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Chief Justice Larry Mussenden Sworn-In
Chief Justice Larry Mussenden was officially sworn in as the new Chief Justice of Bermuda today [Feb 8] at Government House. Speaking at the event, he said, “Your Excellency, Honourable Premier, Deputy Governor, Leader of the Opposition, Hon. Judges of the Supreme Court, my Family, Distinguished Guests.. Good afternoon, boa tarde, bonjour, hola,... Read more of this article
Repair Work Begins On Lighthouse Motor
The Department of Marine and Ports Services is “presently working on repairing the electric drive gearbox motor at the Gibbs Hill Lighthouse.” A Government spokesperson said, “Earlier this week, the light ceased rotating due to a mechanical malfunction in the engine, prompting its immediate shutdown. “The Department of Marine... Read more of this article
Weather Forecast For Friday February 9
Friday February 9 is expected to see a few clouds from time to time, with the high to be near 18°C/64°F and the low to be near 15°C/59°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be NNW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 47%. Sunrise will be at 7:07am and sunset will be at 5:59pm. High tide will be at 7:55am and... Read more of this article
Morris Competes In Scarlet & White Track Meet
Sanaa Morris and her Howard University women’s track & field teammates participated in the Boston University Bruce Lehane Scarlet & White at the Boston University-Track & Tennis Center. In the women’s 200 meters, Morris placed 86th overall, securing 5th place in Heat 17 with a time of 26.12. In the women’s 400 meters, Morris finished... Read more of this article
Fiona Holmes Earns AFP Bermuda Scholarship
The Association of Fundraising Professionals [AFP] Bermuda Chapter announced that the Chamberlain Scholarship Award winner is Fiona Holmes, Development Director of the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award in Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “This scholarship provides funding for Ms. Holmes to attend the International Conference of the Association of Fundraising... Read more of this article
Amazon’s Soraya Wright To Speak At Summit
Soraya Wright, Global Head of Corporate Risk & Claims at Amazon, will close the second day of the 2024 Bermuda Risk Summit, presented by the Bermuda Business Development Agency [BDA], in partnership with the Association of Bermuda Insurers and Reinsurers [ABIR] and EY. A spokesperson said, “Ms. Wright has over 30 years of experience managing... Read more of this article
Fishel & Chelsea Advance To Cup Semi-Finals
Mia Fishel and her Chelsea women teammates made progress into the semi-finals of the Continental Tyres League Cup thanks to two headers from Sjoeke Nusken, a goal from the boot of Aggie Beever-Jones, and two more goals from Fran Kirby defeating Sunderland 5 – 0. “This was the first meeting between these two sides in six years. The last time... Read more of this article
End-To-End Offers Chance To Win Airline Tickets
This year’s Convex End-to-End event will be held on April 27th, and the organizers have welcomed BermudAir as a sponsor, with participants entered a draw to win two Business Class tickets to any BermudAir regular destination. A spokesperson said, “The Convex End-to-End has announced a date change for this year’s flagship charitable... Read more of this article
Kenny Leseur & Butler Begin Big East Match
Kenny Leseur and his Butler University men’s golf teammates are competing at the Big East Match Play which is taking place at the Bear Lakes Country Club in West Palm Beach, Florida. It has brought together eight of the Big East’s men’s golf programs in a unique format to begin the spring portion of the schedule. Butler split a pair of... Read more of this article
MS Reinsurance Donated $200K To Charity
MS Reinsurance revealed its contribution of US$200,000 to Bermudian charities in 2023, complemented by team members’ volunteered hours. A spokesperson said, “MS Reinsurance, the global reinsurer, announces that it donated US$200,000 to local Bermuda charities throughout 2023, as well as dedicated hours of volunteering by team members. Most... Read more of this article
Nahki Wells Scores In Penalty Shootout
Nahki Wells converted his penalty in Bristol City’s shootout away to Nottingham Forest in their FA Cup fourth-round replay – although his team lost 5-3 on penalties. The match finished 1-1 after regulation time, with Wells coming on as a 75th-minute substitute. Wells scored his team’s third penalty in the shootout. Taiwo Awoniyi netted the winning... Read more of this article
Bowling: Pinsplitters & New Comers Win
Second Spring Senior Bowling league action at the Warwick Lanes saw the Blue Angels and league leaders Last Pin draw 2 – 2, the Pinsplitters defeat the Islanders 4 – 0, and the New Comers defeat the Star Lites 4 – 0. Men Handicap Game: 237 Nathan Stevens 218 McNeil Simmons Handicap Series: 631 Nathan Stevens 620 McNeil Simmons Scratch... Read more of this article
