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Weather Forecast For Wednesday July 17
Wednesday, July 17 is expected to see partly cloudy skies, with the high to be near 30°C/86°F and the low to be near 25°C/77°F according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be S. The relative humidity is expected to be near 78%. Sunrise will be at 6:24am and sunset will be at 8:25pm. High tide will be at 5:36am and 6:23pm, while... Read more of this article
Skye Ferguson Wins BBA Criterium Race
Skye Ferguson, of Winners Edge, claimed victory in the Bermuda Bicycle Association Criterium Race on Sunday [July 14]. Paulo Medeiros, of Winners Edge, competing in the Adult C division, came second and Keon Stevens, of Winners Edge, also competing in the Adult C division, finished third. In the youth 13-14 division, Kelise Wade claimed victory, with... Read more of this article
OBA Announce Dion Smith As C27 Candidate
The One Bermuda Alliance announced that Dion Smith will be their candidate for Constituency 27 Warwick North Central. A spokesperson said, “A father of two, Dion is a technology expert and the Managing Director of Smith Technologies Ltd. A successful entrepreneur, Dion is a past board director of the Adult Education School and a former Bermuda... Read more of this article
Development And Planning Amendment Act 2024
“I will table the Development and Planning Amendment Act 2024,” Minister of Cabinet Office Vance Campbell said in the House of Assembly on Friday, adding that ”this Act will amend the Development and Planning Act 1974, thereby, affording the Development Applications Board discretion to approve retroactive development applications... Read more of this article
Cooze & Smythe Awarded Scholarships
KPMG Bermuda and Frontier announced their 2024 scholarships have been awarded to Bethany Cooze and Kahlil Smythe. A spokesperson said, “KPMG in Bermuda and Frontier, an Artex company, are proud to announce the recipients of the 2024 KPMG and Frontier Scholarships. These prestigious awards are presented annually by the Partners of KPMG and Frontier... Read more of this article
Global Center Of Excellence For Healthcare
KPMG is launching a “new global center of excellence for island healthcare.” A spokesperson said, “Healthcare systems and organizations worldwide leverage KPMG firms’ knowledge and leading insights to respond to challenges to help transform the way these organizations operate, engage their staff and deliver care. KPMG’s experience... Read more of this article
Photos/Video: Summer Sunday In Victoria Park
Summer Sunday in Victoria Park was held on July 14, featuring live entertainment, fair games, a charity dunk tank, musical performances, carnival games, and more. A spokesperson previously said, “This year we’ve amped up the fun, food and festivities to create another unforgettable City experience. We invite attendees to try their hand at dozens... Read more of this article
Desmond Crockwell Jr. Joins BCB As Intern
Desmond Crockwell Jr. joined the Bermuda Cricket Board as an intern through the SkillCraft Youth Internship Program to gain experience in social media marketing. In providing information about himself, Mr. Crockwell said, “I am 17 years old and recently graduated from Somersfield Academy on June 6th. I plan to attend Oxford Brookes University in... Read more of this article
Gina Spence Program Offering Support Services
The Gina Spence Program offered condolences following the recent tragic events in Bermuda, and reaffirmed its commitment to providing “support for grief and loss of any kind.” A statement from the organization said, “The Gina Spence Program [GSP] extends its deepest condolences to the families and loved ones affected by the recent... Read more of this article
BPSU Hosts Caribbean Association Conference
The Bermuda Public Services Union [BPSU] said they are “honoured to be the host of the Caribbean Public Services Association [CPSA] 52nd Annual Conference.” A spokesperson said, “The theme of this year’s Conference is “Navigating Challenges by Empowering Workers and Embracing Innovation.” This significant event highlights the... Read more of this article
Police Update On Three Vehicle Collision
The police provided an update following a three vehicle collision in Warwick last week. A police spokesperson said, “A Government van driver involved in a collision with two cars on Middle Road, near the junction with Longford Road in Warwick around 3pm Tuesday, 9th July 2024, was arrested on suspicion of impaired driving and later released from... Read more of this article
BZS Celebrates 10 Years Of ‘Kids On The Reef’
The Bermuda Zoological Society [BZS] Ocean Education programme celebrated 10 years of Kids on the Reef as a school-based programme this year. A spokesperson said, “The goal of Kids on the Reef is to provide M2 students across the island with the opportunity to grow personally and to build their ocean stewardship through immersive two-day sessions. “Students... Read more of this article
Column: Hodgson On Mental Health Support
[Column written by Junior Minister of Health Arianna Hodgson] Good day Bermuda As a country, the past few weeks have filled all of us with a wide range of emotions. Whether sadness or anger over the senseless loss of lives, or fear and uncertainty over our personal safety and that of our loved ones, few of us have come away untouched by these heartbreaking... Read more of this article
Bascome Earns Boston AIGA Fellows Award
The Boston AIGA selected Bermudian Daren Bascome, Managing Director of Proverb Agency, as one of three recipients of the 2024 Fellows award for his significant contributions to the local design community. A spokesperson said, “The Boston AIGA [American Institute of Graphic Artists] selects Bermuda native Daren Bascome, Managing Director of award-winning... Read more of this article
Video: July 16th Bernews Morning Newsflash
Yan-Xia Rogers called to Bermuda Bar, Angelita Smith appointed as KBB Director, ABIR interns Malakye Outerbridge & Cree Dunn, event to highlight six student entrepreneurs, Aircare congratulates Bradley Adams, Damen Mallory and James Paynter and ‘The Best Interviews The Best’ series to launch are some of the stories in this morning’s [July... Read more of this article
Beryl U.S. Insured Losses Estimate: $2.5B-$4.5B
Moody’s RM Event Response estimates that U.S. insured losses from Hurricane Beryl will likely fall between US$2.5 billion to US$4.5 billion, and represent insured losses associated with wind, storm surge, and precipitation-induced flooding. A spokesperson said, “Losses to the National Flood Insurance Program [NFIP] from this event are estimated... Read more of this article
