Category: News
Golf: Bermuda Win Kitty Michael Bermuda Bowl
Bermuda’s golf team made an excellent showing to win the 42nd annual Kitty Michael Golf International Invitational Championships in Florida. The Bermuda team of Katrin Burnie – Captain, Linda Down – Vice Captain, Tracy Burgess, Liz Carpio, Maria Harris, Valerie Nearon, Elaine Parker-Frost, Katyna Rabain, Cindy Ratzlaff, Lesley Wollmann... Read more of this article
Speaker Dennis Lister Attends Conference In UK
Speaker of the House of Assembly Dennis Lister represented Bermuda at the Commons and Overseas Territories Conference in London. “The conference which took place from May 4 – 6, was hosted by the UK House of Commons Speaker, Sir Lindsay Hoyle. Sir Lindsay Hoyle with British Overseas Territories Speakers “On Wednesday [May 4] Sir Lindsay... Read more of this article
Regiment Soldiers To Train At Overseas Camp
Island soldiers today jetted off for a two week overseas exercise at a United States Marine Corps base. About 140 Royal Bermuda Regiment soldiers will be joined by 10 Marines from the new Turks & Caicos Islands Regiment, who have already undergone a week’s training at Warwick Camp, for the trip to Camp Lejeune in North Carolina. RBR Major Preston... Read more of this article
Video: Virtual Gallery’ Of Bermuda Flowers
The latest installment of Bernews’ series of ‘Virtual Shows’ features flowers from across the island, providing a ‘virtual flower bouquet’ in honour of Mother’s Day. This marks the third in a series of ‘Virtual Art Shows’ by Bernews highlighting some of the island’s many skilled photographers and artists, as well as... Read more of this article
Video: Sunday May 8th ‘Good News’ Spotlight
News that Bermuda is celebrating Mother’s Day, an art fundraiser raised $250,000 for WindReach, Irena Ashton was named Nurse of the Year, Jahzuena Bradshaw-Douglas received All-KCAC honors, and Hamilton Princess donated $4,000 to Women’s Resource Centre were all some of the positive news stories from the past week. In additional good news,... Read more of this article
Photos & 360: Spring Into The City In Hamilton
The City of Hamilton held their ‘Spring into the City’ grand finale this afternoon [May 7] at Victoria Park. A spokesperson previously said, “Local band Aimee & Davy will keep the energy flowing as they play under the park’s iconic bandstand [which will be adorned with locally sourced flowers courtesy of the Garden Club of Bermuda] while... Read more of this article
Photo Set #1: 2022 Convex End To End Walk
The Convex End-to-End took place today [May 7] marking the 35th time the annual event has been held. The full End-to-End event is 24.1 miles and the Middle-to-End which is 14 miles. Anne Mello, Bermuda End-to-End board chair, previously said: “It’s about coming together, the community spirit and raising funds for our three selected charities in... Read more of this article
Updates: Convex End To End Event Underway
[Updating] The Convex End-to-End is taking place today [May 7] marking the 35th time the annual event has been held. The full End-to-End event is 24.1 miles and the Middle-to-End which is 14 miles. Anne Mello, Bermuda End-to-End board chair, previously said: “It’s about coming together, the community spirit and raising funds for our three selected... Read more of this article
Column: Why Wait For Mother’s Day?
[Written by Kisha Tyrrell] It is evident that on Mother’s Day, women everywhere are reminded to take the day for selfcare. If the last three years have taught us anything, we have learned that we shouldn’t be waiting for ‘Self-care Sunday’, our birthdays, and definitely not until Mother’s Day to prioritize our needs. And on top of that,... Read more of this article
Column: Water Conscious, Energy, Save Money
[Column written by BELCO] Being water conscious is not only good for the environment but could also result in a significant reduction in your household energy consumption, which will in turn help you save money. Much of the energy consumed around water usage is due to appliances using electricity to heat water, which includes water heaters, dishwashers,... Read more of this article
Video: May 7th Bernews Morning Newsflash
Police confirm death of Keyoshe Robinson, House passes Fairmont Southampton Bill, ‘Virtual Gallery’ of Bermuda flowers, MarketPlace promotes Ronnette Burgess, Minister updates on Litigation Guardian Service, Financial Assistance Department Annual Report, riders under 18 cannot tow a passenger, OBA: ‘Raises more questions than answers’, Government... Read more of this article
Jeff Mayweather: Bascome Can Reach Potential
[Written by Stephen Wright] Jeff Mayweather believes it is “now or never” for Nikki Bascome to realise his true potential as a boxer. Bascome is preparing for his upcoming bout against Jamaican Kevin Hylton at The Shed in Dockyard by training in Las Vegas under Jeff Mayweather, the uncle of Floyd, the five-division world champion. The pair have... Read more of this article
