News that Glenn Jones was nominated for three Emmy Awards, Wilton Re donated $5,000 to the Menuhin Foundation, Khano Smith was named the USL Coach of the Week, the Convex End-to-End took place and LeiLanni Nesbeth earned the Golden Nole Award were all some of the positive news stories from the past week.
In additional good news Butterfield Bank donates... Read more of this article
The Convex End-to-End was held today [April 27], marking the 37th annual iteration of the event, with people walking, cycling, and rowing across the island to raise money for charity.
Funds raised during this year’s event will go to the following charities: WindReach, Transitional Community Services, Raleigh International, Coalition for the Protection... Read more of this article
[Updating] The Convex End-to-End is taking place today [April 27], marking the 37th time the annual event has been held, and we will provide live updates and video as able throughout the day.
A spokesperson previously said, “The 37th annual Convex End-to-End will take place on Saturday, April 27th. The full End-to-End event is 24.1 miles from St.... Read more of this article
[Written by Stephen Wright]
A best-selling author has made an emotional return to the island for the first time in 38 years to fulfil the wishes of her late Bermudian father and scatter her grandparents’ ashes.
Christina Dalcher is participating in the Convex End-to-End today [April 27] in memory of her father, Robert Luis Villafaña, who died aged... Read more of this article
[Written by Stephen Wright]
Joan Dismont will forever be synonymous with the Convex End-to-End, such was her selfless service to the annual walk, dazzling the crowd from St George’s to Dockyard for more than 30 years.
Known affectionately as the “Queen of the End-to-End”, Ms Dismont participated in the event from its inception in 1988 until 2016,... Read more of this article
In solidarity with Child Abuse Prevention Month, the Department of Child and Family Services joined forces by wearing blue.
“Today we came together in blue to send a powerful message: there’s no excuse for child abuse, and protecting our children is a top priority in 2024 and beyond.” said the Minister of Youth, Social Development... Read more of this article
The ten SailGP teams competing in the upcoming Apex Group Bermuda Sail Grand Prix – taking place at Morgan’s Point on May 4-5 – have partnered with local clubs and community groups as part of the global league’s ‘Adopt a Club’ program.
A spokesperson said, “Through the program – which is part of the global league’s youth and community... Read more of this article
Police investigating attempted shooting, Harbour Nights eco-friendly initiatives unveiled, Women’s Resource Centre on housing, Sir John Swan: ‘Encourage independent thinkers’, Convex End-to-End underway, End-To-End pays tribute to Joan Dismont, Department wears blue for Child Abuse Prevention, author returns to island in father’s memory and... Read more of this article
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:
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Police are investigating an “attempted shooting” in Devonshire that took place shortly after 10.30am this morning [April 26], confirming that “the complainant was seated inside a vehicle at the time” and “thankfully, they escaped without injury.”
A police spokesperson said, “Police are investigating a confirmed... Read more of this article
Bermuda Chamber of Commerce, alongside local organizations and the City of Hamilton, unveiled new eco-friendly initiatives for Harbour Nights.
A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce significant steps toward making Harbour Nights an eco-friendlier event. These initiatives represent a collaboration with key... Read more of this article
Police confirm death of 23-year-old man, BPS confirm that Police Sergeant arrested, retail sales decreased 1.2% in November 2023, Regiment Annual Camp final exercise, BermudAir launches ‘BermudAir Holidays’, consultation for new event lawn at Southlands and Bermuda Sloop Foundation ‘cannot undertake usual plan’ are some of the stories in this... Read more of this article
The Bermuda Sloop Foundation said they “cannot undertake its usual plan starting 1 July 2024 due to financial constraints” and noted that their main fundraising event ‘Pirates of Bermuda’ is taking place this Sunday, and encouraged people to support it.
A spokesperson said, “After 18 years of providing successful programmes... Read more of this article
“I believe the way forward, at this moment in our history, is for us to encourage independent thinkers,” so that “by the time we come to the next national election, we will have many putting their names forward,” Sir John Swan said.
Sir John Swan — a former Premier — said, “I am sincerely grateful to so many... Read more of this article
Bermuda College is the new home of several VAV controllers and thermostats used in its heating, ventilating and air conditioning [HVAC] systems, through a generous donation from Butterfield Bank.
A spokesperson said, “The donation of nearly 200 units, worth approximately $20,000 was able to extend the life span of the College HVAC hardware by... Read more of this article
On Tuesday [April 23] the cruise ship Odyssey of the Seas — traveling from USA to Azores — diverted to Bermuda as a crew member required urgent medical attention and then the ship returned to Bermuda yesterday [April 24] as a 74-year-old Belgian passenger suffered a serious medical condition.
A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre spokesperson said,... Read more of this article