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Applications Open For Golf Volunteer Program
“The Butterfield Bermuda Championship’s BF&M Volunteer Programme for adults and juniors is now accepting online applications. A spokesperson said, “The tournament returns for its sixth year from November 11th to November 17th at Port Royal Golf Course, Southampton. “Over 600 volunteers will be required to fill positions on 17... Read more of this article
Mosaic Insurance Restructures Teams
Mosaic Insurance today announced a “restructure of roles across its underwriting and operational teams to drive growth of its all-important agency business.: A spokesperson said, “The reorganization, effective immediately, demonstrates Mosaic’s evolution as a global agency whose business increasingly is driven by trade-capital partners... Read more of this article
Government Honors 18 Peer-Forward Students
The Bermuda Government said they are “proud to recognize the outstanding accomplishments of 18 students [8 CedarBridge Academy/8 Berkeley Institute/2 Interns] who recently attended the Peer-Forward program at Nazareth University in Rochester, New York.” A Government spokesperson said, ” The S4 students, along with guidance counselors,... Read more of this article
St George’s Cup Match Extravaganza Lineup
The Corporation of St. George’s announced the lineup for their annual Cup Match Extravaganza event, saying that “this year’s celebration promises exciting activities alongside beloved town favorites, sure to bring joy to all attendees.” Mayor Quinell Francis states, “We are delighted to once again host the annual Cup Match... Read more of this article
Photos/Video: Cup Match Walkabout In Somerset
Friends of Sandys held an Emancipation Cup Match walkabout in Somerset yesterday [July 13], guiding participants through historic sites and stories related to Emancipation and Cup Match. For extensive coverage of Cup Match spanning over a decade, visit our website BernewsCupMatch.com, the island’s most comprehensive resource on... Read more of this article
OpenMat Athletes Win 13 Medals In Boston
Athletes from OpenMat Bermuda have returned home with 13 medals from the Grappling Industries BJJ GI and No Gi Round-Robin Tournament in Boston. A team of 12 athletes represented the Brazilian jiu-jitsu gym at the competition on Saturday [July 13]. In the junior division, Dash Irvine won gold in the No Gi and silver in the Gi competitions, Gaia Angeli... Read more of this article
Adam Hall Impresses In Biloxi Shuckers Win
Baseball player Adam Hall played his part in Biloxi Shuckers 7-5 win over the Chattanooga Lookouts in the Double A Southern League at AT&T Field yesterday [July 14]. Hall, who went 2 for 5 with bat, tied the game at 4-4 with an RBI [Run batted in] single into right field. The 25-year-old was promoted to the Shuckers from the Rookie-level ACL Brewers... Read more of this article
Adventure Camps Set For Summer
The Bermuda Adventure and Surf BDA will host a series of camps for local youngsters this summer. The Cheese Adventure Camp is for youngsters aged ten and above and will feature surfing, paddleboarding, cliff jumping, exploring beaches and caves. It will run from 8.30 am to 3 pm, with drop-off at the Botanical Gardens. Meanwhile, the Sports Adventure... Read more of this article
Newsflash Video & Weekend Reports, Photos
This past weekend saw the the Emancipation Cup Match walkabout in Somerset, Summer Sunday event, Yushae DeSilva-Andrade win a medal in Portugal, and various other community and sporting events. Links to our weekend coverage are below, click to view more. News/Misc: Berkeley Institute Extends Condolences Carey Olsen Wins Offshore Law Firm Of Year AM... Read more of this article
Weather Forecast For Monday July 15
Monday, July 15 is expected to see some clouds in the morning will give way to mainly sunny skies for the afternoon, with the high to be near 29°C/85°F and the low to be near 25°C/77°F according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 76%. Sunrise will be at 6:23am and sunset will... Read more of this article
Photos: Minister Supports Olympic Team
Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport Owen Darrell, met with members of Bermuda’s Olympic Team – Adriana Penruddock [sailing], Jack Harvey, [swimming] and Emma Harvey [swimming] — as they prepare for the upcoming games. A Government spokesperson said, “Recently as a show of support, the Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport,... Read more of this article
Apprenticeship Team Earns PSEA Award
The Government announced that members of the Department of Culture’s Cultural Apprenticeship Programme Team – Graham Mawer and Hannah Leigh – are the June recipients of the Public Service Excellence Awards [PSEA]. A Government spokesperson said, “Recently [July 12], the Premier, the Hon. David Burt, JP, MP, recognized the Department... Read more of this article
Corporate Income Tax Agency Act 2024
On Friday, the Premier and Minister of Finance David Burt tabled a bill in the House of Assembly entitled “Corporate Income Tax Agency Act 2024. A Government spokesperson said, ” The tabling of this bill represents another significant milestone for Bermuda in the development and implementation of an appropriate and effective corporate income... Read more of this article
Inkster Elected As Island Games Chairman
Andrew Inkster was elected as the new chairman of the International Island Games at its Annual General Meeting in the Orkney Islands, Scotland. A spokesperson said, “The AGM of the International Island Games was held this week in Orkney Islands [Scotland]. A new chairman, Andrew Inkster, was voted in by the member islands. He is pictured here... Read more of this article
Commissioner: “Officer Numbers Need To Rise”
Officer numbers need to rise in order for the BPS to effectively respond to violent firearm crime, according to Commissioner of Police Darrin Simons. Commissioner of Police Darrin Simons said, “Today, there are 360 officers in the Bermuda Police Service, including the 14 student officers who are still in training. No record, as far back to 1979,... Read more of this article
Video: Sunday July 14th “Good News” Spotlight
News that the Bermuda Paralympic Association announced Bermuda’s team for the 2024 Paralympics in Paris, with Yushae DeSilva Andrade and Jessica Lewis set to represent Bermuda, CariGenetics earned the ‘Best in Show’ award at the MedTech Investing Europe Forum in London, and Xienne Burch and Imani Bean earned PwC Bermuda scholarships were all some... Read more of this article
