Category: News
Conyers Black History Month Essay Competition
Conyers is inviting all local middle and senior school students, grades 8-12, to submit an essay of 1,500 words discussing “Why it is important to recognise Black History Month in Bermuda?” – with the winner to earn a $1,000 prize. A spokesperson said, “Conyers announces its annual Black History Month essay competition. The firm invites... Read more of this article
Omari Dill To Lead WindReach Environmental
WindReach added an Environmental Education Programme in fall 2021, with Omari Dill leading the endeavour. A spokesperson said, “WindReach has expanded the breadth of their educational and therapeutic programmes as they officially added an Environmental Education Programme back in early fall 2021. Mr. Omari Dill, one of Bermuda’s only qualified agronomists,... Read more of this article
BCB’s Rájan Simons Awarded Full Scholarship
The Bermuda Cricket Board [BCB] has announced that Marketing & Fund Development Manager Rájan Simons has been awarded a scholarship “to further her education in sports.” A spokesperson said, “Ms Simons joins the World Academy of Sport [WAOS] Postgraduate class of 2022 in International Sports Management through the University of London,... Read more of this article
Charissa Ball Returns Home To Join Carey Olsen
Charissa Ball has returned from Hong Kong to join Carey Olsen Bermuda, with Ms Ball saying she is “delighted to be returning home to Bermuda.” A spokesperson said, “Charissa, who has spent the past eight years practising in Hong Kong, was called to the Bermuda Bar in 2013. She specialises in all aspects of corporate and commercial law,... Read more of this article
CG’s Zest Wins Wellness Council Gold Medal
The Zest Wellness Programme — created by the Coralisle Group [CG] — has been awarded a Gold Medal by the Wellness Council of America [WELCOA] for “building a workplace culture that promotes, protects and supports the health and well being of its employees and clients.” CG is the only company outside the United States to have... Read more of this article
“Man Is Suspected To Have Died As A Result”
The police confirmed that a “number of persons attended KEMH having overdosed” on “heroin that was laced with fentanyl” and “one man is suspected to have died as a result.” The police noted that they executed several drug warrants, and “acting on information received that controlled drugs were being stored at... Read more of this article
Video: February 8th Bernews Morning Newsflash
Man dies of suspected drug overdose, six arrests and suspected heroin & fentanyl seized, 119th coronavirus related death, 137 new confirmed Covid-19 cases in Bermuda, 11 people in hospital, 179 cases announced so far this month, UK to provide vaccine for children aged 5-11, Hamilton Princess to honour Martha Dismont, Gary Phillips, Police &... Read more of this article
‘In Person’ Relay For Life Event This Year
Liberty Mutual Insurance Bermuda continues the role of presenting sponsor of Relay For Life of Bermuda for the ninth consecutive year, and in doing so invites the community to learn more about Relay For Life during the Kick Off event, which will be held around the City of Hamilton tomorrow [Feb 9]. Steve Horton, President of Liberty Mutual Insurance... Read more of this article
Chamber & BHA Welcome Easing Of Covid Rules
The Bermuda Hotel Association [BHA] “welcomed the relaxation and changes to the testing requirements,” while the Chamber said “our members in the restaurant sector see the removal of SafeKey as a lifeline to an ailing industry” and “the retail and tourism sectors are also breathing a sigh of relief.” This follows... Read more of this article
Princess To Honour Martha Dismont, Gary Phillips
The Hamilton Princess & Beach Club announced that Martha Dismont and Gary Phillips will be their two honourees for the 2022 Black History Month celebrations. A spokesperson said, “The Black History Month celebration has become a beloved annual tradition at the Hamilton Princess, which strives to honour the importance of Black Bermudian culture,... Read more of this article
UK To Provide Vaccine For Children Aged 5-11
The UK confirmed that they will be providing Bermuda with “2000 pediatric doses” of the Covid-19 vaccine for children aged 5-11, the Government announced tonight. In releasing the latest test results, a Government spokesperson said, “With respect to our vaccination programme, in recent weeks, we have fielded many questions from parent’s... Read more of this article
30 Minute Video: February 7 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
