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Endeavour Sailing Grads Compete In Regattas
Ten graduates of Endeavour Community Sailing recently competed in the 2020 Bermuda Optimist Open Championship, while three graduates competed in the Bermuda Optimist National Championship. A spokesperson said, “Ten youth sailors were among the green fleet during the 2020 Bermuda Optimist Open Championship presented by PwC. The Bermuda Optimist... Read more of this article
Legal 500 Recognises 23 Appleby Lawyers
Appleby has received top rankings in the 2021 Legal 500 Caribbean Guide, with 23 lawyers recognised, 17 specifically ranked in the ‘Leading Individuals’, ‘Next Generation Partners’, and ‘Rising Stars’ combined categories. A spokesperson said, “Leading offshore law firm Appleby has received top rankings in the 2021 Legal 500 Caribbean... Read more of this article
Legal 500 Recognition For Conyers Lawyers
Conyers has received top-tier rankings from the Legal 500, with the firm maintaining several rankings in Corporate & Commercial and Banking, Finance and Capital Markets, Dispute Resolution, Insurance/Reinsurance, and Trusts/Private Client. A spokesperson said, “Conyers has once again been recommended as top-tier in Bermuda, the British Virgin... Read more of this article
British Vogue Features Jeweller Melanie Eddy
Melanie Eddy has been featured in an article by British Vogue entitled “5 Black UK-Based Designers Reshaping The World Of Haute Jewellery.” The article said, “Multifaceted’ neatly describes both Melanie Eddy’s career and her jewellery aesthetic. Rarely have you seen a CV so packed – from handcrafting her architecture-inspired jewels... Read more of this article
Sail Away Soca Raises Over $2,000 For Charity
Sail Away Soca recently hosted a fundraising event onboard the Fantasea Diving & Watersports’ Sundeck, with the event raising over $2,000 for P.A.L.S. and The Centre Against Abuse. Hafid James, one of the co-founders, said, “Soca has always meant positivity, unity and love. You can party with strangers like they are your family and release a... Read more of this article
Moore & Northern Colorado Win Season Opener
Bermudian swimmer Madelyn Moore and her Northern Colorado Swim and Dive teammates kicked off their season with a 145-117 win over Colorado Mesa. Northern Colorado got off to a hot start, taking the 200-yard medley relay in a time of 1:45.46, behind the team of Moore, Emina Pasukan, Katelyn Bergin, and Saana Liikonen. Moore assisted in the winning efforts... Read more of this article
Model Aliana King Featured In Vogue Mexico
Bermudian model Aliana King continues to build her impressive portfolio, this time being featured in Vogue Mexico, with the publication and photographer Adam Franzino posting the photos below on Instagram. Ms. King has previously appeared in a number of campaigns for well known international brands including for L’Oréal, Aveda, Garnier, Maybelline,... Read more of this article
Conyers ‘Covid Gap Year’ Student Interns
Conyers announced the five students who have been selected to be a part of its ‘Gap Year Student’ Internship Programme; Iannah Caines, Cree Dunn, Spencer Johnson, Micah Richardson, and Jesse Washington joined Conyers in October. The firm decided to offer the student internship programme as a way to assist recent high school graduates or university... Read more of this article
Karting: Barnes Featured In Winning Design
The World Karting Association [WKA] recently held a ‘Design The Tech Manual Cover’ contest, which saw WKA racer Elizabeth Phillips win the competition after submitting a graphic of a racer that resembles the island’s Scott Barnes, with the word “Bermuda” visible across his helmet. The World Karting Association said, “In... Read more of this article
Donation Made To PGA Event Volunteers
MP Zane DeSilva made a donation to 19 young Bermudians who assisted with the valet parking at the recently held PGA Golf Tournament, saying he appreciated their “long hours and relentless dedication.” A spokesperson said, “Zane DeSilva, Member of Parliament for Constituency 29 Southampton East, made a donation to young men and women who... Read more of this article
Hamilton Princess Donates $6,382 To BCHC
The Hamilton Princess & Beach Club team raised $3,191 during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and their donation was generously matched by the hotel’s local owners for a total of $6,382. Funds were raised in a number of ways during October, including through the selling of pink macarons at The Duchess, a Pink brunch and a Sip ‘n’ Paint. Tim... Read more of this article
Bermuda Sloop Foundation Thanks Dill Family
The Bermuda Sloop Foundation [BSF] is expressing its gratitude to the Dill family for “the multiple generous donations the organization has received in memory of the late Nicholas Bayard Dill Jr.” A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Sloop Foundation [BSF] would like to extend its sincere gratitude to the Dill family, in honour of the... Read more of this article
