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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
Desta Zion Wilson In Britain’s Got Reggae
Bermudian musician and vocalist Desta Zion Wilson recently placed as runner up in Britain’s Got Reggae, a UK-based reggae competition. The competition encourages seasoned and unseasoned artists alike to get involved with reggae music. It is produced in collaboration with London Notting Hill Carnival Enterprises Trust, Rototom Festival Spain, One Love... Read more of this article
Photos: Bermuda Sandcastle Free Workshops
The organisers of the Bermuda Sandcastle Competition recently held free workshops, saying they were “impressed with the skill level of the participants.” The workshops were held in preparation for the Bermuda Sand Castle Competition, which is set for tomorrow [Aug 31] at Horseshoe Bay. Those who want to sign up for the official competition... Read more of this article
Jessica Lewis Wins Gold Medal, Sets New Record
[Updated with videos] Bermuda’s Jessica Lewis has capped off a tremendous showing at the Parapan American Games by racing to victory in the 100m race this evening [Aug 28] in Peru, claiming her third medal of these games in record setting time. She came into the race as the defending gold medalist and reigning Parapan record holder, and her time this... Read more of this article
Photos: Sub Aqua Club Hold Marine Clean Up
Beach chairs, a motorcycle, tires, bottles and a laptop were among some of the items collected from the water as the Bermuda Sub Aqua Club held a marine clean up in the Harrington Sound area. A spokesperson said, “The cleanup was participated by 15 BSAC divers and 5 BSAC members working on the dock, which is a good turnout representing 25% of... Read more of this article
Sol Petroleum Bermuda Donates $5K To BIOS
Sol Petroleum Bermuda Limited, exclusive licensed distributor of Esso branded fuels, donated $5,000 to the Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences [BIOS] Ocean Academy Program. Sol Bermuda Sales & Marketing Manager Stephen Turner [left] presented a symbolic check to Dr. Mark Guishard, BIOS Director of Corporate & Community Relations, to assist with... Read more of this article
Adam Hall Named To Postseason All-Stars
Baseball player Adam Hall has been named to the South Atlantic League Postseason All-Star Team. The MILB website said, “Recognized as the leaders of the league’s undisputed best team, the Delmarva Shorebirds placed two players and two members of its field staff on the South Atlantic League Postseason All-Star Team, announced by the league office... Read more of this article
Beth Neale Breaks Diving Record Off Bermuda
South African Beth Neale took to Bermuda’s waters on Saturday [Aug 24] in order to break her existing no fins freediving record, raising funds for the Bermuda Zoological Society’s marine education progammes and the Kids on the Reef [KOTR] programme in the process. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Zoological Society is happy to announce... Read more of this article
