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New Solar System Installed At Family Centre
BE Solar partnered with Aeolus Capital Management to install a solar system for the Family Centre headquarters in Pembroke, and they noted that the solar system “will help the charity save over $4,800 each year by relying less on fossil fuel electricity.” A BE Solar spokesperson said, “Local solar company, BE Solar, has partnered with... Read more of this article
BUEI To Host Virtual Career Fair On June 8
To celebrate World Oceans Day on June 8th, the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] will host a virtual career fair for middle, senior and college students from 3pm-7pm. Inspired by the World Oceans Day 2021 theme of ‘Life & Livelihoods’, BUEI invites students to discover the numerous possibilities of a career related to the Ocean. “We... Read more of this article
Hamilton Princess Donates $3,500 To WRC
Hamilton Princess & Beach Club donated $3,500 to the Women’s Resource Centre following the hotel’s fundraising initiatives during Women’s Month. The hotel raised $1,750 with events such as a colleagues’ casual dress day and Women’s Month Brunches each Sunday in March – the menu for which was masterminded by Dr Teneika Eve of Bermuda... Read more of this article
St. Regis: We Hope To Inspire, Elevate Luxury
“We hope to inspire and contribute to the local hospitality landscape and help elevate luxury in this iconic leisure destination,” the St. Regis Hotels & Resorts said following the recent opening of their new hotel in St George’s. In announcing the new hotel, the company said, “St. Regis Hotels & Resorts today announced... Read more of this article
Photos: Ag Show Exhibits At Botanical Gardens
The 2021 Ag Show has been held, attracting more than 1,500 entries in this year’s ‘socially distanced’ version of the popular annual event. A spokesperson said, “The 2021 Ag Show is now in the history book. With more than 1,500 entries to this year’s Ag Show, exhibitors spent the better part of last week delivering their exhibits... Read more of this article
Gibbons & Masters Named To “Power 50″ List
PwC Bermuda Captive Insurance leader David Gibbons has been named in the Top 20 of the annual Captive Review Power 50 global rankings, while PwC Bermuda captive insurance senior manager Jennifer Masters has been named to the Captive Review Power 50: Ones To Watch list. A spokesperson said, “PwC Bermuda Captive Insurance leader David Gibbons has... Read more of this article
Bursaries Available For BNG Summer Camp
The Bermuda National Gallery will be offering “35 full bursaries for public school students with financial need” to attend the BNG Art & Tech summer camp. A spokesperson said, “Recognizing the importance of art education in developing critical thinking skills, confidence and teamwork, Bermuda National Gallery with the generous... Read more of this article
Photos & Results: BRCC Individual Time Trial
[Updated with photos] The Bermuda Bicycle Association’s 2021 Road Race season finally got underway with the Bermuda Rouleurs Cycle Club [BRCC] Individual Time Trial taking place this weekend. Competitors started in the Clearwater Beach Car Parking area and made their way to the roundabout at Swizzle Inn and to Clearwater to begin the second lap that... Read more of this article
Justin Donawa Scores In Solihull Moors Victory
Bermuda’s Justin Donawa scored for Solihull Moors as they claimed a 4 – 1 victory over Wealdstone in England. The club’s match report said, “Solihull Moors wrapped up a fifth victory on the spin with a 4-1 success away to Wealdstone on Saturday afternoon. “Two goals either side of the break were enough to make it a comfortable... Read more of this article
Shiona Turini Working On New Amazon Series
Bermudian fashion expert and costume designer Shiona Turini is working on Solos, the newly released Amazon Original sci-fi series. Season 1 of Solos is now streaming on Amazon Prime Video starring Morgan Freeman, Anne Hathaway, Helen Mirren, Uzo Aduba, Anthony Mackie, Constance Wu, Dan Stevens, and Nicole Beharie. The video trailer’s description... Read more of this article
Jayden DeSilva Earns International Recognition
Jayden DeSilva, a 14-year-old Chatmore British International School, was recognized in the 2021 Student Achievement Awards by the Council of British International Schools [COBIS] for his “Significant Contribution to the Wider Life of the School”. A spokesperson said, “In December 2020, when a 14-year-old Chatmore British International School... Read more of this article
New BDADay.com Website Showcases Holiday
With Bermuda Day quickly approaching, Bernews has launched a new website – BDADay.com – which features more than 5,000 photos, videos and pages celebrating Bermuda Day history, events, and celebrations past and present. This website covers the holiday in extensive detail through more than 150 videos, almost 5,000 photos, an array of free social... Read more of this article
