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Photos & Results: Beyond Rugby Championship
The 6th annual Beyond Rugby Championship Tournament took place at the Police Field on Wednesday afternoon, with both Middle Schools and High Schools participating. Middle School Winners – Sandys Middle School Runners-Up: Saltus Devrae-Noel Simmons MVP – Devin Augustus High School Winners: Saltus Runners-Up: Berkeley Malcom Outerbridge... Read more of this article
BTA Signs “Major” Agreement With Airbnb
[Updated with video] The Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] and Airbnb have signed a “major agreement that will help to promote Bermuda as a world-class destination for leisure, group travel and tourism investment.” A spokesperson said, “This partnership will also create a framework that opens a dialogue between the Government of Bermuda... Read more of this article
Photos & Results: FEI World Jumping Challenge
The FEI World Jumping Challenge was held on Saturday March 4th at the National Equestrian Centre, marking the second eevent of a three part competition. In Category A the winner was Philip Correia who had double clear rounds and a hair faster time for his overall score for the day. Philip’s mount, Emerson was true to form and jumped very consistently.... Read more of this article
NY Cosmos Football Team To Train In Bermuda
Professional football team New York Cosmos will travel to Bermuda in March 2017 for preseason training, the BFA and BTA announced today. “Over the past two years, the Bermuda Tourism Authority has aggressively pursued sports teams, emphasising the island’s temperate climate from November through March and leveraging high quality training facilities... Read more of this article
Dage Minors Named ‘Track Athlete Of Year’
Bermuda’s Dage Minors, who competes for the Franklin Pierce University men’s track & field team, has been named East Region Track Athlete of the Year by the United States Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association [USTFCCCA]. This latest accolade for the Bermudian runner follows after he was named the Northeast-10 Conference... Read more of this article
Neletha Butterfield Holds Book Signing
As part of the celebration of International Women’s Day, the Bermuda National Library hosted a Bermuda Connections book signing series with Neletha Butterfield today [March 8], with the author on hand to add her signature to copies of her new book Speeches For The Soul. In explaining what motivated her to release the book, the well known educator... Read more of this article
Photos: International Women’s Day Celebrations
Crowds of people gathered in Hamilton today [March 8], as Bermuda celebrated International Women’s Day, which is taking place this year under the theme of “Be Bold for Change.” The event was organized by the Bermuda Women’s Day Committee and Ernst & Young, and got underway at City Hall and continued with a march through Hamilton. Bermuda... Read more of this article
BHS Raise Over $80,000 At St. Baldrick’s Event
On Tuesday, BHS hosted their first ever St. Baldrick’s fundraising event, with 34 Primary students, three Secondary students, three staff members and five parents shaving their heads and / or donating their hair to Locks of Love. The initial fundraising goal of $15,000 has been surpassed, with the event collectively raising $80,939 as of this writing. Y9... Read more of this article
Young Entrepreneur Launches ‘BermyTech’
Young Bermudian entrepreneur Sam Roberts has launched a technical services business called BermyTech, providing technical support and related services to people across the island, and receiving a Best of Bermuda award in the process. When asked about his company’s focus, Mr. Roberts told Bernews, “Our main focus is technical support for both... Read more of this article
Bermudian To Mow 50 Lawns In 50 States
Bermudian Rodney Smith’s effort to give back to the community by offering free lawn mowing services to the elderly and single mothers will soon see him mow 50 lawns in 50 American states as he takes his charitable work on the road. Mr. Smith said, “People have walked, run, cycled or driven across America. This summer I will embark on my... Read more of this article
HSBC Workforce Strive To Eliminate Hunger
In partnership with the Eliza DoLittle Society [TEDS], the Anglican Cathedral and the Salvation Army, the staff of HSBC rolled up their sleeves in an effort to address the issue of hunger in Bermuda. From October 2016 through to February 2017, the Bank launched its first bank-wide, team based volunteering programme comprising of 10 – 15 employees... Read more of this article
Dante Leverock A “Rising Talent In CONCACAF”
The CONCACAF website has featured Dante Leverock, posting a profile on the Bermudian footballer who they called a “rising talent in CONCACAF.” The story said, “The 6-foot-4 Bermudian international played for the USA’s Harrisburg City Islanders, but he’s now with Ilkeston FC in England, where he competes for Bermuda legend Shaun Goater.” Asked... Read more of this article
