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Photos & Video: BTA’s ‘Rediscover The Rail Trail’
[Updated with video] The Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] hosted their ‘Rediscover the Rail Trail’ event today [March 5] with participants braving the inclement weather which saw windy conditions and a few passing showers. BTA Chief product and experiences development officer Pat Phillip-Fairn previously said, “We want to inspire everyone... Read more of this article
Video: Sunday March 5th: “Good News” Spotlight
News that Tashon DeSilva and Dan Cole were selected to represent the West Indies in rugby, the first laparoscopic kidney removal took place in Bermuda, the Start Up Weekend helped six businesses form in a span of 54 hours, Gordon Bowen and Tekle Ming completed the BOMI Facilities Management Administrator programme at Bermuda College, and Jonte Smith... Read more of this article
Four Upcoming Events Offered By Masterworks
Masterworks is getting set to host four upcoming events, including an Easter camp, a wine tasting event, Sharon Wilson’s student group exhibition, and Super Saturday. Regarding the Easter camp, a spokesperson said, “Register your little ones with us and immerse them in the wonderful world of art. Masterworks Museum will be hosting a fun filled... Read more of this article
Photos: 2017 Telford Electric Magic Mile Event
Hundreds of budding young runners took part in the 22nd annual Telford Electric Magic Mile event which was held at the National Sports Centre in Devonshire this afternoon [March 4]. Telford Industries, in conjunction with The Bermuda Pacers Track Club, hosted the popular running meet with parents, family and friends in the bleachers and around the field... Read more of this article
February 2017: Top 10 Bernews “Photo Of Day”
Aiming to help our readers wake up to a taste of the island each day, Bernews features a “Photo of the Day” in our email newsletter, social media and app every morning. Always popular, February’s top photos attracted tens of thousands of likes and shares on social media, and judging by the number of readers’ “likes”, the month’s most popular... Read more of this article
Photos: Earl Of Wessex Visits Two Schools
The Earl of Wessex — the youngest child of The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh — who is on the island until March 5, spent Friday morning [March 3] visiting students at CedarBridge Academy and Mount Saint Agnes Academy. This is a working visit on behalf of Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award [DofE] Bermuda, and His Royal Highness met with... Read more of this article
“Kids In Construction” Competition Winners
Teams from CedarBridge Academy and Dellwood Middle School came away with the most prizes at the Construction Association of Bermuda’s [CAOB] Kids in Construction Event this afternoon [March 3] at Washington Mall. As a Gold Sponsor, Aecon presented the CedarBridge ‘Shedibles’ team with a special award of $1,000 for their dedication to... Read more of this article
Wolves Club Donates $1,000 To Elliot School
The Golf Division of the Wolves’ Sports Club presented a $1,000 cheque to the Elliot Primary School during their weekly assembly, with the funds to be allocated towards the school’s ‘Feed the Children’ campaign to assist with feeding students in need. The photo below depicts Mr. Kevin Trott, Coordinator & Captain of the Golf Team,... Read more of this article
Photos: Bermuda Celebrates World Book Day
World Book Day celebrations took place across the island yesterday [March 2], with more than 1,500 books distributed to nurseries and schools throughout the island, with people also donating their time to read to children. Spearheaded by radio host Nikita Robinson, the programme has enriched the lives of thousands of local children since it started... Read more of this article
“Star” Cahow Chick Hatches Live On Camera
A Cahow chick emerged from its egg live on camera last night [March 2] as part of the Nonsuch Expeditions CahowCam project. The Nonsuch Island website said, “Hello World! At approximately 9.45 pm Bermuda time, two hours after the male took over incubation duties, and approximately 40 minutes after the top of the shell broke off, our star chick... Read more of this article
Ewart Brown/Swyer-Watson Scholarship Award
The Ewart Brown/Swyer-Watson Academic Scholarship [EBSWAS] saw its official launch and inaugural disbursement recently, with O’Jhai Bailey receiving the $5,000 award. The scholarship is funded by former Premier Dr Ewart Brown, who attended St Jago High School in Jamaica back in the 1960s. The scholarship will be awarded annually to St Jago graduate... Read more of this article
Photos & Results: National Par 3 Championships
Fraser Hunt and Tariqah Walikraam were crowned the 2017 Bermuda Par 3 National male and Female Champions at the Turtle Hill Golf Course. Hunt was able to shoot a Round of 54, with Jarryd Dillas finishing second after a 56 and Jevon Roberts finished third shooting 61. Walikraam shot a round of 56, with Ann Symonds finishing second shooting 64. There... Read more of this article
