Celebrated jazz Hammond organist Vel Lewis is set to release his highly anticipated new single, "I Paid The Price," a soulful and introspective piece showcasing his signature mastery of jazz, soul, and blues. The single will be available on all major streaming platforms on November 15, 2024. Lewis, known for his unmistakable touch on the Hammond organ, has crafted "I Paid The Price" to reflect his deep connection to life’s lessons, love, and the resilience that comes from overcoming challenges...

Celebrated pianist and composer Donald Vega receives a GRAMMY nomination in the category of Best Latin Jazz Album for his 2023 recording of As I Travel, an autobiographical suite of compositions inspired by his journey to the United States from his native Nicaragua, and the people and experiences that shaped him along the way....

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Donna Shestowsky (UC Davis) recently announced the winner of this year’s AALS Section on ADR “best scholarly article” award. That award goes to Inga Laurent, An Absence of Accountability, 54 (1) Seton Hall Law Review 137-200 (2023). Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=4252910 She also noted that the author has been invited to present the winning article at … Continue reading Winner of AALS Section’s Best Scholarly Article Award for 2023 →

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On May 26th, Teen Services honoured 88 outstanding teens at the 38th Annual Bermuda Outstanding Teen Awards at the Ruth Seaton James Auditorium. A spokesperson said, “The 38th Annual Bermuda Outstanding Teen Awards (OTA) concluded with a spectacular ceremony held yesterday at the Ruth Seaton James Auditorium. The event honored 88 remarkable nominees from across […]

The Honours and Awards Ceremony was held, with people presented their King’s Certificates and Badges of Honour to community members, while long service awards were presented to the Bermuda Police Service, the Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service and the Department of Corrections. Government House said, “Last week, Her Excellency the Governor, Ms Rena Lalgie, hosted an […]

The Berkeley Institute recently held its Long Service Awards, honoring 18 staff members for their service from 5 to 40 years. A spokesperson said, “To the Super Stars that Make Work Super! On Friday, June 7th, The Berkeley Institute celebrated their staff at its annual Long Service Awards Ceremony. There were 18 staff honoured, with tenures of service […]

Governor Rena Lalgie recently presented Randolph Horton with an award honouring his contributions to sport and public service. A post on Government House’s Facebook page says, “This evening, Her Excellency the Governor, Ms Rena Lalgie held a formal investiture ceremony for The Hon K H Randolph Horton OBE. “The Hon Mr Horton was appointed as […]

The 38th annual Denton Hurdle Memorial Awards will take place on Thursday at Warwick Academy starting at 6:30pm, with the event serving to honor some of the Island’s top young athletes. A spokesperson said, “These awards, honoring the late teacher, are used to highlight, recognize and reward the finest primary, middle and senior school student-athletes. Fifty three […]

The 2024 Denton Hurdle Memorial Awards were held, with over 50 student athletes recognized for their accomplishments A spokesperson said, “Warwick Academy students claimed five of the six categories at the 2024 Denton Hurdle Memorial Awards held at Warwick Academy. A total of 53 student athletes were honored at the award ceremony which honored the late […]

The Bermuda National Trust Annual Awards were presented, recognising individuals, organisations, groups and schools that have worked to protect and promote Bermuda’s natural and cultural heritage. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda National Trust’s annual heritage awards were presented on 20 June. The awards, sponsored by Butterfield & Vallis, recognise individuals, organisations, groups and schools that have […]

The Youth Futsal League Awards took place this weekend at the National Sports Centre, A spokesperson said, “We are proud to announce the following awards and achievements: 1st Place – Black Team “The Black team emerged victorious in the recent Youth Futsal League, showcasing exceptional skill and teamwork throughout the competition. Led by standout performances, […]

Governor Rena Lalgie welcomed eight Gold Awardees — Kojo Darrell, Samai Dunn, Taj Lowery, Magnus Ringsted, Joanna Santiago, Maximilian Santiago, Jelani Simmons and Yari Tucker — to the Governor’s residence for the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award, Gold Award Ceremony. A spokesperson said, “Yesterday, Her Excellency the Governor, Ms Rena Lalgie welcomed eight Gold Awardees […]

The Boston AIGA selected Bermudian Daren Bascome, Managing Director of Proverb Agency, as one of three recipients of the 2024 Fellows award for his significant contributions to the local design community. A spokesperson said, “The Boston AIGA [American Institute of Graphic Artists] selects Bermuda native Daren Bascome, Managing Director of award-winning branding and advertising firm […]

Family Centre’s Beyond Rugby Bermuda celebrated the achievements of their participants at their Awards Dinner, with the 2024 Nathaniel Morgan Player of the Year Award presented to Berkeley student Chelsea Almeida, marking the first time the award was presented to a female player. A spokesperson said, “Beyond Rugby Bermuda is an after-school programme dedicated to supporting […]

The Bermuda Football Association [BFA] announced the recipients of its prestigious National Academy Awards, including Jahni Simmons, Evans Welch, and Harlem Bean-Fox. A spokesperson said, “These awards recognize outstanding young football talent and provide opportunities for players to further develop their skills through intensive personalized training. “The Kenneth ‘Smokey’ Thompson Sponsorship Award by PartnerRe was […]

BHCS concluded the Calvin “Bummy” Symonds Safe Hands Award after 25 years, honoring Dion Stovell with their final award. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Healthcare Services [BHCS] proudly announces the culmination of the Calvin “Bummy” Symonds Safe Hands Award, marking 25 years of celebrating exceptional athletic achievement. The 2024 award presentation, honoring the remarkable fielding performances of […]

