Author Archive: Bernews3

2022 Bermuda Fitted Dinghy Race Schedule

The Bermuda Fitted Dinghy Association has released its 2022 race schedule, with events taking place from May 29 to August 21. Events include the Heritage Trophy, Anniversary Cup, and Leon D. Fox Cup on May 29; the BAA Cup, WH Bennett Memorial Trophy, and Spithead Trophy on June 5; the Gilbert Bowl, Cambridge Cup, and SBC Shield on June 19; and the RHADC... Read more of this article

Photos/Video: Sailing Yacht ‘Adix’ Visits Bermuda

[Updated with video] The 213 foot sailing yacht Adix – a triple masted schooner that accommodates 10 passengers and 14 crew – recently paid a visit to Bermuda. A yacht with the same name and that looks like this one, hence appears to be the same one, is notable for once being used to reportedly “smuggle a Picasso painting” out... Read more of this article

Art Show To Benefit Habitat For Humanity

Artists Sheilagh Head [Luscious Landscapes] and Andy Detzer [Dazzling Gombeys] have joined forces in a spring celebration to benefit Habitat for Humanity Bermuda this Thursday. The show will open at the Habitat Store on Front Street, with both artists on hand to showcase their newest work. Sheelagh Cooper, Chair of Habitat for Humanity, said, “Bermuda... Read more of this article

Rawlins Claims 4 Wickets For Sussex Seconds

Delray Rawlins was part of the Sussex 2nd XI team that took on Gloucestershire 2nd XI, claiming four wickets in the match. Gloucestershire 2nd won the toss and elected to bat, scoring 265/6. OJ Price was the top scorer with 94, while Rawlins was the pick of the Sussex bowlers after returning figures of 30-8-69-4. Gloucestershire 2nd First Inning ..24... Read more of this article

Over 1000 Signatures On Ferry Service Petition

[Updated] An online petition calling for the Government to “restore an adequate ferry service on the Paget/Warwick route” has been launched, attaining over 1,000 signatures so far. The petition says, “The Paget/Warwick ‘Pink’ ferry service has been reduced dramatically over the last ten years. There are, and have always been, many... Read more of this article

Sail Away Soca To Host Fundraising Event

On Thursday, May 26, Sail Away Soca – a team that consists of Melissa Trott, Sheena Chomoledgy and Hafid James – will be hosting its second fundraising event. A spokesperson said, “This year they decided to have a fundraiser to get the frontline nurses a thank you gift for their hard work and commitment during this Covid pandemic. Even... Read more of this article

Dr Davis To Host Youth Digital Wellness Summit

Bermudian Dr. Katie Davis will be hosting the Youth Digital Wellness Summit virtually on Thursday [April 21] and Monday, April 25. A spokesperson said, “An innovative gathering of researchers from around the world that aims to set a collaborative agenda for research related to adolescent digital wellness has been organized by Bermudian Dr. Katie Davis. “The... Read more of this article

NMB To Host Free Virtual Lecture On Enterprise

The National Museum of Bermuda [NMB] is resuming its ‘Bermuda in the Atlantic World’ lecture series with a free virtual lecture on Thursday, April 28 at 5.30pm. A spokesperson said, “Reckoning with the slave ship Enterprise in Bermuda, 1835′ will be presented by professor Dr. Neil Kennedy and will share new research into the American... Read more of this article

Aiden Simmons Wins Races In England

Aiden Simmons recently competed in the Severn Valley Motocross Championships Round 4 & 5 in Herefordshire, England. Competing on the Bromyard Track in the small wheel 85cc class, Simmons rode to victory in five of the six motos. Race one saw Simmons clock a six lap winning time of 12:18.982. He was faster in race two, clocking a six lap winning... Read more of this article

Photos: 3D Look At BRCC Cycling Criterium

The 3D pop up graphics below offer a unique look at some of the action from the BRCC Criterium in the east end, where cyclists rode a new course introduced by the Bermuda Roulers Cycle Club. You can view our coverage of the cycling event here, and take a look at some virtual 3D popup versions of images from the race below, and view past 3D photo galleries... Read more of this article

Video: Sunday April 17th ‘Good News’ Spotlight

This week was an excellent week for the island, with multiple sporting wins and other good news happening, including the Bermuda women’s football team winning 6-0, the Bermuda women’s hockey team winning two games, 10 students from Bermuda schools earning scholarships to study in France, Caitlyn Bobb winning a Carifta medal, and Olympic swimmer... Read more of this article

Bermuda Cricketers Compete In Wales

Logan Jones, Ajani Jones, and Jarryd Richardson all suited up for Cardiff Metropolitan University Cricket Club, while Steffan Kelly suited up for Newport Cricket Club, Wales in a Twenty20. Newport won the toss and sent Cardiff to bat; Cardiff was bowled out for 78. Logan Jones scored six, Ajani Jones scored five, and Jarryd Richardson scored two –... Read more of this article