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Recovery Plan For Bermuda’s Resident Turtles

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Published On :: Wed, 10 Dec 2014 17:33:46 +0000

The Department of Conservation Services has recently completed a management plan, in consultation with scientists and sea turtle specialists, which describes the actions needed to conserve our resident populations of green and hawksbill turtles. “The principal aim of this plan, entitled Recovery Plan for Bermuda’s Resident Green and Hawksbill Turtles, is to protect the species and […]

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Greenrock On Relocation Plan For Sea Turtles

By bernews.com
Published On :: Wed, 10 May 2017 12:29:36 +0000

“Greenrock was surprised by the announcement to capture and relocate sea turtles from the Great Sound for May and June, it is certainly an interesting initiative, and one that raises some questions for consideration,” Greenrock Executive Director Jonathan Starling said. Earlier this month the Government said that in “anticipation of intense boating activity in the […]

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Additional Information On Sea Turtle Relocation

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Published On :: Wed, 10 May 2017 20:49:06 +0000

Starting this week, America’s Cup Bermuda [ACBDA], in cooperation with the Bermuda Aquarium, Museum and Zoo [BAMZ], are coordinating the collection of sea turtles in anticipation of increased marine traffic in the Great Sound over May and June. “It is well known in the sea turtle conservation community that where there are turtles and boats, […]

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Soiree Raises $200,000 For Turtle Conservation

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Published On :: Thu, 06 Dec 2018 16:22:22 +0000

The Bermuda Turtle Project 50th anniversary events culminated with a Sea Turtle Soirée, attended by some 235 guests and successfully raising $200,000 to support the future of this valued research and education initiative. There was much to celebrate by project partners, the Bermuda Zoological Society [BZS] and the Sea Turtle Conservancy [STC]. Amid STC’s initiatives […]

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Police Appeal For Witnesses To Armed Robbery

By bernews.com
Published On :: Fri, 10 Jan 2020 21:06:32 +0000

Following the robbery on Wednesday [Jan 8] in Sandys, the police have repeated their appeal for witnesses, noting that the “attack was unprovoked and occurred whilst the victim was going about his normal course of business as a food delivery worker.” Detective Inspector Derek Berry of the Criminal Investigation Department said, “At around 8:30pm on […]

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Video: Kidd Clazzic Performs “Chief Rocka”

By bernews.com
Published On :: Fri, 27 Feb 2015 12:22:16 +0000

Kidd Clazzic continues with his Free Verse Friday Video Series for 2015 with the release of his new mini music video, “Chief Rocka.” The concept for the video was developed by Kidd Clazzic, in conjunction with the director, Marq Rodriguez. Kidd decided to create the video series to celebrate some of his favourite rap artists, as […]

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Videos: Music Duo HNK Is “Ready For Return”

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Published On :: Sun, 03 Jul 2016 18:00:01 +0000

Bermudian musical duo HNK — aka Hollie Hassell and Keenan Bailey — say that they are “ready for a return” to the music scene on the island, following Ms. Hassell’s graduation from Berkeley Institute and Mr. Bailey receiving a diploma in studio production in 2014. A spokesperson said, “HNK is ready for a return. After […]

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‘Roof Wetting’ Held For New Beehives At Bacardi

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Published On :: Mon, 27 Jan 2020 13:42:18 +0000

Noting that it is part of their “ongoing commitment to environmental sustainability,” Bacardi recently welcomed ‘new tenants’ as honeybees moved in as part of the Aberfeldy Barrels and Bees program, with the company holding a ‘roof wetting’ for the new beehives at the Bacardi building. A spokesperson said, “The global headquarters of Bacardi, located in […]

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‘Eco Lunch & Learn’ Series Returns For Spring

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Published On :: Sun, 23 Feb 2020 18:00:47 +0000

The Bermuda Environmental Sustainability Taskforce [BEST] and Bermuda College have kicked off a new season of their Eco Lunch & Learn Series II. A spokesperson said, “The second half of Series II runs on the last Thursday of each month in February, March and April, 2020. Series III will begin with another slate of presentations […]

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‘Hatching Alert’ For Online Cahow Cam

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Published On :: Sat, 07 Mar 2020 00:12:04 +0000

The egg on CahowCam2 is on “hatching alert” this evening [March 6] and the operators are urging people to tune in to watch it live via www.nonsuchisland.com March 6th 2020 | CahowCam2 parent with its egg which is expected to hatch soon “The egg being watched in CahowCam2 has now reached its 48th day of incubation […]

