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Mallory Helps UNC Advance To Championships
Trey Mallory and his UNC Wilmington [UNCW] men’s tennis teammate’s streak went to eight as they cruised to its fourth consecutive Coastal Athletic Association men’s tennis championship with a 4 – 1 win over Elon at the McCormack-Nagelsen Tennis Center. In the doubles, Mallory and Gabe Hurtado went down 6-2 to Oskar Antinheimo and... Read more of this article
Four Bermudians Receive Raleigh Scholarship
Four young Bermudians — Mikhyla Ming, Paris Robinson, Odhari Hodson and Adonté Martin — are set to embark on a transformative 10-week expedition to South Africa and Costa Rica as recipients of Raleigh Bermuda’s Venturers’ Scholarship, valued at $12,000 each. A spokesperson said, “Raleigh International Bermuda is thrilled... Read more of this article
Wallpaper Wednesday: Sun Shade & Serenity
Experience the tranquility of the shoreline, where the interplay of sunlight and shadows creates a serene ambiance, in this edition of Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday. 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... Read more of this article
LeiLanni Nesbeth Receives Golden Nole Award
LeiLanni Nesbeth has been recognised by Florida State University [FSU] for her services to football at the 30th Annual Golden Nole Awards Celebration at the Ruby Auditorium on the Florida State University campus at the weekend. Nesbeth, who helped FSU win the NCAA Championship title last season, defeating Stanford 5-1 in the final, received the Golden... Read more of this article
Ministry Applauds Success Of Kappa Classic
“The Kappa Classic is more than just a tournament; it’s a platform for our youth to shine and develop not only their athletic skills but also their teamwork and leadership qualities,” said Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport, Senator Owen Darrell. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport... Read more of this article
National Disability Registration Drive Launched
The Ministry of Youth, Social Development, and Seniors announced the launch of Bermuda’s First National Disability Register with a registration drive held for all persons with disabilities and care providers. A Government spokesperson said, “All are invited to attend the City Hall Lawn tomorrow Wednesday, 24 April, 2024 from 11 am to 4 pm. Media... Read more of this article
KPMG & Frontier Open Scholarship Applications
KPMG in Bermuda and Frontier have opened applications for their annual scholarships, valued at $30,000 and $15,000 respectively. A spokesperson said, “It’s the time of year when KPMG in Bermuda and Frontier, an Artex company, are welcoming applications for their esteemed annual scholarships, a cornerstone of KPMG’s Lift Off Program. These... Read more of this article
Women’s Centre Launch Transform Programme
The Women’s Resource Centre [WRC] announced the launch of its new therapeutic programme, TRANSFORM, which is designed to provide women with access to the tools needed to help them build – or rebuild – healthy and fulfilling lives. “The programme efficiently packages the core services offered by the WRC into a 9 month in depth therapeutic... Read more of this article
Terry-Lynn Paynter Honoured For 27-Year Service
Constable Terry-Lynn Paynter of the Bermuda Police Service [BPS] was honored for her 27 years of dedicated service. The Bermuda Police Service said, “On Friday 19th April Constable Terry-Lynn Paynter was recognised for over 27 years of service with the Bermuda Police Service [BPS]. “During a senior managers meeting, Terry was commended for... Read more of this article
Bermuda Gears Up For 37th Convex End-to-End
Bermuda prepares for the 37th Annual Convex End-to-End fundraising event, offering various routes for participants to walk, cycle, or row while raising funds for local charities. A spokesperson said, “The 37th annual Convex End-to-End fundraising event will take place this Saturday, April 27th. Anyone interested in participating can sign up at... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: Norwegian Cruises In West End
The Norwegian Getaway and Norwegian Gem are among the cruise ships visiting Bermuda this week, both arriving in Dockyard this weekend, and a look at the two ships in the West End is below, and for all our coverage of cruise ships click here. Related Stories Photos & Video: ‘Carnival Conquest’ Arrives Photos, Video &... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: 2024 BNG Run For The Arts
The Bermuda National Gallery [BNG] Run for the Arts 5K was held this morning [April 21] with Sean Trott and Teresa Ruiz racing to victory. Sponsored by Chubb and organised by BNG and Nhuri Bashir in collaboration with Donna Raynor and Domico Watson, the event features a competitive run and fun run/walk, which supports the vibrant public art programme,... Read more of this article
Daniel Phillips & Arizona State Defeat Oregon
Daniel Phillips and his No. 22 Arizona State [ASU] men’s tennis teammates topped #57 Oregon in a Pac-12 matchup. The 15-win season for Arizona marks just the second time since the program’s reinstatement in 2018 that the team has hit the 15-win mark. Phillips playing in the number two doubles position alongside Max McKennon, they defeated... Read more of this article
Khano Smith’s Rhode Island Claim First Win
Khano Smith’s Rhode Island won the first match in the club’s history with a 2-1 win away to Las Vegas Lights in the USL Championship yesterday [April 20]. Stephen Turnbull opened the scoring for the visiting side in the 25th minute before Noah Fuson doubled their advantage on the stroke of half-time. Las Vegas pulled a goal back through Valentin... Read more of this article
De Silva Leads Loughborough Into EHC Final
Alyssa De Silva and her Loughborough Team 5 are headed into the EHC England Hockey Cup Final after they defeated the Guernsey Ladies 1st team in their semi-final. De Silva — who is captain of the team — will lead them into the final on May 6th against Lee Valley. The score in the semi-final was 2 – 2 at the end of regulation time,... Read more of this article
Glenn Jones Nominated For Three Emmys
Bermudian journalist Glenn Jones and NBC 10 Boston have been nominated for three Emmys in the 47th Boston/New England Emmy Awards. The nominations were for ‘Sneaker City: From the Ground Up’ in the Magazine Program category, ‘Lewiston Maine Mass Shootings’ in the Breaking/Spot News-multiple Reports category, and ‘Veteran... Read more of this article
