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Portuguese Holiday Phone & Social Graphics

By bernews.com
Published On :: Fri, 01 Nov 2019 10:00:03 +0000

With the island set to have an official holiday to commemorate the 170th anniversary of the arrival of the first Portuguese immigrants in Bermuda, a new set of social media and phone graphics are available, highlighting designs showcasing Portuguese Bermudian pride. Part of the Bernews network, BermudaCovers.com offers an array of island-themed phone wallpapers and Facebook […]

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Police: Incorrect Photo Is Being Circulated

By bernews.com
Published On :: Fri, 06 Dec 2019 18:33:40 +0000

Noting a social media message circulating “incorrectly links a specific Customs officer to the recent arrest of a 41-year-old man,” the police stated that the “investigation does not involve the individual” and “strongly advised” people not to “continue to circulate the unfounded social media message.” A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service is aware of […]

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Ocean Plastic Advent Calendar Raises Awareness

By bernews.com
Published On :: Fri, 20 Dec 2019 14:21:38 +0000

Local photographer Meredith Andrews has once again collected and re-purposed plastic that has washed up on the shores of Bermuda to create an interesting and thought provoking daily advent calendar series on Instagram. This marks the second year that Ms. Andrews has utilized ocean plastics for her holiday project, which uses discarded materials such as […]

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Video: BCB ‘Stay Home Cricket Challenge’

By bernews.com
Published On :: Fri, 17 Apr 2020 21:18:41 +0000

The Bermuda Cricket Board [BCB] is challenging players and fans across the island to record themselves doing drills and share the resulting videos on social media. A BCB spokesperson said, “Our 2020 season may be on hold due to Covid-19, but this is the perfect time to #StayHome and work on your cricket skills.” ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ […]

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Police Provide Phishing Prevention Tips

By bernews.com
Published On :: Tue, 21 Apr 2020 11:33:30 +0000

During this period of increased internet use, the Bermuda Police Service provided phishing prevention tips to help the public avoid being a victim of cybercriminals. What is phishing? A police spokesperson said, “Phishing is when criminals try to convince you to click on links within a scam email or text message, or to give sensitive […]

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Earth Day Marked Virtually During Pandemic

By bernews.com
Published On :: Wed, 22 Apr 2020 22:42:16 +0000

Virtual activities helped to mark Earth Day today [April 22] as we navigate the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, with residents being urged to support environmentally-positive organizations and causes, along with finding other ways to address the threat of climate change. A spokesperson said, “Today marks the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, this as the global community […]

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OBA Using WhatsApp For Public Discussions

By bernews.com
Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 11:49:00 +0000

The One Bermuda Alliance [OBA] has set up two WhatsApp groups to allow the public to “ask us questions as well as discuss the statements and articles that we release into the public domain” according to OBA leader Craig Cannonier. Mr. Cannonier said, “Communication is key and nowadays there are many ways in which we […]

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Threatening Messages Being Sent Electronically

By bernews.com
Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 10:56:06 +0000

The Bermuda Police Service said they are “aware of threatening messages being sent electronically, [e-mail, social media], to members of the public.” A police spokesperson said, “Recipients are being threatened with having their online activity made public, unless they purchase varying amounts of cryptocurrency within a stipulated time period and return it to the person […]

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Video: Pan Am Athlete Profile Of Micah Franklin

By bernews.com
Published On :: Wed, 24 Jul 2019 22:00:22 +0000

In the tenth of a series of video profiles of the athletes set to represent Bermuda at the upcoming 2019 Pan Am Games in Lima, Peru, meet Micah Franklin, who will be competing in squash. The Pan American Games are the world’s third largest international sporting festival, and will run from 26 July to 11 […]

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Video: Pan Am Athlete Profile Of Nick Kyme

By bernews.com
Published On :: Thu, 25 Jul 2019 22:00:58 +0000

In the twelfth of a series of video profiles of the athletes set to represent Bermuda at the upcoming 2019 Pan Am Games in Lima, Peru, meet Nick Kyme, who will be competing in squash. The Pan American Games are the world’s third largest international sporting festival, and will run from 26 July to 11 […]

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Squash Players Advance In Pan American Games

