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Jah-Nhai Perinchief Qualifies For Olympics
Bermuda triple jumper Jah-Nhai Perinchief has qualified for the Olympic Games in Paris. He will join seven other Bermuda athletes at the Games – triathletes Dame Flora Duffy, Erica Hawley and Tyler Smith; rower Dara Alizadeh; sailor Adriana Penruddocke; and swimmers Emma and Jack Harvey. Perinchief, who is ranked 30th in the world, opened his outdoor... Read more of this article
Community Cooking Club At CedarBridge
[Written by Natasha Thomas] During the 2023 – 2024 school year, CedarBridge Academy [CBA] students were engaged in co-curricular activities, on Wednesday afternoons. A group of 12 – 15 students signed up for the Community Cooking Club, where they were awarded both community service and co-curricular hours. The club consisted of a group of... Read more of this article
MSA’s Rotary Interact Club Report For 2023/24
Mount Saint Agnes Academy’s Rotary Interact Club President Chrishanté Dill has released a report covering their recent activities. Ms. Dill said, “On October 20, 2023, we had a brief Rotary Interact Club meeting during our lunch break from 11:45am to 12:06pm. We introduced our High School Advisor, Mrs.Richardson. Then we mentioned our new wxecutives... Read more of this article
Pearman To Speak At Black Travel Expo
Mikaela Ian Pearman is set to take part in the Black Travel Expo event in Atlanta in October of this year, with Ms Pearman scheduled to speak on the topic of “the future of content creation.” The event website states, “The Black Travel Expo is an annual event held in Atlanta, Georgia that celebrates the experiences, cultures, and... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: Canada Day Beach Party
The Association of Canadians in Bermuda [ACIB] celebrated Canada Day with a lively BBQ Beach Party this weekend, drawing crowds who enjoyed an afternoon of socializing and beachside fun. w6 Related Stories Photos & Video: Canada Day BBQ Beach Party Photos, Video & 360: Canada Day Beach Party Photo Set II:... Read more of this article
UK TV Series to Feature BPS & Coast Guard
A British Broadcasting Corporation [BBC] series is getting set to feature the Bermuda Police Service [BPS] and the Royal Bermuda Regiment [RBR] Coastguard, with filming getting underway last week. A police spokesperson said, “Earlier this year, a TV producer from Spun Gold Productions, a TV production company from the UK known for its documentary... Read more of this article
Nonsuch Expeditions Receives $25K Award
The Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund [MBZF] has awarded Nonsuch Expeditions a $25,000 Chairman’s Award for their ongoing work on Nonsuch Island including conserving the endangered Bermuda petrel. A spokesperson said, “At the wrap up of another record-breaking nesting season for the critically endangered, red-listed Bermuda petrel,... Read more of this article
Port Royal Golf Course’s 50th Anniversary
Port Royal Golf Course celebrated its 50th anniversary with a tournament on Saturday [June 29]. A spokesperson said, “On Saturday, June 29, Port Royal Golf Course finally got the chance to celebrate its 50 year historic milestone as a leading public sporting facility serving overseas visitors and local equally from all walks of life with the Minister... Read more of this article
Maritime Academy Achieves Int’l Accreditation
The Bermuda Maritime Academy has attained international accreditation from the UK’s Maritime Coastguard Agency for its training programs and facility. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Maritime Academy is proud to announce it has achieved the highly respected international standards required for its training programs and facility, here in Bermuda. “The... Read more of this article
Waldauer & Dore Win National Sprint Triathlon
Alex Waldauer and Marie Dore raced to victory in the 2024 Liberty Mutual National Sprint Triathlon. Waldauer clocked a time of 1:01:35, completed the swim in 12:18, recorded a time of 30:36 on the bike, before clocking a time of 18:03 on the rum. Adam Prunty was second in 1:02:55, and Jackson Langley rounded out the male podium by clocking 1:05:57. Dore... Read more of this article
Jessica Lewis Qualifies For 2024 Paralympics
Jessica Lewis is set to become a four-time Paralympian after qualifying for the Paralympic Games in Paris. Lewis — a three-time Parapan gold medalist and the America’s record holder – has already represented Bermuda at the 2012 London Games, 2016 Rio de Janeiro Games and 2020 Tokyo Games. The 31-year-old said on social media, “I... Read more of this article
June 2024: Top 10 Bernews “Photo Of Day”
In an effort to provide everyone with a look at the island’s natural beauty each morning, Bernews features a “Photo of the Day” in our email newsletters and on social media seven days a week. Judging by the number of reader’s “likes,” the month’s most popular photos included the Bermuda flag in Hamilton, shining lights in St George’s,... Read more of this article
Video: Sunday June 30th “Good News” Spotlight
News that Jarreau Daniels on attained several professional certifications, KraftHeinz and Butterfield & Vallis presented a cheque to The Reading Clinic for $4,205.18, the Bermuda Senior Golfers’ Society donated $4,600 to P.A.L.S., Chubb Bermuda welcomed Kiara Burcher, Alexis Lodge, and Amir Thomas to their annual Chubb Select Internship Programme,... Read more of this article
Minister Updates On Dementia Care Pilot Program
Minister of Social Development and Senior Tinée Furbert provided an update on the six-month Dementia Care Services Pilot Programme, saying that “a result of the positive outcomes obtained during this dementia care services pilot programme, the Ministry of Youth, Social Development and Seniors has extended the pilot for an additional 6 months,... Read more of this article
U19 Female Players Travel To Leeward Islands
The Bermuda Cricket Board [BCB] via an MOU with the Leeward Islands Cricket Board [LICB], was invited to submit four U19 female cricket players who are attending a 10-day training camp and team selection trial for the Leeward Islands U19 women’s team from June 16 to June 27th. A spokesperson said, “The opportunity was facilitated by the BCB... Read more of this article
Bermudians Featured In UK Pride Guide
Pride in London will take place this Saturday [June 29] and Bermudians are featured in the official guide, including CEO of Pride in London Christopher Joell-Deshields, Tiffany Paynter, and Taj Donville-Outerbridge. A spokesperson said, “Pride in London will take place on Saturday, June 29, 2024. The event’s 2024 campaign, #WeAreEverywhere,... Read more of this article
