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Fryeburg Academy Appoints Thomas & Soares
The Fryeburg Academy Board of Trustees has appointed Renee Thomas and Nicola Soares to its Board, both of whom are from Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “The Fryeburg Academy Board of Trustees has appointed two new board members: Renee C. Thomas and Nicola Soares. Both women hail from Bermuda and spent their Academy years as students in its boarding... Read more of this article
Catherine R. Duffy Receives Fred Reiss Award
Catherine R. Duffy has been awarded the prestigious Fred Reiss Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2021 Bermuda Captive Conference. A spokesperson said, “Catherine R. Duffy has been awarded the Fred Reiss Lifetime Achievement Award for her outstanding commitment and contribution to Bermuda’s captive industry. “A sought-after speaker, writer... Read more of this article
Garden Club Of Bermuda Donates $10K To BZS
The Garden Club Of Bermuda has made a donation of $10,000 to the Bermuda Zoological Society [BZS] for their Trunk Island ‘Funding the Future’ project. A spokesperson said, “Trunk Island, a living classroom educating tomorrow’s environmentalists, is the aim of Bermuda Zoological Society [BZS]. “In order to achieve this goal, Trunk... Read more of this article
Paradise Scents Partners With Hook.bm
Paradise Scents has partnered with e-commerce website Hook.bm in order to sell their products online. A spokesperson said, “In the times we are in now, people are trying to be extra cautious in how they move about the island. Some people are working from home. Some people are limiting who they are around. But most noticeable is people shopping... Read more of this article
Bobb Wins Three MPSSAA Championship Races
Caitlyn Bobb competed in the Maryland Public Secondary Schools Athletic Association [MPSSAA] 2A East Section 1 Championships, winning 3 events. Bobb — representing Harford Tech — won the women’s varsity 100 meters clocking a time of 12.34, and she also won the women’s varsity 200 meters in a record time of 24.78. Bobb closed... Read more of this article
Terceira Wins Class In Lier International Event
Jillian Terceira recently began competing in the CSI2*1*YH Lier International Horse Jumping event in Europe. Terceira, competing in the 1.35m Table A in 2 phases special class, picked up the win riding Iluna Di Cantero. They had two clear phases with a time of 35.91. Terceira and Mia Volo VD Molendreef finished 13th, with two clear phases time of 45.71. In... Read more of this article
Kim Swan Makes Return To Tournament Golf
Three time Bermuda Open Champion Kim Swan recently began competing at the US Senior Open Championship. A spokesperson said, “Monday June 14th marks the return to fairways for three time Bermuda Open Champion Kim Swan. Swan will be competing at Argyle Country Club, Silver Springs, Maryland, USA in US Senior Open Championship. “The Maryland site,... Read more of this article
BDA Pilates Launches With Variety Of Classes
BDA Pilates, a new local business, has been launched in Hamilton by Pauletta Francis and Vehia Walker, with a variety of classes being offered. A spokesperson said, “BDA Pilates, a new local business, has been launched by entrepreneurial duo Pauletta Francis and Vehia Walker to offer a variety of classes including Mat, Tower, and Reformer. All 45–50-minute... Read more of this article
Justin Cann: Raleigh Volunteer Of The Year
Justin Cann has been named Raleigh Bermuda’s Volunteer Of The Year. A spokesperson said, “Raleigh Bermuda is proud to recognize young Bermudian Justin Cann as Raleigh’s Volunteer of the Year. “Justin Cann has been involved with Raleigh Bermuda since 2012 as a Venturer and subsequently assumed the position of Project Manager in 2013. “His... Read more of this article
Tannock & Dill Reflect On ABIC Scholarship
Patrick Tannock and Cherie Dill have offered their thoughts on how the Association of Bermuda International Companies [ABIC] Education Awards helped them to establish their careers. A spokesperson said, “The Association of Bermuda International Companies celebrates its 50th birthday this year. In addition to acting as the voice of the international... Read more of this article
Armstrong Advances To Meet Of Champions
Nathan Armstrong recently qualified for the Meet of Champions during the 2021 New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association [NJSIAA] Group 1 State Meet Championships at Pennsauken High School in New Jersey. Representing Pompton Lakes, Armstrong competed in the 1,600m, crossing the line in third with a time of 4:24.49. Armstrong then finished... Read more of this article
Smith Wins San Diego Long Jump Event
Tyrone Smith recently competed in the USATF San Diego-Imperial Association Championships. Smith won the men’s long jump with a top leap of 8.03m. He had a leap of 7.80m on his first attempt, which was followed by a leap of 7.86m. Those jumps were followed by two attempts ending in 8.30m fouls before Smith completed the 8.03m winning leap on his fifth... Read more of this article
