Author Archive: Bernews3

Visitor Thrilled To Meet Dwayne Leverock

A visitor to the island met iconic Bermudian cricket player Dwayne Leverock and shared the story of the unexpected encounter on social media. The heartwarming tale – which ends with the author calling Bermuda’s people “absolute legends” – went viral, earning more than 220,000 views and over 1,700 likes on Twitter. In a... Read more of this article

CariGenetics Executes Groundbreaking Research

CariGenetics — in partnership with The 2 Frontiers Project and BIOS — led and funded a local study that could help save coral reefs around the world which are being affected by climate change. A spokesperson said, “Since its launch last October, CariGenetics continues to conduct ground-breaking research which will have a positive impact,... Read more of this article

Artist Larussy Romero’s Exhibition At BSoA

Artist Larussy Romero is presenting her ‘Universe Summer Collection’ at the Bermuda Society of Arts until August 15. A spokesperson said, “Larussy Romero, born in the Dominican Republic, raised in Bermuda, emerges as a captivating artist who seeks to explore God through her abstract paintings. With an innate talent for capturing the... Read more of this article

Rotary’s Year Of Community Service Highlighted

[Written by Erica Bassett] The Hamilton Rotary Interact Club has been totally engaged in service to the community this year. The incoming President was Nyesa Jones, Senior at The Berkeley Institute. Vice Presidents were Etienne Wolffe from Warwick Academy and Nia Rene Outerbridge from Mount St. Agnes. “They began their year with a full cadre of... Read more of this article

Rotary Interact Club Reveals Goals For Year

The incoming Hamilton Rotary Interact Club has voted in their new executive, who have met and submitted their goals for the year. A spokesperson said, “The 2023/24 Executive Board includes: Jack McDonnell [President] Youenn Pugi [Vice-President] Nia-René Outerbridge [Treasurer] Kayden Bolin [Secretary] Tre Simmons [Assistant Secretary] “Hamilton... Read more of this article

Astwood Dickinson Hosts ‘Gems’ Art Event

Astwood Dickinson recently hosted an event dubbed ‘The Gems of our Lives’ with global art consultant Holly Mazar-Fox and Creative Director from SUNA Brothers Jewelry, Danielle Barber. A spokesperson said, “Luxury jeweler Astwood Dickinson hosted a one-of-a-kind event over two soirees last week: ‘The Gems of our Lives,’... Read more of this article

Photos & Video: Bermuda Day Float Winners

“While there was a record amount of rainfall recorded that day, there was also a record amount of Bermudian spirit shown,” Minister of Youth, Culture and Sport Owen Darrell said as he hosted an award ceremony for the float winners of the 2023 Bermuda Day Parade. A Government spokesperson said, “On Friday July 21st, the Minister of... Read more of this article

Photos & Video: Somers Isles Grand Opening

A welcome reception and grand opening of the Somers Isles Trading Company store at the LF Wade International Airport was held earlier this week. The airport retail outlet offers a range of goods, including alcohol, snacks and drinks, a variety of gifts and souvenirs, and more. Related Stories Video: Delta Airlines... Read more of this article

Video: Sunday July 23rd ‘Good News’ Spotlight

News that T’Shun Basden successfully completed the HETT Certification Programme in Canada, the Ministry of Social Development & Seniors’ Ageing and Disability Services team earned the PSEA Award for June, Bermuda Hospitals Board awarded a total of $130,000 in scholarships to 13 students, and Appleby welcomed 13 students to its summer internship... Read more of this article

Liam Flannery Competes In Sheffield Grand Prix

Liam Flannery represented Team PB Performance at the Sheffield Grand Prix. The Dudley Grand Prix is part of the British Cycling National Circuit Road Race Series. Flannery crossed the line in 33rd place; he was the second Team PB Performance rider across the line after clocking a time of 50.56. Related Stories Nicholas Narraway Stays Ninth In Redlands Nicholas... Read more of this article

MJM Scholarships: Rogers-Ingemann & Jervis

MJM Limited announced that its 2023 legal education awardees are Jada Rogers-Ingemann and Jonathan Jervis. A spokesperson said, “MJM’s annual legal scholarship is granted to an outstanding Bermudian or Permanent Resident Certificate Holder [PRC] who aspires to enter the field of law and is committed to return to Bermuda to practice. The scholarship... Read more of this article

Jr Caribbean Squash Championships Day Five

The National Lotteries Authority XXXIX Junior Caribbean Squash Championships continued in St Vincent & the Grenadines, with Bermuda’s girls and boys playing matches. The girls’ team started the team event with two matches, first losing to Barbados 4-1 and then defeating Trinidad & Tobago 4-1; they will play the winner of the next... Read more of this article