Category: News
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
Video: Aug 10th Bernews Morning Newsflash
Next stage of Fort Hamilton improvement project, BEDC calls for 2024 GEW event proposals, Zyon Minors and Ayr Cannonier earn Polaris Education Award, eight candy stripers earn scholarships, Dara Alizadeh to carry flag at Olympic closing ceremony, Bermuda U15 footballers defeat Cuba 2-0 and Around the Island Powerboat Race on Sunday are some of the stories... Read more of this article
30 Minute Video: Aug 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
Next Stage Of Fort Hamilton Improvement Project
The City of Hamilton will “shortly be commencing significant works at Fort Hamilton as part of the ongoing Fort Hamilton Improvement Project.” A spokesperson said, “The project will see the enhancement of the fort and its surrounding amenities, inclusive of a new pergola shade structure, a catering kitchen, upgrade of electrical and... Read more of this article
Alizadeh To Carry Flag At Closing Ceremony
The Bermuda Olympic Association [BOA] has announced that rower Dara Alizadeh will serve as the flag bearer for the Bermuda team in the closing ceremony at the Olympic Games in Paris on Sunday [August 11]. The prestigious honour demonstrates Alizadeh’s “leadership during the Games, outstanding efforts during his athletic events and his relentless... Read more of this article
Around The Island Powerboat Race On Sunday
[Updated] Bermuda is gearing up for the high-speed thrill of the annual Rubis Around the Island Power Boat Race, which is set to take place this Sunday, August 11, 2024. The event will start at Ferry Reach in the East End, with categories including a junior race at 10:00 AM and an offshore race at 2:00 PM. In case of inclement weather or other unforeseen... Read more of this article
Eight Candy Stripers Earn Scholarships
Eight local candy stripers received scholarships totalling more than $20,000 when the Hospitals Auxiliary of Bermuda [HAB] held its annual awards ceremony on Wednesday 31 July. “This year, we are proud to present 8 awards totalling $21,500.00” said HAB President Glen Gibbons. “I am so impressed with our young men and women and thank each of you... Read more of this article
Bermuda Olympic Pins A ‘Hot Property’
[Written by Stephen Wright] The official Bermuda Olympic pins are becoming a much-coveted item among athletes from other countries at the Olympic Games in Paris. Each participating nation has been handed a set of exclusive pins, which athletes are eagerly trading with coaches, volunteers, and more often, each other. The bright pink Bermuda pin is fittingly... Read more of this article
Minors & Cannonier Earn Polaris Education Award
Polaris Holding announced the recipients of the 2024 Polaris Holding Company Ltd Education Award [PHCLEA], with Zyon Minors and Ayr Cannonier being recognized for their academic consistency and commitment to higher education. A spokesperson said, “Zyon Minors, the daughter of Otis Minors, a dedicated twenty-one-year veteran at Stevedoring Services... Read more of this article
BEDC Calls For 2024 GEW Event Proposals
The Bermuda Economic Development Corporation [BEDC] announced the call for event proposals for Global Entrepreneurship Week [GEW] 2024. A spokesperson said, “We invite entrepreneurs, innovators, and business leaders to join us in celebrating and empowering Bermuda’s diverse entrepreneurial community. GEW 2024 aims to spotlight entrepreneurial... Read more of this article
