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Bermuda’s Tennis Team Defeat Jamaica 2 – 1
Bermuda’s Junior Davis Cup team achieved early success in their opening match Tuesday against Jamaica, defeating them 2-1. The team arrived at 8am for their allotted 30 minute warm up session with match playing starting at 8:30am. First up in the order was Tariq Simons playing in the no. 2 position for the team. Simons is a newcomer to team tennis,... Read more of this article
Jonathan White Called To The Bermuda Bar
Jonathan White was called to the Bermuda Bar this month, with the newly qualified Bermudian attorney called by Chief Justice Ian Kawaley during a ceremony in front of a full court room. Mr. White officially became an attorney having successfully completed 12 months of pupillage with Marshall Diel & Myers Limited where he will continue his legal... Read more of this article
P.A.L.S. Charity Walk Raises Over $35,000
The 29th Annual P.A.L.S. Walk with Me for Cancer Care held on February 19 raised more than $35,000. A total of 600 people registered for the event, which is the organisation’s major annual fundraiser, with proceeds going toward vital medical care, equipment and supplies for cancer patients in Bermuda. Karen Dyer, P.A.L.S. Executive Director, said,... Read more of this article
Pie Factory To Host Grand Opening Tomorrow
The Pie Factory, known for its homemade savoury meat and vegetable pies and desserts, is inviting the community to celebrate its official grand opening at #6 Parliament Street on Wednesday, March 29. Owner Sonia Furbert said, “We have worked for over 20 years to run The Pie Factory and it is an honor to be able to offer our loyal patrons the same... Read more of this article
Sea Cadet Dinghy Completely Refurbished
The Bermuda Sea Cadet Corps took delivery last week of their completely refurbished ASC Dinghy, Philippa, thanks to the help of Spar Yard Marine Solutions. Philippa is the primary training dinghy used by the Sea Cadets to teach rowing and seamanship and boat handling skills. Four Cadet oarsman and a coxswain take it out on the water every Friday evening... Read more of this article
Photos: “Fryderyk Chopin” Ship Visits Bermuda
The Fryderyk Chopin tall ship is presently visiting the island, with the 180-foot long vessel seen in St. George’s today [March 27]. Designed by Polish naval architect Zygmunt Choreń, the ship is named after the 19th century Polish composer, and can accommodate a crew of 53, and is able to attain a maximum speed of 9kn under engine, and 16kn under... Read more of this article
Video: 60 Years On The Job For Shirley Hunt
He has been working at the Elbow Beach Resort for 60 years, and Bell Captain Shirley Hunt says that he still enjoys what he’s doing and has no plans to retire yet. Bernews recently had the opportunity to meet with Mr. Hunt, and guest interviewer Charles Webbe introduced him by saying, “During the ten decades that this hotel has been in existence,... Read more of this article
Lisa Blackburn Breaks Masters World Record
Bermuda’s Lisa Blackburn made a very impressive showing at the Ontario Masters Swimming Championships in Canada this weekend, breaking the Masters World Record in the 100 freestyle. Racing at the Ontario Masters Swimming Championships in Toronto, Ontario, she shattered the Masters World Record in the 100 freestyle with a time of 58.24. Ms Blackburn... Read more of this article
BF&M Launching “No Limits” Sailing Program
BF&M, in association with the America’s Cup Endeavour Program and Bermuda Autism Support and Education [BASE], is launching the ‘No Limits’ sailing program for children with autism spectrum disorder [ASD]. BF&M’s ‘No Limits’ program seeks to offer sailing as a form of recreational therapy for ASD children, to extend the excitement... Read more of this article
Junior Davis Cup Team Competing In El Salvador
The Bermuda Lawn Tennis Association sent their Junior Davis Cup Team of Trey Mallory, Tariq Simons and Scott Redmond to compete this week in El Salvador. The Junior Davis Cup event, is being played at Polideportivo De Ciudad Merliot, El Salvador, and eighteen countries are represented at the event. The team arrived on Friday afternoon lead by National... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: 2017 Earth Hour Celebrations
Last night, Greenrock and a number of other organisations hosted the annual celebration of Earth Hour in Bermuda, bringing the island’s people together for both fun and raising awareness of environmental issues. The evening’s featured activity was a 5K Glow Fun Walk and Run through the City of Hamilton during the “lights out” period from... Read more of this article
Dill & Derosa Win Invitational Events In USA
Two Bermuda track & field athletes claimed victories at Invitational Meets held recently in the United States. Shaquille Dill won the Men’s Weems Baskin Invitational 800m race, while Tiara Derosa won the Richmond’s Fred Hardy Invitational Women Discus Throw Non-Division 1. Dill won the Men’s 800m event stopping the clock in a time of 1:48.62. Derosa,... Read more of this article