By bernews.com
Published On :: Thu, 25 Jul 2019 22:04:14 +0000

Bermuda’s Micah Franklin and Noah Browne took to the Squash Courts for individual play at the Pan American Games in Lima, Peru, making a strong start in their first day of action. Franklin took on Israel Aguilar from El Salvador and advanced after defeating his opponent 3 – 1. Aguilar won the first match in […]

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Squash: Carrick Advances In British Junior Open

By bernews.com
Published On :: Fri, 03 Jan 2020 12:51:59 +0000

Taylor Carrick recently began competing in the Dunlop British Junior Open 2020. Playing in the Boy’s Under 19 Division, Carrick took on Pablo Dolz Marti from Spain. Carrick needed five games to advance, coming from behind to do so. In the end, Carrick defeated Marti 11-9, 4-11, 4-11, 11-7, 11-8. Related Stories Photos, Videos & […]

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Results: BSRA February Classic 2020 Day One

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Published On :: Wed, 19 Feb 2020 11:47:12 +0000

The Bermuda Squash Association Club began hosting their February Classic 2020 at the Devonshire location. Rachel Barnes started warming up for the Bermuda Open with a five game win over Elijah Simmons 11-5, 7-11, 11-4, 9-11, 11-3 in Division A, while Anthony White defeated Eugene Bothello in the same Division 6-11, 13-11, 5-11, 11-5, 11-6. […]

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Results: BSRA February Classic 2020 Day Two

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Published On :: Thu, 20 Feb 2020 12:05:51 +0000

It was a marathon night at the Bermuda Squash Racquets Association Club as five matches across four divisions went 5 games, while six matches went 4 games. Nick Leach defeated Ben Bramlett in their A Division match 11-13, 11-9, 11-6, 11-13, 12-10, while in the B Division, Rhys Puddy defeated Susie Howells 11-7, 10-12, 5-11, […]

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Results: BSRA February Classic 2020 Day Three

By bernews.com
Published On :: Fri, 21 Feb 2020 11:42:19 +0000

The February Classic 2020 continued at the Bermuda Squash Racquets Association Club, with yet another full slate of matches taking to the court. In an A Division match Elijah Simmons defeated Nick Leach 11-8, 9-11, 12-10, 1-11, 11-8, while Victoria Stephens defeated Canty Corbin in another match that went five games 7-11, 11-2, 11-5, 8-11, […]

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BSRA February Classic 2020 Final Results

By bernews.com
Published On :: Sat, 22 Feb 2020 14:08:40 +0000

The BSRA February Classic 2020 recently concluded at the Bermuda Squash Racquets Association Club, with Anaya Smith winning the Division A, Alex Adelsberg winning the Division B, Andrew Cox winning the Division C, and Christine Barnes winning the Division D. Division A Final – Anaya Smith beat Anthony Fellowes 11-5, 11-2, 7-11, 11-8 Alex Southern […]

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Muldoon Awarded NESCAC All-Academic Honors

By bernews.com
Published On :: Fri, 27 Mar 2020 10:15:19 +0000

Bates College Men’s Squash player Dylan Muldoon has been awarded New England Small College Athletic Conference [NESCAC] Winter All-Academic Honors. To be honored, a student-athlete must have reached sophomore academic standing and be a varsity letter winner with a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.50. A total of 964 student-athletes have been named […]

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Emergency Radio Station Will Have New Music

By bernews.com
Published On :: Sat, 21 Sep 2019 20:25:30 +0000

As a bit of a silver lining in the midst of these storm clouds, the Emergency Broadcast Radio station will apparently have new music for their upcoming broadcast during Tropical Storm Jerry. While the Emergency Broadcast Station — which broadcast on FM 100.1 — is a quality source of information during storms as it includes […]

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New Ringo Video Features Bermuda Lyric Sheet

By bernews.com
Published On :: Mon, 14 Oct 2019 23:00:48 +0000

Former Beatle Ringo Starr has released the official video for his rendition of one-time bandmate John Lennon’s Bermuda-penned song Grow Old With Me. The song will appear on Ringo’s new album, What’s My Name, to be released on October 25. John Lennon’s original lyric sheet for the song Grow Old With Me, annotated “Fairylands, Bermuda” […]

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Win Free Tickets To ‘The Three Rs’ Concert

By bernews.com
Published On :: Wed, 16 Oct 2019 13:00:16 +0000

In commemoration of the arrival of the first Portuguese immigrants in Bermuda, a concert event dubbed ‘The Three Rs’ will be held on Sunday, November 3 at the #1 Car Park in Hamilton, featuring performances by Romaine Virgo, Richie Campbell, and more, with Bernews giving away four pairs of free tickets – a total of […]

