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Bermuda U15 Footballers Defeat Belize

Bermuda U15 Footballers Defeat Belize

Bermuda secured their spot in the League B semi-final of the CONCACAF Under-15 Boys’ Championship in Curacao after defeating Belize 4-3 on kicks from the penalty mark. After the two teams played to a scoreless draw, the game went into penalties, with Dakayo Leverock, Na’im Zuill, Kennahz Fray, and Logan Jimenez all finding the back of the net for... Read more of this article

British Pilot Chooses Bermuda As His Final Flight

British Pilot Chooses Bermuda As His Final Flight

A British pilot has chosen Bermuda as his final flight as the captain of a commercial airliner because of his love for the island. Paul Griffin, who is retiring after 41 years, boarded the British Airways flight to London from Bermuda earlier this week. He spent ten years flying 747 Jumbo jets, six years flying Concorde and was among the last to fly... Read more of this article

Video: Nahki Wells Scores In Bristol City Victory

Video: Nahki Wells Scores In Bristol City Victory

Bermuda’s Nahki Wells scored for Bristol City as they played to a 5 – 1 victory over Oxford United. The club’s match report said, “Jason Knight’s brace helped secure a Carabao Cup Round One victory for City. Knight scored in the 36th and 46th minutes for his first Robins goals with Nahki Wells, Harry Cornick and Kal Naismith – making his... Read more of this article

Music Video: Ponaflex Releases “Best Time”

Music Video: Ponaflex Releases “Best Time”

Reis Van Putten, known by his stage name Ponaflex, has released the music video for his latest single, Best Time. Drawing inspiration from his island roots and the universal desire to revel in the joy of pursuing passions, Best Time celebrates life, friendship and encapsulates the essence of having fun and showcases Bermuda’s beauty. “This... Read more of this article

ABIC Awards Scholarships To 22 Students

ABIC Awards Scholarships To 22 Students

Twenty-two Bermudian students received scholarships worth $630,000 at the annual Association of Bermuda International Companies Education Awards [ABICEA] luncheon. A spokesperson said, “Funded by donations from ABIC member companies, which are Bermuda-based international companies, the ABICEA programme is one of the island’s largest and longest-running... Read more of this article

Bermuda On ‘Most Beautiful People Born’ List

Bermuda On ‘Most Beautiful People Born’ List

Bermuda has been named one of the top places where beautiful people are born by a beauty and wellness website. StyleSeat, an online destination for beauty and wellness professionals and clients, ranks the island as high as second when it comes to “birthing the hottest celebrities globally.” They point to actress Lena Headey, who starred as Cersei... Read more of this article

Lee-Tucker Awarded Carey Olsen Scholarship

Lee-Tucker Awarded Carey Olsen Scholarship

Aspiring Bermudian lawyer Kaliyah Lee-Tucker has been awarded the ‘Carey Olsen Investing in People’ scholarship for 2023. A spokesperson said, “Carey Olsen has provided scholarships for each of the past three years to exceptional Bermudian law students who aspire to obtain a Commonwealth qualification overseas before returning home... Read more of this article

Hopkins Helps Win Fourth Stage In Guadeloupe

Hopkins Helps Win Fourth Stage In Guadeloupe

[Written by Stephen Wright] Kaden Hopkins claimed a fourteenth-place finish to help his team Vendee U win stage four of the Tour of Guadeloupe yesterday [August 8]. The Bermuda rider, who won stage two of the annual men’s competition on Sunday, is 22nd in the general classification, with five stages remaining. Hopkins played a significant role in... Read more of this article

Video: Bermuda U15 Footballers Defeat Cayman

Video: Bermuda U15 Footballers Defeat Cayman

The 2023 CONCACAF Boys’ Under-15 Championships continues in Curacao, with Bermuda making an excellent showing to claim a 4 – 0 over the Cayman Islands. Kennahz Fray scored twice, while Na’im Zuill and Logan Jimenez added a goal each as Bermuda claimed the victory. Related Stories Video: DeRoza Scores, Named Rookie Of Week Video: Tomas... Read more of this article

Video: Christopher Brothers On Broadway Career

Video: Christopher Brothers On Broadway Career

Bermudian brothers Nicholas Christopher and Jonathan Christopher – who are starring together in a production of the musical Sweeney Todd – recently sat down with news outlet New York Live, describing their journey from Bermuda to Broadway plays. The Sweeney Todd Broadway Facebook page posted the video below online, saying, “From Bermuda... Read more of this article

Wallpaper Wednesday: Pink & Blue Moongate

Wallpaper Wednesday: Pink & Blue Moongate

The latest design in Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series features a virtual moongate in Bermuda’s signature colours of pink and blue. 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... Read more of this article

Video: Dylan Hollis Makes Vintage Pies

Video: Dylan Hollis Makes Vintage Pies

Penguin Random House recently released a video featuring Bermudian Dylan Hollis – who has millions of followers on TikTok – making two pies from his new cookbook Baking Yesteryear. The video’s description says, “B. Dylan Hollis stopped by the studio to make two pies: a Rock Arbour Pie from a 1939 recipe, and a Mock Apple Pie from his new cookbook... Read more of this article