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Daley Wins Two Medals At Coupe Du Québec
Elijah Daley made a splash at the Coupe du Québec senior swimming championships, held at the PEPS of Laval University, securing two medals on the first day of competition. Daley’s first success came in the men’s 200m individual medley. He advanced to the A final after finishing 9th in the preliminaries with a time of 2:12.08. In the A final,... Read more of this article
Yushae DeSilva-Andrade On Winning Award
[Written by Stephen Wright] Boccia player Yushae DeSilva-Andrade was left overwhelmed after being named Female Athlete of the Year at the 43rd Annual Sports Awards held at the Hamilton Princess and Beach Club on Sunday [March 23]. DeSilva-Andrade delivered a remarkable performance at the Paralympics in Paris last summer, finishing fourth at the event. She... Read more of this article
CedarBridge Hosts Foreign Languages Week
[Written by Anya Thompson] CedarBridge Academy recently celebrated Foreign Languages Week from March 17th to 21st, embracing the theme “Multilingual Voices, One Global Community.” The week-long observance culminated in a lively cultural event on Friday, March 21st, held in the school’s North Courtyard. The celebration featured an array of performances,... Read more of this article
Aircare Sales Team Wins Linc Service Award
Aircare’s sales team won the 2024 Linc Service Team of the Year Award, with Marlyn Kelch, Reggie Weeks, and Antoney Medeiros also winning individual awards. A spokesperson said, “This award is given to the sales team with the highest sales per person across the entire Linc Service network, which includes over 175 contractors in more than... Read more of this article
Kole Hall Scores Header In Chorley Draw
Bermuda footballer Kole Hall scored in Chorley’s 1-1 draw away to Darlington in the Vanarama National League North yesterday [March 25]. Hall headed home in the 31st minute to cancel out Darlington’s thirteenth-minute opener. The Bermuda striker has scored three goals in his past six league matches. Related Stories Jutorre Burgess Scores For Harborough Brighton... Read more of this article
Adrian Roach Named Crandall Boxer Of Year
Amateur boxer Adrian Roach has been named Boxer of the Year at the annual Crandall University Blue & Gold Awards at the weekend. Representing the Crandall Chargers, Roach reached the final of the Brampton Cup in Ontario, Canada, in super-welterweight division last month. It is believed Roach will now turn professional and make his debut in the... Read more of this article
Wallpaper Wednesday: Emoji Holding A Sign
The latest design in Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series features a cheerful emoji holding a Bermuda sign on a sunny beach. The design is available in two sizes; a Facebook profile cover image and also in a vertical format, ideally sized for use as a mobile phone wallpaper, WhatsApp status image or Instagram story. You can download both sizes... Read more of this article
Photos: 43rd Annual Sports Awards Event
Jack Harvey was named Male Athlete of the Year and Yushae DeSilva-Andrade earned the title of Female Athlete of the Year at the 43rd Annual Sports Awards, with a number of other of the Island’s top athletes recognized in various categories. A spokesperson said, “The Department of Sport and Recreation hosted the 43rd Annual Sports Awards,... Read more of this article
Chantel Smith Earns PSEA Award For February
Chantel Smith of the Department of Financial Assistance earned the Public Service Excellence Award [PSEA] for February. A Government spokesperson said, “The Government of Bermuda is pleased to announce that Ms. Chantel Smith of the Department of Financial Assistance has been recognised as the February Public Service Excellence Award recipient. “Last... Read more of this article
Photos: World Poetry Day In St. George’s
The Corporation of St. George’s hosted Bermuda’s UNESCO World Poetry Day 2025 at King’s Square, with students from four schools – St George’s Prep, East End Primary, Francis Patton Primary, and St David’s Primary – performing original poems inspired by this year’s theme ‘A Treasure for Tomorrow: Celebrating 25 Years of Our World... Read more of this article
Sigma Xi Omega Announces Scholarships
The Sigma Xi Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated announced the availability of a variety of scholarships and fellowships through the Alpha Kappa Alpha Educational Advancement Foundation [EAF]. A spokesperson said, “These opportunities are designed to support students pursuing higher education by offering financial assistance... Read more of this article
BermudAir Welcomes Pilot Tariq Lynch-Wade
BermudAir announced that Tariq Lynch-Wade has joined the team as the airline’s first Bermudian-licensed pilot. A spokesperson said, “Mr. Lynch-Wade, who has been serving as BermudAir’s Head of Safety since May 2024, is now transitioning into a full-time pilot role, fulfilling his lifelong passion for aviation. This milestone not only marks... Read more of this article
