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Conyers Name Shown On Times Square In NY
Marine Money Week is happening in New York City, and as part of this, Conyers logo appeared on the 10,000 square-foot screen on the NASDAQ Tower at Times Square. A spokesperson said, “Marine Money Week is happening in New York City, and to celebrate the event Marine Money magazine rang the NASDAQ closing bell on 20 June 2023. As part of the ceremony,... Read more of this article
Weeks & Kelch Earn Linc Diamond Award
AIRCARE Ltd. today announced that two staff members — Reggie Weeks, Senior Sales Consultant, and Marlyn C. Kelch, Lead Sales Consultant — have achieved the 2022 Linc Diamond Award for outstanding sales performance. A spokesperson said, ” This is the eleventh Diamond Award for Mr. Kelch and the eighth for Mr. Weeks. The All-Star Diamond Event... Read more of this article
Chatmore School Holds Graduation Ceremony
Chatmore International School celebrated the graduation of Rip Crockwell-Laurent and Zyrah Trott at a ceremony held on June 7. A spokesperson said, “Chatmore International School, proudly celebrated the graduation of two exceptional students in a heartfelt ceremony held on June 7, 2023. The event was attended by family members, friends, faculty, and... Read more of this article
Gas-O-Rama Raises $20,000 For Local Charities
[Written by Stephen Wright] More than $20,000 raised by the Hamilton Lions Club’s annual Gas-o-Rama has been split between three local charities. This year’s beneficiaries, the Bermuda Golf Association’s junior programme, Vision Bermuda and Tomorrow’s Voices, have each received $6,850 raised from the Gas-o-Rama at Rubis Terceira’s North Shore... Read more of this article
Wallpaper Wednesday: Onion Rainbow Tones
The latest design in Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series features an onion with rainbow tones underwater for Pride Month. 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
Kris Trott Wins Bronze At Special Olympics
[Written by Stephen Wright] Kris Trott has won Bermuda’s second medal at the Special Olympics World Games in Berlin after claiming bronze in the men’s 200 metres Level B today. A team of 19 athletes are representing Bermuda at the Special Olympics, which started on Saturday [June 17], in athletics, bowling, equestrian, swimming and tennis. It is... Read more of this article
Photos & Results: Edward Cross Comet Race
Jack and Kate Swikart put their names on the Edward Cross Long Distance Race trophy following their victory in the annual race. A total of 24 boats went to the startline, however the race started with Stephen Dickinson, defending champion Benn Smith, and Maxwell Curtis all ruled Over the Start Line before the horn off the West End Sailboat Club for... Read more of this article
Bermuda Swimmers Win A Total Of 50 Medals
The Bahamas National Swim Meet has concluded with Bermuda’s swimming team making a very impressive showing to claim a total of 50 medals; 16 gold, 17 silver and 17 bronze. Bermuda’s team included Elanna Fulton, Tallulah Parkinson-Bonard, Noah Maranzana, Violet Smith, Finn Moseley, Caleb Ingham, Flynn Watson-Brown, Connor Hupman, Brian Desmond,... Read more of this article
Russ Ford Returns Home, Fundraising Continues
[Written by Stephen Wright] More than $9,000 has been raised to help Russ Ford, a former nurse who helped increase HIV/Aids awareness in Bermuda in the 1980s, through bucket collections throughout the island. Mr Ford, the founder of Agape House, recently returned to the island after receiving care at a specialist hospital unit in Arizona after being... Read more of this article
Laura Repose Wins Medal At Special Olympics
[Written by Stephen Wright] Laura Repose has won Bermuda’s first medal at the Special Olympics World Games in Berlin after claiming bronze in the women’s 800 metres. A team of 19 athletes are representing Bermuda at the Special Olympics, which started on Saturday [June 17], in athletics, bowling, equestrian, swimming and tennis. It is the first... Read more of this article
Marcus Scotland Leads Newport To Victory
Marcus Scotland led his Newport Cricket Club Wales teammates to victory over Usk Cricket Club in the UK. Newport won the toss and elected to bat, scoring 268/6 in their allotted 40 overs. Scotland led the batting with a knock of 69, which came off 56 balls; he hit eight fours and two sixes. Scotland shared an 81-run first wicket partnership with Mansoor... Read more of this article
Video: Heroes Day Tribute To Dr. Kamarakafego
One Body in Christ Movement For God’s Purpose has created a video tribute to Bermuda National Hero Dr. Pauulu Kamarakafego. A spokesperson said, “For the past two years One Body in Christ Movement For God’s Purpose, [an Island Wide Liturgical Dance and Creative Arts Ministry] has been inspired to celebrate and honour one National Hero each... Read more of this article