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RA Approves Operating Licence For Solar Farm

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Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 15:45:31 +0000

The Regulatory Authority has approved the operating licence for the new solar farm at the ‘Finger’ at L. F. Wade International Airport. A Government spokesperson said, “The Minister of Home Affairs, the Hon. Walter H. Roban, is pleased to announce the Regulatory Authority’s approval of the operating licence for the new solar farm at the […]

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Photos: BHB Sets Up Tent For Covid-19 Testing

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Published On :: Mon, 16 Mar 2020 13:40:43 +0000

As part of their preparations for possible Covid-19 cases, the Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] has set up a tent in order to test processes. “The tent was set up to test our processes for separation of patients presenting with possible Covid-19. It hasn’t had to be used for actual patients yet,” a BHB spokesperson explained. […]

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Photo Set II: Annual Pedal For Paralympics

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Published On :: Thu, 16 Jan 2020 13:07:15 +0000

Over 90 riders teamed up with the Bermuda Paralympic Association as a fundraising cycling event saw participants ride from Dockyard to Ferry Reach Park, with the ‘Pedal for Paralympics’ event serving to assist in raising funds for the island’s para-athletes The cyclists were joined along the causeway by Paralympian Jessica Lewis, and also present at the […]

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Brad Sforza Joins Hamilton Insurance Group

By bernews.com
Published On :: Mon, 20 Jan 2020 16:19:10 +0000

Hamilton Insurance Group, the Bermuda-headquartered group of companies underwriting specialty insurance and reinsurance on a global basis, today announced that Brad Sforza has been appointed to the position of Senior Vice President, Head of Property Reinsurance for its new US reinsurance platform, effective January 27, 2020. Mr. Sforza comes to Hamilton from PartnerRe, where he […]

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Fidelis Appoints Daniel Burrows & Ian Burford

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Published On :: Tue, 04 Feb 2020 19:36:38 +0000

Fidelis Insurance announced that founder member Daniel Burrows has been promoted to Group Managing Director for the Fidelis Group and Ian Burford has been appointed to Chief Executive Officer for Fidelis Underwriting Limited [FUL]. Burrows joined Fidelis in 2015 and previously was co-CEO of AonBenfield’s Global ReSpeciality [GRS] division. Burford has over 30 years’ experience […]

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Moore & Teammates Qualify For Championships

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Published On :: Sun, 01 Mar 2020 13:16:46 +0000

Madelyn Moore and her Northern Colorado Women’s Swimming and Diving teammates concluded competing at the WAC Swimming and Diving Championships. Moore led off both Northern Colorado’s 200 Freestyle Relay and 400 Medley Relay teams that posted NICA Qualifying Times. Moore, Petra Kis, AJ Popp and Emily Hamel made up the 200 Freestyle Relay team that […]

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Around The Island Race Set For Sunday At 2pm

By bernews.com
Published On :: Mon, 06 Aug 2018 21:05:43 +0000

The Around the Island Power Boat Race is scheduled to take place this Sunday [Aug 12] with boats taking to the Ferry Reach start line at 2.00pm. Video from the 2017 Around the Island Power Boat Race: This coming Thursday the Bermuda Power Boat Association will be having their final registration meeting for the race. […]

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Last 2018 Powerboat Race Set For September 30

By bernews.com
Published On :: Sat, 22 Sep 2018 20:09:29 +0000

The Bermuda Power Boat Association [BPBA] is scheduled to hold the last power boat race of the 2018 season on Sunday, September 30th at Spanish Point Boat Club. In a social media post, BPBA Commodore Robert Cardwell said, “A decision was made to schedule the necessary final race of the season so that we can […]

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Douglas Joins Forbes Communications Council

By bernews.com
Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 16:35:37 +0000

Jamari Douglas, Marketing Director at the Bermuda Business Development Agency, has been accepted into Forbes Communications Council, an invitation-only community for executives in communications, marketing, and public relations. Jamari Douglas was vetted and selected by a review committee based on the depth and diversity of his experience. Criteria for acceptance include a track record of […]

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MarketPlace Offer 5% Discount For FA Recipients

By bernews.com
Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 20:29:26 +0000

[Updated] MarketPlace announced a “daily 5% discount for recipients of financial assistance for six months to support them through the challenging times ahead.” A spokesperson said, “The new daily 5% discount offering, which comes into effect from Thursday, May 7, is our way of continuing to support our community members who need it most. “The […]

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HID: Walk-In Customers For Certain Services

