Category: News
SailGP: Inspire Careers & Racing Candidates
SailGP announced that 17 students were awarded internships in the Inspire Careers program and 34 local Inspire Racing candidates were selected to showcase their foiling skills during RS Feva and WASZP racing in Bermuda’s iconic Great Sound. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda’s next generation of sailing superstars will have a chance to display their... Read more of this article
30 Minute Video: May 9 ZBM Evening News
With an aim to expand the way they deliver their news to the community, the Bermuda Broadcasting Company is continuing to live stream their evening news programme online for viewers both on the island and abroad. The live video will begin at 7.00pm, and play to 7.30pm, and then the replay will be available: Related Stories 30 Minute Video: Dec 30... Read more of this article
Police Investigating Attempted Shooting
The police are investigating an attempted shooting which occurred last night [May 8] near the junction of Court Street and Elliott Street, with the ”suspect attempting to discharge the weapon when it jammed.” A police spokesperson said, “Police are investigating an attempted shooting which occurred shortly after 11:00 p.m. on Sunday... Read more of this article
Tanisha Butler Earns ‘Mother Of Year’ Award
Tanisha Butler has earned ‘Mother of the Year’ honours in the Continental Society of Bermuda essay competition, earning high praise from her daughter Tjaia Butler for working and putting herself through school to be a lawyer, while always being an exceptional mother. Tjaia Butler’s essay read, “If you think your mother should be... Read more of this article
Minister Meets With Bermuda’s Carifta Teams
Members of Bermuda’s Carifta Teams recently met with the Minister of Youth, Culture and Sport, Dr. Ernest Peets, who congratulated them on their success at the 2022 Games. A Government spokesperson said, “As the public is aware last month the Carifta Games took place in Jamaica and Barbados, with Bermudian athletes delivering outstanding performances... Read more of this article
Bermuda Job Board Website Restored
[Updated] The Department of Workforce Development [DWD] advised that the Bermuda Job Board Website [bermudajobboard.bm] is temporarily down. “Technicians are working to restore the site, and the public will be advised when it is operational. The DWD apologises for any inconvenience this may cause,” a Government spokesperson said.“ Update... Read more of this article
Photos: SailGP Teams Practice In Bermuda
The Bermuda Sail Grand Prix presented by Hamilton Princess will take place from May 14- 15 in Bermuda, and the international teams are practicing on our waters, with their high tech foiling F50 catamarans capable of speeds in the region of 100kph. The BTA previously noted that “SailGP is one of the world’s fastest growing racing properties... Read more of this article
Video: CNN Features Bermudian Kaelyn Kastle
Bermudian recording artist Kaelyn Kastle has been featured in a CNN article and video about young Black influencers in Atlanta. Kastle has joined nine other young creators at the “Collab Crib”, which CNN describes as “one of the nation’s only content houses for all-Black influencers.” CNN reports, “Kastle, the self-described... Read more of this article
Bid On Endeavour & SailGP Inspire Fundraiser
Endeavour has partnered with SailGP Inspire for an online fundraiser to benefit Bermuda’s youth with local youth sailing scholarships and international work experience with SailGP during Season 3, with bidding set to end at 5.00pm today [May 9]. A spokesperson said, “Win behind the scenes experiences with some of the best sailors in the world. Bidding... Read more of this article
Video: Bobb Wins 3 Awards & Breaks Records
Caitlyn Bobb had an exceptional showing at the America East Championships, winning multiple medals, breaking multiple records and winning three awards. Bobb competes for the University of Maryland, Baltimore County [UMBC] and their report said, “UMBC women’s track and field finished third at the America East Championships, their best finish... Read more of this article
Newsflash Video & Weekend Reports, Photos
This past weekend saw the Convex End-to-End event held, the City of Hamilton held their ‘Spring into the City’ grand finale at Victoria Park, soldiers leave for a two week overseas exercise at a United States Marine Corps base, and various other community and sporting events. Links to our weekend coverage are below, click to view more. News/Misc: Speaker... Read more of this article
BTA: Top 10 Things To Know About SailGP
The Bermuda Tourism Authority has compiled a “Top 10 Things to Know About SailGP” about the upcoming event, which is set to get underway later this month. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA], race organizers, and sailing enthusiasts around the world are counting down the days to witness the Bermuda Sail Grand Prix presented... Read more of this article
