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| [Updated] The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [March 23] with the list indicating that there are fourteen bus runs cancelled so far today. Update 4.00pm: The Ministry has released the list of bus cancellations for this afternoon. There were 14 runs cancelled this morning, 34 cancelled this afternoon, for a […]
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| [Written by Mikaela Ian Pearman] A gorgeous restaurant next to a marina, incredible food, fabulous drinks and a beautiful sunset: that’s exactly what you get when you dine in 1609 at the exquisite Hamilton Princess & Beach Club. Yes folks, 1609 has reopened for the season with a brand new menu featuring elevated Mexican cuisine and […]
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| The Amstel Ultra Fast 4 Invitational got underway at the Fairmont Southampton Tennis Courts. Zaire Simmons made a return to the court defeating Nick Butterfield 4-3, 4-2, while Jacky Lambert defeated Morgan Lightbourne 4-3, 4-2. Jekon Edness won his match 4-1, 4-2 over Rachel Sawden, with Shentoine Lambert defeating Marcus Ming 4-2 4-1. John Brunson […]
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| Two Bermudians – Inanna Cannonier-Watson and Evie Hook – were recently featured on the cover of TéenCruze Magazine, a publication based out of the United States. The two young models were photographed on the island by Brandon Morrison. The issue of the magazine can be purchased online. Related Stories Keena Simmons Featured As “Jet Beauty” […]
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| A new partnership has been announced between the Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] and New York City Football Club. The agreement will see the BTA become the official tourism partner of the Major League Soccer [MLS] reigning champions. An article on the NYCFC website read: “Approximately 90 minutes by flight from New York City, NYCFC fans […]
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| The PHC Zebras closed the gap on the Premier Division League leaders Dandy Town Hornets to 2 points with a 12 – 0 win over the Southampton Rangers. This match was halted after 70 minutes after the Southampton Rangers were reduced to 10 men through an injury and decided they did not want to continue. […]
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| Members of the Rotary Interact clubs of Bermuda are getting set to take part in the Empowerment Girls Conference on March 25. A spokesperson said, “Two dozen young ladies in Bermuda are poised to engage in a special empowerment retreat with an international component. “The teens, all members of the Rotary Interact clubs of Bermuda, […]
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| Two Bermuda track athletes represented their schools in outdoor track meets in the U.S, with both Sakari Famous and Brijette Basden in action. Sakari Famous Sakari Famous represented the McNeese State women’s track and field team at the 2022 Louisiana Classic at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette Cajuns Track and Soccer Facility where she […]
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| Daniel Phillips began competing in the J4 Llanos de Curundu Casco Viejo Bowl Under 18 Tournament in Panama. Phillips — fresh off his ITF J4 Bayamón Puerto Rico Bowl victory– took on Nicolas Steden from Mexico in the first round. The Bermudian tennis player advanced in straight sets 6-2, 6-1, and he will now face […]
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| The Grande Togo vessel – which was traveling from Baltimore to Senegal – diverted to Bermuda as a “crew member was suffering from cardiac difficulties and required urgent medical assistance.” A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre spokesperson said, “Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre received a satcom call from the Italian registered 47,232grt RoRo Vessel Grande Togo located approximately 500nm […]
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(match conceded on 71 minutes)
PHC beat a makeshift Southampton Rangers team into submission before the Premier Division’s bottom team conceded the match after defender …
| Bermuda Island Games recently held their first annual Video Game Design Challenge, saying it is part of their “mission to help build a local video game development industry.” A spokesperson said, “The event focused on bringing like-minded people together to work on designing a video game. The theme for this year was sharks, and Choy Aming […]
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| [Written by Somersfield Academy Student Leadership Council representatives Zarah Siddiqi & Maya Rajeh] Mary Prince, a strong, confident and courageous woman, was an individual the students and teachers at Somersfield Academy learned a lot about this past month. To start off, we read a book called, The History of Mary Prince. This book not only […]
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| The latest design in Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series features a pink Bermuda flag themed necklace set in rippling waters. The design is also available below as a Facebook profile cover image, and you can check back on Bernews every Wednesday for our latest free phone wallpaper and social media graphic download. To access more phone wallpapers with […]
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| Ki-Juan Minors competed in the WEC Ocala Winter Spectacular in Ocala, Florida. The Bermudian equestrian competed in the 1.35m Jumper in Two Phases Class, and riding Gantos G, they finished 11th. The pair had a First Phase Clear Round time of 49.12, they then had a Clear Round Second Phase time of 45.52. Related Stories […]
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| The Senate is scheduled to be in session on Wednesday [March 23], and the only statement listed on the Order Paper is More Relief for the People – March 2022 Fuel Prices. Bills due for their first reading include the Appropriation Act 2022, the Investment Business Amendment Act 2022, the Municipalities Amendment Act 2022, the […]
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| [Updated] The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [March 22] with the list indicating that there are thirty-two bus runs cancelled so far today. Update 4.00pm: The Ministry has released the list of bus cancellations for this afternoon. There were 32 runs cancelled this morning, 40 cancelled this afternoon, for a […]
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| Bosom Buddies — a group of friends that have raised over $1 million throughout the last 15 years for cancer care in Bermuda — held a very successful Trivia Night for PALS on March 17th. A PALS spokesperson said, .”The funds raised were enhanced by an incredible $20,000 donation by Zane and Joanne DeSilva in […]
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