Archive for February, 2022
Bermuda Motocross Race Day Results
The Bermuda Motocross Club’s season continued at the Southside Motor Sports Park. Jacob Raynor won the Pee Wee Division on the day, with A’Jahni Foggo winning the 50cc Class. Aiden Simmons won the 65cc Class, Jazuri Thompson-Easton would win the 85cc Class. Zano Tucker won the Novice Class, and Kenneth Matthie won the Expert Class. Expert Class 1.... Read more of this article
Results: 13 Bermudian Footballers Overseas
Teams that include Bermudian footballers Nahki Wells, Jonte Smith, Dale Eve, Keziah Martin, Reggie Lambe, Willie Clemons, Milan Butterfield, Tai Williams, Amar Lewis, Quinaceo Hunt, J’Nai Butterfield-Steede, Roger Lee, and Kenni Thompson were recently in action. Coach David Bascome David Bascome’s Baltimore Blast fell 7 – 6 at home to Florida... Read more of this article
Cycling: Fattire Massive Ferry Reach Results
The 7th and final race of the Bermuda Fattire Massive Mountain Bike season took place at Ferry Reach. The 60 minute open male race was won by Kavin Smith who completed 5 laps in a winning time of 1:09:43.7, Cameron Morris was second completing 5 laps in a time of 1:10:07.4, and Chris Nusum was third clocking 1:11:38.3 also completing 5 laps. The female... Read more of this article
Flag Football: Black Shark$ & Blue Bombers Win
The eleventh week in Bermuda Flag Football League action at the TN Tatem Middle School Field saw a double-header take place that produced a total of 117 points. The opening game saw the Black Shark$ edge the Killa Squad 32 – 30, The Player of the Game for Black Sharks was Shane Granville with 4 receiving touchdowns, while the Player of the Game... Read more of this article
Ministry Update On Back To School Covid Testing
The Ministry of Education advised “that all school students and staff were Covid tested last week, with verified antigen tests, permitting all negative students to return to in-school learning this upcoming week.” A Government spokesperson said, “Middle and Senior school students will resume twice-weekly antigen testing. Testing on... Read more of this article
Bermuda Field Hockey: Falcons & Dragons Win
Two Bermuda Field Hockey Federation matches took place at the National Sports Center with 8 goals scored in the two games. Falcons 4 Longtails 1 The Falcons defeated the Longtails 4 – 1 in their contest. The Falcons took the lead in the 10th minute when Jayden Pacheco scored a field goal, the lead was doubled in the 13th minute when Maya Palacio scored... Read more of this article
Column: Automation, More Efficient, Cuts Costs
[Opinion column written by MP Michael Weeks] As part of the Government’s commitment to providing services in the most cost-effective manner, the Department of Immigration has undergone a rigorous process review and is overhauling outdated processes and procedures. The objective of the Automation Project is to transition as much as possible away from... Read more of this article
Ukrainian In Bermuda: “My Heart Is On Fire”
[Written by Don Burgess] The grim pictures of war hit extremely close to home for Ukrainian residents in Bermuda. The Russian assault on their homeland has left them worrying about their families and friends dealing with Vladimir Putin’s aggression. For Oleksandr Kryvchenko, who works at the Hamilton Princess, this is all too true as he hopes his... Read more of this article
Newsflash Video & Weekend Reports, Photos
This past weekend saw the island join those around the world in continuing to watch the international news as Ukraine fights to defend itself from the Russian invasion, and local athletes put on outstanding performances in international competition, with swimmer Madelyn Moore winning multiple gold medals and setting records, boxer Tyler Christopher... Read more of this article
2021 National Economic Report Of Bermuda
“The impact of Covid-19 on the Bermuda economy may linger for a longer period than the disease itself” as “the economic impact witnessed in 2020 has been much more severe than any downturn in recent memory.” This is according to the 2021 National Economic Report of Bermuda, which added, “The devastating economic impact... Read more of this article
“Remembering The Enterprise” Event Held
The “Remembering the Enterprise” commemoration event was held at Barr’s Bay Park. A spokesperson said, “On Friday [Feb 25], the Minister of Youth, Culture and Sport, Dr. Ernest Peets participated in the “Remembering the Enterprise” commemoration event at Barr’s Bay Park. “The event was part of the Department of Culture’s... Read more of this article
U/14 Team Defeat Puerto Rico In El Salvador
Bermuda’s Under 14 Boys’ team of Zach McGuire, Tobiah Goodchild, and Johnny Bart were back in action for the third time in a Group B match at the ITF World Junior Championships Pre Qualifier in El Salvador. The Bermuda team made a great showing to earn their first win of the tournament, coming from behind defeating Puerto Rico 2 – 1. Bart was... Read more of this article
