Author Archive: Bernews3

BHS Holds Sixth Annual Graduation Walk

Bermuda High School [BHS] recently held their sixth annual Graduation Walk to celebrate the graduating class of 2023. A spokesperson said, “The tradition was introduced in 2016 as an opportunity for the younger students to share in the celebration and excitement of the day and to remind the graduates how far they have come. “The graduating class... Read more of this article

Review: Travels With Terry Lister Books

[Written by Dale Butler] Terry Lister has broken the norm of safety and price; usually the tour criteria to see foreign countries is from a bus window, making specific stops with the aid of a tour guide. Such tours, to be honest, are my favourite, but he has broken that pattern using his own research via the internet and reading blogs that transported... Read more of this article

Third Atlantic World Art Fair Starts On June 1st

June 1 to 15 will be the third online iteration of the Atlantic World Art Fair [AWAF] on the Artsy platform. A spokesperson said, “Thanks to the talented visual artists in the Caribbean mid-Atlantic who continue to inspire the galleries that feature their artwork and the collectors who invest, we are delighted to present the third online iteration... Read more of this article

Bermuda Flag On FCDO Building In England

Minister for the Commonwealth and the United Kingdom’s Overseas Territories Zac Goldsmith sent his well wishes to Bermudians on Bermuda Day, posting a picture of the Bermudian flag flying at the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office in the UK. Minister Goldsmith tweeted the photo below, saying: “Wishing all Bermudians a happy Bermuda... Read more of this article

Ex-Artillerymen’s Association Donates To Charity

The Ex-Artillerymen’s Association has donated $2,000 raised through its annual Mother’s Day Brunch to Tomorrow’s Voices. A spokesperson said, “The Entertainment Committee of The Ex-Artillerymen’s Association held their annual Mother’s Day Brunch on Sunday, May 14. Since the inception of this event in May 2017, the proceeds have been... Read more of this article

Get To Airport By 8am If Traveling In Morning

If you are planning on leaving the island on a morning flight on Bermuda Day [May 26] the police have advised that you get to the airport by 8:00am due to all the road closures that will be in effect for the cycling and running races, which will be starting from St George’s. In issuing an overall holiday advisory, the police said, “On Friday,... Read more of this article

Special Olympics Set To Hold Movie Fundraiser

Special Olympics Bermuda is inviting the community to their ‘Champions’ Movie Fundraiser on Sunday [May 28]. A spokesperson said, “With the 2023 Special Olympics World Games 22 days away, Special Olympics Bermuda invites the community to wind down the Bermuda Day holiday weekend with them at the ‘Champions’ Movie Fundraiser... Read more of this article

Horseshoe Bay Among World’s Best Beaches

Bermuda’s Horseshoe Bay beach has been ranked among the 50 best beaches in the world by The World’s 50 Best Beaches 2023, which is presented by Banana Boat. A 360 degree look at the popular Horseshoe Bay: Ranked at number 31, the listing for Horseshoe Bay says, “Horseshoe Bay in Bermuda has been voted as one of the best beaches in... Read more of this article

Newly Released TABS Prints Supporting BZS

TABS Bermuda has launched prints designed by Avarie Graham, with the Bermuda Zoological Society set to receive part proceeds from the sale of the collection. A spokesperson said, “This year, the brand’s focus is raising awareness of our island’s endangered and endemic species; both on land and in our ocean. “Spring Island, the first print to... Read more of this article

Wallpaper Wednesday: Bermuda Day Gombey

The latest design in Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series features a Bermuda Day theme featuring a Gombey in full regalia. For extensive coverage of Bermuda Day over the years – including over 6,000 photos and videos, history, unique graphics, and much more – visit our website BDADay.com, the island’s most comprehensive resource... Read more of this article

Expressions Of Interest Invited For Teucer House

The Ministry of Public Works Department of Public Lands & Buildings is looking for “expressions of interest” for the redevelopment and use of Teucer House on Cedar Avenue. The call for expressions of interest for redevelopment and use says, “Teucer House [3 Cedar Avenue] is highly visible on the main route into Hamilton by... Read more of this article

Video: Sunday May 21st ‘Good News’ Spotlight

News that 102 students graduated from Bermuda College, the CedarBridge Academy National Honor Society donated to the Transformational Living Centre for Families, and Sahlay Govia, Kierra Lee, Sarzjae Minors, Kneiko Brimmer, Seth Somner, Dante Trott, and Detre Virgil completed training in London as part of Bacardi’s Shake Your Future’ programme... Read more of this article