Archive for July, 2024

Photos: Bermuda ‘Cheer’ Social Media Graphics

As eight of Bermuda’s top athletes are representing the island at the 2024 Paris Olympics — and two more of our top athletes set to represent us at the Paralympics — this collection of vibrant graphics can help you join in on this digital cheer squad across social media platforms, to use simply right click and download to your own... Read more of this article

Photos & Video: Art Drop Bermuda Showcase

Art Drop Bermuda hosted a showcase at The Hamilton Princess & Beach Club, featuring 12 Bermuda-based artists. A spokesperson previously said, “The art featured in this showcase ranges from traditional to fluid, sculpture and etchings, modern pop art and modern impressionist styles, digital prints, fine art photography, and futuristic art with... Read more of this article

ASU Bermuda Scholarships Open To Applicants

The Arizona State University Bermuda Tuition Scholarship program — which offers five full-tuition scholarships per year for Bermudian students — is now accepting applications. A spokesperson said, “Last month at a celebration of the partnership between the Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences and Arizona State University, an extraordinary... Read more of this article

Bermuda Olympic Schedule: Sunday July 28

Bermuda has two athletes in action tomorrow [Sunday July 28] with rower Dara Alizadeh scheduled to compete for his second day and swimmer Jack Harvey set to make his Olympic debut, where he will compete in the 100m backstroke. Bernews will be providing comprehensive coverage of Bermuda’s athletes in the coming weeks, thanks to our sponsors Butterfield... Read more of this article

Remember When: Flora Duffy Claimed Gold

[Written by Stephen Wright] It has been exactly three years since Dame Flora Duffy became the island’s first athlete to win a gold medal at the Olympic Games. She claimed victory in the women’s triathlon at the rescheduled Tokyo Games on July 27, 2021, to become only the second Bermudian to medal at the Olympics after boxer Clarence Hill won bronze... Read more of this article

IDA-Bermuda Win Title In Northern Ireland

The International Development Academy-Bermuda Under-13 boys’ team have won the Minor Division Vase Championship at the Super Cup NI in Belfast, Northern Ireland. The IDA-Bermuda team defeated Northern Irish side Glentoran 3-2 on penalties after the match ended goalless in regulation time. Goalkeeper Xavier Thomas-Bassett produced two saves in the... Read more of this article

Ashalay Simons Helps Team Win Girls Title

Bermudian footballer Ashalay Simons helped the Surf Select girls’ team win THE Girls’ Premier Vase title at the Super NI Cup in Belfast, Northern Ireland. The Surf Select defeated English side Wolverhampton Wanderers 2-0 in the final. Simons was invited to the Surf Select team through her involvement with International Development Academy-Bermuda. Richard... Read more of this article

Che And Cole Durham To Fight In Aruba

[Written by Stephen Wright] Twin brothers Cole and Che Durham will step into the ring for amateur boxing bouts in Aruba tonight [July 27]. Cole, who fights at 82kg, faces Aruban Arvin Solognier in the co-main event; meanwhile Che, who fights at 72kg, takes on Jady Gogulski. Both contests at the Manuelitos Sports Bar in Santa Cruz will be three two-minute... Read more of this article

Weather Forecast For Sunday July 28

Sunday, July 28 is expected to be partly cloudy, with the high to be near 30°C/86°F and the low to be near 25°C/77°F according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be S. The relative humidity is expected to be near 73%. Sunrise will be at 6:31am and sunset will be at 8:19pm. High tide will be at 8:55am and 9:50pm, while low tide... Read more of this article

Palmer Proud Of Harvey Siblings’ Success

[Written by Stephen Wright] Shona Palmer, the Bermuda national swimming assistant coach, first started training siblings Emma and Jack Harvey when they were small children and said it is a privilege to play a role in their Olympic journeys. Jack, 21, competes in the men’s 100 metres backstroke tomorrow [July 28], with Emma, 23, racing in the women’s... Read more of this article

Dara Alizadeh Ready For Repechage Race

[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermuda rower Dara Alizadeh – who is being cheered on by a 32-strong contingent of his family and friends who have traveled to Paris to support him – is hoping to build upon his performance in the heats as he prepares to race again tomorrow [July 28] at the Olympic Games in Paris. Embed from Getty Images - Alizadeh... Read more of this article

Video: Alizadeh Cheered On By Family In Paris

[Written by Stephen Wright] A swarm of Dara Alizadeh supporters, decked out in bright pink Bermuda t-shirts and “Go Dara!” caps, descended on the Vaires-sur-Marne Nautical Stadium to cheer on the Bermuda rower. More than 30 of Alizadah’s family and friends have travelled to Paris to support the 30-year-old, who took to the water today [July 27]... Read more of this article