Archive for April, 2024
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
Video: Jah-Nhai Perinchief After Placing Second
Jah-Nhai Perinchief believes he is on track to qualify for the Olympic Games in Paris this summer after finishing second in the men’s triple jump at the USATF Bermuda Grand Prix at the Flora Duffy Stadium. Perinchief, competing at his first major meet since the World Athletics Championships in Budapest last summer, recorded a wind-assisted personal... Read more of this article
Police Investigating Gunshots In Pembroke
Police received reports of “multiple gunshots heard in the Parson’s Roads, Pembroke” area and officers were able to confirm that “a firearm was discharged based on forensic evidence recovered.” A police spokesperson said, “Shortly after 11:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 28th, 2024, police received reports of multiple gunshots heard... Read more of this article
Selley & Bridges Power S25 To Podium Finish
Team Bermuda was on the podium at the 2024 Season Opener in Marathon, Florida, competing in the 7-Mile Offshore Grand Prix. In the super stock class, David Selley and Steven Bridges powered team Bermuda S25 to a second place finish clocking 39:02.2, S2 power boat won the class clocking 38:43.5. Super Stock Class 38:43.5 S2 Power Boats 39:02.2 Team... Read more of this article
Scott Barnes Makes Winning Start To Series
[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermudian karter Scott Barnes made a sensational start to the opening round of the Stars Championship at the Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord, North Carolina, at the weekend. Barnes, competing in the Shifter Masters class for Maranello Kart USA, almost completed a clean sweep of victories, winning heat one, the pre-final... Read more of this article
Basden Helps Foundation Defeat West Orange
Cameron Basden and his Foundation Academy men’s basketball teammates defeated West Orange [Winter Garden, FL] 64 – 47. West Orange outscored Foundation Academy 17 – 15 in the first quarter, but Foundation Academy scored 17 points in the second quarter and only allowed 9 points for West Orange as they took a 32 – 26 lead to the break. The third... Read more of this article
Golf: Augustus & Jones Compete On APGA Tour
Daniel Augustus and Nicholas Jones took to Port St. Lucie Golf Club Dye Course for the first round of the APGA tour event in Florida. Augustus came off the course T29th after a first round 5-over par 77, while Jones shot an opening round 6-over par 76 and is T34th. Augustus shot 2 birdies, 10 pars, 5 bogies, and 1 double bogey, and Jones carded 1 birdie,... Read more of this article
Video: April 30th Bernews Morning Newsflash
Police investigating gunshots in Pembroke, National School Survey Report 2023, “Stepping Forward: No Limitations” Arts Festival, Sir John Swan to run in by-election, two superyachts visit St George’s, Lyceum Preschool returns to renovated campus and Athene’s Fastest Kid on de Rock are some of the stories in this morning’s [April 30th] Bernews... Read more of this article
Ministry: 2 Bus Runs Cancelled On Tuesday
The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [April 30], with the list indicating that there are two bus runs cancelled so far today. Related Stories Ministry: 4 Bus Runs Cancelled On Monday Ministry: 6 Bus Runs Cancelled On Thursday Ministry: 2 Bus Runs Cancelled On Tuesday Ministry: 2 Bus Runs Cancelled On Monday Ministry:... Read more of this article
MS Reinsurance Earns Rating Upgrades
MS Reinsurance receives rating upgrades from AM Best and S&P Global Ratings, reflecting improved financial strength and operational performance. A spokesperson said, “MS Reinsurance, the global reinsurer, announced today that the company has received rating upgrades from AM Best and S&P Global Ratings. “On Friday, April 26, 2024,... Read more of this article
BCB On Lookout For Youth Cricket Players
The Bermuda Cricket Board is encouraging aspiring young players to sign up for its youth leagues this season. Boys and girls can join a club or school team at the under-7, under-9, under-12, under-15 and under-17 age groups. No experience is necessary, with the leagues starting next month. For more details, email info@cricket.bm or call 292-8958. Related... Read more of this article
Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: April 29 2024
April 29 saw 0 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange. The BSX finished at 2,425.67, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 51 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available here [PDF]. Related Stories Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Nov 6 2026 Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Nov 5 2026 Bermuda Stock Exchange Report:... Read more of this article