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Bermudian Singer In UK Music Charity Venture

By bernews.com
Published On :: Fri, 18 Oct 2019 11:00:18 +0000

Bermudian entertainer Janita Adderley is part of a charity initiative in the UK which is using music to raise awareness and funds for those suffering from mental health issues. Singer Ms Adderley, a member of the Bermuda group The Loquats and the all-female band Stiletto 5, studied at York College and still spends time in […]

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Video: Heather Nova Kicks Off European Tour

By bernews.com
Published On :: Mon, 21 Oct 2019 18:00:29 +0000

Bermudian folk rocker Heather Nova has launched a barnstorming European tour to support her critically lauded new album Pearl. Ms Nova opened her swing through Europe with a show in Paris on October 13. She will have made appearances in Switzerland, Austria, the Czech Republic, Germany, The Netherlands, Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden and the UK […]

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Ministry Supports Cultural Music Programme

By bernews.com
Published On :: Wed, 23 Oct 2019 18:26:13 +0000

The Department of Community Affairs and the Bermuda Arts Council donated a combined $6,500 to the Eddie Ming Drum School and Rhythm Lab. The funds will aid in the hosting of an upcoming student workshop, which features Cuban guest percussionist Angel Luis. Minister Foggo, Eddie Ming and Angel Luis at the Ministry of Labour, Community […]

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BEU To Host “Open Mic” Event On November 15

By bernews.com
Published On :: Fri, 08 Nov 2019 20:15:44 +0000

The Bermuda Entertainment Union [BEU] will be hosting an “Open Mic” event at the Leopard’s Club for members and potential members on Friday, November 15 from 7.00pm to 9.30pm. A spokesperson said, “On Friday Nov. 15th from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., the [BEU] is hosting an “Open Mic” event at the Leopard’s Club for […]

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Bermuda School Of Music’s ‘Joy To The World’

By bernews.com
Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2019 20:31:19 +0000

The Bermuda School of Music will present ‘Joy to the World’ on Friday, December 13 and Saturday, December 14 at St. John’s Church in Pembroke. A spokesperson said, “Director Marjorie Pettit presents an evening of joyful and uplifting Holiday favorites both old and new for this year’s “Joy to the World”. The concert features the […]

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Somerset Brigade Band To Host Festival of Music

By bernews.com
Published On :: Mon, 13 Jan 2020 17:22:40 +0000

Under the patronage of Premier David Burt, the Somerset Brigade Band will present their annual “Festival of Music” on Saturday, February 8th at 7.30pm at St. James Church Hall, as they also celebrate their 90th anniversary. The event will feature vocalist Mrs. Melinda Jennings, trumpet soloist Mr. Conrad Roach, and the Somerset Brigade Band; and […]

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Friends Of Hospice Student Lip Sync Contest

By bernews.com
Published On :: Mon, 20 Apr 2020 12:03:39 +0000

The Friends of Hospice announced that they are launching a student lip sync competition to raise funds, with students asked to submit 2 minute videos of themselves lip syncing to their favorite song. A spokesperson said, “Friends of Hospice, the charity supporting Agape House, Bermuda’s only hospice, today announced that they are launching a student lip […]

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Video: Local Musicians Urge Us To Stay Inside

By bernews.com
Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 20:45:18 +0000

The Bermuda Government released a video featuring some of the island’s best known musicians urging us to stay inside. The video features Shine Hayward, Joy Barnum, Tricray Astwood, Adrian Jones, Olivia Hamilton, and Robert Edwards. As the island and world deals with the Covid-19 pandemic, we are doing our best to provide timely and accurate […]

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Police Confirm: Gunshots In Spring Hill, Warwick

By bernews.com
Published On :: Wed, 27 Mar 2019 14:43:59 +0000

Gunshots were fired last night [March 26] in the Spring Hill, Warwick area, the police have confirmed, adding that it does not appear that anyone was injured. A police spokesperson said, “Around 10:40pm Tuesday, March 26th several 911 calls were received reporting gunshots in the Spring Hill, Warwick area. Police officers responded to the neighbourhood […]

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Gunshots Fired In Khyber Heights, Warwick Area

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Published On :: Sun, 07 Apr 2019 19:45:38 +0000

