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Premier Hosts Easter Egg Hunt for Youngsters

Yesterday (April 16), Premier David Burt and Mrs. Kristin Burt hosted an Easter Egg Hunt on the Cabinet Office lawn for dozens of little ones.

This was the first Easter Egg Hunt to be hosted since 2019, and the first time it’s taken place on the Cabinet lawn.

During the festive atmosphere, students from Government’s pre-schools were treated to an array of activities, including face painting, fun castles and other games and events.

Yesterday’s event culminated with a special visit from the Easter Bunny, much to the delight of the toddlers.

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Bermuda Win Three Carifta Swimming Medals

Bermuda’s swimming team is competing in the 2022 Carifta Swimming Championships in Barbados, where they made an excellent showing on the first day to claim three medals and make multiple appearances in various finals. Finals Sam Williamson won the Gold Medal during the 15 – 17 Boys 200 Meter Breaststroke Final clocking the fastest time […]

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Traffic Diversions At KEMH From April 18 – 22

The Bermuda Hospitals Board advised “that there will be traffic diversions on the King Edward VII Memorial campus for those driving to the front of the Acute Care Wing including the Emergency Department entrance.” “The diversions will be in place from Monday 18- Friday 22 April 2022,” a spokesperson said. “Cleaning of the outside of […]

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Overseas Territories Militaries Hold Summit In UK

The commanding officers of British Overseas Territories’ military units from around the world have “joined forces for the first time to create strength in numbers. “A total of six military officers, coordinated by Lieutenant Colonel Benjamin Beasley, the CO of the Royal Bermuda Regiment, met up in London to discuss ways the armed services could […]

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Hockey: Bermuda Win & Clarke Named MVP

The Bermuda women’s hockey team has concluded the Central American and Caribbean Games Qualifier Tournament in top style, claiming the overall victory, qualifying for the CAC Games, and Bermuda’s Maha Clarke was named the women’s tournament MVP. As is traditional, the conclusion of the event — which was held in Bermuda at the National Sports […]

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Minister To Attend Two Conferences In Caribbean

Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban will attend the Turks and Caicos Islands Climate Change Summit  and the Caribbean Renewable Energy Forum, A Government spokesperson said, “Later this month, the Minister of Home Affairs, the Hon. Walter Roban will represent Bermuda at two conferences in the Caribbean. “The Minister will attend The Turks and Caicos […]

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Volleyballers Win Matches In Rumble Tournament

Four Bermuda Volleyball Association Junior club teams began competing in the Rhode Island Rumble Tournament, with the teams recording multiple wins. The Paradise Hitters 18 Division team won their opening match 2 – 0 over Cmass Evolve Gray 25-8, 25-18. The Paradise Hitters then fell 2 – 1 to Slam 18 Two, 25-22, 19-25, 16-14. […]

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Carifta Games: Track & Field Day One Results

The 2022 Carifta Games track and field event got underway in Jamaica, with Bermuda athletes winning one medal and making multiple appearances in the finals. Video of the Bermuda team entering the stadium: Finals Caitlyn Bobb captured Bermuda’s first 2022 Carifta Games medal when she finished 3rd in the Under 20 400m clocking a time of 53.12 […]

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Dandy Town Advance To FA Challenge Cup Final

The Dandy Town Hornets have kept their Triple Crown title hopes alive following their 2 – 1 extra-time win over the Devonshire Cougars at the PHC Stadium. The same two teams will battle on Wednesday night at the National Sports Center Flora Duffy South Field Stadium in the Friendship Trophy Final. During regulation time, Kamali […]

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Video: Sunday April 17th ‘Good News’ Spotlight

This week was an excellent week for the island, with multiple sporting wins and other good news happening, including the Bermuda women’s football team winning 6-0, the Bermuda women’s hockey team winning two games, 10 students from Bermuda schools earning scholarships to study in France, Caitlyn Bobb winning a Carifta medal, and Olympic swimmer Roy-Allan […]

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Multiple Swimmers Advance To Carifta Finals

The island’s swim team has started competing in the 2022 Carifta Swimming Championships in Barbados, with the preliminaries seeing multiple Bermuda swimmers advance to the finals. Sam Williamson advanced to the 15 – 17 boys 200 meter breaststroke final clocking the fastest time of 2:27.17, during the 11-12 girls 50 meter backstroke Violet Smith clocked […]

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Bermuda Defeat Guyana To Qualify For CAC

The Bermuda women’s hockey team has qualified for the Central American & Caribbean Games following their impressive 1 – 0 win over Guyana at the National Sports Center this afternoon [April 16]. Mallory Towlson scored the winning field goal in today’s match which marks the team’s second win of the tournament, and Bermuda now leads the […]

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Two Vehicle Collision On Middle Road

A two vehicle collision occurred on Middle Road in Warwick this afternoon [April 16] with a motorcyclist receiving injuries “described as serious.” A police spokesperson said, “Around 4:00 pm on Saturday, 16th April 2022, police and other first responders were dispatched to a report of a two vehicle collision on Middle Road, Warwick, near the […]

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Since 1979: Bermuda Holds Oldest Carifta Record

As the 2022 Carifta Games are set to kick off, the island enters the Games with a rather notable distinction, with Bermuda holding the oldest record, thanks to Sonya Smith’s record setting javelin throw over 40 years ago, back in 1979 This is according to the official website which said, “The oldest record in the books, though […]

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Bermuda Officials Officiate Overseas Games

Bermuda football officials have recently traveled to international competitions to serve as officials. Natasha Trott officiated in two Women’s World Cup Qualifiers; in the Antigua and Barbuda vs Anguilla & Turks match  and the Caicos vs Trinidad game. Amaury Majors and Satia Burchall are officiating at the Dallas Cup, while Clinton Hayward is officiating in […]

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Photos & Videos: Good Friday Celebrations

After two years of most Good Friday events being cancelled due to the pandemic, locals were out across the island celebrating the holiday, and Bernews visited a number of locations including Horseshoe Bay Beach, Botanical Gardens, Devonshire Recreation Club, Victor Scott, Warren Simmons field, St. David’s Cricket Club, Bailey’s Bay, Shelly Bay, Southampton Rangers and […]

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Five Top Female Sailors Join Swiss SailGP Team

Five of Switzerland’s top female sailors — who have made multiple Olympic appearances — will join the Switzerland SailGP Team throughout Season 3, with the season to see one race hosted in Bermuda. The SailGP website said, “They will form part of the overall Swiss team and take part in training and racing throughout the […]

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Photos: 2022 Gilbert Lamb Good Friday Event

St. David’s County Cricket Club hosted their annual Gilbert Lamb Day on Good Friday [April 15], with activities including the Grand Prix, games, running races and more. Good Friday celebrations took place at various locations across the island, and you can view all our photos and coverage of this year, and past years’ Good Friday celebrations by clicking here, […]

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