By bernews.com
Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 10:49:59 +0000

The Health Insurance Department [HID] is “accepting walk-in customers for cash premium payments as well as new enrollment applications only,” and all walk-in customers must wear masks. A government spokesperson said, “The HID office is staffed with a reduced complement of employees to facilitate walk-in customers. “HID is located at 48 Church Street Sophia House […]

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Photos & Video: Royal Air Force Land In Bermuda

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Published On :: Wed, 02 Dec 2015 17:09:58 +0000

Two groups of Royal Air Force military aircraft with eight Typhoon fighter jets and two A330 Voyager Tankers landed at Bermuda’s L.F. Wade International Airport yesterday [Dec 1] having arrived from Lajes Air Base in Terceira, Azores. The group are on their way to the annual Red Flag Exercise in Las Vegas, Nevada where the […]

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Photos & Video: Air Force Transports Injured Man

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Published On :: Fri, 24 Jun 2016 15:39:00 +0000

A boat transporting the survivors from a fishing vessel that caught fire arrived in Bermuda this morning [June 24], where an injured crew member was disembarked and taken to Bermuda’s airport by ambulance, and then flown by the U.S. Air Force to the U.S. for further treatment. The fishing vessel ‘Pioneer’ caught fire approximately 900 […]

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Photos & Video: Special Welcome For Air Canada

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Published On :: Thu, 03 May 2018 14:50:08 +0000

[Updated] The airport will be giving a special water cannon welcome to the incoming Air Canada flight today [May 3] to help celebrate their 70th anniversary of service to Bermuda. We will have more information and a photo gallery later on, and in the meantime the live video is below. Live video below, if you […]

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Photos: Royal Air Force Land In Bermuda

By bernews.com
Published On :: Wed, 01 May 2019 12:05:24 +0000

Royal Air Force [RAF] military aircraft were recently spotted at LF Wade International Airport. It’s not unusual for military aircraft to make a stop in Bermuda while en-route to other destinations, and you can view our past photos, videos and coverage here. Related Stories Photos: RAF Military Jets & Tanker At Airport Photos/Video: RAF Typhoons Land […]

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Submit Your Art For The Anti-Violence Exhibition

By bernews.com
Published On :: Mon, 13 Jan 2020 19:44:44 +0000

The Ministry of National Security is reminding interested individuals that the deadline for submissions for the Live. Love. Life. Anti-Violence Art Exhibition is January 31 – February 10, 2020. Late last year, the Minister of National Security Wayne Caines announced a partnership with Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art to host the anti-violence awareness initiative. The […]

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City Seeking Submissions For Public Art Intiative

By bernews.com
Published On :: Thu, 30 Jan 2020 21:26:16 +0000

The City of Hamilton is seeking submissions for VIVID 2020: The City of Hamilton’s public art initiative. A spokesperson said, “Over the past five years, the City has reaffirmed its commitment to the arts and our local artists and installed twenty pieces of public art around the City including murals, mosaics and the Chancery Lane […]

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TABS Partners With Alshante Foggo For Mural

By bernews.com
Published On :: Tue, 03 Mar 2020 19:42:12 +0000

TABS has collaborated with local artist Alshanté Foggo to create an island-inspired mural at their flagship store on Reid Street. The mural doubles as a “selfie wall” where customers can take a memento photo of themselves against the brightly coloured backdrop. Rebecca Singleton, the owner and designer of TABS says: “We want to give our […]

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BNG Postpones ARTReach For Education Gala

By bernews.com
Published On :: Mon, 16 Mar 2020 13:15:13 +0000

The Bermuda National Gallery has postponed the ARTReach for Education Gala, which was scheduled for March 21. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda National Gallery’s ARTReach for Education Gala, sponsored by Randall & Quilter, which was scheduled for March 21, has been postponed in line with government recommendations amid growing concerns surrounding the spread of novel […]

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Minister: Preparing For COVID-19 Coronavirus

By bernews.com
Published On :: Fri, 28 Feb 2020 16:36:37 +0000

While there have been no cases of COVID-19 identified in Bermuda, the spread of it “across the globe highlights that it is highly infectious and therefore it will remain a threat to Bermuda in the foreseeable future,” Minister of Health Kim Wilson said. Speaking in the House of Assembly today [Feb 28] Minister Wilson said, […]

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Tributes Paid To Former Speaker Stanley Lowe

