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Maria Aguiar Celebrates 100th Birthday
Maria Encarnacao Aguiar celebrated her 100th birthday earlier this year, with Premier David Burt visiting her to help mark the milestone. A spokesperson said, “Premier David Burt visited Mrs. Maria Encarnacao Aguiar on December 8, 2025 to honour her remarkable 100 years of life. Although her birthday was celebrated in March, the Premier met with... Read more of this article
Bermuda Gymnasts Win Seven Medals At Carifta
The Bermuda gymnastics team won seven medals at the second annual Carifta Artistic Gymnastics Championships event in Trinidad. A spokesperson said, “Our Bermuda Gymnastics team had an impressive showing at the 2nd Carifta Artistic Gymnastics Championships, which took place on December 6th and 7th, 2025, in Couva, Trinidad earning 7 medals for... Read more of this article
Bermuda Is Love ‘Direct Action’ Campaign
This December, Bermuda Is Love is launching the #DirectAction Campaign, leading the way in “showing how every member of our community can take practical, meaningful steps to ensure that everyone’s basic needs are respected, supported, and secured.” A spokesperson said, “Through service, education, and collective effort, we affirm... Read more of this article
Aon Supports ‘Toys For Tots’ Initiative
Aon continued its longtime tradition of supporting Toys for Tots, helping bring joy to local children this holiday season through generous donations and community giving. A spokesperson said, “Over the past 15 years, Aon has proudly supported Toys for Tots, helping local children enjoy a brighter, more joyful holiday season through our donations. “This... Read more of this article
Wallpaper Wednesday: Island Christmas Sparkle
The latest design in Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series features a festive, Christmas-themed silhouette of the island of Bermuda decorated with lights, garland, and ornaments. 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... Read more of this article
Teekay Donates $20,000 To Local Charities
Teekay Tankers Ltd. donated $20,000 to four charities — Vision Bermuda, the Bermuda Sailors’ Home, Westmeath Residential & Nursing Care Home, and the Endeavour Maritime Career Springboard programme. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda based company Teekay Tankers Ltd. donated a total of $20,000.00 to Bermuda charities as part of the Company’s... Read more of this article
Court House Members Raise $5K For SCARS
Court House Squash & Wellness and its members raised $5,000 for SCARS, continuing their annual tradition of supporting local charities and protecting Bermuda’s children. A spokesperson said, “Court House Squash & Wellness, together with its members and generous local businesses, is proud to announce that $5,000 has been raised in support... Read more of this article
Skyport Announces Christmas Carol-Off Winners
Bermuda Institute, Berkeley Institute, Northlands Primary, and Dalton E. Tucker Primary won top honours at Skyport’s Great Christmas Carol-Off with finalists set to perform at the Winners’ Concert. A spokesperson said, “Skyport’s third annual Great Christmas Carol-Off concluded after three spirited competition days on December 2, 4, and... Read more of this article
Bacardi Serve Holiday Meals At Salvation Army
Bacardi Limited served 250 holiday meals in partnership with the Salvation Army, offering “warmth, nourishment, and human connection during what can be a difficult time for many.” A spokesperson said, “Family-owned Bacardi Limited, the world’s largest privately held international spirits company, reaffirmed its commitment to giving... Read more of this article
Ari Kamara Wins British Art In Motion Award
Bermudian filmmaker Ari Kamara has won first place in the British Art in Motion competition for their film about Mary Prince. A spokesperson said, “British Art in Motion is a highly selective annual filmmaking programme for undergraduate students who have an interest in art and visual culture, and in alternative ways of sharing research. Each... Read more of this article
Four Bermudians Join Global Rights Project
Four young Bermudians — Zarah Siddiqi, Zayne Sinclair, Christopher Jackson, and Gabriel Smith — have been selected to collaborate with international students on a human rights research project, and will travel to travel to Geneva next year. A spokesperson said, “Four young Bermudians have been selected to collaborate with international... Read more of this article
BioQuest Drafts Bermuda Cedar Genome
BioQuest announced the “completion of a draft reference genome for the critically endangered Bermuda Cedar [Juniperus bermudiana]. ” A spokesperson said, “This is the first step in producing a fully annotated reference genome as a part of a series of conservation initiatives in partnership with US-based NGO Wise Ancestors. In a first for... Read more of this article
