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Age Concern Hosting Final Light Bulb Giveaway
Age Concern announced its third and final LED light bulb giveaway in partnership with the Department of Energy. A spokesperson said, “Age Concern will be hosting its third and final LED Light Bulb Giveaway next week. They have partnered with The Department of Energy again to provide LED light bulbs for Bermuda’s ageing population. This giveaway... Read more of this article
Video: BermudAir Wishes Athletes “Good Luck”
BermudAir is sponsoring Team Bermuda for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, with the company releasing a video wishing the team good luck as they prepare to compete on the biggest stage in the world. The video includes well wishes from a number of local athletes from a range of sports, including swimming, tennis, bodybuilding, hockey, football, cricket,... Read more of this article
Somerset Wins 2024 Mini Cup Match
Somerset secured victory at the Department of Sport and Recreation’s annual Mini Cup Match at Bailey’s Bay Cricket Club, winning 71 without loss and claiming the cup for the next year. A Government spokesperson said, “Yesterday [July 25], the Department of Sport and Recreation hosted its annual Mini-Cup Match at Bailey’s Bay Cricket... Read more of this article
Fundraiser For CARIFTA Triathlon Team
The Bermuda Wine Concierge is set to hold a wine tasting event as a fundraiser for the CARIFTA Junior Triathlon Team on Thursday, August 8 at 8.00pm at the Bermuda Aquarium. The event, which is hosted by Karen Plianthos, will see those in attendance “enjoy and learn about amazing wine while surrounded by Bermuda’s beautiful fish.” Tickets... Read more of this article
Video: Glenn Jones Interviews Dame Flora Duffy
Emmy Award-winning Bermudian journalist Glenn Jones recently traveled to Colorado to interview defending Olympic gold medalist Dame Flora Duffy, with the pair discussing Dame Flora’s goals, her recovery from an injury, her sports-funding initiative, and more. Mr Jones works for NBC Boston, and we appreciate them allowing us to ‘borrow’... Read more of this article
BZS & Parks Department Continue Partnership
The Bermuda Zoological Society [BZS] and the Department of Parks spent time clearing invasives on Trunk Island recently in an effort to share knowledge and continue the partnership that has been evolving since the BZS Micro Forest Project began in 2021. “On June 26, members of the Parks team from Tulo Valley and Government House joined the BZS team... Read more of this article
Dr. Ball Public Health Scholarship Recipients
The Ministry of Health announced the 2024 Dr. Barbara Ball Public Health Scholarship recipients, with Asha Hoyte, Nia Dailey, Tylasha Desilva, Elisha Bailey-Lewis, Jordan Bascome, Joshua Correia, Dy-Juan DeRoza, Storm Gibbons, Ronnelle James, Harlee Purvey, Veronica Swan-DeGraff, and Tiontae Thomas Clarke all receiving scholarships. A Government spokesperson... Read more of this article
Five Schools Receive Green Flag Eco Award
Five schools have received the internationally recognized Green Flag award, which is the highest level of achievement in the Eco-Schools program. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] is excited to celebrate the achievements of twenty-one Bermuda schools for their outstanding work as part of Eco- Schools Bermuda... Read more of this article
Jamar Dill Earns ILM Level 3 Certificate
iEPC Limited announced that Jamar Dill has achieved his ILM Level 3 certificate. A spokesperson said, “The ILM Leadership training programme is an internationally recognized programme in Leadership and Management, facilitated by Management Solutions for iEPC employees who aspire to be, and have been identified as having the attributes and potential... Read more of this article
Emmanuel Baptist Church To Host Event
The public is invited to Emmanuel Baptist Church on July 26th to discuss community needs and explore ways to support Bermuda’s growth. A spokesperson said, “The public is invited to Emmanuel Baptist Church on Dundonald Street, tomorrow evening, Friday July 26th from 6 pm. Grab a bite to eat, or chat and chew about life in Bermuda. What do you... Read more of this article
Dance Academy Concludes Summer Intensive
Bermuda Dance Academy announced the successful conclusion of its annual Summer Dance Intensive, which took place over four weeks in July, with a special highlight being the two-week teaching stint by local professional dancer Mikayla Wilson. A spokesperson said, “Mikayla Wilson, fresh off her first contract as a professional dancer with Princess... Read more of this article
Appleby Awards $95K In Scholarships, Bursaries
Appleby Bermuda has awarded $95,000 in scholarships and bursaries, with this year’s recipients including Max Blakeney, Tange Bean, Tiffany Cooper, Malcolm Hendrickson, and Za’Khari Turner. A spokesperson said, “Appleby’s Bermuda office is pleased to award five education scholarships and bursaries in 2024. “Appleby has been providing... Read more of this article
Video: Nahki Wells Scores In Bristol City Victory
Bermuda’s Nahki Wells scored for Bristol City as they played to a 2 – 0 victory over Newport County. The club’s match report said, “Bristol City earned their first win of pre-season, beating Newport County 2-0 at the Robins High Performance Centre. “Nahki Wells gave City the lead in the 69th minute before Sinclair Armstrong doubled... Read more of this article
Wallpaper Wednesday: Butterfly Flag Gold Ring
The latest design in Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series features a stunning graphic of butterflies decorated with the Bermuda flag, gracefully hovering over a gleaming gold ring. 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... Read more of this article
Aircare Team Members Earn ILM Certificates
Aircare announced that three of their team members have recently been awarded their Institute of Leadership and Management [ILM] certificates, with Aaron Chase and Corey Davies earning ILM Level 2 certificates, while Jason DeMello achieved his ILM Level 3 certificate. A spokesperson said, “The ILM Leadership training programme is an internationally... Read more of this article
Bermuda High School Celebrates IB Success
The Bermuda High School announced the results of its 2024 International Baccalaureate Diploma cohort. Head of School, Ms. Carol A. Swainson, commented, “Once again, I am pleased to share this outstanding set of exam results for our Class of 2024. 94% of our students have achieved their IB Diplomas, and they will all begin their tertiary education... Read more of this article
