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197 Cruise Ship Calls Projected For 2020
A total of 197 cruise ship calls are projected in the 2020 schedule, bringing an estimated 543,000 passengers to the island, the Government said today. A Government spokesperson said, “Bermuda’s cruise-ship schedule for 2020 includes more total calls, more passengers, and more visits distributed throughout the year—including a greater number... Read more of this article
Photos: 2019 Gombey Festival Showcase
The 2019 Bermuda International Gombey Festival Showcase was hosted by the Department of Community and Cultural Affairs last night [Oct 12] at the Botanical Gardens main show ring. Five of Bermuda’s Gombey troupes performed throughout the night including Place’s Gombeys, Gombey Warriors, HnH Gombeys, Warwick Gombeys and Gombey Evolution. Entertainment... Read more of this article
Video: Sunday Oct 13th ‘Good News’ Spotlight
News that Jonte Smith scored a hat trick in a Cheltenham win, Bermuda has been named as one of the top five islands in the Caribbean and the Atlantic in Condé Nast Traveler’s Readers’ Choice Awards survey, Jacari Brimmer-Landy was called to the Bermuda Bar, Robin Horsfield won bronze in the Caribbean Mountain Biking Championships, and Rockal Evans... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: Mount Saint Agnes Bazaar
The Mount Saint Agnes Academy [MSA] Bazaar Country Fair held today [Oct 12] and yesterday, featured the regular attractions, including the Super Slide, Bingo, baked goods, refreshments, plant stall, secondhand booth and many fun family games. The annual event, which has been going on for over 100 years, had its ever popular raffle with a car, gift... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: Botanical Society Plant Sale
The Bermuda Botanical Society held a fundraising plant sale today [Oct 12] at the Windybank Farm in Smiths Parish. All the proceeds of the event will be going to the scholarship fund. Many plants were sold as soon as the day got started with a selection available throughout the rest of the morning. The Bermuda Botanical Society objective is to encourage... Read more of this article
Turini Styles Celebrities For Elle Magazine
Shiona Turini recently worked as a stylist for Elle Magazine’s ’2019 Women in Hollywood’ covers, with the Bermudian fashion consultant styling celebrities including Mindy Kaling, Lena Waithe, Melina Matsoukas, and Jodie Turner-Smith. In total, the special 2019 Women in Hollywood issue features Dolly Parton, Zendaya, Nicole Kidman, Mindy... Read more of this article
Leilanni Nesbeth Scores In Florida State Win
Bermuda’s Leilanni Nesbeth scored to help her Florida State soccer team defeat Virginia Tech 3-2. The school’s match report said, “The No. 5 Florida State soccer team [11-2-0] improved to 5-0 in the ACC with their fourth ranked win, this time over No. 20 Virginia Tech [9-3-1] in Blacksburg in a double-overtime affair, 3-2. “The Noles surrendered... Read more of this article
50 EY Bermuda Staff Volunteer For The Day
Professionals from EY Bermuda Ltd. recently joined over 23,000 volunteers from EY Americas in dedicating a full day to giving back to their local community. Fifty volunteers from EY assisted at five primary schools across the island, helping with projects to enrich the students’ learning environments. At Dalton E. Tucker Primary, volunteers painted... Read more of this article
Jade Stewart Scores Twice For Holland College
Bermuda’s Jade Stewart scored for her Holland College Women’s Soccer team in two consecutive matches as they recorded a 3 – 2 win and a 2 – 0 win. The school’s match report said, “The Holland Hurricanes men’s and women’s soccer teams were in New Brunswick over the weekend for important Atlantic Collegiate Athletic Association [ACAA]... Read more of this article
Draw 4 Change Art Exhibition Student Winners
The Bermuda Road Safety Council & RUBiS Energy Bermuda Ltd. announced the Student Winners of the Draw 4 Change Student Art Contest. A spokesperson said, “The Draw 4 Change Student Art Contest was launched by RUBiS, with the support of the Bermuda Road Safety Council, and the Drive for Change Campaign. Every participating student provided a piece... Read more of this article
Chrysda Smith Scores Twice For York University
Bermuda’s Chrysda Smith scored twice for York University Lions field hockey team as they defeated Western Mustangs by a score of 9-2. The school’s report said, “On Saturday the York University Lions field hockey team defeated the Western Mustangs at Varsity Field in Guelph, Ont., by a lopsided score of 9-2. “Several York players... Read more of this article
Harris Earns Another ‘Player Of Week’ Award
Zeiko Harris has been named Sun Belt Defensive Player of the Week, marking the second time this season the Bermudian footballer has earned the honour. Harris attends Appalachian State University in North Carolina, and the school’s announcement said, “Junior Zeiko Harris was named Sun Belt Defensive Player of the Week, the league announced Tuesday.... Read more of this article
