David Lunn, a PE Teacher and alumnus of Somersfield Academy, will host a 5K Fun Run and Walk on September 29, 2024, to support the school’s Bursary Fund, with proceeds aiding students in need. A spokesperson said, “Somersfield Academy is proud to announce that David Lunn, a dedicated alumnus and PE Teacher at the school, […]

The 2024 Chubb Bermuda Triangle Challenge [Chubb BTC] has achieved certification from the Council for Responsible Sport. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda continues to make headlines in sporting news with its first-ever event to achieve certification from world’s leading responsible sport certification program, the Council for Responsible Sport. The 2024 Chubb Bermuda Triangle Challenge, which took […]

Olympian and Somersfield Academy alumnus Tyler Smith will present awards at the 2024 Somersfield Fun Run and Walk, a community fitness event benefiting the school’s Bursary Fund. A spokesperson said, “Somersfield Academy alumnus and Olympian Tyler Smith will be presenting awards at this year’s Somersfield Fun Run and Walk. Smith graduated from the school’s International Baccalaureate […]

The ‘Zhamir Strong’ 6K Family Fun Walk, Run, and Roll event was held today [Sept 28] with the event aimed at “raising awareness about spinal cord injuries and supporting Zhamir Denbrook-Pitt, a young Bermudian whose journey of recovery continues after this devastating injury.” The promotion for the event said, “We are raising funds to support […]

Domico Watson and Kristen Robinson were crowned the Somersfield Academy Male and Female 5K Champions. Watson clocked a time of 18:26, Philip Woollins was second in a time of 20:17, and Evan Faulkenberry was the third male finisher and 4th overall stopping the clock in a time of 21:34. Robinson clocked a winning time of […]

Joseph Cechini finished 4th in the 2024 Family Weekend Invitational, Kiski School Cross Country Meet. Cechinin, representing Mercersburg Academy, covered the 5K distance with a time of 18:49.8. Related Stories Prunty Claims Victory At AXA Man On The Run Schindel Competes In OFSAA Championships Sean Trott Reflects On NY Marathon Display Nakeno Creighton Memorial XC […]

Joseph Cechini and his Mercersburg Academy Men’s Cross Country teammates competed in the Gettysburg Invitational. Cechini finished the Varsity Boy’s 5K in 24th place clocking a time of 17:20.7. Related Stories Prunty Claims Victory At AXA Man On The Run Schindel Competes In OFSAA Championships Sean Trott Reflects On NY Marathon Display Nakeno Creighton Memorial […]

Joseph Cechini and his Mercersburg Academy boy’s cross country teammates competed in the Mercersburg Cross Country Invitational. Cechini finished 3rd in the boy’s varsity 5K race clocking a time of 17:23.7. The Mercersburg Academy boy’s finished second with a combined time of 1:31:01.5. Related Stories Prunty Claims Victory At AXA Man On The Run Schindel […]

The Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre announced the AXA XL Man on the Run 5K on Sunday, November 10, 2024, at Warwick Academy, aiming to raise awareness and funds for men’s cancer care. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre is proud to announce the return of the highly anticipated AXA XL Man on […]

Adam Prunty emerged triumphant at the AXA XL man on the run 5K, delivering a winning performance with a time of 16:19. Chayce Smith secured second place in 16:49, followed closely by Jake Smith in third clocking 16:51. Jackson Langley finished fourth overall [17:06], Shannon Lawrence claimed fifth place [17:20]. Dylan Eiselt crossed the line […]

Karting driver Scott Barnes finished fourth overall in the Shifter Masters class and won the Rok class in the third round of the Stars Championship Series, the Clash at the Club, in Cincinnati, Ohio, at the weekend. Competing at the Motorsports Country Club, Barnes came second in heat one, tenth in heat two, and fourth […]

The Bermuda Karting Association’s inaugural race day saw exciting races and standout performances from top drivers. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Karting Association [BKA] ignited the engines and the excitement at its inaugural race day held at the Bermuda Motor Sport Park in St. Davids on Sunday. With a vibrant atmosphere and fierce competition, the […]

