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Bermuda U19 Cricket Team Defeat Argentina
Bermuda’s Under-19 cricket team began its ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup Americas Qualifier with a decisive victory over Argentina. After winning the toss and choosing to bat first at the Param Veers Sports Complex, Bermuda put up a commanding total of 318 for 8 from its 50 overs. The innings was led by Luke Fulton, who scored 74 runs from 60... Read more of this article
Video: Sunday Aug 10th “Good News” Spotlight
News that BPSU present scholarships to 12 students, Bermuda’s Under-19 cricket team defeat Argentina and Walkers presented legal bursary awards to Kennedy Wilks, McKenzie-Kohl Tuckett, Owen Neal, and Oslo Adamson were all some of the positive news stories from the past week. In additional good news Jessica Lewis won two gold medals at the Canadian... Read more of this article
Phillips Concludes Singles Open With Victory
Bermudian pickleball player Imani Phillips concluded her run at the English Open, recording one victory in the Women’s Singles Open division at the Telford International Centre. Competing in Group C, Phillips finished with a record of one win and three losses, placing fourth in her group. Her victory came in an 11-8 result against Isabella Nelson.... Read more of this article
Kiwon Waldron Earns Second At Hoosier Park
Bermudian harness pony racing driver Kiwon Waldron secured a second-place finish while competing at Harrah’s Hoosier Park. In the 14th race, a Pace Class event, Waldron piloted Firing Onall Fours to a time of 1:53.4. Earlier in the program, Waldron and Wiggy Hill finished fifth in the second race, a Trot Class event, with a time of 1:56.1. Subscribe... Read more of this article
Walkers Awards Legal Bursaries & Scholarship
Walkers has presented its legal bursary awards to Kennedy Wilks, McKenzie-Kohl Tuckett, Owen Neal, and Oslo Adamson. A spokesperson said, “Walkers has awarded its annual legal bursary awards to four aspiring law professionals, including the Jonathan Betts legal scholarship, now in its second year. The scholarship is named in honour and memory... Read more of this article
Hopkins Finishes 2nd In Guadeloupe Stage Six
Bermudian cyclist Kaden Hopkins earned a superb second-place finish in the sixth stage of the 74th Tour Cycliste International de la Guadeloupe, Hopkins battled through the 147-kilometer stage from Goyave to Petit-Bourg, crossing the line with a time of 3:21:34. He finished just one second behind the stage winner, Dawid Lewandowski of Poland. The result... Read more of this article
BPSU Awards Scholarships To 12 Students
The Bermuda Public Services Union [BPSU] presented scholarships to 12 students at their Annual Education Awards Ceremony. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Public Services Union [BPSU] proudly reflects on the success of its 33rd Annual Education Awards Ceremony, held on Thursday, July 3, 2025. “Under the leadership of President Bro. Armell... Read more of this article
PLP To Host Family Fun Day On August 9
The PLP will be hosting a Family Fun Day at Somerset Long Bay Beach this Saturday. A spokesperson said, “The Progressive Labour Party invites the community to a joyful and spirited Family Fun Day at Somerset Long Bay Beach on Saturday, August 9, 2025, from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM. “This special event is a chance to celebrate community, culture,... Read more of this article
Educators Earn Lead Instructor Titles In Chess
Sophia Burch, Lutgarda Lambe, Kelly Massa, Wolde Place, and Daisha Payne have earned Lead School Instructor chess titles, enabling them to train teachers across Bermuda to use chess as an educational tool. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Chess Association [BCA] is proud to announce a significant milestone in its ongoing efforts to integrate... Read more of this article
Wallpaper Wednesday: Treefrog Drinking Swizzle
The latest design in Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series features a happy treefrog on a Bermuda beach, sipping a swizzle and soaking up island vibes. 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.... Read more of this article
Appleby Awards $90,000 In Scholarships
Appleby has awarded scholarships and bursaries to Kyla Lowe, Camya Matthew, Thomas Evans, Yahzahra Gilbert, and Glenn Simmons. A spokesperson said, “Appleby has been providing scholarships and bursaries since 1977 to qualified Bermudian applicants based on academic performance, community involvement and extracurricular activities. This year’s... Read more of this article
Nurses Association Awards Three Scholarships
The Bermuda Nurses Association [BNA] announced that scholarships have been awarded to Kiante Smith, Mishale Corday and Dasha Caines. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Nurses Association [BNA] is proud to announce that scholarships have been awarded to three deserving individuals: aspiring nurses Kiante Smith and Mishale Corday, and current Diabetes... Read more of this article
