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Dillas: Men’s Golf Team Look Forward To Games
[Written by Stephen Wright] Jarryd Dillas has backed the Bermuda men’s golfers to win individual and team medals at the NatWest International Island Games in Guernsey, the Channel Islands, after returning home empty-handed when they last competed at the biennial event in Gotland in 2017. Dillas, who missed the ongoing Central American and Caribbean... Read more of this article
Bacardi & Beyond Plastic Celebrate Anniversary
On June 8, 2023, the environmental campaign group, Beyond Plastic Bermuda and Bacardi celebrated the one year anniversary of their successful partnership helping to move the community beyond single-use plastic. At the cocktail affair held at the Bacardi Headquarter’s 1862 Bar, Douglas Mello, Managing Director of Bacardi’s Bermuda office, said: “At... Read more of this article
ABIR Sponsors Training On Personal Data Rules
The Association of Bermuda Insurers and Reinsurers [ABIR] is sponsoring a training event organized by the Office of the Privacy Commissioner [PrivCom] in conjunction with the Information Assurance for Small and Medium Enterprises [IASME] Consortium to help businesses on the island prepare to comply with new rules on the use of personal data. A spokesperson... Read more of this article
Collision Involving Bus & Car In Hamilton Parish
[Updated] There was a collision this morning [July 5] in Hamilton parish involving a bus and a car. A police spokesperson said, “It appears that around 8:15am Wednesday, 5th July 2023 a bus and a car collided on Harrington Sound Road, Hamilton parish, in the vicinity of Leamington Caves. “Early information indicates that the car driver was hurt. Traffic... Read more of this article
Youth Mental Health Research Data Collected
The team behind the Adolescent Mental Health in Bermuda research announced they have “concluded their comprehensive data collection with great success.” A spokesperson said, “This pioneering project, which aims to investigate the mental health of adolescents on the island, included the participation of 15 middle and high schools, both... Read more of this article
BILTIR Awards Scholarship To Zyhun Robinson
Bermuda International Long Term Insurers and Reinsurers [BILTIR] has awarded a $30,000 scholarship to Zyhun Robinson. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda International Long Term Insurers and Reinsurers [BILTIR] is pleased to support Bermudian student Zyhun Robinson in his pursuit of a career in the Bermuda life re/insurance industry. “BILTIR,... Read more of this article
330 Traffic Tickets Issued In June 2023
“During the month of June 2023, 330 traffic tickets were issued by the BPS, up from 284 issued during May 2023,” the police said, adding that “since the start of Operation Vega [6th July 2021], a total of 10,153 traffic tickets have been issued.” Chief Inspector Robert Cardwell, Tactical Operations Division said, “Bermuda Police... Read more of this article
Nicole Stovell ‘Excited’ For Island Games
[Written by Stephen Wright] Nicole Stovell admits she will be entering “uncharted waters” when she represents Bermuda in sailing at the NatWest International Island Games in Guernsey, the Channel Islands. Stovell will make her debut at the biennial multi-sport event, competing in the Women’s Laser Radial class. She heads to the Games full of confidence,... Read more of this article
Lambe To Defend Title In Texas Next Month
[Written by Stephen Wright] Andre Lambe is set to defend his American Boxing Organisation [ABO] welterweight title against a yet-to-be-determined opponent at the Cleveland Civic Centre in Cleveland, Texas, on August 26. The 27-year-old won the vacant ABO welterweight regional title after defeating American Cristiano Luciano at The Shed in Dockyard on... Read more of this article
Second Annual Family Fun Fest Held
The second annual Family Fun Fest, marking the Success of the Theatre Boycott, took place on Saturday [July 1] on the grounds of the City Hall – Freedom Square. Glenn Fubler said, “The first hour, which focused on fostering families to flourish, began at 4 pm with some youngsters taking advantage of a fun castle donated by a business stakeholder,... Read more of this article
CAC Update: Bowling, Track & Hockey
Bermuda’s bowlers came ninth in the men’s quintet event at the Central American and Caribbean Games in San Salvador, El Salvador, yesterday [July 4]. The island’s team of David Maycock, Dayvon Tucker, Damien Matthews, Dennis Joell, Lamar Richardson and Carl Reid finished with 2,323 pins. Meanwhile, Caitlyn Bobb finished seventh in her 400 metres... Read more of this article
Cup Match Extravaganza Set For July 21
The Corporation of St. George’s announced the Cup Match Extravaganza will take place on Friday, July 21st. A spokesperson said, “The Corporation of St. George’s is thrilled to announce the upcoming Cup Match Extravaganza, a spectacular event targeted at Cup Match fans of all ages. The event will take place on Friday, July 21st, 2023. This... Read more of this article
