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Evans Helps Doherty Finish 3rd In Regatta
In his last preparation regatta before the SSL Gold Cup Qualifier, Rockal Evans was a member of the David Doherty crew aboard Matador during the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia TP52 Regatta. A total of four races took place in the regatta, which saw Evans and the crew finish third with 16 points. After a sixth place finish in the first race, they then... Read more of this article
“Expectation That Bermuda Will Be Removed”
“It is the Ministry’s expectation that Bermuda will be removed from Annex II in October 2022,” the Government said today, in reference to to the ‘grey list’ A Government spokesperson said, “In November 2021, the OECD’s Forum for Harmful Tax Practices [FHTP] issued Bermuda with an urgent recommendation to initiate certain... Read more of this article
David Sussmann Highlights Pure Ocean
The Pure Ocean challenge between Bermuda and Lorient will take place this month, with the event aiming to “highlight ocean conservation and raise funds for the foundation’s work.” Pure Ocean founder David Sussmann told Bernews, “The event aims to highlight ocean conservation and raise funds for the foundation’s work. Whilst race entry... Read more of this article
Minister Joins BTA For Joint Stakeholder Meeting
Minister of Economy & Labour Jason Hayward recently joined the Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] for a joint hotelier stakeholder meeting hosted at Rosewood Bermuda. A Government spokesperson said, “This meeting is a follow-up to one held at the Hamilton Princess and Beach Club in December 2021. It represents stakeholders’ ongoing commitment... Read more of this article
BCB Appoints New Senior Men’s Coaching Staff
The Bermuda Cricket Board [BCB] announced the appointment of new coaches for the 2022 international season, with Cal Waldron, Reggie Tucker, Ricky Hill and Elliot Wilson set to lead the Bermuda Senior Men’s National Team preparations for the ICC Cricket World Challenge League B [CWCL] 50 Overs tournament to Uganda, with Cal Waldron as head coach. The... Read more of this article
May 15-22: BRSC To Host Road Safety Week
The Bermuda Road Safety Council [BRSC] will be hosting their annual Road Safety Week from May 15 to 22. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Road Safety Council would like to extend it condolences to all the families that have lost a loved one on our roads this year. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. “The month of May... Read more of this article
Hawley Finishes 7th In St. Anthony’s Triathlon
Erica Hawley competed in the St. Anthony’s Triathlon in Florida, claiming a 7th place finish. Hawley – competing in the Female Pro Division — crossed the line 7th in the division and 32nd overall in a time of 2:01.44. The Bermudian triathlete was clocked at 20.03 on the 1.5K swim course, 1:01.28 on the 40km bike course, before closing... Read more of this article
Conor White Competes In Augusta, Georgia
Conor White joined Speed Week and began competing in the series of crits in South Carolina and Georgia. In Augusta, Georgia, White finished 16th out of 54 competitors in the class narrowly missing a crash in the later stages of the race clocking a time of 1:08:58. White was in a breakaway group of 13 which lapped the field with about 40 laps to go,... Read more of this article
Bermuda To Play Haiti, Guyana & Montserrat
Following the official draw for the 2022/23 Concacaf Nations League [CNL], Concacaf has announced the Group Stage Schedule. The second edition of the competition will kick off during the FIFA Match Window of June 2022 [double window] with 68 group stage matches, followed by 34 in March of 2023. Bermuda is in Group B and will have a busy June as they... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: BNA Nurse Of The Year
[Updated] The Bermuda Nurses Association [BNA] are holding events to mark Nurses Month, with Irena Ashton being named the 2022 Nurse of the Year, at a brunch event this weekend. The events are set to continue this month, with the Nurses Proclamation at City Hall on May 12th, a Candlelight Ceremony on May 31st and more. Update 4.30pm: A Government spokesperson... Read more of this article
Hamilton Princess & Goslings Join EcoSPIRITS
The Hamilton Princess and Goslings are supporting the ecoSPIRITS Climate Partner Program, with Goslings to offer its rums in low-waste ecoTOTE format and the Hamilton Princess serving two special sustainable cocktails for the months of May, June and July. A spokesperson said, “To mark the local launch of closed loop service in Bermuda, ecoSPIRITS and... Read more of this article
Sue Couper Joins LOM As General Manager
LOM Financial Group announced that Sue Couper has joined LOM as General Manager, LOM Asset Management Limited. A spokesperson said, “This is her second tenure with LOM, having spent 5 years previously with the company as Managing Director for LOM Financial [Bermuda] Limited. “Sue has nearly four decades of experience in financial services.... Read more of this article
