Author Archive: Bernews3

Rudy Puhekker Receives Eunice Sharpe Award

Rudy Brianna Puhekker was awarded the Eunice Sharpe Memorial Award during Francis Patton School’s Transition Ceremony yesterday [June 21]. A spokesperson said, “The school’s main hall was packed with family and friends to witness the transition of some seventeen students from Year P-6 to P-7. Some will attend new academic institutions... Read more of this article

Davies Recognized At Convocation In Canada

Bermudian Samantha Davies has graduated from Canada’s Albert College as an Ontario Scholar. A spokesperson said, “42 students representing 11 countries graduated from Albert College in Canada on Saturday, including a student from Devonshire, Bermuda. Albert College is Canada’s oldest co-educational boarding and day high school located... Read more of this article

Jet Ski Operator Rescued On South Shore

A man whose jet ski had run out of fuel was rescued by the Coast Guard on June 12.. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre spokesperson said, “On Monday, June 12 at 8:00pm, RCC Bermuda received a 911 call from a vessel that had just towed a jet ski which had run out of fuel on South Shore. The jet ski was taken as far as the beach at Mid Ocean Club.... Read more of this article

Dove & Butterfly To Celebrate Third Anniversary

[Written by Stephen Wright] Entrepreneur Shi-Vaughn Lee will celebrate the third anniversary of her online skincare business, Dove & Butterfly, by hosting a “Sniff and Shop” event on Friday and Saturday [June 23 and 24]. Created during the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, Dove & Butterfly offers products made in Bermuda by Bermudians, including... Read more of this article

Minister Meets With Breeze Airways Founder

Minister of Transport Wayne Furbert recently had a meeting with David Neeleman, founder and CEO of Breeze Airways, in New York City. A Government spokesperson said, “The Minister of Transport, the Honorable Wayne L. Furbert recently had a productive meeting with David Neeleman, the renowned founder and CEO of Breeze Airways, in New York City. The... Read more of this article

Immersive Art Installation Opens At BNG

Artist Catherine Lapsley has expanded one of her signature grid paintings to create an immersive installation hand painted directly onto the walls of the BNG Project Space. A spokesperson said, “Kinesis, which is on display at the Bermuda National Gallery through to mid-September, is part of her ongoing In My Life series, which she began in 2013,... Read more of this article

Taj Donville-Outerbridge Wins Awards In The UK

Bermudian Taj Donville-Outerbridge won two awards at the 2023 Queer Student Awards in the UK, with the head judge saying that “Taj is evidently a true LGBTQ+ role model and trailblazer whose dedication to LGBTQ+ activism has led to a significant number of achievements.” A spokesperson said, “Judged by a panel of educators, employers, queer... Read more of this article

FoodHub Restaurants Holding ‘Hiring Blitz’ Today

FoodHub, Tribe Dining, and Pinky’s Drive Thru are hosting a “hiring blitz” today [June 21]. A spokesperson said, “Are you looking for a job? FoodHub, Tribe Dining and Pinky’s Drive Thru have partnered up to host a hiring blitz. “Last week, Marico Thomas announced that Pinky’s Drive Thru has reopened with new reduced prices,... Read more of this article

Spirit Of Bermuda Updates From Marion Race

The Spirit of Bermuda has reported in from the 2023 Marion Bermuda race, with Captain Chris Blake saying “Bermuda here we come.” Captain Blake said, “Yesterday proved to be a treat in terms of marine life. We saw a couple of whales off in the distance, followed by a pod of dolphins who came alongside for a look at us. They quickly got... Read more of this article

Photos & Video: Wild Wild West J’Ouvert Event

Bermuda’s National Heroes Day celebrations took place over this past weekend, with the Wild Wild West J’Ouvert event held at Bernard’s Park early on Monday morning [June 19]. The event marked one of two J’Ouvert celebrations, with City Hall car park playing host to ‘Jam’ J’Ouvert on the same day. You can view all our coverage of the... Read more of this article

Bermuda Players Begin Davis Cup Tournament

Bermuda tennis players began the Davis Cup tournament at the Club Internacional de Tenis, Asuncion, in Paraguay, falling 3 – 0 to Bolivia. In the opening match, Trey Mallory lost in straight sets to Raul Garcia 6-3, 6-3. Daniel Phillips took to the court for Bermuda’s second match; he won the first set 6-3 against Juan Carlos Angelo, but then lost... Read more of this article

Marcus Scotland Leads Newport To Victory

Marcus Scotland led his Newport Cricket Club Wales teammates to victory over Usk Cricket Club in the UK. Newport won the toss and elected to bat, scoring 268/6 in their allotted 40 overs. Scotland led the batting with a knock of 69, which came off 56 balls; he hit eight fours and two sixes. Scotland shared an 81-run first wicket partnership with Mansoor... Read more of this article