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Donna Raynor Elected To World Athletics Council
[Written by Stephen Wright] Donna Raynor, the former Bermuda National Athletics Association [BNAA] president, has become the first Bermudian to be elected to the World Athletics Council. Raynor attended the World Athletics Congress in Budapest, Hungary, with Dr Freddie Evans, the BNAA president, and Mia Bean, the BNAA general secretary. “I still can’t... Read more of this article
Football: Dale Eve Named Man Of The Match
[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermuda goalkeeper Dale Eve was voted man of the match in Alvechurch’s 4-2 defeat away to Mickleover in the Pitching In Southern League Premier Division Central on Tuesday. The 28-year-old, who signed for Alvechurch from Hereford at the start of the season, made a string of fine saves throughout the game. “His performance... Read more of this article
Chemaj Rayner, Vanessa Daley Earn Scholarships
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Sigma Xi Omega Chapter, announced that Chemaj Rayner and Vanessa Daley have both earned scholarships. A spokesperson said, “Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Sigma Xi Omega Chapter, is proud to announce the selection of the 2023 recipients of the Dr. Norma Jean Hendrickson and Geraldine Lambert... Read more of this article
Corey Davies Completes Centravac Certification
Aircare today congratulated Service Technician, Corey Davies, for successfully completing his Trane CentraVac Chiller certification. A spokesperson said, “Aircare today congratulated Service Technician, Corey Davies, for successfully completing his Trane CentraVac Chiller certification. “The two-course training took place in Wisconsin in... Read more of this article
Mandy-Suzanne Wong To Release New Book
The latest novel from Bermudian author Mandy-Suzanne Wong, The Box, will be published next month. A writer of fiction and essays, Ms Wong’s works include the novel Drafts of a Suicide Note; the essay collection Listen, we all bleed; the chapbooks Awabi and Artificial Wilderness; and the exhibition catalogue Animals Across Discipline, Time, and Space. The... Read more of this article
Wallpaper Wednesday: The Bermuda Story
The latest design in Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series features a book whose pages contain pink sands and blue skies, a virtual interpretation of the Bermuda story. 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... Read more of this article
Tomorrow’s Voices Receives New Vehicle
Tomorrow’s Voices is thanking the donors that helped to provide the charity with a brand new community service vehicle, a first for the charity, which supports the Bermuda Autism Early Intervention Centre. A spokesperson said, “The vehicle, a 7-seater Renault Triber [RXT AMT], was kindly donated by long standing supporter Demco Florist, with... Read more of this article
Shayla Morton Selected For Training In US
Shayla Morton, an educator at Francis Patton Primary School, was selected to attend an immersive training experience in Virginia. A spokesperson said, “A partnership between the U.S. Consulate General, Government of Bermuda and The Babcock American History Scholarship funded a special teacher training opportunity with the Bob and Marion Wilson... Read more of this article
Conyers Legal Education Awards Recipients
Ava Gibson, Chrysda Smith, Luc Dutranoit, and Macy Aicardi all earned Conyers Legal Education Awards. A spokesperson said, “Conyers is delighted to announce the recipients of its 2023 Legal Education Awards. The firm presented four Bermudian students with $60,000 in funding: Ava Gibson was presented with the Conyers Legal Scholarship. Ava will... Read more of this article
Photos & Videos: 2023 Around Island Boat Race
David Selley & Keith Bridges claimed the 2023 RUBiS Around the Island Power Boat Race title, while Cleveland Maybury won the Jet Ski Title. 2023 RUBiS Around the Island Power Boat Race Results 1st – S8: David Selley & Keith Bridges – 33:44:00 2nd – S22: Andrew Cottingham & Henry Talbot – 33:44:30 3rd – C25:... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: Unruly Art Show At BSOA
Unruly — an art exhibition which was the brainchild of Zina Edwards which serves as a “celebration of the power, beauty, and artistry of Black hair — is being showcased at the Bermuda Society of Arts [BSOA]. Ms Edwards previously said, “Like many other Black people in Bermuda and across the African diaspora, I have been entangled... Read more of this article
Photos: BAC Junior Fishing Tournament
The Bermuda Anglers Club Junior Fishing Tournament was held today [Aug 13] with prizes up for grabs in several categories for boys and girls, which include fishing from the shore or from a boat. Tournament Director Kip Froud previously commented, “We are very fortunate to have a great group of sponsors for the Junior Fishing Tournament. We want... Read more of this article