The Bermuda Friendly Societies Association hosted their 21st Annual Sportsmanship Award. The award is to recognize and perpetuate the link between the Friendly Societies and the Origin of the Annual Cup Match Classic. The Umpires make the recommendation to the organization and this year winner was Luke Horan of the St. Georges Cricket Club. Bermuda […]

The Bermuda Captive Conference announced that Bala Nadarajah has been posthumously awarded the Fred Reiss Lifetime Achievement Award for 2024, honouring his remarkable career and contribution to the captive industry. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Captive Conference is proud to announce that Bala Nadarajah has been posthumously awarded the Fred Reiss Lifetime Achievement Award for […]

Auto Solutions Sales Associate Somers Smith has been recognized in the Top 3 Performers of Suzuki Sales Advisors in Q2-2024 for the Caribbean region, encompassing 26 territories. A spokesperson said, “The Sales Executive of the Quarter award recognizes outstanding performance and dedication. Mr. Smith’s achievement marks his fourth Sales Executive award, having previously been recognized […]

The L.F. Wade International Airport recently won two awards at the 2024 ACI World Summit in Atlanta. A statement from Bermuda Skyport Corporation Limited said, “We’re thrilled to share that we’ve just returned from the 2024 ACI World – Airports Council International Customer Experience Global Summit and Awards Gala in Atlanta, hosted by Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta […]

Hamilton Princess & Beach Club was ranked sixth in the Atlantic Islands by Condé Nast Traveler’s 2024 Readers’ Choice Awards, highlighting its outstanding service and guest experiences. A spokesperson said, “Hamilton Princess & Beach Club is pleased to announce that it has been recognized in the top 20 in the World Resorts Category in the […]

Bermudian Daren Bascome spoke at the 2024 AIGA Boston Fellow Awards Celebration, with Mr. Bascome himself among the event’s three awardees. A spokesperson said, “‘Being a great designer isn’t about what you know, it’s about what you notice,’ said Daren Bascome, Managing Director of Proverb Agency on Tuesday at the 2024 AIGA Boston Fellow Awards […]

The Gender Diversity and Inclusion Committee [GDI], on behalf of the Bermuda Olympic Association [BOA], will be hosting a weekend honoring Women in Sport. A spokesperson said, “The GDI committee is tasked with acknowledging, honoring and promoting Women in Sport; as athletes, coaches, officials and administrators. The BOA is excited to host two events scheduled […]

Bermuda Gas & Utility Company has awarded more than 100 winners as part of its ‘Cylinder Exchange or Purchase’ promotion, with Shannon Topple being named the grand prize winner. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Gas & Utility Company Limited is excited to announce the grand prize winner of the recent Cylinder Exchange or Purchase promotion. Ninety-nine […]

The Brand Development Group [BDG] won “Best Campaign by a Healthcare Brand” in Chief Marketer’s 2024 Campaigns of the Year Awards. A spokesperson said “The award recognises the outstanding success of the “Get in the Ring” campaign, which was for CariGenetics’ Caribbean Breast Cancer Whole Genome Pilot Study. This initiative marked a significant step forward […]

The Bermuda Cricket Board [BCB] has announced the Athene T20 Senior Men’s Premier and First Division Leagues weekly award winners. A spokesperson said, “The BCB is pleased to announce the full list of weekly Most Runs and Most Wickets winners during the recently concluded Athene T20 Senior Men’s Premier and First Division Leagues of 2024. […]

[Updated] Bermuda’s Andrew Stevenson was recently honoured by the Prince of Wales’ Commonwealth Environmental Photography Awards ‘Out of the Blue’ competition, with his photo of a humpback whale off the coast of Bermuda winning an award for ‘Highly Commended – Most Publicly Liked Entry.’ Mr. Stevenson’s entry was submitted in the Over 18s age group, […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Author Clara Fay’s debut novel, Mark of a Crescent Moon, has earned rave reviews from critics and won three literary awards. The novel, described as a “compelling tale of intrigue, destiny, and the surprising intersection of an artistic and spiritual journey” is available at the The Bookmart, Bermuda Bookstore in Hamilton, […]

The winners of the 2023 Bermuda Literary Awards have been announced, with seven winners across the same number of categories. A Government spokesperson said, “Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport Senator Owen Darrell announced the 2023 Bermuda Literary Awards winners. Dr. Angela Barry, Elizabeth J. Jones, Junior Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport Kim Swan, […]

The novella Darien Shockra and The Bermuda Triangle – Part 1 by Bermudian author David Kneisler and Stefan Lukjanczuk has won the Literary Titan Gold Book Award. A spokesperson said, “Kinetikz Publishing is thrilled to announce that the highly anticipated urban fantasy novel, “Darien Shockra and The Bermuda Triangle – Part 1,” written by David […]

Aaron Crichlow and Bermuda Is Love have received this year’s President’s Award from Keep Bermuda Beautiful, with KBB noting that “Aaron and this amazing group of young adults have led monthly community clean-ups that have removed tens of thousands of pounds of waste from dozens of locations across the island.” The KBB newsletter said, “Congratulations […]

Coralisle Group Ltd won two gold awards at the 2024 ARF David Ogilvy Awards for its creative work in Financial Services & Insurance and Best Emerging Brand. A spokesperson said, “Coralisle Group Ltd [CG] is proud to announce its double victory at the prestigious 2024 Advertising Research Foundation [ARF] David Ogilvy Awards, held last week […]