Category: News
Commercial Bank Appoint Neville Grant As CEO
The Bermuda Commercial Bank announced that Neville Grant has been appointed their Chief Executive Officer. A spokesperson said, “At the December meeting of the Board of Directors, Neville Grant was appointed as the Chief Executive Officer of Bermuda Commercial Bank Limited [BCB]. “Following a successful transition period, Neville steps into... Read more of this article
BBBS Girl Power Program Launches Book Club
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Bermuda’s Girl Power Program is launching a book club and the first book on the agenda is Assemble the Tribe: Believe in Your Value. Find Belonging. Be Different, written by Bermudian author and leadership strategist, Leah JM Dean. Thanks to a generous donation from KPMG in Bermuda, BBBS was able to secure 50 copies of... Read more of this article
International Women’s Club Donates To Charity
The International Women’s Club selected two Bermuda charities associated with women’s health, food/nutrition, and family life as recipients for its annual giving campaign. “The Women’s Resource Centre [WRC] received a grant of $9,000 for women at the, soon to be opened, Transformational Living Centre for Families [TLC] for their Education... Read more of this article
Newsflash Video & Weekend Reports, Photos
This past weekend was marred with tragedy, with the community mourning the loss of 23-year-old footballer Osagi Bascome, who was murdered early Saturday morning. The weekend also saw the ÜberVida Christmas Boat Parade held in Hamilton Harbour, Bermuda Is Love free clothing giveaway, the Farmer’s Market and various other community and sporting... Read more of this article
BFA, MP, Minister Pay Tribute To Osagi Bascome
“He was a gifted young man, and he certainly represented Bermuda with pride and excellence,” Minister of Youth, Culture and Sport Dr. Ernest Peets said as he expressed his condolences to the family of the late Osagi Bascome. Mr Bascome, 23, was murdered this weekend in the east end, and the police have launched a murder investigation and... Read more of this article
Process For ‘Safe Return’ To School In January
The Department of Education said they “would like to update the public on the process that has been put in place to support the safe return to school of staff and students in January 2022.” A Government spokesperson said, “These same procedures, which were in place when staff returned to school in October and after the November break,... Read more of this article
Photos, Video & 360: Court Street Market
The merchants of Court Street held another Court Street Market Christmas Extravaganza today [Dec 19] with a wide variety of items for sale, music and more. A spokesperson previously said, “Over 50 merchants and vendors will be set up on Court Street between Dundonald and Elliott Streets, selling a mixture of merchandise perfect for holiday gifts.... Read more of this article
Additional Appointments For Vaccine Boosters
Additional appointments for the Covid-19 vaccine boosters have been added for Pier 6 in Hamilton, the Ministry had advised. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Health is advising that additional appointments for vaccine boosters have been added for Pier 6. To book a booster appointment, visit www.gov.bm. “The Ministry notes... Read more of this article
Apply To Serve On Govt Boards & Committees
The Cabinet Office advised that the “application process is currently open for those wishing to serve on Government boards and committees.” A Government spokesperson said, “The Cabinet Office notes that Expression of Interest [EOI] forms are now available on the Government website and can be completed and submitted electronically. “The... Read more of this article
Photo & Video Set II: Christmas Boat Parade
The ÜberVida Christmas Boat Parade was held this weekend, with the waters of Hamilton Harbour taking on a festive glow as over 20 decorated boats made their way through the waters, featuring a wide variety of seasonal themes, music and more. People lined various areas of the route to enjoy the event, and thousands more enjoyed the event ‘virtually’... Read more of this article
HPWC Extend Condolences To Bascome Family
The Hamilton Parish Workmen’s Club [HPWC] extended their condolences to the Bascome family and the St. George’s community following the tragic murder of 23-year-old Osagi Bascome. A spokesperson said, “Upon the confirmation of next of kin being notified, it is with a heavy heart that we write this letter. This week, HPWC honoured the life of one... Read more of this article
Video: Sunday Dec 19th ‘Good News’ Spotlight
News that BF&M hosted a successful Toys for Tots drive, Olympic swimmer Roy-Allan Burch will be inducted into the Springfield College Athletic Hall of Fame, Ashjuana Thomas earned the Public Service Excellence Award, and Bacardi distributed more than 250 totes filled with food and grocery vouchers to Bermuda bartenders were all some of the positive... Read more of this article
