Archive for August, 2024

Jessica Lewis Prepares At Stade De France

[Written by Stephen Wright] Jessica Lewis put the final touches on her preparations for the Paralympic Games at the iconic Stade de France in Paris yesterday [August 29]. The 31-year-old, who competes in the T53 100 and 400 metres, joined her coach, Geoff Harris, and several other sprinters on the vibrant purple track. The group’s primary focus... Read more of this article

BEDC Opens ‘Entrepreneurship 101’ Registration

The Bermuda Economic Development Corporation [BEDC] announced that registration is now open for the eight-week ‘Entrepreneurship 101’ course. A spokesperson said, “This educational program is designed to equip new and aspiring entrepreneurs in Bermuda with the essential knowledge, tools, and resources needed to launch and manage their businesses... Read more of this article

Column: Darrell On Policies, Election & More

[Opinion column written by Senator Owen Darrell] The rhetoric from the One Bermuda Alliance [OBA] attempts to distract the public from the harsh realities of their record of failure and anti-Bermudian policies and approaches. Their surrogates are pushed into the limelight and tasked with trying to get Bermudians to forget that the OBA was given the... Read more of this article

Convergence To Feature Schlosser Science Talk

ILS Bermuda added a science-focused session to Convergence 2024, developed with BIOS and ASU, featuring an address by Peter Schlosser and panels on science and innovation in the ILS industry. A spokesperson said, “ILS Bermuda is excited to announce the addition of a special afternoon of innovative science-focused content to its Convergence 2024... Read more of this article

Statistics Department To Close Early On Aug 30

The Department of Statistics will close at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, August 30 for a team-building exercise and reopen on Tuesday, September 3. A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Statistics advises the public that its office at 48 Cedar Avenue, Hamilton, will close at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, August 30th, for a team-building exercise. “We... Read more of this article

Hopkins Finishes 26th In Guadeloupe Stage 6

Kaden Hopkins and his Vendee U cycling teammates were back in action competing in stage six of the 73rd Tour Cycliste International de la Guadeloupe, the Morne-à-l’Eau›Le Gosier 146.1km road race. Hopkins finished 26th clocking a time of 4:05:16, he was 19 seconds behind the stage winner Thomas Bonnett. Hopkins moved up ten places from 32nd... Read more of this article

Hall & Biloxi Defeat The Montgomery Biscuits

Adam Hall and his Biloxi Shuckers teammates earned a 4-2 win over the Montgomery Biscuits at Keesler Federal Park. With the win, the Shuckers maintain a 2.5-game lead over the Mississippi Braves and expand their lead to four games over the Pensacola Blue Wahoos for the final playoff spot in the South Division with 17 games remaining. Hall went 0 for... Read more of this article

Coach Reflects On DeSilva-Andrade’s Progress

[Written by Stephen Wright] Troy Farnsworth, the Bermuda boccia coach, said it has been a privilege to play a role in Yushae DeSilva-Andrade’s journey from recreational player to becoming a two-time Paralympian. The road to glory is rarely smooth, and DeSilva-Andrade’s rise to the top has been no exception. Farnsworth acknowledges the bumps along... Read more of this article

Remember When: Reggie Lambe Scores Four

It has been exactly 16 years since Reggie Lambe scored four goals in Bermuda’s resounding 7-0 victory over Saint Martin during the Digicel Caribbean Cup qualifiers in the Cayman Islands on August 30, 2008. Aged just 17, Lambe had never scored for the national team before that unforgettable match at the Truman Bodden Sports Complex, making his achievement... Read more of this article

Bailey’s & Flatt’s Unveil Eastern County Teams

Eastern County Cup holders Bailey’s Bay Cricket Club and challengers Flatt’s Victoria have selected their team Saturday’s round of the 2024 series at Lord’s in St. David’s. Bailey’s Bay will be led once again by Terryn Fray, with Kyle Hodsoll the vice-captain. The Bailey’s Bay team features nine players with Cup Match classic experience,... Read more of this article

Nathan Trott Helps Copenhagen Advance

Bermudian goalkeeper Nathan Trott helped FC Copenhagen reach the Uefa Conference League after they defeated Kilmarnock 3-1 on aggregate yesterday [August 29]. The Danish outfit earned a 1-1 draw in the second leg of their play-offs away to the Scottish outfit, having won the home leg 2-0 last week, and progress to the 36-team league stage of European... Read more of this article

St George’s Club Hotel Supports UK Charity Golf

The St. George’s Club Hotel will support a United Kingdom charity golf tournament organized by Rosemary Lockwood, the Lady Captain of Wollaton Park Golf Club in England. A spokesperson said, “The St. George’s Club Hotel has agreed to support a UK charity golf tournament being organized by a long-time Bermuda visitor Rosemary Lockwood, Lady Captain... Read more of this article