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Transformational Leadership Youth Session Held
In collaboration with the Bermuda Industrial Union [BIU], Imagine Bermuda Planning, Bermuda CAN, the Corporation Of Hamilton, and the Department Of Education, the Transformational Leadership Youth Session was held on Monday [Jan 20]. The event was introduced by Glenn Fubler and included a number of talks and workshops on youth leadership, politics,... Read more of this article
Search Continues For 14-Yr-Old Destiny Winters
[Updated] Police confirmed that 14-year-old Destiny Winters has still not been located as of this morning [Jan 22], with officers continuing to search for her and the public asked to assist by calling 295-0011 with any information about her whereabouts. Destiny has been unaccounted for since January 10th when she left her designated Government Care... Read more of this article
Bermuda’s ISAC Act Legislation In Effect
Bermuda’s Incorporated Segregated Accounts Companies Act 2019 [ISAC Act] came into effect on January 15, 2020, providing “multiple industries with yet another compelling reason for choosing to domicile their business on island.” “The ISAC Act, a stand-alone piece of legislation and a companion statute to the Segregated Accounts Companies... Read more of this article
Sailing: Evans & Smith Continue In World Cup
The Hempel World Cup Series 2020 in Miami continued with both Benn Smith and Rockal Evans looking to advance to the Olympics. In the Finn Class, Evans needs to beat two Mexican sailors to claim the one Americas spot up for grabs, and after four races he has fallen behind one of them. After two more races, Evans is now in ninth place with 23 points.... Read more of this article
Video: Bermuda “Most Expensive On Earth”
YouTuber Omar James recently released a video highlighting the cost of living in Bermuda, calling the island “the most expensive nation on Earth.” The well edited video, which has obtained almost 7,000 views since being posted a few days ago, takes a brief look at the cost of living, focusing on a number of goods and services, including... Read more of this article
Media Lounge Launches ‘Afterhours’ Series
The Media Lounge is getting set to launch a new monthly film series called Afterhours, beginning with a screening of Knives and Skin on Saturday [Jan 25] at 9.00pm. A spokesperson said, “The series presents provocative, controversial and uncompromising films that take an innovative approach to the art of storytelling. These soon-to-be cult and... Read more of this article
PlayMaker Stats: Nahki Wells Highest On Target
According to PlayMaker Stats, Bermuda’s Nahki Wells has the highest shots on target percentage in the Championship League so far in the 2019/20 season. The statistics provider tweeted the graphic below, saying that Wells has 60% shots on target, which placed him first among his peers in the Championship League, with the second highest footballer... Read more of this article
BBC Features Makaela Richardson’s Business
Bermuda’s Makaela Richardson has been featured in a BBC ‘Bitesize’ story detailing her success with her ‘Free the Fresher’ startup, with the story saying that Ms. Richardson “is proof that you don’t need a trust fund or cash in the bank to start your own business.” The BBC story said, “How do you get from... Read more of this article
Tennis: Phillips Wins Doubles Match In Cyprus
Bermudian tennis player Daniel Phillips teamed up with Uwe Diehl from Germany and they began competing in the doubles portion of the Herodotou Tennis Academy Under 16 Tournament in Cyprus. Unseeded Phillips and Diehl took on the number 4 seeds Matei Gavrea from Romania and Georgios Protopapas from Cyprus. Gavrea and Protopapas won the first set 6-2,... Read more of this article
Mixed Majors Bowling League Results
Mixed Majors Bowling League action at the Warwick Lanes saw the Untouchables go down 15 – 5 to the MiniMax Forwarders, Spare Change were defeated 13 – 7 by the Mix Ups, while the Troublemakers went down 16 – 4 to the Warriors. Fight Back went down 12 ½ – 7 ½ to the Movers “N” Shakers and the Activators went down 14... Read more of this article
DCFS Clarify Circumstances Of Care Orders
While noting that it is “inappropriate to comment on a specific child in care,” the Department of Child and Family Services [DCFS] provided general information on the circumstances which can allow the court to make a care order or supervision order. A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Child and Family Services [DCFS] wishes... Read more of this article
Andrea Cahill Wins Medals In NYC Tournament
Legitsu Academy student Andrea Cahill won five of six matches this past weekend at a tournament in Manhattan, winning a gold medal in submission wrestling and a silver medal in Brazilian jiu-jitsu. A spokesperson said, “Andrea Cahill, a chartered accountant with a busy career and a student at Legitsu Academy, a Brazilian jiu-jitsu gym located... Read more of this article
