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2023 Bermuda Literary Awards Winners
The winners of the 2023 Bermuda Literary Awards have been announced, with seven winners across the same number of categories. A Government spokesperson said, “Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport Senator Owen Darrell announced the 2023 Bermuda Literary Awards winners. Dr. Angela Barry, Elizabeth J. Jones, Junior Minister of Tourism, Culture... Read more of this article
Kennette Burgess Named 40 Under 40 Honouree
The Triad Business Journal hosted its 40 Under 40 Award ceremony, with the honourees including Bermudian Kennette J. Burgess. A spokesperson said, “Thursday, February 22, 2024 at High Point University, the Triad Business Journal hosted their annual 40 Under 40 Award ceremony to honour 40 leaders in business and community in the Triad North Carolina... Read more of this article
BTA Wins Four HSMAI Adrian Awards
The Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] has been awarded four HSMAI Adrian Awards for “outstanding marketing and advertising achievements in travel and hospitality.” A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Tourism Authority is happy to announce that it has been awarded four HSMAI Adrian Awards for outstanding marketing and advertising achievements... Read more of this article
Fiona Holmes Earns AFP Bermuda Scholarship
The Association of Fundraising Professionals [AFP] Bermuda Chapter announced that the Chamberlain Scholarship Award winner is Fiona Holmes, Development Director of the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award in Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “This scholarship provides funding for Ms. Holmes to attend the International Conference of the Association of Fundraising... Read more of this article
Caitlyn Bobb Wins Track Performer Of The Week
Caitlyn Bobb earned the Track Performer of the Week award from the America East Conference. She competes for the University of Maryland, Baltimore County and their report said, “The America East Conference tabbed Caitlyn Bobb as the Track Performer of the Week for her efforts at the Penn State National Meet on Jan. 27. “Against a stellar... Read more of this article
Photos: Customs Officers Long Service Awards
On International Customs Day, officers from the Customs Service were honored with Long Service Awards. The Government posted the images below and said, “On International Customs Day, we celebrated the unwavering dedication of our Customs Service officers with Long Service Awards. Recognising milestones at 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 35, 40, and an impressive... Read more of this article
Minors & Riihiluoma Awarded Butterfield Cup
The Chubb Bermuda Triangle Challenge Committee, in collaboration with title sponsor Butterfield, awarded the Butterfield Cups to Dage Minors and Catherine Riihiluoma for their performances as the fastest local male and fastest local female in the 2024 Butterfield Mile. A Butterfield spokesperson commented “The Butterfield Mile is a showcase event... Read more of this article
BELCO Earns Second EEI Response Award
BELCO has been announced as a recipient of an Edison Electric Institute [EEI] Emergency Response Award for restoration efforts following Hurricane Lee and Post Tropical Cyclone Idalia, marking BELCO’s second Emergency Response Award. A spokesperson said, “The Emergency Response Awards recognise recovery and assistance efforts of electric companies... Read more of this article
Frederica Lambert Wins Employee Of The Year
Frederica Lambert was awarded the Government of Bermuda’s Public Service 2023 Employee of the Year. A Government spokesperson said, “Besting more than 4,000 public servants, Ms. Lambert, a Department of Health Community Health Worker, was given the prestigious honour for performing above and beyond her role and achieving significant results.... Read more of this article
Photos: BEDC Annual ‘Eat, Shop, Play’ Winners
Over 1800 vouchers were submitted, more than 80 businesses participated, and shoppers spent $153,645 within the Somerset, Northeast Hamilton, and St. George’s Economic Empowerment Zones during the recent BEDC “Eat, Shop, Play” initiative. A spokesperson said, “For the fourth year, the Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises [MSME]... Read more of this article
Four Bermudians Earn King’s New Years Honours
King Charles III has recognized Kimberley Durrant, Roger Parris, Clarence “Sam” Santucci, and Archdeacon the Ven. Rev. Andrew Doughty in the annual New Years Honours, with all four receiving the King’s Certificate and Badge of Honour. A Government spokesperson said, “The following Bermudians have been recognized in the 2024 New... Read more of this article
Photos: Reg Grundy Photo Winners Announced
The Dr. Reg Grundy Annual Youth Photography Competition prize-giving and exhibit opening was held at the National Museum of Bermuda [NMB]. A spokesperson said, “On Thursday, December 7, a crowd of over 115 students, teachers, family members, sponsors, and judges gathered at the National Museum of Bermuda [NMB] for the Dr. Reg Grundy Annual Youth... Read more of this article
Bermuda TV Episode Wins Southcoast Emmy
A television episode of PBS Changing Seas titled “Bermuda: Life at Ocean’s Edge” has won a Suncoast Regional Emmy Award. The episode focuses on Bermuda’s reefs and shipwrecks and features island-based researchers and scientists from the Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences, the Living Reefs Foundation, and the Bermuda Department of Environment... Read more of this article
BCB Holds Annual Cricket Awards Ceremony
The Bermuda Cricket Board celebrated the end of the 2023 cricket season with their annual Awards Ceremony on Friday, November 24th at the Goslings Wine Cellar with special guests in attendance. BCB 50 Overs Cricket League Premier Division Most Runs – Derrick Brangman [218 runs] Most Wickets – Brian Hall & Luke Fulton [13 wickets] MVP – Derrick... Read more of this article
Online Voting Opens For Student Art Contest
The Harvey Cooper Award has launched online voting today [Dec 3] for its inter-school art competition, and is urging the community to cast a vote for the People’s Choice Award. A spokesperson said, “The winner for high school will receive $1,000 and the winner for middle school will receive $100. Vote online at harveycooperaward.com. “The... Read more of this article
Mandisa Richardson Earns PSEA Award
Mandisa Richardson, a Customer Service Agent at the Bermuda Post Office, has earned the Public Service Excellence Award. A Government spokesperson said, “This week Premier David Burt recognized Mandisa Richardson as the recipient of the October Public Service Excellence Award [PSEA]. “As the community is aware, the PSEA is a programme that... Read more of this article
