Category: News
Newsflash Video & Weekend Reports, Photos
This past weekend saw the Olympic closing ceremony in Paris, the Around the Island powerboat race and various other community and sporting events. Links to our weekend coverage are below, click to view more. News/Misc: Digital Fare Media Team Earns PSEA Award Potential TC Five “Not A Threat At This Time” Short-Term Relief Application Available... Read more of this article
Short-Term Relief Application Available Online
The Government announced that Short-Term Relief Application is now available online. The Government said, “For persons experiencing sudden hardship you can apply to the Department of Financial Assistance for the short-term relief. Apply online at forms.gov.bm/strb.” The Government previously announced that they introduced legislation to... Read more of this article
Photos: Bermuda Olympic Event In Paris
[Written by Stephen Wright] Katura Horton-Perinchief, the Bermuda chef de mission, believes those athletes who made their Olympic debuts in Paris have a bright future and hopes they push for the Los Angeles Games in 2028. Bermuda’s Olympic team included six athletes competing on the biggest stage for the first time – triathletes Erica Hawley and... Read more of this article
Dill-Francois & Salick Appointed To Top Legal Posts
Shakira Dill-Francois has been appointed the Solicitor General and Nalini Salick has been appointed as the Chief Parliamentary Counsel, the Government announced today. A spokesperson said, “The Head of the Public Service, Cherie Whitter today announced the appointments of Ms. Shakira Dill-Francois as the Solicitor General and Ms. Nalini Salick... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: Around Island Powerboat Race
[Updated] The annual Rubis Around the Island Powerboat Race took place today [Aug 11] with boats speeding around the entire island at top speeds. The event started at Ferry Reach in the East End, with categories including a junior race and an offshore race. We will update with the full results when able. Update: Results, times, pilots and copilot A26... Read more of this article
Raynor On ‘Awesome’ Olympics Experience
[Written by Stephen Wright] Donna Raynor has experienced a busy and rewarding few weeks at the Olympic Games in Paris as part of her role on the World Athletics Council. Among Raynor’s many highlights were presenting a gold medal to United States athlete Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, who won the women’s 400 metres hurdles and met rapper and entrepreneur... Read more of this article
Digital Fare Media Team Earns PSEA Award
The Government announced that members of the Department of Transportation’s Digital Fare Media Team earned the Public Service Excellence Award [PSEA] for July. A Government spokesperson said, “Last Friday [Aug. 9], Premier David Burt presented the Government of Bermuda’s Public Service Excellence Award to a Department of Public Transportation... Read more of this article
CPA Bermuda To Hold Back-to-School Giveaway
CPA Bermuda will be giving away over 500 pre-stuffed backpacks filled with school supplies during an event on Saturday, August 24th at the Cabinet Office Lawn in Hamilton. The event poster says, “CPA Bermuda is excited to help students prepare for the new school year by giving away over 500 pre-stuffed backpacks filled with essential school supplies,... Read more of this article
Video: Premier’s Concert Honours Heroes
Bermuda honoured its National Heroes with a Premier’s Concert on June 30th, featuring performances and tribute art by prominent local artists. The Department of culture has provided a full video of the event, and the video description says, “A celebration of our National Heroes with a concert featuring some of Bermuda’s most talented musicians,... Read more of this article
Video: Sunday Aug 11th “Good News” Spotlight
News that BELCO awarded 20 scholarships, 25 students earned ABIC Education awards, Jovan Jordan-Whitter was appointed head tennis coach at the University of New England, and Bermuda’s U15 girls football team defeated Suriname, Cuba and the Cayman Islands were all some of the positive news stories from the past week. In additional good news, One... Read more of this article
Khano Smith Named USL Coach Of Month
Bermudian Khano Smith has been honored as the USL Championship Coach of the Month for July. Rhode Island FC reported, “Rhode Island FC General Manager and Head Coach Khano Smith has been named USL Championship Coach of the Month after leading his club to a 3W-0L-1D record in the month of July, extending a club-record unbeaten streak to eight... Read more of this article
Celebrating International Youth Day 2024
The Office of Youth Affairs will host a Proclamation Reading of International Youth Day 2024 – which has a theme of “From Clicks to Progress: Youth Digital Pathways for Sustainable Development” — on Monday [August 12] at City Hall. A Government spokesperson said, “International Youth Day is an annual observance that highlights... Read more of this article
