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I have long seen the awarding of honorary degrees to famous people at college commencements as an effort to liven up the often tedious proceedings, and of no real value to recipients who are already wildly successful — and probably don’t need another...

Entrepreneur Dennie O’Connor was named Ambassador of the Year for his work on the front line of tourism. Mr O’Connor, the owner of Cosmopolitan Club Lounge and co-owner of Tobacco Bay and Bermuda Triangle Experience, picked up the prize at the Certif...

Janice Mullings-George has won the Nurse of the Year award. Ms Mullings-George, 35, who works in the post-anaesthesia care unit at the King Edward VII Memorial Hospital, said she was “humbled” by the accolade. She added: “There are a lot of people wh...

Ten finalists have been named for a top teacher award set up by a charity that supports public schools. The Bermuda Education Network unveiled the contenders in the running for its Outstanding Teacher Award 2019. They are: Sandra Burrows — Berkeley...

Former premier Ewart Brown has been inducted to the Sports Hall of Fame at his old university. Two plaques were awarded to Dr Brown, who was a member of the 1968 track team at Howard University in Washington. The ceremony took place in Greenbelt, Mar...

The Rosedon Hotel picked up an honour at the Boutique Hotel Awards in London. The Pembroke venue was named The America’s Best Classic Elegance Hotel at the Merchant Taylors’ Hall last Thursday. Owners Lee Petty and Scott Kitson said they spent two ye...

The Bermuda Tourism Authority’s chief executive has been recognised by a travel publication. Kevin Dallas was named a Travel Vanguard for 2018 by Afar magazine. Mr Dallas was one of nine people recognised by the magazine for “helping travellers have...

A London-based Bermudian interior designer is in line for a top industry award. Catherine White has been nominated for industry magazine FX International’s design awards in the breakthrough talent category, which is decided by public vote. Ms White s...

Two graduates of an adventure training scheme have won awards for their commitment. Keisha Butterfield was given the Malcolm K Outerbridge Transformation Award and Andrea Burrows picked up the Michael J Spurling Award from Raleigh Bermuda. Now Ms But...

The island won the accolade after a poll of readers of Global Traveler magazine. The award was announced during the sixth annual Leisure Lifestyle Awards in Los Angeles. Kevin Dallas, chief executive at the Bermuda Tourism Authority, said: “Success...

It is no secret that Bermuda has a wealth of talent and an abundance of stories to be told through many different mediums. For the past seven years The Chewstick Foundation (Registered Charity No 857) has honoured and recognised some of these storyt...

Nurse of the Year Geneive Williams-Hart knew from a young age that she wanted to care for people. She found a career as a nurse was a perfect fit and now she has worked in paediatrics for almost three decades. Her dedication was recognised at the w...