Today, the Ministry of Economy and Labour released the 2023 Environmental Statistics Compendium from the Department of Statistics. A Government spokesperson said, “The Compendium is structured into thirteen sections and contains brief analyses, tables, and graphs for each section. More than 40 statistical tables provide a wealth of data about Bermuda’s environmental conditions. This publication […]
31st, October 2024, 04:04pm
The Department of Workforce Development reminds the public to register for the Skilled Trades Apprenticeship Training Programme, which is held in collaboration with Bermuda’s construction industry. A Government spokesperson said, “This initiative provides Bermudians with an exceptional pathway to gain valuable certification and hands-on experience in high-demand trades, including Masonry, Plumbing, and Carpentry. “It is […]
31st, October 2024, 03:38pm
Footballers in the under 13 and under 15 Appleby youth leagues were in action, with the FC Bascome, Warwick Football Academy, St. David’s and North Village Rams all earning wins. Under 13 Appleby Youth League Southampton Rangers 0 – FC Bascome 20 FC Bascome unleashed an goal feast defeating the Southampton Rangers with a jaw-dropping […]
31st, October 2024, 03:00pm
Minister of Youth, Social Development and Seniors Tinee Furbert is attending the XVI Ministerial Development Forum for Latin America and the Caribbean from 30 October to 1 November 2024 in Bridgetown, Barbados. A Government spokesperson said, “The theme for this year’s Forum is ‘Resilience in Action: Social Policies to Navigate Uncertainty in Latin America and […]
31st, October 2024, 01:34pm
Taylor White and her Bentley women’s swimming & diving teammates recorded a 153 – 140 victory at Babson, with the Bermuda swimmer winning two races. White won the women’s 200 yard backstroke with a time of 2:12.26 and during the women’s 100 yard backstroke, she touched the wall first clocking 1:01.26. White also swam the anchor leg […]
31st, October 2024, 01:00pm
[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermuda Under-14 player Rufaro Kunze says he has learned valuable lessons in resilience and adaptability from competing in the Caribbean Football Union [CFU] Under-14 Challenge Series Qualifier in Trinidad and Tobago. The 14-year-old played an integral role in helping his team advance to the final of the regional tournament in August, […]
31st, October 2024, 11:53pm
The Bermuda Football Coaches Association [BFCA] paid tribute to the late Leroy “Nibs” Lewis, calling him a “champion on and off the field.” A spokesperson said, “They said it couldn’t be done. They said that it had been tried in the past but it failed. They said that the group was too splintered and tribal. […]
31st, October 2024, 11:45pm
A “decision was made to pivot the Bermudiana Beach Resort to residential rental units,” Minister of Public Works Lt/Col David Burch has confirmed, adding that “by December of this year, this new proposed direction will see 94 studio, 1, 2, and 3-bedroom residential units.” The property, originally called Grand Atlantic, was built over a decade […]
31st, October 2024, 11:02pm
Attorney Perry Trott has launched ‘And the Drama Begins’, which is described as a “vital handbook aimed at demystifying the complexities of estate management for everyone, not just the wealthy.” A spokesperson said, “Well known Bermudian attorney Perry Trott is pleased to announce the release of his book, “And the Drama Begins,” which officially launches today. […]
31st, October 2024, 10:02pm
The Norwegian Epic cruise ship – which was traveling from the Azores to Port Canaveral, Florida — diverted to Bermuda to disembark a crew member with suspected appendicitis. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre [BMOC] spokesperson said, “The shipping agent for the passenger ship Norwegian Epic contacted RCC Bermuda to advise the ship on passage from the […]
31st, October 2024, 09:49pm