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Most Liked Bernews Instagram Photos Of 2019

By bernews.com
Published On :: Wed, 01 Jan 2020 10:22:45 +0000

As we welcome in 2020, take a look back at the 10 most popular photos posted on Bernews Instagram page over the last year, with the photos in 2019's top ten ‘most liked’ on Instagram including a couple welcoming their ‘Hurricane baby,’ images of the seal that was found in Bermuda, and island residents donating […]

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Top 20 Most Viewed YouTube Videos Of 2019

By bernews.com
Published On :: Wed, 01 Jan 2020 13:00:58 +0000

Bernews posted more than 1,000 videos on YouTube during 2019, with the top twenty most viewed videos on our channel including coverage of Cup Match, the Rising Inferno Concert with Koffee, the Bermuda Carnival Parade of Bands, the island’s LGBTQ Pride Parade, the Bermuda Day Parade, coverage of Hurricane Humberto, an overview of the NCL […]

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International Women’s March Online Chat

By bernews.com
Published On :: Fri, 17 Jan 2020 10:58:42 +0000

A live chat event with Dany Pen, founder of Women’s A.C.T, as well as Robyn Swan, founder of Move Bermuda Forward, will be held on Sunday [Jan 19] at 1.00pm to mark the anniversary of the International Women’s March. In an online post, Women’s A.C.T Group said, “Happening This Sunday. Join Dany Pen and Robyn […]

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BPS: Message Circulating Is Not For Bermuda

By bernews.com
Published On :: Wed, 29 Jan 2020 16:47:47 +0000

The fake social media message warning residents about a group of individuals allegedly pretending to verify data for a Government census but really planning to steal from homes is circulating again, leading the police to issue another advisory. The police — who have advised before that this message does not pertain to Bermuda — said, […]

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4.3 Million Social Reach For Nahki Wells Mentions

By bernews.com
Published On :: Fri, 31 Jan 2020 17:56:02 +0000

Over the past week Bermudians have been keenly following and discussing the transfer news as it relates to Nahki Wells, and we were far from the only ones, with a social media analytics service indicating that mentions of the footballer had a social media reach of some 4.3 million, spanning nations across the globe. This number […]

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100WF Host Seminar On Mastering LinkedIn

By bernews.com
Published On :: Thu, 27 Feb 2020 14:26:54 +0000

Members of the Bermuda 100 Women in Finance [100WF] network gained the opportunity to sharpen their skills on LinkedIn, learning how to develop their own personal brand and to gain tips to make meaningful connections with peers in the industry. The session, hosted and sponsored by Butterfield, kicked off the first of a new series […]

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BEU “Vehemently Denounce” Brannon Remarks

By bernews.com
Published On :: Tue, 03 Mar 2020 22:36:24 +0000

The Bermuda Entertainment Union [BEU] said they “vehemently denounce” the remarks made by local entertainer Tony Brannon, while Mr Brannon has apologized for his remarks and said that he understands he “must work on anti-racism and regain the communities trust.” This comes after Mr Brannon referred to members of the Government as “cockroaches” on social […]

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WHO Offer Covid-19 Facts Via WhatsApp

By bernews.com
Published On :: Sun, 22 Mar 2020 13:26:54 +0000

The World Health Organization [WHO] has partnered with WhatsApp to bring facts about Covid-19 to people around the globe, launching an easy to use service which allows people to ask questions via the popular messaging service. Bernews signed up and tested it out, and found it very simple to use and comprehensive; it presents you […]

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BNG Instagram Takeover: Women’s History

By bernews.com
Published On :: Mon, 23 Mar 2020 19:29:57 +0000

With the Bermuda National Gallery [BNG] temporarily closed due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, the gallery continues “inspiring the community through art, culture, and dialogue” on their Instagram account, with plans to celebrate Women’s History Month by producing a series of editorial features on their website. A spokesperson said, “In these challenging times, art connects […]

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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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BZS Holding Online Celebration Of Earth Day

