Author Archive: Bernews3

Binance Fined Billions By U.S. Authorities

Binance founder Changpeng Zhao has agreed to plead guilty and and pay a $50 million fine, and Binance itself also pleaded guilty and agreed to pay $4.3 billion in fines and restitution to the U.S. government. A New York Times story said, “Changpeng Zhao, the founder of Binance, the largest cryptocurrency exchange in the world, pleaded guilty... Read more of this article

Former Athletes To Share Knowledge At Event

[Written by Stephen Wright] Several of Bermuda’s former athletics stars will share their life experiences with high school athletes as part of the inaugural C.L.A.S.S Athletic [Curating Legacy Athletes through Scholastic Success] Athlete to Professional Career Experience on Saturday [November 25]. Organised by former triple jumper Allison Outerbridge,... Read more of this article

Phillips Competes In J500 Merida XXXVI

Daniel Phillips was back in action competing in the J500 Merida XXXVI Copa Mundial Yucatan in Mexico. Phillips took to the clay court for his first round doubles match alongside Santiago Padilla Cote from Mexico. The pair took on number three seeds Roy Horovitz and Alexander Razeghi from the United States. Phillips and Cote fell in straight sets 6-3,... Read more of this article

Hockey: Frontier & Positive Image Dental Win

The Bermuda ball hockey league season resumed at the PCC Hockey Rink with a double header that produced a total of eight goals on the night. Frontier 2 – ACT 1 In the opener, Frontier needed a shootout goal to edge ACT 2 – 1. Neither team scored in the first period, but by the end of the second period, it was 1 – 1. Curran Trenouth gave Frontier... Read more of this article

Male Dies After Shooting In Warwick

[Updated: The police confirm the shooting victim has died] There was a shooting in Warwick this evening [Nov 21] and the police have confirmed that a male was shot and was transported to KEMH “for treatment for his injuries which are considered life threatening.” A police spokesperson said, “Around 8:50 p.m. on Tuesday, November 21st,... Read more of this article

Jennifer Doe Earns Trichologist Certification

Local hair stylist Jennifer Doe is now a certified trichologist and is offering hair loss services through Ginny’s Salon in Smith’s Parish. A spokesperson said, “Trichology is the paramedical study of hair health, hair loss and scalp disorders. It embodies the science of structure, function and diseases of the human hair and scalp as well... Read more of this article

Tree Planted In Honour Of Bermuda Is Love

The Association of Fundraising Professionals of Bermuda recently celebrated National Philanthropy Day by partnering with the Bermuda National Trust to plant a tree in the Royal Naval Dockyard Cemetery in honour of Bermuda is Love. The cedar tree is part of a larger plot for annual planting by AFP Bermuda to recognise important philanthropy in Bermuda. Myles... Read more of this article

Leverock On Upcoming Match, Team & More

[Written by Stephen Wright] Danté Leverock insists the Bermuda national team are embracing the pressure as they prepare for their “must-win” promotion clash against French Guiana away in the Concacaf Nations League today [November 21]. Bermuda are top of group C, one point ahead of French Guiana and Belize and two points ahead of Saint Vincent... Read more of this article

Bermuda Observes World Children’s Day

Groups in Bermuda are commemorating World Children’s Day today [Nov 20] with the theme “Every Child is Precious.” A spokesperson said, “On November 20, 1959, the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Declaration of the Rights of the Child. Since then, World Children’s Day has been observed on this date. Here in Bermuda,... Read more of this article

Somersfield To Hold Holiday Market On Dec 2

Somersfield Academy is set to host a ‘Holiday Market’ on December 2nd from 5pm to 9pm, with the event set to feature DJ Allstar, vendors, a tree lighting ceremony, raffles, and more. Raffle prizes: Scootermart – Yamaha Mio M3 A.F Smith – AirPods DigiRoo – Blue DigiRoo Miles – $250 gift certificate Masters –... Read more of this article

Video: Sunday Nov 19th “Good News” Spotlight

News that ‘Gavin’s Butter’ won the People’s Choice award, Taj Donville-Outerbridge was elected to the IGLYO board, Bermuda’s football team defeated St Vincent, Milan Butterfield was named man of the match for Nuneaton Borough, Saundre “Dash” Simmons claimed a first round stoppage win in an exhibition bout against Zion... Read more of this article

Tayla Bean Speaks In UK House Of Commons

Tayla Imani Bean spoke in the UK’s House of Commons during a session of the UK Youth Parliament. A Government spokesperson said, “Bermuda’s Youth Parliamentarian Tayla Imani Bean had the distinct privilege of representing the island at the UK’s House of Commons, where she addressed her peers about the critical need to address youth violence... Read more of this article