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Sharrieff & Moseley At Junior Pan Am Games

Myeisha Sharrieff and Finn Moseley recently made their final appearances in the 2021 Junior Pan Am Games in the sport of swimming. Competing in the Women’s 50m Freestyle, Sharrieff finished third in heat one by touching the wall in a time of 28.5, placing her in 33rd position overall. Moseley swam a personal best in the Men’s 50m Freestyle, finishing... Read more of this article

GC Donates To Friends Of Bermuda Railway Trail

The Garden Club of Bermuda has made a donation of $10,000 to the Friends of the Bermuda Railway Trail. A spokesperson said, “Most of the railway line, which opened in 1931 and ran until 1948, is now a trail which is used by many locals and tourists alike, never more so these past few months with the pandemic. Rosemary Holmes – Co-Chair GC 100th... Read more of this article

Bermuda Sandcastle Supports Special Olympics

The Bermuda Sandcastle Competition organisers recently showed their support for the upcoming Special Olympics Bermuda Polar Plunge with a special sculpture, with the charitable event set to be held on December 4. The Bermuda Sandcastle Competition posted the graphic and photos online, saying, “This week’s build is all about feeling the chill... Read more of this article

Age Concern: 10% Discount On SOL Fuel

Age Concern Bermuda announced the launch of their annual SOL Fuel campaign, in which Age Concern members receive 10% off all fuel purchases from all SOL Gas Stations across the island. A spokesperson said, “The campaign begins today, Tuesday, November 30th, and will continue every Tuesday over the following 12 weeks, ending on February 22nd, 2022.... Read more of this article

Video: Part I Angel Tree | Part II Environment

This evening’s [Nov 29] Bernews News & Views will be a two part episode, with Patrina Paynter and Lindsay Simmons set to discuss the Angel Tree Christmas project for kids, while Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban will discuss the Seabased energy project, COP26 and other green initiatives. The live video will start at around 8pm Related... Read more of this article

Carla Zuill & Roslyn Famous To Host Summit

Two Bermudian businesswomen — Carla Zuill and Roslyn Famous – who reside outside of the country have teamed up to create a multilingual women’s only event. In 2016, Carla Zuill created the Women’s Empowerment Summit, which is usually held each November. The event, which has been attended by close to 700 women since its inception, has... Read more of this article

Results: Premier & First Division Football

Footballers in both the Premier Division and First Division were in action this past weekend, with Young Men Social Club, Boulevard Blazers, PHC Zebras, Devonshire Cougars, Devonshire Colts, and Dandy Town Hornets all earning wins, while one match ended in a draw. First Division Young Men Social Club 7 – St. David’s 0 At the Police Field, Young... Read more of this article

BWS Issues Severe Weather Watch

[Updated] The Bermuda Weather Service [BWS] has issued a Severe Weather Watch and Thunderstorm Advisory for today [Nov 29], noting that “the potential exists for squalls carrying gusts to 50-60 knots near showers and thunderstorms.” The BWS forecast for today states, “An active and strong cold front approaching from the west will spread... Read more of this article

27-Year-Old Man Injured In Shooting

A 27-year-old-man is in hospital being treated for gunshot wounds following a shooting in the Dundonald Street and Court Street area early this morning [Nov 29], the police have confirmed. A police spokesperson said, “A 27-year-old-man is currently warded at the King Edward VII Memorial [KEMH] receiving attention for gunshot wounds sustained... Read more of this article

Bermuda Teams Compete In New York Rugby 7s

The New York Sevens Rugby Tournament recently concluded, with the Bermuda 7s playing in Pool A and Bermuda playing in Pool B. The Bermuda 7s team reached the final, while the Bermuda team was eliminated in the semi-final. Bermuda 7s got things underway with a match 45 – 7 win over the Cocks. Their next match saw them defeat the New Jersey RFC 31 –... Read more of this article

Videos: Tyler Christopher Wins Second Pro Fight

[Written by Stephen Wright] Boxer Tyler Christopher claimed his second professional win with a dominant points victory over Mohamed Husain at the Holte Suite, Villa Park in England last night. Christopher was a class above Husain, landing shots with regularity on the brave but limited debutant to win the super-welterweight bout 39-37 on points. The... Read more of this article

Photos: Hamilton Princess Christmas Decor

The Hamilton Princess & Beach Club has unveiled their 2021 Christmas decorations, providing a holiday theme for their guests. On top of the decor, the hotel also has a number of holiday offerings on tap, with a spokesperson saying, “Throughout the holiday period, the hotel has a number of special offerings available for the public who want... Read more of this article