By bernews.com
Published On :: Sun, 26 Apr 2020 16:22:15 +0000

[Updated] “A true man for all seasons, and a firm but fair Speaker of the House,” said Premier David Burt today after learning of the passing of former Speaker Mr. Stanley Lowe. Mr. Lowe served as a Member of Parliament from 1968 until his retirement in 2012, having served as Speaker from 1998. The Premier […]

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BPS: Message Circulating Is Not For Bermuda

By bernews.com
Published On :: Wed, 29 Jan 2020 16:47:47 +0000

The fake social media message warning residents about a group of individuals allegedly pretending to verify data for a Government census but really planning to steal from homes is circulating again, leading the police to issue another advisory. The police — who have advised before that this message does not pertain to Bermuda — said, […]

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4.3 Million Social Reach For Nahki Wells Mentions

By bernews.com
Published On :: Fri, 31 Jan 2020 17:56:02 +0000

Over the past week Bermudians have been keenly following and discussing the transfer news as it relates to Nahki Wells, and we were far from the only ones, with a social media analytics service indicating that mentions of the footballer had a social media reach of some 4.3 million, spanning nations across the globe. This number […]

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Wells: ‘Bermuda Will Always Be Home For Me’

By bernews.com
Published On :: Sun, 26 Apr 2020 12:49:35 +0000

Bermudian footballer Nahki Wells recently took over the Bristol City Football Club Twitter account in order to answer questions from fans, with the striker noting that Bermuda “will always be home for me.” In answering a question about Bermuda, Wells said, “I think the last time I was in Bermuda was October or November for […]

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OBA Using WhatsApp For Public Discussions

By bernews.com
Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 11:49:00 +0000

The One Bermuda Alliance [OBA] has set up two WhatsApp groups to allow the public to “ask us questions as well as discuss the statements and articles that we release into the public domain” according to OBA leader Craig Cannonier. Mr. Cannonier said, “Communication is key and nowadays there are many ways in which we […]

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Singer Chelsea Amber To Perform In Toronto

By bernews.com
Published On :: Sat, 19 Oct 2019 14:00:17 +0000

An upcoming concert by Bermudian-Canadian singer-songwriter Chelsea Amber is one of the hottest tickets in Toronto right now. She will be headlining a show along with fellow Juno Award-nominee Drew Brown on October 28 at Mississauga’s Gospel Café. The Ontario city’s JOY Radio is promoting the show heavily, including re-posting this 2017 half-hour video of […]

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Violinist Sisters Set To Open For Red Priest

By bernews.com
Published On :: Thu, 20 Feb 2020 17:03:39 +0000

Violinist sisters Sari and Naphisa Smith are getting set to open for Red Priest in the Bermuda Festival this weekend. A spokesperson said, “Instrumental music is a universal language that allows one to make up his/her own story – phrasing it in different ways, coming up with one’s own words or pictures in the mind. […]

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Ruben Studdard To Perform In Bermuda In May

By bernews.com
Published On :: Mon, 02 Mar 2020 18:00:30 +0000

[Written by Don Burgess] An American Idol winner will be performing in a pre-Mother’s Day concert in May. Ruben Studdard, also known as the ‘Velvet Teddy Bear’, will do a tribute to Luther Vandross on May 9 at the Fairmont Southampton. Studdard released an album entitled Ruben sings Luther in 2018. He has won several […]

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Felix Tod Will No Longer Perform With Brannon

By bernews.com
Published On :: Tue, 10 Mar 2020 22:01:53 +0000

Noting his “unacceptable comments,“ Felix Tod said that he will no longer perform alongside Tony Brannon. Mr Tod said, “In light of Tony Brannon’s unacceptable comments, I have made the choice to no longer perform alongside him. For me, The Big Chill was not only about entertainment, but also about equality. “It has been a great […]

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Videos: Mike Hind Performs At Fairmont

By bernews.com
Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 11:41:00 +0000

Bermudian musician Mike Hind took to the rooftop of the Fairmont Southampton on Saturday [May 2] and Sunday [May 3], with the socially distanced performances streamed live via Facebook. Playing his ukulele, Mr. Hind performed a number of songs during the performances, which are available to be replayed below. Related Stories Envy Promotions Presents DC […]

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Natalie Nunn In Bermuda For Cup Match

By bernews.com
Published On :: Mon, 05 Aug 2019 23:00:33 +0000

She was the member of TV’s Bad Girls Club with a good head for business When she became the breakout star on the 2009 season of that reality show, budding entrepreneur Natalie Nunn treated her celebrity as a business opportunity, using it to establish and build her brand. Ms Nunn posted a photo of herself […]

