Bermuda Born Author Publishes “I Can Fly”
April 19, 2012 by Bernews · Leave a Comment
Inspired during her daily walks about her property as she watched birds singing and playing together, Bermuda born author Judith Nell Taylor-Dill presents her book titled, “I Can Fly!”. “I Can Fly!” is a story about a young bluebird who learns that being disobedient can likely lead to trouble, physical pain and even heartache. Main [...]
RUBiS Donates Fuel To BZS Education Boat
April 18, 2012 by Bernews · Leave a Comment
School children will be able to enjoy another year of marine conservation excursions, thanks to RUBiS Energy’s gift of a year’s worth of diesel boat fuel to Bermuda Zoological Society. It’s the second year RUBiS has provided 12 months’ worth of boat fuel to operate Endurance, the environmental education vessel owned and operated by the [...]
Spelling Bee Champion Meets Washington Wizards
April 17, 2012 by Bernews · 4 Comments
Bermuda’s 2011 Spelldown Champion Nasir Simmons was hosted by the NBA’s Washington Wizards during his family’s all expenses paid trip to Washington DC won as the grand prize in that competition. . Nasir and his family were invited to attend the team’s shoot around prior to the Wizard’s game on April 10 versus the Orlando [...]
Minister: Library Youth Outreach Programme
April 16, 2012 by Bernews · 2 Comments
Speaking in the House of Assembly on Friday [Apr.13], Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Patrice Minors said over 600 people attended the annual Children’s Reading Festival held by the Youth Library recently. The Minister also spoke on the Outreach Program which runs on Saturdays and alternates between the West End and East End of [...]
Photos: Clyde Best Invitational Football
April 15, 2012 by Bernews · Leave a Comment
The Clyde Best Invitational Festival 2012 got underway at the National Sports Centre northern field featuring six teams in action. Clyde “Bunny” Best greeted the players from the United States, BFA National Academy and four local clubs during the first day of the three day festival. A report after the first day from the BFA [...]
Clyde Best Invitational Tournament Underway
The Clyde Best Invitational Tournament kicked off at the National Sports Center North Field yesterday [Apr.13], with a double-header. In the tournament’s first two games the Dandy Town Hornets Under 14 team defeated the PHC Zebras Under 14 team 2 – 1, while the National Academy Under 14 team defeated Valencia Under 14 team 1 [...]
Video/Photos: 2012 Earth Hour Essay Winners
Yesterday [Apr.12] Environmental organization Greenrock and BELCO announced the winners of the 2012 Earth Hour Essay Contest for Students, which was sponsored and coordinated by BELCO. The prize-giving ceremony took place at the Bermuda National Library, Youth Library. Writing essays on the theme “Five Ways that I Keep My Bermuda Green”, 261 students entered the [...]
David Bascome HSBC Pro Soccer Clinic Launches
April 12, 2012 by Bernews · Leave a Comment
Bermudian Major Indoor Soccer League [MISL] professional and coach, David Bascome, today [Apr.12] launched his annual HSBC Pro Soccer Clinic open to male and female players between the ages of 4 – 16 years of age. This popular clinic focuses on providing players the opportunity to build on their soccer skills and learn the importance [...]
South American Championships Conclude
April 9, 2012 by Bernews · Leave a Comment
The 2012 International Optimist Dinghy Association [IODA] South American Championships wrapped up in San Isidro, Argentina this weekend. Team Bermuda — Rory Caslin, Chase Cooper, Ceci Wollmann, Mikey Wollmann and Benn Smith joined the fleet of 160 sailors from 17 countries and were racing for seven days on the River Plate, just north of Buenos [...]
Education Minister: Post-Fire Schools Update
Education Minister Dame Jennifer Smith today [Apr. 9] praised the work of Facilities Manager Cleun Gaiton and his team of school custodians who had the unenviable job of cleaning up after the Marsh Folly Dump site’s recent massive fire. The Minister noted that under the guidance of Permanent Secretary Warren Jones, assessment visits had been paid [...]
