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Shannon Thomas Awarded Carey Olsen Bursary
Aspiring lawyer Shannon Thomas has been awarded Carey Olsen Bermuda’s inaugural law student bursary. The 22-year-old Bermudian, who was previously a student at Saltus Grammar School, is currently in the second year of his Bachelor of Laws degree at Queen Mary University of London. The bursary will go towards Mr. Thomas pursuing his legal studies... Read more of this article
Photos & Results: Sandcastle Competition
The annual Bermuda Sandcastle Competition took place last Saturday [Aug 31] at Horseshoe Bay Beach, with Team Amazon winning the Best Overall Prize for their build entitled “Davy Jones.” A spokesperson said, “What a perfect day for a sandcastle competition. Thank you to our sponsors: Hamilton Princess & Beach Club, Alexandra Mosher,... Read more of this article
Correia To Represent Bermuda In World Finals
The Bermuda Equestrian Federation announced that, having secured first place honors for Zone 10 of the 2018 FEI Jumping World Challenge, Philip Correia has been invited to compete in the 2019 FEI Jumping World Finals in Ecuador. Only the top two “Category A’ riders from each of the FEI’s ten geographical zones are invited to compete, on borrowed... Read more of this article
Caines-Best Catches Federer Ball At US Open
Kim Caines Best had her moment in the spotlight at the US Open Tennis Championships when she caught a ball hit into the crowd by Swiss 20-time Grand Slam champion Roger Federer. Bermudian Kim Caines-Best with the ball that she caught from Roger Federer at the US Open this weekend; the tennis ball signed by 20-time Grand Slam champ Roger Federer Barrister... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: Devil’s Hole Community Fun Day
Devil’s Hole Family [DHF] are hosting their fifth annual Back to School Community Fun Day today [Sept 1] from 1.00pm to 9.00pm at the Devil’s Hole public dock area. DJ Brotha Richie is on hand playing music and activities at the event include, swimming races, fun castles, jet ski rides, snorkeling, complimentary food, popcorn, snow balls,... Read more of this article
Video: Sunday Sept 1st ‘Good News’ Spotlight
News that Jessica Lewis won three medals and set a new record at the Parapan Games in Peru, Bermuda won a bronze medal in the Eastern Caribbean Volleyball Tournament, and cricket players Okera Bascome, Delray Rawlins and Onias Bascome were named to Dream Cricket’s best player list were all some of the positive news stories from the past week. In... Read more of this article
Photos: Bermuda Sandcastle Competition
[Updated with video] The annual Bermuda Sandcastle Competition took place today [Aug 31] at Horseshoe Bay Beach, with a wide array of examples of sand art on display for spectators and sculptors alike to enjoy. A photo gallery is below, and we will update with the full results as available. Related Stories Photos... Read more of this article
Warwick Parish Council Bursary Recipients
The Warwick Parish Council has announced the recipients of the 2019 Warwick Parish Council Bursary Awards. A spokesperson said, “The Warwick Parish Council Educational Bursary is available to residents of Warwick Parish and is open to students who have completed at least one year of college or university. The Scholarship Committee selects recipients... Read more of this article
August 2019: 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, on social media, and in our app seven days a week. Always popular, August’s photos attracted tens of thousands of reactions across our various social media networks, and judging by the number... Read more of this article
Wakefield Quin Supports Back To School Drive
Bermuda law firm Wakefield Quin donated $2,500 to Gina Spence Productions’ [GSP] Each One Reach One Back to School Drive. WQ Director and Senior Counsel Roderick Forrest noted, “Our firm is happy to be able to play a small part in helping local students prepare for a successful school year. “We hope that our contribution will allow parents... Read more of this article
Concordia Scholarship Awarded To Hereward Dill
Concordia Maritime [Bermuda] Limited has awarded the 2019 scholarship in the amount of $4,000.00 to Hereward Dill. “He will be attending Solent University in September and is enrolled in the BEng [Hons] Yacht & Powercraft Design. Hereward graduated from The Landing School with an Associate’s Degree in Marine Systems in May of this year.... Read more of this article
Clarien Bank Donates $10,000 To OutBermuda
Saying it is part of their “ongoing commitment to Diversity & Inclusion,” Clarien announced that it has donated $10,000 to OUTBermuda, a registered charity which supports the LGBTQ community in Bermuda. “Starting in October, the bank will introduce several new Diversity & Inclusion [D&I] initiatives internally to increase... Read more of this article
