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Upgrades To Boat Docks In St. George’s
The St. George’s docks “have recently undergone significant upgrades to restore and improve functionality and security.” A spokesperson said, “Maintaining public access to the town of St. George’s via the docks is a key priority of St. George’s Marina & Superyacht Dock and The Corporation of St. George. Boaters... Read more of this article
Bermuda Win 13 More Medals In The Bahamas
Bermuda swimmers took the pool for the second day of the four-day meet at the 2023 Bahamas National Swimming Championships in Nassau, where they captured another 13 medals. Katherine Wheddon won the bronze medal in the 400 individual medley in a time of 6:00.32 in the Girls 13-14 Age Group Division, while Sam Williamson won the gold medal in the Boys... Read more of this article
King Recognizes Four Bermudians With Honours
His Majesty King Charles III recognized four Bermudians in his 2023 birthday honours, including Roderick C. Burchall, Sandra Beach, Colour Sergeant Wayne Furbert, and Shane Powell. A spokesperson said, “Roderick Burchall is being recognized for his long and exemplary service on the Treatment of Offenders Board and the Family Court Panel. Mr.... Read more of this article
Economic Development Strategy Released
Minister of Economy and Labour Jason Hayward announced that the Ministry of Economy and Labour is releasing a national Economic Development Strategy for Bermuda. Minister Hayward said, “The Economic Development Strategy sets out a roadmap which provides a clear path to guide Bermuda to sustainable economic growth and development. “The Strategy... Read more of this article
Swimmers Win Nine Medals In The Bahamas
The 51st edition of the Bahamas National Swimming Championships got underway with Bermuda swimmers taking to the pool in Nassau. Following a strong morning in the preliminaries, swimmers returned to the pool for the finals, where they claimed 9 medals. Connor Hupman claimed the bronze medal in the 13-14 Boy’s 800m Freestyle Age Group in a time of... Read more of this article
Music Video: Kaelyn Kastle’s ‘Turn You On’
Bermudian recording artist Kaelyn Kastle has released a music video for her remake of Kevin Lyttle’s ‘Turn You On’. In the video’s description, Ms Kastle said, “I wanted this video to feel authentic to my culture, and my sense of self as a Bermudian. I actually shot this video with 21 mile films and all of these scenes... Read more of this article
Phoenix Awards Scholarship To Brianna Correia
The Phoenix Stores has awarded Brianna Correia the 2023 Dr Kathy-Ann Louise White Scholarship. A spokesperson said, “Named after the first Bermudian pharmacist with a Doctorate, Dr Kathy-Ann Louise White, the scholarship provides up to $10,000 per year for a maximum of five years of study at an approved college or university.” George Grundmuller,... Read more of this article
Mary Prince Award Launched In The UK
The United Kingdom’s Black Writers’ Guild has launched Mary Prince Memorial Award, which is being offered to “a writer of African or African Caribbean heritage living in Britain and in need of financial support to finish a literary work of any genre.” The award registration form says, “This is a grant for a writer of African... Read more of this article
Winners Announced As Artists Make A Splash
Faith Looby, Siena Walters, Mark Lewis, Isaiah Hayward, and Michaela Antoinette won their respective categories in the ‘Bermuda Is Worth Protecting’ Art Contest. A spokesperson said, “Last month, the Bermuda Ocean Prosperity Programme [BOPP], Bermuda Zoological Society [BZS], and Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] launched... Read more of this article
Onion Day To Be Held At Carter House
St. David’s Historical Society will be celebrating Onion Day at Carter House this Saturday [June 17] from 12.00pm to 3.00pm. The event poster says, “Gary’s fish chowder – food fit for the gods – drinks, and sitting off St David’s style. “Lindy Thatcher will entertain with her ukulele, performing ‘Onions, Onions... Read more of this article
Bermuda Archives Holds Open House Event
The Bermuda Archives held an open house event on Friday, June 9th celebrating International Archives Day. “The event was met with great enthusiasm from the public who explored the invaluable historical treasures preserved within the Archives,” said Ms. Joanne Brangman, Director of the Bermuda National Library and Archives. “We were thrilled to... Read more of this article
Photos: Berkeley’s Dress Code-Runway Show
As a part of its 125th anniversary celebrations, the Berkeley Educational Society held their ‘Dress Code Runway Show’ — a Tea, Hat, and Fashion show fundraiser — on Sunday [June 11]. Maxine Esdaille, Chair of the Planning Committee, previously said, “The idea behind this event is to recognize and celebrate Berkeley’s contribution, through... Read more of this article
