Author Archive: Bernews3

Photos & Video: Wild Wild West J’Ouvert Event

Bermuda’s National Heroes Day celebrations took place over this past weekend, with the Wild Wild West J’Ouvert event held at Bernard’s Park early on Monday morning [June 19]. The event marked one of two J’Ouvert celebrations, with City Hall car park playing host to ‘Jam’ J’Ouvert on the same day. You can view all our coverage of the... Read more of this article

Bermuda Players Begin Davis Cup Tournament

Bermuda tennis players began the Davis Cup tournament at the Club Internacional de Tenis, Asuncion, in Paraguay, falling 3 – 0 to Bolivia. In the opening match, Trey Mallory lost in straight sets to Raul Garcia 6-3, 6-3. Daniel Phillips took to the court for Bermuda’s second match; he won the first set 6-3 against Juan Carlos Angelo, but then lost... Read more of this article

Marcus Scotland Leads Newport To Victory

Marcus Scotland led his Newport Cricket Club Wales teammates to victory over Usk Cricket Club in the UK. Newport won the toss and elected to bat, scoring 268/6 in their allotted 40 overs. Scotland led the batting with a knock of 69, which came off 56 balls; he hit eight fours and two sixes. Scotland shared an 81-run first wicket partnership with Mansoor... Read more of this article

‘Boudicca’ Breaks Marion Bermuda Record

Boudicca took top honours in the Marion Bermuda Race, finishing the 705 mile race from Massachusetts today [June 19] in a record setting time of two days, 17 hours, 26 minutes, 27 seconds. The Marion Bermuda race website said, “In the early morning light on Monday, Richard Moody’s Boudicca crossed the Marion Bermuda Race finish line off of... Read more of this article

Photos & Videos: Portuguese Holy Spirit Festival

The annual Portuguese Festival of the Holy Spirit was held in St. George’s this weekend, with people from around the island coming to attend the festivities, which started on Friday and continued until Sunday. The Festival of the Holy Spirit started centuries ago in the Azores, and is still celebrated today by Portuguese citizens and descendants worldwide. Related... Read more of this article

Bermuda Celebrating Eight National Heroes

Bermuda is celebrating National Heroes Day today [June 19], honouring those who have made “significant positive contributions to the growth and development of society,” including Dame Lois Browne-Evans, Dr. E.F. Gordon, Dr. Pauulu Kamarakafego, Sir Henry Tucker, Mary Prince, Gladys Morrell, Sir E.T. Richards, and Sir John Swan. “A... Read more of this article

Eunice V. Sharpe Memorial Award On June 21

The second annual Eunice V. Sharpe Memorial Award will be presented on Wednesday [June 21] at the Francis Patton school’s transition ceremony. A spokesperson said, “Established in 2021 by the Baha’is of Hamilton Parish, with the endorsement of the school and the family of the late Mrs. Sharpe, the award commemorates the 100th anniversary... Read more of this article

Video: Sunday June 18th ‘Good News’ Spotlight

News that the Department of Health’s Freddie Lambert earned the Public Service Excellence Award for May, Patricia Pogson-Nesbitt, Clair “Brinky” Tucker, Rick Spurling, Clement Talbot, and the late Rosheena Beek were honoured at the 2023 Bermuda Arts Council Awards, arboriculture and horticulture trainees were commended, and the Bermuda Hospitals... Read more of this article

Kim Swan Reflects On Golf, History & More

Kim Swan is reflecting on a major milestone not only for him, but for Bermuda’s golfing history. A spokesperson said, “Kim Swan has taken some time to reflect on a major milestone in Bermuda’s golfing history. While the Bermuda Open Golf Championship has fallen off of the Bermuda golf calendar, its significance for Bermuda as a missing... Read more of this article

King Recognizes Four Bermudians With Honours

His Majesty King Charles III recognized four Bermudians in his 2023 birthday honours, including Roderick C. Burchall, Sandra Beach, Colour Sergeant Wayne Furbert, and Shane Powell. A spokesperson said, “Roderick Burchall is being recognized for his long and exemplary service on the Treatment of Offenders Board and the Family Court Panel. Mr.... Read more of this article

Bermuda National Time Trial Championships

The Bermuda National Time Trial Championships were held yesterday [June 15], seeing national champions crowned in a number of categories. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Bicycle Association [BBA] is thrilled to announce the successful completion of the Bermuda National Time Trial Championships, held at Clearwater on Thursday, June 15, 2023.... Read more of this article

Photos & Video: Yacht Race Leaves For Newport

The second leg of the Bermuda One-Two 2023 race is underway, with yachts leaving for Newport, Rhode Island yesterday [June 15]. Cole Brauer won the first leg of the event, with Ms Brauer singlehandedly sailing 635 nautical miles from Rhode Island, claiming a commanding victory, and becoming the first woman to win the race. In explaining how the race... Read more of this article