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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
Hamilton Princess Donates $3,000 To WRC
Following its March Women’s History Month promotion, Hamilton Princess & Beach Club has donated $3,000 to the Women’s Resource Centre [WRC]. A spokesperson said, “The funds were raised from sales at the hotel’s Crown & Anchor restaurant, where female team members designed a Women’s History Month menu to benefit the charity. “The... Read more of this article
6-Year-Old Asks For Donations Instead Of Gifts
[Written by Stephen Wright] A six-year-old girl asked her friends to donate to a local charity rather than buy presents for her recent sixth birthday. Shivya Arun Konaru, from Sandys, raised $350 for WindReach Bermuda, which offers therapeutic and educational experiences at its outdoor centre in Warwick. The money went towards buying groceries for the... Read more of this article
Video: Sunday April 16th ‘Good News’ Spotlight
News that BF&M will donate $150,000 to HOME, Clara Fay’s new book Mark of a Crescent Moon is now available, Kiwon Waldron was named Rookie of the Year, and BELCO’s kite poster competition winners were announced were all some of the positive news stories from the past week. In additional good news, athletes won medals at the Carifta Games, Bermudian... Read more of this article
Somersfield Raises Over $30,000 For Charity
In March, Somersfield Academy community banded together to raise over $30,000 for various charities through participating in community and student-led fundraisers. A spokesperson said, “The St. Baldrick’s Foundation Annual Event held on Friday, March 17 saw six Somersfield students, joined by the new head of school, Riki Teteina, shave their heads... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: Superyacht ‘Wayfinder’ Visits
The 223.9-foot long superyacht Wayfinder recently paid a visit to Bermuda. The Yacht Charter Fleet website said, “The 68.2m/223’9″ motor yacht ‘Wayfinder’ was built by Astilleros Armon in Spain at their Burela shipyard. Her interior is styled by design house Oliver Design and she was delivered to her owner in March 2021. This... Read more of this article
Harbour Gold Swimmers Shine Internationally
Members of Harbour Swim Club’s Gold Squad recently delivered exceptional performances in international competitions. Coach Shona Palmer reflected on the performance of the swimmers in this programme, several of whom have achieved record-breaking and National Festival meet qualifying standards. Coach Palmer said, “We celebrate the achievements of... Read more of this article
