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Weather Forecast For Thursday September 11
Thursday, September 11 is expected to see sunny periods with showers around, increasing overnight, with the high to be near 29°C/85°F and the low to be near 25°C/77°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be south. The relative humidity is expected to be near 81%. Sunrise will be at 7.00am and sunset will be at 7.30pm.... Read more of this article
Donald Treanor Claims Two Medals In Iowa
Local fencer Donald Treanor claimed two medals at the recent Thin Mint Open at the Iowa City Fencing Centre in Iowa. Treanor won bronze in foil and épée weapons. “I used this as a warm-up and to test how my recovery from an injury is doing,” Treanor told Bernews. “I have a regional event coming up in October in Myrtle Beach, where the competition... Read more of this article
Jediah Cumbermack On Donington Races
Motorcycle racer Jediah Cumbermack has reflected on his impressive performances racing at Donington Park in Leicestershire at the weekend. Cumbermack, who represents the British development team Rokit Rookies in the AJN Steelstock Limited Kawasaki British Superteen Championship, finished race one in tenth and race two in sixth position. The championship... Read more of this article
Jason Hendrie Named Bermuda Rugby Coach
Scotland’s Jason Hendrie has been appointed the Bermuda rugby union team head coach on a three-year contract. The 39-year-old, a former Selkirk first XV and A-team centre or winger, has been rugby development officer at Dalkeith since 2023. He previously spent four years as head coach at the Midlothian club, and more recently joined Arnold Clark... Read more of this article
Kenni Thompson Features In Moment Of Month
Kenni Thompson’s assist in AFC Bournemouth Women’s 2-1 victory away to Hashtag United Women in the FA Women’s National League Southern Premier Division last month has been voted the team’s Moment of the Month. Winger Thompson came on as a second-half substitute against Hashtag and delivered a perfect cross for Kelci Bowers to fire home in the... Read more of this article
Schools ‘Rigorously’ Enforcing Phone Policy
The Bermuda Public School System [BPSS] is “enforcing its mobile phone and personal device policy more rigorously” to support “student learning and overall well-being.” In a letter to parents and guardians, Minister of Education, Senator Crystal Caesar, said, “The Bermuda Public School System [BPSS] remains committed to... Read more of this article
Minister Updates On School Transformation Plan
Education Minister Crystal Caesar and Commissioner of Education Kalmar Richards welcomed students, parents, and educators for the start of the new academic year, emphasizing stability while continuing Bermuda’s education transformation. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Education welcomed back students, parents, and educators... Read more of this article
Bermuda Chess Receives FIDE Education Grant
The Bermuda Chess Association has received a EUR 5,000 [$5860] grant from the FIDE Planning & Development Commission. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Chess Association has announced a significant boost in its efforts to promote chess education across the island, receiving a EUR 5,000 grant from the FIDE Planning & Development Commission... Read more of this article
Column: Ewles On Asthma, Awareness & More
[Column written by Mary Ewles] The average person breathes 12-20 times every minute, more than 25,000 times a day. That’s over 670 million breaths in an average lifetime. For most, it’s automatic, invisible, effortless. But for thousands of people in Bermuda living with asthma, COPD [Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, like emphysema and chronic... Read more of this article
Shark Country Now Streaming On WaterBear
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources announced that Shark Country, a film featuring legendary Bermudian ocean explorer Teddy Tucker, is now available on WaterBear, a global streaming platform dedicated to environmental issues. A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Environment and Natural Resources is proud to announce... Read more of this article
Stroke Rehab Survey Running Until October 31
Evolution Healing Centre has launched an extended stroke rehabilitation survey in collaboration with BHB and community partners, running until October 31. Dr. Kimberley Watkins said, “Bermuda is taking significant strides towards enhancing stroke rehabilitation by launching an extension of the important survey, which aims to gather vital insights... Read more of this article
Shiona Turini Receives Emmy Award
Bermudian stylist Shiona Turini collected her Emmy this week, winning “Outstanding Costumes for Variety, Nonfiction or Reality Programming” for her work with Beyoncé at the 77th Creative Arts Emmy Awards held at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. Outstanding Costumes For Variety, Nonfiction Or Reality Programming: Beyoncé Bowl • Netflix •... Read more of this article
