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Omari Dill To Lead WindReach Environmental
WindReach added an Environmental Education Programme in fall 2021, with Omari Dill leading the endeavour. A spokesperson said, “WindReach has expanded the breadth of their educational and therapeutic programmes as they officially added an Environmental Education Programme back in early fall 2021. Mr. Omari Dill, one of Bermuda’s only qualified agronomists,... Read more of this article
Restaurant Weeks Review: BLT Steak NY
[Written by Mikaela Ian Pearman] Excellent service, incredible food and an amazing vibe sum up my last stop for Restaurant Weeks. I decided to save my last review for a place I hadn’t enjoyed yet – BLT Steak NY at St. Regis. The menu was simple but well executed. My friend and I arrived and grabbed a drink upstairs at the bar before heading... Read more of this article
BCB’s Rájan Simons Awarded Full Scholarship
The Bermuda Cricket Board [BCB] has announced that Marketing & Fund Development Manager Rájan Simons has been awarded a scholarship “to further her education in sports.” A spokesperson said, “Ms Simons joins the World Academy of Sport [WAOS] Postgraduate class of 2022 in International Sports Management through the University of London,... Read more of this article
Simons Helps Mount Marty Win & Break Record
Nathan Simons and his Mount Marty men’s track & field teammates traveled to Seward, Nebraska to compete in the Concordia Classic, with athletes from 14 other institutions competing in the meet. Simons and his teammates broke a Mount Marty school record and set a new facility record. The men’s 4×400 relay team — which Simons was part... Read more of this article
CG’s Zest Wins Wellness Council Gold Medal
The Zest Wellness Programme — created by the Coralisle Group [CG] — has been awarded a Gold Medal by the Wellness Council of America [WELCOA] for “building a workplace culture that promotes, protects and supports the health and well being of its employees and clients.” CG is the only company outside the United States to have... Read more of this article
‘In Person’ Relay For Life Event This Year
Liberty Mutual Insurance Bermuda continues the role of presenting sponsor of Relay For Life of Bermuda for the ninth consecutive year, and in doing so invites the community to learn more about Relay For Life during the Kick Off event, which will be held around the City of Hamilton tomorrow [Feb 9]. Steve Horton, President of Liberty Mutual Insurance... Read more of this article
Perinchief Finishes 2nd In Grand Prix In NY
Jah-Nhai Perinchief finished second in the men’s triple jump at the New Balance Indoor Grand Prix at the Ocean Breeze Track in Staten Island, New York. Competing in an elite field of jumpers, Perinchief had a top leap of 16.55m, finishing behind the United States Olympic trials runner up in 2021 Donald Scott who leaped 16.68m. Perinchief had a foul... Read more of this article
Princess To Honour Martha Dismont, Gary Phillips
The Hamilton Princess & Beach Club announced that Martha Dismont and Gary Phillips will be their two honourees for the 2022 Black History Month celebrations. A spokesperson said, “The Black History Month celebration has become a beloved annual tradition at the Hamilton Princess, which strives to honour the importance of Black Bermudian culture,... Read more of this article
Athene Donates Over $250K To Local Charities
Athene Life Re has donated $252,702 to Bermuda charities in 2021 as part of the company’s “ongoing commitment to giving back to the community where employees live and work.” “Athene is honored to be able to support so many incredible organizations that make a positive difference in the Bermuda community,” said Natasha Scotland Courcy,... Read more of this article
Video: Vanessa James Proud To Be A Trailblazer
“I may be the only Black figure skater at the Olympics, which is an honour and a privilege,” Vanessa James said, adding that she feels “so proud to be a trailblazer for young Black girls and boys in figure skating.” Ms James, who along with her old partner Yannick Bonheur were the first Black couple to compete in figure skating... Read more of this article
Lloyd’s Of London Highlights Mark Lomas
Lloyd’s of London recently highlighted Bermudian Mark Lomas, tweeting out a graphic with text saying, “Meet Mark Lomas, our new Head of Culture. Mark believes that we all have personal accountability for creating an inclusive culture.” Their website notes that he joined Lloyd’s as Head of Culture in January 2022, and in describing his background... Read more of this article
TLC: Living Centre Opens Doors To Five Families
The Transformational Living Centre [TLC] for Families opened its doors last week to 5 families in need of housing and other support services. “After receiving the go ahead for occupancy, all of the preparation and teamwork came together, with an emotional day of moms and their children entering their new home for the next 12 months of their lives,”... Read more of this article
