Author Archive: Bernews3

More Medals Won At Kung Fu Championships

Bermuda captured more medals at the fourth Pan American Kung Fu Championships in Markham, Ontario. Harrison Selkirk lost 2 rounds to 0 in the final to win silver, while Jonathan Trott secured a bronze medal with a walkover win in his third place match. Enzi Johnston lost 2 rounds to 0 in her semi-final, while Muryah Swan and Tristan Robinson both won... Read more of this article

Football: St Lucia Defeat Bermuda U15 Team

The 2023 CONCACAF Boys’ Under-15 Championship in the Dominican Republic and Curacao got started yesterday [August 6] with a full slate of action in both League A and League B. Bermuda took on Saint Lucia in their opening match, falling 2 – 0. Related Stories Video: Willie Clemons On Scoring Goal Video: Logan Jiménez On Bermuda Debut Video:... Read more of this article

Sentinel Defence Group Sponsor Adrian Roach

[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermuda boxer Adrian Roach is stepping up his bid to qualify for the Pan American Games at the AMBC Continental Championships in Cali, Colombia. The 21-year-old must secure a strong finish in the super-welterweight division to qualify for the Pan American Games in Santiago, Chile, in October-November. Roach has extra incentive... Read more of this article

Nia Christopher Part Of 2023 Team Of The Year

Bermudian footballer Nia Christopher has been named as a part of the USL W 2023 Team of the Year. The USL W League website said, “The USL W League today announced the 2023 Team of the Year, honoring the standout performers from the past campaign. Thirteen clubs and all 10 divisions are represented among the 22 honorees. 2023 USL W League Champions... Read more of this article

Star Diving Going Strong After Ten Years

[Written by Stephen Wright] The Star Diving Camp, run by Olympian Katura Horton-Perinchief, is celebrating its tenth anniversary of teaching local youngsters the art of plunging artistically into water from a platform or springboard. Since launching the camp in 2014 after the Aquatics Facility at the National Sports Centre opened, Horton-Perinchief... Read more of this article

Minibuses For Cup Match Fever Attendees

Tonight’s [August 4] Cup Match Fever event is set to take place at Fort St. Catherine, with minibuses available to transport attendees. A spokesperson said, “Minibus pickup and drop off locations are Tiger Bay, St Georges Town Square, East End Primary, RAA, and along that road. “CADA and BRSC minibus info: East End drop off at #1 Gate;... Read more of this article

Live Updates & Videos: 2023 Cup Match

[Updating] The 2023 Cup Match Classic will take place on Thursday and Friday at the St George’s Cricket Club, and we will be bringing you live text, photo and video updates as able, as Somerset and St George’s match up in front of what is expected to be thousands of spectators at the iconic annual event which is being held at the St George’s... Read more of this article

Photos: 2023 Cup Match Classic Gets Underway

The much anticipated Cup Match Classic got underway as Somerset and St. George’s match up at St. George’s Cricket Club today [Aug 3]. 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: Cup Match Preparations

Ground staff, scaffolders, and volunteers have been busily working around the clockto ensure the Wellington Oval is ready for Cup Match tomorrow [August 3]. Video footage captured by Bernews shows work being carried out, including ensuring the pitch is protected from the heavy downpours, painting the St George’s crest onto the pitch, and ensuring... Read more of this article

Friendly Society Tour Set For August 25th

In recognition of Emancipation Day and Cup Match, the Bermuda National Library is getting set to present ‘Find Your Voice’ and, in collaboration with Titan Express, a Friendly Society Tour on Friday, August 25 at 6.00pm. A spokesperson said, “In recognition of Emancipation Day and Cup Match, the Bermuda National Library presents ‘Find... Read more of this article

Take Five To Donate 500 Meals During Holiday

Take Five Catering is donating 500 meals over the Cup Match holiday to families in need by supporting the Seventh Day Adventist Church’s feeding program. A spokesperson said, “As Cup Match fever sweeps the island, Take Five Catering proudly announces its ongoing commitment to giving back to the community during this beloved holiday. For the... Read more of this article

Heightened Police Presence On August 3 & 4

There will be a heightened police presence outside the Wellington Oval grounds in St. George’s tomorrow [Aug 3] and Friday [Aug 4]. A police spokesperson said, “On Thursday, August 3rd and Friday, August 4th, the two days of Cup Match, there will be a heightened police presence outside Wellington Oval grounds, St. George’s. “Officers will be... Read more of this article