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Video: OBA Announce Five Election Candidates
[Updated] The OBA officially announced their election candidates for Warwick at a press conference this morning [June 1], with Nalton Brangman in Constituency #24, Jeff Baron in Constituency #25, Robyn Swan in Constituency #26, Sheila Gomez in Constituency #27, and Jeff Sousa in Constituency #28. The Election has not yet been called, however both parties... Read more of this article
Cyber Risk, Regulation & Political Interference
The global insurance industry’s ability to confront structural and technological changes is now the greatest risk it faces, according to a new survey of insurers and close observers of the industry. The CSFI’s latest Insurance Banana Skins 2017 survey, conducted with support from PwC, surveyed 836 insurance practitioners and industry observers in... Read more of this article
Gianluca Gibbons On Stage With Angela Davis
Bermudian international speaker, musician and entrepreneur Gianluca Gibbons took to the stage as the Master of Ceremonies alongside keynote speaker, political activist, author and academic, Professor Angela Davis and U.S. Congressman Takano at a recent event at La Sierra University, in Riverside California. The black tie gala honoured Professor Davis... Read more of this article
Barry Murphy Wins Everest Marathon Class
Digicel Bermuda’s CFO Barry Murphy raced to victory in the Cold Feet Amateur class at the Tenzing Hillary Marathon at Mount Everest. This amazing athletic event is the world’s highest marathon and commemorates the first successful ascent of Everest by Tenzing Norgay and Edmund Hillary on 29th May 1953. Barry Murphy participates in triathlons and... Read more of this article
Photos, Videos: Tall Ships Welcome To Bermuda
Hundreds of people turned out to see the magnificent tall ships in St. George’s last night. And there will be another opportunity to see them close up tonight, as they berth alongside Front Street which will host a Welcome Street Festival from 7pm to 11pm. Last night, the waterfront at St George’s was packed as people came to see the ships and enjoy... Read more of this article
Meet Bermuda Netball Player Ebonie Cox
Continuing our series of profiles of netball players who are part of the team representing Bermuda at international tournaments — with the latest tournament being the International Match Series being held in New York from June 2 to 3 — we spotlight Ebonie [Burgess] Cox, a 31-year-old who plays in the Goal Attack and Wing Attack positions. 1.... Read more of this article
School Education Strategic Planning Update
The Board of Education said they are “pleased to provide key stakeholders and the general public with continued updates on the progress made in the development of a new strategic direction for the Bermuda Public School System.” Board Chairperson, Mr. Curtis Dickinson stated that: “There has been on-going success in achieving the Board’s... Read more of this article
Video: Skydiver Lands At America’s Cup Village
Jon DeVore, Captain of the Red Bull Air Force, descended into the America’s Cup Village in Dockyard, and posted air-to-ground footage of the experience online saying “what a great time we had jumping into the Americas Cup, if you have to swoop the ocean you might as well stay dry.” The opening ceremony also featured Gene Steede and... Read more of this article
Chatmore Students Hold Mini Science Fair
The students in Milepost Two at Chatmore British International School recently held their International Primary Curriculum [IPC] end of unit Exit Point and Mini Science Fair, the culmination of their learning in the IPC unit “Let’s Plant It”. A spokesperson said, “The Science Fair displays demonstrated the process the students... Read more of this article
Three Graces Day Spa Opens At The Loren
Three Graces Day Spa, which is currently managing the spas at The Newstead Belmont Hills Resort and the Pompano Beach Club, has just announced that they are the concessionaires of the new spa at The Loren Hotel, named the Spa at The Loren. A spokesperson said, “Risk more than others think is safe. Dream more than others think is practical. We started... Read more of this article
Siblings To Hold Faith Based Summer Camp
A brother and sister duo have launched a new faith-based summer camp, with the aim of helping the island’s young people foster a greater appreciation for animals, nature and community service. Rise Bermuda, founded by siblings Kamala and Richard Shastri, will run at Willowbank for six weeks, starting on July 17 until August 25 . According to Miss... Read more of this article
Video: Bernews Morning Newsflash For June 1st
Premier Michael Dunkley announces that some recomendations from the Commission of Inquiry will be implemented, the Race for Water boat remains in Bermuda, siblings Kamala and Richard Shastri will host a faith based summer camp, Aecon Group announces four companies hired for the airport redevelopment project, and Marine Police officers and Regiment... Read more of this article
