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Knowledge Quest Annual Scholarship Recipients

Donnauri Robinson, Jahdeja Swan, Christopher Jackson, Shani Tucker, Zariah Simmons, Paige Raynor, Courtney Medeiros, Garynae Dowling, Samuel Darling, Precious Hayward, T’syi Showers, Ava-Lynn Mayer, Jonathan Smith, Shani Darrell, Kessiah Jackson, and Riley Jackson have all been awarded with Knowledge Quest scholarships. A spokesperson said, “Knowledge... Read more of this article

Rockaway & Southside TCD Testing Sites Closed

Both TCD testing facilities at the Rockaway and Southside are closed today [Oct 29], and will reopen on Monday [Nov 1]. A Government spokesperson said, “The public is advised that both TCD testing facilities at the Rockaway and Southside are closed today, Friday, 29 October and will reopen on Monday, 1 November 2021. As an alternative, customers... Read more of this article

Butterfield Bermuda Championship First Round

The Butterfield Bermuda Championship Round 1 got underway, with Brandon Hagy and Chad Ramey each with a 6-under 65 to share the lead. The PGA Tour website said, “Brandon Hagy and Chad Ramey avoided the worst of the wind Thursday afternoon, each with a 6-under 65 to share the lead in the Butterfield Bermuda Championship when the opening round at... Read more of this article

EXOR & Covéa Sign MoU for $9bn Sale

Exor and Covéa have signed a Memorandum of Understanding under which “Covéa would, following the completion of a required consultation with works councils, enter into a definitive agreement to acquire PartnerRe.” A statement from Exor said, “Covéa, a leading French mutual insurer and Exor, the leading diversified holding company... Read more of this article

Terry Lister Releases ‘A New Day Dawns’ Book

[Written by Dale Butler] Former Government Minister Terry Lister has released his second book, A New Day Dawns, following his 2019 book, Immersed in West Africa. His first book has won 12 international awards since its release, and very favourable responses on Amazon. A New Day Dawns features Sierra Leone, Liberia, Ivory Coast, and Ghana. In this book,... Read more of this article

OBA Lists Their Five Candidates For Warwick

The One Bermuda Alliance [OBA] has listed their five candidates for the Warwick constituencies — which were all won by the PLP in the 2020 General Election — with the OBA’s stated candidates including Tarik Smith, Douglas De Couto, Kim Wales, Justin Mathias, and Jeff Sousa. In an email sent out the graphic below appeared, which lists... Read more of this article

TLF Pay Tribute To Tilhan Chitrananda

The Technology Leadership Forum [TLF] expressed their condolences to the family of Tilhan Chitrananda, noting that he graduated from the programme and remained an active mentor and volunteer, with the TLF saying he was “exceptionally talented, always learning and determined for success.” Mr Chitrananda, 30, died following a collision earlier... Read more of this article

Ki-Juan Minors Wins Class In ESP Fall In Florida

Ki-Juan Minors was in action in the Winter Equestrian Festival’s 2021 ESP Fall II International Horse Jumping event in Florida. Minors — riding Clintano — won the Performance Hunter 3’6″ & 3’3″ Class, and the pair then finished 5th in the Performance Hunter 3’6″ & 3’3″ Handy Class. During... Read more of this article

Skyport Releases Flight Schedule For November

Skyport released the airline flight schedule for November 2021, with American Airlines, British Airways, JetBlue Airways, Delta Airlines, Air Canada, and WestJet Airlines all scheduled to serve Bermuda. The schedule is below [PDF here]: Related Stories BTA: “New, Extended, And Returning Airlift” Skyport Releases Flight Schedule For September Skyport... Read more of this article

Phillips Advances In Clay Court Championships

Daniel Phillips was back on the court competing on the Casely Clay Court Open Championships circuit in Florida. In the main draw round of 64, Philips took to the court to face American Lorenzo Lopes. Phillips advanced in straight sets 6-1, 6-0. Related Stories Photos: Manders & Cross Win 2011 Argus Open Photos, Video, Results: Tennis Tournament... Read more of this article

Results: MTM Open Championships Day Four

The MTM Open Tennis Championships resumed at the Fairmont Southampton Tennis Courts. Two matches needed a tie-breaker to decide a winner, during the Elite B Division Semi-Final Darren Woods defeated Morgan Lightbourne 3-6, 6-3, 10-8, while Muhammed Khan defeated Numair Khan 3-6, 6-2, 10-8 in B Division action. Elite B Division Semi-Final 3 6 10 Darren... Read more of this article

Video: October 29th Bernews Morning Newsflash

Police confirm the death of Tilhan Chitrananda following a collision, Madelyn Moore wins second Swimmer of the Week award, $281,000 donated for antigen tests for students, NBC Boston hires Glenn Jones as news anchor, “Flora Gold” rum auction raises $18,090, Legends Lunch with Dr John Carlos & Clyde Best, BPSU President Armell Thomas on... Read more of this article