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Truran & SCAD Win Tournament Of Champions
Casey Truran and his Savannah College of Art and Design [SCAD] Equestrian teammates hosted the Tournament of Champions Horse show, with the team Bee-Lieve named the Champion while Bee-Strong earned Reserve Champion honors. With 54 points, out of a possible 56, SCAD Bee-Lieve was named Champion out of the 11-team field. SCAD Bee-Strong was named reserve... Read more of this article
Virtual No Limits Sailing Programme Held
The BF&M No Limits Sailing Programme with Endeavour recently saw students take part in a virtual form of the course due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. A spokesperson said, “Endeavour is a Bermuda-registered charity and nonprofit that brings together diverse youth from across Bermuda to engage in experiential learning through sailing that builds... Read more of this article
Video: Aliana King In Nordstrom X Nike Ad
Bermudian model Aliana King has been featured in yet another major advertising campaign, this time in a Nordstrom x Nike [NxN] ad campaign. According to their website, “Nordstrom x Nike is a sneaker boutique with a distinctive point of view on style and sport. Curated by Olivia Kim, VP of Creative Projects at Nordstrom, NxN is the place to find... Read more of this article
‘The Natural Heart’ By Artist Nicky Gurret
Nicky Gurret’s art piece “The Natural Heart” was recently installed on a concrete block wall located on the Railway Trail near Sound View Road, Sandys. A spokesperson said, “Nicky Gurret, an artist of different mediums, has turned her creative energy to designing a piece of eco art for the Bermuda Railway Trail. “Ms. Gurret’s... Read more of this article
PwC Donates $100,000 To Volcano Relief Efforts
PwC in the Caribbean and the PwC Charitable Foundation have collectively donated $100,000 to disaster relief and recovery efforts in St. Vincent and the Grenadines. A spokesperson said, “On 9 April 2021, the La Soufriere volcano erupted, sending ash and gas plumes miles into the sky and affecting neighbouring islands. The disaster has displaced... Read more of this article
Video: Sunday May 2nd ‘Good News’ Spotlight
News that Jah-Nhai Perinchief won the triple jump while setting a new Clark Wood Open meet record, the Green family donated an additional $50,000 to the vaccine clinic, Tina Laws was announced as the new Women’s Resource Centre Executive Director, and the Garden Club of Bermuda had bouquets of Easter Lilies delivered to nursing and rest homes were... Read more of this article
Madeiros Named Reserve High Point Rider
Lizzy Madeiros and her Berry College Equestrian teammates hosted their final show of the regular season. The team welcomed Mississippi State and Clemson and also recognized their seniors. Berry won both Hunt Seat and Western Shows. In the Hunt Seat Division, Marcelene Leverett was named High Point Rider, and Madeiros was named Reserve High Point Rider.... Read more of this article
April 2021: Top 10 Bernews “Photo Of Day”
Aiming to provide the community with a look at Bermuda’s natural beauty each morning, Bernews features a “Photo of the Day” in our email newsletters and on social media seven days a week. Judging by the number of reader’s “likes”, the month’s most popular photos included a photo of a roundabout full of flowers, the Bermuda pink sand... Read more of this article
Longtail Tropicbird Cam Now Broadcasting Live
The Longtail Tropicbird Cam is now broadcasting live from Nonsuch Island. A spokesperson said, “The Longtail Tropicbird Cam is now broadcasting live from Nonsuch Island and can be viewed here. “Now in its fourth year, it is a collaboration between Nonsuch Expeditions, the Department of the Environment and Natural Resources and the Cornell Lab of... Read more of this article
Easter Lilies Delivered To Rest Homes
In an effort to cheer up the residents and staff, as well as support local farmers, the Garden Club of Bermuda had bouquets of Easter Lilies delivered to nursing and rest homes across the island, partnering with Pacheco and Sons Farm for the effort. A spokesperson said, “One of the missions of The Garden Club of Bermuda is the beautification of... Read more of this article
Augustus Wins Moonlight Tour Round In Florida
Daniel Augustus recently had an impressive showing on the Moonlight Tour, winning the round at the Eagle Dunes Golf Club in Florida. Augustus finished first after a 5-under par 67 to claim the win by two strokes over Osten Waite. Augustus played his round alongside Jon Kuzava, who finished third after a round of 2-under par, while Noah Davis, who made... Read more of this article
Green Family Donate Additional $50,000
The Green family have made a second donation to the Bermuda Hospitals Board’s Covid-19 Vaccination Clinic Fund and are “making an urgent call for residents to get vaccinated.” A spokesperson said, “The Green family have made a second donation to the Bermuda Hospitals Board’s Covid-19 Vaccination Clinic Fund and are making an urgent... Read more of this article
