Author Archive: Bernews3
Column: ‘Minimum Wage Will Become A Reality’
[Opinion column written by MP Lovitta Foggo] Beyond all of the economic data and statistics, there is a moral question at the heart of any discussion around a minimum wage. Do we, as a society, accept that there are people in Bermuda who work full time for wages that trap them in poverty, and if so, what are we prepared to do about it? Fortunately,... Read more of this article
BOA Announces Commonwealth Games Team
Dame Flora Duffy, Tyler Smith, Erica Hawley, Tyler Butterfield, Jah-Nhai Perinchief, Caitlyn Bobb, Sakari Famous, Caitlin Conyers, Madelyn Moore, and Emma Harvey are set to represent Bermuda at the 2022 Commonwealth Games which will be held this summer in Birmingham, UK. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Olympic Association [BOA] today announced... Read more of this article
‘Successful Strategies for Clubs/Associations’
The Leopards Club International will be hosting a special forum on Thursday [April 28] at 6.00pm. The event poster says, “Calling all clubs/associations: the Leopards Club International presents a special forum titled ‘Use It or Lose It – Developing Successful Strategies for Clubs/Associations.’ “The guest speaker will be Minister... Read more of this article
KPMG Releases 2021 Impact Report
KPMG has released its Impact Report highlighting their corporate citizenship efforts including “over $1.25 million in financial giving and 1,226 community service hours in 2021.” A spokesperson said, “As Earth Month comes to a close, our annual Impact Report, highlighting our corporate citizenship efforts in Bermuda, is now available.... Read more of this article
Dive Month: BUEI To Screen ‘The Deep’
On Friday [April 29] BUEI will host a special screening of the adventure film ‘The Deep’, which was partly filmed in Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “Join BUEI on Friday, 29th April for a special screening of the adventure film ‘The Deep’. Pre-screening, BUEI will host a silent auction and cocktail reception at 6:00pm featuring memorabilia from... Read more of this article
Shanna Lespere Earns IoD Designation
The Institute of Directors Bermuda [IoD] welcomed the island’s seventh Chartered Director, with Shanna Lespere earning the prestigious designation. A spokesperson said, “Chartered Directorship is the third and highest designation offered through the IoD’s professional development programme. For Mrs Lespere, it is the culmination of a two-year... Read more of this article
Robin Horsfield Wins Category In Canada
Robin Horsfield finished first in the Men’s 20-29 category and 17th overall out of 1074 participants in the Paris to Ancaster Race in Canada. A spokesperson said, “As preparation for his upcoming mountain bike season, Robin Horsfield entered the Paris to Ancaster 70 km race held April 24th. Riding a mountain bike in the majority road event,... Read more of this article
Bermuda Finishes 4th In RAN Sevens Qualifiers
The 2022 RAN Sevens Qualifiers concluded in Nassau, Bahamas, with Bermuda finishing fourth. In their opening match on day two, Bermuda took on Trinidad & Tobago in a quarter-final battle, claiming a tight match 7 – 5. In the semi-final, Bermuda fell to Jamaica 24 – 5, earning a spot in the third/fourth place match. Bermuda took on Mexico and... Read more of this article
Shield Final & FA Challenge Cup Final Results
A total of 10 goals were scored at the National Sports Center Flora Duffy South Field Stadium in two Bermuda Football Association finals. Shield Final: Wolves 3 – Young Men Social Club 2 Wolves came from 2 – 0 down to defeat the Young Men Social Club 3 – 2 in the Shield Final. Wolves starting line up included Gatwoine Minors, London Steede,... Read more of this article
Sir Stanley Burgess 5K Race Set For May 1
Swan’s Running Club will be hosting the Sir Stanley Burgess 5K Race on Sunday, May 1, starting at the Clyde Best Centre for Excellence in Prospect. Walkers will begin at 8.00am and runners will begin at 8.30am. The fee to participate is $30 for walkers and $35 for runners. A spokesperson said, “The last race of the Legends Race Series, the Sir... Read more of this article
Over 1700 Sign Petition To End Travel Form
An online petition has been launched calling for an end to Bermuda’s Covid-19 Travel Authorisation [TA], with the petition attaining over 1700 signatures as of this writing. The petition, which launched five days ago, says, “All Bermudians wish its government to get rid of the TA.” Comments on the petition by users include one saying “I... Read more of this article
Robbins To Appear In ‘Escape The Field’
Bermudian actress Jordan Claire Robbins will appear in the film Escape the Field, which is set to be released on Friday, May 6. The trailer video’s description says, “The fear is inescapable in Emerson Moore’s horror-thriller about six strangers who suddenly awaken in a remote, endless cornfield. Stripped of their possessions, they are left... Read more of this article