Bermudian model Aliana King has been featured in yet another international marketing campaign, with time for the FREDDY WR.UP brand. According to the brand’s website, “FREDDY is an apparel brand established in 1976, based in Italy and specializing in stylish women’s shaping pants.” Ms. King has also appeared in a number of other campaigns for […]

A fashion show fundraiser last Saturday [Oct 1] at the Bermuda National Trust’s Verdmont property. A spokesperson said, “Verdmont, a Bermuda National Trust historic house and garden, was the splendid setting for a one-of-a-kind fabulous fashion show on Saturday October 1st. Most likely for the first time in its 300-year history it hosted a Fashion Show […]

Bermudian model Aliana King has been featured in a campaign for David Yurman. David Yurman describes itself as “America’s preeminent jewelry company,” and Ms King joins a number of prominent models and actresses — such as Kate Moss, Naomi Campbell, Naomi Watts, Gisele Bündchen, Joan Smalls, Taylor Hill, and Natalia Vodianova — that have modeled […]

Gibbons Company recently held a launch event to highlight additional fashion brands they are offering, with a mini fashion show held to showcase the new styles. The new brands are from Tendam, one of Europe’s leading groups in the industry, and marks the first major fashion brand acquisition for Tony Thompson following his appointment as Gibbons […]

The Bermuda Opera team is presenting the Met: Live in HD & Encore series in Bermuda on film on Sundays at BUEI at 5.00pm, with the next installment to take place on Sunday [Feb 25]. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Opera Team is proud to present the Met: Live in HD & Encore series in […]

The 2023 historical thriller Golda will be shown at BUEI on Saturday [March 9] at 7:30pm in the Tradewinds Auditorium. A spokesperson said, “Films at BUEI continue at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] with the screening of the 2023 historical thriller ‘Golda’ on Saturday, March 9th at 7:30pm in our Tradewinds Auditorium. “Golda is […]

‘BUEI Silver Screens’ is set to showcase ‘Paint’ at BUEI on Tuesday, March 19, featuring Owen Wilson in the lead role. A spokesperson said, “‘BUEI Silver Screens’ continues at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] with the screening of ‘Paint’ on Tuesday, March 19th at 2 pm in our Tradewinds Auditorium! [wheelchair accessible] “Starring Owen […]

Genesis Lynea has been cast in the latest series of the global hit television series Dr Who. The 34-year-old, who has had starring roles in Death in Paradise, Casualty, Shadow and Bone, and Silent Witness, will join the upcoming series of the BBC sci-fi show. In the latest issue of Doctor Who magazine, showrunner Russell […]

[Written by Dale Butler] ‘Gold Bermudians’ is a new project launched by the Department of Culture in 2023 and, on March 25th, five new films were presented to a full house that left everyone very satisfied but wanting to know why there was such a strict time limit on such important topics. With a new […]

BUEI Silver Screens will present ‘Maximum Truth’ starring Dylan O’Brien and Ike Barinholtz, a mockumentary comedy about political grifter Rick Klingman’s quest for truth in Congress. A spokesperson said, “‘BUEI Silver Screens’ continues at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] with the screening of ‘Maximum Truth’ on Tuesday, April 16th at 2 pm in our […]

BUEI Films will showcase the 2024 film ‘Bob Marley: One Love’ on May 11, depicting the life of the reggae legend. A spokesperson said, “Films at BUEI continue at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] with the screening of the 2024 Musical/Drama, ‘Bob Marley: One Love’ on Saturday, May 11th at 7:30pm in our Tradewinds […]

Solstice and OUTBermuda will be hosting a special preview showing of ‘Inside OUT 2’ on Thursday, June 13th. A spokesperson said, “Solstice, Bermuda’s leading mental health wellness center, is thrilled to announce a heartwarming collaboration with OUTBermuda, the island’s prominent LGBTQ+ community charity. Together, they invite families, teens, and allies to the highly anticipated preview showing […]

