Author Archive: Bernews3

Photos: Special Olympics At USATF Grand Prix

Some of the island’s top Special Olympics track and field athletes showcased their talents during the USATF Bermuda Grand Prix at the Flora Duffy Stadium on Sunday [April 28]. Eight athletes – Eleah Basden, Kemari Dill, Derek Ingram, Micah Lambert, Zafar O’Loughlin, Iyon Simmons, Exodus Somner and Eden Woollery – performed in front of a home... Read more of this article

Hawley And Smith Compete In China

Bermuda triathlete Erica Hawley continued her fine form with a fourteenth-place finish in the elite women’s race at the World Triathlon Cup in Chengdu, China, today [April 29]. Hawley, who finished a superb fifth in the World Triathlon Cup in Wollongong, Australia, last weekend, finished the Olympic-distance course [1,500-metres swim, 40.56-kilometers... Read more of this article

Danté Leverock To Host Elite Summer Camp

Danté Leverock, the Bermuda defender, will host his DaRock Elite Football Summer Camp at BFA Field from July 1 to September 6. Youngsters aged 5 to 14 will be able to develop their skills with top-notch coaching and meet new friends in a safe environment on and off the field. The camp costs $200 for the week or $250 with kit. For more details, email... Read more of this article

Bermuda Set To Celebrate Women’s Suffrage

Bermuda is set to commemorate the 80th anniversary of women’s suffrage, with a forum set to take place tomorrow [April 30]. A spokesperson said, “The 80th anniversary of the successful passage of the bill in our Parliament mandating women’s right to vote in Bermuda happened on Sunday, April 21st and this became law on May 15, 1944. In... Read more of this article

Photos & Video: Athene Fastest Kid On Rock

The ‘Athene’s Fastest Kid on de Rock’ – which was held on the weekend as part of the USATF Bermuda Grand Prix – saw some of the island’s top young athletes in action. Brad Molitor, President of Athene Life Re previously said, “We believe in the power of sport to inspire the young minds of Bermuda. Athene’s Fastest Kid on de Rock races... Read more of this article

Videos: 2024 Convex End-To-End Event

The Convex End-to-End took place on Saturday [April 27], with people walking, cycling, and rowing across the island to raise money for charity. Funds raised during this year’s event will go to the following charities: WindReach, Transitional Community Services, Raleigh International, Coalition for the Protection of Children and Action on Alzheimer’s... Read more of this article

Updates: Fastest Kid, Special Olympics, USATF

[Updating] Today [April 28], top athletes from more than 20 countries are set to demonstrate their skills at the USATF Bermuda Grand Prix — which is being broadcast internationally by NBC Sports — at the Flora Duffy Stadium, and prior to the main event crowds will be able to enjoy the Athene Fastest Kid on the Rock competition and the Special... Read more of this article

Photos: 2024 Convex End-To-End Event

The Convex End-to-End was held today [April 27], marking the 37th annual iteration of the event, with people walking, cycling, and rowing across the island to raise money for charity. Funds raised during this year’s event will go to the following charities: WindReach, Transitional Community Services, Raleigh International, Coalition for the Protection... Read more of this article

Live Updates/Videos: 2024 Convex End-To-End

[Updating] The Convex End-to-End is taking place today [April 27], marking the 37th time the annual event has been held, and we will provide live updates and video as able throughout the day. A spokesperson previously said, “The 37th annual Convex End-to-End will take place on Saturday, April 27th. The full End-to-End event is 24.1 miles from St.... Read more of this article

Police Investigating Attempted Shooting

Police are investigating an “attempted shooting” in Devonshire that took place shortly after 10.30am this morning [April 26], confirming that “the complainant was seated inside a vehicle at the time” and “thankfully, they escaped without injury.” A police spokesperson said, “Police are investigating a confirmed... Read more of this article

Ball Hockey: Positive Image Dental & CG Win

The Bermuda ball hockey playoffs continued with a double header at the PCC hockey rink. Frontier 2 – Positive Image Dental 4 In the opener, Positive Image Dental have taken a 1 – 0 series lead following their 4 – 2 win over Frontier. Only one goal was scored in the first period and it came off the stick of Jake Fenske, giving Frontier the... Read more of this article

Industry Bolsters BDA’s Presence At RIMS

Bermuda-based employees from member companies of the Association of Bermuda International Companies [ABIC] and the Association of Bermuda Insurers and Reinsurers [ABIR] will be attending RISKWORLD 2024, the annual conference of RIMS, the world’s largest risk management community, in San Diego, California. In addition, the Bermuda Reception at RISKWORLD... Read more of this article