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Nine National Certification Welding Certificates Awarded

On Wednesday, February 22nd, 2023, the Minister of Economy and Labour, the Hon. Jason P. Hayward JP, MP, held a brief ceremony to award nine welder tradesmen with their welder ID cards and National Certification Certificate for successfully completing the welder’s practical assessment test, administered by the Canadian Welding Bureau assessment team. 

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Funding Support for Our Young People

Whether through education or public service scholarships, summer employment opportunities, internships, mentoring or graduate training, the Bermuda Government has always maintained its commitment to supporting Bermuda’s young people. 

And through the Department of Youth, Sport and Recreation (DYS&R) the Government is looking to help more of Bermuda’s youth by providing grant and investment support.

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Newstead Plans To Add New Pickleball Courts

The Newstead Belmont Hills Golf Resort & Spa in Warwick plans to add eight new pickleball courts, with their planning application noting that “pickleball courts are consistent with tourism zoning and will become a recognized tourist attraction for the Newstead Hotel.” The letter for the application said, “Pickleball is rapidly becoming popular, particularly in the US, […]
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Govt: Youth Development Grants Now Available

The Department of Youth, Sport and Recreation is accepting submissions for the 2023/24 grant period, offering youth development grants for qualifying organizations and youth development investments for people between the ages of 14 – 24 who wish to “pursue their recreational passions in areas including art, oration, culinary arts, science, technology, engineering and math [STEM].” […]
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Nine People Earn National Welding Certification

Stephen Dickinson, Aaron Hooper, Kyle Tucker, Kevin David Shiell, Vincent Smith, Romeo Laude, Erwin Loria,  Merryck Anthony Jones and Omar Kendall Rawles all earned their National Certification after successfully completing the welder’s practical assessment test. A Government spokesperson said, “On Wednesday, February 22nd, 2023, the Minister of Economy and Labour, the Hon. Jason P. Hayward JP, […]
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Results: Seven Bermudian Footballers Overseas

Teams that include Bermudian footballers Nahki Wells, Dale Eve, Reggie Lambe, Milan Butterfield, Justin Donawa, Ayleal Dill, and Knory Scott were recently in action. Nahki Wells Nahki Wells scored his second penalty in as many games to secure Bristol City’s 3 points against Hull City. Having waited 469 days for their last penalty, Bristol City won a second consecutive spot kick […]
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Weston Hicks Elected To White Mountains Board

The Board of Directors of White Mountains Insurance Group, Ltd. has elected Weston M. Hicks as a director of the Company. A spokesperson said, “Mr. Hicks was formerly the President and CEO of Alleghany Corporation. He previously has served on the boards of Alleghany Corporation and AllianceBernstein Corporation.” CEO Manning Rountree said, “We are delighted […]
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AXIS Appoints New Head For North America

AXIS Capital Holdings Limited announced that Gabriel Galanski has joined the Company as Head of North America Property & Casualty Programs. In this role, Mr. Galanski is responsible for the management, development, and administration of the Company’s North America Programs business. A spokesperson said, “This includes advancing the Company’s efforts to deliver a delegated authority […]
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Heritage Month: “A Bermudian Renaissance”

Minister of Youth, Culture and Sport Owen Darrell announced that the theme of this year’s Heritage Month in May is “A Bermudian Renaissance”. Speaking at press conference this week, Minister Darrell said, “I am pleased to use this opportunity to formally announce that this year’s Heritage Month theme is ‘A Bermudian Renaissance.’ We chose this […]
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Carrick & Western Advance In Connecticut

Taylor Carrick and his Western University men’s squash teammates began competing in the College Squash Association National Collegiate Men’s Team Championships, which are being hosted by Trinity at the Kellner Squash Center in Hartford, Connecticut. In their opening match, Western edged Rochester University 5 – 4. Carrick — playing in the number 5 spot — needed […]
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Chiko & T’s Win Lionfish Chowder Competition

Chiko & T’s, the winners of the Eat’Um to Beat’Um Lionfish Chowder Competition, have revealed some of the secrets to their success, saying they kept the chowder “old fashioned and traditional” and  ”only used fresh ingredients.” Held at the Bermuda Zoological Society [BZS] last week, Chiko & T’s beat out competition from local restaurants such as […]
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