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Paralympic Website Highlights Steve Wilson
The official Paralympic website has highlighted Bermuda’s Steve Wilson who recently claimed the island’s first ever international boccia title following his impressive performance in Argentina. The story said, “Steve Wilson became the first Bermudian Para athlete to win an international boccia title when he took gold at the Buenos Aires... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: Children Greet Santa At Airport
Staff from The Annex Toys were joined by children from Creative Touch Home Preschool at the L.F. Wade International Airport today [Nov 23], where they welcomed Santa Claus who arrived in Bermuda on a Delta flight. Santa sat down with the children for a chat and presented them with gifts, later joining them in singing Christmas carols. Santa will be... Read more of this article
Camajae Easton-Smith: CPAD Member Of Month
Camajae Easton-Smith, a youth football player with North Village Community Club, has been named as the latest CPAD member of the month. A spokesperson said, “Camaje is a youth football player with North Village Community Club and attends school at Berkeley Institute. The Berkeleyite lists mathematics as his favourite subject. “He credits... Read more of this article
Validus Donate New Bus To Hope Academy
Dame Marjorie Bean Hope Academy students can now enjoy traveling in a new bus thanks to the generosity of Validus Re, who donated the bus to the school to assist in transporting their students. The Government posted the photos below online, and said, “The Dame Marjorie Bean Hope Academy was presented with a new ‘Smiley’s Bus’ for... Read more of this article
Photos: Somerset Primary School Science Fair
Somerset Primary School recently hosted their Science Fair, with budding young scientists delving into how and why things work. A Government spokesperson said, “Congratulations to all the young scientists who participated in the SPS 2018 Science Fair! Students explored a range of questions ranging from ‘How do geckos climb?’ to ‘Can... Read more of this article
Butterfield To Release 6th Book On Sunday
Educator and author, Neletha Butterfield has produced her sixth book entitled “Study Skills for the Soul” with the new book due to be released on Sunday [Nov 25]. A spokesperson said, “Educator and author, the Honourable D. Neletha Butterfield, M.B.E., J.P., has produced her sixth book entitled “Study Skills for the Soul”. This study skills... Read more of this article
Video: Minister Highlights Pupillage Program
Attorney-General and Minister of Legal Affairs Kathy Simmons recently highlighted the opportunities afforded to Bermudians by the Ministry of Legal of Affairs Pupillage Programme saying “the Ministry of Legal Affairs is proud to be the training ground for Bermudians”. Minister Simmons said, “I am pleased to highlight the opportunities... Read more of this article
City Giving Away 1000 Reusable Shopping Bags
The City of Hamilton is giving away 1000 reusable festive shopping bags in an effort to reduce the amount of plastic bags that are distributed with purchases this Christmas season. Hamilton retailers have been approached to offer incentives to any shoppers that come through their doors with the ‘big, red bags’ and to indicate what days their incentives... Read more of this article
Dr. Ewart Brown Inducted Into Hall Of Fame
The induction ceremony for the Howard University Sports Hall of Fame was held recently, with former Premier Dr Ewart Brown — a member of Howard’s 1968 Track Team — among the inductees. “This honour by the University caught me off guard,” said Dr. Brown previously said. “I am very happy for my teammates who deserve this recognition... Read more of this article
Calendar Celebrates Camp Hope’s Anniversary
Camp Hope will be celebrating its 50th Anniversary next year, and the presentation of a Camp Hope Commemorative Calendar to Norbert Simons, Director of Youth and Sports was held yesterday [Nov 20] at the Youth & Sports Department Office on Wesley Street. Edwin Whitfield, Charryse Bean from Youth, Sports and Recreation. McDonald Tucker and Daniel... Read more of this article
Victor Scott Primary School Honours Alumni
Minister of Education Diallo Rabain attended Victor Scott Primary School’s assembly as the school honoured three alumni — Valerie Williams, Savanah DeVent and MP Neville Tyrrell — for their contribution to the community. The Government posted the photos below online, and said, “The Minister of Education Diallo Rabain attended Victor... Read more of this article
Nkosi Hollis Singing His Way To Success
[Written by Don Burgess] Could a Bermudian man end up being “The Voice?” Nkosi Hollis hopes so. Mr Hollis said he has been asked to come in for an audition next year for a chance to appear on the popular singing contest which airs on NBC television. He was contacted last Friday by one of the show’s casting directors about the opportunity. “I... Read more of this article
