Author Archive: Bernews3

Alan Frith Wins Leon Wilson Regatta Race

Alan Frith recently sailed to victory in the Leon Wilson Regatta off the West End Sailboat Club. Frith, with his crew Sarah Frith in the four-race series, finished with four points, this after finishing second in the first race, followed by back-to-back wins. He went on to finish second in the final race of the day. Maxwell Curtis had Wesley Tucker... Read more of this article

Photos & Video: Event Held With Clarence Hill

People had the opportunity to meet Olympic bronze medalist Clarence Hill today [Oct 24] at Quality Kitchen, and Mr Hill – the first Bermudian to win an Olympic medal — had praise for Flora Duffy and urged the island to keep supporting all our athletes. Speaking at the event, Dale Butler told Bernews, “We’re here at the Quality... Read more of this article

Video: Sunday Oct 24th ‘Good News’ Spotlight

News that Goslings launched its ‘Flora Gold’ Bermuda rum, Clarien donated $10,000 to the Flora Duffy Fund, the ‘Flora Duffy Suite’ at Hamilton Princess was unveiled, Nia Christopher scored in a Towson draw, and Natasha Trott became the first female Bermudian Concacaf referee were all some of the positive news stories from the past week. In... Read more of this article

Dr Spencer Brown Featured In New Book

Dr Spencer Brown has been featured in a new book entitled Bravely Being Me, a book which highlights a diverse range of individuals who were adopted. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda resident and physical performance coach Spencer Brown has been featured in a new book, designed to celebrate the achievements of a diverse range of individuals who all... Read more of this article

Premier & Minister Congratulate Dean Foggo

Premier David Burt and Minister of Education Diallo Rabain congratulated Dean Foggo for winning the Bermuda Education Network’s 2021 Outstanding Teacher Award. Premier Burt tweeted the photo below, saying: “Congratulations to former PLP MP Dean Foggo for winning the Bermuda Education Network’s 2021 Outstanding Teacher Award. Thank you to all... Read more of this article

Flora Duffy Meets With US Consul General

Bermuda’s first Olympic gold medalist Flora Duffy recently met with U.S. Consulate General Karen Grissette, and the U.S. Consulate team. The U.S. Consulate General Hamilton tweeted the photo below, saying: “Flora Duffy, Bermuda’s first Olympic gold medalist, met with U.S. Consul General Karen Grissette and the U.S. Consulate team! Thank you,... Read more of this article

Video: October 23rd Bernews Morning Newsflash

One more coronavirus related death, 19 new confirmed Covid-19 cases in Bermuda, 234 cases announced so far this month, Bermuda Hospitals Board moves to disaster alert level 3, Bacardi donates $10,000 to Flora Fund, Flora Duffy meets with U.S. Consulate General Karen Grissette, 25-year-old Ali Harbi Ali charged with murder of British MP David... Read more of this article

Lido Complex Remains Open & Ready To Serve

The Lido Complex confirmed that they remain open, with the “Lido and Sea Breeze currently open Tuesday to Sunday for lunch, dinner and takeout, and live entertainment is available Friday and Saturday.” A spokesperson said, “In light of the recent article regarding Elbow Beach Hotel, the management of the Lido Complex would like to... Read more of this article

Official Govt & Legal Notices For Oct 22 2021

The official Government and Legal notices for today [Oct 22] include large group exemptions, a list of proposed planning applications, assent, acting appointments and more. Embodiment Of The Bermuda Reserve Police Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Public Notification Notice ID: GN1055/2021 Public Authorities / Department: Bermuda Police... Read more of this article

30 Minute Video: Oct 22 ZBM Evening News

With an aim to expand the way they deliver their news to the community, the Bermuda Broadcasting Company is continuing to live stream their evening news programme online for viewers both on the island and abroad. The live video will begin at 7.00pm, and play to 7.30pm, and then the replay will be available: Related Stories 30 Minute Video: Dec... Read more of this article

Roof Wetting Ceremony At Beacon House

Vision Bermuda, formerly the Bermuda Society for the Blind, held their roof wetting ceremony at Beacon House, where major renovations are currently underway. Theresa Hall, Executive Director said, “We are very excited to be at this stage in our renovation project and celebrating by holding our roof wetting ceremony. Naturally we are disappointed that... Read more of this article

Bacardi Limited Donates $10,000 To Flora Fund

Bacardi Limited has announced that it has donated $10,000 to The Flora Fund to “help aspiring Bermudian athletes achieve excellence in sport.” A spokesperson said, “Bacardi Limited, the largest privately held spirits company in the world, today announces it has donated $10,000 to The Flora Fund to help aspiring Bermudian athletes achieve... Read more of this article