Author Archive: Bernews3

Bermuda Rotary Clubs Mark World Polio Day

The Bermuda Rotary Clubs, along with collaborators in the Global Polio Eradication Initiative, noted they have achieved significant progress in decreasing global polio cases, adding they “have an opportunity to make history by ending polio.” A spokesperson said, “Rotary and its partners in the Global Polio Eradication Initiative... Read more of this article

Premier Congratulates Conor White On Medal

Bermuda’s Premier David Burt took to X to congratulate Conor White on his bronze medal win at the Pan Am Games in Chile. The Premier posted the image below, and said, “Congratulations to Bermuda’s 24-year-old, Conor White, on his Bronze medal win for Bermuda at the Pan Am Games in the cycling time-trial in Chile on Sunday. This is Bermuda’s... Read more of this article

Conor White Reflects On Bronze Medal Win

[Written by Stephen Wright] Conor White produced the ride of his life to win the bronze medal in the men’s time-trial at the Pan American Games in Santiago, Chile, today [October 22]. White, a time-trial specialist, achieved his objective of a podium finish, completing the 40-kilometre circuit in 48min 13.96sec to etch his name in the annals of Bermuda... Read more of this article

World Stroke Day Event Set For October 27th

World Stroke Day, to be observed on October 29, with a drop-in education event set for October 27 at Queen Elizabeth Park. A spokesperson said, “Each year, October 29 is observed as World Stroke Day, which aims to create awareness about strokes; either a blood clot [ischemic attack] or a bleed [haemorrhage] is a life-threatening event that can... Read more of this article

Video: Sunday Oct 22nd “Good News” Spotlight

News that Bermuda won eight medals at the Caribbean Road Cycling Championships in Guadeloupe, the Leopards Club donated to Centre Against Abuse, the BF&M Breast Cancer Awareness Walk was held, ‘Dink For Pink’ raised $11,670 for PALS, and Najiyah Chowdhury was named in the Heroes Women Role Model Top 100 List were all some of the positive news... Read more of this article

Planning Application For Old Clayhouse Building

Clayhouse Renaissance has submitted an application for a development at the old Clayhouse Inn in Devonshire that would include a commercial building consisting of “storage in the Basement Floor, Retail on the Ground Floor, and Doctors Offices on the First Floor” plus 31 car parking bays and 26 cycle bays proposed. The planning application... Read more of this article

One Comm Donates Groceries To 50 Families

One Communications donated groceries to 50 families associated with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “This charitable endeavor aims to alleviate some of the challenges faced by these families, particularly in light of rising inflation, and reinforce the spirit of giving within our community.” “We are deeply committed... Read more of this article

Faith Initiative Promotes Israel/Palestine Peace

An inter-faith collaboration across the island is addressing the Israel/Palestine crisis, “focusing on promoting peace, justice, and reconciliation in response to the recent violence and displacement” with a number of events. A spokesperson said, “An inter-faith collaboration has begun across the island, regarding the unprecedented... Read more of this article

Photos: Cruise Ship ‘Balmoral’ Visits Bermuda

The cruise ship Balmoral paid a visit to the island. The Fred Olsen Cruises website says, “Balmoral is the smallest ship in our fleet and is well-loved by all of our teams, and long-standing guests. She has wonderful facilities – six beautiful restaurants, seven bars and lounges, two pools and lovely wide open decks which are perfect for... Read more of this article

Bermuda PanAm Flag Bearers Announced

Chef de Mission Julia Hawley has announced the flag bearers for the opening ceremony tomorrow evening [Oct 20] in Santiago. Chef de Mission Julia Hawley said, “I am very happy to announce that Emma Harvey and Conor White have been selected as flag bearers for Team Bermuda at the opening ceremony on Friday. “Emma won two medals at the CAC... Read more of this article

Photos/Video/360: BF&M Breast Cancer Walk

The BF&M Breast Cancer Awareness Walk was held yesterday evening bringing together people from around the island in order to enjoy a healthy event while raising money for a good cause. The Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre previously said, “For more than two decades, the BF&M Breast Cancer Awareness Walk has united our community in the... Read more of this article

Police Appeal For Witnesses After Shooting

[Updated] The police are searching for a suspect following a shooting today [Oct 18] in which a “lone suspect riding a motorcycle discharged a firearm in the direction of two males who were standing outside the nearby Bermy Cuisine restaurant” with the police noting that no one was injured and “the brazenness of his incident is particularly... Read more of this article