Author Archive: Bernews3

Dale Butler: Michael Taylor Set For Carnegie

[Written by Dale Butler] Another Bermudian takes to the Carnegie Hall stage on Friday of this week when he plays his flute in the American Protege International Music Competition. Michael Taylor will be accompanied by Bermudian Dr. Constance Ridley-Smith, who performed last weekend. Michael Taylor passed the Royal School Of Music Exams to Grade 5 in... Read more of this article

Port Royal Golf Course To Celebrate 54 Years

Port Royal Golf Course will celebrate its upcoming 54th anniversary with an appreciation golf tournament, prize presentation, and reception on Saturday [June 29]. A spokesperson said, “On Saturday June 29th 2024 Port Royal Golf Course, which was officially opened on October 29, 1970, will celebrate 54 years as a world class championship public... Read more of this article

PLP Women’s Caucus Postpones Fish Fry

The Progressive Labour Party [PLP] Women’s Caucus and Progressive Minds announced the postponement of their fish fry fundraiser, originally scheduled for June 28 to July 12. A spokesperson said, “This is to avoid conflicting with the fundraiser by FC Bascome being held for Mr. Darren Whitehead, a worthy cause that has captured both our... Read more of this article

Weather Forecast For Thursday June 27

Thursday, June 27 is expected to be cloudy with showers developing, possibly heavy and thundery, with the high to be near 27°C/80°F and the low to be near 23°C/74°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be south. The relative humidity is expected to be near 88%. Sunrise will be at 6.14am and sunset will be at 8.30pm. High... Read more of this article

Stephanie Macleod Leads Masterclasses

Stephanie Macleod, Director of Blending, Scotch Whisky for Bacardi, recently visited Bermuda and led a series of masterclasses at several local restaurants. A spokesperson said, “Stephanie Macleod, Director of Blending, Scotch Whisky for Bacardi, recently visited Bermuda following an unprecedented occasion of being named Master Blender of the... Read more of this article

Justus Anderson Earns Stuart Hayward Internship

The Bermuda Environmental Sustainability Taskforce [BEST] announced that Justus Anderson has been awarded the first Stuart Hayward Internship opportunity. A spokesperson said, “BEST is very pleased to announce that Mr. Justus Anderson has been awarded the first Stuart Hayward Internship opportunity. Justus earned a degree in Environmental Science... Read more of this article

Harbour Nights Cancelled This Evening

The Harbour Nights event set for this evening [June 26] has been canceled due to the weather. A spokesperson said, “We regret to announce that tonight’s edition of Harbour Nights has been cancelled due to the current adverse weather conditions. This decision, although difficult, was made with the safety and enjoyment of our attendees, vendors,... Read more of this article

Four Vehicle Collision On South Road

[Updated] There was a four vehicle collision South Road in Southampton this evening. A police spokesperson said, “Around 7pm Tuesday, 25th June 2024, police and emergency medical personnel responded to a reported four vehicle collision on South Road in Southampton, near the junction with Horseshoe Road. “Details are limited at this time.... Read more of this article

Bermuda Swimmers Win Medals At CCCAN

The XXXVI CCCAN Championships concluded in Monterrey, Mexico, with Bermuda swimmers winning multiple medals. Bermuda’s wins included two gold medals, two silver medals, and seven bronze medals. Logan Watson-Brown, Elijah Daley, and Connor Hupman all won three medals each; Watson-Brown won a gold and two bronze medals, Daley claimed a gold and... Read more of this article

Review: Dr. Ridley-Smith’s Performance Part 2

[Written by Dale Butler] I am happy to report that pianist Constance Ridley-Smith added another title to her music career in the prestigious Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall on Sunday, June 23rd at 1.00pm. Thirty-seven participants represented themselves very well in front of an audience of attentive parents and friends. This is certainly not a concert... Read more of this article

Review: Dr. Ridley-Smith’s Performance Part 1

[Written by Dale Butler] In August 2021, I did a review of a concert entitled “Reflection of a Hymn” and stated that I was most impressed with the performance of Dr. Constance Ridley-Smith [piano] and flutist Michael J.Taylor. I wondered where they had been hiding with so much talent. In a recent interview, prior to her second performance in the... Read more of this article

Video: Sunday June 23rd “Good News” Spotlight

News that the Department of Sport and Recreation’s Summer Day Camp Program Team won the PSEA award, ABIR members will host 108 paid summer interns, the Bermuda National Trust’s annual awards were presented and DaRock footballers helped a Keep Bermuda Beautiful clean up on Collector’s Hill were all some of the positive news stories... Read more of this article