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Douglas Reed Wins BookLife Prize in Fiction

This holiday season was a special one for local author, Douglas S. Reed, as his novel Child of Gilead was named the winner of the BookLife Prize in Fiction. The BookLife Prize is an annual writing competition, and its mission is to discover, cultivate, support, and celebrate great works of unpublished or self-published writing by independent authors. This... Read more of this article

Queen’s Honours For Andrews & Robinson

Her Majesty The Queen has recognized Meredith Andrews, for services to the environment, and Nikita Robinson, for services to the community in broadcasting, in her annual New Year’s Honours List, with both being awarded the Queen’s Certificate & Badge of Honour.Meredith Andrews The statement said, “Bermudian artist and photographer... Read more of this article

First Annual Harvey Cooper Award Winners

The winners for the first annual Harvey Cooper Award have been announced, with seven students earning prizes. A spokesperson said, “Students participating in the first annual Harvey Cooper Award were:Century Robinson [age 12] for Bermuda Center for Creative Learning Arima Turner [age 12], Miniya Wainwright [age 17], and Layla Williams [age 16]... Read more of this article

Jahan Cedenio Wins ‘Emerging Leader’ Award

Jahan Cedenio has been named as one of three recipients of the 2020 Professional Liability Underwriting Society [PLUS] Emerging Leader Award. A spokesperson said, “Bowring Marsh [Bermuda], the international placement specialist of Marsh, announced today that Jahan Cedenio, an Assistant Vice President in the firm’s Financial and Professional... Read more of this article

ANSGB Present Volunteer Recognition Awards

The Association of National Sports Governing Bodies [ANSGB] presented their annual Volunteer Recognition Awards during their recently held General Assembly at the Hamilton Princess. The awards were presented to eight recipients by Dr. Ernest Peets, Minister for Youth, Culture, and Sport, along with ANSGB President David Sabir. The 2020 NSGB Volunteer... Read more of this article

Video: Terron Webb Named ‘Remarkable Teen’

Young Bermudian singer Terron Webb has been named as one of the winners of The 25 Most Remarkable Teens Award 2020 in St. Kitts and Nevis, where he currently resides. The teen’s award profile says, “A ball of bright and bubbly energy is what you get when presented with the young and talented Terron Webb. He works hard at everything he does... Read more of this article

Ruth Thomas Receives Edgar Humann Award

The Bermuda Festival of the Performing Arts recently awarded the annual Edgar Humann Award of Merit to Ruth Thomas. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Festival of the Performing Arts held its annual Edgar Humann Award of Merit on November 4th, 2020. This year’s recipient was the fascinating Ruth Thomas, MBE. “The Festival was very pleased... Read more of this article

Karting: Barnes Featured In Winning Design

The World Karting Association [WKA] recently held a ‘Design The Tech Manual Cover’ contest, which saw WKA racer Elizabeth Phillips win the competition after submitting a graphic of a racer that resembles the island’s Scott Barnes, with the word “Bermuda” visible across his helmet. The World Karting Association said, “In... Read more of this article

Bermudian Magazine Wins IRMA Awards

The Bermudian Magazine won three awards during the 40th annual International Regional Magazine Association [IRMA] awards presentation. An IRMA spokesperson said, “The International Regional Magazine Association announces its 40th annual magazine awards, highlighting accomplishments in editorial, photography, art direction, design, and overall... Read more of this article

13 Graduate From 2019 Venturers’ Programme

Raleigh Bermuda recently celebrated the graduation of 13 young Bermudians who completed the 2019 Venturers’ Programme. A spokesperson said, “Raleigh is the only organization on the island that works continuously with young people ages 17–24-years-old by providing them with the survival and life skills to become confident, productive members of... Read more of this article

Ocorian Named Best Fund Administrator

Ocorian has been named Best Fund Administrator [Reporting Services] at the Private Equity Wire US Awards 2020. A spokesperson said, “Ocorian, a diversified global financial services group and leader in fund administration, capital markets, corporate and fiduciary services, has been named Best Fund Administrator [Reporting Services] at the Private... Read more of this article

2020 Queen’s Birthday Honours List Announced

Jeremy Cox, Dr. Carika Weldon, Clarence “Tootsie” Bean and Cathy Bassett have all been recognized in the annual Queen’s Birthday Honours List. Commander of the British Empire:Mr. Jeremy Cox CBE – for services to the economy of Bermuda.Queen’s Certificate & Badge of Honour:Dr. Carika Weldon – for services to the COVID-19 pandemic... Read more of this article

BZS Wins AZA Significant Achievement Award

The Bermuda Zoological Society [BZS] is the recipient of a Significant Achievement Award from the 2020 Association of Zoos and Aquariums [AZA] Honors and Awards Committee for the submission of ‘Trunk Island – ‘The Living Classroom’. Volunteers on Trunk Island“The AZA recognized the achievements of over 20 member facilities in the fields... Read more of this article