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Photos & Video: Holy Spirit Festival On Sunday
The second day of festivities of the 23rd annual Portuguese Festival of the Holy Spirit took place on Sunday [July 1] in St. George’s, with people from around the island coming to attend. The day got underway at 2.00pm with a procession from the Town Square to the St George’s Catholic Church Stella Maris for a mass before heading back to the Square... Read more of this article
US Recognition For Bermudian Basketball Player
Sixteen-year-old basketball player Caelin Peters is starting to earn recognition as a top collegiate prospect in the United States. A spokesperson said, “Born and raised in Bermuda, Peters has represented Bermuda’s youth national teams in the past and moved to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 2016 to pursue his dream of one day playing professional... Read more of this article
Twelve Seniors Complete Writing Workshop
The Bermuda National Library [BNL] and the Minister of Education and Workforce Development Diallo Rabain awarded certificates of achievement to twelve participants in the Seniors’ Writing Workshop facilitated by Mrs. Florenz Webbe Maxwell. The workshop ran for five weeks from in June at the Bermuda National Library. Participants met twice a week... Read more of this article
Photos/Video: “Royalty” An African Extravaganza
D.i.V.A. Extraordinaire presented “ROYALTY” an African Extravaganza on Sunday afternoon [July 1] at the Seventh Day Adventist Church hall in Hamilton. Organisers said, “The event featured the Bermuda African Dance Company, spoken word by Dr. Muriel Wade-Smith, Carmelita Millett of the Anointed Steps Dance Ministry, Music by Magnum... Read more of this article
Bermuda Win Eight More Medals In Aruba
Bermuda swimmers were back in action on the third day of the CCCAN Swimming Championships in Aruba, continuing to impress with their medal winning performances. Bermuda swimmers took their overall medal count to sixteen after winning eight more medals during the day, claiming 4 Gold, 3 Silver and 1 Bronze Medal on the day. During the 13-14 Boy’s 200m... Read more of this article
Youth Movement: Biochemist Dr. Carika Weldon
[Generation Next Youth Movement Series] Since the age of 12, Dr. Carika Weldon knew that she wanted to become a doctor. Born, raised, and educated in the paradise island that we all call home, Dr. Weldon has been able to realise that dream. Locally, she completed her foundational studies at The Bermuda Institute, Port Royal Primary School and Warwick... Read more of this article
Tennis: Daniel Phillips Wins Twice In Bahamas
Daniel Phillips’ undefeated run on the Caribbean Junior Tennis Circuit continued as he continued competing in the Bahamas in the Junkanoo Bowl. Playing in the Under 14 Boy’s Division Phillips defeated Clint Newry from the Bahamas in straight sets 4-0, 4-1. Phillips then defeated Dejean Francees from Bonaire in straight sets 4-0, 4-0. Related Stories Chloe... Read more of this article
June 2018: Top 10 Bernews “Photo Of Day”
Providing our readers 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 every day. Always popular, June’s top photos attracted tens of thousands of reactions on social media, and judging by the number of reader’s “likes”, the month’s most... Read more of this article
OBMI Design Project Wins Energy Globe Award
The Castle Point Woodlands Management Project, developed and implemented by OBMI, won the National Energy Globe Award Bermuda 2018. “The Bermuda winning project involved transforming the landscape of the beautiful private residence and conservation site of Castle Point, with a natural restoration solution for the overall landscape,” OBMI... Read more of this article
Video: Sunday July 1st ‘Good News’ Spotlight
Cedarbridge Academy and Berkeley Institute holding their graduation ceremonies, Usain Bolt visiting the island, entrepreneur Chelsea Warren launching a clothing line, Shiona Turini working as a stylist for an Elle magazine’s feature, WindReach honouring Annika Kuruvilla as their Student Volunteer of the Year, and Clarien Bank donating $5,000 to the... Read more of this article
Photos & Videos: Portuguese Holy Spirit Festival
[Updated with videos] The 23rd annual Portuguese Festival of the Holy Spirit got underway tonight [June 30] in St. George’s, with people from around the island coming to attend the festivities. Organisers previously said there would be performances by “Amelia Pontes, Jessica Frias, Michelle Tavares, The Travelers and Carlos Janeiro. Also performing... Read more of this article
Tennis: Phillips Wins Junkanoo Bowl Opener
Tennis player Daniel Phillips — fresh off his Under 14 Boy’s TIHTA Aruba 2018 Championship title — has moved onto the Bahamas to compete in the Junkanoo Bowl. Playing in the Under 14 Boy’s Division, Phillips defeated Dentry Mortimer from the Bahamas in straight sets 4-0, 4-0. Related Stories Chloe McBrearty Wins U14 Tennis In Tampa Daniel... Read more of this article
