Archive for July, 2025
Photo Set II: 2025 Cup Match Classic Day One
The much-anticipated Cup Match Classic got underway at St. George’s Cricket Club today [July 31], continuing a tradition which began over a century ago. We will have additional coverage of the holiday, and for live updates of the match please click here and for all our coverage of Cup Match click here and for comprehensive coverage of all aspects... Read more of this article
2025 Cup Match Day One Wrap-Up
The opening day of the Annual Cup Match Classic between Somerset and St George’s ended evenly poised at the Wellington Oval today [July 31]. After winning the toss, defending champions Somerset elected to bat and posted a solid total of 291 in 59.1 overs. Experienced all-rounder Dion Stovell led the scoring with a fluent 65 off 62 balls. He was well... Read more of this article
Photos: 2025 Cup Match Classic Day One
The 2025 Cup Match Classic is officially underway, with people gathering at St. George’s Cricket Club today [July 31] to enjoy the event. We will have additional coverage of the holiday, and for live updates of the match please click here and for all our coverage of Cup Match click here and for comprehensive coverage of all aspects of Cup Match... Read more of this article
Photos, Video & 360: Holiday At Horseshoe Bay
While many people made their way to the east end to enjoy the cricket match, some people also made their way to Horseshoe Bay Beach today [July 31] to celebrate Cup Match, spending the day relaxing and socializing on one of the island’s most popular beaches. We will have additional coverage of the holiday, and for live updates of the match please click... Read more of this article
Column: Famous On Emancipation & More
[Opinion column written by Christopher Famous] Post Columbus’ genocidal tour of the West Indies, the countries of the Atlantic and Caribbean region were built off of the free labour of enslaved indigenous people and persons brutally transported from Africa. They were now the “property” of the European nations of; Britain, Denmark, France,... Read more of this article
Weather Forecast For Friday August 1
Friday, August 1 is expected to see sunny intervals with a few passing showers, with the high to be near 31°C/87°F and the low to be near 27°C/81°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SSW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 80%. Sunrise will be at 6.33am and sunset will be at 8.17pm. High tide will be at... Read more of this article
Swimmer Jack Harvey Competes In Singapore
Jack Harvey returned to action at the World Aquatics Championships at the WCH Arena in Singapore yesterday [July 30]. Harvey, who competed at the Olympic Games in Paris last summer, finished fourth in his men’s 200 metres backstroke heat in 2min 01.50sec. He placed 32nd overall. He finished 37th overall in the men’s 100 backstroke earlier in... Read more of this article
Jessica Lewis Places Second In 400 Final
Paralympian Jessica Lewis finished second in the T53 400 metres final at the Canadian Track and Field Championships in Ottawa. Lewis, who finished second in the qualifying round in 59.23sec, posted a time of 59.67 in the final. She also competed in the 100 and 200 events in Ottawa. Related Stories Medal Winner Jessica Lewis Returns Home Jessica Lewis... Read more of this article
Special Olympics Raise Money From Round Up
Special Olympics Bermuda raised $2,252.37 from its “Round Up” initiative at The Supermart on Front Street, Hamilton, last week. Money raised will go towards helping Special Olympics Bermuda athletes continue to compete at overseas events. “Thank you to all the shoppers who ‘Rounded Up’ and The Supermart Limited for hosting the 2025 Special... Read more of this article
IDA Bermuda Play Against Coleraine
The International Development Academy Bermuda Select played their third game at the Budget Energy Super Cup Northern Ireland yesterday [July 30]. Competing in the Boys’ Minor Division, the IDA Bermuda Select were defeated 3-1 by Northern Irish side Coleraine. Shiloh Stevens scored for IDA Bermuda. Richard Todd, the IDA Bermuda head coach, wrote on... Read more of this article
July 2025: Top 10 Bernews “Photo Of Day”
In an effort to provide everyone with a look at the island’s natural beauty each morning, Bernews features a “Photo of the Day” in our email newsletters and on social media seven days a week. Judging by the number of reader’s “likes”, the month’s most popular photos included pink sands & cloudy sky, the Bermuda Aquarium, Museum... Read more of this article
Golfers Continue Caribbean Championships
Four of Bermuda’s junior golfers — Darina Betschart, Arman Newton, Johnny Bart, and Lewis MacFarlane — have completed the second round of play at the 37th Annual Caribbean Amateur Junior Golf Championships. Darina Betschart leads the girls 11 to 13 division with a nine-shot lead. She shot a two-under par 70 in her second round to move to five-under... Read more of this article