By bernews.com
Published On :: Wed, 22 Apr 2020 12:19:32 +0000

The Bermuda Zoological Society [BZS] is holding an online celebration of the 50th anniversary of Earth Day today [April 22] with a full day of virtual activities. The event poster says, “Together with like-minded organisations from our community, the BZS will host an interactive day on the BAMZ Facebook page, including edutainment opportunities, craft ideas, […]

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‘Stay Home, Stay Safe’ Facebook Covers

By bernews.com
Published On :: Wed, 22 Apr 2020 13:42:30 +0000

Decorate your Facebook profile with these cover graphics in order to remind both yourself and others that staying home can save lives during the Covid-19 pandemic. With Bermuda’s ‘Shelter in Place’ order scheduled to last until at least May 2nd, and social distancing measures expected to continue past that, these cover graphics will allow you […]

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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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Local Business Owners Launch Digital Campaign

By bernews.com
Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 20:19:28 +0000

The digital campaign #ChooseBDA was launched on Sunday May 3rd on Instagram and Facebook as an effort by a small group of business owners to “help bring awareness to the major impact local small businesses has on the island’s overall economy.” “These founding business owners hail from different sectors of the economy [retail, service, hospitality, […]

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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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Bermuda Wins Big At CASA Championships

By bernews.com
Published On :: Thu, 25 Jul 2019 12:26:41 +0000

Eleven of Bermuda’s Junior National Squad have returned from Trinidad and Tobago bearing an impressive collection of trophies following the 37th Caribbean Area Squash Association [CASA] Individual & Team Championships. Competing in a field of 114 of the top squash players in the Caribbean region, Bermuda had a bumper year recording strong finishes in many […]

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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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Video: Pan Am Athlete Profile Of Noah Browne

By bernews.com
Published On :: Fri, 26 Jul 2019 10:00:40 +0000

In the thirteenth of a series of video profiles of the athletes set to represent Bermuda at the upcoming 2019 Pan Am Games in Lima, Peru, meet Noah Browne, 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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USA Defeat Bermuda In Doubles Quarter-Finals

By bernews.com
Published On :: Sat, 27 Jul 2019 20:00:03 +0000

Bermuda squash duo Micah Franklin and Noah Browne took on the United States in the Men’s Doubles Quarter Finals at the Pan Am Games in Peru. The pair found themselves down 6-2 in the first game, they were able to stage a comeback to make it 8-6, but the American pair closed out the first […]

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Pan Am Squash: Brazil Defeat Bermuda 3-0

By bernews.com
Published On :: Mon, 29 Jul 2019 17:00:46 +0000

Bermuda’s squash players took on Brazil in team action as the Pan American games continued in Peru, losing 3 – 0. In the first game, Noah Browne went down 3-0 to Diego Gobbi. Gobbi won the first game 11-5, then he won the second game 11-6, before closing out with a 11-7 win. Micah Franklin then […]

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Pan Am Squash: Columbia Defeat Bermuda 3-0

By bernews.com
Published On :: Tue, 30 Jul 2019 11:37:15 +0000

Bermuda’s squash team of Nicholas Kyme, Noah Browne and Micah Franklin took on Columbia in their final group stage match. Kyme took to the court first to take on Andres Gonzalez falling in straight games victory, 11-8, 11-5, 11-5. Browne then took on world number 9 Miguel Angel Rodriguez, Browne would stretch his opponent to […]

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Squash Players Impress At Guyana Tournament

By bernews.com
Published On :: Mon, 26 Aug 2019 16:40:41 +0000

The Bermuda National Squash Team returned last night after making a strong showing at the Caribbean Squash Championships 2019 in Guyana. The team had a fantastic week with standout performances from Colin Alexander winning the Men’s Over 60 category, Denise Kyme taking 2nd in the Women’s Over 50 Category, and Suzanne Rose finishing 3rd in […]

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Browne Falls in Wakefield Open Quarter-Finals

By bernews.com
Published On :: Sun, 06 Oct 2019 16:44:47 +0000

Noah Browne recently continued competing in the $6,000 Men’s Wakefield Open 2019 in Virginia. Browne, ranked fifth, took on Mohamed Nabil from Egypt in the quarter-finals. Browne fell in a five game battle; Browne won the first match 11-7, but Nabil leveled the match at 1-1 when he won game two 11-9. Browne went back […]

