Category: News
Tropical Storm: “Not A Threat At This Time”
[Updated: As of Sunday morning, the BWS says it "is not a threat to Bermuda at this time."] Tropical Storm Cindy is a “potential threat to Bermuda,” the BWS said today [June 24], with its closest point of approach to Bermuda within 72 hours forecast to be 366nm to the south at 12pm on Tuesday [June 27] with the BWS noting that “this... Read more of this article
Marshall And O’Loughlin Win Medals In Tennis
[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermuda have claimed two more medals in tennis at the Special Olympics World Games in Berlin today [June 24]. Bridget Marshall took bronze in the women’s singles, winning 6-2, 6-3, and Zafar O’Loughlin secured bronze in the men’s singles, winning 4-2, 4-1. Bermuda have now won ten medals, surpassing the eight medals... Read more of this article
Column: Robin Tucker On Healthcare Reform
[Opinion column written by OBA Senator Robin Tucker] The government’s promise of healthcare reform has been on the horizon for several years and although the public has heard phrases like “promises made are promises kept” this essential reform initiative is yet to materialize. Since around 2011, the PLP has touted the need for healthcare reform... Read more of this article
Athene Life Re Hosts Inaugural Career Expo
Athene Life Re hosted its inaugural Life Career Expo on June 13th at Pier 6 in Hamilton. A spokesperson said, “This year’s event brought together nearly 300 attendees and featured young Bermudians speaking about their career experiences, panels with industry experts, and roundtable discussions on industry topics such as job candidate branding... Read more of this article
Photos, Video & Review: Up D’ Country 2
[Written by Dale Butler] Barbara Dillas, former art teacher and currently community art advocate from murals to exhibitions, has organized a hit with the opening on Friday, June 23rd of a photographic exhibition featuring six men who are Somerset residents. The photos by each artist were displayed in an historic room with open cedar beam ceilings at... Read more of this article
Micah Lambert Wins Gold At Special Olympics
[Written by Stephen Wright] Micah Lambert has won Bermuda’s second gold medal at the Special Olympics World Games in Berlin after winning the men’s individual tennis competition today [July 24]. Lambert defeated Nadav Sarfati, of Israel, 4-1, 4-2. A team of 19 athletes are representing Bermuda at the Special Olympics in athletics, bowling, equestrian,... Read more of this article
Bowlers Win More Medals At Special Olympics
[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermuda’s bowling team have claimed their third and fourth medal at the Special Olympics World Games in Berlin today [June 24]. Patrick Thomas won silver in the men’s singles -D52, with scores of 107, 76 and 112 for a total of 295 pins. Wayne Smith secured bronze in the men’s singles – D49, with scores of 35, 43 and... Read more of this article
Video: June 24th Bernews Morning Newsflash
Premier David Burt signs Condolence Book, Tropical Storm Cindy forms in the Atlantic, Gavin Manders named as flag bearer for Island Games, Micah Lambert wins gold at Special Games, Jah-Nhai Perinchief aiming to win medal at CAC Games, Saltus appoints Nadia Tuckett Robinson and Anthony Daponte wins Young Chefs Competition are some of the stories in this... Read more of this article
Premier David Burt Signs Condolence Book
Earlier this morning [June 23], Premier David Burt signed the Book of Condolence in tribute to the late Ottiwell Simmons. The Government posted the photo online below, and said, “As a reminder, the Condolence Book is available for signing today at the Cabinet Office until 4.00 pm. Tomorrow June 24th, persons can sign the Condolence Book from 6.00... Read more of this article
Perinchief Aiming To Win Medal At CAC Games
[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermuda triple jumper Jah-Nhai Perinchief said he is confident of adding to his medal collection when he competes at the Central American and Caribbean Games in San Salvador, El Salvador. Perinchief insists he will have his sights on gold when he stares down the runway towards the sandpit for his first jump in the triple... Read more of this article
Tropical Storm Cindy Forms In The Atlantic
Tropical Storm Cindy — the third named storm of the 2023 hurricane season — is “not a threat to Bermuda at this time,” the Bermuda Weather Service said, with its closest point of approach within 72 hours forecast to be 625 nm to the SSE at 12pm on Monday, June 26, with the BWS noting that “this system may move closer to Bermuda after... Read more of this article
Saltus Appoints Nadia Tuckett Robinson
Saltus Grammar School announced the appointment of Nadia Tuckett Robinson, currently a Deputy Principal at The Berkeley Institute, to the position of Deputy Head at Saltus. A spokesperson said, “Mrs. Tuckett Robinson was selected from a strong pool of both local and international candidates. A proud Saltus alum of the PGY Class of 1995, she has over... Read more of this article