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Bermuda Backdrop For New Fashion Collection

By bernews.com
Published On :: Sat, 05 Oct 2019 19:00:25 +0000

Bermuda over the long Cup Match weekend provided the ideal backdrop to showcase Haitian-American fashion designer Kerby Jean-Raymond’s latest collection, with Bermudian models also being featured in the publication. In a recent spread in the online edition of Elle magazine, Mr. Jean-Raymond — who first came to prominence with his Pyer Moss’ label spring menswear […]

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Turini Styles Celebrities For Elle Magazine

By bernews.com
Published On :: Sat, 12 Oct 2019 15:00:40 +0000

Shiona Turini recently worked as a stylist for Elle Magazine’s ’2019 Women in Hollywood’ covers, with the Bermudian fashion consultant styling celebrities including Mindy Kaling, Lena Waithe, Melina Matsoukas, and Jodie Turner-Smith. In total, the special 2019 Women in Hollywood issue features Dolly Parton, Zendaya, Nicole Kidman, Mindy Kaling, Natalie Portman, Lena Waithe, Melina Matsoukas, […]

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Shiona Turini Attends CDGA Awards In California

By bernews.com
Published On :: Wed, 29 Jan 2020 15:02:31 +0000

Bermudian style influencer and fashion expert Shiona Turini attended the 22nd Costume Designers Guild Awards [CDGA] yesterday [Jan 28] in Beverly Hills, California, where she was nominated in the ‘Excellence in Contemporary Film’ category. Ms. Turini was nominated for her work on ‘Queen & Slim’ alongside Arjun Bhasin, Mitchell Travers, Jenny Eagan, and Ellen Mirojnick, […]

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Turini Styles Kerry Washington For Variety

By bernews.com
Published On :: Mon, 24 Feb 2020 17:00:16 +0000

Bermudian fashion consultant Shiona Turini recently worked with American magazine Variety to style Kerry Washington for the publication’s cover photo shoot. Ms. Turini was also recently recognized for working with toy maker Mattel to style a line of Barbie dolls, and earlier this year attended the Costume Designers Guild Awards [CGDA] in Beverly Hills, California, […]

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Turini Styles Top Actresses For T Magazine

By bernews.com
Published On :: Sun, 19 Apr 2020 10:31:35 +0000

Shiona Turini recently worked as a stylist for The New York Times’ T Magazine, with the Bermudian fashion consultant styling a group which included a number of highly prominent black actresses and entertainers including Halle Berry, Taraji Henson, Mary J. Blige, Angela Bassett, Lynn Whitfield, Kimberly Elise, and Viola Davis. Sharing one of the shoot’s photos […]

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Police Appeal For Witnesses To Shooting

By bernews.com
Published On :: Fri, 04 Oct 2019 20:24:18 +0000

The police are appealing for witnesses to the shooting last night in the east end, which resulted in a 64-year-old man being shot in the shoulder. A police spokesperson said, “Detectives continue to investigate a confirmed firearm incident that occurred around 10:25pm Thursday, October 3rd in the Cashew City Road, St. George’s area where a […]

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Butterfield Invites Applications For Scholarships

By bernews.com
Published On :: Mon, 09 Mar 2020 21:03:34 +0000

The Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son Limited is accepting applications for its undergraduate and postgraduate scholarships. The deadline for both scholarships is Friday 27 March 2020. Undergraduate Scholarship A spokesperson said, “The Sir Harry D. Butterfield Undergraduate Scholarship is awarded to a Bermudian student commencing, or already pursuing, an undergraduate degree overseas at an […]

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Minister: ‘Transforming Public School Education’

By bernews.com
Published On :: Fri, 13 Mar 2020 15:02:39 +0000

“Plan 2022, the five-year strategic plan and blue-print for our public school system, maps out a specific path for transforming public school education,” Minister of Education Diallo Rabain said. Speaking in the House of Assembly today [March 13], the Minister said, “Under the strategic leadership of the Commissioner of Education, Officers in the Department of […]

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BHS School To Close For ‘Unknown Period’

By bernews.com
Published On :: Mon, 16 Mar 2020 11:30:23 +0000

BHS has announced that a “decision has been made to close the School at the end of the day on Monday, March 16th.” A spokesperson said, “On Sunday afternoon, BHS received news that a Secondary student was screened for Covid-19, as a precautionary measure over the weekend. “This student was absent from BHS for most […]

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