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Photos: Bermuda Is Love Free Clothing Giveaway
‘Bermuda Is Love’ held a free clothing giveaway today [Dec 18] at Elliot Primary School. A spokesperson previously said, “The purpose of our Free Clothing Giveaway is to provide free clothing to people in need, as well as reduce the impact of fast-fashion and consumerism on our society. Clothing is a basic human need and a human right,... Read more of this article
Martin Weekes Completes Command Course
Assistant Police Commissioner Martin Weekes, returned to Bermuda this week having completed the prestigious Strategic Command Course [SCC] facilitated by the UK’s College of Policing. The 2021 SCC commenced in September and was a full time course with a mix of ‘in person’ and ‘virtual’ learning sessions due to Covid-19 restrictions. A/Commissioner... Read more of this article
Kempe Wins Youth Sailing Championship
[Updated] Bermuda’s Sebastian Kempe made a spectacular showing to win the 2021 Youth Sailing World Championships ILCA6 Male Fleet division in Oman. The event website said, “This went right down to the wire. José Gomes Saraiva Mendes (POR) started the day with a bit of a points gap but the Portuguese sailor was back in 27th and unable to... Read more of this article
Video: Silver City Performs At Creatives Live
The latest Creatives Live event — a musical midday concert series aimed at showcasing and supporting Bermuda’s artists – hosted by the Department of Community and Cultural Affairs was recently held on the steps of City Hall, with the event featuring Silver City. Related Stories May 20: Heritage Month Edition Of Creatives Live Creatives Live... Read more of this article
Olde Towne Carolers To Host Four Performances
The Olde Towne Carolers are set to perform in St. George’s, at the Hamilton Princess, in Dockyard and at Rosewood Bermuda over the next few days. A spokesperson said, “Planning Factory Bermuda announces The Olde Towne Carolers will perform locally through an Experiences Grant awarded by Bermuda Tourism Authority. “An Experiences Application... Read more of this article
Open Mat Athletes Win Medals In Las Vegas
Open Mat Bermuda [Jiu Jitsu Academy] raked in the medals after representing Bermuda in an International Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Federation [IBJJF] tournament held in Las Vegas. Four competitors took to the mats during the four day, Single-Elimination event, which attracted thousands of international participants. Ryce Lima fought her way through the brackets,... Read more of this article
Butterfield Donates Holiday Hampers & Funds
Butterfield has donated holiday hampers to the Christ Church Warwick Feeding Programme and is also donating the funds raised from its annual employee raffle to the Loads of Love programme. A spokesperson said, “This holiday season Butterfield has partnered with Christ Church Warwick to support members of the community who are homeless or find themselves... Read more of this article
Demco Wins Christmas Window Contest
The City of Hamilton today [Dec 17] announced the winner of the City’s 2021 Christmas Window Decorating Contest, with Demco winning both categories. 13 City businesses entered the festive competition this year, which had two judging categories: Best Christmas Window 2021 [selected by a panel of industry-relevant judges] People’s Choice [selected... Read more of this article
Students Make 100 Cards & Posters For BHB
100 cards were recently delivered to the BHB’s Long Term Care Units from students at the Bermuda Centre for Creative Learning to brighten the mood of seniors for the holidays. The Activities Coordinator for BHB’s Long Term Care Units was contacted by the Bermuda Centre for Creative Learning, and advised that the students wanted to brighten... Read more of this article
Keith Robinson Awarded STEP Founder’s Award
Keith Robinson has been awarded the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners [STEP] Founder’s Award for his “outstanding contribution to STEP over a number of years.” A spokesperson said, “Keith Robinson [a founding Partner of Carey Olsen's Bermuda law firm] was recently awarded the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners [STEP] Founder’s... Read more of this article
Nathan Simmons Sets New School Record
Bermudian Nathan Simmons — who competes for Mount Marty University in South Dakota — set a new school record time of 1:21.2 in the 600 metres. His record breaking run happened as the 2021-22 indoor season got underway for the Mount Marty University track and field team as Concordia hosted athletes from nine opposing institutions during the... Read more of this article
Roy-Allan Burch To Be Inducted Into Hall Of Fame
Springfield College in Massachusetts announced the athletes that will be inducted into their 2022 Athletic Hall of Fame Class, with Bermudian Olympic swimmer Roy-Allan Burch among the athletes set to receive the honour. Burch — who has set multiple Springfield College and Bermuda National Records — represented the island at two Olympic... Read more of this article