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RUBiS Graded Squash Tournament Underway

By bernews.com
Published On :: Wed, 16 Oct 2019 12:28:09 +0000

The 2019 RUBiS Graded Squash Tournament is underway, and the results from the first day of competition are below. Tuesday October 15 Results A Division Piers Carr beat Peter Cooper 11-7, 11-9, 11-7 Korin Knights beat Elijah Simmons 11-9, 8-11, 11-7, 11-4 Anaya Smith beat Malcom Woodley 11-5, 11-5, 11-4 Melina Turk beat Mark James […]

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RUBiS Graded Squash Tournament Day Two

By bernews.com
Published On :: Thu, 17 Oct 2019 11:09:25 +0000

The RUBiS Graded Squash Tournament 2019 continued inside the Bermuda Squash Racquets Association Club in Devonshire. Tournament favorite Micah Franklin cruised to victory in his second match defeating Piers Carr in straight games 11-4, 11-3, 11-2. Four A Division matches went the distance as Eugene Bothello defeated Mark James 11-7, 9-11, 11-8, 9-11, 11-8, Peter […]

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RUBiS Graded Squash Tournament Day Three

By bernews.com
Published On :: Fri, 18 Oct 2019 11:48:43 +0000

It was a marathon night for most as the RUBiS Graded Squash Tournament 2019 continued inside the Bermuda Squash Racquets Association Club in Devonshire. A total of eleven games over the four divisions went five games before a winner was decided and several other matches needed four games to find a winner. Tournament favorite Micah […]

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RUBiS Graded Squash Tournament Day Four

By bernews.com
Published On :: Sat, 19 Oct 2019 13:11:58 +0000

The RUBiS Graded Squash Tournament 2019 concluded inside the Bermuda Squash Racquets Association Club in Devonshire. Tournament favorite Micah Franklin cruised to victory in his fourth and final match defeating Kristian Muldoon in straight games 12-10, 11-2, 11-7. Five matches over the four Divisions needed 5 games to decide a winner. Anthony Fellows won his […]

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AXA BSRA Squash Championships Final Results

By bernews.com
Published On :: Mon, 02 Dec 2019 18:00:55 +0000

The 2019 AXA Bermuda Squash Racquets Association’s Club Championships recently concluded, with Anthony Fellowes, Rachel Barnes, Eugene Bothello, and Jayne Craig being crowned the Men’s, Ladies and Veterans champions. Men’s Final Anthony Fellowes beat Korin Knights 11-9, 11-7, 11-5 Ladies Final Rachel Barnes beat Susie Lacey 11-7, 11-7, 11-7 Men’s Veterans Final Eugene Bothello beat […]

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Squash: Bermuda Players Compete In Canada

By bernews.com
Published On :: Wed, 11 Dec 2019 15:09:28 +0000

Nine young squash players represented Bermuda at the Canadian Junior Open [CJO] in Niagara-on-the-Lake from December 6 to December 10. A spokesperson said, “In a pool of 250 of the top squash players from 20 countries, William Frith, Ethan Rosorea, Isabella White, Andrew Cox, Owen Rosorea, Nicholas Southern, Taylor Carrick, Alex Southern and Anaya Smith […]

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National Junior Squash Championships Day One

By bernews.com
Published On :: Sun, 22 Dec 2019 03:00:27 +0000

Day One of the AXA Bermuda National Junior Squash Championships concluded after a long day of competition today [Dec 21] at the Bermuda Squash Racquets Association Club. The Boys Under 19 semi final’s saw Anaya Smith defeat Charlie Riker 11-6, 11-5, 11-6. He will face Taylor Carrick who defeated Matthew Elliott 11-6, 11-6, 11-3. Izzy […]

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National Junior Squash Championships Finals

