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Photos: 2023 Rocket Pitch Competition Winners
The Bermuda Economic Development Corporation [BEDC] launched the 2023 Global Entrepreneurship Week [GEW] with the Rocket Pitch Competition, with a number of local entrepreneurs winning cash prizes. A spokesperson said, “On Thursday, November 16th, the Bermuda Economic Development Corporation [BEDC] successfully kicked off the 2023 Global Entrepreneurship... Read more of this article
Photos: Tech Talent Recognized In TechAwards
Bermuda’s annual TechAwards competition, hosted by the Economic Development Department, celebrated some of the island’s tech companies and developers. A Government spokesperson said, “Recently, Bermuda’s annual TechAwards competition hosted by the Economic Development Department showcased Bermuda’s remarkable pool of high-quality... Read more of this article
Police Officers Recognised For Good Work
Eleven police officers from the Community Policing Division received awards of recognition for their good work from Acting Superintendent Jerome Laws. The Bermuda Police Service said, “PS 2394 Jerry Waterman, PC 2553 Bryden Pedro, PC 2589 Kyrun Zuill, PC 2579 Jennifer Suter and PC 2586 Raeshun Robinson, 2561 Kayjuna Lema and 2564 Andre Burgess... Read more of this article
Conyers Bermuda Attains Top-Tier Rankings
The Conyers Bermuda team said they “delighted to share the outstanding results from The Legal 500 Caribbean 2024 directory rankings.” A spokesperson said, ” The Bermuda office maintained Top Tier rankings across the categories of Banking, finance and markets; Corporate and commercial; Dispute resolution; Insurance/reinsurance and Trusts/private... Read more of this article
Appleby Law Firm Attains Top-Tier Rankings
Appleby attained top-tier rankings across all six practice categories: Banking, Finance & Capital Markets; Corporate & Commercial; Dispute Resolution; Insurance/Reinsurance; Regulatory & Compliance; Trusts/Private Client. A spokesperson said, “Appleby continues to be the only firm in Bermuda ranked Tier 1 across all of these six practice... Read more of this article
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
