Archive for March, 2019
Concerns Raised By Prison Officers Association
The Ministry is “aware of concerns raised” by the Prison Officers Association “regarding the health and safety of its members,” National Security Minister Wayne Caines confirmed, adding that the Ministry “remains committed to continuing to work with the POA membership to resolve any outstanding issues.” Minister Caines... Read more of this article
March 2019: Top 10 Bernews “Photo Of Day”
Providing our readers with a look at Bermuda’s natural beauty each morning, Bernews features a “Photo of the Day” in our email newsletters, on social media, and in our app every day. Always popular, March’s top photos attracted tens of thousands of reactions across our various social media networks, and judging by the number of reader’s... Read more of this article
McGinger Comic: Greetings Bermuda Style
[Written by McGinger Design Lab] In the twentieth of a comic series from McGinger Design Lab, the characters note that “When you are driving in Bermuda, honk to greet your buddies. “Sometimes the greetings are so affectionate that tourists end up thinking “perhaps they haven’t seen each other for years or one was lost at sea and... Read more of this article
Cruise Ship Diverts For Medical Evacuation
The cruise ship Prinsendam diverted to Bermuda on Wednesday [March 27] to disembark an 82-year-old passenger in need of medical treatment after he sustained an injury while on-board the vessel. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre spokesperson said, “On Tuesday 26th March, 6:07pm, Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre was contacted by Holland Americas... Read more of this article
Weather Forecast For Monday April 1
Monday, April 1 is expected to be partly cloudy, with the high to be near 22°C/71°F and the low to be near 18°C/65°F according to Weather Underground. Winds are expected to be W. The relative humidity is expected to be near 37%. Sunrise will be at 7:07am and sunset will be at 7:38pm. High tide will be at 12:42am and 1:15pm, while low tide will be... Read more of this article
Bermuda Win Jean Pierre Netball Opener
Bermuda made a strong showing in their opening game at the Jean Pierre Youth Netball Tournament in Antigua & Barbuda, defeating Grenada by a score of 24 to 23. Bermuda’s starting lineup was: GS – Asrael Basden, GA – Selah Tuzo, WA – Coriah Simmons, C – Alexcie Burrows, WD – K’Xiyae Gibbons, GD – G’zai... Read more of this article
Photos, Video & Results: Victoria Park Criterium
The Bermuda Cycling Academy Victoria Park Criterium was held this morning [March 31] with riders taking a route around Victoria Park that included Dundonald Street, Park Road, Washington Street, Victoria Street and Cedar Avenue. Adam Kirk riding with Team Winners Edge won the Adult A Class with a time of 31:49.2, just beating the clock ahead of Darren... Read more of this article
DeRosa Named SWAC Track Athlete Of Week
Bermuda’s Tiara DeRosa — who competes for Mississippi Valley State — has been named the SWAC Women’s Outdoor Track Athlete of the Week. The school’s announcement said, “Mississippi Valley State’s Tiara DeRosa was named the SWAC Women’s Outdoor Track Athlete of the Week, as announced by the conference. “DeRosa... Read more of this article
Basketball League: Smiths & Southampton Win
A Bermuda Basketball League double header took place inside the Somersfield Academy Gymnasium with a total of 229 points scored. In the opener, the Smith’s Court Kings defeated the Hamilton Parish Rockets 54 – 46. Jordan Knight would lead the Smith’s Court Kings with 14 Points, 8 Rebounds, 2 Assists and 1 Blocked Shot, while John Lee scored... Read more of this article
Bermuda Cyclists Back In Action In California
Four Bermuda cyclists continued competing in the 20th annual San Dimas Stage Race in California. Caitlin Conyers, Dominique Mayho, Kaden Hopkins and Nicholas Narraway all competed in a Road Race in the San Gabriel Mountains. Narraway, competing in the Junior 17 – 18 Category 1 – 2 – 3 – 4 Division, finished the Second Stage in 26th place with... Read more of this article
Video: BNV Panel At National Trusts Conference
Queen Quet of the Gullah/Geechee Nation, Princess Dana Firas of Jordan, Alana Anderson, Dame Fiona Reynolds and Catherine Leonard took part in Bernews most recent News & Views panel, discussing diversity and inclusion in conservation. Dame Fiona Reynolds is the President of the International National Trusts Organisation, Catherine Leonard is the... Read more of this article
Video: Sunday March 31st ‘Good News’ Spotlight
News that Bermuda qualified for the Concacaf Gold Cup, Bermudian model Aliana King was featured on the cover of Elle magazine, Fred Stovell held a birthday Charity Golf Tournament with the proceeds being presented to Agape House, the Kids in Construction Showcase was held, EY donated to the Women’s Resource Centre, and Darlington Football Club signed... Read more of this article
