Author Archive: Bernews3

Shaun Goater Praised By City Women’s Striker

[Written by Stephen Wright] Khadija “Bunny” Shaw, the Jamaica women’s national team footballer, has praised Shaun Goater for helping her become a more cunning and deadly striker for Manchester City Women. Shaw, who joined City in 2021, has been working closely with Goater, who permanently joined the club’s coaching staff almost a year... Read more of this article

Photos & Video: Howard Swim Team In Bermuda

Nicholas Askew, the head swimming and diving coach at Howard University, believes Bermuda is the perfect destination for their weeklong winter training camp. The men’s and women’s teams – which include Bermudian Myeisha Sharrieff – and their coaches and support staff arrived on the island on Friday and are sharpening their techniques at the... Read more of this article

Column: Honouring Wade “Tick” Gibbons

[Opinion column written by Chris Famous] “No, I won’t be afraid Oh, I won’t be afraid Just as long as you stand, stand by me” - Ben E. King We often hear claims about men not supporting each other in times of need. Or that men are afraid to show their true emotions. On Friday, 29th December, hundreds of persons, most of which were men,... Read more of this article

Bermuda Sandcastle Wishes Positivity For 2024

The Bermuda Sandcastle Competition wished the island a “Happy 2024″ with a unique sculpture. In addition to wishing a “Happy 2024,” the sandcastle also reminds “of positive suggestions to focus on” coming into the new year. They posted the images below on Facebook, saying, “Happy New Year everyone! There were... Read more of this article

BHB Offer Raffle Prizes For Blood Donation

Bermuda Hospitals Board has announced a new initiative to boost blood donations with a Valentine’s Day raffle. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Hospitals Board today announces a raffle being run by the Bermuda Blood Donor Centre. Starting on Tuesday 2 January 2024, if an existing blood donor brings another person who hasn’t donated before... Read more of this article

Photos & Video: Gombeys Celebrate New Year

Gombey troupes were out making their rounds yesterday [Jan 1], offering performances to help celebrate the first day of 2024. The troupes traveled to various neighbourhoods across the island as they entertained the crowds that came out to see them, following a longstanding holiday tradition. Related... Read more of this article

Weather Forecast For Tuesday January 2

Tuesday, January 2 is expected to see early sunny periods with rain showers developing in the afternoon, with the high to be near 21°C/70°F and the low to be near 15°C/59°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 77%. Sunrise will be at 7:21am and sunset will be at 5:26pm.... Read more of this article

Weather Forecast For Monday January 1

Monday January 1 is expected to see sunshine and clouds mixed, with the high to be near 21°C/69°F and the low to be near 17°C/62°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be W. The relative humidity is expected to be near 61%. Sunrise will be at 7:20am and sunset will be at 5:25pm. High tide will be at 11:44am, while low... Read more of this article

Video: Sunday Dec 31st “Good News” Spotlight

News that Christmas was celebrated across the island, Hamilton Princess & Beach Club provided a Christmas dinner to the Bermuda Police Service and Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service, and Minister Tinée Furbert commended third sector organizations for their “dedication to people in need” were all some of the positive news stories from... Read more of this article

Minister Lt/Col David Burch Plans To Retire

Minister of Public Works Lt/Col David Burch plans to retire at the next General Election. In an interview with the BBC, Minister Burch said, “I was in the Class of 1998, so I have been doing this for 25 years. “I think most people know I love Jamaica and spend a fair amount of time there. Last year on Boxing Day, I was having breakfast and thinking... Read more of this article

Win Free Tickets To The 2023 TOAST Event

The annual TOAST event will be staged at Pier 6 on Sunday, December 31, featuring a range of entertainment to ring in the new year, with Bernews giving away three pairs of free tickets – a total of six – to the show. The first giveaway will be held on the Bernews Instagram page today [Dec 28], with a total of three giveaways to take place... Read more of this article

Boxing Day Harness Pony Racing Results

The final harness pony racing of 2023 took place at the National Equestrian Center on Vesey Street. War Machine competing in the 1:03 and faster time bar class clocked the fastest time of fastest time of on the day with a winning time of 1:02&3 with Darico Clarke in the bike. Kiwon Waldron was in the bike of Special Gold had a good run on the rail... Read more of this article