Author Archive: Bernews3
Kennette Burgess Wins Alumni Achiever Award
Kennette J Burgess has won the Winston-Salem State University Founder’s Day Alumni Achiever Award. A spokesperson said, “At HBCUs [Historically Black Colleges & Universities], homecoming events are going on around this time, when alumni from all over return to their alma mater to interact with the students, give back to their university,... Read more of this article
Students Growing Produce For Charity
The Interact Club at Somersfield Academy has been working on three gardens on school property, with the produce grown to be donated to the First Baptist Church’s soup kitchen program. The Somersfield Interact Club with the vegetables they planted A spokesperson said, “The Interact Club at Somersfield Academy is on a mission to help the... Read more of this article
Dudley Eve Quarter-Final: Trojans, Cougars Win
The semi-final teams for the Dudley Eve have been set following the final two quarter-final matches which took place at the PHC Stadium with 11 goals scored in the doubleheader. The Somerset Trojans and Devonshire Cougars have joined Hamilton Parish and the North Village Rams in the semi-finals. Somerset Trojans 4 – X-Roads 3 In the opener, X-Roads... Read more of this article
Bermuda Robotics Team To Compete In Geneva
Members of the Bermuda Robotics Team are travelling to Switzerland to compete in the first Global Robotics Olympics this month. A spokesperson said, “Six of our 22 members of our Bermuda Robotics Team are travelling to compete in the first Global Robotics Olympics being held in Geneva, Switzerland from October 11th to 16th. “Connectech Coding... Read more of this article
Videos: City Of Hamilton Taste Of Bermuda
The City of Hamilton has released videos of its Taste of Bermuda events, including the Tasting Village, the Front Street Formal, the ‘Set the Bar’ Cocktail Competition, and Chef Anne Burrell’s welcome reception. Tasting Village: Festival of Flavours Front Street Formal: Live Dining Experience Set the Bar: Cocktail Competition Chef... Read more of this article
Rev. Dr. Jacqui Lewis Holding Two Events
The public is invited to attend two events with the Rev. Jacqui Lewis, including ‘Racial Justice and Ubuntu’ on October 22 and a community church service on October 23. A spokesperson said, “The Rev. Jacqui Lewis, Ph.D. uses her gifts as author, activist, preacher, public theologian toward creating an antiracist, just, fully welcoming... Read more of this article
Kiwon Waldron Wins Two Races In Canada
Kiwon Waldron was back in action competing at the Hippodrome 3R Track in Standardbred Racing and he was in the winner’s circle twice on the day. He was in the bike of Erge Magic Bab in heat 5, finishing second with a time of 2:04 flat. In heat 6, Waldron and Shemaksmefelunreal clocked a winning time of 1:59&4. In heat 7, he won his second heat... Read more of this article
Video: Bermuda Mentioned During Launch
Bermuda was mentioned during NASA’s recent SpaceX Crew-5 rocket launch, with the island’s tracking station — which is located in the east end — playing its part in the mission. The NASA website said, “The crew members assigned to NASA’s SpaceX Crew-5 mission are in orbit following their launch to the International Space Station... Read more of this article
Coral Beach To Host USTA Tennis Event
Coral Beach & Tennis Club will host the Bermuda Breeze USTA Championship from October 16 to October 23, 2022, with the event offering $5,000 in prize money. A spokesperson said, “Coral Beach & Tennis Club is pleased to announce that it has been renamed as the host of a prestigious United States Tennis Association [USTA] sanctioned championship... Read more of this article
Waldron Wins Heat In Standardbred In Canada
Kiwon Waldron was back on the Hippodrome 3R Track in Canada in Standardbred Racing, coming in first in one of his heats. During Heat Two, in the bike of Pey Bug, Waldron finished sixth by clocking a time of 1:59. Waldron then finished sixth in Heat 3 in the bike of Sagali with a time of 1:59&4 In Heat 9, Waldron and Shemaksmefelunreal finished fifth... Read more of this article
Minister Highlights World Mental Health Day
Today, countries globally will be observing World Mental Health Day and “here at home, as we work on moving beyond the pandemic, the Minister of Health Kim Wilson shared a World Health Day message for the community,” the Government said. Minister Wilson said, “Without question, COVID-19 has had a more significant impact on our mental... Read more of this article
Structure Fire At Daniel’s Head Extinguished
Multiple calls were received via 911 reporting a fire at Daniel’s Head, with a number of Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service [BFRS] vehicles and personnel responding last night. A spokesperson said, “At 2210hrs [10.10pm], multiple calls were received via 911 reporting a fire at Daniel’s Head [9 Beaches bungalows]. “Four vehicles responded... Read more of this article
