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Manders Helps Cardiff Met Win By 5 Wickets
Jaiden Manders was a member of the Cardiff Metropolitan University Cricket Club 1st XI that defeated King’s College Taunton by 5 wickets. Cardiff won the toss and sent King’s College to bat, they would bowl them out for 78, Keesan Stewart was the top scorer with 17, while Bhavya Doshi was the pick of the Cardiff bowlers returning figures of 3-1-5-3.... Read more of this article
Dept Wears Blue For Child Abuse Prevention
In solidarity with Child Abuse Prevention Month, the Department of Child and Family Services joined forces by wearing blue. “Today we came together in blue to send a powerful message: there’s no excuse for child abuse, and protecting our children is a top priority in 2024 and beyond.” said the Minister of Youth, Social Development... Read more of this article
Butterfield Bank Donates To Bermuda College
Bermuda College is the new home of several VAV controllers and thermostats used in its heating, ventilating and air conditioning [HVAC] systems, through a generous donation from Butterfield Bank. A spokesperson said, “The donation of nearly 200 units, worth approximately $20,000 was able to extend the life span of the College HVAC hardware by... Read more of this article
SailGP’s Initiative ‘Inspire’ Returns To Bermuda
SailGP’s community, education and outreach initiative, Inspire, returns to Bermuda next week, ahead of the Apex Group Bermuda Sail Grand Prix on May 4-5. A spokesperson said, “SailGP, the world’s most exciting racing on water, founded the Inspire initiative to help diversify the sport for young people, without any race, gender, or socioeconomic... Read more of this article
Video: National Disability Register Launched
The National Disability Register was officially launched at an event yesterday, with the register designed to “keep a centralized database of accurate and current data on persons with disabilities” which will help guide policy to “facilitate targeted support and deliver appropriate resources to advance inclusivity in Bermuda.” Minister... Read more of this article
Wilton Re Donates $5,000 To Menuhin Foundation
Wilton Reinsurance Bermuda has donated $5,000 to the Menuhin Foundation. A spokesperson said, “The Menuhin Foundation has supported thousands of Bermuda’s school children since 1976 as part of their vision to ensure “that all children will have access to the unique, social, emotion and intellectual benefits of learning to play a stringed instrument... Read more of this article
Khano Smith Named USL Coach Of The Week
Rhode Island FC Head Coach Khano Smith was named to the USL Championship Team of the Week, with the Bermudian named Coach of the Week. A spokesperson said, “Rhode Island FC defender Stephen Turnbull and Head Coach and General Manager Khano Smith have been named to the USL Championship Team of the Week following the club’s historic first-ever... Read more of this article
Zen Marley Mello In World Youth Entrepreneurship
Zen Marley Mello – the founder and CEO of Zanamations an animation video creation business – recently competed at the Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship’ World Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge in New York City. A spokesperson said, “The World Challenge is the signature event for NFTE students from around the globe to compete... Read more of this article
May 18: Free Men’s Health Clinic Set To Return
[Written by Patrick Bean] After a successful first year providing free health services to males 40 years and older, the DailyMale Men’s Health Clinic is set to return on Saturday, May 18. The clinic aims to address pervasive health conditions that have been identified as common threats to the local, mature male population, by offering free men’s... Read more of this article
HAB Expands Scholarship Support For Stripers
The Hospitals Auxiliary of Bermuda [HAB] is expanding its scholarship support for people in its candy striper programme, with applications due by June 23. A spokesperson said, “The Hospitals Auxiliary of Bermuda is pleased to announce the expansion of its scholarship support for people in its candy striper programme.” HAB President Pat Cerra... Read more of this article
Mallory Helps UNC Advance To Championships
Trey Mallory and his UNC Wilmington [UNCW] men’s tennis teammate’s streak went to eight as they cruised to its fourth consecutive Coastal Athletic Association men’s tennis championship with a 4 – 1 win over Elon at the McCormack-Nagelsen Tennis Center. In the doubles, Mallory and Gabe Hurtado went down 6-2 to Oskar Antinheimo and... Read more of this article
Four Bermudians Receive Raleigh Scholarship
Four young Bermudians — Mikhyla Ming, Paris Robinson, Odhari Hodson and Adonté Martin — are set to embark on a transformative 10-week expedition to South Africa and Costa Rica as recipients of Raleigh Bermuda’s Venturers’ Scholarship, valued at $12,000 each. A spokesperson said, “Raleigh International Bermuda is thrilled... Read more of this article
Wallpaper Wednesday: Sun Shade & Serenity
Experience the tranquility of the shoreline, where the interplay of sunlight and shadows creates a serene ambiance, in this edition of Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday. 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... Read more of this article
Ministry Applauds Success Of Kappa Classic
“The Kappa Classic is more than just a tournament; it’s a platform for our youth to shine and develop not only their athletic skills but also their teamwork and leadership qualities,” said Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport, Senator Owen Darrell. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport... Read more of this article
National Disability Registration Drive Launched
The Ministry of Youth, Social Development, and Seniors announced the launch of Bermuda’s First National Disability Register with a registration drive held for all persons with disabilities and care providers. A Government spokesperson said, “All are invited to attend the City Hall Lawn tomorrow Wednesday, 24 April, 2024 from 11 am to 4 pm. Media... Read more of this article
KPMG & Frontier Open Scholarship Applications
KPMG in Bermuda and Frontier have opened applications for their annual scholarships, valued at $30,000 and $15,000 respectively. A spokesperson said, “It’s the time of year when KPMG in Bermuda and Frontier, an Artex company, are welcoming applications for their esteemed annual scholarships, a cornerstone of KPMG’s Lift Off Program. These... Read more of this article
