Category: News
Police Confirm Death Of 69-Year-Old Man
The police have confirmed the death of a 69-year-old man. A police spokesperson said, “Around 12:25pm Monday, 4th April 2022 a 911 call was received of a body overboard in the waters off Penhurst Park dock, North Shore Road, Smith’s parish. “Coastguard, police and ambulance personnel attended the scene. “The individual involved, believed... Read more of this article
58 Pounds Of Cannabis Seized, Four Arrested
Customs “intercepted a shipment found to contain about 58 pounds of cannabis, with an estimated street value of $1.2 million” and “four persons were arrested in relation to this matter,” the police have confirmed. A police spokesperson said, “On Thursday 24th March 2022, police conducted a joint operation dubbed ‘Operation... Read more of this article
BILTIR Appoints Hannah Ross To Board
Bermuda International Long Term Insurers and Reinsurers [BILTIR] announced that Hannah Ross has been appointed to its Board of Directors. A spokesperson said, “Ms Ross is Chief Strategy and Capital Officer at The Argus Group, where she leads a team covering group actuarial and risk, capital and finance, and strategic programme delivery. A fellow... Read more of this article
Cumbermack Gears Up For Talent Cup Race
[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermudian motorcycle racer Jediah Cumbermack is ready to “make my country proud” as he gears up for the opening race of the North America Talent Cup in Austin, Texas, this coming weekend [April 8 to 10]. The 16-year-old is racing overseas for the first time against talented young riders from the United States, Canada... Read more of this article
Ignite Launches Second Internship Programme
Ignite Bermuda is set to run its second Young Adult Entrepreneurial Internship programme this summer for 7 weeks, from May 31 to July 21, 2022. A spokesperson said, “Through funding and support from HSBC Group and HSBC Bank Bermuda, this initiative aims to offer 20 local young adults, ages 18-25 years old, first-hand entrepreneurial experience with... Read more of this article
Celebrating Librarians: National Library Week
National Library Week week is being celebrated from April 3 to April 9, celebrating “our libraries and the contributions they and the many librarians and library workers who run them make to our communities.” A spokesperson said, “This year we will celebrate National Library Week on April 3rd – 9th. We set this time aside to especially... Read more of this article
Public Health Worker Profile: Isabell Furbert
[Part 1 of a series of Public Health workers for 2022 Public Health Week] Isabell Furbert is a Health Visitor for the Department of Health. She is a registered nurse with an additional public health designation which promotes health for the first five years of life. “The Health Visitor’s role at the Department of Health, follows the Healthy Child... Read more of this article
Newsflash Video & Weekend Reports, Photos
This past weekend saw two footballers score overseas as well as wide range of sporting events take place locally. Links to our weekend coverage are below, click to view more. News/Misc: Parish Primary Schools & Signature School Minister Continues Museum And Gallery Visits 2022 Public Health Week To Start On Monday Drive Thru Restaurant To... Read more of this article
Photos: 2022 St Georges Rotary 5K Run/Walk
The St. George’s Rotary Club held a 5K run/walk through St. George’s this morning [April 3rd] — which started and finished on Ordnance Island — with the event held in honour of Philip Guishard who the organisers noted “was renowned for his commitment to the sporting community of Bermuda.” Related... Read more of this article
Parish Primary Schools & Signature School
“The academic year beginning September 2023 will see the opening of two new Parish Primary Schools and one new Signature School,” the Ministry announced. A spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Education is pleased to announce the next steps in progressing the Government’s bold and ambitious Education Reform agenda. “In a letter... Read more of this article
2022 Public Health Week To Start On Monday
The Department of Health invites the public to participate in virtual and in-person events during Public Health Week, which will be held from April 4th to 8th. “Public Health Week features several events as part of the Government of Bermuda’s initiative to promote healthy lifestyles,” said Minister of Health Kim Wilson. “I encourage everyone... Read more of this article
Goater Plays In Charity Football Match In UK
[Written by Stephen Wright] Shaun Goater was among the former professional players rolling back the years in a charity football match at the Manchester City Academy Stadium today [April 3]. The Bermuda legend joined his former Manchester City teammate Paul Dickov and ex-Premier League stars Wes Brown, Matt Le Tissier and Robbie Savage in dusting off... Read more of this article
