Bermuda Men’s National Cricket Team Named
Niraj Odedra, the Bermuda national team cricket coach, has named his 14-man squad for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Americas Regional Final. The squad includes seasoned campaigners such as captain Delray Rawlins, Kamau Leverock, Tre Manders, Terryn Fray, Allan Douglas Jr and Zeko Burgess. Also named in the squad are Dominic Sabir, Charles Trott, Sinclair […]
Greenrock Offshore Wind Location Assessment
Greenrock released the third study in their offshore wind feasibility study series – an Offshore Wind Location Assessment. A spokesperson said, “This study was commissioned to help us determine the most technically feasible locations for an offshore wind farm in Bermuda. Key points from the study are as follows: “The location assessment has been carried […]
Smith & Couper Win Triathlon Event
Stephen Smith and Ashley Couper were crowned the male and female Olympic Distance Triathlon Champions at Clearwater Beach. Smith covered the 1,500m swim, 40k bike, and 10k run in a time of 2:17:24, Couper was second overall with a time of 2:24:35. Karen Smith was the second female finisher and third overall clocking 2:26:43, and […]
ICO: “Ensure That Public Records Are Preserved”
Following the cybersecurity incident, some “public officers have transitioned to using mobile phones and personal email accounts to continue government services” and “senior leadership and other public officers must take steps now to ensure that public records are preserved,” the Information Commissioner said. This follows after the cyber-attack late on Wednesday evening which affected multiple areas, […]
Govt Updates On Services After Cyber-Incident
The Government provided an update about services following the cyber incident on Wednesday evening. A Government spokesperson said, “In continuation of our previous communication regarding government services impacted by the recent cyber incident, here is today’s update. The Government email system and switchboard remain out of service. “Given the Department of Planning’s telephones are currently not […]
75 lighthouses to be developed as tourist destinations via PPP, ET TravelWorld
Representative Image The inaugural edition of the ‘Bharatiya Prakash Sthamb Utsav,’ or the Indian Lighthouse Festival, that was held at Fort Aguada in Goa on September 23, marked a significant step towards transforming historical lighthouses into major tourist destinations, utilising the Public Private Partnership (PPP) mode. The festival focused on revisiting India’s rich maritime history, […]
Tickets For Butterfield Championship On Sale
Tickets to the 2023 Butterfield Bermuda Championship are now available for purchase through the official tournament website. A spokesperson said, “The public is encouraged to act quickly with early-bird discounts available until 1 November. “Daily general admission tickets are now available online for $35 per day. After Wednesday, 1 November, general admission ticket prices will […]
OTOAI expecting over 200 delegates for its convention in Nairobi, Kenya, ET TravelWorld
At a press meet in Delhi, the Outbound Tour Operators Association of India (OTOAI) announced its upcoming Convention that will take place in Nairobi, Kenya, from November 24-27, 2023. This will be the first time a tourism industry convention is being held in Kenya. Sarova Hotels will be the official hotel partner, with most events […]
Philharmonic Offer Music Bursary & Scholarship
The Bermuda Philharmonic is extending an invitation to all music students ages 18 and younger, both instrumentalists and vocalists, to apply for the 2023 Bermuda Philharmonic Music Bursary and Scholarship Program. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Philharmonic is registered charity #323, and in addition to hosting a full concert season, the charity gives Scholarships and […]
Mangaluru International Airport records increase in passenger traffic, ET TravelWorld
Representation picture Different airlines operating from Mangaluru International Airport (MIA) in Karnataka on domestic and international routes recorded good passenger traffic. In the first five months of the present financial year, IndiGo and Air India registered passenger load of 87.5 per cent on the domestic destinations they connect directly. On international routes, Air India Express […]