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| Inter-Island Communications is getting set to present the Hott Magic Summer Showcase event on Saturday, August 20 from 8.00pm to 1.00am at the CedarBridge Courtyard. An online promo said, “Local artists The Soul Sistas, Jesse Seymour, Willard ‘Will B’ Burch, The Kings’ Brand featuring Arijahknow Livewires, Lyaness, Sheila Smith, Gita Blakeney and Desta Zion. MC: […] |
| American postal worker and artist Paul DeMelin recently returned to Bermuda after visiting via a cruise to give strangers digital drawings of their homes. The Patriot Ledger website said, “His colorful, good-hearted gifts began with a single digital photograph, taken on his phone, of four pastel houses on the island of St. George’s in Bermuda […] |
| Town Crier Ed Christopher wins multiple awards, Yushae DeSilva-Andrade and Omar Hayward win bronze medals, Zen Marley Mello wins competition, 38 students join BHB for summer internships, Giovanni Hollis earns BFIS CG scholarship and Sarah Medeiros & Jonathan Jervis earn MJM education awards are some of the stories in this morning’s [Aug 5] Bernews Newsflash. […] |
| August 4 saw 0 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange. The BSX finished at 2,382.30, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 65 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available here [PDF]. Related Stories LOM Company Shares Purchased By Director ‘Active And Significant Year For The BSX’ […] |
Bermuda signed off from the Concacaf Girls Under-15 Championship in Tampa, Florida, on a losing note today.
The island’s youngsters succumbed to their second loss of th…
| [Written by Stephen Wright] Bermuda cyclist Kaden Hopkins was the top amateur finisher in the men’s time-trial after producing a thrilling ride at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. All of the riders finishing ahead of Hopkins, who came an impressive eleventh, were UCI World Tour or Continental Team cyclists. The 22-year-old completed the technical 37.4-kilometre course, […] |
| “I wish to take this opportunity to thank those members of the public who bravely stepped forward to assist police officers during an incident on Front Street in which an officer was bitten by a dog,” Commissioner of Police Darrin Simons said. Police Commissioner Simons said, “That officer has been released from hospital and is receiving further […] |
| “Regarding Bermuda’s economic performance, I am pleased to report that in the 1st quarter of 2022, Bermuda’s economy continues its positive trend, supported by the rebounding of tourism and strong consumer spending,” Minister of Economy and Labour Jason Hayward said. 1st Quarter GDP and Economic Performance The Minister said, “After adjusting for inflation, real GDP […] |
| MJM Limited announced that Sarah Medeiros earned their $10,0000 Legal Scholarship, while Jonathan Jervis will receive a bursary valued at $5,000. A spokesperson said, “MJM’s annual Legal Scholarship is granted to an outstanding Bermudian or Permanent Resident Certificate Holder [PRC] who aspires to enter the field of law and is committed to return to Bermuda […] |
| With an aim to expand the way they deliver their news to the community, the Bermuda Broadcasting Company is continuing to live stream their evening news programme online for viewers both on the island and abroad. The live video will begin at 7.00pm, and play to 7.30pm, and then the replay will be available: Related […] |
| Bermudian college student Giovanni Hollis has been awarded the 2022 BFIS CG Insurance Alan Peacock Scholarship valued at $25,000 for two academic years, totalling $50,000. A spokesperson said, “Mr. Hollis is currently a junior at Northeastern University, pursuing an Industrial Engineering major and a double minor in Healthcare Systems Operations and Math. In addition to […] |
| The Government media has launched another online talk show offering, this time it is a weekly Fintech Fridays podcast which “aims to demystify Fintech, its core concepts, and its importance for Bermuda.” A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Economy and Labour is pleased to announce the launch of the weekly Fintech Fridays podcast. Introduced […] |
| Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] has employed 38 students in its Summer Student Programme this year. A spokesperson said, “The 12-week programme provides college and university students an opportunity to gain experience, develop skills, and make important business contacts in their field of interest. “Students this year are from a wide range of disciplines and degree […] |
| Bermuda began the ICC Men’s CWC Challenge League B at the Grainville, St Saviour, in Jersey taking on Italy, with Italy recording the win. Italy would win the toss and elect to bat, they scored 301, Anthony Joseph Mosca was their top scorer with 104, Cameron Jeffers was the pick of the Bermuda bowlers with […] |
| Friday, August 5 is expected to see a mix of sun and cloud after an early shower or two, with the high to be near 31°C/87°F and the low to be near 26°C/79°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be east. The relative humidity is expected to be near 75%. Sunrise […] |
| Four Bermuda sailors continued competing in the 2022 European optimist Championships, as Noah Amaradasa, Oliver Soares, James Ganal, and Riley Lowe all took to the waters of Sønderborg in Denmark. Two more races were completed to make it six races in the series thus far, and sailors are allowed to now throw out their worst […] |
Bermuda crashed to another heavy defeat on the international stage against Italy in a lopsided ICC Cricket World…
The winner of the Department of Culture’s 2022 Emancipation Youth Creativity Competition is Zen Marley Mello, a 17-year-old CedarBridge Academy student, who won a $100 gift certificate for his submission of a video featuring an animated poem entitled “Never Bound.”
