Author Archive: Bernews3

Garden Club Poinsettia Display On Front Street

The Corporation of Hamilton has relocated the poinsettias — created from palm leaves — placed by the Garden Club of Bermuda at the Birdcage to the flagpole on Front Street. A spokesperson said, “The Garden Club of Bermuda wanting to add a touch of magic of its own to the City adorned the Birdcage with silver garlands coupled with small... Read more of this article

Keith Robinson Awarded STEP Founder’s Award

Keith Robinson has been awarded the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners [STEP] Founder’s Award for his “outstanding contribution to STEP over a number of years.” A spokesperson said, “Keith Robinson [a founding Partner of Carey Olsen's Bermuda law firm] was recently awarded the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners [STEP] Founder’s... Read more of this article

Football: Justin Donawa Resting After Injury

Bermudian footballer Justin Donawa was recently discharged from hospital in England after an “x-ray confirmed a fracture,” his team has confirmed. Solihull Moors FC tweeted the photo below, saying, “Update: Justin Donawa was discharged from hospital last night after an x-ray confirmed a fracture. The club are waiting to learn the full... Read more of this article

Phillips Advances To Semi-Finals On Boca Tour

Daniel Phillips was back in action competing on the Battle of Boca Tour in Florida. Phillips took to the court for his round of 16 match against Stefano Liokossis from Canada, with the pair battling in a three-setter. Liokossis won the first set 6-4, but Phillips bounced back to win the second set 6-4. In the third set tie-breaker, Phillips emerged... Read more of this article

BILTIR Presents 750 Books To 27 Schools

As part of its 10th year anniversary celebration, Bermuda International Long-Term Insurers and Reinsurers [BILTIR] has gifted 750 books to P4 students across the island. A spokesperson said, “The books – ‘The Magic School Bus Takes a Risk’ – were provided to students to introduce the concepts of probability, risk and actuaries. The books were... Read more of this article

Endeavour Partners With Bermuda College

Endeavour is partnering with the Bermuda College Professional and Career Education [PACE] Division to “provide young Bermudians with training and career development opportunities that prepare them for working in the maritime sector.” A spokesperson said, “Endeavour, a registered charity and non-profit that engages diverse youth across... Read more of this article

Daniel Phillips Advances In Battle Of Boca Tour

Daniel Phillips was recently back in action competing in the Battle of Boca Tour in Florida. Phillips played two matches on the opening day, winning both to advance. The first match saw him defeat Jesusalberto Sosa from Mexico in straight sets 6-1, 6-0 in the round of 64. In the second match, Phillips took on Canadian Kaj Quirijns in the round of 32,... Read more of this article

Photos: Read-A-Thon At Somersfield Academy

[Written by Somersfield Academy M3 Student Zarah Siddiqi] November was a fun-filled and magical month. The Read-A-Thon was a race that took place at Somersfield Academy during November. Students were wrapped up with a book, teachers were reading all day, and everyone loved the enchanted reading race. But what is the Read-A-Thon and why was everyone... Read more of this article

Video: Merry Christmas From City Of Hamilton

The City of Hamilton has released a musical video in order to wish the public a merry Christmas and a happy holiday season. The video features a number of City staff lip syncing and dancing to Mariah Carey’s classic holiday anthem “All I Want For Christmas Is You.” Related Stories Joy To The World Christmas Concert Leopard’s... Read more of this article

BCHC Radiation Therapy Unit Earns Accreditation

Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre’s [BCHC] radiation therapy unit has again earned international accreditation by the American College of Radiology [ACR] in radiation oncology. A spokesperson said, “In 2019, the local not-for-profit was the first international facility [and remains the only one] to achieve this recognition. “ACR accreditation... Read more of this article

Bermuda Volunteer Receives Royal Recognition

Jennifer Simpson has been congratulated for her “outstanding support to young people” through the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award, Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “Jennifer Simpson was recognised as one of a select group of people worldwide to be congratulated for their outstanding support to young people through the Duke of Edinburgh’s... Read more of this article

Bacardi Supports Bartenders With Groceries

Bacardi recently distributed more than 250 grocery totes filled with food items and grocery vouchers to full-time Bermuda bartenders who they said “continue to be economically impacted by the Covid-19 crisis.” A spokesperson said, “This effort is a continuation of Bacardi’s global #RaiseYourSpirits initiative which pledged $3 million... Read more of this article