Archive for May, 2022

WASZP: Rachael Betschart First Female Winner

16-year-old Bermudian sailor Rachael Betschart became the first female winner of the WASZP foiling class after soaring to victory on the same racecourse as SailGP’s F50s during the Bermuda Sail Grand Prix. Betschart, who was competing in the WASZP for the first time, triumphed after five fleet races against seven other competitors. “I actually... Read more of this article

Harbour Swimmers Begin Competing In Florida

The Harbour Swim Club Silver and Gold Squads got off to a great start competing at the T2 Aquatics Pool in Naples, Florida, with several podium finishes claimed by the team. In the girls 12 and under 400 free, where several personal bests were achieved with Gabi Cechini leading the girls finishing 12th in a personal best time of 5:34.49. In the boys... Read more of this article

Weather Forecast For Monday May 30

Monday, May 30 is expected to see partly to mostly cloudy, with the high to be near 27°C/80°F and the low to be near 23°C/73°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be WSW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 84%. Sunrise will be at 6:13am and sunset will be at 8:19pm. High tide will be at 9:19am and 9:34pm, while... Read more of this article

Rawlins, Hollis, Jeffers, Ebbin & Sabir Results

Bermudian cricketers Delray Rawlins, Dennico Hollis, Cameron Jeffers, Amari Ebbin and Dominic Sabir were recently in action for their respective teams. Delray Rawlins Delray Rawlins and his Sussex teammates fell to an opening match defeat at the start of the Vitality Blast campaign. Mohammad Rizwan made a brilliant 81 not-out in his first T20 innings... Read more of this article

Car Driver Crashes Into Utility Pole In Devonshire

[Updated] A woman was transported to hospital via ambulance for treatment of head and neck injuries after she “lost control of her vehicle and crashed into a utility pole” in Devonshire. A police spokesperson said, “Around 12:00pm on Sunday 29th May, police officers on patrol, came across a single vehicle collision on Middle Road,... Read more of this article

Photos, Video, 360: Regiment Band Host Concert

[Updated with photos & 360] Military musicians past and present are holding a special Celebration Concert in the historic former Royal Naval Dockyard this afternoon [May 29] and you can tune in and watch live below. A spokesperson previously said, “The Royal Bermuda Regiment Band & Corps of Drums will take centre stage at the free event,... Read more of this article

Hopkins Begins Competing In Vuelta Navarra

Kaden Hopkins and his Essax teammates began competing in the Vuelta Navarra Stage Race in Spain. Stage one saw the cyclist cover a distance of 162km, with a 10,500 feet of climbing, the conditions were cold, and damp, and finished at the mountain top. Hopkins finished 131st with a time of 3:35:59, he finished 9:39 behind the stage winner Oliver Knight. Related... Read more of this article

Teen Moved To General Ward, Inquiries Ongoing

A male teenager who was injured in a “suspected motorcycle crash” has been transferred from the ICU to a general ward, and the police said ”inquiries are ongoing regarding the circumstances of the suspected motorcycle crash.” A police spokesperson said, “A male teenager who sustained head and facial injuries as well as... Read more of this article

56 Students Graduate From Warwick Academy

56 students graduated from Warwick Academy recently as they hosted their first in person graduation ceremony for two years. A spokesperson said, “Her Excellency the Governor Rena Lalgie was the guest speaker and her words of encouragement were both insightful, practical and sprinkled with some good laughs. “The graduates are heading off... Read more of this article

BEN Resumes Field Trips For Students

After being restricted due to the pandemic, Bermuda Education Network [BEN] have resumed expeditions for public primary schools throughout April and May. A spokesperson said, “Over eighty trips were organized by BEN as part of their Horizons Program for public primary schools with partners Bermuda Zoological Society, Bermuda Underwater Exploration... Read more of this article

Armstrong Competes In USATF Master Mile

Terrance Armstrong competed in the United States of America Track & Field National Masters Men’s Mile – The Rochester Mile in Rochester New York. Armstrong clocked a time of 4:50 crossing the line 10th overall, he was the second 50-year old finisher, with Scott Weeks finishing 5th overall with a time of 4:45. Related Stories Outerbridge Makes... Read more of this article

Lewis Finishes 3rd In T53 100m In Switzerland

Bermuda’s Jessica Lewis concluded competing in the World Para Athletics Grand Prix in Switzerland. In her third and final event, Lewis took to the track for the T53 Women’s 100m. Lewis was clocked across the line in a time of 16:74 which saw her finish 3rd, with Catherine Debrunner breaking the World Record in a winning time of 15:70, while... Read more of this article