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Teenager Olly Cherry Creates Tourism Website
[Written by Stephen Wright] Teenager Olly Cherry has launched a tourism service, Bermuda Your Way, offering a “unique and bespoke” travel experience for visitors to the island. The 17-year-old, who initially developed the idea as part of a school project at Somersfield Academy, is passionate about the island and believes it more than fulfils the... Read more of this article
Video: Glenn Jones & Khano Smith On NBC10
[Written by Stephen Wright] Khano Smith has shared his thoughts with Bermudian journalist Glenn Jones on being the only Black football head coach in the USL Championship. Smith was recently interviewed by the NBC10 Boston News anchor about his appointment as head coach and general manager at Rhode Island FC. As Rhode Island F.C. plays its first-ever... Read more of this article
Photos: Warwick Primary’s International Day
Warwick Academy Primary School celebrated International Day, saying that “understanding, respecting and appreciating each other’s background brings us together as a whole.” A spokesperson said, “Warwick Academy Primary School celebrated International Day today with the school being festooned in flags from around the world. The Purpose... Read more of this article
Photos: Bate’s & Deloitte Partner For Charity
Joshua Bate Trading Bermuda Ltd. [Bate's] and Deloitte teamed up for the annual Sleep in Heavenly Peace Bunk Building Day, assembling 18 bunks to support families in need. Teara Tomas, Bate’s Bermuda Chapter President said, “At the Joshua Bate Trading Bermuda Ltd. showroom, Deloitte and Bate’s teamed up for the annual Sleep in Heavenly... Read more of this article
Trey Mallory Wins Decider For UNC Wilmington
Trey Mallory and his UNC Wilmington [UNCW] men’s tennis teammate’s win streak goes to seven. Wins by Mallory and Jordi Domenech finished off a UNCW rally for a 4 – 3 win at nationally-ranked Old Dominion on Thursday at the Folkes-Stevens Tennis Center. UNCW trailed 3-1 following a loss on court four, but Harold Huens posted a straight-set... Read more of this article
Mosaic Named Title Sponsor Of You Go Girl Relay
Mosaic Insurance will be the title sponsor of Bermuda’s annual You Go Girl Relay, with registration now open for the event to be held on June 2, featuring a Swift-themed “Eras” theme. A spokesperson said, “Mosaic Insurance has given its name as new title sponsor to Bermuda’s You Go Girl Relay, the popular annual charity event that... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: 2024 Agricultural Exhibition
The 2024 Agricultural Exhibition show got underway at the Botanical Gardens in Paget today [April 18]. A Government spokesperson previously said, “The three-day show will run from Thursday, 18 April through Saturday, 20 April, with gates open daily from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Minister Burch reviewed several of this year’s entries during his walkabout,... Read more of this article
Outerbridge Wins Northeast Challenge 5000m
Ryan Outerbridge competed in the UConn Northeast Challenge in Connecticut. Outerbridge took to the track for the men’s 5,000m, where he clocked a winning time of 15:13.87. Related Stories Famous Wins & Named Athlete Of The Week Armstrong & Rider Win MAAC Championships Famous Wins Southland Conference Event Sakari Famous Wins At Samford... Read more of this article
Schroders Swim Championship Division Winners
At the Bermuda National Swimming Championships, Noah Maranzana, Bella Howes, Logan Jones, and Gabriella Cechini took home top honors in their age groups. Noah Maranzana, won the 15 & over boys division with a score of 2,953, while Bella Howes won the 15 & over girls division scoring 3,829 points. With a score of 2,946 points, Logan Jones won... Read more of this article
Deanna Trott Wins Abbott Real Madrid Prize
Deanna Trott emerged as the winner of the Abbott Real Madrid promotion, receiving an all-expenses-paid trip to Madrid, Spain, courtesy of Bermuda General Agency Ltd. A spokesperson said, “The Abbott Real Madrid promotion, brought to you by Bermuda General Agency Ltd, has selected its winner and Deanna Trott is the big winner for 2024. “The... Read more of this article
Berkeley & Lander Win Rugby Tournament
Nisaiah Berkeley and her Lander University women’s rugby teammates continued hosting the Lander 7s Rugby Tournament. After outscoring their opponents 58 – 10 on the opening day, Berkeley and her teammates would return on day two and outscore their opponents 68 – 5 to claim the title. Lander defeated Coastal Carolina University 26 – 5, before... Read more of this article
Govt Launches Child Abuse Prevention Effort
The Department of Child and Family Services [DCFS] have launched the “Go Blue for Child Abuse Prevention” campaign. A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Child and Family Services today announced the launch of the ‘Go Blue for Child Abuse Prevention’ campaign, coinciding with Child Abuse Prevention Month.” Tinee... Read more of this article
Scotland Helps Cardiff Win T20 Friendly Match
Marcus Scotland and his Cardiff Metropolitan University Cricket Club teammates defeated Clifton College by 6 wickets in their Twenty20 friendly match. Cardiff won the toss and sent Clifton to bat, they restricted them to 121/9 in their allotted 20 overs, Scotland held onto three catches behind the stumps. In reply, Cardiff scored 122/5, Scotland shared... Read more of this article
Sweet Life Claims Commercial League Title
Sweet Life had a bye but had enough points going into the final night of Commercial Bowling League action to be crowned the champions. Second placed D’Rollerz defeated seventh placed Bailey’s Bay Strikers 4 – 0, fourth place Who Gives A Split defeated third placed Secret Weapons 3 – 1, while sixth placed Too Legit To Split defeated fifth placed... Read more of this article
Jacob Madeiros Named In All-Star Team
Bermudian footballer Jacob Madeiros has been selected for the South in the North-South All-Star Classic to be held in Anderson, South Carolina, in June. Founded in 1989, the North-South All-Star Classic is one of the top school sports events in the Palmetto State. Madeiros, who plays for the Bermuda Under-20 national team, has been named in a squad... Read more of this article
Wallpaper Wednesday: Underneath The Waves
The latest design in Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series features a scenic look underneath Bermuda’s waves. 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 can download both sizes below,... Read more of this article
