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Lewis Named One Of The Best In Caribbean
Zeiko Lewis has been named as one of the Best Caribbean Players playing in North America by Inside Caribbean Football. Sacramento Republic FC signed the attacking playmaker to the west coast after a standout 2021 campaign for fellow USL Championship club the Charleston Battery. Lewis joined the Republic FC after three seasons with the Battery. Since... Read more of this article
Wallpaper Wednesday: Red Diamond Reflection
The latest design in Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series features a diamond reflection of Bermuda on a red background, serving to metaphorically highlight the beauty of the island. The design is also available below as a Facebook profile cover image, and you can check back on Bernews every Wednesday for our latest free phone wallpaper download. To... Read more of this article
Caleb Ingham Finishes 3rd In 200 & 50 Yard
Caleb Ingham and his La Salle University Swimming & Diving teammates kicked off their 2022 slate falling to Fairfield by a final score of 153 – 147. Ingham swam the anchor leg for the La Salle 200 yard medley relay team that finished third with a time of 1:37.69, finished third in the 50 yard freestyle touching the wall in a time of 21.93,... Read more of this article
Butterfield Bank Donates $25,000 In Supplies
The Bank of Butterfield has purchased $25,000 worth of school supplies for Bermuda’s public primary schools through local organisation Support Public Schools [SPS] Bermuda as part of its latest community campaign. “SPS aims to help provide Bermuda’s public school students with the equipment and supplies they need for a better quality education... Read more of this article
SPS Distributing $50,000 Of Supplies To Schools
[Updated with photos] Support Public Schools Bermuda is distributing more than $50,000 worth of new school supplies to all 18 public primary schools across the island, in addition to second-hand children’s books and office supplies. A spokesperson said, “On January 18 and 19, 2022, Support Public Schools Bermuda [SPS.bm] is distributing more than... Read more of this article
Campaign To Raise Funds For Math Camps
Planet Math and Equilibria Capital Management have partnered to launch a drive to fund 500 scholarships for two-week math camps during the summer of 2022 for children aged 5 to 12-years-old, with Equilibria Capital Management donating $30,000 to start the campaign. A spokesperson said, “Planet Math and Equilibria Capital Management have partnered... Read more of this article
TLB Honoured By Industry Peers At Benchmark
Transamerica Life [Bermuda] Ltd [TLB] recently won the Outstanding Responsible Insurer award and Best-in-Class – Universal Life Product award at the Benchmark Wealth Management Awards 2021 in Hong Kong. A spokesperson said, “Transamerica Life [Bermuda] Ltd. [TLB], a leading high net worth life insurance provider, once again received industry... Read more of this article
Caitlyn Bobb Wins 300M At Challenge Meet
Caitlyn Bobb represented the University of Maryland, Baltimore County [UMBC] in the Penn State Nittany Lion Challenge Track Meet. Bobb continued her strong rookie campaign by winning heat one of the women’s 300m dash, clocking a time of 39.39 to claim the overall victory. The 4x400m relay team of Ayanna Johnson, Collese Daley, Bobb, and Ariella... Read more of this article
Restaurant Weeks Review: Barracuda Grill
[Written by Mikaela Ian Pearman] Blackened shrimp, Flame-Grilled local swordfish and Apple Strudel. What do these three dishes have in common? It’s OK, I’ll answer the question for you. These were the dishes I ate to kick off Restaurant Weeks 2022 at Barracuda Grill. And when I tell you, the menu blew my mind, please believe me. OK, let’s start... Read more of this article
Meyer Group Promotes Konika Spence
The Meyer Group of Companies announced that Konika Spence has been promoted to Assistant Manager of Meyer Freight Ltd. A spokesperson said, “Konika has been a part of the Meyer Team for six years and has eighteen years’ experience in the shipping industry. “In this position, she will lend support to the division Vice President and be responsible... Read more of this article
Lt. Russann Francis Earns Excellence Award
Lt. Russann Francis has earned the Public Service Excellence Award, being recognized for her “outstanding service and leadership as the Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service’s representative on the Ministry of National Security’s Disaster Risk Reduction and Mitigation team.” A spokesperson said, “Recently, Premier David Burt and Head... Read more of this article
Kaden Hopkins Wins Season Opener In Spain
Bermudian cyclist Kaden Hopkins made an excellent showing to win the first race of the season in Spain. Hopkins, who competes for Equipo Essax, defeated the field of 103 riders in a time of 1:44:52, which 25 seconds ahead of the second place finisher Angel Llorett Pla who clocked 1:45.17, while Antonio Soriano finished third in 1:45:23. Related Stories Upgraded... Read more of this article