A series of six free movie nights, designed to “uplift and empower” the community, started on Friday [June 14] at Parson’s Road Playground. The Jazzy Treats Free Movie Nights continue on June 28, July 12 and 26, and August 9 and 23, running from 6 pm to 10 pm, featuring live entertainment, fun castles, food […]

Jazzy Treats is hosting a series of free Movie Night events at Parson’s Road Playground. Scheduled for 6 pm to 10 pm, these gatherings will occur on June 14 and 28, July 12 and 26, and August 9 and 23. Attendees can enjoy an array of amenities including fun castles, various foods, popcorn, snowballs, and […]

Saltus Grammar School announced the winners of third annual Bermuda Youth Film Festival that was held at BUEI in the Tradewinds Theatre on June 20th. A spokesperson said, “The festival was founded by Therese Bean, Head of Creative Arts at Saltus Grammar School, in 2022 to encourage young people between the ages of 11 and 18 from […]

The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute announced the return of the Manhattan Short Film Festival, featuring Oscar-nominated shorts on September 26 and October 2. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] is excited to announce the return of the annual Manhattan Short Film Festival, screening this year’s Oscar-Nominated Short Films in our Tradewinds Auditorium […]

The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute’s [BUEI] Silver Screens series is set to continue with the showing of ‘She Came to Me’ on Tuesday, October 15 at 2.00pm in the Tradewinds Auditorium. A spokesperson said, “BUEI Silver Screens continues at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute with the screening of ‘She Came to Me’ on Tuesday, October […]

[Written by Dale Butler] This “stirring Southern drama” received great reviews abroad and five stars and 100 roses from Bermuda audiences who have flocked to see this excellent full-length movie [1 hour 58 minutes], which was based on a true story. Produced by Bermuda’s own Wendy Tucker-Tannock, written and directed by Lynn Dow, with composer […]

The film Thoughts Become Things by Stephan Johnstone and Marq Rodriguez, featuring Bermudian Gombey culture, has been selected for showing at four international film festivals, winning awards along the way. A spokesperson said, “Thoughts Become Things, a captivating short poetry film that delves into the African and Native American ancestral dreams of a young Gombey, […]

The Bermuda Opera team is presenting the Met: Live in HD & Encore series in Bermuda on film on Sundays at BUEI at 5.00pm, with the next showing to take place on November 3. A spokesperson said, “The new season of Met Opera on film starts in November 2024 at BUEI. “The Bermuda Opera Team […]

The Bermuda College Library is set to host a Movie Night on Thursday, November 21st at 6.00pm, featuring a screening of Bob Marley: One Love, followed by a discussion on peace facilitated by Karim Creary. Trailer for Bob Marley: One Love This event aligns with the library’s annual theme, Cultivating a Culture of Peace, inspired […]

A Royal Canadian Air Force aircraft paid a visit to Bermuda yesterday [June 10], stopping by the LF Wade International Airport in the afternoon. The Government of Canada website says, “The CC-177 Globemaster III strategic airlifter transports troops, cargo and oversized combat equipment. Rapid, reliable and flexible, it is equipped with advanced digital avionics. “The […]

A Royal Air Force [RAF] military aircraft was recently spotted at LF Wade International Airport, making a landing in Bermuda under cloudy skies yesterday [Jan 11], with the aircraft still seen on the island as of earlier today. For our past coverage of military aircraft on the island, click here. Related Stories Photos & Video: US […]

The Royal Air Force [RAF] recently stopped in Bermuda, with the aircraft staying overnight before departing. It is not unusual for military aircraft to make brief stops on the island, and for our past coverage of military aircraft on the island, click here. Related Stories Photos/Video: RAF Typhoons Land In Bermuda Photos & Video: RAF Aircraft […]

Four military aircraft have visited Bermuda over the past few days, stopping at the L.F Wade International Airport, with the HC-130Js operated by the United States Air Force. It is not unusual for military aircraft to make brief stops on the island for refueling or other purposes, and for our past coverage of military aircraft […]

