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[Written by Stephen Wright] Tennis player Gavin Manders will be Bermuda’s flag bearer at the NatWest International Island Games XIX opening ceremony in Guernsey, the Channel Islands, on July 8. Manders is the most successful local athlete at the biennial event with 12 medals [Team: gold 2005, silver 2007, bronze 2013, 2017 and 2019; Singles: […]

The Deloitte Tennis tournament continued at the Pomander Gates Tennis Club, with David Thomas and Tariq Simons defeating Michael Toyer and Gavin Rizzuto 6-0, 6-0 in men’s A Doubles action, while Hassan Khan and Benjamin Jones defeated Sean Anthony/Rob De Bekker 6-4, 6-2 in the same Division. Men’s B Singles 6 6 Jaden Jones defeated […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Alshauntae Symons has won Bermuda’s first gold medal at the Special Olympics World Games in Berlin after winning the women’s singles bowling event today [June 23]. Symons scored 110, 94 and 109 for a total score of 313 pins. Bermuda has won four medals so far at the Games, with Solay […]

CNN has highlighted an effort to preserve the Lesser Bermuda land snail in an article entitled “3,000 snails travel 3,000 miles in an effort to save a species.” The CNN website said, “Last month a wooden crate containing 1,000 adult snails and 2,000 juveniles embarked on a 3,000-mile journey from a zoo in the north […]

“Deloitte views immigration reform as a foundational success factor that will enable or disable the success of most initiatives in the Economic Development Strategy [EDS]” and “the public and private sectors should work together in the spirit of partnership to drive the initiatives and mitigate jurisdictional risks together.” This is according to Deloitte’s “Synopsis of the […]

The United States Coast Guard cutter Richard Snyder is visiting Bermuda, mooring along Front Street in Hamilton. According to one of the U.S. Government websites, “USCG Richard Snyder is homeported in Atlantic Beach, North Carolina, and named for Petty Officer 1st Class Richard Snyder, awarded the silver star for gallantry in action, defending troops coming to […]

Conyers is offering training opportunities in its Trust Services and Corporate Services departments to recent graduates. A spokespersons said, “Continuing its investment in the careers of young Bermudians, Conyers is pleased to offer recent graduates with new training opportunities in its Trust Services and Corporate Services departments.” Lisa Spencer-Arscott, Global Head of Human Resources at […]

The 2023 SDG Disrupter Summit was held on June 7-8 as attendees from various sectors joined together to celebrate World Oceans Day. A spokesperson said, “It was a forum where local and international perspectives were shared through panels, keynote speeches, roundtables and breakout discussions. “This intergenerational event began at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] […]

Governor Rena Lalgie received the Bermuda Post Office’s latest Commemorative Stamp which depicts King Charles III. A spokesperson said, “Earlier today [June 22], Minister of Tourism and the Cabinet Office, Vance Campbell presented Her Excellency the Governor, Ms Rena Lalgie with a framed portrait of the Bermuda Post Office’s [BPO] latest Commemorative Stamp. The framed […]

The Department of Culture is advising that, out of respect for the late Ottiwell Simmons, whose funeral is set for Sunday [June 25], the annual Premier’s Concert has been postponed. A Government spokesperson said, “The Department advised that the public will be notified when the Premier’s Concert will be rescheduled.” We recognize the passing of […]

The Francis Patton Primary School will hold a retirement dinner party in honor of Florence Sharpe on Saturday [June 24] at 6pm. A spokesperson said, “After more than 30 years of teaching excellence, our very own Florence Sharpe will be retiring at the end of the school year. “As part of celebrating her achievements in […]

The Department of Parks has launched a ‘Movies in the Park’ initiative, with the first film showing to take place on July 8. Minister of Public Works Lt/Col David Burch said, “We are thrilled to launch the ‘Movies in the Park’ initiative, providing families and individuals with an unforgettable summer experience.” A Government spokesperson said, […]

Eight local environmental charities will participate in “climate risk solution conversations” at the second annual Bermuda Climate Summit. A spokesperson said, “Eight local environmental charities will participate in important climate risk solution conversations at the second annual Bermuda Climate Summit, presented by the Bermuda Business Development Agency [BDA], in partnership with KBRA. “Bermuda Aquarium Museum […]

BF&M is getting set to hold a ‘Wellness Week’ initiative for its health insurance customers, featuring free fitness classes, activities, giveaways, and more. A spokesperson said, “BF&M is thrilled to announce its first Wellness Week for its health insurance customers to attend. The event takes place from June 26th to June 30th in Barr’s Bay Park. […]

The Ministry of Public Works released road traffic notices for a lane closure on Store Hill and North Shore Road in Smiths from Thursday, June 29 through Friday, June 30 and a road closure on Mount Hill Road in Pembroke Parish for a Community Day Block Party on Saturday, July 1. For more information on […]

Friday, June 23 is expected to see morning cloud and few showers, drier and sunnier afternoon, with the high to be near 28°C/82°F and the low to be near 23°C/74°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be ESE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 87%. Sunrise will be at […]

Bermuda Is Love will be holding a Free Clothing Giveaway at Elliot Primary School on Saturday [June 24] from 10.00am to 3.00pm. A spokesperson said, “We will be giving away clothes for all ages, genders, sizes, and occasions! “The purpose of the Free Clothing Giveaway is to provide free clothing to as many people as […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Solay Thomas has won Bermuda’s third medal at the Special Olympics World Games in Berlin after claiming bronze in the women’s shot put with a personal best throw today [June 22]. A team of 19 athletes are representing Bermuda at the Special Olympics, which started on Saturday [June 17], in athletics, […]

“Ocean science is the key to unlocking the mysteries of our planet’s most precious resource, and Bermuda Government scientists are at the forefront of this important work,” Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban said. A Government spokesperson said, “Observed today [22 June], the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization [UNESCO] describes Ocean Science Day […]

The Seven Seas Navigator cruise ship — one of the few remaining cruise ships small enough to enter St George’s — visited the island this week, marking one of the two visits the ship will make to Bermuda this year, and the video below shows it both entering and leaving St George’s. Last year Minister […]