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Aspen Donates $20K To Community Giveaway
Re/insurer Aspen Bermuda Limited announced “its support of community efforts towards moving past this pandemic” with a $20,000 donation “earmarked as part of the Back to Business Community Giveaway programme.” Christian Dunleavy, CEO of Aspen Bermuda Limited stated: “Giving back to the community is important during any time,... Read more of this article
Hall & Aberdeen IronBirds Pick Up Win
Adam Hall and his Aberdeen IronBirds Minor League Baseball teammates started a bit slow following several rainouts, but they got their bats going by picking up an 8 – 3 win in the series opener against the Hickory Crawdads, the High-A affiliate of the Texas Rangers. Hickory went ahead in the top of the third inning with a single run, but in the bottom... Read more of this article
Bermuda Championship Donates $20K To BGA
The Bermuda Championship announced a donation of $20,000 to the Bermuda Golf Association [BGA], a beneficiary of the island’s official PGA TOUR event. “As the recognised National Sport Governing Body for golf in Bermuda, the Bermuda Golf Association is grateful for the donation extending from the Bermuda Championship,” said BGA President Craig... Read more of this article
May 2021: Top 10 Bernews “Photo Of Day”
Aiming to provide the community with a look at Bermuda’s natural beauty each morning, Bernews features a “Photo of the Day” in our email newsletters and on social media seven days a week. Judging by the number of reader’s “likes”, the month’s most popular included photos of Bermuda beaches, including Horseshoe Bay, Warwick Long Bay,... Read more of this article
Bermuda Commercial Bank Donates To Charities
Bermuda Commercial Bank donated $5,000 each to three charities, with The Eliza Dolittle Society, Woman’s Resource Centre and Centre Against Abuse all receiving funds. “BCB’s Chief Executive Officer, Hubert Esperon distributed the donations, noting that this was the second such donation to these three specific charities since the pandemic began,... Read more of this article
Pitt Selected For ICC Future Leaders Programme
Forty women from 29 ICC member countries — including Bermuda — have been selected to be mentored as part of the ICC 100% Cricket Future Leaders Programme designed to support emerging female talent in cricket. Tracey Pitt has been selected for Bermuda. The programme, which is part of the ICC’s long-term commitment to accelerate the growth... Read more of this article
Golf Lessons For Concierge, Front Desk Workers
The Port Royal Golf Developmental Program, headed by Kim Swan, will be offering free golf coaching for industry concierge and front desk service providers. A spokesperson said, “In celebration of 50 years of public golf, Port Royal Golf Developmental Program, headed by teaching golf professional Kim Swan, will be offering free golf clinics for... Read more of this article
Civil Aviation Authority Appoint Kyle James
The Bermuda Civil Aviation Authority [BCAA] has expanded its team with the addition of Kyle James as Business Development Manager. A spokesperson said, “Kyle will be responsible for planning and executing business initiatives to help grow the number of aircraft placed on the Bermuda Aircraft Registry in new and existing global markets. “Kyle... Read more of this article
Clocktower Mall To Reopen On June 6
WEDCO announced that the Clocktower Mall is reopening for business on Sunday [June 6], with the mall accessible to the public on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 12:00pm to 6:00pm and on Mondays from 9:00am to 6:00pm moving forward. A spokesperson said, “The mall houses an eclectic group of local entrepreneurs offering a large range of products... Read more of this article
Photos: DCFS Honours Foster Care Families
The Department of Child & Family Services [DCFS] recently hosted an appreciation dinner to recognize Bermuda’s Foster Parents. DCFS usually hosts a lunch to honour foster families, however this year, due to public health regulations, a catered drive-in dinner service was arranged. “The Ministry of Social Development and Seniors is pleased to... Read more of this article
Turini To Judge On Amazon’s “Making The Cut”
Bermudian fashion expert Shiona Turini will be one of the guest judges on the second season of the Amazon Original series “Making The Cut,” which offers fashion designers a $1 million prize. The island gets a mention on the show’s official website, with Amazon’s description of Ms Turini noting that “she was born and raised... Read more of this article
Smith-Mills Wins Millfield PB Classic 800M
Nirobi Smith-Mills recently took to the track in the Millfield PB Classic in the United Kingdom representing Team Bath, competing in the BMC Men’s 800m A Final. Clocking a personal best time of 1:54.97, Smith-Mills picked up the gold medal. BMC Men’s 800m A Final 1:54.97 Nirobi Smith-Mills 1:56.33 Oliver Capps 1:57.54 Zac Segal 1:58.41 Jonny Brook 1:58.90... Read more of this article