Military aircraft visited the island again this week, with the MC-130J stopping by the L.F. Wade International Airport this week. It is not unusual for military aircraft to make brief stops on the island for refueling or other purposes, and for our past coverage of military aircraft on the island, here. The Lockheed Martin website said, “The […]

At least four different types of aircraft were captured departing from Bermuda this week, including a Lockheed WP-3D Orion, a US Air Force Lockheed Martin C-130J Hercules, a Cavok Air Antonov An-12B, and a BermudAir aircraft. For our past coverage of military aircraft on the island, click here. Related Stories Photos & Video: Military Aircraft […]

Several military aircraft — from both the United States Air Force and the Royal Air Force – recently visited the island touching down at LF Wade International Airport. For our past coverage of military aircraft on the island, click here. Related Stories Photos & Video: Various Aircraft Visit Bermuda Photos & Video: Military Aircraft Visit Bermuda Photos […]

Several military aircraft — from both the United States Navy and the Royal Air Force – recently visited the island, touching down at LF Wade International Airport. For our past coverage of military aircraft on the island, click here. Related Stories Photos/Video: Royal Air Force Land In Bermuda Photos & Video: Royal Canadian Air Force Visits Photos […]

A Royal Air Force Airbus recently stopped by the LF Wade Airport. To view all other coverage related to military aircraft, click here. Related Stories Photos & Video: Military Aircraft Visit Bermuda Photos & Video: Various Aircraft Visit Bermuda Photos & Video: Military Aircraft Visit Bermuda Photos & Video: Military Aircraft Visit Bermuda Photos & […]

Three military aircraft visited the island this week, stopping at the L.F Wade International Airport. It is not unusual for military aircraft to make brief stops on the island for refueling or other purposes. To view all other coverage related to military aircraft, click here. Related Stories Photos & Video: Royal Air Force Visits Photos […]

A Royal Air Force C-17A military aircraft made a brief stopover in Bermuda recently. According to publicly available flight data, the aircraft arrived on the island after departing from Belize. Following its time in Bermuda, the aircraft continued its journey onwards to Canada yesterday. According to the official website, “The C-17 Globemaster III [Globemaster C-17] […]

The Bermuda Aquarium Museum and Zoo’s rehabilitation team have been busy attending to a large number of rescued turtles, with the turtles being released back into the wild as soon as they are in good health. The Bermuda Aquarium, Museum and Zoo, supported by Bermuda Zoological Society, posted the video online, saying, “The Bermuda Aquarium […]

The Bermuda Zoological Society will be holding a Virtual Lecture Series installment titled “The health assessment of juvenile green turtles in Bermuda.” The lecture will held via Zoom on Tuesday, August 16 at 7.00pm and will be presented by Dr Gaelle Roth, MRCVS, Co-Director of the Bermuda Turtle Project. The event flyer says, “Discover something […]

The Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Bermuda [PrivCom] announced the winners of the “Name the PrivCom Turtle” competition. A spokesperson said, “The P1 Bassett class at Heron Bay Primary School named our mascot “Isla”. As Isla is a female name, PrivCom decided to introduce Isla’s twin brother, “Islay”. The two are sure to add […]

Today [March 3] marks World Wildlife Day, and Bernews’ latest Virtual Art Gallery showcases a spectacular display of Bermuda’s wildlife; from humpback whales, sea turtles, the iconic longtail and lively lizards scurrying around, this collection of stunning photos offers a unique glimpse into the beauty of the island’s inhabitants and showcases the beauty and diversity of […]

The Sargasso Sea Commission and Inter-American Sea Turtle Convention signed an MOU aimed at “more effective conservation of sea turtle species and the habitats that they utilize.” A spokesperson said, “During the Inter-American Sea Turtle Convention [IAC] 16th Consultative Committee of Experts Meeting, Dr. David Freestone, Executive Secretary of the Sargasso Sea Commission, and Verónica […]

A sea turtle found on a Nova Scotia beach in a “hypothermic and semi-comatose” state received care in Canada, and has now been transported to Bermuda to continue her recovery before being returned to the wild. The CBC reported, “An endangered green sea turtle found on a Nova Scotia beach has been revived and shipped […]