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Photos, Video & 360: Pow Wow In St David’s
The St. David’s Islanders and Native Community are holding their Bermuda Pow Wow — “a celebration of our ancestors” — this weekend at the St. David’s Cricket Club Grounds in St. David’s. A spokesperson previously said, “This year’s Pow Wow will be supported by the Warwick Gombeys who have attended many Pow Wows overseas and recently... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: Youth You-Nite For Peace Walk
YouthVision Promotions held the Youth You-Nite For Peace Walk event last night [June 10] in the west end. A spokesperson previously said, “We would love to see Bermuda come out and support the youth in promoting peace, unity, and love. The Gombeys will lead us during the walk, so we would love to have everyone join in. “The Gombeys connect communities... Read more of this article
Video: Sunday June 11th ‘Good News’ Spotlight
News that Kallan Richardson continues running to success, Hamilton Princess and Lili Bermuda’s fragrance ‘Island Rose’ has been named the Best Hotel Scent by Elle Magazine, and Dr Lisa Boden was appointed by the University of Edinburgh in Scotland were all some of the positive news stories from the past week. In additional good news, the Bermuda... Read more of this article
Photos/Video: Purvis School Gombey Troupe
The Purvis Gombey Troupe was revealed in a special assembly yesterday [June 9], with the students having worked for months — during recess, lunch time and after school — to form their own Gombey Troupe. A spokesperson said, “Purvis Primary held a special assembly. It was the official revealing of The Purvis Gombey Troupe, that consists... Read more of this article
Photos: Clearwater School Leaving Ceremony
The Clearwater Middle School‘s grand leaving ceremony was held yesterday [June 9], serving to celebrate the accomplishments of the students. A spokesperson said, “Clearwater Middle School’s Grand Leaving Ceremony, held on the morning of Friday, June 9, unfolded within the hallowed halls of the auditorium. “As the vibrant atmosphere... Read more of this article
Two Firemen Complete Driver Training With BPS
Two firemen from the Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service [BFRS] have just completed a four-week driver training course with the Bermuda Police Service [BPS]. A spokesperson said, “Firefighters Ryan DeSilva and Alex Swan have both successfully completed the course, under the instruction of Driver Training Instructor Police Constable Bianca Glasford. Both... Read more of this article
PwC Volunteers Support Family Centre Students
Family Centre’s Youth Leadership Academy [YLA] has been able to provide academic support to seven students this school year, thanks to a team of volunteers from PwC Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “The accounting professionals have been volunteering their time and expertise to provide the students with support in their 4-core subject areas, in weekly... Read more of this article
Cricket: Scotland, Kelly & Newport Team Win
Marcus Scotland, Stefan Kelly and their Newport Cricket Club teammates defeated Glamorgan Academy by 9 runs in a T20 match in the UK. Newport won the toss and elected to bat, they scored 145/9, Michael Clayden was the top scorer with 61, Scotland was out for 1, while Kelly went without scoring. Vineet Bolusani was the pick of the Glamorgan bowlers with... Read more of this article
BDADay.com Updates: Footage, History & More
Following this year’s Bermuda Day, our dedicated holiday website BDADay.com has been updated with a number of new features, with this year’s updates focused on event results over the years as well as extensive footage from the 2023 event. The new section highlights the annual results of the Bermuda Day Half Marathon Derby, the Sinclair Packwood... Read more of this article
Dennico Hollis Helps Stenhousemuir Win
Dennico Hollis and his Loc Hire Stenhousemuir teammates won by 12 runs over Tunnock’s Uddingston in McCulloch Cup T20 action. Batting first Loc Hire Stenhousemuir scored 143/5, Danie Rossouw was the top scorer with 84, Hollis added 5 not out, Imran Mughal was the pick of the Tunnock bowlers with figures of 4-0-15-2. In reply, Tunnock’s were bowled... Read more of this article
Video: New Look At Ocean Virtual Art Gallery
In honour of World Oceans Day today [June 8], Bernews latest Virtual Art Gallery invites viewers to take a new look at the world beneath the waves, with this artistic tribute celebrating ocean life with lighthearted depictions of ocean dwellers wearing sunglasses. As an island sitting in the middle of the Atlantic ocean – and the only land mass... Read more of this article
Highlighting CedarBridge Alumni Allison Seymour
[Written by Anya Thompson] Mr. Allison Seymour’s key areas of study, while at CedarBridge Academy, was Computer Studies. As a student, he completed majority of the Computer Courses available. He was the captain of the Computer Science Quiz Team and a member of the CBA Information Technology Club. He competed in the Rotary Technology Quiz Competition... Read more of this article
