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| 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 […] |
| Yushae DeSilva-Andrade and Omar Hayward have both claimed victories and advanced to the semi finals at the Veldhoven World Boccia Challenger in the Netherlands. In her opening event in the BC1 female pool B division, DeSilva-Andrade recorded two wins. She won her first match defeating Angeline Melissa Anak Lawas from Malaysia 10 – 2, and advanced […] |
| The Bermuda Under 15 Girls Football Team recorded a 1-0 victory over Belize, with Evans Welch scoring in an impressive long range effort to take the lead. The match was part of the 2022 Concacaf Girls’ U-15 Championship and was their second win of the tournament and despite their strong showing in winning two games and […] |
| [Written by Stephen Wright] Caitlin Conyers has been ruled out of the time-trial race at the Commonwealth Games because of illness. Conyers, the island’s top female rider, was set to race this morning at West Park in Wolverhampton. She will be hoping to recover in time for the road race in Warwick on Sunday. Kaden Hopkins, […] |