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Lt/Col Ben Beasley Receives Fellow Grade
Lieutenant Colonel Ben Beasley, Commanding Officer of the Royal Bermuda Regiment [RBR], has been awarded the Fellow grade by the Institute of Leadership. A spokesperson said, “The acclaimed Institute of Leadership has awarded the Commanding Officer of the Royal Bermuda Regiment its Fellow grade – the most prestigious – testifying to significant... Read more of this article
Ray-Rivers Earns Peace & Social Justice Award
Debi Ray-Rivers, the Executive Director of the Saving Children and Revealing Secrets [SCARS] charity, has been awarded the Roman Catholic Church’s Peace and Social Justice award. A spokesperson said, “Debi Ray- Rivers the Executive Director of SCARS has been awarded the Peace and Social Justice award of the Roman Catholic Church, Peace... Read more of this article
Gavin Carter Wins People’s Choice Award
Following a vote by the public, Gavin Carter — the owner of Gavin’s Butter — emerged as the recipient of the People’s Choice Award, obtaining a $25,000 grant for his business. A spokesperson said, “After an electrifying main competition event on September 28 and an engaging public voting period spanning two weeks, the Global... Read more of this article
Carmel Butterfield Earns BOTA Bursary Award
Carmel Butterfield received the Dr Joanne Barbara Pratt Bursary Award from the Bermuda Occupational Therapy Association. A spokesperson said, “In celebration of World Occupational Therapy Day, the Bermuda Occupational Therapy Association [BOTA] has awarded Carmel Butterfield with the Dr Joanne Barbara Pratt Bursary Award. “This bursary is... Read more of this article
Nia Christopher Wins Attacking Player Of Year
Nia Christopher has earned yet another award, with the Bermudian footballer being named the Coastal Athletic Association [CAA] Women’s Soccer League’s Attacking Player of the Year. She plays for Towson University which said, “Christopher currently ranks 13th in the country in goals with 12 and assists with nine and is top ten in the nation... Read more of this article
Cricket: Polaris MVP & Spinner Awards Winners
The Eastern County Cricket Association [ECCA] and Polaris Holding announced the winners of the 2023 Polaris Series MVP and Stan Smith Spinner Awards. A spokesperson said, “The Eastern County Cricket Association [ECCA], in partnership with series sponsor Polaris Holding Company, announced the winners of the 2023 Polaris Series MVP and Stan Smith... Read more of this article
Judy Simons Honoured By Centro Caribe Sports
Former Bermuda Olympic Association President Judy Simons was honoured by Centro Caribe Sports during the Pan Am Games in Chile. Ms Simons was acknowledged by the Centro Caribe Sports Executive Board, which recognizes the “outstanding work in favor of sport, ethics, integration, philosophy, and the common shared values of our organization, through... Read more of this article
Dr. Eva Hodgson Racial Justice Award Winners
Citizens Uprooting Racism in Bermuda [CURB] held their inaugural Dr. Eva Naomi Hodgson Racial Justice Award Banquet, honouring “individuals or organizations that have made a significant contribution toward the elimination of racism and/or furthering racial equity, restoration of relationships and inclusiveness in Bermuda.” The organisation... Read more of this article
WeSpeak Announce Video Competition Winners
WeSpeak revealed the winners of its inaugural Teen Video Competition, with Eva O’Connor, Sofie Schrum, and Zarah Siddiqi earning the top three places, while Taylor Dean earned an Honorable Mention. A spokesperson said, “WeSpeak, the platform dedicated to empowering young voices, is proud to unveil the talented winners of its first-ever Teen... Read more of this article
Mirrors Annual Art & Digital Competition Winners
The Mirrors Programme announce the winners of its 7th Annual Student Art and Digital Competition, which centered on the theme “My Happy Place.” “The Mirrors Programme plays a pivotal role in shaping our youth into confident, expressive, and creative individuals. We are proud to support this competition, which encourages young talent... Read more of this article
Dr Makajuola Honoured At Caribbean Awards
Dr. Jonathan Makajuola received recognition at the 2023 Caribbean Golden Awards for co-founding the Daily Male Free Men’s Clinic, offering free prostate cancer screening and cardiovascular testing. A spokesperson said, “He received recognition for his perseverance, resolve, and dedication to clinical excellence in urology, particularly bladder... Read more of this article
Nigell Todd Nominated For Black Business Award
Bermudian Nigell Todd has been nominated as a Black British Business Awards finalist in the senior leader, financial service category. Mr Todd, an international accounting and finance graduate from the University of Brighton, is the head of global FX trading at Fidelity International. He started his career with Fidelity in 1999 at its head office in... Read more of this article
Connectech Coding Wins UK Training Award
Corporate Vision Magazine highlighted the winners of the 2023 Education and Training Awards, with Connectech Coding earning the top honor as the ‘Leading Providers of After-School Tech Coding Enrichment Experiences in 2023’. A spokesperson said, “Corporate Vision believes that education is the cornerstone of evolution and that we each rely... Read more of this article
Meritus Trust Honoured At STEP Awards
Meritus Trust Company said they are “thrilled to announce its recent triumph at the STEP Private Client Awards, where it was honored with the distinguished title of Trust Company of The Year [Midsize Firm].” A spokesperson said, “The awards ceremony took place on Thursday, September 21, 2023, at the London Hilton on Park Lane. “The... Read more of this article
Eduardo Fox Receives Fred Reiss Award
The Bermuda Captive Conference has announced that Eduardo Fox is the recipient of the 2023 Fred Reiss Lifetime Achievement Award, for outstanding commitment and contribution to Bermuda’s captive industry. A spokesperson said, “Eduardo Fox, this year’s awardee, has a decorated career in the captive insurance space spanning over 30 years,... Read more of this article
Bermuda Sandcastle Competition Results
The 2023 Bermuda Sandcastle Contest was held this weekend, with 27 teams taking part. A spokesperson said, “What a perfect and glorious day to build castles and sculptures on the the beach.. until 4pm… exactly .. tools down and cue double showers of heavy rain. Judging happened despite the weather and the sun came out again in time for prize... Read more of this article
