Author Archive: Bernews3

W.O.M.B. Market To Feature 40 Local Vendors

W.O.M.B. [Women who Own and Manage Businesses] is getting set to host ‘Women-Owned Wednesday’ tomorrow [Nov 30] in order “to support some of the female-owned businesses in Bermuda” with 40 local vendors involved. A spokesperson said, “The holiday shopping season is now in full swing, with Black Friday, Small Business Saturday,... Read more of this article

Fresh Breath Dental Holds Community Day

Fresh Breath Dental held a community day for the sixth year in a row on Friday, November 25, offering free extractions to the community. A spokesperson said, “Fresh Breath Dental was pleased to host another community day for the sixth year in a row on Friday, November 25, 2022, offering free extractions to the community. “We make it a priority... Read more of this article

Moseley & McKendree Begin Mizzou Invitational

Finn Moseley and his McKendree University men’s swimming and diving teammates put forth a strong effort on the first day of the Mizzou Invitational. Moseley led off the McKendree men’s 200 yard freestyle relay C team that finished ninth after clocking a time of 1:23.71. Moseley swam a personal best time of 21.11 in that first leg. Moseley then... Read more of this article

Phillips Advances To J1 Bradenton Tournament

Daniel Phillips has qualified for the main draw of the J1 Bradenton Tennis Tournament in Florida. Phillips had to win three matches in the qualifying stage to get to the main draw. In his first qualifying match, Phillips battled Rohan Belday from the United States, using a third set tie breaker to advance 6-2, 3-6, 10-6. He next took on the qualifier’s... Read more of this article

Dec 2: WindReach To Host Webinar For IDPD

WindReach will host a virtual conference in recognition of the United Nation’s International Day of Persons with Disabilities [IDPD] on December 2. A spokesperson said, “Our community will have the opportunity to hear from a varied panel of experts of which some have the lived experience, and others many years of experience working with individuals... Read more of this article

Duffy & Smith Named Elite Triathletes Of Year

[Written by Stephen Wright] Dame Flora Duffy and Tyler Smith claimed the top accolades at the Bermuda Triathlon Association awards ceremony at Thyme Restaurant in Paget at the weekend. Duffy was named the Elite Female Triathlete of the Year, while Smith picked up the Elite Male Triathlete of the Year. Duffy enjoyed a spectacular year, winning a record... Read more of this article

Loren Hotel To Hold Holiday Market On Dec 4

The Loren Hotel will hold its first annual holiday market on Sunday, December 4th from 4.30pm to 8.30pm, showcasing 24 local vendors. A spokesperson said, “A $20 entry fee will include a glass of festive bubbles. There will be free entry for children as well as seniors. “Holiday beverages and bites from Mulled Wines, Candied Apples, Cinnamon... Read more of this article

Sydney Fischer’s Blair Academy Season Ends

Sydney Fischer and her Blair Academy women’s field hockey teammates’ season is over. Fischer finished the season with 27 points, taking her two-year total to 42. This season, Fischer scored 11 goals – six more than she scored the season before. She equaled her assist total for the year with five. Related Stories Five-Day Hockey Camp... Read more of this article

Video: Sunday Nov 27th ‘Good News’ Spotlight

News that Dame Flora Duffy won another World Championship title, Bermuda won multiple gold medals in cycling in the Dominican Republic, Bermudian author St Clair Tucker delivered a lecture at Harvard University, and Gherdai Hassell’s art was showcased in South Africa were all some of the positive news stories from the past week. In additional good... Read more of this article

Photos: Berkeley Institute Prize Giving Ceremony

The Berkeley Institute held its annual prize giving ceremony this week, with the event honouring students’ excellence, with the Chairman of the Berkeley Institute Board of Governors Craig Bridgewater and guest speaker Lt/Col Edward Lamb presenting certificates to the students. Related... Read more of this article

Photos: Dame Flora Duffy Wins World Title

Bermuda’s Dame Flora Duffy grabbed the Bermuda flag as she crossed the finish line in first place in Abu Dhabi this morning [Nov 25] to claim yet another World Championship title, becoming the four time WTS World Champion, and the first woman to accomplish such a feat. Dame Flora has won world titles across multiple federations, and today’s... Read more of this article

Non-Compliant Licence Plate Fine Increased

New legislation will see the fine for non-compliant licence plates rise from $25 to $500 per plate, according to Minister of Transport Wayne Furbert. Minister Furbert previously said, “The new legislation also included an amendment to the Traffic Offences [Penalties] Act 1976 that increased the fine for non-compliant licence plates from $25.00 to... Read more of this article