Author Archive: Bernews3

Photos & Video: 38th Bermuda Teen Awards

On May 26th, Teen Services honoured 88 outstanding teens at the 38th Annual Bermuda Outstanding Teen Awards at the Ruth Seaton James Auditorium. A spokesperson said, “The 38th Annual Bermuda Outstanding Teen Awards (OTA) concluded with a spectacular ceremony held yesterday at the Ruth Seaton James Auditorium. The event honored 88 remarkable nominees... Read more of this article

Column: Kim Swan’s Tribute to Chesley Trott

[Opinion column written by Kim Swan] I offer this tribute in honour of the life of Chesley Trott. Although my art teacher during my years attending Warwick Secondary School in the early 1970s, it was through golf at Port Royal Golf Course from 1971 that we truly came to know each other. To Maria, Chet, Velda, Teacher May and their families, I offer... Read more of this article

Column: Myron Publishes On Financial Literacy

[Written by Martha Harris Myron] It has been my long-term experience in my former Bermudian/international professional finance practice working with our community that still, there is little correlated, current, easy-to-understand financial information specifically focused on our uniquely sophisticated Bermuda economic environment. Bermuda’s First... Read more of this article

Live Video & Updates: 2024 Bermuda Day Events

[Updating] The 2024 Bermuda Day holiday is set to take place today [May 24] and we will be bringing you live text, photo and video updates as able. Links to Bermuda Day information Schedule of events [link] Parade line-up [link] Traffic control & road closures [link] Trash collection advisory [link] All Bermuda Day Coverage [link] Dedicated BDADay.com... Read more of this article

Photos: 2024 Bermuda Day Running Races

Lamont Marshall and Gayle Lindsey won Friday’s [May 24] Bermuda Day Half Marathon Derby, with both crossing the line in front of a large and enthusiastic crowd, and today’s festivities also included a youth and senior races. You can view all our ongoing live updates by clicking here and all our Bermuda Day coverage by clicking here. For... Read more of this article

Photos: Athletes Arrive For Bermuda Day Race

Athletes from across Bermuda arrived in Somerset early this morning [May 24] for the Bermuda Day Race, with many traveling to the West End via ferry. For our live updates of ongoing Bermuda Day events, click here, and for all of our coverage of Bermuda Day over the years, click here. For extensive coverage of Bermuda Day spanning... Read more of this article

Dr. Okereke Wishes A Safe Bermuda Day

Dr. Okereke is wishing a safe Bermuda Day weekend, noting KEMH Emergency and BHB’s 24-hour mental health hotline are available for urgent needs. A spokesperson said, “Wishing you all the best for the Bermuda Day holiday weekend! Please see below for a notice from our Chief of Emergency highlighting the services over public holiday and weekend.” Chief... Read more of this article

Man Injured In Stabbing In Hamilton

The police confirmed that a male was injured in a stabbing this morning and said “this incident took place in front of a large number of Bermuda Day spectators.” A police spokesperson said, “Shortly before 8 AM on Friday, 24th of May 2024 police were in the process of clearing the raceway on Front Street CoH, when they were alerted... Read more of this article

Motorcyclist Injured in Collision In Devonshire

A motorcyclist was injured in a collision with a Government vehicle this morning [May 23]. A police spokesperson said, “Around 10:45am Thursday, 23rd May 2024, police along with other first responders were dispatched to a report of a collision on Middle Road, Devonshire near the junction with Watlington Lane, involving a Government car and a motorcycle. “Information... Read more of this article

Daley Breaks Two Records In Toronto

Elijah Daley competed in the Canadian 2024 Olympic Trials, presented by bell at the Toronto Pan Am Sport Center, breaking two age group records. Daley finished 33rd in the men’s 100m backstroke preliminaries, clocking a time of 59.98. Daley finished 39th competing in the men’s 100m breaststroke preliminaries, clocking 1:07.45. Daley finished sixth... Read more of this article

35 Students Begins Employment Programme

The 2024 Youth Employment Programme began with the first cohort of 35 students participating in a full-day orientation session. Minister of Economy and Labour Jason Hayward said, “I’m happy to share that the 2024 Youth Employment Programme recently began with the first cohort of 35 students participating in a full-day orientation session. “These... Read more of this article

PGA TOUR Announces Sustainability Impact

The 2023 Butterfield Bermuda Championship, in partnership with Keep Bermuda Beautiful [KBB], Recycle Bermuda, and supported by Aspen, revealed its sustainability impact. A spokesperson said, “Plastic is detrimental to Bermuda’s oceans, wildlife and population. As the harm caused by micro-plastics increases, it becomes a prominent issue that... Read more of this article