Archive for April, 2025
Video: Bodybuilder Kyle Webb Wins In Australia
[Written by Stephen Wright] Kyle Webb surprised even himself after securing three podium finishes – including two victories – at the IFBB Gold Coast Championships in Queensland, Australia, this month. Making his debut in the Bodybuilding category, Webb claimed titles in the Men’s First-Timers and Novice classes and placed third in the fiercely... Read more of this article
Review: ‘Musical Extravaganza’ In Somerset
[Written by Dale Butler] “Hey now, this was an extraordinary show!” [Unsolicited comment made to me by an audience member]. On Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 8pm at the Somerset Primary School, PLP Constituency #36, Sandys North – represented by MP Rev. Dr. Emilygail A. Dill – hosted a Musical Extravaganza that would have received... Read more of this article
PwC Says AI Could Boost Global Growth
New research published today by PwC reveals that AI has the “potential to boost global economic output by up to 15 percentage points over the next decade. ” A spokesperson said, “This would effectively add one percentage point to annual growth rates – on par with the growth increment the world began enjoying with 19th century industrialisation. “PwC’s... Read more of this article
Schools’ Relay Classic Set For Friday
The Bermuda Pacers Track Club in conjunction with title sponsor AIG will host the 16th Annual Schools’ Relay Classic at the Flora Duffy Stadium on Friday [May 2]. More than 350 students from 24 primary, middle and senior schools will compete in the event, which starts at 5.30pm. It is the seventh year AIG has sponsored school event, where schools... Read more of this article
Students To Take Part In Young Striders Walk
[Written by Stephen Wright] More than 150 middle-school students are set to participate in the Convex Middle-to-End on Saturday [May 3] thanks to the launch of the inaugural Butterfield Young Striders Initiative. Butterfield, a platinum sponsor of the popular annual event for the past six years, has provided 50 entries each to Whitney Institute, Dellwood,... Read more of this article
Maxwell-Smith Competes For Coker At Invitational
Bermudian athlete Massassi Maxwell-Smith contributed to Coker University’s track and field team at the Sharonda Colman Invitational, where the institution placed eighth in the overall standings. Maxwell-Smith achieved a distance of 5.12 meters [16 feet 7.9 inches] in the women’s long jump, finishing sixth in the event. Additionally, Maxwell-Smith... Read more of this article
Two Vehicle Collision On North Shore Road
[Updated] There are traffic diversions in place due to a two-vehicle collision on North Shore Road this morning [April 30]. A police spokesperson said, “There has been a two vehicle road traffic collision involving a motorcycle and a motorcar near the C-Mart supermarket on the North Shore Road. “The roadway is currently blocked with traffic... Read more of this article
BF&M Introduces New Brand: ‘Allshores’
BF&M Limited announced that “subject to shareholder approval at the forthcoming AGM and registration formalities, the group holding company will be renamed Allshores Limited.” A filing with the BSX said, “The current BF&M group was formed through the combination of BF&M and Argus at the beginning of 2025. The proposed... Read more of this article
Denver Tucker Competes At LSU Alumni Gold
Denver Tucker, representing the Florida State University men’s track and field team, competed in the men’s 100-meter dash at the LSU Alumni Gold meet held at the LSU-Bernie Moore Track. The Bermudian athlete participated in heat 5 and recorded a time of 11.04 seconds to finish sixth in his heat. Related Stories Dage Minors Attends Panam Athletes’... Read more of this article
IQUW Bermuda Squash Championships Day 1
The Bermuda Squash Racquets Association Club was filled with action as the first round of the IQUW Bermuda Open Squash Championships got underway. Men’s First Round 07 11 08 11 11 Moustafa Elsirty [EGY] defeated 11 06 11 06 06 Jorge Gomez Dominguez [MEX] 11 11 11 Samuel Osborne – Wylde [ENG] defeated 07 05 05 Alejandro Enriquez [GUA] 11... Read more of this article
Video: April 30th Bernews Morning Newsflash
Two vehicle collision on North Street, 9-year-old Kayson Sousa asks for donations not presents, Bermuda College Graduation set for May 15, ‘Out Of This World’ fashion show, CariGenetics offers paid summer internship, 20 people earn Solar & PACE Certifications and Wallpaper Wednesday: Bermuda water ripples are some of the stories in this morning’s... Read more of this article
Wallpaper Wednesday: Bermuda Water Ripples
The latest image in Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series features the soothing ripples of Bermuda’s waters, a quiet moment of island peace. 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... Read more of this article
