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Island-Wide Reading On World Book Day 2020
Nikita Robinson of The Ladies Room on Hott1075 is acknowledging the many community members who have volunteered to read to children on World Book Day today [March 5]. Ms. Robinson said, “From St. George’s to Somerset, our community readers will show off their reading skills to our nursery and primary schools starting as early as 8.30am. 8:30am... Read more of this article
‘CURB Will Work With Mr. Brannon To Help Him’
Noting that they “strongly condemn the language used by Tony Brannon,” CURB said they plan to work with Mr Brannon to “help him on this journey towards understanding how race and its antecedents have negatively impacted the Black community.” This follows after Mr Brannon, a well known local entertainer, referred to members of... Read more of this article
McGinger Comic: Rain Is A Valid Excuse
[Written by McGinger Design Lab] In the twenty-third of a comic series from McGinger Design Lab, McGinger wonders about excuses, saying that “if you are ever running late, and fear the repercussions of your tardiness, just hope it rains; it’s an acceptable excuse for anything.” Related Stories McGinger Comic: Camping In Bermuda McGinger... Read more of this article
Bermuda Karting Club Latest Standings
The Bermuda Karting Club’s season is well underway, and today we take a look at the Current Standings in each class as of February 23rd, 2020. Jason North leads the LO206 Senior Class with 703 points, while Scott Barnes is in second with 644 points, and David Barbosa is third with 617 points. The TAG Junior Class is being led by Jorja Thomas who has... Read more of this article
Netball: Storm & Phoenix Embers Win
Under 14 Bermuda Netball Association makeup matches recently took place at the Bernards Park. Storm 40 Lindos Cubs 5 The Storm defeated the Lindos Cubs 40 – 5. The Storm got 23 goals from MVP Anisa Seon, while Jaelyn Rewan added 9 goals, Amayah Burt scored 7 times and Makaylie Smith scored once. The Lindo’s Cubs got 3 goals from Chelsea Almeida,... Read more of this article
Second Spring Senior Bowling League Results
Second Spring Senior Bowling League action saw the Blue Angels defeat the Drifters 4 – 0, while the league leaders Pinsplitters defeated Just Kickin 3 – 1, the Last Minutes went down 4 – 0 to the Islanders, while the Drifters defeated the New Comers 3 – 1. Men Handicap Game: McNeil Simmons 224, Richard Norville 219, Barry Floyd 213 Men Handicap... Read more of this article
NMB: Free Teacher Development Programme
The National Museum of Bermuda [NMB] is offering a free year-long, four-module programme for all local teachers, which will provide them with the “opportunity to explore, refine and unpack their understanding of Bermuda’s diverse past.” A spokesperson said, “The National Museum of Bermuda [NMB] is offering a free year-long, four-module... Read more of this article
Covéa Set To Buy PartnerRe In $9 Billion Deal
EXOR has entered into an MoU with French insurer Covéa in which they will acquire Bermuda-based reinsurer PartnerRe for a “total cash consideration of $9.0 billion plus a cash dividend of $50 million. The company said, “EXOR, one of Europe’s largest, diversified family-controlled holding companies, announces that it has entered into a... Read more of this article
Hayley Francis Cann To Launch New Book
Bermuda’s Hayley Francis Cann, a certified music therapist who now resides in Canada, will be hosting a book launch signing for her new book Mandy’s Mom, The Music Therapist on Saturday, March 14 at the Long Story Short Bookstore in St. Georges from 3.00pm to 4.30pm. The event poster says, “Bermuda’s own Hayley Francis Cann lives... Read more of this article
Video: March 5th Bernews Morning Newsflash
Siblings found guilty of murder, ‘no evidence to show firearm discharged’, Social Work Month launched, Commissioner condemns Tony Brannon’s comments, ferry service route suspensions & delays, Minister Kim Wilson on COVID-19, Southampton Rangers Sports Club apologizes and BIU mourns the loss of Brother Glen Simmons are some of the stories... Read more of this article
Greymane Hosts Seminar With Armstrong Ceiling
Greymane recently hosted a free seminar with Armstrong Ceiling and Wall Solutions, with international representatives from USAI Lighting, LogiSon, JLC Tech and XAL joining experts from Armstrong to present to a local group of designers, architects, building managers, and other construction professionals. A spokesperson said, “Greymane recently... Read more of this article
Somers Ltd Announces Shareholders Change
In a filing with the Bermuda Stock Exchange [BSX], Somers Limited announced a shareholders change. The filing stated: “Somers Limited, a financial services investment holding company, announces that it has been notified that on February 28, 2020 Permanent Investments Limited [PIL] and Permanent Mutual Limited [PML] sold their entire holdings in Somers... Read more of this article
