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Butterfield & Vallis Sponsors Team Bermuda
The Bermuda Olympic Association welcomed Butterfield & Vallis as sponsors of Team Bermuda heading to the Paris 2024 Summer Olympic Games. A spokesperson said, “A supporter of many events and organizations in Bermuda, Butterfield & Vallis will support the BOA financially and with Team Bermuda branding on their commercial vehicles.” Branwen... Read more of this article
Firefighters Help HOME Charity On King Street
The Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service’s Airport Operations Division, Red Watch, recently took time out to lend a helping hand at the HOME charity on King Street. The Government posted the photo collage below, saying: “Showing their dedication beyond the call of duty, the Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service’s Airport Operations Division, Red Watch, recently... Read more of this article
Nahki Wells Up For Player Of Month Award
Bermudian footballer Nahki Wells is in the running for the Bristol City Player of the Month award for April. The striker, who has scored eight goals in all competitions for the Sky Bet Championship side this season, netted four goals in six matches last month. Wells, 33, will be up against Tommy Conway, Max O’Leary and Haydon Roberts for the award. Voting... Read more of this article
Photo Set 2: 2024 USATF Bermuda Grand Prix
Some of the world’s top athletes descended on the Flora Duffy Stadium on Sunday [April 28] for the USATF Bermuda Grand Prix. Among the top names delivering showstopping performances were Noah Lyles, of the United States, who won the men’s 100 metres in 9.96sec, Kirana James, of Grenada, who stormed to victory in the men’s 400 in 46.00, and Abby... Read more of this article
Famous Wins ULM Classic Women’s High Jump
Sakari Famous and her McNeese track and field teammates closed out the regular-season portion of its schedule, with most of the team competing at the ULM Warhawk Classic. At ULM, McNeese posted eight first-place finishes with six of those coming from the women. In addition, eight personal records were broken while six season-best marks were set. Famous... Read more of this article
Video: NBC’s ‘Today’ Show To Visit Bermuda
NBC’s Today with Hoda & Jenna television show is getting set to visit Bermuda, with the pair to be hosted at The Loren at Pink Beach on May 9 and May 10. A spokesperson said, “On May 9th and 10th follow along as TODAY with Hoda & Jenna explore the stunning shores of Bermuda, visiting a range of local gems. Highlights include an exclusive... Read more of this article
April 2024: Top 10 Bernews “Photo Of Day”
In an effort to provide everyone with a look at the island’s natural beauty each morning, Bernews features a “Photo of the Day” in our email newsletters and on social media seven days a week. Judging by the number of reader’s “likes”, the month’s most popular photos included the Norwegian Escape & Nieuw Amsterdam cruise ships, Bermuda’s... Read more of this article
17 People Earn National Welding Certification
Richardo Rampersad, Larry Leroy Robinson, Maki Harim Bean, Kieran Eugene Evans, Ricky James Foggo, Lancelot Gregory Furbert, Vanell Jason Ingham, Miguel Anthony Lopes, Anderson Cameron Bancroft, Tristan Ladnio, Keil Dela Vega, James Almadin, Winston Herbert Trott Jr., Jason Bueno, Charles Edward Maree II, Trevor Andrew Haynes and David Matthew Henderson... Read more of this article
Wallpaper Wednesday: Cute Frog Watercolor
Indulge in the charm of this adorable frog against a watercolor backdrop, showcased in the latest installment of Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday. The design is available in two sizes; a Facebook profile cover image and also in a vertical format, ideally sized for use as a mobile phone wallpaper, WhatsApp status image or Instagram story. You... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: KBB’s Clean-Up In Devonshire
Members of the public, past and present Keep Bermuda Beautiful [KBB] members teamed up at the Friendship Vale Park in Devonshire for a series of clean-ups on Sunday [April 28]. Schools, corporate partners, and community organisations also gathered to participate in the clean-up activities, which started at 11 am and featured entertainment, refreshments,... Read more of this article
Golf Fundraiser For Amber’s Wings Charity
A charity golf tournament was recently held to raise funds for Amber’s Wings – which assists the island’s under-resourced youth through the transformative power of animals – at Port Royal Golf Course. Amber’s Wings was launched this year by Heidi Michelsen, who lost her 16-year-old daughter, Amber Bridges, in a road crash on South Road, Southampton,... Read more of this article
Photo Set 1: 2024 USATF Bermuda Grand Prix
Top athletes from over 20 countries showed their skills at the USATF Bermuda Grand Prix at the Flora Duffy Stadium. This year marked the third year Bermuda has hosted the event, which was broadcast internationally by NBC Sports. You can view over 80 images of the meet below, and all our coverage of the USATF Bermuda Grand Prix here. Related... Read more of this article
Boccia: Desilva-Andrade Claims Win In Montreal
Yushae Desilva-Andrade secured a 5-2 victory against world number 15 Aurelie Aubert from France in her first boccia match in Montreal. A spokesperson said, “Yushae won her 1st match today 5-2 against world number 15 Aurelie Aubert from France. She got off to a great start winning 2 points in both the first 2 ends to go 4-0 up at the half way mark.... Read more of this article
Horseshoe Bay Beach Ranked 28th In World
Bermuda’s Horseshoe Bay earned the 28th spot in the 2024 World’s 50 Best Beaches list, which said that “while Bermuda boasts spectacular beaches, this one stands out as a clear favorite among visitors.” The World’s 50 Best Beaches list said, “Named for its curving shape, Horseshoe Bay in Bermuda is renowned for its... Read more of this article
Christian Ebbin Guides St. George’s To Victory
Bermudian sailor Christian Ebbin helped the St. George’s School A Boat win the Nessa O’Day sailing qualifier in Bristol, Rhode Island, on Sunday [April 28]. Ebbin helmed the boat in the Northeast District Champ qualifier, which was hosted by Portsmouth Abbey School. St. George’s won the regatta with 31 points, with Ebbin collecting 20... Read more of this article
Photos: Special Olympics At USATF Grand Prix
Some of the island’s top Special Olympics track and field athletes showcased their talents during the USATF Bermuda Grand Prix at the Flora Duffy Stadium on Sunday [April 28]. Eight athletes – Eleah Basden, Kemari Dill, Derek Ingram, Micah Lambert, Zafar O’Loughlin, Iyon Simmons, Exodus Somner and Eden Woollery – performed in front of a home... Read more of this article
