Author Archive: Bernews3

WISTA Bermuda Donates Christmas Boxes

The local chapter of the Women’s International Shipping & Trading Association [WISTA] joined with three shipping lines to “celebrate the unsung heroes of our global economy.” A spokesperson said, “This marks the third successive year that WISTA Bermuda have thoughtfully filled boxes with curated items to both celebrate and inspire... Read more of this article

Renovations Completed At Exhibition Office

The Ag Show Ltd has announced the completion of renovations to the Exhibition Office on the grounds of Botanical Gardens. A spokesperson said, “Weeks after the first-ever 2021 virtual Ag Show, work began on renovations to the Exhibition Office. In partnership with Paulo Construction, consultation with Steve Conway [Chief Surveyor approved by Col.... Read more of this article

Teachers Union On Covid Testing Schedule

[Updated] Noting that the Ministry asked staff to report for Covid testing on January 1 while the B.U.T. proposed to do it on January 4 — saying that teachers are not “obligated to perform any work-related duties before Jan 4″ and a “test on Jan 1 to receive students on Jan 5 gives false security” — the Union has... Read more of this article

Over 1,000 Entries For City’s 12 Days Of Giving

The City of Hamilton’s 12 Days of Giving campaign recently concluded with more than 1,000 entries and 24 winners over the last two weeks. A spokesperson said, “The holiday giveaway campaign ran from December 6th to December 17th via the City’s Facebook and Instagram pages. All participants had to do for entry was go to the City of Hamilton’s... Read more of this article

BBBS Girl Power Program Launches Book Club

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Bermuda’s Girl Power Program is launching a book club and the first book on the agenda is Assemble the Tribe: Believe in Your Value. Find Belonging. Be Different, written by Bermudian author and leadership strategist, Leah JM Dean. Thanks to a generous donation from KPMG in Bermuda, BBBS was able to secure 50 copies of... Read more of this article

Video: Sunday Dec 19th ‘Good News’ Spotlight

News that BF&M hosted a successful Toys for Tots drive, Olympic swimmer Roy-Allan Burch will be inducted into the Springfield College Athletic Hall of Fame, Ashjuana Thomas earned the Public Service Excellence Award, and Bacardi distributed more than 250 totes filled with food and grocery vouchers to Bermuda bartenders were all some of the positive... Read more of this article

Butterfield Donates Holiday Hampers & Funds

Butterfield has donated holiday hampers to the Christ Church Warwick Feeding Programme and is also donating the funds raised from its annual employee raffle to the Loads of Love programme. A spokesperson said, “This holiday season Butterfield has partnered with Christ Church Warwick to support members of the community who are homeless or find themselves... Read more of this article

110,329 Total Vaccinations, 72.1% Had One Dose

As of December 11th, Bermuda has administered a total of 110,329 vaccinations and 72.1% of the population has received one dose, 70.6% have had two doses, while 28.2% of the population has also received a booster. A Government spokesperson said, “We have completed week 48 of vaccinations. Since January 11, Bermuda residents have received a total of... Read more of this article

Over 20 Boats Expected In Christmas Parade

The ÜberVida Christmas Boat Parade will take place on Saturday evening [Dec 18], with 21 boats currently expected to take part in the festive event, which will be held in Hamilton Harbour. The ÜberVida website said, “All boats are meeting up in front of the Hamilton Princess Hotel at 5:30pm ready for a 6:00pm start. The parade will cruise from the... Read more of this article

Students Make 100 Cards & Posters For BHB

100 cards were recently delivered to the BHB’s Long Term Care Units from students at the Bermuda Centre for Creative Learning to brighten the mood of seniors for the holidays. The Activities Coordinator for BHB’s Long Term Care Units was contacted by the Bermuda Centre for Creative Learning, and advised that the students wanted to brighten... Read more of this article

Achievements Mark IoD’s 30th Anniversary

The Bermuda branch of the Institute of Directors [IoD] is celebrating 30 years “as the island’s leading resource for professionalism and excellence in boardrooms across all sectors of the economy.” A spokesperson said, “Three important achievements in 2021 helped mark the milestone year, with Cora Lee Starzomski and James O’Shaughnessy... Read more of this article

TeleCare To Deliver New Wellness Program

TeleCare Bermuda is getting set to launch a new wellness program beginning next month. A spokesperson said, “Get ready for a more fit, fun, and fab you in 2022! Introducing Bermuda’s first multidisciplinary telehealth program comprised of the passionate trifecta, Lunette Castillo NP [nurse practitioner and founder of TeleCare Bermuda], Janice... Read more of this article