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BEN Thanks Kattegat For Decade Of Support
Bermuda Education Network [BEN] expressed gratitude to Kattegat Limited for their $20,000 donation, totaling $150,000 over ten years, supporting public school education and youth development programs. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Education Network [“BEN”] announced that they have received a donation of $20,000 from Kattegat Limited, a Bermuda... Read more of this article
Bermuda UK Ireland Fam Trip Concludes Visit
The Bermuda UK Ireland Fam Trip has concluded, with Kim Swan reflecting on the golfing event. Kim Swan said, “For me it has been truly gratifying to host a collection of 24 influential golfers from the United Kingdom and one from the United States in Bermuda for this golf FAM Trip March 14-18, 2024. Ironically, in January I consciously made the... Read more of this article
BHS Students Celebrate Round Square Day
Students from Bermuda High School joined in the worldwide observance of Round Square Day, engaging in the festivities alongside 250 schools spanning across 50 countries. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda High School students spent yesterday celebrating Round Square Day. The only school on the island accredited as a Round Square school, BHS was part... Read more of this article
Cultural Apprenticeship Programme Appreciation
“The Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport celebrated Bermuda’s cultural heritage at the Cultural Apprenticeship Programme Appreciation Event held over the weekend. Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport Senator Owen Darrell said, “The Cultural Apprenticeship Programme focuses on cultural preservation and intergenerational learning... Read more of this article
Smith & Olander 1st & 6th In Ironman Divisions
Karen Smith and Panzy Olander competed in the 2024 Ironman 70.3 Puerto Rico, which offered age group qualifying slots to the 2025 VinFast Ironman 70.3 World Championship in November 2025 in Marbella, Spain. Smith finished first in the women’s 55 – 59 age group division, booking her ticket to Spain. She was the sixth female overall to finish, and... Read more of this article
Wallpaper Wednesday: Cambridge Beaches
The latest design in Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series features an image of the Cambridge Beaches Resort in the west end. 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 or Instagram story. You can download both sizes... Read more of this article
SailGP Ranks 5th In Fast Company List
SailGP ranked fifth in Fast Company’s World’s Most Innovative Companies of 2024 list. A spokesperson said, “SailGP, one of the fastest growing global sports and entertainment leagues, has been named to Fast Company’s prestigious list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies of 2024. In its first time entering, SailGP secured a No.... Read more of this article
Rockal Evans Helps Matador Win In Australia
David Doherty’s Matador with Bermuda’s Rockal Evans on board took the win in a closely fought Act 1 of the Pallas Capital Gold Cup over the ten-boat fleet, sailed from the Cruising Yacht Club Of Australia. The tight racing, mini-battles throughout the fleet, and great tests of boat handling were the perfect start to what is set to be a hard-raced... Read more of this article
UMBC Trio Win Medals At Towson Opener
Za’Kayza Parsons, Keturah Bulford-Trott, and Caitlyn Bobb all represented UMBC women’s track and field at the Towson Opener. The UMBC 4×400 meter squad brought gold back to Hilltop Circle, as the quartet of Genelle Stephens, Bobb, Leanne McDonald, and Shanel Sibblies defeated second place Towson by over 10 seconds with a mark of 3:50.08. Bobb... Read more of this article
Kempe Wins Opening Trophy Race In Spain
Yesterday [March 18] marked the beginning of racing at the 2024 ILCA under 21 European championships & open European trophy in Majorca, Spain, hosted by Reial Club Nàutic Port de Pollença, which saw Sebastian Kempe begin competing. Kempe made a dream start to the regatta, in a field of 137 ILCA 7 men, winning the first race, and finished 20th... Read more of this article
Hamilton Princess Donates $6K To Charities
The Hamilton Princess & Beach Club contributed $6,000 to three local charities as part of its 6th Annual Black History Month Celebration Dinner. Big Brothers Big Sisters [BBBS], the Adult Education School, and the Women’s Resource Centre, were selected by the hotel’s Black History Month honourees: Dr. Terry-Lynne Emery, Dr. Carika Weldon, and... Read more of this article
Video: Hamilton Launches Campaign For HOME
In a concerted effort to confront the pressing issue of homelessness, the City of Hamilton is launching a robust public communications initiative this week aimed at raising awareness, fostering education, and rallying support for the charity HOME. The initiative, designed to complement HOME’s ongoing efforts, will employ a diverse range of communication... Read more of this article
