Archive for June, 2023
DeSilva & Hayward Continue Winning Ways
[Written by Stephen Wright] Yushae DeSilva-Andrade and Omar Hayward continued their winning starts to the World Boccia Challenger in Santiago, Chile, yesterday [June 28]. DeSilva-Andrade, who won her opening BC1 Division game against an Argentinian opponent 9-0 on Tuesday, won her second match against a Brazilian opponent 4-1. She takes on a Canadian... Read more of this article
Cougars & BAA Draw In Under 23 Match-Up
The Bermuda Under 23 League season continued with the Devonshire Cougars and BAA playing to a 3 – 3 draw at the BAA Field. Devonshire Cougars took the lead in the 10th minute through an own goal, and BAA responded with an equalizer in the 18th minute when Hunter Outerbridge scored. In the 48th minute, BAA took a 2 – 1 lead when Benn Ossett scored,... Read more of this article
Todd Is A Future ‘Superstar’ Says Wilkinson
[Written by Stephen Wright] Kallan Todd has been hailed as a “superstar in the making” by Garon Wilkinson, the Bermuda Sanshou Association [BSA] president, after winning two titles at the World Kickboxing and Karate [WKA] World Championships in Bali, Indonesia, last week. Todd retained his K-1 junior title in the 95kg-plus division and won the K-1... Read more of this article
CAC Games Swimming & Hockey Update
[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermuda swimmer Jack Harvey had a busy day in the pool competing in the men’s 50 metres backstroke and 200 freestyle at the Central American and Caribbean Games in San Salvador, El Salvador, yesterday [June 28]. Harvey, who came third in his 50 backstroke heat in 26.57sec, finished eighth in the A final in 26.70sec. He... Read more of this article
Arnold Competes In Tour Of America’s Dairyland
Gabriella Arnold competed in the Tour of America’s Dairyland in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. In stage one action, Arnold finished 19th clocking a time of 1:16.47.9 representing LA Sweat. Related Stories Cyclists To Compete In Caribbean Elite Event Hopkins & Narraway Compete At Worlds Traffic Notice For BBA Road Race Hopkins And Narraway Race... Read more of this article
Guinness World Records Lists Duffy Again
Dame Flora Duffy — who already gave Bermuda a Guinness World Record listing as the smallest country in the world to win a Summer Olympic gold medal — has achieved another record in the publication, who have now classified her as having the “most wins of the triathlon World Championships [female].” The listing says, “The... Read more of this article
Video: June 29th Bernews Morning Newsflash
Students bring Mary Prince’s legacy to life, Bermudian Jason Rhind continues helping in Ukraine, primary school students enjoy Discovery Day, One Communications Kid Zone at Harbour Nights, technologists complete Mammography Training and Yushae DeSilva-Andrade and Omar Hayward win opening matches in Chile are some of the stories in this morning’s... Read more of this article
Appleby Shortlisted For Private Client Awards
Appleby has been named a finalist for International Legal Team of the Year at the 2023/24 STEP Private Client Awards. A spokesperson said, “The awards, which will take place in London on 21 September, aim to celebrate excellence among private client solicitors, lawyers, accountants, barristers, bankers, trust managers and financial advisers.” Cayman... Read more of this article
Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: June 28 2023
June 28 saw 27 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $372.00 BD. 10 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing even at $27.00 per share, while another 17 shares were traded by Argus Group Holdings Ltd, closing even at $6.00 per share. The BSX finished at 2,074.28, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines,... Read more of this article
Technologists Complete Mammography Training
The technologists at the Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre successfully completed a comprehensive refresher course in Mammography Positioning Training. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre [the Centre], the leading provider of breast imaging, accredited by the Canadian Association of Radiologists Mammography Accreditation Programme... Read more of this article
Photos: 2023 Deloitte Open Pickleball Tournament
The 2023 Deloitte Open Pickleball Tournament recently concluded, with some 120 entrants — ranging from 10 to 78 years old — taking part in the event. A spokesperson said, “Congratulations to all our semi-finalists and finalists! Especially those who made multiple appearances on Championship Monday – including Alvaro Triana who took... Read more of this article
Primary School Students Enjoy Discovery Day
Bermuda Education Network [BEN] and students from two public primary schools moved their lessons to the Botanical Gardens last Thursday, June 22nd for a day of outdoor learning. A spokesperson said, “The idea of a Discovery Day was conceived by Purvis Principal, Enid Furbert Jacobs who enlisted Bermuda Education Network [BEN] to organize activities... Read more of this article
