Author Archive: Bernews3

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

Photos, Video, 360: Somersfield Spring Fair

Somersfield Academy hosted their annual Spring Fair today [May 20] at the Somersfield Academy Field in Devonshire. The Spring Fair’s attractions included food, games, prizes, live entertainment, pony rides, treasure baskets, fun castles and more. Related Stories Photos: Somersfield Students Showcase Projects Photos &... Read more of this article

Muay Thai Squad Named For TBA Worlds

[Written by Stephen Wright] Fight City Muay Thai and Fitness will send a team of ten athletes to compete at the annual TBA Muay Thai Expo World Championships in Des Moines, Iowa, next month. The Classic, running from June 21-25, is the largest Muay Thai tournament in the world, with more than 1,000 amateur competitors vying for honours in various weight... Read more of this article

Video: Creatives Live Features WallStreet Band

The latest Creatives Live event hosted by the Department of Community and Cultural Affairs was held at St. George’s Cricket Club, with the event featuring The WallStreet Band. The video’s description says, “Creatives Live! headed east for an evening of music and dancing with The WallStreet Band! “Watch this special performance by... Read more of this article

Community 24 Hour Prayer Room On June 3

Restoration House Ministries International [RHM] is getting set to hold a virtual 24-Hour Global Community Prayer Room on Saturday, June 3. A spokesperson said, “On Saturday, June 3, the seventh annual and fourth virtual 24-Hour Global Community Prayer Room is scheduled from midnight to 11:59pm. We praise God for The Cathedral of the Most Holy... Read more of this article

Photos: KPMG’s Annual Make A Difference Day

More than 100 KPMG staff went to Burt Island for their annual Make a Difference Day earlier this month. A spokesperson said, “Each year, KPMG selects a registered charity, and the entire staff dedicates their day to giving back in whatever way the charity needs. This year the staff of KPMG were given the opportunity to head over to Burt Island and... Read more of this article

Photo Set II: 2023 Bermuda College Graduation

Bermuda College held its annual graduation ceremony yesterday [May 18], honouring more than 100 students who successfully completed this step in their academic journey. You can view our second set of photos below, and our first set, as well as a video of the ceremony, by clicking here. ... Read more of this article

Top Names To Compete In USATF Grand Prix

[Written by Stephen Wright] Former Jamaican sprinter Asafa Powell will be among the top names heading to the island for the USATF Bermuda Grand Prix at the Flora Duffy Stadium on Sunday [May 21]. Powell, 40, has twice held the 100 metres world record and won gold medals in the 4×100 relays at the Olympic Games and World Championships. He retired... Read more of this article

CURB Seeks Racial Justice Award Nominations

Citizens Uprooting Racism in Bermuda [CURB] is calling for nominations for the Dr. Eva Naomi Hodgson Racial Justice Award. A spokesperson said, “Dr. Eva Naomi Hodgson’s almost eight decades long fight for racial justice has emphasized the need to address the structures of racial inequity in our communities. CURB has noted the increasing number... Read more of this article

World Hypertension Day Being Observed Today

Today [May 17] marks World Hypertension Day, aimed at promoting “hypertension prevention, detection and control.” A Government spokesperson said, “World Hypertension Day is observed every May 17 to raise awareness and promote hypertension prevention, detection and control. More than one billion people worldwide live with hypertension... Read more of this article