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Bermuda Win Medal After Jamaica Disqualified
[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermuda girls’ under-17 4×100 metres relay team have been awarded the bronze medal after Jamaica were disqualified because of a technicality. The island’s foursome of J’Naz Richards, Pria Wilson, Lashee Jones and Arima Turner, finished fourth in the race in 48.12sec; however, the Jamaica team’s baton was... Read more of this article
Photos: PHC Good Friday Run/Walk & Fun Day
The Pembroke Hamilton Club [PHC] held its annual Good Friday Run/Walk and Community Fun Day. A spokesperson said, “The Pembroke Hamilton Club’s annual Good Friday Run/Walk and Community Fun Day were back this year with a theme of ‘Healthier Living.’ The day started off with the race from Lindo’s Family Foods to PHC field. “Shock... Read more of this article
Video: J’Auza James Wins Bronze In Carifta
[Written by Stephen Wright] J’Auza James claimed Bermuda’s second medal at the 50th Carifta Games in Nassau, Bahamas, after winning bronze in the octathlon yesterday [April 9]. James’s medal-winning performance follows Kahzi Sealey’s silver in the men’s under-20 1,500 metres on Saturday. Featuring eight events over two days – the... Read more of this article
Marleigh Howes Wins Carifta Swim Medal
Bermuda swimmers were back in action on the final day of the 2023 CARIFTA Aquatics Championships in Curacao. Bermuda captured one more medal on the day, with Marleigh Howes winning the silver medal in the 13-14 girls 400 meter LC freestyle touching the wall in a time of 4:48.44. Also competing in the finals on the final night was Howes in the 13-14... Read more of this article
Howes Sisters Win More Medals For Bermuda
[Written by Stephen Wright] Sisters Bella and Marleigh Howes added to Bermuda’s medal count at the Carifta Swimming Championships in Willemstad, Curaçao, yesterday [April 8]. Bermuda have won seven medals across the first three days of the annual regional competition. Marleigh, who won a pair of silver in the girls’ 13-14 200 metres freestyle and... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: Gilbert Lamb Good Friday Event
St. David’s County Cricket Club hosted their annual Gilbert Lamb Day on Good Friday [April 7], with activities including the Grand Prix, games, running races and more. Good Friday celebrations took place at various locations across the island, and you can view all our photos and coverage of this year, and past years’ Good Friday celebrations... Read more of this article
Sealey Wins Silver Medal In Carifta Games
[Written by Stephen Wright] Kahzi Sealey claimed Bermuda’s first medal at the 50th Carifta Games in the Bahamas after winning silver in the boys’ under-20 1,500 metres. Sealey delivered a superb showing on the opening day of the competition, finishing in 4min 6.34sec. In the same race, Kallan Richardson placed tenth in 4:20.78. Jaeda Grant pushed... Read more of this article
Video: Sunday April 9th ‘Good News’ Spotlight
News that Zeiko Lewis scored twice in a Sacramento victory, One Communications donated meals and Easter baskets to the Coalition for the Protection of Children, and Mark Anderson walked to raise funds for Russ Ford were all some of the positive news stories from the past week. In additional good news, Kaden Hopkins claimed a win for Vendee U and also... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: Princess Easter Egg Display
Hamilton Princess & Beach Club has unveiled their 2023 Easter egg display, with eggs fashioned from chocolate in various sizes accompanying a sign wishing viewers a “Happy Easter.” You can view all our coverage of the Easter holiday by clicking here, and you can view all our coverage of Good Friday holiday here. Related Stories Photos:... Read more of this article
Esquire Says To “Go All In On Bermuda”
Esquire has featured the island in an article titled “Go All In on Bermuda,” citing our “pink sand beaches, crystal blue waters, and over-the-top hospitality.” The Esquire website said, “If you haven’t been on a life-changing island adventure, it’s time to visit Bermuda, the British Island Territory with Caribbean, West... Read more of this article
Carifta Swimmers Win Three More Medals
Bermuda swimmers picked up yet another three medals on the second day of the Carifta Swimming Championships. In the 13-14 girls 100 meter backstroke final Marleigh Howes captured the silver medal with a time of 1:10.33, while Elanna Fulton finished 6th clocking 1:12.16. Fulton won the bronze medal competing in the 13-14 girls 50 meter butterfly touching... Read more of this article
Video: Sir “ET” Richards’ Painting In TV Show
[Written by Stephen Wright] A painting depicting the family home of Sir Edward Trenton “ET” Richards, Bermuda’s first Black Premier, featured on the hit British television show, The Repair Shop, this week. His daughter Patricia Dangor and granddaughter Rokeya Dangor brought in a faded canvas painting to the BBC show in which beloved family heirlooms... Read more of this article
