Author Archive: Bernews3

Creatives Live To Feature Bermuda Carolers

On Friday, December 17, the Department of Culture will host a holiday version of the Creatives Live! open air concert series featuring the Bermuda Carolers. A Government spokesperson said, “On Friday, December 17, the Department of Culture will host a special holiday version of the popular Creatives Live! open air concert series, featuring the Bermuda... Read more of this article

Car Wash & Sale Raises $3,500 For Charity

The Bermuda Boys Brigade and the Church Girls’ Brigade recently held their annual Car Wash & Christmas Sale, raising a total of $3,500 for the Family Centre BELCO Hardship Fund. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Boys’ Brigade & the Church Girls’ Brigade members, leaders and parents worked very hard and made their annual Car... Read more of this article

GSP Getting Set For Christmas Outreach

Gina Spence Productions [GSP] and Terceira’s Family of Service Stations are getting set for their Christmas Community Outreach. A spokesperson said, “Gina Spence Productions [charity #856] and annual partner Terceira’s Family of Service Stations are gearing up for this year’s Christmas Community Outreach. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic,... Read more of this article

Dominique Brown Shines In Championships

Dominique Brown recently competed in the Amateur Organization of Karate [AOK] 2021 State Virtual Championships. Brown claimed four wins and a second-place finish in the event. The martial artist won the 12 – 17 Virtual Forms Traditional Adv/BB Mixed Division and the 12 – 17 Virtual Self Defense Adv/Black Belt Mixed Division. During the 12 – 17... Read more of this article

BUEI Environmental Ocean Hero Awards Held

The inaugural Environmental Ocean Hero Awards ceremony was held at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] on Thursday, November 25, recognizing “individuals in Bermuda for their tireless effort to preserve and protect Bermuda’s environment.” Ronald Stan, BUEI Co-Chair, said, “Bermuda’s history is unmistakably tied to its... Read more of this article

Knight’s Golf Tournament To Honour Keith Smith

The Knight’s Annual Charity Golf event will mark the 75th birthday of founder Richard Knight and honour former Bermuda Open champion Keith Smith. A spokesperson said, “The event promises to be highly competitive, with another very strong gathering of low handicap and professional golfers already entered. “The last two years, the event has taken... Read more of this article

29-Year-Old Man Hospitalized After Stabbing

[Updated] A 29-year-old man has been hospitalized after being assaulted and stabbed by two men in Southampton yesterday [Dec 5]. A police spokesperson said, “Around 4pm Sunday, 5th December a reported stabbing occurred on South Road in Southampton. “Apparently, a 29-year-old local man was attempting to attend Sunday afternoon’s football... Read more of this article

Photos: Superyacht ‘Planet Nine’ Visits Bermuda

The superyacht Planet Nine recently visited the island, with the 240 foot long vessel able to accommodate 12 guests in nine cabins. BurgessYachts.com said, “With massive 2,100GT of volume, Planet Nine can accommodate up to twelve guests in nine elegant cabins, including a separate owner’s deck and a main deck VIP suite. Her hull is ice classed... Read more of this article

Vote Online: $1,000 Prize Student Art Contest

An inter-school art competition – which offers a top prize of $1,000 - is taking place, with the public voting starting today [Dec 6] and the winners set to be announced on December 15th. A spokesperson said, “Margot Kerry Harvey and Travis Cooper are hosting an inter-school art competition, which is a middle and high school art competition... Read more of this article

Video: Sunday Dec 5th ‘Good News’ Spotlight

News that Dale Eve was named Man of the Match after recording three penalty saves for Spennymoor Town, WindReach donated inclusive books to the island’s schools, the Garden Club of Bermuda donated $10,000 to the Friends of the Bermuda Railway Trail, and Kaden Hopkins won Bermuda’s first medal at the Junior Pan American Games in Colombia were all... Read more of this article

Elijah Daley Wins Gold & Sets PB In Canada

Elijah Daley recently competed in the ESWIM RTR 3.2 Swim Meet hosted by the Etobicoke Swim Club in Canada. Daley — competing in the Men’s 13 years and older age group division — picked up a gold and a personal best on the day. The swimmer’s gold medal was earned in the 50m freestyle, where he touched the wall in a time of 25.02. Daley... Read more of this article

104,653 Total Vaccinations, 71.8% Had One Dose

As of November 27th, Bermuda has administered a total of 104,653 vaccinations and 71.8% of the population has received one dose, 70.1% have had two doses, while 20.1% of the population has also received a booster. A Government spokesperson said, “We have completed week 46 of vaccinations. Since January 11th, Bermuda residents have received a total... Read more of this article