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Wallpaper Wednesday: Boats In St George’s
The latest image in Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series features an image of shimmering lights and boats in St. George’s Harbour. 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... Read more of this article
Lancashire Donates $50,000 To Waterstart
Lancashire Insurance Group is partnering with Waterstart Bermuda to support the charity’s plans for a sustainable campus and other initiatives on Burt Island. A spokesperson said, “Through the Lancashire Foundation, Lancashire has donated $50,000 to the organisation as part of its community assistance programmes. “Waterstart Bermuda’s... Read more of this article
Bermuda Cycling Teams Win Medals In Canada
Bermuda had two teams from Bicycle Works race in Canada at the summer solstice 24-Hour Relay Mountain Bike race. A team of 5 women — captain Jenn Wilson, Panzy Olander, Laurie Orchard, Karen Bordage, and Jennie Lightbourne — finished 1st in the Five Person All Female Team event completing 21 laps in a time of 23:56:45. A team of 5 men —... Read more of this article
WISTA Recognises SSL & Donates To Endeavour
WISTA Bermuda celebrated the “stellar services” of Stevedoring Services Limited and also donated $1300 toward the 2024 Endeavour Maritime Career Springboard Programme. A spokesperson said, “WISTA Bermuda, a networking organization whose mission is to support women at the management level in the maritime industry, held an award reception... Read more of this article
Menuhin Foundation Holds Annual Concert
The return of Menuhin Foundation’s end of year Annual Concert on June 11, at the Ruth Seaton James Auditorium, showcased more than 140 students from nineteen of Bermuda’s government and private schools, including students graduating from The Menuhin Foundation’s Primary School Programme which has provided free weekly group lessons to students... Read more of this article
2023 Healthy Schools Awards Ceremony Held
The Department of Health held its annual Healthy Schools Awards Ceremony on Wednesday, 14th June, at the Bermuda Society of Arts, City Hall. A Government spokesperson said, “These awards are for schools that consistently promote healthy nutrition, eating and wellness among their students and staff. Fifteen public and private schools and eight... Read more of this article
Special Olympians Had A ‘Great Time At Games’
[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermuda’s athletes at the Special Olympics World Games in Berlin have been hailed for their medal-winning heroics and camaraderie. The team will return home with 11 medals from the Games, claiming two gold, one silver and eight bronze. They surpassed the eight medals they won at the previous Special Games in Abu Dhabi,... Read more of this article
Kerr And Morgan Win Muay Thai Titles
[Written by Stephen Wright] Tyler Kerr and Rhiannon Morgan have claimed titles at the annual TBA Muay Thai Expo World Championships in Des Moines, Iowa. Both fighters were awarded unanimous points victories, Kerr in the Featherweight B Class Division [127lb] and Morgan in the Junior Novice Debut Atomweight [105lb] Division. Kerr beat Isiah Fernandes... Read more of this article
Cannonier & Judd Receive UWC Bursaries
The Bermuda National Committee for the United World Colleges [UWC] announced that Berkeley Institute student Ayr Cannonier and Somersfield student Imojen Judd have been awarded placements at United World Colleges. A spokesperson said, “Ayr Cannonier will be the first Bermudian student ever to attend UWC Tanzania. “With campuses in Moshi... Read more of this article
Corday Receives Brown Family Scholarship
The 2023 Brown Family Scholarship was awarded to Mishale Corday, a graduate of the Bermuda Institute. A spokesperson said, “The $5000 scholarship is awarded on behalf of the family of former Premier Dr. Ewart F. Brown to a Bermudian student who has been accepted at Howard University and plans to study in the healthcare field.” Dr. Brown,... Read more of this article
Fire & Rescue Service Holds Pinning Ceremony
The Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service [BFRS] recently held a pinning ceremony for twelve promoted officers. Dana Lovell – Chief Fire Officer, Troy Furbert – Assistant Chief Fire Officer, Justin Robinson – Sergeant, Kingsley Mundy – Sergeant, Ronae Lowe – Sergeant, Delton White – Sergeant, Adman Forde – Sergeant, Christopher Bramwell... Read more of this article
Couper & Pilgrim Win Liberty Mutual Triathlon
After an intense morning of racing in the harbour and streets of Hamilton, Ashley Couper and Nicholas Pilgrim were crowned as the 2023 Liberty Mutual Bermuda National Sprint Triathlon Champions. A spokesperson said, “Nicholas Pilgrim put in a commanding display, leading the race from start to finish, crossing the line in a time of 57:51. Fourteen-year-old... Read more of this article
