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Golf: Bermuda PGA Highlights Frankie Rabain
The Bermuda PGA has launched a series titled ‘Getting To Know Bermuda’s Golf Professionals’ to highlight local golfers, with their latest story featuring Frankie Rabain. A spokesperson said, “Frankie Rabain has earned a reputation for being an exemplary golf professional; some will regard Frankie as a golf professional’s golf professional. “When... Read more of this article
Relay For Life Event Pivots Due to Covid-19
The Relay For Life volunteer event committee has announced that, due to the recent Stay at Home order, the fundraiser “will not be a traditional 24-hour event” but that “the Luminaria Ceremony and the Fight Back Ceremony to be broadcasted to the community virtually via Facebook live.” A spokesperson said, “Supported by... Read more of this article
Students Take Part In SailGP Inspire Programme
Thirteen young Bermudians representing five local schools participated in the virtual learning programme hosted by SailGP Inspire. A spokesperson said, “SailGP Inspire – the community, education and outreach initiative from SailGP, the cutting-edge sail racing league – in partnership with Bermuda-based charity, Endeavour, spent the past week... Read more of this article
DWD, Industry Stakeholders Offer Free Webinars
In collaboration with industry stakeholders, the Department of Workforce Development [DWD] will host a series of free webinars. A Government spokesperson said, “In collaboration with industry stakeholders, the Department of Workforce Development [DWD] is pleased to announce a series of upcoming free webinars. The British School of Etiquette Bermuda... Read more of this article
CPCU Society To Host Data Breach Webinar
The CPCU Society Bermuda Chapter will be hosting a free webinar entitled ‘Is Your Company Ready To Handle Data Breach?’ on Monday [April 19] in order to bring awareness to cyber security. A spokesperson said, “Hackers know our mentality: it won’t happen to us, we don’t need to spend time preparing, we don’t have the information... Read more of this article
Video: Police Press Conference On Murder
The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] is holding a press conference this morning [April 14] to provide an update on the investigation into the murder of Jordan Outerbridge. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Update: Mr Outerbridge — who is pictured below with his family in an image provided by the... Read more of this article
Video: BHB Asks To ‘Call, Don’t Just Turn Up’
The Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] has released an animated public service announcement to advise the public to call before attending the Emergency Department if they are concerned about possible Covid-19 symptoms. The video’s text says, “Worried you have Covid-19 symptoms that are getting worse? Check the Covid-19 symptom checklist online... Read more of this article
BEDC: Covid Businesses Grants/Loans Available
Businesses can apply via the BEDC for Covid-19 Emergency Grants – with amounts ranging from $5,000 to $7,000 per business — and they can also apply for the Covid-19 Combined Loans/Grants, with amounts under that programme ranging from $10,000 to $40,000 depending on business size. Premier David Burt Speaking at last night’s press... Read more of this article
Kim Swan Congratulates Betschart And Family
Kim Swan of the Port Royal Developmental Golf Program is offering his congratulations to junior golfer Oliver Betschart and his family after the young man spent five weeks with PGA Tour winner Davin Ogrin in Texas. Mr. Swan said, “This is another example of the awesome circle of life. “It makes me proud to have facilitated this connection. David... Read more of this article
Ed Announces Ascot Joins TradEd Platform
Ed, the global reinsurance, wholesale and specialty broker, announced that Ascot Bermuda has joined its etrading platform TradEd. A spokesperson said, “The portal, which was launched for carriers and clients in April 2020, enables carriers to view submissions and associated risk details, make queries, see material information updates in real time,... Read more of this article
Wallpaper Wednesday: Bermudiana Flower
In the eighth of our weekly series, Bernews’ latest ‘Wallpaper Wednesday’ graphic is a simple and classic image of the Bermudiana, Bermuda’s national flower. The design below is also available here as a Facebook profile cover image, and you can check back on Bernews every Wednesday for our latest free phone wallpaper download. To access more... Read more of this article
Masterworks Encourages Charman Prize Entries
Masterworks is encouraging all artists – “local and resident, newcomers and professionals” – to participate in the 10th Biennial Charman Prize. A spokesperson said, “Since 2008, Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art has hosted the Charman Prize, an art competition created to support local and resident arists. 2021 marks the... Read more of this article
