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Photos: Greenpeace Collects Plastic In Sargasso
Greenpeace campaigners collected more than 300 plastic pieces during a five-day expedition in the Sargasso Sea. A spokesperson said, “Campaigners from Greenpeace UK have retrieved hundreds of pieces of plastic from clusters of seaweed floating in the Sargasso Sea in the Atlantic Ocean. They spent the last five days on board the Arctic Sunrise... Read more of this article
Dr Ty-Ron Douglas Named COSA Award Winner
Dr. Ty-Ron Douglas and the Cal Athletics DEIBJ Office have been selected as a Chancellor’s Outstanding Staff Award [COSA] winner for the Champions of Justice Black History Month event, with Dr. Douglas’ department and office also co-hosting the Tommie Smith Youth Track Meet at Edwards Stadium on the campus of the University of California, Berkeley... Read more of this article
Appreciation Tea Held For Foster Parents
The Department of Child & Family Services hosted its annual appreciation tea, celebrating Bermuda’s foster parents on Sunday [May 5]. A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Child & Family Services [DCFS] gathered to honour Bermuda’s foster parents at the annual Appreciation Tea on Sunday, May 5th, 2024. This event,... Read more of this article
Reggie Lambe On Winner And Braintree Future
[Written by Stephen Wright] Reggie Lambe has reflected on his match-winning heroics after scoring the winner in Braintree Town’s 4-3 victory over Worthing in the Vanarama National League South play-off final, revealing he dreamt about the moment the night before. Lambe stunned Worthing in the second half of extra time, planting a diving header into... Read more of this article
Somersfield’s Spring Fair To Return On May 18
Somersfield Academy is getting set to host its annual Spring Fair on Saturday, May 18. A spokesperson said, “Somersfield Academy invites the community to join us for a day of Spring-time fun at our annual Spring Fair on Saturday, May 18, 2024 from 10:00am to 4:00pm. This highly anticipated event offers exciting activities and entertainment for... Read more of this article
30 Minute Video: May 7 ZBM Evening News
With an aim to expand the way they deliver their news to the community, the Bermuda Broadcasting Company is continuing to live stream their evening news programme online for viewers both on the island and abroad. The live video will begin at 7.00pm, and play to 7.30pm, and then the replay will be available: Related Stories 30 Minute Video: Dec 30... Read more of this article
Weather Forecast For Wednesday May 8
Wednesday, May 8 is expected to see few clouds early, otherwise mostly sunny, with the high to be near 24°C/75°F and the low to be near 20°C/68°F according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be WSW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 72%. Sunrise will be at 6:25am and sunset will be at 8:05pm. High tide will be at 9:17am... Read more of this article
BSSF Middle School Track Meet Results
At the recently held Bermuda School Sports Federation Middle School Track and Field Qualifying meet, Zydon Lightbourne Furbert had an outstanding showing to set two new records. A spokesperson said, “Two records were broken at the Bermuda School Sports Federation Middle School Track and Field Qualifying. Zydon Lightbourne Furbert started the day... Read more of this article
Hospital Board Updates Blood Donation Criteria
Bermuda Hospitals Board has “updated its blood donor eligibility criteria to include risk-based questions that will be the same for every individual, regardless of sexual orientation, sex or gender.” A spokesperson said, “These questions reduce the risk of transfusion-transmitted infections, such as HIV. The change brings Bermuda in... Read more of this article
NMB Launches ‘Museum Memories’ Project
The National Museum of Bermuda [NMB] is celebrating 50 years as a museum this year, and as part of their 50th anniversary celebrations, they have launched a new community crowd-sourced project, “Museum Memories”. A spokesperson said, “Through the project, the Museum aims to collect and share community memories of the historic Keep Fort through... Read more of this article
ICO Decisions On Three PATI Requests
Information Commissioner Gitanjali Gutierrez has issued three decisions on PATI requests involving the Bermuda Medical Council, Bermuda Police Service, and Department of Child and Family Services. A spokesperson said, “On 30 April 2024, Information Commissioner Gitanjali Gutierrez issued three decisions: Decision 13/2024 involved the Bermuda Medical... Read more of this article
Kaleidoscope Art Preschool Updates Program
Kaleidoscope Art Foundation has introduced its updated preschool and nursery program, which they said “offers a unique blend of art education, play-based learning, and holistic development.” A spokesperson said, “Kaleidoscope Art Foundation, a renowned advocate for early childhood creativity and education, is excited to share about... Read more of this article
