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Video: Wilson Performs For Commonwealth Day
Desta Zion Wilson was featured in BBC One’s “A Celebration For Commonwealth Day” — a special programme hosted by the BBC this weekend to mark Commonwealth Day — with the Bermudian singer performing a rendition of Bob Marley classics with the ACM gospel choir. The video below is set to start part way through, showing Mr... Read more of this article
Photos: BNAA Hosts 3rd Carifta Trial Track Meet
[Updated with photos] The Bermuda National Athletics Association hosted their third Carifta Trial Track Meet at the National Sports Center this weekend. Jaeda Grant ran to victory in the Under 17 Girls 1500 Meter Run clocking a time of 5:14.45, Adriana Argent was second in 5:19.06, and Fenella Wightman was third across the line in 5:19.80. Shianne Smith... Read more of this article
Video: Sunday March 7th ‘Good News’ Spotlight
News that Madelyn Moore was named the Western Athletic Conference Women’s Swimmer of the Year, the BELCO Apprenticeship Programme continued, American actor Levar Burton featured the short story ‘Daddy,’ written by Damion Wilson, on an episode of his podcast, and ABIR donated more than 100 books to schools and libraries were all some of... Read more of this article
Photos: Belmont Hill Pro Scratch Tournament
[Updated with photos] The 2021 Belmont Hill Pro Scratch Tournament took place, ending in a three-way tie. The teams of Paul Adams and Scott Barnett, Dwayne Pearman Sr. and Jevon Roberts, and Scott Roy and Adam Perry all finished deadlocked on 64. Twilton Smith and his partner Leroy Bean finished fourth at 65, while Darriek and Arriek Douglas, and Swaine... Read more of this article
Morris Claims Three Wins At Invitational
Sanaa Rae Morris and her IMG Academy Elite teammates competed in the Larry Richardson Memorial Invitational in Sarasota, Florida. Morris led off the IMG Academy women’s 4x100m relay team that clocked a winning time of 48.65. She also won Heat 6 of the women’s 400m stopping the clock in a time of 57.51, which also saw her finish first overall. Morris... Read more of this article
Football: Bermuda Win Training Camp Opener
The Bermuda Men’s National Team got their Pre-World Cup Qualifying Training Camp off to a winning start picking up a 3 – 0 win over the Bahamas in Florida. Zeiko Lewis gave Bermuda the lead in the first half when he converted from the penalty spot, and Bermuda took that led to the break. Bermuda then got second-half strikes from Enrique Russell... Read more of this article
Shiona Turini & Salt Spray Soap In NYT
Bermudian Shiona Turini has been featured in The New York Times “T List” section, where the fashion expert explains her daily beauty routine, telling the publication she is a fan of the Whipped Body Butter from Bermudian brand Salt Spray Soap. The New York Times website said, “For the first installment of the T List’s beauty column,... Read more of this article
Video: Travel+Leisure Showcases Bermuda
The island’s rich marine life and various shipwrecks are highlighted in a new video by Travel+Leisure titled ‘The Shipwreck Capital of the Atlantic: Bermuda,’ which features Bermudian Weldon Wade. The video’s description says, “Explore the rich history and culture that Bermuda has to offer with Bermuda local, Weldon Wade.... Read more of this article
Madelyn Moore Wins WAC Swimmer Of Year
Bermuda’s Madelyn Moore has been named the Western Athletic Conference [WAC] Women’s Swimmer Of The Year after an impressive performance this season which saw her win multiple gold medals and set new records. WAC covers multiple U.S. states, with athletes from schools located Arizona, California, New Mexico, Utah, Washington, Illinois and Texas... Read more of this article
BELCO Apprenticeship Programme Continues
BELCO provided an update on its Apprenticeship Programme, which is a “four/five-year programme that pays apprentices a full salary with benefits whilst overseas in school.” A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Electric Light Company Limited [BELCO] today provided an update on the Apprenticeship Programme that is benefiting young Bermudians. “The... Read more of this article
US Consulate & CBP Donation Ceremony
The U.S. Consulate General and U.S. Customs and Border Protection [CBP] hosted a small donation ceremony at the old LF Wade International Airport building where a supply of office furniture, monitors, printers and other IT equipment were presented to the Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service and the Bermuda Customs Department. Acting U.S. Consul General... Read more of this article
Wallpaper Wednesday: Bermudian Excellence
In the second of a new weekly series, Bernews’ latest ‘Wallpaper Wednesday’ graphic allows you to show off your Island pride with a phone wallpaper lock screen with a theme of ’21 Square Miles Of Bermudian Excellence.’ The design below is also available here as a Facebook profile cover image, and you can check back on Bernews every... Read more of this article
