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Restaurant Weeks Review: Island Brasserie
[Written by Mikaela Ian Pearman] Restaurant Weeks is in full swing and I couldn’t be happier! My first stop was Barracuda Grill and it was excellent to say the least. They set the bar pretty high. Thankfully, my second stop was also very good. For restaurant number two, I decided to invite a friend to dine with me at Island Brasserie at Rosewood... Read more of this article
Creatives Live: Mowhawk Radio Unplugged
Tomorrow [Jan 21], the Department of Culture will once again host the Creatives Live! open air concert series, showcasing Mowhawk Radio Unplugged. A Government spokesperson said, “Happening on the City Hall steps, tomorrow’s Creatives Live! will be safely distanced and take place from 12.30 pm – 1.30 pm. The Minister of Youth, Culture and... Read more of this article
Video: 2022 College Winter Commencement
Bermuda College is holding their second virtual Winter Commencement this afternoon [Jan 20] to celebrate the academic success of 24 students, and you can tune in and watch live below. Bermuda College President, Dr. Duranda Greene previously noted the exceptional calibre of the graduates with 50% achieving either merit [GPA 3.0 – 3.49], or distinction... Read more of this article
Nicholas Narraway Signs With US Cycling Team
Nicholas Narraway has signed his first cycling contract with US domestic elite team CS Velo Racing [Combined Strength Racing]. After successfully guest riding for CS Velo at a handful of races in 2021, including a road race win, he has officially signed on to the team for the 2022 season. “I was asked to guest ride for the team [CS Velo] for the... Read more of this article
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