Around 3:05pm today [April 7] police attended the Khyber Heights, Warwick area after “receiving several reports of gunshots being heard, with police confirming that a firearm had been discharged, however there are no reports of injuries. A police spokesperson said, “Around 3:05pm today, [Sunday April 7th] police attended the Khyber Heights Warwick area after receiving […]

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Police Confirm Firearm Incident In Paget

By bernews.com
Published On :: Mon, 20 May 2019 17:38:53 +0000

Police have confirmed that a firearm was discharged in the area of Harbour Road in Paget on Sunday night [May 19] and are appealing for witnesses. A police spokesperson said, “Around 11:30pm Sunday, May 19th police officers responded to a report of a gunshot on Harbour Road in Paget, in the vicinity of Manse Road. […]

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Police Appeal For Witnesses To Shooting

By bernews.com
Published On :: Fri, 04 Oct 2019 20:24:18 +0000

The police are appealing for witnesses to the shooting last night in the east end, which resulted in a 64-year-old man being shot in the shoulder. A police spokesperson said, “Detectives continue to investigate a confirmed firearm incident that occurred around 10:25pm Thursday, October 3rd in the Cashew City Road, St. George’s area where a […]

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Police: One Person Injured In Shooting Incident

By bernews.com
Published On :: Sun, 22 Dec 2019 06:36:57 +0000

[Updated] Police have responded to a firearms incident on Court Street this morning [Dec 22] where multiple police vehicles and officers can be seen in the area, and initial reports suggest someone may have been injured. Further details are limited at this time, however we will update as able. Update 2.37am: Police officers could be […]

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Police Confirm Firearm Incident In Warwick

By bernews.com
Published On :: Tue, 04 Feb 2020 00:43:37 +0000

[Updated] Multiple police officers and vehicles can be seen the Khyber Heights area of Warwick this evening [Feb 3]. Further details are limited at this time, however we will update as able. Update 8.34pm: A police spokesperson said, “At around 6.50pm this evening, police received calls of a firearms incident at a residence on Scott’s […]

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Video: Police Confirm Four Gun Incidents

By bernews.com
Published On :: Tue, 04 Feb 2020 18:15:40 +0000

[Updated] The Bermuda Police Service held a press conference this afternoon [Feb 4], with the police confirming that they responded to “four separate firearms incidents yesterday.” They said that the first incident was brought to their attention at about 9.30am yesterday morning about an incident that occurred at about 1.00am when a firearm was discharged […]

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Police: Firearms Used Are ‘Not New Weapons’

By bernews.com
Published On :: Mon, 10 Feb 2020 16:36:50 +0000

The police confirmed that ballistic testing revealed that the firearms used in recent incidents “are not new weapons and have been linked to previous matters.” A police spokesperson said, “As the investigations into the recent firearms incidents continue, the Bermuda Police would like to thank the community for their willingness to assist by providing information […]

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Video: Police On Latest Firearm Incident

By bernews.com
Published On :: Fri, 14 Feb 2020 20:06:43 +0000

The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] held a conference this afternoon [Feb 14] to discuss last night’s firearms incident. Detective Sergeant Jason Smith said, “We can subsequently confirm that a firearm was discharged in the area and that a 22-year-old male received injuries as a result. The victim was taken to hospital, was treated for his […]

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Video: Shooting Victim’s Mother Makes Appeal

By bernews.com
Published On :: Sat, 15 Feb 2020 13:35:19 +0000

After losing one son to gun violence and having another son injured in a shooting, a Bermudian mother has appealed for help, calling on people to pull together and unite. In an emotional appeal yesterday, Nicole Fox said, “This has been the second time my home has been hit with bullets. Many of you could say […]

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OBA’s Smith: ‘Police Budget Must Be Protected’

By bernews.com
Published On :: Thu, 20 Feb 2020 13:18:57 +0000

“Following the recent spate of shootings, the police budget must be protected if they are to be able to combat gang crime,” Shadow National Security Minister Ben Smith said today. Mr. Smith said, “Recently, I expressed my concerns about reports reaching me that the Bermuda Police Service budget could be cut by as much as […]

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Butterfield Invites Applications For Scholarships

