Author Archive: Bernews3

Just Bounce Inflatable Park Runs Until Saturday

Strictly Fun Rentals is hosting an event dubbed the ‘Just Bounce Inflatable Pop Up Park,’ which got underway yesterday [April 6] and will run through Saturday [April 9] from 10.00am to 6.00pm at Dalton E. Tucker Primary School, across from the Southampton Fire Station. The cost is $20 per child and adults accompanying children are free.... Read more of this article

129,795 Total Vaccinations, 73.8% Had 2 Doses

As of March 30th, Bermuda has administered a total of 129,795 vaccinations, 73.8% of the population has received two doses and 72.9% of those eligible for a booster have received it while 6% of those with a booster have received a second booster dose. In releasing the latest test results, a Government spokesperson said, “Since January 11, 2021,... Read more of this article

Photos: 3D Look At Motocross Club Racing

The Bermuda Motocross Club’s season recently continued at the Southside Motor Sports Park, with the 3D pop up graphics below helping to highlight some of the event’s action. Jacob Raynor won the Pee Wee Division, A’Jahni Foggo won the 50cc Class. Aiden Simmons won the 65cc Class, Jazuri Easton-Thompson raced to victory in the 85cc Class, Easton-Thompson... Read more of this article

Competitors Announced For USATF Track Event

The 2022 USATF Bermuda Games are set for Saturday, April 9 at the Flora Duffy Stadium in Devonshire, with numerous top international athletes set to take part. The USATF website said, “Eight Olympic medalists from last summer’s Tokyo Games highlight the field for the 2022 USATF Bermuda Games. Set for April 9 at Flora Duffy Stadium in Devonshire,... Read more of this article

Cleave Delmeige Davis Celebrates 100th Birthday

Cleave Delmeige Davis recently celebrated a very notable birthday, with Premier David Burt visiting her as she marked her 100th birthday. A Government spokesperson said, “Premier, Hon. David Burt recently visited with Ms. Cleave Delmeige Davis to celebrate her 100th birthday. Premier Burt joined with family and friends at her home to honour the Pembroke... Read more of this article

Hockey: BHF Announces CAC Qualifier Teams

The Bermuda Hockey Federation [BHF] announced the men’s and women’s national teams that will represent the island at the upcoming Central American & Caribbean Games Qualifiers. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Hockey Federation is excited to announce the players who will be representing Bermuda at the upcoming CAC Qualifier. The qualifier... Read more of this article

Masters, Skiffington, Brangman & Westhead

In celebration of National Library Week, four of the island’s librarians – Robert Masters, Karen Skiffington, Joanne Brangman and Sara Westhead — are being highlighted, with a brief insight in their respective specialties. Name: Robert Masters Type Of Library [special, academic, public, school]: Academic Position: Library Director Place... Read more of this article

One Team ‘Peace Tree’ Collaboration

On Sunday [April 3], a brief ceremony occurred just prior to the start of the football game between North Village and PHC, with a small group joineding the footballers to affirm a message which also encouraged peace. Governor Rena Lalgie, the Pastor of North Shore Gospel Chapel, Steven Powell, the Coordinator of Mirrors, Kim Jackson, and coordinator... Read more of this article

Garden Club Donates $10,000 To Eco-Schools

The Garden Club of Bermuda has made a donation of $10,000 towards the Eco-Schools programme operated by BUEI. A spokesperson said, “This programme which was started by the Foundation for Environmental Education [FEE] involves 68 countries and 59,000 schools and was implemented in Bermuda in 2013 when Greenrock was chosen as its first National Operator. “BUEI... Read more of this article

Rajai Denbrook Column: Parish Primary Schools

[Opinion column written by Rajai Denbrook] Subsequent to the announcement that the island’s birthrate continues to show a downward trend, the Minister of Education took the opportunity to remind the public that declining enrolment was one factor cited in the decision to introduce Parish Primary Schools, and that the vision was “still happening”... Read more of this article

Boxer Adrian Roach Competes In Ecuador

The Bermuda Boxing Federation National Team competed in Guayaquil, Ecuador last month in the AMBC Elite Men’s & Women’s Continental Championships, launching the journey to the 2024 Olympics. A spokesperson said, “National Team athlete Adrian Roach competed in the events quarterfinals on Thursday March 24th, hosted at the Coliseo Voltaire Paladines.” Mr.... Read more of this article

Results: Premier & First Division Football

Footballers in the Premier Division and First Division were in action this weekend, with Boulevard Blazers, Ireland Rangers, Hamilton Parish, Young Men Social Club, Somerset Trojans, and St. George’s Colts all earning wins, while one match ended in a draw. First Division BAA 2 – Boulevard Blazers 3 At the BAA Field, the Boulevard Blazers made... Read more of this article