By bernews.com
Published On :: Mon, 23 Dec 2019 03:33:45 +0000

The final day of play at the 2019 AXA Bermuda National Junior Squash Championships took place today [Dec 22] at the Bermuda Squash Racquets Association Club in Devonshire. Taylor Carrick won the Boys Under 19 final defeating Anaya Smith, while Charlotte Toogood won the Girls Under 19 final defeating Abigail Brewer. Matthew Elliott captured the […]

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Photos: Junior Squash Championships Finals

By bernews.com
Published On :: Thu, 26 Dec 2019 14:25:51 +0000

The final day of play at the 2019 AXA Bermuda National Junior Squash Championships took place at the Bermuda Squash Racquets Association Club in Devonshire, concluding just before Christmas. Taylor Carrick won the Boys Under 19 final defeating Anaya Smith, while Charlotte Toogood won the Girls Under 19 final defeating Abigail Brewer. Matthew Elliott captured […]

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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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Squash: Dylan Muldoon & Bates College Win

By bernews.com
Published On :: Wed, 29 Jan 2020 12:06:48 +0000

Dylan Muldoon and his No. 21 nationally ranked Bates Men’s Squash teammates defeated No. 20 Colby 5-4 for their sixth straight victory at the Bates Squash Center. Visiting Colby claimed points at the first, fifth, eighth and ninth positions in the lineup, but not enough to defeat the surging Bobcats. Muldoon won his match, and […]

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Elliott Wins Essex Junior Squash Plate Final

By bernews.com
Published On :: Wed, 05 Feb 2020 12:03:54 +0000

Matthew Elliott recently concluded competing in the Essex Junior Squash Open, competing in the Boy’s Under 17 Consolation Age Group Division. Elliott went in to the plate semi-final, where he defeated Max Chilver in five games, 9/11, 11/4, 11/8, 9/11, and 11/7. Elliott then matched up against Deniz Kucukarslan in the plate final, winning in […]

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Squash: Elliott Helps Felsted Advance To Finals

By bernews.com
Published On :: Sun, 16 Feb 2020 13:00:25 +0000

Bermuda’s Matthew Elliott helped his Felsted U16 squash team advance to the national finals after they defeated Charterhouse & Whitgift School during the Stage 2 Regional Round of the English National Schools Championship. The school’s match report said, “Felsted’s U16 team travelled to Surrey for the Stage 2 Regional Round of the English National Schools […]

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Bermuda To Host Pro Squash World Tour Events

By bernews.com
Published On :: Tue, 18 Feb 2020 20:50:33 +0000

International Professional Squash returns to Bermuda next month with the Men’s and Women’s Bermuda Open 2020, an official stop on the PSA Pro World Tour. The Bermuda Squash Racquets Association launched the event today with news that 32 professional players from all over the world will be in Bermuda competing from March 17-21 for $12,000 […]

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Results: BSRA February Classic 2020 Day One

By bernews.com
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

By bernews.com
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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Squash Event Postponed Due To Covid-19

By bernews.com
Published On :: Thu, 12 Mar 2020 17:27:13 +0000

The 2020 Bermuda Squash Open -- which was scheduled to be held next week with over 30 international players — has been postponed due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The Bermuda Squash Racquets Association said, “After much discussion with Bermuda Government, the PSA and with members of our own BSRA Committee we have decided to postpone the 2020 […]

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Ex-Beatles Reunite Over Lennon Bermuda Song

By bernews.com
Published On :: Sun, 15 Sep 2019 19:00:47 +0000

Come together, sang John Lennon in the classic Beatles track of that name, right now — over me. And his two surviving bandmates have done just that, staging a semi-Beatles reunion of sorts to record a new version of Grow Old With Me, one of the songs Mr. Lennon wrote in Bermuda during the summer […]

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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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Photos/Video: Canadian Songsters Mini-Concert

By bernews.com
Published On :: Fri, 27 Sep 2019 21:14:46 +0000

[Updated with photos] The Salvation Army is holding it’s annual Congress this weekend and provided Bermuda with the opportunity to hear the visiting musical group, the Canadian Staff Songsters at a mini-concert this afternoon [Sept 27] on the steps of City Hall. The 66-minute live video replay is below: Related Stories Salvation Army Band To […]

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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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