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BNG To Unveil Magna Carta Reproduction
The Bermuda National Gallery will be unveiling a limited edition reproduction of the Magna Carta on Tuesday, December 8. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda National Gallery will be unveiling a limited edition reproduction of the Magna Carta which has been gifted to the gallery by an anonymous donor to mark 400 years since the first sitting of parliament... Read more of this article
One Communications Upgrades Data Plans
One Communications announced “residential smartphone plan customers received a permanent upgrade to their included data as of December 1, free of charge.” Noting that it is “just in time for the holiday season,” the company said, “LTE Smartphone Plans have now been increased to between 6GB and 60GB, and customers can use... Read more of this article
Third Point Re Donates $325,000 To Non-Profits
Third Point Reinsurance has made donations totaling $325,000 to registered non-profits in Bermuda, the USA and the UK as part of an employee matching initiative. A spokesperson said, “Third Point Reinsurance Ltd. [Third Point Re], a specialty reinsurer, has announced donations totaling $325,000 to registered non-profits in Bermuda, the USA and... Read more of this article
St. George’s Trust Celebrates 50th Anniversary
Founded in 1970, Bermuda-based St. George’s Trust Company Limited recently celebrated 50 years of providing boutique fiduciary services and family office solutions to high net worth families. “St. George’s Trust Company Limited was initially incorporated as a private trust company and family office, and twenty-five years later evolved into... Read more of this article
Nahki Wells Scores In Bristol City Victory
[Updated with video] Bermuda’s Nahki Wells scored against his former side QPR to help Bristol City claim a 2-1 victory today [Dec 1]. The club’s match report said, “The Hoops were arguably the better side in the first-half and they took the lead through Rob Dickie’s header inside just 12 minutes. “But City would have to come from behind... Read more of this article
Photos: Berkeley Institute Prize-Giving Ceremony
The Berkeley Institute recently held their annual Prizegiving Ceremony, honouring students’ excellence as they continue their studies amidst the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, with students and staff wearing masks and avoiding congratulatory handshakes in favour of ‘elbow bumps’, in order to facilitate the event safely while adhering to... Read more of this article
Leah Dean Releases ‘Assemble The Tribe’ Book
Bermudian author Leah Dean has released her first book, entitled Assemble the Tribe: Believe in Your Value. Find Belonging. Be Different. A spokesperson said, “Leah J M Dean, born and raised on the island of Bermuda, combines her 20 years of local and international Human Resources, Executive and Board experience, to write this personal but timely... Read more of this article
Photos: Vanessa James, Aliu In Battle Of Blades
Bermudian/French figure skater Vanessa James and her partner Akim Aliu joined Season Six of the Battle of the Blades, an event in Canada hosted by CBC. The duo finished fourth earning $25,000 for The Time To Dream Foundation, which aims to make youth sports, including the game of hockey, more diverse, inclusive, affordable, and accessible to all. Photos... Read more of this article
November 2020: 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. Always popular, November’s photos attracted tens of thousands of reactions across our various social media networks, and judging by the number of reader’s... Read more of this article
Photos: Bermuda Winter Age Group Final Day
[Updated with photos] The four-day Bermuda Amateur Swimming Association’s Winter Age Group Championships was full of personal best performances and the final day didn’t disappoint. Harbour Amateur Swim Club claimed the top three podium spots during the boys 15 & over 100 SC meter breaststroke as Keagan Woolley clocked a winning time of 1:08.06,... Read more of this article
Photos & Results: Bermuda Field Hockey League
The Bermuda Hockey Federation’s League Season continued with a double-header at the National Sports Center. A total of 10 goals were scored in the double-header with both games ending in a draw. Hawks 3 Pink Robins 3 This match saw the Hawks and Pink Robins end in a 3 – 3 draw. The Pink Robins took the lead in the 12th minute when Jo Heaney scored... Read more of this article
Minister Hayward Donates To Western Stars
Minister of Labour Jason Hayward has made a donation to Western Stars Sports Club, marking his final donation to celebrate his birthday. The Minister tweeted the photos below and said, “I am pleased to have fulfilled my $15,000 donation pledge. I hope that my donation to Western Stars Sports Club will help to continue the programs that have aided... Read more of this article
