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T’Shun Basden Completes HETT Certification
BELCO apprentice mechanic T’Shun Basden has successfully completed an academic 35-week Heavy Truck and Transport [HETT] Certification Programme at Saskatchewan Polytechnic in Canada. A spokesperson said, “T’Shun has been an apprentice mechanic in BELCO’s garage on the transport team since 2020. He was one of eight candidates interviewed... Read more of this article
Cervino Wins Zonal Regatta U19 In Italy
Matteo Cervino received a great 18th birthday present on Sunday with an excellent showing in the Zonal regatta held near the seaside village of Castiglione della Pescaia in Tuscany, Italy, coming in 1st in the U19 category and 1st absolute with a total of 29 sailors competing in the ILCA 6 class. With low winds and only being able to achieve two races... Read more of this article
CDP Achieves New Accreditation Designation
“The Government of Bermuda extends congratulations to the Child Development Programme [CDP] for obtaining accreditation from the Bermuda National Standards Committee [BNSC]. Thank you to the dedicated team at CDP who’ve worked tirelessly to achieve this milestone and to the parents and community stakeholders who wholeheartedly support CDP, you are... Read more of this article
Elliot School Alumni Give Education Awards
Members of the Elliott School Alumni Association recently gathered to present this year’s recipients of the further education awards funded by The Elliot Trust. A spokesperson said, “On Wednesday, July 12th, 2023 at 6:00 pm, members of the Elliott School Alumni Association gathered at the T. N. Nesbitt Hall, Christ Anglican Church, Devonshire,... Read more of this article
Photos/Video: Northshore Medical Open House
[Updated] Dr Kyjuan Brown and Northshore Medical and Aesthetics Center [NMAC] held a special event to celebrate their 10th anniversary this weekend, with a meet and greet, awards presented, an art mural unveiled and more. Speaking at the event, Premier David Burt commended Dr Brown for establishing “this incredible facility that has provided... Read more of this article
Achievements Celebrated At Shotocup Awards
The achievements of Bermuda’s karate athletes throughout the 2022/2023 Coral League season were celebrated at the 2nd Annual Shotocup Awards. A spokesperson said, “The Royal Hamilton Dinghy Club was filled with excitement and anticipation as the local karate community gathered to celebrate the remarkable achievements of Bermuda’s karate... Read more of this article
Bermuda Under 19s Win Bronze In Jamaica
The 2023 Rugby Americas North [RAN] Men’s Under 19 Tournament came to an end at the University of West Indies Mona Bowl in Jamaica, with Bermuda winning bronze. Bermuda took on Trinidad & Tobago in the men’s Under 19 bronze medal match, with Bermuda’s sole try being enough to overcome a valiant performance from the opposing team. Bermuda claimed... Read more of this article
Harris & Sharpe Finish Internship In London
The Government of Bermuda London Office recognised Mr. Frankco Harris and Ms. Jessica Sharpe who have recently completed their internship placement in London. A Government spokesperson said, “Both were successful applicants in the previous Internship Program and demonstrated a passion for public service and Bermuda’s engagement in international... Read more of this article
Ageing & Disability Services Earn PSEA Award
The Ministry of Social Development & Seniors’ Ageing and Disability Services team – Keeona Belboda, Sarah D’Allesio, Shayna Smith, Robyn Kelly, Rokeyah Brown, Alicia Martine, and Jackie Bennett – earned the Public Service Excellence Award [PSEA] for June. A Government spokesperson said, “Last week [July 14], Premier... Read more of this article
Bermuda Finish Island Games With Ten Medals
Bermuda secured an impressive tally of 10 medals at the 2023 Island Games held in Guernsey, with the medal haul consisting of three medals in tennis, two in archery, two in golf, and one each in sailing, bowls, and football. It was a proud moment for Bermuda as the women’s football team claimed the gold medal, demonstrating their dominance on... Read more of this article
Video: Sunday July 16th ‘Good News’ Spotlight
News that the 2023 Convex End-to-End presented five charities with a total of $215,000 in grants, 18 entrepreneurs graduated from the Enterprise Bermuda Program, Bermuda’s athletes won ten medals at the Island Games in Guernsey, and Sancho Smith earned the KPMG Scholarship were all some of the positive news stories from the past week. In additional... Read more of this article
Watson-Brown Helps Baylor Reach All-Americans
Flynn Watson-Brown was a member of the Baylor Men’s Swimming team that competed in the National Interscholastic Swim Coaches Association [NISCA] Swimming Championships. Watson-Brown led off the team as they reached High School All-Americans status clocking a time of 1:24.60 competing in the boys 200-yard freestyle relay. Related Stories Elijah... Read more of this article
