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Jarion Richardson Sworn In As Opposition Leader
Jarion Richardson was officially sworn in as the new Leader of the Opposition today [Aug 10] at a ceremony at Government House, Cole Simons announced his “retirement from the position of Leader of the Opposition and as a Member of Parliament, after 25 years of dedicated parliamentary service to Bermuda” earlier this week. Mr Richardson said,... Read more of this article
Augustus Competes In APGA Ascension Classic
Daniel Augustus began taking part in the APGA Ascension Classic at the Glen Echo Country Club in Normandy, Missouri. Augustus shot a first round even par 1 to finish T29th; he had five birdies, eight pars, and five bogeys in his first round. Related Stories Local Players Impress In Championships Golfers Continue Caribbean Championships Betschart... Read more of this article
World Diabetes Prevention Day Set For Aug 14
The International Diabetes Federation will recognize World Diabetes Prevention Day on August 14. A spokesperson said, “The International Diabetes Federation has established Monday, August 14th to be recognized as World Diabetes Prevention Day. August 14th falls exactly three months before World Diabetes Day, recognized globally on November 14th. “On... Read more of this article
Inline Ball Hockey: Warwick & Tuckers Town Win
The Bermuda Inline Ball Hockey League season continued with a double header taking place and producing a total of 34 goals at the PCC Hockey Rink. St. Davids Islanders 6 – Warwick Waves 10 In the opener, the Warwick Waves defeated the St Davids Islanders 10 – 6. The Warwick Waves got three goals off the stick of Wyatt Woloshyn, while Ian Beaudoin,... Read more of this article
Volleyball Duo Compete In Commonwealth Games
Kayley Hamilton and Natalie Gazzard competed in beach volleyball in the Commonwealth Youth Games in Trinidad and Tobago. Hamilton and Gazzard took on Canadian pair Calinda Kok and Katarina Drozd, with Canada advancing after winning 2-0, 21-7, 21-7. Related Stories Beach Volleyball Team Win One, Lose One Beach Volleyball Team Reach Quarter-Finals BOA... Read more of this article
Video: Christopher Brothers On Broadway Career
Bermudian brothers Nicholas Christopher and Jonathan Christopher – who are starring together in a production of the musical Sweeney Todd – recently sat down with news outlet New York Live, describing their journey from Bermuda to Broadway plays. The Sweeney Todd Broadway Facebook page posted the video below online, saying, “From Bermuda... Read more of this article
Wallpaper Wednesday: Pink & Blue Moongate
The latest design in Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series features a virtual moongate in Bermuda’s signature colours of pink and blue. The design is available in two sizes; a Facebook profile cover image and also in a vertical format, ideally sized for use as a mobile phone wallpaper, WhatsApp status image or Instagram story. You can... Read more of this article
Video: Dylan Hollis Makes Vintage Pies
Penguin Random House recently released a video featuring Bermudian Dylan Hollis – who has millions of followers on TikTok – making two pies from his new cookbook Baking Yesteryear. The video’s description says, “B. Dylan Hollis stopped by the studio to make two pies: a Rock Arbour Pie from a 1939 recipe, and a Mock Apple Pie from his new cookbook... Read more of this article
Cole Simons Stands Down As OBA Leader
“Thank you Bermuda,” Cole Simons said as he announced his “retirement from the position of Leader of the Opposition and as a Member of Parliament, after 25 years of dedicated parliamentary service to Bermuda.” Jarion Richardson thanked Mr Simons “for his many years of diligent service to Bermuda” and noted he ”took... Read more of this article
Grandmother & Granddaughter Compete Together
Amarriah Vaughns and her grandmother Andrea McKey competed at the US Capitol Classic martial arts event in Maryland, with the dynamic duo making an excellent showing. A spokesperson said, “In an extraordinary display of skill and determination, the dynamic duo from Tabata-Ha Dojo left a lasting impression at the prestigious US Capitol Classic... Read more of this article
Southampton Parish Council Offers Scholarships
The Southampton Parish Council is offering academic scholarships for 2023/24. A spokesperson said, “The Southampton Parish Council is pleased to announce that it will offer scholarships for the academic year 2023/24. “Scholarships will be awarded to qualified applicants who are undertaking tertiary education or pursuing an undergraduate degree;... Read more of this article
Sanshou Team Enjoy Impressive Medal Haul
[Written by Stephen Wright] Kaelin Cox captured three gold medals for the Bermuda Sanshou Association at the Fourth Pan American Kungfu Championships in Markham, Ontario. Cox claimed four medals in traditional kungfu, winning the men’s over-18 southern openhand, imitation form and long weapons. He also won bronze in broadswords. The team of 16 athletes... Read more of this article
