Category: News
Week 2 Of GirlCott “One Island, One Book”
The Berkeley Institute Initiative ‘One Island, One Book’ continues this week with the reading of and activities based on Chapters 3 and 4. Of GirlCott , the novel by Mrs. Florenz Webbe Maxwell. A spokesperson said, “As more and more of ‘the island is reading GirlCott along with the students of The Berkeley Institute, we encourage members... Read more of this article
‘Ensure Preservation Of Lodge’s Historic Papers’
The Princess Royal Union Lodge is working with the National Museum of Bermuda [NMB] to “ensure the preservation of the Lodge’s historic papers.” A spokesperson said, “The Trustees of the Princess Royal Union Lodge [P.R.U.] of Cobb’s Hill, Warwick have signed a Collections Management Agreement with the National Museum of Bermuda... Read more of this article
British TV Series Features Bermuda Character
A new British television series – titled Sister Boniface Mysteries — has just been released and features a character named Sergeant Felix Livingstone who is said to be from “Hamilton, Bermuda.” Sergeant Livingstone is played by Nigerian/Irish actor Jerry Iwu, and the Bermudian character in the TV series speaks with a somewhat indefinable... Read more of this article
Video: February 9th Bernews Morning Newsflash
Two arrests in connection with stabbing, CG’s Zest wins Wellness Council gold medal, Charissa Ball returns home to join Carey Olsen, BCB’s Rájan Simons awarded full scholarship, British TV series features Bermuda character, Conyers Black History Month essay competition, Omari Dill to lead WindReach Environmental, Wallpaper Wednesday features... Read more of this article
Bank Warns Of Continued SMS Fraud Attempts
HSBC Bermuda today reiterated a warning regarding “fraudulent standard text messages [‘SMS’] sent by scammers to trick the public into surrendering confidential information or transferring funds to unintended recipients.” A Bank spokesperson advised: “As communicated previously via the Bermuda Police Service, press, our public website... Read more of this article
30 Minute Video: February 8 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
Video: Premier & Ministers Virtual Town Hall
Premier David Burt, Minister of Health Kim Wilson and the Minister of Youth, Culture and Sport Dr. Ernest Peets are holding a virtual town hall meeting on the Government media this evening [Feb 8] to “further discuss changes to the Public Health Emergency regulations.” You can find more information on the links below from our dedicated website... Read more of this article
Community Bridge Builders Program Anniversary
Today, February 8th, marks one year since the Transitional Community Services [TCS] launched its Community Bridge Builders Program. A spokesperson said, “The team at TCS has worked hard to create a space that values the individual experiences of young adult men. Throughout the past 12 months, the team has worked with young adult men to support them... Read more of this article
Two Arrests In Connection With Stabbing
The police confirmed that “two suspects have been arrested in relation to the ongoing investigation into the stabbing of the 14-year-old school boy” on Friday [Feb 4]. A police spokesperson said, “The incident occurred around 8:21 a.m. on that date, when the 14-year-old was at the bus stop on Parsons Road, near the junction with Happy... Read more of this article
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
