Archive for July, 2022

Photos: 2022 Cup Match Spectators Day #1

The Cup Match cricket game is taking place at Somerset Cricket Club [SCC] and as always, crowds of people are attending the event, with many dressed to impress and no shortage of people sporting their team colours. We will have additional coverage of the holiday as it progresses, and for live updates of the holiday weekend click here, and for all... Read more of this article

Videos: Emma & Jack Harvey Compete

[Written by Stephen Wright] Emma Harvey finished sixth in heat three of the 100 metres butterfly at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. Harvey, competing at the Sandwell Aquatics Centre, finished in 1min 02.27sec. Her brother Jack Harvey placed seventh in heat five of the 100 backstroke in 57:31. Neither swimmer advanced to the next round of their... Read more of this article

Videos: Tyler Smith Finishes 13th In Triathlon

[Written by Stephen Wright] Tyler Smith has hailed his career-best performance after finishing thirteenth in the men’s individual triathlon at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham today. Smith, who climbed up to fourth place heading into the run, finished the sprint distance race [750-metre swim, 20km bike, 5km run] in 52min 14sec. “That’s the... Read more of this article

Tennis: Bermuda Continue Billie Jean King Cup

Bermuda’s Billie Jean King Cup team was back in action competing in Group II of the Americas Group A Round Robin Division at the Centro National Stadium in the Dominican Republic. Bermuda took on El Salvador on the third day and lost 3 – 0. Asia-Leigh Hollis was once again first on the court, falling in straight sets 6-0, 6-3 to Daniela Aguilar. Shelby... Read more of this article

Ki-Juan Minors Begins Competing In Ocala

Ki-Juan Minors began competing at the World Equestrian Center in Ocala, Florida. On the opening day, Minors competed on Idle Hour Farms GANTOS G in the 1.35m opening speed class, finishing 5th out of 27 entries. Related Stories Equestrian Patrick Nisbett Competes in France Terceira, Nisbett Continue Competing In Belgium Equestrian: Terceira, Nisbett... Read more of this article

BPS Appeal: Locate Marshaline Pearson [Found]

[Updated] The Bermuda Police Service said they are “seeking the public’s assistance in locating 76-year-old Marshaline Pearson.” A police spokesperson said, “Ms. Pearson is described as being five foot, six inches tall, weighing approximately 125lbs, slim build and brown complexion. “She was last seen in the Convict Bay Lane,... Read more of this article

Fatal Collision In Southampton

The police have confirmed the sad news that a person has died following a collision on South Road in Southampton last night. A police spokesperson said, “Around 11:43pm on Thursday 28th July, Police and other first responders were dispatched to a report of a serious two vehicle collision on South Road, just west of Horseshoe Road, Southampton,... Read more of this article

Video: July 29th Bernews Morning Newsflash

Person dies after collision in Southampton, Cup Match gets underway, 360 tour of Mary Prince Emancipation Park, Jessica Lewis wins 100m & 400m at Cruisers Meet, opening ceremony at the Commonwealth Games, house decorated for Cup Match and people celebrate at Horseshoe Bay are some of the stories in this morning’s [July 29] Bernews Newsflash. The... Read more of this article

360 Tour: Mary Prince Emancipation Park

As the island celebrates Mary Prince Day today, you can take a ‘virtual visit’ to the Mary Prince Emancipation Park in Devonshire – which was renamed in her honour in 2020 – via Bernews 360 degree tour which allows you to move your mouse to view the various angles and/or zoom in, and you can also click the thumbnails at bottom to change the... Read more of this article

Motorcyclist Taken To Hospital After Collision

A motorcyclist has been taken to hospital “for treatment of suspected head injuries” after a two vehicle collision in Warwick this evening [July 28]. A police spokesperson said, “Around 9:20pm on Thursday 28th July, 2022. Police and other first responders were dispatched to a report of a two vehicle collision between a motorcar an a motorcycle,... Read more of this article

Photos, Video, 360: People At Horseshoe Bay

Some people spent the first day of the Cup Match holiday today [July 28] celebrating at one of the island’s most popular beaches, with crowds of people at Horseshoe Bay Beach. We will have additional photo galleries as the holiday continues, and for all our coverage of Cup Match click here and for comprehensive coverage of all aspects of Cup... Read more of this article

Photos & Video: House Decorated For Cup Match

[Written by Don Burgess] A loud cry of “SOMERSETTTTTTTTTT” permeates the air after a car horn blares “Beep! Beep!” in going past the Bell’s Somerset-themed home on North Shore Road. This scene is repeated dozens of times per hour, sometimes punctuated by Robby Bell’s air horn. Cup Match is well-celebrated at his... Read more of this article