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Premier Congratulates New UK Prime Minister
Following the UK general election, Premier David Burt said he has “written to the new Prime Minister to congratulate him on his election victory and reiterated the Government of Bermuda’s commitment to building relationships with the new UK Government.” “There will no doubt be changes in policy and personnel and I look forward... Read more of this article
Photos: Bermuda College 50th Anniversary
Bermuda College held an event to mark their 50th anniversary, with the College noting that “Bermuda’s only bricks and mortar institution of higher learning has provided 50 years of academic excellence to its community.” Related Stories Photos & Video: APACE College Ceremony Photos & Videos: Bermuda College Graduation Photos... Read more of this article
AM Best On Credit Ratings Of Argus & BF&M
AM Best has commented following the news that BF&M and Argus Group “have signed a definitive amalgamation agreement, pursuant to which BF&M and Argus will combine in an all-stock transaction.” A statement from the ratings agency said, “AM Best has revised the implications of the under review status to positive from developing... Read more of this article
Premier Aims To Assist Hurricane Relief Efforts
Premier David Burt said he “joins the global community in expressing his heartbreak following the devastation left in the wake of Hurricane Beryl” and “that he intends to ask the Cabinet to approve a donation towards the relief effort to assist those who have been affected by the storm.” A Government spokesperson said, “This... Read more of this article
Column: Horner On Climate Litigation & More
[Column written by Patrice Horner] The Climate Investment Summit provided updates on a major topic facing Climate Solutions, and that is litigation. In a London School of Economics 2024 Snapshot Report, it appears litigation levels have stabilized but have not stopped. The Snapshot was presented at the London Climate Week by Joana Setzer Associate Professorial... Read more of this article
CG Partners To Enhance Youth Cricket Coaching
Coralisle Group Ltd. [CG] announced a partnership that unites Cricket West Indies [CWI], the Bermuda Cricket Board [BCB], and the Bermuda Government’s Department of Youth, Sport and Recreation to enhance cricket coaching for Bermuda’s youth and local coaches. A spokesperson said, “This initiative, aimed at fostering talent and passion for... Read more of this article
Ajani Burchall Signs New Pro Deal At Villa
Bermudian footballer Ajani Burchall has signed a new professional contract at English Premier League side Aston Villa. The 19-year-old winger joined Villa from Bournemouth three years ago and is a North Village youth product. He suffered an anterior cruciate ligament injury in August 2022, which kept him sidelined until December last year. Burchall... Read more of this article
Sincere Hall Signs New Contract With Hull City
Hull City announced that four members of their under-21 side — including Bermuda’s Sincere Hall — have signed new contracts ahead of the 2024/25 season. The club said, “Hall, 20, was a consistent creative force for the Under-21s last season, his stoppage-time winner at Vicarage Road being one of the highlights. The Bermuda international,... Read more of this article
Zoe Skinners’ Journey Of A Lifetime
[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermudian Zoe Skinner has reflected on the “journey of a lifetime” after spending almost two years on a tall ship sailing around the world. Ms Skinner has completed around 30,000 nautical miles on the Picton Castle, leaving Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, in October 2022 and returning on July 13 via ports such as Panama, Pitcairn... Read more of this article
Basketball Announce U16 & U18 Teams
The Bermuda Basketball Association announced the 2024 under 16 & under 18 teams who will be representing Bermuda in the upcoming weeks. The jr. men’s under 16 team will be representing Bermuda at the “Battle by the Beach” in the Grand Cayman Islands. The team is as follows: Paul Ashton – Saltus Grammar Amir Brangman-Johnson... Read more of this article
Young To Host ‘The LinkUp’ STEM Conference
Kameron Young will be hosting her first virtual conference, The LinkUp, scheduled for August 9th via Zoom, which “seeks to create greater connections for girls and women in STEM.” A spokesperson said, “Earmarked to graduate this July with her Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering from Queen Mary University of London, Bermudian... Read more of this article
Erica Hawley Sets National Record In 5K
Erica Hawley has set a new national record in the women’s 5k at the Firecracker 5K in Fort Collins in Colorado yesterday [July 4]. Hawley, who will compete in the triathlon at the Olympic Games in Paris this month, finished in 17min 09sec. “A nice little tune-up pre-Paris,” Hawley wrote on Instagram yesterday. “And it got me super pumped to... Read more of this article
Dara Alizadeh Begins Henley Royal Regatta
Dara Alizadeh – who will be representing Bermuda in the upcoming Olympics — began competing in the Henley Royal Regatta, hosted by the Rowing Club in Henley-on-Thames, England. Alizadeh took to the water. Competing in the diamond challenge sculls Alizadeh was defeated by Daniel Gutierrez, Team España, Spain by 5 lengths. Related Stories Alizadeh... Read more of this article
Bermuda Is Love ‘LoveYourNeighbour’ Campaign
This July, Bermuda Is Love is launching the #LoveYourNeighbour Campaign as a call to action for every person to recognize and act on their duty to love one another. A spokesperson said, “We all have a moral obligation to love. To love means to treat others with dignity, compassion, empathy, and respect. “Bermuda Is Love seeks to transform... Read more of this article
BFA Under 23: Dandy Town & FC Bascome Win
A Bermuda Football Association under 23 double-header took place with 15 goals scored. Somerset Eagles 2 Dandy Town Hornets 3 In the opener, the Dandy Town Hornets edged the Somerset Eagles 3 – 2. The Dandy Town Hornets got single strikes from Nizigh Spence, Dakayo Leverock, and Kris Smith, while the Somerset Eagles got two goals from Dylan Arruda. FC... Read more of this article
Daley Earns Two More Medals In Swim Meet
Elijah Daley returned to competition at the Age Group International Long Course Championships, hosted by the Etobicoke Swim Club. In the 50m butterfly preliminaries, Daley set the pace with the day’s best time of 25.27. He followed up in the finals by securing the gold medal with a time of 25.43. For the 50m breaststroke, Daley recorded the second... Read more of this article
