Archive for August, 2024

Hopkins Finishes 4th In Guadeloupe Stage 7

Kaden Hopkins and his Vendee U Cycling teammates were back in action competing in Stage Seven of the 73rd Tour Cycliste International de la Guadeloupe, the Morne-à-l’Eau›Petit-Canal 159.9km road race. Hopkins was in a 135 kilometer breakaway with eight other riders from Columbia, Spain, France, Dominican Republic, Belgium and Canada. Hopkins... Read more of this article

Photos & Video: 2024 Bermuda Pride Parade

[Updated with photos] The 2024 Bermuda Pride Parade is taking place today [August 31] in the City of Hamilton under a theme of “Family Affair.” We will have a photo gallery later on and in the meantime the live video is below, you can view all our coverage of past year’s Pride Parades here. Update: The first set of photos is below Related... Read more of this article

DeSilva-Andrade Advances To Quarter-Finals

Yushae DeSilva-Andrade has advanced to the quarter-finals of her boccia competition at the Paralympic Games in Paris and will face China’s Qi Zhang at the South Paris Arena this afternoon [Aug 31]. DeSilva-Andrade says she is growing in confidence as she prepares for her quarter-final match in the women’s BC1 division. She had already done... Read more of this article

Kamau Leverock Excited By T20 Opportunity

[Written by Stephen Wright] Kamau Leverock said he is eager to make the most of his opportunity in the Legends League Cricket [LLC] in India, hoping it could help him secure further opportunities in franchise competitions. Leverock, who became eligible for the T20 league after retiring from international cricket in March, was drafted by the Gujarat... Read more of this article

Bermuda Athletes Compete In Pan Am Wushu

A team of athletes will represent Bermuda at the Pan American Wushu Championships in San Clara, California, this weekend. The Bermuda Sanshou Association [BSA] have travelled with a team of sanda fighters – Krista Dyer, Ryah Symonds, Che Durham, Cole Durham and Che’ Beane [adults]; Enzi Johnston, Muryah Swan, Geraldine Sidders and Michael Burgess... Read more of this article

Appeal: Help Locate 70-Year-Old Janet Niklaus

[Updated] The Bermuda Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in locating 70-year-old Janet Niklaus. A police spokesperson said, “Ms. Niklaus, a Bermudian National, is described as being 5’ 10” in height, medium built, dark complexioned, with short, dark brown, curly hair. “She was last seen around 8:00 a.m. on Friday, August... Read more of this article

Shiona Turini Named 2024 ‘Stylist Of The Year’

Bermudian style expert Shiona Turini has been named Stylist of the Year for 2024 by Harlem’s Fashion Row. The title isn’t the first recognition the stylist to the stars has received this year, with Ms. Turini also receiving the Diamonds Do Good’s ‘Diamond Influence Award’ in June. A post on social media said, “We’re thrilled to... Read more of this article

Shipping Schedule: Week Starting August 31

The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday, August 31st. On Sunday the Oleander container ship is expected, on Monday the Carnival Venezia and the Vision of the Seas cruise ships and the Gaz Amaris oil products tanker will arrive, and on Wednesday the Insignia and... Read more of this article

Video: August 31st Bernews Morning Newsflash

ESTU and BELCO labour dispute resolved, PLP announce Dr Emily Gail Dill as C36 candidate, March Consumer Price Index: Inflation 1.9%, City partners with Mastercard: Taste of Bermuda, Shiona Turini named 2024 ‘Stylist of the Year’, and Yushae DeSilva-Andrade advances to quarter-finals at the Paralympics are some of the stories in this morning’s... Read more of this article

Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: August 30 2024

August 30 saw 118 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $2,405.00 BD. 118 shares were traded by BF&M Ltd, closing at an even $20.27 per share. The BSX finished at 2,571.99, even on the day. There was 1 advance, 0 declines, and 51 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available here [PDF], and the full report for the... Read more of this article

Eleven Somersfield Students Achieved IB Diploma

Somersfield Academy announced that all 11 students who pursued the full International Baccalaureate [IB] Diploma this year have successfully achieved their diplomas. A spokesperson said, “The school is the only in Bermuda to offer the Middle Years IB Programme, which also saw pass results from 100% of students. This marks a significant accomplishment... Read more of this article

ESTU And BELCO Labour Dispute Resolved

The labour dispute between the Electricity Supply Trade Union and BELCO has been resolved. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Electric Light Company Limited [BELCO] and the Electricity Supply Trade Union [ESTU] today announced that the ongoing labour dispute between the ESTU and BELCO has been resolved. “Over the past weeks, representatives... Read more of this article