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13 Department Of Corrections Officers Promoted
Thirteen Department of Corrections Officers received promotions during the promotions ceremony at Corrections Headquarters. The Department of Corrections promotions list included Assistant Commissioner Shannon Hollis, Chief Officer Gladwin Simons, Principal Officer Sabrina Bourne, Principal Officer Quincy Caines, Principal Officer Diana Caisey, Principal... Read more of this article
Hopkins Wins Bronze In Time-Trial In Panama
[Written by Stephen Wright] Kaden Hopkins has claimed a bronze medal in the elite men’s time-trial at the Pan American Road Championships in Panama today [April 19]. Hopkins completed the 38.4-kilometre course in 50min 03sec, finishing behind second-place Miguel Lopez, of Colombia, (47:58) and his compatriot and race winner Walter Vargas [47:57]. Also... Read more of this article
Astwood Appointed BPS Deputy Commissioner
Na’imah Astwood has been appointed the Deputy Commissioner of Police. A spokesperson said, “Governor Rena Lalgie has today announced the appointment of Mrs. Na’imah Astwood to the substantive role of Deputy Commissioner of Police with the Bermuda Police Service with effect from 1 May 2023. “The position was advertised both locally and internationally... Read more of this article
Bermuda Defeat Anguilla In Women’s Football
Bermuda’s Under 20 Women’s National Team took to the Estadio Nacional Stadium in Nicaragua to face Anguilla in their third CONCACAF Women’s Under-20 Championship Qualifying match, with Bermuda making a strong showing to claim a 3-1 win. Anguilla took a 1 – 0 after 17 minutes when Cycoiah Wattley scored, then Robin-Valana Pearman equalized for... Read more of this article
Barnes Claims Two More Local Karting Titles
[Written by Stephen Wright] Scott Barnes continued his local dominance after wrapping up the Bermuda Karting Club [BKC] season with two more championships at the Southside Raceway in St David’s at the weekend. Barnes won the Shifter and L206 Senior classes to increase his title wins to 21 – more than any other local driver in history. The 38-year-old,... Read more of this article
Butterfield Releases Earth Day Expressions
Neletha Butterfield has released a new book, Earth Day Expressions From The Soul, which gives us a peek into the minds of young people and their relationship to the Earth. A spokesperson said, “The year is 2007. It is Earth Day. Over 250 primary school students decide to write letters expressing their thoughts on the environment and how to protect... Read more of this article
Wallpaper Wednesday: Emoji With Headdress
The latest design in Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series features an emoji sporting a Bermudiana headdress, with Bermudiana flowers completing the background. 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... Read more of this article
Finn Moseley Earns Top Finishes At Swim Meet
Finn Moseley and his McKendree University men’s swimming and diving teammates swam their first long course meet of the season, with Moseley competing in four events and earning three top finishes. During the 15 & over boys 200 meter freestyle final, Moseley finished sixth after clocking a time of 2:06.36. Moseley then finished second in the... Read more of this article
Truran Helps SCAD Win National Championship
Casey Truran and his Savannah College of Art and Design [SCAD] Equestrian teammates won the Team Collegiate National Division National Championship [winning 3 of the 4 phases] and the Team Collegiate Novice National Championship and Reserve Championship [winning 3 of the 4 phases]. The 2023 American National Riding Commission Championships were held... Read more of this article
Immersive Learning ‘Climate Classroom’
HSBC, Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences [BIOS] and Overview Collective are launching an immersive learning experience: “The Climate Classroom” for young Bermudians. A spokesperson said, “Through the generosity of HSBC, the Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences [BIOS] and Overview Collective have partnered to co-launch “The Climate Classroom,”... Read more of this article
British Reality TV Star Shares Bermuda Photos
British reality TV star Montana Brown recently shared photos taken in Bermuda to her 1.2 million Instagram followers, with Ms Brown and her now fiancée celebrating their babymoon in the island. An AOL story said, “Former Love Island contestant Montana Brown has announced her engagement to Mark O’Connor. The 27-year-old reality TV star, who took... Read more of this article
Nancy Anne Miller Releases ‘Pink Typewriter’
Bermudian poet Nancy Anne Miller has released her tenth collection of poems, Pink Typewriter – a celebration and commentary of her homeland. Ms Miller, who lives in New England, has been published internationally in several journals, including the Edinburgh Review and The Caribbean Writer, and is a Bermuda Arts Council Grant recipient. Her latest... Read more of this article
