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Minister Hayward’s Trip To Barbados Cost $4716
A trip in January 2024 by Minister of Economy and Labour Jason Hayward to Barbados cost $4,716.54 according to a recent listing on the Government’s travel webpage. The trip duration was listed as from January 23, 2024 – January 27, 2024, and the web page listing said, “The Hon. Jason P. Hayward, Minister of Economy and Labour, attended the... Read more of this article
Column: ‘Can’t Have Your Cake And Eat It Too’
[Opinion column written by: PLP MP Christopher Famous] “You can’t have your cake and eat it [too] is a popular English idiomatic proverb or figure of speech. The proverb literally means “you cannot simultaneously retain possession of a cake and eat it, too”. – Wikipedia For quite some time it has been known that Bermuda, as... Read more of this article
Lindo’s To Lindo’s Road Race Marks Its 25th Year
The Lindo’s to Lindo’s Road Race, the annual diabetes fundraiser, will mark its 25th anniversary with its event on Sunday, March 3rd. A spokesperson said, “The competitive 10k run, 4-mile competitive walk and 4-mile fun run/walk will see participants start their route at Lindo’s Family Foods in Warwick at 8:30am before making their way to... Read more of this article
National Security Budget Increases To $137.8M
“The Ministry of National Security has been allocated $137.8 million – an increase of $6.4 million,” Premier David Burt announced in the Budget. The relevant extract of the 2024 Budget statement said, “The majority of this increase is due to negotiated salary uplifts, with some funding for new programmes. “New programmes... Read more of this article
BUEI To Screen ‘The Miracle Club’ On Feb 24
BUEI’s movie series will continue with the upcoming screening of the 2023 Comedy-Drama, ‘The Miracle Club’, scheduled for Saturday, February 24. A spokesperson said, “Films at BUEI continue at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] with the screening of the 2023 Comedy-Drama, ‘The Miracle Club’ on Saturday, February... Read more of this article
Cycling: Conor White Finishes 2nd In Spain
Conor White was back in action in Spain, representing the Austin Outlaws and competing in the Federacio Catalan De Ciclisme’s Cassa De La Selva. In a field of 129 finishers, White finished second clocking a time of 1:51:59, over the 77 km distance, which was the same time as the declared winner Gerard Cano, Joseph Howcroft was third in 1:52:07. Related... Read more of this article
Golf: Betschart Opens 2-Stroke Lead In Texas
Oliver Betschart continued competing in the 54 Hole Texas Junior Open. Betschart — who is competing in the boy’s 16 – 18 division – came off the course in first place after a second round even par. He carded 3 birdies, 12 pars, and 3 bogies, to lead Grant Yerger by two strokes with 18 holes to play. Oliver Betschart Second Round Scorecard 1... Read more of this article
Jamin Hodgkins Kicks Points For Bridgend
Jamin Hodgkins kicked a conversion and two penalties in Bridgend Ravens’ 36-13 defeat at home to Ebbw Vale in the Welsh Indigo Group Premiership on Saturday [February 17]. The Bermudian, who has played for the national under-19 team, joined Bridgend from second-tier side Glamorgan Wanderers last month. Hodgkins, who plays as a fly-half, is a former... Read more of this article
Newsflash Video & Weekend Reports, Photos
This past weekend saw footballers in action locally and overseas, swimmers in action overseas, and various other community and sporting events. Links to our weekend coverage are below, click to view more. News/Misc: Ministry Of Education Allocated $142.6M Budget AI Powered Improvements To Govt Services Moving Govt Email Systems To The Cloud Love... Read more of this article
Somersfield Academy To Present ‘Annie Kids’
Somersfield Academy will be presenting a theatrical production of “Annie Kids” in March. A spokesperson said, “After a hiatus caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, Somersfield Academy is delighted to announce the return of live theatrical productions with their upcoming performance of “Annie Kids.” The production marks a significant... Read more of this article
AM Best Upgrades CG United Insurance Ratings
AM Best has upgraded the Financial Strength Rating and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of CG United Insurance The ratings agency said, “AM Best has upgraded the Financial Strength Rating [FSR] to A [Excellent] from A- [Excellent] and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating [Long-Term ICR] to “a” [Excellent] from “a-” [Excellent] of CG United... Read more of this article
Love Is Love BDA Brunch Event Raises $2500
On Sunday, February 4th, Love is Love BDA hosted their very first brunch event at Thyme Restaurant, and they said that ‘thanks to raffle sales and donations the event raised a total amount of $2500 which will be donated directly towards OUTBermuda’s 2024 education bursary, a quarter of their $10,000 goal.” Jameka Smith, the Board lead... Read more of this article