By bernews.com
Published On :: Mon, 09 Mar 2020 21:03:34 +0000

The Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son Limited is accepting applications for its undergraduate and postgraduate scholarships. The deadline for both scholarships is Friday 27 March 2020. Undergraduate Scholarship A spokesperson said, “The Sir Harry D. Butterfield Undergraduate Scholarship is awarded to a Bermudian student commencing, or already pursuing, an undergraduate degree overseas at an […]

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Minister: ‘Transforming Public School Education’

By bernews.com
Published On :: Fri, 13 Mar 2020 15:02:39 +0000

“Plan 2022, the five-year strategic plan and blue-print for our public school system, maps out a specific path for transforming public school education,” Minister of Education Diallo Rabain said. Speaking in the House of Assembly today [March 13], the Minister said, “Under the strategic leadership of the Commissioner of Education, Officers in the Department of […]

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Government: Public Schools Remain Open

By bernews.com
Published On :: Mon, 16 Mar 2020 18:03:30 +0000

“While school activity has been restricted public schools remain open,” the Department of Education said this afternoon, adding that they have put preventative measures in place including stepped up cleaning and disinfecting, suspension of field trips, sporting events and assemblies, encouraging sick staff and students to stay at home, social distancing and more. A Government spokesperson […]

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Saltus & Warwick Moving To Virtual Learning

By bernews.com
Published On :: Mon, 16 Mar 2020 22:12:51 +0000

In light of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, both Saltus Grammar School and Warwick Academy have made the decision to move classes to virtual platforms. A Saltus spokesperson said, “Saltus has made the decision to transition to a virtual learning platform as of tomorrow, March 17, 2020. “Attendance and all classes will continue remotely through our school’s […]

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Education Dept: Letter To Public School Parents

By bernews.com
Published On :: Wed, 18 Mar 2020 15:53:15 +0000

The Department of Education issued a letter to public school parents regarding steps currently being undertaken in reference to Covid-19, saying that while public schools are currently open, they “are devising contingency plans to support children’s continued learning in the event that schools are closed.” A government spokesperson said, “The Department of Education issued the following […]

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Warwick Academy Remote Learning Programme

By bernews.com
Published On :: Mon, 30 Mar 2020 19:30:49 +0000

[Written by Warwick Academy student An Mei Daniels] My school, Warwick Academy, is now several days into its programme of remote learning, which commenced on Friday 20th March in response to school closures due to the Covid-19 virus. In the days leading up to the school closure, teachers immediately started training so that the remote […]

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Minister Rabain Updates On Public Education

By bernews.com
Published On :: Fri, 03 Apr 2020 12:54:14 +0000

Minister of Education Diallo Rabain provided an update on the public education system, spanning what to expect during the weeks of April 6th and 13th. Minister Rabain said, “I will share information with our education family and the community, concerning what is expected for students, and school staff during the weeks of April 6th and […]

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Warwick Academy Lend Van To Workers

By bernews.com
Published On :: Mon, 06 Apr 2020 20:04:54 +0000

Warwick Academy is lending their recently purchased minibus to help transport Bermuda’s front line workers, with the school noting that they are happy to be able to help Bermuda and the community and wish everyone the best. The school had recently purchased the mini bus in order to transport students to all sporting events, field […]

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Zoological Society Virtual Spring Break Camp

By bernews.com
Published On :: Wed, 08 Apr 2020 18:56:31 +0000

The Bermuda Zoological Society [BZS] hosted a virtual spring break camp for students, with a virtual walk through a nature trail, online lectures, crafts, a Zoom Bluebird box building session and more. A spokesperson said, “Children usually rejoice in a break from school. However, this year with schools already closed parents were looking for ways to […]

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PHC Scholarship Application Deadline Extended

By bernews.com
Published On :: Tue, 14 Apr 2020 16:24:30 +0000

The PHC Foundation has extended its scholarship application deadline until Saturday, May 30 due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. A spokesperson said, “In light of the current global health crisis, The PHC Foundation would like to inform the community of its scholarship application deadline extension. “Interested applicants should be advised that applications will now be […]

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Warwick Academy Selects New Student Leaders

By bernews.com
Published On :: Mon, 20 Apr 2020 20:04:56 +0000

Warwick Academy recently announced their new student leaders for 2020-21. A spokesperson said, “This past week Warwick Academy rolled out their new student leaders for 2020-21. In the normal physical school setting the 2019-20 student leaders would be going on study leave and the new leaders would take up their roles. School is carrying on […]

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