. Nesbitt Hall, Christ Anglican Church, Devonshire,... Read more of this article

Bermuda Under 19s Win Bronze In Jamaica

The 2023 Rugby Americas North [RAN] Men’s Under 19 Tournament came to an end at the University of West Indies Mona Bowl in Jamaica, with Bermuda winning bronze. Bermuda took on Trinidad & Tobago in the men’s Under 19 bronze medal match, with Bermuda’s sole try being enough to overcome a valiant performance from the opposing team. Bermuda claimed... Read more of this article

U19 Team Announced For Americas Qualifiers

The Bermuda Cricket Board has announced the selected traveling Under 19 Men’s National Team for the ICC Under 19 Men’s Cricket World Cup Americas Qualifier in Canada from August 11 to August 18. Bermuda Under 19 Team Zakao Hart – Bailey’s Bay – Captain Jermal Proctor – Somerset Cricket Club Zeri Tomlinson – Warwick Workmen’s Club Keegan... Read more of this article