Archive for April, 2026
Temple Of Tennis Doubles Competition Underway
The Temple of Tennis Open Tournament continued at the Port Royal Golf Course Tennis Courts, where a series of closely contested matches required deciding third-set tie-breakers in three doubles encounters. In the Men’s Doubles draw, Tobiah Goodchild and Zach McGuire defeated Chris Weeks and David Thomas. Weeks and Thomas won the first set 7-5, before... Read more of this article
Bermuda Ball Hockey: Spine & Sport & CG Win
The Bermuda Ball Hockey Association playoff season continued at the PCC Hockey Rink with a double-header that produced 16 goals across two matches. Spine & Sport 6 Positive Image Dental 3 Spine and Sport defeated Positive Image Dental 6-3 in the opening match. Spine and Sport took a 3-0 lead in the first period through goals from Johnny Talbot,... Read more of this article
Bermudian Students Shine In Math Contest
Planet Math and Spirit of Math celebrated the success of local students in the recent Spirit of Math International Competition, with a formal recognition ceremony hosted to honour participants with Bronze, Silver, and Gold awards. A spokesperson said, “Planet Math and Spirit of Math are proud to celebrate the remarkable success of Bermudian students... Read more of this article
Blue Backyard Launches Summer Programs
Blue Backyard, a new Bermuda-based initiative founded by oceanographer and educator Dr. Alex Amat, is launching two summer programmes for young people designed to build a deeper connection to the ocean through hands-on real-world learning. A spokesperson said, “Rooted in a core belief – that the ocean should be experienced, understood and... Read more of this article
Review: The Clyde Best Documentary
[Written by Dale Butler] Arnold Woolard [1930-2023] was the first Bermuda professional footballer selected at the age of 18 by Phillip Hutton to play for third division Northampton Town, nicknamed the “Cobblers”. Later on, Woolard signed with Peterborough United then Newcastle United. I never met him, but did discover his name during my research... Read more of this article
45th Anniversary Of 1981 Labour Crisis
The upcoming 45th anniversary of the 1981 Bermuda General Strike will be marked with a community screening and tribute event, set to be held on Sunday May 3rd. A spokesperson said, “This weekend marks the 45th Anniversary of the 1981 Labour Crisis which fortuitously led to a Peaceful Resolution. This legacy was achieved through ‘Out of the... Read more of this article
King’s Baton Unveiled For Commonwealth Games
Bermuda’s King’s Baton – created by local artist Chyna Talbot — was unveiled as as part of celebrations ahead of the 2026 Commonwealth Games. A Government spokesperson said, “Minister of Tourism & Transport, Culture & Sport, the Hon. Owen Darrell, JP, MP, joined by Minister of Public Works and Environment, the Hon. Jache... Read more of this article
Clarien Iron Kids Registration Now Open
Registration is open for the 36th Annual Clarien Iron Kids Triathlon, set for June 13 at Clearwater Beach, featuring age-group races for children 3 to 15 along with scheduled start times, registration details, and race kit collection information. A spokesperson said, “Registration is now open for the 36th Annual Clarien Iron Kids Triathlon on... Read more of this article
Minister Visits BIOS With Science Leaders
The Minister of Education Crystal Caesar joined public school science instructional leaders on a visit to the Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences [BIOS], reinforcing the Ministry’s commitment to “expanding high quality STEM learning opportunities for Bermuda’s students.” A Government spokesperson said, “The visit comes at a pivotal... Read more of this article
DeSilva-Andrade Continues In Group Stage
Yushae DeSilva-Andrade was defeated in her second match at the Montreal World Boccia Cup. Competing in the BC1 Women’s Pool A, DeSilva-Andrade, ranked seventh in the world in her classification, was narrowly beaten 3-2 by Israel’s Orit Kelner. In her opening match, she lost 6-2 to Simona Blazkova, of the Czech Republic. Pool A also includes Japan’s... Read more of this article
Aeziah Divine Set For Opening Race
Motorcycle racer Aeziah Divine is gearing up for the opening round of the R&G Moto4 British Cup season at Oulton Park, Cheshire, England. The teenager, who competes for MLav Racing, will compete from tomorrow [May 2] until Sunday. The series runs alongside the Bennetts British Superbike Championship and features leading teenage riders from Scotland,... Read more of this article
Video: April 30th Bernews Morning Newsflash
PLP MP Curtis Dickinson announces candidacy, traffic restrictions ahead of Royal visit, Minister Owen Darrell meets Gospel artist Hezekiah Walker, $160,000 raised for Habitat for Humanity, and Bermuda marks Mental Health Awareness Month are some of the stories in this morning’s [April 30] Bernews Newsflash. The Bernews Morning Newsflash includes... Read more of this article
