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Ministry & BHB Mental Health First Aid Workshop
The Ministry of Health, in partnership with the Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB], recently sponsored an introduction to Mental Health First Aid workshop. A Government spokesperson said, “BHB offers a Mental Health First Aid Course to provide staff and the public with the resources to help those experiencing mental health problems and to guide them to... Read more of this article
“Refractions of Mankind” Art Exhibition
A few years ago she was named one of the island’s Outstanding Teens and since then Katie Ewles has grown into an outstanding young adult, one who recently opened her first solo exhibit at the Bermuda Society of Arts [BSoA]. Titled “Refractions of Mankind”, Ms Ewles’ show explores the human experience through paper collage and... Read more of this article
Unconfirmed Firearm Incident Inquiries Underway
Police responded to a report of a single gunshot in the Spruce Lane, Pembroke area, however said that “so far there is no forensic evidence to substantiate the report that a firearm was discharged.” A police spokesperson said, “Around 9:30pm Monday, October 28th police officers responded to a report of a single gunshot in the Spruce Lane,... Read more of this article
Ten Students Inducted Into Phi Theta Kappa
Bermuda College recently celebrated the induction of ten students into the Beta Chi Upsilon [BCU] chapter of Phi Theta Kappa. A spokesperson said, “Anne Boykin-Smith, Anna Chan, Brianna Correia, Ania Gilbert, Chervonne Hodsoll, Victoria Lindsay, Naquaysha Matthews, Sofhia Pagsanjan, Nisha Smith, and Amori Venter, all maintained grade point averages... Read more of this article
Retail Sales Volume Increased By 1.3% In July
Today [Oct 29] the Minister for the Cabinet Office Wayne Furbert released the July 2019 Retail Sales Index publication from the Department of Statistics. Minister Furbert explained, “We saw some encouraging signs in the July retail sales report. After adjusting for the retail sales rate of inflation, measured at 1.2 percent in July, the overall volume... Read more of this article
Ministry: 3 Bus Runs Cancelled On Tuesday
The Ministry has released the list of bus cancellations for this afternoon [Oct 29], with the list indicating that there are three bus runs cancelled today. Related Stories Ministry: 4 Bus Runs Cancelled On Thursday Ministry: 2 Bus Runs Cancelled On Tuesday Ministry: 3 Bus Runs Cancelled On Wednesday Ministry: 3 Bus Runs Cancelled On Thursday Ministry:... Read more of this article
Water Issues, Warwick Preschool Closes Early
Warwick Preschool closed early today [Oct 29] due to issues with the water system. A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Education is advising that Warwick Preschool has closed early today, 29 October, due to issues with the water system. Students and staff were released at 2:00 pm. “Parents were advised of the closure, and the school... Read more of this article
“Pink Links Fore The Cure” Raises $20,000
Mother Nature was at the top of her game this past Saturday providing perfect weather for the Second Annual “Pink Links Fore the Cure” Charity Golf Tournament hosted by Newstead Belmont Hills Golf Resort & Spa, in partnership with the LPGA-AGA Bermuda Chapter. More than 22 teams came out swinging to help raise $20,000 for the Bermuda Cancer... Read more of this article
‘Birth Of The Bab’ Bicentenary Tree Planting
As part of their celebration of the bicentenary of the Birth of the Bab, the National Spiritual Assembly of Baha’is of Bermuda today [Oct 29] presented a gift to the Mayor and Councillors of the City of Hamilton of Bermuda’s national tree, a Bermuda cedar tree, planted in the City “as a symbol of the island’s beauty, durability and resilience... Read more of this article
NSC Seeks Food Vendors For Carifta Games
Food vendors are being sought for the 2020 Carifta Games being held in Bermuda. Craig Tyrrell, the National Sports Centre’s operations manager, said: “This is a great opportunity for vendors as I am sure Bermudians will come out in force to watch these games. “We are looking for seven vendors for four days who will have stations at the NSC. I... Read more of this article
Premier: ‘We Must Commit To Systemic Change’
“We must commit to systemic change,” Premier David Burt said at the opening night of the PLP’s Annual Conference, adding that “change is required to break down systemic barriers that have hindered the advancement of all in Bermuda.” Premier Burt said, “We require a change in mind-set, a change in the way we view our... Read more of this article
Happy Valley PTA Condemns Arson Attack
The Happy Valley Child Care Parents Teachers Association [HVCCPTA] has condemned as “reckless and extremely dangerous” the suspected arson attack on Saturday, October 26 that resulted in significant damage to the childcare center. PTA President Trina Davis-Williams said, “This act is totally unacceptable, dangerous and simply beyond comprehension.... Read more of this article