Those who participated in the contest were asked to submit poems, videos, artwork or other forms of creative expression under the theme of “How can my community heal itself?”
Regarding Bermuda’s economic performance, I am pleased to report that in the 1st quarter of 2022, Bermuda’s economy continues its positive trend, supported by the rebounding of tourism and strong consumer spending.
1st Quarter GDP and Economic Performance
After adjusting for inflation, real GDP increased by 3.9% during the first quarter of 2022 and represents the fourth consecutive quarter of year-over-year economic growth.
Consumer Spending
| On Sunday [Aug 7] the Bermuda Powerboat Association [BPBA] will be hosting the Round The Island Powerboat Race. A spokesperson said, “The day commences with junior races at Ferry Reach at 10:30am. Next there will be a et ski race commencing at 12:30. We have 5 jet skis registered so far but hope this number will […] |
| Town Crier Ed Christopher earned multiple awards at Town Crier Competitions in the UK, including Best Dressed Town Crier in Plymouth and the overall first place winner of the Kingsbridge Competition. A spokesperson said, “The City of Hamilton congratulates Town Crier Ed Christopher on his recent success in an overseas Town Crier Competition. “Part of Ed […] |
| The 2022 Heineken Round the Islands Race organized by the Bermuda Sailing Association [BSA] saw 19 boats hit the starting line last Thursday. A spokesperson said, “The annual Heineken Round the Islands Race is a favorite local sailing fixture. This year we saw a great mix of sailors of all ages in boats ranging from […] |
| [Written by Stephen Wright] Dage Minors remained philosophical after finishing ninth in his 1,500 metres heat at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. Minors pointed out that his time of 3min 46.67sec would have been fast enough to qualify for the final at the previous Games on the Gold Coast, Australia, four years ago. Results of both […] |
| The Bermuda Anglers Club annual Junior Fishing Tournament will be held on Sunday, August 14 and is open to boy and girls under the age of 17. A spokesperson said, “It’s free to enter. Fishing starts at 8.30am and every child who has entered the event and who comes to the weigh station west of […] |
| The Bermuda Post Office [BPO] is holding a Commemorative Stamp unveiling this morning [Aug 4] in recognition of the St David’s Islanders and Native Community’s 20th Anniversary Pow Wow. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Update: The live broadcast has concluded and the 17-minute replay is […] |
| [Written by Stephen Wright] Sakari Famous — who made her Commonwealth Games debut for Bermuda today — said she had a few issues with her high jump approach after finishing eighth in her qualifying group, however added that the event was ‘amazing.’ Famous, competing at her first major Games, had a successful attempt at 1.76 metres […] |
| Zen Marley Mello‘s impressive entry has won the Department of Culture’s 2022 Emancipation Youth Creativity Competition. A Government spokesperson said, “The winner of the Department of Culture’s 2022 Emancipation Youth Creativity Competition is Zen Marley Mello, a 17-year-old CedarBridge Academy student, who won a $100 gift certificate for his submission of a video featuring an […] |