Author Archive: Bernews3
Video: Sunday July 16th ‘Good News’ Spotlight
News that the 2023 Convex End-to-End presented five charities with a total of $215,000 in grants, 18 entrepreneurs graduated from the Enterprise Bermuda Program, Bermuda’s athletes won ten medals at the Island Games in Guernsey, and Sancho Smith earned the KPMG Scholarship were all some of the positive news stories from the past week. In additional... Read more of this article
Bermudian Salvation Army Team In Canada
The North Street Worship Team from Hamilton recently participated in Salvation Army’s INPSPIRE Conference and Congress in Canada. The Salvation Army website said, “The event took place in Toronto, Ontario, and brought together thousands of Salvationists, employees and volunteers from across the territory. “Congress events kicked off... Read more of this article
Three Men Treated For ‘Suspected Stab Wounds’
Three men were treated in hospital for “suspected stab wounds” following a “large disturbance on Somerset Road” early this morning [July 15]. A police spokesperson said, “At around 12.10am on Saturday, 15th July 2023, police received a report of a large disturbance on Somerset Road, Sandys, near Cambridge Road. “On police... Read more of this article
July 17-18: Temporary Closure On Suffering Lane
The Ministry of Public Works advised “that Suffering Lane in St. George’s will undergo landscaping work for overhanging tree trimming along the Five Forts Golf Course edge and the lane will be temporarily closed from Boundary Lane through to Khyber Pass.” A Government spokesperson said, “The work will commence on Monday, July 17th, 2023... Read more of this article
Golfers Win Silver & Gold Medals At Island Games
[Updated with video] Bermuda golfer Ebonie Cox made an outstanding showing to claim the gold medal in the women’s individual competition at the Island Games in Guernsey today [July 14] and the women’s golf team won silver, to bring Bermuda’s medal tally to ten. Cox fended off the challenges of Flora Keites of Jersey, and Christella... Read more of this article
College Circle Renamed To ‘BF&M Circle’
Bermuda College Foundation has announced the renaming of the Bermuda College Circle to the BF&M Circle in recognition of BF&M’s ongoing generosity to the Foundation’s work in support of Bermuda College. Garry Madeiros, Chairman of the Foundation, said, “In 2022, BF&M announced a three-year unrestricted commitment to the Foundation... Read more of this article
Photos: Endeavour Holds Community Day
Endeavour, a Bermuda-registered charity that engages students in experiential learning through sailing, held a community day in Dockyard at the end of June. A spokesperson said, “A team of eight interns and employees from Arch Capital Group Ltd. helped Endeavour to prepare for its summer programmes.” Geovanni Hayward, Endeavour Programme... Read more of this article
Cricket: Delray Rawlins Leaves Sussex
Bermuda’s Delray Rawlins has left Sussex “after his contract was cancelled by mutual consent.” A BBC story says, “Bermuda all-rounder Delray Rawlins has left Sussex after his contract was cancelled by mutual consent. “The 25-year-old came through the club’s academy and made his first-class and List A debuts in 2017, with... Read more of this article
Patton & Penruddocke Compete In France
Campbell Patton and Adriana Penruddocke recently competed at the Olympic Test Event in Marseilles, France. Competing in the men’s dinghy fleet, after eight races, Patton is in 35th with 211 points. Penruddocke is in 30th in the women’s dinghy fleet with 180 points. Related Stories Eckerd, Vieira & Rodrigues Sail To Sixth Curtis & Tucker... Read more of this article
Videos: Bermuda Women Win Gold Medal
Bermuda’s women’s football team recorded a 4-0 victory over Western Isles today [July 14] at the finals Island Games in Guernsey to claim a gold medal. They won in style, going undefeated the whole tournament and not conceding a single goal on the road to claim Bermuda’s first gold medal of these Games. We will have additional information... Read more of this article
Video: Nicole Stovell Wins Bronze Medal
Bermuda sailor Nicole Stovell has won a bronze medal at the Island Games in Guernsey, with the 18-year-old making an excellent showing to finish as the top female and bronze medal winner of the division, and Bermuda recorded two top ten finishes in the event, as Ahzai Smith placed 9th. Stovell headed into the final day of racing in third place and protected... Read more of this article
Football: Bermuda’s Women Through To Finals
Bermuda’s women’s football team notched a 1-0 victory over the Isle of Man today [July 13] in the semi-finals at the Island Games, earning them a spot in the finals and guaranteeing either a silver or gold medal. LeiLanni Nesbeth scored the lone goal of the game in the second half to give Bermuda the momentous win. The men’s U23 team... Read more of this article
