‘Walk Through History’ Event Set For May 21

A ‘Walk Through History’ event will take place on May 21, celebrating the anniversaries of several island schools. A spokesperson said, “The current launch of the collaborative initiative towards Bermuda becoming a ‘Learning Island’ is a community-wide invitation for all to join in fostering collective learning about our shared past and the lessons offered by that […]
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Minister: Mangrove Cutting Was ‘Unacceptable’

“The Department of Environment and Natural Resources is “currently investigating a major incident on the property of an exclusive private club, which has significantly impacted a large stand of protected mangroves,” Minister Walter Roban said, adding that a group of healthy mature red mangroves “which were 30-40 foot high, were cut to 4 foot stumps.” “Mangroves also […]
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Premier David Burt On Joint Ministerial Council

Premier David Burt provided an overview of the Joint Ministerial Council meetings imvolving the UK Government and Governments of the Overseas Territories held in London recently. Speaking in the House of Assembly today [May 19] the Premier said, “The bilateral provides a leader the opportunity to canvass those issues unique to the respective Territory. I can […]
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Bonnie-Jean Tweed Building Dedication Held

The Bonnie-Jean Tweed Building Dedication was held yesterday [May 18] at Harmony Hall, Paget, with the building named in  recognition of the late Bonnie-Jean Tweed’s “dedicated service to the Bermuda Housing Corporation and the people of Bermuda.” Speaking at the event, Minister of Public Works Lt/Col David Burch said, “Good Afternoon – Deputy Premier & Minister […]
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Bermuda Gas Acquires Atlantic Gas Fixed Assets

Atlantic Gas has sold its fixed assets to Bermuda Gas. These assets include bulk LPG tanks, 100-LB residential cylinder tubes, and 17-LB BBQ composite cylinders that are installed at various residential and commercial locations. A spokesperson said, “The acquisition of these assets will mean that existing homeowner and/or commercial enterprises [such as restaurants, hotels, etc.] […]
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Bermudiana Resort Offers Condos For Sale

The Bermudiana Beach Resort has announced their condos are for sale “starting at $412,500 for a fully-furnished studio.” A spokesperson said, “Your perfect vacation home is within reach. Bermudiana Beach Resort is Bermuda’s first branded hotel condominium project, beautifully located on the island’s South Shore. “As more visitors arrive back in Bermuda, tourism is definitely recovering from […]
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Parliament: Order Of Business For May 19th

The House of Assembly will be in session on Friday [May 19] and statements listed on the Order Paper include the Joint Ministerial Council May 2023, Importance of Mangroves to our Biodiversity, Financial Sanctions Implementation Unit Update, Sustainable Water Management for Bermuda’s Future, First Quarter Tourism Measures 2023, Bermuda’s 4th Quarter Economic Performance, Expansion of […]
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BIOS: Innovations For The Environment

A collaboration between BIOS and the University of Rhode Island will be providing an exciting educational opportunity for Bermudian students within the Mid-Atlantic Robotics In Education [MARINE] program called ‘Innovations for the Environment’. A spokesperson said, “With generous support from lead sponsor RenaissanceRe and contributing support from Butterfield, 10 students will be selected to participate […]
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Ministry Signs MOU With UK On Healthcare

The Ministry of Health has signed an MOU with the UK government to provide “pre-authorised healthcare arrangements” in the UK, with five NHS treatment slots per fiscal year available for Bermuda residents. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Health has signed a memorandum of understanding with the United Kingdom [UK] government to provide pre-authorised […]
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Lewis Begins Competing In Swiss Championships

Bermuda’s Jessica Lewis started competing in the Swiss Championships and Daniela Jutzeler Memorial in Switzerland. Lewis took to the track for the T53 women’s 400m preliminaries, and competing in Heat 3, she finished 5th clocking a time of 1:00.14. Catherine Debrunner clocked a world record time of 50:45 winning the heat, while Samantha Kinghorn was second in […]
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Empowering Small Businesses Webinar Series

The Bermuda Economic Development Corporation announces the upcoming webinar titled “Demystifying Debt: Building a Solid Foundation for Small Business Success,” the first of a two-part series dedicated to equipping small business owners with the knowledge and tools needed to effectively manage and leverage debt. A spokesperson said, “The first session of this series is set […]
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‘Flora Of Bermuda’ Race Horse Finishes Fourth

[Written by Stephen Wright] Simon Scupham, the Bermuda Thoroughbred Racing [BTR] chairman, hopes Dame Flora Duffy’s “magic dust” will rub off on the syndicate’s latest addition named in honour of the Olympic gold medalist and multiple time world champion. Flora Of Bermuda was purchased for 340,000 guineas from Longways Stables at the recent Goffs UK […]
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CedarBridge Team Wins Investment Challenge

“Congratulations to CedarBridge Academy’s StockXers Team for winning the 18th Annual KPMG Senior School Investment Challenge and to all students who participated in this year’s competition,” said the Minister of Education Diallo Rabain. Principal at CedarBridge Academy, Mr. Kenneth Caesar, shared, “I am ecstatic by the performance of the CedarBridge Academy students who participated in […]
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Column: Showing Allyship To LGBTQ+ Community

[Opinion column written by Taj Donville-Outerbridge] “Without community, there is no liberation…” – Audre Lorde Today, on May 17th, people, communities, companies, charities, and governments around the world recognize and celebrate the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia [IDAHOBIT]. While I can be sure countless individuals, a few charities and some international businesses in Bermuda […]
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