Author Archive: Bernews3
Quinn Talbot Honoured By Government Trustees
Quinn Talbot, who recently retired from his duties at Ocean View Golf Course, has been recognized by the Trustees of the Bermuda Government Golf Courses. A spokesperson said, “Quinn Talbot, who has recently retired from his daily duties at Ocean View Golf Course, spanning more than two decades, has been recognized by the Trustees of the Bermuda Government... Read more of this article
Music Review: The Bermuda Carolers
[Written by Dale Butler] The Department of Community & Cultural Affairs should be congratulated for finding safe windows to highlight Bermuda’s musical talent on the front steps of the City Hall & Arts Centre [CHAC]. The introduction was timely and much appreciated. Bermuda is no stranger to foreign a cappella groups like the world famous... Read more of this article
‘This Is What We Call Home’ Book Available
A newly published book titled This is What We Call ‘Home’ by Lee-Ann Liles is now available. Ms Liles said, “This is the release of my third book, This is What We Call ‘Home’, which is a book of poetry that I wrote in high school and about 30 years on I am publishing it. I have been steadily writing and publishing since then, publishing poetry... Read more of this article
Review: Juice ‘N’ Beans Cafe On Court Street
[Written by Dale Butler] Situated in the late Dr. Charles A. Smith complex on Court Street, Hamilton’s Juice ‘n’ Beans Cafe was formerly located on Front Street, Hamilton, and reopened in its present location in November 2016. Dr. Smith overcame many insurmountable obstacles in order to open his own practice. He was “a founding member of... Read more of this article
West End Warriors “Send An Email” Campaign
As part of their ongoing campaign to “get Bermudians involved in saving West End Primary school from closure,” the West End Warriors for Legacy established the ‘Send An Email’ campaign, asking people to email the Minister of Education. A spokesperson said, “As part of their on-going campaign to get Bermudians involved in saving... Read more of this article
First Leadership Innovation Awards Held
The Economic Development Department [EDD] recently held its first Leadership Innovation Awards reception to “celebrate individuals and entities who in the past year continued to capitalise on technology to create solutions,” with Adrian Lodge, Coral Wells, and Edmond Johnson receiving awards. A Government spokesperson said, “On Monday... Read more of this article
Zeiko Lewis Signs With Sacramento Republic
Sacramento Republic FC announced that they have “reached an agreement” with Bermudian footballer Zeiko Lewis to play for the club. The California-based club’s announcement said, “Today, Sacramento Republic FC announced that the club has reached an agreement with forward Zeiko Lewis, pending league and federation approval. He will be... Read more of this article
Athene Donates To Big Brothers & Big Sisters
Athene Life Re Ltd and its employees recently donated $10,000 and over 19,000 items to Big Brothers Big Sisters [BBBS] of Bermuda. Natasha Scotland Courcy, SVP General Counsel and Chief Operating Officer of Athene, said, “As a company with deeps roots in the community, we are proud to support Big Brothers Big Sisters to help further the impactful... Read more of this article
Deloitte Donates $20,000 To Family Centre
A $20,000 donation from Deloitte Bermuda will see 13 Family Centre families receive an “all-inclusive holiday cheer experience.” A spokesperson said, “With the help of a $20,000 donation from Deloitte Bermuda, 13 Family Centre families will receive an all-inclusive holiday cheer experience. The funds purchased gifts, including Christmas... Read more of this article
Expressions Of Interest For Admiralty House
The Government is currently seeking expressions of interest for redevelopment and use of the former ballroom at the Admiralty House Community Centre in Pembroke, with the submission deadline set for Monday January 31, 2022. The call for expressions of interest for redevelopment and use says, “The property is Grade 2 Listed and comprises of a building... Read more of this article
Cahow Featured In US Audubon Magazine Cover
The winter edition of the U.S. National Audubon Magazine has a major feature on the Cahow project with the cover and other photography by Nonsuch Expeditions founder and CahowCam creator Jean-Pierre Rouja. A spokesperson said, “The in-depth article written by author Jessica Bruder [whose book was the inspiration for this year’s Oscar-winning Nomadland... Read more of this article
Harvey Cooper Art Award Winners Announced
The winners for the Harvey Cooper Award have been announced, with a number of students winning cash prizes. A spokesperson said, “Margot Kerry Harvey and Travis Cooper are hosting an inter-school art competition, which is a middle and high school art competition for students aged 13 to 19. Each school picks students to represent them. “The judges... Read more of this article
