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Column: Surviving ‘Irmageddon’ In The BVI

[Opinion column written by MP Chris Famous] If one were feeling adventurous they would jump into the water on south shore Bermuda, point their compass due south and head out to open sea. A mere 1,000 miles later, they would find themselves on the pristine shores of our sister island of Tortola, the main island of the British Virgin Islands [BVI] and... Read more of this article

Berkeley Anniversary Alumni Art Showcase

The Berkeley Institute History Room has been a beehive of activity as organisers of the school’s 120th Anniversary Alumni and Currents Students’ Art Show collect work from the various alumni who are contributing art work for both the show and silent auction that will also take place during the week of 13th – 21st April 2018. Mr. Steve Smith and... Read more of this article

Newsflash Video & Weekend Reports, Photos

This past holiday weekend saw the island celebrate Good Friday and Easter with events held island-wide, the FEI World Jumping Challenge, Bermuda’s athletes in action at the CARIFTA Games, and various other community and sporting events. Links to our weekend coverage are below, click to view more. News/Misc: Motorcyclist Injured In West End Collision Police... Read more of this article

Queen Noor & Prince Albert To Speak At Summit

Prince Albert II of Monaco and Queen Noor of Jordan have been added to the speakers list for the Ocean Risk Summit, which is set to take place at the Fairmont Southampton next month. The event will be held from May 8- 10th, and will see leaders from across the political, economic, environmental and risk sectors attend the event Ocean Risk Summit. The... Read more of this article

Column: 21 Billion In Merger & Acquisition Deals

[Opinion column written by Ross Webber] Twenty-one billion. That’s the dollar value of merger-and-acquisition deals announced so far this year in Bermuda’s re/insurance market. The shopping spree on our island by major global entities should come as no surprise. Continued soft-market conditions, coupled with the pursuit of capital efficiencies,... Read more of this article

Goodison Wins Moth World Championship

[Updated with video] For the third year in a row Paul Goodison of the U.K. has won the world championship of the International Moth Class Association. Goodison, 40, achieved the feat today [April 1] when the final day of racing at the Bacardi Moth World Championship in Bermuda was canceled due to lack of wind. Goodison previously won the Moth Worlds... Read more of this article

BPS Appeal: Locate 42-Year-Old Woman [Found]

[Updated] Police are appealing for the public’s assistance in locating 42-year-old Natalie Crockwell who “was last seen by family sometime last week.” A police spokesperson said, “Police are asking the public’s assistance in locating 42-year-old Natalie Crockwell of Tommy Fox Road, St. Georges. She was last seen by family sometime... Read more of this article

CARIFTA Swimmers Win Medals & Set Records

Bermuda’s swimmers made a very impressive start at the 2018 CARIFTA Swimming Championships in Jamaica, winning two gold medals in record setting style, as well as one silver medal and four bronze medals. Highlights of the morning session saw Elan Daley break Emma Harvey’s CARIFTA record in the 50m Backstroke clocking 31.62, while both Giada... Read more of this article

Video: Sunday April 1st ‘Good News’ Spotlight

Bermuda celebrating Good Friday and Easter, school student leaders being honoured, a new scholarship for the University of St. Andrews being offered, Whitney Institute holding a Seniors Tea, and Bermudian actress Lana Young appearing on ‘The Resident’ were all some of the positive news stories from the past week. In additional good news, Bermudian... Read more of this article

Video & Photos: MP Ming’s Easter Egg Hunt

MP Renee Ming, Dame Jennifer Smith and the members of PLP C#1 Branch held their 12th annual Easter egg hunt this afternoon [March 31] at East End Primary School. The event included an appearance by the Easter Bunny, egg hunts, games, refreshments, races, food, a candy bar, party bags and more. Premier David Burt attended the event with with his children,... Read more of this article

Column: ‘Your Voice Must Be Heard’

[Opinion column written by Opposition Leader Jeanne Atherden] “Your voice must be heard: A call to the women of Bermuda to get involved in politics… your strengths can and will make a difference to Bermuda’s future” … Jeanne Atherden, JP MP Opposition Leader As we approach the end of National Women’s History Month, a time to reflect, recognize... Read more of this article

Photos, Video & Results: FEI World Jumping

[Updated with photos + results] The final phase of the 2018 FEI World Jumping Challenge [FEI WJC] is taking place today [March 31] at the National Equestrian Federation on Vesey Street in Devonshire. The FEI WJC provides Bermuda riders with an opportunity to compete against other countries without the need to travel overseas, as competitors from 10... Read more of this article

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