Author Archive: Bernews3

Virtual Open Mic Night For Constituency 33

MP Jamahl Simmons and his team are getting set to host a virtual open mic and listening forum for constituency 33 residents on Thursday [Oct 27] at 7.30pm. In an online post, MP Simmons said, “Our C33 Team recognizes the massive dissatisfaction with the status quo. We are hosting a virtual open mic night for Constituency 33 to hear your ideas... Read more of this article

Beyond Plastic Champions Programme Launches

Beyond Plastic Bermuda announced the launch of its programme for Bermuda businesses, ‘Beyond Plastic Champions’. A spokesperson said, “The Beyond Plastic Champions programme is designed to recognise and encourage organisations in every industry on the island to take steps to reduce their single-use plastic usage. “In support of The Bermuda Government’s... Read more of this article

Sunak Officially Becomes UK Prime Minister

Rishi Sunak has officially become the United Kingdom’s new Prime Minister after meeting with King Charles III at Buckingham Palace. A BBC story said, “Rishi Sunak has become the new UK prime minister after meeting King Charles at Buckingham Palace. “In his first speech outside No 10, he says the UK is facing a “profound economic... Read more of this article

Health Minister Urges People To Get Flu Shot

Minister of Health Kim Wilson is encouraging “all residents to get a flu shot to help contain the risks of influenza in the upcoming season.” Minister Wilson received her annual flu shot recently and said, “I get the flu vaccine every year as soon as it is available. I know this vaccine is safe and effective in preventing most flu cases,... Read more of this article

Court Street Halloween Festival On Oct 30

The merchants of Court Street will host their Court Street Market Halloween Festival on Sunday [Oct 30] from 1.00pm to 6.00pm. The event flyer says, “Court Street Market presents a Halloween Festival on Sunday, October 30, 2022 from 1.00pm to 6.00pm. Over $1,500 worth of prizes. “Categories for costume competition: Best Costume Under 12 Best Costume... Read more of this article

Rishi Sunak To Become Britain’s Prime Minister

Rishi Sunak is set to become the United Kingdom’s next Prime Minister, with the 42-year-old to become the first person of color to hold the position. The Standard reported, “Rishi Sunak is to become Britain’s 57th Prime Minister after both Boris Johnson and Penny Mordaunt pulled out of the race to be the next Tory leader. “He will... Read more of this article

Bermuda Artists Design Goslings Rum Bottle

Goslings has partnered with Bermuda artists Nhuri Bashir and Domico Watson to create a limited edition Black Seal Rum bottle, offering a ”colourful and one-of-a-kind collage.” The Goslings Rum website said, “Goslings has partnered with Bermuda artists Nhuri Bashir and Domico Watson to create a limited edition Black Seal Rum bottle. “Their... Read more of this article

Stroke Education Event Set For October 28

Evolution Healing Centre is thanking the public for the response to its stroke rehabilitation survey, with a stroke education event planned for October 28. A spokesperson said, “Thank you for all the responses to our stroke rehabilitation survey which ended in September. The main aim of the survey was to collect data regarding stroke survivor’s... Read more of this article

Daley Competes In Hall Of Fame Invitational

Elijah Daley competed in the Hall of Fame Invitational swim meet at the Etobicoke Olympium. Daley clocked two personal best times, including a time of 25.14 on his way to finishing sixth in the 50m freestyle final and a time of 54.57 to finish fifth in the 100m freestyle final. He also got on the podium following the 50m backstroke final, finishing... Read more of this article

Video: Sunday Oct 23rd ‘Good News’ Spotlight

News that Karim Creary and Kiara Wilkinson were both called to the Bermuda Bar, Keith Smith earned the Public Service Excellence Award, and Nia Christopher scored her 12th goal of the season were all some of the positive news stories from the past week. In additional good news, Nahki Wells scored in a Bristol City victory, boxer Adrian Roach won a... Read more of this article

Oct 30: Substance Institute Holding Workshop

Substance Institute will be holding a ‘R.E.A.L. Leadership Training Workshop’ on Sunday, October 30 from 5.00pm to 8.30pm at Emmanuel Baptist Church in Hamilton. The event poster says, “Substance Institute presents R.E.A.L. Leadership Training Workshop in Bermuda – in-person with social distancing. “Price of $70 per person... Read more of this article

Bermuda Players Help Hartley Wintney U23 Win

Isaiah Blankendal, Ryan Lopes, and Rahzir Smith-Jones started, with Jahkeylo Burgess and Kamdon Simmons on the bench as their Hartley Wintney Under 23 Development teammates advanced in the Youth Cup. Playing at the Hartley Wintney Memorial Ground, the home team picked up a 1 – 0 win over Tring Athletic Development. After a scoreless first half, the... Read more of this article