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Photos: Gombey Troupes Gather For Unity

Photos: Gombey Troupes Gather For Unity

“It is about unity….tonight we dance as one culture,” a Gombey leader said as all the island’s troupes gathered for the ‘Gombey Unity’ event, making their way through Hamilton as they celebrated unity and a Bermudian tradition that has stood the test of time for centuries. Outside of pre-planned events like Bermuda... Read more of this article

Parliament: Order Of Business For March 6th

Parliament: Order Of Business For March 6th

The House of Assembly will be in session on Monday [Mar 6] with the debate on the 2023/24 Bermuda Budget set to continue and the Bills listed for their Second Reading include the Public Holidays Amendment and Validation Act 2023, Police [Amendment and Validation] Act 2023 and Municipalities Amendment Act 2023. The Order of Business is below [PDF here]: Related... Read more of this article

Photo Set I: 2023 Skyport Magic Mile Race

Photo Set I: 2023 Skyport Magic Mile Race

The Skyport Magic Mile event was held at the Flora Duffy Stadium at the National Sports Centre, with hundreds of young runners in action at the always popular event. Due to the high volume of images we have, we will post multiple galleries, so you can view the first set below, we will have additional photo galleries later today, and you can view all... Read more of this article

360 Degree Tour: Skyport Magic Mile Event

360 Degree Tour: Skyport Magic Mile Event

Hundreds of young runners hit the track this weekend at the Skyport Magic Mile at the Flora Duffy Stadium at the National Sports Centre as proud parents, families, friends looked on from the stands. You can take a virtual look at the event with the 360° panoramas below, and to view all of our Skyport Magic Mile coverage, click here. Related Stories Live... Read more of this article

Photo Set I: 2023 Lindo’s To Lindo’s Road Race

Photo Set I: 2023 Lindo’s To Lindo’s Road Race

Hundreds of people came out this morning [March 5] to take part in the 2023 Lindo’s to Lindo’s run and walk event, which serves to raise awareness of diabetes and generate funds for the Bermuda Diabetes Association [BDA]. The 10k race, as the name suggests, starts at Lindo’s Family Foods Warwick and finishes at Lindo’s Market in Devonshire,... Read more of this article

75 Minute Video: Lindo’s To Lindo’s Road Race

75 Minute Video: Lindo’s To Lindo’s Road Race

[Updated with results] The Lindo’s to Lindo’s Road Race event is taking place today [March 5], with the event aims to raise awareness of diabetes and generate funds for the Bermuda Diabetes Association [BDA]. A spokesperson previously said, “The competitive 10k run, 4-mile competitive walk and 4-mile fun run/walk will begin at Lindo’s Family... Read more of this article

Video: Sunday March 5th ‘Good News’ Spotlight

Video: Sunday March 5th ‘Good News’ Spotlight

News that the Bermuda national cricket won four matches, Bermudian Keivin Richardson-Crane worked on British Airways first ever flight with an all Black crew, Ignite Bermuda announced that Kidist Emery will join their board,  and L&F Indemnity Limited made a $50,000 donation to WindReach were all some of the positive news stories from the past... Read more of this article

Videos: Gombey Troupes Join For ‘Unity Link Up’

Videos: Gombey Troupes Join For ‘Unity Link Up’

[Updating] The Gombeys are out this evening [March 4] with all the troupes joining together for the ‘Gombey Unity Link Up,’ and they are making their way through the City of Hamilton. The troupes normally come out individually and all of them joining together for this Unity night has resulted in a large crowd, and Bernews is following along... Read more of this article

Live Updates & Video: Skyport Magic Mile

Live Updates & Video: Skyport Magic Mile

[Updating] The always popular Skyport Magic Mile event is being held today [March 4] at the Flora Duffy Stadium at the National Sports Centre, and we will be providing live updates and video as the island’s young runners hit the track, with the first race, the 4-year-olds, scheduled to start at 12 noon. Your screen will automatically refresh... Read more of this article

Cricket: Bermuda Beats Bahamas By 9 Wickets

Cricket: Bermuda Beats Bahamas By 9 Wickets

[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermuda completed a clean sweep of wins at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Americas Regional Qualifier after defeating the Bahamas by nine wickets in Buenos Aires, Argentina, today [March 4]. Coach Niraj Odedra’s side had already guaranteed qualification to the final regional qualifier, which will be played in Bermuda in... Read more of this article

Video: March 4th Bernews Morning Newsflash

Video: March 4th Bernews Morning Newsflash

Clearwater & Heron Bay schools to close in June, Premier David Burt travels to UAE for Investopia, tune into Bernews today for live updates of the Skyport Magic Mile, ‘Gombey Unity Link Up’ event this evening, police warn of social media scams, Motorsports Hall of Fame event to be held and Juanae Crockwell to be new Executive Director are... Read more of this article

Juanae Crockwell To Be New Executive Director

Juanae Crockwell To Be New Executive Director

Juanae Crockwell will become the new Executive Director of the Women’s Resource Centre from March 6th, 2023. A spokesperson said, “Ms. Crockwell brings a wealth of diverse experience to this new challenge and will lead the organization in execution of their mission to ‘Enhance the lives of Women in Bermuda’. This mission directly affects... Read more of this article